PATRICK HENRY’S FAMILY

Patrick Henry, born 29 May 1736 at Studley, died at age 63 at “Red Hill” 6 June 1799, buried at “Red Hill”, Charlotte Co., married 1^st Sarah Shelton 1754, born at “Rural Plains” died at Scotchtown 1775, buried in Hanover Co.

 Children

1.      Martha (Patsey) born 1755 at Pine Slash, died at age 63 at “Leatherwood” 1818, married 2 Oct 1773 to John Fontaine born 1750 Beaverdam, died at “Leatherwood” 1792 of malaria. Martha, widowed at 37, managed Leatherwood plantation, administered the will of her husband and of her brother William; Martha and John buried at Leatherwood.

1. Patrick Henry, married Nancy Miller, children, moved to Mississippi died 1852, age 77, Patrick and Nancy buried in Pontotoc City Cemetery, MS.

2. Edward Winston died 1792, age 16, at Hampden Sydney College.

3. Dr. Charles married Ann Mayo Carrington, died 1818, age 39, in Halifax Co., no children.

4. Martha married Nathaniel W. Dandridge II, children, moved to Mississippi, died 1845, age 64, Martha buried in Pontotoc City Cemetery, MS.

5. William Winston, married Martha Dandridge, children, died 1816, age 30, enroute home  from Alabama, buried in unmarked grave near Abingdon.

6. Rev. John James, married Mary Carr Redd, children, died 1852, age 64, in Henry Co., buried in “Bellview” cemetery, Henry Co.

7. Dorothea Spotswood, died 1793, age 2.
    

 2.      John born 1757 at Pine Slash died ca. 1791 at age 34 at “Leatherwood”, Revolutionary War soldier, buried at Leatherwood, married Susannah Walker (she remarried 1798 to Richard White, she died in Abingdon).

1. Edmund born 1791, children, moved to Iowa ca. 1832, died 1855, age 63, buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Percy, IA.
    

 3.      William born 1763 Hanover County, died 1798 at age 35 at New Bern, North Carolina, married 21 Aug. 1787 to wealthy widow Elizabeth Graves Cooke, born 1744 in Rhode Island, died 1825, New Bern, NC.  William was sheriff of Craven Co., NC from 1794 until his death, no children.

 4.   Anne (Annie) born 19 Jul 1767 at “Roundabout” in Louisa Co., (only home Henry ever built) died 22 May 1799 at age 31 at ‘Montvale”,  home of her sister Betsey in Prince William Co., buried in Aylett family cemetery, married 7 Sept. 1786 at “Salisbury” to Spencer Roane born Essex 1762, he died Warm Springs 1822.

a.       William Henry, married twice, one daughter; U. S.  Congressman and Senator, died 1845,
       age 57, in Hanover Co., buried in Lyons family cemetery in Hanover Co.
b.    Patrick died 1791, age 2.
c.    Fayette, married Elizabeth Hunt, one daughter; died 1819, age 27, in Kentucky, buried in
       New Providence Church cemetery, McAfee, KY.
d.    Patrick Henry, died 1814, age 21, unmarried.
e.    Julia married James L. Saunders of Goochland, no further information.
f.     Anne died young, no information.
g.    Elizabeth died infancy 1799.
 

5.      Elizabeth (Betsey) born Hanover County 23 Apr. 1769, died 14 Sep. 1842 at age 73 at Fontainbleau, home of her daughter Sarah Shelton, married 12 Oct 1786 at St. John’s Church to Philip Aylett, born 12 May 1767 at “Fairfield” died 11 Sept 1831, both buried at  “Fairfield”. Betsey outlived her husband and eleven of her thirteen children.

1. William died 1797, age 9, King William Co.

2. Patrick Henry died 1799, age 10, King William Co.

3. Gen. Philip married Judith Page Waller, children, died 1848, age 56, Richmond.

4. Mary Macon, married Philip Fitzhugh, children, died 1836, age 42, Caroline Co.

5. John died 1796, age 10 months, King William Co.

6. Elizabeth Henry died 1818, age 10 years, King William Co.

7. Anne died 1800, age 3 months, King William Co.

8. Martha Dandridge, married Silas Duncan, no children died 1833, age 32, King William Co.

9. Anne Henry, married Thomas Moore, 2 children, died 1828, age 24, King William Co.

10. Louisa Fontaine, died 1822, age 17, King William Co.

11. William died 1829, age 23, King William Co.

12. Patrick Henry died 1829, age 21, Univ. of VA Charlottesville.

13. Sarah Shelton married William Spotswood Fontaine, children, died 1876, age 64, in North Carolina, buried in City Cemetery, Reidsville, NC.

