Husband:  Nicholas McGinnis

Born:

Died: 28-Mar-1769

Father:

Mother:

Occupation: Wheelwright

I'm not sure where Nicholas came from or who his parents were.  There were Irishmen known to have come over from County Down (the surname McGinnis is prevalent there) to the Northern neck in the 1730s.

Here are some of the interesting connections I have found:

In a book entitled "Records of Indentured Servants and Records of Certificates for Land, Northumberland County, Virginia (1650 - 1795) compiled by W. Preston Haynie for Heritage Books, Inc, there are several McGinnis records that could possibly be some of the ancestors or relatives of Nicholas McGinnis.  There is no proof yet for any connection between the persons in the book and Nicholas, but they may be starting points for further research into the McGinnis family in early Virginia.

The first is most certainly our Nicholas McGinnis.  It lists him by name and the time period is only 3 months before he buys land in Richmond County:  Page 295, Rec: 1810 - August 14, 1749 - John Elom, Servant to Manly Brown, Jr. agrees to serve his said master after his other time of Service is expired eighteen months in consideration of the said Brown's bying [buying] him from Nicholas McGennis.  Order Book 1743 - 49, page 507.

(On a side note: In a very interesting work, the Diary of Colonel Landon Carter of Sabine Hall, in Richmond County, he makes reference to sending to a McGinnis.  McGinnis was in fact his slave.  We know the McGinnis family were slave owners so it is more than likely this person was bought from the McGinnis family by Landon Carter).   

The next record goes back a little earlier in the 1700s:

Page 261 - 1582 19-May-1725 - Hanah Melony came into Court and made oath that Joshua Harrison, servant to Robert Carter Esquire (note: this refers to Robert "King" Carter of early Virginia history), was the Father of her base born Child.  Order Book 1719 - 29, page 179.  (In the index her name is spelled Mellony).  Then she is listed again, Page 261, 1586 - Aug. 18, 1725 - Whereas Hanah Melony, Margaret Megeneys (I've seen several early references and spellings of McGinnis changed to forms like this and others, McGennys, Magennis, McGuinice...), and Ann Lynch was bound over to this Court by George Ball Gentleman, one of the Majesty's Justices of the peace for this County and being convicted by evidence together with their own Confession, ordered yet the sheriff give the said Hanah Melony, Margaret Megeneys, and Ann Lynch twenty five lashes each well laid on their bare backs at the Common Whipping post and that they be discharged paying costs.  Order book 1719 - 29, page 185.

In the Northumberland Historical Society Records I found these additional records about Margaret:

Northumberland County Record Book (1726 - 1729) Page 39, John Taylor of Wiccocomoco Parish records a Will and Administration with Margaret McGinnis as his witness. 

Then, At a vestry held for the Parish of Wiccocomoco on Oct. 12, 1736, 340 (not sure if shillings or not) given to Mr. Christopher Garlington for burying John Richards and Margaret McKennis - >From a History of Wicomico Parish, 1703 - 1795.  The surname McKennis is prevalent in Virginia, and does appear in the Northern Neck, so Margaret may or may not be a relative. 

The final and earliest record of a McGinnis in Northumberland County is on pages 128 - 129, entry 713: March 19, 1678/79 - Certificate is granted Mr. Christopher Neale for twelve hundred Acres of Land for the Importation of fower & twenty persons: (on this list of individuals are) Michael McGennis and Patrick McGennis.  Order Book 1678 - 98, part 1, page 32. 

(Something to keep in mind: Northumberland County was created in 1645 and suffered some loss in a fire in the Clerk's office on October 25, 1710).

Previously, the earliest record I found regarding Nicholas was his purchasing land in Richmond County in 1749, but now, I've found an even earlier record: Richmond County, Order Book 10, part 2, page 649.  Recorded September 4th, 1738 (date written in Roman Numerals) Nicholas McGinnes versus William Creek - Nicholas in a case regarding, "actions of trespass and assault damages and 201 Pounds current money against William Creek" Court dismist the debt and paying costs.  

If Margaret McGinnis (McKennis, Mageneys) died in 1736 perhaps Nicholas is her son.  He could have become head of household at that time. 

The following records deal solely with our Nicholas McGinnis and can be viewed at the Clerk's Office in Warsaw, Richmond County, VA.

Richmond County Order Book 12, page 92.  Nov. 7, 1747 - The Justice orders the Sheriff to summon to the next court Nicholas McGinnis of Lunenburg Parish to answer the presentment of Grand Jury against him for a common swearer.

Richmond County Order Book 12, page 98.  Dec. 7, 1747 - Court dismissed in the case against Nicholas McGinnis for incertainty in the said presentment.

Richmond County Order Book 12, page 109.  March 8, 1748 William Muse of Westmoreland County have been summoned an evidence for Nicholas McGinnis versus Thomas James and having attended two days on the suit is therefore ordered the said Nicholas McGinnis is to pay him 80 pounds of Tobacco for the two day attendance and for coming once 10 miles and going once 10 miles.

Richmond County Order Book 12, page 112 - April 7, 1748, Thomas James dismisses his case against Nicholas McGinnis.  William Muse must be paid 55 pounds of Tobacco for his attendance.

Richmond County Order Book 12, page 128.  May 2, 1748 - Nicholas McGinnis is summoned to answer claim of swearing within the months last past.

Richmond County Order Book 12, page 132.  July 4, 1748 - Jury finds against Nicholas McGinnis for swearing one profane oath and is fined on motion by the King's Attorney Five Shill or Fifty Pounds of Tobacco to be paid to the Church wardens of Lunenburgh Parish with cash.

Richmond County Courthouse, Virginia

Deed Book 10 

Pages 519 - 520

Deed of land sale from Thomas William Wells to Nicholas McGinnis on November 7, 1749. 

                This indenture made the seventh day of November in the twenty third year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King Defender of the Faith and in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven hundred & forty nine Between Thomas William Wells of the County of Fairfax, Planter, of the one part, And Nicholas McGinnis of the County of Richmond, Wheelwright, of the Other Part Witnesseth That for and in Consideration of the sum of Fifteen pounds to the said Thomas William Wells in hand Paid by the said Nicholas McGinnis on or before the Sealing and Delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof the said Thomas William Wells Doth hereby acknowledge and thereof Doth release, acquit, and Discharge the said Nicholas McGinnis his Heirs, Executors, and Administration forever by these presents He the said Thomas William Wells Hath Granted, bargained, Sold, Aliened, Released, and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, and confirm unto the said Nicholas McGinnis his Heirs and assigns All that Plantation and Tract or Parcel of Land Situated Lying and being in the Parish of Lunenburgh in the said County of Richmond containing by estimation one hundred and fifty acres be the same more or less formerly purchased by the said Thomas William Wells of Francis Settle and by him sold and conveyed to the said Thomas William Wells by indenture of (Feesment?) bearing date the thirteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty three as by the said Indenture now remaining among the Records of the Court of this County of Richmond relation being thereunto had may more at Large Appear and all houses, outhouses, edifices, buildings, yards, gardens, orchards, woods, underwoods, trees, ways, waters, watercourses, profits, commodities, hereditaments, and appurtenances to the said Plantation and Tract or Parcel of Land belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversion remainder and remainders Rents, Taxes, and Profits thereof and also all the Estate right of the interest use, trust, possession, benefit, property, claim and demand of him the said Thomas William Wells of in or to the same and all Deeds, evidences, and writings, touching or in any way concerning the said premises to have and to hold the said Plantation and Tract or Parcel of land and Premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Nicholas McGinnis his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Nicholas McGinnis and of his Heirs and assigns forever and the said Thomas William Wells for himself and his heirs, executors, and administration doth covenant, promise, and grant to with the said Nicholas McGinnis his heirs and assigns by these presents that he the said Thomas William Wells now at the time of the sealing and delivery of these presents is lawfully seized of the said Plantation and Tract or parcel of land and premises with their appurtenances a good sure perfect and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee simple and hath good right title by authority to grant and sell the same in the manner herein before mentioned and also that he the said Thomas William Wells his heirs, executors, and administrators the above granted premises unto the said Nicholas McGinnis his heirs and assigns against the lawfull claim title of demand of all and every other person and persons shall and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents in witness whereof the said parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the Day of Year first above written.  Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:

                William Kennan

                William Brockenbrough

                Charles Beale

                               Thomas William Wells (seal) X his mark.

                At a Court continued and held for Richmond County the seventh day of November, 1749 This indenture of Bargain and Sale from Thomas William Wells to Nicholas McGinnis was acknowledged by the said Thomas William Wells and by the Court ordered to be recorded. 

