My ggg-grandmother Margaret Richardson Mayo was born in South Carolina to John Mayo and his wife Lucy Harbin and named for her grandmother Margaret "Peggy" Richardson who married Robert Mayo Sr.
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's father John Mayo was born abt 1785 in Northam, Goochland Co, Virginia and died Aug 17, 1838 in Chester Co, South Carolina. Her mother, Lucy Harbin, was born abt 1790 in South Carolina, and died after November 11, 1839 in Chester Co, South Carolina. We know that Lucy Harbin Mayo died after 1839 because of guardianship papers filed in Chester District South Carolina on that date:
To Peter Wylie Ordinary of said District
South Carolina) - Chester District)
The Petition of Martha Mayo, Emaline Mayo, and Betsey Mayo swarth (swearth) that they are minors over the age of twelve & under the age of twenty one years and that some time past their father John Mayo died intestate leaving Some Estate personal to which your petitioners are entitled to an interest. They further Shew that they wish a Guardian chosen to attend to their interest an also to their persons & further desire that their Mother Lucey Mayo be appointed their Guardian. Nov. 11th 1839
signed: Jno McDaniel
her
Martha X Mayo
mark
her
Emaline X Mayo
mark
her
Betsey X Mayo
mark
I Lucey Mayo do hereby consent to act as Guardian for the above named minors they being my daughters.
Nov. 11 1839
her
Lucey X May
mark
Jno McDaniel
***
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's maternal grandparents were William Harbin, born Maryland abt 1751 and died 1814 Chester Co, South Carolina, and Sarah Mabry. William Harbin's Will was Probated April 5, 1814 in Chester Co, South Carolina.
In the name of God Amen I William Harbin of Chester District So. Carolina farmer, being very Sick and weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to god for his mercys to me: calling to mind the mortallity of my body and Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make & ordain this my last will & testament in the manner folloing vis-First I give & bequeath to my Daughter Elisabeth a tract of land begining at John Cowserts line nigh Wilkinsons old House Including the Spring Down the Spring branch to the lower end of the old field, from thence to the whole oak corner thence along the old original to the begining also I give & bequeath to my said Daughter Elisabeth one Black horse named Hattie & Saddle & bridle, her bed & furniture--Secondly, I give and to my Daughters, vis-Mary parks, lucy Mahoe, Anny gorum & Sarah Harbin, five Dollars Each, to paid twelve months after my decease thirdly I give & bequeath to my son Newton Harbin the remainder of all my tract of land, to gether with all my stocks Black mare Jenny farming utensils wagon & team &-- Fourthly I give to my beloved wife Sarah Harbin, one bed & furniture also one table that she may dispose of to whome she pleases at her death---
And I Do hereby make nominate & appoint my beloved son Newton Harbin, also my beloved Daughter Elisabeth Harbin, my Sole Executors of this my last will & testament--revoking & making void all & Every other will & wills at any time heretofore by me made & Do Declare this to be my last will & testament In wit ness where of I have hereto set my hand & seal this 3rd day of February in the year of our lord one thousand Eight hundred & fourteen--------
his
William X Harbin L.S. Coppy
mark
Witness present
Jo. Brown
John McKoan
John Cowsert
patrick [his mark] Henderson
Probated April 5, 1814
Recorded in Book E Page 310 Apt. No. 26 Pkg. No. 365
**
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's MAYO line runs as follows:
Her parents: John Mayo and Lucy Harbin
Her grandparents: Robert Mayo Sr and Margaret "Peggy" Richardson. Robert Mayo Sr's original Will can be found in the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. The Will was probated July 27, 1823, Recorded in Book I, Page 94, Apartment No. 41, Package No. 646.
WILL: The Will of Robert Mayo is in Chester County, South Carolina, Will Book I, page 94. The Will Book is also on microfilm in the South Carolina Archives, Columbia, South Carolina. Robert's Will was signed 2 January 1823. It was witnessed by Benjamin Malone, Newton H. Mayo, and William Leviston; executors were Robert's sons, James Mayo and Richard [Richardson] Mayo. The Will was probated in Chester County, South Carolina, 27 July 1823. His wife Margaret Richardson Mayo was not mentioned in the Will, implying that she may have already died. In Robert Mayo's Will his son James Mayo got most of the estate. The other children, Jane Lindsay Hatcher, Sarah Thompson Coleman, Richard Richardson Mayo, John Mayo, Mary Cheatwood, Robert Mayo [junior], and Hannah Mayo each received five shillings. This Will is incorrectly listed in some record books as the Will of Robert Mayes. In the inventory of Robert Mayo's estate, it stated Robert Mayo was a farmer. The inventory of Robert's estate was appraised at $955.87 & 1/2 cents. He had four slaves valued at $825, a woman named Tamer, one girl child, one boy named Henry, and one old woman named Sillah. The inventory was directed by James Mayo, the son of Robert, who was the executor of Robert's estate. The inventory was filed 27 July 1823 in Chester County, South Carolina, and is recorded in Apartment 41, Package 646, Folio 96.
