Joseph Farrar (abt. 1704 - 1749)

Born about 1704 in Farrar's Island, Henrico County, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Royall) Farrar — married about 1736 in Virginia

Descendants

Died 1749 at about age 45 in Shadwell, Goochland County, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

Joseph was born in 1696. He passed away in 1749.

Research Notes

Thomas Farrar, born 1665 in Farrar's Island, Henrico Co., VA; died 1742 in Goochland Co., VA; married (1) Mary Harris Ligon 1682 in Henrico Co., VA; born 1663; married (2) Katherine Perrin October 01, 1686 in Goochland Co., VA; born 1670 in New Kent Co., VA; died May 1747 in Goochland Co., Va.

Joseph -

• married Mary Royall, who is named Mary Farrar in her father's 1747 will (see his profile).
• was married to Mary as of 17 June 1746: "Joseph m. Mary Farrar to John Bibb (DB 5, p. 126)"^[1]
• left a will dated 4 Aug 1749, proved 21 Nov 1749,^[2] naming
  • Wife Mary Farrar^[2]
  • Son Joseph Royal Farrar^[2]
  • Daughters Judith [no last name], Mary Farrar, and Elizabeth Farrar^[2]
  • Son-in-law Joseph Woodson^[2] ["son-in-law" could mean step-son or husband of a daughter; since two are named executors, probably step-sons in this case]

Exec: Wife Mary and sons-in-law John and Jos. Woodson^[2]

Wit: Abel Farrar, Sarah Barrett, John Woodson, Joseph Woodson^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ https://liveasfreepeople.com/2020/02/18/farrars-of-early-virginia-and-beyond/ (accessed 17 August 2021)
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6} Goochland County DB 6, pp. 28-30, abstract posted by https://liveasfreepeople.com/2020/02/18/farrars-of-early-virginia-and-beyond/ (accessed 17 August 2021).

• Geni:
  • https://www.geni.com/people/Katherine-Farrar/6000000000048025100?through=6000000001898128659
  • https://www.geni.com/people/Joseph-Farrar/6000000001898128659?through=6000000018952956412