Some Descendants of "Dr." John Woodson
Seventh Generation
(Continued)
650. Elizabeth McRoberts Venable 1 (Elizabeth
Watkins , Agnes Woodson , Richard , Richard , Robert
, John ) was born 2 in 1795. She died
3 in 1869.
Elizabeth married 2 William Quin Morton
1 in 1816. William was born 3 in 1797. He died 4
in 1850.
They had the following children:
651. Francis W. Venable 1 (Elizabeth
Watkins , Agnes Woodson , Richard , Richard , Robert
, John ) was born 2 in 1799. He died
3 in 1852.
Francis married 2 Nancy Carter Nelson
1 in 1833. Nancy was born 3 in 1814. She died 4
in 1873.
They had the following children:
652. Frances Lockett 1 (Selina
Watkins , Agnes Woodson , Richard , Richard , Robert
, John ) was born 2 in 1812. She died
3 in 1887.
Frances married 2 Albert T. Jones
1 in 1833. Albert was born 3 in 1805. He died 4
in 1854.
They had the following children:
653. Elizabeth Woodson Venable 1,
2 (Samuel Woodson Venable , Elizabeth Michaux Woodson , Richard
, Richard , Robert , John ) was born on 11 May 1782 in
Prince Edward Co., VA. She died on 7 Apr 1858 in Charlotte Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
TWIN of Margaret Read Venable.
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112 and #502306
Elizabeth married Capt. William Morton Watkins 1,
2. William was born on 22 Apr 1773 in Charlotte Co., VA. He died on 5 Feb 1865 in Charlotte Co., VA.
DAR # 593761 and # 502396
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112
They had the following children:
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Samuel Venable Watkins 1 was born on 17 Oct 1805 in Charlotte Co.,
VA. He died on 28 Mar 1872 in Petersburg, VA.
DAR # 593761 and # 502396 |
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Samuel married Louisa M. Scott 1 on 13 Jun 1827. Louisa was born in
1810 in Halifax Co., VA. She died on 27 Jan 1875 in Petersburg, VA.
DAR # 593761 and # 502396
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Richard Venable Watkins was born in 1812. He died in 1890. |
654. Margaret Read Venable 1 (Samuel
Woodson Venable , Elizabeth Michaux Woodson , Richard , Richard
, Robert , John ) was born on 11 May 1782 in Prince Edward Co., VA. She died on 3 May
1857.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
TWIN of Elizabeth Woodson Venable.
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112.
Colonial Fams. in the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 - 'Had issue
Margaret married Nicholas Cabell Jr. 1 son of Nicholas Cabell and
Hannah Carrington on 20 Oct 1802. Nicholas was born on 24 Dec 1780. He died on 25 Jun 1805.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also # 548112
Colonial Fams. in the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 - Had issue
They had the following children:
655. Anne Mayo Venable 1 (Samuel
Woodson Venable , Elizabeth Michaux Woodson , Richard , Richard
, Robert , John ) was born on 4 Jun 1784 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112
Anne married Isaac Read Jr. 1, 2.
Isaac was born 3 in 1784. He died 4 in 1869.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112
They had the following children:
659. Nathaniel E. Venable 1 (Samuel
Woodson Venable , Elizabeth Michaux Woodson , Richard , Richard
, Robert , John ) was born on 5 Dec 1791 in "Springfield", Prince Edward Co.,
VA. He died on 21 Sep 1846 in "Longwood", Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941: Nathaneil was one of the founders of thePhilanthropic Society,
Hampden-Sidney College; Capt. in War of1812; trustee of Hampden-Sidney College form 25 Sept. 1827 untilhis death; was first in partnership with his
father, Venable andVenable; the firm bought tobacco, shpping it by roller and wagonand flatboat. Firm also dealt in flour mills, saw mills,tanneries,
land speculation, which was in financial trouble inthe 1837-40 time period. See portrait copy in Miller/Groffalbum.
"History of Pr. Edward Co., VA," H. C. Bradshaw, has photo ofLongwood.
