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Theodorick2 Carter

Theodorick2 Carter[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Male 1676 - 1737  (60 years)

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  • Name Theodorick2 Carter 
    • Theodorick2 -- 2nd Generation
      I1 - 12 I-M253
    Born 23 Jul 1676  Turkey Island, Henrico Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1 Apr 1737  Prince Edward Co., Colonial Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I13961  My Reynolds Line | Descendants of Giles Carter of Henrico
    Last Modified 2 Jan 2020 

    DNA Tests  7 people have linked a DNA test to Theodorick2 Carter 

    Father Giles1 Carter,   b. 24 Apr 1635, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 1700/01, Turkey Island, Henrico Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Hannah Crew/Crews/Crewes,   b. Est 1655, Turkey Island, Henrico Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1702, Varina, Henrico, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 47 years) 
    Notes 
    • HENRICO COUNTY DEEDS 1677-1705 There is due to Giles Carter, 800 acres for inportation of these persons: ......John Green......1 Jun 1687.

    Family ID F4370  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Webb,   b. Abt 1688, New Kent County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1751, Turkey Island, Henrico County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 63 years) 
    Married Bef 1697  Henrico Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Theodorick3 dna Carter, Jr.,   b. Abt 1697, Goochland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1777, Prince Edward County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 80 years)
    +2. John1 Carter,   b. 1697, Prince Edward County, Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Sep 1781, Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     3. Elizabeth Carter,   b. Abt 1703, Henrico County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Susannah Carter,   b. Abt 1704, Henrico County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +5. Martha Carter,   b. Abt 1706, Henrico County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +6. Hannah Carter,   b. Abt 1700, Henrico County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1751, Henrico Co., Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 51 years)
    +7. Mary Carter,   b. Abt 1710, Henrico County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1802, Cumberland Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 92 years)
    Last Modified 1 Dec 2022 
    Family ID F4373  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Turkey Island National Marker
    Turkey Island National Marker
    sign13958GilesCarter.jpg
    Painting Depicting Early Settlers in Virginia
    Painting Depicting Early Settlers in Virginia
    Old Va 2.jpg

