Martha Taylor

Biography

Martha Brashears, daughter of Robert Brasseur / Brashears and his wife Florence of Nansemond County, Virginia. was born about 1643 at Isle of Wight County, Virginia, and died after 1688 in North Farnham Parish, Old Rappahannock County, Virginia - probate.

She married twice.

1. Capt. William Moseley (1632-1677). Married before 31 January 1660 at Sittingbourne Parish, Essex County, Virginia
2. Capt. George Taylor (1630-1706). Married before Bef 6 Nov 1684 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia.

6. MARTHA2 BRASSEUR (ROBERT1) was born 1636 in Nanesmond Co, VA, and died Aft. 13 Dec 1675. She married CAPT. WILLIAM MOSELY Bef. 21 Jan 1658/59.

Children of MARTHA BRASSEUR and WILLIAM MOSELY are:

• i. ELIZABETH3 MOSELY, m. JOHN HAWKINS.
• ii. EDWARD MOSELY.
• iii. ROBERT MOSELY.
• iv. BENJAMIN MOSELY.
• v. MARTHA MOSELY, m. WILLIAM THOMPSON.
• vi. WILLIAM MOSELY, JR., b. Essex Co, VA; m. HANNAH HAWKINS

1683-1685 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 44
- Rappahannock County Court 2nd of October 1684
- Capt. GEORG TAYLER (as marrying the Relict of Capt. WILLIAM MOSELEY deced) confessed Judgment of Collonl CUTHBERT POTTER for eighteen hundred and twenty nine pounds of tob: and caske to be paid with costs of suite als Execution; but no Exec. to issue till the tenth of Octobr: 1685; it being full satisfaction for an Order past against the Estate of the said MOSELEY for the same sume

1683-1685 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press] Page 49
Rappahannock County Court 6th of November 1684
- For as much as Mrs. MARTHA MOSELEY, Relict and Administrx. of Capt. WM. MOSELEY, hath not yet had any allowance of her Paraphernalia out of her deceased Husbands Estate, It is by this Court thought fitt and accordingly ordered that the said Mrs. MARTHA MOSELEY now marryed to Capt. GEORGE TAYLER be allowed Twelve hundred pounds of tob: out of the said Capt. MOSELEYs Estate, it being the Apprizement of one bed and furniture belonging to the Estate of the sd Capt. MOSELEY

Research Notes

From https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I8247...:

Martha Brashears was born circa 1643, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, a daughter of Robert Brashears, who immigrated from Kent, England and his wife Florence Fowke.

Martha's first husband was William Moseley, born before 1632, in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia. They became the parents of five children, before he died, prior to January 3, 1677, in Sittinbourne Parish, Essex County, Virginia at age 45.

Before November 6, 1684, in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, Martha married George Taylor.

Rappahannock County Court 4th of September 1685 - Whereas CATHERINE BOOTH, one of the Orphans of Capt. HUMPHREY BOOTH some time since of this County deced, made humble suit to this Court and that being arrived at full age, she the sd CATHERINE might be vested wth the half part of her Fathers Estate given her by his last Will & Testamt., And Whereas the sd CATHERINE in her minority was by the aforesd. Will placed under the care of Mrs. MARTHA MOSELEY, Wife of Capt. WM. MOSELEY, since deceased, who in right of the Orphan possessed himself of the half part of the sd Capt. BOOTHs Estate, The Court therefore seriously weighing the matter have thought fitt & accordingly order that Capt. GEO: TAYLER, (who intermarryed wth MARTHA the Relict & Administratrx. of the sd Capt. WM. MOSELEY & since hath obtained Quietus est from the sd MOSELEYs Estate excepting Three thousand pounds of tobb & cask) do forthwith pay unto the sd CATHERINE BOOTH the sd Three thousand pounds of tobb & cask als exe.

In the Will of Robert Tomlin, of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, Martha Taylor is named as his cousin: "Item I give unto my Cozen Martha Taylor my mare about two years old with her increase to her & her heirs forever" The entirety of the Will is transcribed on her Colonial Settlers page.

notes

Capt. William Moseley and his wife Martha made a deed recorded Jan 21, 1659, Rappahannock, which shows that she was the daughter of Robert Brasseur, Rappahannock Records, 1656-64, p 99.

More About MARTHA BRASSEUR:

• Residence: Old Rappahannock Co, VA
• More About CAPT. GEORGE TAYLOR:
• Residence: Old Rappahannock Co, VA
• More About CAPT. WILLIAM MOSELY:
• Residence: Old Rappahannock Co, VA
• Notes for MARTHA BRASSEUR:

REFERENCE:

• First 200 Years of Brashears in America, p. 14-15, by Charles Brashear
• Historical Southern Families, Vol. 4, p. 146-147, by Boddie
• Virginia Marriages, 1607-1800, Vol. 4, S. 1 & Vol. 7, s.1
• Old Rappahannock Records, 1683-86, p. 121
• IGI file #8705605-13.
• These references state that Capt. William Mosely married Marth Brasseur, daughter of Robert Brasseur.
• The Old Rappahannock Records state that Capt. George Taylor married the relict of Capt. William Mosely.
• Moseley, Thomas Byrd Jr. A Moseley Genealogy, Volume II, Thomas B. Moseley, Jr., Clifton, Texas, 1993. page 308, 436
• Brashear, Charles, and Shirley Brasher McCoy. A Brashear(s) Family History, Descendants of Robert and Benois Brasseur. Vol. 1. The First 200 Years of Brashear(s) in America and Some Descendants in Maryland. 1998. Pages 14-15.

Comments

From http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=moseley2&...

