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PATRIOT Drury Edward Scruggs[1, 2, 3]

Male 1722 - 1782  (60 years)


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  • Name Drury Edward Scruggs  [4
    Title PATRIOT 
    Born 1 Feb 1722  New Kent Co., Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Ebeling; 1 Feb 1725, New Kent Co., VA
    Gender Male 
    Died 26 Aug 1782  Cumberland Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Died 8/26/1782 Inventory of estate 23 Jan 1786 by William Scruggs DB 1 Cumberland Co. [no child named William-Brother?]
    Person ID I547450747  My Reynolds Line | Descendants of Giles Carter of Henrico
    Last Modified 16 Nov 2019 

    Father Richard Scruggs,   b. Est 1625, Goochland, Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown, Goochland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Martha Drury,   b. Est 1692, Goochland, Virginia Colony Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married Bef 1716  St. Peter's Parrish Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Children of Martha Drury
      Spouse: Martha Drewry [Dury] Scruggs - m. 1716 in New Kent County, VA
      Children: Martha Scruggs (b. 4 Apr 1718 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, VA), Richard Scruggs Jr (b. 10 Jan 1720 in New Kent County, VA), Drury Scruggs (b. 1 Feb 1722 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County VA; d. 1782 in Cumberland County ,VA), Thomas Scruggs (b. 30 Jul 1729 in New Kent County, VA), Jesse Scruggs (b. 23 Jul 1736 in New Kent County, VA), Mary Scruggs (b. 12 Feb 1738 in New Kent County, VA)
    Family ID F4060  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 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) 
    Married 16 Nov 1742  Goochland, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. John Carter Scruggs,   b. 1745, Cumberland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1794, Nelson County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years)
    +2. Drury Edward to Tennessee Scruggs,   b. 1751, Cumberland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1833, Summer Co., Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     3. Jane Scruggs,   b. Abt 1752, Cumberland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Theodrick Scruggs,   b. Abt 1755, Cumberland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Nancy 'Ann' Scruggs,   b. 1762, Cumberland Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1803, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 41 years)
     6. Frances 'Fanny' Scruggs,   b. 1763, Cumberland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1820  (Age 57 years)
     7. Carter Scruggs,   b. Abt 1765, Cumberland County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 29 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F518495184  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    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.
    THE VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY  Volume III Year Ending June 1896
    THE VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY Volume III Year Ending June 1896
    VaMagazine-June-1896 vol III.pdf
    GOOCHLAND COUNTY VIRGINIA WILLS AND DEEDS 1736-1742
    GOOCHLAND COUNTY VIRGINIA WILLS AND DEEDS 1736-1742
    _Goochland Wills & Deeds1736-1742.pdf
    Scruggs Histories
    Scruggs Histories
    Scruggs7013Histories.jpg

    Histories
    Seven Generations of Scruggs 1650-1900
    Seven Generations of Scruggs 1650-1900
    ScruggsSevenGenerationsfromRichardc.1650.pdf

  • Notes 
    • Richard Scruggs was granted 230 acres in 1755 Cumberland Co., VA Index to Land Grants Book 32

  • 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

      Mary Carter, d/o Theodrick and Elizabeth Webb Carter, married a Webb [probably a cousin of her mother]


      Charlene Ebeling
      ........... 3 Mary Carter 1710 - 1803 b: 1710 in Henrico Co., Virginia d: 1803 in Cumberland Co., Virginia
      ................ +Drury Scruggs 1725 - 1782 b: 02/01/1725 in New Kent Co., Virginia d: Bef. 08/26/1782 in Cumberland Co., Va.
      ................... 4 John Scruggs 1745 - 1794 b: Abt. 1745 d: Bet. 1794 - 1797
      ....................... +Kezia (?) Scruggs 1750 - 1828 b: Abt. 1750 d: 1828
      ................... 4 Theodorick Scruggs 1755 - b: Abt. 1755
      ................... 4 Drury Edward Scruggs 1745 - 1833 b: Abt. 1745 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia d: 1833 in Sumner Co., Tennessee
      ....................... +Elizabeth Tabb 1755 - 1830 b: 1755 in Charles, York Co., Virginia d: 1830 in Sumner Co., Tennessee
      ................... 4 Edward Scruggs 1750 - 1833 b: Abt. 1750 d: 1833
      ................... 4 Jane Scruggs 1752 - b: Abt. 1752
      ....................... +Mr Easley
      ................... 4 Nancy Ann Scruggs 1762 - 1803 b: 1762 in Cumberland Co., Virginia d: 1803 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
      ....................... +William Minton 1752 - b: 1752 in Virginia
      ................... 4 Carter Scruggs 1765 - b: Abt. 1765
      ................... 4 Fanny Scruggs 1763 - 1820 b: 12/13/1763 d: 05/01/1820
      ....................... +William Anderson

