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Richard 2 Crouch , (Richard 1 ) born in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland Co., Virginia on12 February 1733. and died 03 May 1811[3][7]., Richmond, Virginia was the son of Richard and Judith (Sampson) Crouch of Goochland County, Viriginia. He married Elizabeth _______ in Goochland County, Va. born circa 1740 based upon the 1782 Census age.
The 1782 Richmond Census lists:Richard Crouch, age 50; Elizabeth Crouch, age 42; John Crouch, age 22; Richard Crouch, age 18 {6}; Stephen Crouch, age 16; Elizabeth Crouch, age 12; Robert Crouch, age 5; & Polly Crouch, age 2.According to the 1782 Richmond City VA Tax List: Richard Crouch was a blacksmith in Richmond City VA & was a resident there for at least 07 years.
Richard Crouch's Will dated 1809 in Richmond, Va.
Will of Richard Crouch, Sr. mentions sons John & Richard deceased; leaves land in Goochland County, Va. to children of deceased son John; set aside 1 acre to be reserved for burying ground; mentions daughter Sarah, wife of Joseph Woodson; also mentions children of deceased son Richard (Charles R., Stephen W., Richard W., Gabriella) [2]
Their children were as follows:
1. Sarah Crouch 3 born about 1762. She married: 1st) Joseph Woodson on Ocober 15, 1781 . 2nd) She married Jordan Flournoy.2. John Crouch 3 born about 1760; died before 1809 when his fathers Will was written in Goochland County, Va. (1782 Richmond Tithables lists John Crouch age 23 - storekeeper- with no family.)
3. Richard Crouch 3 born about 1764, died October 25, 1808, Richmond, Virginia.
4. Stephen Crouch 3 (ca 1766-____)
5. Elizabeth Crouch 3, born about. 1770; married. William H. Smith, January 3, 1789, Richmond, St. John's Church, Henrico Co., VA (Henrico County marriages Elizabeth to William Smith (daughter of Richard; Richard Jr. second))[8]
6. Robert Crouch 3 born. about 1777; died before 1833, Washington County, Kentucky.(based upon the insurance information below Robert Crouch was deceased by 1822 [7]); married Elizabeth Hundley, November 13, 1799, Charotte County, Virginia.
7. Mary "Polly" Crouch 3 born about 1780; married [4] Benjamin Mosby, March 27, 1797, Richmond, Virginia.
[1] Richard Crouch was assessed on the land book of Goochland County, for the year 1787, (the first land book in the clerk's office) with a tract of 257 acres of land in the lower or Eastern end of the County.
[2] Mrs. William P. Kinneman (deceased)(her return address on her letter to me dated July 1, 1883 was 543 Parkview Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 0790. If anyone has the actual text of the will in lieu of the above synopsis I'd appreciate the actual text.
Will of Richard Crouch, deceased, dated April 13, 1809, probated in Hustings Court of City of Richmond, June 10th, 1811, Will Book 1, pages 100-109.Richard Crouch, deceased, by devise, to the Children of his son John Crouch.
Section 8 Devised: "To the children of my deceased son, John Crouch all my lands in the county of Goochland, Virginia, except one acre at the burying ground, which is reserved for a family burying ground."
On the land book for the year 1814, the above tract of 257 acres of land was transferred from Richard Crouch, deceased, 'late of Richmond", to the name of Lucy Crouch (widow of John Crouch, deceased) " to be divided among the heirs of John Crouch deceased". Described as "near the river road, adjoining Lucy Crouch and others, F.16 or 17 miles" from the Courthouse.
[3] Richmond Enquirer, Richmond, VA, p. 3., c.5, published May 14 1811, "Mr. Richard Crouch, Senior, one of the first settlers of this city, on Friday the 3rd inst, age 80." On microfilm at the Library of Virginia.