                Test,

                                T. Tarpley 

Richmond County Order Book 12, page 299.  March 4, 1750 - Nicholas McGinnis, summoned by the Sheriff, does not appear to answer the charge of being a common profane swearer.  He is fined 10 Shillings, or 100 Pounds of Tobacco for the poor of the Parish of Lunenburg, he must pay prosecution costs, and the Sheriff is ordered to attach the body of Nicholas McGinnis and him in his safe custody keep until he enter into Bond with sufficient security the principal in 20 Pounds and security in 10 Pounds for the said Nicholas McGinnis being of good behavior towards all his Majesty's Living Subjects for one year. 

Then on July 8, 1752, Nicholas is given the same sentence again for yet another swearing.  Richmond County Order Book 12, page 395. 

Richmond County Order Book 12, page 406.  August 5, 1752.  Nicholas McGinnis wins against Stephen Peacock for 3 Pounds, 4 Shillings and 7 Pence, Half Penny due by bill (I'm not sure what the details of the case were).   

Richmond County Order Book 14, page 312.  July 3, 1759 - Nicholas McGennis versus Thomas Dolozier in debt for 12 Pounds, 10 Shillings. 

Richmond County Courthouse, Virginia

Will Book 7 (1767 - 1787) 

Page 49 (Bottom) 

Will of Nicholas McGinnis given on his deathbed.

Richmond County

Ebenezer Balderson, Zachariah White, and Silicia White this day appeared before me, John Belfield one of his Majesty's Justices of the peace for the aforesaid County made Oath that Nicholas McGinnis who died yesterday did in his last sickness in his own house give to his son Rich. McGinnis all his working Tools & the Timber in his Shop and that the aforesaid Nich. McGinnis did bid the aforesaid persons bear witness that the same was his Will Certified under my hand this 29 day of March, 1769.

John Belfield

At a Court held for Richmond County the 5th day of June, 1769 this Will of Nich. McGinnis was presented in Court by his son Rich. McGinnis and on the motion of the aforesaid Rich. was admitted to record. 

Teste,

                LeRoy Peachey

On the 5th day of June, 1769, the Estate of Nicholas McGinnis was given to the view of John Belfield by Jane McGinnis for the purpose of inventory.  That inventory is recorded in:  

Richmond County Courthouse, Virginia

Will Book 7 (1767 - 1787) 

Pages 38 and 39.

Wife:  Jannett "Jane"

Born:

Died: 5-Jun-1785

Father:

Mother:

Richmond County, Order Book 16, page 502 - Jannet McGennis made oath and gave bond, Certificate is granted for her to obtain an Admonition regarding the estate of Nicholas McGinnis.  Acknowledged by Jannet, William Flood and John Gordon, security was entered.  (Researcher's Note: I wonder if Jannet was a Flood or a Gordon?)

Richmond County, VA Court Order Book 17 (1769 - 1773) on page 471: "Jennett McGennis was chose by and appointed guardian to her daughter Mary McGennis giving bond according to law." 

Richmond County, Order Book 19 (1773 - 1786) page 259, Richard Schooly McGinnis made oath a certification granted for him to obtain letters of administration on the Estate of Janet McGinnis deceased and gave security with Zachariah White in the sum of 100 pounds.  Recorded June 6, 1785.

 Child 1:  Richard Schooley McGinnis

Born:

Died: Jan-1789

Spouse: Mary "Milly"

Children: Susanna McGinnis, Ruth "Rutha" McGinnis, Samuel McGinnis, Nicholas McGinnis, John McGinnis, Nathaniel McGinnis 

Occupation: Wheelwright, Planter, Farmer

 Child 2:  Mary McGinnis

Born:

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

Nicholas and Jannett had a daughter named Mary.  This is proven in Richmond County, VA Court Order Book 17 (1769 - 1773) on page 471: "Jennett McGennis was chose by and appointed guardian to her daughter Mary McGennis giving bond according to law." 

Husband:  Richard Schooley McGinnis

Born:

Died: Jan-1789

Father: Nicholas McGinnis

Mother: Jannett "Jane" ??

Occupation: Wheelwright, Planter, Farmer

Nicholas, John, Susanna, Ruth, Nathaniel, and Samuel are indeed the orphans of Richard Schooley McGinnis.  It is proven in a Chancery Suit in Richmond County, VA concerning the dispersal of his estate following his death to his six surviving children.  During his lifetime, Richard S. McGinnis was very actively involved in the community.  He appeared as a Bondsman on several marriage records in Richmond County, Lunenburg Parish, and took on quite a few Apprentices.  From his father Nicholas's will, we know he acquired a few possessions and land and later in the Chancery suit between his children we learn at one time he held upwards of 175 acres of land.  The following are records you can view at the Richmond County Courthouse Clerk's Office:

Richmond County Order Book 16, page 500.  June 5, 1769 - The Will of Nicholas McGinnes deceased was presented in court by his son Richard.

Richmond County Order Book 17 (1769 - 1773), page 372: Dec. 3, 1771: Richard McGenniss versus Elizabeth Bruce.  Upon an attachment obtained by the Plaintiff (McGenniss) of the Defendant's Estate, having privately removed herself out of this family or to Absconds, that the ordinary process of law cannot be served on her. 

Richmond County, Order Book 19 (1773 - 1786) page 259, Richard Schooly McGinnis made oath a certification granted for him to obtain letters of administration on the Estate of Janet McGinnis deceased and gave security with Zachariah White in the sum of 100 pounds.  Recorded June 6, 1785.

(Now I've looked in the Richmond County Deed Books many times and have never seen these next couple of records indexed.  I found them in a book on Richmond County Deeds, 1772 - 1779):

Pages 447 - 448.  MARCH 2, 1778 This Indenture made and concluded upon this 2nd day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight; Between William White of Parish of Lunenburg and County of Richmond of the one part and Richard Schooley McGinnis of said County and Parish, Wheelwright, of the other part; Witnesseth that William White hath and by these presents doth agree with Richard Schooley McGinnis to serve him as an Apprentice till he arrives to twenty one years of age and also to obey all and every the orders and commands of him his said Master justly given and reveal no secrets, refrain from all manner of gaming, neither absent himself without leave; in consideration whereof Richard Schooley McGinnis doth agree to instruct the said White in the art myster  and occupation of a Wheelwright as far as he knows and also to find said White all necessary cloths, board, washing and lodging fit for a person in his circumstances during the term; In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.  And at the expiration of the term of years to allow William White as the Law directs for imported Servants by Indenture or Custom.  Signed: Robert Hall, William White, Richard Schooley McGinnis.  At a Court held for Richmond County the 2nd day of March, 1778 This Indenture of Apprenticeship between Rich. S. McGinnis and William White was acknowledged in open Court and admitted to Record. Test - LeRoy Peachey, D.C.

Richmond County, VA Chancery Orders Book for 1813 - 1846, pages 28 - 36. 

Chancery Suit Records involving Nicholas McGinnis (plaintiff) against Beckham Kelly and Susanna his wife, John McGinnis, Daniel Sanford and Ruth his wife, Samuel McGinnis, and Nathaniel McGinnis (defendants).

Among the Records and proceedings of the said Court, are the following with suit above mentioned.  (Researchers note - these records were not rerecorded in chronological order.  In order to better make sense of the entire case proceedings I've tried to return them to chronological order with the exception of the first entry that begins the suit).

Page 28 - Be it remembered that on this day to wit.  At a court held for the said County the 2nd day of December, 1811.  The Plaintiff appeared by Counsel, and filed their Bill, which said Bill are the following words and figures to wit.  To the worshipful The Justice of the County Court of Richmond Humbly complaining shows unto your worship your Orator Nicholas McGinnis lately did seized of a small tract of land in Richmond County.  Leaving heirs Susannah Kelly, John McGinnis, who live in Kentucky.  Rutha, wife of Daniel Sanford in Westmoreland and Samuel McGinnis in Richmond, Nathaniel McGinnis in Lynchburg & your petitioner all of whom are the children of said Richard deceased that the share of each heir in the said Tract of land, when the same is divided among them will not amount to $100 & that the annexed papers will show that your Orator has purchased the Interest of Kelly & John McGinnis & of Sanford & Nathaniel McGinnis.  To the End that the said property may be sold and divided according to law which as your Orator is advised can only be done by ye Interpretation of ye County Court yet so Beckham & Susannah his wife & John McGinnis, Daniel Sandford & Ruth his wife, Samuel McGinnis & Nathaniel McGinnis may be made defendants & Summoned to answer in ye premises & yet ye land aforesaid may be sold & Divided according to Law & that your Orator may have such relief in the premises as to your Worships may seem meet may it please your worships.

