Person Page 345

Nathaniel Holt

M, #8601, b. about 1737, d. before 12 January 1815

Family: Abigail ("Abby") Clanton (b. 17 April 1742, d. about 1811)

Son	Drury Holt (b. 29 December 1759)
Daughter	Molly Holt (b. 26 August 1762)
Daughter	Elizabeth ("Betsy") Holt (b. 21 November 1767)
Daughter	Amy Wyche Holt (b. 21 August 1770)

1737
Birth
About 1737 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
1758~21
Marriage | Abigail ("Abby") Clanton
About 1758 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Abigail ("Abby") Clanton
Age ~16
Birth on 17 April 1742 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Death: about 1811 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1760~23
Witness | Land Sale | John Clanton, I
16 May 1760 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Nathaniel Holt witnessed the land sale of John Clanton, I, on 16 May 1760 in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +, 100 acres.
Citation: 1
1763~26
Witness | SlaveSale | John Clanton, I and Henry Isaac Andrews
15 September 1763 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Nathaniel Holt witnessed the deed between John Clanton, I, and Henry Isaac Andrews and Henry Isaac Andrews on on 15 September 1763 in in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +.
Citation: 2
1768~31
Sponsor | Birth | Robert Andrews
1 June 1768 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Nathaniel Holt was sponsor of Robert Andrews.
Citation: 3
1781~44
Executor | Will | Drury Clanton
9 October 1781 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In Drury Clanton's will dated on 9 October 1781 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Nathaniel Holt was named as executor.
Citation: 4
1783~46
Witness | EstateInvenApp | Drury Clanton
16 January 1783 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Nathaniel Holt witnessed the estate sal of Drury Clanton on 16 January 1783 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
Citation: 5
1790~53
Witness | Will | John Clanton, II
29 July 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Nathaniel Holt witnessed the will of John Clanton, II, on 29 July 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
Citation: 6
1803~66
Executor | Will | Lucinda Anne Amy Wyche
16 October 1803 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In Lucinda Anne Amy Wyche's will dated on 16 October 1803 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Nathaniel Holt was named as executor.
Citation: 7
1811~74
Will
23 January 1811 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
He signed a will on 23 January 1811 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
Citation: 8
1815
Death
Before 12 January 1815 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1815
EstateInventory
24 January 1815 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Citation: 9
1817
Estate Set
4 March 1817 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Citation: 10

Last Edited

2 July 2021

Citations

[S1948] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book B (1754-1778), pp. 95-96. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB B.
Recorded 16 May 1760. Wit.: Nathaniel Holt and Levi Gilliam. 100 acres for "one-half the costs for taking up and making sure 224 acres of land." This the land granted John Clanton by papent dated 16 August 1756. South side of Nottoway. Cornelius Loftin's line, between Loftin and Wm Rogers, Richard Avery line.
[S1949] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book C (1754-1778), pp. 10-11. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB C.
Recorded 15 September 1763. Wit.: Nathaniel Holt, Jesse Williamson, John Knight. "for the advancement in the world of Henry Andrews" "He hath intermarried with my daughter, Lucy. 5 shillings for "one Negro boy slave by the name of Peter and aged 13."
[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 4, Robert Andrew
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book C: p. 437, Will of Drury Clanton
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates Book D: pp. 117-122
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates Book E: pp. 58-60
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates Book F: p. 370
[S1952] Sussex County, Virginia Will Book G (1779-1810), pp. 118-19. Hereinafter cited as Sussex WB G.
Recorded 3 November 1812. Wit.: Nancy Brown, Nathaniel Clanton, Hinchy Knig ht. Wife, Abba; Susanna Holt, wife of John Holt decd; Elizabeth Andrews; Nancy Moore; children of Molly Brown decd; children of Lucy Clark decd. Exec.: John Brown, son of Wm Brown decd.
[S1954] Sussex County, Virginia Will Book (1813-1818), pp. 118-19. Hereinafter cited as Sussex WB H.
Recorded 6 August 1817.
[S1954] Sussex WB H, pp. 353-55.
Recorded 6 March 1817

