Avey/Ava Garnett Andrews was the wife of Dr. Mark Andrews.

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On March 4, 2013, Keith D. Barnett gave permission to place his transcription of the Andrews/Barnett/Griffin Bible records on this memorial:

ANDREWS/BARNETT/GRIFFIN BIBLE

Nathan Barnett Departed this life the 4 day of April 1818
Elizabeth T. Johnson departed this life 22 day of Dec. 1830
Aged Nineteen years Six month and five day
Nathan Barnett was Born March 2nd 1778
Ave G. Barnett was born June 20th 1776
Lucy W. Barnett daughter of Nathan & Ave her mother was Born January 14 1798
John G. Barnett was Born December 12th 1799
Mary A. Barnett was Born November 26th 1801
William J. Barnett was Born November 29th 1803
Sus'na G. Barnett was Born January 31st 1806 (torn)
A. Barnett was Born January 30th 1808 (torn)
Beth Barnett was Born July 7th 1811
Thomas G. Barnett was Born November 27th 1813 (handwriting changed)
John Leonard Johnson was Born November 27th 1818
Nathan B. Johnson was born July 16th 1819?
Elizabeth T. Johnson was Born Dec 8 1830
Mary Elizabeth Barnett was born August 18th 1835 (at the end of The Prophets)
Nancy W. Aallen (sic) Daughter of William and Elizabeth her mother was Born 30th of March 1809
John R. Allen Born 30 March 1809
Thos. Milton Griffin Born Jany 7th 1816
Maryan Caroline Griffin Born 14th Novm. 1817
Sarah C. Griffin was born 5th May 1797
John Griffin was married to Sally his wife 24th Septr.
In the year of our Lord 1814 (another page) John Griffin Was Born September3rd 1740
Mary Griffin Was Born Febuary 14th 1754
Jno. Griffin and Mary his Wife were married November 19th 1772?
Susanah Griffin daughter of John and Mary her mother was born September the 11th 1773
Ave Garnet Griffin was born June 20th 1776
David & Jesse Andrews Griffin was born Feby. 14th 1778
John Griffin was born Decbr. 6th 1779
Mary Griffin was born Sept. 11th 1781
Robt.? Griffin was born Decr.? 1783
William Griffin was born Augt. 15th 1785
Thos. Griffin Sept. 24th 1787 (name to faint on copy to read) 21 1790
James Griffin was born July 7th 1792
Wiat Andrews Griffin was born Sep. 21, 1793
George Washington Griffin born Feby. 11th 1797? Departed this life Octobr. 3rd 1799
Remember you that Lives above. (Apocrypha title page) (too faint to read) Griffin's Book April 2 17??
William Griffin Senior departed this life 31 January 1817?
John Griffin (back of New Testament title page)
Mark Andrews moved out of Essex into Cumberland the 17th day of November. in the year 1759
Mark Andrews born the 2nd day of July in the year 1724
Ave Andrews the wife of Mark Andrews born the 9th Day of July in the year 1731
Elizabeth Andrews the daughter of Mark Andrews & wife Ave his wife was Born ye 7th day of August 1748
John Andrews born ye 27th of January in the year 1749/50
Jess Andrew Born ye 18th day of March in the year 1753
Mary Andrews Born ye 14th day of Febry in the year 1754
Hannah Andrews Born ye 9th of December in the year 1755
William Andrews Born ye 23rd of Febry in the year 1758
Susanna Andrews Born ye 24th of April in the year 1760
Thomas Andrews Born the 12th of December in ye year 1761
Garnett Andrews Born the 11th day of June in the year 1764
Wiatt Andrews Born the 29th day of August in ye year 1766
Ann Andrews Born the 23rd day of August in ye year 1768
Ave Andrews the wife of Mark Andrews Departed this Life the
29th of October in year 1768
Mark Andrews Departed this Life the 20th day of January 1775
Clabourn J(o)hn BarNett (sic) was Born June the 13 177(no fourth digit)
(Beginning of Matthew too faint on copy to read) Decbr the 24th 1791
I John Griffin started to Georgia & January 27th 1792
I Landed in Green County on Big Creek with my family.
John G. Barnett was born the 12 day of Dec. 1799
Christian? East in the wife of J.G. Barnett was born 4 February 1813
J. G. Barnett was married To Miss Christiana Eastin on the 3 day of Febuary 1831
Nathan Thomas Barnett yhe son of J.G. Barnett and Christiana his wife was born the 12 day of May 1832
Thomas G. Barnett Was married to Miss Sarah Adams on the 27 of May 1834
Mary Elizabeth Barnett Was born the 18th day of August 1835
John Adams Griffin Barnett Was born 10th of December 1837(8 written over it) (sheet of paper, found in Bible)
John Griffin born in Virginia Sept. 3 1740 Married November 19, 1772
Mary Andrews born Feb. 14 year 1754.
They Came from Powhatan County, Va. To Green County, Georgia in 1792 Dec. 24 1791
I John Griffin Started to Georgia on Jan. 27th 1792
Landed in Green County on Big Creek with my family.
John Griffin, son of William came to this place 1823

