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Sarah Crouch 3 (Richard 2, Richard 1) born about 1762 Goochland County, VA, married 1st) Joseph Woodson (born ABT 1732) on October 15, 1781; 2nd) Jorndon Flournoy (born September 20, 1763 Powhatan, VA.). She died before June 21,1833 when the will of her 2nd husband was written. Will was filed in Powhatten County, Va. August 5, 1833..
Per Goochland County Marriage Bonds she married: Joseph Woodson on Ocober 15, 1781 with her Parent Richard Crouch and Surety/Warranty: Gideon Hatcher, John Lewis & Joseph R. Farrar. This validated by her fathers consent:
October 8, 1781 Goochland County. I do hereby certifie that I give my Free Consent that Joseph Woodson may enter marry with my daughter Sarah given under my hand and seal the above date. In the presense of Joseph Farrarr, John Lewis. Signed Richard Crouch seal. To the Clerk of Goochland.
Based upon the will of her father filed in Richmond, Va in 1809 Sarah was still married to Joseph Woodson in 1809.
Second she married Jordan Flournoy. This is validated by the will of Jordan Flournoy filed in Powhatten County, Virginia dated June 21st 1833 and proved 5 August 1833, which carried out his wifes requests. [1]
To my son John James Flournoy the land I now live on containing 750 acres, more or less. To my sons Gustavus and Thomas in trust for my son William, certain slaves &c. To my daughter Lucy personal property & $2000.00, on condition that if none of her children are raised to maturity or marry, then it shall return to my estate. To my grandson William Ball, one negro and $500. To my granddaughter Judith Elizabeth Ball, one negro & $500.00.To Robert Poor of the City of Richmond $300.00 which amount my late wife, Sarah, requested I would leave to her brother Robert Crouch, who by his will devised the same to said Poore.
And at the request of my late wife Sarah, I give to Elizabeth Snead and Mary Crouch, daughters of the late John Crouch of Goochland county, Gabriella G. Anderson, formerly Gabriella G. Crouch, daughter of Richard Crouch, Jr., each $300.
I appoint my sons George W. and John James Flournoy, executors.
Signed and Sealed - John James Floournoy
Children of Joseph Woodson and Sarah Crouch:
(4) 1. Le Tyatte Woodson, born October 12, 1783; christened November 6, 1783. (son named for LaFayette?) [2]
Court Records::
In 1814, Richard W. and Gabriella G. Crouch sell Jorndan Flournoy all their shares in lot and tavern, etc...
[1] Mrs. L.M. Crouch, Jr. (deceased 1990) Harrisonville, Mo.. Will of John James Flournoy, Powhatan CH, VA, 21 June 1833; proven 5 August 1833; will book 9, page 192.
[2] Douglas Register
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