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John Asher, Jr. was born ca. 1720, and died in 1798 in Culpeper County, Virginia.

He married Nellie -- ca. 1738. His second wife was Elizabeth Coosenbury. She died before Jun 9, 1818.

He resided in St. Mark's Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia.

John Asher from Culpeper County, Virginia, is listed in Virginia Tax Payers 1782-87 by Augusta B. Fothergill and John Mark Naugle, with "2 poll, 5 slaves."

He is listed in the Culpeper County, VA Personal Property tax list for 1782 and 1783. The Sons of the American Revolution lists him as a patriot of the Revolutionary War, since those taxes went to defray the costs of that war. Larry Patrick Cornwell, SAR member 138085, claims him as one of his patriot ancestors.

He wrote his will on Sep 28, 1796, and it was proved Jun 18, 1798. (Culpeper Co, Va Will Book D, pp 217-218) It stated:

"In the name of God Amen. I John Asher of the County of Culpeper and Parish of St. Mark, being of sound mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following.

"First and principally I recommend my soul to almighty God. As to my worldly goods it hath pleased God to bestow on me, I give and bequeath in the following manner.

"Item. I lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth One hundred acres of the land whereon I now live to be so laid out at the South end of my tract that it shall include my present dwelling house, One negro boy named Bartlett, one horse, two cattle (of the average value of my others), One half of my present stock of hogs (for the support of my five youngest children), two beds and furniture and the remainder of household goods (except the balance of my beds) for and during her widowhood or natural life and at her decease to be disposed of by my Executors as is hereafter directed for the disposition of my other property.

"Item. I give and bequeath unto my son William Asher heirs my best wishes for their happiness and prosperity and no more, he having received in his lifetime an equivalent to my other children's proportion of what I now possess.

"Item. I give and bequeath unto my children hereafter named Viz. Mary Branham, Sarah Trussell, Susanna Trussell, Rachel Kenard, Mildred Briant, Nelly Asher's son Waller Asher, Charles Asher, Lilly Briant, Nancey Mitchell, Frances Asher, John Asher, William Asher, (by my second wife), Elizabeth Asher, Rebecca Asher and Nerraway Asher, and their heirs forever all my Estate both real and personal to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns as soon as may conveniently be after my decease (except that part of my estate lent to my wife) which is to be disposed of in like manner at her death.

"Lastly. I do hereby constitute and appoint my trusty friends George Kenard, Reuben Porch Mitchell, and my son Charles Asher Executors of this my last Will and testament hereby revoking and disannuling all former will or wills by me made. In testimony of the above I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of September in the year of our lord 1796.

"Signed, Sealed, and acknowledged In presence of R. Latham Jr., James Garriott, Thomas Chisham. The words one negro Boy named Bartlett" was interlined before signed.

"his direction John Asher (Sr) of acknowledgement."

His inventory was recorded in Will Book D, pp 221-222:

"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1798

"This Last Will and testament of John Asher dec'd was exhibited to the Court by Reuben Porch Mitchell two of the Executors therein named and was proved by the oaths of Robert Latham, Jr., James Garriott and Thomas Chisham, witnesses thereto, and Ordered to be Recorded. And on the motion of the said Executors certificate is granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in due form, they having made oath thereto and given bond and security according to law. George Kenard the other Executor named in said Will came into Court and refused to take upon himself the burthen of the Execution thereof. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk."

"In Obedience to an Order of the County Court of Culpeper bearing date the day of 1798, we the subscribers therein named have this day appraised and hereto annexed a true and perfect Inventory of all the goods and chattels of John Asher dec'd which were presented to us. Viz. -

"Negro Hannah 50 dollars, Negro Harry about 16 years of age 250 dollars, Negro Sally about 14 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Bartlett about 12 years of age 200 dollars, Negro Jinny about 10 years of age 133 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, Negro Thomas about 8 years of age 150 dollars, Negro Mildred about 5 years of age 100 dollars, and Negro Armistead about 1 year of age 60 dollars.