[4] Douglas Register
[5] Legal Documents:
VIRGINIA DEEDS,WILLS, p.172 1 May 1769 John Bransford and James Bransford, executors of John Bransford, dec'd, Francis West and Elizabeth his wife, one of the daughters and legatees of John Bransford, dec'd, and Thomas Dunn and Barbary his wife, a daughter and legatee of John Bransford, dec'd, to Lodwick WARROCK of Town of Richomond, for 60 pounds, Lot #58 in Town of Richmond."Wit: Richard Crouch, John Ligon, Samuel Mitchell Recorded: 7 August 1769
Goochland County, VA
Joseph Woodson , Goochland Co. to Richard Crouch two negro slaves to satisfy debts due sd. Crouch of £100. Dat. Feb. 13, 1787 . Ibid. p. 508.
Joseph Woodson , the elder, Goochland Co. to Josiah Woodson of same Co. 478 a. in Goochland Co. , bounded by lands of Matthew Woodson , Francis Harris , Richard Crouch and Anderson Piers , whereon sd. Joseph Woodson now lives, to secure sd. Josiah Woodson as his security on an appeal from a judgment obtained against sd. Joseph Woodson & John Woodson by Stephen Pankay . Dat. Nov. 21, 1787 . Rec. same day. Ibid. p. 510.
Louisa County, Va. Deed Records - Book E, Page 0
Grantor: Thomas Farrar, Joseph Farrar., Grantee: , Date: 08-Aug-1774
Thomas Farrar, Joseph Farrar wit. to deed 8 Aug 1774 John Horn of Louisa to Stephen Crouch of Goochland Co. on Roundabout Creek.
VIRGINIA DEEDS, WILLS - The Ligon Family and Connections in America by William D. Ligon, Jr. CS71 L724 1947 V.1: Will of John Ligon of the city of Richmond and parish of Henrico...Will probated 8 Nov 1785 at the new home of Mr. Graves in Richmond, near Shocke warehouse. Executors: friends, Richard Crouch, John Roper, John Clark, John Ellis, son of Thomas.
[6] 1782 Census, Page 8, Ward 4,
Richard Crouch age 50, Smith in Residence 7 years, 4 slaves 3 cattle, 6 horsesElizabeth Crouch age 42
Richard Crouch age 18
Stephen Crouch age 16
Elizabeth age 12
Robert Crouch age 5
Polly Crouch age 2
Hired Negro George of William Burtons tender at the warehouse
[7] Mutual Assurance Society Policies 1796-1865; Richmond City, Virginia
Lists insurance polices for this Richard Crouch in place from 1796 and 1797; as well as insurance policies for his sons Richard and his wife Francis Leiper, Thomas Crouchhttp://departments.umw.edu/hipr/www/mas/
Last Name ..First Name.........City..........County....Address......................................................Date..Reel..Volume..Policy..R/D..Orgnl Policy..Value....Property
Crouch,.Richard SR ....Richmond .Henrico...W SIDE OLD ROAD UP SHOCKOE HILL..........1796....1........12..........28.......D........2500...........FY....DWE.2_BW....DWE.3_WW
Crouch,.Richard SR.....Richmond...Henrico..ON AN ALLEY, LOT 356........................................1797...2........13.........248.....D........1100............EY...DWE.2_BW....KIT.1_BW
Crouch,.Richard SR......Richmond...Henrico...N side back St running E towards the Masons Hall.1797....2.......13..........249.....D..........650............FY...DWE.1_WW...KIT.1_WW
Crouch,.Richard SR......Richmond...Henrico...Old Road running N up Shockoe Hill, LOT 366.......1797....2.......13..........250.....D........2500.............FY...DWE.3_CW
Crouch,.Richard............Richmond....Henrico...W side of ST leading up Governors Hill....................1805....8.......61..........160.....R.....72,28...4250....FY...DWE.3_CW....KLO.2_BW
Crouch,.Thomas & Richard..Richmond...Henrico.....SE Corner Main & 16TH STS.....................1817....9......73..........2380....R......1384...8250....FY...STD.3_BS......KIT.2_BW
