Colonial Williamsburg Digital Library

LOCATION:

Colonial Lot #15 lies on the south side of Duke of Gloucester. Street in Williamsburg. Nineteenth century plats of the city indicate the lot by number and also as "Teagle".

A SUMMARY OF REPORT:

A mortgage of 1743 indicates that Edward Barradall, prominent lawyer of Williamsburg, owned the property before Captain Hugh Orr. In 1738 Barradall advertised in the Virginia Gazette asking subscriptions to "Mr. Huber's Plan" be sent or brought to "his House in Williamsburg." Barradall died in 1739^{? p. 5 Barradall d in 1742}, In 1743 Hugh Orr had become owner and gave a mortgage to Benjamin Waller covering "All that Lott or half Acre of Ground with the Appurtenances lying & being on the South side of Duke of Gloucester Street in the City of Williamsburg aforesaid design'd in the plan of the said City by the figures 15 withall Houses Outhouses ...belonging or in any wise appertaining together with the Smiths Shop Forge Tools and Utensils" It seems probable that Orr, a blacksmith, had acquired Lot 15 upon the death of Barradall in 1739 and thereupon built a smith's shop with forge and tools thereon. Orr's will, recorded in York County in 1764 after a few minor bequests to his nephew, sister, and friends, left the remainder of his estate to his wife, Catherine Orr. Mrs. Orr lived on the property until her death in 1788. In 1789 George Reid was conveyed the property via Catherine Orr's estate, Reid owned the lot with dwelling and storehouse thereon from 1789 to 1792 when his death occurred. His widow, Eve Anderson Reid, married James Wright who according to the law at this time became legal owner upon marriage to Eve Reid. As neither Reid nor Wright had any children, the property at their death came back to Eve Anderson's relatives. Her sister, Sally Cheek and her husband, Wilson Cheek, were the next owners. Insurance policies from 1814 through 1853 describe the property with boundaries and in each policy mention a dwelling, store, kitchen and stable. The dwelling was 20 x 42 feet; storehouse 24 x 16 feet and kitchen 16 x 20, in 1814. These dimensions remain about the same through the period of insuring. Robert Anderson, owner in 1816, conveyed the property to Mary Ursule Gabriel Bocciardi. In 1817 George Bray was owner until 1820 when Edward Teagle had come into ownership. Teagle or his estate held the property until ca 1840 when John A. Deneufville was owner until 1870 when he bequeathed the property to his wife, Harriett Deneufville. At the death of their daughter, Marion D. Barlow in 1909, the property was devised to lama Louise Barlow. In 1928 Miss Barlow conveyed the property to the Williamsburg Restoration.

MAPS:

The Frenchman's Map of Williamsburg (1782) shows the largest building on the lot to be rectangular with a small square building directly east-almost joining. Directly back of the large building is a very small square house. Probably this was a kitchen.

Nineteenth century plats indicate the lot by number and "Teagle" or "Lee". See: house history to follow.

OWNERS:	Date of Ownership
EDWARD BARRADALL	173- - 1739
CAPT. HUGH ORR	ca 1740 - 1764
CATHERINE ORR	1764 - 1788
GEORGE REID	1789 - 1792
REID'S ESTATE	1792 -
JAMES WRIGHT	1800 (?) - 1814
WILSON CHEEK	1814 - 1816
BOCCIARDI	1816 - 1817
GEORGE BRAY	1817 - 1819
EDWARD TEAGLE	1820 - 1830
TEAGLE ESTATE	1830 - 1851
DENEUFVILLE	1851 - 1874
BARLOW	1874 - 1928
WILLIAMSBURG RESTORATION	1928 -

Blacksmith shop . . .	6, 9, 13
Cabinet maker's shop . . .	24
Cellar . . .	Illus. #4 (Harwood Acct. to Reid)
Carriage house . . .	18, 19, 24
Connection (passage) . . .	25
Covered way (passage) . . . . . .	Illus. #5 (Policy # 17630)
Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Illus. #5 (Policy # 405 )
Dwelling house . . .	1 3, 4, 5, 6, 17-29.
Kitchen. . . .	18-21, 24, 25, 26
Porch . . .	13
Shed . . .	19
Smoke house . . .	Illus. #5 (Policy # 405)
Stable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18, 19, 20, 21
Steps . . .	15
Store . . .	15, 25, 26, 27
Storehouse . . .	19, 20, 21
Outbuildings . . .	6, 14
Well . . .	13

PHOTOSTAT COPY OF THE WILLIAMSBURG PLAT IN "WILLIAMSBURG THE OLD COLONIAL CAPITOL" BY LYON G. TYLER

LOCATION:

Colonial Lot #15 is located on the south side of Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg. Nineteenth century plats of the city indicate the lot by number and also "Teagle" thereon. Sees map opposite page.

HISTORY:

A mortgage from Hugh Orr, blacksmith of Williamsburg, to Benjamin Waller in July; 1743 to this property, indicates that Edward Barradall had been the owner prior to Orr's possession. See: details to follow.

The first definite reference to the house in Williamsburg of Edward Barradall appeared in 1738 in the Virginia Gazette:

"ALL Gentlemen who have been so kind to take Subscriptions to Mr. Huber's Plan, publish'd in the Gazette No 92, in the Names of the Subscriber and Mr. Philip Thomas, of Maryland, are desired to send the said Subscriptions to the Subscriber, at his House in Williamsburg, before or at the next Court of Oyer and Terminer
Edward Barradall."¹

Barradall, born in England, was educated there and emigrated with his brothers and sisters to Virginia where he settled ca. 1730 2. in Westmoreland County.¹ By 1726 Barradall had removed to Williamsburg as his home. He married Sarah Fitzhugh, daughter of William Fitzhugh of "Eagles Nest", King George County. Barradall, a brilliant lawyer, soon became mayor of Williamsburg:

"Williamsburg, Dec. 3. Last Tuesday being St. Andrew's Day; the Mayor and Aldermen of this City, met at the usual Place, in order to chuse their Mayor: Where Major Abraham Nicholas resign'd his Mayoralty, and Mr. Baradel was immediately invested with the Authority. The new Mayor gave a handsome Entertainment to the Aldermen, and Common-Council Men; and the Festival was celebrated with a general Joy."²

In 1737 Barradall was elected Attorney General of Virginia:

"Williamsburg, Nov. 25. On Wednesday Evening, the Funeral of John Clayton, Esq; was solemnized, from the late Dwelling-house, to the Church, in this City, in a very decent Manner.

