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Hugh Norvell 1699–1759 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1699

Birth Location: James City, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 OCT 1759

Death Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA

Father: Capt Burgess

Mother: Sarah Besouth

Spouse(s): Mary Sandifer

Children(s): Elizabeth Norvell, Francis Norvell, James 6x, Mary Norvell, Thomas Norvell

In 1699, Hugh Norvell entered the world in James City, Virginia, USA, born to Capt Hugh Norvell Colonial Wars Vestry Of Bruton Parish Church Virginia House Of Burgess And Sarah Besouth. Hugh Norvell married Mary Sandefur Sandifer, and had children including Elizabeth Norvell, Francis Norvell, James Norvell Colonial Wars In 1758 Lunenburg Militia Volunteer Us War For Independence Slaveowner 6X, Mary Norvell, Thomas Norvell. Hugh Norvell passed away in 1759 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1699, Hugh Norvell entered the world in James City, Virginia, USA, born to Capt Hugh Norvell Colonial Wars Vestry Of Bruton Parish Church Virginia House Of Burgess And Sarah Besouth.
  • Hugh Norvell married Mary Sandefur Sandifer, and had children including Elizabeth Norvell, Francis Norvell, James Norvell Colonial Wars In 1758 Lunenburg Militia Volunteer Us War For Independence Slaveowner 6X, Mary Norvell, Thomas Norvell.
  • Hugh Norvell passed away in 1759 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Norvell's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Norvell
1699–1759
Birth Place: James City, Virginia, USA
Parents
Capt Hugh Norvell, Colonial wars, Vestry of Bruton Parish Church, Virginia House of Burgess
1666–1719
Virginia, USA
Sarah Besouth
1674–1705
Goochland, Goochland Co., Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George Norvell
1648–1686
James City, Virginia, United States
Lucy Bullock
1652–1680
James City, Virginia, USA
James Besouth
1630–1681
James City, Virginia, United States
Catherine Hubbard
1660–1706
Essex, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Norvell
1625–1665
Lydia Perkins
1642–1693
Captain Bullock
1620–1670
Mary
1622–
Elizabeth Man
1615–1656
John Hubbard
1646–1668
Katherine Bennett
1625–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Norvell
1596–1635
Mary Frye
1600–1640
Nicholas immigrant
1614–1664
Mary Burton
1618–1668
Hugh Bullock
1578–1650
Mary Nashe
1579–1659
John Mann
1594–1615
Joannae Sne
1590–1615
Matthew Hubbard
1627–1667
Jane Caynehoe
1630–1665
John Bennett
1604–1666
Elizabeth Berry
1602–

