Two or Three Edward Traylors by Linda Sparks Starr Nov 2003 I believe this timeline proves there were three distinct Edward Traylors living in colonial Virginia. One is the brother of William (who married Judith Archer) and William Haskins. The second is the Edward who lived on Middle Creek in Henrico County whose wife is Elizabeth. (I suspect this Edward is a son of William and Judith (Archer) but more research is needed in this area.) This Edward and Elizabeth had a son, William, born about 1738 per guardian accounts presented by Robert Cousins as late as 1758. The third Edward lived on Mawhipponock Creek in Prince George (in area that became Dinwiddie) County, who was married to a "Mary" and they had a son, William, baptized June 12, 1733. This third Edward is possibly the one who died in Halifax County in 1791. Thus he is too young to be the "Planter" in 1702 when he purchased land from William Traylor. My 'aside' comments are indented throughout; sourced timeline entries are not. Please note the capitalized words, which indicate a question being asked, rather than a de facto statement being made. 1702, 1 Dec Henrico Co. Wills & Deeds Etc. 1697-1704 p. 303: William Traylor of Bristol Parish, Henrico Co., to EDWARD Traylor of same, planter, for L5, 100 acres in Bristol Parish on north side Appomattox River, next to George Archer; being part of a patent to said William Oct 14, 1701. Wit: James Thweatt Jr., Cha. Roberts, Henry Walthall. (signed) Wm (X) Traylor, Judith Traylor. [p. 124 _ Henrico Co. VA Deeds 1677-1705 _ transcribed by Benjamin B. Weisiger, 1986.] This Edward is not the son of William and Judith because he is identified as 'planter' -- meaning he owned other land somewhere. Numerous researchers over 100 year span have failed to locate this other land. Neither is this Edward the father of William, for I can make a case William's mother, Martha, was married to John Porter before April 1, 1690. But that's another file. 1725, 2 Sept Phebe, dau EDMOND (sic) & ELIZABETH Traylor born 1732, 17 Sep Blanch, dau Edmond & ELIZABETH Traylor born 1733, 12 June William, son EDWARD & MARY Traylor born [pgs 99, 101, 102 _Births from the Bristol Parish Register of Henrico, Prince George and Dinwiddie Counties, Virginia, 1720-1798_ transcribed by Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne, Clearfield 1999] 1735, Aug 1 Patent Bk 16, p. 109: EDWARD Traylor 395 acs Pr. Geo. Co., in the Fork of MAWHIPPONOCK CR adj. Leadbitor Jones. [p. 81 _Cav. & Pioneers_, vol. IV, edited by Denis Hudgins, VA Gen. Soc. 1994.] 1736 Thomas Jackson & Jack on EDWARD Traylor's land on MIDDLE CREEK; dr 1736; pd by EDWARD Traylor. EDWARD Traylor dr. 1736; 2 levys -- Thomas Jackson levy; store debt pd by credit in store & inspector's note. 1736 John Traylor dr 1736; 1 levy; 100 ac for EDWARD Traylor; pd by cash to J. Gibson & by Col. Kennon. [_Virginia Colonial Abstracts_ vol. III by Beverley Fleet, 1988; John Nash, sheriff, account book 1733-1737; his notes and some store accounts. In the above account, IS John Traylor paying the levy for Edward who purchased the 100 acres from William and Judith in 1702? 1738, Jan 2 Patent Bk 17, p. 447: EDWARD Traylor 392 acs Henrico Co. on both sides MIDDLE CR, adj. Samuel Good [p. 149 C&P vol. IV] 1745, 14 May Henrico Deeds 1744-1748 p. 71: William Traylor of Henrico Co. planter to EDWARD Traylor of same for L30 317 ac. Bounded by first branch of Wintopock, Peter Worsham & said William Traylor. Wit: George Archer, Joseph Traylor & Peter Worsham. (signed) William (+) Traylor. Recorded 1st Monday May 1746. [ p. 17 _Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1737-1750_ transcribed by Benjamin Weisiger, 1995 reprint Iberian Pr] 1745, May p. 24 Henrico Wills & Deeds 1744-1748: will William Haskins. To Frederick Ford, son of Matthew Ford, the plantation where I live. To William Ford, son of Matthew Ford, negroes. To Mary Grigg, wife of Abner Grigg, a negro; to George Traylor, a negro; to Martha Spain, wife of Thomas Spain, a negro; to Hugh Bragg, a negro and items; to my cousin Mary Tucker, wife of John Tucker, a negro; to my brother William Traylor, 1 shilling; to my brother EDWARD Traylor, 1 shilling; to Mary Basford, 1 shilling. All the rest to Thomas Spain and George Traylor, equally and they to be executors. Dated 22 Dec 1742. Wit: William Hamlin, John Spain, William Spain. [ p. 21 _Colonial Wills of Henrico Co., VA Part Two 1737-1781_ transcribed by Benjamin Weisiger, 7th printing 1994.] 