Ancestors of Lynn Hopewell

Johanna Dickson [410]
      Sex: F
Individual Information
          Birth: 1 Nov 1826 - Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia ⁵³⁷^,1682
        Baptism: 
          Death: 8 Apr 1880 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia ⁵³⁷^,683^,1682
         Burial: Apr 1880 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA ⁶⁵⁰^,1682
 Cause of Death: 
          AFN #: 1X26-DFQ
                 
Events
1. Will ⁵⁴⁹^,1683, 3 Jul 1880 in Norfolk Co., Virginia

That Johanna Barclay survived her said husband Solomon T. Barclay. She died about May 1, 1880. She left a will which was probated in the County Court of Norfolk County on the 3rd July 1880. Thereby she divised all her interest in the said lots to her two children Laura Barclay and Virginius Barclay to be equally divided between them. (A copy of said will is marked "G" and prayed to be taken as part of this bill)

Will of Johanna Barclay
It is my wish that all the property, I leave in my own right be equally divided between my daughter, Laura and my son, Virginius; it being too small a portion to benefit all, I deem it best to leave it as I have specified.
March 6, 1880
Johanna Barclay
At the County Court of Norfolk County held July 3rd 1880. A paper of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Johanna Barclay, late of Norfolk County deceased, was this day presented to the Court; and thereupon W. C. Corbell and John W. Barclay being duly sworn declared that they were well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Johanna Barclay deceased, and verily believe that the said will and the signature thereto subscribed are wholly in the hand writing of the said Johanna Barclay whereupon the same is ordered to be recorded as her true last will
2. Alt. Death ⁵⁴⁹, 1 May 1880 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Obituary ¹⁶⁸⁴ in Norfolk Co., Virginia

Barclay--At her residence, in Norfolk county, Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, Johnanna Barclay, relict of the late Soloman T. Barclay in the 54th year of her age.
the funeral will take place from her late residence this (Saturday) evening at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.
New York and Washington papers please copy

Parents
         Father: Capt. John Dickson [430] (1779-1826) ⁶⁵⁰^,664^[MRIN:170] 
         Mother: Selina White [428] (1791-1887) ¹⁷⁷^,360^,362^,363^,624^,650^,651^,652^,653 
Spouses and Children
1. *Solomon Tatem Barclay [411] (24 Aug 1818 - 28 Oct 1874) ¹⁷⁷^,539 ^[MRIN:169]
       Marriage: 15 Jul 1846 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA ⁷⁰³^,711
         Status: 
       Children:
                1. Solomon Barclay [2003] (Abt 1845-      ) ⁶⁰⁸
                2. Laura Barclay [412] (1848-1911) ¹⁷⁷^,362^,592
                3. Robert Clifford Barclay Sr. [413] (1849-1933) ¹⁷⁷^,566^,567
                4. Mary Barclay [2004] (Abt 1849-      ) ⁶⁰⁸
                5. Rosa Dickson Barclay [414] (1850-1933) ¹⁷⁷^,682
                6. Selina Catherine Barclay [415] (1852-1908) ¹⁷⁷^,362^,691
                7. John Walton Barclay [416] (1853-1932) ¹⁷⁷^,362
                8. George W. Barclay [2005] (Abt 1854-      ) ⁵⁹⁵
                9. Lewis Boutwell Barclay [417] (1855-1918) ¹⁷⁷^,362^,592
                10. Anna Barclay [418] (1857-1904) ¹⁷⁷^,360^,362
                11. Eva Cora Barclay [537] (1859-1880) ¹⁷⁷^,360^,362
                12. Alexander Pendleton Barclay [538] (1861-1875) ¹⁷⁷^,360^,362
                13. George Dickson Barclay [421] (1863-After 1933) ¹⁷⁷^,362^,589
                14. Solomon T. McKirn Barclay [422] (1866-1941) ¹⁷⁷^,555^,556
                15. Virginius B Barclay [423] (1868-1925) ¹⁷⁷^,362^,592
Notes
Birth Notes:

Barclay Bible:
Johnanna daughter of John and Selina Dickson born in Gosport Va November the first 1826
Death Notes:

Barclay bible:
Died in Norfolk County, Va. on the 8th of April 1880 Johnanna Barclay in the 54th years of her age.
Burial Notes:

Barclay Family Cemetery
Paridise Creek

Johnanna Barclay
wife of S. T. Barclay
Born November 1, 1826
Died April 8, 1880

Marriage Notes (Solomon Tatem Barclay)

At marriage was identified as "of Richmond."