"Bay mare with a blazed face about 7 old 40 dollars, Bay mare with her Sorrel Colt (very old) 20 dollars, Black cow with white back and face and her calf 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brindled cow and Calf 20 dollars, Black cow without horns and yearling and bell 23 dollars, Red pied cow and yearling 16 dollars 66 2/3 cents, Brown Cow 13 dollars 33 1/3 cents, Six Sheep 16 dollars.

"One Bed Bedstead and furniture 20 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 25 dollars, 1 Bed Bedstead and furniture 10 dollars, 1 Blue Chest 3 dollars, One plain Chest 1 dollar, 1 pine table and one walnut 1 dollar, 1 old Chest 50 Cts, One mare's saddle 5 dollars, 3 narrow axes 3 dollars, One Cooper's axe 1 dollar, 5 Culling hoes 1 dollar 66 2/3 cents, one frace 50 cents, 2 Augers 8 1/3 cents, One wedge 25 cents, 2 Ploughs, Stocks and Clevis Irons 3 dollars, 1 Cross Cut saw 1 dollar, One hand saw 50 cents, 1 jool adze 75 cents, 1 bell 50 cents.

"One loom 3 dollars, 1 Slay 50 cents, One Cotton wheel 2 dollars, 1 pewter dish, 6 plates and two Carow 5 dollars, 1 Iron poll and dutch oven 2 dollars, 1 Iron Ladle, spoon and griddle 1 dollar, 2 flat irons 50 cents. Total: 1384 dollars and 75 cents.

"Witness our hands this 13th day of July in the year of our Lord 1798. Rt. Latham, Jr., Robt. B. Long, John Wallis.

"At a Court Continued and held for Culpeper County the 17th day of July 1798.

"This Inventory of the Estate of John Asher dec'd was returned into Court and Ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Ct Clk." (Culpeper Co. Will Book D, pp 221-222)

In John Asher's Account of Sales recorded in Culpeper County on Oct 5, 1798, it is recorded who bought the property and for how much. Prices were generally higher than the appraisal. Charles Asher bought Negro Harry for 300 dollars and 16 2/3 cents, Reuben P. Mitchell bought Negro Sally for 263 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, George Kinnard bought Negro Jinney for 192 dollars and 33 1/3 cents, John F. Slaughter bought Negro Thomas for 215 dollars, and Guy Bryant bought a Negro Woman & Child for 100 dollars and 16 1/3 cents.

In John Asher's Executors' Account recorded in Culpeper County on Mar 9, 1804, expenses included such items as 19 shillings and 6 pence for 3 1/2 gallons whiskey at the Sale of Estate, cash for taxes for 1797, 1798, 1799, and 1800, and 12 shillings paid Reuben Garriott for making a coffin. Money paid out totalled 94 pounds, 11 shillings, and 7 1/2 pence. Money paid in totalled 405 pounds, 16 shillings, and 6 pence.

"In obedience to an order of the Worshipful Court of Culpeper bearing date January 1804, we the Subscribers therein named, have this day examined the above account and find the same to be Just, the Executors having presented to us vouchers and other Evidence sufficient to Satisfy us of its correctness. We then proceeded to divide the above Balance of 311 pounds, 4 shillings, 10 1/2 pence among the fifteen Legatees mentioned in the decedent's Will and find that each Legatee is entitled to the sum of 20 pounds 14 shillings and 11 3/4 pence. Given under our hands this 9th day of March 1804. William Gray, Gabriel Gray, John Gray.

"At a Court held for Culpeper County the 18th day of June 1804. This Settlement of the Executors' Account of John Asher deceased was returned into Court and ordered to be Recorded. Teste John Jameson Clk"

According to Will Book H, 1818, page 69, John Asher's inventory consisted of Negro man Bartlett, 100 acres, dwelling and personalty. Signed: Waller Asher

According to Will Book H, Jun 15, 1818, page 72, his property was appraised by John Rexey, Gideon Brown, Charles Rexey and Reuben Porch Mitchell.

