Guthrie Family Group 4 – Branch A
ELIZABETH GUTHREY 1746VA – 1823VA and DAVID MORRIS
of Cumberland and Louisa Counties, Virginia, USA

ELIZABETH GUTHREY
Parents: Thomas Guthrey c1717VA-1800VA and Sarah Oakes
Birth: 10 June 1746 (Hunter-Morris Family Bible Record)
Birth Location: Virginia, USA – probably in King William County
Marriage: David Morris about 1768 in Cumberland County, Virginia
Morris Children: 8
Death: 28 June 1823
Death Location: Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Burial: Unknown, presumably in Louisa County, Virginia, USA

DAVID MORRIS
Parents: George S Morris and Mary Anne Watson
Birth: 24 February 1744 (Hunter-Morris Family Bible Record)
Birth Location: Hanover County, Virginia
Occupation: Unknown
Death: 31 December 1831 (Hunter-Morris Family Bible Record)
Death Location: Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Burial: Unknown, presumably in Louisa County, Virginia, USA

NOTES:
Elizabeth was the second of three daughters in the Guthrey family. Her DOB is recorded in the family’s “Hunter-Morris Bible” along with the birth dates of their children and other family members.

Many trees list Elizabeth’s birthplace as Louisa County, Virginia, which is where the Morris’ lived after their Cumberland, Virginia marriage. However, it is more likely that her birthplace was in King William County, Virginia as her parents were living there before Thomas leased property in Cumberland County in Feb 1750.

Their exact marriage date is unknown, but documented in trees as 1768 in Cumberland County, Virginia. That is the year their first child was born on 24 October. The family is documented in Louisa County, Virginia during the 1820 and 1830 censuses.

1820: David Morris Household
8 Free White Persons: 1M and 1F 45 and over, 1F 16-25, 1M and 4F under 10
18 Slaves: 2M 26-44, 2M and 2F 14-25, 8M and 4F under 14
Total Household Members: 26

Elizabeth (Guthrey) Morris died on 28 June 1823 in Louisa County, Virginia.

1830: David Morris Household
6 Free White Persons: 1M 70-79, 1F 40-49, 2F 15-19, 1M and 1F 10-14
11 Slaves: 1F 36-54, 4M and 3F 10-23, 1M and 2F under 10.
Total Household Members: 17

The Hunter-Morris Family Bible lists DOB/DOD for David Morris and Elizabeth Guthrey. It also lists DOB for their children: Samuel (24 Oct 1768), Guthrie (20 Nov 1770), Joshua (7 Apr 1773), Salley 19 Aug 1775, Polley (7 Nov – page torn), George 11 Aug – page torn), further entries missing due to torn page. The missing children, Elizabeth and Caroline, were named in David Morris’ will.

David Morris died on 31 December 1831. His last will and testament identifies his children and the grandchildren of two deceased sons. An inventory and appraisement of his estate listed the following slaves and other property.
1 negro man Jack – $330.00
1 negro man Lewis – $330.00
1 negro man Fleming – $400.00
1 negro boy Giles – $275.00
1 negro boy Jerry – $223.00
1 negro girl Harriett – $300.00
1 negro woman Rachel & 2 children – $350.00
1 negro woman Anna – $30.00
Additional property, including the Family Bible, was listed and appraised by John S Buck, Wade Mills, and James Hughson. Guthrie Morris was listed as the executor. Completed 10 February 1832 and Recorded by Louisa County Court Clerk on 8 October 1832.
Family Search: Louisa County Will Book 8, 1829-1833, pp.451 and 452, FHL Film 007645400, IMG 531 and 532.

MORRIS CHILDREN: 7
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – Female Guthrie
Autosomal DNA Participants: YES

CHILD 1: SAMUEL MORRIS
1768VA – 1862KY
Spouse: Martha M Biggers

Samuel Morris was the eldest in the family born on 24 October 1768. He married at 22 years of age to Martha M Biggers on 27 August 1791 in Louisa, Virginia. They settled in Clark County, Kentucky by 1800 when Samuel’s name showed up on a Tax List.

The 1810 Census taken 6 August 1810 in Clark, KY lists the Samuel Morris household:
1M 45 and over, 1F 26-44, 1M and 1F 10-15, 2M and 2F under 10. Also 3 enslaved persons. Total = 11.

The 1820 Census taken 7 August 1810 in Clark, KY lists the Samuel Morris household:
1M and 1F 45 and over, 1F 16-25, 2M 10-15, 1F under 10. Also 3 slaves: 1M 26-44, 1M and 1F 14-25.
8 Engaged in Agriculture. Total = 9.

The 1830 Census of Clark, KY lists the Samuel Morris household:
1M 60-69, 1F 50-59, 1F 30-39, 1M and 2F 10-14, 1M 5-9
Also 4 Slaves: 1M and 1F 24-35, 1M 10-23, 1M under 10
Total = 11

The 1840 Census of Clark, KY lists the Saml. Morris Household:
1M 70-79, 1F 60-69, 1F 30-39, 1M and 1F 15-19
Also 5 Slaves: 1M and 1F 26-54, 1M 10-23, 2M under 10
8 Engaged in Agriculture
Total = 10

The 1850 Census of District 1, Clark, KY Lists the household:
Saml. Morris 85 white male birthplace: Virginia, Farmer, Agriculture, Real Estate 4000
Martha Morris 71 white female birthplace Virginia
Polly Morris 50 white female birthplace Virginia
Slaves were listed separately on the 1850 US Federal Census – Slave Schedule
Samuel Morris – District 1, Clark, KY – Number of Enslaved People: 6, Role: Slave Owner
53 male black; 45 female mulatto; 35 male mulatto; 20 male mulatto; 18 male mulatto; 10 male mulatto

Martha (Biggers) Morris died in 1855 Clark County, Kentucky.

The 1860 Census of District 1, Clark, KY lists Samuel Morris as the only member:
Saml. Morris, 97, white male, birthplace: Virginia, farmer, Real Estate 6000, Personal Estate 4600
The 1860 US Federal Census – Slave Schedule
Saml. Morris, District 1, Clark, KY, Number of Enslaved People: 6, Role: Slave Owner
60 male black; 70 female black; 40 male black; 38 male black; 30 male black; 25 male black

Morris Children: 4 – 6
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – Descendant of a Female Guthrey
Autosomal DNA Participants: NONE

Polly, Washington, and Minerva all have Clark, KY connections. Not sure about ‘son’ George. Early Clark KY land records include: William Morris (wife Sarah), Guthrie Morris (wife Fanny), David H Morris (wife Elizabeth nee Morris), Washington Morris (wife Havilah), and Mason Morris (married x3).