Richmond Whig & public advertiser (Richmond, Va. : 1833 : Semiweekly) Married- In Portsmouth on Wednesday,[15 July] by Rev. Langhorne, S.T. Barclay, of Richmond, to Miss Johanna Dickson. (p. 4, c. 6) Tuesday, July 21, 1846.
*referenced under marriage event 3

John Dickson [1340]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth: Baptism: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN #:

Events
1. Residence ¹⁶⁶³, 1856 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA

Spouses and Children

1. *Unknown [0] ( - )^[MRIN:503] Marriage: Status: Children: 1. Eugenia D. Dickson [1101] (      -      ) ¹¹⁰⁸ ^,1663

John Dickson [1338]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth: Baptism: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN #:

Events
1. Residence ³³⁴, 1839 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA

Spouses and Children

1. *Mary Eliza [1339] ( - ) ³³⁴ ^[MRIN:502] Marriage: Status: Children: 1. Helen Reid Dickson [1337] (      -1839) ³³⁴

Capt. John Dickson [430]

Sex: M
AKA: Capt. Jack Dickson ¹⁶⁸⁵ John Dickson «A HREF="sources.htm#859"»«sup»859«/sup»«/a»
Individual Information

Birth: 1779 - Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia ⁶⁵⁰ ^,664 Baptism: Death: 21 Jun 1826 - Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia ¹⁶⁸⁶ ^,1687 Burial: 22 Jun 1826 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia ⁶⁵⁰ ^,664 Cause of Death: AFN #: 1BB5-X8W

Events
1. Occupation ¹⁶⁸⁸, owned a restaurant outside Shipyard gate in Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia

John may also be the Captain Jack Dickson whom Foreman tells us operated a restaurant just outside the Shipyard gate in Gosport.
2. Residence ¹⁶⁸⁹, Gosport in Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia

Foreman Recollections--Old Homes of Gosport
The corner next to the navy yard was owned by Capt. Jack Dickson and kept as a restaurant.......
On the street leading west by the navy yard Capt. Jack Dickson built several houses and resided in the corner where A. Cassell now resides. They were nice people. Have several daughters. One married Robert Barclay; one Sol Barclay; one Lewis Boutwell; one Caleb Herbert, and one married Prof. Pendleton of the navy. There was one sone; went away and I do not know what became of him.
3. Military Service ¹⁶⁹⁰ ^,1691, War of 1812, 20 Aug 1814 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA

John Dickson, private
Detachment of Cav. (1813-1814), Virginia Militia (War of 1812)
John Dickson, Pvt.
Capt. Thomas mcCandlish's Norfolk Volunteer Troop of Cavalry Virginia Militia, attached to command of Capt. William Bolling.
War of 1812 appears on Company Muster Roll for July 31, to Sept. 8, 1813
Roll dated Norfolk, Va., Sept. 8, 1813
Commencement of services: Aug. 1, 1813
Expiration of service: Sept. 8, 1813
Present or absent: present

John Dickson, Pvt.
Capt. Thomas McCandlish's Norfolk Volunteer Troop of Cavalry Militia, 4 Reg't Cavalry. War of 1812
Appears on Company Muster Roll for Aug. 20, 1814, day on which called into service, to Oct. 20, 1814, day on which discharged.
Roll dated Norfolk, Oct. 20, 1814
Date of appointment, Aug. 20, 1814
For what time engaged, Oct. 20, 1814
Present or absent: present

John Dickerson appears with the rank of Pvt. on a muster roll of Captain William Bolling's Goochland Volunteer Troop of Cavalry from 38 Reg't Virginia Militia, stationed at Camp Fairfield. (War of 1812) for Sept. 4 to 13, 1814
Roll dated Camp Fairfield, Sept. 4, 1814
Commencement of service, Sept. 4, 1814
Expiration of service< Sept. 13, 1814
Present or absent: present
Remark: Distance from muster ground to Richmond, 86 miles

John Dickson, Pvt., Capt. Thomas McCandlish's Norfolk Volunteer Troop of Cavalry Militia, 4 Reg't State of Virginia (War of 1812) appears on Company Pay Roll for Aug. 1 to Sept. 8, 1813.
Roll dated Norfolk Sept. 8, 1813-Sept. 8, 1813
Expiration of service or of this settlement: Sept. 8, 1813
Term of service charged: 1 day
Pay per month 8 dollars
Amount of pay: 26 cents
No. of horses: 1
No. of days charged for horses: 1
Allowance of pay for horses: 40 cents
Total amount: 66 cents
Remarks: Joined since last muster

