News: Looking for females who are in the pure female lines (mother to daughter) from William and Sarah who are willing to do an mtDNA test. Such a person would be descended along an all female line from Mary DEVIN Biggers or Margaret DEVIN Reynolds. The hope is to identify the markers for Sarah SMITH Devin to help identify her parents. Contact the webmaster if interested.

Devin descendant, Stanley Wayne Devin, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2014. He was the last living child of Ira & Oleta Devin.
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    Herodias Philpot Reynolds

    Female 1808 - Abt 1877  (68 years)


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    Generation: 1

    1. 1.  Herodias Philpot Reynolds was born on 06 Nov 1808 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A. (daughter of John Devin Reynolds and Sarah Ann "Sally" Philpott); died about 1877 in Henry County, Missouri U.S.A..

      Notes:

      Name:
      Herodias was named by her mother, Sarah Philpott, for her sister, Herodias "Holly" Philpott. Herodias is called "Hery" by her mother in a letter dated 25 Mar 1831 notifying her of her father's death.

      Herodias married John Ward Adkins on 10 Nov 1828 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. John (son of Henry Adkins and Elizabeth Rossett) was born about 1810; died in 1903. [Group Sheet]

      Children:
      1. Henry G. Adkins was born on 06 Nov 1808; died on 16 Jan 1876.
      2. John Devin Adkins was born on 20 Jan 1835 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 25 Jan 1878.
      3. Elizabeth Virginia Adkins was born on 22 Nov 1835 in Missouri U.S.A.; died on 30 Jan 1904.
      4. Josiah Adkins was born on 20 Jul 1844 in Missouri U.S.A..
      5. Sarah Ann Adkins was born on 01 Feb 1849 in Warren County, Missouri; died on 12 Dec 1923; was buried in Deepwater, Henry Co., Missouri.

    Generation: 2

    1. 2.  John Devin Reynolds was born on 22 Feb 1783 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of Joseph M. Reynolds and Margaret Devin); died on 18 Mar 1831 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Worlds Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      Chancery Court record dated Aug 1805

      DOD apparently listed in chancery suit (but which Virginia County??
      'Modern' headstone replaced by Mrs. Ruth Marlowe, (Ruth Mae Reynolds) granddaughter, along with a marker for Allen Gilmer Reynolds and wife Martha Ann Jackson.

      DAR Patriot Index Lookup
      PHILPOT, CHARLES THOMAS
      A090845


      Child/Child :
      SARAH / [1] JOHN DEVIN REYNOLDS
      Service:
      MARYLAND Rank: SERGEANT
      Birth:
      11-20-1753 CHARLES CO MARYLAND
      Death:
      2-29-1836 HENRY CO VIRGINIA
      Pension Number:
      *S5924
      Service Source:
      *S5924
      Service Description:
      1) CAPTS ENEAS CAMPBELL,MONTJOY BAILY
      2) COL JOHN GUNBY

      John married Sarah Ann "Sally" Philpott on 19 Jul 1808 in Henry County, Virginia U.S.A.. Sarah (daughter of Charles Thomas Philpott and Elizabeth Garrett) was born on 01 Oct 1784 in Frederick County, Maryland; died about 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia C.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 3.  Sarah Ann "Sally" Philpott was born on 01 Oct 1784 in Frederick County, Maryland (daughter of Charles Thomas Philpott and Elizabeth Garrett); died about 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia C.S.A..

      Notes:

      Sarah Ann Philpott is buried with her husband John Devin Reynolds in the Adkins Oakes Cemetery in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