Nathaniel married Mary Embra Scott 1 about 1813. Mary was born in
1793 in "Falkland", Halifax Co., VA. She died on 11 Nov 1865 in "Longwood", Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941 shows a photo of Mary Embra Scott. Mary left awill, in which she
gave to son Paul and daughter Sarah herdwelling house and 200 acres of land
1850 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 44, fam. 605: Mary E., 56,widow, $6000 real estate, with several children and extendedfamily, and overseer, Wm.
T. Carter, 24.
1860 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 60, fam. 420: Mary C., 66, nooccupation, $21,000 real estate; $32,000 personal property, withdau. Sarah, son Paul,
and extended family.
They had the following children:
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Mary Priscilla Venable was born on 8 Oct 1815. She died on 14 Oct 1881. |
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Agnes Catherine Venable 1 was born about 1820 in
"Longwood", Prince Edward Co., VA. She died on 14 Oct 1881.
Married her cousin.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, p. 19: Agnes was "a famous beauty, married (1)her cousin,
Nathaniel....and (2) A. Gallatin McGehee of 'PrairieHome,' Lownds Co., AL." |
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Agnes married Nathaniel A. Venable 1 son of William Lewis Venable
and Frances Watkins Nantz on 16 Jul 1834.
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Sara Scott Venable 1 was born about 1821 in "Longwood",
Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, p. 19: Sara was "an accomplished musician,considered by some
to have the elements of genius. Diedsingle."
1850 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 44, fam. 605: S.S., 29,single, resides with mother and extended family.
1860 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 60, fam. 420: Sarah S., 39,single, reside with mother and extended family.
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Elizabeth Goodridge Venable was born on 21 Jul 1823. She died on 1 Feb 1874. |
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Samuel Woodson Venable 1 was born on 7 May 1825 in
"Longwood", Prince Edward Co., VA. He died on 13 Oct 1897 in Petersburg, VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, pp. 19-20: Samuel was a Capt. in the ConfederateArmy and a trustee
of Hampden-Sidney College; he had 5 children. |
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Samuel married Elizabeth Travis Carrington 1 on 15 Apr 1852.
Elizabeth was born in 1824. She died in 1898.
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Prof. Charles Scott Venable 1 was born on 19 Apr 1827 in
"Longwood", Prince Edward Co., VA. He died on 11 Aug 1900 in Charlottesville, VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, pp. 20-21: lengthy narrative about his career aseducator; joined
Congaree Rifles, 1860, 2nd Lt., was at attackon Ft. Sumter, btatle of Manassas, later appointed to Gen. Lee'sstaff; after war was elected to Chair of
Mathematics, Univ. ofVA and later Chairman of Faculty. |
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Charles married (1) Margaret Cantey McDowell 1. Margaret was born on
26 Mar 1836 in Lexington, VA. She died on 15 Jan 1874.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, p. 20: Margaret was the daughter of JamesMcDowell, Gov. of VA and
member of Congress. She and CharlesScott Venable had 5 children. |
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Charles married (2) Mary Southall 1 daughter of Valentine Wood
Southall and Martha Cocke.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, Private Printing, 1941, p. 29: Mary was daughter of Valentine W. and Martha Southall and
the widow of Col. J. Thompson Brown. She and Charles Scott Venable had one child.
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Dr. Nathaniel Henry Venable 1 died on 18 Feb 1868 in Tuscaloosa, Al.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, p. 22, Nathaniel was a student in Paris andLondon hospitals;
surgeon, CSA, Rhodes Div., Major of Artillery;two children. |
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Nathaniel married Tennessee Marr 1 in 1856 in Paris, FRA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, p. 22
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Harriet Morton Venable 1 was born in "Longwood", Prince
Edward Co., VA. She died in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, p. 22: died young.
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M |
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Isaac Read Venable 1 was born in "Longwood", Prince Edward
Co., VA. He died in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, p. 22: died young.