John Dickson, Pvt., Capt. Thomas McCandlish's Troop of Cavalry, 4 Reg't Virginia Militia (War of 1812) appears on Company Pay Roll for Aug. 20 to Oct. 20, 1814
Roll dated Oct. 20, 1814
Commencement of pay or of this pay roll: Aug 20, 1814
Expiration of service or of this settlement: Oct. 20, 1814
Term of service charged: 2 months
Pay per month: 8 dollars
Amount of pay: 16 dollars
No. of horses: 1
No. of days charged for horses: 60
Allowance of pay for horses: 24 dollars
Total amount: 40 dollars

John Dickenson, Pvt., Captain William Bolling's Troop of Cavalry, 38 Reg't Virginia Militia (War of 1812) appears on Company Pay Roll for Aug. 28 to Sept. 13, 1814
Roll dated: Oct. 1, 1814
Commencement of service: Sept. 4, 1814
Expiration of service: Sept. 13, 1814
Term of service charged: 10 days
Pay per month: 8 dollars
Amount of pay: 2 dollars & 66 cents
No. of horses: 1
No. of days charged for horses: 10
Allowance of pay for horses: 4
Amount of pay for travelling home: 2
Total amount: 8.66
Remarks: from Nottoway

4. Military Enlistment ¹⁶⁸⁷, private in Captain McCandlish's Va. Militia, 20 Aug 1814
5. Military Discharge ⁶⁵³ ^,1687, War of 1812, 20 Oct 1814
6. Home ¹⁶⁹², 136 Lincoln Street, 1820 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia

