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Henry Sherrod Mayes 1709–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Oct 1709

Birth Location: Morrowbone Creek, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 10 May 1786

Death Location: Martinsville, Henry Co, Virginia, USA

Father: None None

Mother: ELIZABETH DUNAWAY

Spouse(s): Phoeba Mays

Children(s): Elizabeth Mayes, Daniel Mays

The story of Henry Sherrod Mayes began in 1709 in Morrowbone Creek, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. In 1758, Henry Sherrod Mayes resided in Rental Rolls, Northumberland County, VA. Henry Sherrod Mayes married Phoeba Mays, and had children including Daniel L Mays, Elizabeth J Mayes, Mary Ann Mayes. Henry Sherrod Mayes passed away in 1786 in Martinsville, Henry Co, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Sherrod Mayes began in 1709 in Morrowbone Creek, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1758, Henry Sherrod Mayes resided in Rental Rolls, Northumberland County, VA.
  • Henry Sherrod Mayes married Phoeba Mays, and had children including Daniel L Mays, Elizabeth J Mayes, Mary Ann Mayes.
  • Henry Sherrod Mayes passed away in 1786 in Martinsville, Henry Co, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

None None
1688–1750
Birth Location: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
ELIZABETH DUNAWAY
1680–1763
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Phoeba Mays
1729–1786
Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Mayes
1755–1820
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
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Daniel Mays
1844–
Birth Location: Amherst
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Henry Mayes's Ancestors

Self
Henry Mayes
1709–1786
Birth Place: Morrowbone Creek, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States
Parents
1688–1750
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
ELIZABETH (MARY) DUNAWAY
1680–1763
Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William (Henry) Mayes\May
1645–1700
Henrico Co, VA
Mary ("Elizabeth" Mattox) (MAYES)
1658–1700
Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Mayes's Descendants

