Alfred Guthrie born 1801-1810 VA – died 18??
of Amherst County, Virginia, USA

ALFRED GUTHRIE
Parents: William Guthrie bef.1752 VA – abt. 1824 VA and Elizabeth Wingfield
Birth: Est. 1801-1810
Birth Location: Amherst County, Virginia, USA
Occupation: Unknown
Marital Status: Unknown
Death: aft. 1840
Death Location: Unknown
Burial: Unknown

NOTES:

Alfred Guthrie is named among other children of William Guthrie in Chancery Court notices.

Newspaper Notices (Chancery Court Summons)

• Lynchburg Virginian, Monday, 7 December 1846, Volume 25, Issue 37, Page 5. This chancery court notice explicitly lists Alfred Guthrie among the children of William Guthrie and Elizabeth Wingfield in a legal summons related to family estate matters, providing key evidence of his parentage and survival into adulthood. Repository: Digital image available via the blog. Implications: Demonstrates potential family disputes or settlements post-1824; researchers should check full chancery files at the Library of Virginia for complete case details, as notices often indicate ongoing litigation involving heirs who may have left the area
• Lynchburg Virginian, Monday, 4 January 1847, Volume 25, Issue 45, Page 5. A follow-up chancery court notice repeating the listing of Alfred Guthrie as an heir of William Guthrie, reinforcing familial connections and suggesting he was still living or legally relevant at this time. Repository: Referenced in the blog without direct link; searchable via Newspapers.com or Virginia Chronicle. Implications: Repetitive publications were required by law for non-resident heirs, implying Alfred may have relocated; cross-reference with sibling records for migration patterns.

Court and Probate Records (Estate and Guardianship Bonds)

• Bonds re: Estate of William Guthrie and Orphans by Elizabeth Guthrie, 19 September 1825. This probate entry documents the administration of William Guthrie’s estate by his widow Elizabeth Wingfield Guthrie, including bonds for the protection of minor children like Alfred (estimated age 15–24 at the time), highlighting her role as guardian. Repository: Amherst County Will Book No. 6 with Inventories & Accounts 1818–1827, Pages 619–621; FamilySearch FHL Film #007643859, Images 643–644. Implications: Illustrates post-death family support structures; edge cases include potential omissions of adult children, requiring comparison with census data.
• Guardianship Bond by Elizabeth Guthrie, 17 March 1828. A bond filed by Elizabeth Wingfield Guthrie for the guardianship of her minor children following William’s death, indirectly supporting Alfred’s status as an heir if he was still underage or dependent. Repository: Amherst County Will Book No. 7 with Inventories & Accounts 1827–1830, Pages 145–146; FamilySearch FHL Film #007643860, Images 80–81. Implications: Reflects legal requirements for widows managing estates; nuances involve gender roles in 19th-century probate, where women often needed male sureties.
• Bond re: Estate of William Guthrie, Un-administered by Elizabeth Guthrie, Deceased, 17 November 1828.This record addresses the remaining unadministered portions of William Guthrie’s estate after Elizabeth’s death (ca. 1828), signed by siblings like John and Nicholas Guthrie, implying Alfred’s involvement as an heir. Repository: Amherst County Will Book No. 7 with Inventories & Accounts 1827–1830, Pages 188–190; FamilySearch FHL Film #007643860, Image 101. Implications: Shows estate continuity across generations; consider implications for dispersed heirs, as some Guthries migrated to Missouri or elsewhere.
• Bonds re: Estate of Elizabeth Guthrie, 17 November 1828. Probate bonds for Elizabeth Wingfield Guthrie’s estate, listing her children including Alfred as beneficiaries, providing confirmation of maternal lineage. Repository: Amherst County Will Book No. 7 with Inventories & Accounts 1827–1830, Pages 188–190; FamilySearch FHL Film #007643860, Images 102–103. Implications: Highlights inheritance from the Wingfield side; related considerations include tax implications or land divisions not fully detailed here.
• Guardianship Bond by Nicholas Guthrie, Thomas Dingfield, and Nathan Guthrie, 21 March 1832. A guardianship bond involving Alfred’s brothers for minor heirs, potentially including or referencing Alfred if he was involved in family affairs. Repository: Amherst County Will Book No. 8 with Inventories & Accounts 1830–1834, Page 187; FamilySearch FHL Film #007643860, Image 295. Implications: Indicates sibling support networks; edge cases involve name variations (e.g., “Dingfield” possibly “Wingfield”) requiring paleographic analysis.

Inheritance and Related Family Records

• Division of the Estate of John Wingfield, Deceased, Including the Heirs of Elizabeth Guthrie, January 1840.This will division lists the heirs of Elizabeth Wingfield Guthrie (Alfred’s mother), explicitly including her children like Alfred, confirming maternal ancestry and potential inherited property. Repository: Franklin County Virginia Will Book No. 5 with Inventories & Accounts 1837–1845, Page 178; FamilySearch FHL Film #007644996, Image 101. Implications: Connects to broader Wingfield genealogy; nuances include cross-county records, as Wingfields held land in Franklin County, suggesting family mobility.
• Marriage Record of William Guthrie and Elizabeth Wingfield, 26 January 1797. The marriage bond establishes the union of Alfred’s parents in Amherst County, Virginia, serving as foundational evidence for the family’s origins. Repository: FamilySearch; original records at Amherst County Courthouse. Implications: Resolves birth year discrepancies (1772 vs. bef. 1752); consider cultural contexts like consent bonds for underage brides or grooms.