Sorrell Family

A John, Robert and Richard Sorel registered at Oxford University between 1273-1300. They may have been students from France. A search of the English Calender of the State Papers should reveal how long the family resided in England before the time of first William Sorrell in the Visitations.

Parish registers of Great Dunmow, Essex, Marriages 1558-1800.

1599 Apr 23 John Sorrell and Mary Paules (High Easter)

1567 June 28 John Sorrel and Tomazine Bankes

1577 Sept 8 Gregory Cooke and Margery Sorrell

1605 Nov 21 Andrew Earle and Margery Sorrell

1611 Oct 7 Constantine Livermer and Agnes Sorrell

1626 July Richard Clark and Susan Sorrell

1643 Nov 22 Richard Sorrell and Rebecca Woodward

1788 Jan 1 Richard Sorrell (Aythorp Roding) and Anne Bernard. Lic

Woodard, Parish Registers Great Dunmow, Essex, 1588-1800

1615 Nov 13 John Woodard and Alice Garrold

1617 Sept 25 Thomas Bush and Margaret Woodward

1619 June 3 Nathaniel Staines and Priscilla Woodard (Stanes0

1621 Jan 28 John Joy and Helna Woodward

1629 Nov 30 John Sturton and Helen Woodward

1636 June 6 Christopher Tyffin and Jane Woodward

1643 Nov 22 Robert Sorrell and Rebecca Woodward

1645 Apr 8 Daniel Fuller and Alice Woodward

1649 Ma 14 William Twinnow and Ellen Woodward

William Sorrell born: 1502 in High Easter, Essex, England died ? buried: Boulogne, France (as provided for in his will) wife unknown. Parents unknown.

William Sorrell of England in his will provided for his burial in Boulogne, France. The will gives no family data except that he leaves his land and affairs in the keeping of a brother, John Sorrell. It seems that a part of his estate was located in that part of Essex which is now London. The will is said to have been in French or Latin. A copy was not furnished and date not given. The Sorrells were traditionally Huguenots.

English Origins of American Colonists, p. English Origins of AMERICAN COLONISTS WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO NAMES OF IMPORTANCE IN THE AMERICAN COLONIES. BY WILLIAM GILBERT, [p.224] A DIGEST OF ESSEX WILLS. WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO NAMES OF IMPORTANCE IN THE AMERICAN COLONIES. BY WILLIAM GILBERT, page 229

132. SORRELL, THOMAS, of Great Waltham, Essex, 1 June, 1582, Yeoman. To be buried in the Churchyard To my brother William Sorrell my messuage that I dwell in with the lands etc. till my son John is 21. William to pay my wife Anne £10 per annum till that time and the residue of profits to bring up my children My tenement called Rowland Taylors in Waltham. My tenement called Fullers Bap. 26 Aug., 1565.* My two daughters Mary and Alice. Ex: brother William Wit: Thomas Edwarde Robte Haywarde and Edmunde Marrian. Proved 21 March, 1582, by sentence of Court. (Arch. Essex. Draper.)

Children:

1. Thomas Sorrell of High Easter born: 1522 in High Easter, Essex, England died ? Unknown wife

I found his Thomas in the LDS Church records: Thomas SORRELL 1510 Great Waltham, Essex, England Father: William SORRELL. The Church when to England copy Parish records there.

2 Robert of High Easter m’d a Clement who remarried Thomas Wiseman. This line later is known as Stebbing Parsonage, Essex Clerk of the Assizes.

Thomas Child

1. John Sorrell born: 1543 in Essex, England died? John's wife was Alice Tendring

From the LDS Church: John SORRELL Birth: 1530 Much Waltham, Essex, England or Great Waltham, Essex, England Father: Thomas SORRELL; John wife Alice TENDERING Birth: 1535 Boreham, Essex, England Father: John TENDERING Mother: Jane CROCHERD. This Could be ours?

