Second Generation
Family of Unknown Father STANLEY (1)

2. William STANLEY I, 7G Grandfather. Born ca 1710 in Virginia ? William died in Henry Co., Va. in 1784, he was 74.

1728 May 1 - Caroline County Virginia was formed from Essex, King and Queen and King William Cos., Va. 1

1734/35 Jan 1 - Orange County Virginia formed from the western portion of Spotsylvania County, Virginia. 2

1738 May 12 - Caroline Co., Va. - Elizabeth Rains confessed judgement to William Woodford and Benja. Robinson Gent., Churchwardens for St. Mary's Parish, in debt for 50 shillings current money or 500 pounds of tobacco. WILLIAM STANLEY acknowleged himself security for Elizabeth Rains. 3

1753 Aug 23 - Orange Co.,Va. - William and Moses Stanley mentioned in the inventory of James Stodghil. 4

1756 - Orange Co.,Va. - William Stanley on a delinquent tax list showing one poll and 11 units of tobacco. Shem Cook also on the delinquent list showing 3 polls and 33 units of tobacco. Delinquent indicates that William Stanley and Shem Cook have left the county. 5

1767 - Halifax Co., (now Pittsylvania Co.),Va.- William Stanley on the tax list taken by Gordon. Also William Stanley Jr and John Stanley on this list. Also on this list are William Hill, Robert Hill, Swinfield Hill, Thomas Hill and yet another Swinfield Hill. There is also a William Mullins and a William Mullins Jr. John Frederick Richel[surname also seen as Rickles] on this tax list.6

1767 Jun 1 - Pittsylvania Co., Va. was formed from the western portion of Halifax County, Va. 7

1767 - Pittsylvania Co., Va. - William is on the tax list of Gordon, William Stanley, John Stanley, William Stanley Jr. - 3 tithes, no acreage. 8

1769 - Halifax Co.,Va. - William is listed on the estate accounts of James Taylor. 9

1772 Oct 14 - Pittsylvania Co., Va.- Deed 3:167 - Shem Cook of Pittsylvania County of one part and William Stanley of same county of other part .for sum of 12 pounds 10 shillings current money of Virginia 103 acres on Butterum[Butter Run] Town Creek of Smith’s River on west side of Creek crossing a fork of said creek being part of a Tract of land granted to Shem Cook by Patent dated 16 Feb 1771. Witnesses: Gideon Rucker, John Heard and Amos Richardson. Recorded 25 Feb 1773. 10

1774 - Pittsylvania Co., Va. - Among those men listed in the Militia Company of Joseph Martin were William Stanley Sr., William Stanley Jr., Richard Stanley, John Stanley, William Mullins Sr., William Mullins Jr., John Mullins and Ambrose Mullins. 11

1776 Dec 31- Henry Co., Virginia formed from the western portion of Pittsylvania County. 12

1777 Oct 6 - Henry Co., Va. - William Stanley mentioned as an adjoining landowner in a deed, 1:94-95, from Shem Cook of Henry County, Va. to William Hunter of Henry County, Va. on Buham[Butteram] Town Creek of Smith River. 13

1777 Oct 31 - Henry Co., Va.
“I do Hereby Certify that the following Persons hath taken
and subscribed the oath or affirmation of allegiance and fidelity
as Directed by an act of general assembly, Intituled an act to
oblige the free male Inhabitants of this State above Certain age
to give assurance of allegiance to the same and for other Pur-
poses.
William Bohanan
RICHARD STANLEY
Oen Reubles
Gedeon Smith
Bailey Carter
Joseph Davice
Richard Reel
AMBROUS MULLINGS
John Reel
William Yung
James Reel
WILLIAM STANLEY
Francis Armstrong
Thomas Hancock
Isack Hill
WILLIAM STANLEY,JUNR.
Churchill Blakey
WILLIAM MULLINGS
JOHN MULLINGS
Thomas Roberts
Mical Beel
JOHN STANLEY
Andrew Beel
ROBERT STANLEY
Daniel Ross
David Atkins
James Yung
Abednego Turner
John Ross
John Rentfro
Robert Grimmit
John Yung
William Rentfro
David Barton
Joel Walker
William Thorp
John Philpott.
Dennis Obriant, John Bryant, Daniel Brilliman[Prillaman], Refuseth to
take and subscribe the oath or affirmation of allegiance to the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
Given under my hand and seal this 19 Day of January.
1778. Peter Saunders SEAL” 14

