Tag: John Wood

Griffith James (bef. 1725? – 1795) of Washington County, Maryland, and Pendleton District, South Carolina: Unresolved Questions re: Origins

August 1, 2026

Or, Subtitled: “Thomas Leonard, second son of Robert Leonard, married Hannah James, of Maryland, who tradition says was a cousin of Anthony Wayne” In my initial posting starting my series about Griffith James (bef. 1725? – 1795) of Washington County, Maryland, and Pendleton District, South Carolina, I alluded to some things I had previously thought … More Griffith James (bef. 1725? – 1795) of Washington County, Maryland, and Pendleton District, South Carolina: Unresolved Questions re: Origins

James Lauderdale (abt. 1707 – 1796/7): Will and Children

January 31, 2026

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