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- We do not know who the parents of James, or John of Naked Creek, Augusta Co., Virginia are with certainty. I have my theory based upon 40 years of research and the only first-hand evidence there is.
Naked Creek appears to be about 22 miles northeast of the Beverly Manor Plat with the Borden Manor area being in between the 2 though this is a guess based upon a composite of maps that I could be judging incorrectly. Naked Creek literally is on the border between Rockingham County and Augusta Co., Virginia.
We do know that DNA evidence absolutely shows that my James Young is related to John and Annie Houston.
As for the subject of this biography, James of Naked Creek, Augusta Co., VA. We know he interacted with John's children of Naked Creek. John bought land in 1748 on Naked Creek, Augusta Co., and James came from Cecil Co., MD in 1768 to buy land nearby John. We also know that my James is too young to have been the son of John and Annie as he is believed to have fought in the American Revolution from his possible gravestone. Nor is James the likely son of John and Annie's sons Robert (not in will) or Dr. John (died without heirs). James isn't the son of James C. Young. James C. had a son James, but his son James definitely died in the early 1760's. This James on Naked Creek died in 1790. My current best theory is that James and peer, John, both of Naked Creek, are nephews of the early (1730-1740's) Youngs in Augusta County.
I am currently theorizing that Robert Young of Cecil Co., MD is the father of our James Young because of the following record in Chalkley. "*Bond by William Young, of Cecil County, Province of Maryland, to James Hettly, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, dated 29th April, 1756, assigned to James Young, 28th February, 1775." This suggests that William Young had died, and the bond he had posted for James Hettley was transferred to the responsibility of his eldest living son, James in 1775. In decades of searching, this is the only connection I have found for our James of Cecil Co., MD and Naked Creek, Augusta Co. to the previous generation. William was the son of Andrew Lamont Young. This would explain the DNA matches I have to Andrew Lamont Young via his son, John Young married to Annie Houston. It seems likely to me that our James of Naked Creek is the likely brother to John of Naked Creek. Robert Young Sr. who witnessed his will could be his nephew Robert. John and James would be sons of the Robert of Cecil Co., MD in this hypothesis. James had only daughters. His peer and likely brother, John, named his first son John (probably after himself) and his second son Robert (possibly after his father?). Hence this is why I have the theory that John and James are the sons of Robert of Cecil Co., MD.
It is not likely that this James Young was the one in 1760 who was delineated by the Clerk of Courts as James Young, "Taylor" in Augusta Co., Virginia because our James was listed as of Cecil Co., MD, in his 1769 deed purchase of land on Naked Creek, Augusta, Virginia. We don't know which one was the tailor at this point in time other than we know it wasn't his possible nephew or 1st cousin, once removed named James.
He is probably not the Constable James in the following record from Chalkley, V. II: 1767--Constables: Fras Graham, Jno. Griffith, Jos. Dennis, Thos. Cartmil, Solomon Carpenter, Wm. Jemmison, Jno. Clark, Charles Campbell, Wm. McMullen, Wm. Paxton, Hugh Hicklin, James Young for the same reason.
His most likely land purchase is in the following Chaukley V. 3 record: Page 164.--22d November, 1769. Samuel Black and Rebecca ( ) to James Young, of Sissel County, Maryland, (Cecil Co., MD) ? 90, 200 acres on a branch of Naked Creek conveyed to Samuel by Thomas Watterson, James McConnal's land. James is listed as being of Cecil Co., MD in 1769 when he purchased land on Naked Creek, Augusta Co., Virginia. His likely brother, John had moved there in 1748.
There is a well-researched theory by Katherine Bushman. According to her, Cecil Co., MD Youngs are almost non-existant meaning that it was a stopover before moving onto Augusta Co., VA. There is a Jacob and John Young there in 1748. A William Young is a bondman in 1756 there. A Robert Young bought goods in Cecil Co., MD in 1758 and a James Young is also only mentioned once in that region. All of these but Jacob are believed to be relatives of the Youngs in Augusta Co., Virginia or Youngs that moved to Augusta Co., Virginia. Of these, Robert (possible son of Andrew Lamont Young) is my best theory on the parent of James and John.
He is the James Young in the following Chalkley transcription from Volume 3, "Page 546.--6th December, 1774. Thomas Watterson's will, farmer--To wife Mary to Nevey William Watterson. Executors, wife Mary and James Bell. Teste: James Young, Elizabeth (mark) McCamas, George Glenn. Proved, 17th February, 1778, by Young and Glenn. Widow Mary qualifies.