    2. [S140] Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.
      THE VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY Volume 3 Year Ending June 1896

      Mary Carter, d/o Theodorick2 married Drury Scruggs. In Goochland 16 Nov 1742 Oaths by Theodrick Carter and John Scruggs with William Mayo proved the Will of William Randolph of Goochland. We presume John Scruggs to be the father of Drury and Theodorick Carter to be the s/o Giles2; Theodorick2 Carter is dead several years before this document is executed.

    3. [S40] Will, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tqpeiffer/Documents/Surnames/MMPS/Scruggs/SCRUGGS%20-%20N-Z%20%28source%20docs%29/ScruggsSevenGenerationsfromRichardc.1650.pdf.
      Cumberland co WB 2 p 298
      In the name of God amen. I Drury Scruggs of Cumberland County being sick in body, but of perfect sence & memory, do make and ordain this my last will & testeament in manner & form followng (towit).
      I give and bequeath to my son John Scruggs one negro woman named Judah, and two negro girl, named Phillis, & Racel, and two negro boys, named Frank & Jacob, to him and his heirs forever.
      I give to my son Theodorick Scruggs on negro girl name Hannah, & one negro boy named Dick,to him and his heirs forever.
      I lend to my daughter Jane Easeley one negro woman named Rachel & one negro boy named Tom & one negro girl named Phillis, during her life, and at her decease to be equally divided amongst all of her children, this is alive.
      I give to my son DRURY Scruggs one negro fellow named Sanco & one negro girl named Filllis to him and his heirs forever.
      I give to my son Edward Scruggs, three hundred acres of land whereon I now live after his Mother's decease, also one negro boy named Will, to him & his hiers forever.
      I lend to my daughter Ann Minton one negro girl named Rose, and one negro boy named James, during her life, and if she leaves no chld to be equally divided amongst the rest of my children.
      I lend to my son Carter Scruggs the use of two negroes named Robin & Frank, and if he should recover and have his proper sences, to him and his heirs forever, if not and he should die without heir, at his decease, to be equally
      divided between my son Edward Scrugs & my daughter Fanny Scruggs.
      I appoint to my beloved wife as guardian to manage do and act for my son Carter Scruggs and if she should die before my son Carter Scruggs I appoint my son Edward Scrugs to act & manage for him. I lend to my daughter Fanney Scruggs two negroes, named Ben & Lucy, during her life,and at her decease to be equally divided amonst all her children & if leaving no child to be equally divided between my sons, Edward Scruggs and
      Carter Scruggs. I also lend her a feather bed & furniture, and also one horse and saddle
      value thirty poinds & at her decease to be equally divided amonst all of her children, & if leaving no chld to be equally divided as above mentioned between my sons Edward Scruggs & Carter Scruggs.
      I lent to my beloved wife Mary Scruggs during her natural life or widowhood the land & plantaton whereon Inow live, with seven negores (Primus, London, Boson, Patt, Sall, Sarah, and a boy named Harry, and all the remainder of my estate, and at the death or marriage of my wife my will and desire is that the negroes and personal estate, should be equally divided by lot between my
      sons, Edward Scrugs and Carter Scruggs & my daughter Fanney Scruggs. Lastly I do hereby appoint my beloved wife Mary Scruggs, my sons John & Edward Scruggs, executors of this my last will and testament hereby utterly revoking and making void all other wills & testaments, heretofore made In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty ninth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty two. Drury Scruggs His mark L.S. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Will. Anderson, Archibald Hatcher and John L. Wood At a court held for Cumberland County 26th August 1782. This last will and
      testament of Drury Scruggs deceased was exhibited in court by Mary Scruggs executrix and John Scruggs and Edward Secruggs executors therein named proved by Archibald Hatcher and John L. Wood two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said executrix and executors who made an oath accordig to law cetificate was granted them for obtaining a probat thereof in tdue form they having with Jesse Thomas and Theodorick Scruggs their securities entered into bond according to law.
      Test Geo. Carrington jr. Clerk Ceritified Copy Cumberland Co. VA --Other Fields 5
      Spouse: Mary CARTER
      Birth: Henrico Co, VA
      Death: 1803/1804, Cumberland Co. Va
      Father: Theoderick CARTER (1669-1736)
      Mother: Elizabeth WEBB (1688-~1751)
      Marr: 1747
      Children: Drury Edward (1751-1833)
      John (~1745-~1800)
      Theoderick
      Jane
      Edward (->1803)
      Carter (-<1803)
      Nancy Ann (<1762->1803)
      Frances (Fanny) (1763->1803)
      Abstracts of CUMBERLAND COUNTY VIRGINIA Will Books 1 and 2 1749-82 Page 298 Dryry SCRUGGS will, dated 29 Apr 1782, Pr. 25 Aug 1782. Son John, son, Theodorick, dau., Jane Easeley; son, Drury; son, Edward; daughter, Ann Monton; son, Carter; daughter Fanny Scruggs; wife to act as guardian to minor Carter and if she die before son Carter I appoint son, Edward to manage for him. beloved wife, Mary. Ex.: my wife, Mary Scruggs and son John and Edward Scruggs. Wit. Will Anderson, Archibald Hatcher, John L. Weed(?). Signed Drury Scruggs X

