The following is all the information I have on James Cashon Sr. of Chesterfield County,
Virginia. Some of it is probably old hat to most of you, but it is documented - with some
of my notes which I made for myself. I would be very grateful if any of you want to share
more documentation on James and Sarah and I would be happy to send Sarah's will as
well. Valette
John Cashion has provided this fromn Urple Cashon Taylor's notes:<?xml:namespace
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Cavaliers and Pioneers by Nugent
Vol I, 1623 - 1666
page 124
Consideration: patent of 100 acres granted unto Thomas Casson in right of his wife
Elizabeth, formerly wife and now relict of Thomas Laighton and since assigned by Casson
unto sd. Bowles. Also certificate of 40 acres to be delivered by sd. Bowles. June 11,
1641, pg. 737 in Patent Book I, Witnesses, Samll Abbott and John Mead.
Vol. I Patent Book 9, page 624
Vol II, Patent Book 9 pg. 2, 1666-1695
Walter Scott 250 acres, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Henrico County, on South side
of James River on the back of Warrick and known by name of Selking. 20th Oct. 1704 pg.
624 Adj. Mr. Samuel Good, Mr. William Blackman, and Henry Trent; to bn, making the fork of
Gridon's (Creek) transfer of 6 person: Daniel MacKartyham, Richard Dale, Daniel
McKallam, James Casum, William Hackles (Have no idea if this is related to our James, if
so we are missing a generation.
The first record of James is in Henrico County, Virginia in 1723, a land Patent by the
corner of John Ealam's land. The spelling of his name is Casson. A deed of land from
Cox to Cole in Chesterfield County, Virginia refers to the old James Cashion land grant.
This appears to strengthen the position that James was either born in Virginia or came to
Virginia from Ireland or England and probably was married at the time with a couple of
children when he reached this country.
Source John Cashion:
Patent Book No. 12 pg.. 263
By Hugh Drysdale, Lt. Gov.
James Casson, 200 acres (N.L.) Henrico County, North side of Appomattox River, beginning
at John Ealam's corner, 9th July 1724, 10 35 shill (Under John Ealam it listed 140
acres and says on James Casson) Dated 5th Sept. 1723
(This is the same land as Elam bought above, which proves James Casson was our James
Cashoon)
Chesterfield Co, Va Deed Book #1 pg. 13 (Ftw lib)
pg.. 131 26 Feb. 1749
John Elam of Dale Parish, Chesterfield co, to William Watkins of same, for 45 pounds, land
in Dale Parish next to John Elam, Jr., Lodowick Elam, Thomas Harding, James Cashoon and
William Robinson
Wit: Richard Day, William Hill, Chas, Waddill, Joseph Watkins
Recorded 7 Sept. 1750
Va Colonial Abstracts Vol III
pg. 371 - James Cashoon Dr. 1736. 1 Levy. Bal due from last year. 200 acres Pd by cash to
J. Gibson and by Inspector at Warwick (Henrico County, Southside 1736. (Chesterfield was
made out of Henrico in 1749, so this does not denote a move for James.)
Source John Cashion - Same book as above pg.. 52 - To James Cashoon 51 lb Tobacco. At the
top of the page: Debit 1736 Febry
Chesterfield Co, Va Deed book #1 pg. 46 (Ftw lib)
pg.. 543 7 April 1753
William Reade of Chesterfield Co, to Thomas Jones of same, for 50 pounds, tract on
Wintopock Creek adjoining William Roberson, James Cashon, Benjamin Cheatham, and Thomas
Mann; being land purchased by John Read of Thomas Jones, Richard Gill and John Gill, 200
acres
Wt. John Elam, Robert Furguson, Wm (W) Riggins
Recorded 1 June 1753 (This is the same land on Wintopock Creek that in 1759 was called
William Cashon's land - the land inherited by him upon his father's death.)
No record of James and Sarah's marriage has been located, nor has there been
documentation of the dates of the births of their children. The children who were living
at the time of James' will and were named in the will were James, Thomas, William,
Margaret, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Phebe. These children were also mentioned in Sarah's
will 8 years later. It is hard to determine the order of birth of the sons, however since
the girls were all listed in the same order it is probable that they are listed in the
order of their birth. Of course we still don't know how they line up including the
sons. In Sarah's will she list her sons twice in this order, James, Thomas, William.
