EARLY SAWYERS

Bill Benjay and Arcell Sawyer's Virginia References

Colonial Records of Glouster Co. Va. Book 2 p. 255, October 1650. Near the head of Ware River in Mockjacks Bay. A point of cleared land called Mordecays Mount............headright for Edmund Bond, his wife, William Sawyer, Charles King, Henry Cockett, Bart. Lentill, Ann Winn, R Thomas Parvolle, Phillip Garney.

Glouster Co Va. Patent Book no 7 William Sawyer of Gloster Co, Planter, son and heir of William Sawyer late of sd. Co., Planter, 850 acres, New Kent County, S. side of the Dragon or Peankertank SW; 3 Jan, 1679/80 p. 18 some 2 miles below the mouth of the br. Where Jno Exoll herento lived and some 4 miles from Mr. Tho Holmes Quarter; lyeing abrest with the gr dam and Granted to John Pigg and Evan Davies, July 20, 1661 for trans of 17 pers. And by sd. Pigg the surviv. Joynt tenant and Jane his wife, conveyed to sd Sawyer July 14, 1662 and by order of the Gen. Ct. at James Citty 23 Sept. last past in a suit between Wm. Sawyer Plaintiff and Amb. Clare defd, the said land is confirmed to sd. William.

Deed –James Roeand Peter Richerson to William Sawyer 1652/53 James Roe of Glocester County inVa. And Peter Richeson of York County in Va. For 2300 pounds tobacct have sold to William Sawyer, planter 150 acres of land scituate in Glocester Co……..being part of 1000 acres bought by the sd James Roe and Peterticheson ofCapt. Stephen Gill, part of 2500 acres granted to sd Capt. Gill by patent dated 30th April 1649 8th March 1652/53 Rec. York Co. April 4, 1652/53. *****Also see York Co. References to a William Sawyer

Gloucester Rent Roll 1704/05

William Sawyer 150 acres (only Sawyer listed)

Children of William And Mary Sawyer

Grace and Margaret Sawyer, twin daughters of William and Mary Sawyer born May 8 1684

Justephenikah Sawyer, son of William and Mary Sawyer baptized December 26 1686

William Sawyer, son of William and Mary Sawyer baptized Aug l, 1680

Children of William and Sarah Sawyer

Jeremiah Sawyer, son of William and Sarah Sawyer baptized April 4, 1725

Martha Sawyer, daughter of William Sawyer baptized Feb 26, 1722/23

Martha is assumed to fit with William and Sarah, wife not named, dates fall in the William and Sarah marriage.

Sarah Sawyer, daughter of William and Sarah Sawyer baptized February 9, 1728/29

William, son of William and Sarah Sawyer was born April 14, 1721

John Sawyer, son of William and Ann Sawyer was born Sept ll and Baptized October 2, 1748

A William Sawyer departed this life April 19, 1734. (Do not know which William Sawyer this is)

There is also a William Sawyer and wife Mary that show up in 1690s in Pasquotank Co. N.C. deeds

No ref. Pages 397-400 of York Co. Gen. Court October 22, 1688 p. 397-400 13 Feb 1689/90 Mary Sawyer wife of William Sawyer of Abington Parish, Glocester Co. Appoint William Sherwood of James Citty, Gent and…………of New Kent County to acknowledge the indenture I have with my husband sold to Mr. Edmund Jennings 200 acres at or neere the Bever Dam in York County and am unable to travel to court. Mary M. Sawyer

Feb 24 1689/90 William Sawyer of Abington Parish Glocester Co. planter and Mary his wife to Edmund Jennings of …….York Co……………..200 acres. Christopher Abbott late of York Co. did in 1638 purchase of John Dennett 200 acres at or neere the Bever Dams at Utys Creek………….Kings Creek in York Co………………… [arce;; pf 400 acres granted to John Dennett by pattent 15 Jan 1637/38. Christopher Abbott being many yeares peaceably possessed of the 200 acres dyed in pssession of the same and after his decease itt came and discended to Christopher Abbott, his son and heir, who dued with will or issue, whereby the land and plantation descended to Mary as heir att law to her said brother and the inheritance in the land was by Generall Court of Va. 22 Oct 1688……. William Sawyer Mary M. Sawyer