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Frances Isabelle Venable 1 was born about 1838 in
"Longwood", Prince Edward Co., VA. She died on 14 Jan 1885.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, married Rev. Alexander Broadnax Carrington, aPresbyterian
minister; 4 children.
1850 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 44, fam. 605: F.I., female,12, attends school.
1860 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 60, fam. 420: Fanny B., 21, nooccupation, resides with mother, sister, husband, extendedfamily. |
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Frances married Alexander Broadnax Carrington 1 son of Paul S.
Carrington and Emma Catherine Cabell on 15 May 1860 in "Longwood", Prince Edward Co., VA. Alexander was born about 1834 in Prince Edward
Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941
1860 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 60, fam. 420: Alec B.Carrington, 26, Presb.Clergyman, $5500 real estate, $7000personal property, married within the
census year.
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Capt. Paul Carrington Venable 1 was born about 1840 in
"Longwood", Prince Edward Co., VA. He died about 1910.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941: Veteran, CSA, Co. F, 18th VA Reg., 1861;promoted to Capt. of
Artillery, and member of Gen. WadeHampden's staff. Trustee, Hampden-Sidney College from1883-1901.
1850 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 44, fam. 605: P. C., male, age10, attends school.
1860 census, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 60, fam. 420: Paul C., 20,student, with mother, sisters, extended family. |
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Paul married Agnes Spruel Gray 1 in 1865.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"Word Pictures of Longwood," by Harriet V. Miller, PrivatePrinting, 1941, p. 22.
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660. Dr. Paul Carrington Venable 1 (Samuel
Woodson Venable , Elizabeth Michaux Woodson , Richard , Richard
, Robert , John ) was born on 16 Oct 1793 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
Paul married (1) Davis 1.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112: called "Mrs. Dauer"or "Mrs. Daner"-- I can't quite read the name; it implies shewas
previously married. n fact, Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol.7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com), refers to her as the widow of Mr.Davis, so Davis is very
probably not her birth name.
Paul married (2) Emily Carrington 1 daughter of Gen. George
Carrington and Sarah Coles Tucker.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
They had the following children:
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Sallie Tucker Venable 1 was born in 1825. She died in 1897.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com) |
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Sallie married William G. Venable 1.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
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Mary Carrington Venable 1 was born in 1826.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com) |
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Mary married F. Edward Hughes 1.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
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Dr. George Carrington Venable 1 was born in 1828. He died in 1901.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com) |
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George married Margaret Moseley 1.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
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Etta Venable 1 was born in 1830.
Posted on Ancestry.com by Mary Grace Batson, Dec., 1998, but notlisted in Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 .
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Emily Venable 1 was born in 1832.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
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1056 |
F |
vi |
Margaret Venable 1 was born in 1836.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
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1057 |
F |
vii |
Louisa Jane Venable 1 was born in 1842. She died in 1916.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
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F |
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Anna Venable "Paulanna?" 1 was born in 1844.
Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454 (from Ancestry.com)
This is probably the child called "Paulanna" by Mary GraceBatson, in her posting of Dec. 1998 on ancestry.com.
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Author Venable 1 was born in 1846.
Ancestry.com, posted by Mary Grace Batson, Dec. 1998, shows"Author," who is not in Colonial Fams. of the US, Vol. 7, p. 454.
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665. Frances A. Venable 1 (Richard
Nathaniel Venable , Elizabeth Michaux Woodson , Richard , Richard
, Robert , John ) was born 2 in 1799.
She died 3 in 1861.
Frances married 2 Rev. J. H. C. Leach
1 in 1818. Rev. J. H. C. Leach was born 3 in 1791. He died
4 in 1866.
They had the following children:
666. Thomas Frederick Venable 1 (William
Lewis Venable , Elizabeth Michaux Woodson , Richard , Richard
, Robert , John ) was born on 24 Feb 1812 in "Haymarket", Prince Edward Co.,
VA. He died on 25 Dec 1881 in "Kinderton", Near Leesburg, Lake Co., Fl.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller. DAR # 649174
"William Allen Hocker," by E. M. Venable, private ed., 1941.
