Charles Ballou I (abt. 1678 - aft. 1726)

Born about 1678 in Henrico, Colony of Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Tabitha (Cocke) Ballou — married 1718 in Colony of Virginia

Descendants

Died after 17 Jan 1726 after about age 48 in Henrico, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

Charles Ballou I was a Virginia colonist.

Charles was born about 1678 in Henrico County, Virginia, eldest child of William Ballowe and Dorothy Clarke. He passed away after 17 January 1726, date his will was written.

By 1699 Charles was married to Tabitha Cocke. Possible children include:

1. Mary Ballew
2. Michal Ballew 1699 – 1719
3. Charles II Ballew 1722 – 1767
4. Phebe Ballow 1726 –
5. Sarah Ballow 1726 –
6. Tabitha Ballow 1726 –
7. Thomas Ballew 1726 – 1787

Charles wrote his will on 17 January 1726 in Henrico County, Virginia. In it he names wife Tabitha and children: Charles Jr., Sarah, Michael, Phoebe, and Mary.^[1]

Will of Charles BALLOW, planter, of Henrico Parish,^[2]

....To Son Charles, all my land on the upper side of Cornelius' Creek, at age 20; also negro and items. He is to have 2 years schooling after age 10.

To daughter Sarah Ballow, items, to daughter Tabitha Ballow, items,

to three youngest daughter, Michal, Phebe & Mary, 5 shillings each. Daughters are to be paid legacies at age 20 or marriage.

To wife Tabitha, all my lands below Cornelius' Creek, for life, and at her death to my son Charles.

To child my wife now goes with, 1 shilling.

Wife to be

executrix........Dated 17 Jul 1726

Witnesses:

John Giles

Thomas Cryer

Charles Griffith.

Recorded 4 Sep 1727.

Sources

1. ↑ "Cal's Column;" 20 October 1953
2. ↑ Henrico County Wills, 1727