William Adkins ⁹⁹

  General Notes:

For reference it is noted that Pittsylvania Co. was established by law in 1766 and formed in 1767 from Halifax Co.

1746 Mar 20 Lunenburg Co., VA
Land Transfer: William Owen to William Atkinson - 200 acres at mouth of Ruddy's Creek. From Record Book 1737-1770, VA counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin and Patrick.


OLD SURVEY BOOK NO. 1 page 7 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
William Atkinson 200 A on both sides Pig River Surv'd Mar. 31 1747 at a gum on the Lower side of Pig River and thence N10E90p. to a Red Oak N65W137p to a Beech on a branch S10W204p. crossing a branch to a Red Oak S10E110p. to a Red Oak on Pig River and thence down the same & across it to the begining.
William Atkinson 150A on both sides Pig River Surv'dd 31Mar. 1747 beginning at a Red Oak on the upper side s'd river thence N81W48p. crossing s'd River to a Maple on Harping Creek S89W184p. crossing s'd Harping Creek & the River to a White Oak N8W96p. crossing a Branch to a Pine N60E70p. to a Red Oak E98p to a Red Oak S64E70p. to a Pine S10E103p to the begin.

He was buried near Callands, Virginia. His grave is among several other "sunken" graves marked with initialed fieldstones located in a wooded area on the property of Oscar Burger outside of Callands (Pittsylvania Co.) Va. Take Rt 969 out of Callands to Rt 626 to Cooper's old store, turn left on to Rt 649. Cemetery is at the back of the farm owned by Oscar Burger as of 1984.


The will of William Atkins D&W Bk. Vol. 11 p.136
Dated Jan 22, 1784 probated March 15, 1784
..... In the name of God amen this twenty second day of January in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and eighty four I ----William Atkins of the County of Pittsylvania being week of body but of sound mind and memory, thanks be to God my maker for it do constitute and ordain this to be my last will and testament disannulling all other will or wills do constitute and commit my body to the Earth from whence it was taken and my soul to God who gave it in sure and certain hopes of the resurrection.
.....Item I give and bequeth unto my daughter Elisabeth Shockley one shilling Sterling which I give to her and her heirs forever.
.....Item I give and bequeth unto my daughter Bidey Witcher one shilling Sterling, which I give to her and her heirs forever.
.....Item I give and bequeth unto my daughter Agness Polley one Shilling Sterling which I give to her and her heirs forever.
.....Item I give and bequeth unto my daughter Nancy Witcher one Shilling Sterling which I give to her and her heirs forever.
.....Item I give and bequeth unto my daughter Sarah Parsons one Shilling Sterling which I give to her and her heirs forever.
.....Item I give and bequeth unto my Son Owen Atkins one Negro Girl called Milley which I give unto him and his heirs forever.
.....Item I give and bequeath unto my Son Jesse Atkins one Negroe Wench called Hannah which I give unto him and his heirs forever with the increas of her body from this date. Also one Negro boy called James which I give unto him and his heirs forever. Also one Negro Wench called Eady which I give unto him my said Son Jesse to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath unto him and his heirs forever, one grey Horse also all the household furniture and Beds and furniture and all movable utensils to him and his Heirs forever with half of my Stock of Cattle, Hogs, and Sheep. I also give unto my said son Jesse all the land on the Northside of the Water or Creek that my Mill is on with the Plantation and buildings Excep about ten yards above where the dirt is dug from the pond and then cestraight with hoppers path leaving the hog pen forty yards to the left-hand straight to the firsline that was made between Owen Atkins and myself thence with the said line to fork of the Creek which I give to him and his heirs forever
.....Item I give and bequeath unto my Son William Atkins all the Land on the South side of the Creek that the Mill is on which I possess with my milland with the balance that is not willed to my son Jesse on the Northside of said Creek which I give to him and his heirs forever also one Negro girl called Ginny which I give to him and his heirs forever with the increase of her body Also the half of my Stock of Cattle & hogs & Sheep which I give to him and his heirs forever Also one Steel plate whip saw to him and his heirs forever as Witness my hand and Sealed with my seal the day and year first above written.
Signed, Sealed and delivered his
In presents of William X Atkins, SS.
Noton Dickinson, Isaac Martin mark
Joseph Standbye
At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 15th day of March1784 the within last Will and Testament of William Atkins deceased was proved by the Oaths of two of the witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded. a Certificate for obtaining Letters of Administration of the Estate of the said William Atkins decd with the Will annexed is granted to Jesse Atkins who made oath according to Law and with Thomas Hodges and Noton Dickinson his securities entered into Bond as the Law directs and acknowledged the same.
Teste Will Tunstall CS.


