William Payne

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The earliest recognized court reference to William Payne (b. ca. 1652) is found in Rappahannock County in 1673, when "William Payne, son of Mr. John Payne", recorded the earmark of his cattle---"three slits in each ear, and the middle slit cropt." This refence and the composite of the 17 traditional versions abstracted int he Introduction under the title of Genesis of the Virginia Families, particularly the 6th and 10th, taken in conjunction with the fact that the 1673 reference cannot be made to fit any other William Payne found int he Northern Neck records of this period, and that the McCartys, Lees, Fitzhughs, and Popes continued to be neighbors of or to intermarry with the Paynes of Leedstown and their descendants, are accepted by Brooke Payne as satisfactory proof of the identity of the said William Payne as the son of John Payne. Particularly convincing to the author is the fact, shown by documents referred to in Version 10 and still preserved in the family, that Captain William Payne (b 1755) recognized his relationship to the Paynes of Fairfax County near whom he lived.

According to the PAYNE'S OF VIRGINIA, William was a merchant, planter, Justice, and probably shipowner. Mr Payne was apparently acquainted in England with merchants whom he represented in Virginia. He was probably the Captain Payne who in 1680 delivered letters from England to Col. William Fitzhugh of Westmorland County.

His will (dated 31 Jan 1697/8) referred to money that he had on deposit in Newcastle [England].

William married Francis ??? in 1688 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Francis was born before 1652; died about 1690. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elizabeth Pope in 1691 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of Humphrey Pope and Elizabeth Hawkins) was born in Jun 1667 in Virginia; died in 1716 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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According to THE PAYNES OF VIRGINIA, "Vincent Cox [ca. 1704 in Westmoreland County, VA], m. Anne Payne and d. 1712 leaving a will naming daus. Winifred and Anne. To Winifred he gave a slave named Garter, who had been left to her mother Anne Payne in William Payne's will, and a diamond ring that had belonged to said Anne Payne."

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His will dated 20 June 1769 (16 Sept 1776) named his sons in the order William, Edward, Sanford, and John, and mentions his wife and daughters, but not by name. His wife was to live on the plantation on which he lived if she so chose, otherwise, his son Edward was to possess it. Edward was named as sole executor, and was to have the care and education of testator's son John. (Payne, The PAYNES OF VIRGINIA).

William married Alicia Jones on 1 Feb 1712 in Richmond (Independent City), Virginia. Alicia (daughter of Edward Jones and Alicia Samford) was born about 1686; died on 31 Oct 1760 in Fairfax County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Anne Jennings on 1 Mar 1763 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Anne was born on 28 Feb 1738; died on 11 Dec 1827. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His father's will dated 31 Jany 1697/8 referred to him as his second son, and left to him 700 acres. In 1702, Daniel McCarty and wife Elizabeth (Edward's mother) applied for administration of the estate of "Edward Paine, deceased, son of William and Elizabeth Paine".

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Her father's will dated 1697/8 referred to her as under sixteen. She m. John Sturman of Cople Parish, Westmoreland County. The will of her stepfather, Daniel McCarty, dated 1724, bequethed her a Bible and expressed the wish that she make good use of it. The present non-original record of this will names her as Elizabeth Sherman, which name, according to contemporaneous records of Westmoreland County, clearly should be Sturman.

Family/Spouse: John Sturman. John was born before 1695; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her father's will dated 1697/8 referred to her as under sixteen; on reaching that age she was to receive 20,000 #. The will of her step-father Daniel McCarty dated 1724 referred to her as Mary Burns, and gave her a Bible with the hope that she would make good use of it. The records of Westmoreland County fail to throw light on her history, or to furnish any suggestion as to her husband's first name. (Payne, p. 231).

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Died young.

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"He was five feet, five inches tall, quite slender, not a military man at all, though Washington Irving said that he did more than any other man to keep up the financial end of the army in Virginia."

