STATON
Miscellaneous Notes
from my files
Essex County, Virginia
Ex 9 79 Page 621, Deed 16 July 1716. John Moseley, Planter, of St. Anns Parish sells John Coffee and Edward Coffee, Planters, of same Parish, for 6000 lbs. of tobacco, 200 acres commonly called Moseleys Quarters, in St. Anns Parish, on E. side of a branch of Occupation, a small branch of Gilsons, adj. land belonging to Mr. Matrum Wright and land formerly belonging to Tho Button. Signed John Moseley. Witnessed by Salvator Muscoe, John Staton, Peter Holland. Rec. 18 July 1716.
Passengers to America by Tepper
Emigrants to America from Liverpool
Aug 10 1698 Jno Staton of Congleton, Cheshire--to John Thomas for 9 years
Dorchester Co., Maryland
July, 27 1742
James Staton
Being the twenty seventh day of July 1742, James Staton of Dorchester County in the province of Maryland aforesaid being sick of Body but of good and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God for the same therefore calling to mind the mortality of my Body I do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following:
Impremis: I constitute my well beloved wife Ester Staton my sole executor of all my moveables.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my oldest son Joseph Staton one tract of land called "Hazzard" containing sixty acres likewise one called Good Will containing fifty acres likewise one tract called Statons Folly containing twenty-four acres and likewise one tract called Addition to Hazard containing twenty-three acres to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my second son James Staton one tract of land called Statons Lott containing one hundred and fifty-seven acres to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my third son Thomas Staton one tract of land called Chance containing ninety acres to him and his heirs forever but it is my will and desire that if the said Thomas dies without issue that my son John should have the above ninety acres of land to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my fourth son Nehemiah one tract of land called Hog Grade
containing sixty seven acres to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son John, one negro girl called ? and her increase to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my sixth son Charles Staton one negro girl called Plesont and her increase to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give my well beloved wife Ester Staton her full dowery that is to say the third of all my land and moveables the remainder to be equally divided amongst my sons and daughters, constituting my above said wife Ester Staton my whole and sole executrix of this my last will and testament. Revoking, renouncing and disannulling of all other former wills or testaments heretofore by me made. Ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this day and year above written.
James Staton (seal)
Test: Wm. Owens, James Smith
Folio 204 Maryland State Archives
1744
James Stayton (Stanton) deceased
Esc-Esther Stanton
An account of James Stayton and Esther Stayton his wife, Liber 20, page 204.
The account of Esther Stayton Executrix of James Stayton late of Dorchester County, deceased: This account charges herself with the deceased estate, etc. Representatives of the accountants: Joseph, James, Thomas, Mary, Nehemiah, Anne, Bevins, Jehu, Rebecca,
Charles, Sarah � children of the deceased, James Staton.
Jacob Stayton 1786 of Dorchester County bought all of that parcel land called Mary�s Adventure lying in Somerset County, Maryland in Vienna Marsh.
LAND RECORDS
Augusta County
Chalkley Vol III
1772 ------ David Moore and Mary () to Samuel Moore. Patent to David,
7th July, 1763, on Thomas Wilson's Spring Branch. Teste: Walter Power,
Thomas () Steaton, William Moore. Delivered: William Moore, 1780
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1772 March 17--Same to thomas Steaton, Sr., L30, on Mary's Creek, a
branch of James River, patented to David, 16th July, 1768,
corner James Richey, John Slown, Walter Smiley's line.
1772 18 August-- John ()Sloan, of Botetourt, and Margaret() to
Thomas Steaton. Delivered to Gasper Bottorph, 16th Dec 1786.
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Amherst County
1760 12 July -- William Staton sold to William Leak Lot 10, 122 acres
part of 285 acres patented to Staton from John Ballow
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1764 7 May -- Rowland Horsley Birks and wife Sarah of Bedford County
sold to William Staton 400 acres-both sides of Harris Creek and joining
N side of Fluvanna River.
