Francoise 2 Sampson (John 1 ), born about 1679 in in La Chapelle, Maine-et loire, France, died after 1738 [1] [3] in Goochland County, VA. His father was John Sampson and of Barbados who married Elizabeth ______ . Francoise Sampson married Bridgett Beaslet (born about 1673 in Curles, Henrico, VA) about1694 in Curles, Henrico County, Va. His wife died circa 1757. [2]
Children
1. Stephen Sampson born about 1703 in Henrico County, VA; died about 1768 in Henrico County, VA.; married 1 Mary Woodson (daughter of Robert Woodson and Sarah Lewis) born: about1695 in Henrico County, VA, on16 AUG 1728 in Goochland County, VA. She died 1774 Goochland County, Virginia.2. Judith Sampson, born about 1712, married Richard Crouch in Goochland County, Va.
3. Anna Sampson born about 1698 in Charles City, Henrico County, Va., Virginia; died 1761; married about 1720 Joseph Fuqua born about 1690 in Charles City, Henrico, Virginia, died before September 22, 1788 Cumberland County, Virgina.
4. Priscilla Sampson, married William New, about 1710 in Goochland Co., VA
5. Sarah Sampson born about1712 in Goochland Co., Virginia; married John Marshall Maxey born 1708 in Goochland Co., Virginia (the son of Edward Maxey, Jr. and Susannah Gates), in1726 in Albermarle Co Virginia
[1] Will of Francoise Sampson:
"The Will of Francis Sampson, 1738: In the name of God Amen. This sixteenth day of January seventeen hundred thirty eight, I Francis Sampson of Goochland County, in Parish of St. James, being sick in body but of good and perfect memory, thanks be to Almighty God for it and calling to remembrance the uncertain estate of this transitory life, and that all flesh yield to death, when it shall please God to call. I do make constitute, ordain and declare this my last Will and Testament, in manner and form following revoking and annulling all and every Testament and Testaments, Will and Wills, hereafter by me made and declared either by work or writing and this is to be taken only for my last Will and Testament and none other."And first I give and commit my soul to Almighty God my Savior and Redeemer, who first gave it, and my body to the earth to be buried in such a place where it shall please my Executors hereafter named to appoint, and now for the settling of my Temporal Estate and such goods, chattles and debts as it hath pleased God to bestow upon me, I do order, give and bestow the same in manner and form following. Viz: "First I will that all those debts and dues as I owe in right or conscience shall be well and truly paid or ordained to be paid within convenient time after my decease by my Executors hereafter named.
"Item 1: I give and bequeath to my son Stephen Sampson one shilling
I give my daughter Priscilla New, one shilling
To my daughter Anna Fuquay one shilling.
To my daughter Sarah Maxey one shilling
To my daughter Judith Crouch one shilling
And the remaining part of my temporal estate to my well beloved wife, and I appoint and ordain my wife and my son Stephen Sampson to execute and fulfill this my last Will and Testament in manner and form above mentioned.
"In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and date above mentioned.
"Francis Sampson, SEAL
"Signed and Sealed and Delivered"
Joseph Fuquay, his X mark
Nicolas Barbosa, his X mark
Benjamin B. Strange, his X mark
"At a court held for Goochland County, Va. March 19, 1744. This writing was proved by the Oaths of Benjamin Strange and Joseph Fuqua to be the last Will and Testament of Francis Sampson, deceased and it was thereupon admitted to record".
DEED BOOK 4 Page 499 March 19, 1744 (Will of Francis Sampson)
[2] Will of Bridgett Sampson:
"I Bridgett Sampson of the County of Goochland, being ill in body but sound in mind and memory, do make my last Will and Testament in manner following: Imprimis: I give and bequeath unto Richard Crouch, one bed and furniture, his choice of the two unused by me, two dishes, three plates, and three basins, to him and his heirs forever." Item: I give and bequeath unto Judith Sampson , daughter of Stephen Sampson, one dish, one box, iron and heaters, and one small trunk to her and her heirs forever"
1. Iten: I give unto John Maxey, one shilling sterling.
2. Item: I give unto Joseph Fuqua, one shilling sterling.
3. Item: I give unto William New, one shilling sterling.
4. Item: I give unto Sampson Woodall, one shilling sterling, which four legac's I design shall be instead of their proportion of my estate.
5. Item: I give and bequeath unto my Son Stephen Sampson all the remainder part of my estate whether real or personal to him and his heirs forever.
6. Item: I constitute and appoint my son Stephen Sampson whole and sole executor of this my last Will and Testament revoking all other Wills heretofore by me made. Sealed with my Seal and dated this 3rd day of March 1757.
"Bridgett Sampson, SEAL, her mark
Signed, sealed, published and declared in presence of Stokes McCall, Milner
Redford, Samuel Smith Sampson.
"At a court held for Goochland County, May the 17th 1757, this writing was
proved by the Witnesses hereto to be the Last Will and Testament of Bridgett
Sampson deceased and thereupon admitted to record."
[3] The Samson Line, taken from "Kith and Kin" by Mrs. John Russell Sampson:
The first Sampson of whom we have sure knowledge was a Huguenot. In 1700 the "poore french," as they are so often described in Virginia Parish Books, began coming to Virginia from England, where they had taken refuge after the Revocation (Oct. 22, 1685), and the terrible persecution following.
King William bestowed 10,000 acres for their settlement. In December 1700, the House of Burgesses decreed them a separate "parrish" at "Manakin Towne above the Falls of James River" (the falls which makes Richmond's prosperity). They also exempted them from all taxes for seven years. In the Huguenot Parish Book, published by the Virginia Historical Society fropm gathered fragments much mutilated, there is found only one Samson - "April 16, 1728, Ann Tammas baptized by Mr. Nairn, minister of Varaine, had Godfather Guillaume Samson, Godmother Olive Salle and Briget - Manakin Towne, King Wm. Parrish."
Soon after Francois was settle in Goodchland, he was appointed caretaker of the Parich Church, St. James Northam. It was not long, however, before he rose to the Vestry and for four generations the Sampsons were Vestrymen and Church Wardens.
But already, three years fefore this baptism, Francoise Samson had patented land March 24, 1725, just across the James from Manakin Towne, in what was later Goodchland County. In his will, probated March 19, 1744, he names Brigitte his wife, Stephen (Etienne) his 'only son" and four daughters: Priscilla, Mrs. New with a son William; Anna, Mrs. Fuqua (Fouquet), a son Joseph; Sarah, Mrs. Maxey, a son John;Judith, Mrs. Crouch, a son Richard. When Brigitte comes to write her will, probated May 17, 1757, she anglicises and gives herself as Bridget Sampson.
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