      Children:
      1. 1. Herodias Philpot Reynolds was born on 06 Nov 1808 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died about 1877 in Henry County, Missouri U.S.A..
      2. John Philpott Reynolds was born on 04 Aug 1809 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1854 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Adkins-Oakes Cemetery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      3. William Garrett "Will" Reynolds was born on 02 Apr 1811 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 28 Jan 1868 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      4. Elizabeth Reynolds was born on 22 Dec 1812 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 20 Nov 1826 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      5. Charles Thomas Reynolds was born on 02 Oct 1814 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died after 15 Jun 1857 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      6. Josiah Reynolds was born on 28 Sep 1816 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 24 Feb 1891; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Mount Herman, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..
      7. Allen Gilmer Reynolds was born on 10 Oct 1818 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 06 Jul 1887 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Worlds Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..
      8. Hugh 'Hughey' Reynolds was born in c 1824 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      9. Sarah Ann "Sally Ann" Reynolds was born about 1822 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before 1859 in Lafeyette County, Illinois U.S.A.; was buried in Lafeyette County, Illinois U.S.A..
      10. William Barton Reynolds, Sr. was born on 27 May 1827 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 20 May 1890 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..


    Generation: 3

    1. 4.  Joseph M. Reynolds was born in 1759 in Muddy Run, Martic, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; was christened on 15 Aug 1759 in Muddy Run, Martic, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (son of Hugh Reynolds and Mary Nealey); died about 1820 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      1820 VA Census Pittsylvania County Series M33, Roll40, page 132, shows Joseph, Joseph Jr., Robert, William and Hiram Collins (husband of Matilda, Joseph's daughter with Nancy Ford), i.e., Joseph (married to Nancy Ford in 1820), Joseph Jr. (Peggy Devin's son), William (son of Peggy Devin, husband of Nancy Blair), Robert, (Robert Devin, son of Peggy Devin and husband of Susanna Carter) Hiram Collins married Matilda Reynolds, daughter of Nancy Ford and Joseph Reynolds.


      Oaths of Allegiance 1777 Pittsylvania County, Virginia
      NOTE: Hugh Reynolds and his son Joseph are found on this 1777 list. Hugh's son William, is not. Joseph's Baptism of 15 Aug 1759 gives us his age. If William is the younger son, he may not have been of 'age' at this time. I suspect 16, may have been the age for boys to give their OATH. If so, we may suppose that William, s/o Hugh did not become of 'age' in 1777. William is shown on court records in 1788 when he inherits the land of his grandfather, William Neeley. Both Joseph and William are Qualified as Executors (Book 6/170 Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Court Records 1787-91)
      Another record dated 22 Mar 1796 for William Reynolds and Charles Lewis must be our William, as the other William Reynolds of Culpepper has died in 1791. No connecton has been documented for William of Culpepper having any connection to the Hugh Reynolds family. -Mary Frances Reynolds

      Name:
      Joseph Reynolds is identified as Joseph M. Reynolds on a pay document from the Revolutionary War. We speculate that his middle name is Middleton.
      William Nealy left all the rest of his estate to Joseph who is probably the older brother of William Reynolds who inherited William Nealey's land.

      Joseph married Margaret Devin on 21 Aug 1780 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. Margaret (daughter of William Devin, Sr. and Sarah Smith) was born about 1759; died about 1798 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 5.  Margaret Devin was born about 1759 (daughter of William Devin, Sr. and Sarah Smith); died about 1798 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      YOB from FHC #0928908 compiled by Ethel S. Mattingley
      YOB & POB from Ancestral File

      !MARRIAGE: Pittsylvania Co VA record

      Is listed as deceased in her Father's Will dated 25.Nov.1800.

      Notes:

      21.Aug.1780 Marriage Bond - Margaret Devin and Joseph Reynolds surety Edward Hodges. (Devin file at Pedmont Genealogy Society, Danville VA Public Library from research by Anna D. Evans 07.May.1985).

      Children:
      1. Hugh Reynolds was born on 02 Jul 1781 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died in 1832 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      2. 2. John Devin Reynolds was born on 22 Feb 1783 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 18 Mar 1831 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Worlds Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..
      3. Margaret Reynolds was born after 1783 in VIrginia U.S.A..
      4. Sarah "Sally" Reynolds was born on 01 Oct 1784 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      5. William Reynolds was born about 1787 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 27 Jan 1816 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      6. Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds was born on 18 Mar 1791 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 04 Apr 1833 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
      7. Elizabeth Reynolds was born about 1791 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 1833 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      8. Joseph Reynolds, Jr. was born about 1793 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      9. Robert Devin Reynolds was born about 1795 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died before Feb 1844 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..

