1. Peter married at least three (3) times...and fathered about 20 children.
2. He was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church of Murrayville, Hall County, Georgia
3. There is some question of his birthplace. 1850 Census shows Virginia. Thelia Taylor thinks South Carolina.
4. North Georgia Journal of History by: Olin Jackson.
5. Thelia Taylor, Oklahoma City author.
6. 1870 Census Deep Creek Dist. Habersham County, Georgia.
7. Peter is buried at the Yellow Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Hall Co., Ga.
8. Information from James K. Bass, Jr. (Book) "The Weaver Famlies of Georgia" Vol. I.
9. It is this writers assumptions that the children are as listed because of the space and time frames.
10. Peter left a will dated February 12, 1850. Will of Peter Weaver Sen. Book A Page 68, 69, 70 State of Georgia, Hall County.
In the name of God Amen. I Peter Weaver Sr. of the above State and County, being far advanced in life though in perfect mind and memory and calling to my recollection that it is appointed for all men to die, do give and demise and dispose of my property wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in the following manner and form to witt;
First I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it, and my body to the earth from whence it came, to be buried in a christian like manner by my executors hereafter named. First I constitute, make, ordain, and appoint my three beloved sons, (viz) John Weaver, Daniel Weaver, and David Weaver the sole executors of this my last will and testament revoking and disannuling all other former wills.
It is my desire that my above named executors pay all of my just debts as soon after my death as convenient. It is also my desire that my beloved wife Elizabeth keep all my lands and other property that I may be possesed of at my death after my just debts being paid, until my youngest child become of age or in during her widowhood and when the youngest child shall come of age or my wifes widowhood cease by death or her marrying, it is my desire that my executors shall sell all the property to best advantage for the heirs and come to an equal divide agreeable to what some of the heirs has theretofore had; that is that some of the heirs shall not have more than the others---Giving my wife Elizabeth Weaver an equal part with the rest of the heirs.
It is my desire that the part coming to my daughters Elizabeth Belote, Mary Hays and Levina Hinkle should be by my Executors laid out in land to the best advantage for a home for the said Elizabeth Belote, Mary Hays, and Levina Hinkle for the use of them and their children and no others, and if any of them refuse to occupy said lands, it is my desire that my Executors should keep said lands at rent and pay over said rent to the proper owner of the same, said Executors to keep the titles in their own name and do with them as they think most advantageous for the benefit of the above named women and children during the natural life of the Elizabeth Belot, Mary Hays, and Levian Hinkle then my Executors to sell said Land divide the proceeds thereof amongst the children as fast as they become of Lawful age this 12th day of February 1850.
Peter Weaver Sen.
1. William was father of 10 children born to Rachiel (5-Boys & 5-Girls), and one daughter born to Polly.
2. Sources: 1790 Census, Chatham County, North Carolin
1800 Census, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
1810 Census of Walton County, Georgia shows William Hayes and Peter Weaver there.3. William is found in the 1820 Census, Habersham County, Georgia, along with Elijah Hayes and another William Hayes, Jr. The older William Hayes is located in Rubin County, Georgia, North of Habersham County in the 1830 Census.
4. Also reference the Walton County, Georgia, history papers. It seems Elijah Hayes is found along with a David Hayes, William Hayes, and Peter Weaver before 1810.
5. William was a Revolutionary Soldier. His father, Richard Hayes, Richard Jr., James and William are all listed in the book, “Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution”.
6. At least one researcher gives year of death as 1806 in Wake County, North Carolina, for a William who married Ann Lightfoot with sons William Lightfoot, bartholomew Lightfoot, and Richard Henry Hayes. [Does this mean he had another wife, or is this a different William?]
1. The marriage bond for Richard & Martha of Lodowick Tanner on August 23, 1764.
2. Richard was a wealthy tobacco planter in the County of Amelia, and an owner of as many as 200 slaves. He is found on the list of Heads of Families-Virginia, 1782, living in Amelia County with 8 whites and 36 blacks registered to him in his household.
3. The last land transaction was September 27, 1802. Richard Hayes sold to Richard Eggleston for 800 pounds, 890 acrs. This sale was made at the time of the removal of the Hayes Family to Georgia. The Hayes plantation was one of 890 acres on the line between Amelia nd Nottoway very near the old courthouse. Richard Hayes raised much tobacco which was rolled to Richmond. He had about 150 slaves. He and his family were amoung the earliest Methodists, as have been most of his descendants. One of the very earliest Methodist Conferences was held in his barn, it is said. Another was held in 1787 at the house of his daughter Martha White in Charlotte. Bishop Whatcoat was often at his house.
4. Richard Hayes Sr. along with his two sons William and James Hayes came to Georgia around 1803 and Richard settled in Clarke County, Georgia with James. William went to Habersham County, Georgia and settled there where he died in 1824.
5. On 12 Oct 1804 in Clarke County, Georgia, Richard Hayes Sr. gave his son, James, power of attorney to settle his business in Virginia, which reads:
Georgia, Clarke County
Know all men by these presents that I Richard Hayes of the State and County aforesaid for divers good causes and considerations me there moving do nominate constitute and appoint my son James Hayes my full and lawfull power of attorney to do and transact all matters and things for me and in my name and more especially to settle all my business in the state of Virginia to sue for and Collect all debts due me and make any disposition of all and every legacy or any part thereof and more especially to take any and every lawfull step to recover the Negroes and other Estate that I am entitled to by the death of James Sturdevant of Nottaway County be get and when recovered to grant receipts for them and in all other cases in as full and complete a manner as Though I was there in my own proper person and I do further empower my said son James Hayes to sell and convey the whole or any part of Estate or Estates that I am entitled to and make any varyance in as full and ample manner as though I was there to do the same act and deed and I do further declare that all and every act that my said son James Hayes may do as touching me that all and every act that my said son James Hayes may do as touching me shall be obligatory given under my hand and Seal this twelveth day of October one thousand eight hundred and four.
Richard (His Mark) Hayes
12th October 1804Richard Hayes made his will March 17, 1806 and it was probated January 4, 1808 in Clarke County, Georgia, which was a part of the old Franklin County, Georgia. This will is found in Will Book "A , pg 22-24, Clarke County Georgia. The abstract version reads: Richard Hays, Last Will and Testament dated March 17, 1806; probated January 4, 1808. To Son, William Hays; heris of daughter Mary Branch; heirs of son Richard Hayes; to daughter, Sarah Mann, daughter, Martha White, daughter Rebeckah Goode and sone James Hays. It is my will and desire that no appraisement of my estagte be made and lastly I nominate and appoint my two sons Williamn Hayes and James Hayes Exor’s of this my last will anbd Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand affix’d my seal this seventh day of Marh Eighteen hundred and six.
Richard (His Mark) HayesWitnesses: Hope Hull, John Potter and Samuel Brown
1. Alternate date of birth: 23 Jun 1776, Bush River MM, Newberry, South Carolina...and alternate date and place of death: 1815, Knox County, Indiana.
2. Information in letter from Douglas R. Hollingsworth, 37 Sanford Street, Bangor, Maine - 04401 dated April 1980 and then subsequent records from Doug 23 Oct 1991...[25 Jun 2000 posting gives address as 322 West Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401. <mousetongue@msn.com>
3. More information from THE HOLLINGSWORTHS OF KNOX COUNTY INDIANA.
4. It is said that William B. went to Nashville, Tennessee.
5. It appears that William and his family were members of the Quaker (Friends) Church. It also appears that between 1815 and 1820 (reason unknown) William abandoned the Quaker Church and in 1820 moved to Mississippi. One can only guess but it appears that he moved to Warren County, Mississippi to become one of the Cotton Kings in the area. The Mississippi River Delta area around Warren Coutny, Vicksburg, Mississippi was the Cotton capital during this period.
6. His sons Barnett & Joseph accompanied him on the move to Mississippi and records indicate that these two sons settled William's estate after his unexpected death. [Without a Will]
7. It should be noted that the middle initial "B" has been suggested but not proven.
1. There is a question of Lucy's Surname: Another source of The Hollingsworth Family gives "Coleman"...causing more speculation because of the middle name of their son Joseph Coleman Hollingsworth.
2. THE HOLLINGSWORTHS OF KNOX COUNTY INDIANA page 5 gives "Crosby" as does The Hollingsworth Family on page 160.
1. Page 2 of THE HOLLINGSWORTHS IN KNOX COUNTY INDIANA gives an alternate date of death of 9 Mar 1809...another source gives Feb 1812.
2. About 1750, William moved with his family from Frederick County, Virginia to Anson County, North Carolina (later became Union County, South Carolina).
3. William & Hannah emigrated from South Carolina in 1805 to Knox County, Indiana with six other families of the same name to Carb Orchard, Kentucky where they divided.
4. In June 1805, William purchased 400 acres South of Bruceville in Plamyra Township, Knox, Indiana from Henry VanderBurgh and his wife Francoise which was recorded 14 Jun 1805.