 
6.      Edward  (Neddy)  born 1771 Scotchtown, died 28 Oct. 1794 at age 23 at New Glasgow, Amherst County, the home of  his aunt, Jane Henry Meredith.  The home was later named “Winton” and the name of the town changed to Clifford. He was unmarried, had just passed the bar, buried at “Winton”.

 
Patrick Henry married 2^nd Dorothea Dandridge 25 Oct. 1777, born 25 Sept. 1755 (or 1757) at “Chelsea”, died 14 Feb 1831 at age 73 at “Seven Islands”, Halifax Co.; because of inclement weather, she was initially buried at “Seven Islands” and subsequently reinterred at “Red Hill” beside Patrick Henry. Dorothea married 2^nd Judge Edmund Winston, Henry’s executor and first cousin, who died in 1818. They lived at “Huntingtour” in Nelson Co.

 
Children

   1.        Dorothea Spotswood (Dolly) born 20 Oct 1778 at Governor’s Mansion, Williamsburg, died  
  17 Jun 1854 at age 75 at the home of her daughter, Elvira Crenshaw in  Memphis, Tennessee;
   married 18 Jun 1795 at “Red Hill” to George Dabney Winston, born 2 Aug 1771, died 15 Jul
   1831 Rockingham, North Carolina.  Dorothea buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis.

a.       William died 1815, age 17, Campbell Co.
b.      Edmund Dabney, married cousin Elizabeth Fontaine, children, died 1875, age 76 Mississippi,
      both buried at “Ridgeway” in Pontotoc County, MS.
c.       Patrick Henry unmarried, died 1868, age 66, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
d.      George Dabney, taught school at Scottsville (Missouri?).
e.       Sarah Butler married Dr. Charles Dandridge, no children, died 1834, age 27, Henry County.
f.        Edward Henry, married Susan Morehead Reynolds of Rockingham Co., North Carolina,
      children, died 1852, age 41, in Pettis Co., Missouri. Susan returned to NC.
g.       Dr. Fayette, married Martha Dix of Henry Co., children, died 1839, age 26, in steamboat
      fire Franklin, Missouri. Martha returned to Virginia, taught school in Goochland Co.
h.       James, unmarried, ran unsuccessfully for Gov. of Missouri in 1850, died 1853, age 38.
i.         Elvira Virginia, married James Crenshaw, children, died 1854 age 37, from complications of
      childbirth in Cooper Co., Missouri.
 

 
2.        Sarah Butler (Sallie) born 4 Jan.1780 at “Leatherwood”, died 10 Dec 1856 at age 76 at
     “Seven Islands” married 1^st 31 Aug 1799 Robert Campbell who died Sept. 1808, no
     children. Married 2nd Alexander Scott 18 Aug. 1813, born in Fauquier 1769, died Fauquier
     1819, three children.  Sallie Butler met Mr. Scott when he rescued her from the Richmond
     Theater fire in December 1811, lived at “Clermont” in Fauquier County until death of her
     husband, moved to “Seven Islands”.  Her mother, Dorothea, who was also widowed, lived
     with her. Sarah and Alexander buried at “Seven Islands.”

1. Patrick Henry, married Mary Catherine Yancey, died 1865, age 49, at “Seven Islands”.

2. Henrietta Dandridge, married William Bailey, died 1895, age 77, in Alexandria, Louisiana, buried in Mt. Olivet cemetery, Pinelands, LA.

3. Harriett, born after death of her father, married Dr. Robert W. Scott died 1845, age 26, buried at “Seven Islands”.

 
3.        Martha Catharina (Kitty) born 3 Nov 1781at “Leatherwood”, died 22 May 1801 at age 19
       at Fleets Bay, married 17 Jul. 1797 (at age 15) at “Red Hill” to cousin Edward Hugh Henry,
       who died in 1815.

        a.       Dorothea Dandridge, died 1813, age 13, Fleets Bay.

