Notes for Simon POWELL

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Notes for Simon POWELL

Simon was a Sgt in Capt Hogg's Co of Rangers of Orange Co, VA, in theFrench and Indian War. He marched with Gen George Washington in thecampaign to take Ft Duquesne (present site of Pittsburg, PA) from theFrench in 1758. His brother, Thomas, marched under William Byrd.

5/5/1755 He and brother-in-law, Francis Kirtley, were among thebuyers of an estate sale.

2/1768 He served as administrator of his father's estate along withbrother-in-law, Francis Kirtley.

3/21/1768 "Simon Powell, returned not found in bailiwick." (?)

Simon's will, dated 1/3/1771, read:

"To my children Elizabeth Jenat Powell and Salley Powell all myestate to be equally divided. In case either should die withoutissue, the whole estate to the survivor. If both of my childrenshould die without issue, unto Francis Kirtley Junr. and the rest ofthe children of my sister Eliza Kirtley all the remainder of myestate.
Whereas my wife Martha hath for some time past made an elopementfrom me contrary to my will and desire by which means she has excludedherself from any right to any part of my estate, neither can sherecover her dower by law, I do not think proper to make any provisionfor her or any of her children she may have had since her departurefrom me.
If I should die before my children comes of age or marries, mysister Eliza Kirtley should have the care and raising them.
If my wife should have a child after her departure from me and itshould come and prove itself lawfully begotten, to him 5 poundssterling.
Francis Kirley and Eliza his wife and Janet Powell my mother andFrancis Kirtley Junr. executors.
Simon Powell"

Witnesses were: James Coursey, Winifred Coursey, Thomas Bush, JoshuaBush, John Jones, and Wm Kirtley.

8/22/1771 It was presented into court by Francis Kirtley and Elizahis wife and Francis Kirtley Junr. Proved by Joshua Bush, John Jonesand Wm Kirtley. Executors with William Bell, Gent, their securityentered into bond in the sum of 1000 pounds current money.

Apparently Simon had made loans to various people with future duedates. Among those were:

Due 11/11/1772 - Mrs Jenet Powell and Wm Kirtley
Due 11/1/1773 - Wm Riddle, Mrs Jennet Powell, and Thos Powell

4/1773 - Francis Kirtley was appointed guardian of Elizabeth JennettePowell and Sally Powell, Simon's orphaned daughter

In settling the estate, payments and receipts were reported to thecount by Francis Kirtley. Among those receiving payments were:William Powell, Mr Riddle (for schooling), Mr Riddle Jr, and Mr Bush.

7/22/1773 Settled by Wm Bell and Ben Johnson.
7/22/1773 Returned.

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