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• Name: William REED
• Sex: M
• Birth: Abt 1831 in Virginia ^b
• Death: 27 Jan 1878 in Ohio Co, Virginia ^d
• Burial: 29 Jan 1878 in West Alexander Cemetery H-11, West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania ^u


Parents:

• Father:
  
• James REED Birth: Abt 1799 in Virginia Death: 14 Jul 1879 in West Alexander, Pennsylvania
Mother:

• Susanna McMURRAY Birth: Abt 1794 in Ohio Co, Virginia Death: 8 Nov 1860 in Ohio Co, Virginia

Family:
Marriage:

• Elizabeth Irwin BLAYNEY on 14 Oct 1858 at Ohio Co, Virginia .^m1
  
• Elizabeth Irwin BLAYNEY Birth: 15 Apr 1822 in Ohio Co, West Virginia Death: 28 Feb 1909 in West Alexander, Pennsylvania

Children:

1. Nancy REED Birth: Abt 1850 in Virginia
2. Nicholas REED Birth: Abt 1854 in Virginia

Bibliography

Sources for birth and parent Information

date:

age 19 in 1850 [Ref: 1850 VA Ohio 39]

age 40 in 1870 [Ref: 1870 WV Ohio Liberty 11]

d 1878 age 46 [Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p8],

place:

[Ref: 1850 VA Ohio 39, 1870 WV Ohio Liberty 11],

parents:

James REED & Susanna ___ [Ref: 1850 VA Ohio 39]

Sources for death Information

date:

[Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p8],

place:

[Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p8]

Sources for burial Information

date:

[Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p8],

place:

[Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p8]

Sources with Information about marriage to Elizabeth Irwin BLAYNEY

date:

[Ref: Lignian OhioCoWV Marriages p311, OhioCoWV Marriages 3-52],

place:

[Ref: Lignian OhioCoWV Marriages p311, OhioCoWV Marriages 3-52],

names:

[Ref: Beers WashingtonCoPA p914, OhioCoVA Deeds 45-562]

William REED & Elizabeth ___ [Ref: 1870 WV Ohio Liberty 11, OhioCoWV Wills 5-330],

child:

[Ref: 1870 WV Ohio Liberty 11]

Research Notes:
1850: residing with parents in 44th District, Ohio Co, VA. Farmer. [Ref: 1850 VA Ohio 39]

Sep 19 1857: purchased from parents, for $2000, 83 1/2 acres of land on Castlemans Run [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 42-489]

Oct 23 1860: confirmed an agreement made by Charles Blayney on 20 Jun 1839, to sell to sons David and Adam 267 1/2 acres of land on Castlemans Run, at $40/acre [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 45-562]

Aug 31 1864: purchased from George & Sarah Gibson, for $200, 3 acres and 152 perches of land on Castlemans Run [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 48-194]

Feb 29 1868: purchased from James Reed, for $800, 14 acres of land on Castlemans Run [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 53-352]

Apr 7 1870: sold to James Cheek of Brooks Co, for $3150, 65 acres and 45 perches on Castlemans Run [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 57-216]

Nov 29 1875: purchased from father, for $4575, 91 1/4 acres of land in Liberty Township, Ohio County [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 64-372]

will dated 1 May 1876, pro 8 Feb 1878 [Ref: OhioCoWV Wills 5-330]

buried in West Alec Cemetery, plot H-12. died of consumption [Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p8]

Will probated Feb 8 1878. Devisees: Elizabeth, wife; Nicholas E Murray, nephew; Nannie E Murray, unspecified. [Ref: OhioCoVA WillSummaries]

Nicholas and Nancy Murray, children of (Unk) Murray and Nancy Reed sister of William Reed, likely are the two children living in his household in 1870 [Ref: WTM (and OhioCoWV Wills 5-330)]

will pro 8 Feb 1878 [Ref: Sharon Hohmann 12/22/2004]

