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Francis Graves 1724–1792 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1724

Birth Location: Rappahannock, Essex, Virgini, USA

Death Date: 23 Mar 1792

Death Location: Essex, Virginia, United States

Father: Thomas Graves

Mother: Elizabeth Moody

Spouse(s): Susannah Graves

Children(s): Luca Spearman, Elizabeth Graves, Francis Graves, Rice Graves, Francis Graves, Luca Graves, Lewis Esquire, Rice Graves, Lewis Graves, Elizabeth Graves, Lucy Graves, Francis Graves, RICE GRAVES, RICE GRAVES, Elizabeth Graves, Elizabeth Graves, Elizabeth Graves, Mary Graves, Peter Graves, Peyton Sr, Nancy Graves, Edmund Graves

In 1724, Francis Graves entered the world in Rappahannock, Essex, Virgini, USA, born to Thomas Graves And Elizabeth Moody. In 1779, Francis Graves resided in King William, Virginia. In 1792, Francis Graves resided in Essex County, Virginia. Francis Graves married Susannah Longest Graves, and had children including Edmund Graves, Elizabeth Betsy Graves, Elizabeth Betty Graves, Elizabeth Graves, Francis Graves, Lewis Graves, Lewis Graves Esquire, Luca Graves, Luca Graves Spearman, Lucy Graves, Mary Graves, Nancy Ann Graves, Peter Graves, Peyton Graves Sr, Rice Graves. Francis Graves passed away in 1792 in Essex, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1724, Francis Graves entered the world in Rappahannock, Essex, Virgini, USA, born to Thomas Graves And Elizabeth Moody.
  • In 1779, Francis Graves resided in King William, Virginia.
  • In 1792, Francis Graves resided in Essex County, Virginia.
  • Francis Graves married Susannah Longest Graves, and had children including Edmund Graves, Elizabeth Betsy Graves, Elizabeth Betty Graves, Elizabeth Graves, Francis Graves, Lewis Graves, Lewis Graves Esquire, Luca Graves, Luca Graves Spearman, Lucy Graves, Mary Graves, Nancy Ann Graves, Peter Graves, Peyton Graves Sr, Rice Graves.
  • Francis Graves passed away in 1792 in Essex, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Graves
1684–1742
Birth Location: Old, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
TG
Elizabeth Moody
1690–1777
Birth Location: Essex, Virginia, United States
EM

Spouses(s)

Susannah Graves
1726–1792
Birth Location: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
SG

Children(s)

Luca Spearman
1769–1794
Birth Location: Newberry County, South Carolina, USA
LS
Elizabeth Graves
1753–1831
Birth Location: , Essex, Virginia, USA or Newberry South Carolina
EG
Francis Graves
1746–1806
Birth Location: Essex, Virginia, USA
FG
Rice Graves
1750–1822
Birth Location: Exxex County, Virginia
RG
Francis Graves
1748–1806
Birth Location: Essex County, Colony of Virginia
FG
Luca Graves
1748–1794
Birth Location: , Essex, Virginia
LG
Lewis Esquire
1750–1810
Birth Location: Culpepper, Virginia, USA
LE
Rice Graves
1750–1822
Birth Location: Exxex, Virginia, United States
RG
Lewis Graves
1751–1810
Birth Location: Culpepper, Virginia, USA
LG
Elizabeth Graves
1753–1831
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
EG
Lucy Graves
1766–1794
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
LG
Francis Graves
1768–
Birth Location: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
FG
RICE GRAVES
1750–1822
Birth Location: Exxex County, Virginia
RG
RICE GRAVES
1750–1806
Birth Location: , Exxex, Virginia, USA
RG
Elizabeth Graves
1753–
Birth Location: –
EG
Elizabeth Graves
1753–
Birth Location: –
EG
Elizabeth Graves
1793–1793
Birth Location: Zichydorf, Austria, Hungary
EG
Mary Graves
1750–1820
Birth Location: Essex, Virginia, United States
MG
Peter Graves
1750–1813
Birth Location: , Surry, North Carolina, USA
PG
Peyton Sr
1750–1788
Birth Location: Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America
PS
Nancy Graves
1753–1830
Birth Location: , Essex, Virginia, USA
NG
Edmund Graves
1762–1834
Birth Location: , Surry, North Carolina, USA
EG