Works Progress Administration of Virginia Historical Inventory
County: Norfolk Class: Historic houses, etc.
Collection: Photograph Subject: John Dickson home
Location: 136 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, Virignia, north side of Lincoln Street between First and Second Streets, northeast. Intersection of Lincoln and First Streets. Part of Lot # 61 & 62 in Plan of Gosport.
Date: 1820
Owners: John Dickson: 1820-1826
John Dickson Estate: 1826-1833
George W. Dickson: 1833-1855
Richard P. Beaton: 1855-1871
Mary M. H. Cassell: 1871-1892
A. E. W. Cassell: 1892-1898
P.J. Lyons: 1898 to present time
Description: This is a most attractive old hom. The basement, which is of brick, has two large rooms and hall. This no doubt was used originally as dining room and kitchen. It is dug out about three feet and extends about five feet above the ground. A boxed in stairway a the back hall connects this and the first story. A one story kitchen was built on at the back of the first story and the basement is now used only as a store room.
The first story originally consisted of large double parlors and halls. These are finished with a thirty-six inch wainscoting in one solid board and beaded chair boards. The mantels are beautiful. They are beautifully hand carved. The design is a sunburst at each side and one has carved columns, the other a latticed design.
The stairway is four flight and unbroken from the first floor to the attic. The first flight railing and balusters have been discarded for the modern turned type, but after the first turn the original mahogany railing, square balusters and small square newels are used. The flooring is original of varying widths, and heart pine. The entrance is reached by stone steps. The porch is small, also stone, and has no roof.
The transom is fan shaped and there is a fan shaped window in the gamble at the west side of the structure. There are two large bedrooms and a hall on the second story. The attic was originally one large room and hall but the hall has been converted into a bath room. This home is wonderfully well preserved.
Historical Significance: While the house itself does not date back to the Revolutionary War, the site does, it being a portion of the land confiscated after the Revolution.
About 1760 a prominent citizen and very wealthy merchant of Portsmouth, named Andrew Sprowle, purchased a tract of land joining Portsmouth on the south and established a marine yard (which is our present Navy Yard) and started the village of Gosport, which was Portsmouth's first suburb.
Mr. Sprowle's ship yard proved so useful that the British government kept it busy and soon found it necessary to place a navy agent there. Mr. Sprowle filled this office until the outbreak of the Revolution. Gosport was partially burned in 1776. Mr. Sprowle's house was set on fire by an infuriated mob in retalliation for Dunmore's bombardment of Portsmouth. Mr. Sprowle being an intimate friend, they left Portsmouth together. Sprowle's property was forfeited and in 1784 the General Assembly of Virginia appointed three commissioners to sell these lands. Gosport was laid out in lots corresponding in size with those of the town of Portsmouth. There were two hundred and twelve lots and all were sold except lots numbered nineteen to fifty six which were reserved for the Navy Yard. The site on which this home is located is part of lot number sixty one and sixty two of Andrew Sprowle's property.
What was then called Gosport is now known as Newton or South Portsmouth and now forms a part of the city.
The next person to own this site was Colonel Josiah Parker of the Isle of Wight County who was at one time aide to General Washington and first representative from this district in Congress.
Jacquelin Ambler was the name of the excheater who sold the property. John Dickson who was the next owner was a member of a very prominent family. Several of them were wealthy sea captains. After his death his widow married Captain R. C. Barclay, also a sea captain and who has many very prominent descendants here.
The Cassell family next occupied this old home and it is usually spoken of a s the Cassell home. They were also very prominent. May lawyers, Mr. V. O. Cassell and Norman Cassell and W. H. H. Cassell.
Since the Cassell family sold it in 1898 it has been rented to first one and another.
The present occupant says she has been told that several years ago a family lived there who complained to the police that they were unable to sleep because of the cries of a young babe, apparently coming from the attic and the legend goes that a young mother abandoned her young baby there and that it was its cries which were heard for years.
It is generally believed in Portsmouth that John Dickson built this home and if so he purchased the property September 20, 1820. The house was built not later than this date. Judging from the old features one would think it was built in the late 1700 or certainly early in 1800, but there are no records.
Art: Photograph
Sources of Information: Informants: Miss Mildred Holladay, 43 Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth, Virignia; R. C. Barclay, 400 Hatton Street, Portsmouth, Virginia
Deed Book 34, page 280, Hustings Court of Portsmouth, Va.
Deed Book 26, page 301, Hustings Court of Portsmouth, Va.
Deed Book 25, page 144, Hustings Court of Portsmouth, Va.
Deed Book 6, page 560, Hustings Court of Portsmouth, Va.
Deed Book 82, page 543, Norfolk County Court Records
Deed Book 72, page 353, Norfolk County Court Records
Will Book 5, page 178, Norfolk County Court Records
Deed Book 49, page 78, Norfolk County Court Records
Deed Book 31, page 14, Norfolk County Court Records
Architectual Description of Building Called for in 5-A of Bulletin 3400
Name of Building: John Dickson home
Exterior: Building Plan: Sqare (originally) now "L" Cellar: (X)
No. of stories: 2 1/2 Attic classed as 1/2 story
Material: Brick (x) Frame (x)
If brick, state what bond: common (x)
Kind of roof: gabled (x)
Roof material: shingle (x)
Chimneys: number (3) brick (x) Location: 2 east 1 north
Weatherboarding: not so wide Beaded: (x)
Cornices: plain or elaborate.....plain Material: wood
Windows: number (24) size & number of panes: 15 panes 8 x 10 in.
Shutters: describe: none
Dormers: number and shape of roof: none
Porch: one story, no roof, 6 x 8 ft. iron grille
Type of Entrance: transom with fan lights
Interior:
No. of Rooms: 8 large (x) small Approximate celing height: 11 ft.
Stairway: open string (x) Describe: 4 flight
Round mahogany railing, square newels and balusters
Cellar: Describe: two rooms and hall, six windows
Doors: Style and type of wood: six panel witch doors. Hand made, Very pretty.
Probably heart pine
Walls: Panelled, papered or painted: plastered and papered
Interior Cornices: elaborate plaster paris
Hardware: Locks and hinges: outside marble knobs. Locks 5 x 6 in. Very large keys. Common hinges.
Floors: Original, pine, varying width boards
Mantels: beautiful hand carved
Misc. On each side of the one big attic room are tiny dark closets
Present condition and state if spoiled architecurally by remodeling: No. Good.
Does occupant seem to appreciate old architecutral features: yes
Your name: Sarah F. Moore
7. Religion ¹⁶⁹³, member of the vestry, 1821 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA

John Dickson and William Dickson were both members of the Vestry of Trinity Church in 1821 and among those renting pews in 1822, one for $20 and one for $30 a year.
8. Religion ⁶²⁷, meeting of the vestry & renting of pews, 4 Jul 1822 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA

Trinity Vestry
At a meeting of the Minister and Vestry of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Portsmouth Parish at their house of worship on Thursday the 4th day of July 1832
Present: The Revd. John H. Wingfield, Arthur Emmerson, George Webb, John Dickson, Robert Barclay, Mordecai Cooke, Richard Baugh, Robert B. Butt, John Cocke, Wm. Langhorne
The Vestry proceeded, agreeable to appointment, to rent out the pews which have been repaired, when the following persons being the highest bidders became the renters of the said pews agreeable to the numbers, and at the prices annexed to their names respectively, vz
Mr. John Cock--No. 1 at $21.00
Mssrs R. Barclay & D---No. 2 at $20.00
Mr. John Dickson--No. 3 at $20.00.......