    Documents
    Giles Carter 1
    Giles Carter 1
    Giles 2
    Giles 2
    A History of the Carter Family"
    Compiled and edited by the
    American Genealogical Research Institute
    Washington DC 20001
    Copyright 1972
    Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586
    Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.
    Giles 3
    Giles 3
    A History of the Carter Family"
    Compiled and edited by the
    American Genealogical Research Institute
    Washington DC 20001
    Copyright 1972
    Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586
    Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.
    Giles 4
    Giles 4
    A History of the Carter Family"
    Compiled and edited by the
    American Genealogical Research Institute
    Washington DC 20001
    Copyright 1972
    Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586
    Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.
    Giles 5
    Giles 5
    A History of the Carter Family"
    Compiled and edited by the
    American Genealogical Research Institute
    Washington DC 20001
    Copyright 1972
    Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586
    Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.
    Giles 6
    Giles 6
    A History of the Carter Family"
    Compiled and edited by the
    American Genealogical Research Institute
    Washington DC 20001
    Copyright 1972
    Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586
    Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.
    Giles 7
    Giles 7
    A History of the Carter Family"
    Compiled and edited by the
    American Genealogical Research Institute
    Washington DC 20001
    Copyright 1972
    Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586
    Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.
    Giles 8
    Giles 8
    A History of the Carter Family"
    Compiled and edited by the
    American Genealogical Research Institute
    Washington DC 20001
    Copyright 1972
    Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586
    Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.
    Document
Property Lines From An Old Survey Book
Halifax Co., Virginia
1741-1901
    Document Property Lines From An Old Survey Book Halifax Co., Virginia 1741-1901
    Property Lines-HLFX-1741-1901.pdf
    Property Lines From An Old Survey Book
    Halifax Co., Virginia
    1741-1901
    By Roger C. Dodson
    Will of Theodorick2 Carter Proves Son, Theodorick Jr.
    Will of Theodorick2 Carter Proves Son, Theodorick Jr.
    Theodorick Carter II Will Pg 2.pdf
    Theodorick2 Carter's Will 1737
    Theodorick2 Carter's Will 1737
    Theo2Will.jpg
    Theodorick2 Carter's Will 1737
    Theodorick2 Carter's Will 1737
    Theo2Will2.jpg
    Theodorick2 Carter's Will 1737
    Theodorick2 Carter's Will 1737
    Theo2Will3.jpg
    Theodorick2 Carter's Will 1737
    Theodorick2 Carter's Will 1737
    Theo2Will4.jpg
    Transcription of Will of Theodorick2 Carter
    Transcription of Will of Theodorick2 Carter
    theodorick carter Will.docx
    SEVENTEENTH CENTURY COLONIAL ANCESTORS of Members of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century  Giles Carter & Hannah Crew
    SEVENTEENTH CENTURY COLONIAL ANCESTORS of Members of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Giles Carter & Hannah Crew
    7thCenturyColonialAncestors.pdf
    VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY Volume 28 Year Ending December 31, 1920
    VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY Volume 28 Year Ending December 31, 1920
    VA-Magazine_Vol-28 1920.pdf
    Theodorick Carter Chancery Record
    Theodorick Carter Chancery Record
    miusa1814_114118-00526.jpg
    HENRICO CO., VIRGINIA DEEDS 1677-1705  Giles Carter and Associates
    HENRICO CO., VIRGINIA DEEDS 1677-1705 Giles Carter and Associates
    _Henrico CoVADeeds1607-1705.pdf
    Henrico County Virginia Deeds show transactions of residents of early families including CARTERS, POVALL, GREEN, VAUGHAN, RANDOLPH, JEFFERSON, WOODSON, BLAND, DAVIS, EPPES, SMITH and others.
    Henrico County Virginia Deeds show transactions of residents of early families including CARTERS, POVALL, GREEN, VAUGHAN, RANDOLPH, JEFFERSON, WOODSON, BLAND, DAVIS, EPPES, SMITH and others.
    _HenricoCoVADeeds-1706-1737.pdf
    Colonial Wills of Henrico Co., VA Part One 1654-1737 Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger, III; Page 107 Wm. Sewell 1725
    Colonial Wills of Henrico Co., VA Part One 1654-1737 Abstracted and Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger, III; Page 107 Wm. Sewell 1725
    Colonial_Henrico_Wills002.pdf
    Hannah Crew and Giles Carter
    Hannah Crew and Giles Carter
    13959Hannah Crew Carter.jpg
    Giles and Hannah Crew Carter
    Giles and Hannah Crew Carter
    13959Hannah-Crew-Carter.gif
    Prince Edward Deed Abstracts Showing Theodrick Carter Sr. and Jr. with neighbors
    Prince Edward Deed Abstracts Showing Theodrick Carter Sr. and Jr. with neighbors
    12951Pr Edward Deeds Bk 2 IPg 43.jpg
    John Webb Will (note spelling of Carter)
    John Webb Will (note spelling of Carter)
    6194John Webb will.jpg
    CarterGiles Daily Press Oct 4, 1959
    CarterGiles Daily Press Oct 4, 1959
    CarterGiles DailyPress Oct4,1959.jpg
    Carter, Giles Daily Press Jun 7,1981
    Carter, Giles Daily Press Jun 7,1981
    CarterGiles DailyPress Jun7,1981.jpg
    Newspaper Article Giles, John, Theodorick Carter
by John Kent Cabaniss
203 Keith Rd.
Newport News, Virginia 23606.
    Newspaper Article Giles, John, Theodorick Carter by John Kent Cabaniss 203 Keith Rd. Newport News, Virginia 23606.
    nafamMaryMichauzCunningham.jpg
    Giles Carter Lines
    Giles Carter Lines
    GilesCarterLines.png

    Histories
    Giles Carter Lineage
    Giles Carter Lineage
    giles carter.pdf
    Early Settlers of Tidewater Virginia Volume 1: Henrico County by Elise Greenup Jourdan Entries for Giles Carter and Theodorick2 Carter and the Cocke's of Henrico County, Virginia
    Early Settlers of Tidewater Virginia Volume 1: Henrico County by Elise Greenup Jourdan Entries for Giles Carter and Theodorick2 Carter and the Cocke's of Henrico County, Virginia
    Early Settlers Vol 1..pdf
    Giles and Hannah Crew Carter
    Giles and Hannah Crew Carter
    13959Hannah Crew Carter.pdf
    Nantional Society Colonial Dames XVII Century  1915-1975
17th Century Colonial Ancestors
Giles Carter & Hannah Crew
    Nantional Society Colonial Dames XVII Century 1915-1975 17th Century Colonial Ancestors Giles Carter & Hannah Crew
    17thCenturyColonialAncestors.pdf

  • Notes 
    • 1 Aug 1694 - Giles CARTER, Sr. came into Henrico Co. court and acknowledged Deeds p. 147 2 of Gift to his sons Theodorick and Giles.