John and Alice Child:

1. Robert Sorrell of Much Waltham born: 1563 died? Robert's wife was Margery born: 1553 in Tarling, Essex, England died ? Margery father was John Tarling of Essex (b. 1537 in Essex)

From the LDS Church records: Robert SORRELL Birth: Abt. 1572 Great Waltham, Essex, England Father: John SORRELL Mother: Alice TENDERING Robert Sorrell born: 1563 died ?

Robert and Margery Children:

1 John Sorrel DSP Aug 26,1626

2. Robert Sorrell of Writtle, Essex born: Writtle, Essex, England died ? Robert's wife was Mary Everard born: abt 1593 in Mashbury, Essex, England died: Mary father was Father: Thomas Everard Mother: Mary ? . Thomas parents were Father: Thomas Everard Mother: Joan Cornish

(Robt SORELL Christening: 27 Feb 1607 Great Waltham, Essex, England about in Essex, England. He married Mary Everard about 1615. Marriage: 1 Nov 1593 Bocking, Essex, England. From LDS Church records)

The Everard family held the Manor of Langleys in Essex; and Morant in stating how they acquired it says, “John Slixton of Hornden,Sr. and John his son did on June 26,1569, convey their moiety of the Manor of Langleys to Richard Everard.

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The other moiety was in the Cornish family, ancient inhabitants of this parish where John Cornish lived in 1398 and held lands called “Adgores” of Waltham Hall. He is said to be than in the service of the Lady of Waltham Bury Manor. They continued here till the reign of Edward VI. Jan 7,1515, John, son and heir of John Cornish, son and heir of Thomas Cornish of this place and Iodena his wife, conveyed their part of this manor to Thomas Everard of Great Waltham who had married their daughter Joan or Mary. Arms of Cornish: Sable a chevron battilie, or between 3 roses, argent.

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Children: 1. Capt. Robert Sorrell born: 21 May 1618 in Greater Waltham, Essex, England died: 1682 in Jamestown, Virginia m’d 1643 Nov 22 Rebecca Woodward of Great Dunmow, Essex.

(Robert SORRELL Birth: 1615 Writtle, Essex, England Father: Robert SORRELL Mother: Mary EVERARD Robert Misc: Abt. 1601 Waltham, Essex, England Father: Robert SORRELL Mother: Mary EVERARD SORRELL Christening: 11 Jul 1622 Great Waltham, Essex, England Marriage: 22 Nov 1643 Great Dunmow, Essex, England Spouse: Rebecca WOODWARD. From the LDS Church records)

Capt Robert's wife was Rebecca Woodward born: abt 1620 in Great Dunmow, Essex, England.died: Father: John Woodward Mother: Alice Garrold born: April 1594 in Little Yeldham, Essex, England died: Alice father was Peter Garrauld born: 4 August 1558 in Ovington, Essex, England died: wife unknown. Peter father was John Garrauld Mother: Agnes John father was born: abt 1519 in Ovington, Essex, England died: 22 September 1558 Occupation: Butcher Peter siblings were 1. John Garrauld; 2. Elizabeth Garrauld; 3. Henry Garrauld; 4. John Garrauld; 5. Robert Garrauld; 6. Margaret Garrauld; and 7. Peter Garrauld

Robert patented 800 acres in James City in 1651 and 700 acres in 1653. The 800 acres “Being an island within Warrany Cr. Bounded S. by E. towards land of Edward Cole, N towards Joyner’s Neck, S towards the mouth of said creek and E towards the land of Bennett Freeman for the transportation of two persons. “Vid County Court Booke” (C.P. 212) The County record have been destroyed, but the two persons may have been himself and wife Rebecca.

