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William was born ca 1698, probably in Sweden. He was brought to America by his parents at about the age of seven and was raised in New Castle County, Delaware. He married Magdalena Petersson, daughter of Peter and Karin Petersson, at Holy Trinity Church in New Castle County, Delaware on April 21, 1720. The Peterssons were a Swedish family. The last record of the William Vardaman family in Delaware is the baptism of a daughter in 1724.
William next appears in the Rockfish Gap area on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains in what is now Albemarle County, VA, but was then in Goochland County in 1734. By 1744 he has moved a little further south to the Peaks of Otter area of the Blue Ridge Mountains in what is now Bedford County, VA. In 1744 this area was in Brunswick County and later, in 1746, in Lunenburg County. Bedford County was created out of Lunenburg in 1754. In 1766 William with his second (or possibly third) wife and youngest son, James, relocated to the Dutch Fork area of what is now Newberry County, South Carolina, but was then in Craven County and later included in the judicial division known as Ninety Six District. William purchased 150 acres on the south side of the Enoree River on Indian Creek on 13 Dec 1766. The deed refers to William as a merchant. William died ca 1789 in Newberry County naming his wife Bridgit and four sons John, William, Jr., Peter and James, in order in his will. The first three were probably from his first wife, Magdalena Petersson, while the last son, James, was probably with his last wife, Bridgit Tinkler. Based on details included in the various biographies of his grandson, Rev. Jeremiah Vardeman of Kentucky and Missouri, William raised a very large family. Since there were only 4 sons, there are likely several daughters. Unfortunately, we know the names of only two: Maria and Jemima. While it can't be proven, there is likely another daughter named Frances who married Peter Bennett. Beyond this we are unable to conjecture with any degree of confidence on the names of any additional daughters.
From CATALOGUE OF ERRATA OF THE RECORDS OF HOLY TRINITY (OLD SWEDES) CHURCH, translated by Horace Burr, published by the Historical Society of Delaware, 1919:
"Marriages - Magdalena Peterson - Wm Ver de Man 4-21-1720"
Will of William Vardaman
Will Book "B", page 382, filed in Ninety-Six District, SC, written 24 February 1783,proven 3 March 1789
In the name of God Aaamen the twenty fourth day of February one thousand seven hundred and Eighty three I William Vardman of Ninety Six District in the State of South Catolina Farmer being in Good Health and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God there fore Calling unto mind the mortality of my Body and Knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, Do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament that is to say that princepally and first of all I give & recommend my Soul into the hands of God that Gave it, and for my Body I recommend to the Earth to be uried in a Christian manner and decently at the Discretion of my Executor, my younger son James Vardeman nothing doubting but the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again through the mighty power of God as touching worldly Estate as it has been pleas God to blefs me with in this life I give and Devise all my worldly Estate in the following manner and form Inprimis I give and Bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Bridget all my hold furniture in during her natural life. Item: it is my will and Desire that my eldest son John Vardeman should receive the value of one Shilling Sterling by reason he has received his part of my Estate......... Item: it is my will and Desire that my second son William Vardeman should receive no more of my Estate than one Shilling Sterling, by reason that he has already Received Equal part of my Estate.....
Item: it is ny will and Desire that my third son Peter Vardeman should receive no more of my estate then one Shilling Sterling by reason he has already Received his part of my Estate.........
Item: I give and Bequeath unto my younger son James Vardeman the planation that I now live on Containing on one hundred Acres being on the Hunting fork the waters of Enoree & fork of Indian Creek Containing one hundred Aacres and all my personal Estate after my decease i Give unto him his heirs and Afsigns for ever Bequeath unto my son James Vardeman. I there fore Disannule all other former wills and Testaments given by me and do further more appoint James Vardeman my Executor of this my Last will and Testament Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us.........
James Lindsey
John Dole his
James Flin William W Vardman
mark SEAL
NEW CASTLE COUNTY DELAWARE, A CALENDER OF DELAWARE WILLS 1682 - 1800, page 19, Will of John Vardamon of Appo Creek, dated 3-17-1714, probated 4-5-1715, wife and excr. Margaret, children: Johannes to get the plantation on which I live if he returns to care of mother. Other children: Christopher, William, Jane Margrita
The Lunenburg County Titables [poll tax]
1748
William Vardeman
John Vardeman
Wm. Vardeman, Jr...........3 polls
1749
William Verdeman
John Verdeman
William Verdeman...........3 polls
1750
William Verdsman
Wm Verdsman Jr.
John Verdsman..............3 polls
No list exist for 1751
1752
William Verdeman
Robert Verdeman............2 polls
[the above is believed to be an error of the transcriber and that the name to be Peter rather than Robert]
William Verdeman, Jr............1 poll
[John was omitted from the rolls leading one to believe he had moved to another area]
THE HISTORY OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA, by Clements, page 80
Regarding the Cherokee War
"At Mary's Ferry on Stauton River, 6-1-1758 The State cause & process of 3 engagements between parties of militia of Halifax and Bedford Co. in company with part of Captain Hawkin's men and several parties of Indians: John Wheeler, William Verdiman, John Hall, Richard Thompson, William Verdiman, Jr., Robert Jones, Jr., Henry Snow. William Vardeman, Sr., age about 60....."
I would suggest you contact the following Vardaman who has the most complete knowledge on the Vardeman, Vardamans and Vardimans that I have found so far. His nickname is Jack and he is very willing to help. PS. He really likes to visit by phone.
Mr. Jack H. Vardaman
361 Wright's Mill Ct.
Alpharetta, Ga. 30201
(770) 887-4803
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Abt 1698 - Yes, date unknown