Family Explorer

William Roe

M, #8602, b. about 1746

Family: Martha ("Patty") Clanton (b. 14 April 1747, d. after 5 January 1804)

Son	Drury Roe (b. 23 May 1770)

1746
Birth
About 1746 | Virginia, British America
1769~23
Marriage | Martha ("Patty") Clanton
About 1769 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Martha ("Patty") Clanton
Age ~22
Birth on 14 April 1747 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Death: after 5 January 1804 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1769~23
Sponsor | Father-God | Martha ("Patty") Clanton
23 November 1769 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
William Roe was a sponsor for Moses Johnson Gilliam.
Citation: 1
1770~24
Sponsor | Birth | Amy Wyche Holt
21 August 1770 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
He was sponsor of Amy Wyche Holt.
Citation: 2

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 30 May 2020), Moses Johnson Gilliam
[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 68, Amy Wyche Holt

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John Gilliam

M, #8603, b. 29 February 1748, d. about 1825

Family: Mary Clanton, Twin, (b. 2 December 1750, d. before 16 October 1803)

Daughter

Tempe Gilliam (b. 21 February 1771)

1748
Birth
29 February 1748 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
1769~21
Marriage | Mary Clanton, Twin
About 1769 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Mary Clanton, Twin
Age ~19
Birth on 2 December 1750 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Death: before 16 October 1803 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1825~77
Death
About 1825

Last Edited

19 June 2021

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Henry Isaac Andrews

M, #8604, b. about 1734, d. between 21 June 1800 and 2 April 1801

Family: Lucy Elizabeth Clanton (b. 23 May 1740, d. between 5 January 1804 and 3 October 1805)

Daughter	Elizabeth Andrews (b. 19 October 1754)
Son	Isaac Andrews (b. about 1757)
Son	Henry Andrews (b. about 1759)
Daughter	Amy Andrews (b. about 1761)
Daughter	Abby Andrews (b. about 1763)
Son	Benjamin Andrews (b. 10 November 1766)
Son	Robert Andrews (b. 1 June 1768)
Son	George Andrews (b. 19 February 1770)
Son	Ambrose Andrews (b. about 1772)
Daughter	Sally Andrews (b. about 1774)
Daughter	Lucy Andrews (b. about 1775)

1734
Birth
About 1734 | Virginia, British America
1754~20
Marriage | Lucy Elizabeth Clanton
About 1754 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Lucy Elizabeth Clanton
Age ~14
Birth on 23 May 1740 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Death: between 5 January 1804 and 3 October 1805 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1758~24
Land Sale | David Clanton, I
21 April 1758 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Henry Isaac Andrews sold 280 acres of land to Henry Isaac Andrews on 21 April 1758 in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +, for £50.
Citation: 1
1763~29
SlaveSale | John Clanton, I
15 September 1763 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Henry Isaac Andrews sold 5 shillingsto Henry Isaac Andrews on on 15 September 1763 in in Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +, for $.
Citation: 2
1790~56
Witness | Will | John Clanton, II
29 July 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Henry Isaac Andrews witnessed the will of John Clanton, II, on 29 July 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
Citation: 3
1800~66
Will
21 June 1800 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Henry Isaac Andrews signed a will on 21 June 1800 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
Citation: 4
Death
Between 21 June 1800 and 2 April 1801 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1802
EstateInvenApp
22 May 1802 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Citation: 5