4.        Patrick, Jr. born 15 Aug 1783 at “Leatherwood”, died  22 Sept. 1804 at age 21 at Union
      Hill, Nelson County, where he is interred; married 9 Feb. 1804 Elvira Cabell of “Union Hill”,
      born 10 Sept. 1783, died 22 Oct. 1858 in Richmond.  Patrick Jr. inherited half of “Long
      Island”, one daughter Elvira Ann Patrick, was born after his death. Ten years later the widow
      Elvira married James Bruce who became first “agriculture” millionaire in America.  At his
      death, he was the third wealthiest man in America.

     a.       Elvira Ann Patrick married William Howson Clark died 1870, age 65, at “Banister
           Lodge”, Halifax Co., she and her husband buried in unmarked graves at “Banister Lodge”
           according to their wishes.

 
5.        Fayette born 9 Oct. 1785 in Richmond died 16 Mar. 1813 at age 27 at home of William
       Moncure near Richmond, married 26 Mar. 1807 to Anne Elcan, born 17 Feb. 1790, died
      1 May 1808 while on a visit to Red Hill. Fayette inherited one half of “Long Island”, had just
      been elected to Virginia House of Delegates from Campbell Co. and had served one session.

      a.   Fayette, died 1808 in infancy.    

 
6.        Alexander Spotswood, born 2 Jun 1788 at “Pleasant Grove”, died 6 Jan 1854 at age 65 at
       Aspenwall, married Paulina Cabell 10 Feb. 1814, born 1794, died 11 Nov 1833. 
       Alexander Spotswood inherited half of Saura Town lands, which he sold to his brother-in-       law, George Winston; was a very scholarly gentleman with large library, a poor business  
       manager, died destitute at home of his son, Dr. Patrick Henry, buried at Red Hill.

   a.       George Lafayette, married Margaretta Mason, children, died 1884, age 68, West Virginia,
          served in Confederate army, buried in Donlan cemetery, Dawson, WV.

   b.       Laura Sade, died 1831, age 14, Campbell Co.

   c.        Dr. Patrick, married Clara Yancey, no children, helped raise Patrick Henry Scott’s    
          children, died 1891, age 72, Clover.

   d.      Alexander Spotswood, died 1828, age 8.

   e.       Sarah Winston, married first cousin, Dr. George C. Carrington, children, died 1906, age  
         83, at Accokeek, Maryland, buried St. John’s Episcopal Church, Halifax.

    f.        John Robert, married Frances Edwards, children, teacher, died 1903 age 80, Elliston,
          buried at Elliston.

    g.       Paulina, married Bartlett Jones, he died next year, one child, death date unknown.

    h.       Marion Fontaine, married Samuel Tyree, edited “Housekeeping in Old Virginia”, died
          1912, age 85, Lynchburg, buried at Presbyterian cemetery.

    i.         Alexander Spotswood died 1830, age 2.

    j.        William Lewis, unmarried, lived with Dr. Patrick Henry, died 1855, age 25, at Aspenwall.

    k.      Alice Winston, born in 1831, no information on her.

    l.         Marie Antionette, first school teacher in Big Lick (present day Roanoke), married late to
          Andrew Hamrick, no children, died, age 68, at Elliston, buried in City Cemetery,
          Roanoke.

7.        Nathaniel West, born 7 Apr. 1790 “Pleasant Grove”, died 6 Sept 1851 at age 61
       Jacksonville  (present day Floyd), married Virginia Woodson 1812, born 1796 in
       Cumberland, died 22 Oct 1838 in Leaksville, North Carolina.  Nathaniel inherited half of the
       Saura Town lands which he sold to his brother-in-law, George Winston, bought and sold a
       lot of land, lost it all, taught school at Leaksville and later at Jacksonville, buried in a
       pauper’s grave in Floyd.

     a.       Martha Catherine, married 1^st Charles T. Ward, children, died 1900, age 86, at
           Altavista, buried at “Avoca”.
     b.      Capt. Patrick Miller, married Susan Toby Robertson, taught school, Sergeant in Mexican
           War, clerk in War Department in Washington at his time of death died 1873, age 58
           Washington, D.C.
     c.       Mary, married James Garrett of Mecklenburg Co. born 1816, death date unknown.
     d.      Lucy Ann, married 1^st John Cardwell, tobacconist of Mecklenburg, died 1888, age 71, in
           Troy, Pennsylvania at the home of a son.
     e.     William Robertson, ran away from home at 17, joined army, married Maria Urratia,
           children, sheriff of Bexar Co., Texas, killed in a gunfight on Powder House steps in San
           Antonio 1862, age 41, dueling over who would be Captain in company of Confederate
           troops.
     f.        Dorothea Virginia, married a Mr. Beasley, died 1905, age 82, Ithaca, New York.

