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Family: PATRIOT Drury Edward Scruggs / Mary Carter (F518495184)  ^[1] 

• Father | Male PATRIOT Drury Edward Scruggs

  
  

  Born	1 Feb 1722	New Kent Co., Virginia Colony
  Died	26 Aug 1782	Cumberland Co., Virginia
  Buried
  Married	16 Nov 1742	Goochland, Virginia
  Father	Richard Scruggs | F4060 Group Sheet
  Mother	Martha Drury | F4060 Group Sheet

  
  

  Mother | Female Mary Carter

  
  

  Born	Abt 1710	Henrico County, Virginia
  Died	1802	Cumberland Co., Virginia
  Buried
  Father	Theodorick2 Carter | F4373 Group Sheet
  Mother	Elizabeth Webb | F4373 Group Sheet

  
  

  Child 1 | Male John Carter Scruggs

  
  

  Born	1745	Cumberland County, Virginia
  Died	1794	Nelson County, Virginia
  Buried

  
  

  Child 2 | Male + Drury Edward to Tennessee Scruggs

  
  

  Born	1751	Cumberland County, Virginia
  Died	1833	Summer Co., Tennessee
  Buried
  Spouse	Elizabeth Tabb | F4054
  Married
  Spouse	Frances Amos | F6199
  Married	27 Oct 1788	Cumberland Co., Virginia

  
  

  Child 3 | Female Jane Scruggs

  
  

  Born	Abt 1752	Cumberland County, Virginia
  Died	Yes, date unknown
  Buried

  
  

  Child 4 | Male Theodrick Scruggs

  
  

  Born	Abt 1755	Cumberland County, Virginia
  Died	Yes, date unknown
  Buried

  
  

  Child 5 | Female Nancy 'Ann' Scruggs

  
  

  Born	1762	Cumberland Co., Virginia
  Died	1803	Cape Girardeau, Missouri
  Buried

  
  

  Child 6 | Female Frances 'Fanny' Scruggs

  
  

  Born	1763	Cumberland County, Virginia
  Died	1820
  Buried

  
  

  Child 7 | Male Carter Scruggs

  
  

  Born	Abt 1765	Cumberland County, Virginia
  Died	Yes, date unknown
  Buried

  
  