1.) Guthrie Morris born 1791-94VA – died aft. 1729 (m.1 1818 Bourbon, KY) Fanny Allen +child
2.) (FNU Daughter) Morris born 1795-1800 Virginia – No further details
3.) Polly Morris born about 1800 (m. 1815 Clark KY) James Bibb – divorced or widowed – no children
3.) George Morris (unverified) abt. 1800VA – 1876KY – no further details
4.) Washington Morris 1805KY-1882KY (m1. abt 1832 KY) Havila Snyder +children, (m2. 1866 Montgomery, KY) Bettie M Hodge +child
5.) Minerva Morris 1810KY-1884IL (m.1827 Clark, KY) William M Dooley +children
6.) (FNU Daughter) Morris born 1811-1820 Kentucky – No further details

CHILD 2: GUTHRIE MORRIS
1770VA – 1842KY
Spouse: Dorothy ‘Dolly’ Holland

Guthrie Morris is also documented in trees as Guthrie Gentry Morris, but no source data has been found to support the middle name. His birth date of 20 Nov 1770 is recorded in the Hunter-Morris Family Bible. On 1 Oct 1799, he married Dorothy ‘Dolly’ Holland.

By the time of the 1810 census, they had settled in Fluvanna, Fluvanna County, Virginia. The Guthrie Morris household was enumerated on 6 August 1810:
1M and 1F 26-44 (born 1766-1784)
1M 10-15 (born 1795-1800); 3M and 3F under 10 (born 1801-1810)
Enslaved Persons: 6
Total Household Members: 15

Guthrie Morris served the United States during the War of 1812 as an Ensign in the 7th Regiment (Gray’s) of Virginia Militia. [See: Fold 3]

Dolly’s death is given to us in family trees as the year 1816, but property records in Fluvanna, VA show that she was alive in 1838 when they were documented as residents of Clark County, KY. She is also a legatee in his will.

In 1820, the Guthrie Morris household was enumerated in Columbia, Fluvanna, Virginia on 7 Aug 1820:
1M 45 and over (born before 1776); 1F 26-44 (born 1775-1794)
2M and 1F 16-25 (born 1795-1804), 1M and 2F 10-15 (born 1805-1810), 2M and 1F under 10 (born 1811-1820)
Enslaved Persons: 13
1M and 1 F 45 and over, 2M and 1F 26-44, 1M and 1F 14-25, 5M and 1F under 14
Total Household Members: 24

In 1824, Guthrie Morris was appointed Sheriff of Fluvanna County by commission of the Governor of Virginia and made bond accordingly

The 1830 Census of Fluvanna, Virginia lists the “Guthard Morris’ household:
1M 50-59 (born 1771-1780), 1F 40-49 (born 1781-1790)
1M 20-29 (1801-1810), 1M 15-19 (born 1811-1815), 2M 5-9 (born 1821-1825)
Enslaved Persons: 12
2F 36-54, 1M 24-35, 3M 10-23, 3M and 3F under 10.

Guthrie Morris and his wife Dorothy sold the majority of their property to George Hunter Jr on 22 Oct 1838 (Fluvanna Deed Book 12 page 57-58). They conveyed deeds of gift to their son William Morris and to son-in-law Joel H Parrish. They were noted to be living in Clark County, Kentucky at the time. There are no Clark, KY Deeds under their names. Nor are any deeds found under their names in Henry County, KY, which is the location of Guthrie Morris’ death, but must be there are it appears he owned property in the county.

See Henry County Will Book 7 – Pages 451 – 452 – FHL 004818711 IMG 254 – 255
Guthrie Morris of Henry County KY…
Item: To beloved wife Dorothy – tract of land on which they now live for her natural life, plus negro man John Buck and negro girl Mary, plus houshold and kitchen furniture, and any plantation tools needed and as much of stock of all kind she wants, riding carriage, fatted pork, hay and fodder.
Item: To son David H Morris – 200 acres of land formerly owned by McPike and Bradley
Item: To daughter Mary Parrish five shares of stock in the Ravanna Navigation Company of Virginia and all profits, debts, or claims due in Virginia
Item: To son Thomas Morris 100 acres of land in the place he now lives formerly known as the Robertson Tract.
Item: To son James M Morris 100 acres of land it being the tract received from David H Morris in exchange for one of the 100 acres he has allotted to him
Item: Desired that the residue of estate be sold and divided as a majority of his heirs may desire and divided equally among the following persons, to wit:
David H Morris, William Morris, John Morris, Eliza Sims, Thomas G Morris, Ann Poore, James M Morris.
Item: After the death of my wife executors to sell that part of the estate given to her and divide it equally amongst above named children
Lastly: David H Morris and James M Morris appointed as executors of estate
Signed and Sealed 27 September 1842.
Witnesses: L.S. Guthrie, L. R Page, B Elston

Henry County November Term 1842
Livingston Guthrie and Benj. Eliton subscribing witnesses presented the will and made oath as to its authenticity.

During the 1840 census, Guthrie Morris, and his wife, if still living, were likely residing with relatives.

Census-Based Accounting of Children suggests there may have been as many as 12 children, although the youngest could potentially represent grandchildren if one of the census years included a generational family. There are 8 children identified in Guthrie Morris’ will.
1M 1795-1800 (10-15 in 1810) > probably David H Morris
1F 1801-1810 (under 10 in 1810) > probably Mary ‘Polly’ Morris
1M 1801-1810 > 1801-1804 > probably William Morris
1M 1801-1810 > 1801-1804 > probably John Morris
1F 1801-1810 > 1805-1810 > probably Elizabeth Morris
1F 1801-1810 > 1805-1810 > probably Nancy Ann Morris
1M 1801-1810 > 1805-1810 > probably Thomas Guthrie Morris
1M 1811-1820 > 1811-1815 > probably James Monroe Morris
1M 1811-1820 > unidentified child or grandchild
1F 1811-1820 > unidentified child or grandchild
1M 1821-1825 > unidentified child or grandchild
1M 1821-1825 > unidentified child or grandchild

Morris Children: 8 – 12
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – Descendant of a Female Guthrey
Autosomal DNA Participants: YES

1.) David Holland Morris born abt. 1800 (m.1824 Clark, KY) Elizabeth Morris d/o Samuel & Martha (Biggers) Morris +children
2.) William Morris born 1801-1804VA m. 1823 Fluvanna, VA) Frances Omohundro +children
3.) Mary ‘Polly’ Morris born 1802VA – 1856 VA (m1.1821 Fluvanna, VA) Edmund N Crewdson – no children; (m2. 1826 Fluvanna, VA) Joel H Parrish +children
4.) John Morris born 1801-1804VA – No Further Details
5.) Elizabeth ‘Eliza’ Morris 1809Va-1850MO (m.1824 Fluvanna VA) Thomas Anderson Sims +children
6.) Thomas Guthrie Morris 1806VA-1874MO (m.1832 Louisa VA) Frances A Williams +children
7.) Nancy ‘Ann’ Morris 1809VA-1896IA (m.1827VA) Edwin Lee Poore +children
8.) James Monroe Morris 1812VA – 1854KY (m.1836 Fluvanna VA) Mary Omohundro +children

CHILD 3: JOSHUA MORRIS
1773VA – 1820VA
Spouse: Ann ‘Nancy’ Lea

This family also has a potential for misidentification of records and descendants because there are two women of approximately the same age whose married name is “Nancy Morris” living in Louisa County, Virginia.

