Rev. William Marshall

Notes:

! p. 51, "Marshall Family History", by J. Montgomery Seaver------He
was a clergyman born in Washington Parish, Virginia and moved to Fauquier
Co. in 1752 and became a well-known Baptist minister.

! pp. 32-34..."The Marshall Family" by W.M Paxton
His father died in 1752, and the family removed to Fauquier Co., VA
and settled in the vicinity of Germantown. He was a tall, graceful and
handsome youth, with dark, piercing eyes and engaging manners, and fond
of the fashionable amusements of the day. In 1765, he purchased land two
miles west of Markham, Fauquier Co., VA and his old residence is
still pointed out (this book was written in 1884).

! About 1766 he married and in 1768 he was brought under the influence of
the New Light preachers, and united with the Baptist Church. His gay and
festive habits ceased, and in a short time be began to preach. The
circumstance of the conversion of one so wild, as well as the earnest
words he uttered, brought many under his influence. His preaching was
attended with such power that multitides were converted, and he was God's
agent in one of the greatest revivals that ever occurred in Fauquier
County.

! Among the fruits of his ministry were John Taylor and Joseph Reading,
who afterwards became zealous apostles of the gospel. He preached for a
season in Shenandoah Co., Virginia and thousands came out to hear him.
Fifty-three persons were at one time baptized in the Shenandoah. Such
was his earnestness that some supposed him deranged, and he was
apprehended, but released on the soliciation of his brother, Col. Thomas
Marshall. He often preached at Happy Creek and Front Royal.

! In 1780 he removed to Kentucky and settled in Lincoln County, where his
brother Markham had preceded him. A few years later, he removed to
Eminence, Henry Co., Kentucky and built up "Fox Run" church. His preaching
was an efficient agency in bringing about the remarkable revival of the
early part of the present century. But a fall from his horse and a broken
limb stopped him from preaching for a time. The bone was imperfectly
united, and he suffered much pain.

! During his confinement he studied theology, and, from that time, his
preching was more doctrinal. But the fire, zeal and pathos of his early
years still remained with him. It was affecting to see the earnest patriarch
assisted to the pulpit, and there propped, that he might preach to dying
men. He died at Eminence in 1809.

! A year before his death he divided among his children a large amount of
real estate, which he had located at an early day. Much of it, however, was
lost to his heirs by superior titles. No name is more revered, even at this
day (1884), throughout Kentucky; and indeed William Marshall may be said
to have been the best, if not the greatest of the family.

! His will is recorded in Henry Co., KY and is as follows:
In the name of God, Amen; I, William Marshall, of the County of Henry,
in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, being weak of body, but sound of mind,
memory and understanding, do make and declare this my last will and
testament, as follows:

! Item: I give and bequeath,to my sons, William and Thomas Marshall, a
certain tract or parcel of land, containing 300 acres, situated in Shelby
County, to them and their heirs forever, according to their division by them
heretofore made, it being the land I purchased of James and Thomas
Reeves.

! Item: I give and bequeatth to my daughter, Elizabeth Ballow, a negro
girl named Milly, which she now has in possession, to her and to her
heirs forever.

! I give and bequeath to my wife, Mary Ann, the tract of land upon which
I now reside, containing 107 acres and all the rest and residue of my
estate, both real and personal, during her natural life, if she remains a
widow, to be used for the support of herself and younger children, so
long as they may live with their mother, viz.: Mary Ann, Susanna and
Jane; and in case she should marry another man, or at her death, either
case, then the said lands and personal estate to be equally divided among
the following children; Hetty Ballow, Martin Marshall, Lucy Booker, Mary
Ann, Susanna and Jane Marshall, which shares they and their heirs, are to
hold forever; hereby revoking and disannulling all other and former wills,
by me heretofore made.

! And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my two sons, Lewis and
Martin Marshall, my whole and sole executors of this my last will and
testament. Dated December 10, 1806. Probated December term, 1809.

