Military Families (Blue Star)

Adson, Mary- [Atson] Chesterfield Co; 7 June 1779, warrant to Richard Booker for provisions furnished Mary Adson wife of a Continental soldier per order of Chesterfield court. [AAII:177]

Alexander, Dorcas- Northumberland Co; 2 April 1779, warrant to Dorcas Alexander wife of a Continental soldier, for her support. [AAII:52]

Anderson, Ann- Berkeley Co; 21 Aug 1781, Ann Anderson mother of ____ Anderson allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:314]

Anderson, William– 12 March 1779, Va. issued warrant for 30.-.- to Wm. Anderson the aged father of 2 Contl. soldiers per order Henrico Court. [AAII:17]

Barrom, Elizabeth- 9 March 1779, warrant to Elizabeth Barrom wife of Feilding Barrom a soldier in Continental Service for her support per order Jas. City Court. [AAII:11]

Beatty, Margaret- Frederick County; 16 March 1779, warrant to Margaret Beatty wife of James Beatty a Contl. Soldier for support of herself & children. [AAII:22]

Bolling, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co; 17 March 1778, Elizabeth Bolling, wife of John Bolling allowed support, he being a soldier in Continental Service; also 22 Nov 1780, with three small children. [BERK3:58; BERK4:249, 384]

Bond, Mary– 20 Mar 1779 Chas. Patteson was issued warrant for Mary Still (20 pounds), Mary Day (60 pounds), Mary Bond (30 pounds), Sarah McManaway (20 pounds), “widows & mothers of several soldiers in the Continental Army allowed by order Buckingham Court.” [AAII:27]

Bower, Mary Anne- Berkeley Co; 16 Sep 1777, Mary Anne Bower, wife of Joseph Bower, allowed subsistence, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:27]

Boze, Catherine- Lunenburg Co; 8 June 1779, warrant to Catherine Boze, wife of a Continental soldier, per order of Lunenburg Co; [AAII:179]

Brafford, Elizabeth- Charlotte Co; 2 June 1779, warrant to Lewis Jackson for provisions furnished Elizabeth the wife of John Brafford a Continental soldier per order of Charlotte court. [AAII:168]

Branston, Mary- Frederick Co; 12 March 1779, warrant to Mary Branston wife of a Continental Soldier for her support. [AAII:15]

Breedlove, Elizabeth– 21 March 1780, warrant to “Eliza. Bleedlove” for maintenance of herself and three children per certificate from Clerk of Buckingham Court. [AAV:29]

Brittain, Mary- Berkeley Co; 20 Apr 1779, Mary Brittain, wife of Samuel Brittain, allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:400]

Brooks, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co; 21 Sept 1779, Elizabeth Brooks, wife of John Brooks, allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service; also 20 Sept 1780. [BERK4:44, 194]

Brown, Mary- Berkeley Co; 16 Aug 1780, Samuel Brown’s wife Mary allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:176]

Bullock, Penelope- Isle of Wight Co; 9 April 1779, warrant to Penelope Bullock wife of Joseph Bullock a Continental soldier. [AAII:60]

Burke, Rachel- [Burk] Berkeley Co; 18 Aug 1778, Michael Burk’s wife Rachell was allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:264]

Carbine, Margaret [or Carber]- Berkeley Co; 21 Aug 1781, Henry Carbine’s wife Margaret (and two children) allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Col Crockett’s Regt of State Troops. [BERK4:312, 316]

Carfoot, Mary [or Carefoot]- Berkeley Co; 16 Nov 1779, William Carfoot’s wife Mary allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:82]

Cash, Rachel- Rockingham Co; 22 May 1779, warrant to Rach. Cash wife of a Continental soldier for her support by order of Rockingham court. [AAII:140]

Cash, William–  5 March 1779, warrant to William Cash father of a Continental soldier by order of King George Court. [AAII:2]

Childers, Elizabeth-Rockingham Co; 22 May 1779, warrant to Elizabeth Childers wife of a Continental soldier for her support, by order of Rockingham Court. [AAII:140]

Clark, Sarah- Ohio Co; 31 May 1779, warrant to Andrew Robeson for the use of Anne Fleming the wife of a soldier in Continental service, per order of Ohio court. [AAII:162]

Cole, Happy- Prince Edward Co; 30 April 1779, warrant to Manasseth Mcfela for sundries furnished Happy Cole the wife of a Continental soldier & her children. [AAII:93]

