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Elizabeth Bruce 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 BET 1624 AND 1639 in King George Co., VA.. She died 13, 14, 15, 16 about 1701 in Old Rappahannock Co., VA..
(One source of information for Elizabeth is the 'The Settle-Suttle Family' compiled by William Emmett Reese, Published by Thomasson Printing Company of Carrollton, Georgia 30117. Library of Congress cat. Card # 74-81298, Page 17-22). The Bruce Family Forum, Message 1490 on 30 June 2000 suggests that Elizabeth may have been born in York Co., VA.
There is some disagreement as to whether or not Elizabeth's surname was acutally 'Bruce. In addition the various sources disagree on the year of Elizabeth's birth. Two ref: at (Rootsweb / Worldconnect: 1. 'Perry's Side and Hitchborns' and 2. 'Teer and Hedrick Family') place the birth of Elizabeth as early as 1624 in Rappahannock Co. Virginia. Two other ref: ( Rootsweb / Worldconnect: 1. 'My Family Tree ' and 2. 'Walker family') place her birth as late as 1638 in King George County, Virginia. None of these sites give any indication in regard to whom her parents might be. Rootsweb / Worldconnect: Beth's Family Tree - Beth Bland DB 2327646 suggests that Elizabeth's parents were: George Bruce (b. 1615) and Mary Jane Rice (b. 1617), both born in England.
Jean Rigney (at Genforum - Bruce Family Forum - Msg 2807 on 9 February 2001) makes the suggestion that Elizabeth may be the daughter of a James Bruce. This James came to Virginia from Scotland as the friend and confidential agent of Governor Spotswood. He was a relative of Governor Spotswood's wife and a direct descendant of Edward Baron Bruce of Kinloss, who died in 1610 and was a favorite of King James VI of Scotland. This James is believed to have had children Frances, Charles, George, Elizabeth, Mildred and Lucy.
One site devoted to the Joseph Bragg family suggests that Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Bruce and Elizabeth 'Betty' Bragg. This site suggests that Elizabeth's mother was not born until 16 April 1726 in Richmond Co., VA. It additionally suggests that Elizabeth and Francis were not married until 4 February 1765 in Richmond Co., VA.
Placing Elizabeth as a daughter of Edward is an assumption and needs additional investigation. She is placed as a daughter of Edward based on the fact that her husband Francis gave a deed of gift to George and Jane Bruce, children of George Bruce (a brother ?) in 1677. (Recorded in Rappahannock Co. - later Richmond Co., VA.)
This database is a work in progress. The sources, citations, and resources are those which I have utilized to date. If you can add, correct, or suggest please feel free to let me know at your convenience. Thanks, Fred
(One source of information for Elizabeth is the 'The Settle-Suttle Family' compiled by William Emmett Reese, Published by Thomasson Printing Company of Carrollton, Georgia 30117. Library of Congress cat. Card # 74-81298, Page 17-22). The Bruce Family Forum, Message 1490 on 30 June 2000 suggests that Elizabeth may have been born in York Co., VA.
There is some disagreement as to whether or not Elizabeth's surname was acutally 'Bruce. In addition the various sources disagree on the year of Elizabeth's birth. Two ref: at (Rootsweb / Worldconnect: 1. 'Perry's Side and Hitchborns' and 2. 'Teer and Hedrick Family') place the birth of Elizabeth as early as 1624 in Rappahannock Co. Virginia. Two other ref: ( Rootsweb / Worldconnect: 1. 'My Family Tree ' and 2. 'Walker family') place her birth as late as 1638 in King George County, Virginia. None of these sites give any indication in regard to whom her parents might be. Rootsweb / Worldconnect: Beth's Family Tree - Beth Bland DB 2327646 suggests that Elizabeth's parents were: George Bruce (b. 1615) and Mary Jane Rice (b. 1617), both born in England.
Jean Rigney (at Genforum - Bruce Family Forum - Msg 2807 on 9 February 2001) makes the suggestion that Elizabeth may be the daughter of a James Bruce. This James came to Virginia from Scotland as the friend and confidential agent of Governor Spotswood. He was a relative of Governor Spotswood's wife and a direct descendant of Edward Baron Bruce of Kinloss, who died in 1610 and was a favorite of King James VI of Scotland. This James is believed to have had children Frances, Charles, George, Elizabeth, Mildred and Lucy.
One site devoted to the Joseph Bragg family suggests that Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Bruce and Elizabeth 'Betty' Bragg. This site suggests that Elizabeth's mother was not born until 16 April 1726 in Richmond Co., VA. It additionally suggests that Elizabeth and Francis were not married until 4 February 1765 in Richmond Co., VA.
Placing Elizabeth as a daughter of Edward is an assumption and needs additional investigation. She is placed as a daughter of Edward based on the fact that her husband Francis gave a deed of gift to George and Jane Bruce, children of George Bruce (a brother ?) in 1677. (Recorded in Rappahannock Co. - later Richmond Co., VA.) |
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George Bruce 1, 2 was born 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 about 1640 in Old Rappahannock Co., VA.. He died 9, 10, 11, 12 before 9 May 1715 in Richmond Co., VA..
