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James 'Wilson' Giles

Male 1848 - 1921  (72 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James 'Wilson' Giles was born 14 Jun 1848, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of Thomas H. Giles and Margaret Reynolds); died 9 May 1921, Western State Hospital, Staunton, Virginia; was buried , Western State Hospital Cemetery, Staunton, Virginia.

    Notes:

    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/i/l/George-Giles-Va/PDFGENE1.pdf
    THOMAS H.5 GILES (HEZIKIAH4, GEORGE3, JOHN CRISTIE2, GEORGE1) was born 1820, and died Unknown. He
    married MARGARET REYNOLDS August 04, 1847, daughter of ROBERT D. REYNOLDS. She was born 1826, and
    died 1891.
    Children of THOMAS GILES and MARGARET REYNOLDS are:
    i. JAMES W6 GILES, b. 1848; d. Unknown; m. JULIA REYNOLDS, May 08, 1870; d. Unknown.
    ii. GEORGE J. GILES, b. 1850; d. Unknown; m. SALLIE P. WRIGHT, February 17, 1874; d. Unknown.
    iii. EDWRD HILL GILES, b. 1852; d. October 01, 1931; m. MARY ALICE OAKES; d. Unknown.
    iv. WILLIAM B. GILES, b. 1855; d. April 21, 1877; m. SARAH J. BAKER, February 13, 1877; d. Unknown.
    v. HEZEKIAH GILES, b. June 02, 1858; d. Unknown; m. ROSA L. OWEN, July 26, 1885; d. Unknown.
    vi. MARY SUSAN GILES, b. August 03, 1860; d. Unknown; m. GEORGE L. HUTSON, November 20, 1882; d.
    Unknown.
    vii. HENRY GILES, b. 1863; d. Unknown.
    viii. COLEMAN GILES, b. February 1866; d. Unknown; m. MARY AGNES HILEY, July 12, 1891; d. Unknown.
    ix. JOHN GILES, b. 1867; d. Unknown.http://littlecalamity.tripod.com/Genealogy/AdkinsFamily2.html
    JULIA A. REYNOLDS (NANCY ADKINS, HENRY, WILLIAM, WILLIAM, WILLIAM V., JOHN THOMAS, JOHN THOMAS, THOMAS, HENRY) was born June 25, 1839 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She married JAMES WILSON GILES. He was born June 14, 1848.

    Children of JULIA REYNOLDS and JAMES GILES are:
    ...i....EUGENIE GILES, b. Abt. 1871.
    ...ii....JAMES A. GILES, b. Abt. 1873.
    ...iii....MARY ELIZABETH GILES, b. August 26, 1880.

    James married Julia A. Reynolds 8 May 1870, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Julia (daughter of Berryman Reynolds and Nancy Adkins) was born 25 Jul 1839, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. James A. Giles was born Abt 1873, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary E. Giles was born 5 Aug 1881, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 2 Apr 1923, Chatham, Virginia.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas H. Giles was born Abt 1826, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/i/l/George-Giles-Va/PDFGENE1.pdf
    THOMAS H.5 GILES (HEZIKIAH4, GEORGE3, JOHN CRISTIE2, GEORGE1) was born 1820, and died Unknown. He
    married MARGARET REYNOLDS August 04, 1847, daughter of ROBERT D. REYNOLDS. She was born 1826, and
    died 1891.
    Children of THOMAS GILES and MARGARET REYNOLDS are:
    i. JAMES W6 GILES, b. 1848; d. Unknown; m. JULIA REYNOLDS, May 08, 1870; d. Unknown.
    ii. GEORGE J. GILES, b. 1850; d. Unknown; m. SALLIE P. WRIGHT, February 17, 1874; d. Unknown.
    iii. EDWRD HILL GILES, b. 1852; d. October 01, 1931; m. MARY ALICE OAKES; d. Unknown.
    iv. WILLIAM B. GILES, b. 1855; d. April 21, 1877; m. SARAH J. BAKER, February 13, 1877; d. Unknown.
    v. HEZEKIAH GILES, b. June 02, 1858; d. Unknown; m. ROSA L. OWEN, July 26, 1885; d. Unknown.
    vi. MARY SUSAN GILES, b. August 03, 1860; d. Unknown; m. GEORGE L. HUTSON, November 20, 1882; d.
    Unknown.
    vii. HENRY GILES, b. 1863; d. Unknown.
    viii. COLEMAN GILES, b. February 1866; d. Unknown; m. MARY AGNES HILEY, July 12, 1891; d. Unknown.
    ix. JOHN GILES, b. 1867; d. Unknown.http://littlecalamity.tripod.com/Genealogy/AdkinsFamily2.html
    JULIA A. REYNOLDS (NANCY ADKINS, HENRY, WILLIAM, WILLIAM, WILLIAM V., JOHN THOMAS, JOHN THOMAS, THOMAS, HENRY) was born June 25, 1839 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She married JAMES WILSON GILES. He was born June 14, 1848.