Hugh Norvell's Descendants

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Hugh Norvell (1699–10 OCT 1759) m. Mary (Sandefur) Sandifer (1700–aft May 1760)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Norvell 1730–1782 m. James (Nixon) Sandefur 1722–1807
    1. 1. Bennett (Sandefur, slaveowner) 10x 1765–1840 m. Judith Bilbo 1760–1840
      1. 1. Samuel (Alexander Sandefur, US Civil War: Union Co. B 12th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer) Cavalry 1804–1884 m. Obedience (O'Bannon) Collier 1808–1890
        1. 1. William (Powhatan) Sandefur 1846–1929 m. Rachel (Sharp () Erwin) 1856–1945
        2. 2. James (Coleman) Sandefur 1826–1911 m. Mary (Ann) Bottom 1836–1915
        3. 3. Narcissa (Sue 'Sis') Sandefur 1828–1911 m. William (James) Coltharpe 1828–1921
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Frances) Sandefur 1830–1920 m. Louis Ray 1833–1917 m. James Bottom 1811–1864
        5. 5. Pvt (Claiborne F Sandefur) CSA 1840–1861
        6. 6. Pvt (Alexander Hamlett 'Ham' Sandefur US Civil War: Confederacy, Co. B of the 10th Cavalry under A.R.) Johnson 1836–1897 m. Sarah (Elizabeth Davis, her sister married Alex's brother Samuel) Hayes 1844–1903
        7. 7. Virginia (W 'Jenny') Sandefur 1842–1872
        8. 8. Samuel (Hayes Sandefur, US Civil War: Union Co. K, 35th Inf Btn; brother Alexander married Sarah Eliz) Davis 1844–1897 m. Martha (S 'Matty') Davis 1848–1914
        9. 9. Matilda (Melvina 'Bina') Sandefur 1851–1889 m. Joseph (Alexander) Wells 1853–1910
        10. 10. Albert (Gallatin) Sandefur 1854–1929 m. Odelia (Oplielia Smock () twin) 1858–1893 m. Lucy (Jane Averett) (Sandefur) 1854–1913 m. Florence (Browning) (Smock) 1862–1940
        11. 11. Malinda Sandefur 1841–1842
      2. 2. Judith (Ann) Sandefur 1798–1846 m. Pvt (Ovid Keach, War of 1812: MITCHISSON's Kentucky Militia, 14) Regiment 1798–1853
        1. 1. George ("Thomas" Keach) Sr 1834–1910 m. Sarah (Jane) Willingham 1838–1878 m. Mary (Louise) Jones 1857–1943
        2. 2. Catherine (Howard Keach (Jennings, then) Leeg) 1819–1898 m. John (J Jennings, slaveowner) 1x 1791–1846 m. John (Frederick Wilhelm) Leeg 1811–1882
        3. 3. Sarah (Sandefur) Keach 1832–1861 m. George (Washington Griffin, US Civil) War 1836–1909
        4. 4. Pvt (Ovid James Keach, US Civil War: Confederacy, Company B, Kentucky 10th Cavalry) Regiment 1826–1862
        5. 5. Judith (Ann) Keach 1817–1850
        6. 6. Lavinia (Elizabeth) Keach 1828–1892
        7. 7. Eleanor (C) Keach 1832–1863
      3. 3. James (Richard) Sandefur 1800–1884 m. Sarah (B) Biggs 1808–1826
        1. 1. Thomas (Hubert Sandefur) C.S.A. 1828–1918 m. Mildred (C) Biggs 1841–1919
        2. 2. Henriette (Francis) Sandefur 1838–1939 m. John (Lewis) Hudson 1828–
        3. 3. Hugh (R) Sandefur 1846–1900
        4. 4. Pvt (Joseph W (Walker?) Sandefur, Union 17th Kentucky) Reg 1832–1862 m. Martha (C) Collier 1834–1900
        5. 5. 2Lt (Alexander Burgess Sandefur, US Civil War, Union 17th Kentucky) Regiment 1830–1908 m. Elizabeth Shackelford 1831–1854 m. Sarah (Ann) Hardin 1838–1894
        6. 6. Francis (Marion) Sandefur 1842–1893 m. Martha (A.) Martin 1842–1870
        7. 7. Alfred (McLean "Booker") Sandefur 1848–1934 m. Mary (Ellen) Demarest 1848–1930
        8. 8. Millard (Fillmore L) Sandefur 1856–1940 m. Josephine Sandefur 1862–1932