Collins, Mary- Berkeley Co; 20 Nov 1781, Robert Collins’s wife Mary (with three children) allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Cont Service; also 20 Aug 1782, 20 Aug 1783. [BERK4:329, 445; BERK5:192]

Collins, Mary– King William Co; 13 May 1779 Virginia issued warrant to “Mary Collins who has three sons in Contl Army per order King Wm Court.” [AAII:119]

Conley, Mary Berkeley Co; 16 Aug 1780, Patrick Conley’s wife Mary allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:177]

Conner, Susannah-Amherst Co; 11 May 1779, warrant to Hugh Rose for provisions for Susannah Conner wife of a Continental soldier, per order of Amherst Court. [AAII:115]

Conner, Usry- Bedford County; 19 May 1779, warrant for the use of Usry Conner wife of William Conner a Continental soldier by order of Bedford court. [AAII:131]

Covey, Mary- Berkeley Co; 19 May 1778, Duril (or Dowrett) Covey’s wife Mary provided for, he being a soldier in Continental Service; also 21 Sept 1779. [BERK3:174-5; BERK4:21]

Craton, Elizabeth– 12 March 1779, warrant for 25.-.- to Eliza. Craton wife of a Contl. Soldier for support of herself & 3 children for the present year per order of Henrico Court [AAII:17]

Davis, Margaret- Berkeley Co; 21 Oct 1777, Nicholas Davis’s wife Margaret was allowed support, her husband having enlisted in the Continental Service under Capt Joseph Mitchell, and is since dead. [BERK3:55-6]

Davis, Mary- Berkeley Co; 21 May 1778, Robert Davis’s wife Mary requested support for herself and child, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:194]

Davis, Mary- Berkeley Co; 16 June 1778, Samuel Davis’s wife Mary allowed support for herself and three children, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:204]

Dean, Rebekah– Halifax Co; 18 June 1778, “James Bates Gent. is appointed and desired to furnish Rebekah Dean a poor widow who hath three sons as soldiers in the Continental Service, with such necessarys as she may stand in need of” [HAL9:322]

Dedman, Mary- Albemarle Co; 20 May 1779, warrant to Ricd. Dedman for necessaries furnished Mary Dedman wife of a Continental soldier per order of Albemarle court. [AAII:134]

Delaney, Ann– 16 March 1780, warrant to Ann Delony allowed for her support as mother of a Continental Soldier per cert. Clk. York Co. [AAII:21]

Dempsey, Alice- Berkeley Co; 19 March 1782, Thomas Dempsey’s wife Alice (and a child) allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:339]

Derrough, Hannah- Berkeley Co; 22 Nov 1780, John Derrough’s wife Hannah (with three children) allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:251]

Eagar, Patty- Berkeley Co; 21 Apr 1779, Robert Eagar’s wife Patty allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:404]

Eley, Hannah- Surry Co; 10 April 1779, warrant to Hannah Eley wife of a Continental soldier for her support for one year. [AAII:62]

Ferguson, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co; 15 Aug 1780, John Ferguson’s wife Elizabeth allowed support, her husband a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:164]

Ferguson, Esther- Berkeley Co; 20 July 1779, John Ferguson’s wife Esther (with seven children, then three children) allowed support, her husband a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:431; BERK4:310, 394]

Fleming, Ann- Ohio Co; 31 May 1779, warrant to Andrew Robeson for the use of Anne Fleming the wife of a soldier in Continental service, per order of Ohio court. [AAII:162]

Fox, Nancy- Berkeley Co; 20 July 1779, Balsor Fox’s wife Nancy allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:435]

Goodman, Edith- Warrant 12 March 1779 to Judith Holly & Edith Goodman wives of militia soldiers captivated by Indians in Kentucky County. [AAII:16]

Grady, Catherine- Lunenburg Co; 8 June 1779, warrant to Catherine Grady for her support for one year she being the wife of a Continental soldier per order of Lunenburg Court. [AAII:179]

Hamilton, James-[Hambleton] King George Co; 9 June 1779, warrant to Peter Hansborough for corn and bacon furnished the wife and children of James Hambleton a Continental soldier per order of King George Court. [AAII:181]

Hanline, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co; 6 Aug 1780, James Hanline’s wife Elizabeth (with two children) allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:176, 362-3]

Hannah, Jean- Charlotte Co; 20 May 1779, warrant to Samuel Clark for support of Jean Hannah mother of a Continental soldier per order “Charl.” Court. [AAII:134]

Harris, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co; 16 March 1779, Daniel Harris’s wife Elizabeth allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:366]