The Exhibits referred to in, and filed with the foregoing Bill are in the following words and figures to wit:

MARCH 20, 1805

(Page 29) Memorandum, This Day I Beckham Kelly of Orange County in behalf of my wife Susanna who was Susanna McGinnis have sold to Daniel Sanford all the said Susanna's right and Title to that certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being in Richmond County whereon the late Richard S. McGinnis lately resided and prospered.  A Legal right and Title to which part of said land, the said Beckham Kelly as aforesaid, hereby obligates himself, his heirs, and assigns to make the said Daniel Sandford, his heirs & assigns when demanded thereto, under the penalty (Page 30) of three hundred dollars for failure.  Witness my hand and seal this 20th day of March, 1805.  Beckham Kelly {SEAL} Signed, Sealed, and Acknowledged in the presence of Alexander D. Kelly and John Watson. 

FEBRUARY 8, 1806

(CONTINUES FROM ABOVE RECORD ON PAGE 30).  For Value Received I Daniel Sanford do hereby these presents assign over to Nicholas McGinnis his heirs and assigns all my right, title, and Interest in and unto the within mentioned land in the same manner that it was sold to me by Beckham Kelly and under the same penalty.  Witness my hand this 8th, February, 1806. Daniel Sanford.

                Memorandum, This day I Daniel Sanford of the County of Westmoreland on behalf of my wife Ruth who was Ruth McGinnis sold to Nicholas McGinnis all the said Ruth right and Title to that certain Tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Richmond whereon the late Richard McGinnis lately resided and prospered, a legal right and Title to which part of said land, the said Daniel Sanford as aforesaid hereby obligates himself, his heirs and assigns, to make to the said Nicholas McGinnis his heirs and assigns when demanded thereto under the penalty of Three Hundred Dollars for failure as Witness my hand & Seal this 8th day of February, 1806. Daniel Sandord {SEAL}.   

MARCH 7, 1808

(Page 28) - This Indenture made the 7th day of March in the year of our lord 1808 Between John McGinnis & his wife Sally of the one part and Richard Efford of the other part all of the County of Westmoreland Witnesseth that the said John McGinnis and his wife Sally for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds five Shillings Current Money of Virginia to them in hand paid By the said Richard Efford, on or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledged.  Have Bargained and sold, and by these presents Doth bargain and sell unto the said Richard Efford, all their right title and Interest in and unto Twenty seven acres of land lying and being in the County of Richmond and which twenty seven of land fell to the said John McGinnis in the Division of the land belonging to his father's estate, and they further sell unto the said Richard Efford their reversionary right to the land now held by Milly Watson as her dower in said land.  Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining To Have and To Hold the said bargained premises and the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said Richard Efford his heirs, executors, adm., or assigns forever, and the said John McGinnis and his wife Sally for themselves their heirs, Exectors, & admors, do by these presents, warrant and secure unto the said Richard Efford his heirs & the said, bargained premises and they will defend the same from the claim or claims of every person or persons whatsoever.  In Witness whereof we the said John McGinnis and Sally his wife have hereunto set their hands & Seals the day and year above written.  John McGinnis {SEAL} Signed and delivered in the presence of Samuel Templeman, M.M. Walker, Ben Walker.

Memorandum, John McGinnis did agree with Nicholas McGinnis for the land now sold Richard Efford and received of said Nicholas the sum of Ten pound in part.  It is understood Between Efford and John McGinnis that if Nicholas McGinnis comes forward and pay Efford the balance of 10 Pounds, 5 Shillings with Interest, Efford is to Give him up the land, Witness our hands this 7th day of March 1808.  John McGinnis {SEAL}, Richard Efford {SEAL}.

                At a Court held for Richmond Count the 5th day of September 1808, This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John McGinnis and of the one part to Richard Efford of the other part, with the memorandum of an agreement there on Indorsed, was proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Templeman and Benjamin Walker tow of the Witnesses thereto and ordered to lie for further proof.

(PAGE 30) Memorandum, John McGinnis did agree with Nicholas McGinnis for the said land now sold to Richard Efford and Received of said Nicholas the sum of Ten pounds in part as is understood between Efford and John McGinnis that if Nicholas McGinnis comes forward and pays the balance of Ten pounds five shillings with Interest then and in that case Efford is to give him up the land.  Witness our hands this 7th day of March 1808. (Followed by): {SEAL} {SEAL}

JANUARY 5, 1811

(PAGE 31) This Indenture made and entered into this 5th day of January 1811 Between Nathaniel McGinnis of the one part and Nicholas McGinnis of the other part.  Witnesseth Whereas Richard S. McGinnis late of the County of Richmond did seized and prospered of one hundred and seventy five acres of land, situate and being in the said County, and the said Nathaniel as one of his children is entitled to one sixth part thereof and he has agreed to sell the same to Nicholas McGinnis for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds, Ten Shillings to him in hand paid by the said Nicholas McGinnis at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and him the said Nicholas fully acquit and discharge hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said Nicholas McGinnis the proportion to which he the said Nathaniel is entitled in all the land of which his said Father Richard S. McGinnis did seized and prospered of situate in the County of Richmond and containing by estimation one hundred & Seventy five acres be the same more or less.  To Have and to Hold the said proportion of one hundred & seventy five acres of land unto the said Nicholas McGinnis his heirs and assigns forever.  Together with all and singular the premises, Reversion, remainder and appurtenances thereunto belonging, free from the claim of him the said Nathaniel his heirs & said, or the claim or claims of all and every person or persons Whatsoever, In Witness whereof he has hereunto set his hand and Seal the day & date above written.  Nathaniel McGinnis {SEAL}.  Teste: Richard T. Brown, Samuel McGinnis, James Burgess.

JANUARY 8, 1811

(PAGE 31) Articles of agreement Between Nicholas McGinnis and Samuel McGinnis.  Whereas Richard S. McGinnis did prospered of one hundred and Seventy five acres of land in the County of Richmond, and left six children of whom the said Nicholas and Samuel are two, and the said Nicholas has bought the proportion of four of the said Children or coheirs and is entitled to 5/6th in all except what he has sold to James Burgess by articles of agreement entered into on this day of which the Samuel is (illegible), to wit, that part thereof Lying on the east side of the main road Leading from Lawfield to Henry Asburys, adjoining his the said Asbures land.  Now the said Nicholas Covenants and agrees to sell the balance of the said land subject to his mother's dower to the said Samuel for a negro named Ben and Twenty Pounds, Ten pounds to be paid the 1st of January 1812 and other Ten pounds the 1st of January 1813 and to make a good (PAGE 32) and sufficient Title for the said land when thereto demanded and the said Samuel covenants and agrees to deliver the said Negro to the said Nicholas McGinnis immediately and to pay him the said Twenty pounds at the times herein mentioned & Witness our hand & Seals the 8th of January, 1811.  Samuel McGinnis {SEAL} Nicholas McGinnis {SEAL}.

                Memorandum of agreement made and entered into the 8th Day of January one thousand eight hundred and eleven, between Nicholas McGinnis of the County of Richmond and State of Virginia of the one part, and James Burgess of Richmond County and State of aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Nicholas McGinnis for and on his part, Covenants and agrees to and with the said James Burgess to sell and convey to him the said Burgess his heirs or assigns all that tract or piece or parcel of and lying and being in the County of Richmond, lying on the east side of the main road leading from Lawfield to Henry Asburreys and adjoining the land of the said Asbury, it being a part of the land formerly held and owned by Richard McGinnis deceased late of the aforesaid County at the rate of Two Dollars & fifty cents per acre for each and every acre the said tract shall contain on a survey to he had of the same, and the said James Burgess for and on his part, Covenants  to and with the said Nicholas McGinnis his heirs and assigns to pay him for the said tract or parcel of land at the rate of the said of Two Dollars Fifty cents for each and every acre, the said Tract or Parcel of land, shall contain on to the said Nicholas McGinnis making him a good and Sufficient Deed for the same, by which the said Burgess is to be secured in a fee Simple Title to the same, and for the true and faithful performance of the stipulations aforesaid, the parties hereto covenant and agree to and with each other, and each bind themselves, their heirs and assigns, to the other in the penalty of two hundred & fifty dollars.  In Witness whereof they have hereunto set their Hands and Seals the day & date first above written.  Nicholas McGinnis {SEAL}, James Burgess {SEAL}. 

                Memorandum.  It is understood by the parties to the within agreement that James Burgess is to pay to the said Nicholas McGinnis or cause to be paid to him, one (illegible) of the purchase money, on or before the 1sth day of January 1812 and the balance on or before the 1st of January 1813. Witness our hands the 8th of January, 1811.  Nicholas McGinnis, James Burgess. 