1778 - Henry Co., Va. - William Stanley Sr. is on the tax list along with William Jr., and Robert. John Stanley is on this list as is Richard Stanley. 15

1779 - Henry Co., Va. - William Stanley (I) is on the tax list. John Stanley and Robert Stanley are on the tax list. Joseph Stanley is on the tax list. William Stanley (II) and Richard Stanley are on the tax list. 16

1780 - Henry Co.,Va- William (I) and Richard Stanley are on the tax list. John, Robert and William (II) Stanley are also on the tax list. 16

1780 Apr 25 - Henry Co., Va. - William Stanley is a witness along with Luke Standefer, Joseph Jones and Stephen Lee on a deed, II:34-35, from Thomas Jones to William Standefer on land on Nicholas Creek. 17

1780 Apr 27 - Henry Co., Va. - William Stanley mentioned as an adjoining landowner in a deed from William Hunter to John Hunter on Butterum Creek of Smith River. This is land that was granted to Shem Cook. 18

1782 - Henry Co., Va. - William Stanley is on the tax list along with David Atkins, John, Joseph , Richard, and William Stanley Jr. 19

1783 - Henry Co., Va. - William[Sr] is on the tax list, but he is no longer paying a poll. He has aged off the poll tax list. Also on this list are Richard, William, John, Robert, Moses and Christopher Stanley.[Christopher Stanley from Surry/Stokes Cos., NC]. 19

1784 - Henry Co., Va. - William[Sr] is on the tax list, but he is no longer paying a poll. He has aged off the poll tax. Also on this list are Richard, William, John, Robert and Joseph Stanley. 19

17 Aug 1784 - Henry Co., Va. Will of William Stanley:
" In the name of God, Amen. This seventeenth day of
August, in the year of our Lord God, One thousand seven hundred
& eighty four I William Stanley of Henry County, being very
sick, but of a perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God
for it, and calling to mind the mortality of my body, and
knowing that it is appointed for all men on it to die, do make
and ordain this, my last Will and Testament. That is to say,
Principle, and first of all, I give and reccomend my Soul to God,
that gave it, and my body to the Earth, to be buried in a Christian
like manner, at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting,
but the General Ressurection. I shall receive the same again
by the mighty Power of God, and touching my Worldly Estate,
that it pleased God to bless me with, I dispose in the manner, as fol-
-loweth. That is to say, all my lawful debts to be paid Him.
I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife, Judy Stanley,
my lands and teniments, and all I possess; Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Hoggs, and Household furniture, and at her decease, my grandson
William Stanley, to have a riding mare and her two young,
then all to be sold and equally divided amongst all my children,
Viz: Mary Stanley, Jane Mullings, John Stanley, William Stanley,
Moses Stanley, Richard Stanley, Judy Buck, Hannar[Hanna] Robert
Stanley, Josses[Joseph] Stanley, Ann Adkins. I do make and constitute
and ordain my wife, Judy Stanley and my son Richard Stanley,
my sole Executors. In witness where of, I have with my hand,
and gave my Seal in the presents of,"
John Turner William (/) Stanley LS
William Hunter
William Mullings
1784 Oct 25 - Henry Co., Va. “The within last will and testament of Wm. Stanley decd. was Exhibited in
Court by Judith Stanley the Executrix & Richd. Stanley the Executor within
mentioned & proved by the Witnesses thereto, Took the oath prescribed by
Law & with George Rives & Wm. Mullings their Securities entered into Bond
& acknowledged the same according to Law whereupon it was ordered
to be Recorded By the Court they having obtaind. probate in our form. Test John Co. CHC.20

1790 Oct 22 - Henry Co., Va. - Division of estate William Stanley by Larkin Turner, Daniel Smith, William Turner, and George Reives. Ten children, each to receive 6 pounds, 6 shillings and 11 pence. (Children not named). 21


William married Judith "Judy" HANNA22, 7G Grandmother, daughter of John HANNA. Born ca 1717 in Virginia ? Judith "Judy" died in Franklin Co., Va. ca 1790, she was 73.