1746, May p. 136 Henrico Co. Wills & Deeds 1744-1748: will of EDWARD Traylor of Dale Parish. To daughter Pheby Ellis, all my land on east side of MIDDLE CREEK and a negro; to daughter Blanch, all remainder of tract on Middle Cr., and a negro and items; to son William, all land belonging to my dwelling place, containing 317 acres, a negro and items; to wife ELIZABETH and daughter Mary, all rest of estate for life, and then divided among all my children. Thomas Ellis to be sole executor. Dated April 13, 1745. Wit: Peter Worsham, James Watkins, William Watkins. Recorded May 1746 Court [p. 23 _Colonial Wills of Henrico Co. VA Part Two 1737-1781_ transcribed by Benj. Weisiger, 1994 7th printing.] 1750, Jan 29 Chesterfield Co. Deed Book p. 284: EDWARD Tralar of Pr Geo. Co. Gent. To Joseph Dickerson of same, Gent., for L11 land in Dale Parish on Appomattox River, 100 acres, bounded as within lines of Thomas Andrews, Richard Andrews and John Dyer and the river. Wit: Joseph Holgross, Richard (X) Dickerson, John Dickerson. MARY (circled +) Traler relinquished her dower. Recorded 7 June 1751. [p. 26, _Chesterfield Co. Deed Book 1749-1756_ transcribed by Benj. Weisiger, Richmond 1986] This appears to be the 100 acres William sold to Edward "planter" in 1702. Here we have Edward with wife Mary selling it in 1750. Admittedly we need to make sure it is the same 100 acres. Both the 1702 and the 1750 transactions state that the 100-acre tract was on the Appomattox River, but the adjoining property owners have changed in the meantime. However, we believe that the 48- year span between the deeds proves there are two Edward Traylors in the first half of 1700s in that part of Henrico County that became Chesterfield County 1749. Going one step farther, it would seem likely this Edward of 1750 is Edward with wife Mary and is the son of Edward 'planter' in 1702. This makes three Edward Traylors in the first half of 1700s in Virginia -- the planter of 1702 patent, Edward with wife Mary and Edward with wife Elizabeth. 1753, Feb Court Amelia Co. Order Book p. 84: EDWARD Traylor Plt vs John Carr, Deft. Petition for L3.0.8 per Acct. This day came the plt by his atty and the Deft came not. The Plt having proved by his own oath that L3.0.8 was justly due to him from the Deft., ordered that he recover the same agst the Deft together with costs. [ p. 86 _Amelia Co. VA Order Book No. 3 1715-1755_ by TLC Genealogy.] 1754, July Court Amelia Co. Order Book p. 184: Henry Randolph to pay EDWARD Trayler for 1 day's attending a witness for him against John Roberts and for once coming and returning 30 miles. [p. 195 TLC] 1754, 4 Oct p. 1 Chesterfield Co. Order Book 2 1754-1759: William Traylor, ORPHAN of EDWARD Traylor, chooses Robert cousins his guardian" [p. 110, _Chesterfield Co. VA Wills 1749-1774 _ transcribed by Benjamin B. Weisiger, 1988 reprint.] Chesterfield County was created from Henrico in 1749, thus this orphaned William is the son of Edward (died 1746 in Henrico Co.) and Elizabeth. William is at least 14 years old here for chooses his guardian. However, he is younger than 21 for he requires a guardian. Based on this record alone, we can estimate William's birth as between 'after Oct 1733 and before Oct 1740'. The William, son of Edward and Mary Traylor, was born Jun 12, 1733 per the birth register for Bristol Parish. Thus this guardian record is proof there are two Edward Traylors who had sons named William. And both sons were born in the 1730s, for the last known guardian account presented by Robert Cousins for the younger, orphaned William Traylor is dated 1758. Thus, the orphaned William and son of Edward died 1746 was born 'about 1737' if he were 21 in 1758 or 1759. 1780, 15 Jun Halifax Co. Deed Book 12, p. 40: Edwin Garlington of Halifax to William Traylor of Dinwiddie for 3000L, 592 acres on Butterhames Camp Branch in Halifax .. [Peggy Thompson message to Traylor-L list 5/7/99 giving Traylor deeds in Halifax Co.] This Edwin Garlington appears in several of the following records, providing a link as the Traylors move from county to county. Edward Traylor's land on Mawhipponock Creek fell into Dinwiddie County when it was created from Prince George Co. in 1752. Halifax County was created the same year from a part of Lunenburg County. 