Notes for James HURT Sr.
(1) Source-"Family History from Robert Hurt, d.1583 Ashbourne, Staffordshire, England Through Leon Jesse Hurt, d.1956" Compiled by Mary Lee Hurt 1985
(2) records from Varla Wright, Phoenix, Arizona - June 1996
a) A will for James Hurt of Culpeper Co. dated 28 Mar 1785 and probated 15 Jun 1789 names a wife, Sarah, son William and daughters Frances, Anna, Mary and Sarah (deceased). Oscar Hurt claims there was a son, James, who was not named because he was deceased. This will was witnessed by James (x) Crow, Reuben Thomas and John Hume. Will Book C, Pg. 330, Culpeper Co., VA. FHL# 0030932.
b) Virginia Militia and Revolutionary War records show James and his son, James Sr., both served at various times in military excursions of the era. James Jr. appears to have died during one of these campaigns.
c) Aug. 17, 1769, James purchased a tract of land near Robinson River in Culpeper; Deed Bk E pg. 718 Mar. 28, 1770, James patented 269 acres on the south side of a branch of Great Fork Mountain; Deed Bk O, pg. 263. This is the parcel of land that is identified in his son, William's will. d) VA Poll Tax Record 1782-1787 pg. 64 lists James as a taxpayer in Culpeper.
Specific records (christenings, birth records or marriage records) could not be found to verify these points on line of descent, but related records would seem to recommend their acceptance until more specific records become available.
(3) Jun 2001: Pedigree Resource File CD 15 submitted by Daniel G. Bowling, 54 Artillery Dr., Columbus, Georgia 31903-4124 phone: 706-685-1405 date submitted: 20 May 2000 Birth date given as about 1718. (4) Jun 2002: Pedigree Resource File CD 2 submitted 4 Jun 1999 by Harriet Hester Johnson, 311 Fifth Street, Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 Will of James Hurt, Culpeper, Virginia (5) Aug 2003: RootsWeb ocweb Clark Webster (6) Aug 2003: Ancestors of Sarah Elizabeth Hurt by Karen A. Smith -
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(1) Named in husband's will w.d. 28 Mar 1785, w.p. 15 Jun 1989, Will Book C Pg. 330, Culpeper Co., VA. She may be the dau. of Tenion Miller.
(2) Jun 2002: Pedigree Resource File CD 2 submitted 4 Jun 1999 by Harriet Hester Johnson, 311 Fifth Street, Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 Will of husband, James Hurt, Culpeper, Virginia
(3) Jun 2002: Ltr from Wanda Thomas, Box 625, Mooreland, Oklahoma 73852-0625 (4) Aug 2003: Ancestors of Sarah Elizabeth Hurt by Karen A. Smith -
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