1785 - Henry Co., Va. - Judith is on the tax list along with William, John, Richard, Robert and Moses Stanley. 19

1787 - Franklin Co., Va. - Judith is on the tax list along with William [Jr.], Mary, Robert and Richard Stanley. 23

1788 May 2 - Franklin Co., Va. - Judith is on a tax list paying on one horse. Robert, William [Jr.], Richard, Joseph and Mary Stanley are also on this tax list. 24

1789 - Franklin Co., Va. - Judith is on the tax list along with William [Jr.], Robert, William [III], Joseph and Richard Stanley. 23


They had the following children:
9 i. William (ca1735-ca1796)
10 ii. Ann (ca1737-)
11 iii. Mary (ca1739-ca1789)
12 iv. Jane (ca1741-)
13 v. Judy (ca1743-)
14 vi. Hanna "Robert" (ca1745-ca1793)
15 vii. Moses (ca1747-ca1795)
16 viii. John (ca1749-)
17 ix. Richard (1750-<1835)
18 x. [Josses] Joseph (ca1753-<1850)

3. Joseph STANLEY Sr. Born ca 1712 in Virginia? Joseph died in Pittsylvania Co., Va. in 1789, he was 77.

1740 Aug - Orange Co.,Va. - Joseph Stanley mentioned in the estate of Micah Shepherd - “Joseph Stanley to a pare of saddlebags" 0:4:1. 25

1771 - Surry Co.(now Stokes Co.),NC - Joseph Stanley Sr. is on the tax list showing one poll. Also on the list are Joseph Stanley Jr. and William Stanley[III]. 26

1772 - Surry Co.(now Stokes Co.),NC - Joseph Stanley Sr. is on the tax list showing one poll. Also on the list are William Stanley[III], Joseph Stanley Jr. and a Sizeley[Isaac] Stanley. 27

1777 Mar 24 - Surry Co.(now Stokes Co.),NC - Account of Sale of Estate of Thomas Ray deceased with buyers James Glenn, John Schamble, Gabriel & Samuel Waggoner, Charles McAnally, Richard & Thomas Goode, William Komey, John Simmons, Mack Ship, Andrew Fitzpatrick, James McKoin, James Moore, John Adams, Abraham Vanderpool, JOSEPH STANLEY, Benjamin Hattson, JOHN BOWLES, and Ulsey Ray, admn. who made return. 28

1778 Nov 10 - Surry Co. (now Stokes Co.), NC - Land Entry #898 - Joseph Stanley [Sr] enters 200 acres of land in Surry Co. on the prong of Little Yadkin called Boyles Fork including his own plantation. [Warrant granted]. 29

1779 Apr 3 - Surry Co. (now Stokes Co.), NC - Land Entry #898 - Joseph Stanley [Sr] enters 200 acres of land in Surry Co. on the prong of Little Yadkin called Boyles Fork including his own plantation and line agreed with Joseph Stanly Jr. 30

1779 Aug 27 - Surry Co. (now Stokes Co.), NC - Joseph Sr.'s land entry #898 for 200 acres on Boyles Fork adjacent Joseph Stanley Jr. was surveyed today. Chain carriers were Joseph Stanley Sr. and William Stanley[III]. 30

1779 Oct 21 - Surry Co. (now Stokes Co.), NC - Land Entry #1785 - James Smith enters 200 acres of land on a branch of the waters of Little Yadkin River adjoining Joseph Stanley Sr.'s east corner. (Warrant granted to R.L.) 31