    3. 6.  Charles Thomas Philpott was born on 20 Nov 1753 in Charles County, Maryland (son of John Philpott and Mary E. Keech); died on 05 Jan 1836 in Henry County, Virginia.

      Charles married Elizabeth Garrett on 14 Feb 1780. [Group Sheet]


    4. 7.  Elizabeth Garrett

      Notes:

      Elizabeth Garrett was married to Mr. Mocoboy before she married Charles Thomas Philpott. She is the daughter of John Garrett.

      Children:
      1. 3. Sarah Ann "Sally" Philpott was born on 01 Oct 1784 in Frederick County, Maryland; died about 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia C.S.A..
      2. Allen Gilmer Philpott, Sr. was born in 1781 in Frederick County, Maryland.
      3. Cassandra Philpott was born about 1784 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 05 Jan 1855 in Henry County, Virginia.
      4. Herodias "Holly" Philpott was born in 1787 in Frederick County, Maryland; died after 1860 in Henry County, Virginia.
      5. Mary "Polly" Philpott was born on 17 Sep 1788 in Frederick County, Maryland.
      6. David Philpott was born on 06 Oct 1791.
      7. Ann G. Philpott was born about 1792 in Henry County, Virginia U.S.A..
      8. Charlie Philpott was born in 1799; died before 11 Jun 1880.


    Generation: 4

    1. 8.  Hugh ReynoldsHugh Reynolds was born about 1740 in Prob. Pennsylvania; died about 1810 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

      Notes:

      3 Aug 1771 Va Patent Bk. 40 p. 551, Pittsylvania Co., Hugh Reynolds received patent for 298 acres on waters of Banister River adjoining land of Nealy & Roberts (Doc. 1140)




      See Pittsylvania County, VA Landowners Per 1797 Land Tax: Transcribed by Mary Leigh Boisseau: Lists Hugh Reynolds as owing 2 parcels of land; the first, 105 acres and the second 65 acres. Also Lists Jesse Reynolds (s/o William) as owning 4 parcels of land 104 acres and 3 parcels of 50 acres each. Hugh Reynolds, father of Joseph and William, and husband of Mary Nealey Reynolds, is shown on the land tax records for Pittsylvania Co., VA until 1910. Jesse Reynolds, s/o a William Reynolds bought the land his father, William left to his brothers, Joseph and Richard Cole, in 50 acre parcels in 1794 after the death of this William in 1791.
      This Jesse is the son of a William Reynolds who died in 1791, leaving a will naming his children. It is currently speculated by descendants of Jesse, that William Reynolds is Hugh's brother and a second William is a son of Hugh. Further research is being conducted.

      IF ANY MALE DESCENDANT OF THIS JESSE REYNOLDS (OF CULPEPPER) WOULD BE WILLING TO CONTRIBUTE DNA PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE SITE ADDRESS.

      http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vapittsy/families.htm
      Hugh Reynolds Notes

      http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bakerfamilylines/patterson/PeterChpt6p3.html
      Pattersons of Muddy Run

      http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/franklin/history/local/wbeers008.txt
      William Reynolds/Muddy Run (probably to late to be ours)

      http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/franklin/history/local/wbeers005.txt
      John Reynolds/Franklin Co., PA (became Lancaster?)

      http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/northumberland/areahistory/bell0024.txt
      John Reynolds;Robert Reynolds (probably to late to be ours)

      http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/1pa/land/1734-1775apps.txt
      PA Land Warrant Applications/Hugh Reynolds

      http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ga/topic/indian/settlers/Thestories2.htm
      John Reynolds/William Reynolds Franklin Co., PA Deaths by Indian Attack; The Stories

      http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/northumberland/areahistory/bell0004.txt
      Robert Reynolds/Joseph Reynolds PA, Northumberland History

      http://archive.org/details/cu31924032771432
      Reynolds memorial; addresses delivered before the Historical society of Pennsylvania upon the occasion of the presentation of a portrait of Maj.-Gen. John F. Reynolds, March 8, 1880 (1880)