Last Edited

30 August 2021

Citations

[S1947] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book A (1754-1778), p. 301. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB A.
No date, but recorded 21 April 1758. Wit.: John Dunn, John Clanton, Nathaniel Clanton. 280 acres (80 + 200) for £50., corner Hinchea Gilliam, corner Wm Loftin. Deed is signed by David Clanton, Sarah Clanton and Mary Clanton. I believe that this sale includes David's 80 acre patent and 200 acres of Clanton family land.
[S1949] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book C (1754-1778), pp. 10-11. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB C.
Recorded 15 September 1763. Wit.: Nathaniel Holt, Jesse Williamson, John Knight. "for the advancement in the world of Henry Andrews" "He hath intermarried with my daughter, Lucy. 5 shillings for "one Negro boy slave by the name of Peter and aged 13."
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book E: pp. 58-60, Will- John Clanton II
[S1991] Sussex County, Virginia Will Book F (1796-1812), pp. 240-41. Hereinafter cited as Sussex WB F.
Recorded 2 April 1801. Wit.: Buckner Lanier and William Loftin. Exec: Lucy Andrews and Isaac Andrews. Wife: Lucy; Sons: Henry, George, Isaac, and Ambrose. Daus.: Abby, Elizabeth, Amy, Lucy, and Sally.
[S1991] Sussex WB F, pp. 289.

Family Explorer

Sarah McGlammery(McLemore)

F, #8605, b. about 1760, d. about 1842

Family: John Clanton, II, (b. 31 December 1758, d. between 29 July 1790 and 18 October 1790)

Son	Drury Clanton (b. about 1782)
Son	Henry Clanton (b. about 1784)
Daughter	Rebecca Clanton (b. about 1785)
Son	Robert Clanton (b. about 1787)
Daughter	Jackie Clanton (b. about 1790)

1760
Birth
About 1760 | Virginia, British America
1780~20
Marriage | John Clanton, II
About 1780 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
John Clanton, II
Age ~22
Birth on 31 December 1758 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Death: between 29 July 1790 and 18 October 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1787~27
Principal3 | Land Sale | John Clanton, II and William Clanton
12 September 1787 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Sarah McGlammery(McLemore) was a principal party in this land sale.
Citation: 1
1790~30
Executor | Will | John Clanton, II
29 July 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In John Clanton, II's will dated on 29 July 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Sarah McGlammery(McLemore) was named as executor.
Citation: 2
1842~82
Death
About 1842 | Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1952] Sussex County, Virginia Will Book G (1779-1810), pp. 177-79. Hereinafter cited as Sussex WB G.
Recorded 17 April 1788. Wit.: torn page 265 acres for £160. South side of Lee's branch: Bounded by Arthur Williamson(deceased), Cap't Cyrell Avery, Bolling Dunn, Frederick Loftin, Nathaniel Clanton, and Henry Harrison. Land held by John Clanton Sr. in his lifetime.
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book E: pp. 58-60, Will- John Clanton II

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Drury Clanton

M, #8606, b. about 1782

Parents

Father	John Clanton, II (b. 31 December 1758, d. between 29 July 1790 and 18 October 1790)
Mother	Sarah McGlammery(McLemore) (b. about 1760, d. about 1842)

1782
Birth
About 1782 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1790~8
Heir | Will | John Clanton, II
29 July 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In John Clanton, II's will dated on 29 July 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Drury Clanton was named as an heir.
Citation: 1

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book E: pp. 58-60, Will- John Clanton II

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Henry Clanton

M, #8607, b. about 1784

Parents

Father	John Clanton, II (b. 31 December 1758, d. between 29 July 1790 and 18 October 1790)
Mother	Sarah McGlammery(McLemore) (b. about 1760, d. about 1842)

1784
Birth
About 1784 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1790~6
Heir | Will | John Clanton, II
29 July 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In John Clanton, II's will dated on 29 July 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Henry Clanton was named as an heir.
Citation: 1

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book E: pp. 58-60, Will- John Clanton II

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Rebecca Clanton

F, #8608, b. about 1785

Parents

Father	John Clanton, II (b. 31 December 1758, d. between 29 July 1790 and 18 October 1790)
Mother	Sarah McGlammery(McLemore) (b. about 1760, d. about 1842)

1785
Birth
About 1785 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1790~5
Heir | Will | John Clanton, II
29 July 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In John Clanton, II's will dated on 29 July 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Rebecca Clanton was named as an heir.
Citation: 1

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book E: pp. 58-60, Will- John Clanton II