Per http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gwenb&id=I658
Court Records Book 1
Pittsylvania County 1767-1772
June Court 1767
Atkinson's Deed from Witcher
A Deed from William Witcher to William Atkinson is acknowledged and Ordered to be recorded.
Witcher's Deed from Atkinson
A Deed from William Atkinson to William Witcher was acknowledged and Ordered to be recorded.
--1740. April 30 Will of John Walker, Jr. of Goochland Co., father John Walker, all my 400 acres and plantation on branches of Lickinghole Creek, bro James Walker, 400 acres on the Byrd, purchased of Thomas Clark, bro Joseph Walker, negroes, bro David Walker, patent of 400 acres on branch of Little Byrd Creek and 1 negro. Executors: brothers Joseph and David. Wit: Henry Chiles, William (WA) ADKINSON, Richard (RA) ADKINSON. Goochland Co., VA Deed Book 3 1737-1742, p.365.
--1740. Oct. 4 Will of David Walker of Goochland Co., father John Walker, bro James WALKER, bro Joseph Walker, sis Martha Emmorson, sis Mary Parish, Effany Hodes, sis Sary Davis. Executors: bros. James & Joseph. Wit: William (WA) ADKISON, Thomas (T) Hall, Richard (R) ADKISON. Recd. 21 July 1741. Goochland Co., VA Deed Book 3 1737-1742, p. 434.
--1746. Dec Ct to John Phelps assignee of William ATKINSON, 10/11/1746; 1 old "; 140 [A State of the County Levy]
--1747. Dec Ct. to William Callaway assignee of J. ATKINS, 8/14/1747; 3 old & young "; 490. Lunenburg Co, VA Court Orders 1746-1748, (TLC Publications, 1990)
--1746. Tithables of Goochland Co, VA. ADKINS, Parker, Wm. Jr., Richard, Henry, William, John.
--1747. Tithables of Goochland Co, VA. ADKINS, Parker, Wm., Richard, Henry, Major, Samuel.
--1748. Tithables of Goochland Co, VA. ADKINS, Wm., Henry, Samuel.
--1749. Tithables of Goochland Co, VA. ADKINS, Henry.
--1744 Henrico deposition states his then age as 23.
--1741-1746 moved from Machumps Creek (Meachum River) in Henrico to Snow Creek District, Harping Creek, Pigg River of Brunswick Co (Lunenberg-1746, Halifax-1756, Pittsylvania-1767, Henry-1776, Franklin-1785)
--1745 6 Aug William OWEN & wife Lydia to Michael HOLLAND, Sr. Wit: William Attkins. Goochland Co, VA Deeds 5:46.
--1746. Tithables of Goochland Co, VA. ADKINS, Parker, Wm. Jr., Richard, Henry, William, John.
--1748 Lunenburg Co. List of Tithables from the Mouth of Falling River taken by John PHELPS: Wm. ADKINS 1, Wm. OWEN 1, Wm. OWEN Jr. 1.
--1749 Lunenburg Co. List of Tithables from Goose Creek to the extent of the County upwards taken by Nicholas HAILE: John KIRBEY, William KIRBEY, John KIRBEY Junr 3, William MULINS 1, William OWINGS Junr 1, William OWINGS, John OWNINGS 2, William ATKINSON 1, William ATKINSON Junr. 1, Richard ATKINSON 1, Parker ATKINSON 1, Wm OWINGS, "ye Elder" 1.
--1750 Lunenburg Co. List of Tithables from Goose Creek to the extent of the County upwards taken by Nicholas HAILE: Jacob ADKINS 1, William MULINS 1, John CURBY senr, John CURBY Junr 2, Francis CURBY 1.
--1750 Lunenburg Co. List of Tithables from Falling River to Goose Creek taken by John PHELPS: Wm. OWEN Senr 1, Richd. ADAMS, Thos. SHOCKLEY, Richd. SHOCKLEY 3, William ATKISON 1, Parker ATKINSON 1, Richd. ATKINSON 1, Wm. ATKINSON 1, William MULLINGS 1, James SHOCKLY 1.
--1753 13 Oct William ATKINSON of Halifax Co, to Richard SHOCKLEY of same, for £10, 1 acres, more or less, on both sides of Pigg River, beginning at Buffalo Branch, on William ATKINSON's line, Harping Cr. All woods, water courses, etc., only a quarey of stone excepted, during the life of sd William. Signed: William (V) ADKISON, Lidiea (+) ADKISON. Wit: Samuel HARBISON, Major (M) ADKISON, Richd. (R) ADKISON. Recd 16 Oct 1753 Halifax Co, Deeds 1:64.
--1753 20 Mar Richard Parsons & William ADKINS to lay off a road from the mouth of Snow Creek to Hickeys Road & report to next court.
--1753 16 Oct Deed of land from William ATKINSON to Richard SHOCKLEY acknowledged. Hugh Henry, William ADKINS and Henry PREWET to mark the best way for a road from the mouth of Snow Creek to Hickeys road and report.
--1753 22 Nov Lydia ATKINSON, wife of William ATKINSON, relinquished her right of dower to land conveyed to Richard SHOCKLEY. Marian Dodson Chiarito, Halifax County, Virginia Plea Book 1, 1752-1755, (Nathalie VA: Clarkton Press, 1988), p. 18, 60, 61, 83.
