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Richard Nottingham

M, b. about 1621, d. before 29 November 1692

Children with Elizabeth Haddon (b. about 1632)

SonRichard Nottingham, II+ (b. circa 1652, d. before 13 May 1729)
SonRobert Nottingham+ (b. about 1660, d. July 1698)
DaughterAnne Nottingham (b. circa 1660, d. before 16 July 1717)
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Relationship9th great-grandfather of Charles Ryland ("Ryland") Scott
11th great-grandfather of Isaac Silas Vaughn
11th great-grandfather of Katherine Gilstrap Scott
11th great-grandfather of Joseph Ryland Scott
11th great-grandfather of Charles Parker ("Parker") Scott
11th great-grandfather of Orly Marie Vaughn
11th great-grandfather of Avital Catherine Vaughn

Biography

Birthabout 1621Richard Nottingham was born about 1621 in Kent, EnglandBGO.1
Anecdote1645[COLOR:70,70,70,255,255,255]Some accounts say Richard Nottingham and his wife Elizabeth came to Virginia in 1645.2
Marriageabout 1650He and Elizabeth Haddon were married about 1650 in England, United KingdomBGO. [COLOR:70,70,70,255,255,255]They were probably married before coming to Virginia for both were listed as headrights for land in Northampton County patented on 31 Mar 1658. Her surname is believed to have been Haddon. (NOTE: In 1651 Richard Nottingham is termed the brother of Robert Watson.).2,3
Oath to England30 March 1651He took the oath of allegiance to hereby engage and promise to be true and faithful to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords on 30 March 1651. [COLOR:70,70,70,255,255,255]He was shown as Richard Nottingham.4
Court - Named in Ord28 October 1651He made a will on 28 October 1651 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. [COLOR:70,70,70,255,255,255]For as much as John Johnson Sr., joyner, hath made appear to the court by covenant under the had of Robert Watson and the deposition of Richard Nottingham that the said Watson standith indebted unto him two complete years service it is therefore thought fit and ordered that the said Robert Watson shall immediatley enter into the service of the said John Johnson and continue with him until he be fully satisfied and the condidtion expired. The deposition of Richard Nottingham saith that John Johnson Sr freed Robert Watson (this deponent's brother) upon the condition that he whould live with this examinent or any other man where by he might enjoy the benefit of a freeman. (NOTE: Perhaps he was his brother-in-law instead of a step-brother.).5
Headright31 March 1658He was named as a headright on 31 March 1658 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO.2
Tithable list1665He was on the list of tithables in 1665 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. [COLOR:70,70,70,255,255,255]He was shown with 2 tithables in 1665, 3 in 1668 and 4 in 1671.2
Land Purchased1675He bought land in 1675 in Mattwaman Creek, Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBG. [COLOR:70,70,70,255,255,255]It was in this year that he bought 250 acres of land east of the headwaters of Mattawaman Creek. In his will of 1692 he left the northern part of this land to his son Richard Jr. and the southern half to his Robert. Tradition says that they were twins. The fact that the home plantation was divided between two sons, instead of being given entirely to the oldest son would indicate twins.2
Occupation1687In 1687 Richard Nottingham was a Road Surveyor in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO.2
Will24 September 1692He signed a will on 24 September 1692 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. [COLOR:70,70,70,255,255,255]He was shown as Richard (R) Nottingham Sr., planter. To my sons Richard and Robert Nottingham my 240 acre plantation where I now live to be equally divided. Robert to have the south side. They are to pay 7,000 pounds of tobacco to each of my other 3 sons, viz: Benjamin, John and William Nottingham. In case my son Robert thinks it inconvenient to live with his mother, then he to have liberty to seat on any part of his 120 acres. To son Robert a gun that was William Evans'. To son John my gun called "Tapscutt." To son William my gun called "Saly." To loving wife Elizabeth during her widowhood the use of my moveable estate and her part of the plantation and then to be equally divided by my wife, my sons, and daughters. Wife extr. Witt: John (X) Granger, Hanna (HC) Capell & Nathaniel Capell. (NOTE: In 1651 Richard Nottingham is termed the brother of Robert Watson.).6
Deathbefore 29 November 1692He died before 29 November 1692 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO.6
Last Edited29 June 2017

Citations

  1. [S187] Jean Mihalyka, compiler, Nottingham Family of Northampton County, VA, Chart (), Copy provided by Virgil Watson III to M. K. Miles, Feb 2011. Hereinafter cited as Nottingham Family of Northampton County, VA, Chart.
  2. [S167] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia (: Lucy Ames Edwards, 1967), pp. 326-329 (Nottingham Family). Hereinafter cited as Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S167] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia (: Lucy Ames Edwards, 1967), p. 327 (Nottingham Family). Hereinafter cited as Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia.
  4. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 34 (Oath to be faithful to the Commonwealth of England). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
  5. [S175] Frank V. Walczyk, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Bk 11, Orders, Deeds & Wills, 1651-1654 (Coram, NY: Peter's Row, 2002), p. 36 (28 Oct 1651 Court). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Bk 04, Orders, Deeds & Wills, 1651-1654.
  6. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 147 (will of Richard Nottingham). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.