Hickey, Mary- Berkeley Co; 18 Oct 1780, Daniel Hickey’s wife Mary allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:227]

Hill, Jemimah- Warrant to Joseph Peebles for salt furnished Jemimah Hill whose husband was in the Continental Service. [AAIII:76]

Hill, Margaret- Loudoun Co; 13 May 1779, warrant to Andrew Adams for necessaries furnished Margaret Hill, wife of a Continental soldier, per order Loudoun court. [AAII:116]

Hill, Martha- Loudoun Co; 13 May 1779, warrant to Andrew Adams for necessaries furnished Marh. [Martha?] Hill wife of a Continental soldier per order of Loudoun Court. [AAII:116]

Hinson, Margaret- Bedford Co; Warrant to John Callaway for the support of Margaret Hinson & her family whose husband and two sons are in Continl. service. [AAIII:56]  

Holly, Judith- Warrant 12 March 1779 to Judith Holly & Edith Goodman wives of militia soldiers captivated by Indians in Kentucky County. [AAII:16]

Holt, Mary- Prince Edward Co; 30 April 1779, warrant to George Walton for wheat furnished Mary Holt wife of a Continental soldier. [AAII:92]

Holt, Molly- Prince Edward Co; 30 April 1779, warrant to Thomas Scott Jr for sundries furnished Molly Holt the wife of a Continental soldier & her children. [AAII:93; This does NOT appear to be the same person as Mary Holt, above]

Holt, Sarah- Berkeley Co; 17 Aug 1779, Thomas Holt’s wife Sarah allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service; same 15 Aug 1780. [BERK4:4, 164]

Hubbard, Elizabeth– 9 March 1779, warrant for 20.-.- to Elizabeth Hubbard wife of Robert Hubard a soldier in Continental Service by order of James City Court.  [AAII:11]

Jenkins, Elizabeth- Frederick Co; 1 April 1779, warrant to Elizabeth Jenkins wife of a Continental soldier for her present relief. [AAII:51]

Johns, Mary- Goochland Co; 30 Apr 1779, Mary Johns the wife of a soldier in this state by order Goochland Court. [AAII:94]  

Jones, Sarah- Accomac Co; 9 March 1779, warrant to Sarah Jones wife of a Continental soldier for her support.  [AAII:5]

Kelly, Bridget-Frederick Co; 1 April 1779, warrant to Bridget Kelly wife of a Continental Soldier for her relief. [AAII:51]

Kenny, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co;  17 Aug 1779, Richard Kenny’s wife Elizabeth allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service; same 15 Aug 1780. [BERK4:3, 165]

Kerr, Elizabeth- Chesterfield Co; 8 June 1779, warrant to Elizabeth wife of Thomas Kerr a soldier in Continental service, per order of Chesterfield court. [AAII:177]

King, Esther- Berkeley Co; 18 Aug 1778, Samuel King’s wife Esther allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:261]

King, Mary- 5 May 1779, warrant to Mary King wife of Andrew King a Continental soldier per order of “Charl.” Court. [AAII:107]

Kinsell, Mary- Berkeley Co;16 Nov 1779, Lewis Kinsell’s wife Mary allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:84]

Kirby, Mary- Berkeley Co; 21 Apr 1778, Patrick Kirby’s wife Mary allowed support, he being a soldier in Continental Service; same 17 May 1780. [BERK3:73; BERK4:136]

Leonard, David– 22 March 1779, warrant for 6.-.- to David Leonard for his support for 1 year he being the aged parent of a soldier in the service of this state per order of Louisa Court. [AAII:29]

Lindon, Mary- Augusta Co; 6 March 1779, warrant to Mary Lindon wife of a Continental soldier, for support of herself and children. [AAII:6]

Lindsey, Catherine- Berkeley Co; 19 May 1778, David Lindsey’s wife Catherine provided for, he being a soldier in Continental Service; same on 18 May 1779, 16 May 1780. [BERK3:175, 420; BERK4:129]

Lowder, Eleanor- Berkeley Co; 21 Apr 1778, Jacob Lowder’s wife Eleanor allowed support, he being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:71]

Loyall, Mary- Hanover Co; furnishd. Mary Loyall whose husband is a soldr. & Lydia McDonald the mothr. of a soldr. per ordr. Hanover Court. [AAIII:156]

May, Anne– 9 March 1779, warrant for 12.-.- to Anne May wife of a Continental Soldier for her support til June next per order York Court. [AAII:12]