Her great-grandparents: James Mayo Sr, b. 11 Dec 1711 Middlesex Co, Virginia, d. 13 Mar 1776 Albemarle Co, Virginia; and, Martha Williamson (1719-1794). They were married 03 March 1734 in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co, Virginia. James Mayo Sr died in Albemarle Co Virginia where he lived on the north side of the South fork of Cunningham Creek; this area was cut off to form Fluvanna County in 1777. James Mayo Sr is buried Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Bremo Bluff, Fluvanna Co, Virginia.
Her gg-grandparents: Valentine Mayo born about 1665 in Middlesex Co Virginia, died 05 October 1716 in Middlesex Co Virginia. He married Mrs. Anne Mickleburrough Burk Jordan; widow of John Burk; widow of James Jordan, on November 14, 1710 in Christ Church Parish. According to the Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Virginia, 1653-1812, Valentine Mayo's funeral was held in Christ Church on October 7, 1716, with The Rev. Bartholomew Yates officiating -- he had been the Rector of Christ Church since 15 Mar 1703. Rev. Yates married Sarah Mickleburrough on Sept 14, 1704. Rev Yates died 26 Jul 1734, age 57, and is buried in the churchyard. No grave stone for Valentine Mayo has been found in the old churchyard. Valentine Mayo was the witness to the Will of Jonathan Brooks on January 26, 1686. Jonathan Brooks married Valentine Mayo's sister (or cousin) Sarah Mayo. The Will of Jonathan Brooks was found in the "loose papers" Will Book 1675 to 1698 on page 31, at the Middlesex County Court House in Saluda, Virginia. This was the original Will, not a print of a microfilmed copy. The original seal was still on the document. Valentine Mayo's signature was on the Will as a witness.
Jonthan Brooks
Testt.
George Prestnall
Vallantin Mayo
At a Courte held for Middx County 7th March 1686 This will was duely proved. Recorded --- C. robinson Cl Cur prob 7:Mar:[16]86
***
Her ggg-grandfather: Although many theories abound and research has been ongoing for years, no proof has been found to date as to the father of Valentine Mayo. Some researchers believe him to be a John Mayo born about 1630 in England and discount the theory that Valentine Mayo was the son of one James Mayo and Jane Valentine.
For sharing with me his research on our Mayo [and Floyd] families, I am indebted to my cousin, the late Toy Anderson Mayo, descendant of William James David Mayo (brother of my ggg-grandmother Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd). Not only did Toy spend years researching our family, he also, at his own expense, placed memorial markers on almost 200 family graves throughout northeast Mississippi; some graves had markers that were illegible and in bad repair and some graves had no marker at all. In 1999 Toy mailed me a copy of his book "The Mayo Family of Northeast Mississippi and Their Ancestors" pub. 1997, and corresponded with me until his death in 2009. Quoting from his July 17, 1999 letter to me: "I was at the church [Christ Church, Middlesex Co VA] .. Christ Church where he [Valentine Mayo] went and his pastor is buried there [Rev. Bartholomew Yates]. And I have pictures of it [the church] and the grave of the pastor. ... I have done a lot of work out here at the Mormon Church Library [St. Louis] and gotten film from Salt Lake City. I don't think anyone has proof of Valentine ['s father] any more than I do. That is why I went ahead and got this one printed [his book]." He typed the letter on his trusty old Royal manual typewriter "that I bought in Junior college in Booneville [Mississippi]." So, in Toy's memory, I share some of my research, along with his, on this memorial for my ggg-grandmother. Toy believed in sharing with others, and so do I in the hopes that in doing so, it might help someone else in their journey to know who their people were. Bonnie Gober Crocker, ggg-granddaughter of John Floyd & Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd. (See Toy's memorial at www.findagrave.com -- Find A Grave Memorial #53142566).
