Capt. "John of the Forest" Marshall I Family

Capt. John Marshall Family
Early Virginia Colonist

"John of the Forest"

Capt. John Marshall "of the Forest:
b. abt 1700 Westmoreland Co., Virginia
d. 26 May 1752 Westmoreland Co., Virginia

m. Elizabeth Markham 5 Jan. 1722
b. ? c1704
d. Apr 1779 Culpepper Co., Virginia

her father: Lewis Markham (b. abt 1660 VA)
her mother: Elizabeth (b. abt 1665)

his father: Thomas Marshall
his mother: Martha Sherwood

Children
Sarah Marshall	b. 1723	d.	m. 1743 Robert Lovell Jr.
Ann or Nancy Marshall	b. 1725	d. 1781 Fauquier Co., VA	m. 1745 Augustine Smith of Fauquier Co., Va (BR) (son of John Smith and Ann Atkins native of Bristol, Eng.)
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Marshall	b. March 1, 1726 Washington par., Westmoreland Co., VA	d.	1m. 21 Dec 1741 John Smith Jr. of Fauquier Co., Va (son of John Smith and Ann Atkins native of Bristol, Eng.) 2m. Capt. Abram Martin of Edgefield Dist., S. C. (son of John Martin and Marth Burwell), 4 Oct 1744
(Col.) Thomas Marshall	b. Apr. 2, 1730 Westmoreland Co., VA	d. June 22, 1802 Washington, Mason Co., Ky	m. 1754 Mary Isham Keith (b. Apr 28, 1737 d. Sep 19, 1809 Mason Co., Ky)(dau of James Keith and Mary Randolph)
John Marshall	b. abt 1732 Westmoreland Co., VA	d. 1800 Bourbon Co., KY	m.
(Rev.) William Marshall	b. 1736 Westmoreland Co., VA	d. 1809 Eminence, Henry Co., Kentucky#	m. Mary Ann Pickett, 27 Jan 1763 (dau. of Wm. Pickett and sister of Martin Pickett)#
Markham (Abraham) Marshall	b. abt 1740 Washington par., Westmoreland Co., VA	d. betwn 1801 and 1813 Lincoln Co., KY#	m. Ann Bailey 1753 Fauquier Co., VA (1737 >1803) (dau of John Bailey Sr.)[Will of J. Bailey]
Mary Marshall	b. 28 apr 1737 Washington par., Westmoreland Co., VA	d.	m. (Rev.) William McClanahan c1758 of the Baptist Church# (b. 1732 VA d. aft. 15 May 1802 Greenville, SC) SC wills, SC Archives
Margaret (Peggy) Marshall	b. c1745	d. 1800	m. (unknown) Smellan 11 Nov 1847

# records of Louise du Bellet, Prominent Virginia Families.

I have very little information on John Marshall except that he did live in Virginia and had several children. This family line has been thoroughly researched by others with several books written o the families. This family is not in direct decendancy for me but I put up this information for others.

Elizabeth Markham is said to be from the family which named of the village of Markham in Fauquier County, Virginia. This village apparently is listed in the Marshall family lineage stories. There is an interesting connection that told in a tale about Lewis Markham and his brother William as the protectors of a niece who had unwittingly married "Bluebeard" the pirate. [Paxton 20]

1697/8 - Lewis Markham receives a grant of 100 acres, adjacent to Richard Brown's property in Westmoreland Co., VA.

1702, April 25 - Lewis Markham was named Sheriff of Westmoreland Co., VA. He is said to also be a prominent attorney in Westmoreland County. [William p. 18]

1713, March 15 - Lewis Markham writes his will in Westmoreland Co., VA. He describes himself as of the Parish of Washington, and his plantation on Mattox Creek is given to his widow, Eliza Marham. He refers to his eight minor children but he names none of them. He appoints his widow and Joseph Bayly his executors. Probated June 24, 1713. His estate was appraised at L709. [Bellet ]

John Marshall had a plantation called "Curls Neck" near Apppomattox that consisted of 1200 acres. The will was probated on May 26, 1752.

John Marshall is known as "John of the Forrest" because he built his house in the forrest instead of on a river. He was High Sheriff of Westmoreland County and lived in the same place until his death 1752. His father-in-law, Lewis Markham, had also been sheriff of Westmoreland County.