History of Prince Edward Co. VA by H. C. Bradshaw: Photo of"Kinderton" built in 1824; the Florida "Kinderton" was obviouslynamed
after this VA home.
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19: Tho. F. Venable, 37,farmer, $11,000 real estate, with wife, 8 children and severalboarders.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61:Thomas F., 48, farmer,$14,400 real estate, $24,000 personal property, with wife and 8children.
Thomas married Mary Priscilla Venable 1 daughter of Nathaniel E.
Venable and Mary Embra Scott on 16 Jul 1834. Mary was born on 8 Oct 1815 in Prince Edward Co., VA. She died on 14 Oct 1881.
Married her cousin.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller. DAR # 649174
"William Allen Hocker," by E. M. Venable, private ed., 1941:Mary was proficient in French and Latin; a skilled pianist.
History of Prince Edward Co. VA by H. C. Bradshaw: Photo of"Kinderton."
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19: M. P., 37, with husbandand 8 children.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61:Mary P., 46, nooccupation, with husband and 8 children.
They had the following children:
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Harriet Ann Venable was born on 19 Aug 1841. She died on 12 Aug 1923. |
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ii |
William Venable 1 was born about 1835 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19, fam. 252: William, 15,student
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Nathaniel Venable 1 was born about 1837 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19, fam. 252: Nathaniel, 13,attends school.
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Abraham Venable 1 was born about 1839 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19, fam. 252: Abraham, 11,attends school
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Clement Venable 1 was born about 1840 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19, fam. 252: Clement, 10,attends school.
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Catherine Venable 1 was born about 1844 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19, fam. 252: Catherine, agesix.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61, fam. 415: this entry ishard to read; there is a child, 15, that looks like"Carrington," but could
perhaps be Catherine.
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M. Walter Venable 1 was born about 1846 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19, fam. 252: Walter, agefour.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61, fam. 415: M. W., male,13, attends school.
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Gertrude Venable 1 was born about 1848 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1850, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 19, fam. 252: Gertrude, agetwo.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61, fam. 415: Gertrude, age12, attends school. |
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Gertrude married William A. Hocker 1.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
"William A. Hocker," by E.M. Venable, private ed., 1941 -narrative of the Hocker migration from Columbus, MS to Leesburg,via steamer. See
Miller/Groff album. Hocker had a homestead westof Little Lake Harris, but later moved to Sunnyside in Leesburg.
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Robert Venable 1 was born about 1850 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61, fam. 415: Robert, age 10,attends school.
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Cantey Venable 1 was born about 1852 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61, fam. 415: Cantey, male,age 8, attends school; this film was hard to read and I had toguess at the name.
[Note:I suspect that this name is indeed Cantey, as CharlesScott Venable married Margaret CANTEY McDowell, and the namemight thus have been used by
the family.]
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Frederick Venable 1 was born about 1855 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61, fam. 415: Frederick, age5
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Charles Venable 1 was born about 1857 in Prince Edward Co., VA.
Papers of Harriet V. Miller.
Census, 1860, VA, Pr. Edw. Co., p. 61, fam. 415: Charles, age 3.
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682. Robert Carter Nicholas Jr. 1 (Martha
Mosby , Judith Michaux , Judith Woodson , Richard , Robert
, John ).
Robert married Orilla Alden Bigelow 1 on 14 Nov 1837 in Marinette,
Marinette Co., WI.
They had the following children:
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Robert Carter Nicholas III.
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Martha Nicholas. |
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Martha married Capt. D. V. Barzya.
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Hampden Nicholas.
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685. Josiah Smith (Judith Michaux Mosby , Judith
Michaux , Judith Woodson , Richard , Robert , John
).
He had the following children:
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Rev. Benjamin Mosby Smith.
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Mary Smith. |
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Anne Smith. |
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Anne married Rev. Drury Lacy.
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Judith Smith.
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