      http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mbonsal/bonsal/panews.html
      West Nottingham Real Estate to be sold 6/1/1774 land adjacent to Jacob, Joseph and William Reynolds

      http://www.horseshoe.cc/pennadutch/places/pennsylvania/lancasterco/townships/marticprov/marticee.htm
      Tax List, Martic, PA 1757 Hugh, William Reynolds; Wm. Neeley, William Divin

      http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~pacahs/martic.htm
      (same as above)
      *******************
      The following message may be a Reynolds line from Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania where William Reynolds married Mt. (Margaret or Martha Patterson, 2 Jan 1754)
      DATE: TUE May 25 1999 9:15 AM
      NAME: James L. Lowary
      E-MAIL: jlowary@coin.missouri.edu
      ADDRESS: 9071 Hartley Rd., Hallsville, MO 65255
      SURNAMES: REYNOLDS, NEWMAN, CHAPMAN, PATTERSON, JOHNSON
      QUERY: My line to the REYNOLDS line is thru Sarah Ann REYNOLDS b. 10 Sep 1830, old battleground-Monmouth County, NJ. She married Edward Tinsley NEWMAN on 14 Sep 1848 in Hendericks, Co., Indiana. They moved to Hancock Co., IL.

      Her father and mother were Joseph REYNOLDS b. 1 Apr 1792, New Jersey, m. Nancie Ann CHAPMAN. Joseph died 12 Sep 1867, Pittsboro, Indiana.

      Joseph's father was John Fulton REYNOLDS was born on 13 Oct 1734 and was married to Joanna PATTERSON in 1760. John was a Private in the Revolutionary War under General George Washington. He fought side by side in the Battle of Monmouth, with James Johnson the father of his daughter-in-law Sarah Johnson Reynolds. Buried at Muddy Run Presbyterian
      URL: http://www.lowary.org
      John Fulton REYNOLDS, b. 13 Oct 1734. m. Joanna PATTERSON in 1760 d. 1827
      **********
      http://www.bennett-twins.com/genealogy/documents/Diaries/Cuthbertson/index.php?imageNumber=1
      Rev. Cuthbertson 1751-1791 Diary
      Shows Hew Reynolds married to Mary K(?) Muddy Run, Martic, PA; another entry shows Baptism of Joseph, s/o Hugh





      http://amazonedit.com/Amazon/Covenanter_Pattersons_1_Thomas_Patterson_Sr_files/THOMAS%20SR.%20of%20Wash%20Twp%20copy%20small.pdf
      Thomas Patterson Sr., mentions Joseph Reynolds of Fayette Co., PA 1785 (a clue?)
      ************
      The Hugh Reynolds in this line is a 37 marker, DNA match to Hugh Reynolds of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia
      Nat'l #: 818205 Ancestor #: A201059
      1. -- Generation Restricted --
      2. -- Generation Restricted --
      3. -- Generation Restricted --
      4. The Said -- Name Restricted -- was the child of Richie Campbell Reynolds born on 21 - Jun - 1863 at Warren Co IL
      died at Carrollton Greene Co IL on 10 - Nov - 1933 and his wife Eva Elizabeth Pinkerton born on 6 - May - 1860 at Berdan Greene Co IL died at Berdan Greene Co IL on 22 - May - 1946 married on 2 - Jan - 1887 married at Berdan Greene Co IL
      5. The Said Richie Campbell Reynolds was the child of John Wilson Reynolds born on 17 - Aug - 1818 at Statesville Iredell Co NC died at Spring Grove Twp Warren Co IL on 7 - Aug - 1909 and his ( 1st ) wife Jane Campbell born on 6 - Jun - 1826 at Carroll Co OH died at Warren Co IL on 28 - Nov - 1896 married on 1 - Sep - 1846 married at Hale Twp Warren Co IL
      6. The Said John Wilson Reynolds was the child of John G Reynolds born on (c) - - 1785 at ____ died at Warren Co IL on 17 - Oct - 1862 and his ( 1st ) wife Jane Milligan born on - - at ____died at Iredell Co NC on (a) - - 1820 married on - -
      7. The Said John G Reynolds was the child of Hugh Reynolds born on (c) - - 1755 at ____ died at Iredell Co NC on (a) 16 - Jun - 1832 and his ( 1st ) wife Elizabeth born on - - at _____ died at NC on (p) 22 - Mar - 1798 married on (a) - - 1782
      ************

