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     Col. James Madison Sr. was born on 27 March 1723 at Port Conway, King George County, Virginia.^2,1 He was the son of Ambrose Madison and Frances Taylor.¹ Col. James Madison Sr. married Eleanor Rose "Nellie" Conway, daughter of Francis Conway and Rebecca Catlett, on 13 September 1749 at Orange County, Virginia.³ Col. James Madison Sr. died on 27 February 1801 at Montpellier, Orange County, Virginia, at age 77; Also buried in an unmarked grave at Montpelier (Source: National Park Service).¹ He Father of James Madison, 4th President of the United States.¹

     Robert Slaughter was born in 1724.² He was the son of Robert Slaughter and Mary Smith.¹ Robert Slaughter married Susannah Harrison in 1750 at Culpeper County, Virginia.³ Robert Slaughter died in 1790.²

     Hannah Crockett was born in 1724 at Wythe County, Virginia.³ She was the daughter of (?) Crockett.¹ Hannah Crockett married Reuben Steele, son of Alexander Steele and Hanna (?), at Wythe County, Virginia.^1,3 "She (? Crockett) appears to have descended from Gabriel Gustave de Crocketagne' through his son, Antoine Desasur Pernonette de Crocketagne', a Huguenot and the father of three sons, one of whom likely was the father of Reuben's wife."¹

     Maria Theresia Buchmuller was born on 24 March 1724 at Durmerseim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.¹ She married Franz Hammer, son of Johann Bernhard Hammer and Anna Catharina Schorpp, on 22 November 1745 at Durmerseim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.¹ Mari Theresia died on 13 January 1780 at Durmerseim at age 55.¹

     John Miller Cantrell was born on 6 October 1724 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.² He married Jane Brittain in 1743 at New Castle, Pennsylvania.^1,2 John Miller Cantrell Considering the birth location for the children, this familily is like a composit of a number of different Cantrell families.³

     Elizabeth Ripley was born on 4 November 1724 at Windham, Windham County, Connecticut.¹ She married John Alden, son of Andrew Alden and Lydia Stanford, on 9 October 1744 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut.¹ Elizabeth Ripley died in 1811.¹

     William Jones was born before 1725 in Wales.¹ He must have immigrated circa 1735 to Tusguotank, Pasquotank County, North Carolina.² Before 1740 William married a Sarah or Mary Gilbert ? probably also at Pasquotank County.³ William Jones was recorded in a deed in in 1772 which upon his death leaves his son Jarvis Jones 40 acres of land.⁴

     Michael Blocker III was born circa 1725 at Bladen County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Michael Blocker II and Nancy (?) Michael Blocker III married Anna (?) before 1749. "At the October term of the Cumberland County Court, Mary and Anna Blocker, orphans of Micael Blocker, came into Court and chose Cornelius Loften as their guardian, who gave bond for 300 pounds."¹ Michael Blocker III died in 1774 at Cumberland County.¹

     Anna Maria Earle was born circa 1725.² She was the daughter of James Earle Jr. and Anna Maria Tilghman.¹ Anna Maria Earle married Thomas Ringgold, son of Thomas Ringgold and Rebecca Wilmer, on 24 October 1743.^1,2 Anna Maria Earle died in July 1794.¹

     Peter Betsche was born circa 1725 at Switzerland.² He was the son of Abraham Betsche and Barbara Lichty.¹ Peter Betsche married Rosina Wyhli at Switzerland.² Peter Betsche married Anna Livengood circa 1815 at Somerset County, Pennsylvania.³

     William Bethel was born circa 1725 at Pennsylvania.² He married Jean (Jane) Hurst on 26 December 1739 at Overwharton Parris, Stafford County, Virginia.^1,2 William Bethel died on 24 February 1756 at Frederick County, Virginia.^1,2

     Jane Brittain was born circa 1725 at New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.² She married John Miller Cantrell in 1743 at New Castle, Pennsylvania.^1,2 Jane Brittain died in 1769 at North Carolina.²

     Anna (?) was born in 1725.¹ She married Michael Blocker III, son of Michael Blocker II and Nancy (?), before 1749. Anna (?) married Cornelius Lofton before 1777 at Cumberland County, North Carolina; Cornelius Lofton was appointed legal guardian of Anna's daughters by Michael Blocker before this marriage.¹