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1770 12 July -- William Staton sold toChristopher Lynch of Bedford County
59 acres and part of 400 bought by Staton of Rowland Horsely birks. Banks
of Harris Creek
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1790 15 September -- Jacob Pettyjohn, Lucy Staton, Rebecca, Mary and
Jacob Pettyjoh, guardian for Nancy Staton, sold to William Damron
Lot 100, 200 acres on Harris Creek.
Biographies
Henry County, Tennessee
Jo G. Hudson came to Benton, from Henry County, but was born near Glasgow, Kentucky in 1837, the son of James G. Hudson and his wife Margaret Staton. James Hudson spent most of hos life acros the Sandy River in Henry County but move d to Benton abut 1860.
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Mason County, Kentucky
Jacob W. Stayton
Prior to the Continental War three Stayton brothers emigrated from Wales to America. On the way one of them stopped on an island, afterward named in honor of him, and still bears the same name. The other two pressed on to their destinations. One of thes two was the grandfather of ur subject. He settled on the eastern shore of Maryland where he married Hannah Bonwell. In 1796, the widow and family emigrated to Kentucky, locating at Augusta, wehre it is thought Hannah married a Mr. Stinson.
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Nancy Stayton Young
Daughter of Jacob Stayton, an Englishman by birth and native of New Jersey, and Mary Wise, married to Omega E. Young. Fourteen children; first son and fourth child born was Wiley W. Young, a lawyer of Georgetown was born in May 13, 1834 at Lewis Township, Ohio.
James Staten
"Staten's Run" A tributary of the Kanawha River, Kanawha County, named for a man
killed at its mouth by Indians in 1789.
"Murder of James Staten" James Staten, Leonard Morris, Billy Morris, John Young, and John Jones came to Charleston to attend Court. After remaining for several days and finishing the business that had brought them to the county seat, they started to their homes, which were in the vicinity of the Falls of Kanawha. Late in the afternoon, as they were crossing a small branch, immediately below the village of Cannelton, they were fired upon by a squad of Indians in amubsh. Staten alone was kiled, but two or three of the others were slightly wounded, and, letting thier horses out to the top of their speed, made their escape. this branch was, from this circumstance, called "Staten's Run."
Mason County, Kentucky
Book E 1803-1806
May 9 1803--Bound~Robert Staton, orphan of Joseph Staton dec'd, to James Johnston to learn the trade of a Tanner and Currier
June 13 1803--Bound~Hill Staton, orphan of Joseph Staton dec'd, to Joseph Coryell to learn the trade of a Tanner and Currier.
June 1803--Bound~Ruth Staton--age about 8 years, orphan of Joseph Staton dec'd, to Thomas Cush.
November 14 1803--Bound~Ruth Staton age years on the 17th day of April last, orphan of Joseph Staton dec'd, too James Willson to learn the trade of housewife
VIRGINIANS IN THE REVOLUTION
Benjamin Steaten, Captain Lyles Co., Augusta County
William Steaten, Captain Lyles Co., Augusta County
Joseph Staton, Accomac Mil., 1st lieut, August 26, 17777
James Staton E
Joseph Staton
James Statton
William Staton-Reimbursed for rowing the
Army across the Fluvanna-1782
REGISTER OF ENLISTMENTS IN THE US ARMY
1798-1914
Cornelius Staton
Pvt 20th US
6' Blue Eyes, Light Hair, Fair Complexion
Born; Buckingham, Va - age 28
Enlisted; May 10, 1812 at Scotts Ferry
Captain Nichols for 5 years
Willis Staton
US Art
5' 10",
Born; Amherst, Va - age 21
Enlisted; December 8, 1813 at Fort Massac [Illinois]
Captain Phillips
Deserted at St Louis on Oct 4, 1817
War of 1812 Pensioners
John Staton, wife Polly-Old War WF-#11533, srv as a
Pvt in the Kentucky Volunteers.
