Katharine Banks (Royall Isham) (Bermuda Hundred Plantation) (By her second marriage, she is a direct ancestor of Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and Robert E. Lee)

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Northamptonshire,England

Christoper Banks

Presque Isle, Henrico,Va

General Notes

ID: I2551
Name: Katharine BANKS
Sex: F
Birth: 1627 in Northamptonshire,England
MARC:
_ALT_BIRTH: Y 1645
Death: DEC 1686 in Presque Isle,Henrico,Va
Burial: Presque Isle,Henrico,Va
Note:
BIOGRAPHY: Notes: from Jason Duncan, 104 East Street, Jonesville, NC 28642, in "The Ancestors of Opal Delores Billings".

BIOGRAPHY: Katherine may have been born about 1600 or in 1627. She first married Joseph Royall, Sr. in England and second Henry Isham, Sr.,of Bermuda Hundred plantation in VA. She "has been described as a beautiful red-haired lady who owned a gilded carriage, the wedding gift of her parents, which is said to have been linked with gold colored silk, drapes, and cushions of the same fabric…. According to custom, Joseph Royall’s estate became the property of the new husband."

BIOGRAPHY: He added another wing onto the residence which "was enhanced with tall pines and an English flower garden (and) was enclosed within a white picket fence." The structure still exists and is used as a horse farm (1995). By her second marriage, she is a direct ancestor of Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and Robert E. Lee.

BIOGRAPHY: In his will dated 11/13/1678, her son Henry Isham, Jr., left her one third of his property which was in both VA and England.

BIOGRAPHY: She left a detailed will dated 8/10/1686, proved December 1686 in Henrico Co. The majority of her estate was left to her children and grandchildren by both marriages. Her belongings included her wedding ring, several items made of silver, a feather bed, cows, servants, and slaves.

BIOGRAPHY: Katherine Banks Royall Isham left two silver spoons "to each child of her son Joseph Royall. She was their grandmother, and she left a will in Henrico County in 1686. The will mentions grandchildren Joseph Royall and Sarah Royall.

BIOGRAPHY: Some records show Katherine as being from NorthHamptonshire, England:
"Northamptonshire, (or Northampton), south-midland county of England, bounded N. by Leicestershire, Rutland, and Lincolnshire, E. by Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and Bedfordshire, S. by Bucks and Oxfordshire, and W. by Warwickshire; greatest length, NE. to SW., about 70 miles; greatest breadth, E. to W., about 26 miles; area, 629,912 acres, population 272,555. Although the surface appearance of the county is generally hilly there are no elevations of considerable altitude, the highest being near Daventry, where Arbury Hill reaches 804 ft. The NE. part of the county belongs to the Fen district. In some localities, particularly the W. and SW., the scenery is especially attractive; while here and there throughout the county rich woods and well-watered vales afford pleasing aspects. The chief rivers are the Nen and the Welland; the Avon forms a part of the N. boundary of the Co., the Cherwell of the SW. boundary, and the Leam of the W. boundary; the Ouse has its rise near Brackley in the S. . . Throughout the whole county, farming is successfully prosecuted, all kinds of cereal and green crops being raised; while upon the splendid pastures large numbers of cattle are reared, principally for the London market. Northampton is celebrated for its ash trees, old oaks, and elm avenues. . . Iron is largely found, and although worked as early as the time of the Roman occupation, its modern manufacture dates only from 1850. . . Apart from ironworkng, the great industry of the county is centred in the manufacture of boots and shoes in the town of Northampton and the towns of the middle of the county." [Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles, 1887]

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BIOGRAPHY: Will of Katherine Royall Isham

BIOGRAPHY: Wills of Henrico Co Va.