---------- Ohio Co VA Deeds 42-489, dated 19 Sep 1857:
This deed made this nineteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven between James Reed and Susannah his wife of the first part and William Reed of the other part, all of the County of Ohio and State of Virginia, Witnesseth that in consideration of two thousand dollars the said James Reed and Susannah his wife do grant with general warranty unto the said William Reed all of the following described tract of land, situated on the waters of Castlemans Run in the County of Ohio and State aforesaid and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a large white oak corner to other land of James Reed, thence North seven and fourth degrees east one hundred and forty five and 5/10 perches to a stone corner to Hanson Murray, thence north sixty degrees west thirty perches to a white walnut corner to Edward Blayney, thence south fifty degrees west one hundred and seventy perches to a post thence south sixty six and three fourth degrees east one hundred and fifty nine and two tenth perches to the beginning, containing eighty three and one half acres. Witness the following signatures and seals. James Reed. Susasnnah (X) Reed.
County of Ohio, to wit, I James Lucas, a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, do certify that James Reed, whose name is signed to the writing above, bearing date on the 19th day of September, 1839, has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand this 19th day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty seven. James Lucas, J.P.
State of Virginia, County of Ohio, to wit, We James Lucas and John Faris, Justices of the peace for the County of Ohio do certify that Susannah Reed whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on the nineteenth day of Sept 1857, personally appeared before us, and being examined by us privately and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she the said Susannah Reed acknowledged the writing to be her act and declared that she had willingly executed the same and does not with to retract it. Given under our hands this 19th day of September, 1857. James Lucas. J.P., John Faris, J.P.
Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 23rd day of September, 1857, the foregoing deed dated September 19, 1857, was presented to me, John McColloch, Clerk of Ohio County Court, in my office, certified as above and admitted to record. Test. John McColloch., Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 42-489]