      The will of Giles CARTER I, executed 14 Dec 1699, proved 2 Feb 1701/2 in Henrico Co. p. 55 1 Theodorick and sisters Susannah and Mary each received five shillings sterling; sister Ann p.148 2 received bedding and a cow; mother Hannah and brother Giles shared the balance.

      2 MAR 1701 - "Theodorick CARTER of Henrico Co. conveys to John Pleasants of same, V.2 p. 1083 3 for l0000 lbs. tobo. and cask, 50 acres in Henrico Co. whereon said Carter dwells on N. side .149 2 of James River, in place known as the Low ground adjoining land of said Carter's father Giles
      CARTER, decd. running along Turkey Island Run, and given said CARTER by his father Giles CARTER.

      John Pleasants, Henrico Co. to Theodorick CARTER, same Co. for 10000 lbs tobo. and cask, conveys 75 acres on S. side of Chickahominey Swamp on place known as the Round Hills.

      1705/06 - Theod. CARTER of Henrico Co. Rent Roll for 75 acres
      Henrico Co., VA, Deed #68 pg. 135
      William SEWILL of county and parish of Henrico, for 6,000 lbs. Tobacco to William WEST of Charles City Co., land in Henrico Parish, on north side of James River in low grounds of Turkey Island Creek, bounded as in deed from Theodorick CARTER to John PLEASANTS 2 Mar 1701, 50 acres. Dated 1 Feb 1708
      Witnesses: Giles CARTER, C. PAINE, Robert COLE
      Elizabeth , wife of SEWILL, relinquished her dower rights.

      Henrico Co., VA Deed #73 pg. 146
      William COCKE of Henrico County, Virginia, planter, for 2480 lbs. Tobacco to Theodorick CARTER, of same, 124 acres on south side of Chickahominy Swamp, the Round Hills, and next to lands taken up by John BEAUCHAMP and Richard COCKE, Sr., dec'd. Dated: 1 Mar 1708
      Witnesses: Giles CARTER, Edward MOSEBY
      Signed: William COCKE
      Recorded: 1 Mar 1708
      Sarah, wife of William, relinquished her dower right by her attorney, James COCKE
      Witnesses: Rene LAFORCE, Ann PERRIN
      Signed: Sarah COCKE.

      Henrico Co. VA, Deed #74 pg. 148
      William COCKE of Henrico Co., Virginia, planter, for 2800 lbs. Tobacco, to John WEBB, 130 acres in Henrico Parish on south side of Chickahominy Swamp, bounded by Humphrey SMITH,
      Round Hills branch. Dated: 1 Mar 1708
      Witnesses: Theodorick CARTER, Giles CARTER
      Signed: William COCKE
      Recorded: 1 Mar 1708
      Sarah, wife of William, relinquished her dower right by James COCKE, her attorney
      Henrico Co., VA,Deed #66 pg.132
      John PLEASANTS of Henrico Co., for 225 lbs of tobacco to William COCKE of county and parish of Henrico, one tract part of a greater tract granted to said PLEASANTS 6 Jun 1699 on south side of Chickahominy Swamp, next to dividing line between John PLEASANTS, Sr., dec'd, and Thomas COCKE, Sr., dec'd. 1600 acres, except for 100 sold to Humphrey SMITH.
      Dated 16 Nov 1708
      Witnesses: Theodorick CARTER, Giles CARTER
      Signed: John PLEASANTS
      Recorded: 1 Dec 1708
      Dorothy, wife of PLEASANTS, relinquished dower right.
      Witnesses: William HATCHER, John GILES.

      Elizabeth's will, executed 8 July 1747, probated 1st Monday in December 1751 in Henrico Co p. 45 1 Heirs: Sons - Theodrick, the Great Bible, 6 cattle & white mare p. 151 2 John, balance of the estate after specific bequests, Daughters - All received items and livestock - Elizabeth MARTIN, Anne FERRIS, Susannah SCRUGGS, Martha GARTHRIGHT, Mary SOUGH(?)
      Grandson - Cuthburd WEBB, [s/o Hannah] a mare foal or filly
      Executor: son John CARTER
      Witnesses: Hannah H. MORGAN, Theodrick CARTER II, Mark CLARKE


    • Transcription of the Will of Theodorick Carter, h/o Elizabeth [Williamson Webb]
      Will of Theodorick Carter married to Elizabeth