BIOGRAPHY: To Grandson William Randolph, L 20, To Grandson Henry Randolph, L5 To grandaughter Mary Randolph and Elizabeth Randolph, each [but leaves out the amount] All such money is now in hands of son in law William Randolph. Residue of money in hands of my son in law William Randolph to go to my daughters Mary Randolph and Anne Epes equally. The above two daughters to divide what is in my trunk and each to have two silver salt cellars. To Mary Randolph, my wedding ring, best featherbed, my best silver tankard, and 15 shillings to buy mourning ring To grandson Joseph Royal, one servant named John Townes, for the time hehas to serve, and my small silver tankard To every child of my son Royall, two silver spoonsTo loving son Joseph Royal, my best Tankard. To grandson Richard Dennis, one of best cows and 2 silver spoons. To grandson Isham epes, my negro man Dick. To grandson Francis epes, my best silver tankard but one. To Child my daughter Anne Epes now goes with,my largest silver porringer and great cupp. My sealed ring, great hoop ring, pair of silver clasps and silver bodkin to daughter Anne Epes. To grandson Richard Perrin, 1 feather bed and furniture. To granddaughter Sarah Royal, a yearling heifer. To grandaughters Katherine Farrar, Mary*, Sarah, and Anne Perrin each 2 silver spoons and to Katherine Farrar, l guinney, and to Anne Perrin, one silver porringer. To grandaughter Sarah Dennis, 2 silver spoons and 1 pr. of dowlass sheets. To 2 daughters Sarah Wilkinson and Katherine Perrin*. all my wearing clothes. To loving friend Mary Parker, 6 ells of best dowlass and as much of finest serge to make a gown and petticoat To granson Maiden Marshall, 1 heifer, two years old. To my son Joseph Royall, all my land. All my crop of corn to the executors, except enough to buy 2 gravestones one to cover me and other my dec'd dear husband All the rest to be divided between my four children: Sarah Wilkinson, Joseph Royall, Katherine Perrin* and Anne Epes, and to each 15 shillings for mourning ring. Executors: son Joseph Royall and son in law Francis Epes. My body to be buried near my dear husband on my own plantation.

BIOGRAPHY: Dated Oct. 10, 1686

BIOGRAPHY: Wit: John Worsham, Nath. Hill, Littlebury Epes

BIOGRAPHY: Probated Dec 1, 1686
Change Date: 5 SEP 2004 at 03:46:18

Father: Christopher BANKS b: Abt 1603 in Canterbury,Kent,England

Marriage 1 Joseph ROYALL b: Abt 1600 in London,England
Children
Katherine ROYALL b: 1642 in Henrico County,Va

"Katherine Banks Royall Isham was the wealthiest woman in the United States in her era.

Will of KATHERINE ISHAM 1686 Henrico Co., Virginia

In the name of God amen. I KATHERINE ISHAM being sick & weak of body but of sound & pfect mind & memory (praise be therefore given to almighty god do make & ordain this my last will & testament in manner & form following (that is to say) First I principally commend my soul unto the hands of Almighty God hoping through the meritts of my Savior Jesus Christ to have full and free pardon & forgiveness of all my sins and my body I comitt to the earth to be decently burried at ye descretion of my Extr, hereafter named. And as the disposition of all such temporall as it hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me I give and dispose of as followth.

First Item I will that all my debts and funerall charges be paid & discharged. I give to my Grandson Wm Randolph £20 sterling money of England such is not in the custody of my son-in-law Wm Randolph to be disposed of after my decease for the proper use & benefit of my grandson above named, but in case of his mortaility before he comes to age, then I give & bequeath unto my grandson Henry Randolph the £20 about to be disposed as above sd for his proper use and further I give to my grandson Henry Randolph five pds sterling money of England and to my Granddaughters Mary Randolph & Elisa Randolph £5 a piece of like Sterling money all such money above specified is now in the custody of my son-in-law Wm Randolph. And further I give the residue of my mony such is in custody of my son-in-law Wm Randolph to my two daughters Mary Randolph & Ann Epes to be equally divided. I also will that my claw trunk with all that is in it be equally divided between my two daughters Mary Randolph & Ann Epes and I give to each of them two silver saltcellars. And to Mary Randolph I give my Wedding Ring & best feather bed and furniture to it and my ?least silver tankard but one and fifteen shillings to buy a mourning Ring and desire the sd Mary Randolph may be exempt from bearing any part of paying my debts or funerall charges. And this is all my legacy to my loveing daughter Mary Randolph.