      4. 4. William (Jackson) Sandefur 1784–1848 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Kilgore 1794–1872
        1. 1. Judith (Elizabeth) Sandefur 1825–1880 m. Lazarus (Marcellous) Willingham 1818–1878
        2. 2. Martha (Ellen) Sandefur 1823–1916
        3. 3. John (William) Sandefur 1827–1873 m. Julia (Ann) Cox 1826–
        4. 4. Mary (J.) Sandefur 1830–1918
        5. 5. Eliza (Jane) Sandefur 1833–
      5. 5. Joshua (Bennett) Sandefur 1796–1848 m. Eliza (Jane) Moss 1804–1839
        1. 1. William (Allison) Sandefur 1820–1890 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Eakins 1824–1899
        2. 2. Bennett (M) Sandefur 1829–1900 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Callender 1832–1920
        3. 3. Emily (Jane) Sandefur 1839–1900
        4. 4. Martha (Holland) Sandefur 1832–1890
        5. 5. George (Woodson Sandefur) C.S.A. 1837–1897 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Ford 1834– m. Malinda (F.) Shouse 1846– m. Ella (A.) Way 1871– m. Virginia Powell 1850–
        6. 6. Leonard (Henry) Sandefur 1825–1892 m. Susan (A) Handley 1830–1860 m. Sarah (Jane McDanel) McDonel 1840–1907
        7. 7. Charles (Frank) Sandefur 1831–1854
        8. 8. Reuben (E) Sandefur 1835–1896 m. Elizabeth Noland 1849–1926
        9. 9. John (Thomas Sandefur, Private, Union, US Civil) War 1836–1924 m. Julia (Ann) Callender 1846–1931
        10. 10. Martha (Elizabeth) Sandefur 1822–1916 m. Pvt (John Georg Smith (Schmidt), US Civil War C.S.A. 1st Regiment, Arkansas) Cavalry 1829–1867 m. Jacob (G) Brinner 1832– m. Samuel Cox 1820–1856
        11. 11. James (Harrison) Sandefur 1823–1854
      6. 6. Charles (Tandy Sandefur Sr, slaveowner) 2x 1792–1852 m. Martha (Frances) Robards 1795–1831 m. Shilo Watson 1812–1852
        1. 1. William (Henry) Sandefur 1814–1889 m. Sara ((Susan) Ann) Taylor 1831–1909 m. Permelia ((Pamela)) Walker 1821–1850
        2. 2. Charles (Tandy Sandefur, US Civil War: Company F, Kentucky 17th Infantry Regiment on 04 Jan) 1862 1816–1892 m. Elizabeth ('Liza' Jane Walker) (Allgood) 1815–1890
        3. 3. James (Harrison) Sandefur 1815–1854
        4. 4. Henry (delete C) Sandefur 1811–1878 m. Lucy (Ann) Moss 1817–1895
        5. 5. Nathaniel (Rufus) Sandefur 1822–1879 m. Mary (Hart) Eades 1827–1911
        6. 6. Bennett (M) Sandefur 1818–1880 m. Eliza (Jane) Sandefur 1835–1880
        7. 7. Eliza (Jane) Sandefur 1832–1839 m. Bennett (M) Sandefur 1818–
        8. 8. James (Archilles) Sandefur 1833–1860
        9. 9. Peter (W) Sandefur 1834–1852
        10. 10. Isabella Sandefur 1836– m. Wilkinson Brewer 1832–
        11. 11. Bennett (P) Sandefur 1842–1862
        12. 12. Thomas (P.) Sandefur 1845–
        13. 13. Julia (Ann L) Sandefur 1847–1906
        14. 14. John (B) Sandefur 1850–1901
        15. 15. George Sandefur 1851–
        16. 16. Susan (Elvira) Sandefur 1823–1905
        17. 17. Philo (Hilyer Sandefur, C.S.A. 10th Cavalry) Reg 1840–1915 m. Susan (Rebecca) Jarrett 1841–1905
        18. 18. Susan (Elvira) Sandefur 1829–1921
      7. 7. John (Tandy Sandefur, slaveowner) 1x 1781–1849 m. Nancy (C) Moss 1799–1880
        1. 1. Sarah (Matthews) Sandefur 1819–1892 m. Alfred (Wesley) Williams 1785–1867
        2. 2. Elizabeth (W) Sandefur 1820–1853