--1757 17 Nov Richard SHOCKLEY of Halifax Co, planter, to William DKINSON of same, planter, for £6, 100 acres on both sides Pigg River beginning at Buffelow Br, on the bank of Pigg River, running up the sd branch to a line of sd William ADKINSON, thence along his line north, Harping Cr., etc. Signed: Richard (+) SHOCKLEY, Elizabeth his wife relinq. her right of dower. Wit: Jos. ROYALL, Wm. WRIGHT, Robert WOODING. Recd 18 Nov 1757. Halifax Co, Deeds 1:360.
--1758 20 Jul William ADKINSON of Halifax Co, planter, to William WITCHER of same, planter, for 5 shillings. 100 acres, part of a larger tract of 150 acres granted to sd William ADKINSON by patent 1 June 1750,... Signed: William (A) ADKINSON, his wife reling. dower. Wit: Clemt. READ, Jr., Wm. WRIGHT, George WATKINS. Recd. 20 Jul 1758. Halifax Co, Deeds 1:437
--1758 22 Jul William ADKINSON of Halifax Co, planter, to Richard SHOCKLEY of same, planter, for £5, 50 acres on the south side of Pigg River, beginning at a corner gum on the river thence down the river, etc., part of a greater tract of 200 acres granted by patent 5 Sep 1749 ... Signed: William (A) ADKINSON. Wit: Clem. READ Jr., Wm. WRIGHT, Geo. WATKINS. Recd 22 Jul 1758 wife of William reling. dower right. Halifax Co, Deeds 1:451.
--1762 Jan 23 Thomas HALL of Halifax Co, planter, to William MULLINGS, planter, of the other part, for 25, 200a on Pigg Ri. Wit: Wm. WITCHER, Richd. SHOLEY, Wm. (+) ADKINSON. Recd. 17 Jun 1762. Halifax Co, Deeds 4:9.
--1763 Jul 25 O:169 James Bobit Inventory & Appraisement, Hugh Innis, Exr., 1 steer at Richard ADKINSONS... Appraisers: Wm. Witcher, Wm. ADKINSON, A. BEARDEN. Marian Dodson
--1765 Mar 11 O:206 Will of John Justice Senr. ... wife Mary ... on Harpin Creek Sons: Ezra, William, John, Thomas. Daus: Mary wife of George Green, Ales wife of Thomas Watson Wit: William Witcher, Wm. (X) ADKINSON, John Witcher. provd 17 July 1766. Chiarito, Halifax County, Virginia Will Book O, 1752-1773, (Nathalie VA: Clarkton Press, 1982), 25, 33.
--1766 Sep 15 Richard SHOCKLEY of Halifax Co to James DOLTON of same, 50 acres on south side of Pig Ri. beg. on the river bank, thence along Richard ADKISSON's line wit: Wm. WITCHER, Henry MCDANIEL. ... signed Richard (+) SHOCKLY, Elizabeth wife of Richard relinquished her dower.
--1767 Pittsylvania Co tax list Hugh Innes' List: Richard Adkinson 1 tithe, Jacob Adkinson 1 tithe.
--1775 1 Dec Will of John SMITH, proved 28 Nov 1776. to son Bowker SMITH, all the land I hold on Pigg River, containing 150 acres I purchased of Wm. ATKINSON ... also 50 acres of land, part of an entry joining the land I purchased of Wm. ATKINSON, which sd entry is transferred from sd Wm. ATKINSON to Richard SHOCKLEY, Sr. Pittsylvania Co, VA Deeds & Wills 5:424.
Capt. Hankin's List: Joseph Akins, William Akins, Henry Atkins, Henry Atkins, Richard Atkins, William Atkins; William Witcher's List: Jesse Atkenson, Moses Atkenson, Morris Atkinson, Henry Atkinson, David Polley. Marian Dodson Chiarito, "Oaths of Allegiance -- 1777 Pittsylvania County, Virginia," Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, (February 1985), 23:3-11.
--1777 Jun 25 Owen & Agnes ATKINS 300A to Luther HOPPER, 100A to Henry ATKINS, 121A to William ATKINS Sr. Pittsylvania Co, VA Deeds & Wills 4:369-371, 376-378, 388-389.
--1784 22 Jan Will of William ATKINS, proved 15 Mar 1784. Pittsylvania Co, VA Deeds & Wills 11:136.
--1794 Mar 30 AC 1:160 William ATKINS Inventory. Inventory of estate of William ATKINS decd. [Inventory listed] Negroes: wench called Cady, wench Hanner, gir Milley, girl Jenney. Noten DICKINSON, Luther HOPPER, Thos. HODGES. Recoded 19 Apr 1784. Total: £189.16.3. Lucille C. Payne, Pittsylvania County Virginia Inventories & Accounts Current, 1770-1797, (Lynchburg, VA: H. E. Howard, Inc., 1995), pp. 44.


William Atkinson is on "A List of Land and Tithes taken by Hugh Innes for Pittyslvania County Anno. Dom. 1767". Also on the list are Sherwood Adkins, Henry Atkinson, & Owen Atkinson.

William married Lydia Owens, daughter of William Owens and Lydia Lundsford, about 1745 in Goochland Co., VA. (Lydia Owens was born circa 1724 in Henrico Co, VA and died circa 1782 in Pittsylvania Co, VA.)