The children of John Asher, Jr. and Nellie -- were:

i William, b. ca. 1739, m. Anna (Ann) Bartlett ca.1763, d. Jul 23, 1780
*ii Mary, b. ca. 1745, m. Francis Brandon ca. 1765, d. 1839
iii Sarah, b. ca. 1750, m. James Trussell on May 22, 1808
iv Susannah, m. William R. Trussell ca. 1759
v Rachel, m. George Kennard, d. after 1816
vi Mildred, b. ca. 1765, m. Guy Bryant, d. ca. 1826
vii Nellie
viii Charles, b. ca. 1760, m. Elizabeth --, d. Aug 18, 1834
ix Lilly (Lettie), m. William Bryant
x Nancy, m. Ruben Porch Mitchell on Jun 14, 1792

The children of John Asher, Jr. and Elizabeth Coosenbury were:

xi Frances, m. Catlett Tiffee on Feb 6, 1804
xii John E., m. Betsy Burbridge on May 2, 1802, d. Sep, 1811
xiii William, m. Elizabeth Shup
xiv Elizabeth, b. ca. 1780
xv Rebecca, b. ca. 1782, m. William Gregory
xvi Neraway, b. ca. 1787 (age 63 in 1850 census), m. Rosana Wayland on Feb 11, 1813, d. Jan 26, 1872.

They have a farm between Ribe and Brons. They have four children and three grandchildren.

Drury Jackson was born Jun 21, 1754 and died 1835 or later.

He married Elizabeth Bryan/Bryant. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Bryant. She was born about 1760, as she was about 60 years old in 1820, according to his military records.

According to his Revolutionary War file, Drury had lived in Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Rockingham, Albemarle, and Madison Counties, Virginia, before moving to Culpeper County Virginia in 1819.

One member of the Sons of the American Revolution who has proven Drury Jackson as his patriot ancestor is Larry Patrick Cornwell, member number 138085.

The following documents are filed in Drury Jackson's Revolutionary War file, number S38075. The "S" stands for "survivor." The file is entitled "Drury Jackson Private 76 to 78 Mulenburg Virginia Regt."

Company Pay Roll and Company Muster Roll records. This printed statement appears at the top of some of the company pay roll forms: "Capt. George Slaughter's Co. of the 8th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. Abraham Bowman." At the top of the company muster roll forms: "Capt. George Slaughter's Co. of the 8th Virginia Regiment of Foot, commanded by Col. Bowman." These statements are asterisked, and at the bottom of the forms is this comment: "This company was designated at various times as Captain George Slaughter's and Lieut. John Graves' Company."

Muster rolls and pay rolls documenting Drury Jackson's Revolutionary War service exist in the National Archives and are available on line at Footnote.com. They include the following:

1. "A Pay Roll of Captain George Slaughters Company of the eighth Virginia Regiment Commanded by Col Abraham Bowman from the Twentyfifth Day of May one Thousand seven Hundred and Seventy Six until the thirtieth day of April inclusive." Drury Jackson was listed as being paid for 11 months and 6 days in the amount of 22 and 8 (pounds and shillings). (page 31, folder 217, pub #M246, 8th Regiment)

2. "A Muster Roll of Capt George Slaughters Company of Foot in the service of the United States, commanded by Colonel Abraham Bowman in May and June 1777." Drury Jackson is second on a list of 41 privates, showing his enlistment date of Feby 3 1776, to serve two years, and that he was present. (Page 8, folder 217)

3. "A Muster Roll of Capt George Slaughters Company of the 8 Virginia Regiment of foot in the Service of the United States Commanded by Colonel Bowman." Drury Jackson is #49 of 72 privates listed, Inlisted Feby 8. His is one of only nine names without an annotation in the remarks section. Almost all others were shown as died or sick. (Page 2, folder 217)

4. "A Muster Roll of Capt George Slaughters Company of the 8th Virginia Regiment of Foot in the Service of the United Stated Commanded by Colonel Abraham Bowman Jun the 10th 1777." Drury Jackson is third on the list of 47 privates. In the remarks section after his name is the word "guard." Many others were shown as sick. (Page 5, folder 217)

5. "A Muster Roll of Capt George Slaughters Company of the 8th Virginia Regiment of foot in the Service of the United States Commanded by Col. Abraham Bowman for the month of August 1777." Drury Jackson is listed 15th on a list of 32 privates, with the annotation "on command" after his name. Comments after other names include "present, sick in Virginia, sick in Carolina, on guard, and dead." (Page 14, folder 217)