        3. 3. Susan (F Sandefur,) slaveowner 1828–1890 m. Gregory (Alexander Hazlewood,) farmer 1827–1914
        4. 4. Martha (Ellen) Sandefur 1835–1916 m. John (Franklin) Moss 1840–
        5. 5. Henry (C) Sandefur 1814–1878
        6. 6. Charles (D) Sandefur –1862
        7. 7. James (William Sandefur, US Civil War: Union, killed at Battle of) Chickamauga 1839–1863
      8. 8. Nancy (Ann) Sandefur 1784–1847 m. Leonard Grady 1786–
    2. 2. William (Norvell) Sandefur 1755–1816 m. Nancy (Catherine) Lott 1763–1834
      1. 1. Samuel (Burrell) Sandefer 1781–1855
      2. 2. William Sandefur 1780–1850
      3. 3. Joseph Sandefur 1783–1863
      4. 4. James Sandefur 1784–1860
      5. 5. Jonathon Sandefur 1798–1837
      6. 6. Robert Sandifer 1787–1860
    3. 3. John Sandefur 1745–1833
    4. 4. Mary (Young) Sandefur 1744–1821
      1. 1. James Bugg 1776–1856
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Patrick) Sandefur 1765–
    6. 6. Sarah (N) Sandefur 1776–
    7. 7. Ellender Sandefur 1770–
    8. 8. Richard (H Sandefur) Sr 1775–1853 m. Elizabeth ('Betsey') Petty 1783–1853
      1. 1. Catherine Sandefur 1808–1860
      2. 2. Judith (Elizabeth Ann) Sandefur 1822–1848
      3. 3. David Sandefur 1820–1889 m. Frances Martin 1832– m. Hannah Gentry 1824–1847
        1. 1. Martin (D.) Sandefur 1856–
        2. 2. Jack Sandefur 1858–
        3. 3. Thomas (T. 'Tommie') Sandefur 1861–
        4. 4. Mary Sandefur 1867–
        5. 5. George (Ann) Sandefur 1854–
        6. 6. Martin Sandefur 1843–
        7. 7. Mary Sandefur 1847–
        8. 8. Hayden Sandefur 1850–
      4. 4. Eliza (Gabrilla) Sandefur 1818–1848
      5. 5. William Sandefur 1818–1880
      6. 6. John Sandefur 1811–1870 m. Sarah ('Sallie') Bennett 1811–1880
        1. 1. Secrates (Taylor) Sandefur 1853–1945
        2. 2. Elizabeth (J) Sandefur 1835–1857
        3. 3. Francis (A) Sandefur 1836–1866
        4. 4. Charles (F.) Sandefur 1843–1862
        5. 5. John (L) Sandefur 1851–
        6. 6. Robert (B) Sandefur 1841–
        7. 7. Mary (A) Sandefur 1845–1865
      7. 7. Mary (Petty) Sandefur 1810–1841
      8. 8. Richard (H. Sandefur) Jr. 1803–1861 m. Martha (Ann) Majors 1805–
        1. 1. Reuben (Henry) Sandefur 1831–1969 m. Mary (H) Woody 1831–
        2. 2. George (Washington) Sandefur 1834–1868 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Ford 1838–
        3. 3. Enoch (Marion) Sandefur 1838–1937 m. Ann (Elizabeth) Allen 1841–
        4. 4. Mary Sandefur 1845–
        5. 5. Lucy (Ann) Sandefur 1827–
        6. 6. Francis (Marion) Sandefur 1830–1893
        7. 7. Cordelia (Jane) Sandefur 1828–
    9. 9. Henry Sandefur 1756–1832 m. Martha Taylor 1760–1836
      1. 1. Samuel Sandefur 1794–1836
      2. 2. James (B) Sandefur 1790–
      3. 3. Mary (Taylor "Polly") Sandefur 1799–1850
      4. 4. Edmund Sandefur 1788–1840
      5. 5. Louis Sandefur 1787–
      6. 6. Sarah Sandefur 1797–
    10. 10. Pvt (James Sandefur, US War for Independence: Entered service in 1776 under Capt. Samuel Hopkins. Served two years in 6th VA) Regiment 1750–1824
      1. 1. Martha Sandefur 1781–
      2. 2. Robert Sandefur –1790
  2. 2. Francis Norvell 1735–1783
  3. 3. James (Norvell, Colonial Wars in 1758 Lunenburg militia volunteer; US War for Independence; slaveowner) 6x 1723–1823 m. Mary (Ann) Knott 1738–1813