JUNE 7, 1811

(PAGE 30) Memorandum, This day I Richard Efford of Richmond have relinquished all my right & Title to the land I purchased of John McGinnis in the County of Richmond to Nicholas McGinnis's said land, is the part that fell to John McGinnis as his part which fell to him by the death of (PAGE 31) Richard McGinnis his father, which said Land John McGinnis sold to me: the Deed can be seen in the Clerk's Office of said County at anytime: 7th June, 1811

DECEMBER, 1811 - NICHOLAS SUBMITS HIS BILL IN COURT AND THE CHANCERY SUIT BEGINS.

JANUARY 1, 1812

(PAGE 34) And the Court thereupon entered an order in the following words and figures to wit: On the prayer of the complainant, It is ordered that Summons's issued against Daniel Sanford and Ruth his wife, Samuel McGinnis and Nathaniel McGinnis, to show cause if any they can why the prayer of the complainant's Bill should not be grant, returnable to March term next, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Beckham Kelly and John McGinnis are not inhabitants of this State.  It is ordered that the said defendants do appear here at next March term and answer the said Bill and that a copy of the order be published in the enquirer printed in the City of Richmond for eight weeks (illegible) and another copy posted at the door of the Courthouse of this County.  In Issuance also of the said order, Summons's were issued and returned in the following words and figures to wit:

                The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Richmond County Greeting.  You are hereby commanded to summon Daniel Sanford and Ruth his wife to appear before the Justice of our County Court of Richmond In Chancery at the Court House of the said County on the first Monday in March next, to answer a bill in Chancery exhibited against them by Nicholas McGinnis.  And this they shall in no wise omit under the penalty of 100 pounds and have then there this writ.  Witness Bartho McCarty Clerk of our said Court, at the Courthouse the 1st day of January 1812 in the 36th year of the Commonwealth. B.M. McCarty. 

                Executed as to the within mentioned Daniel Sanford.  Ruth his wife not found within my bailiwick.  (signed Deputy for the Sheriff).

               The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Campbell County Greeting.  You are hereby commanded to Summon Nathaniel McGinnis to appear by the Justices of our County of Richmond In Chancery at the Court House of the said County on the first Monday in March next to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Nicholas McGinnis and this they shall in no wise omit under the penalty of 100 pounds and have them there is writ.  Witness Bartho McCarty, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House the 1st day of January 1812 in the 36th year of the Commonwealth.  B.M. McCarty.

I do hereby acknowledge the source of the above summons.  Nathaniel McGinnis.  Teste, Abner Callaway.

The Commonwealth of Virginia to the Sheriff of Richmond County Greeting.  You are hereby commanded to Summon Samuel McGinnis to appear before the Justices of our County Court of Richmond in Chancery at the Court House of the said County on the first Monday in March next to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against him by Nicholas McGinnis and (PAGE 35) and this he shall in no wise omit under the penalty of 100 pounds and have them there this writ: Witness Bartho McCarty, Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the 2nd day of January 1812 in the 36th year of the Commonwealth. B.M. McCarty.  Executed the 18th of February, 1812.

AUGUST 29, 1815

(PAGE 33) This Indenture made the 29th day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifteen Between Nathaniel McGinnis of the County of Richmond of the one part and Nicholas McGinnis of the same County and both of the State of Virginia of the other part, Witnesseth that the above Nathaniel McGinnis for and in consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds current Money of Virginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge Hath this day bargained and sold unto the said Nicholas McGinnis a certain Tract or parcel of Land, lying and being in the same County and parish of Lunenburg and bounded as follow to wit: (LARGE BLANK AREA) and containing twenty acres more or less To Have and To Hold the said Land with all its appurtenances of whatsoever description, kind, or denomination to him the said Nicholas McGinnis & his heirs forever.  And that the Nicholas McGinnis doth for himself his heirs, Executors, and Administrators, warrant and forever defend the Lawful Title of the said land and its appurtenances to the said Nicholas McGinnis and his heirs forever, against the claim of all persons whatsoever.  In Witness whereof the said Nathaniel McGinnis hath hereunto subscribed his name and affixed his seal the day and year first above written.  Nathaniel McGinnis {SEAL}. 

                Received Richmond County August 29th, 1815 of Nicholas McGinnis Twenty Pounds Current money of Virginia being full satisfaction for the land aforementioned, bargained, and sold to him and his heirs forever.  Nathaniel McGinnis. 

SEPTEMBER 2, 1816

(PAGE 35) At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the said County Court in the Several Months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December 1812 continued for answer, January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December 1813.  Continued for answer.  January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November, and December 1814.  Continued for answer, and January and February 1815.  Continued for answer.  At a Court held for the said County at the Court House the 2nd day of September, 1816, this day came the plaintiff by his attorney and on his Motion, Ordered that William Settle, Thomas M. Bragg, and Joseph Belfield, or any tow of them be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to sell the lands in the Bill mentioned, reserving the right of Dower of the widow of Richard McGinniss deceased upon a credit of six months, having previously advertised the same for three weeks, at the Court House of this County, and that they take bond with sufficient security from the purchaser or purchasers for the amount of the purchase money exclusive of the costs of this suit, which is hereby directed to be paid in cash, payable to the said commissioners and that they make report thereof to the Court.  Costs of this suit, Twenty Dollars and Ninety Nine Cents.

ON THIS SAME DATE, THIS RECORD WAS MADE IN RICHMOND COUNTY'S DEED BOOK 20. 

Richmond County Courthouse, Virginia

                Deed Book 20, Part 1

                Pages 267, 268

Indenture of the sale of land from the estate of Mary Watson, formerly Mary McGinnis, wife of Richard Schooly McGinnis, to Samuel McGinnis for $333.44. 

This Indenture made and entered into this 1816, Between Thomas M. Bragg and Joseph Belfield commissioner acting under a decree of the County Court of Richmond bearing date 2nd September, 1816, of the one part, and Samuel McGinnis of the County of Richmond and the State of Virginia on the other part. 

Witnesseth that whereas by decree of the County Court of Richmond made the 2nd September, 1816 between Nicholas McGinnis complainant and Beckham Kelly & Susanna (McGinnis) his wife and others defendants in Chancery.  It was decreed and ordered that certain lands which Richard McGinnis did seized and prospered of under an act of assembly in that case made and provided should be sold on a credit of six months by William Little, Thomas M. Bragg, and Joseph Belfield commissioners appointed by the said Court for that purpose should make sale of the said land in the said decree mentioned having previous to the day of sale advertised the said land for sale at least three weeks at the court house door of the said Richmond County and the said commissioners according to the directions thereof did advertise the sale thereof and on the first day of November 1816 that being the day of sale appointed by the commissioners in their advertisement the aforesaid Thomas M. Bragg and Joseph Belfield two of the commissioners aforesaid did on the last mentioned day offer the same for sale.

                That is to say the land lying on the west side of the main road leading from Westmoreland Court House to Belfield's Mill after reserving the dower of Mary Watson who was formerly Mary McGinnis the wife of Richard McGinnis deceased on a credit of six months, at which time and place the aforesaid Samuel McGinnis became the purchaser for the sum of three hundred and thirty three dollars and forty four cents, he being the highest bidder for that sum, for the aforenamed price: one parcel of land, now in consideration of the premises and also in consideration that the said Samuel McGinnis both according to the terms of the sale secured the payment of the aforesaid sum of three hundred and thirty three dollars forty four cents the price aforesaid, the commissioners have granted bargained and sold, and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell without warrants expressed or implied unto him the said Samuel McGinnis his heirs and assigns forever.

                In Witness whereof the said Thomas M. Bragg and Joseph Belfield as commissioners have hereunto set their hands and seals this 2nd day of November, 1816. 

                Thomas M. Bragg (seal)

                Jos. Belfield (seal)

                At a Court held for Richmond County the 7th day of July, 1817, this indenture of bargain and sale between Thomas M. Bragg and Joseph Belfield commissioners of the one part, to Samuel McGinnis of the other part, was acknowledged in open court, by the said Bragg and Belfield and admitted to record. 

                Teste,

                                Geo. Saunders. 

JULY 7, 1817

(CHANCERY ORDERS PAGE 35) And now on this day to wit at a Court held for the said County at the Court House the 7th day of July 1817.  The Commissioners appointed to execute the former Decree of this Court in this cause this day exhibited to the Court their report.  It is ordered that the same be in all things confirmed and that the same be recorded and the bond returned by the commissioners taken in pursuance of the said Decree filed in the Clerk's office Subject to the future order of the Court. 