Joshua Morris married Nancy Lea in Louisa, VA on 21 Dec 1801, reportedly a daughter of John & Ann Davis. The 1820 census shows the Joshua Morris household with 1M and 1F 26-44, 2M and 1F 16-25, 1M 10-15, 1M and 2F under 10, and 14 Slaves. Joshua Morris died later that year, about December 1820.

Louisa County Land and Property Records
Grantor Index – Mor, J – p.381 sec 1 – 007898575 IMG 201
Morris, Joshua & wife to Hughson, John – Deed – Book M Page 216 – 12 Sep 1813
Morris, Joshua & wife to Michie, Mathew – Deed – Book M Page 284 – 10 Jan 1814
Grantee Index – Mor, J – p.381, sec 1 – FHL 007895922 IMG 203
Morris, Joshua from Williams, Daniel & wife – Deed – Book M Page 176 – 10 May 1813
Morris, Joshua from Williams, Daniel & wife – Com – Book M Page 177 – 10 May 1813

Louisa County Will Book, Volume 6, 1817-1825, p. 337 – p339 – FHL 007676168 – IMG 574-575
Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Joshua Morris, dec’d made this 31 Dec 1820.
Signed by Samuel Gilbert, James Hughson, and Thomas Wood Jr
Guthrie Morris, administrator
Sworn before Wm Price on 1 Jan 1821
In Louisa County Court 13 Jan 1823, this inventory and appraisement of the estate of joshual Morris deceased was this day in open court returned and ordered to be recorded. Taste.
(Ancestry VA Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900)

Louisa County Will Book, Volume 7, 1825-1829, pp.57-58 – FHL 007645400 – IMG 41-42
Joshua Morris dec’d Estate Settlement completed by Guthrie Morris, admr. who found a balance of $380.88 due to the estate. Commissioners Nathaniel Perkins, William Ragland, and James Hughson awarded Guthrie Morris a $100 “reasonable commission” for his trouble, care & responsibility. – 19 Feb 1825
The record of the Estate of George Morris, Dec’d immediately follows on p.42

This left Nancy (Lea) Morris a widow with a family of up to 7 children. The children in the 1820 household would look something like this depending on birth order:
1.) (FNU Son) born 1802-1804 [Census age 16-25 (1795-1804), but narrowed as marriage date in Dec 1801]
2.) (FNU Son) born 1802-1804 [Census age 16-25 (1795-1804), but narrowed as marriage date in Dec 1801]
3.) (FNU Dau) born 1802-1804 [Census age 16-25 (1795-1804), but narrowed as marriage date in Dec 1801]
4.) (FNU Son) born 1805-1810 [Census age 10-15]
5.) (FNU Son) born 1811-1820 [Census age under 10]
6.) (FNU Daughter) born 1811-1820 [Census age under 10]
7.) (FNU Son) born 1811-1820 [Census age under 10]

The Louisa County, Virginia census records includes a second Nancy Morris household.

There is only 1 Nancy Morris household in 1830:
1.) Nancy Morris – 1F 70-79, 1F 40-49, 3M and 1F 20-29, 1M and 1F 15-19, 2M 10-14, and 15 Slaves
This is presumed to be Joshua Morris’ widow, aged 40-49, with an older woman in the household.

There are 2 Nancy Morris households in 1840: Nancy Morris and Mrs Nancy Morris
1.) Nancy Morris – 50-59, 1M and 1F 20-29, and 7 Slaves
2,) Mrs Nancy Morris – 50-59, 1F 30-39, 2F 15-19, 1M 20-29, and 47 Slaves
Both women are about the same age. It seems doubtful that Joshua’s widow suddenly acquired another 30 slaves, but without additional info either could be correct.

The 1850 Census of Louisa VA lists only one “Ann Morris”
Ann Morris 67 Real Estate 400 Birthplace VA
Jno. S. Morris 33 M Farmer VA
Emily I Morris 33 F VA
Edloe Moorris 10 M VA
Matilda 4 F VA
Wm H Kennon 13 M VA
Ann M Kennon 11 F VA
Elthelbert Kennon 7 M VA

Note that the marriage records of Louisa Virginia identify Maria Jane Morris, daughter of Joshua and Nancy, who married McCalley Kennon. This likely proves the above census record is that belonging to Ann “Nancy” (Lea) Morris, Joshua’s widow.

The second Ann “Nancy” Morris might be living outside of Louisa VA in 1850. There are two in Virginia who appear to be widows: Nancy Morris in Henry, VA and Nancy Morris in Wythe, VA.

The Virginia Deaths and Burials Index lists Nancy Morris, born about 1782 in Louisa, VA, died 19 Feb 1858 Louisa, Louisa, VA, age 76, white, widowed, female: Father: James Watson, Mother: Sarah Watson (FHL2048591.) It looks like the Nancy Morris who is not Joshua’s widow was dead by 1858, and it appears that the 1860 census listing Ann Morris (below) is the same person as the one in the 1850 census.

The 1860 Census lists Ann Morris at bells Crossroads, Southern District, Louisa VA:
Ann Morris 70 F Domestic Personal Estate 7500 BA [Nancy would actually be about 77 if born in 1783]
William Morris 50 Farmer VA [born about 1810]
Ethelbert Cannon 18 M Laborer Real Estate 753, Personal Estate 750 VA

There are no Ann or Nancy Morris entries for Louisa VA in 1870. There is one entry for Albemarle, Virginia for Nancy Morris born about 1787 VA living at Samuel Miller, Albemarle, VA (Post office: North Garden Depot), occupation: retired housekeeper. This is the household of Mary J Toole, 50, John L Toole 26, Alice Toole 18. Also in the household is Jane Scruggs, 50.