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's father John Mayo was born abt 1785 in Northam, Goochland Co, Virginia and died Aug 17, 1838 in Chester Co, South Carolina. Her mother, Lucy Harbin, was born abt 1790 in South Carolina, and died after November 11, 1839 in Chester Co, South Carolina. We know that Lucy Harbin Mayo died after 1839 because of guardianship papers filed in Chester District South Carolina on that date:
To Peter Wylie Ordinary of said District
South Carolina) - Chester District)
The Petition of Martha Mayo, Emaline Mayo, and Betsey Mayo swarth (swearth) that they are minors over the age of twelve & under the age of twenty one years and that some time past their father John Mayo died intestate leaving Some Estate personal to which your petitioners are entitled to an interest. They further Shew that they wish a Guardian chosen to attend to their interest an also to their persons & further desire that their Mother Lucey Mayo be appointed their Guardian. Nov. 11th 1839
signed: Jno McDaniel
her
Martha X Mayo
mark
her
Emaline X Mayo
mark
her
Betsey X Mayo
mark
I Lucey Mayo do hereby consent to act as Guardian for the above named minors they being my daughters.
Nov. 11 1839
her
Lucey X May
mark
Jno McDaniel
***
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's maternal grandparents were William Harbin, born Maryland abt 1751 and died 1814 Chester Co, South Carolina, and Sarah Mabry. William Harbin's Will was Probated April 5, 1814 in Chester Co, South Carolina.
In the name of God Amen I William Harbin of Chester District So. Carolina farmer, being very Sick and weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to god for his mercys to me: calling to mind the mortallity of my body and Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make & ordain this my last will & testament in the manner folloing vis-First I give & bequeath to my Daughter Elisabeth a tract of land begining at John Cowserts line nigh Wilkinsons old House Including the Spring Down the Spring branch to the lower end of the old field, from thence to the whole oak corner thence along the old original to the begining also I give & bequeath to my said Daughter Elisabeth one Black horse named Hattie & Saddle & bridle, her bed & furniture--Secondly, I give and to my Daughters, vis-Mary parks, lucy Mahoe, Anny gorum & Sarah Harbin, five Dollars Each, to paid twelve months after my decease thirdly I give & bequeath to my son Newton Harbin the remainder of all my tract of land, to gether with all my stocks Black mare Jenny farming utensils wagon & team &-- Fourthly I give to my beloved wife Sarah Harbin, one bed & furniture also one table that she may dispose of to whome she pleases at her death---
And I Do hereby make nominate & appoint my beloved son Newton Harbin, also my beloved Daughter Elisabeth Harbin, my Sole Executors of this my last will & testament--revoking & making void all & Every other will & wills at any time heretofore by me made & Do Declare this to be my last will & testament In wit ness where of I have hereto set my hand & seal this 3rd day of February in the year of our lord one thousand Eight hundred & fourteen--------
his
William X Harbin L.S. Coppy
mark
Witness present
Jo. Brown
John McKoan
John Cowsert
patrick [his mark] Henderson
Probated April 5, 1814
Recorded in Book E Page 310 Apt. No. 26 Pkg. No. 365
**
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's MAYO line runs as follows:
Her parents: John Mayo and Lucy Harbin
Her grandparents: Robert Mayo Sr and Margaret "Peggy" Richardson. Robert Mayo Sr's original Will can be found in the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. The Will was probated July 27, 1823, Recorded in Book I, Page 94, Apartment No. 41, Package No. 646.
WILL: The Will of Robert Mayo is in Chester County, South Carolina, Will Book I, page 94. The Will Book is also on microfilm in the South Carolina Archives, Columbia, South Carolina. Robert's Will was signed 2 January 1823. It was witnessed by Benjamin Malone, Newton H. Mayo, and William Leviston; executors were Robert's sons, James Mayo and Richard [Richardson] Mayo. The Will was probated in Chester County, South Carolina, 27 July 1823. His wife Margaret Richardson Mayo was not mentioned in the Will, implying that she may have already died. In Robert Mayo's Will his son James Mayo got most of the estate. The other children, Jane Lindsay Hatcher, Sarah Thompson Coleman, Richard Richardson Mayo, John Mayo, Mary Cheatwood, Robert Mayo [junior], and Hannah Mayo each received five shillings. This Will is incorrectly listed in some record books as the Will of Robert Mayes. In the inventory of Robert Mayo's estate, it stated Robert Mayo was a farmer. The inventory of Robert's estate was appraised at $955.87 & 1/2 cents. He had four slaves valued at $825, a woman named Tamer, one girl child, one boy named Henry, and one old woman named Sillah. The inventory was directed by James Mayo, the son of Robert, who was the executor of Robert's estate. The inventory was filed 27 July 1823 in Chester County, South Carolina, and is recorded in Apartment 41, Package 646, Folio 96.