1783 EDWARD Traylor was in Marmaduke Stanfield's tax district, Halifax Co. VA, charged for himself, 2 horses and 4 cattle. [p. 38 _Halifax Co. VA Personal Property Tax Lists 1782-1791 _ by TLC Genealogy, Miami 1998] William Traylor was on same list and charged for himself, 1 slave over 16, 6 slaves under 16, 3 horses and 14 cattle. With proprietor were: Will, Jenny, Jude, Amy, Cudger, Lewis and Rose. [p. 39] 1783, Nov 4 Halifax Deed Book 13, p. 18: We, John Banks, Sarah Banks, Marmaduke Stanfield and William Traylor give bond of 2000L to John Chappell .. sd John Banks and Sarah Banks, widow & relict of Thomas Banks, late dec'd have this day sold to sd Chappell a tract of land in Halifax containing 350 acres, being the same land whereon sd John and Sarah now dwell, and the sd Thomas . did dwell. (signed) . William Traylor. Wit; Rich'd Bradshaw, Edwin Garlington, Jno Dickie. [p. 3 _ Halifax Co. VA Deeds 1784 - 1790 _ by TLC Genealogy, Miami 1994] 1784 EDWARD Traylor in M. Stanfield's district, charged for himself, 2 horses and 5 cattle. William Traylor same district, charged for himself, 3 slaves over 16, 4 under 16, 3 horses and 19 cattle. [p. 90 TLC] 1784, Dec 31 Halifax Co. VA Deed Bk 13 p. 419: from Edward Tinney of the state of SC & District of Charles Town to John Chapman of same state & District 96 . 100 acres south side Dan River in Halifax Co. VA . wit: Peter Rogers, John Dey, Rich'd Watts, Wm Traylor, Rich'd Bradshaw. Recorded June 15, 1786. [p. 47 TLC] 1787, Jan 30 Halifax Co. Deed Book 14 p. 178: William Traylor Sr. of Wilkes Co. GA to John Salmon for 60L, about 92 acres in Halifax on north side Butram Camp Br, and bounded by Boyd, sd John Salmon, Poyner, the Rocky branch. (signed) William Traylor. Wit: John Compton, Edwd Buckley, James Hill. [p. 87 TLC] 1787 This time in "South District" of Halifax Co., we have EDWARD Traylor charged only for 2 horses and 8 cattle; George Traylor for himself and one white male 16 -21; 1 horse and 5 cattle; and Thomas for himself 2 horses and1 cattle. [p. 173 TLC] A Thomas Traylor appeared on the 1782 Halifax Co. tax list , charged for himself and 1 horse (but doesn't appear again until 1787). [p. 12] 1787, May 27 EDWARD Traylor "not tithable" on Halifax Co. VA poll tax list "B"; had 2 horses, 8 cattle. Other Traylors on this list -- George and Thomas. [pgs 425, 432 "The 1787 Census of Virginia: Halifax Co." by Schreiner- Yantis and Love,] 1787, June 4 EDWARD Traylor charged with Dinwiddie Co. VA poll tax for Thomas Dance only -- area blank where horse, cattle and slaves appear. Other Traylors in Dinwiddie Co. per this tax list -- Humphrey, John and Joseph. [pgs 763, 781 "The 1787 Census of Virginia: Dinwiddie Co. Petersburg Town" transcribed by Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florene Love, 1987 Gen Books in Print, VA] According to the forward to the Schreiner-Yantis and Love 'booklet' for Halifax County, a man who owned land in one county, but didn't live in that county, was exempt from the 'tithe' portion of that county's tax. However, he had to pay the other taxes. Therefore, I believe the entries for an 'exempt' Edward Traylor in both Dinwiddie and Halifax County is to the same person. The booklet didn't say anything about a specific age when one was exempted. 1788 George and Thomas Traylor were taxed in "South District" June 2, each charged for himself; George was taxed on one cattle and Thomas on two. [p. 208 TLC] 1788, Nov 22 Halifax Co. VA Deed Bk 13 p. 445: William Traylor Sr. of Wilkes Co. GA to William Bradshaw of Halifax Co. VA . 192 acres on Butrom Cr, a fork of Lawsons Cr and bounded by the mouth of Bradshaws Spring Branch, Poynor, John West, Sloes line. (signed) William (+) Traylor. Wit: Randolph Buckley, William Traylor, Thos Traylor, Epinetus Winders. [p. 127 TLC] 1789 EDWARD Traylor "exempt" is charged with 2 cattle and Thomas for himself and 1 cattle. [p. 244 TLC] George Traylor is charged for himself and son plus 1 cattle; William Traylor is charged for himself and 1 cattle. [p. 245] All in South District. 1789 Thomas Traler is charged with himself, 1 black over 16 and 1 horse; George Traylor is charged for himself and son and 1 horse. [p. 300 TLC] 1791, 28 Mar will EDWARD (X) Traylor presented to Halifax Co. VA court -- dated 17 Jan 1791 -- giving everything to daughters Mary Traylor and Fanny Poyner. Exors: daughters and 'friend' Edwin Garlington. Securities: James Watkins, John Poyner 1791, 22 April Halifax Co. Deed Bk 15 p. 144: John Tuck of Halifax to George Traylor of Halifax for 40L a certain tract in Halifax joining John Tuck. No witnesses [Peggy Thompson] 1805, 19 Feb Halifax Co. VA Deed Bk 20, p. 554: George Traylor of Halifax to John Tuck . 66 acres (signed) George (his O mark) Traylor. Wit: David Winfree, Edward Tuck, James Lawson, William Traylor. [Thompson] 1805, 5 Aug Halifax Co. Deed Bk 21, p. 425: George Traylor of Rowan Co. NC to James Lawson of Halifax . adj land of John Tuck, William Traylor, Edward Tuck (signed) George (O) Trayler. Wit: William Traylor, Joel Traylor, Josiah Owen. [Thompson]