Thomas was probably born around 1730 the date suggested by the fact that in 1790 he was
exempt from paying Poll Tax and a man must be over 60 to be exempt. Since the third
generation of Cashons began springing up in the early and mid 1750's then the children
of James and Sarah were probably born in the 1720's and 30's.
Dale Parish, Chesterfield County Courthouse, Virginia
CASHON TO CASHON
To all to whom these presents shall come know ye that I James Cashon of the County of
Chesterfield as well for and in consideration of the natural affection which I have unto
my son James Cashon of the same County aforesaid me especially at present thereunto moving
Have given granted and by these presents do give grand and confirm unto my said son James
Cashon the Plantation he now lives on with half my land according to estimation to a line
I have run across my land dividing the land I am now possessed with to the line I intend
for his brother William to have and to hold the said land and Plantation aforesaid with
all appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto my son James Cashon
and his heirs and assigns forever and further I the said James Cashon do for my self my
Heirs executors and administrators covenant and agree to and with my said son James Cashon
his heirs or assigns the aforesaid land and premises will warrant and forever defend
against me my heirs and or any other person whatsoever.
Witness my hand and seal the 5th day of December, 1754
(Since James is already living on this land it suggest he and Ann Parkenson are getting
ready to marry and he is preparing the land or they have already married and beginning a
family.)
Source John Cashion:
Patent #33 pg. 338, 1756-1761
August 16, 1756 Thomas Cashon for 75 shillings for 229 acres on lower Wintopock Creek
adjoining James Cashon by Lt. Gov. and Commander in chief of our Colony Robert Dinwiddie,
Williamsburg. (This land was probably given to Thomas by his father and was Thomas'
portion of his father's estate since Thomas was not given anything in his father's
will, yet the fact he was named an executor means they were in good standing with each
other.)
Chesterfield Co, Va will Book
Will of James Cashon of Dale Parish
Will on pg. 299
Inventory of James Cashon
pg. 300
WILL OF JAMES CASHON
In the name of God Amen I James Cashon of the County of Chesterfield of the Parish of Dale
being weak of body but of perfect sense and memory thanks be given to God for it do
appoint this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
First I give my soul to almighty God that gave it and my body to the Earth to be decently
buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter mentioned and for what worldly goods
God hath blessed me with I dispose of as follows:
Item: I give and bequeath to my son James Cashon one hundred acres of land and plantation
whereon he now lives to him and his heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son William Cashon one hundred acres of land and
plantation whereon I now live to him and his heirs and assigns forever. Also I give him
one black walnut table after the death of my wife my will and desire is that my son
William Cashon shall not be possessed with any part of land or plantation during the life
of my wife or her widowhood.
Item: I give to my daughters Margaret, Elizabeth, Sarah and Phebe one shilling sterling a
piece my will and desire is my beloved wife Sarah Cashon may have all the residue of
Estate besides what my children is possessed with to her and her disposal also I appoint
my two sons James and Thomas Cashon to be my whole and sole executors of this my last will
and testament whereunto I have set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of November 1758.
Signed and sealed and published as he last will and testament in the presence of us -
Thomas Jones, John Elam Jr. and Daniel Jones.
JAMES CASHON'S INVENTORY
By order made September Court that John Elam, Peter Worsham and Thomas
Jones should appraise the estate of James Cashon deceased it is accordingly done as
followeth:
12 head hogs, 4 head of cattle, 3 head of sheep, 2 mares, six geese, a parcel of old iron,
a box iron and tongs and (blank), a hand saw and drawing knife, 3 tables, 1 side saddle, 1
trunk and chest, 2 wheels, 1 lawn sifter, 1 bag and pondering tub, 1 jug and 7 bottles, 1
spice mortar and peper box candlestick, a parcel of leather and hide, 1 grinestone and
cart, a parcel of old lumber, 2 pots and skillet and frying pan, a parcel of pewter, 2
pair of (blank) and wallet, a parcel of old bells, 2 pales and 2 leather chears and
Briddle, a bed and furniture, 1 bowl and augre and bottle, October 13th, 1759 prepared
according to the above directions by us - Thomas Jones, John Elam, Peter Worsham
Va in 1760 A Reconstructed census 975.5 Va (Ftw lib)
Cashoon, James Chesterfield bk 33 pg.. 34 (this is a reconstructed census for an earlier
date, James would not be living in 1760 and since none of his sons is listed they were
probably still living at home
John Cashion has provided this fromn Urple Cashon Taylor's notes:
Cavaliers and Pioneers by Nugent
Vol I, 1623 - 1666
page 124
Consideration: patent of 100 acres granted unto Thomas Casson in right of his wife
Elizabeth, formerly wife and now relict of Thomas Laighton and since assigned by Casson
unto sd. Bowles. Also certificate of 40 acres to be delivered by sd. Bowles. June 11,
1641, pg. 737 in Patent Book I, Witnesses, Samll Abbott and John Mead.