6. "A Pay Roll of Capt George Slaughter's Company of the 8 Virginia Regiment for the month of Oct 1777." Drury Jackson was listed third of 37 privates. In a column headed "Dollars P month," Drury Jackson was shown as having earned 6 2/3. (Page 43, folder 217)

One final register shows "Drury Jackson, Sol Inf. Appears in a Book* *This book bears the following certificate: 'This Register contains a true abstract of all the certificates issued at the Auditor's Office to Officers & Soldiers of the Virginia line on Continental establishment. J. Pendleton, Auditor.'" "(Revolutionary War.) By whom Received Js Barbour Day when Sept 13, 1784 Sum £16-0-6 Vol 176; page 179"

Drury Jackson's survivor pension records contain the following documentation:

"June 30, 1818. I do hearby certify that I believe that Mr. Drury Jackson inlisted in Captn George Slaughters company in the eighth Virginia Regt and served his time out as a true and faithfull soldier which regt was raised for two years. Angus Ruckers"

"The affidavit of Edward Bryant taken this 1st day of July in the year 1818 at my house in Madison County, state of Virginia. This affiant being first sworn deposeth and sayeth that he was personally acquainted with Drury Jackson and that in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six he enlisted under James Kirttley who was a Lieut. under Capt George Slaughter of Culpeper County and that the sd. Jackson sent for this affiant with others to see him a few days before he set out for the army & remained with sd. Jackson until he started and in the same year rec'd several letters from sd. Jackson dated at and in the neighbourhood of Charlestown S. Carolina and that sd. Jackson returned home with a furlough in the fall or winter in the year 1776 or 1777 and in the spring following sd. Jackson set out towards Culpeper Courthouse - to join his Regiment and march towards the north as this affiant understood and believes he also believes in the year 1778 the sd. Jackson returned with a discharge. Edward Bryan

"Madison County to wit. This day Edward Bryant came before me a magistrate of sd. County and after being sworn deposed to the facts set forth in the above affidavit Given under my hand this 1st day of July in the year 1818. Rich'd C. Booton"

"The affidavit of John Henderson taken before me a magistrate of the County of Madison at the house of sd. Henderson in sd. County on the 2d day of September in the year 1818. This affiant being first sworn deposeth and saith that he was with Drewry Jackson who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war at Charlestown in South Carolina in the year 1776 and in the year 1777 was with him at Philadelphia where the said Henderson saith he was himself taken sick and left Philadelphia in July 1777 for home and left the said Drury Jackson in the army and further saith not. John T. Henderson

"The affidavit of John Booton Sen'r taken at my house in Madison County the 1st July 1818. This affiant being first sworn deposeth and saith that when a youth and living at his step fathers Augustine Rucker's recollects that Drury Jackson & others called at said Rucker's to stay all night and as this affiant understood and believes that they had enlisted and was on their way to Join the army and further recollects that it was sometime during the Revolutionary War. John Booton

"Madison County to wit. This day John Booton Sen'r came before me a magistrate of sd. County and after being sworn deposed to the facts set forth in the above affidavit Given under my hand this 1st July 1818. Rich'd C. Booton"

"Madison County to wit. This day John Henderson came before me a magistrate of sd. County and after being sworn deposed to the facts set forth in the above affidavit Given under my hand this 2d day of September 1818. Rich'd C. Booton"

"Madison County in the State of Virginia

"Be it remembered that on the 12th day of Nov'r 1818 personally appears Drury Jackson before us in open court it being a Court of record for the County of Madison & State aforesaid sd. Jackson aged sixty four years resident of Shenandoah County in the sd. State of Virginia who being by us first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath making the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled 'an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the Revolutionary War.'

"That the sd. Drury Jackson enlisted in Culpeper County in the State of Virginia on the 8th Feb'y in the 1776 in the Company commanded by Capt. George Slaughter of the 8th Reg't Virg'a line on continental establishment which was commanded by Col. Peter Mulenburg - that he continued to serve in the corps or in the service of the U. States until the 8th day of Feb'y in the year 1778 when he was honourably discharged at Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania, that he was in the Battle of Brandywine [Chester Co PA 11 Sep 1777] and Germantown [Philadelphia Co PA 4 Oct 1777]. Since then he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support, and that he has no further evidence now in his possession except the affidavits herewith enclosed of his sd. service. Drury Jackson wintered at Valley Forge at Chester Co PA Dec 1777- 8 Feb 1778 where he was discharged.