This Bible was transcribed from a copy of the 1761 edition of the Bible
published by Mark Baskett, London.
Copies can be found in Barnett folder of the surname section of the
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT of ARCHIVES and HISTORY.
It can also be found in the October 14, 1989, Number 1095,
edition of FAMILY PUZZLERS.
The last know owner of the Bible was Mrs. Helen Griffin Steel of Locust Grove, GA.

Submitted by: Keith D. Barnett, great-great-great-grandson of Nathan Barnett and his wife Ave Garnet Griffin Barnett.

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On November 7, 2012, a Find-A-Grave contributor sent the following information/suggestion on Thomas Garnett, her sixth great grandfather:

The following is from Doug Garnett:

"THOMAS GARNETT [son of John GARNETT II] was probably born in 1675 at Kingston Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia. He must have died before December 20, 1748 in St. Anne, Essex County, Virginia.

We know the name of Thomas GARNETT's father from a deed dated June 8, 1709 recorded in the Essex County Deed Book [Number 13, page 225]. The grantor of the deed, Thomas GARNETT of St. Anne's Parish, Essex, a planter, is described as "one of the sons and devisees of John GARNETT II late of the Parish of Kingston in the County of Gloucester". In consideration of 3,500 pounds of tobacco, Thomas Garnett conveys unto John Foster 50 acres of land on the south side of the Rappahannock River, being part of a tract of 600 acres purchased by John Garnett II, deceased.

The deed conveys fifty acres of land which was part of a 600 acre tract purchased by the "above said John Garnett II, deceased, from John Baker"...being a corner tree to a tract of land of six hundred acres purchased by Jno [John] Garnett II father of said Thomas Garnett from John Baker".

The 50-acre parcel of land deeded to John Foster extended "to a branch issuing out of Gilson's Swamp thence along a line of marked trees to a path that leads from Foster's old plantation to Moseley's Quarter, so across said path to a marked red oak standing at the head of a branch".

Thomas Garnett's rights to sell this parcel of land to John Foster is explained through the following description of how the land evolved to Thomas from his father John Garnett II.

"One hundred and fifty acres of land part of the aforesaid six hundred acres the said John Garnett II did by his last will and testament bearing date of the twelfth day of November one thousand seven hundred and three [November 12, 1703] give to his son Anthony Garnett, he the said Anthony dying before he came to the age of twenty and one years, the fifty acres of land here conveyed doth now of right belong to the above Thomas Garnett relation being had to the aforesaid last will and testament may more fully and at large appear".

Apparently, the acquisition of the Rappahannock land was the cause of Thomas Garnett's relocation from Gloucester to Essex County.

Thomas GARNETT married Elizabeth MUSCOE, the daughter of Salvator MUSCOE Sr., an Italian stone cutter. Salvator Muscoe had moved to London, England after the great fire of 1666 had destroyed much of the city. His skill as a stone cutter was employed in the rebuilding of the city and he worked under the direction of Sir Christopher Wren in the construction of St. Paul's Cathedral. Salvator Muscoe Sr. emigrated from London to Virginia in about 1685 and was a neighbour to one of the GARNETT families then living in the colony.