Based on these records, Nancy (Lea) Morris died after 1860, and potentially after 1870, in either Louisa or in Albemarle, VA. She had about 7 children, but there are census clues for only three: John S Morris (married to an Emily) born about 1817, a daughter married to a Kennon or Canon, and William Morris born about 1840.

Another Louisa VA marriage record identifies an Elizabeth A Morris (born 1802-1804 as the daughter of Joshua Morris. She married a Thomas G. Bickley.

The last will and testament of Joshua’s father, David Morris, identifies Joshua and Nancy’s children:
Wm. O Morris, James M Morris, Elizabeth A Moris, Marier Jane Morris, John S Morris. He bequeathed to them a property of 100 acres to be held by their mother Nancy during her natural life or remarriage, including the dwelling house, after which it is to be sold and proceeds divided equally among the children.

Morris Children: 7
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – Descendant of a Female Guthrey
Autosomal DNA Participants: NONE

1.) (FNU Son) born 1802-1804 [Census age 16-25 (1795-1804), but narrowed as marriage date in Dec 1801]
2.) (FNU Son) born 1802-1804 [Census age 16-25 (1795-1804), but narrowed as marriage date in Dec 1801]
3.) Elizabeth A Morris born 1802-1804VA (m. 1824 Louisa VA) Thomas G. Bickley
4.) James M Morris born 1808VA – died 1887VA (m. 1833 Louisa VA) Mary Mildred +children
5.) William Morris born about 1810VA
6.) Maria Jane Morris born 1811-1820 VA (m.16 Oct 1832 Louisa VA) McCalley Kennon +children
7.) John S Morris born abt. 1814 (m. 1839 Louisa VA) Emily Jane Lasley +children

CHILD 4: SALLY MORRIS
1775VA – Aft. 1793
Spouse: Gideon Floyd

Sally Morris was born on 19 August 1775 in Louisa County, Virginia. She married at 17 years of age to Gideon Floyd on 2 May 1793.

There are no Floyd (grantee) deeds recorded in the Louisa County, VA index (FHL 007895922 IMG 92) nor any (grantor) deeds recorded there (FHL 007898575 IMG 93).

There is a “Gidian Floid” listed as a resident of Henry County, Kentucky on the 1800 Tax List dated 6 Aug 1800.
General Index for Henry County KY Deeds 1799 – Letter F Index begins IMG136 – includes several Floyd entries, but none found for Gideon Floyd. Although the name gideon Floyd is also found in later records for Warren County KY, none appear to be linked in any obvious way to the Gideon Floyd who married Sally Morris in 1793.

Another potential record is the 1810 census of Bedford County, VA listing listing a Gideon Floyd (transcribed by Ancestry as Gedson Floyd) aged 26-44 (born 1766-1784). He is the only person in his household.

Sally’s father David Morris did not name her in his 1831 will, nor leave any legacies to grandchildren of the Floyd name, even though he did so for the children of his two deceased sons.

There is no other evidence found proving that Sally (Morris) Floyd was alive or dead at the time of her father’s death, or if her marriage to Gideon Floyd produced children. The absence from David Morris’ will suggests that she was deceased and without heirs.

Floyd Children: None Identified
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – Descendant of a Female Guthrie
Autosomal DNA Participants: N/A – No Descendants Identified

CHILD 5: MARY ‘POLLY’ MORRIS
1776VA – 1866VA
Spouse: William Hunter

Born 7 November 1778 in Louisa County, Virginia and died there on 7 August 1866. She married William Hunter on 9 February 1796. He was born 18 Oct 1768 and died in 1835 in Louisa County. They had 8 children.

Louisa Land & Property Records
Grantee Index – Letter Hu, W p.254-6 – FHL 007895922 – IMG 138
Hunter, William from Hunter, Andrew – Deed – Book B Page 290 – 27 Feb 1759
Hunter, William from McGhee, Wm – Deed – Book I – page 13 – 13 Apr 1795
Hunter, William from Morris, David & wife – Deed – Book I Page 442 – 11 June 1798
Hunter, William, from Hughson, John & wife – Deed – Book J Page 302 – 8 Feb 1802
Hunter, Wm Johnson from Johnson, Elizabeth – Deed – Book N Page 288 – 1 Sep 1817
Hunter, william from Turner, James D & wife – Deed – Book O Page 167 – 8 Feb 1819
William, Hunter from Turner, Polly W – Release – Book O Page 475 – Nov __
Grantor Index – Letter Hu, W p.254-6 = FHL 007898575 – IMG 139
Hunter, William to Gooch, Giddeon – Deed – Book J Page 220 – 12 Oct 1801
Hunter, William & wife to Morris, David – Book J Page 301 – 8 Feb 1802
Hunter, William & c to Quarles, Ralph – Book K Page 209 – 13 Jan 1806
Hunter, William & c to Quarles, Ralph – Book K Page 209 – 13 Jan 1806

Hunter, Mary to Payne, Jonathan S. – Book Y Page 557 – 14 July 1843 [Louisa County VA Genealogy]
Mary Hunter widow and relict of William Hunter, dec’d. James Groom and Elizabeth his wife, John Hunter and Isabella his wife, George Hunter and Martha his wife, William D. Hunter, David M. Hunter and Sarah J. his wife, David S. Gillespie and Mary J. his wife, Moridcai Nuckolls and Caroline M. his wife and Stephen Hunter and Margaret S. his wife heirs and distributees of William Hunter, dec’d. of the first part to Jonathan S. Payne. $2,826.12 tract containing 536 1/2 acres on waters of Fork Creek in Louisa County being same land of which William Hunter dec’d. died seized adj. James Parrish, James D. Grooms, Morris, Goochland County line, except 1 acre which is reserved embracing the burying ground together with the right of ingress and egress for burial purposes or to enclose the same. Justices of Louisa, John T. Quarles and Frances W. Jones certified for Mary Hunter and Isabella Hunter the wife of John Hunter, Margaret S. Hunter the wife of Stephen Hunter, John Hunter, William D. Hunter and David S. Gillispie. Justices of Fluvanna county certified for James Groom and Mordicai Nuckolls, Elizabeth Groom, Mary J. Gillespie the wife of David S. Gillespie, and Caroline M. Nuckolls the wife of Mordecia I. Nuckolls, George Hunter and Martha A. W. Hunter the wife of George Hunter. Justices of Orange County certified for David M. Hunter