     General George (John) Augustus Howe was born in 1725 at England.³ He married Mary Daubine before 1753.¹ General George (John) Augustus Howe died on 6 July 1758 at Essex County, New Yorke; From a bio at Find-A-Grave: "Howe, the son of Lt-Gen. Lord Emanuel Scrope Howe, 2nd Viscount Howe, and a grandson of Britain’s King George I, entered the army at an early age and rose up through the ranks. With the death of his father in 1735, he became Lord Howe, 3nd Viscount Howe. In 1757, he was promoted to colonel of the 3rd Battalion in the 60th (Royal American) Regiment of Foot which was sent to Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the time, Britain was fighting the French for control of North America in the French and Indian War. While in Halifax, Howe was transferred to the command of the 55th Regiment of Foot in September and three months later at age 32, promoted to brigadier general. The following year in 1758, his regiment participated in General James Abercrombie unsuccessful assault on French controlled Fort Carillon (later renamed Fort Ticonderoga), situated between Lake George and Lake Champlain in upstate New York. On July 6, Howe led one of four columns of British troops, along with Connecticut militia, from the shores of Lake George through the wooded terrain towards Fort Carillon, commanded by General Marquis de Montcalm, when they encountered a unit of French soldiers. In the ensuing skirmish the British did very well capturing 148 French soldiers and causing twice that in casualties. Unfortunately, in their attack, a French soldier shot a musket ball into General Howe's chest. He reportedly died in the arms of Major Israel Putnam of the Connecticut militia (and future general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution). The Massachusetts Assembly later voted £250 to place a monument in Howe’s memory in Westminster Abbey in London. George Augustus Howe is the older brother of Admiral Richard Howe and General William Howe, who both fought with distinction during the American Revolution".

     Elizabeth Bluebough was born in 1725 at Virginia.¹ She married Thomas Elkannah Flanary circa 1738.¹ Elizabeth Bluebough died in 1810 at Illinois.¹

     Maria Mgdalena Heck was born on 10 August 1725.¹ She was the daughter of Johann Heck and Salome Weisenburger.¹ Maria Mgdalena Heck married J Pfeiffer on 30 September 1751 at Au a. Rh.¹

     Mary Cox was born on 20 October 1725 at Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Cox Jr and Rebecca Potts.¹ Mary Cox married John Coward Jr, son of Rev John Coward, on 10 December 1748 at Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹ Mary Cox died on 31 January 1812 at age 86.¹

     Thomas Conway was born in 1726.² He was the son of Peter Conway and Betty Spann.¹ Thomas Conway married Elizabeth Mauzy in 1743.² Thomas Conway died in 1784 at Fauquier County, Virginia.¹

     Henry Bedinger was born in 1726 at Dorshel, Alsace, Germany.¹ He was the son of Adam Bedinger and Margarette Hansknecht.¹ Henry Bedinger married Magdalene VonSchlegel, daughter of Christopher VonSchlegel, before 1753.¹ Henry Bedinger died on 23 January 1772 at Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, Virginia/West Virginia.¹

     Mildred Taliaferro was born in 1726.¹ She was the daughter of Col John Taliaferro of Snow Creek and Mary Catlett.¹ Mildred Taliaferro married Samuel James, son of John James and Ann Sebastain, before 1745 at Virginia.¹ Mildred Taliaferro died on 2 March 1802 at Orange County, Virginia.¹

     John Woodward was born on 21 August 1726 at Goochland Parish, Goochland County, Virginia.¹ He married Susannah Tillman, daughter of Robert Tillman and Hannah Morris, on 29 February 1756 at Goochland, Goochland County, Virginia.¹ John Woodward died on 21 July 1777 at Goochland Parish, Goochland County, Virginia, at age 50.¹

     Rebecca Ringgold was born circa 1727 at Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Ringgold and Rebecca Wilmer.¹ Rebecca Ringgold married James Frisby between 1752 and 1760 at Maryland.¹ Rebecca Ringgold died after 1767 at Maryland.¹

     William Alden was born circa 1727.¹ He was the son of Andrew Alden and Lydia Stanford.¹ William Alden married Rebecca Metcalf on 29 May 1766.² He married Rebecca Metcalf on 29 May 1766.¹

     Sarah Lucy Taliaferro was born in 1727. She was the daughter of Charles Taliaferro and Sarah Thornton.² Sarah Lucy Taliaferro married Francis Conway, son of Francis Conway and Rebecca Catlett, between 1744 and 1745 at Virginia.³ Sarah Lucy Taliaferro married Col. George Taylor, son of James Taylor and Martha Thompson, in 1764 at Orange County, Virginia. Sarah Lucy Taliaferro died in 1784.