1.
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Henry (Sherrod) Mayes (27 Oct 1709–10 May 1786) m. Phoeba Mays (1729–4 Nov 1786)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (J) Mayes 1755–1820 m. John (Gossett IV) Pvt 1753–1821 m. Thomas Chaffin 1740–
    1. 1. Abraham Gossett 1775–1830 m. Betsy Adams 1780–1830
      1. 1. Henry (Thomas) Gossett 1800–1862 m. Margret (A) Byrus 1806–1864
        1. 1. Jonathan (Renfro) Gossett 1844–1926
        2. 2. Sarah (Parmela) Gossett 1850–1934
        3. 3. Daniel (A) Gossett 1841–1922
    2. 2. Jane Gossett 1778–1854 m. William (James) King 1775–1855
      1. 1. William (Henry) King 1817–1888 m. Caroline (Clarky) Holland 1822–1900
        1. 1. Eliza (Frances) King 1852–1940
        2. 2. Mary (Jane) King 1848–1910
        3. 3. Ann (Abigail) King 1839–1916
      2. 2. Elizabeth ("Betsy") King 1800–1866
        1. 1. John (Floyd) Brawner 1817–1894
    3. 3. John (Jr) Gosset 1785–1823
    4. 4. Jacob Gossett 1784–1860
    5. 5. Margaret Gossett 1797–1860
    6. 6. Nancy GOSSETT 1806–
    7. 7. Daniel GOSSETT 1795–
    8. 8. Sarah GOSSETT 1800–1879
    9. 9. Phebe Gossett 1791–
    10. 10. Abi Gossett 1806–
    11. 11. Joseph Gossett 1789–
    12. 12. Daniel Gossett 1784–1810
    13. 13. Elizabeth Gossett 1790–1850
      1. 1. John Oakley 1820–1865
        1. 1. Mary (E) Oakley 1846–1887
    14. 14. Calvin (Cavin) Gossett 1791–1845 m. Mary Gossett 1793–1853
      1. 1. James (Thomas) Gossett 1822–1892 m. Minerva Harvey 1829–1905 m. Catherine (Elizabeth "Eliza") Slaughter 1823–1859
        1. 1. Charles (Thompson "Charlie") Gossett 1870–1942 m. Mattie 1871–1955
        2. 2. Narcissia (Frances) Gossett 1866–1945 m. Allie (Green) Pedigo 1865–1950
        3. 3. Sarah (Clementine) Gossett 1854–1924
        4. 4. Samantha (Jane) Gossett 1848–1937
        5. 5. Mary (Whilimenia) Gossett 1847–1916
        6. 6. James (Abner) Gossett 1845–1930
        7. 7. Larvonia (Elbridge) Gossett 1855–1922
      2. 2. Henry Gossett 1818–1912 m. Elizabeth Pedigo 1824–1861 m. Elizabeth Hester 1828–1912
        1. 1. Henry (G) Gossett 1855–1931
        2. 2. Martha (Jane) Gossett 1838–1918 m. Berry (Rowlett) Pedigo 1842–1923 m. Peter (S.) Gossett 1827–1913
        3. 3. Permelia W 1855–1870
        4. 4. Martha (Jane) Gossett 1846–1937
        5. 5. James (T) Gossett 1850–1870
        6. 6. John (Calvin) Gossett 1847–1910
        7. 7. Judith (Frances) Gossett 1852–1936
        8. 8. Lewis (W) Gossett 1856–
        9. 9. Mary (E) Gossett 1848–1870
        10. 10. Peter Gossett 1844–1927
      3. 3. Jane Gossett 1817–1900 m. George (Waller) FRANKLIN 1813–1893
        1. 1. George (Henry) Franklin 1848–1920
        2. 2. Mary (Mildred) FRANKLIN 1837–1926
        3. 3. James (Obediah) Franklin 1838–1929
        4. 4. Lucinda Franklin 1847–1927
        5. 5. Sophia (W.) Franklin 1850–1882
      4. 4. Martha Gossett 1825–1880
      5. 5. Martha Gossett 1821–1880 m. William (H) Barrett 1823–
        1. 1. Eugene (C) Barrett 1849–
        2. 2. James (M) Barrett 1857–
        3. 3. Martha (E) Barrett 1854–
      6. 6. Peter (S) Gossett 1827–1913 m. Mary (A) Gill 1831–1867 m. Martha (Jane) Whitlow 1838–1918
        1. 1. Ed (C) Gossip 1859–1911 m. Margaret (Josephine "Josie") Wormington 1864–1928
        2. 2. Florence (Margaret) Gossett 1853–1940 m. Henry (C.) Love 1842–1887
        3. 3. Thompson (Ewing) Gossett 1856–1907
        4. 4. Eugene (Munford) Gossett 1861–1896
        5. 5. Schuyler (Pattie) Gossett 1863–1898 m. Celia (Elizabeth) Steadman 1878–1969
        6. 6. Charles (Winfrey) Gossett 1866–1910 m. Nettie (D) Rathwell 1861–1946
        7. 7. Milton (A.) Gossett 1867–1918 m. Sarah (Jane) Wallis 1871–1944
        8. 8. Vallevia (Ann) GOSSETT 1871–1960 m. John (Robert) McCoy 1866–1936 m. General (LaFayette) JENNINGS 1849–1940
        9. 9. William (Ely) Gossett 1873–1922 m. Cora (Lee) Witty 1881–1943
        10. 10. Henry (Garland Gossett) "Garl" 1873–1891
        11. 11. Peter Gossett 1874–1952 m. Eva (Leona) Word 1879–1935
        12. 12. Beda Gossett 1877–1919 m. Charles (Albert) Perkins 1868–1949
  2. 2. Daniel (L.) Mays 1844–

Henry Mayes's Timeline

4 Records

1709
27 Oct 1709
Birth of Henry Sherrod Mayes in Morrowbone Creek, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States
Morrowbone Creek, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States
1758
1758
Age 49
Henry Sherrod Mayes resided here in Rental Rolls, Northumberland County, VA
Rental Rolls, Northumberland County, VA
1786
10 May 1786
Age 77
Death of Henry Sherrod Mayes in Martinsville, Henry Co, Virginia, USA
Martinsville, Henry Co, Virginia, USA
1839
11 Dec 1839
Age 130
Henry Sherrod Mayes was baptized in England
England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1709
    Event Place: Morrowbone Creek, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8830.889; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1839
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P89CTC049

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1758
    Event Place: Rental Rolls, Northumberland County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1786
    Event Place: Martinsville, Henry Co, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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