Hunter, Mary to Payne, Jonathan S – Book Y Page 577 – 14 July 1843 [Louisa County VA Genealogy]
Mary Hunter, widow and relict of William Hunter, Dec’d., James Groom and Elizabeth, his wife, John Hunter and Isabella his wife, George Hunter, Jr. and Martha, his wife, William D. Hunter, David M. Hunter and Sarah J., his wife, David S. Gillespie and Mary J., his wife, Mordecai Nuckolls and Caroline M, his wife, and Stephen Hunter and Margaret S., his wife, heirs of William Hunter, Dec’d. to Jonathan S. Payne a tract of land containing, according to survey made by William L. Clarke, surveyor of Fluvanna Co. on 13 Nov 1841, 536 1/4 acres on Fork Creek being land William Hunter, Dec’d, died seized adjoining James Parrish, James Grooms, Lickinghole Branch, Moss, Goochland County line, and O. C. Morris. Signed by all named grantors. Justices of Fluvanna County certify for James Groom and Mordecai Nuckolls 4 Aug 1843, also for Elizabeth Groom, wife of James Groom and Mary J. Gillespie, wife of David S. Gillespie, for Caroline M. Nuckolls, wife of Mordecai Nuckolls, George Hunter and his wife, Martha A. W. Hunter. Justices of Orange County certify for David M. Hunter and Sarah J., his wife.

“DEATHS: Died at his residence in Louisa County, Va., on Friday the 13th inst., William Hunter, aged about 67 years. His last eulogy is the deep and heartfelt sorrow of his family at their irreparable loss, and the sleepless and anxious attention paid him by his neighbors during his confinement.” (Richmond Enquirer, 1835, p3 col 6)

Louisa County Virginia Probate Records
Hunter, William decd – Inventory and Appraisement – Will Book 9 pp.280-282 – FHL007645400 IMG 703-704
Completed 31 Oct 1835, Ordered to be recorded 9 Nov 1835.
Hunter, William decd – Acct Sales – Will Book 10 p.211 – FHL 007645401 IMG 117
Account of Sale of Stock of the Estate of William Hunter decd made this 31st day of Oct 1835.
Hunter, William decd – Acct Sales – Will Book 10 pp.211-216 – FHL 007645401 IMG117-119
Account of Sales of the Estate of William Hunter decd made this 16th day of November 1838. Recorded 11 Nov 1839.

Any documents on Polly’s estate would likely be in Will Book 17 for 1866, which is no online at Family Search..

Hunter Children: 8
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – Descendant of a Female Guthrey
Autosomal DNA Participants: YES

1.) Elizabeth Hunter 1797VA – Aft. 1870VA (m. 1815 Louisa VA) James Groom – children unk
2.) John Hunter 1798VA-1890VA (m. 1825 Louisa VA) Isabella Pottie +children
3.) George Hunter 1803VA-1849VA (m. 1836 Cumberland VA) Martha A.W. Mitchell +children
4.) William D Hunter 1806VA-1854VA – No Further Details
5.) David Morris Hunter 1808VA-1877VA (m. 1834 Louisa VA) Sarah Jane Ellis +children
6.) Mary Jane Hunter 1812VA-1866VA (m.1832 Louisa VA) David S Gillespie +children
7.) Caroline Matilde Hunter 1815VA-1844MO (m. 1842 Louisa VA) Mordicai J Nuckollls +children
8.) Stephen Hunter 1817VA-1898VA (m1. 1841 Louisa VA) Margaret Sophia Thompson +children; (m2. Rockbridge VA) Roberta B Price) +child

CHILD 6: GEORGE MORRIS
1781VA – 1819VA
Spouse: Martha ‘Patsy’ Lea

The Hunter-Morris Family Bible lists
“Capt. George Morris was born 11 August 1781”
“George Morris and Martha his wife was married November the 10th 1808.”

George Morris served the United States during the War of 1812. He was a Captain in Virginia’s 1st Regiment (Truheart’s) of Militia. [See: Fold3]

George Morris died on 2 April 1819 leaving a widow and 5 surviving children.

Louisa County Will Book, Volume 6, 1817-1825, p.414 – FHL 007676168 – IMG 613
The Estate of George Morris, decd, Inventory and Appraisement completed by Guthrie Morris, admr, on 13 Nov 1819 and ordered to be recorded on 10 Nov 1823. The estate included the following slaves: Rhody, a negro woman, Reuben, a boy, Esther, a girl, Harrison, a boy, Moses, a man, Humphrey, a man, and Warren a boy.

Louisa County Will Book, Volume 7, 1825-1829, pp.57-58 – FHL 007645400 – IMG 42
The Estate of George Morris, dec’d. Guthrie Morris, admr. who found a balance of $1012.08 due to the estate. Commissioners Nathaniel Perkins, William Ragland, and James Hughson allowed Guthrie Morris a commission of $100 for reasonable compensation for his trouble, care, & responsibility.” – 19 Feb 1825.
Note that this settlement was recorded the same day as that of his brother Joshua Morris estate settlement.

Louisa County Will book, Volume 7, 1825-1829, p. 311 – FHL 007645400 – IMG 171
The Estate of Martha Morris – In account with Thos. Garland, Exr. Also called “Patsy Morris” in the record. No will was found, but the accounting of the estate included $500.00 cash legacy pairs to her negroes.

Five children of George and Patsy Morris are identified in the will of their grandfather, David Morris as Louisa A Morris, Amanda Morris, Pamela Morris, Oliver C Morris, and Adeline Morris. He bequeathed to them a property of 100 acres to be held by their mother “Marthey Morris” during her widowhood or natural life, including the dwelling house, garden, and spring, Property to be sold to highest bidder, and 1/4 to be paid in cash, the rest invested and children to receive annual dividends.

One additional child, the eldest, is listed in the Hunter-Morris Family Bible: 1. Albert S Morris born 15 July 1810, with the birth dates for the others following. 2. Louisa A Morris (29 Dec 1811), 3. Amanda Morris (29 Aug 1813), 4. Pamela Morris (6 May 1815), 5. Oliver C Morris (28 Feb 1817), 6. Adeline Morris (22 Jan 1819).

Morris Children: 6
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – Descendant of a Female Guthrey
Autosomal DNA Participants – NONE

1.) Albert S Morris 1810VA – 1811VA died at 11 months of age
2.) Louisa A Morris 1811VA – 1835VA (m. 1830 Louisa VA) Raymond Rice Minor – children unk
3.) Amanda Morris 1813VA – 1893VA (m. 1833 Louisa VA) Rev. Joseph A Brown +children
4.) Pamela 1815VA – Aft. 1819 – No Further Details unless she is the “Permelia A Morris” who died in 1848.
5.) Oliver C Morris 1817VA – 1848VA – No Further details
6.) Martha Adeline Morris 1819Va – 1854VA (m. 1842 Louisa VA) Andrew Perkins +children

CHILD 7: ELIZABETH MORRIS
1786VA – 1872VA
Spouse: George Hunter

Elizabeth Morris was born on 10 June 1786 in Louisa County, Virginia. She married at 17 years of age to George Hunter on 22 December 1803. They set up their household in the same county.