9. Religion ¹⁶⁹⁴, meeting of the vestry, 5 Apr 1823 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA

Trinity Vestry--1823
At a meeting of the pew holders of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Portsmouth Parish, at the church in Portsmouth on the 5th day of April 1823
Present: The Revd. John H. Wingfield, John Cox, George Webb, John Dickson, John Thompson, John Cocke, James Rudder, Arthur Emmerson, Swepson Whitehead, Holt Wilson, Robert Barclay, William Langhorne, Samuel A. Browne, Enoch Cheate, Henry Bell, Jethro Howland, David A. Reynolds, Richd Blow, Wm. Dyson, Charles A. Grice, Robert B. Butt, Benj. Spratley, Alexander Leckie, John Wilson & Mordecai Cooke.
John Cox, John Thompson, Robert Barclay, George Webb, John Dickson, John Cocke, Arthur Emmerson, & William Langhorne were appointed vestry men for the ensuing twelve months.
Robert Barclay & Arthur Emmerson were appointed church wardens.

Monday the 25th August 1823--John Thompson and Robert Barclay who were appointed to examine state & settle an account of the receipts & disbursements on account of this church, having failed to perform that duty, resolved that Arthur Emmerson, John Cocke & William Langhorne be appointed in their stead, and that they, or any two of them proceed to examine state & settle the said accounts, and return to the next meeting of the vestry if practicable, if not, as soon thereafter as may be a statement of all moneys received & disbursed on account of the repairs to the said church and for other purposes, and that they set forth in said account what balance may be due to or from the said church.
10. Religion ⁶²⁹, elected to the vestry, 19 Apr 1824 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA

Trinity Vestry--1824
At a meeting of the Minister and congregation this 19th day of April 1824. Present for the purpose of electing a new vestry: Revd. John H. Wingfield, Mr. John Thompson, Arthur Emmerson, John Cox, John Dickson, James Rudder, Sol. A. Browne, John Cocke
Elected as vestrymen for the ensuing year John Cox, Jno. Dickson, John Thompson, Robert Barclay, James Rudder, Holt Wilson, William Langhorne, and Arthur Emmerson, and as church wardens Holt Wilson and Jno. Dickson.
11. Court ¹⁶⁹⁵, trustee of Portsmouth Academy, 28 Jan 1825 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA

Trustee Portsmouth Academy
1825. Passed January 28. "An act incorporating the trustees of Portsmouth Academy, in the County of Norfolk."
1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that Swepson Whitehead, Tapley Webb, Holt Wilson, Joseph Schoolfiedld, Beverly Bayton, Colonel John Hodges, John Dickson, William Wright, Mathew Manning, Richard Carney, and Robert A. Armistead of the County of Norfolk, be and they are hereby constituted a body corporate and politic, by the name and style of "The Trustees of Portsmouth Academy," and by that name shall have perpetual succession, may sue and be sued, and have a common seal, with power to purchase, receive, and hold, they and their successors forever, any lands, tenements, rents, goods, and chattels, of what kind soever, which may be purchased, or devised, or given to them for the use of said Academy.
12. Religion ¹⁶⁹⁶, elected as vestryman, 4 Apr 1825 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA

At a meeting of the minister and congregation this 4th day of April 1825 for the purpose of electing a vestry for the ensuing year. Present: Revd. John H. Wingfield, Mr. John Thompson, John Cox, Jas. Rudder, George Webb, Holt Wilson.
Elected as vestrymen: Arthur Emmerson, John Thompson, Robt. Barclay, John Cox, John Dickson, R. B. Butt, Jas. Rudder, Holt Wilson, Jno. Cocke, & Arthur Emmerson and Holt Wilson as church wardens.
13. Will ¹⁶⁸⁷ ^,1697 ^,1698, John Dickson will, 5 May 1826 in Norfolk Co., Virginia

In the name of God, Amen, I , John Dickson of the county of Norfolk being of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament revoking and nulling all other wills.

First: I resign my soul to the great and almighty being that created and has redeemed it, with a sincere trust that he will take it into his presence there to remain and my body to the dust believing in a future resurrection.

Item: It is my will and I hereby direct all my just debts to be paid and discharged.

Item: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Selina Dickson absolutely and at her disposal one third part of all my personal estate, and I lend to her during her natural life one third part of all my lands and real estate.

