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- Crenshaw Family Files No. 2A
"...John Crenshaw who came to Virginia
from Wales with two brothers."
Abstracted from a letter, dated 3 Aug 1977 from Alice Crenshaw Martin to Mary Lynn Weir.
Not all reproduced here.
"...We are bound to be kin for I'm sure that the only Crenshaws who came over from Wales with
the Quakers were these brothers. The number of brothers seems uncertain. Some people say 3,
some 4, and some 5. I'm sure of only 3 and I believe that's what my mother said. Oh, how I wish
I'd written down all that our mother told us!
The book, The Early Descendants of Wm Overton and Elizabeth Waters of Virginia & Allied
Families" says of my line, "Susan Anderson of Hanover Co. m. Thomas Crenshaw, b. 1710 of
Hanover Co. (son of John Crenshaw who came to Virginia from Wales to Virginia in the 17th
century).
I'll write out the first part of my line, not because it will help you, but you can see Nathan was a
family name in the early years. Then I'll tell you of the Nathan my mother described as a distant
relative by which I think she meant his line and mine divided at an earlier date.
(1) John Crenshaw immigrant
(2) James of Thos. C. and Susan Anderson:
John C., b. 1732 m. Mary Cocke
David C., 1740 m. Susan Valentine
Nathan C., d.s.p. m. Frances Calder
Thomas C., died 1836 in his 90's, m. (1) Ann Crenshaw (2) Nancy
Samuels
(3) David C. b. 1740 m. Susan Valentine, Issue:
a. Nathan C.
b. Valentine C.
c. Ann C.
d. Mary C.
e. Thomas C.
d. Walter C. (more below)
e. Robert C.
f. David C.
g. Susan C.
Walter (see d. above). Walt, he was called, was my gr-grandfather. He m. Patsy Crenshaw, his
first cousin and I think Patsy was Mary the daughter of Thomas C. who d. in 1836, son of
Thomas C. and Susan Anderson. I'll tell you why there is a family story which has come down the
line. I found a new 'cousin,' like you, way out in California who had heard the story too. Then
we knew we were kin!
Thomas Crenshaw established the first Sunday School in America at his home in Hanover County,
VA. He left the Quaker Church and joined John Wesley and Asbury. Asbury visited at Thomas
Crenshaw's home and together they brought the children (white and colored) together for Bible
study. Several churches grew from this and one of the colored boys became a missionary to one
of the Northern States.
Thomas in Hanover
Thos. Crenshaw and my line lived along the South Anna River in Hanover near Ground Squirrel
Bridge. They were millers. The family crest has a sheath of wheat on it, so they must have been
that in Wales.
Now for what I know of one Nathan Crenshaw. I went to the old home (also near Ground
Squirrel Bridge) of Nathaniel Crenshaw. It was a lovely large brick house. No one was home so
we couldn't go in. The place is called Strawberry Hill. (NOTE; This same structure is described
as Shrubbery Hill in Crenshaw File 4, page 9.)
Not very far away we found the ruins of the old home of Charles Crenshaw. A beautiful rock
chimney was all that was left. It apparently was a story and a half home. In the fields not far
away was his grave stone. (more on this in Crenshaw Family File 4, page 8)
I wonder if he was not your line. The first Charles Crenshaw married Sarah Bacon, daughter of
"the" Nathaniel Bacon who defied the Royal Governor of Virginia and saved us from the Indians.
I believe that's how the Nathan name came into our family.
(Note: The family legend of the 3 brothers possibly arises out of the 3 known sons of Thomas
Cranshaw, ferryman of Pamunkey, and is an indication that he had only 3 sons. This legend, if
true, leaves unexplained the identity of Robert Crenshaw and Isaac Crenshaw, contemporaries of
Thomas of Pamunkey and mentioned in Valentine Papers.
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Descendants Of
Joseph Crenshaw, Sr.
NOTE; VP=Valentine Papers,
From the files of Mrs Homer Neisz, 485 Maple St., West Lafayette, Indiana 47906. Compiled
around 1973.
Descendants of Joseph Crenshaw, Sr.
1. JOSEPH CRENSHAW, SR. - of Cumberland Parish, Lunenburg Co., Va. - b. ----?, d. - will
probated 4 Oct 1758 in Lunenburg County, VA. Will Book 1, p. 228; m. ---------
a. William Crenshaw - Although mentioned as eldest son in Joseph Sr's will, he was
apparently not in Lunenburg County because sons Thomas and Gideon were appointed executors
of the will. Could he be the William Crenshaw of Louisa and Albermarle Counties who m.