William married Mary Ann Pickett on 27 Jan 1763 in Fauquier, VA. Mary was born in 1747 in Fauquier, , VA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. George M. Marshall was born about 1765 in Fauquier, VA; died on 26 Sep 1827 in Caldwell, County, KY; was buried in Adamson Cemetery, Caldwell County, KY.
2. Elizabeth Marshall was born about 1765 in Fauquier, VA; died in Henry Co., KY.
3. Lewis Marshall was born about 1768 in Fauquier, VA; and died.
4. Mary Ann Marshall was born about 1768 in Fauquier, VA; and died.
5. Susanna Marshall was born about 1771 in Fauquier, VA; and died.
6. William Marshall was born about 1771 in Fauquier, VA; and died.
7. Thomas Marshall was born about 1774 in Fauquier, VA; died in Henry Co., KY.
8. Jane Marshall was born about 1774 in Fauquier, VA; died in Henry Co..
9. Hetty Marshall was born about 1777 in Fauquier, VA; and died.
10. Martin Pickett Marshall was born on 11 Sep 1777 in Fauquier, VA; died on 19 Sep 1853 in Augusta, VA.
11. Lucy Marshall was born about 1781 in Fauquier, VA; died in Henry Co., KY.

Notes:

! John "of the forest" Marshall, like his father, was also Captain of the
Militia. He took an active part in the affairs of Church and State.

! John Marshall had a plantation called "Curls Neck" near Apppomattox that
consisted of 1200 acres. The will was probated on May 26, 1752.

! John Marshall is known as "John of the forrest" because he built his house
in the forrest instead of on a river. He was High Sheriff of westmoreland
County and lived in the same place until his death 1752. His father-in-law,
Lewis Markham, had also been sheriff of Westmoreland County.
(Research):John Marshall had a plantation called "Curls Neck" near Apppomattox that consisted of 1200 acres. The will was probated on May 26, 1752.
John Marshall is known as "John of the Forrest" because he built his house in the forrest instead of on a river. He was High Sheriff of Westmoreland County and lived in the same place until his death 1752. His father-in-law, Lewis Markham, had also been sheriff of Westmoreland County.

John married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Markham on 5 Jan 1722 in Westmoreland, VA. Elizabeth was born in 1704 in Alexandria, VA; died on 1 May 1779 in Culpepper, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Lizzie

Notes:

! She was daughter of John Markham and Mrs. Lewis Markham.
(Research):Elizabeth Markham is said to be from the family which named of the village of Markham in Fauquier County, Virginia. This village apparently is listed in the Marshall family lineage stories.

Notes:

! He was referred to as "The Carpenter". Thomas apparently moved from
the Isle of Wight to Westmoreland, VA in 1687.

! His WILL probated 31 May 1704 Westmoreland Co VA says son John an
infant; Colonial families of the Southern States 2nd ed reprinted ca. 1991
by Genealogical Pub Co, Baltimore MD see page 372.

! He was a humble farmer.

! He was titled Sir Thomas Marshall of Dumfries.

!Some researchers list his mother as Jane Berkeley, born about 1632.

Thomas married Martha Jane SherwoodWestmoreland, County, VA. Martha (daughter of Philip Sherwood and Martha Pendleton) was born in 1662 in James, City, VA; died on 4 Jul 1749 in Culpepper, King & Queen, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

! Daughter of Phillip Sherwood and Martha Pendleton of old Rappahannock
County, VA

! She died (in the home of "her son-in-law" Thomas Camp.
her 2nd marriage: Alexander Thomason

Notes:

! Captain John Marshall was Captain of Calvary in Royal Army of Charles I
at battle of Edgehill. Came to VA in 1650 and first settled in
Jamestown, later moved to Westmoreland County, VA.

John married Jane McCarthy about 1623 in Ireland. Jane was born in 1620 in Of Clodane, Ireland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Philip married Martha Pendleton. Martha was born in 1640; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]