     Although not named on the roster of N.J. officers in the Revolution Richard Cox Esq was also known as Colonel Richard Cox.³ He was born on 14 March 1727 in New Jersey.¹ He was the son of Thomas Cox Jr and Rebecca Potts.² Richard Cox Esq married Mercy Taylor, daughter of William Taylor and Hannah Grover, on 19 January 1750/51 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.⁴ Richard Cox Esq a trustee of the Baptist church at its organization in 1766 in Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. On appointed justice of the Peace for Monmouth County. He died on 1 April 1800 at age 73.¹

     Mary Mason Fitch was born on 24 April 1727 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut.¹ She married Prince Alden, son of Andrew Alden and Lydia Stanford, on 18 December 1746 at Montville, New London County, Connecticut.¹ Mary Mason Fitch died circa 1790.¹

     Abigail Child was born on 13 June 1727 at Woodstock, Windham, Massachusetts.¹ She married Ebenezer Haven, son of Nathaniel Haven and Hepsibah (?), on 25 April 1752 at Massachusetts.^1,2

     Azubah Wheeler was born before 18 June 1727 at Lancaster, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Wheeler and Maria Glazier.¹ Azubah Wheeler married Reuben Powers, son of John Powers and Elizabeth Robbins, in November 1741 at Littleton, Massachusetts.¹

     Lydia Alden was born on 11 November 1727 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Alden and Lydia Stanford.¹ Lydia Alden married Seth Alden on 7 March 1749 at Lebanon, Connecticut.¹ Lydia Alden died in 1804 at Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont.¹

     Walter Alden married Jane Blackman.² He married Jane Blackman.¹ Walter Alden was born on 11 November 1727 at Lebanon, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Andrew Alden and Lydia Stanford.¹

     Elizabeth Brown was a cousin of her husband John Brown.² She was born circa 1728 in Essex County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Daniel Brown and Elizabeth Coleman. Elizabeth Brown married John Brown, son of David Brown, circa 1740.¹

     John Coward Jr was born on 26 August 1728 at Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹ He was the son of Rev John Coward.² John Coward Jr married Mary Cox, daughter of Thomas Cox Jr and Rebecca Potts, on 10 December 1748 at Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹ John Coward Jr died on 3 April 1777 at Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 48.¹

     Robert Rutherford was born on 20 October 1728 at Scotland.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Hugh Rutherford and Sarah de Montargis.² Robert Rutherford married Mary Daubine on 13 September 1753.⁴ Robert Rutherford died on 10 October 1803 at Charles Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, at age 74.^5,6 He Member of House of Burgesses from Frederick County 1769 - Member of Va Conventions of 1775, 1776. From a marker erected in 1981 by the West Virginia Department of Culture and History "Grave of Robert Rutherford - A member of the committee which in 1775 replied to orders of Lord Dunmore for Virginians to join British army or be held as rebels. This defiance was a gauntlet hurled at Dunmore's feet".⁷

     Sarah de Montargis married Thomas Hugh Rutherford, son of John Rutherford and Elizabeth Caincross, at Sheperdstown, Virginia.^2,3 Sarah de Montargis was born on 20 October 1728 at Scotland.¹ She died on 10 October 1803 at Jefferson County, Virginia, at age 74.⁴

     Mercy Taylor was born on 16 December 1728.¹ She was the daughter of William Taylor and Hannah Grover.² Mercy Taylor married Richard Cox Esq, son of Thomas Cox Jr and Rebecca Potts, on 19 January 1750/51 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.³ Probably after Richard's death Mercymigrated to Charlton, Saratoga County, New York.⁴ Mercy Taylor died on 19 February 1827 in Charlton, Saratoga County, New York, at age 98; Buried in the Charlton Presbyterian cemetery there.^1,5

     Anne Phillips was born circa 1729 at North Carolina.¹ She married William C. Cornelius circa 1770 at Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Rosina Wyhli was born circa 1729 at Switzerland.¹ She married Peter Betsche, son of Abraham Betsche and Barbara Lichty, at Switzerland.¹

     Peter Borah married Maria Margaret Laudenslager.² Peter Borah was born circa 1729 at Germany.¹ He died circa 1785 at Synder County, Pennsylvanie.¹

     Isaac Cantrell was born in 1729 at New Castle County, Delaware.² He married Mary Linder circa 1772 at South Carolina.²