1782 Aug 12 - Surry Co.(now Stokes Co.),NC: "A power of attorney from Joseph Stanley[Sr] & William Stanley[III] to *James Smith was acknowledged in Open Court by the said William Standley[III] & ordered to be Recorded. 2/ only paid” 32
*On 24 Feb 1783 - Stokes Co., NC - James Smith of South Carolina , minister of the gospel, assigned this power of attorney to John Bowles. John Bowles was to sell the land of William Stanley and Joseph Stanley Sr. and 3 tracts of land belonging to James Smith. 33

1782 - Pittsylvania Co., Va. - Joseph is on the tax list paying 0 polls, 3 horses and 11 cattle. 34

1783 Oct 13 - Surry Co. (now Stokes Co.), NC - Joseph received a patent for his land entry #898 for 200 acres on Boyles Fork adjacent Joseph Stanley,Jr. 30 35

1783 - Pittsylvania Co., Va. - Joseph is on the tax list paying 0 poll. His son, Isaac Stanley is also on this list paying one poll. 34

1784 - Pittsylvania Co., Va. - Joseph is on the tax list paying 0 poll. His son, Isaac Stanley is also on this list paying one poll. 34

1788 - Pittsylvania Co., Va. - Joseph is on the tax list paying 0 poll. His son, Isaac Stanley is also on this list paying one poll. This is the last year that this Joseph is on a Pittsylvania Co., Va. tax list.34

1788 Oct 4 - Pittsylvania Co., Va.- Will of Joseph Stanley:
“A Nuncupative Will of Joseph Stanley decd was proved before me
William Short a just of the peace by the oath of Nathaniel Adkins
and *Joel Adkins, that is to say, the said Joseph Stanley dec’d gave
unto his Son Joseph Stanley the uper half of his Land, one white Cow
and her Heifer, one red Steer with a white face one red three grass
Bull two Sows and Piggs and one Bee Hive one Steal plate had saw a
foot adds and half his working Tools. Also fifteen barrels of corn in
Harmon Dyers hands, one pint bottle, also one Mare. the lower
half of his land to his son Issac Stanley, one Cow and Calf and one
Sow and Piggs. The above sworn to before me agreeable to Law
October 4, 1788 William Short
* Joel Adkins married Sarah Stanley in 1800. Married by Rev. Thomas Douglas. 36

1789 Feb 19 - Pittsylvania Co., Va.
At a court held for Pittsylvania County the 19th day of Feby 1789
The within Will was proven agreeable to Law and Ordered to be recorded
and a Certificate for obtaining Letters of Adminstration with the
Will annexed is granted Isaac Stanley who made Oath agreeable
to Law and with George Robinson his security entered into Bond
and acknowledged the same. Teste: Will Turnstall 68” 37

1795 May 28 - Stokes Co., NC - John Bowles sold to William Hartman of Rowan Co.,NC, Joseph Sr.'s Land Entry #898 on the Little Yadkin River. John Bowles proved in open court in Jun 1795. 38


Joseph married Wife (mn unk) STANLEY. Born ca 1718 in Virginia. Wife (mn unk) died in Pittsylvania Co., Va. bef 1788, she was 70.

They had the following children:
19 i. Joseph (ca1740-)
20 ii. Isaac (ca1742-)

4. Richard STANLEY. Born ca 1714 in Virginia?

1741 Nov 27 - Orange Co., Va. - On the Petition of Benja. Borden and others for a waggon road thro' Thomas Postgates Gap otherwise called Cullomees Gap beginning at that part of ye sd. Benj. Bordens Land comonly called the bowling Green thence to Sherendo River a little below the mouth of Manassas run & from thence the best way they Can find to the aforesd. gapp Its ordered that the said Benja. Borden & Thomas Branson view & Lay of the said road and make report of their proceedings to the next Court And its further ordered that the sd Borden & Branson be hereby appointed Overseers of ye sd. road and that Lancelott Westcott John Branson RICHARD STANLEY Thomas Hankins Thomas Thorntown Robt Mckay Junr Thomas Branson Junr Edward Rogers Charles Becken Thos. Felty Thos. Alexander John Didilott John Hanks John Griggoree John Routt Robt. Mcferson James Bourn Thos Postgate Thomas Sharp Abraham Randall John Hill Joseph Holms Richard Tidwell & Wm. Tidwell and all tithable persons belonging to them cause the said road to be cleared, Bridges to be made where required & then to be duly kept in repair & then to be duly kept in repair according to Law. 39

These children may not be the children of this Richard.