Her great-grandparents: James Mayo Sr, b. 11 Dec 1711 Middlesex Co, Virginia, d. 13 Mar 1776 Albemarle Co, Virginia; and, Martha Williamson (1719-1794). They were married 03 March 1734 in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co, Virginia. James Mayo Sr died in Albemarle Co Virginia where he lived on the north side of the South fork of Cunningham Creek; this area was cut off to form Fluvanna County in 1777. James Mayo Sr is buried Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Bremo Bluff, Fluvanna Co, Virginia.
Her gg-grandparents: Valentine Mayo born about 1665 in Middlesex Co Virginia, died 05 October 1716 in Middlesex Co Virginia. He married Mrs. Anne Mickleburrough Burk Jordan; widow of John Burk; widow of James Jordan, on November 14, 1710 in Christ Church Parish. According to the Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Virginia, 1653-1812, Valentine Mayo's funeral was held in Christ Church on October 7, 1716, with The Rev. Bartholomew Yates officiating -- he had been the Rector of Christ Church since 15 Mar 1703. Rev. Yates married Sarah Mickleburrough on Sept 14, 1704. Rev Yates died 26 Jul 1734, age 57, and is buried in the churchyard. No grave stone for Valentine Mayo has been found in the old churchyard. Valentine Mayo was the witness to the Will of Jonathan Brooks on January 26, 1686. Jonathan Brooks married Valentine Mayo's sister (or cousin) Sarah Mayo. The Will of Jonathan Brooks was found in the "loose papers" Will Book 1675 to 1698 on page 31, at the Middlesex County Court House in Saluda, Virginia. This was the original Will, not a print of a microfilmed copy. The original seal was still on the document. Valentine Mayo's signature was on the Will as a witness.
Jonthan Brooks
Testt.
George Prestnall
Vallantin Mayo
At a Courte held for Middx County 7th March 1686 This will was duely proved. Recorded --- C. robinson Cl Cur prob 7:Mar:[16]86
***
Her ggg-grandfather: Although many theories abound and research has been ongoing for years, no proof has been found to date as to the father of Valentine Mayo. Some researchers believe him to be a John Mayo born about 1630 in England and discount the theory that Valentine Mayo was the son of one James Mayo and Jane Valentine.
For sharing with me his research on our Mayo [and Floyd] families, I am indebted to my cousin, the late Toy Anderson Mayo, descendant of William James David Mayo (brother of my ggg-grandmother Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd). Not only did Toy spend years researching our family, he also, at his own expense, placed memorial markers on almost 200 family graves throughout northeast Mississippi; some graves had markers that were illegible and in bad repair and some graves had no marker at all. In 1999 Toy mailed me a copy of his book "The Mayo Family of Northeast Mississippi and Their Ancestors" pub. 1997, and corresponded with me until his death in 2009. Quoting from his July 17, 1999 letter to me: "I was at the church [Christ Church, Middlesex Co VA] .. Christ Church where he [Valentine Mayo] went and his pastor is buried there [Rev. Bartholomew Yates]. And I have pictures of it [the church] and the grave of the pastor. ... I have done a lot of work out here at the Mormon Church Library [St. Louis] and gotten film from Salt Lake City. I don't think anyone has proof of Valentine ['s father] any more than I do. That is why I went ahead and got this one printed [his book]." He typed the letter on his trusty old Royal manual typewriter "that I bought in Junior college in Booneville [Mississippi]." So, in Toy's memory, I share some of my research, along with his, on this memorial for my ggg-grandmother. Toy believed in sharing with others, and so do I in the hopes that in doing so, it might help someone else in their journey to know who their people were. Bonnie Gober Crocker, ggg-granddaughter of John Floyd & Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd. (See Toy's memorial at www.findagrave.com -- Find A Grave Memorial #53142566).