McDonald, Lydia- Hanover Co; furnishd. Mary Loyall whose husband is a soldr. & Lydia McDonald the mothr. of a soldr. per ordr. Hanover Court. [AAIII:156]

McGraw, Sarah- Augusta Co; 6 March 1779, warrant to Sarah McGraw wife of a Continental soldier, for support of herself and children. [AAII:6]

Miller, Judith- Berkeley Co 20 Aug 1782, John Miller’s wife Judith (and children) allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:445]

Moody, Catherine- Berkeley Co; 21 Sept 1779, William Moody’s wife Catherine allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service; same 19 Sept 1780. [BERK4:43, 182]

Morris, Mary- Chesterfield Co; 8 June 1779, warrant to Mary Morris, wife of a soldier in Continental service, per order of Chesterfield court. [AAII:177]

Myers, Mary- Berkeley Co; 15 May 1781, Henry Myers’s wife Mary allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:302]

Nance, Massie– 12 March 1779, warrant for 10.-.- to Massie Nance wife of a Continental soldier per order Henrico Court. [AAII:17]

Nichols, Ruth- [Nicholls] Berkeley Co; 19 March 1782, James Nicholls’s wife Ruth (with a child) allowed support, her husband being a soldier Continental Service. [BERK4:340]

Norwood, Eliza.- Warrant 9 March 1780 to Eliza. Norwood for her relief as parent of a Continental soldier, per order of Richmond court. [AAV:9]

Pennybaker Sarah- Berkeley Co; 22 Nov 1780, Conrod Pennybaker’s wife Sarah allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:248]

Pennybaker, Christiana- Berkeley Co; 17 Nov 1779, Jacob Pennybaker’s wife Christiana allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK4:86]

Peters, Mary– 15 March 1780, warrant to Mary Peters mother of a Cont. Soldier allowed for her support per order York Court £45.-.-. [AAV:20]

Plunkett, Catherine- Berkeley Co;18 May 1779, Patrick Plunkett’s wife Catherine allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:422]

Pound, Frances– 6 March 1780, warrant to Peter Talliaferro for sundries furnished Frances Pound, wife of a soldier in state service per order Culpeper Court £148.8.6. [AAV:1]

Pound, Mary– 6 March 1779, warrant for 65.12.6 to Hezekiah Brown for necessaries furnished Mary Pound wife of a Contl. soldier per order Culpeper Court. [AAII:4]

Powell, Mary– Halifax County; 21 June 1781, Mary Powell “is appointed and desired to furnish the wife of John Walden a poor soldier in the Continental service with fifty pounds of bacon.” [HAL:10, 200]

Rawlings, Reuben-  5 March 1779, warrant to Jamima Weedon for keeping the child of Reuben Rawlings a soldier in Continental Service by order of King George Court. [AAII:2]

Rawlings, Samuel– 5 March 1779, warrant to Samuel Rawlings for keeping William Rawlings son of a continental soldier by order of King George Court. [AAII:1]

Reasoner, Eleanor- [also Raisner] Berkeley Co; 21 April 1778 and 19 May 1779, John Reasoner’s wife Eleanor allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service; same on 16 May 1780. [BERK3:71, 426; BERK4:131]

Reeder, Shadrack- Loudoun Co; 13 May 1779, warrant to John Alexander for necessaries furnished the wife & family of Shadrack Reeder per order Loudoun court. [AAII:116]

Ridley, Elizabeth– Brunswick Co; 26 July 1779, “George Ledbetter produced his account for necessaries furnished Sarah Keeter and Elizabeth Ridley whose husbands are in the Continental service.” [BRUN13:272]

Robbins, Frances- [Robins] Prince Edward Co; 30 April 1779, warrant to Philemon Halcombe for sundries furnished Frances Robins the wife of a Continental soldier. [AAII:93]

Ross, Siby-Culpeper Co; 7 June1779, warrant to Thomas Lathum for sundries furnished Siby Ross the wife of a Continental soldier per order of Culpeper Court. [AAII:176]

Sevier, Margaret- Frederick Co; 12 March 1779, warrant to Margaret Sevier wife of a Continental soldier, for her support. [AAII:15]

Seward, Frances– Brunswick Co; 27 Sep 1779, “Ordered that the Collector pay Frances Seward (whose husband is in the Continental service) twenty pounds to enable her to travel to her friends in South Carolina. [BRUN13:290]

Shainer, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co; 21 Aug 1781, George Shainer’s wife Elizabeth (and a child) allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service, same 20 Aug 1782. [BERK4:313, 440]