     Juliana Carroll was born on 3 January 1729 at Cecil County, Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of Dominick Carroll and Mary Sewall.¹ Juliana Carroll married Col Edward Tilghman, son of Richard Tilghman and Anna Maria LLoyd, on 25 May 1759 at Maryland.¹

     Jennie/Jemima Suggett was born circa 1730 at Richmond, Virginia. She was the daughter of Edgecomb Suggett and Lucy Smith. Jennie/Jemima Suggett married Francis Slaughter, son of Robert Slaughter and Mary Smith, on 2 March 1752 at Richmond, Virginia.²

     Francis Slaughter was born circa 1730 at Culpeper, Virginia.² He was the son of Robert Slaughter and Mary Smith.¹ Francis Slaughter married Jennie/Jemima Suggett, daughter of Edgecomb Suggett and Lucy Smith, on 2 March 1752 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Francis Slaughter died before 27 February 1776.³

     Catlett Conway was born circa 1730 at Orange County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Francis Conway and Rebecca Catlett.¹ Catlett Conway married Susannah Fitzhugh circa 1775 at Virginia.¹

     James Harris was born circa 1730 at South Carolina.¹

     Richard Luttrell married Rachel Stallard.¹ Richard Luttrell was born circa 1730 at Stafford County, Virginia.¹

     Francis Slaughter was born in 1730 at Culpeper County, Virginia.² He married Sarah Coleman, daughter of Robert Coleman and Mary Clayton, at Culpeper County, Virginia.² Francis Slaughter was the son of Col. Francis Slaughter and Anne Lightfoot.¹

     George "French" Strother was born in 1730 at King George County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of James Lawrence Strother and Margaret French.² George "French" Strother married Lucy Coleman, daughter of Robert Coleman and Sarah Ann Saunders, circa 1750 at Caroline, Virginia.^1,2 George "French" Strother died in 1800 at Virignia; Posted at Find-A-Grave but not documented: "Represented Culpeper County in the General Assembly for more than twenty five years, before and after the Revolutionary War. Member of the Virginia Conventions of 1776 and 1788, when he opposed Patrick Henry, George Mason, and others in the vote for adoption of the Constitution of the United States. He was County Lieutenant and presiding justice of the County Court of Culpeper. For his boldness and aggressiveness during the Revolutionary War he had the nickname of "The Fearless." Was a Vestryman and warden of St. Mark's Parish; trustee for the town of Stevensburg Academy; Commissioner of the road from Culpeper to Richmond. He was married to Lucy Coleman, daughter of Robert Coleman. He died in Fredericksburg on his way home from the Senate in Richmond and was buried there. Two of his sons, George French Strother II and James French Strother, represented this district in Congress.¹"
He "Strother studied law, was admitted to the bar, and practiced law principally in Culpeper County. Strother lived on a large estate on the Culpeper/Stevensburg Road and served on the vestry of St. Mark's Parish. He also served as Presiding Justice of the Culpeper County Court for most of his adult life. - French Strother represented Culpeper County in the Virginia General Assembly for more than 25 years, including in the Virginia Convention of 1776, 15 years in the Virginia House of Delegates and another 8 years in the Virginia Senate. In 1788 Culpeper county voters elected French Strother to represent them in the Virginia Ratification Convention, where he allied with Patrick Henry and George Mason and voted against the proposed United States Constitution—although the convention as a whole ratified it.[1]:140 A political opponent of James Madison (before his presidency), Strother was also once defeated by James Monroe.²"

     Sarah Coleman married Francis Slaughter, son of Col. Francis Slaughter and Anne Lightfoot, at Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ Sarah Coleman was born after 1730.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Coleman and Mary Clayton.¹

     Ebenezer Haven was born on 25 April 1730 at Hopkinton, Massachusetts.² He was the son of Nathaniel Haven and Hepsibah (?)² Ebenezer Haven was born on 25 December 1730 at Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹ He married Abigail Child on 25 April 1752 at Massachusetts.^1,3 Ebenezer Haven died on 19 April 1809 at East Dummerston, Windham County, Vermont, at age 78.⁴

     Sarah Gresham was born on 14 July 1730 at Kent County, Maryland.¹ She married James Frisby between 1746 and 1750 at Kent County, Maryland.¹ Sarah Gresham died circa 1752 at Kent County, Maryland.¹

     Thomas Cox married Sarah Kinnan. Thomas Cox was born on 28 October 1730 at Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹ He was the son of Thomas Cox Jr and Rebecca Potts.¹ Thomas Cox died on 18 April 1794 at Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 63.¹