                The Commissioners Report aforesaid is in the following words and figures to wit.

                In Obedience to the annexed order of the County Court of Richmond Sitting in Chancery directing us to sell certain lands therein mentioned & agreeable to said order we Sold the same to John M. Yeatman & Samuel McGinnis as per our statement. 

                Lot N(illegible) on the east side of the road leading from Westmoreland Court House to Belfield's Mill to John M. Yeatman for $105.83, to Samuel McGinnis the balance for $333.44 totaling $439.27 minus Commissioners costs and court cost totaling $47.44. (PAGE 36) Given under our hands this 7th July 1817.  Thomas M. Bragg, Joseph Belfield.

Wife:  Mary "Milly" ??

Born:

Died:

Father:

Mother:

Other Spouses: John Watson

Richmond County Courthouse, Virginia

                Deed Book 20, Part 1

                Pages 267, 268

Indenture of the sale of land from the estate of Mary Watson, formerly Mary McGinnis, wife of Richard Schooly McGinnis, to Samuel McGinnis for $333.44. 

This Indenture made and entered into this 1816, Between Thomas M. Bragg and Joseph Belfield commissioner acting under a decree of the County Court of Richmond bearing date 2nd September, 1816, of the one part, and Samuel McGinnis of the County of Richmond and the State of Virginia on the other part. 

Witnesseth that whereas by decree of the County Court of Richmond made the 2nd September, 1816 between Nicholas McGinnis complainant and Beckham Kelly & Susanna (McGinnis) his wife and others defendants in Chancery.  It was decreed and ordered that certain lands which Richard McGinnis did seized and prospered of under an act of assembly in that case made and provided should be sold on a credit of six months by William Little, Thomas M. Bragg, and Joseph Belfield commissioners appointed by the said Court for that purpose should make sale of the said land in the said decree mentioned having previous to the day of sale advertised the said land for sale at least three weeks at the court house door of the said Richmond County and the said commissioners according to the directions thereof did advertise the sale thereof and on the first day of November 1816 that being the day of sale appointed by the commissioners in their advertisement the aforesaid Thomas M. Bragg and Joseph Belfield two of the commissioners aforesaid did on the last mentioned day offer the same for sale.

                That is to say the land lying on the west side of the main road leading from Westmoreland Court House to Belfield's Mill after reserving the dower of Mary Watson who was formerly Mary McGinnis the wife of Richard McGinnis deceased on a credit of six months, at which time and place the aforesaid Samuel McGinnis became the purchaser for the sum of three hundred and thirty three dollars and forty four cents, he being the highest bidder for that sum, for the aforenamed price: one parcel of land, now in consideration of the premises and also in consideration that the said Samuel McGinnis both according to the terms of the sale secured the payment of the aforesaid sum of three hundred and thirty three dollars forty four cents the price aforesaid, the commissioners have granted bargained and sold, and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell without warrants expressed or implied unto him the said Samuel McGinnis his heirs and assigns forever.

                In Witness whereof the said Thomas M. Bragg and Joseph Belfield as commissioners have hereunto set their hands and seals this 2nd day of November, 1816. 

                Thomas M. Bragg (seal)

                Jos. Belfield (seal)

                At a Court held for Richmond County the 7th day of July, 1817, this indenture of bargain and sale between Thomas M. Bragg and Joseph Belfield commissioners of the one part, to Samuel McGinnis of the other part, was acknowledged in open court, by the said Bragg and Belfield and admitted to record. 

                Teste,

                                Geo. Saunders. 

 Child 1:  Susanna McGinnis

Born: 3-Aug-1774

Died:

Spouse: Beckham Kelly

Children: Higgins Kelly

Sources:

1810 Lincoln County, Kentucky - Beckham Kelly, pg 123.

1820 Lincoln County, Kentucky - Beckham Kelly pages 9 and 10. 

1830 Lincoln County, Kentucky - Susan Kelly, page 372. 

1840 Lincoln County, Kentucky - Susanna Kelly.  Age 60 - 70, page 97.

1850 U.S. Census, Lincoln County, Kentucky, District 1, page 265B.

 Child 2:  Ruth "Rutha" McGinnis

Born: 1782

Died: 1812

Spouse: Daniel Sanford

Children: Sarah Jane Sanford, Mellon Sanford, Robert Sanford

1820 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, Virginia, page 135.

Source: Family Group Record on www.familysearch.org.  Accessed on Sept. 30, 2003.

 Child 3:  Samuel McGinnis

Born: 1788

Died: 1848

Spouse: Rebecca

Children: Frederick McGinnis, Richard McGinnis, Nicholas McGinnis, Mary McGinnis, Harriott McGinnis, James McGinnis

 Child 4:  Nicholas McGinnis

Born:

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

After the Chancery Suit in Richmond County ended, Nicholas appears in Richmond County Court Order Book 25 (1820 - 1822), pages 230 - 231: January 7, 1822.  Nicholas appears in Court and wants the money or Bonds that were deposited in the Clerk's office he is entitled to in the sale of the land of his father Richard McGinnis, deceased.   

There is an interesting tidbit from a letter dating from January of 1830 in Essex County, VA that very likely is about this Nicholas.  At first I thought the letter might refer to Nicholas, son of Samuel McGinnis, but upon further consideration of their ages, the content of this letter, and the fact of the court case surrounding the sale of land of Mary Watson formerly Mary McGinnis, wife of Richard Schooly McGinnis in 1816 - 1817 it is quite likely the letter refers to Nicholas, son of Richard Schooly:

Essex

January 15th, 1830

Dear Philip,

I have taken up my pen to address you with a few lines in hopes they will reach you and find you and all friends well as it leaves me and all your relations well except bad colds which has been very prevalent in this part of the country. There has been a great many deaths in this county. Roger Shackleford, his wife and son James died in one or two days of each other. Old James Cauthorn, Phoebe Dobbins, Mary and Frankie Hearman. I could mention twenty more deaths, all of your acquaintenances, but no relation. When you were down last year I was then in King & Queen jail for the offence of striking one Nicholas McGinnis, but I am now at liberty and have rented a place in King & Queen. When I was in jail I owed a balance of rent. They got an attachment and sold everything I had in the world except my horse, which died before the day of sale. However, I made out to get the best part of my property back and then it was so late in the year I could not get one piece of land to tend it was late and had all my meat and bread to buy and all my own labor. It took everything I could make to live on. I made enough money to buy me corn and meat enough to last me till harvest and renting the place where I now live I could not give security I was compelled to pay the money for it. The money I intended to buy my provisions with I was compelled to take it to pay the rent and again I am without provisions to live on and shall have to work from hand to mouth again without Mary Ann will let me have about $20.00 to get provisions. I must ask of you as a friend and relation that you will see Mary Ann and state the nature of the case to her and persuade her to let me have that sum. She boarded with me two years and two months at $60.00 per year, but I let her have $50.00 worth of clothes. Board, clothing and interest amount to $228.57 and she never give me one cent in her life. Besides she owes me $20.00 on settlement of my mother's estate. Do, if you please, my dear Philip try to persuade her to let me have that sum. Speak to Richard concerning of it. If I had that much money I could buy enough to last me until harvest, then I can sell some of my wheat and do very well the balance of the year and at the end of the year I hope I shall make enough to carry me to the western country. The place I have rented is good for 40 to 50 bushels of wheat, 70 or 80 barrels of corn and 150 to 200 gallons brandy. And if she will not assist me I shall have to work from hand to mouth again and never make nothing in that way in the world.

I have been solicited to take a school but cannot do for want of provisions for my family. I could get a school worth $120.00 and tend enough land to make enough for another year if I only had money to buy me 100 pounds of bacon and 8 barrels of corn. Do Philip you and James both persuade Mary Ann and Richard to help me. I ought not to say anything to Richard, he has done a good part, but Mary Ann has never let me have one cent. And if they will neither of them will let me have that sum I must beg you to let me have it and I will pay half the money at harvest and the balance at the end of the year. I have tried several persons and none appear willing to assist me and if Richard and Mary Ann neither ??? you will and I will return it at the time I stated. State the nature of the case to them and do your best to get them to help me. I must conclude by praying that you may persuade them to help me. Give my best respects to your family and all my relations. Write to me immediately. I would write to Mary but don't know where to find her. Write me word who she is a going to be married to and what ??? ???.