    4. [S180] E-Mail.
      have this information on the Webbs. I'm not sure how accurate it may be since it as given to me several years ago by another researcher who has since departed this life. Since my line is through the Carter's daughter, Mary, who married Drury Scruggs, I have not spent a lot of time on the Webbs:


      First Generation

      1. Theodorick CARTER was born about 1671 in Charles City County, Virginia. He died Jul 1736 - Apr 1737 in Henrico County, Virginia. His will dated 22 Jul 1736 and entered into probate in the April term of Court in 1737:
      In the name of God amen I Theodorick CARTER of the parish and 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.

      First and principally I commit my Soul to Almighty God in
      [illegible] and by whose mercy and [illegible] of my Blessed Saviour and redeemer Jesus Christ I [several illegible words] my body to the earth to be decently Buryed at the discretion of my executrix hereafore named and as for
      Dispossing my Estate I give and Devise the same in the manner following:
      I give and devise unto my Beloved wife Elizabeth as long as
      she shall live my plantation land and appurtanances and after her death or Marriage I give unto my son Theodorick CARTER ahdn his heirs my plantation with two hundred
      and eighteen acres of land.
      I give and devise to my son John, one hundred and twenty
      acres beginning at a Birch standing on Roundhill Branch thence along a line of marked trees to [illegible] dividing line between Henry Spears and his land to a [illegible]
      oak on the farther side of the road then along the line of
      John Webb to a [illegible] Chickahominy Swamp thence [illegible]. My wife is not to be excluded from this land so long as She shall remain Solo, during which time
      I give her my Negro named Will and after that time I give
      him to my son Theodorick with 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 she may have
      [illegible] he has a right to the possession of one. I give unto my said son John another bed, rug and [illegible] great Chest, pot and Hooks and two Cows.
      I give unto my daughter, Mary CARTER, one cow and calf. I give unto my beloved Wife Elizabeth all the rest of my Estate of any kind whatsoever. And I do make her executrix of this my Last Will and Testament.
      Hereby ordering that my estate shall not be inventoried or
      appraised. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year aforesaid written.
      Theodorick CARTER

      Wit: Thomas Watkins, John Spear, William W. Soathman


      Theodorick CARTER and Elizabeth __(?)__ were married about
      1695 in Virginia. Elizabeth __(?)__ was born about 1680. She died between 1747 and 1751 in Henrico County, Virginia. Her will dated 8 Jul 1747 was entered into probate in Dec. 1751.
      To her son, Theodorick Carter she left six head of cattle,
      the great Bible and a white mare.
      To her daughters, Elizabeth Martin, Anne Ferris, Susannah
      Scruggs, Martha Garthwright, Mary Scruggs she left personal items and livestock.
      To her grandson Cuthbert Webb, livestock.
      To her son, John Carter the rest of the estate and he to
      be executor.
      Wit: Hannah Morgan, Theodorick Carter, Mark Clarke.
      Theodorick CARTER and Elizabeth __(?)__ had the following children:

      +2 i. Hannah CARTER, born about 1698; married John WEBB Jr., about 1713.
      +3 ii. Ann CARTER, born about 1701 .
      +4 iii. Susannah CARTER, born about 1703 .
      +5 iv. Theodorick CARTER Jr, born about 1706, Virginia ; married Ann WADDELL, about 1735, New Kent County, Virginia; died about 1777, Prince Edward County, Virginia .
      +6 v. Martha CARTER, born about 1710 .
      +7 vi. Elizabeth CARTER, born in 1715 .
      +8 vii. John CARTER, born about 1720 .
      +9 viii. Mary CARTER, born about 1725, Virginia ; married Drury SCRUGGS, about 1745, Cumberland County, Virginia; died after 1782, Virginia .



      Second Generation

      2. Hannah CARTER (Theodorick-1) was born about 1698.
      Hannah CARTER and John WEBB Jr. were married about 1713. John WEBB Jr. was born in 1694 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia. He died in 1736 in Henrico County, Virginia. His will was probated in Henrico County
      in July 1736. It named sons Giles, Theodorick, Henry,
      Jacob and Cuthbert.
      Wit: James COLE, Theodorick CARTER, Thomas CARTER, John
      CARTER. Hannah CARTER and John WEBB Jr. had the following children:

      10 i. John WEBB Jr. was born about 1715.
      11 ii. James WEBB was born about 1717.
      12 iii. Giles WEBB was born about 1720.
      13 iv. Theodorick WEBB was born about 1720.
      14 v. Henry WEBB was born about 1725.
      15 vi. Jacob WEBB was born about 1730.
      16 vii. Cuthbert WEBB was born in 1733. He died about 1778 in Albemarle County, Virginia.

      3. Ann CARTER (Theodorick-1) was born about 1701. She married (Unknown) FARRIS.
      4. Susannah CARTER (Theodorick-1) was born about 1703.
      She married (Unknown) SCRUGGS.
      5. Theodorick CARTER Jr (Theodorick-1) was born about 1706 in Virginia. He resided in in Goochland County, Virginia in in 1741 On June 15, 1741 Theodorick Carter of Goochland sold land to Richard Morning and Thos. Bassett. On 16 Nov 1742 Joseph Dobbs sold land to Theodorick Carter. He resided in in Amelia County, Virginia in in 1748 He had a grant of 975 acres at Bush and Briery Roads...in the sections which became Prince William County. He died about 1777 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. Theodorick Carter's will was dated 7 Dec 1777, probated 19 Jan 1778 in Prince Edward County, VA.

      In the name of God, Amen, I Theodorick Carter of the Parish of St. Patrick, County of Prince Edward...unto my daughter Susannah Stubblefield and sons John, Theodorick and William Carter each one shilling sterling... unto my son Richard Carter, one negro man named Dick, one feather bed and furniture...unto my daughter Nancy Waddill Thompson one negro girl named Zibb, now in her possession, also the cows and calves...unto my son Waddill Carter, that part of my lands within the following bounds, to begin at the Cross branch of the road to run in a straight line by the graveyard to this own line, all the land below this line on the north side of the road, also one negro man named Tom...unto my daughter Molly Carter one negro girl named Agg and [illegible] Robert Lawson four head of sheep and two cows to her and her heirs...unto my daughter Sally Carter one negro boy named Will and one negro boy named Abraham, the sorrel mare I purchased of Charles Willliamson, one feather bed and furniture, her own saddle and bridle, four head of sheep and two cows...unto my son Samuel Carter the remainder of the land and plantation whereon I now live and the negros Moll and her child Neptune, all the residue of my estate not heretofore particularly mentioned of any kind or nature whatsoever, except two thirds of my pewter and two negroes named Jack and Sarah, these two I leave to my daughters Molly and Sally for their support till they marry or die then to my son Samuel. It is my will that so long as my daughters Molly and Sally live that they have the free use and liberty of their chambers in my dwelling without denial or interruption by my son Samuel.
      Executors: son Waddill Carter; friends Nathanial Venable,
      Francis Watkins. Witnesses: Elizabeth Clarke, Agness Watkins, William Waddill.