5. Three families (Levi, Thomas, & Daniel) went to Ohio.
6. Joseph, Peter, John, & William went to Indiana.
7. Received some information from Doug Hollingsworth, Bangor, Maine 23 Oct 1991, and letter dated April 1980 he had written earlier.
8. "The Hollingsworth Family" page 160 - 161...p. 161 says that William went to Nashville, Tennessee.
9. It should be noted that the middle initial "B" has been suggested but not proven.
1. Bobby R. Huggins book gives place of birth as Anson County, North Carolina.
1. Bobby R. Hubbins book reports place of birth as Anson County, North Carolina.
1. Bobby R. Huggins book reports place of birth as Anson County, North Carolina; death in Knox County, Indiana.
1. Alternate date of birth 11 Mar 1709...
2. After their marriage (alternate date) 23 Apr 1730, Joseph & Martha moved to Frederick County, Virginia about 1732/33, following his older half-brother Abraham...
3. Certificate given to Hopewell Meeting, Virginia 2 Mar 1741...
4. They moved to Anson County, North Carolina (later became Union County, South Carolina) in 1753 where he received a land grant dated 4 Sep 1755 for 300 acres from Governor Matthew Rowan of North Carolina...
5. On September 4, 1755, Joseph received a land grant of 300 acres from Governor Matthew Rowan of North Carolina.
Thomas Valentine HOLLINGSWORTH "I"
1. Another source has Thomas's birthdate as 1 Mar 1661 and his date of death as 1733. Tom Hollingsworth reports death as 2 Feb 1726-1727.
2. Thomas arrived in America in 1682...
3. He lived in New Castle County, Delaware...
4. His will was dated 30 Oct 1723 and filed at Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, from New Castle County (now Delaware), Pennsylvania Wills & Admons.: Misc. Wills, Vol. 1, (1717-1776) pp. 186, 187. The following is the only complete copy we will give because it is very important. The book is a later copy, with Testators' names in loose alphabetcal order, probably made from an earlier book or from loose originals.
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH in Christeena Hundred in the County of New Castle being very wake of body but of perfect sence and memory and when my body is deasently inturd and my Just debts and legacies payed, my will is as followeth
Item, I bequath three hundred ackers of land lying in Sisall County Maryland unto my son ABRAHAM HOLLINGSWORTH and his heirs forever upon this sircumstance the abo above sd Land is given that he doth pay the just and full of Twenty pounds Lawful Corant money of Pennsylvania to be paid at or before the thirtyth day of the Tenth/mo. in the year one thousand seven hundred and thirty unto his mother GRACE HOLLINGSWORTH and then his mother is to make him a title to the above sd land.
Item, I bequeath two yews and lambs unto my Daughter ELIZABETH STRODE.
Item, I bequeath one yew and Lamb unto my daughter HANNAH DIXSON.
Item, I bequeath unto my Daughter SARAH DIXSON one yew and Lamb and my Daughter GRACE, I Leave to her mother's disposell.
Item, I bequeath unto my son THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH and his heirs forever all that tract of land that I now Live upon containing five hundred ackers all the apurtenances thereunto belonging, but the aforesd premesis is to continue in the name of GRACE HOLLINGSORTH as Long as Shee retaineth the name and at her expiration the whole is to belong unto THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH as aforesd, and the sd THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH is to pay half the payment of two hundred and twenty five ackers of Land that I give to my son JACOB HOLLINGSWORTH and to his heirs forever the sd Land lying in WILLIAM & LETESHA ABERYS manner of Steening * and also the sd THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH is to pay the whole payment of one hundred and fifty ackers of land Lying in the aforesd manner that I give to my son JOSEPH HOLLINGSWORTH and to his heirs forever.
Item, I leave my well beloved wife GRACE HOLLINGSWORTH, my sole Executors and my Son THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH my sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament Leaving them in full authority to perform every article of the above sd Will either in Law or Equity.
(Signed) THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH /s/ALPHONSUS KIRK Attest.
/s/ CHRISTOPHER WILSON Attest.
/s/ WILLM. BURCH. Proved 13 Apr., 1727 * William & Letitia (Penn) Aubrey's 'Manor of Steyning.'5. A story was told in J. Adger Stewart's book, 1925, that Thomas was killed by a buffalo near North Mountain, 8 or 9 miles North of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, (1733) while on a hunting expedition with some of the settlers. Harry Hollingsworth believes this is false.