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Robert Clanton

M, #8609, b. about 1787

Parents

Father	John Clanton, II (b. 31 December 1758, d. between 29 July 1790 and 18 October 1790)
Mother	Sarah McGlammery(McLemore) (b. about 1760, d. about 1842)

1787
Birth
About 1787 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1790~3
Heir | Will | John Clanton, II
29 July 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In John Clanton, II's will dated on 29 July 1790 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Robert Clanton was named as an heir.
Citation: 1

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book E: pp. 58-60, Will- John Clanton II

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Jackie Clanton

F, #8610, b. about 1790

Parents

Father	John Clanton, II (b. 31 December 1758, d. between 29 July 1790 and 18 October 1790)
Mother	Sarah McGlammery(McLemore) (b. about 1760, d. about 1842)

1790
Birth
About 1790 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States

Last Edited

4 June 2021

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Mary Holsenbrook

F, #8611, b. about 1718

Family: Nathaniel Clanton, I, (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)

Son	Reuben Clanton (b. 26 September 1741)
Daughter	Mildred Clanton (b. 27 November 1743)
Daughter	Martha Clanton (b. 30 May 1746)
Son	Micajah Clanton (b. 21 July 1748)
Son	Burrell Clanton (b. 4 June 1750)
Daughter	Phoebe Clanton (b. 12 November 1752)
Son	Nathaniel Clanton, II+ (b. 20 January 1755, d. between 17 February 1816 and 2 May 1816)
Son	William Clanton (b. 10 April 1757, d. 3 May 1804)
Son	Holt Clanton+ (b. 5 May 1759, d. between 20 October 1826 and 2 November 1829)

1718
Birth
About 1718 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
1738~20
Marriage | Nathaniel Clanton, I
About 1738 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Nathaniel Clanton, I
Age ~23
Birth on 15 September 1715 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Death: between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
1742~24
Sponsor | Father-God | Nathaniel Clanton, I
16 June 1742 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Mary Holsenbrook was a sponsor for Fortune Gilliam.
Citation: 1
Executor | Will | Nathaniel Clanton, I
14 FEBRARY 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British North America
In Nathaniel Clanton, I's will dated 14 FEBRARY 1759 in Sussex County, Virginia, British North America, Mary Holsenbrook was named as executor.
Citation: 2
1759~41
Appraiser | EstateInventory | Nathaniel Clanton, I
20 July 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
She conducted the inventory for the estate of Nathaniel Clanton, I.
Citation: 3

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 20 May 2021), Fortune Gilliam
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book A: p. 128, Will-Nathaniel Clanton I
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates Book A: p. 134

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Phoebe Clanton

F, #8612, b. 12 November 1752

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

1752
Birth
12 November 1752 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1
178532
Marriage | Howell Harris
13 August 1785 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Howell Harris
Citation: 2

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 27, Phoebe Clanton
[S1905] "Sussex County, Virginia Marriage Records 1754-1853", database, Joel Ricks, Genealogical Society of Utah ( : accessed 30 May 2020), Phoebe Clanton-Howell Harris; p. 54

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Reuben Clanton

M, #8613, b. 26 September 1741

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

1741
Birth
26 September 1741 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1
Executor | Will | Nathaniel Clanton, I
14 FEBRARY 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British North America
In Nathaniel Clanton, I's will dated 14 FEBRARY 1759 in Sussex County, Virginia, British North America, Reuben Clanton was named as executor.
Citation: 2

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 27, Rubin Clanton
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book A: p. 128, Will-Nathaniel Clanton I

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Holt Clanton

M, #8614, b. 5 May 1759, d. between 20 October 1826 and 2 November 1829

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

Family: Catherine Newsome (b. about 1759, d. about 1829)

Son	Littleberry B Clanton (b. about 1784)
Daughter	Mary ("Polly") Clanton (b. about 1785)
Son	James Clanton (b. about 1790)
Daughter	Catherine Clanton (b. about 1791)
Daughter	Tabitha Clanton (b. about 1795)
Son	Turner Clanton (b. about 1797)
Son	Nathaniel Holt Clanton (b. about 1802)
Daughter	Elizabeth Clanton (b. about 1806)