      Will of Theodorick Carter (1)
      pp.606

      In the name of God Amen I, Theodrick Carter of the Parish & County of Henrico being sick but of perfect Memory do this Twenty Second day of July one thousand seven hundred thirty six make this my last Will and Testament, and first and principally I commit my Soul to Almighty God in whom and by whose Mercy and thro, the Merits of my Blessed Saviour and redeemer Jesus Christ I trust and Assuredly be- lieve to be saved, my Body to the earth to be decantly Buryed at the discretion of my Executx. hereafter named, and as for Disposing my estate I give and devise the same in manner and form following. I give and devise unto my Beloved wife Elizabeth so long as she shall live sole my plantation Land and Appurtenances and after her Death or Marriage, I give unto my Son Theodrick Carter and his heirs forever my said plantation with 218 Acres of Land thereto belonging I give and devise unto my son John Carter and his heirs forever one hundred and Twenty acres Land be the same more or less within the following Bounds, beginning at a corner Beach stand- ing on Round Hill Branch thence along a line of marked Trees to a corner Hickory on the Dividing Line between John Spears and this Land to a Corner Oak on the farther side of the Road thence along the line of John Webb to a corner Tree on Chickahominy Swamp thence up the same to ye place began at; my wife is not to be excluded the use of this Land so long as she shall remain sole, during which time, I give her my Negro named Will and after that time I give him to my son Theodrick with a Negro child named Dick. I give unto my son John and his heirs after the Death or Marriage of his Mother my Negro woman Judith and a Mullato Girl named Lucy with what children they may have when he has a right to the possession of them. I give unto my said Son John one fether Bed Rug and Blanket, one Gun, my great Chist, one pot and Hooks and two Cows, I give unto my Daughter Mary Carter one Cow and Calf one fether Bed, Rug and Blankets, two Ews, one pot and Hooks, two pewter Dishes and two plates and one poringer. I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth all the rest of my Estate of what kind soever and do make her Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby directing that my Estate shall not be Inventoryed or appraised. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed my seal the day and year aforewritten.
      Theodrick Carter (Seal).
      Signed Sealed
      published and declared as his last Will and Testament in presence of Thomas Watkins John Spear Will W. Loatham

      At a Court held at Varina for the County of Henrico, the first Monday in Ap'l 1737, this Will was presented by Elizabeth Carter the Executrix upon Oath and proved by the Oath of Thomas Watkins & John Spear two of the Witness thereto and thereupon admitted to record, and on the Motion of the said Executrix, Certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in Due form.

      Test: Bowler Cocke, CI. Cur.

      Source: Will of Theodorick Carter, 2 Jul 1736, Henrico County, VA, pp. 606-9. Henrico County Deeds & Wills # 1, Part 1, 1725 - 1737, Reel 7a, p. 606.
      Repository: Library of Virginia
      Note: 606 at the top is the page number on the document.

  • Sources 
    1. [S107] Family Histories.
      "A History of the Carter Family"
      Compiled and edited by the
      American Genealogical Research Institute
      Washington DC 20001
      Copyright 1972
      Library of Congress Card Catalog #: 75-187586
      Identifies two Giles Carters as separate individuals, probably related.

    2. [S140] Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.
      THE VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY VOLUME 30 YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 1922 James Stevens; Two of his daughters, Ann Oliver and Margaret married sons of Theodorick Carter. Dr. Walter Bennett and Theodorick Carter were among the gentlemen designated to take the first census of Halifax County, since published by the government. Previous efforts had failed because of the belief that the census was connected with a scheme to increase taxes.
      Virginia Quit Rent Rolls, 1704
      Theo. Carter
      Richard Cock Sen
      Thomas Turpin
      Philip Turpin

    3. [S50] Colonial Wills of Henrico Co., VA , http://reynoldspatova.org/browsemedia.php?mediasearch=Colonial_Henrico_Wills002.pdf+&mediatypeID=&tngpage=&tree=reynolds1&tnggallery=.
      Will of John Price, Sr. Page 83
      Names beloved wife Jane, Sons John, Daniel, Pew and dau, Elizabeth; Witness: Theodorick Carter

      Will of Theodorick Carter page 153 of this PDF All to Wife, Elizabeth then to son Theodorick, 218 acres; Son John, Daughter Mary Carter Recorded April 1737

    4. [S18] Family Search, LDS, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:1:9MR6-NN5.
      Theodorick Carter
      Birth: 1669, ,Henrico,Virginia
      Death: 1737, ,Henrico,Virginia
      Father: Giles Carter
      Mother: Hannah Crews
      CITING THIS RECORD
      "Ancestral File," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:1:9MR6-8CW : accessed 2015-05-26, entry/fr Theodorick Carter.
      ANCESTRAL FILE
      Ancestral File Number: 2G0N-H30

    5. [S80] Google Books, https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1312660163.
      Shawnee Heritage [See Documents]