Vol. I Patent Book 9, page 624
Vol II, Patent Book 9 pg. 2, 1666-1695
Walter Scott 250 acres, Henrico County, on South side of James River on the back of
Warrick and known by name of Selking. 20th Oct. 1704 pg. 624 Adj. Mr. Samuel Good, Mr.
William Blackman, and Henry Trent; to bn, making the fork of Gridon's (Creek) transfer
of 6 person: Daniel MacKartyham, Richard Dale, Daniel McKallam, James Casum, William
Hackles (Have no idea if this is related to our James, if so we are missing a generation.
The first record of James is in Henrico County, Virginia in 1723, a land Patent by the
corner of John Ealam's land. The spelling of his name is Casson. A deed of land from
Cox to Cole in Chesterfield County, Virginia refers to the old James Cashion land grant.
This appears to strengthen the position that James was either born in Virginia or came to
Virginia from Ireland or England and probably was married at the time with a couple of
children when he reached this country.
Source John Cashion:
Patent Book No. 12 pg.. 263
By Hugh Drysdale, Lt. Gov.
James Casson, 200 acres (N.L.) Henrico County, North side of Appomattox River, beginning
at John Ealam's corner, 9th July 1724, 10 35 shill (Under John Ealam it listed 140
acres and says on James Casson) Dated 5th Sept. 1723
(This is the same land as Elam bought above, which proves James Casson was our James
Cashoon)
Chesterfield Co, Va Deed Book #1 pg. 13 (Ftw lib)
pg.. 131 26 Feb. 1749
John Elam of Dale Parish, Chesterfield co, to William Watkins of same, for 45 pounds, land
in Dale Parish next to John Elam, Jr., Lodowick Elam, Thomas Harding, James Cashoon and
William Robinson
Wit: Richard Day, William Hill, Chas, Waddill, Joseph Watkins
Recorded 7 Sept. 1750
Va Colonial Abstracts Vol III
pg. 371 - James Cashoon Dr. 1736. 1 Levy. Bal due from last year. 200 acres Pd by cash to
J. Gibson and by Inspector at Warwick (Henrico County, Southside 1736. (Chesterfield was
made out of Henrico in 1749, so this does not denote a move for James.)
Source John Cashion - Same book as above pg.. 52 - To James Cashoon 51 lb Tobacco. At the
top of the page: Debit 1736 Febry
Chesterfield Co, Va Deed book #1 pg. 46 (Ftw lib)
pg.. 543 7 April 1753
William Reade of Chesterfield Co, to Thomas Jones of same, for 50 pounds, tract on
Wintopock Creek adjoining William Roberson, James Cashon, Benjamin Cheatham, and Thomas
Mann; being land purchased by John Read of Thomas Jones, Richard Gill and John Gill, 200
acres
Wt. John Elam, Robert Furguson, Wm (W) Riggins
Recorded 1 June 1753 (This is the same land on Wintopock Creek that in 1759 was called
William Cashon's land - the land inherited by him upon his father's death.)
No record of James and Sarah's marriage has been located, nor has there been
documentation of the dates of the births of their children. The children who were living
at the time of James' will and were named in the will were James, Thomas, William,
Margaret, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Phebe. These children were also mentioned in Sarah's
will 8 years later. It is hard to determine the order of birth of the sons, however since
the girls were all listed in the same order it is probable that they are listed in the
order of their birth. Of course we still don't know how they line up including the
sons. In Sarah's will she list her sons twice in this order, James, Thomas, William.