      Hugh married Mary Nealey on 30 Dec 1756 in Muddy Run, Martic, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. Mary (daughter of William Nealey) was born about 1730; died after 1788 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 9.  Mary Nealey was born about 1730 (daughter of William Nealey); died after 1788 in Marlowe homeplace, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      Several records show Mary to be born in Pittsylvania County Virginia. However, Pittsylvania county did not exist until 1767 and the earliest settlement of the area did not occur until 1738, so it is unlikely that Mary was born in the Pittsylvania County area.

      It is possible that William Nealey (Mary's father) is the same William Neely in the 1757 tax list for Martic township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Along with Hugh Reynolds and William Divin.

      Birth:

      Mary Neely (found spelled several ways) was the daughter of William Neely of Tomahawk Creek, VA (Callands). Hugh Reynolds bought his land adjacent to William Neely's and Married his daughter Mary. Their son's Joseph and William. Joseph married Margaret Devin and Nancy Ford.

      Died:
      Her father's will (Wm. Neely) will was proved in 1788; both she and Hugh Reynolds were alive at that time.

      Notes:

      Married:
      Mary married Hugh Reynolds at Wm. Neiley's, 30 Dec 1756 by Rev. John Cuthbertson at Muddy Run Meeting House. He later records the Baptism of son, Joseph on 15 Aug 1759.

      Hugh Reynolds bought land in 1768 from and adjacent to William Nealey. And William Nealey's will dated 6 Dec 1787, leaves his estate to his daughter Mary Reynolds and his two grandsons Joseph & William Reynolds. The will was proved: 21 Jul 1788 and Security: Hugh Reynolds.

      Nealey is found spelled several ways: Nealy, Neely, Nely, etc.

      Children:
      1. 4. Joseph M. Reynolds was born in 1759 in Muddy Run, Martic, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; was christened on 15 Aug 1759 in Muddy Run, Martic, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania; died about 1820 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      2. William Reynolds was born in c 1760 in Probably Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.

    3. 10.  William Devin, Sr. was born in 1724; died before 19 Apr 1802 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..

      Notes:

      William Devin, Senior is considered to be the Progenitor of the protestant Devin family in the United States of America. William Devin, Senior of Virginia was born in Dublin, Ireland and came to America in 1745 or 1746. In 1750, he married Sarah Smith and settled in what is now Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
      --The Devin Family, page 1.

      CJR says William Devin (father of William Jr. and Alexander) came from Alsace Lorraine, France. --Email 25 February 1998.

      A William Davin along with son James Davin is listed in the 1767 list of Tithables for Pittsylvania County, Virginia Colony.

      Like many landowners of the era and region, William Devin Senior owned slaves. His will states that he owned at least one male slave, named Alleck, which he bequeathed to his daughter Sarah Devin.
      -The Devin Family, page 2.

      William Sr. served as Sergeant of Infantry, Virginia Continental Line. He "received a certificate for balance of full pay, according to act passed November session 1781". [more likely this was his son William Jr.]
      -The Devin Family, page 3.

      Children listed in will: James Devin, Mary Biggar, William Devin, Jr.
      Robert Devin, Joseph Devin, heirs of Margaret Reynolds, decd.

      References:

      (1) War Records No.4 Page 166

      (2) Will of William Devin Senior recorded April 19, 1802 in deed and Will Book 11, page 243, of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Will was signed 25 Nov 1800.
      (3) 1787 Pittsylvania Co VA for William Devin, Sr.

