Francis Graves

• General Notes
  • Birthdate is inferred from the fact that he was still a minor and described as 'orphan of Capt thomas Graves decd.' in 1642.
    Until 1672, we have no information about Francis. According to Mrs. Hiden, it is likely from the associates his family chose that he spent some time in Gloucester Co., VA before settling in Essex Co. It is also probable that he lived in Essex Co . before patenting land there, and that the 714 acres he patented 10 Oct 16672 (S.L.O.6. p 436) 'on the south side of the river, part on the branch of Gilson's Creek and part on Hoskins Creek adjoining Mr. Beverley's corner' represented a choice o f location rather than just the reward for transporting 14 persons.