Susannah Carr d/o William (see VP 1:367 - Louisa Co. DB A:411) and who d. c1799 (VP 1:367 -
Louisa WB 4:102, 123, 134)? If so, might this not indicate that Joseph, Sr. and rest of his family
migrated to Lunenburg Co. from New Kent, King William, Hanover County area?
b. Thomas Crenshaw - see below. Co-executor of will and guardian of youngest brother
Micajah
c. Gideon - co-executor of will - to Granville County, NC with brother Micajah (see
Lunenburg County DB 6:195 - 1 July 1760 - Gideon Crenshaw of NC to John Ward - 240a in
Lun. Co.)
d. Joseph, Jr.
e. Micajah - not of age when Joseph, Sr. died. Born c1739-44; d.---; m. very young to
Mary Matthews. Rev. War - presented claim for service in the Waxhaw Settlement in what is
now Lancaster County, SC. Ancestor of Mrs Beatrice M. Doughtie, Jr. - 3680 Peachtree Rd.
NW, Apt B-4, Atlanta, GA 30319 - compiler of Documented Notes on Jennings and Allied
Families (1961) now out of print.
f. Pricilla - m. ---- Duke
g. Hannah - m. ---- Barkman
h. Mary - ---- Cook
THOMAS CRENSHAW - s/o of Joseph, Sr. b. c1730, will dated 20 Jul 1786, probated 14 Sep
1786 (Lunenburg Will Book 3:257-260); m. Christian ---.
A. Daniel Crenshaw, Sr. - Rev. War - b. c1755 Lunenburg Co; will dated 26 Aug
1794, probated 10 Sep 1795 (Lunenburg Will Book 4:104a-106b); m. c1780 Nancy Dupree d/o
Joseph (she m. (2) on 12 Mar 1811 to Richard Knott, Sr.) Daniel mentioned as son and named
co-executor of Thomas' will, but received no legacy -- probably provided for when married.
1. William C. Crenshaw - b. c1780; m. Catherine Chaney d/o William in
Charlotte County, VA. 17 Dec 1800. They were in Jackson County, Indiana in 1820 with 8
children. NOTE: Catherine was a sister of Reuben Chaney (Chesney) GGF of Mrs Gordon S.
Hoffman of 940 South Monroe St., San Jose, California 95128
2. Elizabeth - b c1782; d pre-1814; m. c1800 Joseph Parsons. 2 children:
Nancy & Daniel Parsons--ancestor of Mrs D.D. Cusenbary of 908 4th St., Graham, TX 76046
3. Abner Crenshaw, b. 9 Jan 1784 in Lunenburg County; d. 25 Aug 1834
in Henderson County, KY; m. 13 Mar 1806 in Lunenburg County, to Philadelphia Bruce Fowlkes.
12 children. Ancestor of Homer Neisz of West Lafayette, Indiana. (The name Fowlkes appears
in Crenshaw Family File Number 4, page 2.)
4. Joseph - b. c1786 in Lunenburg County; d. Henderson County, KY; m.
Mrs Mary Lester Smithson d/o Bryant Lester, (widow of her 1st cousin Frank Smithson) 10
children
B. Nathaniel Crenshaw, son of Thomas & gr-son of Joseph Crenshaw, Sr. - Rev. War, d.
7 Nov 1793 in Lunenburg County, m. 1 Jan 1783 Unity Pamplin (b. 1760 in Lunenburg; d. 9 Jul
1841). Also named in Thomas' will as son and co-executor, but received no legacy. Ancestor of
Mrs Irene McGown of 3 Shady Side Circle, Gulfpfort, MS 39501
1. Nancy - m. 20 Oct 1800 to Richard Knott, Jr. - to Greene County, AL. 5
children
2. Elizabeth - m. 2 May 1805 George Locke
3. Henry P. - m. Melissa Ann ---
4. Daniel - d. pre-1791, unmarried? see VP 1:388 Lunenburg County OB
1791:600-1 - Unity Crenshaw (his mother? granted adm. of estate)
5. Mary "Polly" - b. c1793 Lunenburg County; d. Greene Co. Al; m. 19 Dec 1814
William Bragg. 3 children
C. Jesse Crenshaw - m. Mary --- (m. Sarah Pettus a/c Mrs Cusenbary)
D. Thomas Crenshaw, Jr. m. Sarah ---, see VP 1:383 - Lunenburg DB 19:223, 21 Oct
1803, Thomas and Sally Crenshaw to Coleman Jennings
E. Christian Crenshaw b. c1770; m. 4 Jan 1785 James Griffin - Bell Old Free State 2:391
(Note: Is this Christine who m. Griffin? see Crenshaw Family File 4, page 4 of "Tentative
Genealogy" where Griffin m. Christine who was a daughter of Thomas).
