Notes

!BIRTH/MARRIAGE/DEATH:Ellis FAmily History of Mitchell County, North Carolina.

"Cavaliers and Pioneers" by Nell M. Nugent says Lewis Burwell and Thoma Vause were given 2,300 acres April 18, 1648 for bringing 46 people. One of them was William Bradshaw.

"The Jeter Mosaic" by Grata Jeter Clark says that Polly married a Mr. Brown. She is thought to have moved to St. Louis, Missouri after her marriage.

1860 census for Culpeper Co., Va. lists her as age 55, born in Stafford Co. and as being a pauper. Landon is not listed. Cumberland, age 20 and William age 12 were the only children listed

"Coming to this section they purchased from Cristopher Beckman, one of the prominent men of this section, a large acreage on both sides of the Lower Creek in the Copenhagen section on the present Calico road. This was one of the earliest grants of land in the county, first being conveyed to Phillip Kurr November 30, 1753, by the Earl of Granville, to Conrad Mitchell in 1762, to John and Conrad Kerns in 1774, and to Beckman in 1780.

"First Albert built a home on the northwest side of the creek, where his grandson Joseph Corpening later built a house, then built another one on the southwest side. In 1808 he gave this land to his eldest son, John, and purchased land from General Joseph McDowell on John's River where he and his wife lived and died. 

"Daily Star" dated June 30, 1915

BRADSHAW--KIMBROUGH

A pretty home wedding of Tuesday was that of Miss Frances Kimbrough, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Kimbrough, 2207 West Grace Street, Richmond, and Dr. Charles Lawrence Bradshaw, of Falmouth, Va., a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bradshaw, of Stafford county.

The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. in the home of the bride's parents, in the presence of friends and relatives. The Rev. George W. Kemper, pastor of Hanover Avenue Christian Church, officiated.

The house was decorated with quantities of pink flowers against a background of palms and ferns. Pink snap dragons, sweet peas and gladioluses banked the mantels and a great basket of them adorned the table in the dining room.

Just before the ceremony Mrs. P. McK. Shiflett sang "O Promise Me," and during the service "O Perfect Day" was softly played, while Mendelssohn's wedding march was rendered as a processional.

The bride entered with her father, who gave her in marriage. She wore a going-away gown of sand-colored poplin, hat and gloves to correspond, and a corsage bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids.

Miss Margie Kimbrough, wearing white crepe de chine and carrying pink roses, was the bride's maid of honor and only attendant, while Dr. S. L. Scott, of Fredericksburg, acted as the groom's best man.

After the ceremony, Dr. and Mrs. Bradshaw left for a wedding trip to Washington, New York and Atlantic City. Upon their return they will reside in Falmouth, Va.

A number of guests from a distance were present, among them Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Pearce, Granville, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Battaile, Petersburg; Miss Fannie Bradshaw, Stafford; Dr. S. L. Scott, Fredericksburg; Mrs. N. N. Berry, Falmouth.

"Daily Star", Fredericksburg, Va., dated July 10, 1925

BRADSHAW-----CULBRETH

John S. Bradshaw, formerly of Fredericksburg, now living in Washington, and Miss Dolan Louise Culbreth, also of the National Capital, motored here Friday morning, secured a marriage license from Clerk J. W. Adams and were married by Rev. F. W. Locke at the Methodist Parsonage. 

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated August 27, 1869

DIED

In this city on Thursday, 26th instant, of cholera infantum, ERNEST SENER, infant son of Murray Hugh and Virginia Ann Bradshaw, aged 1 year, 1 month and 17 days.

"Suffer little children come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated August 6, 1867

On Monday, August 5th, JOSEPH HUGH, infant son of Murray H. and Virginia A. Bradshaw, aged three months and ten days.

"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

"Fredericksburg, Virginia Death Records 1853-1895" by Robert A. Hodge:

BRADSHAW, JOSEPH H. died 5 August 1867 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, aged 4 months. Born in Fredericksburg, he was the son of M. H. and V. A. Bradshaw, the father reporting the death.

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated June 22, 1869

WANTED! WANTED!!

One Hundred Thousand Bolts

Barrel Timber

PARTIES getting Tan Bark would do well to convert these trees into Barrel Timber, for which they will receive the Highest Cash Price---delivered at once.

