Capt. Rickards (of Wm) Dunton, Sr.

1752 - 1821  (69 years)

• Name	Rickards (of Wm) Dunton  [1, 2]
  Prefix	Capt.
  Suffix	Sr.
  Birth	27 May 1752	Northampton Co, Virginia   [3]
  	Rickards Dunton, son to William Dunton & Betty his wife, was born 27th May 1752.
  Gender	Male
  Land inherited	1773	tract N66, between Bridgetown & Marionville, Northampton Co, Virginia   [4]
  	In 1754 Rickards Dunton (wife Anne) left to his son William the land he said he had bought from Esau Jacob (no record). It will be recalled that William Dunton had bought a part of N65 and he otherwise enlarged his holdings. He was succeeded by a son Rickards and after his death in 1821 a survey of his plantation showed a total of 432 1/2 acres in this viciinity.
  Will - Fathers	20 Feb 1773	Northampton Co, Virginia   [5]
  	He was shown as a son Rickards in the will of William Dunton Sr., planter. He was given 1/2 my land and plantation at my death and other 1/2 after my wife's right.
  Rev War Militia Serv	9 Sep 1778	Northampton Co, Virginia   [6]
  	Rickards Dunton recommended to be Major.
  Will - Mothers	25 Nov 1797	Northampton Co, Virginia   [7]
  	In her will Elizabeth Dunton gave to daughter Peggy Simkins use of my negro Isaac 4 years and then Isaac to be free. To my grandson William Dunton young mare "FLower". To my granddaughter Elizabeth Fulwell £3. To my granddaughter Peggy James £3. To my granddaughter Elizabeth Dunton £3. Residual legatees my children. My son Rickards Dunton Extr. Witt: Dickie Dunton, Elizabeth (X) Hase.
  VA House of Delegate	Between 1802 and 1807	Virginia   [8]
  Will - Step Son	9 May 1812	Northampton Co, Virginia   [9]
  	In his will Dickey G. Carpenter gave to brother Samuel G. Carpenter my watch and my small gun that I had by Thomas Elliott, deceased, to be kept by his guardian until he shall be fit to take care of them himself. My will and desire is that my mother Lucy Dunton, my brother Samuel G. Carpenter, my sister Elizabeth G. Upshur and Leah F. Carpenter have each a suit of mourning out of my estate and also that Betsey Dunton have a mourning suite with them. I give and bequeath to my half brother John Carpenter Dunton my colt Pandora that Rickards Dunton is to raise to three years old, also my gun that I had of John G. Ames. I give unto my half brother Alexandrew James Galt Dunton my Negro Boy Jacob. I give unto my sister Leah F. Carpenter my one fifth part of four fifths of Negro girl Esther devised by my father's will unto my dearest brother Azel G. Carpenter. I nominate and appoint Arthur B. Upshur my executor. Signed, Dickey G. Carpenter. Witnesses: Elijah Brittingham, Thos Midcalf and Rickards Dunton.
  Est Settmt Named In	9 Dec 1819	Northampton Co, Virginia   [10]
  	The settlement of the estate of John Carpenter Senr, wife Lucy, was settled by Extr. John Carpenter Jr. Appraisers: John Upshur, John West, Thomas Elliott and George Brickhouse. Inventory and Appraisement taken on January 16, 1804. WB 33 pages 139-140. Audit and Settlement. John Carpenter Jr., executor. Pages 140-141. Recorded on February 12, 1810. Division of Slaves. WB 35 pages 398-399 Recorded on December 9, 1819. Heirs: Rickards Dunton and Lucy his wife in right of dower, Arthur B. Upshur and Elizabeth his wife, Samuel G. Carpenter and Leah F. Carpenter. Each heir received a portion "by descent from Azel Carpenter" and "by the will of D. G. Carpenter". Supplemental Audit and Settlement. John Carpenter Jr. executor. Begins on March 8, 1805. WB 37 page 88. Recorded on April 11, 1825. "Cash paid Tabitha Carpenter being a balance due her for the sale of her maiden land purchased by Wm Costin."
  Will	7 Oct 1820	Northampton Co, Virginia   [1]
  	In his will Rickards Dunton Senr. gave to son William Dunton ten acres of land adjoining the ninety acres that I have given him. I give to my son Matthew H. Dunton. I give to my daughter Ann Turner. I give to my daughter Betsey White. I give to my daughter Ader Matthews. I give to my son Smith S. Dunton. I give and bequeath unto my son John C. Dunton a Negro boy Jacob Morris in lieu of a mare and a gun given him by the will of Dickie G. Carpenter. I give and bequeath unto my two sons John C. Dunton and Alexandrir T. G. Dunton all my lands that may remain after payment of my debts. I give unto my daughter Lucy Matilda Jane Dunton all my slaves not before given. In case either of my said children should die under age and without heirs such child's part to be divided between the survivors and my son Smith G. Dunton. I nominate and appoint my trusty friends Nathaniel Turner and Littleton Upshur Esq. executors. Signed, Rickards Dunton Senr. No witnesses.
  Est Settmt Step Son	11 Jan 1821	Northampton Co, Virginia   [11]
  	Settlement of the estate of Dickey G. Carpenter by Extr Arthur B. Upshur. Appraisers: John B. Thomas, Anthony Bell, William Dunton and John G. Ames. Inventory and Appraisement taken on May 29, 1812. WB 35 pages 305-306. Account of Sales pages 306-308. Audit and Settlement. Arthur B. Upshur executor and Caleb B. Upshur, executor of Arthur B. Upshur. "David Ross keeping Hannah & 3 children 1817", "Littleton Godwin for keeping Hannah & children 1813". Pages 308-311. Audit and Settlement with Caleb B. Upshur executor of Arthur B. Upshur who was executor for D. G. Carpenter. Begins on January 1, 1820. WB 35 page 484. Recorded on February 12, 1821. January 11, 1821 Received of C. B. Upshur our proportions respectively of the above balance due the estate of D. G. Carpenter. Signed, Richards Dunton guardian to Leah F. Carpenter.
  Death	3 Sep 1821	Northampton Co, Virginia   [8, 12]
  Est Settmt	8 Oct 1821	Northampton Co, Virginia
  	It was on this date that his will was probated. The executors appointed in the will refused to administer so John H. Harmanson and Thomas Jacob were appointed. Bond $10,000. Appraisers: Robins Mapp, Anthony Bell, Edmund Watson and George Bell. Inventory and Appraisement taken on October 16, 1821. Audit and Settlement. Thomas Jacob and Jno H. Harmanson administrators. Recorded on July 14, 1823.
  Reference Identifer	DAR Patriot #A035085 (Maj. & also Capt. Northampton County Militia)
  Record ID	57548
  Person ID	I57548	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	19 Mar 2023