"Sworn to and declared before us sitting as a Court of Record the day & year aforesaid.

"We John Walker, Robert Thomas, Michael Wallace & Richard C. Booton Justices of the peace in & for the County aforesaid sitting as a court of record the day and year aforesaid do certify that it appears to our satisfaction that the sd. Drury Jackson did serve in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy and that the sd. Drury Jackson is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and we now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken & herd before us to the Secretary for the department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress. John Walker Benjamin Cave Clk

"We James Early John Lindsey & Edward Bryan being duly sworn in open Court do certify that Drury Jackson is in indigent circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country according to an Act of Congress providing for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service in Revolutionary War. James Early Jno Lindsey Edward Bryan"

"12582. Virginia. Drury Jackson Shanandoah County in the state of Virginia who was a Private in the regiment commanded by colonel Mulenburg of the Virginia line, for the term of two years. Subscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 12th of November 1818. Certificate of Pension issued the 26th of June 1818 and sent to Benjamin Cave, Madison C. H.Virginia. Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 30.09. Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1819 48.00 (total) $78.09. Revolutionary claim, Act 18th Mrch, 1818. Continued"

"Let the applicant state the line in which he served, the regiment and the name of his colonel. Drury Jackson Private 76 to 78 Mulenburg Virginia Reg.t. Admitted on roll Madison C. H."

"District of Virginia Culpeper County. On this 20th day of June 1820 personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said County, Drury Jackson aged sixty six years the 21st Inst. resident in the said county of Culpeper in the state of Virginia who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows to wit. "in the 8th Virginia Regiment in the company commanded by Captain George Slaughter on continental establishment that he has heretofore made his declaration and that his certificate signed by the Secretary of War bears date the 26th day of June 1819 and certifies that his pension was to commence at the rate of Eight Dollars per month on the 12th day of November 1818, that he drew a pension under his former declaration which he understood became due on the 4th day of March last, and he solemnly swears that he was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that he has not since that time by Gift sale or in any manner disposed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled 'An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war' passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that he has not nor has any person in trust for him any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to him, nor has he any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by him subscribed to wit.

"1 sorrel mare, 4 gouges, & 2 chisels one compas & square 1 Broad ax - 2 choppers, 1 hand saw, one tenant saw - one hammer - 1 Rasp - 3 Gimblets - 2 drawing knives - 1 Jack plane 1 Smoothing Do - 1 Jointor, 1 pr. rippers - 1 Turning Lathe 1 Straw Knife Box - 1 auger - 1 Clevis iron, 1 oxen ring 1 plough & Swingle Tree, 1 Horse collar, & Harness - 1 Grubbing Hoe and two old weeding Hoes - 5 chairs - 2 Tables 1 chest and cupboard - 2 water buckets & cooking utensils $50 due from James Rodgers disputed - $113.33 due from Michael Snyders estate, but it is doubted if any thing will ever be got - one old shotgun - and the said Drury Jackson further declares that he is by trade a Swiner, but that his ability to pursue it is greatly impaired by age, pains and infirmity, having been greatly injured in his body by hard lifting, that his family consists of a wife who is about sixty years old and injured in her shoulder - and a widow daughter who is very poor having nothing but her clothes with two small children who live with them at this time. Drury Jackson his mark.

"Sworn to, and declared, on the 20th day of June 1820 before Thos. W. Lightfoot Clerk of the County Court of Culpeper

"I Thomas Walker Lightfoot Clerk of the County Court of Culpeper in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Record of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule (exclusive of the debts) is fifty five Dollars and seventy five cents: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 20th day of June 1820. Thos. W. Lightfoot Clerk of the Court for the County of Culpeper."

