Sgt. William Wright Clements, Sr.

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Sgt. William Wright Clements, Sr. (1722 - 1803)

Also Known As: "William Right Clements"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Gloucester County, Virginia, Colonial America
Death: June 20, 1803 (80-81)
Amherst County, Virginia, United States
Place of Burial: Amherst, Amherst County, Virginia, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Stephen Clements and Elizabeth Clements
Husband of Mary Wright; Elizabeth Ann Clements and Mary Clements
Father of John Clements; William Wright Clements, Jr.; Sarah Elizabeth Roberts; Stephen Clements; James Clements and 6 others
Brother of Gabriel Clement; John Clements; Stephen Clements, Jr.; Thomas Lamprey Clements; Joyce Houchin and 2 others

Occupation: American Revolutionary Soldier - Sgt in 2
Family Search ID: L8CX-Z42
Veteran: REVOLUTIONARY WAR SERVICE Military. Sergeant, 2nd Virginia Regiment, 1778-1779
Managed by: Private User
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About Sgt. William Wright Clements, Sr.



First wife was Elizabeth Mason, second wife was Mary Wright. Their son Jesse Clement married Mary Polly Martin, the legitimate daughter of slave owner Abraham Martin. Abraham Martin had a child with one of his slaves. That child, James Powell Martin, was adopted by Mary Polly Martin and Jesse Clement. In order to raise him, Mary Polly Martin and Jesse Clement had to leave Virginia (due to race laws).


GEDCOM Note

William Right Served in Capt. James Upshaw's company, 2nd Virginia Regiment Commanded by Christian Febiger, Esq. During the War of the Revolution. Records show William served one and a half years as a sergeant at the rate of $8.00 per month.


1803 - will of William Right Clements

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References

  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190575375/william_right-clements
  2. Pg 2 Family Tree DNA < link >
  3. Wm. Right Clements will written March 26, 1803. < link >
  4. https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/person/details/L8CX-Z42
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Sgt. William Wright Clements, Sr.'s Timeline

1722
1722
Gloucester County, Virginia, Colonial America
1723
3, 1723
Age 1
brewham, Somerset, England
1744
1744
Virginia, United States
1746
1746
Goochland, Goochland County, Virginia, Colonial America
1750
1750
Goochland, Goochland County, Virginia, Colonial America
1757
September 24, 1757
Goochland County, Virginia, United States
September 24, 1757
Goochland County, Virginia, United States
1760
April 14, 1760
St. James Northam Parish, Goochland County, Virginia, Colonial America