Ohio Co VA Deeds 45-562, dated 23 Oct 1860:
This Indenture made and executed this 23rd day of October Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and sixty between Nancy Blayney widow of Charles Blayney late of Ohio County Virginia deceased, Vincent Blayney and Mary his wife of Washington County Pennsylvania, John Blayney and Caroline his wife of Ohio County Virginia, Charles Blayney and Mary Jane his wife of Morrow County Ohio, James Blayney and Margaret his wife, Henry Blayney, J McCluskey Blayney, Susannah Valentine late Susannah Blayney and widow of John Valentine decd, William Reed and Elisabeth his wife late Elisabeth Blayney of Ohio County Virginia, and George McDonald and Martha his wife late Martha Blayney of Monroe County Ohio, which Vincent, John, Charles, James, Henry, J. McClusky, Susannah, Elisabeth, and Martha are children of the said Charles Blayney, deceased, parties of the first part, and David Blayney and Adam Blayney sons of the said Charles Blayney, deceased, parties of the second part, Whereas the said Charles Blayney deceased in his lifetime by agreement dated the 20th of June 1839, and now of record in the Clerk's office of Ohio County, Virginia, agreed to sell to said David and Adam Blayney his land situate on the waters of Castlemans Run, Ohio County, Virginia, containing two hundred sixty seven and one half acres more or less, at forty dollars per acre, which is bounded and described as follows, Beginning at a stone, thence by land of Marcus Bohm S 68 E 115.3 perches to a stone, thence by land of W Quoton and Freese S 3 3/4 W 143.2 perches to a white oak, thence by land of Thomas Pattison S 75 W 45.3 perches to a stone, thence lands of Pattison Reed and Murray N 80 1/2 W 138.1 perches to a stone near a beech, thence by lands of Reed and Blayney N 59 W 129.4 perches to white oak, thence by land of James Blayney N 2 E 76 perches to hickory, thence N 74 W 87.3 perches to a stone, thence by land of Joseph Curtis N 31 1/2 E 33.7 perches to a stone, thence by land of M Sims S 57 1/2 E 24.9 perches to stone, thence N 31 1/2 E 13.5 to a stone, thence by land of William Howard S 68 1/4 E 142.8 perches to a stone at the root of a black oak, thence by lands of William and John Howard S 89 E 892 perches to a white oak, thence by land of Howard N 2 E 31.9 perches to the place of beginning, Now this indenture witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of twelve thousand one hundred and sixty dollars to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, at or before the ensealing and delivery hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted, remised, released, conveyed, and forever quit claim and by these presents do fully and absolutely grant, remise, release, convey, and forever quit claim all the estate, rights, title, interest, property claim and demand whatsoever in law, equity or otherwise howsoever, of them the said parties of the first part of in and to the said described tract of land with the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said party of the second part their heirs and assigns to and for their only proper use benefit ant behoof forever, so that neither they the said parties of the first part nor their heirs nor any person or persons claiming under them or any of them shall at any time hereafter by any way or means have claim or demand any right title to the aforesaid promises or appurtenance or any part or parcel thereof forever. In testimony whereof the said parties of the first part here hereunto set their hands and seals the date above mentioned. Nancy Blayney. Vincent N Blayney. Mary L Blayney. John B Blayney. Caroline E Blayney. James F Blayney. Margaret Blayney. Susan Valentine. William Reed. Elizabeth I Reed. George McDonald. Martha S McDonald. Charles Blayney. Mary Jane Blayney. J. McClusky Blayney.
Witnesses as to Charles Blayney and Mary Jane Blayney: Benjamin Busley, Margaret Thorn.
Virginia, Ohio County, to wit, We Joseph O Curtis and Thomas G Yates, Justices of the peace in and for the said County of Ohio aforesaid do certify that personally came before us in our County aforesaid, Nancy Blayney, Vincent Blayney, Mary Blayney his wife, John Blayney, Caroline Blayney his wife, James Blayney, Margaret Blayney his wife, Susan Valentine, William Reed, Elisabeth Reed his wife, George McDonald and Martha McDonald his wife, whose names are signed as parties to the foregoing or annexed deed dated this 23rd day of October one thousand eight hundred and sixty, has acknowledged the same before us this day in our said County, and the said Mary Blayney, Caroline Blayney, Margaret Blayney, Elisabeth Reed and Martha McDonald being by us examined separate and apart from their said husbands and having the said deed fully explained to them, said they had willingly signed sealed and delivered the same and wished not to retract it. Given under our hands this 23rd day October 1860. J. O. Curtis, J.P., Thomas G Yates, J.P.
The State of Ohio, Morrow County, SS. On the 11th day of December, A.D. 1860, before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, personally appeared Charles Blayney and Mary Jane Blayney who signed and sealed the foregoing deed and acknowledged the signing and sealing thereof to be their act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. And the said Mary Jane Blayney wife of the said Charles Blayney being by me examined separate and apart from her said husband and the contents of sai deed being fully made known to her by reading the same in her presence, she did declare upon such separate examination that she did voluntarily sign seal and acknowledge the same, and that she is still satisfied therewith. Benjamin Busby, Justice of the Peace.
The State of Ohio, Morrow County, SS. I William W Freoin, Clerk of the Court of Common Please for the aforesaid County of Morrow, do hereby certify that Benjamin Busby, Esq, before whom the acknowledgement of Charles Blayney and Mary Jane Blayney appears to have taken as parties to the foregoing deed, and whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate was at the date of said certificate (December 11, 1860) a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Morrow Commissioned and qualified according to law and that the same is in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Mt. Gilead, this 17th day of December A.D. 1860. Wm W. Freon, Clerk.
Virginia, Ohio County, SS. I W. B. Curtis, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Ohio, aofresaid, do certify that Henry G Blayney and J. McClusky Blayney, whose names are signed as parties to the foregoing or annexed deed, dated the 23rd day of October, 1860, have acknowledged the same before me in my said County. Given under my hand this 1st day of may 1862. W. B. Curtis, J.P.
Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 22 day of May 1862, the foregoing deed dated October 23, 1860, was presented to me, John McColloch, Clerk of Ohio County Court in my office certified as above and admitted to record. John McColloch, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 45-562]