"Virginia. At a Court held for the County of Culpeper on the 18th day of July 1820

"The schedule of Drury Jackson a pensioner under an act of the Congress of the United States entitled 'an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war' passed on the 18th day of March 1818 which schedule was at a court held for this county on the 20th day of June last, made out subscribed, sworn to and certified as the law directs and as was required by the form prescribed by the Secretary of the War Department of the United States of America - "being returned to this court by the said Secretary for correction in the following particulars, to wit, that it be stated why this court is a court of record; whether it possesses the power of fine and imprisonment, and whether it proceeds according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited. The Court on consideration thereof do order and direct that it be certified that the County Court of Culpeper which certified the schedule as above stated as well as this present court is a court of record within the contemplation of the act of Congress aforesaid, because it is made a court of record by the constitution and laws of the state of Virginia to which this court deems it proper to refer the Honorable Secretary for greater certainty and information -

"that it has been solemnly adjudged by all the Superior Courts of the state of Virginia to be a court of record, and that its proceedings have been considered as emanating from a court of Record by the tribunals of other states whither they have been sent -

"And it is ordered to be further certified that the proceedings of this court are kept and recorded in proper books for the purpose by their Clerk and are regulated by the course of the common law and the statutes of Virginia with a Jurisdiction defined by said statutes and that it has the power of fine and imprisonment. Teste Thos. W. Lightfoot CC"

"Notification sent to Thos. W. Lightfoot clk, Culpeper, Co,y Va 7th Sept. 1820"

This comment appears on a "Statement of Service Reference Slip" for Drury Jackson in his file: "Request for military record of the above-named by applicant whose name and address are shown by attached carbon copy of answer. Drury Jackson Pvt Capt George Slaughters Co 8 Va Regt. Commanded by Col. Abraham Bowman Enl Feby 8 1776 He last appears on Muster roll for Jany 1778 This is the only one on G. 8. of Rev War." The form is dated 11-13-15.

The carbon copy recorded: "November 15, 1915. Respectfully returned to Mrs. Marion Coker, Sylacauga, Alabama. The records of this office show that one Drury Jackson served in the Revolutionary War as a private in Captain George Slaughter's Company, 8th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel Abraham Bowman. He is shown to have enlisted February 8, 1776, and his name last appears on a muster roll for January, 1778, without special remark relative to him. Nothing has been found of record to show that any other person bearing the name Drury Jackson served in a military organization in the war mentioned."

It should be noted that descendants of at least two other Drury Jacksons erroneously claim that their ancestor had Revolutionary War service, and have even claimed that our Drury's war records are their ancestor's. However, our Drury's records clearly establish his date of birth as Jun 21, 1754, enlisting in Culpeper County, Virginia, having lived previously in Rockingham, Albemarle, and Madison Counties, Virginia, and dying in or after 1835. These other Drury Jacksons include one who married Nancy Mayfield and whose will was probated in 1794 in Wilkes County, GA, and another who was born in 1767 in Franklin, North Carolina, married Lucy B. Myrick, and died in 1823 in Baldwin, Georgia.

In 1783, Druery Jackson was listed as a resident of Culpeper County, VA with one poll and no slaves. (August B. Fothergill and John Mark Naugle, Virginia Tax Payers 1782-1787, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1986, p. 66)

On Nov 25, 1795, James and Mary Epperson sold Drury Jackson 120 acres (Deed Book 12, page 32). The court document reads:

