Or, Subtitled: “James Lauderdale his mark wafer seal” In my previous two postings (here and here), I shared the subtance of what I know about my earliest proven ancestor in the Lauderdale line, James Lauderdale, who died at an advanced age between 24 September 1796, when he made a codicil to his will in Botetourt … More James Lauderdale (abt. 1707 – 1796/7): Will and Children
Or, Subtitled: “Run away from the ſubſcriber, near Buchanan’s ferry, the 5th inſtant” In my preceding posting I focused on establishing when James Lauderdale (abt. 1707? – 1796/7) arrived in Virginia, and, insofar as this can be documented, where he was living prior to his arrival in Virginia. That posting showed that there’s sound documentation … More James Lauderdale (abt. 1707 – 1796/7): The Virginia Years, 1744/5 – 1796
Or, Subtitled: “He is ninety-one years of age; was born in the State of Marayland in the year 1741 or 1742 he moved when an infant with his parents to the State of Virginia in Botetourt County” A bit more than a year ago, in February 2025, I launched a series on my Lauderdale ancestral … More James Lauderdale (abt. 1707? – 1796/7)
BEGATS AND BEQUEATHALS 