GROTON James Purnel, (VA)

1830 - 1879

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Suffix (VA)

Birth 25 Aug 1830 [3,4]

Sex Male

Occupation Between 19 Dec 1861 and 1864 Accomack County, Virginia [5,6,7]

Merchant

Will 15 Feb 1879 Accomack County, Virginia [8]

Died 25 Apr 1879 [3]

Buried Onancock Cemetery, Accomack County, Virginia [3]

Person ID I476 main

Last Modified 22 Sep 2005

Father GROTON William D., (VA), b. 25 Feb 1790, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia

Mother WATSON Susan, (VA), b. 25 Dec 1796, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia

Family ID F146 Group Sheet

Family GARRISON Matilda E., (VA), b. 4 Mar 1831 [9]

Married 19 Dec 1861 Accomack County, Virginia [5]

Notes

1.
The Register of Births, 1853-1896, page 69, listed Ellin L. G. Groton,born 1/10/1866, in Accomack County, Va. Parents were James P. andMatilda Groton.

Was this one of the Two Ella's that were listed as born in 1867 and1868?

2.
The 1880 Federal census listed Matilda E., age 49, white female,keeping house. Also enumerated were: Lafe (Lafayette) W. age 15,white male, Merchant. Elin(?)(S. Ella S.?) age 11 white female, atschool. Maggie age 5, white female, at school.

3.
Register of Death 1853 - 1871
Listed James P and Malitda Groton as the parents of Lafayett W. Grotonwho died from "teething" at 1 yr. 9 months on 2 June 1864.Information was provided by father, James P. Groton.

[10]

Married:

Marriage register # 3 1853 - 1896
page 12 line 43
Groton, Annie Smith, George 19 December, 1861
age 30 Single 30 single Accomack County
Born Accomack Co. Jersey City, NewJersey
Residence Accomack Co. Accomack Co
Parents William D. Groton

Occupation Merchant

Ceremony performed by Benjamin T Ames

Children

	1. GROTON Lafayette W, (VA), b. 23 Sep 1863, Accomack County, Virginia
	2. GROTON Frederick "Freddie", (VA), b. 21 Feb 1864, Accomack County, Virginia
>	3. GROTON Lafayette Watson, (VA), b. 12 May 1865, Accomack County, Virginia
	4. GROTON Ellen S., (VA), b. 10 Jan 1866, Accomack County, Virginia
	5. GROTON Ella Susan, (VA), b. 15 Jan 1867, Accomack County, Virginia
	6. GROTON Ella S., (VA), b. 2 Aug 1868
	7. GROTON Margaret Norene, (VA), b. 2 Jul 1874, Accomack County, Virginia

Family ID F220 Group Sheet

Photos At least one living individual is linked to this photo - Details withheld.

Notes	Will: 1. Will book 1846-1882 page 614 In the name of God Amen, I James P. Groton of the County of Accomackand State of Virginia, being in bad health but of sound and disposingmind and memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament,hereby revoking all former wills by me at anytime made. First - I will and direct that my Executor hereinafter named, do outof any cash I may have in hand at the time of my death, or out of thefirst moneys which may come to his hands, pay to my wife Matilda E.Groton the sum of fifty dollars ($50), my object being , in this, togive this amount at her disposal to furnish herself and children sucharticles of necessity as they may require. Second - I give my son Lafayette W. Groton, my gold watch and chain -to be kept for him by my executor or his mother, until he arrives+atsuch an age, as my executor may think it prudent for him to ware it. Third - I give my piano to my two daughters Ella S. & Maggie N. Groton- and in case of the death of either the one or the other, before shearrives at the age of twenty-one years, the survivor is to take theshare or half of the deceased. Fourth - Immediately upon my death I direct that steps be taken tosell out the sotre of James P. Groton & Brothers, that thereafter nomore goods shall be purchased in the name of the firm, and that allnecessary and proper steps shall be taken to realize my two thirdsinterest in said goods, and the assets of said firm. Fifth - I authorize and direct my executor to sell all or any portionof my real estate, whenever he may consider that the interest of myestate will be promoted thereby, providing my wife, if living approvesof such sale, and signifies her assent to the same by writing thereinand thereby relinquishing her dower therein. and if such a sale ismade it is my intention that my wife, if living, shall have in lieu ofher dower, such an interest in the proceeds as a widow may be entitledto, to be determined by the law of Virginia in such case made andprovided. And this discretion thus vested in my executor is to existuntil arrival at the age of twenty one years of one of my children oruntil the death of all, and in either event to cease & be determined.But it is not my intentions to require him as Executor to rent outsaid lands or to account for the rents & profits thereof before suchsale, if any is made. The discretion thus vested in my executor as tothe sale of my land, I intend as a personal trust in Executor named &if he should die or fail to qualify it is not my intention to conferthat authority upon an Administrator. Sixth - The provision made for my wife herein, is not intended to bein lieu of dower or her distributed share of personal estate. Seventh - I request my wife to give her niece Sue A. Langsdale, ahome in her family as long as she remains single or chooses to enjoythis privilege or so long as my wife keeps house. This is a singlerequest, but is not to be regarded as imperative upon my wife. Eight - In the event of the sale of any of my real estate by myexecutor, under the fifth clause of this my will; after said sale, itis my intention that the proceeds thereof shall be regarded aspersonal estate. Ninth - I construe and appoint my friend Benjamin T. Gunter Executorof this my last will and testament. Jas. P. Groton In witness thereof I have here into set my hand this 15th day ofFebruary 1879 Signed, published and declared by the testator James P.Groton, as and for his last will and testament in the presence of eachof us, present together, who in his presence and at his request havesigned our names as witnesses hereto. T. W. Blackstrone H. C. Walker At a Court held for the County of Accomack, on the 28th day of April,1879. This last-will and testament of James P. Groton, Deceased, wasproved by the Oaths of Thomas W. Blackstone and Henry C. Walker,witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. And, on the motion ofBenjamin T Gunter, the Executor in the said will named, taking Oathand giving bond according to law in the penalty of fifteen thousanddollars ($15000), with John E. Wise, and John W. Gillet, suretiesthereto, who justified their sufficiency on Oath - certificate isgranted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. And the saidbond having been Acknowledged by the several obligators therein, it isordered that the same be recorded. Test: M. Oldham, Dy. for Wm. H. B. Custus, C. A. C.

Sources 1. [S207] International Genealogical Index (TM) 1993 Edition, (Church of the Latter Day Saints)
2. [S648] Virginia's Eastern Shore, Ralph T Whitelaw, (Picton Press PO Box 250 Rockport, Maine, 04856-0250 FAX 1-207-236-6713 Visa/MasterCard orders 1-800-742-8667 Third Printing 1996), page 859.
3. [S71] Graven Stones: Inscriptions from Lower Accomack Co, Jean Merritt Mihalyka and Faye Downing Wilson, (Heritage Books, Inc.)
4. [S632] Tomb Stone (Personal Photograph)
5. [S636] ACC. Marriage Register #3, 1853 - 1896, (Accomack County Court House), page 12, line 43.
6. [S638] Acc. Register of Birth 1853-1896, (Accomack County Court House), page 52, line 3.
7. [S638] Acc. Register of Birth 1853-1896, (Accomack County Court House), page 61, line 28.
8. [S666] Acc. Will Book 1846 - 1882, (Accomack County Court House), page 614. (Reliability: 3)
9. [S675] Register of Death 1853 - 1871, (Accomack County Court House Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia), 35/21. (Reliability: 3)
10. [S638] Acc. Register of Birth 1853-1896, (Accomack County Court House)