      1787 Pittsylvania Co VA for William Devin, Sr.
      Personal Property Tax List: 2 white males 16-21
      1 black over 16
      0 blacks under 16
      8 horses, mules, etc.
      12 cattle
      Comments:

      Dessa's booklet mentions a letter to Alfred Harrison Devin written by Rev. Robert Ira Devin son of James, son of William Jr, son of William Sr. The letter is said to make the following statements: 'William Devin born 1724.'"

      These statements may be accurate, but Dessa's booklet, as written, seems to relate that these records have Irish origins. There is a Camden Parish in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. If the referenced records are from the Virginia parish, why do they mention the marriage of William and Martha Devin? Is the Sarah Devin mentioned in the records actually William Sr.'s spouse rather than his sister? Another theory is that the William and Martha Devin mentioned in the parish of Camden records is William Devin and Martha Mitchell and the 2 in 1720 is actually an eight.



      William married Sarah Smith in 1750. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Smith) was born on 20 Mar 1727/28; died before 22 Nov 1800. [Group Sheet]


    4. 11.  Sarah Smith was born on 20 Mar 1727/28 (daughter of Thomas Smith); died before 22 Nov 1800.

      Notes:

      Not named in will of her husband which was dated 25 November 1800.
      Dessa's booklet mentions a letter to Alfred Harrison Devin written by Rev. Robert Ira Devin son of James, son of William Jr, son of William Sr. The letter is said to make the following statements: "Records of the Parish of Camden: 'Sarah Devin born March 20, 1728.'"

      Smith surname assumed based on serveral grandchildren named 'Sarah Smith _____'. No documents have been found to support her last name except for a manuscript by Dessa Hoffstetter. However, its source is suspect.

      Notes:

      Possibly married in Virginia Colony or Pennsylvania Colony.(speculation)

      After Sarah and William were married, they settled in the area now known as Pittsylvania County, Virginia. William and Sarah were members of the Presbyterian Church and accumulated some wealth. They had eleven children; some dying in childhood. Their four oldest sons fought in and survived the Revolutionary War. (Hofstetter, Dessa; The Devin Family; page1)

      The Devin property in Pittsylvania County, Virginia is shown by deeds and records to be near the Bannister River in the southwest corner of Pittsylvania County, northwest of Danville and east of Martinville, Virginia. In February 17, 1794, William Sr. deeded property to William Jr. as recorded in Pittsylvania County, Virginia Courthouse records. William Sr. bequeathed his house to his daughter, Sarah Devin.

      Children:
      1. James Devin was born about 1748.
      2. John Devin was born in 1750 in Virginia.
      3. William Devin, Jr. was born in c.1752; died on 27 Apr 1810.
      4. Mary Devin was born about 1757; died after 1802.
      5. 5. Margaret Devin was born about 1759; died about 1798 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      6. Robert Devin was born on 06 Apr 1759 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Apr 1834 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      7. Joseph Devin was born on 17 Sep 1760; died on 26 May 1804 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      8. Sarah Devin was born about 1761; died before 16 Oct 1848 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A..
      9. Rev. Alexander Devin was born on 22 Mar 1769 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 05 Jan 1827 in Gibson County, Indiana U.S.A.; was buried in Devin Plot, Warnock Cemetery, Princeton, Indiana U.S.A..

    5. 12.  John Philpott was born in 1720 in Charles County, Maryland (son of Charles Philpott and Elizabeth Barton Smoot); died in 1762 in Charles County, Maryland.

      John married Mary E. Keech. Mary was born in Circa 1730. [Group Sheet]


    6. 13.  Mary E. Keech was born in Circa 1730.
      Children:
      1. 6. Charles Thomas Philpott was born on 20 Nov 1753 in Charles County, Maryland; died on 05 Jan 1836 in Henry County, Virginia.
      2. Sarah Warren Philpott was born on 05 Jan 1756 in Charles County, Maryland; died in 1840 in Virginia.
      3. Samuel Philpott was born in 1761 in Charles Co., Maryland; died about 1838 in Roane County, Tennessee U.S.A..
      4. Zachariah Philpott was born on 20 Dec 1758 in Charles County, Maryland; died on 05 Jan 1836 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.