M. H. Bradshaw, agent.

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated March 1, 1870

Removal of Disabilities,

The disability bill which passed the House and Senate of the United States last week contains the names of over two thousand Virginians, among whom are some of the most prominent men in the State. The bill has been sent to the President for his signature, and no doubt before this has become a law. There is another bill being prepared now by the committee which embraces the names of hundreds of other Virginians, and it is the impression of gentlemen in prominent positions at Washington that it will soon be acted upon. Those who are desirous of having their political disabilities removed would do well to foreward their applications to some one of the Virginia Representatives in Congress immediately.

We append the names of those residing in this and the adjacent counties which appear in the bill just passed:

Fredericksburg---John S. G. Timberlake, John M. Herndon, M. H. Bradshaw, Elliott M. Braxton, etc......

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 3, 1869

APPOINTED.--M. H. Bradshaw has been appointed by the Mayor as street lamp lighter, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Wm. T. Hancock.

"Virginia Herald" dated Jan. 7, 1867

GRAND OPENING OF

NEW GOODS!

M. H. BRADSHAW,

At The

RED FRONT BARGAIN STORE!

Have just opened another lot of cheap

DRY GOODS,

READY-MADE CLOTHING,

SHOES, HATS, &c., &c.

Go and see them before purchasing.

Remember the name and place,

M. H. BRADSHAW.

Red Front Bargain Store

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated May 10, 1870

STABBED---We learn that Friday night Lawrence Whitehead a colored barber on Main street, was stabbed by Mr. Murray Hugh Bradshaw. We have not heard all the particulars and only state the occurance. The stab is not dangerous.

"Fredericksburg Herald" dated June 13, 1870

FATAL STABBING

About fifteen minutes to eight o'clock, Thursday evening last, a difficulty occurred in front of the grocery store of Wm. H. Thomas, Jr. at the upper end of Main street, brtween Murray H. Bradshaw, (white) and James Lewis, (colored) resulting in the fatal stabbing of the latter.

The facts cited seem to be as follows: Bradshaw, who is engaged in the coopering business, had formerly in his employment the colored man Lewis, whom he charged with building a fire in his shop, which he said came near burning it up, had it not been for his timely presence.

This charge the colored man denied, saying that he could prove by a Mr. Watson that he had not been at the shop that evening, and that he had not made the fire, as charged. One word followed another, when Bradshaw struck Lewis in the face; a scuffle ensued during which he (Bradshaw) drew a knife and stabbed the negro, Lewis, to the heart, killing him almost instantly. On Friday morning, at 9 o'clock, an inquest was held upon the body of the deceased, and a verdict rendered according to the testimony.

The following is the verdict of the Coroner's Jury:

Corporation of Fredericksburg, to wit:

An inquisition taken at Wm. H. Thomas', Jr., Store, in the Corporation of Fredericksburg, on the 10th day of June, 1870, before L. B. Rose, Mayor, and as such acting coroner of the said Corporation, upon the view of the body of James Lewis, (colored) there lying dead: The jurors sworn to inquire when, how and by what means the said James Lewis came to his death upon their oaths, do say that said James Lewis came to his death from two wounds in the left breast inflicted by Murray H. Bradshaw with some sharp pointed instrument, supposed to be a knife.

In testimony whereof the said Coroner and jurors hereto set their hands.

L. B. Rose, Coroner; John S. Young, Foreman; (note: can't read next three names, A. B. M.) Samuel B. Kearsley, J. W. Ford, William Johnson, James H. Roy, John G. Hurkamp, Horace B. Hall, William T. Lowery, John Hayden.

After the examination of the body, two more wounds were found, either of which was sufficient to cause death.

The jury, after holding the inquest, adjourned to the Mayor's Office to hear the testimony of the witnesses who were summoned and severly sworn. James W. Watson testified that he was sitting on the steps of the store of William H. Thomas, Jr., when he saw Murray H. Bradshaw approach James Lewis, and in rather an excited tone and manner, accused the said Lewis with making a fire in his shop, which, if he had not extinguished at the very time he did, would have burned it up. Lewis denied the charge, when Bradshaw called him a liar, and struck him in the face, and then stepped back toeard the curb-stone, when Lewis advanced one or two steps toward him, but did not strike. Heard no words pass between them; thought he saw passes between them a few moments after, as they were retreating toward the corner of the store, but did not hear the blows; saw a pistol, but no knife, in the hands of Bradshaw; they then began to scuffle , and disappeared behind the corner of the store out of view; in a few seconds the colored man, Lewis, came around the corner, approaching the witness, and putting his hands on his breast, said the damned scroundrel has cut me; commenced trembling, and sat down on the stone step at the store door and expired.