There was to be a meeting, in the Fall of 1755, in Alexandria, Fairfax County to chose a delegate to represent the county in the House of Burgesses at Williamsburg. As it rained on the particular day appointed Col. George Washington (23), who was just a few month's "flush with the laurels of Braddock's Field," assumed that the meeting would be postponed. Washington's regiment at the time was still at Fort Cumberland. Next day he showed up for the meeting and was outraged that it had in fact gone ahead and that the assembled gentlemen and planters had made a selection without him being present. There was a heated argument between him, representing the losing candidate, and William Payne, representing the successful. In impetous anger the Colonel referred to William Payne as something other than a southern gentleman. The small and slender William (31) instantly took his hickory walking stick and lashed out in the public square. He knocked George Washington down. Washington's officers immediately whipped out their cold irons. Washington stopped any further developments. This settled the matter for the day. Next day Mr Payne received a polite message that Washington wanted to meet him at a certain tavern nearby. He went with the feeling that there was to be a challenge to a duel. Greeting him in a friendly way Washington ushered him to a table at the back where there was a bottle of wine. He apologised for what he had said, saying he had no right to speak like that. William was deeply moved. Where upon the two men drank toasts to each others health and became friends. Some time later William visited Washington's home at Mt. Vernon. Washington introduced his wife, Martha, to the man who, he said, had the courage to attack him even though he, Washington, was a much bigger man." (Excerpted by Ken Harvey from THE PAYNES OF VIRGINIA, based on Parson Weems's "Life of Washington.")

William married Susannah Clark on 3 Feb 1747 in Pohick Church, Truro Parish, Virginia. Susannah was born on 17 Dec 1721 in Prince William County, Virginia; died on 22 Feb 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In 1755, on an expedition against the Shawnee Indians, Ensign Edward Payne marched with an outfit commanded by Capt. Lewis Elzey to Winchester. Members of the party had enlisted to serve 30 days. No relief arriving at the expiration of that period, some of the officers and enlisted men chose to leave. Among the group that left was Ensign Payne. Therefore a subsequent claim for compensation for this service was rejected. He later served as a Church Warden, Justice of Fairfax County, and Sheriff. In 1782 he was recorded in the Virginia Census as head of a family consisting of 8 whites and 26 blacks.

Col. Edward Payne was a member of the Danville (Ky.) Convention on 23 May 1785. Kentucky was finally separated from Virginia in 1792 after seven such conventions. Edward was a member of the Kentucky Constitutional Convention and Senatorial elector for Fayette County.

Edward married Ann Holland Conyers on 27 Feb 1749 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia. Ann was born on 23 Aug 1728 in Stafford County, Virginia; died on 11 Jan 1806. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His will was dated 7 April 1787 (17 Dec 1792) Fairfax County, Virginia and named his wife and 8 children. (Payne, The PAYNES OF VIRGINIA).

Family/Spouse: Abigail Lay. Abigail (daughter of Abraham Lay and Sarah Grymes) was born about 1730; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Moved to Kentucky in the mid 1780's. He was arrested by Colonel Levi Todd on 6 September 1786 and threatened to be treated as a deserter until he furnished a substitute for his service. He settled in Scott County at Payne's depot near Georgetown. The Magazine of the Kentucky Historical Society refers to him as General John Payne, and states that he commanded Kentucky troops in the first expedition against the Indians in 1812. He was a State Senator from Scott County from 1830-1832.

According to his son, Asa, he died after being thrown from his horse.

Westerfield's book of Kentucky Genealogical and Biographical Sketches states that he was in the Virginia Militia, and present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, soon after which he settled in Kentucky; was active in the Indian wars on the frontier; a general in the war of 1812, a State senator, a farmer and large slave holder, and died in 1837.

John married Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson on 28 Jun 1787 in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Johnson and Jemima Suggett) was born on 10 Apr 1772; died after Jul 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married a Mr. Riley. The will of her half-brother, William, bequeaths to his "half-sister Milly Payne" one cow and one calf to be cared for by her brother John Payne until she marries of becomes of age.

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Said to have married Giles COOK on 30 Nov 1775.

William married Polly Robinson on 20 Jul 1777. Polly was born before 1757; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Pierce Bayley on 23 Feb 1772 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Pierce was born on 12 May 1742 in Fairfax County, Virginia; died on 9 Oct 1800 in Loudoun County, Virginia; was buried in Bayley Cemetery, Gilberts Corner, Loudoun County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Accidentally killed during a fox-hunt by his horse slipping at a jump. A soldier in the Va. Militia during the Revolution" (Payne, p. 249).