Simpson, Nanny– 6 March 1779, warrant to Nanny Simpson wife of a Contl. Soldier for support of herself and children from 6 July 1777 to this day per order Accomack Court. [AAII:6]

Smith, Betty- Lancaster Co; 16 Aug 1781, county court ordered the Treasurer pay Betty Smith, whose husband William Smith was in the service of the state, for support of herself and three small children. [LANC16:81B]

Smith, Catherine- Berkeley Co; 17 Aug 1779, Robert Smith’s wife Catherine allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental service; same 15 Aug 1780. [BERK4:2, 165]

Smith, Catherine- Berkeley Co; 17 Nov 1778, Thomas Smith’s wife Catherine allowed support, her husband being in Continental Service. [BERK3:345]

Smith, Catherine- Ohio Co; 31 May 1779, warrant to Samuel McCullock for Catharine Smith the wife of a Continental soldier per order of Ohio court. [AAII:162]                   

Still, Mary– 20 Mar 1779 Chas. Patteson was issued warrant for Mary Still (20 pounds), Mary Day (60 pounds), Mary Bond (30 pounds), Sarah McManaway (20 pounds), “widows & mothers of several soldiers in the Continental Army allowed by order Buckingham Court.” [AAII:27]

Susong, Barbara- Berkeley Co; 20 Apr 1779, Andrew Susong’s wife Barbara allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service; same 16 May 1780. [BERK3:400; BERK4:131]

Swan, Susannah- Berkeley Co; 16 Sep 1777, John Swan’s wife Susannah allowed money for subsistence, her husband being a soldier in Capt Francis Willis’s company of volunteers. [BERK3:26]

Taylor, Jane- Berkeley Co; 18 Nov 1778, James Taylor’s wife Jane allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:347]

Taylor, Rebeccah- Berkeley Co; 18 May 1779, Robert Taylor’s wife Rebeccah allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:421]

Teague, James- Amelia Co; 10 June 1779, warrant to Thomas Mumford for corn purchased for use of the wife and children of James Teague a Continental soldier per order of Amelia Court. [AAII:185]

Thompson, George- Prince Edward Co; 22 May 1779, warrant to Thomas Scott for necessaries furnished George Thompson the poor father of a Continental soldier per order of Prince Edward court. [AAII:141]

Thompson, Mary- Augusta Co; 6 March 1779, warrant to Mary Thompson wife of a Continental soldier for her support. [AAII:6]

Thorn, Martha- Surry County; 26 March 1779, warrant to Martha Thorn wife of John Thorn a soldier in Continental Service. [AAII:35]             

Towling, Ann- Frederick Co; 12 March 1779, warrant to Ann Towling wife of a Continental soldier for her support. [AAII:15]

Vass, Ann- Frederick Co; 12 March 1779, warrant to Ann Vass wife of a Continental soldier for her support. [AAII:15]

Walls, Margaret- Berkeley Co; 17 March 1779, William Wall’s wife Margaret allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:376]

Watts, Rebecca- Bedford County; 19 May 1779, warrant for Reb. Watts wife of Aaron Watts wife of a Continental soldier by order of Bedford court. [AAII:131]

Waugh, Mary- Augusta Co; 6 March 1779, warrant to Mary Waugh wife of a Continental soldier for her support. [AAII:6]

Weedon, Elizabeth– 5 March 1779, warrant to Elizabeth Weedon wife of a soldier in state service by order of King George Court. [AAII:2]

West, Mary– 9 April 1778, warrant to Mary West wife of Randal West a Cont. Soldier for her support for the present year per order Isle of Wight Court…next entry, Va. issued warrant for 30.-.- to Mourning Lucas for the support of Mary West an infant daughter of a Cont. Soldier per order Isle of Wight Court. [AAII:60]

Wilson, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co; 18 May 1779, James Wilson’s wife Elizabeth allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:422]

Wilson, Sarah- Berkeley Co; 16 March 1779, George Wilson’s wife Sarah allowed support, her husband being a soldier in Continental Service. [BERK3:368]

Windon, Sarah– Augusta Co; 6 March 1779, warrant to Sarah Windon wife of a Continental soldier for support of herself & children. [AAII:6]

Wolfe, Elizabeth- Berkeley Co; 16 Oct 1781, Philip Wolfe’s wife Elizabeth (and two children) allowed support, her being a soldier in Continental Service; same 16 Oct 1782. [BERK4:322; BERK5:24]