"[Left margin] Deed: Epperson to Jackson, 120 acres, Exm'd

"This Indenture made the twenty fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety five between James Epperson and Mary his wife of the County of Albemarle & State of Virginia of the one part & Drury Jackson of the County & State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said James Epperson & Mary Epperson his wife for & in consideration of the sum of ten pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, hath given granted bargained and sold unto the said Drury Jackson his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred & twenty acres lying & being in the County of Albemarle and in the parish of Fredricksville on the Spurs [?] of the great Mountains and on both sides the middle fork of Buck mountain creek an bounded as followeth to wit, beginning at a white oak near a large Rock on the north side the said fork running thence north Sixty nine degrees west ninety six poles to a small red oak on the side of the mountain south thirty degrees west Sixteen poles to a large white oak near the Creek north forty seven Degrees west thirty seven poles to a chestnut tree north twenty nine degrees west forty poles to a chestnut red oak north fifty five degrees west twenty poles to a small poplar sapling south thirty six degrees west sixty one poles to hickory sapling south twenty seven degrees east eighteen poles crossing a Branch to a chestnut red oak by the branch [?] side South forty five degrees east Sixty nine poles to a large forked chestnut South Sixty seven degrees east one hundred and forty poles to a Cherry tree amongst Rocks South eighty six degrees East Sixty poles to a small poplar north fifty nine degrees east fifty six poles to a hickory Saplin in the flat at the creek north seven degrees east thirty eight poles crossing the creek to a black gum Saplin north eighty eight west seventy five poles to the beginning together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land & premises together with all the appurtenances there unto belonging unto the said Drury Jackson his heirs & assigns forever and the said James Epperson & Mary his wife for themselves their heirs executors & administrators doth covenant & agree to & with the said Drury Jackson his heirs & assigns that he the said James Epperson & Mary his wife their heirs exor's & admrs the above mentioned parcel of Land & premises together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging against the claim of all persons whatsoever unto the sd Drury Jackson his heirs & assigns forever shall & will warrant & forever defend by these presents in witness whereof the said James Epperson & Mary his wife hath hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day & year above written.

James Epperson (seal)

her
Mary + Epperson (seal)
mark

Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us

David Epperson
Nathan Goodman
Thos. Burton

At Albemarle February Court 1796

This Indenture was produced into Court & proved by the oaths of David Epperson, Nathan Goodman & Thomas Burton witnesses thereto & ordered to be Recorded. Teste J Carr DCAl"

Drury and his future son-in-law David Lockheart posted a 150 dollar bond to the governor of Virginia on Apr 21, 1812, for the marriage of Drury's daughter Tomsey to David. (The text of the bond can be read in the chapter on Tomsey Jackson.) However, the bond does not explicitly state that Drury was the father of Tomsey, so this document may not be used as proof of the relationship between the two. However, the preponderance of evidence is that he was her father.

"Drury Jackson, Private, Virginia," appears in the "Letter from The Secretary of War, Transmitting a Report of the Names, Rank, and Line, of Every Person Placed on the Pension List, in Pursuance of the Act of the 18th March, 1818, &c." dated January 20, 1820, published by Gales & Seaton, Washington: 1820, page 568.

In the 1820 census for Virginia, Culpeper County, (Roll 133, page 83), the Drury Jackson household consisted of one male 45 and older (Drury, 66), two females under 10 (grandchildren), one female 26 and under 45 (widowed daughter), one female 45 and older (Elizabeth Bryant, 60), with a one in the "manufactures" column.

On Sep 29, 1821, Drury and his wife Elizabeth sold a tract of land for $50 to James Rodgers. The court document reads:

"[Left margin]
Deed: Jackson & wife to Rodgers
Ex'd & Deliv'd
Jas. Rogers
Dec 1825
AHJ

"This Indenture made this 29th day of September one thousand eight hundred and twenty one between Drury Jackson and Elizabeth his wife of the County of Culpepper of the one part and James Rodgers of the other part Witnesseth that the said Drury Jackson and Elizabeth his wife for and in consideration of the sum of fifty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Rodgers, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain & sell unto the said Rodgers his heirs & assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Albemarle adjoining the lands of Collins and Jerald and bounded as followeth to wit, Beginning at a white oak near a large rock on the north side of the middle fork of buck mountain creek running thence N 69 W 96 poles to a small red oak on the side of mountain S 30 W 16 poles to a large white oak near the creek N 47 W 37 poles to a chestnut N 29 W 40 poles to a chestnut red oak N 55 W 20 poles to a small poplar saplin S 36 W 61 poles to a hickory saplin S 27 E 18 poles crossing a branch to a chestnut red oak by the branch side S 45 E 69 poles to a large forked chestnut S 67 E 140 poles to a cherry tree amongst rocks S 86 E 60 poles to a small poplar N 59 E 56 poles to a hickory saplin in the flat of the creek N 7 E 38 poles crossing the creek to a black gum saplin N 88 W 75 poles to the beginning, containing one hundred and twenty acres be the same more or less. To have and to hold the said tract of land with its appurtenances to the said James Rodgers his heirs and assigns forever and the said Drury Jackson & Elizabeth his wife for themselves their heirs &c the said tract of land with the appurtenances thereto belonging unto the said James Rodgers his heirs and assigns free from the claim or claims of them the said Drury Jackson & Elizabeth his wife their heirs and assigns & free from the claim or claims of all and every other person or persons whatsoever shall will and do hereby warrant and defend. In witness whereof the said Drury Jackson & Elizabeth his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the date above written.