George 1688 Old Rappahannock Co., VA.. He Oct 1668 Westmoreland Co, . VA.. He 26 Dec 1677 Old Rappahannock Co., VA.. He 26 Jan 1714/1715 Westmoreland Co., VA.. He signed a will 17 24 Aug 1713 in Richmond Co., VA.. He 1688 Old Rappahannock Co., VA.. He Oct 1668 Westmoreland Co, . VA.. He 26 Dec 1677 Old Rappahannock Co., VA.. He 26 Jan 1714/1715 Westmoreland Co., VA.. He signed a will 22 24 Aug 1713 in Richmond Co., VA..
Rootsweb / Worldconnect suggests the possability that this George may have been born in Scotland. This citation additionally suggests that this George (father of Elizabeth b. 1672) may have been the son of Robert Bruce and Dianna Lord.
A possibility exists that this George emigrated to the Northern Neck area from the Nansemond and Isle of Wight area, along with the Carter, Upton, and Lawson families. There is record of a deed of gift from Francis Settle to 'George and Jane, children of George Bruce (son of Edward), See vol 1677-88, p. 150, Va. St. Library. In the source, Virginia Magazine of History & Biography Vol. 12, 1904-5, 975.5 B2v: p. 96, 446-453, George is found describing himself as of Sittinghourne Parish, but afterwards when the parish was divided, as of Farnham.
George is believed to have initially appeared in the Northern Neck area of Virginia by 1650. It is believed that he may have been in the area of the Northern Neck as early as 1660. His name appears in numerous Northern Neck records by 1668. In 1671, George was appointed as his attorney Henry Creighton. George is believed to be the ancestor of the King George Co., Vriginia Bruce Family. In 1672, George's cattle mark was recorded (Old Rappahannock Records 1671-1676, p. 28, Virgnia State Library). In 1677, the old Rappahannock (Richmond) Co., records reference a deed of gift from Francis Settle to 'George and Jane, children of George Bruce. (Ref: Vol 1677-88, p. 150, Va. State Library). They were probably the only children born by that time. About the years later, a second deed of gift, this time from Edward Jeffries, is recorded which mentions the names of George, Hensfield, Elizabeth, Charles, William and John. (see vol 1680-88, p. 408, Va. State Library) George was allowed a certain amount of tobacco for carrying an important message to the Governor at Williamsburg (Ditto, 1686-1692, original, p. 352).
In his will of 24 August 1713, George recognized his sons George, Charles, Wililam, Hensfield, and daughters Jane Russel and Son John Bruce. His daughter Elizabeth is not mentioned. He left his named children, one shilling apiece. To his son John, he made the following bequest: "My plantation whereon I how live, with all the land, houses, orchard, fences and other appurtenances whatsoever, thereunto belonging". George also left to John all "his personal estate, household goods, cattle, horses, mares, hoggs, debt, credits, goods and chattells of what nature or kind swoever". John was appointed executor of the will (Richmond Co., VA. book No. III, p. 238)
This database is a work in progress. The sources, citations, and resources are those which I have utilized to date. If you can add, correct, or suggest please feel free to let me know at your convenience. Thanks, Fred
Rootsweb / Worldconnect suggests the possability that this George may have been born in Scotland. This citation additionally suggests that this George (father of Elizabeth b. 1672) may have been the son of Robert Bruce and Dianna Lord.
A possibility exists that this George emigrated to the Northern Neck area from the Nansemond and Isle of Wight area, along with the Carter, Upton, and Lawson families. There is record of a deed of gift from Francis Settle to 'George and Jane, children of George Bruce (son of Edward), See vol 1677-88, p. 150, Va. St. Library. In the source, Virginia Magazine of History & Biography Vol. 12, 1904-5, 975.5 B2v: p. 96, 446-453, George is found describing himself as of Sittinghourne Parish, but afterwards when the parish was divided, as of Farnham.
George is believed to have initially appeared in the Northern Neck area of Virginia by 1650. It is believed that he may have been in the area of the Northern Neck as early as 1660. His name appears in numerous Northern Neck records by 1668. In 1671, George was appointed as his attorney Henry Creighton. George is believed to be the ancestor of the King George Co., Vriginia Bruce Family. In 1672, George's cattle mark was recorded (Old Rappahannock Records 1671-1676, p. 28, Virgnia State Library). In 1677, the old Rappahannock (Richmond) Co., records reference a deed of gift from Francis Settle to 'George and Jane, children of George Bruce. (Ref: Vol 1677-88, p. 150, Va. State Library). They were probably the only children born by that time. About the years later, a second deed of gift, this time from Edward Jeffries, is recorded which mentions the names of George, Hensfield, Elizabeth, Charles, William and John. (see vol 1680-88, p. 408, Va. State Library) George was allowed a certain amount of tobacco for carrying an important message to the Governor at Williamsburg (Ditto, 1686-1692, original, p. 352).
In his will of 24 August 1713, George recognized his sons George, Charles, Wililam, Hensfield, and daughters Jane Russel and Son John Bruce. His daughter Elizabeth is not mentioned. He left his named children, one shilling apiece. To his son John, he made the following bequest: "My plantation whereon I how live, with all the land, houses, orchard, fences and other appurtenances whatsoever, thereunto belonging". George also left to John all "his personal estate, household goods, cattle, horses, mares, hoggs, debt, credits, goods and chattells of what nature or kind swoever". John was appointed executor of the will (Richmond Co., VA. book No. III, p. 238) |
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