George James Green1,2
b. 1754, d. Aug 25, 1847
George James Green was born in 1754.3,4,5 George James Green was also known as James.2
George James Green lived before 1777 in Westmoreland Co, VA.2
George James Green served on the Manley Galley, a ship of the Virginia State Navy in Sep, 1777.2
George James Green served as a midshipman aboard the Tartar until summer 1781.2
George James Green moved after 1781 to Fauquier Co, VA.2
George James Green married Frances Brown, daughter of (?) Fletcher, in Feb, 1792; the marriage was performed by "Parson Craig."1,2
George borrowed at least $1800 from James on Jan 1, 1825.6
Owing James $1800 plus interest, George J. signed an indenture on May 16, 1831 transferring nine slaves and most of his personal property to George W., with the provision that George would retain possession until James required payment, at which point George W. would sell enough of the slaves and personal property to pay the debt and expenses, then return whatever remained to George.6
George James Green and George W. Green signed deeds of trust to cover four notes, totalling $481.08, owed to Cam T. Page on Apr 24, 1843 in Fauquier Co, VA. George James pledged three slaves, Jack, Edmond and Mary, while George W. pledged a tract of lease land in the manor of Leeds on Fiery Run. The notes were due on September 1, 1843.7
He made a will in Rappahannock Co, VA, on Jul 15, 1847. In it, he left his estate to his wife, Frances, during her lifetime. After her death, the estate was to be shared by Hedgeman, Betsy, Sally, Aaron, Polly, George and Juliett Ann; James was declared to have already received more than his fair share. In a codicil signed on the same day, George's share was left in trust for his (George's) wife and children. George and Aaron were named as executors.8
George James Green died on Aug 25, 1847.2,9
His will was presented for probate on Oct 11, 1847 in Rappahannock County, VA.8 His will was again presented, the executors posted bond, and the estate was admitted to probate on Jan 10, 1848 in Rappahannock County, VA.8
George James Green lived before 1777 in Westmoreland Co, VA.2
George James Green served on the Manley Galley, a ship of the Virginia State Navy in Sep, 1777.2
George James Green served as a midshipman aboard the Tartar until summer 1781.2
George James Green moved after 1781 to Fauquier Co, VA.2
George James Green married Frances Brown, daughter of (?) Fletcher, in Feb, 1792; the marriage was performed by "Parson Craig."1,2
George borrowed at least $1800 from James on Jan 1, 1825.6
Owing James $1800 plus interest, George J. signed an indenture on May 16, 1831 transferring nine slaves and most of his personal property to George W., with the provision that George would retain possession until James required payment, at which point George W. would sell enough of the slaves and personal property to pay the debt and expenses, then return whatever remained to George.6
George James Green and George W. Green signed deeds of trust to cover four notes, totalling $481.08, owed to Cam T. Page on Apr 24, 1843 in Fauquier Co, VA. George James pledged three slaves, Jack, Edmond and Mary, while George W. pledged a tract of lease land in the manor of Leeds on Fiery Run. The notes were due on September 1, 1843.7
He made a will in Rappahannock Co, VA, on Jul 15, 1847. In it, he left his estate to his wife, Frances, during her lifetime. After her death, the estate was to be shared by Hedgeman, Betsy, Sally, Aaron, Polly, George and Juliett Ann; James was declared to have already received more than his fair share. In a codicil signed on the same day, George's share was left in trust for his (George's) wife and children. George and Aaron were named as executors.8
George James Green died on Aug 25, 1847.2,9
His will was presented for probate on Oct 11, 1847 in Rappahannock County, VA.8
His will was again presented, the executors posted bond, and the estate was admitted to probate on Jan 10, 1848 in Rappahannock County, VA.8Family | Frances Brown |
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Citations
- [S952] Carolyn Green, "George James Green," e-mail to Julia Langel, October 30, 2003, George James Green.
- [S1476] Robert Armistead Stewart, History of Virginia's Navy in the Revolution.
- [S952] Carolyn Green, "George James Green," e-mail to Julia Langel, October 30, 2003, George James Green.
- [S1476] Robert Armistead Stewart, History of Virginia's Navy in the Revolution, this source says he was 92 when he died, which would make birthdate c 1755.
- [S1530] Green Family Bible, typed transcript Library of Virginia, http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/Bible/30433/fff/index.html
- [S1486] Fauquier County Deed Book 31-423, Fauquier County, Virginia Courthouse.
- [S1488] Fauquier County Deed Book 43-31 through 43-34, Fauquier County, Virginia Courthouse.
- [S1485] Rappahannock County, Virginia, Probate Will Book B-412.
- [S1530] Green Family Bible, typed transcript Library of Virginia, http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/Bible/30433/fff/index.html
- [S952] Carolyn Green, "Parents of Louisa Green," e-mail to Julia Langel, June 13, 2004, Parents of Louisa Green.