Land Patent 7 page 18 Virginia. William Sawyer of Gloster County planter (son and heir of Wm. Sawyer late of the sd. County planter, decd 3 Jan. 1679 New Kent Co. 850 acres on the SOUTH SIDE OF Peankatank Swamp

Patent Book 7 page 205 of Cavaliers and Pioneers

William Sawyer of Gloster Co. Planter son and heir of William Sawyer late of sd Co. Planter 850 acres, New Kent Co., S side of the Dragon or Peanketank SW; 3 Jan 1678/80, p 18 some 2 mi. below the mouth of the br where Jno Exoll hereto lived and some 4 mi. from Mr. Thomas Holmes’ Quarter; lyeing abrest with the gr. Dam, and c. Granted to Jno Pigg and Evan Davies July 20, 1661, for trans of 17 pers by sd. Pigg the surviv. Joynt tenant and Jane his wife, conveyed to sd Sawyer July 24 1662 by order of the Gen. Ct. at James Citty, 23 Sept last past in a suit between Wm. Sawyer Plantiff and Amb Clare, defd the sd land is confirmed to sd Wm.

Wills and Administrations of Isle of Wright Co., Va. 1647-1800 by Blanche Chapmen

p 65 Frizzell, William, Planter, daughter Isabella and her husband Thomas Sawyer, grandson William, son of John Frizzell dec'd, 100 a near the Courthouse, grandson John Sawyer, granddaughter Mary Sawyer, grandaughter Sarah Sawyer, grandaughter Susan Pope, granddaughters Mary and Elizabeth Fizzell. Exs. daughter Isabella and Thomas Sawyer, dated October 25, 1706/07. Wit: Jacob Barnes, Matthew Whitfield, John Lawrence.

John Sawyer witnessed the will of Samuel Whitfield, dated Mar. 27, 1758, reg. Aug 3, 1758

ref: Marriages of Isle of Wright Co. by Blanch Chapmen Thomas Sawyer and Isabella Frizzelle, 1706.

Ref. Seventeenth Century Isle of Wight Co., Va. by John B. Boddie, Chicago, Chicago Law Publishing Co. 1938.

p 37 Thomas Sawyer one of 33 persons in census of Warrasocoyak on 16 Feb. 1623.

p 56 Thomas Sawyer taxed 33 lbs sterling to help support Puritan imigrants at Daniel Tanner's Creek May 25, 1640

p. 183 Joseph Sawyer, son of Will Sawyer born Sept 20, 1734

Thomas Sawyer, 300 acres Upper County of New Norfolk adjoining the land of Mr. Thomas Codd. Due to the adventure of his wife Frances and the transportation of five persons: Thomas Kirbe, John Sykes, Richard Gilyard, Christopher Harmon and William Packford. Ref. Va. Land Records, Gary Parks 1982, p 476.

July 15, 1640 Mr. Sawyer qualified as sheriff of Lower Norfolk and held that office in 1642.

Ref. Book B, Lower Norfolk (Nasemond) Co. Va. Nov 1646- 15 Jan 1651-2 by Alice G. Walter, Virginia Beach, Va. 1978 p. 12 Thomas Sayer is indebted to William Coard, Marriner the summe of 4890 pounds of tobacco.........provided in Court and acknowledged by the said Sayer Nov. 17, 1646

p. 13 ......that Thomas Sayer is indebted unto Mr. Cornelius Loyd 2921 pounds of tobo. The court with consent of the said Mr. Loyd doth order paymenht .......in sixe weekes and the court charges otherwyse execucon, Nov 17, 1646

p 22A Order that Thomas Sayer be non suited and pay unto James Symons 20 1 tobo for molestacon, Jan 20, 1646/7.