Item: I give devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate real and personal to my five children to wit: Rose Hannah, Elener Sarah, Sarah Emma, by my first marriage, and Selina Christiana and George Washington Dickson by my present wife Selina to be equally divided between my said five children to them and their heirs forever.

The Government of the United States contemplates an extension of the Navy Yard, Gosport, so as to include my lands and lots in that part of Portsmouth called Gosport, should they determine to purchase that property, I hereby impower and direct my executrix to sell the whole of said property and estate in lands and lots or any part thereof; to the said Government & convey the same in fee simple to it or any proper officer or department thereof--and in that event I direct the proceeds to be invested in United States stock or some productive funds, and do give to my said wife the interst and profits--of one third part thereof during her natural life, and the residue to my said five children; Rose Hannah, Elenor Sarah, Sarah Emma, Selina Christiana and George Washington Dickson to them and their heirs forever. The provision for my wife is in lieu of dower in my estate.

I grant and commit the custody of all my children to my wife, Selina and appoint her guardian to them.

Lastly, I nominate and appoint my said wife Selina whole & sole executrix of this my last will and testament and request and direct that the Court may not require security of her.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2 day of April 1825.
John Dickson
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in presence of
Geo. Rowland
Urn Rowland
Urn B. Quarrier

May the fifth, one thousand eight hundred and twenty six, considering this my last will and testament, I wish to add that the child which my wife now bears to be considered as co-heir with my five children before mentioned.
John Dickson

At a Court held for Norfolk County the 18th July 1826
This will was proved by the oaths of George Rowland and Wm. B. Quaner witness thereto, and the said George Rowland and Wm. B. Quarier being first sworn deposed, that they are well acquainted with the hand writing of said John Dickson and that the codicil annexed to the said will was wholly written by him. Whereupon the said will and codicil are ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Selina Dickson the executrix named in the said will who made oath thereto, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of three thousand dollars with condition according to law without giving security agreeably to the directions of the said will, the Court being satisfied that the personal estate of the testator is more than sufficient to pay his debts, certificate is granted her for attaining a probate of the said will in due form.
Teste:
Wm. Wilson

Copy: Teste:
Wm. Wilson
14. Alt. Death ⁵⁴⁹, 19 Jun 1826 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
15. Obituary ¹⁶⁹⁹, 23 Jun 1826 in Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia

Died, at his residence in Gosport, on Wednesday last, after a long and painful illness, Capt. John Dickson, formerly a respectable ship master of this port, and a highly estimable member of our community. The benevolence of his heart and the surtity of his manners attached to him a numerous circle of firends by whom his death is deeply deplored; while his many excellent qualities as a husband and a father render it an affectious peculiarly poignant to his amiable family.
16. Occupation ¹⁶⁸⁶, shipmaster, 1826

Was a "former" shipmaster.
17. Religion ¹⁷⁰⁰, elected to the vestry, 28 Mar 1826 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA

Resolved that the vestry of the last year be again elected for the present vestry viz: Arthur Emmerson, John Thompson, John Cox, John Dickson, Robert Barkley, John Cocke, Robert B. Butt, James Rudder, & Holt Wilson.
The vestry then proceeded to elect out of their own body two members as church wardens. Whereupon they resolved that Arthur Emmerson and Holt Wilson be appointed to that office.
18. Land ¹⁶⁹¹, Bounty land, 1850

Bounty Land: 97926-40-50. * This means bounty land warrant: 97926, 40 acres, awarded under Act of 1850. (This land was awarded to widow)
19. Pension Application ⁶⁵³, War of 1812 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia

Soldier: John Dickson
Widow: Selina Dickson
Service: Pvt., Capt. McCandlish's Co., Va. Militia
Enlisted: Aug. 20, 1814 Discharged: Oct. 20, 1814
Residence of Widow: 1854, 1855: Washington, D.C.
1878: Montgomery Co. (P.O. Sligo) Md.
1887: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Maiden Name of Widow: Selina White (2nd mar. Barclay)
Marriage of Soldier and Widow: Sept 20, 1818, New York, N.Y.
Death of Soldier: June 26, 1826, Gosport, Norfolk Co., Va.
Death of Widow: July 1, 1887, Portsmouth, Va.
Bounty Land: 97936-40-50
51033-120-55 Canceled
Remarks: Canceld B.L.W. 51033-120-55 in case
*see case of Robert Barclay W.C. 7903
20. Military Pension ¹⁷⁰¹, War of 1812 pension application, Feb 1854

Treasury Department, 3rd Auditor's Office
Feb. 18, 1854
Madam:
I reply to your application relative to the service of your deceased husband, John Dickson, a private soldier in the War of 1812, I have to state that the rolls have been examined, and it appears that he served under Captain McCandlish Va. Militia, from August 20, 1814 until Oct. 20, 1814, when discharged, and paid in full by Paymaster J. B. Cooper.
Respectfully,
Your obt. sert.
F. Burt
3rd Auditor
Mrs. Dickson,
Care of Judge Peters, Capital Hill, Washington, D.C.