• Sources

  [S82] Wikitree, https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Carter-1914. Death and Legacy Of Drury and Mary Carter Scruggs: Mary's will was filed at Cumberland County in 1804.[5] There is no mention of their dependent son, Carter Scruggs.[6]. Drury wrote his will on April 29, 1782, and it was proved on August 26, 1782.[7] He died at Cumberland County, Virginia. His wife, Mary, was appointed executrix, and she was appointed guardian to "Manage, do, and act" for their son, Carter Scruggs.[8] Mary was born about 1728 or 1738, daughter of Theodorick Carter and wife Elizabeth Webb. Mary is named in her father's will, She was unmarried at the time of her father's death, as she is named as Mary Carter in her father's will[5] WILL OF THEODRICK CARTER (FIRST 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 redeamer Jesus Christ I trust and Assuredly believe 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 two hundred and eighteen 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 standing on Round Hill Branch thence along a line of marked Trees to a corner Hickory on the Dividing line between John Spears and this 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 (sic) Bed, Rug and Blankets, two Ewes one pot and Hooks, two pewter Dishes and two plates and one poriager. I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth all the rest of my Estate of what kind so ever and do make her Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby directing that my Estate shall not be Inventoryed (sic) or appraised. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed my seal the day and year afore written. 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 Excutrix, Certificate is granted here for obtaining a probate thereof in Due form. Test: Bowler Cocke,Cl, Cur. Her mother Elizabeth Carter, relict of Theodorick, l named only the daughters and one son, John, her executor in her will[6] - p. 44/97 - Will of ELIZABETH CARTER, RELICT OF THEODORICK CARTER To: son, Theodorick - 6 head cattle, great Bible and white mare dau, Elizabeth Martin - items and livestock dau, Susannah Scruggs - items and livestock dau, Martha Garthright - items and livestock dau, Mary Sough( {Scruggs-transcription error) - items and livestock grandson: Cuthbert Web - livestock All the rest to son John Carter and he to be Executor. Wit: Hannah Morgan, Theo. Carter, Mark Clarke rec: 12/1751 Research Notes Birth date 1725 is a guess, The Birth Date is a rough estimate. See the text for details. based on the birth date of her husband, February 1, 1725.[9] In the name of God Amen. I Mary Scruggs of Cumberland County do declare and publish the following sentences to be my last will and testament: Ãâ?â?� First, I give and bequeath to my son Edward Scruggs and his heirs forever three horses called Mich, Blake and Black Mare; and all the cattle and sheep of any description which to me belongs also the furniture of my beds except what may be hereinafter given to others. I give to my daughter Nancy Minton one bed and furniture. I give to my daughter Frances Anderson the Cow and Kettle, which I have heretofore lent to her. All other interest which I have of any discription in any kind property or estate whatsoever. I give t'.^ my son Edward Scruggs. Published and acknowledged in presence of William Daniel Jr. Vincent Scruggs. Feb. 1/th 1803, MARY SCRUGGS X her mark. At a Court held for Cumberland County the 24th day of July 1804. This last will and testament of Mary Scruggs was exhibited in Court and proved by the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste, B. B. WOODSON. Clk. 1783 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. Book A & B. 1 free male +21 (Carter Scruggs). 7 slaves +16 (London, Primas, Boron, Bob, Frank, Sarah, Patt). 3 slaves -16 (Ben, Harry, Sall). 4 horses. 31 cattle. 1784 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 1 free male +21. 7 slaves +16. 2 slaves -16. 4 horses. 27 cattle. 1785 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 1 free male +21. 7 slaves +16. 2 slaves -16. 4 horses. 21 cattle. 1786 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 0 free male +21. 7 slaves +16. 2 slaves -16. 5 horses. 18 cattle. (Carter left home) 1787 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 1 free male +21 (Carter Scruggs). 7 slaves +16. 2 slaves -16. 6 horses. 16 cattle. 1788 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 1 free male +21 (Carter Scruggs). 7 slaves +16. 6 livestock. 1789 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 1 free male +21. 6 slaves +16. 1 slave 12-16. 5 livestock. 1790 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 1 free male +21. 6 slaves +16. 1 slave 12-16. 4 livestock. 1791 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 1 free male +21. 6 slaves +16. 2 slave 12-16. 4 livestock. 1792 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 1 free male +21. 7 slaves +16. 1 slave 12-16. 1793 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. Apr 11. 1 free male +21. 7 slaves +16. 1 slave 12-16. 4 horses. 1794 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. 7 slaves +16. 1 slave 12-16. 4 horses. 1796 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. Mar 29. 5 slaves +16. 4 horses. 1797 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. May 16. 5 slaves +12. 4 horses. 1798 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. Apr 26. 5 slaves +16. 4 horses. 1799 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. Mar 24. 5 slaves +16. 4 horses. 1800 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. Apr 9. 5 slaves +16. 4 horses. 1801 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. Mar 12. 4 slaves +16. 3 horses. 1802 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. Apr 27. 3 slaves +16. 3 horses. 1803 --- Cumberland Co., VA. Personal Property Tax List. May 14. 3 slaves +16. 3 horses. Missing in 1804, it looks like Edward Scruggs, the younger (father of Vincent) has her slaves. Cumberland Co., VA Deed Book 8, p 404. Mary Scruggs sells to Edward Scruggs. Cumberland Co., VA personal property tax list, 1783. Jun 1792 Cumberland Co. personal property tax. 7 blacks 16+ 1 black 12 - 16 Cumberland co. VA personal property tax list. List "B" Mary Carter. self 0 - 7 - 2 - 6 - 16 [ not tithable] Also on Cumberland Co., VA list: Edward Scruggs jr, Carter Scruggs, Tabitha Scruggs [not tithable], Drury Scruggs, Edward Scruggs sr, Thomas Scruggs, Drury Scruggs [ Thomas Sources ? name="Peters">Peters, LaVere, Theodrick CARTER I LaVere Peters Genealogy Database, October 3, 2009, accessed August 15, 2015 ? Will of Theodoric Carter ? name="Dunklin" ? name="Dunklin" ? name="Dunklin" ? name="Dunklin" ? name="Dunklin" ? name="Dunklin" ? name="Dunklin">Dunklin, Ethel Hastings Scruggs, Scruggs Genealogy; with a Brief History of the Allied Families ... (Page 28) New York, Laplante & Dunklin Print. Co., 1912, HathiTrust.org accessed August 15, 2015 Will of Theodoric Carter [Giles Carter book, 1909, by Gen. William Carter] [Weisinger, Benjamin," Colonial Wills of Henrico Co., Va. Part Two - 1737-1781" Copyright 1977]