  
  

  Father	William (of Rickards) Dunton, Sr.,   b. Abt 1730, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Bef 13 Apr 1773, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age < 43 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth 'Betty' (115) Rogers,   b. Abt 1734, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Dec 1797, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age 63 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1750  [13]
  Family ID	F18145	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Sophia Harmanson,   b. 12 May 1753, Northampton Co, Virginia d. 20 Sep 1794, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age 41 years)
  Marriage	7 Sep 1774	Northampton Co, Virginia   [3, 14, 15]
  	Wm Waltham was security on the M.L.B. of Rickards Dunton Jr. and Sophia Harmanson. Abel Upshur witness. They were married 8 Sep 1774. (NOTE: The Dunton family records show 12 Sept 1774.)
  Children	+ 1. Maj. William (of Rickards of Wm) Dunton,   b. 24 Oct 1775, Northampton Co, Virginia d. 7 Jun 1835, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age 59 years) + 2. Matthew H. Dunton,   b. 12 Jun 1777, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown   3. Nathaniel R. Dunton,   b. 22 Apr 1781, Northampton Co, Virginia d. 19 Oct 1791, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age 10 years) + 4. Anne Dunton,   b. 29 Jul 1783, Northampton Co, Virginia d. 25 Jan 1857, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age 73 years)   5. John Carpenter Dunton,   b. 22 Oct 1785, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown + 6. Rickards 'Dickie' Dunton, Jr. (carpenter),   b. Abt 1790, Northampton co, Virginia d. Mar 1855, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age 65 years)   7. Elizabeth H. 'Betsy' Dunton,   b. 14 Feb 1790, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown   8. Sarah Dunton,   b. 15 Feb 1790, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F33879	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Rossanna Milby,   b. Abt 1765, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Bef 20 Oct 1803, Northampton Co, Virginia (Age < 38 years)
  Marriage	13 Aug 1796	Northampton Co, Virginia   [14]
  	John MacGawan was security on the M.L.B. of Rickards Dunton Jr. and Rosanna Clegg.
  Children	+ 1. Adah 'Ader' Dunton,   b. Abt 1800, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F33880	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 3	Sinah Bentahll,   b. Abt 1775, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Bef 5 May 1807 (Age < 32 years)
  Marriage	20 Oct 1803	Northampton Co, Virginia   [14]
  	George Bell was security on the M.L.B. of Rickards Dunton Jr. and Sinah Benthall.
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F33881	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 4	Lucy (623) Galt,   b. Abt 1770, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	5 May 1807	Northampton Co, Virginia   [14, 16]
  	Littleton Kendall was security on the M.L.B. of Richards Dunton Jr. and Lucy Carpenter.
  Children	1. Alexandrew James Galt Dunton,   b. Abt 1810, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown   2. Smith L. Dunton,   b. Abt 1812, Northampton Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown   3. Lucy Matilda Jane Dunton,   b. Abt 1817, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F19913	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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