My ggg-grandmother Margaret Richardson Mayo was born in South Carolina to John Mayo and his wife Lucy Harbin and named for her grandmother Margaret "Peggy" Richardson who married Robert Mayo Sr.
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's father John Mayo was born abt 1785 in Northam, Goochland Co, Virginia and died Aug 17, 1838 in Chester Co, South Carolina. Her mother, Lucy Harbin, was born abt 1790 in South Carolina, and died after November 11, 1839 in Chester Co, South Carolina. We know that Lucy Harbin Mayo died after 1839 because of guardianship papers filed in Chester District South Carolina on that date:
To Peter Wylie Ordinary of said District
South Carolina) - Chester District)
The Petition of Martha Mayo, Emaline Mayo, and Betsey Mayo swarth (swearth) that they are minors over the age of twelve & under the age of twenty one years and that some time past their father John Mayo died intestate leaving Some Estate personal to which your petitioners are entitled to an interest. They further Shew that they wish a Guardian chosen to attend to their interest an also to their persons & further desire that their Mother Lucey Mayo be appointed their Guardian. Nov. 11th 1839
signed: Jno McDaniel
her
Martha X Mayo
mark
her
Emaline X Mayo
mark
her
Betsey X Mayo
mark
I Lucey Mayo do hereby consent to act as Guardian for the above named minors they being my daughters.
Nov. 11 1839
her
Lucey X May
mark
Jno McDaniel
***
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's maternal grandparents were William Harbin, born Maryland abt 1751 and died 1814 Chester Co, South Carolina, and Sarah Mabry. William Harbin's Will was Probated April 5, 1814 in Chester Co, South Carolina.
In the name of God Amen I William Harbin of Chester District So. Carolina farmer, being very Sick and weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to god for his mercys to me: calling to mind the mortallity of my body and Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make & ordain this my last will & testament in the manner folloing vis-First I give & bequeath to my Daughter Elisabeth a tract of land begining at John Cowserts line nigh Wilkinsons old House Including the Spring Down the Spring branch to the lower end of the old field, from thence to the whole oak corner thence along the old original to the begining also I give & bequeath to my said Daughter Elisabeth one Black horse named Hattie & Saddle & bridle, her bed & furniture--Secondly, I give and to my Daughters, vis-Mary parks, lucy Mahoe, Anny gorum & Sarah Harbin, five Dollars Each, to paid twelve months after my decease thirdly I give & bequeath to my son Newton Harbin the remainder of all my tract of land, to gether with all my stocks Black mare Jenny farming utensils wagon & team &-- Fourthly I give to my beloved wife Sarah Harbin, one bed & furniture also one table that she may dispose of to whome she pleases at her death---
And I Do hereby make nominate & appoint my beloved son Newton Harbin, also my beloved Daughter Elisabeth Harbin, my Sole Executors of this my last will & testament--revoking & making void all & Every other will & wills at any time heretofore by me made & Do Declare this to be my last will & testament In wit ness where of I have hereto set my hand & seal this 3rd day of February in the year of our lord one thousand Eight hundred & fourteen--------
his
William X Harbin L.S. Coppy
mark
Witness present
Jo. Brown
John McKoan
John Cowsert
patrick [his mark] Henderson
Probated April 5, 1814
Recorded in Book E Page 310 Apt. No. 26 Pkg. No. 365
**
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's MAYO line runs as follows:
Her parents: John Mayo and Lucy Harbin
Her grandparents: Robert Mayo Sr and Margaret "Peggy" Richardson. Robert Mayo Sr's original Will can be found in the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. The Will was probated July 27, 1823, Recorded in Book I, Page 94, Apartment No. 41, Package No. 646.
WILL: The Will of Robert Mayo is in Chester County, South Carolina, Will Book I, page 94. The Will Book is also on microfilm in the South Carolina Archives, Columbia, South Carolina. Robert's Will was signed 2 January 1823. It was witnessed by Benjamin Malone, Newton H. Mayo, and William Leviston; executors were Robert's sons, James Mayo and Richard [Richardson] Mayo. The Will was probated in Chester County, South Carolina, 27 July 1823. His wife Margaret Richardson Mayo was not mentioned in the Will, implying that she may have already died. In Robert Mayo's Will his son James Mayo got most of the estate. The other children, Jane Lindsay Hatcher, Sarah Thompson Coleman, Richard Richardson Mayo, John Mayo, Mary Cheatwood, Robert Mayo [junior], and Hannah Mayo each received five shillings. This Will is incorrectly listed in some record books as the Will of Robert Mayes. In the inventory of Robert Mayo's estate, it stated Robert Mayo was a farmer. The inventory of Robert's estate was appraised at $955.87 & 1/2 cents. He had four slaves valued at $825, a woman named Tamer, one girl child, one boy named Henry, and one old woman named Sillah. The inventory was directed by James Mayo, the son of Robert, who was the executor of Robert's estate. The inventory was filed 27 July 1823 in Chester County, South Carolina, and is recorded in Apartment 41, Package 646, Folio 96.