Chas. E. Bentley was examined and corroborated the statement of the witness Watson in several particulars. William H. Thomas, Jr., was in his store when he heard the noise outside, then he stepped to the door; saw the parties scuffling, but did not see weapons of any kind in the hands of either party. The balance of his testimony was the same as given by the witness Watson.

Wm. Jefferson sworn: Lives on Princess Anne street, two squares from where the stabbing took place; saw Bradshaw running by the house while he was at the window, apparantly out of breath.

William H. Thomas, Sr., was the last witness examined: He was in his son's store with his back towards the door, engaged in conversation; heard loud talking outside, and went to the door; saw the scuffle and also Bradshaw strike the negro and push him off from him; did not see weapons used; the parties disappeared behind the corner of the house, thought nothing more of it, as he had seen them before, engaged in scuffling; soon Lewis came from behind the corner, approached the store door, putting his hand to his breast, saying, as in the testimony of Watson, that he had been cut &c. Bradshaw, after seeing the effects of the stabbing, ran off up the street toward his home, making his escape before an alarm could be given, and when this was written had not been arrested. The wounds must have been inflicted whilst behind the house, and out of view of the witnesses, as none of them saw the cutting or the weapon used in doing it.

"Virginia Herald" dated June 16, 1870

A PROCLAMATION.

Information having been received by the Executive that James Lewis (colored,) was murdered the 9th instant, in the Town of Fredericksburg, in this State, and that one MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW, of that town, is charged with being the perpetrator of the deed, and that the person so charged has evaded arrest, fled and is now going at large; therefore I do hereby offer a Reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to any person who shall arrest the said MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW, and deliver him into the Jail of said Town of Fredericksburg, and I do moreover require all Officers of this Commonwealth, civil and military, and request the people generally to use their best exertions to procure his arrest, that he may be brought to justice.

Given under my hand as Governor, and under the Less Seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this 14th day of June, 1870. (note: his seal was attached A. B. M.)

By the Governor:

GILBERT C. WALKER.

James McDonald,

Secretary of the Commonwealth.

DESCRIPTION

MURRAY HUGH BRADSHAW is 26 years of age, about 5 feet 11 inches in height, weighs 165 pounds, light, short, curly hair, light frizzly moustache, no beard; white complexion, blue eyes, and walks rapidly with a long stride.---When he left home he wore a white summer hat and gray coat.

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated May 10, 1872

EMBROIDERY, BRAIDING,

STITCHING, AND PLAIN SEWING

Done by Mrs. Virginia Bradshaw, at her residence, corner Princess Ann Street, opposite Scott & Bowering's Foundry. Lock-stitch machine used.

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 2, 1873

TEACHERS APPOINTED

The Board of School Trustees for the town of Fredericksburg met at the Courthouse on last Friday evening and appointed the following teachers for the free schools for the ensuing scholastic year.

Principal of the Female School--Mrs. A. L. McGrath

First Assistant--Mrs. Virginia Bradshaw

etc.......

"Fredericksburg Ledger" dated Sept. 1, 1874

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The School Trustees of Fredericksburg are making active progress in regard to grading the schools, having adopted the system in vogue in Richmond. They also have selected Teachers for the coming scholastic year. Mr. Edgar Crutchfield has been chosen principal.

Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw, Principal of Primary School, No. 1........etc.

"Virginia Star" dated April 13, 1881

RESIGNATION

Mrs. Virginia A. Bradshaw has resigned her position as principal teacher in the public schools at the Court House here, for the purpose of engaging in other business. She has most acceptably filled the position for five years, and had greatly endeared herself to her numerous scholars, who parted from her with sincere grief.

"Virginia Star" dated January 11, 1882

NEW FALL GOODS!

MRS. V. A. BRADSHAW,

has just returned from the North, and is now preparing to exhibit the Latest Novelties in Watered and Ombre ribbons, Shaded Feathers and Fancy Breasts, Plushes, Hats, Bonnets, Millinery, Ornaments, and Childrens' Corsets, Caps, and Hoods.

MOURNING GOODS A SPECIALTY.

Main street, 5 doors South of Commerce.

"Free Lance" dated March 31, 1885

New Winter MILLINERY.