p 27 James Symons order to pay unto Thomas Sayer 500 l tobo and caske with 3 years forbearance and Court Charges within 10 days Feb. 15, 1646/47.

p. 45 Recorded Jun 15, 1647. I Humphrey Sayer of the Little Creek, Planter for the better security of the debt which I am bownd by this spcialty to pay unto John Holmes.....my whole cropp of tobacco which I am nowe injoyed withall or shall be this yeare. May 8 1647. In presence of Henry (H) Brakes.

p 108 a. I William Berkley, Gov. and Capt. General of Virginia....send greting....Whereas Stephen Hicks dec'd dying intestate leaving an estate....whereof Tho. Sayer hath made humble suite....that a Commission of Administration might be granted him....in behalfe of ye Mother of ye said decedent....Administreation granted to Tho. Sayer, Gov. William Berkley.

p 149-150 Indenture: made in Virginia 1649 between Thomas Sayer of Elizabeth River Lower Norfolke County of the one part and Thomas Meares......in consideration of 300 acres of land bought by Sayer of Meares as by indenture under his hand and seale bearing date (20th?) these presents. Sayer for his heirs exors and c dothe agree to pay Meares full somme of 6000 1 of good sound tobacco in three payments............also pay yearely all such Quitt Rents.

Mr. Thomas Sawyer justice of the county, Oct. 1648.

p. 84 Thomas Sawyer one of several men paying 36 pounds sterling to retain a minister.....

Vol. 2 of Antiquity of Lower Norfolk. Thomas Sayer a vestryman for Elizabeth River Parrish - met Aug. 10, 1648.

Va. Land Patent 1 page 539 Thomas Sawyer, Lower Norfolk Co 250 Acres, abt. 2 miles up the Easternbranch of Elizabeth River

Deed March 16, 1710 from Richard Sayer, son and heir of Frances Sawyer, conveyting to his brother Charles of Princess Ann Co. land patented by their father in 1684. (Major Francis Sayer was Burgess for Norfolk Co. in 1692.)

Will of Charles Sawyer Va. Antiquity, Vol l Page 84 Aug. 18, 1740 Grandson, Anthony Lawson, Son Arthur Sawyer. (This name spelled Sayer, pronounced Sawyer)

Ref. for below. Brief Abstract of Lower Norfolk Co. (Va) and Norfolk Co Wills, 1637-1710 by Charles F. McIntosh, Colonial Dames in America. 1914, Reprinted by the Southern Historical Press.

p. 48 (Bk 4 folio 13) Will of Robt. Butt on the Southern branch of Elizabeth River names Arthur Sayer in bequest to sons., wife Jane as exec.

p. 22 Will of William Odean (Bk D p. 368) names "living friend Francis Sawyer to be my Overseer.

p 25 Fran. sayer witnessed will of Robert Porter dated Oct. 4 1666, proven April 14, 1667.

p 27 Francis Sayer left a bequest in will of Richard Russel, dated July 24, 1667, proven December 16, 1667.

p. 135 Thomas Sayer witnessed will of Richard Jones of Eliz. River Parish, Norfolke Co. Marono (Bk. 4, folio 164) dated Sept 18, 1691, proven Jan. 15, 1691/92 by Tho. Sayer. Also gave Francis Sayer 3 young steers.

1723 Charles Sawyer is listed as vestryman of Lynhaven Parish, Princess Anne Co., Va. in Will of Charles Sawyer made Aug 18, 1740, "I give to my grandson Anthony Lawson.......son Authur three guineas....grandson Anthony Lawson ye art of surveying.

p. 45 Vestry Book of Blisland Parish, New Kent Co., Va. Pub. by Va. State Library 1935. William, son of Sarah Sawyer is discharged from paying levie...August 23, 1731

York Co. Records by Wersiger 1659-1662 Certificate is granted to Mr. Xopher Harris 1000 acres land for importation of 20 persons into this colony…………………………………….John Sawyer……. P 84, date on previous page of records is 1660

John X Sawyer witnessed bond between Benn Lillingston of Queens Ck. York Co. to .............of Porobertanck in New Kent Co. Nov. 27, 1668.Va. Land Records, 1665-1672 p. 137.