       8.        Richard, born 27 Mar. 1792 “Pleasant Grove” died 24 Aug. 1793 “Long Island”, age 17
       months.

9.    Edward Winston (Winston) born 21 Jan. 1794 “Long Island”, died 12 Oct 1872, age 78 at
      “Winston-on-the-Staunton”, married Jane Yuille 19 Oct. 1817, born 9 Sept. 1799 at
      “Clarkton”, died 9 Sept 1866 at “Winston-on-the-Staunton”, inherited half of  “Red Hill”,
      renamed his half “Winston-on the Staunton”, was a successful planter, served as sheriff of
      Charlotte Co. 1848-1850, enjoyed horse racing and bird hunting. He and Jane buried at
      “Winston-on-the-Staunton.”

     a.    Rosalie, married Dr. William Bernard Lewis against parent’s wishes, children, died 1898,
           age 79, in Ashville, North Carolina, buried in Riverside cemetery.
     b.    Dr. Thomas Yuille, (twin) moved to Florida because of tuberculosis, famous for Henry
            hounds (Birdsong Hounds), one child, died 1869, age 48, in Quincy, Florida, delegate to
            convention to Tallahassee that adopted resolution to secession, served in Confederate
            Legislature, sat on committee that drafted constitution for Confederate State of Florida,
            established hospital facilities in West Florida during ivil War, buried in Western
           Cemetery, Gadsden, FL.   
     c.    Patrick LaFayette, (twin) moved to Florida because of tuberculosis, married, no children,
            died 1852, age 31, at “Winston-on-the-Staunton” and buried there.
     d.    Lucy, married Octave Leighton, two children, died 1898, age 75, in Petersburg.
     e.    Sarah Jane, married William H. Armistead, children, died 1899, age 74, Halifax Co.
     f.     Celine, married John Robert Catlett, children, widowed, died 1874, age 46 at “Winston-            on-the-Staunton” and buried there.
     g.    Ella died 1831 in infancy, buried at “Winston-on-the-Staunton”.
     h.    Ada Byron married Capt. John G. Smith, children, died at Charlotte Court House.
     i.     Edward Winston, Jr. married Anne Ely of Mariana, Florida, children, inherited “Winston-           on-the-Staunton”.

10.   John born 16 Feb. 1796 at Red Hill, died 7 Jan. 1868 at “Red Hill” age 71, married Elvira McClelland  19 Jan. 1826 Lynchburg born 23 Apr 1808 died 2 Nov. 1875 Richmond, John inherited half of “Red Hill”, built first addition to house. His obituary said, “It was not the disposition of Mr. Jno. Henry to engage in the turmoils of public life. In the employments of his beautiful plantation, in the rearing of a large and intelligent family, and in the gentle pursuits of literature, he spent a peaceful and honorable life.” John and Elvira buried at “Red Hill.”
 

      a.    Margaret Ann, married William Miller, children, died 1881, age 53, Lynchburg, buried at
       Spring Hill cemetery.
b.      Elvira married 1^st Jesse Higginbotham, 2^nd Alexander Taylor, one son, died 1874, age 45, at
     “Mt. Hope”, Baltimore, Maryland, buried in Lynchburg at Spring Hill cemetery.
c.       William Wirt, married Lucy Marshall, children, lawyer in Richmond, died 1900, age 69,
      served briefly in Staunton Hill Artillery in Civil War, buried in Hollywood cemetery,
      Richmond.
d.      Dr. Thomas Stanhope, married Mary Gaines, children, died 1912, age 79 at “Red Hill”,
      served briefly as Capt. of Co. 1, 5^th Reg. Va. Volunteers, resigned because of tuberculosis,
      grave unmarked.
e.       Laura Helen, married Dr. James Carter, died 1856, age 20, buried at “Red Hill”.
f.        Emma Cabell married James Boswell Ferguson III, a Civil War blockade-runner. Emma, an
      accomplished pianist, said to have studied under Paderewski, children, died 1905, age 67, at
      “LaValle”, Goochland Co., buried at Byrd Presbyterian Church, Goochland Co.g.  John died
      at birth ca. 1840.

11.   Jane Robertson born 15 Jan 1798 “Red Hill”, died 19 Jan. 1798 “Red Hill”, 4 days old.

Authored by Edith C. Poindexter

Revised July 2005