MRS. V. A. BRADSHAW

Has just returned from the North with a new and carefully selected stock of WINTER MILLINERY which she is offering cheap for cash. Also on hand a stock of Arrasones, Crewels, Chenilles and Silks for embroidery purposes. Paint stamping and embroidery done.

Agencies for American Sewing Machine, Universal Fashion Co.'s patterns and Mdme. Griswold's Goods such as Corsets, Hose Supporters, Shields, &c. Be certain to call before purchasing elsewhere.

"Free Lance" dated March 31, 1885

FINE PLANTS

Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw of this place, has accepted the Agency for the sale of Green House and Bedding Plants, from the Greenhouses of J. Palmer Gordon, at Ashland. Mrs. Bradshaw will be pleased to furnish parties in want of plants, at reasonable notice.

"Free Lance" dated Dec. 23, 1887

FLOWERS

Thanking the public for their past patronage, I beg leave to announce that after October 1st., I will ship to Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw's store.

Fresh Cut Rose Buds and Other Cut Flowers 3 Times A Week

Those wishing choice rose buds, &c., can get them

FRESH AND NICE

at Mrs. Bradshaw's, who will also take orders for

FLORAL DESIGNS

of every description.

J. PALMER GORDON,

FLORIST,

ASHLAND, VA.

"Free Lance" dated Feb. 7, 1890

VIRGINIANS in the CENSUS OFFICE

Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw, late of this place, has received a position in the Census Department.

"Daily Star" dated Jan. 19, 1909

PRESENTED TO THE WALLACE LIBRARY

Mrs. V. A. Bradshaw, of Washington, sister of the late Hon. James B. Sener, has presented to the Wallace Library bound copies of the "Advertiser" edited by the late Jessie White in the 30's, and also bound copies of the "Ledger" edited by Hon. J. B. Sener. These papers will be interesting reading to many of our older citizens and to the rising generation and are much appreciated by the Library Association.

"Daily Star" dated June 18, 1915

ANOTHER DONATION

Mrs. Bradshaw Aids Movement For Addition to Hospital

Mrs. John T. Goolrick, president Mary Washington Hospital Association has received from Mrs. Mary A. Bradshaw and daughter, Miss Virginia Bradshaw, of Washington, a check for a good sum for the fund being raised for building the addition to the hospital. Mrs. Bradshaw is a sister of the late Judge Jas. B. Sener. She resided in the city for many years and takes a lively interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of Fredericksburg.

If all the old residents of this city now living away from here would follow Mrs. B.'s example it would give them pleasure and mean much for Fredericksburg.

NOTE: There are things about this article which lead to more questions, such as the name of MARY A. Bradshaw and also the fact that there is a daughter named VIRGINIA. Unless Virginia A. Sener had a sister who also married a Bradshaw, this is most certainly Virginia, as evidenced by her place of residence and also the fact that it states she was a sister of Judge James B. Sener.

"Fredericksburg Star", Fredericksburg, Va., dated Jan. 2, 1886.

Married, in Falmouth, at the residence of George J. Lightner, December 22, 1885, Mr. John F. Curtis, of King George Co., Va., and Miss A. Bradshaw, of Stafford County, Va.

Ceremony By: Rev. G. W. Lightner

"Fredericksburg, Virginia Death Records 1853-1895" by Robert A. Hodge:

UNNAMED SLAVE GIRL died at Fredericksburg in January of 1856 aged 1 day. Born in Fredericksburg, she was the daughter of Sarah and owned by F. T. Fitzhugh. Death was reported by W. H. Bradshaw.

DIANNA, a slave, died in January 1856 at Fredericksburg, Virginia of dropsy, aged 55 years. She was married but her death was reported by her owner, W. H. Bradshaw.

"Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1677-1705" by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1996, pg. 104

Wills Deeds Etc. 1697-1704:

p.73 Edward Jones and Mary his wife for 5,600 lbs. tobacco made over to John Pleasants 180 acres, part of land which was their brother Field's, by deed of mortgage 4 April 1694. Mortgage has not been paid, and Pleasants sells said land to Gilly Groomarrin for 5,500 lbs. tobacco, reserving mineral rights.