James's Young's will in Augusta Co., VA, Will Book VII, pg. 292, are in this abstract by Dr. Robert Frey. "16 Nov 1790: To Agnes Miller, wife to Wert Miller, daughter to George Glenn; to James Glenn, son to George Glenn; to William Glenn, son to George Glenn; to Sarah Glenn, daughter to George Glenn; to Martha Glenn, daughter to George Glenn; to Hugh Glenn, son to George Glenn; to Mary Glenn, daughter to George Glenn, infant; to Margaret, Esther, Elizabeth, Martha, John, James, William Bing, children to John Bing; to son-in-law George Glenn, to son-in-law John Bing, executors. Teste: Robert Young, Jr; Robert Young, Sr.; Sarah Young (Wife or daughter of Robert Young?). Proved 21st December 1790, by all witnesses. George Glenn (Son-in-law) and Wm. Young [son of Robert Young Sr. or gr. nephew]"
Most of his witnesses are one or two generations younger than James indicating again that he was quite elderly at the time of the writing of his will. James Young apparently only bequeathed items to grandchildren of two daughters. (CL-185) (Note that these Glenn grandchildren are listed in the identical order in Hugh Glenn's family bible and that Mary was simply age 12 at the time. Her brother Hugh Glenn, age 16, was not named an infant.) (CL-185) It's likely that his second wife had died by the time he wrote his will. Since he gave household goods to the Glenn children, it also suggests that he could have been living with them at the time of the writing of his will. Because James named no son in his will, it is assumed that he had no sons. I wouldn't rule that out however, as many Young's from this area had started moving to other territories like Kentucky and Tennessee by 1790 when he wrote his will and James died well enough into old age that he could have had a son die previously to him. The people who witness James' will all lived on or near Naked Creek, Augusta Co., VA when he wrote it. They would be his relatives. Namely, Robert Sr. Young could be a brother to him, possible son of William Young or Robert Young of Cecil Co., MD and Naked Creek, Augusta Co., VA. and his possible sister-in-law or niece, Sarah. Robert Jr. Young would be Robert Sr.'s son. When Robert Young Sr. died and left a will in 1793, he names George Glenn (James' son-in-law) as his executor.
According to "Augusta County Heritage Book", James died on Dec. 21, 1790 and was in the American Revolution as stated on his gravestone.
This record applies to him in Chaukley, Vol. 2, Page 427.--James Young's estate appraised 8th January, 1791.
Here are the other Chaukley Records that might apply to this James Young.
*May 24, 1762 pg. (253) Liquors rated. James Young, a juror impaneled, failed to answer when called; fined and suit continued. Alexr. McClenachan, Thos. Crow, Joseph Bell, George Francisco, disturbed the Court by playing at ball, and are fined.
*1764--January 6, William Black; February 17, James Kerr; February 25, Robert Lusk; January 27, James Fowler; March 8, William Hides; March 20, Christopher Any; March 21, William Givens; May 16, James Young;
*Page 385.--1765: Processioned by Collier and McCampbell, viz: For William McCamey, for Jno. Beatty (Samuel Norrad present), for Solomon Whitley, for Wm. Gilmore, for Robt. Erwin, for Jno. McKee, for Andw. McCampbell, for Henry Kirkham, for Edward Fairies, for James Campbell, for Alex. Deal, for John Gilmore, for Moses Cunningham for Robt. Hamilton, for James McCalster, for Hugh Cunningham, for George McConne; for Wm. Moore, Michael Kirkham present; for James Young (processioned was a legal term used for the census or accounting of one's land every 4 years in Virginia.)
*1767--Constables: Fras Graham, Jno. Griffith, Jos. Dennis, Thos. Cartmil, Solomon Carpenter, Wm. Jemmison, Jno. Clark, Charles Campbell, Wm. McMullen, Wm. Paxton, Hugh Hicklin, James Young.
*Nov 17, 1767 p. (341) Alexr. Dale appointed Constable, vice James Young. Joseph Bell appointed surveyor of highway from James Lessley's to fork of road leading to Staunton, vice Archd. Hamilton.
*Mar 1769 Patrick Denny vs. George Gibson.--Trespass, 1767. James Young, Thos. McAllister, John McAllister, James Dillen, Richard McGee--witnesses.
*Mar 1771 - Henry Lang vs. James Young. --Chancery. Writ dated 28th August, 1768. Joseph Lang, father of Henry, many years ago purchased a tract of land from George Robinson, who was to take out patent in Joseph's name, but it was actually issued in name of Samuel Lang, deceased, brother of Henry, for half the tract. Samuel was of very poor intellect and quite an idiot. Joseph died and left will dated 11th September, 1757, wherein he gave a part of his land "The Welch Cabin" unto Samuel. James Young persuaded Samuel to convey his land to him, in consideration that James paid him in victuals, Bill to set aside conveyance.
*Oct 21, 1778 pg. (365) James Young recommended as Second Lieutenant in Capt. John Young's Company.
*Page 20.--26th September, 1781. Archibald Henderson's estate appraised by Hugh Brown, John Hind, James Dickey, James Young.
* Vol III. Page 410.--7th February, 1784. James Henderson's will--To wife, Martha; to sons, William and David; to daughter, Sarah Stuart; to other 9 sons, James and Joseph; to James Dickey and John Dickey; to young James Dickey; to son, Archibald's (deceased) daughter, Eleanor, infant; to son, Archibald's (deceased) widow, Elizabeth. Executors, wife and William Dunlop. Teste: James Young, Wm. Alexander, Michael Dickey. Proved, 19th May, 1784, by the witnesses. Martha qualifies.