District of Colimbia
City of Washington
Personally appeared before me John D. Barclay---a Justice of the Peace in & for the District & city aforesaid, Arthur Cooper, a citizen of Georgtown, who being duly sworn says, that he is 68 years of age and served during the War of 1812 with Great Britain as a cornet in the company of Virignia Militia, commanded by Captain Thomas Mcandish. Deponent personally knew the late John Dickson, late of Norfolk Co., Virginia, & knows he was a private in the same company, and served with him as such. Deponent is also acquainted with Selina his wife, formerly Selina White, & knew her or his wife, in the lifetime of said John Dickson, & knows her to be the same person now applying for Bounty Land as his widow. Deponent personally knows that the said John Dickson is dead, he having departed this life on or about the 26th day of June A.D. 1826.
Arthur Cooper
Sworn to before me this 24 February 1854
Jno. D. Barclay, J. P.

District of Columbia
County of Washington
Personally appeared before me D. Saunders, a Justice of the Peace, in & for the county aforesaid, William P. Young who being duly sworn says that he is 60 years of age, & resides in Washington City that he was personally acquainted with Robert Barclay deceased, late a resident of Norfolk County, in the state of Virginia, that the said Robert Barclay, to his personal knowledge of deponent, srevied as a private in the company of Virginia Milita, commanded by Captain Arthur Emmerson in the War of 1812, with Great Britain, & that he served about (cannot say how long he served, having forgotten it) months, & was discharged as he believes honerably. Deponent is also personally acquainted with Mrs. Selina Barclay, the widow of said Robert Barclay, and knew her in the lifetime of Robert Barclay as his wife; & visited them as such; & know she is the same lady now applying for Bounty Land as his widow.. Deponent also states that he personally knows that the said Robert Barcaly is dead, & has been dead for seven years or thereabout--& that the said Selina Barclay is still his widow & unmarried since his death.
Wm. P. Young
Sworn to before me this day of March 1854
D. Saunders, J. P.

District of Columbia
County and City of Washington
On this ____ day of March, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me _________ a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County aforesaid in the District aforesaid Mrs. Selina Dickson, age 63 years a residenct at present of Washington City, in the District of Columbia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is widow of Mr. John Dickson, deceased, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Mcandish in the regiment of _____ commanded by ______, in the War with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June 1812 that her said husband was drafted at _______ on, or about the _____ day of _______ A.D. 181__, for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said War for the term of ______ and was, honorably discharged at _______ on the ___ day of ____ A.D. 181__.
She further states, that she was, married to the said John Dickson in New York on the 20th day of September A.D. 1818, by one Mr. Montgomery, a minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her marriage was Selina White, that her said husband died at Gosport, Va. on the 26th day of June A.D. 1826, and that she is now a widow.
She further declares that she has heretofore made application for bounty land under the act approved September 28th 1850, and obtained a land warrant for forty acres, No. _____ which she has legally disposed of, and it cannot now be returned. Proof of all which allegations will appear upon reference to the application now on file in the office of Commission of Pensions. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3rd 1855.
Selina Dickson
We J. Henry Peters and Johnson Simonds, residents of Washington City, the the District of Columbia upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mrs. Selina Dickson in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance oand statements of the applicant, that she is the idential person she represents herself to be and know her to be a widow.
J. H. Peters
Johnson Simonds
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiant to be creditable person; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be , and that I have no interest to this claim.
E. H. Bates J. P.