A Robert and John Sorrell were headrights of Thomas Wright of Lower Norfolk who patented land there in 1647. Francis Fleetwood used three of Thomas Wright’s headrights for patenting land in lower Norfolk in 1652, including Robert and John Sorrell (C.P. 166,274) These traded heardrights may have been those of Robert and his young son, John Sorrell, who were returning from England. (More on the Wright and Sorrell later on this page)

Robert Sorrell patented 700 acres of land in James City, November 20 1653, “on the Southermost Branch of Warrancy Creek next to Henry Soanes” (C. P. 240)

In 1657 Robert Sorrell purchased William Davis, a servant, from Col. Thomas Swann, for 2,000 of live pork. In referring to Davis’ freedom he said: “ William, if thou wilt be ruled by me, I will prescribe one to thee that will plead thy cause and ask the nothing,” and withal nominated Mr. Morryson. (Surry, Vol. I,-117) Robert Sorrell of Chiakhominy in James City County sold to Martin Collins of York County 497 acres purchased of John Hommwood, who purchased it of John Hamlett who acquired it of Richard Hamlett who patented it. (York, Vol. 4, 338) He was one of Berkeley’s adherents and fell “in his Majesty’s service before James City. “This was in Bacon’s siege of Jamestown. The General Court ordered Feb 20,1682, that “Rebecca Sorrel, the widow of Captain Robert Sorrell, who was lately killed in his Majesty’s service, and his estate since plundered and taken away by the Rebells, be allowed out of the public levy 40,000 libs., tbco., and what of her goods can be found returned to her.” (J.B. 1682)

The only know child of Capt. Robert and Rebecca was John Sorrell mentioned in the will of John’s son Thomas Sorrell dated January 12, 1725. Thomas bequeathed to his son James Sorrell “the land in James City County which my honored father John Sorrell devised to me.”

There MIGHT be another son name William Sorrell of Elizabeth City. Inventory of his estate signed by his wife Sarah Sorrell was filed there Dec 18,1689. Division of the estate gives a part to Sarah Sorrell, widow; to John Sorrell at Mr. Needhams; to George Sorrell; to William and Thomas Sorrell at John Naylor’s. John Naylor and Edward Lattimore (Could this bee Larrimore?); to Elizabeth Sorrell at Mr. Johnsons; to William and Thomas Sorrell at John Naylor’s. John Naylor and Edward Lattymore ordered to return and account of the estates o fthe orphans of William Sorrell, September 11, 1693. (O.B. 1689-99. P 9-119-124-129) John Naylor, in his will dated September 29,1694, probated Oct 10, 1694, gives a legacy to Thomas and William Sorrell. Next Edward Sorrell of James City Co., who on June 10, 1703, with his wife Alice, “executrix of the will of Benjamin Goodrich, gent., late of said county, decd. “made a deed to land in James City adjoining Mr. Sorrell and Mr. Hamlette.

Capt. Robert and Rebecca child;

1. John Sorrell born: abt 1646 in Essex, England died: 1700 John's wife was Mary Brechin of Rev James Brechin and first wife Ann born: died: before 1725 Father: Rev. James Breechin Mother: Ann. Rev James Brechin married 2nd wife Sarah Crawford Poindexter after the death of first husband Thomas Poindexter abt 1705/6. So therefore I am NOT Crawford descent!

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In Rev James Breechin will John is mention as James. The Thomas mention in Rev. James Breechin will is John and Ann Brechin Sorrell’s son.

Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800

Rev James Breechin will date 19 October 1721; 6 April 1722.

My late wife Ann; sons William and James land at falls of Potomac; to Mr. John Rele 50 acres; to Dennis Lynsey 100 acres of land; to Thomas Poindexter 300 acres of land; dau Anna and Jane land; to James and Anna Sorrell 1 hogshead tobacco each; Kinsman Thomas Sorrel a mourning ring; wife and Capt. George Turbrville exrs., the latter to have a mourning ring; wife Sarah personal estate.

Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800

Rev James Breechin will date 19 October 1721; 6 April 1722. My late wife Ann; sons William and James land at falls of Potomac; to Mr. John Rele 50 acres; to Dennis Lynsey 100 acres of land; to Thomas Poindexter 300 acres of land; dau Anna and Jane land; to James and Anna Sorrell 1 hogshead tobacco each; Kinsman Thomas Sorrel a mourning ring; wife and Capt. George Turbrville exrs., the latter to have a mourning ring; wife Sarah personal estate.

Rev.James Brechin, second husband of Sarah Poindexter Brechin is buried next to his (first) wife Anna in Westmoreland County, VA, and gives the date of death 28 Mar 1722.

Westmoreland Co. Wilibook & Deeds 7-1720-1723 Reel 5 ? March 28, 1722 Pages 346-348

Will of James Brechin Westmoreland, Co. Va. 19 Oct. 1721

In the Name of God Ammend I James Brechin of the parish o Cople in the County of Westmoreland----being weak of body do make this my last Will and Testement in manor and form following revoking all former Wills and Testements by me made dated in Virginia the 19th Day of Oct. in the eight year of his Majesty King George's Reign Anona Dom 1721 Impe I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it me hoping by his infinite mercy and by My dear Savour Jesus Christ his intercession and by the works of his passion I shall at the last day be reunited to my body and glorified and I will that my body have a Christian and descent burial by my late wife Anna on the plantation where I formerly lived

ITEM: I will that all my just debts be fully paid as soon as may be. And as for my goods with which it hath pleased my good God to Bless me beyond any want of mine. I give and bequeath them together with my lands as follows (viz)

ITEM: I give and bequeath to my two sons William Brechen and James Brechen and to there heirs James, my lot of land at the Falls of Potomack to be equally divided between them.

ITEM: I give and bequeath to Mr. John Rele and his heirs for ever, 50 acres of land lying on the lefy hand of my old patient ajoining to the land that I took up.

ITEM: I give and bequeath to Dennis Lynsey and to his heirs forever 100 acres of land ajourning the above 50 bequeath to John Rele

ITEM: I give and bequeath to Thomas Poindexter and to his heirs forever 300 acres of land ajourning to that bequeath to Dennis Lynsey

ITEM: I give and bequeath all the rest of my land where the said Anna and Griffin Smith to my said sons William and James and Anna and Jane and their heirs forever equally to be divided amongst them all

ITEM: I give and bequeath to James Snell and Anna Snell each a ------ Tobacco

ITEM: I give and bequeath all my personal estate (except negro Robin if he should be accounted such) to my loving wife Sarah during her natural life and then my will is the same be equally divided amongst all my children above named, I give and bequeath to my esteamed friend Capt. George Timbervile a Mourning Ring of a given value and to my kinsman Thomas Snell one other of the like value. Lastly, I nominate and appoint my loving wife Sarah, Capt. George Tembervile and Thomas Snell to be full whole and sole executors of this my last Will and Testement. In Testemony where and that this is my last Will and Testement I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first within on the other side written.

James Brechin (seal ) sealed and acknowledged in the presence of J. Wright, John Rele, William Mullin witnesses at a Court held for the said county the 28th day of March 1722. The last Will and Testement of James Brechin deceased was presented at court by Sarah one of his executors who made oath thereto and being proved by the oaths of John Wright and William Mullin two of the Witnesses thereto consent to serve and for that the said Sarah and George Timbervile granted and Thomas Snell the other executor in the said Will, reamined in open Court refused to under take the burden of the estate therof, Upon motion of John Poindexter the Greatest Crediter to the said Testators estate and his performing what is usual in such cases, certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of order on the estate with Will Axnnexed on do form

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John Sorrell and unknown first name Breechin Children:

1. Thomas Sorrell born ? died: 22 February 1725/26 in Westmoreland County, Virginia Thomas's wife was Elizabeth Occany born ? died: 12 January 1726 in Westmoreland County, Virginia AKA: Ocahane, Occary Father: Daniel Occany Mother: Elizabeth born: 1662 in Westmoreland County, Virginia died: 1716

2. John Sorrell

The only thing I have on Daniel Occany is his will and that “Occany” derived from the “O’CAHANE” tribe in Northern Ireland.

Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800

Ocanny, Daniel, planter, 27 Feb. 1715; 30 Jan. 1716. Grandson Daniel Crabb 130 acres of land; to John Crabb 250 acres of land; grandson John Crabb and my son in law Thomas Sorrell; friends William Allerton and Henry Lee to be exrs; grandson Daniel Crabb to inherit my land if John Crabb dies without issue

Crabb, Osman, 25 Jan. 1719; -- March 1719. Personal property to sons Osman, Gerrard, Daniel and John and dau. Lettice; land in Nominy to sons Osman and Gerrard; wife Sarah exx. and brother in law Thomas Sorrell trustee. (Sarah, wife of Osman Crabb, was the daughter of Daniel Ocanny.)

Sorrell, Thomas Executor 27/2/1715 30/1/1716 Ocanny, Daniel, planter, 27 Feb. 1715; 30 Jan. 1716. Grandson Daniel Crabb 130 acres of land; to John Crabb 250 acres of land; grandson John Crabb and my son in law Thomas Sorrell; friends William Allerton and Henry Lee to be exxs; grandson Daniel Crabb to inherit my land if John Crabb dies without issue.

Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800

Sorrell, Thomas Decedent 12/1/1725 22/2/1726 Sorrell, Thomas, 12 Jan. 1725; 22 Feb. 1726, of Cople. Son James land; to son John land devised me by my father in law Daniel Occany and land on Nominy where I formerly lived; son James land in James City County bequeathed me by my father John Sorrell deceased; nephew Thomas Sorrell land; my bro. John Sorrell of James City County deceased; said nephew and his sisters Elizabeth and Frances a ring each; daus. Anna and Winifred; wife Elizabeth her horse, saddle, bridle, rings, clothing, 3 slaves and use of my plantation for life; friends Capt. George Turbeville and Mr. William Sturman exrs.

Wright, John, Cople Parish, 21 January 1713; 9 June 1714, blacksmith. Grandson Thomas son of my dau. Hester one heifer; granddau. Mary , dau. of my dau. Susanna 1 heifer; my son John and the child my wife goes with land in Richmond county; four negroes and land where I live; best of my smith's tools and largest anvil to son John; to Anna dau. of Thomas and Elizabeth Sorrell 1 heifer; son Thomas Blundell and my bro. Thomas Walker, trustees; wife Anne Wright, Richard, 10 March 1740; 27 Oct. 1741. 1 horse, cow, etc. to Godson William Davis; bro. in law Gerrard Davis clothes; sister Ann Davis clothes; bro. John Wright; my wife Elizabeth use of 6 slaves and land for life; son Francis land given me by my bro. John Wright; dau. Elizabeth Wright 4 slaves

Could there be some relationship here other then the headrights mention above?

Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1723-1726

In George Turberville’s will date 5th day of April 1726, mention John Crabb Son of Osman Crabb, late of this County Westmoreland and Mr. Thos Sorrell, both legatees of Daniel Occany, late of the sd County, deced., in relation & concerning the Annual Rent of a certain two hundred acres of land scituate in Cople Parish in the Forest, County of Westmoreland, which land was given and devised by the s. Daniel Ocanny in and by his last Will and Testament bearing date the 27th day of February in the year of Our Lord 1715.

Thomas Sorrell’s will, dated Oct 8,1725, and proved Feb 22,1726, as follows; “…to son James all the land I live on; all my lands at the head of Nominy where I formerly lived to my son John, and also to him the land devised to me by my father-in-law Daniel Occany; to my son James the land in James City County which my honored father, John Sorrell, devised to me and also 1/3 of my mill, 2/3 of my mill to my son John. To my nephew Thomas Sorrel the land where James Holloway now lives, on condition that my nephew quit claim title to the land adjoining my dwelling seat which he hath promised.