Benjamin married Jane Campbell on 24 Dec 1778. Jane was born before 1758; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George (Col.) West. George was born before 1757; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anne married Thomas (Capt) West on 31 Jan 1779. Thomas was born before 1759; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Brooke Payne notes that his name is spelled in various ways: D.V., Devaul, Duvall, Deval, De Vall, Devall. In spelling it Devall, Payne follows the practice of living descendants who use the name. (Payne, p 251). He took at active part in the civil affairs of his State, being a member of the Legislature 1801, 1805, 1817, and 1828. He was State Senator 1807-1811; Presidential elector 1813, 1817, and 1825. 1816 he was Justice of the Peace in Mason co.Collins's HISTORY OF KENTUCKY (says)...'he joined Capt. Kenneth McChord's troop of cavalry and served in 1791 under General Charles Scott against the Indians on the Wabash...in 1813 he was appointed Major in Col. Richard M. Johnson's regiment of mounted rifleman. On 5 Oct 1813 at the Battle of the Thames he charged at the head of his battalion through the British lines; and in company with General Harrison's aides when in pursuit of General Proctor...also said to have distinguished himself at the Battle of River Raisen, Michigan where in January 1813 the Americans suffered an overwhelming defeat by the British and massacre by the Indians." (Payne, p 252).

Devall married Hannah Innes Brent on 15 Dec 1785 in Loudoun County, Virginia. Hannah was born on 10 Apr 1769 in Prince William County, Virginia; died on 15 Sep 1837 in Mt. Carmel, Fleming County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lewis E. Turner. Lewis was born before 1750; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Anne Lane on 5 Mar 1775 in Loudoun County, Virginia. Anne was born in Aug 1753; died on 21 Oct 1822. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Payne is said to have served as a Lieutentant in the Revolution. His grand-daughter wrote me that she had often heard her father tell of the visit of a Pension Agent to his mother which she violently refused, saying "My husband did not serve his country for a pension." In 1855 his sons corresponded in an unsuccessul effort to reclaim a military grant of land alongside Bear Grass Creek, where Louisville now stands, which he neglected to survey and register. He was born in the Church of England, and died in Kentucky an ardent Baptist Minister with a record of long service as such, having performed the marriage ceremony of some of his earliest children. (Payne, pps 255-256).

William McClung Paxton, in his book ANNALS OF PLATTE COUNTY, MISSOURI, states that "William Payne was born near Lexington, Kentucky, and was a member of the Baptist Church and was know as 'Parson Payne.' He removed to Mason County, KY, where in my childhood, I often visited his family."

Charles Strong, on his November, 2002 research trip to Kentucky and Missouri, located the following deed:

To all to whom these presents shall come; I William Payne of Mason County and Commonwealth of Kentucky send greetings. Know ye that for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and bear TO MY SON WILLIAM H. PAYNE OF THE COUNTY OF BOURBON and commonwealth aforesaid, I have given, granted, bargained, and sold and by these presents do give, grant, bargain and sell, unto my said son Willam H. Payne one hundred and twenty-five acres of land lying and being in the County of Bourbon on the waters of Strode's creek a branch of Stoners fork of Lick beginning at a stake between a sugar tree and hickory and running along the line of that part of the said tract ...granted Reid's heirs S.572 E. 14272 poles to the upper line of the original survey thence S. 8472 West 14 poles to a hackberry and boxelder corner to the original survey thence N. 572 W. along the original line 14272 ples to a buckeye hickory and honey locust cordner to that part of said survey this day granted to ...thence with Jesse (?) Payne line N. 8472 E. 14272 poles to the beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel fo land to my said son William H. Payne and his heirs and assigns forever, free from the claim of myself and my heirs and free from the claim of all and every person......In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this eighth day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and five (1805). Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Waker REID, Samuel THOMAS, M.J. THOMAS, Jesse (?) PAYNE

William married Mary Grymes in 1775 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Mary (daughter of Philip Grymes) was born before 1759; died about 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mildred "Malinda" "Millie" Harrison on 1 Sep 1791 in Kentucky. Mildred (daughter of James Lovell Harrison and Margaret "Peggy" Richardson) was born on 20 May 1771; died on 18 Jul 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married a Mr. Lewis "GENEALOGIES OF KENTUCKY FAMILIES" from the Registrer of the Ky Hist Society Vol O-Y, (Baltimore Gen. Publ.-1981)

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In 1782 he located his home on 5000 a. West of Lexington and built a log cabin on the site of the late Joel Lyle's home. Two years later he returned to Va. and brought back with him his father, brothers and sisters. With the exception of William and Jilson, the family took up claims on the old Frankfort pike and reaching towards the Versailles pike. His second marriage was to Mrs. Preston of Va, with no issue. (Payne, p. 257).