His Honour the Governor has been pleased to appoint Edward Barradel, Esq; to act as Attorney-General in the room of John Clayton, Esq; deceased, until His Majesty's Pleasure shall be known."³

In October, 1738 Barradall's appointment was confirmed by the King:

"Edward Barradall, Esq; who was appointed by His Honour the Governor, to succeed John Clayton, Esq; deceas'd, as Attorney-General of this Colony, is by His Majesty confirm'd in the said Office; and hath receiv'd his Commission for the same."⁴

Barradall was elected to the House of Burgesses to represent William and Mary College in 1738.⁵ As mayor, recorder and burgess, Barradall must have entertained in his home in the city. One 3. account - that of William Byrd - sets down various visits, dinners, teas &c which he had in Barradall's home while he was attending the meetings of the Council in Williamsburg:

[December 1739]

"11. I rose about 6... and then waited on the Governor and went with him to church and from thence to the capitol where we had but seven judges. We tried two prisoners and then had a fine dinner at Wetherburn's and I ate boiled turkey. There I stayed till 8 o'clock and then went home in Mr. Barradall's chariot and prayed."¹

"12.... About 11 went again to the capitol and sat till 2 and then dined with Mr. Barradall and ate hashed chicken ....."

²

[April December 1740]

[April 1740]:

"14 .... About 3, got to Williamsburg and dined with Lady Randolph and then walked to the Governor's and from thence to Mr. Barradall's and from thence walked home, put my house in order and prayed."³

"19.... About 9 went to the capitol and sat in court without the Governor, who took physic, till afternoon, and then went to Mr. Barradall's to dinner and Cate7 roast chicken. After dinner I walked and then returned home..."⁴

"28.... About 9 we went to first to the Council... After dinner walked and called on Mrs. Bassett and then at Barradall's where I stayed till 9 and walked home... "

⁵

[June 1740]

"18 .... I rose about 5... I waited on the Governor... After dinner went to drink with Mr. Barradall and in the evening walked to the camp and from thence walked home ..."⁶

4.

[August 1740]

"28. I rose about 5...had coffee at Mr. Blair's ... then drove to the capitol where the Governor put an end to the Assembly and I dined with Wetherburn and ate roast turkey. After dinner we went to take leave of the Governor in a body; then walked to Lady Randolph's, and then to Mr. Barradall's who was sick, and then home."¹

[October 1740]

"31 .... went to court, sat till 3, and then dined with Mr. Attorney [Mr. Barradal] and ate boiled mutton. After dinner we talked and had tea till the evening when I walked home..."²

[November 1740]

"3 .... About 10 I went to Colonel Grymes's and from thence to court where I pronounced sentence upon two women then went to council and then finished the court, then dined with Wetherburn and ate venison, then went to the Attorney's [Barradall's] and stayed till 10."³

"4.... I went to Colonel Grymes's... and then to Lady Randolph's and then to Mr. Barradall's, where I dined and ate venison. When we had drank tea I went home."⁴

[December 1740]

"10. After dinner went to Lady Randolph's and then to Mr. Barradall's where I stayed with Colonel Robinson till 11; then went home and prayed."⁵

[April 1741]

"15 .... About 11 went to court and sat till 3 and then dined with the rest of the council at the Commissary's and ate Scotch collops. After dinner walked. In the evening called at Mrs. Barradall's and then walked home and prayed."⁶

"30.... About 9 went to the capitol and sat there till 3, then dined with Wetherburn and ate boiled mutton. After dinner we walked and then had coffee at the Attorney's 5. Barradall; then walked home and pray..."¹

[May 1741]

"5 .... About 9 went to council, then to court were we sat till 2 and made an end of the court, and then [dined] with Wetherburn: The Secretary dined with us... After dinner walked with my daughters to take leave of Mrs. Needler and then walked and called at Mrs. Barradall's, then walked home and prayed."²

In 1742 Barradall was appointed Judge of the Court of Vice-Admiralty. ³

In June, 1743 Edward Barradall died in Williamsburg at the early age of thirty nine. His wife died in October 1743. They are both interred in one grave in Bruton Parish Churchyard, Williamsburg. See: copy of epitaph in Illustration #3, appendix.

Shortly after Edward Barradall's death, Hugh Orr,⁴ blacksmith in Williamsburg, entered into a mortgage with Benjamin Waller to secure the purchase (it seems) of the property formerly held by Barradall:

[July 8, 1743]

[Hugh Orr, blacksmith, Williamsburg,
to
Benjamin Walter, Gentleman,
Considerations 200 Pounds current money of Virginia]

"THIS INDENTURE made the twenty eighth day of July in the Seventeenth Year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France & Ireland King Defender of the faith &c And in the Year of Our Lord Christ one thousand Seven hundred & forty three Between Hugh Orr of the City of Williamsburgh Black Smith of the one part And Benjamin Walter of the same City Gentleman of the other part Witnesseth that Whereas the said 6. Benjamin Waller together with the said Hugh Orr at the Special request and for the Proper debt of the said Hugh by one Obligation bearing even date with these presents did become Jointly & Severally bound unto Sarah Barradall, Blumfield Barradall and William Prentis Extors of the last Will & Testament of Edward Barradall Esqr decd in the Sum of Two hundred pouts Currt money for the payment of one hundred pounds of like money on the twenty eighth day of July next ensuing the date of these presents with lawfull Interest thereupon as by the said Obligation and Condition thereof more plainly may appear Now the said Hugh Orr for and in Consideration that the said Benjamin Waller his Heirs Extors and Admors all the Lands Tenements Goods and Chattels of the said Benjamin Waller his Heirs Extors & Admors and every of them from time to time and at all times hereafter shall as well be cleared & saved and Kept harmless of & from the bond & sureship [?] aforesaid as from all other Charges relating thereto Hath given granted bargained & Sold and by these presents both give grant bargain & sell unto the said Benjamin Waller and to his Heirs & Assigns forever ALL that Lott or half Acre of Ground with the Appurtenances lying & being on the South side of Duke of Gloucester Street in the City of Williamsburg aforesaid design'd in the plan of the said City by the figures 15 withall Houses Outhouses Buildings Gardens Yards Ways profits Comodities and Hereditaments to the same or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining together with the Smiths Shop Forge Tools and Utensils their to belonging now on the said Lott and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders thereof and all the Estate right Title Interest of him the said Hugh Orr of in or to the same and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances the said Lott or half Acre of Ground being purchased of William Prentis Mercht To have and to hold all & Singular the premisses with the appurtenances unto the said Benjamin Waller his Heirs & Assigns To the only use & behalf of him the said Benjamin Waller his Heirs & Assigns forever PROVIDED always that if the said Hugh Orr his Heirs actors and Admors shall as will procure and cause the said Benjamin Waller his Heirs Extors & Admors on the said Twenty eighth day of July next ensuing to be cleared and absolutely acquitted and discharges of and from the bond Suretiship aforesaid and all other Charges any ways relating thereto as also in the Meantime and at all other times hereafter do well and Sufficiently Save harmless the said Benjamin Waller his Heirs Extors and Admors And all his and their Goods & Chattels Lends & Tenements of and from the bond Suretiships and Charges aforesd where to they or any of them may be Charged as aforesaid That then these presents and Everything therein Contained shall Cease... [and become] Utterly Void And the said Hugh Orr for himself his Heirs Extors and Admors doth Covenant and Grant to and with the said Benjamin Waller his Heirs Extors and Admors by these presents in Manner & form following That is to say That he the said Hugh Orr his Heirs Extors and Admors shall as will procure and cause the said Benjamin Wallet his Heirs Extors & Admors on the Twenty eighth day of July last above mention'd to be clearly & absolutely acquitted and discharged of and from the bond Suretiship and Charges aforesaid... shall save harmless the said Benjamin Wallet his Heirs... and all his and their Goods & Chattels Lands & Tenements of and from the bond Suretiship... whereforth they or any of them may be Charged... And also that if default of the proviso or Condition aforesaid shall be made that then said Benjamin Waller his Heirs & Assigns shall & lawfully may enter into have hold and peaceably enjoy all and Singular the above bargaind and sold premisses with the apperts and the Rents Issues & profits thereof to his or their own proper Use to receive & take without the disturbance Eviction Claim or demand of him the said Hugh Orr his Heirs or Assigns or any other person or persons whatsoever And Lastly it is Concluded & agreed by & between the parties to these presents That until default or breach of the proviso or Condition aforesaid shall be made He the said Hugh Orr or his Heirs & Assigns shall have & enjoy all & Singular the above bargaind and sold premises: and take & receive the rents and profits thereof without the disturbance ...demand of him the said Benjamin Waller or any person Claiming under him In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and affixed their Seales the day and Year first above Written.
Hugh Orr (L:S.)

