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David Kinkead

Parents

Children with Winifred Hobson (b. 1706, d. 1787)

Son	Joseph Kinkead+ (b. 28 November 1730, d. about 1796)
Son	Burroughs ("Burrows") Kinkead+ (b. 1731, d. before 20 September 1763)
Daughter	Isabella Kincaid (b. about 1732)
Son	James Kincaid+ (b. 1733, d. 14 March 1793)
Daughter	Jean Kinkead (b. circa 1735)
Son	John Kinkead+ (b. 14 September 1736, d. 2 July 1801)
Daughter	Elizabeth Kinkead+ (b. 20 June 1743, d. before 1779)
Son	Hobson Kinkead+ (b. 4 August 1745, d. about 1850)

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Biography

Anecdote		KINCAID HISTORY The Revised Unfinished Chapter of the "Harrah History" Book, A work now in progress. By Richard Bradley    THE KINCAID FAMILY  The most often quoted story is the tradition that the first immigrant of the Virginia Kincaids was David Kincaid, the brother of James Kincaid, then the laird of Lennox Castle in Scotland. The Kincaids supported the Stuart case, supposedly because they were related by blood and tradition to the Stuart clan. David Kincaid was involved in the unsuccessful rebellion of 1715 and was forced to flee Scotland. He came to Spotsylvania, Virginia where he took up land with George Robinson. Later he moved to Albemarle County and Augusta County, Virginia, later to Bath County, Virginia, finally dying in Washington County, Virginia in 1779. David Kincaid's wife was Winifred Hobson and his known children (from his will) were John, Joseph, Hobson, Burroughs, Jean, and Isabella. He may have had other children who died before 1779. Regarding such traditions, the only thing that can be said for certain was that David Kincaid did appear in Spotsylvania and Orange Co. records as early as the 1730's. I was informed by Robert Walters that there is a marriage record in Spotsylvania Co. in late 1728 or early 1729 for the marriage of David Kincaid to Winifred Hobson Tillary (she being the widow of Samuel Tillary).*2 This firmly places David as the earliest Kincaid in Virginia and one would suspect him to be the father or grandfather of all subsequent generations. However, as we shall see, there were other Kincaids in Virginia records who were old enough to be brothers or cousins to David. The following are abstracts of land records for David Kincaid. Although not an exhaustive list, all records of Albemarle County and related records from other counties are included: June 20, 1733: Spotsylvania Co. Patent to David Kincade for 400 acres in the Fork of Rappahannock river. (Patent #15, p.21) & March 21, 1743: Orange Co. Deed from David Kinkead, builder*3, & Winifred Kinkead of Co. Of Orange, parish of St Mark, to James Jones of King George Co., parish of Hanover, 400 acres for L 50. Orange Co. On Rappahanock River on the North side of a branch called Devil's Run. Granted to David Kinkead in 1733. Witnesses: Richd Tule, Thos Covington, Mathew Tule. & Aug 1, 1734: Spotsylvania Co. Patent to David Kinkead for 660 acres in the Goard vine fork, beginning & extending at the mouth of a branch of Kinkead run. (Patent #15, p. 267) & March 7, 1746: Albemarle Co. David Kinkead survey of 149 acres. Head of Meechum River.Feb 29, 1752 Albemarle Co. David Kinkead survey of 132 acres, head of Stockton's branch of Meechum River & May 7, 1757: Albemarle Co. David Kinkeid survey of 150 acres. Both sides Meechum River. Neighbors, Archibald Woods, John Dickey, Ben. Taylor.     & Sept 11, 1760: Albemarle Co. David Kinkeid survey of 190 acres. On the top & south sides of the Blue Ridge Mtns. & Sept 12, 1760: Albemarle Co. David Kinkeid survey of 226 acres. On the top & south sides of the Blue Ridge Mtns. & March 5, 1747: Albemarle Co. Patent to David Kinkead for 400 acres on the branches of Stocktons branch of Mechums River. (Patent #26, p. 264) & Aug. 12, 1751: Albemarle Co. Deed from David Kinkead to Andrew Woods, both of Albemarle, 222 acres for L 20. At the foot of the Great Mtn. Neighbors: Andrew Woods,. Tract was granted to David Kinkead by patent dated March 5, 1747. Witnesses: Richard Stockton, Agnes Stockton, James Kinkead & Feb. 11, 1752: Albemarle Co. Deed from David Kinkead to Joseph Kinkead, both of Albemarle, 178 acres for L 20. North branches of Stocktons branch of Meechums River. Neighbors: Andrew Woods, a graveyard. This tract was granted to David Kinkead by patent dated March 5, 1747. No witnesses & March 8, 1768: Albemarle Co. Deed from Joseph Kinkead to Andrew Greer, both of Albemarle, 178 acres for L 40. Branches of Stocktons Branch of Meechums River. Granted to David Kinkead, by him to Andrew Woods and by Woods to Joseph Kinkead. Witnesses, Thomas Reid, Hugh Alexander, James Kinked. & Nov 6, 1764: Albemarle Co. Deed from David Kinkead to Alexander Henderson, both of Albemarle, 450 acres for L 85. Among the branches of Lickinghole Swamp. Neighbors, Michael Woods. Tract was originally granted to David Lewis. Witnesses: Richard Estes, Michael Woods, John Henderson, David Lewis. & May 28, 1764: Albemarle Co. Deed from David & Winifred Kinkead to James Black, all of Albemarle, 400 acres for L 266, 10 S. Both sides of Stocktons branch of Meechums River. No neighbors given, Witnesses, John Kinkead, Matthew Kinkead, Thomas Kinkead, Samuel Craig. & Aug, 23, 1745 Albemarle Co. David Kinkead, Joseph Kinkead, James Armor are allowed 25 lbs. Of tobacco each for attending court as witnesses for Michael Woods at the petition of Thomas Turner. William Shaw & David Stockton were witnesses for Turner. Turner's petition was dismissed. & Feb 11, 1752: Sale of Slaves from David Kinkead to Joseph Kinkead & Andrew Woods, all of Albemarle for L 300. Slaves names: Sambo, Sam, Jack, Buckrey. No witnesses. & Jan 12, 1746 : Goochland Co. Patent to David Kinkead for 400 acres on branches of Rockfish River adjoining John Chiswell. (Patent 25, p. 453) & Sept. 10, 1767: Amherst Co. Patent to Joseph Kinkead for 338 acres on the North branch of Rockfish River. (Patent #37, p. 90) & March 7, 1746: Albemarle Co. David Kinkead survey of 338 acres. North branch of Rockfish River near its head. Neighbors, David Kinkead, Colton Chiswell & Feb. 10, 1752: Deed from David & Winifred Kinkead to Joseph & Borough Kinkead, all of parish of St. Anne in Albemarle, 738 acres for 5 S. On the branches of Rockfish River. Neighbors: Col. John Chiswell. This tract was granted to David Kinkead by Patent dated Jan. 12, 1746.No witnesses & Jan 16, 1760: Deed from John Chiswell, gen, of the city of Williamsburg, to George Campbell of Co. of Albemarle, 300 acres, for L 27, 10 S. Both sides of North fork of Rockfish River. Witnesses, Charles Rodes, David Glen, Patrick Magrue. David Kincaid and his son John have deeds in Washington Co. beginning in 1785-87. The following is a sample: July 9, 1787: Washington Co. Grant to David Kinkead for 350 acres on the Eleven mile Creek adjoining his settlement (Langdon) (Grant #11. P. 682) David Kincaid was omnipresent in Augusta and Albemarle counties and seems to be associated with all the other early Kincaids in these counties but his exact relationship to them is unknown. David left a will in Washington County, Virginia probated in 1779. In the will his wife Winifred is named along with his children John, Hobson, Burroughs, and Joseph. Jean and Isabella have long been thought to be his daughters but they are not listed in his will and there is no proof of his parentage.1