14 March 1697/8

Wit: Fra. Reeve, ELIZABETH BRADSHAW

Signed: John Pleasants Recorded 1 April 1698

This is the only reference I can find for Elizabeth Bradshaw linking her to the Pleasants family so far. There is a strong inference here in so far as this transaction has nothing to do with her other than the possibility that she was related to John Pleasants. This is still being checked. There is a researcher who says that his will has the signature of Elizabeth Bradshaw on it, but I can find no proof of that so far.

There is also the possibility that her last name was JONES or even GROOMARRIN since she was witnessing this deed.

"Manassas Journal", Manassas, Va. dated Dec. 10, 1909:

FAIRFAX-Mrs. Priscilla SPINDLE, wife of Mr. R. L. SPINDLE, died of paralysis at her home near Centerville on Friday and was buried in the Leesburg cemetery on Sunday. She was 69 years old and is survived by her husband, but leaves no children. Her maiden name was BRADSHAW, and she was a lady of many estimable traits of character. 

"The Fredericksburg Ledger" dated April 7, 1871

DIED

In this place on Saturday, April 1st. at 12 o'clock, of whooping cough, VIRGINIA SENER, infant child of Murray and Virginia Bradshaw, aged 7 months and 15 days.

I've three little angels waiting for me

On the beautiful banks of the crystal sea,

When my heart is yearning and throbbing with pain,

And I fain would clasp my darlings again.

I'll look away from this earthly strand,

To the beautiful banks of the "Better Land",

I'll think of the angels waiting there,

And offer to God a thoughtful prayer.

I've three little angels to welcome me

When I, too, shall stand by the crystal sea,

When the Great Refiner hath fitted me

In me His own image, shall clearly see,

When in the robe of Christ's righteousness

My soul shall seek the home of the blest,

On the beautiful banks of the crystal sea,

My darlings, still waiting, shall welcome me.

"The Free Lance" dated Sept. 29, 1898

Local and Current Comments

Mrs. P. M. Bradshaw, of Alexandria, is the guest of Mrs. R. B. Berrey.

"Virginia Herald" newspaper, dated Oct. 24, 1870.

MARRIED

On the 22nd. inst., in White Oak Church, by Elder John Clark, JOHN BRADSHAW, to MISS BETTIE SULLIVAN, both of Stafford County.

15 AUG 1862 Pvt Co E,NC 37th Infantry

BIOGRAPHY: 1860 US Census/NC/Alexander Co, From Desilu Little Price's Census Journal:

William Teague, 40, Farmer, Sarah, 40, Moses, 17, Daniel, 15, E., 13, R., 11, E. Wilson (Born 1851married Genelia Isenhour), 9, Elizabeth, 7, E. A.L., 5, M.S., 3.

BIOGRAPHY: From Jerry and Phyllis Price: "Teague, Moses, 17 Sep 1841, 13 Feb 1919, Confederate Soldier, Private, Co. E, NC 37th Infantry, Enlisted 15 Aug 1862 at the age of 20; Wounded 12 May 1864 Spotsylvania Court House, VA; Returned 15 Jul 1864; POW 2 Apr 1865 Petersburg, VA; Confined 3 Apr 1865 Point Lookout, MD; Oath of Allegiance & Released 20 Jun 1865." 

1790 Burke County, North Carolina Census - Morgan District

BRADSHAW'S

First Company

ISAIAH white m. over 16-1, white m. under 16-1, females-2

Second Company

JACOB white m. over 16-1, females-7

Sixth Company

FIELD white m. over 16-1, white m. under 16-4,females-3, slaves-2

1790 Census shows her as head of household.

See Weynette Parks Haun, Old Albemarle County, North Carolina-Perquimans Precinct, Births, Marriages, Deaths and Flesh Marks, 1659-1820, (Durham NC: 1980), 55.

Hannah BEASLEY might possibly be the 1st cousin once removed of Thomas BENTLEY, Sr., father of her husband, Thomas BENTLEY, Jr.

Notes for James Beasley brother of Hannah:

James Beasley, son of Francis and wife Mary (BENTLEY) was born Aug 5, 1704 (J.R.B. Hathaway, Ed., North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, 1901 Reprint, Vol 3, No. 3, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1979), p. 375.