Sealed & deliver'd in presence of
Wil. Prentis
Wm. Parks
John Prentis

At a Court held for York County March the 19th 1743. Hugh Orr this day in open Court presented and acknowledged this his deed of Mortgage to Benjamin Waller Gent at whose Motion the same was Ordered to be recorded. Teste
Matt Hubard ClCur."

¹

A smith's shop with forge and tools are noted on the lots a dwelling and outhouses.

As far as we know Orr made the payments on the property and did not have to have it foreclosed by Waller.

8.

Little is known about Hugh Orr except that he was a blacksmith in Williamsburg. He was in Williamsburg as early as 1738. He seems to have had more than ordinary intelligence and education judging frown a letter which he wrote to Daniel Logan in Killwinning in Scotland:

[Williamsburg, Virginia
July 8, 1738]

To Mr. Dan'l Logan in Killwinning.

Sir,
By our Communications of Letters I understand, that you are desirous to know something of the Affairs of our Country, viz. Virginia. And indeed, my dear Friend, I cannot take a righter Way to satisfy your Curiosity, than by sending this Book, which contains the whole Body of our Laws now in force, from the Beginning of the World, to this present Day: And I hope, in perusing of it in your Leisure Hours, you will see that we are a civilised People, by the Equity and Justice of our Laws; the Study of which I hope, will give you a further Idea of our Manners and Ways of Living. Which, that it may be useful and pleasant to you is the real Desire of
Sirs
Your most obedient and Humble Servant,
Hugh Orr.

Virginia
Williamsburg July 5, 1738.

"¹

Orr had been in Williamsburg long enough to have a shop and to have customers who owed him their accounts.

In May, 1739 Orr advertised.that it was his intention to return to Great Britain "with the first Opportunity":

May 1, 1739

"Notice is hereby given, That the Subscriber, now living in Williamsburg, designs to leave this Colony, in order to go to Great-Britain, with the first Opportunity: It is therefore 9. desired of all Persons who are indebted to him to come to his Shop, or to the House Mr. Thomas Crase,¹in, Williamsburg, and pay their just Debts, before the Fifteenth Day of June next, to prevent further Trouble. And it is likewise required of those Gentlemen to whom he is indebted, that they send in their Accounts, in
Hugh Orr." ²

If Orr went back to England as planned in the above notice, he had returned by March 1741/2, and possibly by November 1740. An account of Hugh Orr for work done for Thomas Jones (prominent citizen of Williamsburg) indicates that Orr was not only a blacksmith but seemed to know how to bleed persons in need of such treatments:

[No Year Date]

	Thomas Jones	Dr. £
Nov 2	[torn ] of tumbler irons 7/6	-.14.9
Mar 13	To Bleading a Negro wench 1/3
May 3	To altering [illegible] of loops for wheels 6/
27	To Bleading a Negro wench twice 2/6
June 11	To Bleading Negro Will twice 2/6	.5.-
July 5	To mending a wheel spinule 8d & one new do 11	. 1.8
14	To Bleading a Negro shoe maker 1/3
Aug 9	To Bleading a Negro wench 1/3
14	To Bleading one do 1.3	-. 6.3
Sept
22 & 23	To Bleading one do 2/6
Nov: 3	To 2 clouts & 2 Linch pins for a cart	.2.6
Jany 10	To mending a tea kittle
14	To Bleading yr self 1/3 To Bleading Negro will 1/3	-.2.6
May 2	To Bleading a Negro Boy 1/3 To do a wench 1/3	-.2.6
Octobr 24	To mendin [torn] idle ....1/3
Novr 20	To Bleadin [torn] wench.....1/3	-.6.3
22&23	To Bleading [Torn] time.... 3/9
27	To Bleading one do 1/3 - (decemr 4) To [torn]ding do 1/3	-.2.6
10.
Febr 11	To 18 tyer nails for yr wagon	-.2.6
	To two clamps & 4 clamp pins for do	-.2.-
1741/2
Mar. 15	To two Bolts & keys 1/8 To two plates & nails 1/6	-.3.2
	To Bleading Negro Will	-.1.3
		£2.16.7
	Errours Excepted Hugh Orr
	Pr Contra By 4 Loads of Dung	1.10.11¼
	Ball	£1.5.7¾"

¹

Orr continued to live in Williamsburg. In the York County court records there is evidence that he entered several suits for debts owed him and records show that he was executor of estates.²

From 1751 to 1756 Orr carried an account with Alexander Craig, Williamsburg harness maker and worker in leather. Such items as "makeing Cloth shoes for ye Negroe Girls", "a pr of shoes for ye Maid"., "To Stuffing & making vallore shoes for Mrs Orr and stitching", "heal topping Mrs Orr's shoes" "a Broad body belt" "a Whip", "11 Sword Scabbards" and "a Little Chest drawers belonging to James Craig" are charged against Orr by Craig.³

In 1759 a negro man slave belonging to Hugh Orr of Williamsburg, broke into the storehouse of John Tarpley, merchant in Williamsburg,, and stole thirty six yards of ribbon and pieces of Spanish coined 11 Silver. He was ordered publicly whipped at the whipping post.¹