The 1820 census lists the George Hunter (transcribed as Tender) Household with:
1M 45 and over, 1 F 26-44, and 1M 16-25 with 6 Slaves. Engaged in Agriculture: 4.
As George and Elizabeth are only 17 years into their marriage at this point, it is uncertain whether the 1M16-25 is their son, another relative, or a laborer.

The 1830 census lists the George Hunter Household with:
1M 50-59, 1F 40-49, 1F 15-29, and with 9 slaves.
Since the younger female was not living in the household in 1820, it is uncertain whether she is a daughter, another relative, or a servant.

The 1840 census lists the George Hunter Household with:
1M 60-69, 1F 50-59, with 15 Slaves. Persons Employed in Agriculture: 7

The 1850 Census lists:
George Hunter, male, white, 79, born about 1771 in VA, Farmer, Industry: Agriculture, Real Estate 3923.
Elizabeth Hunter female, white, 66, born about 1784 in VA
The 1850 Slave Schedule lists George Hunter as a Slave Owner with 17 slaves aged 3 to 60.

George Hunter died on 11 August 1855 in Louisa County, Virginia. He left a long and complex will. His wife Elizabeth survived him. It appears that the had no children, or no surviving children at the time of his death. He planned to free all of his slaves at the time of his wife’s death, as long as they elected to leave America for Liberia. If they wished to remain in America, they would remain enslaved, but be given the choice of their own masters, and the parents of the slaves under 10 would be allowed to make the election on their behalf. It is a complicated process. After arranging the disposition of his slaves, George then designated the distribution of his land, other property, and money to his nieces and nephews. They were all to receive an equal share with the exception of his deceased brother William Hunter’s children. Since William married Elizabeth’s sister, his children would receive a double share of the estate.

Louisa County Virginia Will Book 14 1855-1859
Hunter, George, decd – Will – Pages 29-32 – FHL 007645403 – IMG29 – 30
Louisa County Virginia Will Book 15 1859-1864

There is only one Elizabeth Hunter of approximately the right age listed in the Virginia Census for 1860:
Elizabeth M Hunter age 74 born about 1786 female white, residence: Caroline County, Virginia, Personal Estate Value: 4000.
This is the household of a James Hunter, 47, wife Ellen, 40, and family with several others of the Hull, Hunter, Morris, Sullivan and Frawner surnames. Likely one of those nephews.
The 1860 Slave Schedule for Southern District, Louisa Virginia lists Elizabeth Hunter as a Slave Owner of 17 slaves aged 3 to 60.

Elizabeth Hunter was still living during the Civil War and at the time President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves. Her husband George Hunter’s plans to free them never came to fruition as outlived him by about 17 years. The law freed his slaves before her death.

The 1870 Census of Southern District, Louisa, Virginia shows that Elizabeth Hunter was back in her home county.
Elizabeth Hunter, 83, born about 1787 in VA, Farmer, Personal Estate 2500, Real Estate 6477
Fanne L Goodain 12 female white at school Personal Estate 1500, Real Estate 2000

Elizabeth Hunter died about 1872.

Hunter Children: None
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – / Descendant of a Female Guthrie / No descendants
Autosomal DNA Participants: N/A – No Descendants

CHILD 8: CAROLINE MATILDA MORRIS
1790VA – 1844MO
Spouse: Jacob Fackler

The page in the Hunter-Morris Family Bible where Caroline’s birth should be recorded is torn and missing. She is believed to have been born about 1790. Her marriage record to Jacob Fackler on 19 Oct 1810 lists her father as David Morris. Trees list her husband’s full name as Joseph Jacob Fackler. He was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on 11 Sep 1774 and resided in Augusta, Virginia before and after his marriage to Caroline. They had 9 children born between 1811 and 1832. Between the 1840 Census and Caroline’s death on 20 Sep 1844, the family moved from Virginia to Missouri. Caroline was buried at Blackburn cemetery in Saline County, Missouri. Jacob lived until 6 September 1856. He is also buried at Blackburn.

Fackler Children: 9
Y-DNA Project Participants: N/A – Descendant of a Female Guthrey
Autosomal DNA Participants: NONE

1.) (Rev.) David Morris Fackler 1811VA-1895NY (m.1840 Accomack VA) Susan Stith Satchell +children
2.) Michael Fackler 1813VA-1879VA (m. abt 1843 VA) Elizabeth Deffenbaugh +children
3.) (Dr.) John Morris Fackler 1816VA-1893 (m1. 1839 Augusta VA) Amanda Parks Austin, +children (m2. 1873 Lafayette MO) Ellen Ingraham -no children
4.) George Jacob Fackler 1818VA-1903MO (m. 1848 Saline MO) Elizabeth Major +children
5.) Elizabeth E Fackler 1820VA-1899CA – No Further Details
6.) Mary Catherine Fackler 1822VA-1903MO (m.1845 Saline MO) Thomas Washington Gaines +children
7.) Caroline Matilda Fackler 1824VA-1888CA (m. 1850 Saline MO) Lewis Ramage +children
8.) Marthia L Fackler 1829VA-1916MO (m. MO) Albert Roger Major +child
9.) Frances A Fackler 1830VA-1903MO (m. 1858 Leavenworth, KS) Charles Washington Houston +children
10.) Septimia Virginia Fackler 1832VA-1851MO – died at 19 years of age – unmarried

READING and RESOURCES

BIBLE RECORDS: Hunter-Morris Family Bible Record, 1744-1993, Includes Bible record (7 leaves), obituary (1 leaf), grocery price list (4 leaves), notes (2 leaves), magazine (4 leaves), and book (2 leaves). Areas covered are Hanover and Louisa Counties, Virginia. Bible printed in 1807. Other surnames mentioned: Cole, Gillespie, Groom, Mallory, Minor, Stanley, and Talley., Digital Repository: Library of Virginia, Local Call Number – 37157. Pages available for online viewing.