    Children of JULIA REYNOLDS and JAMES GILES are:
    ...i....EUGENIE GILES, b. Abt. 1871.
    ...ii....JAMES A. GILES, b. Abt. 1873.
    ...iii....MARY ELIZABETH GILES, b. August 26, 1880.

    Thomas married Margaret Reynolds 4 Aug 1847, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Margaret (daughter of Robert Devin Reynolds and Susanna Carter) was born Abt 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1891, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret Reynolds was born Abt 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of Robert Devin Reynolds and Susanna Carter); died 1891, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    !NAME:Mary Frances Reynolds Eggleston, Eggleston, Mary
    Frances Reynolds

    !NAME:Boisseau, Mary Leigh, Boisseau, Mary Leigh

    Children:
    1. 1. James 'Wilson' Giles was born 14 Jun 1848, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 9 May 1921, Western State Hospital, Staunton, Virginia; was buried , Western State Hospital Cemetery, Staunton, Virginia.
    2. George J. Giles was born 1851, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    3. Edward Hill Giles was born 17 Nov 1853, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 30 Sep 1931, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia; was buried , Family Cemetery, Callands, Virginia.
    4. William B. Giles was born 1856, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 20 Apr 1877, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    5. Hezekiah Giles was born 1858, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    6. Mary Susan Giles was born 12 Jan 1860, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    7. Samuel Henry Giles was born 2 Sep 1862, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 23 Jan 1931, Roanoke City, Virginia; was buried , Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke City, Virginia.
    8. Coleman Giles was born 21 Feb 1866, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Oct 1928, Craven, North Carolina; was buried , Eno Primitive Church Cemetery, Durham County, North Carolina.
    9. John Giles was born 1867, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died Yes, date unknown, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Robert Devin Reynolds was born Abt 1795, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of Joseph M. Reynolds and Margaret "Peggy" Devin); died 28 Apr 1847, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Worlds Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

    Notes:

    19 FEB 1844 Pittsylvania Co., VA
    On this date, the court ordered the inventory and
    assessment of his estate (source: O. Book 38, page 4.(
    ?Orphans book?).

    Robert died before 19 Feb 1844. A chancery suit was brought
    15 Jun 1857 which names the heirs, including the husbands
    of Robert's daughters.

    Chancery Court record dated Aug 1805

    YOB from Ancestral File

    Boisseau, Mary Leigh, Boisseau, Mary Leigh



    Died:
    Alternate DOD per stone list 17 Dec 18??
    Stone next to Susan, his wife.

    Robert married Susanna Carter 21 Feb 1820, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. Susanna (daughter of Nathan W. [Nathaniel] Carter and Nancy Elizabeth "Betsy" Adkins) was born 26 Jul 1804, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; died 24 Apr 1847, Pittsylvania County, Virginia . [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Susanna CarterSusanna Carter was born 26 Jul 1804, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of Nathan W. [Nathaniel] Carter and Nancy Elizabeth "Betsy" Adkins); died 24 Apr 1847, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .

    Notes:

    Married:
    Alternate marriage date maybe 11.Feb.1820.

    !MARRIAGE:Boisseau, Mary Leigh, Boisseau, Mary Leigh

    Children:
    1. Serepta Reynolds * was born 24 Dec 1823, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 17 Jun 1892, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    2. William Carter Reynolds was born 27 Mar 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 10 May 1862, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
    3. 3. Margaret Reynolds was born Abt 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1891, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    4. Elizabeth Reynolds was born 11 Jun 1832, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 9 Aug 1904, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Worlds, Rt. 807, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.
    5. Mary Ann Reynolds was born 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 12 Dec 1920, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Oakes Family Cemetery Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    6. James L. Reynolds was born Abt 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 28 Oct 1863, Henry Co., Virginia.
    7. Beverly Reynolds was born 11 Oct 1835, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 8 Sep 1889, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Worlds Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania Co., VA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Joseph M. ReynoldsJoseph M. Reynolds was christened 15 Aug 1759, Muddy Run, Martock, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (son of Hugh of Pittsylvania [dna] Reynolds and Mary Neely/Nealey/Neilee/Neeley); died Abt 1840, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; was buried 1840, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .

    Notes:

    Slaves of Joseph Reynolds are named as follows: Eliza Seamore; Charles Seamore, David B., Richard and Rob.

    Diary of Rev John Cuthbertson 1751-1791 records Marriage of Hew Reynolds and Mary ? at Wm. Nieley's and later the Baptism of Joseph son to Hew Reynolds.