Francis Graves's Ancestors

Self
Francis Graves
1724–1792
Birth Place: Rappahannock, Essex, Virgini, USA
Parents
Thomas Graves
1684–1742
Old, Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Moody
1690–1777
Essex, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Francis Graves
1630–1691
Accomack, VA
Jane (Maguffy) Davenport
1630–1694
Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Robert (Moody) Sr.
1658–1738
Oldswinford, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Somerby
1664–1739
Newbury, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Rear Burgesses
1580–1636
Katherine Graves,
1592–1636
Sir *
1597–1670
Elizabeth Davenport
1604–1676
Abiel Somerby
1641–1671
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Burgess
1556–1637
Joan Graves
1560–1620
Joseph Great-Grandfather
1517–1624
Joan Bellamy
1538–1620
Henry GGF
1567–1627
Winifred GGM10+
1565–1597
Ralph Wooley
1557–1624
Margaret Tyllett
1577–1630
Anthony Somerby
1610–1686
Abigail Freeman
1610–1673

Francis Graves's Descendants

1.
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Francis Graves (1724–23 Mar 1792) m. Susannah (Longest) Graves (1726–1792)
  1. 1. Luca (Graves) Spearman 1769–1794
    1. 1. Willis (Willber) Spearman 1790–1870 m. Maryan Spearman 1810– m. Maryan Floyd 1823– m. Lucinda 1805– m. Margaret ("Peggy" Sloan) 1.0 1807– m. Margarette ((Peggy)) Sloan 1800– m. Jane Spearman 1799–
      1. 1. Levi ("Bud") Spearman 1822–1897 m. Hannah Spearman 1825–1870 m. Malissa Spearman 1827– m. Mary (C) Spearman 1844–
        1. 1. William (Bell) Spearman 1852–1916 m. Rachel Satterwhite 1849–1890
        2. 2. William Spearman 1860–1925
        3. 3. Lucinda Scurry 1868–1919
        4. 4. Levi Spearman 1865–1925
        5. 5. Henry Spearman 1862–1893
        6. 6. Spencer Spearman 1860–
        7. 7. Thomas Spearman 1854–
        8. 8. Emma (Josephine) Floyd 1848–
        9. 9. Nora Dewalt 1843– m. Mark Gaskin 1842–
        10. 10. Peter Spearman 1850–1931
        11. 11. Daniel (Meing) Spearman 1864–1930
        12. 12. William Spearman 1860–1925
        13. 13. Lucinda Scurry 1868–1919
        14. 14. Levi Spearman 1865–1925
        15. 15. Henry Spearman 1862–1893
        16. 16. Spencer Spearman 1860–1870
        17. 17. Thomas Spearman 1854–
        18. 18. Emma (Josephine) Floyd 1848–
        19. 19. Nora Dewalt 1843–
        20. 20. Peter Spearman 1850–1931
        21. 21. Daniel (Meing) Spearman 1864–1930 m. Mary (Jane PINKNEY) Spearman 1874–
        22. 22. Sarah (E) Spearman 1847–
        23. 23. Booth Spearman 1848–
        24. 24. Nancy Spearman 1850–
        25. 25. Marcus (L.) Spearman 1869–
        26. 26. Rolin (G.) Sperman 1879–
        27. 27. Caroline (Spearman) Moffett 1844–
        28. 28. Martha (Spearman) Bates 1848–1883
        29. 29. Hanna Stephens 1859–
      2. 2. Laura Wilson 1860–1897
      3. 3. Willis Spearman 1810–
      4. 4. Ned Spearman 1833–1916
      5. 5. Will Spearman 1858–1920 m. Ida Spearman 1858–
        1. 1. William (Lee) Spearman 1873–1949 m. susie connoley 1890–1948
