Notes

From the research of Nancy Lancaster Mathews

1673*Surry Co., VA, Vital Records
Samuel Lancaster Sr. (b. bef. 1673 Surry Co., VA-d. bef. February 16th 1761 Surry Co., VA)

Elizabeth Harris (b.

Elizabeth (Holleman?) (b.

1694*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1694... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1695*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1695... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1696*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1696... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1697*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1697... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1698*Lawnes Creek Parish, Surry Co., VA, Tax Records
Samuel Lancaster listed on Tax records

1698*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1698... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1699*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1699... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1700*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1700... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1701*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1701... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1702*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1702... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1703*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1703... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1707*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 5, pg. 401 (1694-17090
November 2nd 1707... Carter Crafford and wife Sarah Crafford, of Lawnes Creek Parish to William Phillips of the same for 21-pounds 15-shillings sold 100-acres in Lawnes Creek Parish (part of the land sold by Mr. Robert Crafford and wife, Elizabeth Crafford, to Matthew Swann who gave it to his daughter, Sarah Swann, in his will dated December 14th 1702.) Land is bounded by said Phillips and Col. Phillip Ludwell, and Carters Swamp. Signed, Carter Crafford, Sarah (x) Crafford. Witnesses: Thomas Waller, Samuel Lancaster and Nicholas (X) Thompson and recorded November 2nd 1708.

1707*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 5, pg. 402 (1694-1709)
November 2nd 1708... Bond of Carter Crafford of Lawnes Creek Parish to William Phillips for the land sold by Mr. Robert Crafford and wife Elizabeth Crafford to Matthew Swann, now deceased. The land was willed by Matthew Swann to Mary Phillips the wife of William Phillips and to Sarah Crafford now wife of Carter Crafford and by there conveyed to William Phillips. Signed Carter Crafford. Witnesses: Thomas Waller, Samuel Lancaster and Nicholas (x) Thompson. Recorded, November 2nd 1708.

1708*Surry Co., VA, Court Order Book [1691-1713], pg. 314
November 2nd 1708- Samuel Lancaster was missed in the original tax list and to be added to the tax roll.

1708*Surry Co., VA, Court Order Book [1691-1713]
November 9th 1708- Samuel Lancaster was granted the administration of the estate of John Harris. Security by Samuel Lancaster, William Chambers and John Harris on the estate of Unity Harris, deceased.

1711*Surry Co., VA Will Book 6, pg. 97
January 24th 1711... Will of James Allen, Leg: to brother Arthur Allen 1400-acres of land granted to me by Patent on April 25th 1701 situated on the south side main Blackwater Swamp, part in Surry and part in Isle of Wight, except 700-acres of land which I have sold to Thomas Pittman, and Samuel Lancaster and 300-acres which I have sold to Robert Lancaster Jr. and also 200-acres which I have sold to Joseph Wall, all of which said three parcels of land on part are part of above patent, and I gave them to my loving brother, John Allen and his heirs, etc. and he confirms the three pieces of land to said parties as soon as possible after my decease bequeaths Negro slaves to loving mother, Katherine Allen, for her life, at her death to brother, Joseph Allen. To Margaret Crocker wife of John Crocker 1000 lbs. tobacco, to cousin, Arthur Bridger, when he is 21 to be paid by executors and small silver tankard Val four pounds. Rest of estate to be divided between all my brothers and sister, viz. Elizabeth Bridger, wife of William Bridger, John Allen, Arthur Allen, Ann Allen, Mary Allen and Joseph Allen. All to receive legacy at 18 years old. Makes brother, John Allen, Executor, dated January 24th 1711 witnesses: Thomas Drew, Richard Taylor. Probated February 20th 1711.

1712*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 6, pg. 114 (1709-1715)
August 19th 1712... John Allen, Gentleman, to Samuel Lancaster for 5-shillings sold 350-acres on south side of Blackwater Swamp (part of a patent to James Allen on April 25th 1701 for 1400-acres and by him willed to John Allen) and bounded by Robert Lancaster, Jr. and Thomas Pittman. Signed, John Allen. Recorded August 20th 1712.

1712-1718 Surry Co., VA, Court Records, Book VII, pg. (7)-399 (1712-1718)
August Term 1712... John Allen appearing in Court and acknowledging Deeds of Lease and Release and Bond for a certain tract of land sold to Samuel Lancaster the same are therefore ordered to be recorded.