I have purchased the land James City County decvised to my brother John Sorrell, dec’d. to my loving consort all her wearing apparel, rings etc., Horse saddle and furniture, the use of three slaves and all my other estate during my children minority, she clothing and educating them. To son John two negroes and to son James, after his mothers death, those given to her. To my aforesaid nephew and his sisters, Elizabeth and Francis a mourning ring apiece and prayer book to each. (Motto on rings “Memento Mori”) bequests to daughters Ann and Winfried. Son James to be an assistance to his mother in teaching his little sisters, which I charge upon my blessings do.” The will appointed Loving consort, Elizabeth, Capt. George Turbeville and Wm. Sherman as executrix and executors.

The Court records dated Feb 25,1726, show that George Turbeville and William Sherman. The Survinving Executors, are to administer the will. This proves that Elizabeth died sometime between that date of the will and Feb 22,1725 and that date of a codicil mad to the will Feb 22,1726. This codicil did not mention his wife, “Elizabeth” but provided “that son James was to give John 5000 lbs tbco. And to each of his sisters 1000 libs tbco. When each of them shall attain their respective ages or Day of Marriage, and it he (James) refuses to comply then land and plantations revert to John”

Thomas and Elizabeth Children:

1. Anna Sorrell married Samuel Earle III; Anna died 12-20-1748. They had a daughter Anna Sorrell Earle who married Charles Buck in 1747 and died by 1749. Charles Buck married Anna S. Earle's aunt, Leticia (below)

2. James Sorrell

3. John Sorrell married Judith Heath. Who made her will Feb 6,1786, probated Feb 28,1766. Her legatees were son Thomas 40sh’ son James, rest of estate, lands and negroes.

4. Lettice Sorrell married lst Ambrose Callis “On Feb 25,1730, Ambrose Callis, who intermarried with Lettice, one of the daughters of legatees of Thomas Sorrell, later of the county decd; not only the said Callis signed in right of his wife, but that all other said children of said decedent may know the rationable parts of their said father’s said estate, (Id. O. B. 1721-31-p 356) Ambrose Callis died in 1737 and Lettice married John Wilcox/Wilcocks, who died instate in Frederick County, 174. (W B 1 p 176). She and two Willccocks daughters, one married John Reed and the other William Warren. They move to Danville, KY and Lettice married 3rd time to Charles Buck and had two sons. Charles and Thomas Buck. One moved to Woodford Co.,KY and the other lived near Front Royal, VA. Charles Buck SR made his will Shenandoah Co., Va in 1770. His survived him.

5. Elizabeth Sorrell, as the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Sorrell, was’ mentioned as a godchild in will of John Erwin, dated April 10,1776 and given two years schooling. (Id-57) She married Chandler Awbrey/Aubrey, for on May 27,1740, Chandler Aubrey, “Lately intermarried with Elizabeth Sorrell, one of the daughters of Thomas Sorrel,gent.decd” Signed for his wife’s part of the estate. (O. B. 1739-43 p52 Westmoreland)

6. Sarah Sorrell married Francis Atwell. For December 28,1736, “Francis Atwell, who lately intermarried with Sarah Sorrell, one of the daughters of Thomas Sorrell, gent, decd.” Was granted an order for his part of his wife’s estate. For more on the Atwell family go to the Atwell page

7. Winifred Sorrell

Colonial Families of the United States of America: Volume 2

ISSUE BY 1ST m. SAMUEL EARLE of Westmoreland and Frederick Cos., Va., b. 1692; d. 1771; Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law; Justice of Frederick Co.; High Sheriff; Major of Colonial Troops, serving in Col. George William FAIRFAX'S regiment of horse; member of the House of Burgesses from Frederick Co., 1742-1747; m. (firstly) 1726, Anna SORRELL, who d. 1748, dau. of Thomas SORRELL; m. (secondly) Jennette HOLBROOK.