PROBATE RECORDS: Louisa County, Virginia
Family Search: Will Books, 1745-1865; General Index to Wills, 1742-1947
David Morris, dec’d – Will
Family Search: Louisa County Will Book 8, 1829-1833, p.320, FHL Film 007645400, IMG 450
David Morris – Inventory and Appraisal
Family Search: Louisa County Will Book 8, 1829-1833, pp.451 and 452, FHL Film 007645400, IMG 531 and 532.
David Morris, dec’d – Settlement
Family Search: Louisa County Will Book 8, 1829-1833, p.487, FHL Film 007645400, IMG

LAND & PROPERTY RECORDS: Louisa County, Virginia
Family Search: Deed Books, 1742-1865; General Indexes to Deeds, 1742-1872, 1969-1978
Grantor Indexes to Deeds, grantor 1742-1872 (Indexes deed books v.A-Z, AA-HH) – FHL 0007898575
MOR – AB 379 Sec 1, CD 379 Sec 6, E 380 Sec 1, F 380 Sec 1, G 380 Sec 6, H I 380 Sec 6, J 381 Sec 1, KL 381 Sec 8, M 381 Sec 8, NPQR 382 Sec 1, RSTU 382 Sec 1, VWXYZ 382 Sec 8
p.379 / IMG200
Morris, David & wife to Batcholder Valentine, Deed, Book G, p.183 – 1792 Apr 9 – FHL 0008151707 IMG109
Morris, David & wife to William Hunter, Deed, Book I, p.442 – 1798 June 11 – FHL 0008151708 IMG 249
Grantee Indexes to Deeds, grantee 1742-1872, FHL – 0007895922
MOR – AB 379 Sec 1, CD 379 Sec 6, E 380 Sec 1, F 380 Sec 1, G 380 Sec 6, H I 380 Sec 6, J 381 Sec 1, KL 381 Sec 8, M 381 Sec 8, NPQR 382 Sec 1, RSTU 382 Sec 1, VWXYZ 382 Sec 8
p.379 / IMG202
David Morris from William Lipscomb & wife, Deed, Book H, p514, June 13, 1785 – FHL 0008151707 IMG 506
David Morris from John Mills & wife, Deed, Book G, p332, Dec 9, 1793 – FHL 0008151707 IMG 183
David Morris from Hezekiah Dunnarant, Deed, Book I, p433, June 11 1798 – FHL 0008151708 IMG 433
David Morris from William Hunter & wife, Deed, Book J, p.301, Feb 8, 1802 – FHL 0008151708 IMG 563

LAND & PROPERTY RECORDS: Clark County, Kentucky
DEED INDEX L-M: FHL 008337958 – Morris Entries on IMG 295, IMG 296, IMG 297
DEEDS, 1793-1902
Samuel Morris from Presley N O’Bannon 1815 Book 11, page 314, 140 acres – FHL 008141317 IMG 431
5 Aug 1815 – Presley N O’Bannon and wife Matilda of Logan KY sell to Samuel Morris a parcel of land of 140 acres in Clark KY for $980. Witnesses Robert Bratton and Guthrie Morris.

David H Morris from Matthew Anderson Jr, 1835,, Book 27, Page 180, FHL 0008191814 IMG 108
20 April 1835 – Matthew Anderson Jr and wife Mary of Clark KY and David Morris of same for $2350 sell 100 acres on Stoner Creek, part of the farm that Anderson now lives on.
David H Morris from William Hull, 1837, Book 28, page 411, mortgage, FHL 0008191814 IMG 550
Mortgage
David H Morris & wife Elizabeth to Robert Scobee, 1839, Book 29, page 88, FHL 0008191815 IMG 49
21 Feb 1839 – David Morris and Elizabeth his wife of Clark KY and Robert Scobee of same for $4,250 sell a tract of 100 acres on Stoner Creek
David H Morris from George Stephenson, 1839, Book 29, page 98, mortgage 54
Mortgage

Guthrie Morris from Jos. Allen & wife 1828, Book 23, page 259, 50 acres – FHL 007899069 IMG 136
5 Sep 1828 – Jos. Allen of Clark KY sell to Guthrie Morris for $750 a 50 acre tract on Donaldson creek. Neighbors include Samuel Morris on the south.
Guthrie Morris & wife Fanny to Jonas Hedges, 1829, book 24, page 22, 50 acres – FHL 007899069 IMG 342
15 Sep 1829 – Guthrie Morris and wife Fanny Morris of Clark KY sell to Jonas Hodges of Bourbon KY for 4750 a tract of 50 acres in the counties of Clark & Montgomery on the waters of Donaldson Creek. Neighbors include Samuel Morris.

Washington Morris from Martin Snyder & wife – 1843 – Book 30, page 628, FHL 008191815 IMG 650
27 Feb 1843 – Martin Snyder of Montgomery KY sells to Washington Morris of Clark KY for $32.50 a parcel of land containing 100 acres. signed by Martin and Nancy Snyder.
Washington Morris & wife Havilah to Andrew P Hymer – 1845 – Book 31, page 424, FHL 0008141319 IMG 219
18 Feb 1845 – Washington Morris and Havilah his wife of Clark KY sell to Andrew P. Hymer of same for $468.97 ($32.50 per acre) land in Clark County on the waters of Donaldson Creek adjoining Samuel Morris, being part of the tract recently purchased from Martin Sidener.
Washington Morris & wife Havilah to Ben. F Snyder – 1858 – Book 38, page 500, FHL 0008191833 IMG 258
24 July 1858 – Washington Morris and Havilah his wife of Montgomery, KY sell to Benjamin F Snyder of Clark KY for $5,695.51 paid to them in a tract of land lying in Montgomery KY being an undivided interest which Snyder owned in the old Mason farm on Somerset Creek sold at the price of $61.14 per acre, have sold unto Benjamin F Snyder a certain tract of land in Clark KY on Donaldson Creek at the prince of 61.14 per acre. Original tract was 100 acres minus the 14+ acres deeded to Andrew P Hymer in 1845 leaving a balance of 85+ acres sold to Snyder.