/s/ H C Howerton

Direct your letter to Millers. Write me if I can make a school for the year in your neighborhood. /s/ H C H

Do my dear Philip do all you can and if they will not you must if you please let me have it. If you can get me into any business up your way next year write to me and I will come up. You must write to me

immediately. /s/ H C H

Source: Howerton Heritage. An online family newsletter concerning the Howerton family.

http://howertonheritage.com/HowertonHeritageSpring2001.htm

 Child 5:  John McGinnis

Born:

Died:

Spouse: Sally Hedley

Children: David McGinnis

 Child 6:  Nathaniel McGinnis

Born:

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

Husband:  Samuel McGinnis

Born: 1788

Died: 1848

Father: Richard Schooley McGinnis

Mother: Mary "Milly"

Source: James Earl, III Barker

From James Barker: jameseb3@hotmail.com

Samuel McGinnis of Richmond County, Virginia, served in the War of 1812 in the Virginia militia. After he was wounded, he was left behind in hospital in Dumfries, Prince William County, Virginia.

He's recorded, living by himself in the 1810 Richmond County VA Census as being between ages 26 and 45.  Living next door is his mother Mary Watson, age 45 and up, by herself.

Muster Roll: Of Captain John T. Lomax's Company, from the Forty-first Regiment, VA Militia, commanded by Lieutennant Colonel Vincent Bramhan, in the Service from the 20th to the 31st of July, 1813 - Samuel McGinnis, Private, 11 days.

Pay Roll - Of Captain Richard M. Glasscock's Company, of the Forty-first Regiment of VA Militia, Richmond County, in the service of the United States, commanded by Colonel Vincent Bramham, from 21st of July to 30th August, 1814. - Samuel McGinness, Private, Time of Service, 1 month, 6 days.

Richmond County Courthouse, Virginia

Deed Book 21, Part 2 (1820 - 1824)

Page 604

Deed of gift of land from Samuel McGinnis to his five children:

Know all men by these presents that I Samuel McGinnis of the county of Richmond and State of Virginia, for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear to my five children, namely, Richard, Frederick, Harriott, Nicholas, and James McGinnis of the County and State aforesaid, as well as for the further consideration of the sum of one dollar to me in hand paid by the said Richard, Frederick, Harriott, Nicholas and James McGinnis at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged)

Have given granted, bargained and sold, and by there presents, do give grant bargain and sell unto the said Richard, Frederick, Harriott, Nicholas and James McGinnis, their heirs and assigns, all my tract or parcel of land, which I own, lying and being in the County and State aforesaid, and containing by estimation one hundred acres (be it the same more or less)

To have and to hold the said one hundred acres of land (be it the same more or less) together with all and singular appurtenances thereunto belonging or any ?oise appertaining unto them the said Richard, Frederick, Harriott, Nicholas, and James McGinnis their heirs and asigns forever.  And the said Samuel McGinnis for himself his heirs, exors…, admors…, and assigns, the said tract of land aforesaid unto them the said Richard, Frederick, Harriott, Nicholas, and James McGinnis their heirs, exors..., admors…, and against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whastsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents.  In witness whereof I have herein to set my hand and seal this first day of April, one thousand and eight hundred and twenty four.  Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of us.   

Samuel McGinnis (seal)

Richmond County Court Clerks office the 3rd day of April, 1824.  This deed of gift from Samuel McGinnis to his children, namely, Richard, Frederick, Harriott, Nicholas, and James McGinnis was acknowledged in the Clerks office by the said Samuel McGinnis and admitted to record. 

Wife:  Rebecca

Born: 1790

Died:

Father:

Mother:

I’ve been told that she was buried at "Johnsville Farm" Index, King George County, VA

 Child 1:  Frederick McGinnis

Born: 27-Sep-1812

Died: 27-May-1886

Spouse: Mary Ann Fitzhugh

Children: Samuel Andrew McGinniss, James Frederick McGinniss, Susan J. McGinniss, Sarah Nicholas "Nickie" McGinniss, Thomas Fantleroy "Roy" McGinniss, William D. McGinniss, George W. McGinniss, Mary E. McGinniss, Unnamed McGinniss, Richard F. McGinniss, John Seddon McGinniss, Carolinus Edgar "Carie" "Carey" McGinniss, Caroline Virginia "Callie" McGinniss

Occupation: Farmer

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A.

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.  In 1860 the value of his real estate was $2,000 and his personal estate worth was $8,000.  1860 Slave Schedule shows he owned 3 slaves in 1860: A woman age 30, a man age 22, and a woman age 19.

 Child 2:  Richard McGinnis

Born: 1813

Died: 17-Jul-1862

Spouse: Calista E. Reamy

Children: Alexander Washington McGinness, Emaline McGinnis, Richard Warren McGinness

From a History of the 15th VA Cavalry, by John Fortier.  Published 1993.

From a history of the 15th VA Cavalry: He enlisted in the 15th VA Cavalry on March 18, 1864 at Montross in A/15 Bn.  Member of local company from Dec. 24, 1861.  Died July 17, 1862.  His sons were in the 15th Cavalry and the 9th as well, Company G.

He died in service in Company A, 15th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, on July 17, 1862, who left two sons, both in different companies in the 15th Virginia Cavalry Regiment.

Source: James Earl Barker, III

1860 Richmond County, VA Census, Stony Hill P.O., Page 272A.

 Child 3:  Nicholas McGinnis

Born: 1820

Died:

Spouse: Jane Sanford

Children: William McGinnis, Richard McGinnis, Isabella McGinnis, James McGinnis, Catharine McGinnis

Occupation: Laborer in 1870.

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Montross Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 267A.

 Child 4:  Mary McGinnis

Born: 1832

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A - she's listed as a sister of Frederick McGinniss. 

Richmond County, VA Order Book 30, page 61 records that on March 3, 1857, Mary McGinnis by her certificate filed before a Justice of the Peace chose Charles Baker as her guardian who entered into bond with $100 security as conditions of law directs.  Mary was not yet born when Samuel made his deed of gift.  She shows up in the 1880 Census as Frederick’s sister.

 Child 5:  Harriott McGinnis

Born:

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

 Child 6:  James McGinnis

Born:

Died: 

Spouse:

Children:

Husband:  Richard McGinnis

Born: 1813 (Though Census records put his birthday after his brother Frederick, I think Richard may have been the oldest son of Samuel.  The McGinnis family lived in an area of Richmond County very near to Westmoreland County and Montross called Farmer’s Fork near the Belfield Plantation.  It is in this area that Richard and his children and grandchildren lived while Frederick moved to King George County.  I have yet to find a will or another Deed determining this, but the ordering of the children listed in Samuel’s Deed of Gift, if accurate to the order of their birth, would seem to support Richard as being the eldest son).

Died: 17-Jul-1862

Father: Samuel McGinnis

Mother: Rebecca

From a History of the 15th VA Cavalry, by John Fortier.  Published 1993.

From a history of the 15th VA Cavalry: He enlisted in the 15th VA Cavalry on March 18, 1864 at Montross in A/15 Bn.  Member of local company from Dec. 24, 1861.  Died July 17, 1862.  His sons were in the 15th Cavalry and the 9th as well, Company G.

He died in service in Company A, 15th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, on July 17, 1862, who left two sons, both in different companies in the 15th Virginia Cavalry Regiment.

Source: James Earl Barker, III

1860 Richmond County, VA Census, Stony Hill P.O., Page 272A.

Wife:  Calista E. Reamy

Born: 1810

Died: 7-Sep-1877

Father:

Mother:

Other Spouses: Henry Bartlett

Other Children: William Henry Bartlett, Elizabeth Bartlett

1860 Richmond County, VA Census, Stony Hill P.O., Page 272A.

 Child 1:  Alexander Washington McGinness

Born: Aug-1836

Died:

Spouse: Jannetta Balderson

Children: Richard Frederick McGinness, James Hamilton McGinniss, Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" McGinniss, Almira Octavia McGinness, Anna  "Airy" N. (Arranicolas) McGinness, Washington Clayton (Thomas) McGinness, John Wright McGinness, Josephine McGinness, Frank B. McGinness

Occupation: Farmer

From a History of the 15th VA Cavalry, by John Fortier.  Published 1993.

Enlisted in the 15th VA Cavalry, in Company G, April 13, 1862 at Tappahannock in D/15 Bn, age 25.  Previously enlisted Sept. 23, 1861 in D/41 VA Militia and Nov. 1, 1861 in Cooke's Company of Infantry (age listed as 22).  Present in MRs for 1862 and early '63.  Reenlisted Feb. 13, 1864 at Orange Courthouse for the war.  In hospital, Nov. 29, 1863 for wound; returned to duty Jan. 11, 1864.  Paroled from 5 VA Cav. May 5, 1865 at Westmoreland Courthouse, signed by a mark.  Living in Richmond County, VA in June 1914. 