Known Military Dead During The
War of 1812
by Peterson
Joseph Staton Pvt. Ky Inf. May 5, 1813
Robet Staton Sailor Champ Squad September 11, 1814
Court Martials in Buckingham County, Virginia
Court Martials
1st Battalion 24th Reg of Va at Spreading Oak
Nov 6, 1834
William Staton, [son of Charles]
William Staton [son of Ben] -Same as William above
Harrison Staton -
Capt Sargeants's delinquents for 1834
Samuel Staton [son of Cornelius] -
Daniel Staton -
William Staton [son of Ben] -
Harrison Staton -
Court Martial
Second Batt.. at Spreading Oak
Oct 31, 1835
Samuel Staton
Daniel Staton
William Staton {son of Ben]
Harrison Staton
Samuel Staton [?]
Jesse Staton
Court Martial First Batt 24th Regt
at Fountains Mills Nov 17, 1841
Capt William Turner
Saml. Staton [son of Ben]
Jesse Staton
From the Research of Willis Staton
Willis Staton was born May 29, 1875 in Canada, Pike County, Kentucky and was
senior member of the law firm of Staton & Stump of Pikeville. Below is some of the original research that was shared by a cousin from Bath County, Kentucky.
This letter was among the unpublished research of Willis Staton, Apparently a "Staton" had died in Muscatine, Iowa around 1930 and left a large fortune with no apparent heirs. Mr. Staton, along with Matilda S. Hineman, and no doubt many other Statons, apparently thought he may be related to them.
Matilda says in the letter, "Noticed in Iowa paper that the family tree of Brunetta Ewall, mother of Wilbur was completed." I presume StatonWilbur is the one that left the fortune and his mother's family tree was printed in the Iowa paper seeking heirs.
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The Letter
October 3, 1934
Dear Cousin,
In answer to your letters and card, am sorry I haven't answered sooner but have been waiting for incoming correspondence pertaining to other relatives. As this is causing delay will send what I have on hand at present time. The following are names and addresses received by mail from the individuals.
1. Joseph Staton. Pleasonton, Kan. RR4. Son of Thomas Staton born in Ky. Grandfather Joe Staton of Natural Bridge Va. Had 4 bros Tom, Wash, Bill, Sam.
2. Miss Lucy Thompson, 114 Broad Ave; Asheville N.C. Bro's Harrison, Nick, Wilm, and Saulsberry.
3. John Staton. 2334 W. King St; Tulare, Calif. Son of -------born in Green City, Ky. Married Elizabeth Cundiff had one Uncle named Ruben and brother Jefferson.
4. Rev R. J. Staton. Saxon Ave; Spartinburg S. C. No reply
5. Jim Staton Charleston W. Va. No reply
6. Dan C. Staton 46-50 Walnut St; Cinci Ohio. Father was Daniel Cheatwood Staton of Lynchburg Va. Now living in Kenova, W Va. Is a grocer there. Had on bro B.F. Staton deceased two sisters Sally and Lucy latter deceased. Grandfather Wm Halcombe Staton of Lynchburg W. Va. Great grandfather Ruben Staton Born Lynchburg. Grandfather Wm Staton has sister living in Roanoke W. Va.
7. Clara Staton Lemasters. Santa Rosa Calif RR2 Box 394. Father Geo Staton his bro's James, Henry and Robert. Grandfather H. E. Staton.
8. Mr W. A. Staton Bonham Texas. Father Connie Reden bro's Thomas, Calvin, Jon 5 others names not known. One daughter married man by name of Bancum now living in N.C., near Charlotte.
9. J. S. Staton Wildville, La No reply
10. J.S. Staton 1265 Merchant St. Kankakee, Ill. Father James Allen Staton had four bro's all born in Ky. es Ind. moved to Ohio in early 60es.
11. A. G. Staton Havre, Mont. Son of Peter Staton born in Wayne Co. Ill in 1830.
12. Miss Wm Smalley; Brook Ind. daughter of Ben Staton grandfather of Joe Staton who had bro named Thomas who lived in Boone Co. Ind.
13. Miss Annell Aken. 124 W. 12 St Baxter Springs Kan. granddaughter of Newton Olivr Staton whose father was Lorenzo Staton.
14. Nettie Miller 1113 So; 12th St St Herren Ill whose grandmother was Harriet Staton daughter of Evert son of Thomas StatonStaton.