1716*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 7, pg. 40 (1715-1730)
November 20th 1716... Henry Hart eldest son and heir of Ann Sheppard who was sister and heir of John Sheppard to John Allen land on lower Chip Oakes (now in the possession of Samuel Cornwell of Lawnes Creek Parish or Lemuel Hargrove and Charles Pitts as tenants to the said Cornwell). Land was supposed to be conveyed to the said Cornwell by Thomas Hart, deceased, late of Isle of Wight County. Land was first devised to the above John Sheppard who willed it to his heir at law, Henry Hart. Signed, Henry Hart. Witnesses: Samuel Lancaster, Joseph Allen, and Francis (X) Holmes. Registered January 16th 1716.

1720*Surry Co., VA Deeds, Wills, Est. 7, pg. 297 (1715-1730)
February 14th 1720... Thomas Pittman, and wife Elizabeth, of Isles of Wight County to Thomas White of the same for 10-pounds lawful money 200-acres on south side of Main Blackwater Swamp adjoining Thomas Holloman (as by a patent granted said Pittman on December 23rd 1714.) Signed, Thomas (X) Pitman, Elizabeth (x) Pittman. Witnesses: Joseph Holloman and Samuel Lancaster. Registered February 16th 1720.

1722*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Great Book, Vol. 2, pg. 506 (1715-1726)
January 2nd 1722... Thomas Pittman Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Isles of Wight County to Samuel Lancaster of Surry County 100-acres on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp being the upper part of 350-acres granted James Allen on April 25th 1701 who sold it to said Pittman. Signed, Thomas (x) Pittman, Elizabeth (x) Pittman. Witnesses: Robert Lancaster and Joseph Holloman.

1722*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Great Book, Vol. 2, pg. 506 (1715-1728)
December 24th 1722... Thomas Pittman, Jr. and wife Elizabeth Pittman of Isle of Wight County to Samuel Lancaster of Surry County 100-acres on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp being the upper part of 350-acres granted James Allen on April 25th 1701 who sold it to said Pittman. Signed Thomas & Elizabeth Pittman, Jr. Wit: Robert Lancaster and Joseph Holloman. Registered, December 24th 1722.

1722*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Great Book, Vol. 2, pg. 508 (1715-1728)
December 24th 1722... Thomas Pittman, Jr. and wife Elizabeth Pittman, to John Pittman 250-acres on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp at the mouth of the Little Swamp. Signed, Thomas & Elizabeth Pittman. Registered, December 24th 1722. Witnesses: Robert Lancaster and Samuel Lancaster.

1735*Surry Co., VA, Book 8, pg. 514
April 6th 1735... Will of Benjamin Champion, Leg: To son John, my plantation where I now live after my wife's decease and Cider Mill. To son, Charles, all my Cypress timber above ye main swamp, Trooper's saddle, arms and camlet coats. To son, Benjamin wearing clothes, ect. Daughter Elizabeth, bed, pewter dishes and plates, ect. Daughter, Anne, pewter dishes and plates, etc. Daughter Mary, pewter dishes and plates, etc. Wife all rest of estate and makes her executor. Probated September 17th 1735. Witnesses: Charles Binned, Samuel Lancaster, and John Wall.

1736*Surry Co., VA, Wills, Estates, Inv., pg. 655 (1730-1800)
February 16th 1736... Mary Holloman, Inventory. Recorded, February 16th 1736. Josiah and John Holloman, Executor. James Washington, Richard Blow, and Samuel Lancaster appraisers.

1736*Surry Co., VA, Wills, Estates, Inv., pg. 600 (1730-1800)
June 16th 1736... Elizabeth Champion: Inventory recorded June 16th 1736. Charles Champion administrator: Robert Lancaster and Samuel Lancaster and Thomas Bell appraisers

1736*Surry Co., VA, Wills, Estates, Inv., pg. 654 (1730-1800)
October 20th 1736... John Holloman. Inventory. Josiah John Holloman administrator. James Washington, Richard Blow and Samuel Lancaster, Appraisers. Registered February 16th 1736.

1740*Surry Co., Deeds, Wills, Etc. 9, pg. 219 (1738-1754)
October 15th 1740... Account of Sale of Estate of John Owen by Roger Delk administrator listed many one being, Samuel Lancaster.

1745*Surry Co., VA Marriage
Samuel Lancaster married after August 23rd 1745 for the 2nd time. He gives land to his living children before his 2nd marriage occurs.