1870 Richmond County, VA Census, Stonewall Township, Page 251.

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

1900 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall District, ED 73, page 48A, Home Visit 252.

1920 U.S. Census • Virginia • Westmoreland • Montross • ED# 158, Home Visit 13.

Richmond County, VA, Courthouse Will Book 13, page 321 records on May 29, 1920 the will of Alexander Washington McGinness.  He names as his children: Richard F., John Wright, W. C., J. H., L. B., Margaret Sanders, Octavia France, and Josephine Balderson.

 Child 2:  Emaline McGinnis

Born: 1838

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

 Child 3:  Richard Warren McGinness

Born: 11-Jul-1839

Died: 6-Feb-1911

Spouse: Baynton Ann (McClellan)?

Children: William Henry F. McGinness, Susan Emma McGinness, James Forest McGinness, Unnamed McGinness, Maude McGinness, Minnie McGinness, Eudora McGinness, Mamie McGinness, John McGinness

Occupation: Shoemaker in 1870.

Farmer in 1880.

From a History of the 15th VA Cavalry, by John Fortier.  Published 1993.

Enlisted in the 15th VA Cavalry, Company G.  Born July 11, 1839.  Enlisted Jan. 1, 1863 at Occupatia.  Previously enlisted May 16, 1861 in C/47 VA Inf.; wounded at Malvern Hill; transferred to 15th VA Cav. Jan. 1863.  Reenlisted Feb. 13, 1864 at Orange Courthouse for the war.  Absent sick, furloughed from April 8, 1863; present by June 30, 1863.  Ordered to duty at Chimborazo Hospital.  Oct. 5, 1863.  In hospital, Nov. 11, 1863 for catarrh, diagnosed as neuralgia Nov. 15, 1863.  Return to duty Jan. 11, 1864.  Hospitalized June 4, 1864 for diarrhea; returned to duty Sept. 16, 1864.  Married Baynton A. Reamy.  Living in Westmoreland County, May 1892.  Buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church. 

1860 Richmond County, VA Census, Stony Hill P.O., Page 272A.

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Washington Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 302B.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Washington, page 501A.

Husband:  Frederick McGinnis

Born: 27-Sep-1812

Died: 27-May-1886

Father: Samuel McGinnis

Mother: Rebecca

Occupation: Farmer

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A.

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.  In 1860 the value of his real estate was $2,000 and his personal estate worth was $8,000.  1860 Slave Schedule shows he owned 3 slaves in 1860: A woman age 30, a man age 22, and a woman age 19.

Wife:  Mary Ann Fitzhugh

Born: 26-Jan-1823

Died: 6-Dec-1897

Father: Daniel  McCarty Fitzhugh

Mother: Elizabeth Cullom

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A.

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

 Child 1:  Samuel Andrew McGinniss

Born: 22-Feb-1844

Died: 12-May-1912

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Diane Grigsby

Children: Richard Irvin McGinniss, Andrew Hampton McGinniss

Occupation: Farmer

Westmoreland County, VA Military History, Pg. 404

Company E, 55th VA Infantry Regiment

"The Westmoreland Greys" - a.k.a. "The Westmoreland Blues" under the command of Captain J. Bailey Jett. 

Private, enlisted March 7, 1862 at Fort Lowry.  AWOL April 1862 - May 1862, returned to duty, promoted to corporal, went on furlough August 12, 1864, promoted to sergeant Sept. 1964, paroled at the King George County Courthouse, Northern Neck, May 1, 1865 - signature on document. 

1860 U.S. Census, Spotsylvania County VA, Fredericksburg Township, page 266. A clerk, working for E. and Sallie A. Talliaferro (a grocer). 

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

 Child 2:  James Frederick McGinniss

Born: 1845

Died:

Spouse: Gertrude M. Whealton

Children: Nellie McGinnis, William Frederick McGinnis

Occupation: Carpenter in 1870.

Wharf Builder in 1895, 1910, 1920.

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

According to Elizabeth Lee, at some point he moved to Pennsylvania. He must have moved back prior to 1895 to Lancaster County, VA because he was married there to Gertrude Whealton.  The record lists both of their parents, their places of birth, and their current location:

Source: Lancaster County, VA Marriage Register, Volume 1, 1854 - 1901, page 97.

1920 U.S. Census, Lancaster County, VA, White Chapel District, ED67, page 9B.

1910 U.S. Census, Lancaster County, VA, ED58, Visit 121.

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

 Child 3:  Susan J. McGinniss

Born: 1847

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

 Child 4:  Sarah Nicholas "Nickie" McGinniss

Born: 1848

Died:

Spouse: William H. McDaniel

Children: Marietta McDaniel, Charles E. McDaniel, William F. McDaniel, Andrew McDaniel, Fitzhugh McDaniel, Francis W. McDaniel

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh, Page 514B.

 Child 5:  Thomas Fantleroy "Roy" McGinniss

Born: 1849

Died:

Spouse: Rosa Caroline

Children: William Graff McGinniss

Occupation: Farmer

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

Married Rosa Caroline and moved to Pennsylvania. 

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

 Child 6:  William D. McGinniss

Born: 1851

Died:

Spouse: Susie

Children: Clarence Edward McGinniss

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

Moved to Pennsylvania.

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

 Child 7:  George W. McGinniss

Born: 10-Jun-1852

Died: 28-Mar-1886

Spouse:

Children:

Occupation: Farmer

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

 Child 8:  Mary E. McGinniss

Born: 1854

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

 Child 9:  Unnamed McGinniss

Born: 21-Sep-1854

Died: 5-Oct-1854

Spouse:

Children:

Unknown whether male or female. 

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

 Child 10:  Richard F. McGinniss

Born: 27-Feb-1856

Died: 21-Jul-1876

Spouse:

Children:

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

 Child 11:  John Seddon McGinniss

Born: 7-Jul-1857

Died: 21-Feb-1937

Spouse: Agnes Thompson

Children: Allen Thompson McGinniss, Dorothy Mae McGinniss, Elwood McGinniss, Effie Beulah McGinniss, Cornelius Frederick McGinniss

Source: William G. Thompson

Colonial Beach, VA - From a document titled the Descendents of Samuel McGinnis.

1860 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh P.O., Page 396.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

1910 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, ED 125, Home Visit 281.

 Child 12:  Carolinus Edgar "Carie" "Carey" McGinniss

Born: 23-Sep-1860

Died: 16-Sep-1936

Spouse: Naomi J. Fitzhugh, Mary Frances Hudson, Annie Rose

Children: George Fitzhugh McGinniss, Carrie Jett McGinniss, Edgar Minor McGinniss, Thomas Ashton McGinniss

Occupation: Farmer, House Carpenter in 1930.

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

1920 U.S. Census • Virginia • King George • Rappahannock • ED# 58, Home Visit 166.

1930 U.S. Federal Census > Virginia > King George > Shiloh > District 6 > ED50-6 > Sheet 1A. 

 Child 13:  Caroline Virginia "Callie" McGinniss

Born: 23-Sep-1860

Died: 21-May-1891

Spouse: James Dallas Grigsby

Children: James Cleveland Grigsby, Edna Wharton Grigsby, Mary Lou Grigsby, Bettie Bell Grigsby, Lily Fones Grigsby

Occupation: Housewife

Source: The Fitzhugh Family of King George County, VA - The Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh Family by Elizabeth N. Lee

1880 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Shiloh District, Page 516 A.

1870 U.S. Census, King George County, VA, Edge Hill P.O., Page 72A.

Husband:  Nicholas McGinnis

Born: 1820

Died:

Father: Samuel McGinnis

Mother: Rebecca

Occupation: Laborer in 1870.

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Montross Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 267A.

Wife:  Jane Sanford

Born: 1835

Died:

Father: Richard Sanford

Mother: Louisa

Other Spouses: William Henry Bartlett

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Montross Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 267A.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Montross, page 476C.

 Child 1:  William McGinnis

Born: 1858

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Montross Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 267A.

 Child 2:  Richard McGinnis

Born: 1863

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Montross Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 267A.

 Child 3:  Isabella McGinnis

Born: 1865

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Montross Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 267A.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Montross, page 476C.

Might be the same as Isabella MaGinnas living with Thomas and Ann Hinson, age 1, in the 1850 Westmoreland Census. 

 Child 4:  James McGinnis

Born: 1868

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Montross Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 267A.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Montross, page 476C.

 Child 5:  Catharine McGinnis

Born: 1875

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Montross, page 476C.

Husband:  Alexander Washington McGinness

Born: Aug-1836

Died:

Father: Richard McGinnis

Mother: Calista E. Reamy

Occupation: Farmer

From a History of the 15th VA Cavalry, by John Fortier.  Published 1993.