    1. 1. Clinton Norvell 1780–1860
    2. 2. David Norvell 1775–1840 m. Elizabeth (W) Downey 1785–1850
      1. 1. Dr (Alexander Smith Norvell, Physician, slaveowner) 3x 1816–1876 m. Elizabeth (Margaret Jane) Wade 1819–1876
        1. 1. David (Alexander) Norvell 1845–1906
        2. 2. Jane Norvell 1864–
        3. 3. Cicero Norvell 1864–1880
        4. 4. Edwards (Susie) Norvell 1860–
        5. 5. Margaret (McGee) Norvell 1860–1935
        6. 6. Ellis (Smith) Norvell 1858–1915
        7. 7. William (Monroe) Norvell 1855–1911
        8. 8. James (Knox Ladd) Norvell 1853–1923
        9. 9. Louisa (Ann) Norvell 1851–
        10. 10. Van (Calhoun) Norvell 1848–1927
        11. 11. Mary (Jane) Norvell 1842–1919
        12. 12. Anne (Washington) Norvell 1840–1913
      2. 2. William (Henry) Norvell 1804–1806
      3. 3. Henry Norvell 1830–1850
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Norvell 1822–1873
      5. 5. Felix (B.) Norvell 1818–1854
      6. 6. David (Jefferson) Norvell 1815–1859
      7. 7. Edward (Morris Butcher) Norvell 1813–1892
      8. 8. Sidney (Smith Norvell) (Norville) 1812–
      9. 9. Margaret Norvell 1808–1819
      10. 10. Thomas (Washington) Norvell 1806–1870
      11. 11. William Norvell 1804–1880
      12. 12. John (W.) Norvell 1802–1870
      13. 13. James (D) Norvell 1800–1858
    3. 3. James Norvell 1770– m. Lydia 1775–
      1. 1. Mary Norvell 1820–1856
    4. 4. John Norvell 1778–1850 m. Margaret (Thaxton) Moores 1790–1836
      1. 1. Jane (M) Norvell 1814–1889
      2. 2. Charles (Moores) Norvell 1816–1857 m. Sarah (Ann Scruggs) (Muckleroy) 1824–1895
        1. 1. John (Elam) Norvell 1843–1923
        2. 2. Margaret (M) Norvell 1847–
        3. 3. Eugene (W) Norvell 1846–1895
        4. 4. Rebecca Norvell 1852–
      3. 3. William (Brown) Norvell 1819–1895 m. Virginia (Glovena) Peacock 1821–1927
        1. 1. John (Henry) Norvell 1871–1952 m. Rose (Etta) McLeod 1878–1963
        2. 2. Margaret (Jane) Norvell 1858–1927 m. Benjamin (Francis) Clary 1841–1922
        3. 3. Helen (Virginia) Norvell 1868–1960
      4. 4. Sara (Margaret) Norvell 1825–1880 m. Thomas (Briggs Moores,) slaveholder 1820–1852
        1. 1. Charles (Washington) Moores 1848– m. Annie McClane 1860–1916
        2. 2. Margaret Moores 1849–1924 m. James (T) McDonald 1850–1903
      5. 5. Henry Norvell 1831–
      6. 6. Henry (J. H.) Norvell 1812–1854
      7. 7. Robert Norvell 1824–1902
    5. 5. Mary Norvell 1770–1779
    6. 6. Nancy Norvell 1775–1790
    7. 7. William Norvell 1768–1830
  4. 4. Mary Norvell 1728–
  5. 5. Thomas Norvell 1734–1812 m. Judith Parrish 1748–1858

Hugh Norvell's Timeline

2 Records

1699
1699
Birth of Hugh Norvell in James City, Virginia, USA
James City, Virginia, USA
1759
10 OCT 1759
Age 60
Death of Hugh Norvell in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA
Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1699
    Event Place: James City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1704; Birth city: James City; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions
    [2] Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 OCT 1759
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1704; Birth city: James City; Birth state: VA
    [2] Age:
    59-60

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