Crouch,.Richard.Decd.William.Mosby(EX).Richmond.Henrico.W.side.13th.between.N.F.&.E.STS..1817...9.....73...2381....R....60...5800....FY...TVD.2_WW...KLO.2_BW...LAU.1_BW..STA.1_BW
Crouch,.Robert.Decd, Benj. Mosby(EX).Richmond...Henrico..W Side 13th between E & F STS..1822..11...81...........4447..R........2381...3650...FY...Dwe.2_WW...KSH.2_BW...Lau.1_BW...STA.1_BW
Crouch,.Thomas.&.Richard..Richmond...Henrico..W side 13th between F & Maind STS............1829...13.....89..........6921....R......4447.....700.....FY....Dwe.2_BW....Lau.1_BW....STA.1_BW
Crouch,.Richard.&.Frances..Richmond..Henrico..NW corner F & 18TH STS...1829...13......89.........6922.....R.....4604......100.....FY......DWE.1_WW
Crouch,.Richard.............Richmond.......Henrico...N side Cary between 9th & 10th STS............1836......15......98....9680...R....7000.....5500.....FY.....DWE.3_BW....KIT.1_BW..DWE.3_BW
Crouch,.Richard.............Richmond.......Henrico...N side D between N 9th & 10th STS.............1836......15......98.....9681...R....7039....1800....FY......DWE.2_BW....KIT.2_BW
Crouch,.Ann.&.Richard Crouch..Richmond..Henrico..N side Franklin between 17th & 18th STS.1836..15.....98.....9682....R....6922......200.....FY.....LUH.1_WW
Crouch,.Thomas......Richmond.....Henrico.....N side Main between Foushee & 1st STS....1844.....17....109...12804...R....8648....6500....FY.....DWE.2_BW...KIT.2_BW..SMH.1_BW..STC.1_BW
Crouch,.Richard......Richmond.....Henrico.....SE side 11th between Main & Cary STS..........1844.....17....109.......12805....R....11200...5500....FY......TBS.2_BW.....SHK.1_BW
Crouch,.Richard..& Frances A Crouch...Richmond...Henrico...NW corner F & 18th STS......1844.....17....109......12806.....R......9682....200.....FY......GRD.1_WW
Crouch,.Richard......Richmond......Henrico.....SE side 11th between Main & Cary STS...........1851....19...120.......16027.....R.....12805..5500....FY......TBS.2_BW.....SHK.1_BW
Crouch,.Richard.&.Frances A Crouch...Richmond...Henrico...N corner Franklin & 18th STS..1851...19...120.......16028......R....12806.....200...FY....DWE.1_WW
Crouch,.Thomas.....Richmond......Henrico.....NE side Main between 1st & Foushee STS........1851....19...120.......16029.....R....12804....7000..FY....DWE.2_BW..KIT.2_BW...SMH.1_BW STC.1_BW
Crouch,.Richard.& Francis A Crouch..Richmond..Henrico..NE corner Franklin & 18th STS...1858....22....131.......19500.....R....16028......200...FY....GRD.1_WW
Crouch,.Francis A..Richard Crouch & Benjamin T Williamson(TR)..Richmond...Henrico...NW corner Clay & 4th STS...1858...22..131..19501..R...16350..5450...FY..DCY.3_BB..WIN.2_BW..SMH.1_BW..KIT.1_BW
Williamson,.Benjamin T.& Frances A Crouch & Children..Richmond..Henrico..N side Franklin between 17th & 18th STS..1858..22..134..20300..R..16349..1250..FY..GBW.2_WW
Crouch,.Richard G........RICHMOND..HENRICO...S side Franklin between 3rd & 4th STS....1866...23....138.....21641....D......FY.....DWE.3_BM....KIT.2_BM....STA.1_BW
Lists insurance polices for this Richard Crouch in place from 1796 and 1797; as well as insurance policies for his sons Richard and his wife Francis Leiper, Thomas Crouch
[8] Annals of Henrico Parish by Josiah Staunton Moore, Lewis William Burton, Robert Alonzo Brock - page 231 - St. John's Church
1788, May 17th - Crouch, Richard, and Galt, Mary1789, Jan 3rd. Smith, Wm, and Crouch, Elizabeth
1825, December 1st - Joseph Royall Crouch, of Richmond, VA, Ann Elizabeth Savage, of Richmond, VA.; license bearing date Henrico County.