In January 1763 "Mr. Orr" was paid by Alexander Craig sadler, for carting 5 times from the Captl Landing Magazines Stores for the Country." (Ms Account Book of Alexander Craig Research Department)

The will of Hugh Orr was made in Septembers 1763 and proved in York County court in February, 1764:

[September 14,1763]

"Orr's Will
IN THE [torn] Orr of the City of Williamsb[torn] and disposing Mind a[torn] Testament a foll[torn] the infinite Mercy of [torn] by hoping [torn] merits of [torn]nal happiness [torn] a decent and Modest manner: my Estate I then dispose of. It is my Will and desire that all my Just Debts and funeral charges be paid as soon as conveniently may be. I Give and bequeath to my Nephew Matthew Orr, Son of my Brother Allen Orr and Marina his Wife the Sum of One hundred pounds Sterling to be paid him within one Year after the Death of my Wife. I Give and bequeath to my Sister Margaret Orr of the Parish of Kilwinny in the Shire of Air in Scotland and to her Children or such of them as shall be Laving at my Death the Sum of One hundred Pounds Sterling to be paid within one Year after the Death of any Wife and equally divided among them. I Give and bequeath to James Stevenson, and William Stevenson, Sons of my Fiends Mr Robert Stevenson Deced the Sum of Fifty Pounds Current Money to each of them to be paid when the said William Stevenson shall Obtain the Age of Twenty one Years. I Give & bequeath to my Friend Mr Benjamin Waller of this City the Sum of Ten pounds and my great Bible to be paid and delivered him after my Wife's Decease; and I appoint him my Trustee to see that shy Will duly performed and to Assist my Wife with his Advice in the Execution thereof. ALL the rests R[torn] and Remainder of my whole Estate [torn] I Give, Devise, & bequeath to my Lovi[torn] Catherine Orr and her Heir[torn] to the paiment of [torn] may come or be in a [torn] & confidence in her [torn] Wife whole a [torn] that She [torn] share of W[torn] pry again or [torn] I desire the Court to require Security of her, and I do hereby revoke and declare void all former and other Wills by me made. 11. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my Name and affixed nor Seal this fourteenth Bay of September, in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and sixty three in the Third Year of the Reign of King George the Third-
Hugh Orr (L.S.)

SIGNED SEALED published and
declared by the Testator as and for
his last Will & Testament in our
Presence who Attested and Subscribed the
same in his Presence
Anthy Hay
Rob Nicholson
John Bell

At a Court held for York County the 20th day of February 1764 THIS WILL was proved according to Law by the Oaths of Anthony Hay and John Bell Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded. And on the Motion of Catherine Orr the Executx therein named who made thereto as the Law directs Certificate was granted her for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form---
Teste
Examd
[torn] Everard C1. Cur."¹

The will is much mutilated. However, there is enough of it to see that Orr made his wife, Catherine, his executrix, with the right to inherit all the rest and residue after certain bequests to his nephew, to his sister and to a few friends.

Orr's grave is in Breton Parish Churchyard near the north door of the church. The inscription reads:

"HUGH Orr,
Here lyes the corps
of Hugh Orr hammer
Man of Williamsburg
who died Jan'ry 6th 1764
aged 54 years."²

An appraisement of the personal estate of Hugh Orr indicates that he owned - along with his furniture of high grade for the period pictures, some in gilt frames, 21 large prints and maps and a small 13. library.¹ From the kitchen utensils appraised, it is evident that Orr had a kitchen big enough for a Dutch ovens pot racks iron pots hooks Jack, spits &c. His dining roomy evidently was large enough to seat at least twelve. He had "Walnut oval dining tables" and "12 Walnut Chairs". He had a "silver tea pot", "13 Table Cloths" and "12 Napkins".

Mrs. Orr continued to live on the property. From 1777 through 1782 there were repairs made to the house by Humphrey Harwood, Williamsburg carpenter and brick mason. Such items as "Mrs Orr Dr to takeing Down a Grate" laying a hearths mending ovens white-washings plastering lathing, underpinning poarch, repairing well &c, were charged by Harwood to George Reid.²

^{See: Item High Orr's estate in settlement of George Reid's estate p. 17}

There was some connection either blood relation or business relation between Mrs. Orr and George Reid. The Harwood repair items though made upon Mrs. Orr's property were charged to George Reid.³

In July, 1780 Mrs. Orr advertised for boarders:

"The subscriber finding it convenient for her to take in several boarders who may come to the university here gives this notice that they may apply to CATHERINE ORR."⁴

The Frenchman's Map of Williamsburg (1?82) shows the largest building on this lot as a rectangular building with a small square building directly east and very close - almost adjoining - the main 14. building. Directly back of the dwelling was a very small square house. Probably this was a kitchen.¹

Mrs. Orr is named in the list of people owning lots in Williamsburg in 1783. (William and Mary Quarterly, series 1, volume 1, page 115)

Mrs. Orr's lot is located in a deed to Charles Lewis from George Reid and Eire, his wife, in 1786. This property seems to be lot 17 (the southern pant): " … a certain piece or lot of ground in the city of Williamsburg and bounded on the south by Francis Street; on the West by the street that divides the same from the Lotts of Mrs Orr.. on the north 55½ feet part of the Lotts purchased by the said George Reid of the Professors and Masters of William and Mary College and on the East by the stable and ground belonging to the said Reid--which part of the said Lotts as described in the said Indenture... and where the said Eve cannot conveniently travel to the Court of our said city to make acknowledgment of the conveyance… [Joseph Hornsby and Philip Barraud are given power to see that she understands and signs the deed ](Recorded in the Hastings Court of Williamsburg, July 3, 1786. Deed recorded in Caroline County Court Records, Deeds 1751845, p. 19)

Williamsburg Land Tax records for 1785 indicate that Catherine Orr was taxed for "1 lot the annual value of which was &13."² The Land Transfers show that in 1789 George Reid had received "1 lot via Catherine Orr".³

Mrs. Orr died the latter part of 1788 in Williamsburg:

RICHMOND, December 4.
"Died lately in the city of Williamsburg, Mrs. ORR, in the ?9th year of her age--widow of Captain Hugh Orr. "⁴

It is believed that Hugh Orr was a captain is the Williamsburg militia.

15.

In 1789 Williamsburg Land Tax records indicate that George Reid was conveyed "1 lot with tax valuation of £8.10 via Catherine Orr [estate]."¹

Little is known about George Reid's life in Williamsburg. He was in the city in 1775 serving as an ensign in the militia.² In 1776 Reid furnished guns to the army.³ In 1785 Reid owned property in Williamsburg which he had bought from William and Mary College.⁴ In 1782 he had paid for repairs to property of Catherine Orr. (noted above in report). From 1782-1788 Humphrey Harwood, Williamsburg carpenter and brick mason, made repairs for Reid to "Store Steps", "repairing Steps at Store door… whitewashing Room… to Repairing Farthing & plastering for Wm Carter your Tenant… to fixing a stove, plastering and 18 bushels of lime for Store."⁵ As Reid did not come into possession of Lot 15 until 1789 and as these repairs were made to his property prior to this acquisition-, it does not seem likely that these repairs to store &c could apply to Lot 15. However, there was some connection (business or relation ) between Mrs. Orr and Reid. It is possible that he could have been a relative who lived with her and kept his store on the property. We have found no evidence of this assumption except the items when Mrs. Orr's account was paid by Reid.