Ohio Co WV Deed 48-194, dated 31 Aug 1864:
This deed made the 31 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four between George Gibson and Sarah his wife of the first part and William Reed of the second part all of Ohio County West Virginia Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do by these presents grant with general warrant unto the said party of the second part all the following described lot of land Situate on the waters of Castlemans Run in the County and State aforesaid bounded as follows, viz, Beginning at a Stone thence by lands of Charles Blayney South eighty and one half degrees East twenty one and five tenth poles to a stone thence by land of James Reed South forty two and one half degrees west twelve perches to a stone thence South thirty three and three fourth degrees west nine and one half perches to a white oak and thence South eighteen and one half degrees west twelve and nine tenth perches to a stone in the road thence by other lands of said Gibson South twelve and one half degrees west twenty six and one half perches to a stone, thence North eighty nine and one quarter degrees west seven and three tenth perches to a stone thence by lands of said William Reed north nine and one half degrees east fifty nine perches to the place of beginning, containing three acres and one hundred and fifty two perches. In testimony whereof the granting parties have hereunto set their hands and seals. George Gibson. Sarah Gibson.
State of West Virginia, County of Ohio, to wit, I Hamilton Frazier a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid in the State of West Virginia do certify that George Gibson whose name is signed to the foregoing indenture bearing date August 31st A.D. 1864 has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand and seal this 31 day of August 1864. Hamilton Frazier, J.P.
State of West Virginia, County of Ohio, I Hamilton Frazier a Justice of the Peace for the County of Ohio do certify that Sarah Gibson the wife of George Gibson whose names are signed to the foregoing indenture bearing date 31 of August 1864 personally appeared before me in the county aforesaid and being examined by me privately and apart form her husband and having the indenture aforesaid fully explained to her she the said Sarah Gibson acknowledged the said indenture to be her act and deed and that she has voluntarily executed the same without any coercion or compulsion of her said husband and does not wish to retract it. Given under my hand this 31 day of August 1864. Hamilton Frazier, J.P.
West Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 7th day of September 1864 the foregoing deed dated August 31st 1864 was presented to me A. G. Robinson Recorder of Ohio County in my office Certified as within and admitted to record. Test. A. G. Robinson, Recorder. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 48-194]

Ohio Co WV Deeds 53-352, dated 29 Feb 1868
This Deed made the 29th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight between James Reed of the first part and William Reed of the second part, all of the County of Ohio and State of West Virginia, Witnesseth that in consideration of eight hundred dollars the said James Reed do grant unto the said William Reed all of the following tract of land situated on the waters of Castlemans Run in the County and State aforesaid, and bounded as follows, to wit, beginning at a post in the line of Thomas Patison and with his line North six and one half degrees East ninety two and eight tenths poles to a post in the line of Adam Blayney, and with his line north eighty and one half degrees West fifty eight and eight tenths perches to a post on the south side of with the road South forty two and one half degrees West twelve perches to a post thence South thirty eight and one half degrees West nine and five tenths perches to a white oak thence South nineteen degrees West twenty and nine tenths perches to a post in the road thence South eighty and one half degrees East eighty and six tenths perches to the beginning, Containing fourteen acres. Witness the following signatures and seal. James Reed.
County of Ohio West Liberty Township to wit, I Joseph Carson a justice of the peace in the State of West Virginia do certify that James Reed whose name to the writing hereto annexed bearing date on the 29th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight acknowledge the same before me in my Township aforesaid. Given under my hand this 29th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight. Joseph Corson, J.P. Liberty Township.
West Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 19th day of March 1868 the foregoing deed dated Feb 29 1868 was presented to me R. A. Woods Recorder of Ohio County in my office certified as above and admitted to record. Test. R. A. Woods, Recorder. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 53-352]

Ohio Co WV Deeds 57-216, dated 7 Apr 1870:
This Deed made the Seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy between William Reed of Ohio County State of West Virginia of the first part and James Cheek of Brook County State of West Virginia of the second part, Witnesseth that in consideration of the sum of three thousand one hundred and fifty dollars, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledge, the said party of the first part do grant unto the said party of the second part the following described property that is to say, Beginning at a red oak on the right bank of Castleman's Run, thence W 48 3/10 poles to a stone corner to Isaac Cox, thence with his line W 31 9/10 poles to a stone, thence S 80 3/4 W 42 2/10 poles to a stone, thence W 24 poles to a hickory corner to said Cox, thence N 85 W 41 3/4 poles to a stone, thence North 38 poles to an Ironwood corner to John thence with his line N 70 E 96 4/10 to a stone, near the north edge of Castleman's Run, thence S 53 1/4 E 20 6/10 poles to a stone on bank marker thence S 60 3/4 E 5 3/10 poles, thence S 70 3/4 E 16 poles, thence S 60 1/2 poles to a stone, thence S 26 E 25 1/10 poles to a sycamore, thence 16 poles to a stone, thence S 84 1/2 E 5 1/10 poles to a stone in line, thence with his line S 11 1/4 W 31 poles to the beginning, Containing sixty five acres and forty five perches, more or less, And the said party of the first part do hereby covenant with the said party of the second part that he will warrant and defend the property hereby conveyed. Witness the following signatures and seal. William Reed. Elizabeth J Reed.
State of West Virginia, Township of Liberty, Ohio County, to wit, I William Bushfield, Justice of the Peace in the State of West Virginia do Certify that William Reed of Liberty Township, Ohio County, whose name is signed to the writing hereto annexed, bearing date the Seventy day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy, acknowledged the same before me in my Township aforesaid. Given under my hand the seventy day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy. William Bushfield, J.P.
State of West Virginia, Township of Liberty, Ohio County, to wit, I William Bushfield, Justice of the Peace, do certify that Elizabeth J Reed, the wife of William Reed, whose names are signed to the writing hereto annexed, bearing date on the seventy day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy, personally appeared before me in my Township aforesaid, and being duly examined by me privately and apart from her husband, and having the writing aforesaid fully explained to her, she, the said Elizabeth J Reed acknowledged the said writing to be her act, and declared that she had willingly executed the same, and does not wish to retract it. Given under my hand the seventy day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy. William Bushfield, J.P.
West Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 26th day of April 1870, the foregoing Deed dated April 7 1870 was presented to me Robert B Woods Recorder of Ohio County, in my office, certified as above and admitted to record. Test. Robt B Woods, Recorder. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 57-216]