There has been a considerable amount of confusion regarding Elizabeth MUSCOE, wife of Thomas GARNETT. Many family historians have erroneously confused this Elizabeth MUSCOE with her niece and namesake [the Elizabeth MUSCOE who was the daughter of Elizabeth MUSCOE's brother Salvatore MUSCOE Junior] since both women married husbands named GARNETT and also had father's named Salvatore MUSCOE.

To underline this confusion, here are the various listings contained in the IGI for the marriage of Elizabeth MUSCOE to Thomas GARNETT:

1. Elizabeth MUSCOE m. Thomas GARNETT in 1704 at Essex County, VA
2. Elizabeth MUSCOE m. Thomas GARNETT in about 1712 at St. Anne's Parish, Essex County, VA
3. Elizabeth MUSCOE m. Thomas GARNETT in about 1717 at Orange County, VA
4. Elizabeth MUSCOE m. Thomas GARNETT in about 1720 at Stafford County, VA
5. Elizabeth MUSCOE m. Thomas GARNETT in about 1721 at Essex County, VA

It is plainly clear that all of these marriage listings contained in the IGI cannot possibly be accurate or based on factual documentation. In actuality, none of the IGI listings relating to this marriage of Thomas GARNETT to Elizabeth MUSCOE are based on original marriage records or parish registers.

Instead, the source of this IGI information is from pedigrees submitted...from individuals researching their family's tree....

Another confusing factor is the death date of the other Elizabeth MUSCOE [the niece] who married Captain James GARNETT in 1834 [as his second wife]. The second Elizabeth MUSCOE died on August 23, 1736---just five days after the birth of their son Muscoe GARNETT [b. August 17, 1736]. Finding that Elizabeth Muscoe Garnett died in 1736 has apparently cause some family historians to "adjust" the birth and marriage date of the other Elizabeth MUSCOE who married Thomas GARNETT in order to comply with age at death of the younger Elizabeth MUSCOE who married Captain James GARNETT.

We now know that the first Elizabeth MUSCOE was born in 1680 in England and that she was the daughter of Salvatore MUSCOE Senior. She may have been Thomas GARNETT's second wife, and it is almost certain that she must have married Thomas GARNETT at some point between 1700 [when she was 20 years old] and 1705 [when she was about 25].

By 1709, Elizabeth GARNETT, wife of Thomas Garnett, relinquished her dower right to land inherited by her husband Thomas from his father John GARNETT II. The transaction was dated June 8, 1709. Consideraton of 3,500 pounds of good sound merchantable tobacco. Thomas Garnett, the grantor, also made bond in the sum of 7,000 pounds of good sound merchantable tobacco, that he would observe the covenants of his said deed. He again recited in the bond that he was "one of the sons and devisees of John Garnett II late of the Parish of Kingston in the County of Gloucester within the Colony aforesaid."

From Thomas GARNETT's will we know that he and his wife Elizabeth had at least eight children who are specifically named in the will as: John, Anne, Sarah, James, Joyce, Mary, Avey and Thomas GARNETT.

Elizabeth, wife of Thomas GARNETT, must have died some time before June 20, 1750---the date when her son John GARNETT was appointed Administrator of his father's Estate.

Elizabeth probably was the mother of most of the children of Thomas GARNETT, perhaps all of them. But there has been some speculation that she might not have been the mother of the eldest of Thomas GARNETT's sons, Anthony GARNETT...or she may have been his step-mother.

Some researchers have placed the birth date of Anthony GARNETT as early as 1700 while others believe he was born in either 1705 or 1709. It is still something of a mystery why Anthony GARNETT is not mentioned by name in his father's will. Furthermore, this son Anthony GARNETT was apparently not given any inheritance under the terms of the will, nor was he appointed as the executor or administrator of his father's estate.