1759
Birth
5 May 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1
1782~23
Marriage | Catherine Newsome
About 1782
Catherine Newsome
Age ~23
Birth about 1759 | Virginia, British America
Death: about 1829 | Columbia County, Georgia, United StatesG
178526
Land Sale (fam) | Catherine Newsome
19 December 1785 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Holt Clanton and Catherine Newsome sold 210 1/2 acres of land to Richard Blow & Co. on 19 December 1785 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, for £115.5.6.
Citation: 2
182667
Will
20 October 1826 | Columbia County, Georgia, United StatesG
Citation: 3
Death
Between 20 October 1826 and 2 November 1829 | Columbia County, Georgia, United StatesG

Last Edited

22 July 2021

Citations

[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 27, Holt Clanton
[S1951] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book F (1779-1810), pp. 505-07. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB F.
Recorded 20 April 1786. Wit.: Benjamin Wyche, Thos James, and Levy Rochell. 210 1/2 acres for £115.5.6. South side of the Little Swamp. Bounded by the late Cap't Flood Nicholson; Burwell Loftin. Land will to Holt by his father, Nathaniel Clanton, in his will.
[S1976] Columbia County, Georgia Will Book W 1821-39, pp. 235-39.
Recorded 2 November 1829. Wit.: W J Germany, Morris Bradbury, and Jeremiah Darly. Executors: Wife, Catharine E., sons Littleberry, James, Turner, and Nathaniel H. Wife, Catherine, sons Littleberry, James, Turner, and Nathaniel H. Clanton. Daughters: Polly Lyries, wife of James Lires; Tabitha, wife of Isaac Anthony; and Catharine, wife of Benjamin Paul. Andrew, Nell, Edward, and William Holt.

Family Explorer

Burrell Clanton

M, #8615, b. 4 June 1750

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

1750
Birth
4 June 1750 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +

Last Edited

4 June 2021

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Micajah Clanton

M, #8616, b. 21 July 1748

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

1748
Birth
21 July 1748 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 27, Micajah Clanton

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William Clanton

M, #8617, b. 10 April 1757, d. 3 May 1804

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

1757
Birth
10 April 1757 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1
Heir | Will | Nathaniel Clanton, I
14 FEBRARY 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British North America
In Nathaniel Clanton, I's will dated 14 FEBRARY 1759 in Sussex County, Virginia, British North America, William Clanton was named as an heir.
Citation: 2
178628
Marriage | Nancy Wren
28 March 1786 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Nancy Wren
Age 20
Birth on 26 July 1765 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Death: about 1833 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Citation: 3
178730
Land Sale | John Clanton, II
12 September 1787 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
William Clanton, his wife, Sally, and his mother, Amy, sold 265 acres of land to William Clanton on 12 September 1787 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, for £160. This is the land held by John Clanton Sr. in his lifetime.
Citation: 4
180446
Will
17 January 1804 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
He signed a will on 17 January 1804 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
Citation: 5
180447
Death
3 May 1804 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
1804
EstateInventory
16 August 1804 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Citation: 6

Last Edited

29 June 2021

Citations

[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 27, William Clanton
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book A: p. 128, Will-Nathaniel Clanton I
[S1946] Jordan Dodd, "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1660-1800", database, Ancestry.com 1997 ( : accessed 21 June 2019), William Clanton-Nancy Wren
[S1952] Sussex County, Virginia Will Book G (1779-1810), pp. 177-79. Hereinafter cited as Sussex WB G.
Recorded 17 April 1788. Wit.: torn page 265 acres for £160. South side of Lee's branch: Bounded by Arthur Williamson(deceased), Cap't Cyrell Avery, Bolling Dunn, Frederick Loftin, Nathaniel Clanton, and Henry Harrison. Land held by John Clanton Sr. in his lifetime.
[S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): p. 408, William Clanton Will-1804.
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates 1804: pp. 90-91