F. Matthew Crenshaw b. c 1770; will dated 5 Sep 1800, probated 11 Sep 1800, m. 1792
Mary "Polly" Fears, James Griffin surety. See Old Free State 2:389
1. Gerald W. (Jared) Crenshaw - was in Jasper County, GA in 1817. (This Gerald
of Jasper County, Georgia is probably the same man mentioned in Crenshaw Family File 4, page
3).
2. William F. (is F for Fears?); m, 7 Mar 1822 in Lunenburg County Jane Hurt,
d/o Abdolem (Old Free State 2:450; also Lunenburg WB 26:227, 1818) 2 children - Emeline
Amanda and Martha Gerald Crenshaw VP 1:387
3. Nathaniel (youngest son) - to Jasper County, GA - sold interest in father's
estate to brother William F., 19 Sep 1821, Lunenburg County DB 25:353
G. Mary Crenshaw - m. pre 1786 William? Tatum
H. Sucky (could this be Susannah) Crenshaw - m. Lunenburg To. 15 Jan 1793 Anthony
Griffin? See VP 1:388 - Daniel Crenshaw appointed Guardian of Susannah Crenshaw, orphan of
Thomas Crenshaw. And VP 1:377 - Sussanah Crenshaw m. to Anthony Griffin; also Lunenburg
Co. WB 4:46
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Guesses about the ancestry of Joseph Crenshaw, Sr. a/c data in Valentine Papers:
1. THOMAS CRENSHAW, Immigrant, - 1667 - VP 2251; patent in King & Queen
County, 1701 - VP 2249, "...of St. John's Parish, King William County." 1703 - VP 464-5
a. Isaac of St John's Parish, King William County will 1705 - VP 365
b. Robert of St John's Parish, King William County deed 1703 - VP 365
c. John of St John's Parish deed of gift 1703 - VP 364/5. In 1723 bought 200a
Hanover Co. VP 364/5
` 1. David of St Martin's Parish, Hanover - VP 358, 359, 361
2. Charles of Caroline County VP 358
3. James of St Martin's Parish, Hanover - wife Ann;
deceased c1784 - VP 359
A. Charles - wife Martha - deceased 1790 in
Hanover County. VP 359, 360, 362
B. Richard of Cumberland County - VP 359
4. Thomas - m. Elizabeth Saunders, Caroline County
1787 - VP 358
5. Richard of Hanover - VP 360, 361
6. Joseph of Hanover 1787 - VP 360
7. John - wife Elizabeth - of Hanover - VP 360,
361, 262
8. William of Hanover d. c1787 - VP 360
d. Thomas - s/o Thomas - bapt. New Kent Co. 169 - VP 392
e. David of King William Co. 1718 - VP 2249, 335, 338
1. Charles
2. Elkanah - c1730-1772; m. Mary d/o Anthony Winston
- VP 2251, 346
A. David of Bedford Co.
B. Anthony of Amelia Co.
C. William Winston
D. Lucy, m. John Muse VP353, 2252
E. Susannah m. William Gray
F. Mildred m. James McGlasson
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Miscellaneous CRENSHAW data not in Valentine Papers
DAVID CRENSHAW Lunenburg County Deed Book 16:185 - 8 Dec 1791 - John Moore Clay
to DAVID (Daniel) CRENSHAW 17:13 - David Crenshaw, Nottoway County to Thomas
Jeffreys -- This is in VP 1:382.
HENRY CRENSHAW Lunenburg County Deed Book 11:414 - 10 Sep 1770 - Samuel Jordan,
Lunenburg Co. to Henry Crenshaw, same, for 160.0.0 sold 220a on both sides of Warren Creek in
Lunenburg County, adjoining Robinson's line. No witnesses. Recorded 8 Nov 1770 DB 12:199 -
21 Oct 1772 - Henry Crenshaw mentioned as a neighbor -- Samuel Jordan deed.
JOHN CRENSHAW Goochland County, Deed Book 4:63 Henry Chiles of Amelia County,
planter, to John Crenshaw of King William County, planter for 60.5.0 sells land in Goochland
County on Lickinghole Creek, containing an estimatged 500a the greatest part of 800a granted to
said Charles by 2 patents for 400a each out of which Chiles sold a parcel of land to William Mills
supposedly 300a. Said 500a adjoins lands of Michael Holland, gent.; Edmund Hodges; John
Coleman; and said Wm. Mills.