Her great-grandparents: James Mayo Sr, b. 11 Dec 1711 Middlesex Co, Virginia, d. 13 Mar 1776 Albemarle Co, Virginia; and, Martha Williamson (1719-1794). They were married 03 March 1734 in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co, Virginia. James Mayo Sr died in Albemarle Co Virginia where he lived on the north side of the South fork of Cunningham Creek; this area was cut off to form Fluvanna County in 1777. James Mayo Sr is buried Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Bremo Bluff, Fluvanna Co, Virginia.
Her gg-grandparents: Valentine Mayo born about 1665 in Middlesex Co Virginia, died 05 October 1716 in Middlesex Co Virginia. He married Mrs. Anne Mickleburrough Burk Jordan; widow of John Burk; widow of James Jordan, on November 14, 1710 in Christ Church Parish. According to the Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Virginia, 1653-1812, Valentine Mayo's funeral was held in Christ Church on October 7, 1716, with The Rev. Bartholomew Yates officiating -- he had been the Rector of Christ Church since 15 Mar 1703. Rev. Yates married Sarah Mickleburrough on Sept 14, 1704. Rev Yates died 26 Jul 1734, age 57, and is buried in the churchyard. No grave stone for Valentine Mayo has been found in the old churchyard. Valentine Mayo was the witness to the Will of Jonathan Brooks on January 26, 1686. Jonathan Brooks married Valentine Mayo's sister (or cousin) Sarah Mayo. The Will of Jonathan Brooks was found in the "loose papers" Will Book 1675 to 1698 on page 31, at the Middlesex County Court House in Saluda, Virginia. This was the original Will, not a print of a microfilmed copy. The original seal was still on the document. Valentine Mayo's signature was on the Will as a witness.
Jonthan Brooks
Testt.
George Prestnall
Vallantin Mayo
At a Courte held for Middx County 7th March 1686 This will was duely proved. Recorded --- C. robinson Cl Cur prob 7:Mar:[16]86
***
Her ggg-grandfather: Although many theories abound and research has been ongoing for years, no proof has been found to date as to the father of Valentine Mayo. Some researchers believe him to be a John Mayo born about 1630 in England and discount the theory that Valentine Mayo was the son of one James Mayo and Jane Valentine.
For sharing with me his research on our Mayo [and Floyd] families, I am indebted to my cousin, the late Toy Anderson Mayo, descendant of William James David Mayo (brother of my ggg-grandmother Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd). Not only did Toy spend years researching our family, he also, at his own expense, placed memorial markers on almost 200 family graves throughout northeast Mississippi; some graves had markers that were illegible and in bad repair and some graves had no marker at all. In 1999 Toy mailed me a copy of his book "The Mayo Family of Northeast Mississippi and Their Ancestors" pub. 1997, and corresponded with me until his death in 2009. Quoting from his July 17, 1999 letter to me: "I was at the church [Christ Church, Middlesex Co VA] .. Christ Church where he [Valentine Mayo] went and his pastor is buried there [Rev. Bartholomew Yates]. And I have pictures of it [the church] and the grave of the pastor. ... I have done a lot of work out here at the Mormon Church Library [St. Louis] and gotten film from Salt Lake City. I don't think anyone has proof of Valentine ['s father] any more than I do. That is why I went ahead and got this one printed [his book]." He typed the letter on his trusty old Royal manual typewriter "that I bought in Junior college in Booneville [Mississippi]." So, in Toy's memory, I share some of my research, along with his, on this memorial for my ggg-grandmother. Toy believed in sharing with others, and so do I in the hopes that in doing so, it might help someone else in their journey to know who their people were. Bonnie Gober Crocker, ggg-granddaughter of John Floyd & Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd. (See Toy's memorial at www.findagrave.com -- Find A Grave Memorial #53142566).