Ohio Co WV Deeds 64-372, dated 29 Nov 1875:
This Indenture made the Twenty Ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Seventy Five between James Reed of the Borough of West Alexander County of Washington and State of Pennsylvania of the first part and William Reed of the County of Ohio and State of West Virginia of the other part, Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of forty five hundred and seventy five dollars lawful money of the United States of America unto him well and truly paid by the said party of the second part at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released, conveyed, and confirmed, and by tehse presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release, convey, and confirm unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns all that certain tract or parcel of land situate in Liberty Township County of Ohio and State of West Virginia, and bounded and described as follows, Beginning at a red oak corner to Andrew Yates and with his line North thirty eight degrees East eight perches to a post, thence South seventy one and one half degrees East seventeen perches to a luth(?) corner to William Rice and with his lien North seventy seven and three fourth degrees East Seventy seven perches to a large white oak corner to the land of said William Reed and with his line North sixty six and three fourth degrees West one hundred and fifty nine and two tenth perches to a post in Edward Blaneys line, and with the same South fifty six degrees West eighty nine and five tenth perches to a stone, thence South sixty three degrees east one hundred and eighty three perches to the place of beginning, Containing ninety one acres one quarter and thirty six perches adjoining lands of William Moore on the west Andrew Yates on the South William Rice on the East William Reed on the North East and Edward Blaney on the North west, Together with all and singular the buildings improvements ways waters water courses rights liberties privileges hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversions and remainders rents issues and profits thereof and all the estate rights title interest property claim and demand whatsoever of the said parties of the first part in law equity or therwise howsoever of in and to the same, and every part thereof to have and to hold the said tract of land before descried hereditaments and premises hereby granted or mentioned and intended so to be, with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever, And the said James Reed the said party of the first part, for himself his heirs executor and administrators do by these presents covenant grant and agree to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that he the said party of the first part his heirs all and singular the hereditaments and premises herein above described and granted or mentioned and intended so to be with the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns against him the said party of the first part and his heirs and against all and every other person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof shall and will warrant and forever defend. In witness whereof the said party of the first part have to these presents set his hand and seal dated the day and year first above written. James Reed.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, Joseph F Mayes.
Received the day of the date of the above Indenture the above named William Reed the sum of Forty five hundred and seventy five dollars lawful money of the United States being the consideration money above mentioned in full. James Reed. Witness J. F. Mayes.
State of Pennsylvania, Washington County, SS. On the 29th day of November Anno Domini 1875 before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County came the above named James Reed and acknowledged the above indenture to be his act and deed and desired that the same might be recorded as such. Witness my hand and seal the day and year aforesaid. Joseph F Mayes, J.P.
West Virginia, Ohio County, SS. Admitted to record and recorded in the office for and recording Deeds in and for said County in Book 64 page 372. Given under my hand this 14th day of December A.D. 1875. Test. Robert Hook, Clerk of County Court of Ohio. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 64-372]



Pedigree of William REED
          /-----James REED
 /-----James REED
|         \-----Nancy (REED)
William REED
 \-----Susanna McMURRAY



Descendants of William REED

1. William REED m. Elizabeth Irwin BLAYNEY

m. Elizabeth Irwin BLAYNEY father: Charles BLAYNEY mother: Nancy FARIS

2 Nancy REED

3 Nicholas REED