Ahnentafel #138 - ? Breeden

Looking for a man by the name of Breeden / Breeding / Braden / Briden / Bredon living in or near Botetourt County, Virginia, father of Priscilla (Breeden) Draper.

Botetourt County was created by law in 1769 and set off from Augusta County in 1770.  Augusta County was created by law in 1738 and set off from Orange County in 1745.

Counties created from Botetourt:
Montgomery County was created by law in 1776 and set off in 1777.
Washington County was created by law in 1776 and set off in 1777. 
Rockbridge County was created by law and set off in 1778.
Bath County was created by law in 1790 and set off in 1791.

Born: by 1700 if Priscilla is a youngest child; by 1740 if Priscilla is the oldest child
Died: by 1840 in Virginia or points west

Military:
Rockingham Co., VA - north of Augusta county created in 1778

• 1788 - militia voucher for John Braden, 1 horse - Capt. Robert Harrison's Company, John over 16 years of age

Washington Co., VA - south of Augusta county along the North Carolina border

• 1783, Aug. 20 - a John Breeding appointed constable in Captain Cowans Company.

Records:
Shenandoah County - north of Augusta and created from Frederick County.  Priscilla Breeden married Thomas Draper and they lived in Shenandoah County a short time before moving to Indiana, so it is worth checking on.

• 1772, June 25 - William Allison vs Samuel Braiding
• 1772, Nov. 27 - William Allison vs. Spence Braiding
• 1773, Apr. - Jones & Slaughter vs. John Breeding, Jr.
• 1773, Apr. 28 - Robert Slaughter & Co., vs. Samuel Breeding; James Breeding vs. Samuel Breeding; Briant Breeding vs. James Breeding
• 1773, Apr. 29 - Brian Breeding vs Peter Stephens
• 1773, June 22 - Spence Breeding bought land from Israel Morris
• 1773, June 22 - William Allison vs Spencer & Brian Breeding
• 1773, Sep. 28 - Isaac Job vs Samuel Breeding
• 1773, Sep. 28 - Margaret Long vs John Breeding for debt;  Brian Breeding a garnishee
• 1773, Sep. 30 - Margaret Long vs John Breeding for debt
• 1773, Sep. 30 - Henry Whideck vs Spencer Breeding & John Husk
• 1773, Sep. 30 - Israel Morris vs Spencer Breeding for debt
• 1773, Nov. 24 - Robert Slaughter & Co. vs John Breeding
• 1774, May 24 - Abraham Bird vs Samuel Breeding & Isaac Job 
• 1774, May 25 - Robert Slaughter & Co. vs Samuel Breeding
• 1778, Aug. 13 - Spencer Breeding sold 100 acres to Alexander Stewart; Spencer's wife Priscilla had to sign the deed. 
• 1783, Aug. 24 - Jacob Heastand sold 100 acres to James Breeding, a tract lying and being in Powel's fort on Passage Creek
• 1783, Nov. 28 - Spencer & Priscilla Breeding's deed to Alexander Stewart was proved by Edwin Young.
• 1785 - Census
  • Samuel Breding, 10 whites, 1 dwelling - Front Royal area
  • James Breeding, Sr. 9 whites, 1 dwelling, 1 other building - Luray area  

• 1789, Aug. 11 - James Breeding sold 100 acres to Thomas Dodson, a tract purchased from Jacob Heastand Aug. 24, 1783. 
• 1793, Oct. 8 - George & Agnes Pullen 
• 1793, Oct. 8 - Spencer & Priscilla Breeding sold 140 acres to Samuel Lavock, a tract commonly called the race grounds

Montgomery County - south of Augusta

• 1789, May 5 - Henry & Rebecca Harding sold 300 acres to James Breeding on Little Reed Island Creek 

Washington County - 

• 1794, Aug. 19 - Samuel & James Breden sold 330 acres to William King, a tract in Rich Valley on Fowlers Mill Creek, waters of the Holston 
• 1795, Sep. 17 - Trustees of Abingdon sold Lot No. 73 to James Breeden 
• 1795, Oct. 20 - Henry & Catherine Grymes sold 135 acres to James Braydin, a track in Rich Valley on a branch of the North Fork of the Holston

Augusta County - 

• 1789, Feb. 12 - George Anderson md. Mary Bredon - possible sibling or cousin to Priscilla

Family Groups from above and other sources, need additional research:

1. Alexander Braden b. 1745 VA, d. 1825 TN md. Margaret Doran b. 1762 VA, d. 1835 TN supposed to be the son of Robert Braden of Guilford Co., NC
2. Andrew Breden/Briden/Braden b. 1765 md. Dorothy McNeeley 2/17/1793 Montgomery Co., VA

Spencer Breeding md. Priscilla (--?--)

1. John Breeding 10/4/1730 Rappahannock Co., VA?, d. 5/1/1802 Artrip, Russell Co., VA md. Winifred Elizabeth Ashby b. 1/3/1731 Augusta Co., VA, d. ? Artrip, Russell Co., VA

2a. Spencer b. 5/1/1759 Augusta Co., VA, served in Am. Rev. from Rockingham Co., VA d. 6/24/1835 Artrip, Russell Co., VA md. 1) Elizabeth Finnell d/o Thomas & Anne (Hansford) Finnell.  They married in Harrisonburg, VA.  2) Hannah Hicks 1822.  He left a will in Russell Co., VA.  He purchased land in Russell Co. Feb. 1797.
2b. John b. 5/8/1752 Shenandoah Co., VA, d. 7/7/1824 Berger, Franklin Co., MO, md. 1) Elizabeth Napper 7/6/1785 Washington Co., VA, 2) Mary Hall.  John served with George Rogers Clark in Illinois campaign.
3. a. Lavica, b. Lavina, c. Sandesty, d. Spencer, e. Bryant, f. John, g. Nancy Ball, h. Elisha, i. Betsy Lark, j. Sally Fields, k. Winny Childers, l. Mary/Polly Kizer, m. James, n. William, o. Susannah Sloan, p. George, q. Alsy Colly, r. Elijah

1. Bryan Breeding md. Sarah (--?--)
2. Jeremiah eldest son b. 1764, d. 7/5/1843 Russell Co., VA

A family line to research further:
1. Patience Breeding - Richmond Co., VA
2. Bryant Breeding, bastard son 1701-ca. 1750 Richmond Co., VA & Elizabeth Conway
3. John Breeding Sr. 1730-1802 Russell Co., VA & 
4. a. John Jr., b. Spencer, c. Bryant & d. Richard Breeding - Russell Co., VA -> Adair Co., KY -> Franklin Co., MO 
5a. Elijah, William, Nancy - Green Co., KY -> Maries Co., MO

Revised 12/26/2022