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Who are these chiles and are they related to the Chiles of VA can some one
idetify them?????
Justus Childs had died intestate in Prince George Co., VA before 8 April
1739. On that date, Nathaniel Harrison was appointed administrator for the
intestate estate of Justus Childs.
3 Apr 1739 Spotsylvania Co., VA Nathan Childs, poor orphan of Justus
Childs, was being bound over to John Word probably John Ward], who was
Nathan's Godfather.
From the History of Elbert County, GA"On February 27, 1802, a separate
constitution was granted to the following named members of Van's Creek
Baptist Church: ..... Haley Childs, Peggy Childs, Nancy Childs, Nathan
Childs and wife... This church was constituted in the home of Nathan
Childs" Reverend Dozier Thornton was pastor. However, we know from the
church minutes kept by Rev. Thornton, church meetings were being held in
the Nathan's home as early as July 15th of 1798.
"October 31st, 1801. At a meeting at Bro. Nathan Childs', opened a door
and received by experience Nancy Childs, Peggy Childs, Benjamin Childs."
FAMILY SKETCHES OF JONES COUNTY, GEORGIA says that the childs family came
around 1785 from the Granville Co area of NC to Jones Co., Ga. Nathan
Childs, Sr. died in Elbert Co., Ga, in 1806 w/o will. 1807 estate
administration/settlement was signed by John Childs, Thomas Head, Nathan
Childs, Jane Childs for herself and as guardian for Ann Wilson Childs,
Littleton Johnston, and James Satterwhite of Granville Co, NC.
Nathan Chiles/Childs who was witnessing deeds, purchasing and selling land
in Louisa Co., Va. from 1754 - 1763.
088 3 29 CHILES Henry Males +16y 1 -16y 0 Females 1
088 3 48 CHILES Jeston Males +16y 1
088 3 56 CHILES John Males +16y 1 -16y 2 Females 5
086 2 52 CHILES Nathan Males +16y 1 -16y 3 Females 1
The 1st 3 in the above are Children of Hezekiah Chiles believed to be son
of Henry Chiles & 1st wife Margaret (not Littlepage). They were mentioned
in his will.