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The magazine notice you saw was put in by myself for my father Joe Staton. In hopes of getting information concerning Thomas B. Statons parentage. But haven't found any direct connections yet.
Thomas B. Staton had ten brothers and one sister. Those known are; Albert, Joe, Jacob, James, Jessie, Wm, Isiah, rest of boys unknown girls name was Elizabeth. As to family living in Lebon Ind. Don't know if related or not.
Am also inclosing war records furnished me by Ajt General State of Mo. Haven't heard from Adj General of as yet but will forward them as soon as I receive them. Am going to write to veterans home St. James Mo and also to IllinoisIllinois old soldier home, and to Pension Bureau at Washington D. C. Have been doing lots of corresponding and hope to get some information on that will benefit us both.
Hoping to hear from you soon
I remain your cousin
Matilda S. Hineman
1103 N. 8th St
Pekin, Illinois
STATON HISTORY
By Willis Staton
James Staton of Buckingham County, Virginia
James Staton of Buckingham County came from England, no doubt following his American relatives who had preceded him. He married Martha Damron, who was of Scotish and German descent and who was a descendant of Lord Dunmore of Scotland. The author does not have the place or date ot their marriage. Neither have we the date of his arrival in America. He brought with him his oldest son Rane.
The records show that James Staton of Buckingham furnished meals for men guarding British Soldiers south to north, February 2, 1780, and warrant was signed by Rolfe Eldridge. His children were Rane, James, Joseph, Betsy, Nancy, and Sally.
Rane, son of James, of Buckingham County, Virginia, married and moved from Virginia to Kentucky, probably from 1815 to 1822. He was a master mason in Warren, Albemarle County, Virginia, in 1813. His grandson, Joseph H. Morgan of Amandaville, Ky., has in his possission today Rane's Masonic certificate. His children were;
Doctor Hiram Abiff 1821-1887,
James Curling born January 3, 1777 married Mary Fuqua removed to Charleston, W. Va.
William,
Nancy married a Mr. Philpot first, then to Mr. Sewell,
Minerva, married a Mr. Fergus, then to Mr. Parrish
John Staton of Buckingham County, Virginia
John Staton of Buckingham County, Virginia had a son "Adam, who married a Miss Tatum and moved to Guilford County, North Carolina in 1791."
John Staton, Inventory in Essex County in 1735-37
John bought 472 acres on December 15, 1784 on rock Island Creek on Tihable 1783
John bought 800 acres on the west side of Rock Island Creed on July 25, 1781 adjoining Peter Davis and others.
John paid tithables inBuckingham in 1774
John paid for one white in 1790 was exempt after that.
John had a son George; Cornelius, James and Thomas were sons of George. John, James, Thomas, William J., Rane and George paid tax in 1796. Captain John Staton paid tax in 1807. John's final land acreage was 2,000 his estate in 1794. John had 472 acres on East side of Rock Island Creek, adj., Samuel Hudson.
Washington Staton
Information by
Letcher C. Hancock
Lynchburg, Va
620 5" St.
Washington Staton born in Virginia, had the following sons;
Reubin
William W.
Joseph R.
Nancy
John
William W., son of Washington, married to Mary, in the county of Buckingham, state of Virginia. He paid tithables in Buckingham as early as 1774. He and his wife Mary owned 514 acres of land in 1788 adjacent Joseph Cabel. He is listed for taxations 2 white and 5 slaves, exempt in 1780. William and Mary had survey made in Buckingham County, 1793. William Jr., appeared on the personal tax list in 1796. William of Buckingham County had a son James who paid tithables in Buckingham. James bought 2150 acres of land on January 13, 1795 on south side of Fluvanna River. Sons; David, Patterson and Nicholas Cabel.
Benjamin Staton of Buckingham Co., Va.
Benjamin of Buckingham County probably moved to Logan County, Va., with James Jr., about 1812. It is probably that they were brothers. Benjamin had the following children;
Dr. Marshall Allen Staton born 1820, member of the 1st W. Va. Legislture. He studied medicine and was graduated at University of Virginia. He married Amariah Brittoff of St. Louis, Missouri in 1849.
