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Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James 1634–1707 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1634

Birth Location: Fleur De Hundred James City, Prince George, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 2 Oct 1707

Death Location: Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia, USA

Father: John Woodson

Mother: Sarah Winston

Spouse(s): Sarah Ferris

Children(s): Mary Woodson, John Woodson, Benjamin Woodson, Robert Woodson, Richard Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Sarah Woodson, Elizabeth Woodson

In 1634, Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James entered the world in Fleur De Hundred James City, Prince George, Virginia, USA, born to John Woodson And Sarah Winston. Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James married Sarah Elizabeth Ferris 1638 1689 Ferris, and had children including Benjamin Woodson, Elizabeth Woodson, John Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Mary Woodson, Richard Woodson, Robert Woodson, Sarah Woodson. Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James passed away in 1707 in Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

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  • In 1634, Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James entered the world in Fleur De Hundred James City, Prince George, Virginia, USA, born to John Woodson And Sarah Winston.
  • Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James married Sarah Elizabeth Ferris 1638 1689 Ferris, and had children including Benjamin Woodson, Elizabeth Woodson, John Woodson, Joseph Woodson, Mary Woodson, Richard Woodson, Robert Woodson, Sarah Woodson.
  • Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James passed away in 1707 in Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

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Colonel James's Ancestors

Self
Colonel James
1634–1707
Birth Place: Fleur De Hundred James City, Prince George, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Woodson
1586–1644
,,Dorset,England
Sarah Winston
1590–1660
,,Devon,England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Colonel James's Descendants

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Colonel (Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank) James (1634–2 Oct 1707) m. Sarah (Elizabeth Ferris 1638-1689) Ferris (8 May 1634–1689)
  1. 1. Mary Woodson 1678–1766 m. George Payne 1680–1744 m. William CREASY 1708–1772
    1. 1. Thomas (“Joseph” Josias Payne) Sr. 1705–1785 m. Frances Cocke 1705–1794 m. Amsa Fleming 1713–1786 m. Anne Fleming 1705–1737
      1. 1. John Payne 1740–1792 m. Mary (Winston) Coles 1743–1807
        1. 1. Lucy (Ann Payne) (Washington)(Todd) 1769–1846 m. George (Steptoe) Washington 1771–1809
      2. 2. William Payne 1732–1822
      3. 3. George Payne 1734–1807
  2. 2. John Woodson 1658–1715
  3. 3. Benjamin Woodson 1666–1723
  4. 4. Robert Woodson 1660–1729
  5. 5. Richard Woodson 1662–1715
  6. 6. Joseph Woodson 1664–1734
  7. 7. Sarah Woodson 1665–1716
  8. 8. Elizabeth Woodson 1670–1740

Colonel James's Timeline

4 Records

1634
1634
Birth of Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James in Fleur De Hundred James City, Prince George, Virginia, USA
Fleur De Hundred James City, Prince George, Virginia, USA
1656
1656
Age 22
Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James was married in VA
VA
1700
25 May 1700
Age 66
Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James was married in Virginia
Virginia
1707
2 Oct 1707
Age 73
Death of Colonel Robert "Tater Hole" Woodson 1st - ARW - Continental Troops - is the 5th great grandfather of Jesse and Frank James in Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1634
    Event Place: Fleur De Hundred James City, Prince George, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1656
    Event Place: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 May 1700
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1707
    Event Place: Varina Parish, Henrico County, Virginia, USA

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