This is another deed telling us that this James Young was of Cecil Co., MD when he obtained land from Samuel Black on Naked Creek, Augusta Co., Va.
Delivered This Indenture made this will at Day ⌨ Page November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred ereby 1770 nine between Samuel Black Black of ye County of Augusta and Coloney of Virginia of the one part and James Young Young of Sessel county and province of Maryland of the other part witnesseth that the said - Samuel Black Black for and in Consideration of ye sum of five shillings current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said James Young Young at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged , hath granted bargained and sold and by there presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said James Young Young his Heirs and assigns two hundred Acres of Land lying and being in the County of Augusta on a Branch of Naked Creek being the Land conveyed to said Black Black by Thomas Waterson Waterson and Bounded as followeth viz Beginning at two White Oake on a Pincy Hill and runeth thence South fifty seven Degrees West one hundred and twenty poles to three Black Oak Saplin ' s on a Ridge thence North sixty five Degrees West sixty six poles to a Spanish Oak and a Gum on a Branch of Naked Crock thence North West one hundred and twenty poles to two White Oaks on a Hill Side thence North thirty Degrees East one hundred and fourteen poles to near a poplar in James M Connells Connells Line thence with his lines East forty poles to a White Oak South East fifty two poles to a White Oak North East thirty six poles to a Hickory Corner to said McConnell McConnell thence ditto North East twenty four poles to a White Oak and thence South twenty six Degrees East one hundred and suly two poles to the Beginning and all Houses Buildings Orchards Ways Waters Water courses profits Commodities Hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises hereby granted or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining and the portion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Ren Issues and profits thereof To have and to hold the said land as above described and all and singular other the premises Bonyer Beard, Boroyer Beard, Lockart Beard, Bowyer Black, Black Waterson, Connells McConnell hereby granted with the appurtenances unto the said James Young 164 his Executors administrators and assigns from the Day before the Date hereof for and during the full ⌨ of one whole year from thence next ensuing fully to be complete and ended Gelding and paying therefore the Rent of one Carof Indian Corn on Lady Dayner if the same shall be demanded to the intent and purpose that by Virtue of these presents and of the Statute for Transferring uses into possession the said James Young may been actual possession of the premises and be thereby enabled to accept and take a Grant and release of the Reversion and Inheritance thereof to him and his Heirs In Witness whereof the said Samuel Black hath hereunto set his Hand and Seal the Day and year Samuel Black ℗ first above Written Sealed and delivered at a Court held for Augusta County November in presence of 21st 1769 Samuel Black acknowledged James Bell this his Lease for Land to James Young which Daniel Sledd is ordered to be Recorded William Robertson Test John Madison This Indenture made this twenty second age November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty nine Between Samuel Black and Rebecca his wife of the County of Augusta and Colony of Virginia of the one part and James Young of sessell County and Province of Maryland of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of ninety pounts Current Money of Virginia to the said Samuel Black in Hand paid by the said James Young at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof they hereby acknowledge and thereof doth release acquit and discharge the said James Young his Executors and Administrators by these presents they the said Samuel and Robena Black hath granted bargained and sold aliened released and conformed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell Alson 165 alien Release and Confirm unto the said James Young in his actual possession now being by Virtue of a bargain and Sale to him these by the said Samuel Black for one whole year by Indenture Bearing Date the Day next before the day of the Date of these presents and by force of the Statute for Transferring uses into possession and his Heir and assigns two hundred Acres of Land lying and being in the said County of Augusta on a Branch of Naked Creek being the Land con veyed to said Black by Thomas Watterson and Bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at two white Ocks on a Pensyttell and runneth thence South fifty seven Degrees West one hundred and twenty poleto three Black Oak Saplins on a Ridge thence North sixty five Degrees West sixty six poles to a Spanish Oak and a Gum and Branch of Nated Creek thence North West one hundred and twenty poles to two White Oaks on a Hill Side thence North thirty Degrees East one hundred and fourteen poles to near a poplar in James McConnells Line thence with his lines East forty poles to a White Oak South East fifty two poles to a White Oak North East thirty sue poles to a Hickory Corner to said McConnell thence ditto North East Twenty four poles to a White Oak and thence South twenty said Degrees East one hundred and sixty two poles to the Beginning and all Houses Buildings Orchards Ways Waters Water courses profits Commodities Hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the sd Premises hereby granted or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents Issues & profits thereof and also all the Estate Interest use trust property claim and demand whatsoever of them the said Samuel and Rebecca Black of in and to the said premises and all Deeds Evidences and Writings touching or in any wise concerning the same to have and to hold the said land as above described and all and singular other the premises hereby granted and released and every part and parcel thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said James Young his Heirs and assigns for ever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said James Young and of his Heirs and assigns for ...
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