        2. 2. Lilly Spearman 1879–
      6. 6. Willa Spearman 1830–
        1. 1. Narsis (Spearman - Lindsey) -Kennedy 1844–
        2. 2. Charlotte Boyce 1855–
        3. 3. Benjamin Dembo 1855–1908
      7. 7. Will Spearman 1858–
      8. 8. George (Spearman) Wilson 1844–
      9. 9. Ned Spearman 1833–1916
      10. 10. Willa Spearman 1830–
      11. 11. Laura Spearman 1847–1897 m. George Wilson 1842–1917
        1. 1. Elizabeth Wilson 1858–
        2. 2. Mary (Jane) Wilson 1866–1930
        3. 3. Jane Wilson 1867–
        4. 4. David Wilson 1868–1936
        5. 5. Wilson Wilson 1868–1936
        6. 6. Ned Wilson 1870–
        7. 7. Fred Wilson 1871–1928
        8. 8. Thomas Wilson 1872–1945 m. Mamie Boozer 1882–1946
      12. 12. Willis (Spearman) Jr 1810–1920 m. Margaret (Peggy) Sloan 1807–
        1. 1. George Spearman 1830–
        2. 2. Matilda (Tillia) Spearman 1850–
        3. 3. Willis (Spearman) III 1850–1925
        4. 4. Mary Spearman 1842–1880
      13. 13. Pheriba Spearman 1833–
      14. 14. Ellen (or Dorcus) Spearman 1835–1923
      15. 15. Mary (Spearman) 1.0 1842–1880
      16. 16. John Spearman 1843–
      17. 17. Mose Spearman 1847–1924
      18. 18. Matilda (Tilla) Spearman 1850–
    2. 2. Ellen Spearman 1833–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Graves 1753–1831
  3. 3. Francis Graves 1746–1806
  4. 4. Rice Graves 1750–1822
  5. 5. Francis Graves 1748–1806
  6. 6. Luca Graves 1748–1794
  7. 7. Lewis (Graves) Esquire 1750–1810
  8. 8. Rice Graves 1750–1822
  9. 9. Lewis Graves 1751–1810
  10. 10. Elizabeth (Betty) Graves 1753–1831
  11. 11. Lucy Graves 1766–1794
  12. 12. Francis Graves 1768–
  13. 13. RICE GRAVES 1750–1822
  14. 14. RICE GRAVES 1750–1806
  15. 15. Elizabeth (Betty) Graves 1753–
  16. 16. Elizabeth (Betty) Graves 1753–
  17. 17. Elizabeth (Betty) Graves 1793–1793
  18. 18. Mary Graves 1750–1820
  19. 19. Peter Graves 1750–1813
  20. 20. Peyton (Graves) Sr 1750–1788
  21. 21. Nancy (Ann) Graves 1753–1830
  22. 22. Edmund Graves 1762–1834

Francis Graves's Timeline

5 Records

1724
1724
Birth of Francis Graves in Rappahannock, Essex, Virgini, USA
Rappahannock, Essex, Virgini, USA
1779
1779
Age 55
Francis Graves resided here in King William, Virginia
King William, Virginia
1792
Abt 1792
Age 68
Francis Graves resided here in Essex County, Virginia
Essex County, Virginia
1792
23 Mar 1792
Age 68
Death of Francis Graves in Essex, Virginia, United States
Essex, Virginia, United States
1792
9 Mar 1792
Age 68
Francis Graves - Probate in Essex, Virginia, USA
Essex, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1724
    Event Place: Rappahannock, Essex, Virgini, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: King William, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1792
    Event Place: Essex County, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1792
    Event Place: Essex, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1792
    Event Place: Essex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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