LAND & PROPERTY: Fluvanna County, Virginia
Family Search: Deed Books, 1777-1905
Family Search: Index to Deeds – FHL Film 007894516 – IMAGES 83 – 91
IMG 83 – Deed Book 1 from 1777 to 1783 – No Morris Entries
IMG 83 – Deed book 2 from 1784 to 1793 – Richard Morris entries
IMG 83 – Deed Book 3 from 1793 to 1801 – No Morris entries
IMG 84 – Deed Book 3 – continued – John and Richard Morris entries
IMG 84 – Deed Book 4 from 1801 to 1807 – Richard, Christopher, Benjamin Morris
IMG 84 – Deed Book 5 from 1807 to 1810 – Samuel F Morris
IMG 85 – Deed Book 6 from 1812 to 1817 – Richard, John, Samuel F
(No Guthrie Morris Entries in the above deed books)
IMG 85 – Deed Book 7 from 1817 to 1821 – Richard, Guthrie, Samuel F
Guthrie Morris et als to John Thompson p.240 – Book 7 IMG 514
4 Nov 1818 – County Court Commissioners (Guthrie Morris, Reuben Crewdson, and John Doyle) make sale of county land to John thompson.
Guthrie Morris et als to Overton Humphrey p.379 – Book 7 IMG 583
22 Nov 1819 – County Court Commissioners (Guthrie Morris, Reuben Crewdson, and John Doyle) sell to Overton Humphrey of Louisa County a tract belonging to the estate of Thomas Brown containing 200 acres in Fluvanna.
Guthrie Morris from Samuel Boatwright p.556 – BOOK 7 IMG 672
23 January 1819 – A deed of trust between Samuel Boatwright and Ann his wife of the first part, and Barret G Payne & Guthrie Morris of the 2nd Part, and John R Perkins of the third part. The transfer of payment of $2,317.00 between Perkins to Boatwright via Payne & Morris.
Guthrie Morris to John R Perkins p.705 – Book 7 IMG 747
Guthrie Morris acting as trustee, Boatwritght failing to make payment, property going to John R Perkins.
IMG 86 – Deed Book 8 from 1821 to 1826 – Samuel F, Jas. N, Jane, Guthrie
Guthrie Morris (Bond as Sheriff) p.522 to 525 – Book 8 IMG 285
Guthrie Morris is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Fluvanna by a commission from the Governor under the seal of the Commonwealth dated the 7th day of August last past. Bond acknowledged at a court held for Fluvanna on Monday, 27 September 1824.
Guthrie Morris from Nathaniel Norment p.597 – Book 8 IMG 321
21 Mar 1819 – Nathaniel E Normont and Susanna his wife of Fluvanna to Guthrie Morris of same. Consideration of 44,772.75 paid by Guthrie Morris sold one tract or parcel of land in Fluvanna on both sides of Batlongus Creek containing 521 acres.
IMG 86 – Deed Book 9 from 1826 to 1830 – Samuel F, Richard, Guthrie Jas. N
Guthrie Morris from Daniel G Pleasants, p.20 – BOOK 9 IMG 413
20 Mar 1826 – Daniel G Pleasant of City of Richmond, VA and Guthrie Morris, Sheriff of Fluvanna County VA. Pleasant now confined in Henrico County Jail for debt. Tract of land of 140 acres
Guthrie Morris (Bond as Sheriff) p.21 to 24 – BOOK 9 IMG 414
Bond for collecting taxes. 27 March 1826.
Guthrie Morris etc from Richard Holland (Tr) p.191 – BOOK 9 IMG 498
27 March 1827 – Richard Holland of Fluvanna and Guthrie Morris & Walker Timberlake of Same. For consideration of $1 paid by Morris and Timberlake. To secure to George Hunter the sum of $250 due by single bill do grant, bargain, and sell to Morris & Timberlake a tract of land in Fluvanna containing 227 acres being the same land conveyed by Walker Timberlake & Sarah his wife to said Richard Holland that day.
Guthrie Morris (Shff), to James Flanagan, p.236 – BOOK 9 IMG 521
21 April 1826 – Guthrie Morris, Sheriff of Fluvanna, and James Flanagan of said county. Sheriff sold to highest bidder a tract of land in Fluvanna owned by Daniel G Pleasant, a debtor confined in the Henrico County jail. Flanagan made the highest bid of $11.90 and received the deed for 140 acres.
IMG 87 – Deed Book 9 – continued – Powell, Samuel F, Guthrie
IMG 87 – Deed Book 10 from 1830-1835 – Guthrie, William, James, Samuel F, Owen C
Guthrie Morris and wife Dorothy to Walker Timberlake, p.234 – BOOK 10 IMG 131
6 June 1832 – Guthrie Morris and wife Dorothy of Fluvanna to Walker Timberlake of same county for consideration of $50 sold one tract of land in Fluvanna on waters of Ballingers Creek containing 17 acres adjoining the land of said Timberlake where he is now erecting a saw mill
Guthrie Morris to William Morris, p.252 – BOOK 10 IMG 140
Deed of Gift to son William Morris by Guthrie Morris of Fluvanna County, consideration of $1, conveyed the tract of land where William Morris now lives containing 152 and 1/4 acres. Witnesses: David H Morris, Edmund N Crewdson, Thomas Morris. Signed 27 April 1823. Recorded Fluvanna County Court Clerk’s Office on 14 August 1832.
Guthrie Morris from Henry Johnson Jr for Morris Trust, p.253 – BOOK 10 IMG 140
3 Aug 1832 between Hancy Johnson Jr of Louisa County of the first part, and Guthrie Morris & Abraham Sheperd Jr of the second part, and William Morris of the third part. Hancy Johnson is indebted to William Morris for $262. Mentions William Morris’ wife is Frances Morris.
IMG 88 – Deed Book 11 from 1835 to 1838 – Powell, Richard, Samuel F, James, Robert W
(No Guthrie Morris Entries)
IMG 88 – Deed Book 12 from 1838 to 1841 – Samuel F, Owen C, Adolphus, Powell, James G
(No Guthrie Morris Entries)
IMG 89 – Deed Book 12 – continued – Guthrie, Richard, Adopphus, Powell
Guthrie Morris and wife Dorothy to Geo. Hunter Jr, p.57-58 – Book 12 IMG 40-41
22 October 1838 – Guthrie Morris and wife Dorothy of Clark County, KY sell to George Hunter Jr of Louisa County, VA for consideration of $2488.50 in hand paid. A tract of land containing 414 acres lying on both sides of Ballingers Creek
Guthrie Morris and wife Dorothy to Joel H Parrish, p.79 – Book 12 IMG 51
22 Oct 1838 – Guthrie Morris and wife Dorothy of Clark County, KY sell to Joel H Parrish of Fluvanna County, VA for consideration of the love and regard they have for their son in law Joel H Parrish and for further consideration of $1 have granted and sold a parcel of land lying on Ballinger Creek in Fluvanna, VA containing 100 acres.
IMG 89 – Deed Book 13 from 1842 to 1843 – Samuel F, Powell, Samuel A, Susan, Leland, James M
(No Guthrie Morris Entries)
IMG 89 – Deed book 14 from 1843 to 1846 – Samuel R, Samel F, Leland, Richard
(No Guthrie Morris Entries)

PROBATE: Fluvanna County, Virginia
Estate of Edmund N Crewdson (husband of Mary ‘Polly’ Morris) – Inventory & Account of Admr. R. Crewdson – FHL 007644990 – IMG 323

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