     Lt. Col. John Slaughter was born in 1731 in Orange County, Virginia.² He was the son of Col. Francis Slaughter and Anne Lightfoot.¹ Lt. Col. John Slaughter married Milly Coleman, daughter of Robert Coleman and Sarah Ann Saunders, before 1754 in Culpeper County.¹ Millie Coleman died 01 May 1758, 15 days after the birth of their son Robert. Marriage banns for Lt. Col. John Slaughter and Elizabeth Suggett were published on 18 December 1758 in Richmond, Virginia.³ Lt. Col. John Slaughter married Elizabeth Suggett, daughter of Edgecomb Suggett and Elizabeth Keene ?, on 22 December 1758 in Caroline County.² John died on 29 August 1796 at Culpeper, Virginia.⁴

     Eleanor Rose "Nellie" Conway was born on 9 January 1731 at Port Conway, King George County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Conway and Rebecca Catlett. Eleanor Rose "Nellie" Conway married Col. James Madison Sr., son of Ambrose Madison and Frances Taylor, on 13 September 1749 at Orange County, Virginia.¹ Eleanor Rose "Nellie" Conway died on 11 February 1829 at Orange County, Virginia, at age 98; Posted at Finda-A-Grave Buried in an unmarked grave. (Source: National Park Service).¹ She Mother of James Madison, the 4th United States President. Also posted at Find-A-Grave "Eleanor "Nellie" Rose Conway was the daughter of Francis Conway & Rebecca Catlett. She married Col. James Madison Sr.(See his grave for their children) in Port Conway, King William, VA, on 15 Sep 1749.
She died and is buried at Montpelier with her husband".¹

     John Burgwyn was born on 25 February 1731 at Herefordshire, England.² He married Margaret Haynes on 15 February 1753.³ John Burgwyn married Eliza Bush on 27 April 1782 at St. Mary's Churche, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England.^4,5 John Burgwyn died on 21 May 1803 at New Hanover County, North Carolina, at age 72.² He of Wilmington, NC.¹

     John Wood was born on 25 June 1731 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ He married Mary Palmer, daughter of Andrew Palmer and Jemima (?).¹ John Wood died on 12 February 1831 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 99.¹

     Col James Slaughter was born circa 1732 at Essex County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Slaughter and Mary Smith.¹ Col James Slaughter married Susannah Clayton, daughter of Maj Philip Clayton, before 1758 at Culpeper, Virginia.¹ Col James Slaughter was circa 1776; Commanded a regiment At Great Bridge.¹ He died on 30 November 1799 at Bardstown, Nelson County, Virginia; Posted at Find-A-Grave "The son of Robert Slaughter & Mary, the daughter of Augustine Smith; Col. Slaughter served the country as Ensign and Lieutenant in the French & Indian Wars. A member of the Committee of Safety for Culpeper, vestryman & church warden of St. Mark's Parish and justice of the peace; he led a regiment in the Battle of Great Bridge, the first engagement of the Revolution on Virginia soil.²

     Mary Daubine was also known as Mary D'Abigne.⁴ She was born on 27 February 1732 at West Virginia.² She married General George (John) Augustus Howe before 1753.⁵ Mary Daubine married Robert Rutherford, son of Thomas Hugh Rutherford and Sarah de Montargis, on 13 September 1753.⁶ Mary Daubine died on 24 June 1813 at age 81.⁷ She Mary Howe was the daughter of of William and Deborah D'aubein of Dobbin.

     Elizabeth Beckett was a Near relative on her mothers side to Dr. John Abraham De Normandie.³ She was born circa 1733 at Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of John Beckett and Mary Jolly.² Elizabeth Beckett married Dr Alexander Ross, son of John Ross and Marion Hannah ?, on 17 March 1752 at Bristol, Pennsylvania; Or New Jersey.³ Elizabeth Beckett married Zachariah Rossell after 1780.⁴ Elizabeth died on 8 June 1807 at Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey.⁵

     Reuben Slaughter was born in 1733 at Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Col. Francis Slaughter and Anne Lightfoot.¹ Reuben Slaughter Moved to Bedford county, Virginia, where Jos. m. and has descendants, who are Harrieses.²

     Mary Palmer was born on 22 September 1733 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Palmer and Jemima (?)² Mary Palmer married John Wood.¹ Mary Palmer died on 28 June 1819 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 85.¹