    Oaths of Allegiance 1777 Pittsylvania County, Virginia
    NOTE: Hugh Reynolds and his son Joseph are found on this 1777 list. Hugh's son William, is not, The record for William Reynolds is found in Virginia Court Records, page 125, also dated 1777. Joseph's Baptism of 15 Aug 1759 gives us his age. William is shown on court records in 1788 when he inherits the land of his grandfather, William Neeley. Both Joseph and William are Qualified as Executors (Book 6/170 Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Court Records 1787-91)
    Another record dated 22 Mar 1796 for William Reynolds and Charles Lewis must be our William, as the other William Reynolds of Culpepper has died in 1791. No connecton has been documented for William of Culpepper having any connection to the Hugh Reynolds family. -Mary Frances Reynolds

    Name:
    Capt. Hankins List ~ Oaths of Allegiance - 1777 Pittsylvania County, VA Revolutionary War Records VIRGINIA SECTION IV page 592-593 Lived along Tomahawk Creek.

    Joseph married Margaret "Peggy" Devin 21 Aug 1780, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. Margaret (daughter of William Devin, Sr. and Sarah Smith) was born Abt 1759, Prob Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died Abt 1798, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Pittsylvania County, Virginia . [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Margaret "Peggy" Devin was born Abt 1759, Prob Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of William Devin, Sr. and Sarah Smith); died Abt 1798, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Pittsylvania County, Virginia .

    Notes:

    YOB from FHC #0928908 compiled by Ethel S. Mattingley
    YOB & POB from Ancestral File

    !MARRIAGE: Pittsylvania Co VA record

    Is listed as deceased in her Father's Will dated
    25.Nov.1800.

    ++++++++++++++
    YOM from Notes of Nancy Reynolds, aunt of Sandra June Reynolds

    Notes:

    Married:
    21 Aug 1780 Marriage Bond - Margaret Devin and Joseph Reynolds surety Edward Hodges. (Devin file at Piedmont Genealogy Society, Danville VA Public Library from research by Anna D. Evans 07 May 1985)

    Children:
    1. Hugh Reynolds was born 2 Jul 1781, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1832, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; was buried , Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    2. John Devin Reynolds was born 22 Feb 1783, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 18 Mar 1831, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; was buried , Worlds Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia .
    3. Margaret Reynolds was born Aft 1783, Pittsylvania County, Virginia [now]; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Sarah "Sally" Reynolds was born 1 Oct 1784, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. William Reynolds was born Abt 1787, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 27 Jan 1816, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    6. Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds was born 18 Mar 1791, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died 4 Apr 1833, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried , Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
    7. Elizabeth Reynolds was born Abt 1791, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; died 1833, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; was buried , Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    8. Joseph Reynolds, Jr. was born Abt 1793, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 6. Robert Devin Reynolds was born Abt 1795, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 28 Apr 1847, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Worlds Cemetery, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

  3. 14.  Nathan W. [Nathaniel] Carter was born Abt 1780, Lancaster Co., Virginia (son of Stephen of Henry Co. Carter and Margaret 'Peggy' Mrs. Stephen Carter); died 3 Jul 1857, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Nathan Carter, h/o Betsy Adkins, served in the war of 1812.

    Elizabeth is named Betsy Carter in her father's 1848 will and her husband is named Nathan Carter in the September 11, 1850 settlement of the Estate of her father, William. She is with her husband Nathan in the 1850 census for the Northern District, Pittsylvania Co., VA, page 234A taken Oct. 23, 1850: Nathan (66 - unknown) and Betsy (62 - VA) Carter are Farming with real estate valued at $296. The Slave Schedule for Pittsylvania Co. records Nathan with 4 slaves.
    Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917 Name: Betsy Carter [Betsy Adkins]
    Birth Date: abt 1787
    Birth Place: Pittsylvania County
    Death Date: 15 Jan 1879
    Death Place: Second Dist., Pittsylvania County, Virginia
    Death Age: 92
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Single
    Gender: Female
    Father Name: William Adkins
    Mother Name: Polly Adkins
    FHL Film Number: 2048580


    Name:
    http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/CARTER/1998-12/0914810368

    CARTER, Nathan, Elizabeth (Adkins) WC-1895, m 25 Aug 1803 Pittsylvania Co.VA, sd 3 Jul 1857, srv Samuel Calland's VA Milita, lived Pittsylvania Cty VA.

    Nathan married Nancy Elizabeth "Betsy" Adkins 18 Jul 1803, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Nancy (daughter of William Vortimer Adkins and Mary Anne 'Polly' Hartman) was born 7 Dec 1785, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 29 Sep 1861, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Nancy Elizabeth "Betsy" Adkins was born 7 Dec 1785, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (daughter of William Vortimer Adkins and Mary Anne 'Polly' Hartman); died 29 Sep 1861, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried , Adkins-Oakes Cemetery Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.

    Notes:

    She is Betsy Carter in her father's Will

    Children:
    1. 7. Susanna Carter was born 26 Jul 1804, Pittsylvania County, Virginia ; died 24 Apr 1847, Pittsylvania County, Virginia .
    2. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Carter was born Abt 1813, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died 1855, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.