16.

Reid remained in ownership of the property until his death in 1792.

Reid's will (made in October 1785) and recorded in the Hustings Court of Williamsburg in August 1792 made the following bequests:

[October 20, 1785]

"In the name of God amen this twenty day of October in the year of our Lord 1785 I George Reid of the City of Williamsburg being in perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my Will and Testament as follows I give and bequeath unto my wife Eve Reid after paying my just debts all my real and personal property requiring the sum of two hundred pounds sterling to be paid my brother William Reid for his and my Sisters use, the remainder of my estate for the use of my wife during her widowhood. Should she marry to say within twelve months after three hundred pounds sterling to my said Brother William Reid and my Gold watch, at her death all the estate real and personal to be equally divided between my brother and my two sisters or their heirs forever- The loan Office Cer: it is my desire they shall not be disposed of but that the Interest recd on them

I appoint her sole executrix of this my last Will and require of her to call on Mr Benja Waller for any instruction how to act for which he will be pleased to receive payment for his services- Should she continue a widow to make what remittance she can after three years to my brother.

At a Court of Hustings for the City of Williamsburg held the sixth day of August 1792
THIS INSTRUMENT of writing purporting the last Will and testament of George Reid decd was produced in Court whereupon David Miller and Alexander Kevan being sworn declared they are well acquainted with the hand writing to be wholly written by himself and the Court being satisfied therewith the same is Ordered to be recorded. And on motion of Eve Reid according to Law and together with William Lightfoot (of Sandy point and Wyatt Coleman of the City of Williamsburg) her securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of three thousand pounds conditioned as the law directs certificate was granted her for obtaining Letter of administration on the said estate with the said Will annexed in due form.

Teste
Will: Russell C.H.C."

A Copy
W. Russell C.C.

¹

17

We learn from the above will that his wife's name was Eve. ¹

In settling Reid's estate Wright and wife had entries from August 7th 1792 to 1800.² one item which is not understood but may be indicative to the relationship of Reid and the Orr's, appears in the settlement:

[1796 December 8th]

"To paid M Pearson for Capt: Orr as legacy to
Mary Orr from Hugh Orr----------------- £17.8.2"

In 1806 James Wright is charged with "2 lots valued at $70 via Reide."³ Wright held the property until sometime in 1814 when Wilson Cheeks and Sally (who was the eldest daughter of George Anderson and a sister of Eve Reid Weight) became owners. The Land Tax records state that Wilson Cheeks came into the property "via devise frown Wright."⁴ We have found no will of Mrs. Eve Anderson Wright.

On January 17, 1814 Wilson Cheeks and wife conveyed the property to Robert Anderson:

[January 17, 1814]

[Wilson Cheeks & Sally, his wife,
to
Robert Anderson
Consideration: $1000]

"…Doth Grant, bargain, sell… That well known house and lot in Williamsburg & County of York lately in the occupation 18. of James and Eve Wright and bounded as follows to wit--On the North by the Main Street on the East by a street which divides the same from Orrills and Charltons lots on the South by Frances Street and on the West by Lightfoots lot and the Mason's Hall together with all houses and improvements thereon...forever the said Wilson Cheeks and Sally his wife do hereby Covenant and agree with him the said Robert Anderson his Heirs and Assigns that they the said Wilson Cheeks and Sally his wife for themselves and their Heirs [do grant] the said house and lot and the improvements which were devised to the said Sally who is the eldest living daughter of George Anderson deceased, by the said Eve Wright by her will which is recorded at Williamsburg Court against the claim [of] them the said Wilson Cheeks and Sally his wife & their heirs & against the claim and demand of every other person..."¹

In January, 1814 Anderson wrote Jane C. Charlton and inquired of her if she wanted planks or pales around her lot. He suggested that the latter were the cheapest and noted that he intended to put the pales on the "adjoining lot (Wright's) w'ch I bought a few days ago. "²

On January 18, 1814 Anderson insured the buildings on the lot. He described the property thus:

[January 18, 1814]

"... my buildings on the Main Street now occupied by Wilson Cheeks situated between the main street on the north a cross street dividing the lot of Charlton's on the east, Frances street on the south and on the west by Lightfoots lot and the masons Hall in the county of York and James City...

The Dwelling	A at $1200
The Store House	B at $150
The Kitchen	C at $ 150
The Carriage House	D at $75
The Stable	E at $100
Total	$1675 "

³

19.

The drawings by the Mutual Assurance Society of the property indicate that the dwelling was one story high of wood, 20 x 42 feet with a shed 6 feet and a shed on the east; a storehouse of wood 24 x 16 feet with shed 8 feet to the south; a kitchen of wood 16 x 20 with a shed 8 feet south; a stable of wood 12 x 24 feet; a carriage house of wood 17 x 14 feet-all insured; and a dairy and a smoke house not insured.

From the above quoted deed and insurance policy, we note that "Charlton's" (Lot east of land) and "Lightfoot's" (Lot 14) to the west. See: Tyler's plat opposite first page of the report.

In May, 1816 Anderson conveyed the property to Mary Ursule Gabriel Bocciardi. In June, 1816 Anderson made this entry in his accounts:

[June 17, 1816]

"Mary Ursule Gabriel Bocciardi Dr To Merchandise a house and let which I purchased of Wilson Cheek, and this day conveyed to him by deed----$ 1400"¹

"Bills Receivable dr To M. U. Gabriel Bocciardi for William French's note dated 20th 1816 at Petersburg and payable to Samuel Turner 180 days after date at the Farmers Bank of Va in Petersburg, endorsed by said Turner To Bocciardi and by himself to me in payment of a house and lot sold to him---------$ 1400."²

Research could discover nothing further about Bocciardi until 1817 when George Bray had coma into ownership. The Williamsburg Land Tax records so indicate:

"1817
George Bray----2 lots----$120 Via Gabriel Bocciardi House 20. and Lots on the south aide of the main street, formerly the property of Wilson Cheek and charged $3.60 tax bounded on the east by a street which divides these lots and Charlton's and Coke's lots, and on the west by Lightfoot's lots."