George Taylor's will proves conclusivley he did not marry Martha Brasseur, or
Martha Brashears - the widow of William Moseley.

When George Taylor's will was probated ... his widow was named - Susannah - the Taylor family has extensive documentation on this particular George Taylor, and he was twice married.

• Spouse 1 - Martha Tomlin
• Spouse 2 - Susannah unknown. —-

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Martha (Brashears) [Mosely] Taylor was called sister in law of Robert Tomlin in his 1688 Will.

1656-1692 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Will Book; [William Montgomery Sweeny]
TOMLIN, ROBERT,*

Item I give unto my Cozen Martha Taylor my mare about two years old with her increase to her & her heirs forever.

Item I give unto my sister Mrs Martha Taylor one Gold ring about 12 shillings price. …

Exr. my loving Brother Capt. George Taylor my Loving wife Rebecca my full & sole Executr. & Likewise if they see fitt for the good of my wife & children to dispose of any horses & mares according to their discretion. If my brother dies before this will be fulfilled I desire my son Robert Tomlin to join with my wife & to assist her according to his endeavour.

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1683-1685 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 44
- Rappahannock County Court 2nd of October 1684
- Capt. GEORG TAYLER (as marrying the Relict of Capt. WILLIAM MOSELEY deced) confessed Judgment of Collonl CUTHBERT POTTER for eighteen hundred and twenty nine pounds of tob: and caske to be paid with costs of suite als Execution; but no Exec. to issue till the tenth of Octobr: 1685; it being full satisfaction for an Order past against the Estate of the said MOSELEY for the same sume

1685-1687 Old Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book; [Antient Press]; Page 121
- Rappahannock County Court 4th of September 1685
- Whereas CATHERINE BOOTH, one of the Orphans of Capt. HUMPHREY BOOTH some time since of this County deced, made humble suit to this Court and that being arived at full age, she the sd CATHERINE might be vested wth the half part of her Fathers Estate given her by his last Will & Testamt., And Whereas the sd CATHERINE in her minority was by the aforesd. Will placed under the care of Mrs. MARTHA MOSELEY, Wife of Capt. WM. MOSELEY, since deceased, who in right of the Orphan possessed himself of the half part of the sd Capt. BOOTHs Estate, The Court therefore seriously weighing the matter have thought fitt & accordingly order that Capt. GEO: TAYLER, (who intermarryed wth MARTHA the Relict & Administratrx. of the sd Capt. WM. MOSELEY & since hath obtained Quietus est from the sd MOSELEYs Estate excepting Three thousand pounds of tobb & cask) do forthwith pay unto the sd CATHERINE BOOTH the sd Three thousand pounds of tobb & cask als exe.

Origins

THIS INDENTURE made the 31st January Witnesseth that whereas ROBERT BRUSNER formerly of the County of NAZEMUNN gent now deced did by his last Will & Testamt. give unto his Daughter MARTHA now Wife me WILLIAM MOSELEY as part (missing) portion seven hundred & fifty acres of land situate & being (missing) NANZEMUM called be (missing) the INDIAN TOWN (missing) Will doth appear be(missing) of the aforesaid County NOW KNOW all men by these presents that I the said WILLIAM MOSELEY & MARTHA my Wife do hereby acknowledge to have sold all our right & interest of the aforesaid land from us our heirs or assignes unto RICHARD STAPLES of the County NANZEMUM to him his heirs or assignes for Ever the said Land to Hold with all priviledges thereunto belonging in as full & ample manner as was granted unto the said ROBT. BRUSNER by his Patent or conveyance now Know further that one hundred & fifty acres of the aforesd seven hundred and fifty cres was purchased of one THOMAS MUMFORD & the other six hundred taken up by the said ROBERT BRUSNER now therefore know that we have hereby sold & conveyed & do hereby sell & convey unto the said RICHARD STAPLES his heirs & assignes our due right & interest of the aforesaid land for Ever for a certain satifacion in hand received & in witness that this is truth & our voluntary act & deed we have both the said WILLIAM & MARTHA hereunto sett our hands this day above menconed being the 31st January 1659 being signed sealed & delivered in the presence of
Test ROBERT MOSS, WILLIAM MOSELEY
WILLIAM MOSS MARTHA MOSELEY

References

1. https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I8247...
2. http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I08247...
3. WikiTree contributors, "Martha (Brasseur) Moseley (abt.1636-aft.1684)," WikiTree: The Free Family Tree, (https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Brasseur-11 : accessed 05 May 2024). Cites
   1. Consolidated Update to the Register of Qualified Huguenot Ancestors of The National Huguenot Society. Fifth Edition. San Antonio, Texas: the National Huguenot Society, Inc., 2012. Page 17.
   2. Moseley, Thomas Byrd Jr. A Moseley Genealogy, Volume II, Thomas B. Moseley, Jr., Clifton, Texas, 1993. page 308, 436
   3. Deed, Capt. William Moseley and his wife Martha made a deed recorded Jan 21, 1659, Rappahannock, Virginia, which shows that she was the daughter of Robert Brasseur, Rappahannock Records, 1656-64, p 99.
   4. Moseley, Thomas Byrd Jr. A Moseley Genealogy, Volume II, Thomas B. Moseley, Jr., Clifton, Texas, 1993. page 308, 436.
   5. Brashear, Charles, and Shirley Brasher McCoy. A Brashear(s) Family History, Descendants of Robert and Benois Brasseur. Vol. 1. The First 200 Years of Brashear(s) in America and Some Descendants in Maryland. 1998. Pages 14-15.
   6. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P6-3D1C?cat=413447

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