1745*Surry County, VA, Deed Book 4, page 390, dated, August 23, 1745
Samuel Lancaster deeded to his son, John Lancaster, for Love and Affection... 100 acres on southside of the main Blackwater Swamp in Albemarle Parish (being land granted to James Allen on April 21, 1701. This 100 acres is the upper part of 350 acres which was sold to the said Samuel Lancaster). Land is bounded by the Great Branch and the Huckleberry Branch. Signed, Samuel Lancaster. Witnesses: Lawrence Lancaster, Joseph Lancaster, Joseph Holliman, and William Drake.

John Witnessed, the deed of Samuel Lancaster, to his brother Robert Lancaster, also.

1745*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 290 (1744-1747)
August 23rd 1745... Samuel Lancaster of Albemarle Parish in Surry County to William Drake of Nottoway Parish in Isles of Wight deeded 150-acres on the south side of main swamp adjoining the land formerly Thomas Pittman's. Signed, Samuel Lancaster. Witnesses: Robert Lancaster, Joseph Lancaster, Arthur Crocker, Joseph Holloman, Nicholas Thompson, and Lawrence Lancaster. Registered March 24th 1745.

1745*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 163 (1744-1747)
August 23rd 1745... Samuel Lancaster of Surry County to his son Robert Lancaster of Isle of Wight County deeded 100-acres on Blackwater Swamp in the upper parish (being the upper part of a patent for 350-acres granted James Allen on April 23rd 1701 who sold it to Thomas Pittman). Signed Samuel Lancaster. Witnesses: Joseph Lancaster, Arthur Crocker, Joseph Holloman, William Drake and John (x) Lancaster. Registered August 26th 1745.

1755*Surry Co., VA, Order Book [1753-1757], pg. 194
April 15th 1755- Samuel Lancaster was exempted from taxes because of his age.

1758*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Deed Book 9, pg. 534 (1752-1758)
March 2nd 1758... Samuel Lancaster, and wife Elizabeth of Surry County to Mary Betts of Southampton County deeded 110-acres of the south side of Pagan Creek adjoining Willis. Witnesses: Benjamin Gwaltney, Henry Lancaster, and Joseph (x) Crocker. Signed, Samuel & Elizabeth Lancaster. Registered March 2nd 1758.

1760*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 10 (1753-1760)
March 15th 1760... Samuel Lancaster to Samuel Bailey for 30-pounds current money sold 100-acres on south side of main Blackwater Swamp and bounded by said Bailey and John Griffin. Signed, Samuel Lancaster. Witnesses: Joseph Holloman, Benjamin Bailey, and Anselm Bailey, Jr. Registered July 15th 1760. Elizabeth Lancaster appeared in court to relinquish her rights to dower to this property, dated August 19th 1760.

1760*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 7, pg. 18 (1753-1760)
September 16th 1760... John Griffin and wife, Elizabeth Griffin, of Surry County and Joseph Griffin and wife, Elizabeth Griffin, of Nansemond County to Richard Preson sold 100-acres on south side of main Blackwater Swamp and bounded by Samuel Lancaster and Thomas White. Signed, John Griffin, Elizabeth Griffin, Joseph Griffin, and Elizabeth. Witnesses: William Edwards, William Andrews, and Thomas Griffin. Recorded August 19th 1760.

1761*Surry Co., VA, Wills, Estates, Inv., pg. 241 (1730-1800)
December 28th 1760... Will of Samuel Lancaster of Surry Co., VA, Leg: Joseph Holloman executor To Daughters: Silvis and Elizabeth Lancaster, wife Elizabeth and friend: Arthur Holloman. Witnesses: John White and Nathan Williford. Registered, January 20th 1761.

1761*Surry Co., VA, Wills, Estates, Inv., pg. 244 (1730-1800)
January 21st 1761... Samuel Lancaster. Inventory. Dated January 21st 1761 and recorded February 17th 1761. Appraisers: Charles Holt, Charles Thompson, and Aaron Wall.

1761*Surry Co., VA, Court Order Book [1757-1763], pg. 273
March 17th 1761- Church Wardens of the Parish are ordered to bind out Silvia and Elizabeth Lancaster, orphan of Samuel Lancaster deceased.

1768*Surry Co., VA, Wills, Estates, Inv., pg. 494 (1730-1800) (over 18 yrs.)
November 9th 1767... Will of Silvia Lancaster, Nunc: dated November 9th 1767 and recorded April 19th 1768. Mother: Elizabeth Lancaster. Sister: Elizabeth Lancaster. Witnesses: Thomas Betts and wife Sarah of Isles of Wight County (at whose house she died).