Joseph Redshaw1

d. before 27 August 1838
FatherJoseph Redshaw2 d. 1829
Marriage Joseph Redshaw married Phoebe Ellander Barrick, daughter of Philip Barrick.1 
Cens-18301830  Joseph's 1830 household, enumerated in Washington County, Virginia, included 1 male (15-19); 1 male (40-49); 1 female (10-14); 2 females (20-29); female (40-49).3 
Will26 Feb 1838  Joseph wrote his will in Washington County, Virginia, on 26 Feb. 1838. He left his wife Phebe the use of his land during her lifetime as well as one half the household and kitchen furniture. Joseph's daughter Mary Ann was to receive the other half of the furniture. Joseph asked that on his death Thomas Preston, Robert Keys and Samuel Moore divide his land into two equal lots. On the death of Joseph's wife Phebe, daughter Margaret Snodgrass was to receive the north parcel adjoining James Jones while daughter Mary Ann Redshaw was to receive the south parcel adjoining Robert Keys. The two women were to pay Joseph's son Philip Redshaw $25 each. Should Mary Ann Redshaw die without heirs, her share was to fall to Margaret Snodgrass. Joseph appointed his wife Phebe, and Moses Snodgrass as his executors.4 
Deathbefore 27 Aug 1838 Joseph died before 27 Aug 1838 at which time his will was exhibited in court.4 

Family

Phoebe Ellander Barrick b. abt 1783, d. 16 May 1859
Children
Last Edited1 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1859 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30: Feby Renshaw, d. 16 May 1859, age 76y, disease of heart, (parents not given), consort of Joseph Renshaw, reported by son in law, William Buchanan.
  2. [S1230] Joella Johnson Barbour, "Moses Snodgrass," e-mail to D. Powell, 23 Jun 2011. Joella cites the Bible of Joseph Redshaw.
  3. [S578] Joseph Redshaw household, 1830 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. 280 (added script), line 18, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2013. The household included: 1 male (15-19); 1 male (40-49); 1 female (10-14); 2 females (20-29); female (40-49).
  4. [S2873] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 8 1831-1841, abstracting the will of Joseph Redshaw as found in Washington Co., VA Will Book 8:9.