Richard married Wife (mn unk) STANLEY. Born ca 1714 in Virginia?

They had the following children:
21 i. Richard (ca1743-)
22 ii. John (ca1747-)

5. Moses STANLEY. Born ca 1716 in Virginia? Moses died in Spotsylvania Co.,Va. bef 6 Jul 1761, he was 45.40

1753 Sept 12 - Orange Co.,Va. - Moses Stanley and William Stanley mentioned in the estate of James Stodgill. 4

1754 Jul 25 - Orange Co.,Va. - Estate of John Radford, papers against the estate, Moses Stanley along with Andrew Shepherd, Thomas Ballard,Sr., William Crosthwait, Henry Turner, Frances Williams, John Hardwick, Thomas Ballard Jr., Robert Martin and John Scott are names mentioned by which the sheriff made return. 41

1755 Apr - Orange Co.,Va. - The Petition of William Copland against Moses Stanley.42


Moses married Ann (mn unk) STANLEY. Born ca 1720 in Virginia?

1761 Jul 6 - Spotsylvania Co., Va. - Ann Stanley, 100 pounds administratrix of Moses Standley deceased, with Joseph Jones security. 40

They had the following children:
23 i. William (ca1750-<1830)
24 ii. Moses (ca1753-1841)
25 iii. John (ca1755-)

6. John STANLEY. Born ca 1718 in Virginia?

1721 May 1 - Spotslyvania County, Virginia formed from Essex, King and Queen, and King William Cos., Va. 43

1739 Dec 4 - Spotslyvania Co.,Va. - It is ordered that John Wells, John Mayfield, Nathaniel Stevens, Abraham Darnell and JOHN STANLEY each be fined Three Hundred and Fifty pounds of tobacco to Phillip Cane for not appearing when called as witnesses summoned for the sd. Cane agst. Timothy Mooney, unless they appear at the next Court and shew sufficient reasons for their failure. 44

1743 Sept 9 - Caroline Co., Va. -Action of trespass, assault and battery. Mace Pickett agt. Lewis Turner. Jury, John Robinson, Fredk. Coghill, Chs. Yarbrough, JOHN STANDLEY, Geo. Brassfield, Robt. Williamson, Jno. Pearson, Wm. Daniel, Thos. Ship, Saml. Major, John and David Stern, find for the plantiff 40 shillings sterling. David Stern, foreman. 45

1743 Sept 9 - Caroline Co, Va. - It is ordered that Thomas Pitman pay JOHN STANLEY 75 pounds of tobacco for three days' attendance as an evidence for him agt. Williams. 45

John married Wife (mn unk) STANLEY. Born ca 1723 in Virginia.

They had one child:
26 i. John (ca1748-ca1781)

7. James STANLEY. Born ca 1720 in Virginia?

1757 Jul 14 - Caroline Co., Va. - It's ordered JAMES STANDLEY serve the estate of William Talliferro according to law for 1 pound, 17 shillings, 6 pence expense and twenty eight days absence. The Court rates the money in tobacco at 14/ per hundred weight of time four months and seventeen days. 46

1757 Oct 13 - Caroline Co., Va. - The last Will and Testament of William Talliferro Gent., was presented in Court by Ann Taliaferro and James Taliaferro, executors therein named, and proved by Robert Gilchrist Gent. and JAMES STANDLEY, witnesses thereto. 47

8. Thomas STANLEY. Born ca 1722 in Virginia.

1754 - King William Co., Va. - Thomas was a corporal in the 2nd Virginia Regiment of William Byrd in the French and Indian War. 48

Thomas married Wife (mn unk) STANLEY. Born ca 1728 in Virginia.

They had one child:
27 i. William (ca1758-)

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