¹

The property continued in Bray's name in the tax records up to 1820 when it was listed in the name of Edward Teagle:

"1820
Edward Teagle-----1 lot----$1500; sum added for buildings $1400 Formerly the property of George Bray"²

In 1823 Teagle insured his property with the Mutual Assurance Society under policy #5039 stating that it was a revaluation of buildings formerly declared by Robert Anderson per declaration #405:

[April 8, 1823]

"Edward Teagle residing in Williamsburg in the county of York do hereby declare for assurance my building on my own land situated between the lot of Lightfoots estate West and streets otherwise in the county of York and James City...

The Dwelling house	marked A at	$1200
The Store house	marked B at	150
The Kitchen	marked C at	140
The Stable	marked D at	100

³

In 1830 Teagle again insured his property under policy #7602- a revaluation of policy #5039:

[April 24, 1832]

"…That the said Buildings are at present owned by Edward 21. Teagle and are occupied by his family residing at Williamsburg that they are situated on the main street in Williamsburg between Lightfoots lot on the west and streets other wise…

The Dwelling	marked A at	$1200
The Store	marked B at	200
The Kitchen	marked C at	150
The Stable	marked D at	62.50
		$1612.50"

¹

By 1833 Teagle had died. James Lee was trustee for Susan Teagle and children and administrator. In 1833 John A, Deneufville and John H. Barlow were renting the property (each ½):

"John A. Deneufville--In A/C with James Lee Trustee & admor of Edwd Teagle decd
1833 Dec 31.

To rent of House & Lot to Barlow & Deneufville ½ to Each.	$37.50
By taxes on House & Lot for 1833	$ 2.70
By board of Peter L. Teagle in 1833	12.50
	15.20
	$22.30"

²

Deneufville continued to rent one half of the Teagle house until 1836 when hey apparently rented the entire house:

"John A. Deneufville-In A/C with James Lee Trustee & admor of Edwd Teagle decd
1836. Dee 31.

To rent of House & lot this year to you	$80.00
By Bucktrout's A/C/ for repairs this year	6.00
" J. A. Deneufville's do do	9.52
" Ed H. Hurt's do	7.00
" Wm Jackson's do do	4.50
" Taxes on House & lot. this year.	4.00
" Board of Peter L. Teagle this year	13.33	44.35
		$35.65"

³

In the latter part of 1836 William H, S. Teagle [one of the six children of the late Edward Teagle] gave a deed of trust for his sixth share in the property to James Lee: 22.

[September 25, 1836]

"THIS INDENTURE, made and entered into this 25th day of September in the year of our Lords 1836; between William H. S. Teagle of the one part, and James Lee of the City of Williamsburg, Trustee for the purposes thereinafter mentioned, of the second part, WITNESSETH That the said William H. S. Teagle, for and in Consideration of the sum of One Hundred. and thirty four Dollars, Current money of the United States, unto him in hand paid by the said James Lee, Trustee as aforesaid; at or before the sealing and delivery hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, HAS granted, bargained, sold aliened, enfeoffed, released and Confirmed, and by these presents DOES grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release and confirm, unto the said James Lee, Trustee as aforesaid, his heirs and assigns, all the rights title, interest, claim, and demand of they, the said William H. S. Teagle, in and to that certain Lot of Land and Houses thereon whereof his late father Edward Teagle died seized and possessed, lying and being in the City of Williamsburg, fronting on the main street, and being the same Lot of Land & Houses, which were conveyed to the said Edward Teagle by the deed of George Bray of record in the Clerk's Office of said City, for the boundaries and a more particular description whereof, reference is made to said deed; and to the deed of Gabriel Bocciardi, conveying the same Lot and Houses to the said George Bray. the said interest and title of said William H S Teagle, hereby intended to be conveyed, being one undivided sixth part of said Lot and Houses, which descended from the said Edward Teagle, the father, to the said William H. S. Teagle, who is one of six children of said Edward Teagle Together with all and singular the rights, improvements, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, thereunto belonging, and the reversions and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof.

To Have and To Hold all and singular the premises, with the appurtenances hereby granted, unto the said James Lee, Trustee as aforesaid, his heirs and assigns forever.

IN TRUST, nevertheless, and this Indenture is upon the following express Trust and Conditions, and for the intents and purposes hereinafter mentioned and upon the following agreements; that is to say; in trust for the sole and separate use of Harriet F. Deneufville, the wife of John A Deneufville Jr., of said City, during her natural life, and free and clear of all interest, claim or demand of said John A Deneufville Jr. and of all liability for the debts of said John A Deneufville, now Existing or hereafter to be contracted-- and upon the death of said Harriet F Deneufville, then the said premises hereby conveyed and granted to pass to, and vest in fee-simple, fully and completely, both at law and in equity, in such person or persons, as she, the said Harriet F. Deneufville may appoint by any writing to be by her executed during the life time of said John A Deneufville, in the nature of a last will and Testament, or, in the event of her surviving the said John A. Deneufville Jr. then as by her deed or last will and Testament 23. she may appoint--and in default of such appointment, then at the death of said Harriet F. Deneufville, the said premises and appurtenances hereby conveyed, to pass to, and vest in fee in such issue of the said John A Deneufville Jr. and Harriet F. his wife, as may survive, the said Harriet F. Deneufville, and in default of such issue so surviving, then to and in the heirs of said Harriet. And the said William H. S. Teagle, hereby covenants for himself and his heirs, that he is seized of a good and indefeisible Estate of inheritance in the premises, and that he hath good right to convey the same to the said James Lee in manner aforesaid-- And that the said premises now are, and forever hereafter shall be free and clear of all charges, incumbrances, and rights and titles of dower created, or existing, by through, or under the said William H. S. Teagle, or any other person or persons whatsoever. And that the said William H. S. Teagle and his heirs, all and singular the premises hereby granted, with their appurtenances, unto the said James Lee, and unto such person or persons as may take the same under the limitations hereinbefore contained, their heirs and assigns, against the said William H. S. Teagle and his heirs, and all and every other person shall warrant and forever defend by these presents. And the said James Lee for himself and his heirs covenants with the said William H, S, Teagle, that he will faithfully execute the said Trust reposed in him for them of said Harriet.

In Testimony whereof, the said William H S. Teagle, and James Lee have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

Wm H S Teagle (Seal)
Jas Lee (Seal)

Sealed & Delivered in presence of
Jno H. Barlow.
Robert S. Barlow
Wm H Lee

In Williamsburg Hastings Court Clerk's Office November the 5th,1836 the foregoing deed of Trust was this day received in the Clerk's office aforesaid and proved to be the act and deed of the said William H. S. Teagle and James Lee parties thereto, by the oaths of John H. Barlow, Robert S. Barlow and William H. Lee the subscribing witnesses thereto, and thereupon the same was admitted to record.
Teste
Wm M Moody. C. H. C."

¹

In the above deed of trusty reference is made to a deed of Gabriel Bocciardi which conveyed the property to George Bray. The writer is 24. not able to find this deed in the York County Court records. It is assumed that the deed was recorded in the Williamsburg Hustings Court which records were destroyed in the Civil War.