Elizabeth Markham Marshall deeded 200 acres of land at "Oak Hill" in Fauquier Co.,. to Thomas Marshall, the eldest son after the death of his father This land was later sold when Thomas Marshall, the oldest and most prolific son, began moving westward first into Prince William County where four children were born and later into Kentucky. As surveyor and often accompanied George Washington on his expeditions for Lord Fairfax. He later served as a Lieut. of Volunteers in Virginia Militia. He assisted in the building of Fort Necessity. He was an Major of the "Culpepper Minute Men" during the Revolution. He eventually become a Colonel in the 3rd Virginia Cavalry. He was a member of the House of Burgesses when it declared Virginia independence. As a resident of Kentucky he was a territorial delegate in the Virginia Legislature. They had fifteen children, the oldest of which became the first Chief Justice of the United States.

There is a Will recorded in Westmoreland County, Virginina (recorded in deeds and Wills, Book No. I - page 419) dated April 1, 1752, which names sons John and Thomas as Executors and leaves a very substantial estate divided between his wife and children.
[The Marshall's American Ancestory, unknown author. records in the Tacoma Stake Branch Genealogical Library, Tacoma, WA]

The Will of John Marshall of "The Forest."

(a)The last Will and Testament of John Marshall: Being very sick and weak, but of perfect mind and memory, I first give and recommend my soul to God that gave it, and my body to the ground to be buried in Christian like and decent manner, at the discretion of my executor, hereinafter mentioned.
(b) Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Sarah Lovell, one negro girl named Rachael, now in possession of Robert Lovell.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Ann Smith, one negro boy named Daniel, now in possession of Augustine Smith.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Lizzie Smith, one negro boy named Will, now in possession of John Smith.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved wife, Elizabeth Marshall, one negro fellow named Joe, and one negro woman named ---, and one negro woman ----, after delivering the next child born of her body, to my son John; until which time she shall remain in the possession of my wife and children. Also I give and bequeath uto my wife one grey mare named "Beauty," and side-saddle; also six hogs; also I leave her the use of my land during her widowhood, and afterward to fall to my son, Thomas Marshall, and his heirs forever.
Item: I leave my tobacco to pay my debts, and if any be over, for the clothing of my children.
(d) Item" I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved son, Thomas Marshall, one negro woman named Hannah, and one negro child named Jacob.
    Item: I give and bequeath unto my well beloved son, John Marshall, one negro woman named Hannah and one negro child named Jacab.
    Item: I give and bequeath unto my well-beloved son, William Marshall, one negro boy named Hannibal, to remain in the possession of his mother until he becomes of age of twenty years.
    (e) Item: I give and bequeath unto my beloved son, Abraham Marshall, one negro man named Jim, and one negro girl named Bett, to remain in the possession of his mother until he comes to the age of of twenty years.
    Item:   I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Mary Marshall, one negero girl named Kate, and one negro boy, Gus, to remain in possession of her mother until she comes of the age of eighteen, or until marriage.
    Item: I give and bequeath muto my beloved daughter, Peggy Marshall, one negro boy named Joshua, and one negro girl named Liz, to remain in possession of her mother until she comes to the age of eighteen years, or until marriage.
    Item: I leave my personal estate, except the legacies above mentioned, to be equally divided between my wife and six children above mentioned. (Perhaps his six unmarried children.)
                                          [records in Paxton's The Marshall Family, p14]

In the History of Shenandoah Co., Virginia by John Wayland we find more information on some of the brothers.

"Some of the following concerning Col. Thomas Marshall's brother, Markham Marshall, born about 1736, and his descendants does not appear in Paxton's "Marshall Family." The Dunmore court records for November 29, 1775, and March 8, 1776, disclose Markham Marshall bought land in Dunmore from Robert Quin. Marshall resided on this land. He moved to Lincoln county, Ky., 1779. His wife was Ann Bailey. They had but one child, who married William Green. Of William Green's nine children, there were: Ellen Duff Green, married Gen. James Semple, brigadier general in the Black Hawk war; speaker fo the house of representatives of Illinois,....., Ann Willis Green, married Rev. William Neal. William Markham Green and Dr. Henry Lewis Green (twins)., Dr. Henry Lewis Green married Lucy Bird Semple, sister of Gen. James Semple, ...." [page 619]

