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- Found the following informaiton on the Jennings Genforum: http://genforum.genealogy.com/jennings/messages/6657.html
1787 - Halifax Co., VA Deed Book 14, pg 196 [2]
Power of Attorney from Robert JENNINGS of the County of Halifax to Edward AKIN of the same county concerning any estate due his wife "Susannah JENNINGS" from Robert NORRIS.
ITEM #1: The above Document establishes the residence of Robert JENNINGS m Susannah [Maiden Name Not Proven] in Halifax Co., Virginia.
ITEM #2: The Document Also Proves: Robert JENNINGS b ca 1766 or before.
NOTE: Virginia passed a law requiring the payment of Tithes of all Heads of Households and Males 16 years of age and older beginning in 1782.
1788 - Halifax Co., VA Tithe Lists [3]
10th March - William JENNENS - 1 White Male Tithe
12th May - Robert JENNINS - 1 White Male Tithe
NOTE: The above two gentlemen are shown thru the years to the:
1796 - Halifax Co., VA Tithe Lists [4]
William JENNENS & Sons - 4 White Males 21 or Older, 5 White Males 16 or younger - 3 Horses
30th March - Southern District: Robert JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 or Older
1797 February 2nd: John JENNINGS m Peggy COLLEY, Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records [5]
1800 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe Lists [6]
William JENNINGS, Sr., - 2 White Males 21 yrs or older
John JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 yrs or older.
Robert JENNINGS - 1 White Male 21 yrs. or older.
NOTE: The following documentation: "Proves Beyond A Reasonable Doubt":
"Meredith JENNINGS was the Son of Robert JENNINGS".
1807 Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe List: [6]
Robert JINNINGS & Son - 2 Males 21 years of age or older
1808 Pittsylvania Co., VA Tithe List: [7]
March 17th - Robert JINNINGS & Son - 2 Males 21 years of age or older.
1809 March 8th - Robert Jinnings, Meriditt JENNINGS [8]
Respectfully Submitted,
Lois Jennings Johnson - Descendant of Robert JENNINGS m Susannah and their son Meredith JENNINGS m Tabitha MUSTAIN, 14th December 1807, Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records.
Sources:
[1] Pittsylvania Co., VA Marriage Records On-Line.
[2] Halifax Co., VA Deed Book 14, pg 198.
[3] Halifax Co., VA Personal Property Tax List 1782-1799 FHL US/CAN Film # 2024563, Main Author: Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue [Halifax County]
[4] ibid
[5] Pittslvania Co., VA Marriage Records On-Line.
[6] Pittsylvania Co., VA Personal Property Tax Lists 1797-1812 FHL/CAN Film #1870198, Main Author: Virginia Commissioner of the Revenue [Pittsylvania County]
[7] ibid
[8] ibid
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