Item. I give to my grandson Joseph Royall one Servt named John Jordns all the time he hath to serve & my small silver tankard. And further I give to my child of my son Royall's two silver spoons. And to my loveing son Joseph Royall the last Tankard.

Item. I give to my grandson Richard Dennis one of my best cows and two silver spoons.

Item. I give to my grandson Isham Epes my Negro Dick. and to my Grandson Francis Epes my biggest silver tankard but one. I also give to the child my daughter Ann Epes now goes with my largest silver Porringer & great silver cupp. My sealed ring & great hoop ring with a pair of silver Clasps & Silver bodkin I give to my daughter Anne Epes.

Item. I give to my Grandson Richd Perrin one Feather bed and furniture to it.

item. I give to my grand daughter Sarah Royall one Yearling heifer.

Item. I give to my granddaughters Katherine Farrar, Mary, Sarah & Anne Perrin to each of them two silver spoons. And to Katherine Farrar one Guinney And to Anne Perrin one silver porringer.

Item I give to my granddaughter Sarah Dennis two silver spoons and one pair of dowlass sheets. And to my two daughters Sarah Wilkinson & Katherine Perrin all my wearing Cloaths woolen & Linnen.

Item I give to my loveing friend Mary Parker six Ells of my best dowless & as much of my finest Serge as will make her a gown & petticoat.

Item I give to my grandson Maiden Marshall one heifer two years old.

Item I will and bequeath all my land to my son Joseph Royall to him and his heirs forever.

Item I give my whole crop of Corn and tobacco to my Executors hereafter named except for much as will buy two gravestones, one to cover me & other my departed dear husband. All the rest & residue of my & on all estate Goods & chattells Sarah Wilkinson, Joseph Royall, Katherine Parrin & Anne Epes. And to each of them fifteen shillings to buy a mourning Ring.

And I do hereby constitute & appoint my loveing son Joseph Royall and my loveing son-in-law Francis Epes full & sole Exers of this my last will and testamt. And I desire my body may be buryed near my dear husband on my own plantation. And I do hereby revoke disanull and make void all former will & testaments by me heretofore made and to this my last will and testament do sett my hand and seal this tenth day of Oct Ao Dm 1686

her signed & seald in Memdm Thos Words yt KATHERINE X ISHAM

the presence of and above underlined mark

John Worsham were underlined before SEAL of red wax

Nath Hill signing & sealing

Littlebury Epes Henrico County
??????? 1686

Proved in open Court to be the last will and testamt of MS. KATH ISHAM decd by the oaths of Mr. John Worsham, Mr. Nath Hill & Littlebury Epes & entered amongst the records of ye sd county & in of originally rightly inserted & etc.

More About Katherine Banks:
Residence: 1678, Listed at Bermuda Hundred as Mrs Ishams.
December 01, 1686, Will proved under Katherine Isham in Henrico County, VA
SRC: http://www.gencircles.com/users/hagerj/14/data/128356

Sources [S006925] Sam Sloan, (samsloan@samsloan.com), http://www.ishipress.com/pafg87.htm#545

[S004001] Georgia Fleming, (hyacinth@ala.net)

[S004811] Joel Hager, (hagerj@us.army.mil), http://www.gencircles.com/users/hagerj/14/data/171477

[S006738] Richard L. Cosby, (richcoz@aol.com), http://www.gencircles.com/users/ybsoc/1/data/590

[S004811] Joel Hager, (hagerj@us.army.mil), http://www.gencircles.com/users/hagerj/14/data/128356

[S004577] James R. YEARWOOD, (jamesy@ipa.net)

[S005452] Louis L. Stark, (stlouis72@comcast.net), http://www.gencircles.com/users/stark-austin/2/data/4157" (http://www.genfan.com/getperson.php?personID=I09636&tree=MASTER)

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