Enlisted in the 15th VA Cavalry, in Company G, April 13, 1862 at Tappahannock in D/15 Bn, age 25.  Previously enlisted Sept. 23, 1861 in D/41 VA Militia and Nov. 1, 1861 in Cooke's Company of Infantry (age listed as 22).  Present in MRs for 1862 and early '63.  Reenlisted Feb. 13, 1864 at Orange Courthouse for the war.  In hospital, Nov. 29, 1863 for wound; returned to duty Jan. 11, 1864.  Paroled from 5 VA Cav. May 5, 1865 at Westmoreland Courthouse, signed by a mark.  Living in Richmond County, VA in June 1914. 

1870 Richmond County, VA Census, Stonewall Township, Page 251.

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

1900 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall District, ED 73, page 48A, Home Visit 252.

1920 U.S. Census • Virginia • Westmoreland • Montross • ED# 158, Home Visit 13.

Richmond County, VA, Courthouse Will Book 13, page 321 records on May 29, 1920 the will of Alexander Washington McGinness.  He names as his children: Richard F., John Wright, W. C., J. H., L. B., Margaret Sanders, Octavia France, and Josephine Balderson.

Wife:  Jannetta Balderson

Born: 1-Mar-1846

Died: 2-Mar-1916

Father: Hazzard Balderson

Mother: Betsy

1870 Richmond County, VA Census, Stonewall Township, Page 251.

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

1900 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall District, ED 73, page 48A, Home Visit 252.

 Child 1:  Richard Frederick McGinness

Born: 7-Sep-1867

Died: 23-Aug-1953

Spouse: Nellie E. Scrimger

Children: Richard Fulton McGinness, Stanley McGinness, Anna McGinness

Occupation: Merchant at a retail grocery in 1920.

Source: Richmond County, VA Birth Register, page 42.

1870 Richmond County, VA Census, Stonewall Township, Page 251.

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

1910 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, ED 123, Home Visit 6.

1920 U.S. Census • Virginia • Westmoreland • Montross • ED# 158, Home Visit 13.

 Child 2:  James Hamilton McGinniss

Born: 2-Oct-1868

Died:

Spouse: Dorothy Maud Balderson

Children:

Occupation: Farmer

Farm Laborer in 1920.

Source: Richmond County, VA Marriage Register (1854 - 1905), page 86.

Richmond County, VA Birth Register, page 45.

1870 Richmond County, VA Census, Stonewall Township, Page 251.

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

1920 U.S. Census • Virginia • Richmond County • Marshall • ED# 138, Home Visit 139.

1930 U.S. Federal Census > Virginia > Richmond > Marshall > District 2 >Sheet 1B>Home Visit 14.

 Child 3:  Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" McGinniss

Born: 7-Jul-1870

Died:

Spouse: Melvin D. "Melville" Sanders

Children: Randolph R. Sanders, Leonette Sanders, Norman D. Sanders, Melvin D. Sanders, Jr.

Occupation: Farmer, Housewife.

Source: Richmond County, VA Birth Register, page 61.

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

1910 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, ED107, Home Visit 195.

1920 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall Township, ED140, Sheet 1B, Home Visit 12.

 Child 4:  Almira Octavia McGinness

Born: Oct-1873

Died:

Spouse: Robert J. France

Children: Murray France, Ryland France

Occupation: Clerk in 1920.

Examiner in the Veterans Bureau in 1930.

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

1900 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall District, ED 73, page 48A, Home Visit 252.

1920 U.S. Census, Washington D.C., ED 87, Sheet 8A, Visit 109.

1930 U.S. Federal Census > District of Columbia > Washington > Washington > District 98 > Sheet 6A > Visit 25.

 Child 5:  Anna  "Airy" N. (Arranicolas) McGinness

Born: 25-Dec-1874

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

 Child 6:  Washington Clayton (Thomas) McGinness

Born: 12-Oct-1876

Died:

Spouse: Mary E. Settle

Children: Irma S. McGinness

Occupation: Police Officer

Source: Richmond County, VA Marriage Register (1906 - 1970), page 11.

Richmond County, VA Birth Register, page 85.

1880 U.S. Census, Richmond County VA, Stonewall, page 439B.

1900 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall District, ED 73, page 48A, Home Visit 252.

1920 U.S. Census • District of Columbia • Washington • Washington • ED# 317 - Sheet 1A, Home Visit 3.

1930 U.S. Federal Census > District of Columbia > Washington > Washington > District 297 >SD1>Sheet 23A> Home Visit 645.

 Child 7:  John Wright McGinness

Born: Mar-1880

Died:

Spouse: Inez Mabel Balderson

Children:

He's the executor of Alexander Washington McGinness's will.

1900 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall District, ED 73, page 48A, Home Visit 252.

 Child 8:  Josephine McGinness

Born: 2-Aug-1883

Died: 28-Aug-1921

Spouse: Augustus Benjamin Balderson

Children:

Source: Richmond County, VA Marriage Register (1854 - 1905), page 111.

1900 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall District, ED 73, page 48A, Home Visit 252.

 Child 9:  Frank B. McGinness

Born: Jul-1887

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

Source: 1900 U.S. Census, Richmond County, VA, Stonewall District, ED 73, page 48A, Home Visit 252.

Husband:  Richard Warren McGinness

Born: 11-Jul-1839

Died: 6-Feb-1911

Father: Richard McGinnis

Mother: Calista E. Reamy

Occupation: Shoemaker in 1870.

Farmer in 1880.

From a History of the 15th VA Cavalry, by John Fortier.  Published 1993.

Enlisted in the 15th VA Cavalry, Company G.  Born July 11, 1839.  Enlisted Jan. 1, 1863 at Occupatia.  Previously enlisted May 16, 1861 in C/47 VA Inf.; wounded at Malvern Hill; transferred to 15th VA Cav. Jan. 1863.  Reenlisted Feb. 13, 1864 at Orange Courthouse for the war.  Absent sick, furloughed from April 8, 1863; present by June 30, 1863.  Ordered to duty at Chimborazo Hospital.  Oct. 5, 1863.  In hospital, Nov. 11, 1863 for catarrh, diagnosed as neuralgia Nov. 15, 1863.  Return to duty Jan. 11, 1864.  Hospitalized June 4, 1864 for diarrhea; returned to duty Sept. 16, 1864.  Married Baynton A. Reamy.  Living in Westmoreland County, May 1892.  Buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church. 

1860 Richmond County, VA Census, Stony Hill P.O., Page 272A.

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Washington Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 302B.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Washington, page 501A.

Wife:  Baynton Ann (McClellan)?

Born: 1846

Died: 24-Feb-1899

Father:

Mother:

Source: Carol Bodrogi (cbodrogi@yahoo.com) a descendent of Richard Warren McGinnis in an email March 22, 2003.

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Washington Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 302B.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Washington, page 501A.

 Child 1:  William Henry F. McGinness

Born: 31-Mar-1866

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

Source: Richmond County, VA Birth Register, page 39.

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Washington Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 302B.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Washington, page 501A.

 Child 2:  Susan Emma McGinness

Born: 1869

Died:

Spouse: John Thomas Barker

Children: James Earl Barker, Norma G. Barker, John Barker, Willie Barker, Warren B. Barker

1870 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County, VA, Washington Township, Nominy Grove P.O., page 302B.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Washington, page 501A.

 Child 3:  James Forest McGinness

Born: 1-Apr-1870

Died: 

Spouse:

Children:

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Washington, page 501A.

 Child 4:  Unnamed McGinness

Born: 1873

Died: 8-Aug-1873

Spouse:

Children:

 Child 5:  Maude McGinness

Born: 10-Feb-1876

Died: 8-Aug-1876

Spouse:

Children:

 Child 6:  Minnie McGinness

Born: 1-Feb-1877

Died:

Spouse: William Reed

Children: Randolph Warren Reed, Callen Karplese Reed, Aubrey William Reed

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Washington, page 501A.

 Child 7:  Eudora McGinness

Born: 1879

Died:

Spouse: John C. Burrows

Children: Hugh B. Burrows, Laura B. Burrows, Richard E. Burrows, William L. Burrows

Source: Carol Bodrogi (cbodrogi@yahoo.com) a descendent of Richard Warren McGinnis in an email March 22, 2003.

1880 U.S. Census, Westmoreland County VA, Washington, page 501A.

 Child 8:  Mamie McGinness

Born: 27-Sep-1883

Died:

Spouse:

Children:

 Child 9:  John McGinness

Born: 10-Sep-1886

Died: 10-Jun-1887

Spouse:

Children: