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Halifax County, Virginia

Genealogical Information
According to Probate information recorded in Lunenburg County, Virginia, John Francis died in 1753. The Administrator of the John Francis estate was Micajah Francis. The information does not state that Micajah was a son of John Francis, but it is very likely that there was at least some family connection. Later Lunenburg Court Minutes definitely name Nathaniel Francis and Lucius Francis as "orphans of John Francis" (in 1753 Lunenburg made up the geographical area that is now Lunenburg, Charlotte, and Mecklenburg Counties in Virginia).
Micajah Francis died in 1775 in Halifax County, Virginia (formed from Luneburg in 1752). Halifax County, at that time, made up the area of Virginia that is now Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania, and Halifax Counties, and a portion of Franklin County. Micajah Francis had at least three sons, according to Probate information. The names of his sons were John Francis, Vincent Francis, and Malachi Francis.
John Francis died in 1797. One son of John Francis was John Francis who married Elizabeth Scates 15 February, 1787. According to Probate information, John Francis died in Stokes County, North Carolina in 1832.
John and Elizabeth Francis had at least one son. His name was Micajah Francis. He was born 9 January, 1790 in Halifax County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Fitzgerald 23 January, 1816 in Patrick County, Virginia, which was formed from the area carved from Halifax County in 1766. Micajah Francis died in Allen County, Kentucky in 1871. Micajah and Elizabeth Francis had at least one daughter. Her name was Stacy Francis. She was born in Stokes County, North Carolina 25 August, 1827. She married John Shaw 2 October, 1849 in Allen County, Kentucky. She died in 1883 in Monroe County, Kentucky.
There was a rather substantial Francis family in Halifax County, Virginia in the mid to latter years of the eighteenth century.

The following information was sent to me by Phil Tinsley, a descendant of this family.

FRANCIS FAMILY WORKSHEET
(updated 28 Apr 1999)
.... 1 John Francis b.abt.1700 d.1753. The order books of Old Lunnenburg Co.show the death and Will of of John Francis, and appoint a Micajah Francis as administrator of his estate.
....... 2 Micajah Francis b. abt. 1728 Henry Co. Va. d. abt 1775 Halifax Co. Va.
........... 3 John Francis b. abt 1749 d. 1797 Halifax Co. Va. + Ambella
............... 4 John (Jack) Francis jr. b. abt. 1765-7 d. abt. 1832 +Elizabeth Scates (Scott?) b. 14 Feb 1770 Va. d. aft. 1790 m. 15 Feb 1787 Halifax Co. Va. Marriage Bonds p.11 dau. Pegey (father) Scates who consents. Sur. Davis Petty Wit. Mary Scates
................... 5 Micajah Francis b. 9 Jan 1790 Halifax Co. d. 1871 Allen Co. Ky. +Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Fitzgerald b. 1791 Patrick Co. Va. d. before 1870 m. 12 Jan 1816 [f. Harvey Fitzgerald m. Miss Sheldon] Md. to Va. Micajah was a hatter by trade and immigrated with his parents from Halifax Co. to NC about 1812; immigrated to Ky and settled in the southwest part of Allen Co. in 1845, where he continued his trade and where he died in 1869, at the age of 81 years of age.
........................ 6 Elizabeth Francis b. 18 Feb 1824 +Alexander Terrell, m. 1842 +Henderson Cox Stokes Co., NC
........................ 6 Joe Francis b. 18 Dec 1825 Stokes Co., NC d. 11 Jan 1864 Scottsville, Ky.+ Fannie P. Barton (?1850-1863)
........................ 6 Stacy Francis b. 25 Aug 1827 Stokes Co., NC d. 26 Mar 1883 Akersville, Monroe Co. Ky. +John Shaw b. 25 Nov 1827 Smith Co. Tn. d. 2 Oct 1849 Monroe Co. Ky. m. 2 Oct 1849
............................ 7 William Carrol Shaw b. 19 Oct 1850 Allen Co. Ky d. 26 Oct 1924 Leavenworth Co., Ks m. ab. 1874 + Matilda Blackburn Williams b. 12 Apr 1849 Monroe Co. Ky. d. 27 July 1914 Leavenworth Co., Ks.
................................ 8 William Henry Shaw b. 15 Sep 1885 Monroe Co., Ky. d. 20 Mar 1934 Leavenworth Co., Ks. m. 6 Nov 1907 + Mary Etta Frazier b. 24 Sep 1887 Platte Co., Mo. d. 19 July 1966 Sedgewick Co., Ks.
........................ 6 Mary Ann Francis b. 23 Feb 1827 d. 12 Jan 1882 +William Yancy Johnson m. 29 Sept 1851
........................ 6 Dr. J. H. (John Harvey) Francis b. 13 May 1832 Stokes Co. NC + Nancy Williams b. ??? m. 22 Dec. 1869 Allen Co. [f. Geo. Williams m. Matilda Lyles] (Maryland to Allan Co. 1815) Enlisted Civil War Oct 1861-Mar 1865 Ninth Ky. Federal, Company I. Will 16 Jul 1898; 2 Sep 1898 Allen Co., Ky.
............................ 7 Delia b. 8 Sep 1871 Allen Co., Ky. d. 16 Jul 1964 + A. J. Dixon m. ab 1888 Allen Co., Ky.
............................ 7 Lara (Lora?) b. 6 Sep 1872 Allen Co., Ky. d. 6 Mar 1936 Ok. + Mason Howser m. ? Allen Co., Ky.
............................ 7 Cora Mae b. 1 Nov 1873 d. 21 Sep 1976 Miami, Fl. + Dr. W.E. Meredith m. 14 Nov 1894
............................ 7 George M.(Malachi) b. 6 May 1875 Allen Co., Ky. d. 4 Jun 1941 + Jennie Hughes #1 m. Sep 1900
............................ 7 Sarah M. (Sadie M.) b. 14 Jan 1880 Allen Co., Ky. d. 23 Feb 1952 m. 8 Apr 1897 Allen Co., Ky. + John H. Harlan
............................ 7 Minnie (Bernice) b. 20 Feb 1883 Allen Co., Ky. d. 16 Feb 1973 Allen Co., Ky. Fountain Run Cem. + Walter A. Austin m. 5 Feb 1902 Macon, Tn.
........................ 6 Drucilla Francis b. abt 1835
........................ 6 W
.........................6 Rebecca Francis
.................... 5 Hasten Francis b. 8 Sep 1793 Halifax Co. Va.
.................... 5 Joseph B. Francis b. 10 Nov 1797 d. 2 Sep 1876 Stokes Co. NC (single)
.................... 5 John B. Francis b. 11 Jun 1799 + Nancy Tilly ? m. 29 Nov 1832
.................... 5 Melchezedick Francis b. 27 May 1802 + Polly (Nancy George) m. 26 Nov 1826
........................ 6 Elizabeth Francis b. 18 Dec 1825
........................ 6 Mary Francis b. 10 Aug 1827
........................ 6 John Francis b. 5 Mar 1829 d. 20 Mar 1912 + Eliza Applin Hill b. 17 Mar 1835 d. 27 Sep 1877
............................ 7 Nancy Ruth Ella Francis b. 8 Aug 1864 d. 20 Aug 1954
............................ 7 William Madison Francis b. 12 Dec 1865 d. 22 May 1949
............................ 7 Johnie Andrew Francis b. 4 July 1869 d. 11 Dec 1956
............................ 7 Walter Lee Francis b. 3 May 1873 d. 21 Apr 1965
............................ 7 George Leake Francis b. 7 Dec 1875 d. 17 Feb 1956
........................ 6 Sarah Francis b. 17 May 1830
........................ 6 William Francis b. 16 Jun 1835
........................ 6 Rebecca Francis b. 14 Dec 1836
........................ 6 Mariah Francis b. 19 Apr 1840
........................ 6 Presley Francis b. 1 Nov 1831
........................ 6 Elizabeth Francis b. 21 Jun 1833
........................ 6 Melchezedick Francis b. 13 Mar 1845
................... 5 Nancy Fisher Francis b. 4 Mar 1804 + Richard Love m. 5 Dec 1820
................... 5 Polly Spence Francis b. 2 Jun 1806
................... 5 Salley (Sarah) Cammel Francis b. 16 Mar 1808 + William Shelton m. 11 Jun 1827 Patrick Co. Va.
................... 5 Betsey Bennet Francis b. 30 Oct 1810 + Gallion Francis
................... 5 Rebecca Green Francis b. 21 Dec 1812 + Burrel Shelton m. 29 Nov 1832
................... 5 James Matterson Francis b. 2 May 1817
............... 4 Sarah (Sally) M. Francis b. abt. 1787 + Edmund Tilly m. 17 Jan. 1807 Stokes Co. SC
............... 4 Ephraim Francis b. abt 1778 Halifax Co. d. 1833 Pittsylvania Co., Va. + Frances (Fanny) Petty b. 1781 Halifax Co. m. 11 Nov 1804 Halifax Co. Marriage Bonds p.56
................... 5 Harrison Francis b. 11 Nov 1803 d. abt. 1880 Halifax Co., Va. + Francis Brumfield m. 20 Dec 1827 Pittsylvania Co., Va.
............... 4 Heuriah Francis + Jane Carter m. 24 Nov 1788 Halifax Co. Va. Marriage Bonds p. 13 dau. John and Sarah Carter who consents. Sur. Micajah Francis
........... 3 Vincent Francis b. 1760 d. 1833 Jessamine Co. Ky. Will recorded in Nov. 1833 Court Book D. Pg. 422.
............... 4 David Francis b: 1785 in Halifax Co, Va. d: Abt 1860 Age at death: 75 est. +Sally Sarah Carter b:___1795 in Virginia d: Abt 1860 Age at death: 65 est.
................... 5 James Francis b: 1824 in Kentucky d: June 26, 1880 Barren Co., Ky. Age at death: 56 est.+ Louisa Jane Brinsfield b: 1827 Tn.. d: 1870 in Barren Co., Ky. Age at death: 43 est.
........................ 6 Henry Smith Francis b: September 15, 1862 Barren Co., Ky. d: April 21, 1939 in Barren Co. Ky. + Fidelia America Hammer b. 19 Apr 1864 in Barren Co. Ky. d. 4 Apr 1948 Barren Co. Ky. 8 Children
............................. 7 Prince Dee Francis b. 2 Feb 1906 Barren Co. Ky. d. 18 Jul 1969 Barren Co. Ky. 5 Children + Addie May Houchens b. 26 March 1906 Allen Co. Ky. d. 5 Jul 1980 Barren Co. Ky.
................................. 8 Wendell Francis b. 8 Aug 1926
............... 4 John Francis b. 1786 Halifax Co.
............... 4 Auisboin Francis b. 1787
........... 3 Micajah Francis b. 21 April 1763 in Halifax Co. Va. + Mary RW Pension Request initiated in Stokes Co. S.C. on 12 Sept. 1832. Micajah states brother Vincent in Fayette Co. Ky. is only one he knows who can vouch for his statement concerning his service in the RW. Malachi had died the year before, in 1831. Widow requested information on the request from Marshall, Illinois on 19 Dec. 1845.
............... 4 Melchezedick (Chisy) Francis b. abt 1815 + Elizabeth "Betsy" Bogle m. 19 Nov 1842 Cannon Co., Tn.
............... 4 Elizabeth Francis + William Leach
............... 4 Epprenditis Francis b. abt 1800 + Nancy Cooper m. 24 Feb 1825 Wilson Co., Tn.
........... 3 Malachi Francis b: 2 April 1764 in Halifax, Co., Va. d: 30 Jun 1831 in Barren Co., Ky. Age at death: 67 m. ___17 + Mary Fisher b: 1767 in Halifax, County, Va. d: 8 Dec 1850 BarrenCo., Ky. Age at death: 83 est.
............... 4 Frederick Francis b: 30 Nov 1785 in Halifax, Co., Va. d: 9 Oct 1845 Allen Co., Ky. Age at death: 59 est.+ Elizabeth Boyles f. William Boyles (Boeli)
................... 5 James Addison Francis b: 1808 in Stokes County, N.C. + Elizabeth Berry m. 19 Nov 1832 (Ephriam & Rhoda (Clayton) Berry) At the age of four years brought to Barren Co. Ky.
........................6 Bethuel Francis b: 1833 Military Duty Feb 1864 Allen Co., Ky. + Matilda B. Sears b. 11 Oct 1856 Allen Co., Ky.
....................... 6 Milton Orvil Francis b: 1836 Military Duty Feb 1864 Allen Co., Ky. + Orvilla Amanda (Orilda M.) Sears b. 21 Oct 1854 Allen Co.,Ky.
........................... 7 Pearl Francis + Alex Poe
........... ............... 7 Mary Katherine Francis + William Lemuel Smith
............................... 8 Francis Smith + Earnestine Meachem
............................... 8 Wilbur Smith
............................... 8 Milza Smith + Autie Pearl Holland
................................... 9 Gary Smith
................................... 9 Doris Smith
................................... 9 Ophellia Smith
............................... 8 Harold Smith
............................... 8 Ogilvia Smith
+ Sidney Cooksie
............................... 8 Mildred Smith + Aron Moulder
............................... 8 Dorthy Smith
............................... 8 Geneva Smith
+ Eldon White
........................... 7 Minnie Francis
........................... 7 John Franklin Francis b: 1867 d: 1960 Nashville, Tn. + Victoria Thomas b: in Bowling Green, Ky.
............................... 8 Estel W. Francis + Jessie Miller
................................... 9 Burt Francis
................................... 9 Edna Francis
................................... 9 Bill Francis
............................... 8 Virgil Walter Francis + Pauline Roller
................................... 9 Virgil Francis
................................... 9 Jack Francis
................................... 9 Raymond Francis
................................... 9 Marguerite Francis
............................... 8 Katherine Francis + Sam Dixon
................................... 9 Tom Dixon
............................... 8 Clyde Milton Francis + Pauline Blount Hale
................................... 9 Peggy Francis
................................... 9 Clyde Francis
................................... 9 Paul Francis
.............................. 8 Gatewood Francis
................................... 9 Jack Francis
.......................... 7 Deberry Dee Francis
.......................... 7 Sidney Arch Francis b: 27 Jan 1871 d: 20 May 1922 in Dallas, Tx. + Ida Mae Ewing b: 2 Jan.1877 d: 13 Jan.1964 in Dallas, Tx.
.............................. 8 Geanette Francis
.............................. 8 Willard Francis b: 6 June 1897 d: 13 Jan 1964 (Age 66)
.............................. 8 Orella Francis
.............................. 8 Gordon Francis
.............................. 8 Archie Francis
.......................... 7 James W. Francis b: 12 Oct. 1955 in Allen Co. Ky. d. Westmoreland, Tn.
.......................... 7 Georgia Francis
.......................... 7 Jeannie Francis
...................... 6 James R. Francis
...................... 6 Sidney W. Francis b: May 11, 1839 Scottsville, Allen Co.,Ky. + Sarah J. Claypool m. 30 Aug 1864 Stephen & Elizabeth (Robinson) Claypool Military Duty Feb 1864 Allen Co.
.......................... 7 Elizabeth (Hurt)
.......................... 7 Myrtle
.......................... 7 Hettie
...................... 6 Katie A. Francis b.___1842 Scottsville, Allen Co. + James J. Sears
...................... 6 Mary Ollie Francis b.___1844 + Robert F. Sears m. 16 Jun 1862 Allen Co.
.......................... 7 Albert Sears
.............................. 8 William Sears
.............................. 8 Beth Francis Sears
.............................. 8 Lelia Mae Sears + Neal Comfort
.............................. 8 Charlene Sears
.............................. 8 Clint Sears
.............................. 8 Robert Sears
.............................. 8 Mary Elizabeth Sears
.......................... 7 Crit Sears
.......................... 7 Ellie Sears + Tom Murray
.......................... 7 Verdie Sears
...................... 6 Enoch Francis b.___1845 + Elizabeth Claypool
.......................... 7 Lillie Francis
.......................... 7 Millie Francis
.......................... 7 Steven Francis + Mary Sears (2nd Wife of Enoch Francis)
.......................... 7 Paul Francis
.......................... 7 Mamie Francis
.......................... 7 Millsop Francis
...................... 6 George W. b.____1847 Allen Co., KY.
.................. 5 William Francis
.................. 5 May (Mary) Francis b: 1810 Stokes Co., NC
.................. 5 Matilda Francis b: 1812 d. 17 Dec 1894 Allen Co. Ky. m. 12 May 1832 + Thomas Fisher b. 2 Jan 1808 Barren Co. Ky. d. 9 Mar 1875 Allen Co. Ky.
...................... 6 Andrew Jackson Fisher, b. 1833, Barren Co., KY. m. 6 Apr 1855 Allen Co., KY + Tabitha Q. Ashford, b. 1838
........................... 7 James Fisher, b. 1860
........................... 7 William Fisher 2nd spouse m. 22 JAN 1865 Margaret Lowerman, b 1837, VA
........................... 7 Ida Belle Fisher, b 19 MAR 1870, Barren Co., KY. m. + Thomas Grant Boyd; d. 26 JAN 1946, Granite City, Madison Co., Illinois
........................... 7 Henry Scott Fisher, b. 13 OCT 1872, Allen Co., KY
........................... 7 Arror (spelling ?) Fisher, b 1868 3rd spouse: Susan Branch, b 1834
...................... 6 Sarah E. Fisher, b 1838; m. 27 OCT 1858 Asa P. (Haid) Mitchell Allen Co., KY
...................... 6 (T. M.) Thomas Madison Fisher, b 1842; d. in Civil War
...................... 6 John P. Fisher, b 1845, Allen Co., KY; married + 10 FEB 1870 Emily M. Hollis, b 1855 dau of William L. Hollis and Mary Ann Hatler.
.......................... 7 Ruric L. Fisher, b. 11 DEC 1872, Allen Co., KY; d. 22 MAY 1888, Allen Co., KY; buried Old Scottsville Cemetery, Allen Co., KY
.......................... 7 George E. Fisher, b 25 AUG 1875, Allen Co., KY; d. 18 OCT 1888, Allen Co., KY; buried Old Scottsville Cemetery, Allen Co., KY
...................... 6 Joanna Fisher, b 25 JUL 1849, Allen Co., KY m. + Walter Jackson d. 24 Dec 1935 Allen Co., KY
.......................... 7 Robert Lee Jackson b. 1873, Allen Co., KY
.......................... 7 Matilda Bertie Jackson b. 1 Apr 1879, Allen Co., KY d 12 Feb 1926, Allen Co., KY, buried Durham Spring Church Cemetery
...................... 6 H. S. Fisher, b 1850, Allen Co., KY
...................... 6 Jane Fisher, b 1850, Allen Co., KY
...................... 6 N. T. Fisher, b 1855, Allen Co., KY
...................... 6 James Fisher, b 1858, Allen Co., KY
.................. 5 Nancy Francis b: 1819 + John S. Siddons m. 6 Feb 1837 Barren Co., Ky.
.................. 5 Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane or Lucy Jane Francis b: 7 Aug 1820 Stokes Co. + Gabriel Long m. 23 Aug 1842 Allen Co.
.................. 5 Angeline Francis b: 1821 + Robinson Brown m. 15 Jun 1847 Allen Co.