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's father John Mayo was born abt 1785 in Northam, Goochland Co, Virginia and died Aug 17, 1838 in Chester Co, South Carolina. Her mother, Lucy Harbin, was born abt 1790 in South Carolina, and died after November 11, 1839 in Chester Co, South Carolina. We know that Lucy Harbin Mayo died after 1839 because of guardianship papers filed in Chester District South Carolina on that date:
To Peter Wylie Ordinary of said District
South Carolina) - Chester District)
The Petition of Martha Mayo, Emaline Mayo, and Betsey Mayo swarth (swearth) that they are minors over the age of twelve & under the age of twenty one years and that some time past their father John Mayo died intestate leaving Some Estate personal to which your petitioners are entitled to an interest. They further Shew that they wish a Guardian chosen to attend to their interest an also to their persons & further desire that their Mother Lucey Mayo be appointed their Guardian. Nov. 11th 1839
signed: Jno McDaniel
her
Martha X Mayo
mark
her
Emaline X Mayo
mark
her
Betsey X Mayo
mark
I Lucey Mayo do hereby consent to act as Guardian for the above named minors they being my daughters.
Nov. 11 1839
her
Lucey X May
mark
Jno McDaniel
***
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's maternal grandparents were William Harbin, born Maryland abt 1751 and died 1814 Chester Co, South Carolina, and Sarah Mabry. William Harbin's Will was Probated April 5, 1814 in Chester Co, South Carolina.
In the name of God Amen I William Harbin of Chester District So. Carolina farmer, being very Sick and weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to god for his mercys to me: calling to mind the mortallity of my body and Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make & ordain this my last will & testament in the manner folloing vis-First I give & bequeath to my Daughter Elisabeth a tract of land begining at John Cowserts line nigh Wilkinsons old House Including the Spring Down the Spring branch to the lower end of the old field, from thence to the whole oak corner thence along the old original to the begining also I give & bequeath to my said Daughter Elisabeth one Black horse named Hattie & Saddle & bridle, her bed & furniture--Secondly, I give and to my Daughters, vis-Mary parks, lucy Mahoe, Anny gorum & Sarah Harbin, five Dollars Each, to paid twelve months after my decease thirdly I give & bequeath to my son Newton Harbin the remainder of all my tract of land, to gether with all my stocks Black mare Jenny farming utensils wagon & team &-- Fourthly I give to my beloved wife Sarah Harbin, one bed & furniture also one table that she may dispose of to whome she pleases at her death---
And I Do hereby make nominate & appoint my beloved son Newton Harbin, also my beloved Daughter Elisabeth Harbin, my Sole Executors of this my last will & testament--revoking & making void all & Every other will & wills at any time heretofore by me made & Do Declare this to be my last will & testament In wit ness where of I have hereto set my hand & seal this 3rd day of February in the year of our lord one thousand Eight hundred & fourteen--------
his
William X Harbin L.S. Coppy
mark
Witness present
Jo. Brown
John McKoan
John Cowsert
patrick [his mark] Henderson
Probated April 5, 1814
Recorded in Book E Page 310 Apt. No. 26 Pkg. No. 365
**
Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd's MAYO line runs as follows:
Her parents: John Mayo and Lucy Harbin
Her grandparents: Robert Mayo Sr and Margaret "Peggy" Richardson. Robert Mayo Sr's original Will can be found in the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. The Will was probated July 27, 1823, Recorded in Book I, Page 94, Apartment No. 41, Package No. 646.
WILL: The Will of Robert Mayo is in Chester County, South Carolina, Will Book I, page 94. The Will Book is also on microfilm in the South Carolina Archives, Columbia, South Carolina. Robert's Will was signed 2 January 1823. It was witnessed by Benjamin Malone, Newton H. Mayo, and William Leviston; executors were Robert's sons, James Mayo and Richard [Richardson] Mayo. The Will was probated in Chester County, South Carolina, 27 July 1823. His wife Margaret Richardson Mayo was not mentioned in the Will, implying that she may have already died. In Robert Mayo's Will his son James Mayo got most of the estate. The other children, Jane Lindsay Hatcher, Sarah Thompson Coleman, Richard Richardson Mayo, John Mayo, Mary Cheatwood, Robert Mayo [junior], and Hannah Mayo each received five shillings. This Will is incorrectly listed in some record books as the Will of Robert Mayes. In the inventory of Robert Mayo's estate, it stated Robert Mayo was a farmer. The inventory of Robert's estate was appraised at $955.87 & 1/2 cents. He had four slaves valued at $825, a woman named Tamer, one girl child, one boy named Henry, and one old woman named Sillah. The inventory was directed by James Mayo, the son of Robert, who was the executor of Robert's estate. The inventory was filed 27 July 1823 in Chester County, South Carolina, and is recorded in Apartment 41, Package 646, Folio 96.