Abstract of Will: James Beasley, Bertie County, January 2, 1758. Proved January Court 1758. William Bentley (wife, Elizabeth Ashley), son of John Bentley (wife Sarah Farlee) - 3 pewter plates, godson Luke Smithwick - rest of my estate. Friends Jno. Smithwick, of Bertie, and Jno. Ward executors. Test Jno. Smithwick, Edmund Smithwick. (Records of the Secretary of State, North Carolina

Archives, Raleigh, NC)

JOHN BENTLEY, NEPHEW; James and William BENTLEY are also mentioned in the will of Martha Bentley (daughter of William and Elizabeth Ashley?), Bertie County, February Term 1795. (J.R.B. Hathaway, Ed., North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, 1901 Reprint, Vol 2, No. 3, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1979), p. 329.

By 1789 Thomas may have begun to experience poor health as on the fourth of May that year he deeded to his

wife, Hannah for the natural love and affection "which I bear & have unto Hannah Bentley, my beloved wife" all

his goods, chattels, leases, plate jewels, working tools and one negro man named Saul.

In the Lincoln County (1790) census, Hannah was listed as the head of household with three other females in her house, which are probably the younger daughters which are not yet married. Thus it seems that Thomas died between the dates of May 4, 1789 and the census of 1790.

Hannah sold to her "daughter," Margaret Bentley, all her goods, chattels, and plantation for "natural love and affection" on April 1, 1793.

Hannah is not on the 1800 Census of Lincoln County, North Carolina.

Southern Historical Familes by Bodie, Vol. XVI, Appendix V, p.174-175

John BENTLEY Jr., probably the second son and born 1703-4, seems likely to have been married by 1728 and the father of the grand-daughter Hannah BENTLEY mentioned in the will of John Sr. This Hannah may have been a Hannah ( KENT) SMETHWICK, who with John SMETHWICK (Husband of Hannah KENT) and James BEASLEY, witnessed a deed of John BENTLEY (Jr.) to Jesse BENTLEY for 125 acres, August 10, 1751 (Bertie Co. Deed Book "G", Page 373). Jesse was probably a son too, though neither he nor Hannah is mentioned in John BENTLEY'S will. The will of John BENTLEY, dated March 12, 1754 and probated in Bertie Co., at the May court, 1754. (Hathway, Vol. I, p. 79) mentions only his sons, William and John, his sister-in-law Ann BENTLEY, and appoints Richard TOMLINSON his executor. James BEASLEY, who witnessed John BEASLEY'S deed with the SMETHWICKS in 1751 must have been a relative, for in his will, dated Jan. 2, 1758 and probated in Bertie County at the January Court, 1758 (Grimes, op. cit., p. 25) he leaves all his property to William BENTLEY, son of John BENTLEY, and to "my godson Luke SMETHWICK" and appoints John SMETHWICK and John WARD his executors. From the above, John BENTLEY Jr., had at least the following children: William (head of a household in Bertie County, in 1757), John, Jesse, and Hannah (probably the wife of John SMETHWICK).

Hannah Beasley's child, Mary Bentley, married Aaron FREEMAN, Sr. son of John FREEMAN, SR. and Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" OUTLAW. Sarah OUTLAW was the daughter of Edward OUTLAW II and Ann IVEY and the brother of George OUTLAW, SR. who married LYDIA BENTLEY the daughter of JOHN BENTLEY, SR. and Sarah FARLEE. John Bentley, Sr. was the son of RICHARD BENTLEY and his second wife, Lydia MANN and the half brother of MARY BENTLEY whose 2nd. husband was ROBERT FRANCIS BEASLEY (Mary BENTLEY was also the 2nd. wife of Robert Francis BEASLEY). MARY BENTLEY and ROBERT FRANCIS BEASLEY had a daughter HANNAH BEASLEY 

1840 census for Stafford Co., Va. lists him as being age 20-30 and his family as 1 female age 30-40 and 2 males under 5. No slaves were listed.

1850 census for Stafford Co., Va. lists him as being 38 (mistake), a carpenter and his family was Martha, age 46, Alexander H., age 17, Robet T. age 15, Cumberland G. age 10, Sarah E. age 6 and William J. age 3. Everyone was listed as born in Va.

CD#309, 1850 Virginia Census for Culpeper County, Virginia:

Landon O. Bradshaw, 35, male, Carpenter (notice the middle initial "O"..should be "C")

Martha, 46, female

Robert T., 15, male, farmer

Alexander H.,17, male

Cumberland G.,10, male

Sarah E., 6, female

William J., 3, male

I don't know why he would be listed in two different counties in the same census unless he moved between the date of one census and the date of the other.

November 20, 1841, Chattel Deed of Trust to John W. Slaughter, Stafford Co., book MM, pg. 363