6. Source: Kennett Record Book, pp. 6 and 7.
7. Bobby R. Huggins book says Thomas died in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia.
1. Surname could be spelled Cook.
2. Alternate date of marriage...31 Jan 1692...Winchester, Virginia..3. Grace Cooke and Thomas were married at the home of Grace's step-father, Nathaniel Park.
4. >From Kennett (Newark) M M:
GRACE HOLLINGSWORTH, wife of Thomas Hollingsworth, Sr. appears many times in women's committees, especially after her husband's death (2nd April 1717/28) and for many years. The last appeaance of her name, often referred Grace Senior since her dt bore the same name, is in the minutes on pge 162, dated 3 mo 2, 1741.The above is quoted from Farmer, Walter I., In America Since 1607: the Hollingsworth, Farmer and Judkins Families, their Ancestors, Descendants, many Related Families. Baltimore: Gateway, 1987, p. 42.
1. Bobby R. Huggins book gives alternate date of birth...16 June 1693...
2. Alternte place of death: Virginia
1. Alternate date of birth 6 May 1701...
Thomas Valentine HOLLINGSWORTH "I"
1. Another source has Thomas's birthdate as 1 Mar 1661 and his date of death as 1733. Tom Hollingsworth reports death as 2 Feb 1726-1727.
2. Thomas arrived in America in 1682...
3. He lived in New Castle County, Delaware...
4. His will was dated 30 Oct 1723 and filed at Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, from New Castle County (now Delaware), Pennsylvania Wills & Admons.: Misc. Wills, Vol. 1, (1717-1776) pp. 186, 187. The following is the only complete copy we will give because it is very important. The book is a later copy, with Testators' names in loose alphabetcal order, probably made from an earlier book or from loose originals.
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH in Christeena Hundred in the County of New Castle being very wake of body but of perfect sence and memory and when my body is deasently inturd and my Just debts and legacies payed, my will is as followeth
Item, I bequath three hundred ackers of land lying in Sisall County Maryland unto my son ABRAHAM HOLLINGSWORTH and his heirs forever upon this sircumstance the abo above sd Land is given that he doth pay the just and full of Twenty pounds Lawful Corant money of Pennsylvania to be paid at or before the thirtyth day of the Tenth/mo. in the year one thousand seven hundred and thirty unto his mother GRACE HOLLINGSWORTH and then his mother is to make him a title to the above sd land.
Item, I bequeath two yews and lambs unto my Daughter ELIZABETH STRODE.
Item, I bequeath one yew and Lamb unto my daughter HANNAH DIXSON.
Item, I bequeath unto my Daughter SARAH DIXSON one yew and Lamb and my Daughter GRACE, I Leave to her mother's disposell.
Item, I bequeath unto my son THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH and his heirs forever all that tract of land that I now Live upon containing five hundred ackers all the apurtenances thereunto belonging, but the aforesd premesis is to continue in the name of GRACE HOLLINGSORTH as Long as Shee retaineth the name and at her expiration the whole is to belong unto THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH as aforesd, and the sd THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH is to pay half the payment of two hundred and twenty five ackers of Land that I give to my son JACOB HOLLINGSWORTH and to his heirs forever the sd Land lying in WILLIAM & LETESHA ABERYS manner of Steening * and also the sd THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH is to pay the whole payment of one hundred and fifty ackers of land Lying in the aforesd manner that I give to my son JOSEPH HOLLINGSWORTH and to his heirs forever.
Item, I leave my well beloved wife GRACE HOLLINGSWORTH, my sole Executors and my Son THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH my sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament Leaving them in full authority to perform every article of the above sd Will either in Law or Equity.
(Signed) THOMAS HOLLINGSWORTH /s/ALPHONSUS KIRK Attest.
/s/ CHRISTOPHER WILSON Attest.
/s/ WILLM. BURCH. Proved 13 Apr., 1727 * William & Letitia (Penn) Aubrey's 'Manor of Steyning.'5. A story was told in J. Adger Stewart's book, 1925, that Thomas was killed by a buffalo near North Mountain, 8 or 9 miles North of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, (1733) while on a hunting expedition with some of the settlers. Harry Hollingsworth believes this is false.
6. Source: Kennett Record Book, pp. 6 and 7.
7. Bobby R. Huggins book says Thomas died in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia.
1. Several sources (unconfirmed) state that Margaret was a descendant of Thomas Calvert and was sister of Thomas' Stepmother, Ann Calvert, Wife of Valentine, Sr.