"Col., Thomas Marshall's brother, Rev. William Marshall, born 1735, of Markham, Fauquier County, VA., who was a Baptist minister, had a connection with Shenandoah county. "He preached for a season in Shenandoah Co., VA., and thousands came to hear him. Fifty-three persons were at one time baptized in Shenandoah." He went to Kentucky, 1780." [Wayland 620]

1766 - William Marshall marries Mary Ann Pickett. He soon "is brought under the influence of the New Light preachers, and united with the Baptist Church. In a short time he began to preach. Among the fruits of his ministry were John Taylor and Joseph Reading, who afterwards became zealous apostles of the gospel. He often preached at Happy Creek and Front Royal. In 1780 he removed to Kentucky, settled in Lincoln County, wher his brother Markham had preceded him. A few years later he removed to Eminence, Henry Co., Ky., and built up "Fox Run" Church. He died at Eminence in 1809. A years before his death he divided among his children a large amount of real estate, which he had located at early day. No name is more revered, even to this day, throughout Kentucky: and indeed William Marshall may be said to have been the best if not the greatest of the familly. " [Bellet p. 477]

1801- Will of Markham Marshall (in the book titled "Kentucky Pioneer and Court Records"

To daughters, Mary Powell, Anne Green, Elizabeth Montgomery, Jane Marshall, Son, Charles, Son, James. After lawful dubts are paid, the rest to be divided into three equal parts; one part to remain in the hand of my beloved wife during her natural life, and the other two parts to be equally divided into five parts, one to each of my five sons, John William, Bailey, Charles and James, and at the death of their mother, her part to be equally divided among them. Exec"s,. Sons, John and Bailey Marshall and my beloved wife. Written Oct. 17, 1801.
Witnesses, Jane Marshall, Charles Marshall, James Alcorn, George Helm. Probated Lincoln county, July 11, 1803 Test, Thomas Montgomery. ??! [Paxton, page 87-88]

1810- US Census, Mason Co., Mason twp. (We have no idea who may the father of John Marshall, born 1808, the grandfather of Cheryl Christenson. This first individual fits the dates and could the grandson of John of the Forest, possible son of John Marshall (b. 1732). The second probably is the son of John of the Forest.

John Marshall male 4(-10) 2 (16-25) 1 (26+) fem.3 (-10) 2 (10-15) 1 (26-44) no. slave 3 household 9 (-16) 2 (25+) household 16 p. 260
John Marshall male 1(-10) 2(16-25) 1(+45) fem. 1 (-10) 2 (10-15) 1 (+45) no. slave 0 household 4 (-16) 2 (25+) household 8 p. 261

1813- Markham Marshall's will is probated. page 25

My wife My daughters: Mary Powell, Anne Green, Elizabeth Montgomery, Jane Marshall My sons: James Marshall, Charles Marshall, John Marshall, William Marshall, and Bailey Marshall Written: October 17, 1801 Probated: July 11, 1813 Executors: Sons, John and Bailey, and my wife Witnesses: Jane Marshall, Charles Marshall, James Alcorn, George Helm
[Lincoln County, Kentucky. Marriage Records, 1793-1800, Will Records 1801-1807. Volume 2]

sources:

Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia 1654-1800

Some Prominent Virginia families.

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Colonial Families of the Southern States of America.

Paxton, W. M. The Marshall Family : or a Genealogical Chart of the Descendants of John Marshall and Elizabeth Markham, his Wife, Sketches of Individuals and Notices of Families Connected With Them, Platte City, Mo., Originally published by Robert Clark and Company, Cincinnati, 1885. Reprinted by Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore 1970, under sponsorship of Mr Robert M. Marshall, Sr., Laurel, Maryland. LCCN 77-128573.
Pickett, Stella. records of
The Marshall's American Ancestory,unknown author. records in the Tacoma Stake Branch Genealogical Library, Tacoma, WA
Wayland, John. A History of Shenandoah County. Shenandoah Pub. House, Strasburg, VA. reprinted of 2nd, augmented ed. 1969.

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