Anecdote		David and Winnifred Kinkead's records are to be found in Spotsylvania, Orange, Albemarle, Augusta, and Washington Counties in Virginia. David Kinkead (2) owned land Jan. 23, 1751, in Virginia on branches of the James and Roanoke Rivers. David Kinkead paid for land bought from Col. Patton, 1757-1762. ("Virginia Frontiers", by T. B. Kegley, 1938, pg. 89 and 364.) May 21, 1747: David Kincaid and Winifred, his wife, "witnesses", etc. Augusta Co., Va., was organized in 1745. (Augusta Co. Rec. Bk. I, pg. 194,) David Kinkead's (?) will, dated 27 Jan. 1779 in Washington Co., Va., names wife Winnifred, sons Joseph, John, Hobson and Burrough, daughter Elizabeth and four grandchildren; three grandsons named David, sons of Joseph, John and Burrough, and one granddaughter named Phebe, daughter of Burrough. The inventory of his estate is dated July 19, 1779. David died between Jan. and July, 1779. If one reads David Kinkead's will carefully,- they will see where David leaves to son John, his children and Elizabeth. Later in same will he says, "My daughter Elizabeth". I would say that David was her father-in-law instead of father. David leaves 200 acs. of land on Cove Neck to David Simson. David Kinkead's will, Washington Co., Va., pg. 81, Bk. I, Jan. 27, 1779. Since David appointed his son John to be his Executor, I imagine John was his oldest living son. Also, John's three oldest sons witnessed the will.2
Person Source		David Kinkead had person sources.3
Birth	1683	He was born in 1683 in Campsie Parish, Stirlingshire, ScotlandBGO.4
Immigration	1716	He immigrated in 1716 to Spotsylvania, Virginia, United StatesBG. The Kincaids were involved in the unsuccessful Stuart Rebellion in 1715; having ties with the Stuarts, David and his brothers (Thomas and William) left Scotland and came to America. The 3 brothers first came to PA, settling in Lancaster Co.; David went to Spotsylvania Co., VA shortly after arriving; Thomas went to Augusta Co., VA; and William may have remained in PA.4
Marriage	March 1729	He and Winifred Hobson were married in March 1729 in Saint George Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United StatesBG. 2nd marriage for both David (who was 1st married to unknown in Scotland) and Winnifred [who was the widow of Samuel Tillery (1702 - 1728)3,5
Land Patented	20 June 1733	He patented land on 20 June 1733 in Saint George Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United StatesBG. Patent for 400 acres in the Fork of the Rappahannock River (Patent 15, page 21)
Land Purchased	12 May 1764	He bought land on 12 May 1764 in Albemarle, Virginia, United StatesBGO. Deed from Richard & Agnes Stockton to David Kinkead, all of Albemarle, 400 acres for L 57. Both sides of Stocktons Branch of Meechums Creek. Neighbors: David Stockton, Charles Lynch. Witnesses: Thomas Kinkead, Matthew Kinkead, John Kinkead.
Will	27 January 1779	He signed a will on 27 January 1779 in Washington, Virginia, United StatesBGO.
Death	20 May 1779	He died on 20 May 1779 at age ~96 in Hayter's Gap, Washington, Virginia, United StatesBG.3

Citations

1. [S232] Richard Bradley, "Kincaid History", Harrah History (n.p.: n.p., n.d.)
2. [S75] Cleo Meador Scott, Our Ancestors (, 1980), p 11. Hereinafter cited as Our Ancestors.
3. [S75] Cleo Meador Scott, Our Ancestors (, 1980). Hereinafter cited as Our Ancestors.
4. [S81] dbarrow1959, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/10939988/person/953863852, (.)
5. [S80] comtutors, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17316352/person/492971035, (.)