Witness: Barttalot Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Wm. Ford
17 Sep 1742 - dower rights relinquished by Anna, wife of Henry Chiles.
ROBERT CRENSHAW (NOTE: Robert and Elizabeth Crenshaw moved to SC and are shown
p. 1 and pages which follow in Crenshaw Family File No. 5). Lunenburg County DB 13:570 - 3
Jan 1784 - Robert Crenshaw of Lunenburg County to William Hatchett of Lunenburg for 75,000
pounds of tobacco, sells all that messuage of land containing 400a in Lunenburg County, on the
south side of Little Hounds Creek at the mouth of a branch and adjoining Ellis, etc. This is also in
VP 381
Lunenburg County DB 14:61 - 10 June 1784 Know all men...I, Henry Buford of Amelia County
and Nottoway Parish, for natural love, my daughter, Elizabeth Crenshaw, give her and her
husband, Robert Crenshaw, one negro boy Stephen.
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Crenshaw Family notes of
Mrs W.R. Eckhardt, Jr.
Houston, TX 77035
In 1977 Mrs Eckhardt, had collected much Crenshaw data, one copy of which was given to
Clayton Library in Houston. Most of this material was collected from individuals in the 1960's.
The history of the Crenshaw family in America began in the decade from 1690 to 1700 in New
Kent County, VA in an area known as Pamunkey Neck.
The will of Thomas Crenshaw, Lunenburg County gives to son Jesse Crenshaw 230a where said
Jesse lives on Juniper Creek, son Thomas 200a, Matthew son, remainder of tract on which
testator lives after the decease of the testator's wife, Christina Crenshaw. Lends to daughter
Christian Griffin, Mary Tatum and Sucky Crenshaw a negro. (Christian Griffin is Christine
Griffin. See Tentative Genealogy of William in File 4, p. 4)
Campbell County, VA. CORNELIUS CRENSHAW Deed of trust to Devidson Bradfete $715.
to secure Bradfete ...to said Tompkin slaves. Recorded 10 Sep 1821 Deed Book 13, page 161.
Campbell VA.
Cornelius Crenshaw, slave girl Siline 1821 Deed Book 13, p. 243.
LUNENBURG COUNTY, VA
Nathaniel 6 Jan 1794
Daniel 16 Sep 1795, wife Nancy, sons: William, Abner, Joseph, & daughter Elizabeth
Matthew will: 1806, wife Mary, sons: Gerald, William, and Nathaniel. This William and
Nathaniel went to Georgia.
Cornelius Crenshaw deed 1757
CRENSHAW MARRIAGES OF LUNENBURG COUNTY
Matthew m. Polly Fears 1792
Daniel m. Nancy Jennings Jan 1789
William m. Milly Haney 24 May 1787
Nathan m. Unity Pamplin 1 Jan 1783
Susannah m. Anthony Griffen 15 Jan 1805
Jesse m. Jane C. Blanton 14 Jan 1805
Pleasant m. Eliza Mayes 22 Apr 1809
Betsy m. George Locke 2 May 1805
Abner m. Philadelphia Fowlkes 13 Mar 1806
Jiney m. Collins Mullin 10 Mar 1803
Polly m. Thomas Shelburne 19 May 1807
Elizabeth m. John Pamplin 2 May 1807
William F. m. Jane Hurt 1 May 1822
Thomas m. Sarah Potter 10 Aug 1786
Cornelius m. Elizabeth Gray 23 Feb 1836 in Pike County GA.
Nathan m. Frances Higgins 4 Nov 1794
LOUISA COUNTY NOTES
Daniel Crenshaw b. 1778, d. 13 Oct 1832 age 52, wife Celestin d. 11 Sep 1829. Had a 2nd wife.
Children:
1. John
2. Jenny
3. Isaac, b. 15 Nov 1803, d. Illinois 20 Jul 1880
4. Jincy 15 Apr 1808
5. Daniel, Jr. 5 Oct 1809
6. Paschal 18 Oct 1809
7. Theophilus b. 1815 m. Mary Martin
8. Benjamin Franklin b. 30 Sep 1817
9. Luch b. 1 Feb 1821
William Crenshaw 1827
1. Nacholouse (is this Nicholas?) m. Eleanor Lane
2. Mary Carr m. John Taylor
3. Temperance m. Nat Thompson
4. Mildred m. Abraham Jones
5. Eliz m. David N.
6. Dolly m. David Thompson
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Abt 1695 - 1780 (~ 85 years)