April 6, 1671, Patent Book 6, p 371, Henry Briggs and Mary, his wife, in right of Thomas Blunt and Richard Washington, Orphants, 250 acres Surry Co. Granted to Charles Foard dec'd & escheated by inquisition, &c. under Richard Awborne, Dpty, Esch'r, &c
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Richard's birthdate can be pinpointed at September 5, 1660. The Surry County Order Book, 1671-90, p 348 notes: "Richard Washington this date being of full age appeared in Court and signed and delivered a conveyance of land..." dated September 5, 1681.
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April 29, 1682, Patent Book, p 165, Thomas Blunt & RIchard Washington, 330 acres, Up. Par. of Surry CO; 1/2 mile from the main Black Water. Beg. at Richard Parker. Trans. of 7 pers.
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April 20, 1685, Patent Book 7, p 464, Richard Washington, 200 acres by the maine Blackwater, neare mouth of a large branch, &c. Trans. of 4 pers.
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October 23, 1690, Patent Book 8, p 88, Mr. Richard Washington, 772 acres, Surry Co, beg. by the main Black Water; adj. Joshua Proctor & Natha. ROberts; Wm. Wray's & RIchard Parker; 200 acres granted him, April 20, 1685, 572 acres for Imp. of 12 persons:
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Darden Family History, Newton Jasper Darden, Washington, D.C., 1953, p 103
There is no information concerning the education of Richard Washington, but he signed documents at an early age and he seems to have been a responsible citizen and a good businessman, or trader, as well as a planter.
p 104
Richard was a man of some prominence in Surry Co, VA. He secured several land grants totaling thousands of acres and the records show numerous transactions. Richard's children contracted advantageous marriages. His residence was about 3 miles below modern Claremont and about 9 miles above Jamestown. His estate consisted of thousands of acres of land, many horses, cattle, and swine, and considerable merchandise.
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Surry County, VA Records , p 181, March 1, 1677, Indenture between Thomas Blunt and Richard Washington of the one part and John Goreing of the other part. Whereas Charles Ford was in his lifetime and at his death, in possession of 250 acres of land, 50 acres held of the King by Patent May 19, 1638, James City...at Dancing Point upon Col. John Flood, lately in possession of Nath. Knight, dec'd.., granted to Charles Ford, the first Proprietor, Charles Ford died without a will and land escheated to the King...went to Thos. Blunt and Richard Washington then orphans and sons-in-law unto Charles Ford, and now to Jno. Goring.
Note from Darden Family History with notes on Ancestry of Allied Families, Compiled by Newton Jasper Darden, Washington, DC 1953, p 102: The deed was signed by Thomas Blunt July 2, 1678, but Rich Washington did not sign until September 5, 1681. This may indicate that Rich was 3 years younger than his half-brother and therefore born in 1660. It seems probable that the Escheator General by Inquisition found that the plantation formerly owned by Charles Ford should be considered as rightfully belonging to Mary, the Widow Ford, and to her children. Thomas Blunt was indeed a stepson to Charles Ford (and the old term was often son-in-law), but that Richard Washington should be so designated seems an error because Charles Ford died before RIchard Washington was born.
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Virginia Colonial Militia, 1651-1776, William Armstrong Crozier, Baltimore, Southern Book Co., 1954, p 102
Militia in Surry County in 1687, "This Court having considered the Capacitie and abilities of the severall Freeholders and Inhabitants of this county doe most humbly present his Excellency the following persons for horse and ffoott as they are here severall set downe." Ordr. Of Council dated 8 br. Ye 24th, 1687
For Foot - Listed is Rich. Washington
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May 16, 1692, Richard Parker of Surry County, VA, conveyed to Richard Washington, for the sum of 2000 pounds of tobacco, 80 acres of land lying of "Parker's Spring Branch" and Blackwater Swamp. Wit: Elizabeth and Francis Clements, Vol III, p 265
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Valentine Papers, Vol 1, p 691, River Jordan and Richard Washington & Eliza, his wife, granted administration on estate of James Jordan, September 15, 1697. This is Eliza's brother.