      Theodorick CARTER Jr and Ann WADDELL were married about
      1735 in New Kent County, Virginia. Ann WADDELL (daughter of William WADDELL Jr. and Sarah (DENNIS) was born on 24 Jan 1713/14 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia. Theodorick CARTER Jr and Ann WADDELL had the following children:

      +17 i John CARTER, born 26 Aug 1736, New Kent County,
      Virginia ; married Mary __?__, about 1758 ; died in 1781,
      Halifax County, Virginia .
      +18 ii. Theodorick CARTER, born about 1739, Virginia;
      married __?__ TOWNES, about 1759 ; married Judith CUNNINGHAM, in 1764, Prince Edward County, Virginia .
      +19 iii. William CARTER, born in 1741 ; married Mary
      SCOTT, about 1775 ; died in 1812 .
      +20 iv. Susannah CARTER, born about 1743 .
      +21 v. Nancy CARTER, born about 1745 .
      22 vi. Samuel CARTER was born about 1748.
      +23 vii. Richard CARTER, born about 1750; married
      Susannah BIGGER, on 29 Dec 1772, Prince Edward County, Virginia; died about 1798, Halifax County, Virginia.
      +24 viii. Waddell CARTER, born about 1753; died about
      1782, Prince Edward County, Virginia .
      25 ix. Molly CARTER was born about 1756.
      26 x. Sally CARTER was born about 1759.

      6. Martha CARTER (Theodorick-1) was born about 1710. She married __?__ GARTHWRIGHT.
      7. Elizabeth CARTER (Theodorick-1) was born in 1715. She married __?__ MARTIN.
      8. John CARTER (Theodorick-1) was born about 1720. He
      was executor of the will of George Baker in Henrico County in 1752. His wife was Elizabeth __?__ .
      9. Mary CARTER (Theodorick-1) was born about 1725 in
      Virginia. She died after 1782 in Virginia. She resided in in Buckingham County, Virginia in 1788 From Rev. Chastain's Journal: Mary Scrugs (sic) debit. Decm. 15 1788. To making a sute (sic) of corse (sic) cloths (sic) for Carter Scrugs (sic). 1.7.4. Lipscomb for trimin
      (sic) and Pipes 4.7.7. Account 9.4.0.

      Mary CARTER and Drury SCRUGGS were married about 1745 in
      Cumberland County, Virginia. Drury SCRUGGS (son of Richard SCRUGGS and Martha DRURY (?)) was born on 1 Feb 1725 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia. He
      died in 1782 in Cumberland County, Virginia. The will of Drury Scruggs is filed in Book 2, pg. 298, Cumberland County, VA.
      "In the name of God amen. I Drury Scruggs of Cumberland
      County being sick in body, but of perfect sence (sic) & memory, do make and ordain this my last will & testament in manner & form following towit I give and bequeath to my son John Scruggs one negro woman named Judah and two negro girls named Phillis & Rachel and two negro boys named Frank & Jacob to him and his heirs forever.
      I give to my son Theoderick Scruggs one negro girl named
      Hannah & one negro boy named Dick to him and his heirs forever.
      I lend to my daughter Jane Easely one negro woman named
      Rachel and one negro boy named Tom & one negro girl named Phillis, during her life, and at her decease to be equally divided amongst all of her children that is alive.
      I give to my son Drury Scruggs one negro fellow named Sanco and one negro girl named Fillis to him and his heirs forever.
      I give to my son Edward Scruggs three hundred acres of land whereon I now live after his mothers decease, also one negro boy named Will, to him and his heirs forever.
      I lend to my daughter Ann Minton one negro girl named Rose
      and one negro boy named James during her life and at her decease to be equally divided amongst all of her children and if she leaves no child to be equally divided amongst the rest of my children.
      I lend to my son Carter Scruggs the use of two negroes
      named Robin and Frank and if he should recover and have his proper sences (sic) to him and his hiers forever. If not and he should die without heir, at his decease to be
      equally divided between my son Edward Scruggs and my daughter Fanny Scrugs. I appoint my beloved wife as guardian to manage do and act for my son Carter Scruggs and if she should die before my son Carter Scruggs I appoint my son Edward Scrugs to act & manage for him.
      I lend to my daugher Fanney Scruggs two negros named Ben &
      Lucy during her life, and at her decease to be equally divided amongst all her children & if leaving no child, to be equally divided amongst all her children & if leaving no child, to be equally divided between my sons Edward Scruggs and Carter Scruggs.
      I also lend her a feather bed & furniture and also one
      horse & saddle value thirty pounds & at her decease to be equally divided amongst all her children & if leaving no child to be equally divided as above mentioned between my sons Edward Scruggs & Carter Scruggs.
      I lend to my beloved wife Mary Scruggs during her natural
      life or widowhood the land & plantation whereon I now live with seven negroes (Primus, London, Boston, Patt, Sall, Sarah and a body named Harry) and all the remainer of my
      estate and at the death or marriage of my wife my will and
      desire is that the negroes and persoanl estate should be equally divided by lot between my sons Edward Scrugs and Carter Scruggs & my daughter Fanney Scruggs.
      Lastly I do hereby appoint my beloved wife Mary Scruggs, my
      sons John Scruggs & Edward Scruggs executors of this my last will & testament hereby utterly revoking and making void all other wills & testaments, heretofore
      made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand &
      seal this twenty ninth day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two.
      his
      Drury X Scruggs
      mark
      The will was witnessed by Will. Anderson, Archibald
      Hatcher, John L. Wood who proved the will in court on 26 Aug 1782. Mary CARTER and Drury SCRUGGS had the following children:

      +27 i. John SCRUGGS, born about 1745, Virginia ; married
      Keziah __?__, about 1765, Buckingham County, Virginia; died between 1794 and 1797, Buckingham County, Virginia .
      +28 ii. Drury SCRUGGS Jr., born about 1745, Virginia; married Elizabeth TABB, about 1770, Virginia ; died in 1833, Sumner County, Tennessee .
      29 iii. Edward SCRUGGS was born between 1747 and 1750.
      He died in 1833 in Sumner County, Tennessee.
      +30 iv. Jane SCRUGGS.
      31 v. Theodorick SCRUGGS was born.
      +32 vi. Ann SCRUGGS, married William MINTON, in 1773,
      Cumberland County, Virginia .
      +33 vii. Fanny SCRUGGS, born on 13 Dec 1763, Cumberland
      County, Virginia; married Richard ANDERSON, on 30 Oct 1783,
      Cumberland County, Virginia; died on 1 May 1820, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
      34 viii. Carter SCRUGGS was born.
      ........... 3 Hannah Carter 1699 - 1736 b: 1699 d: Abt. 1736
      ................ +John Webb, Jr. 1694 - 1736 b: 04/20/1694 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent Co., Virginia d: Aft. 04/27/1736 in Henrico Co., Virginia
      ................... 4 [1] James Webb 1717 - b: 1717 in Henrico Co., Virginia
      ....................... +Nancy (?) Webb
      ................... *2nd Wife of [1] James Webb:
      ....................... +Lucy (?) Webb
      ................... *3rd Wife of [1] James Webb:
      ....................... +Nancy Ann Hoggatt 1716 - b: 1716
      ................... 4 Giles Webb 1720 - b: Abt. 1720
      ................... 4 [2] Theodorick Webb 1723 - 1793 b: Abt. 1723 d: Abt. 1793 in Franklin Co., Va.
      ....................... +widow Webb Mary 1732 - b: Bef. 1732
      ................... *2nd Wife of [2] Theodorick Webb:
      ....................... +Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Mrs.
      ................... 4 Henry Webb 1726 - b: 1726
      ................... 4 [3] Jacob Webb 1730 - 1788 b: 1730 in Virginia d: Abt. 1788 in Franklin Co., Va.
      ....................... +Hannah Jones 1730 - b: Abt. 1730
      ................... *2nd Wife of [3] Jacob Webb:
      ....................... +Mary "Mollie" Austin 1723 - b: 11/04/1723 in Virginia
      ................... 4 Jonas Webb 1714 - b: Aft. 1714
      ....................... +Ann Mills
      ................... 4 William Webb 1714 - b: Aft. 1714
      ................... 4 [4] Cuthbert Webb 1733 - 1778 b: Abt. 1733 d: 1778 in Amherst Co., Virginia
      ....................... +Mary (?) Webb
      ................... *2nd Wife of [4] Cuthbert Webb:
      ....................... +Sarah Huff 1755 - b: Bef. 1755

    5. [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
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      ? 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]