Deneufville continued to rent from Teagle's estate through 1840. Each year there were some minor repairs made.¹

In 1839 the property was again insured under policy #11017: a revaluation of #7602:

[April 24, 1839]

"... That the said building is at present owned by Edward Teagles heirs residing at Williamsburg and are occupied by John A. Deneufville residing at Williamsburg That they situated on the main street on the East, Francis street on the South and George Southalls lot on the West in the County of York & James City...

The Dwelling	marked A at	$1000
The Cabinet makers Shop	marked H at	200
The Kitchen	marked C at	200
		$1400"

²

This is the first time that a cabinet-shop has been noted on the property.

In a decision of September 28, 1810 in a suit of "Lee Guardian &e vs. Teagles &c." tried in the Williamsburg Hastings Court, the property was ordered sold. As a results the following notice was posted at the Court House in Williamsburg# at the Raleigh and at Southalls:

" PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to a decree of the Hastings Court of Williamsburg, rendered the 28M Sept. 1840 in the suit of "Lee Guardian &c. vs. Teagles &c. I shall sell at public auctions to the highest bidders on a credit of twelve mop_ carrying interest from the sales (except such a sum to be 25. paid in cash as shall be required to pay expenses of Sale and costs of suit) before the Court-House door in said City on the 7th of November next (Superior Court day,) if fair, and if not, at the same place, on the 9th of November next,/ that very desirable House & Lot formerly occupied by Edward Teagle, and now by John A. Deneufville, esq. situated about the centre of the City on the South side of Main street, being the same premises in the bills proceedings and decree in said suit mentioned. Possession to be delivered on the lot January 1841.
Geo. W. Southall, Commr
Williamsburg, 28th Sept. 1840

¹

Deneufville must have become the owner by buying at the sale though we have found no record to this effect except an insurance policy of 1846 which states that the buildings were then owned by Deneufville:

[October 3, 1846]

[Policy #14386 a revaluation of #11017]

" ... My Buildings on my own land in Williamsburg now occupied by myself situated between the main street North a cross street dividing it from a house and lot of Robert Anderson, East, Frances street on the South and William Peachy's lot on the West in the county of York...

The Dwelling	marked A at	$1000
The Store	marked B at	300
The Kitchen	marked C at	150
		$1450"

²

In the plat of the buildings we note that there is a "connection" between the dwelling and store.

According to the Williamsburg Land Tax records Edward Teagle's estate held the property valued at $1600 for lot and buildings until 1851 when Harriet Deneufville became the owner.³

26.

At this point it may be well to review the importance of the store building on this property. In 1845 Southall received a letter from William H. Teagle's representative in Staunton, Virginia, stating that Teagle thought he had conveyed his interest in the dwelling house and lot only; and not in the store house. The letter further states that the store was estimated at $800 and the store and dwelling together were valued at $1200. ¹ From the context the letter shows that a store stood on the lot in 1836 when Teagle had parted with his one sixth interest (in September 1836) above quoted in the report. In 1782 a small square building stood at the eastern end of the house; in 1814 a store stood very near the eastern end of the house; in 1830's a store stood at some place on the property. A store still stood on this property in 1861. (See: item to follow chronologically.)

In 1853 Deneufville insured the property under policy #17630 revaluation of policy #14386:

[November 28, 1853]

"... my Buildings on the Main Street now occupied by myself situated between the lot of William S. Peachy on the West and streets otherwise in the county of York...

The Dwelling	marked A at	$1500
The Store	marked B at	500
The Kitchen	marked C at	150
		$2150"

²

Harriet Deneufville held ownership in the property according to the Land Tax records from 1851 to 1861 (last date of these records).³

27.

Mrs. Victoria M. Lee recalling Williamsburg in 1861 described this property thus:

"The Barlow house was owned by the de Neufvilles who were ancestors of the present occupant. [Miss Emma Lou Barlow] A small store, which was connected to the east end of this house has been torn down, but otherwise the appearance of this place has changed very little. It was in this house that I helped to bake biscuits and fry meat for the Confederate army which was retreating before McClellan. On the day that the Battle of Williamsburg was fought, I stood before this house all day passing out biscuits and meat to our men. Joseph E. Johnston, then in command of the Confederate army, passed as we were handing out food. He reined his horse in, waved in our direction, and shouted to the passing troops, "That's what we're fighting fore boys".

As the last of the army was going by, an officer stopped his horse before men and, handing me his swords requested that I clean it and save it until he returned. I cleaned the sword It was a very beautiful weapon- but its owner never came back to claim it."¹

¹

The Bucktrout-Lively Map (1867) shows "Lee" on Lot 15. See: Map in Research Department.

Mr. John S. Charles in 1933 put down his "Recollections of Williamsburg". He had this to say about the Deneufville property:

"The next lot to the east, known as the Deneufville lot has on it two houses, one the present story and a half dwelling almost identical in appearance to what it was at the writer's earliest recollection, (which runs back distinctly over sixty-five years). On this lot at the corner of Duke of Gloucester and Colonial streets stood a small single story building used as a confectionery store. This storey which was removed some years agog was on the Deneufville premises. " ²

John H. Barlow had married Marion Deneufville, daughter of John A. and Harriet Deneufville.³

28.

The Land Tax records do not agree with deeds of bequests by will as to dates of ownerships. One example of this occurs when the Land Tax records indicate that Harriet Deneufville came into possession of the property in 1851. However, the will of John A. Deneufville, dated August 2, 1870 and recorded on September 14, 1874 leaves the property to his wife, Harriett Deneufville:

"I give to my wife Harriett Deneufville, my whole estate, real, personal and mixed, for and during the term of her natural life, and at her death I do devise and bequeath the same to John H. Barlow., Jr. in fee, in trust, for the sole separate and exclusive use and control of her husband, or any other husband she might have. She the said Marion, to have power during her present or other coverture, by deed, or paper in a nature of a last will and testament to dispose of the same or any part thereof..."¹

"Notes Our records were destroyed in 1865. However, your abstractor has had the opportunity of reviewing the original deed of John A, Deneufville for the property described in the caption. This was a part of the property disposed of in the above mention Will." (From Abstract of Title prepared by V. M. Geddy, in January, 1928 for Colonial Williamsburg)

The will of Marion D. Barlow, dated December 8, 1902, and recorded in February, 1909, indicates that she inherited the property:

[Dec. 8, 1902]

"I, Marion D. Barlow, of sound mind doth make this as my will. In consideration of the fact that my daughter, Henrietta L. Daniel is well provided for, and I have not enough property to made [sic] both comfortable, I give to my daughter Emma Louise Barlow all of my property, personal and real estate. If she never marries, I desire that she bequeath to my granddaughter, Marion Claremont Daniel.²

In 1925 Miss Barlow conveyed to B. D. Peachy, trustee to secure the Peninsula Bank and Trust Company. The property was described thus: 29.