Harrison born 1822 married to Judy Glover and had six children
William born 1824, also a graduate of University of Virginia, resiede Coal Fork, W. Va.
Nicholas born 1825, two children
Alexander born 1828, married Evelyn Bryant
Benjamin Solsbury born 1830, lived at Kansas City, Missouri, son Benjamin Jr.
Cyntha born 1832, married a Mr. Blair
Elizabeth born 1834, married a Mr. Davis
Josephine born 1836 married a Mr Bannear and resided at Hampton, W. Va
Betsy born 1838
James Staton of Goochland Co., Va.
James of Goochland County, Virginia was born in 1760, and probably was a grandson of Edward. He was a silversmith and made a certificate on Sepember 1, 1780 certifying that he was twenty years old.
We find from the military records, Chesterfield Supplements, that James Staton entered the army, enlisting at Chesterfield, for the time of the War.
John Staton and Anne Matthews
Descendants of John Staton
Generation No. 1
1. JOHN STATON. He married ANNE MATTHEWS.
Children of John Staton and Anne Matthews are:
i. JOSEPH STATON, d. March 1709/10
ii. JAMES STATON, b. 1666
Generation No. 2
JOSEPH STATON (JOHN1) died March 1709/10. He married JANE.
Children of Joseph Staton and Jane are:
i. JOSEPH STATON, b. Abt 1689; d. December 05, 1725. Married Susanna Warrington
ii. JAMES STATON, b. 1697; d. Abt March 07, 1742/43, Dorchester County, Maryland. Married Esther
iii. THOMAS STATON, b. Abt 1695; d. Abt April 11, 1751, Sussex County, Delaware. Married Elizabeth Drummond
iv. EDITH STATON, b. Abt 1695.
Generation No. 3
JOSEPH STATON (JOSEPH2, JOHN1) was born Abt 1689, and died December 05, 1725 (Source: Staton History 378). He married SUSANNA WARRINGTON April 25, 1715.
Notes STATON HISTORY PAGE 512
Children of Joseph Staton and Susanna Warrington are:
i. WARRINGTON STATON, b. 1710; d. Abt 1760, Accomack County, Virginia.
JAMES STATON (JOSEPH2, JOHN1) was born 1697, and died Abt March 07, 1742/43 in Dorchester County, Maryland. He married ESTHER in Maryland.
Children of James Staton and Esther are:
i. NEHEMIAH STATON, b. 1726; d. March 01, 1788.
ii. JOSEPH STATON.
iii. JAMES STATON.
iv. THOMAS STATON, b. 1722; d. 1769, Halifax County, North Carolina.
v. MARY STATON.
vi. CHARLES STATON (Source: Colonial and Revloutionary Lineages of America Vol 9 pages 258-260).
THOMAS STATON (JOSEPH2, JOHN1) was born Abt 1695, and died Abt April 11, 1751 in Sussex County, Delaware. He married ELIZABETH DRUMMOND, daughter of Hill Drummond and Sabre.
Children of Thomas Staton and Elizabeth Drummond are: 11. i. HILL4 STATON, d. Abt 1773, Delaware. ii. THOMAS STATON, d. November 09, 1773, Sussex County, Delaware; m. MARY. iii. SABRE STATON, b. Sussex County, Delaware. iv. ESTHER STATON, m. MISTER COULTER. v. ANNA STATON. vi. TABITHA STATON, m. MISTER STARR. vii. ELIZABETH STATON, m. WILLIAM PRICE.
Generation No. 4
6. WARRINGTON4 STATON (JOSEPH3, JOSEPH2, JOHN1) was born 1710, and died Abt 1760 in Accomack County, Virginia. He married CATHERINE HESTEN Abt 1735.