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Early Virginia Families Along the James River, Baltimore, MD, Genealogical Publishing Co, 2002,
. Vol III, p 105, Abstract of land patents Surry Co, VA
April 20, 1685, Richard Washington, 200 acres, by the maine Blackwater neare mouth of a large branch. Trans. Of 4 persons
. Vol III, p 110, Abstract of land patents Surry Co, VA
October 23, 1690, Richard Washington, 772 acres, Surry Co, p 88, Beg. By the main Black Water; 200 acres granted him, April 20, 1685, 572 acres for imp. Of 12 persons:
. Vol II, p 75, Abstracts of land patents Charles City Co, VA
April 25, 1701, Richard Washington, 345 acres, on S side of main Blackwater Swamp, on N side of Seacock Swamp, adj Richard Ham. Trans. Of 7 persons. Note: 7 rights paid for to Wiliam Byrd, Esqr., Auditor, Patent Book 9, p 326
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December 16, 1714, Patent Book 10,
. p 201, Richard Washington of Surry Co; 1240 acres, Is. of Wight Co; S side the main Blackwater Sw; on W side of Nottoway Sw; adj. John Barnes; John WIlliams & Nicholas Williams; lines; on Nottoway Path; by the Flag Sw; 4 pounds, 5 shillings and import of 8 persons.
. p 202, same date, Richard Washington of Surry Co; 850 acres, Is. of Wight Co; on S side the main Blackwater Sw; beg. on the W side of Nottoway Sw, dividing this & land of Edwd. Goodson & Mattw. Rushin; adj. Capt Richard Exum; 3 pounds, 10 ahillings and Imp of 3 pers
. p 202 SAME, 300 acres; same Co, date & page; Beg. on S side of Seacock Sw; by the Old Field Br; to line of John & Arthur Washington. 30 schillings
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Will of Richard Washington dated 9 November 1724 and proven 19 May 1725, Surry Co, VA
Will Book 7, page 583
to son George Washington 300 acres on west side of Nottoway Swamp below John Barnes, one negro and livestock for his life then to son Richard Washington, all land he hath in his possession, his full share of estate.
to son John Washington 150 acres at Pokerfield Branch, and stock in possession, and two negros.
to son Thomas Washington the plantation where I now live at Blackwater Swamp at footbridge to widow Evans to pocoson to mill branch not to sell or lease for 7 years and two negros, and he to buy a negro for Ann Washington. Also 6 leather chairs, horses, arms, etc.
to son James Washington 165 acres at Seacock Swamp, not to mortgage or sell for seven years.
to son Arthur Washington all the remainder below Thomas Washington on Blackwater 300 acres not to sell or lease for seven years. Also 200 acres between George Washington and Flaggy Run. 6 leather chairs and tables, chest, etc also three negros.
to dau Elizabeth Lanier 200 acres on the west side of MIll Branch where she now lives.
to son-in-law Sampson Lanier 200 acres in Isle of Wight Co, VA on the east side of Flaggy Run to Robert Rix's line
to dau Priscilla Washington negroes horses, goods, etc.
to dau Ann Washington household goods, etc.
to dau Faith Barker sheep, etc.
to dau Mary Hart one negro
to grandson Thomas Lanier one negro
to grandsons Arthur, Sampson, Richard and Samuel each a cow.
To grandson John Washington 250 acres in Isle of Wight Co, VA at the mouth of Nottoway River.
to Richard and Joseph Barker each a cow.
To Wife, negroes, goods, etc.
Children, George, John, Thomas, William, James, Arthur, Priscilla and Ann.
Exec. John Simmons and Howell Edmunds
Wit: Howell Edmunds, Daniel Eelbank, Richard Shaky