Edward married Elizabeth Howard on 1 Feb 1791 in Fayette County, Kentucky. Elizabeth was born on 5 Jan 1766; died on 21 May 1820 in Fayette County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married a Miss Given. "GENEALOGIES OF KENTUCKY FAMILIES" from the Registrer of the Ky Hist Society Vol O-Y, (Baltimore Gen. Publ.-1981)

Jilson married Dulcibella (Dulcinea) Harrison on 19 Feb 1789 in Kentucky. Dulcibella (daughter of James Lovell Harrison and Margaret "Peggy" Richardson) was born on 8 Apr 1772; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Brooke Payne writes (p. 260) "It is possible there were other children."

Benjamin married Susannah Roussau on 3 Jan 1781 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Susannah was born before 1763; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Helen Combs before 1796. Helen was born before 1778; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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This material has been abstracted from the book "The Paynes of Virginia" by Brooke Payne (pages 260 through 289). Died intestate. In 1787 he was named as one of the executors of his father's will, and as co-guardian of his minor brothers and sisters. The LDS Ancestral files show he was also married to Helen Combs. This appears to be in error. It was actually his brother, Benjamin Payne, who married Helen.

George married Mary Coe in 1783 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Mary was born on 29 Aug 1765 in Fairfax County, Virginia; died in Dec 1820 in Bourbon County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In her father's will he left her 1 negro and 1/8 of his estate after his wife's death.

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Said to have married William B. CARTER ca 1804, and they were the parents of James Payne CARTER.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Named as Ginny in her father's will and under 14. (Will 1787)

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Educated at West Point and also attended Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. In 1810, he was appointed by President Madison as Indian Sub-agent and stationed at Fort Madison and Fort Snelling. Was a Major in the War of 1812 and aide-de-camp to his father, General John Payne. He was at Fort Meigs during the siege by the British and Indians. After the war he farmed in Scott County and served as Justice of the Peace. (Payne, p. 262).

Asa married Theodocia Turner on 27 Dec 1810 in Fayette County, Kentucky. Theodocia (daughter of Lewis E. Turner and Theodosia Payne) was born on 26 Feb 1788; died on 11 Jun 1841. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Asa married Sally M Vance on 12 Jun 1844. Sally was born about 1802; died on 20 Apr 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was a private in James Stucker's Company of Scott County, and as such was one of the men who composed the "Forlorn Hope" at the Battle of the Thames 5 October 1813, a detachment that Col. Richard M. Johnson ordered forward to attract the Indian fire, in order that the remainder of the Regiment might charge whiel the enemy's muskets were being reloaded. This detachment consisted of 20 men...Col. Johnson, who accompanied this detachment, and five others survived the attack, among whom was Robert Payne. He settled in Howard County, Missouri in 1820. He and his wife had six children. (Payne, pp. 262-263).

Robert married Maria Williams on 2 Jun 1814 in Scott County, Kentucky. Maria was born on 7 Oct 1795; died on 6 Jan 1887. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Sabert Offutt in 1810 in Scott County, Kentucky. Sabert was born before 1791; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sally married Charles P. Thom(P)Son in 1813 in Scott County, Kentucky. Charles was born before 1793; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Served in the War of 1812. In 1814, he received an appointment as Cadet at West Point. He rode to Washington with his Uncle, Richard M. Johnson, later Vice President of the United States, arriving just after the city had been burned. In June 1815 the accidental discharge of a cannon tore off his right arm and blinded him. He was furloughed and granted a pension of $8 per month.

He and his wife had three children.

John married Mary Stevenson in 1822. Mary was born before 1802; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Uriel Sebree. Uriel was born before 1798; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Newton married Louisa Nuckles on 11 Oct 1827 in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky. Louisa was born before 1807; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Newton married Susan Spencer on 5 Oct 1836 in Warsaw, Gallatin County, Kentucky. Susan was born on 12 Jan 1817 in Gallatin County, Kentucky; died on 12 May 1911 in Longwood, Pettis County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He had no children by his first marriage and four children by his second marriage.

Thomas married Letitia Thomson on 6 Jan 1829 in Fayette County, Kentucky. Letitia was born before 1809; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary J. Wright in 1841 in Kentucky. Mary was born before 1821; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He adopted his grandniece, Betty Payne DeLong.

Franklin married Polly Ragland Rogers on 6 Jan 1829 in Fayette County, Kentucky. Polly was born before 1811; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emeline married James Peak in 1826 in Scott County, Kentucky. James was born before 1810; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He died while a soldier during the Mexican War.