WILLIAM Sawyer one of 19 persons imported by Mrs Eliz. Vaulx - headright granted Nov 17, 1659 Va. Records 1659-1662 p. 451.

Page 137. York County Va. Records 1665-1672 compiled by Benjamin B. Weisinger III, 1987. John Sawyer one of 20 persons imported by Christopher Harris, who received a headright of 1,000 acres July 24, 1660

p451 Wm. Sayer one of 19 persons imported by Mrs. Eliz. Vauix who assigned her headrights to Mr. Robert Whitehaire. Nov. 12, 1666

p. 34 York Co. Va. Records 1659-1662 by Benjamin B. Weisinger III 1989. John Sawyer one of 20 persons imported by Christopher Harris, who received a headright certificate for 1,000 acres of land July 24, 1660.

York Co. Deeds Bonds 1694-1701 I p. 108 Deed William Sawyer to Edmund Jennings 1688. William Sawyer of Parish of Abington in the County of Gloceser planter and Mary his wife to Edmund Jennings………..for 45 pounds sterling sold 200 acres in York County which came to said Mary as heir and law to her brother Christopher Abbot (who died with issue or will p 137) by order of Court 7th Sept 1688 397-400 Feb 13, 1688

Patents 9, page 422 - Lists William Sawyer, 24 Oct. 1701, Gloucester County, 400 acres, Eschdeat Land. Lately in the possession of Thomas Hughs, dec'd.

Muster for Triton's Prize to Virginia September 1710 lists: Men who died or where discharged. Listed is a William Sawyer and was discharged August 1710 in Virginia. From the muster books of this ship, Triton's Prize was used to carry cargo, people and to protect the coast, traveling from Barbados to New York.

A:53 Wm. Sawyer and Mary my wife...make over....200 acres....being on the NE side of Pasquotank River, beginning at the SW side....taken out of a Patent of land containing 600 acres belonging to Wm. Jennings of Aronoes Creek and Tho. Johnson, and now in the possession of Wm. Sawyer which said Patent bearing the date the l Jan and in the 31 year of the possession of our Province of Carolina 1694 which said land we...do quit claim...unto John Norton....according to an agreement 21 April 1710. Signed Wm. Sawyer and Mary his wife to Jno. Norton Regt: 25 June 1713

North Carolina Pasquotank County: Wm Jennings of Aranoose Creek Cooper do ...over with my wife Mary all our right unto W. Sawyer.certain Pattent assigned by Philip Ludwell Govr. and Commander in Chief of North Carolina...unto ye said William Sawyer...for a valuable consideration paid....10 July (blank) Signed: Wm. W. Jennings his makr, Mary Jenings. Wit: John Bishop Ack: 19 July 1709 John Bishop. Regt: 26 May 1730.

C243 Wm Jennings of Arronous Creek Cooper ye wt in mentioned Pattent from us...unto ye said Wm. Jennings and patent being upon record in ye gvt office for this province Signed by the Hon: Philip Ludweed....bearing date ye l Jan. 1694 as witness our hands and seals this 19th day of July 1709 John Bishop. Regt: Copy transfered out of ye old regr. 26 May 1730.

29.8 (DOES NOT HAVE A DATE) William Sawyer purchases l Hatt, 1 1/4 yd. Linnen, l oz thread, 6 yds of Dowlas. Lidya acco to credit - Ledya Cartwright Nov. 10......Josiah Cartwright purchased l pt Rum, powder, and a one quart bottle.

Note on the above: "Early Virginia Immigrants" lists a William Sawyer 1650 and a Lydia coming 5 years later in 1655......could this be husband and wife and Lydia and Josiah be inlaws to this William?