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"Culpeper County to wit

"We John Turner and John Menefee Jr Justices of the peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Drury Jackson a party to a certain deed bearing date on the 29th day of September 1821 & hereto annexed personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid and acknowledged the same to be his act & deed and desired us to certify the said acknowledgment to the Clerk of the County Court of Albemarle in order that the said deed may be recorded. Given under our hands & seals this 29th day of September 1821.

John Turner (seal)
John Menefee Jr (seal)

"Culpeper County to wit

"We John Turner and John Menefee Jr Justices of the peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Elizabeth Jackson the wife of Drury Jackson parties to a certain deed bearing date on the 29th day of September 1821 & hereto annexed personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid & being examined by us privily and apart from her husband and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Eliza Jackson acknowledged the same to be her act & deed & declared that she had willingly signed, sealed & delivered the same & that she wished not to retract it. Given under our hands & seals this twenty ninth day of September 1821.

John Turner (seal)
John Menefee Jr (seal)

In 1822 Drury Jackson conveyed to James Rogers 120 acres (Deed Book 23, page 78)

"In Albemarle County Court Clerks office July 1st 1822

"This Indenture was presented to me in said office the date above and being duly certified from Culpeper County thereupon the same was admitted to record. Test"

On Mar 13, 1828, the following was filed:

"Jackson, Drury Richmond 1818

"Culpeper County, VA, Drury Jackson (x his mark) (former private), a resident of this county for nine years and previous thereto of Rockingham, Albemarle, and Madison Counties, appoints William Dandridge attorney to collect pension due from 4 Sep 1827 to 4 Mar 1828; witness John Turner.

"Richmond, 24 Mar 1828, W. Dandridge collected $48." (Alycon Trubey Pierce, compiler, Selected Final Pension Payment Vouchers 1818-1864 - Virginia: Richmond & Wheeling (Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing co., 1996), p. 299)

U. S. Treasury Department pension payment records for semi annual payments, page 390, shows that Drury Jackson, private, with a monthly allowance of $81, paid semi annually, was paid $48 each March and September, commencing 12 Nov 1818 and was paid through March 1828.

The following reference shows that the Drury Jackson who was in the Shenandoah County, Private Virginia Line, was alive at age 80 in 1835 (which also correlates, as according to his military records he was born Jun 21, 1754, and would have been age 80 until Jun 21, 1835):

Virginia Pension Roll of 1835 Report from the Secretary of War In relation to the Pension Establishment Of the United States 1835 Copied and indexed by William R. Navey P. O. Box 251 Hollyridge, NC 28445-0251. Surnames beginning with "J" Drury Jackson Shenandoah County Private Virginia Line $96.00 annual allowance $894.09 amount received June 26, 1819 pension started age 80."

In the book "Revolutionary War Records of Virginia," there is a list of soldiers who served during the Revolution from Virginia who had not received bounty land warrants for their services. "Jackson, Drewry, soldier, Inf" was on that list (page 248). The list also appears in "Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants, A History of Frederick County, Virginia," by T. K. Cartmell, Clerk of the old county court, on page 517, soldiers supposed to be living in Shenandoah County.


Drury Jackson and Elizabeth Bryan/Bryant had the following children, as indicated by their marriage records:

i Delila, m. William Stowers on Nov 8, 1796 in Madison Co, VA
ii Margaret, m. Reuben Stower on Feb 23, 1810 in Orange Co, VA
iii Elizabeth, m. James Rodgers on Apr 15, 1811 in Orange Co, VA
* iv Tomsey, b. ca. 1785, m. David Lockheart after Apr 21, 1812, d. after 1850

Credit: Larry Cornwall.