.............. 4 Bartholomew Francis b: 24 Jan.1788 in Halifax Co. Va. d: Barren Co.,Ky. + Nancy McGinnis
.................. 5 Joel Francis b: April 27, 1810 in Stokes Co., NC
.................. 5 Fanny Francis b: 1815 in Barren Co., Ky + D.C. Murphy
.................. 5 Mary Francis b: 1819 in Barren, Ky
.................. 5 Anna Francis b: 1820 in Barren, Ky + James McGinnis m. 21 Dec. 1837
.................. 5 Elenor Francis b: 1825 in Barren, Ky + Uriah Martin
.................. 5 Bartholomew Francis b: 11 Sept.1831 in Barren County d: 17 July 1912 Austin Co., Ky Age at death: 81 + Nancy Payne b.___1833 Barren Co. m. 25 Jan 1851 Sumner Co., Tn Dudley and Martha (Bewley) Payne
...................... 6 Joel Franklin b. 8 Aug 1851 Barren Co. + Barbara E. Crumpton m. 3 Aug 1886 Glasgow, Barren Co. Ky
...................... 6 W Y b. 1856
...................... 6 Mary E. b. 1858
...................... 6 Loniza b. 1861
...................... 6 Felix b. 30 Sep 1865 d. 18 Mar 1945 + Minnie Dossey m. 16 Jan 1894 Barren Co., KY
...................... 6 Dero (Barloth) b. 1868 + Emma H. Holder m. 13 Jun 1896
...................... 6 Buford b. 1870 + Mary B. Smith m.___1890 Barren Co., KY
...................... 6 James G. b. 1872
...................... 6 Bart b. 1874 + Barbara E. Crumpton m. 20 Jun 1912 Barren Co. + Hattie Curry m.___1916 Barren Co.
.................. 5 Nancy Francis b: 1835
.............. 4 Elizabeth (Betsy) Francis b: 31 Oct 1792 + David McGinnis( ?brother of Nancy wife of Bartholomew)
.............. 4 Patsy Francis b: 4 Feb 1795
.............. 4 Micajah Francis b: 27 Aug 1797
+ Nancy Bridges m. March 16, 1820 (sister of Thomas Bridges)
.............. 4 Susannah Francis b: 9 Oct 1799 Halifax Co., Va. + Samuel Martin m. 18 Mar 1817 Barren Co., Ky. 1850 Barren Co., Ky census
.................. 5 Nathan b. 1822
.................. 5 Malakeah b. ____
.................. 5 Elizabeth b. 1829
.................. 5 Thomas b. 1832
.................. 5 Almasinda b. 1834
.................. 5 Susan b. 1836
.................. 5 George b. 1839
.................. 5 Frances J. b. 1843
.............. 4 Polly Mary Francis b. 12 Jan 1802 Halifax Co., Va. + Thomas Bridges b.__1794 m. 16 Nov 1818 SC (b/o Nancy Bridges)
.................. 5 Malakiah b. 1822
.................. 5 Martha b. 1828
.................. 5 Sally b. 1831
.................. 5 Harriel b. 1833
.................. 5 Matilda b. 1835
.................. 5 William T. b. 1837
.................. 5 James b. 1839
.................. 5 Amanda b. 1841 (all born in Barren Co., Ky)
.............. 4 Malehiah Francis b: 17 May 1804
.............. 4 Anna (Anny) Francis b: 2 Jul 1805 Stokes Co., NC + James R. Beam b. 6 Aug 1801 m. October 1, 1827 (f. Jacob Beam m. Elenor Reed)
.................. 5 John b___1829
.................. 5 Mary b___1830
.................. 5 James b___1832
.................. 5 Neely b___1834
.................. 5 Jacob b___1836
.................. 5 William b___1838
.................. 5 Sarah A. b___1840
.................. 5 Eliza J. b___1842
.................. 5 Catherine b___1844
.................. 5 George b___1846
.................. 5 Joseph F. b___1847
.................. 5 Enoch b___1850
.............. 4 John Francis b: 7 Jul 1809
...... 2 Nathaniel Francis b. abt. 1747 d. 1801 Halifax Co., Va. In 1759 Order Book 5 p139, orders Nathaniel Francis, orphan of John Francis to be bound over to Daniel May by the church wardens of Cornwall Parish, according to law. In 1765 there is another order issued to bind out Nathaniel Francis again.
.......... 3 Nathaniel Francis b____ + Judy Bond m. 24 Sep 1798 Halifax Co. f. Philip Bond consents
.......... 3 Micajah Francis m. Elizabeth Francis 27 Sep 1789 Sur. Nathaniel Francis
.......... 3 Nancy Francis m. Edmund Keeling 9 July 1799 Sur. Nathaniel Francis p2
...... 2 Lucius In Order Book 6 p18, it is "ordered that the church wardens of Cornwall Parish do bind out Lucius Francis orphan of John Francis to Henry May, according to law."

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