David EPPERSON 
David was born on May 27th, 1734 in ,Albemarle Co,Virginia and his baptism took place on June 22nd, 1734 in ,New Kent Co,Virginia. David's father was John Epperson and his mother was Elizabeth Miehaux. His paternal grandfather was William Epperson and his paternal grandmother is Ruth??? UNKNOWN. He had two brothers and a sister, named William, John and Elizabeth. He was the second youngest of the four children. He died at the age of 65 on December 17th, 1799 in , Albemarle, VA. He was buried in Greenwood,Albemarle,Virginia.General Notes
Ancestral File Number:<AFN> 3W0C-CC
REFN: A 3W0C-CC
BIR-DEATH: The Epperson Family of Albemarle, Virginia, ( EE Brinkman )
p13, 15, 16 to 28;
Enlisted 28 Apr 1777, 14 Virginia Regiment [WD 263-2]
The integrity of David Epperson is the same whether he came from England or was born in St. Peter's Parish in the Virginia Colony.
David EPPERSON died 17 Dec 1799. pp. 33-34. Will pro. Oct. 1799. Will Book 4, 1798-1809 (Reel 35). In the Name of God Amen - I David Epperson of Viriginia and County Albemarle being through the mercy of God of sound mind and memory, do make, appoint, constitute and ordain this my last will and testament and desire it to be received by all as such. Imprimis - my soul I humbly bequeath to God who gave it me, my body I commit to the earth from whence it was taken, to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and executors hereinafter mentioned. My will is and I positively order that all my just debts and funeral expensees be paid out of my estate, My will is and I desire that my estate be neither appraised or sold. Item the 1st: I lend unto my beloved wife all my estate real and personal during her natural life. Item the 2nd: I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Epperson his heirs and assigns forever one half of my land so as to include the ' ?Mantion Spot' whereon I now live. Item the 3rd: I give and bequeath unto my son John Epperson his heirs and assigns forever one half of my land so as to include the 'Mantion . Item the 4th: I give unto my eleven children viz. Robert, James, Thompson, William, John, and Charles Epperson, Judith GARDNER, Elizabeth Proctor, Susanna Langford, Hannah Freeman and Lucy Burch or?Burke, to them their heirs and assigns forever, all my stock of every kind whatsoever and household and kitchen furniture together with the rest of my estate whatsoever not heretofore devised to be equally divided among them. Lastly I do nominate and appoint my wife Hannah Epperson Executrix, James Epperson and Jonathan Langford Executors of this my las will and Testament a day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. David (D his seal) EPPERSON. Signed, sealed and delivered In presence of Teste. John Hall, Nathan Hall, Candis Hall. At Albemarle October Court 1799. This last will and testament of David Epperson Dec'd was produced into Court and proved by the Oathes of John Hall, Nathan Hall and Candis Hall Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste. John Nicholas Clerk. [No son David is mentioned**]. ---------- From deeds, David Epperson's home & grave seems to be part of Blue Ridge Farm, Greenwood, VA. In 1800, property was sold to a James Durrett. In the graveyard are two very old unmarked gravestones.
** David was already dead. He died in the Revolutionary War at Valley Forge in 1777.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.May 1554 in Languedoc, , , France d.13 Jan 1642 in Loches, , , France
- b.Mar 1592 in Angoulsine,,,France d.25 Jul 1661 in Paris,,,France
- b.1567 in At Caumont, , , France d.26 Apr 1593 in , , , France
- b.1638 in At Sea, , , Netherlands d.> 1689 in , New Kent, Virginia
- b.1544 in Serillac, Sauvetot, , France d.01 Oct 1605 in Saint-Puy, Sauvetat, , France
- b.~ 1597 in Serillac, , , France d.1648 in Glamorganshire, , Wales
- b.~ 1547 in Roquepine,,,France d.20 Dec 1617 in Serillac,Gaure,,France
- b.~ 1680 in AT SEA, Atlantic d.08 Apr 1727 in St. Peters Parish, NEW KENT, Virginia
- b.1652 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England d.> 1680 in ,,Virginia
- b.19 Sep 1703 in New Kent, VA d.20 Feb 1737 in New Kent, VA
- b.~ 1680
- b.27 May 1734 in ,Albemarle Co,Virginia d.17 Dec 1799 in , Albemarle, VA
- b.~ 1707 d. in ,New Kent Co,Virginia
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David and Hannah Judith were married in a religious ceremony in 1753 in in Greenwood, Albemarle, VA. They had eight sons and five daughters, named David, Francis, Thompson, JAMES, John, William, ROBERT, Charles, Lucy Jane, Judith, Susanna, Hannah and Elizabeth.
Family Notes
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David EPPERSON Jr. married Hannah B --- 1753 in Albemarle Co VA. Hannah was an Irish Quaker and was kicked out of Meeting (church) for marrying David.
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Children
David EPPERSON
David was born in 1754 in ,Albemarle Co,Virginia. He died at the age of 23 in October 1777 in Valley Forge, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Valley Forge,,Pennsylvania.
Francis EPPERSON
Francis was born in 1756 in ,Albemarle Co,Virginia. He died at the age of 28 in August 1784 in ,,D. of war inj..
Thompson EPPERSON
Thompson was born in 1757 in ,Albemarle,Virginia. He died at the age of 79 on June 9th, 1836 in Franklin, GA.
William EPPERSON
William was born in 1762 in ,Albemarle Co,Virginia. He died at the age of 61 in December 1823 in , Hawkins, TN.
Lucy Jane EPPERSON
Lucy Jane was born in 1765 in ,Albemarle Co,Virginia. She died after 1860 in , Albemarle, Virginia. She was buried in , Montgomery, Kentucky.
Charles EPPERSON
Charles was born on July 14th, 1766 in Albemarle,,Virginia. He died at the age of 86 on December 15th, 1852 in Oxford,Oxford,Illinois. He was buried in Oxford Cem,Henry,Illinois.
Elizabeth EPPERSON
Elizabeth was born in 1776 in ,Albemarle Co,Virginia. She died in Albemarle Co., Virginia.