The will of Thomas GARNETT, dated October 20, 1743, and recorded for probate in the 1748 Will Book for the county of Essex [Book #7, page 60]
Will of Thomas GARNETT:

In the Name of Gode, Amen. I, Thomas Garnett, of the Parish of St. Anne, in the County of Essex, being sick and weak, but of a disposing memory, do make this, my last Will and Testament, breaking and dissolving of any Will and Testament heretofore by me made, and this and no other, to be taken for my Last Will of Testament----in manner or forme following Viz.
Imp: It is my will and desire, having several small children, that my loving wife, Elizabeth, have the use of all my Estate, be it of what nature or kind soever, for and during her natural life, provided she remains so long my wife, for and towards her support and my (8) eight children: John, Anne, Sarah, James, Joyce, Mary and Avey Garnett and Thomas Garnett, but in case she should marry, then it is my will and desire that all my Estate be equally divided between my loving wife and my children above named, and it is further my will and desire that if my loving wife, Elizabeth, shall remain my widow during her natural life, that then, all my Estate is to be hers and the increase or decrease, at the time of her death, be equally divided between my above children: John, Anne, Sarah, James, Joyce, Mary, Avie and Thomas Garnett. And, it is my desire that my Estate be not appraised and I do appoint my loving wife, Elizabeth, Executrix of this, my Last Will and Testament in Testimony whereof I have set my hand of Seal this 20th day of October, 1743 Sealed and Delivered.

Thos. Garnett [Seal]

Witnesses:
Salvator Muscoe
Jas. Smith
William Lenthen

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Probate Record:

At a Court held for Essex County at Tappahannock, on the 20th day of December, Anno Domini 1748, this Last Will of Testament of Thomas Garnett, deceased, was proved by the oath of James Garnett, gen. [genitive], who also made oath that he did see Salvator Muscoe, genitival described the same as a witness thereto and being also sworn to by Elizabeth Garnett, the executrix there in named, was admitted to record.

Justice A. Beverley
(clerk)

This is evidentially the will of a man with two sets of children according to George Harrison Sanford King who studied these original documents. King concludes:

"Now I do not know if Thomas Garnett's will was not inclusive, that is, as to his land, but you will see that he does not directly devise or mention his land. Thomas Garnett fails to direct the disposition of his land it is most probably true that same was not in his power, as there was an entail upon it having come to him by the will of his father John Garnett II of 1703. We do not have the provision of this John Garnett II's will, but it is very likely (observing the manner in which the land of his son Anthony Garnett was divided up) that the lands (600 acres) were entailed upon heirs made by John Garnett II's will of 1703. Be that as it may, the fact is evident that Thomas Garnett did not devise it---he left all his estate to the use of his wife Elizabeth in order that she might raise his second family, but upon her death he did NOT say that said land passed to them. There is little doubt in my mind that if he had been so privileged he would have thus provided for his second family."

**This concludes the information provided by Doug Garnett**
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"Virginia County Court Records -- Culpeper Co. VA Land Tax Books 1782-1786" by Sparacio lists Thomas Garnett on the tax list for Culpeper Co. for 1782. He owns 218 acres, which is valued at L130 & 16/0 and he is assessed a tax of 1 & 0/9. In Sparacio's book of the Culpeper Land Taxes for 1787-89, Thomas again owns 218 acres, this time valued at 125 & 7/10, and he is assessed a tax of 1 & 17/7. The taxes are then identical for 1788 and 1789.

"The Genealogy and Story of the Family of Robert Kirtley Garnett" (1955) by Harriet E. Hobble and Charles H. Garnett contains the following:

"Thomas Garnett, son of [John Garnett II], born in Kingston Parish, Gloucester County cir. 1680. Married Elizabeth (?). Died St. Anne's Parish, Essex County 1743.
In a deed of June 8, 1709 recorded in Essex County Deed Book No. 13, pp. 225, the grantor, Thomas Garnett of St. Anne's Parish, Essex, planter, is described as 'one of the sons and devisees of John Garnett II late of the Parish of Kingston in the County of Gloucester'. In consideration of 3,500 pounds of tobacco Thomas Garnett conveys unto John Foster 50 acres of land on the south side of the Rappahanock River, being part of a tract of 600 acres purchased by John Garnett II, deceased. It would seem that the purchase of this land was what led Thomas to move from Gloucester to Essex County.
His will dated October 20, 1733 and recorded in Essex County 1743 (Will Book 7, pp. 60) recites the following: 'Having several small children it is my will that my wife, Elizabeth, have the use of my estate during her natural life for support of my said children.' Since Anthony was not mentioned it is presumed he was already of age. Could be son of an earlier marriage. Thomas was rather old at the time of his will (1733) to be the father of young children.