Children of Warrington Staton and Catherine Hesten are: i. JACOB5 STATON, b. April 13, 1745, Accomac County, Virginia; d. 1794, Dorchester County, Maryland; m. HANNAH BONWELL, Dorchester County, Maryland. ii. GEORGE STATON, d. 1800, Accomack County, Virginia; m. ANN MATTHEWS. iii. JAMES STATON, d. 1823, Accomack County, Virginia; m. ESTHER. iv. WARRINGTON STATON, d. Aft May 28, 1832; m. HESTER. v. SOPHIA STATON, m. (1) ISAAC WARNER; m. (2) JOSEPH BLAKE. vi. KEZIAH STATON, m. SHADROCK TAYLOR. vii. ELIZABETH STATON. viii. ANN STATON, m. COMFORT CONQUEST. ix. THOMAS STAYTON, b. Abt 1734; m. ANN MATTHEWS, Abt 1756, Accomac County, Virginia. x. JOSEPH STAYTON, b. Abt 1738, Accomack County, Virginia; m. SCARBROUGH MATTHEWS.
7. UNKNOWN4 STATON (JOSEPH3, JOSEPH2, JOHN1).
Child of Unknown Staton is: i. WARRINGTON5 STATON, b. 1769.
8. NEHEMIAH4 STATON (JAMES3, JOSEPH2, JOHN1) was born 1726, and died March 01, 1788. He married SARAH MORRIS, daughter of Beavins Morris and Eliza.
Children of Nehemiah Staton and Sarah Morris are: i. WILLIAM5 STATON, b. January 18, 1751/52, Staytonville, Sussex County, Delaware; d. November 28, 1802, Sussex County, Delaware; m. SARAH VAUGHN. ii. JEHU STATON, b. 1755; m. MARY. iii. SIDNEY STATON, m. WILLIAM TURNER. iv. ANNA STATON, m. LUDWICK LAWS. v. LEVISA STATON.
9. JOSEPH4 STATON (JAMES3, JOSEPH2, JOHN1). He married BETTY GRIFFITH.
Child of Joseph Staton and Betty Griffith is: i. BETTY5 STATON.
10. THOMAS4 STATON (JAMES3, JOSEPH2, JOHN1) was born 1722, and died 1769 in Halifax County, North Carolina. He married KEZIAH FOWLER, daughter of Arthur Fowler and Mary.
Children of Thomas Staton and Keziah Fowler are: i. NEHEMIAH5 STATON, m. ELIZABETH. ii. ANN STATON. iii. JESSE STATON, m. REBECCA EVERETT. iv. SARAH STATON. v. EZEKIAL STATON, d. Abt November 1815, Edgecomb County, North Carolina; m. MARY TAYLOR. vi. ARTHUR STATON, m. CHARLOTTE LEWALLEN. vii. ZODOCK STATON. viii. REBECCA STATON.
11. HILL4 STATON (THOMAS3, JOSEPH2, JOHN1) died Abt 1773 in Delaware. He married RUTH NEILL Abt 1755, daughter of Robert Neill.
Notes 1850 Brown County, Ohio-=Neighbor of George W. Staton and Sallie Glass
Children of Hill Staton and Ruth Neill are: i. JOSEPH5 STATON, m. MARTHA GLOVER, December 24, 1787, Sussex County, Delaware. ii. HILL DRUMMOND STATON, b. April 09, 1770, Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware; m. RACHEL. iii. JAMES MIERS STATON, b. October 11, 1772, Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware. iv. COMFORT STATON. v. SARAH STATON. vi. ELI STATON.
Willis Staton
About the Author
Willis Staton was an attorney in Pikesville, Ky., born 1875 to Joseph and Matilda Staton. Joseph was son of Richard Staton who is listed on the 1900 census in Pike County, so Willis would have been at least 25 when his grandfather died and should have "known" some of the family history.
The following is an excerpt from a letter to Clyde Runyon to Sterling H. West in 1971;
"In the 20s my grandmother answered a query in a magazine by a Willis Staton of Pikeville, Ky., who was trying to locate the descendents of Perry Solomon Staton. He told her his grandfather and Perry Solomon Staton were brothers. His father being Joseph Staton, son of Richard Staton and Melinda Bevins. Charles and Nancy were married in 1820, so it appears that Charles must have been married to some one else according to the age of children in his family in 1830."
