Mary (?)1
b. 14 July 1759, d. 24 June 1848
Birth | 14 Jul 1759 | Mary (?) was born on 14 Jul 1759.2,3 |
Marriage | 1779 | She married William Ryburn, son of (?) Ryburn, in 1779.4,5 |
Land-Grant | 20 Jun 1785 | On 20 Jun 1785 Mary, as assignee of Andrew Russell, received a grant for 315 acres of land on the middle fork of the Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. The neighboring tracts were owned by Thomas Montgomery, John Crilley, James Berry and James Trimble. William paid the Commonwealth of Virginia 1 pound 15 shillings for the land.6 |
Land-Surv | The land had been surveyed for Andrew Russell on August 30th, 1781.7 | |
Land-Sell | 16 Aug 1791 | In 1791 William and Mary sold 125 acres from the lower third of the tract to John Ryburn [William's brother] for 85 pounds.8 |
Land-Sell | 18 Apr 1797 | In the spring of 1797 they sold an additional 16 acres to John McClelland. This land was off of the northern edge of their tract and abutted the Middle fork of the Holston River.9 |
Widowed | Oct 1812 | Mary was fifty-three years old when William died in 1812. It appears from census records that she lived with her son James (or more likely, he and his family with her) in the early years of her widowhood.10 |
Legatee | William's will ultimately left his land to be divided between his sons Patrick and James. However, the profits arising from it were to be his wife Mary's during the rest of her natural life. William also stipulated that she was to have the "free and entire use" of the dwelling house and kitchen with all its contents. In addition he left her three specific horses and her choice of three of the best cows.1 | |
Court Record | 17 Jan 1839 | By 1839 James owed money to several different people including $96.67 to Mary. He secured this debt by indenturing his farm animals and household items to Andrew Edmondson. The document was witnessed by, among others, John H. Wallace.11 |
It is possible that James owed Mary rent money for his share of the land left him in his father's will. James's brother Patrick, who also inherited a share of the land subject to Mary's life estate, clarified in his 1845 will that his son John was to continue to pay Mary the rent due her.12 | ||
Cens-1840 | 1840 | In 1840 Mary was probably the 80-90 year old female living in the household of John Wallace who was married to Mary's daughter Martha.13 |
Death | 24 Jun 1848 | Mary died on 24 Jun 1848 at age 88.3,2 |
Burial | She was buried at Ebbing Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.14 | |
Mary outlived William by 35 years. She also outlived at least 4 of her children. During her lifetime she was presented with at least 49 grandchildren, including 6 granddaughters named Mary. |
Family | William Ryburn b. in 1753 or 1754, d. Oct 1812 | |
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Last Edited | 7 Sep 2013 |
Citations
- [S617] William Ryburn will (1812), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Bk 3: 300. Wlliam's will was dated 22 Jul 1812 and recorded in court in October of the same year. Son Patrick was appointed executor with James Orr, L. Hutton and John Edmondson witnesses.
- [S49] Hortenstine Memorial Marker and Genealogy, Hortenstine Cemetery, Washington Co. VA. Mary Beattie, b. 7-14-1759; marr William Ryburn 1779; d. 6-24-1848.
- [S56] Philip Ropp, "Withers-Bayless and allied families", manuscript. Author cites Henry Hortenstine of Abingdon who he credited with copying the dates from the Bible of William Ryburn "in the possession of a Ryburn descendant". Author lists Mary's maiden name as Beattie.
- [S49] Hortenstine Memorial Marker and Genealogy, Hortenstine Cemetery, Washington Co. VA. William Ryburn, b. 8-26-1753; marr Mary Beattie 1779; d. Oct. 1812.
- [S56] Philip Ropp, "Withers-Bayless and allied families", manuscript. Author cites Henry Hortenstine of Abingdon who he credited with copying the dates from the Bible of William Ryburn "in the possession of a Ryburn descendant."
- [S1438] Virginia Land Office Grants Q: 557, Library of Virginia Online.
- [S66] Bob and Donna Ford, "Ryburn/Orr," e-mail to Diana Powell, 18 Oct. 2004. Research by Bob Ford citing Washington Co., VA Survey Bk 1:255.
- [S1046] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 1: 223.
- [S1046] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 1: 528.
- [S621] James Ryburn household, 1820 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. 35 (976 in added script, 227 stamped at bottom of page), viewed online at Ancestry.com, James Ryburn; 1 male (16-25); 1 female (10-15), 2 females (16-25), 1 female (45+).
- [S981] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 13: 392. Indenture dated 17 Jan 1839 between James Ryburn and Andrew Edmondson to secure $96.67 James owed to Mary Ryburn.
- [S701] Patrick Ryburn will (1845), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 10: 23. The will was dated 29 Sept. 1845 and recordrd in court 27 Oct. 1845. John Ryburn was named executor with William Graham and Robert Keys witnesses.
- [S679] John Wallace household, 1840 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. 57, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2004, image 113 of 114. Data reported includes: John Wallace; 1 m under 5; 1 male 30-40; 2 females 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 30-40; 1 female 80-90.
- [S56] Philip Ropp, "Withers-Bayless and allied families", manuscript. Author does not specifically state his source for this information. He notes that the tombstones have disappeared.
- [S537] Hutton Family Data, authored by Dr. J. B. Hutton. J. B. Hutton was Mary's great grandson.
- [S1985] Mary Buchanan entry, Smyth Co., Virginia Death Register Vol. 1: 2 (1858).
- [S537] Hutton Family Data, authored by Dr. J. B. Hutton. J.B. Hutton was the great nephew of the children of William and Mary Ryburn.
- [S537] Hutton Family Data, authored by Dr. J. B. Hutton. J. B. Hutton was the grandson of Beattie Ryburn and Jane Ryburn.
- [S49] Hortenstine Memorial Marker and Genealogy, Hortenstine Cemetery, Washington Co. VA. Ann Ryburn, dau of William Ryburn and Mary Beattie, b. 2-16-1799; marr Capt. David Campbell; d. 1-3-1883.