2. Alternate place of marriage (Salem, New Jersey)...
3. Alternate date of death...1 Aug 1867, in New Castle, Delaware.
4. She sailed out of Dublin, Ireland, and landed in Philadepphia 14th day of 8th month (October) 1683 on the Lyon of Liverpool.
Valentine "The Imigrant" HOLLINGSWORTH "I"
1. The place of birth should be Parish of Seagoe instead of Legoe according to The Johns Connections P. 117-252...[Tom Hollingsworth shows Lurgan, Armagh, Ireland] Could even be "Deago".
2. This family lived in Armagh County Ireland...sailed from Belfast on ship, "Welcome", to Christiana Hundred Delaware...10 Dec 1682...[Tom Hollingsworth states that he has not found a listing for Valentine in the passenger list of the Welcome]
3. There is some question that the ship may have been named "Antelope" 9th or 10th Dec 1682...
4. Yet another source...THE HOLLINGSWORTHS IN KNOX COUNTY INDIANA, page 1 says the ship Bristol that arrived 25 May 1682.
5. Nevertheless, by 1682, Valentine had had enough of the conditions in Ireland. William Penn had been in his area of Ireland and had promised religious freedom to him and to his family in America, so on the 25th day of the 5th month of 1682, Valventine asked Long Monthly Meeting for a certificate of removal for himself and his family. His son, Samuel Hollingsworth, in making a deposition before the mayor of Philadelphia, siad taht they came into Pennsylvania in the latter part of 1682 and were at Chester, Pennsylvania, on the day William Penn arrived there. Valentine arrived on the Delaware River about a month prior to the arrival of William Penn. He was a signer of William Penn's Great Charter for Province of Pennsylvania.
6. Valentine was a weighty and prominent member of Logan's Monthly Meeting of the Irish Quakers. He is frequently mentioned in the minutes of that group which began around 1670. He served on committees, was a delegate to the yearly meetings held in Belfast, Ireland, and was a witness to many marriages.
7. Will 1749 Chester County, Pennsylvania. The Johns Connections P. 117-252...
8. Bobby Huggins booklet states that Valentine & Ann Ree got married 7 Jun 1655 in Down County, Parish of Shankill, Ireland. [Tom Hollingsworth reports place as Lurgan, Armagh, Ireland] [Another source gave 7 Apr 1655][Stewart's book shows 7 Jun 1655 too]
9. Valentine is buried in Friends Burying Ground at New Ark Meeting near his rsidence, East side of the Brandywine, on the half acre of land given to the New Ark Monthly Meeting, Newark, Delaware, in 1687 for a burying place on land he gave. Since the Quakers shunned tombstones, no marker for him or for his second wife exists, although a modern memorial has been erected.
10. By 1800, his many descendants had spread throughout the South and into Indiana; and today his descendants may be found in nearly every large city in America.
11. Sources: Data is from files of J. Selwyn Hollingsworth and Kay D'Auan King McNeel, P. O. Box 1898, Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
12. There are family periodicals:
(a) "The Hollingsworth Heritage" based upon the descendants of Valentine"
(b) "Descendants of Valentine Hollingsworth, Sr. Society", 18 Westover Road, Newport News, Virginia - 23601-3928.
(c) A book which lists many of the early descendants, "Descendants of Valentine Hollingsworth, Sr.", published by P. Morton & Company, Inc. 1925, Louisville, Kentucky.13. Meeting of the Friends were generally held at his house; from 1686 to 1710, he was the Superintendent of the Monthly Meetings.
14. He disposed of his property before his death, receiving from his sons an annuity until his death. He was a member of the Assembly in 1683, also in 1687 and 1695 from New Castle County, and Justice of the Peace in 1695 for the same County.
15. LDS records show Baptism & Endowments performed in Dallas Temple....but, the Dallas temple was not in existance at the dates shown.
1. Another source says Ann Ree [Wray] was buried in Moyraverty Friends Graveyard, Co. Armagh, Ireland..[about 2 miles Northeast of the farm at Ballyvickcrannell]...and her death was 1 or 3 Apr 1671...
2. Bobby Huggins booklet says she was born in Down County, Parish of Shankill, Ireland, and died 1 Feb 1670/1671 in Down County, Parish of Shankill, Ireland.
3. Tom Hollingsworth gives date of death as 1 Apr 1671.
4. The www.hollygardens.com/hollingsw/pafg02.htm website gives 7 Jun 1655 as wedding date in Lurgan Monthly Meeting, County ARmagh, Ireland.