"All that certain lot of lands together with the buildings and improvements thereon situate on the north side of Francis Streets in the City of Williamsburg, Virginia, fronting on said street the distance of 83 feet and running back between parallel lines a distance of 111 feet to a wire fences and bounded on the north by other property of the grantor occupied by her as her home; on the east by Colonial Street; on the south by Francis Street; and, on the west by the property of W. J. Holland; the same being a portion of the property devised to the grantor by the Will of her mother.

¹

On December 31, 1927 Emma Louise Barlow, unmarried and Marion Claremont Daniel unmarried conveyed to W. A. R. Goodwin, the property described in the caption.²

Further details to the chain to title can be found in the Accounting Department, Colonial Williamsburg.

^{A nephew (or great nephew) of Miss Barlow's, Rawley F. Daniel of 1500 Largo Rd., Richmond, Va. supposedly has a copy of reminiscences about Williamsburg (whether pre or post restorations of C.W. uncertain) written by Miss Barlow. Information from Rawley Daniel's daughter, (MC5-1967-1968) a former C.W. casual}

From Frenchman's Map

Illustration #2

Williamsburg Land Tax Records (1782-1861)

1782	Catherine Orr	1 lot	£4
1786	Catherine Orr	1 lot	£13.10
1787	Catherine Orr	1 lot	£13.10
1789	Catherine Orr to George Reid	1 lot	£ 8.10
1790	George Reid	2 ¾ lots	£20.-*
1797	George Reid's Est	2 ¼ lots	£20.-
1798	George Reid's Est	2 ¼ lots	$66.67
1801	George Reid's Est	2 ¼ lots	$70
1806	James Wright via Reide	2 lots	$70
1807	James Wright	2 lots	$80
1812	James Wright	2 lots	$80
1814	Wilson Cheek via devise from Wright	2 lots	$120
1816	Wilson Cheek	2 lots	$120
1817	George Bray	2 lots	$120	Via Gabriel Bocciardi House and Lots on the south side of the main street, formerly the property of Wilson Cheek and charged $3.60 tax bounded on the east by street which divides these lots and Charlton and Coke's lots, and on the west by Lightfoot's lots.
1819	George Bray Est	2 lots	$120
1820	Edward Teagle	1 lot	$1500	sum added for bldgs $1400 Formerly the property of George Bray
1830	Edward Teagle Est	1 lot	$1500	$1400 Transferred to James Lee trustee for Susan Teagle & children
1840	Edward Teagle Est	1 lot	$1600	$1400
1850	Edward Teagle Est	1 lot	$1600	$1400
1851	Harriet Deneufville	1 lot	$1500	$1200
1858	Harriet Deneufville	1 lot	$1900	$1600
1861	Harriet Deneufville	1 lot	$1900	$1600

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
[Not complete]

1783	Catherine Orr	6 slaves
	George Reid	14 slaves
1786	Catherine Orr	4 slaves	2 cattle
	George Reid	2 slaves
1788	Catherine Orr	[nothing listed]
	George Reid	4 slaves	1 horse
1789	George Reid	6 slaves	2 cattle	1 chair	1 horse
1791	George Reid	9 slaves	4 cattle	phaeton	2 horses
1793	George Reid Est	4 slaves
1794	George Reid Est	4 slaves
1795	James Wright	4 slaves
1797	James Wright	6 slaves
1816	George Bray	4 slaves
1819	Edward Teagle	4 slaves
1825	Edward Teagle	6 slaves
1826	Edward Teagle	5 slaves	1 gig	& harness	1 horse
1829	Edward Teagle	3 slaves	1 gig	& harness	1 horse

^{1787 missing in tax records}

Illustration #3

Illustration #4
Appraisement of Hugh Orr's estate:

Illustration #5

Mutual Assurance Society Policy #405 of Robert Anderson
January 18, 1814

"... My buildings on the Main Street now occupied by Wilson Cheeky situated between the main street on the north a cross street dividing the lot of charltonts on the east, Prances sheet on the south and on the west by Lightfootts lot and the masons Hall in the county of York and James City

The Dwelling marked	A at	$1200
The Store House "	B at	150
The Carriage house "	D at	75
The Kitchen "	C at	150
The Stable "	E at	100
		$1675

Mutual Assurance Society Policy #5039 revaluation of buildings formerly declared for assurance by Robert Anderson per declaration #405
1823, April 8th

Edward Teagle residing at Williamsburg in the county of York do hereby declare for assurance my building on my own land situated between the lot of Lightfoots estate West and streets otherwise in the county of York and James City...

The Dwelling house	marked A at	$1200
The Store house	marked B at	150
The Kitchen	marked C at	140
The Stable	marked D at	100
		$1590

Mutual Assurance Society Policy #7602 reval of buildings declared by Edward Teagle as per declaration #5039
1830, May 20th

That the said Buildings are at present owned by Edward Teagle and are occupied by his family residing at Williamsburg that they are situated on the main street in Williamsburg between Lightfoots lot on the west and streets otherwise...

The Dwelling	marked A at	$1200
The Store	marked B at	200
The Kitchen	marked C at	150
The Stable	marked D at	62.50
		$1612.50

Mutual Assurance Policy #11,017 reval of buildings declared by Edward Teagle as per declaration #7602
1839, April 24th

...That the said building is at present owned by Edward Teagles heirs residing at Williamsburg and are occupied by John A. Deneufville residing at Williamsburg That they are situated on the main street in Williamsburg on the north, a cross street on the East, Francis street on the South and George Southalls lot on the West in the County of York & James City...

The Dwelling	marked A at	$1000
The Cabinet makers shop	B at	200
The Kitchen	C at	200
		$1400

October 3, 1846
Mutual Assurance Society Policy #14386 revaluation of Buildings formerly declared for Assurance by Edward Teagles estate per Declaration #11017

I the underwritten John Deneufville residing at Williamsburg in the county of York do hereby declare for Assurance... My Buildings on my own land in Williamsburg now occupied by myself situated between the main street North, a cross street dividing it from a house and lot of Robert Anderson, East, Frances street on the South and William Peach's lot on the West in the county of York...

The Dwelling	marked A at	$1000
The Store	marked B at	300
The Kitchen	marked C at	150
		$1450

November 1853
Mutual Assurance Policy #17630 revaluation of buildings formerly declared for Assurance by John Augustine Deneufville per Declaration #14386

I the underwritten John A. Deneufville residing at Williamsburg in the county of York, do hereby declare for Assurance in the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings... my Buildings on the Main Street now occupied by myself situated between the lot of William S. Peachy on the West, and streets otherwise in the county of York

The Dwelling	marked A at	$1500
The Store	marked B at	500
The Kitchen	marked C at	150
		$2150