Thomas was probably born around 1730 the date suggested by the fact that in 1790 he was
exempt from paying Poll Tax and a man must be over 60 to be exempt. Since the third
generation of Cashons began springing up in the early and mid 1750's then the children
of James and Sarah were probably born in the 1720's and 30's.
Dale Parish, Chesterfield County Courthouse, Virginia
CASHON TO CASHON
To all to whom these presents shall come know ye that I James Cashon of the County of
Chesterfield as well for and in consideration of the natural affection which I have unto
my son James Cashon of the same County aforesaid me especially at present thereunto moving
Have given granted and by these presents do give grand and confirm unto my said son James
Cashon the Plantation he now lives on with half my land according to estimation to a line
I have run across my land dividing the land I am now possessed with to the line I intend
for his brother William to have and to hold the said land and Plantation aforesaid with
all appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto my son James Cashon
and his heirs and assigns forever and further I the said James Cashon do for my self my
Heirs executors and administrators covenant and agree to and with my said son James Cashon
his heirs or assigns the aforesaid land and premises will warrant and forever defend
against me my heirs and or any other person whatsoever.
Witness my hand and seal the 5th day of December, 1754
(Since James is already living on this land it suggest he and Ann Parkenson are getting
ready to marry and he is preparing the land or they have already married and beginning a
family.)
Source John Cashion:
Patent #33 pg. 338, 1756-1761
August 16, 1756 Thomas Cashon for 75 shillings for 229 acres on lower Wintopock Creek
adjoining James Cashon by Lt. Gov. and Commander in chief of our Colony Robert Dinwiddie,
Williamsburg. (This land was probably given to Thomas by his father and was Thomas'
portion of his father's estate since Thomas was not given anything in his father's
will, yet the fact he was named an executor means they were in good standing with each
other.)
Chesterfield Co, Va will Book
Will of James Cashon of Dale Parish
Will on pg. 299
Inventory of James Cashon
pg. 300
WILL OF JAMES CASHON
In the name of God Amen I James Cashon of the County of Chesterfield of the Parish of Dale
being weak of body but of perfect sense and memory thanks be given to God for it do
appoint this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
First I give my soul to almighty God that gave it and my body to the Earth to be decently
buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter mentioned and for what worldly goods
God hath blessed me with I dispose of as follows:
Item: I give and bequeath to my son James Cashon one hundred acres of land and plantation
whereon he now lives to him and his heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son William Cashon one hundred acres of land and
plantation whereon I now live to him and his heirs and assigns forever. Also I give him
one black walnut table after the death of my wife my will and desire is that my son
William Cashon shall not be possessed with any part of land or plantation during the life
of my wife or her widowhood.
Item: I give to my daughters Margaret, Elizabeth, Sarah and Phebe one shilling sterling a
piece my will and desire is my beloved wife Sarah Cashon may have all the residue of
Estate besides what my children is possessed with to her and her disposal also I appoint
my two sons James and Thomas Cashon to be my whole and sole executors of this my last will
and testament whereunto I have set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of November 1758.
Signed and sealed and published as he last will and testament in the presence of us -
Thomas Jones, John Elam Jr. and Daniel Jones.
JAMES CASHON'S INVENTORY
By order made September Court that John Elam, Peter Worsham and Thomas
Jones should appraise the estate of James Cashon deceased it is accordingly done as
followeth:
12 head hogs, 4 head of cattle, 3 head of sheep, 2 mares, six geese, a parcel of old iron,
a box iron and tongs and (blank), a hand saw and drawing knife, 3 tables, 1 side saddle, 1
trunk and chest, 2 wheels, 1 lawn sifter, 1 bag and pondering tub, 1 jug and 7 bottles, 1
spice mortar and peper box candlestick, a parcel of leather and hide, 1 grinestone and
cart, a parcel of old lumber, 2 pots and skillet and frying pan, a parcel of pewter, 2
pair of (blank) and wallet, a parcel of old bells, 2 pales and 2 leather chears and
Briddle, a bed and furniture, 1 bowl and augre and bottle, October 13th, 1759 prepared
according to the above directions by us - Thomas Jones, John Elam, Peter Worsham
Va in 1760 A Reconstructed census 975.5 Va (Ftw lib)
Cashoon, James Chesterfield bk 33 pg.. 34 (this is a reconstructed census for an earlier
date, James would not be living in 1760 and since none of his sons is listed they were
probably still living at home
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