Her great-grandparents: James Mayo Sr, b. 11 Dec 1711 Middlesex Co, Virginia, d. 13 Mar 1776 Albemarle Co, Virginia; and, Martha Williamson (1719-1794). They were married 03 March 1734 in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co, Virginia. James Mayo Sr died in Albemarle Co Virginia where he lived on the north side of the South fork of Cunningham Creek; this area was cut off to form Fluvanna County in 1777. James Mayo Sr is buried Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Bremo Bluff, Fluvanna Co, Virginia.
Her gg-grandparents: Valentine Mayo born about 1665 in Middlesex Co Virginia, died 05 October 1716 in Middlesex Co Virginia. He married Mrs. Anne Mickleburrough Burk Jordan; widow of John Burk; widow of James Jordan, on November 14, 1710 in Christ Church Parish. According to the Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Virginia, 1653-1812, Valentine Mayo's funeral was held in Christ Church on October 7, 1716, with The Rev. Bartholomew Yates officiating -- he had been the Rector of Christ Church since 15 Mar 1703. Rev. Yates married Sarah Mickleburrough on Sept 14, 1704. Rev Yates died 26 Jul 1734, age 57, and is buried in the churchyard. No grave stone for Valentine Mayo has been found in the old churchyard. Valentine Mayo was the witness to the Will of Jonathan Brooks on January 26, 1686. Jonathan Brooks married Valentine Mayo's sister (or cousin) Sarah Mayo. The Will of Jonathan Brooks was found in the "loose papers" Will Book 1675 to 1698 on page 31, at the Middlesex County Court House in Saluda, Virginia. This was the original Will, not a print of a microfilmed copy. The original seal was still on the document. Valentine Mayo's signature was on the Will as a witness.
Jonthan Brooks
Testt.
George Prestnall
Vallantin Mayo
At a Courte held for Middx County 7th March 1686 This will was duely proved. Recorded --- C. robinson Cl Cur prob 7:Mar:[16]86
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Her ggg-grandfather: Although many theories abound and research has been ongoing for years, no proof has been found to date as to the father of Valentine Mayo. Some researchers believe him to be a John Mayo born about 1630 in England and discount the theory that Valentine Mayo was the son of one James Mayo and Jane Valentine.
For sharing with me his research on our Mayo [and Floyd] families, I am indebted to my cousin, the late Toy Anderson Mayo, descendant of William James David Mayo (brother of my ggg-grandmother Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd). Not only did Toy spend years researching our family, he also, at his own expense, placed memorial markers on almost 200 family graves throughout northeast Mississippi; some graves had markers that were illegible and in bad repair and some graves had no marker at all. In 1999 Toy mailed me a copy of his book "The Mayo Family of Northeast Mississippi and Their Ancestors" pub. 1997, and corresponded with me until his death in 2009. Quoting from his July 17, 1999 letter to me: "I was at the church [Christ Church, Middlesex Co VA] .. Christ Church where he [Valentine Mayo] went and his pastor is buried there [Rev. Bartholomew Yates]. And I have pictures of it [the church] and the grave of the pastor. ... I have done a lot of work out here at the Mormon Church Library [St. Louis] and gotten film from Salt Lake City. I don't think anyone has proof of Valentine ['s father] any more than I do. That is why I went ahead and got this one printed [his book]." He typed the letter on his trusty old Royal manual typewriter "that I bought in Junior college in Booneville [Mississippi]." So, in Toy's memory, I share some of my research, along with his, on this memorial for my ggg-grandmother. Toy believed in sharing with others, and so do I in the hopes that in doing so, it might help someone else in their journey to know who their people were. Bonnie Gober Crocker, ggg-granddaughter of John Floyd & Margaret Richardson Mayo Floyd. (See Toy's memorial at www.findagrave.com -- Find A Grave Memorial #53142566).
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