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Mildred Clanton

F, #8618, b. 27 November 1743

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

1743
Birth
27 November 1743 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1
176319
Father-God
20 April 1763 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Mildred Clanton was listed as a godfather/sponsor for Phoebe Loftin.
Citation: 2
176925
Marriage | Drury Parker
15 June 1769 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Drury Parker
Citation: 3

Last Edited

10 June 2021

Citations

[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 27, Mely Clanton
[S1892] Gregory Gilliam, Gilliams of Virginia (http://gilliamsofvirginia.org : accessed 22 May 2020), Phoebe Loftin
[S1905] "Sussex County, Virginia Marriage Records 1754-1853", database, Joel Ricks, Genealogical Society of Utah ( : accessed 30 May 2020), Mildred Clanton-Drewry Parker; p. 13

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Martha Clanton

F, #8619, b. 30 May 1746

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

1746
Birth
30 May 1746 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +

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4 June 2021

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Nathaniel Clanton, II

M, #8620, b. 20 January 1755, d. between 17 February 1816 and 2 May 1816

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, I (b. 15 September 1715, d. between 14 February 1759 and 20 April 1759)
Mother	Mary Holsenbrook (b. about 1718)

Family: Elizabeth Williamson (b. about 1764)

Daughter	Rebecca Clanton
Son	Jesse Clanton
Daughter	Martha ("Polly") Clanton
Daughter	Nancy Clanton
Daughter	Elizabeth Clanton
Daughter	Tempy Clanton
Son	Williamson Clanton
Daughter	Susan Clanton

1755
Birth
20 January 1755 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1
Heir | Will | Nathaniel Clanton, I
14 FEBRARY 1759 | Sussex County, Virginia, British North America
In Nathaniel Clanton, I's will dated 14 FEBRARY 1759 in Sussex County, Virginia, British North America, Nathaniel Clanton, II, was named as an heir.
Citation: 2
177924
Land-Buy
16 December 1779 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
He bought 200 acres of land from Charles Webb and his wife, Lucy, on 16 December 1779 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, for £1200.
Citation: 3
178429
Marriage | Elizabeth Williamson
5 April 1784 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Williamson
Age ~20
Birth about 1764 | Virginia, British America
Citation: 4
180448
Executor | Will | William Clanton
17 January 1804 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In William Clanton's will dated on 17 January 1804 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Nathaniel Clanton, II, was named as executor.
Citation: 5
181156
Witness | Will | Nathaniel Holt
23 January 1811 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Nathaniel Clanton, II, witnessed the will of Nathaniel Holt on 23 January 1811 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
Citation: 6
181661
Will
17 February 1816 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Nathaniel Clanton, II, signed a will on 17 February 1816 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States.
Citation: 7
1816
Death
Between 17 February 1816 and 2 May 1816 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States

Last Edited

1 July 2021

Citations

[S1901] John Bennett Bodie, transcriber, Births, Deaths and Sponsors 1717-1778: From the Albemarle Parish Register of Surry and Sussex Counties Virginia, reissue (N.p.: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1974) p. 27, Nathaniel Clanton
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book A: p. 128, Will-Nathaniel Clanton I
[S1951] Sussex County, Virginia Deed Book F (1779-1810), pp. 41-42. Hereinafter cited as Sussex DB F.
Recorded 17 February 1780. Wit.: Michael Wall, Waddell Johnson, John Peters. 200 acres in Sussex for £1200. "Plantation ...whereupon Jesse Jordan now lives." Bounded by Henry Harrison, John Clanton, Frederick Loftin, Thomas Tatum, Charles Gilliam, and Mary Felts.
[S1905] "Sussex County, Virginia Marriage Records 1754-1853", database, Joel Ricks, Genealogical Society of Utah ( : accessed 30 May 2020), Nathaniel Clanton-Elizabeth Williamson; p. 35
[S1896] Surry County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds, Book 9 (1738-1756): p. 408, William Clanton Will-1804.
[S1952] Sussex County, Virginia Will Book G (1779-1810), pp. 118-19. Hereinafter cited as Sussex WB G.
Recorded 3 November 1812. Wit.: Nancy Brown, Nathaniel Clanton, Hinchy Knig ht. Wife, Abba; Susanna Holt, wife of John Holt decd; Elizabeth Andrews; Nancy Moore; children of Molly Brown decd; children of Lucy Clark decd. Exec.: John Brown, son of Wm Brown decd.
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates Book H: p. 266-67