Colonial Families of the United States of America: Volume 7

[p.210] ISSUE AMONG OTHERS MAJOR SAMUEL EARLE, of Frederick County, Virginia; b. in Westmoreland County, circa 1692; d. Frederick County, Virginia, circa 1771; Attorney-at-Law, Justice on the same bench in Frederick County with Thomas and Lord FAIRFAX, Baron of Cameron; one of the earliest members of the House of Burgesses from Frederick County; Major of Militia, Sheriff, Church Warden, Collector of Tobacco for the Crown; m. Anne SORRELL, dau. of Thomas and Elizabeth SORRELL. Thomas SORRELL was clerk of the County Court for many years beginning with 1718

Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800

Sorrell, Thomas Goddaughter's father 10/4/1716 30/5/1716 Erwin, John, 10 April 1716; 30 May 1716. My godchildren John son of George and Anne South; Frances dau. of John Sorrell and Anne his late wife; Jemimah dau. of John and Hannah Awbrey; John son of John and Frances Awbrey; John son of Charles and Temperance Lucas and Elizabeth dau. of Thomas and Elizabeth Sorrell, all to have 2 year's schooling each; to William Clark my overseer; friend John Awbrey land purchased of John Hobson late deceased; friend Thomas Sorrell plantation and to be exrs.

5 Elizabeth Sorrell born: 1703 in Westmoreland County, Virginia died ? Elizabeth husband was Chandler Awbrey

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Elizabeth Sorrell married Chandler Aubrey recorded on 27 May 1740 in Westmoreland Co., VA Order Book 1739-1743, p. 52. Chandler sued for his wife's share of her father's estate, Thomas Sorrell. I was send this information by cousin.

Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800

Awbrey, Chandler Decedent 9/12/1755 25/9/1756 Awbrey, Chandler, 9 Dec. 1755; 25 Sept. 1756. Son James Sorrell Awbrey at 21 years; daus. A. and --- Awbrey; wife Elizabeth one third of land, a horse and saddle; to sister Hannah McAuley, niece Mary McAuley, Mrs. Elizabeth Atwell and to Sarah Atwell a suit of mourning each; children to be educated.

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Children: 1. Martha Aubrey born 1742 in Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia died 1805 Martha husband was Phillip Pendleton

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Children:

1. Elizabeth Pendleton

2. Col. James Pendleton

3. Robert Pendleton

4. Martha Pendleton

5. Phillip Pendleton

6. Rebecca Pendleton

7. Coleman Pendleton

8. Gabriel Pendleton

9. Joseph Pendleton

10. Henry Pendleton

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Chandler Awbrey-Eliz. Sorrell Fam., Al;Surname: Awbrey Record Type: Volume: 2 Number: 3 (October 1994) ;Periodical Title: Cherish ;

Breechin, James Decedent 19/10/1721 6/4/1722 Breechin, James, 19 Oct. 1721; 6 April 1722. My late wife Ann; sons William and James land at falls of Potomac; to Mr. John Rele 50 acres; to Dennis Lynsey 100 acres of land; to Thomas Poindexter 300 acres of land; dau. Anna and Jane land; to James and Anna Sorrell 1 hogshead tobacco each; kinsman Thomas Sorrell a mourning ring; wife and Capt. George Turberville exrs., the latter to have a mourning ring; wife Sarah personal estate Breechin, James Reverend Heir 3/12/1715 /7/1720 Spencer, Francis, of Cople, gent., 3 Dec. 1715; -- July 1720. 100 pounds Sterling and 10,000 lbs. of tobacco to my bro. John's daughter Frances Spencer; to Rev. James Breechin 2 suits of clothes; friend Daniel McCarty residue of estate after 1 negro Sam to George Eskridge, Jr.

1. Elizabeth Pendleton born: 1765 in Culpeper County, Virginia died: 1804 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Elizabeth husband was David James Motley M'd17 August 1785 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

6. Rebecca Pendleton m'd William Munkers in 1795 in Washington Co., VA.

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