[9] Louisa County, VA. - Relationship Records as recorded by Janice L. Abercrombie on Louisa County GenWeb website.
Name Date Reference Relation Related To Crouch Cemetery
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
Crouch, Richard
Crouch, Charles R.
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
grandson of
Crouch, Richard
Crouch, Gabriella F.
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
granddaughter of
Crouch, Richard
Crouch, John dec'd.
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
son of
Crouch, Richard
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
parent of
Woodson, Sarah w/o Joseph
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
father-in-law of
Smith, Wm. H.
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
parent of
Smith, Elizabeth
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
father-in-law of
Woodson, Joseph
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
parent of
Crouch, Robert
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
Crouch Cemetery
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
grandparent of
Crouch, Charles R.
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
grandparent of
Crouch, Gabriella F.
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
grandparent of
Crouch, Stephen D.
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
parent of
Crouch, John dec'd.
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
child of
Crouch, Richard, Richmond
Crouch, Richard
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
father-in-law of
Mosely, Benjamin
Crouch, Richard W.
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
grandson of
Crouch, Richard
Crouch, Richard, Richmond
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
son of
Crouch, Richard
Crouch, Robert
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
son of
Crouch, Richard
Crouch, Stephen D.
1811 Hustings Ct. (*)
grandson of
Crouch, Richard
(*) Hustings Ct. - A type of court prevalent in Virginia during this time period. "Husting," or more usually the plural "hustings," developed to mean a court of the city of London. This court was formerly the county court for the city and was held before the lord mayor, the sheriffs and aldermen, for the purpose of hearing pleas of land, common pleas and appeals from the sheriffs. It had probate jurisdiction and the ability to register wills.
The Hustings Court records listed above represent either the will or the probate of the estate of Richard Crouch 2 the subject of this page. Need a copy of this court record. As the record also appears to reference a cemetery, it would be good to know the cemetery's location.
[10] Bulletin of the Virginia State Library 1919 By Virginia State Library page 174 - Index to Obituary Notices
Crouch, Frances Trent, Richmond, Whig, Sept 28, 1932, 1 (not known if related to subject of this page)Crouch, Dr. John G., Henrico, Whig, June 20, 1837,1 (son of John Crouch 3, grandson of subject of this page, CONFLICT on Death date)
Crouch, Joseph Trent, Richmond, Whig, Sept. 28, 1832, 1 (not known if related to subject of this page)
Crouch, Richard, Sr., ----------, Enquirer, May 14, 1811, 3 (subject of this page)
Crouch, Richard, Richmond Enquirer, Oct. 28, 1808, w (son of subject of this page)
[11] Library of Virginia online catalog; Commissioner's book(s): III, P. 93, 95 Richard Crouch, place of residence Henrico County, VA. Court booklet(s): p.6, 20.
The certificates issued by the commissioners of the provision law include date, a description of the item impressed including its value, and the name of the owner of the item. Court booklets and lists compiled by the county courts contain excerpts from the court proceedings and lists of authenticated certificates. The commissioner’s books recorded the date payment was authorized, the name of the claimant, and a description of the property.
During its session begun in May 1780 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to impress supplies needed by the American army. The governor appointed commissioners of the provision law in each locality to carry out the terms of the act. The commissioner, when he impressed property, gave the owner a certificate describing what was taken. Between 1781 and 1783 county courts held special sessions at which certificates were presented and authenticated, and booklets listing authenticated certificates were compiled and sent to Richmond for settlement. Two commissioners appointed to settle the claims recorded those for which they authorized payment, and warrants were issued by the auditor of public accounts.
If you are a descendant of the Goochland County, Virginia Crouch's, have information different, or in addition to what's shown above (birth information, baptistry info, marriage bonds/certificates, wills, obituaries, deeds, court records, etc..) please feel free to forward to or contact Joe Crouch who maintains this site.