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Drury Parker

M, #8621

1769
Marriage | Mildred Clanton
15 June 1769 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Mildred Clanton
Age 25
Birth on 27 November 1743 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1

Last Edited

1 September 2021

Citations

[S1905] "Sussex County, Virginia Marriage Records 1754-1853", database, Joel Ricks, Genealogical Society of Utah ( : accessed 30 May 2020), Mildred Clanton-Drewry Parker; p. 13

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Elizabeth Williamson

F, #8622, b. about 1764

Family: Nathaniel Clanton, II, (b. 20 January 1755, d. between 17 February 1816 and 2 May 1816)

Daughter	Rebecca Clanton
Son	Jesse Clanton
Daughter	Martha ("Polly") Clanton
Daughter	Nancy Clanton
Daughter	Elizabeth Clanton
Daughter	Tempy Clanton
Son	Williamson Clanton
Daughter	Susan Clanton

1764
Birth
About 1764 | Virginia, British America
1784~20
Marriage | Nathaniel Clanton, II
5 April 1784 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Nathaniel Clanton, II
Age 29
Birth on 20 January 1755 | Sussex County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Death: between 17 February 1816 and 2 May 1816 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Citation: 1
1816~52
Heir | Will | Nathaniel Clanton, II
17 February 1816 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In Nathaniel Clanton, II's will dated on 17 February 1816 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Elizabeth Williamson was named as an heir.
Citation: 2

Last Edited

5 June 2021

Citations

[S1905] "Sussex County, Virginia Marriage Records 1754-1853", database, Joel Ricks, Genealogical Society of Utah ( : accessed 30 May 2020), Nathaniel Clanton-Elizabeth Williamson; p. 35
[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book H: p. 266-67, Wii-Nathaniel Clanton II

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Howell Harris

M, #8623

1785
Marriage | Phoebe Clanton
13 August 1785 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
Phoebe Clanton
Age 32
Birth on 12 November 1752 | Surry County, Virginia, British AmericaG +
Citation: 1

Last Edited

4 June 2021

Citations

[S1905] "Sussex County, Virginia Marriage Records 1754-1853", database, Joel Ricks, Genealogical Society of Utah ( : accessed 30 May 2020), Phoebe Clanton-Howell Harris; p. 54

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Rebecca Clanton

F, #8624

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, II (b. 20 January 1755, d. between 17 February 1816 and 2 May 1816)
Mother	Elizabeth Williamson (b. about 1764)

1816
Heir | Will | Nathaniel Clanton, II
17 February 1816 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In Nathaniel Clanton, II's will dated on 17 February 1816 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Rebecca Clanton was named as an heir.
Citation: 1

Last Edited

5 June 2021

Citations

[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book H: p. 266-67, Wii-Nathaniel Clanton II

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Jesse Clanton

M, #8625

Parents

Father	Nathaniel Clanton, II (b. 20 January 1755, d. between 17 February 1816 and 2 May 1816)
Mother	Elizabeth Williamson (b. about 1764)

1816
Executor | Will | Nathaniel Clanton, II
17 February 1816 | Sussex County, Virginia, United States
In Nathaniel Clanton, II's will dated on 17 February 1816 in Sussex County, Virginia, United States, Jesse Clanton was named as executor.
Citation: 1

Last Edited

5 June 2021

Citations

[S1904] Sussex County, Virginia, Wills and Estates, Book H: p. 266-67, Wii-Nathaniel Clanton II