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William A. Andrews III

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Birth	:	1753 Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	1777 Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	William Andrews Cemetery, South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.7889410, -78.1349370
Description	:	William Andrews, III, the son of William Andrews and Ann Varney of Virginia, may have migrated to Williamson Co., Tennessee with his uncle Mark Andrews. Ann Varney married David Brooks after the death of William Andrews. I have found that William Andrews, III. did not migrate to Tennessee but died during the war in Virginia shortly after 1777. Not many years after the Will of William Andrews, (Sr) was written, his grandson William III died and left a will in which he referred to his mother as Ann Andrews. William Andrews (Jr) born 1726 in Henrico Co., Va married Ann Brooks and... Read More	William Andrews, III, the son of William Andrews and Ann Varney of Virginia, may have migrated to Williamson Co., Tennessee with his uncle Mark Andrews. Ann Varney married David Brooks after the death of William Andrews. I have found that William Andrews, III. did not migrate to Tennessee but died during the war in Virginia shortly after 1777. Not many years after the Will of William Andrews, (Sr) was written, his grandson William III died and left a will in which he referred to his mother as Ann Andrews. William Andrews (Jr) born 1726 in Henrico Co., Va married Ann Brooks and had the following children: Ephraim Andrews; David Andrews; William Andrews; and Varney Andrews. I have not seen the will of William Andrews, the brother of Varney Andrews (both mentioned in the above will) but I understand that William referred to his mother as Ann Andrews and his brother as Varn Andrews, and if Varn Andrews died that the property should be divided and to go to Varney Andrews' brothers and sisters. By unknown: A search at the Library of Virginia for the identity of William Andrews, who died with a will filed in Halifax Co, VA 1777, yielded a touching story. His identity turned out to be that of a son of William Andrews of Mecklenburg Co, VA (son of William Andrews of Dinwiddie Co, VA). His tale made me realize that the wonderful documentation associated with a DAR line would never happen for William Andrews, and the countless other young men who lost their life in defense of our liberty, without first having had children. Although there are still missing facts in this story, William Andrews almost certainly wrote his will as a precursor for serving Virginia in its cause of liberty. His land was willed to his brother; and the young woman mentioned in the will was probably his sweetheart. He was never to marry his love. She was left with only his dear horse as a reminder of the life they might have had together. Halifax Co, VA Will Book 1, p. 173, May Court 1777: In the Name of God Amen, I William Andrews of the County of Halifax and Parish of Antrim being of perfect health of body and mind, thanks be given to God, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to my principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul unto the hand of the Almighty God that gave it, nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall recover these me again by the mighty power of God and as to what worldly Estate it has pleased God to bless one with in this life, I give demise and despose of the same in the following manner and form - First I give to my loving brother Varn Andrews Eighty Acres of Land lying in Mecklenburg County on Meherrin River, which Land joins the above mentioned Land of my brother Varn to him and his Heirs. Also I give unto Miss Rachel Tindal oldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Tindall my bay Mare. Also I give unto my loving mother Ann Andrews all the remainder of my Estate. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 5th day of June 1776. William Andrews (his mark). Signed sealed and acknowledged In presence of Moses Fontaine, Thomas Tindal (his mark), Rachel Gledewell. I do appoint Moses Fontaine Executor to the within Will (and) ?ederite my Executor that in case my brother Varn Andrews departs this life before he comes to Lawful age or have any Issue Lawfully begotten, to sell the within devised land to the best advantage nad make an equal division of the money among my surviving brothers and sisters. In Witness thereof I have thereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of June 1776. Signed: William Andrews (his mark) Witness: Moses Fontaine, Thomas Tindal (his mark), Rachel Gledewell. At a Court held for Halifax County the 15th day of May 1777 This last Will and Testament with also Decd hereto anned of William Andrews deceased was exhibited in Court by Moses Fontaine the Executor herein named and the same was proved by the Oaths of two of the subscribing Witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of the said Executor who made oath according to Law, Certificate hereof is granted him for obtaining probate of the same in due form of Law. And he together with Thomas Tindall as security enters into and acknowledged Bond for the same according to law. Teste: Geo. Carrington Halifax Co, VA September Court 1777: An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Wm Andrews, decd. taken June 23, 1777: One Bay Mare, aparal of Cloaths. June 23rd 1777, We the subscribers have aprais'd the Estate of Wm Andrews decd agreeable to an order of the Court to Fifteen pounds, twelve shilling and six pence. Signed: Joseph Fontaine, David Christopher, William Grisham, Nash Glidwell. At a Court held for Halifax County, the 18th day of September 1777 this Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of William Andrews deceased was returned and ordered to be recorded. Geo Carrington. An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Wm Andrews in Mecklenburg County: 1 Bead, 2 Sheep, Tn Doz puter plates, 1 old saddle, 1 New market Coat. We the subscribers being first sworn have apras the Estate of Wm Andrews dcd in this County to the above sum. Sworn before a Magesty for the County of Mecklenburg County July 22, 1777 Reuben Vaughan. Signed: Silvanus Walker, Ephraim Andrews, John Andrews. At a Court held for Halifax County the 18th day of September 1777 This Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of William Andrews decd being in Mecklenburg was returned and ordered to be recorded. Geo. Carrington.

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William A. Andrews III's memorial is located at: William Andrews Cemetery, South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA.
When did William A. Andrews III death?
William A. Andrews III death on 1777 in Halifax County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 36.7889410
Longitude: -78.1349370

Family Members:

Parent

William A. “Allen (possibly)” Andrews

(1726 - 1772)

Ann Brooks Varney Andrews

(1730 - 1772)

Siblings

Nancy Ann Andrews Floyd

(1757 - 1857)

Ephraim A. Andrews

(1765 - 1823)

Lazarus “Laze” Andrews

(1767 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. William Andrews Cemetery
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7889410, -78.1349370

2. Edmund Mitchell Hite Family Cemetery
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7791300, -78.1163800

3. McAden Family Cemetery
La Crosse, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7707830, -78.1124330

4. Davies-Whittle Cemetery
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7997932, -78.1693878

5. Whittle Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7775460, -78.1693740

6. Merryman Family Cemetery
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7611800, -78.1559300

7. Oslin Family Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8077040, -78.1010230

8. Crafton Family Cemetery
Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8166720, -78.1644850

9. Hite Cemetery
Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8058014, -78.0894012

10. Old Julius Hite Family Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8060286, -78.0893566

11. Hite Family Cemetery
Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8059920, -78.0893340

12. Crafton Family Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8244010, -78.1627460

13. Cabaniss Family Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8305500, -78.1442070

14. Ferguson Cemetery
Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7799988, -78.1866989

15. Blackwell Family Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8189050, -78.0961440

16. Hazlewood Family Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8186210, -78.1760610

17. Smith Family Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8137170, -78.1827450

18. Tabernacle Cemetery
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7714005, -78.1875000

19. Hazlewood Family Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8162250, -78.1815000

20. Johnson Cemetery
Lochleven, Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8027900, -78.0755640

21. Saint Lukes Cemetery
Skipwith, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7439003, -78.1686020

22. Crestview Memorial Park
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7550011, -78.0841980

23. Smith Family Cemetery
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7426430, -78.1696310

24. Bailey Cemetery
Lunenburg County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8297005, -78.1830978