Hon Comm of Pensions
Washington City
Sir,
Not having been aware until within a few weeks since that a widow who has had two husbands in the War of 1812, was entitled to but one warrant for land, that she might select one under which to claim, I think it but right that I should return you the within warrant issued to Mrs. Selina Dickson, widow of John Dickson, because she has already rec'd a warrant for 40 & one for 120 acres in right of her husband Robert Barklay a soldier in the War of 1812.
Very respectfully yours
J. H. Peters
26 February 1856

21. Bounty Land ¹⁶⁸⁷, Bounty Land claim, 22 Feb 1854 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Colombia, USA

Claim # 176741--Bounty land claim of Mrs. Selina Dickson as widow of John Dickson, War of 1812, filed on Feb. 1854 by J. H. Peters, attorney
Bounty land claim under the Act of 28th September 1850 and additional Act of the 22nd March 1852. Application of widow
On this 22nd day of February A. D. 1854 personally appeared before me the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, within & for the city & county of Washington, in the District of Columbia, Selina Dickson aged 62 years late a resident of Portsmouth, in the State of Virginia, but now of Washington City, who being duly sworn declares that she the widow of John Dickson deceased, who was a private in the company of Virginia Militia commanded by Captain Thomas Mcandlish in the Regiment commanded by in the War of 1812.
That her husband John Dickson at Norfolk, Va., on or about the 20th day of August 1814 served in the said company as a private for the term of two months and continued in active service in said War for the time of two (2) months, & was honorably discharged at Norfolk, Va. on the 20th day of October A. D. 1814 as will appear by the Records of the proper department in Washington, there being no regular written discharge in her possession. She further states, that she was married to the said John Dickson in New York City on the 20th day of September A. D. 1818 by the Rev. Wm. Montgomery, now deceased, a clergman, & that her name before her marriage was Selina White, that her said husband John Dickson died at Gosport, Virginia on the 26 day of June A. D. 1826 & that she is now a widow. In substantiative of which fact in the alegened of record evidence , she relies upon this affidavit herewith presented and she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled for her husband' military service, under the Act granting Bounty land to the" Widows of certain officers & soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States", ? September 28, 1850 and 22nd March 1852, she never having received or knowing that she is entitled to land under any former Act of Congress.
S. Dickson
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 22nd day of February 1854
W. Thompson, J. P.
J. H. Peters
Power of Attorney
Know all men by these present that I, Selina Dickson of Washington City, do herewith constitute and appoint J. Henry Peters of Washington City, District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney irevocally, for now & in my name & etrads, to ask for, demand and receive from the Department of the Interior of the United States, such certificate, or land warrant or I may be entitled to for my husband's military service in the War of 1812 under the provisions of any act of Congress, granting Bounty Lands for military service rendered the United States, and also to apply for, ask, & receive of the propert Department of Government any new claims, claims, or monies to which I may be entitled. Hereby ratifying & confirming whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done as set forth in misc. premises, & by virtue of the Power of Attorney, as though I were personally present and acting for myself.
In witness whereof, I hereto set my hand, and affix my seal this 22nd day of February A.D. 1854.
S. Dickson
Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of
W. Thompson, J. P.

District of Columbia, City of Washinton
On this 22nd day of February A.D. 1854, before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace, in & for said county & District, and authorized to administer oaths, & take acknowledgement of deeds, personally appeared Selina Dickson above mentioned, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her free act & deed, as specified.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed my seal, this day & year above written.
W. Thompson, J.P.

District of Columbia, City of Washington
I, Clerk of the Circuit Court, in & for the county, certify, that W. Thompson J.P. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration, affidavit & power of attorney, is & may at this time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in & for the county aforesaid, and commission & sworn, that all his official act as such an entitled to full faith & audit, & that the aforesaid Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdection.
Given under my hand & seal of my office this day of February 1854 at Washington City.
Clerk

Unites States of America, Department of Interior, Office of the Commissioner of Pensions, it is hereby certified, that under the Act of March 3rd, 1855, entitled "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and soldiers who have been engaged in The Military Service of the United States, Selina Dickson, widow of John Dickson, Private of Captain McCandlish's Company of Virginia Militia War 1812 is entitled to locate one hundred and twenty acres at any land office of the United States in one body and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices. Given under my hand and the seal of the Department, this 5th day of February 1856. No. 51.033
22. Land ¹⁶⁹¹, Bounty land, 1855

Bounty Land: 51033-120-55 Canceled. *This means bounty land warrant: 51033, 120 acres, awarded Act of 1855--then warrant was canceled due to land awarded under the pension application of Robert Barclay. (This land was awarded to widow.)

Parents

Father: Henry Dickson [431] (1743-1810) ⁶⁵⁰ ^,1654^[MRIN:173] Mother: Hannah Longstaff [432] (1751-1790) ²⁸⁸ ^,360 ^,363 ^,650 ^,664 ^,804 ^,859 ^,860 ^,861 ^,862

Spouses and Children

1. Sarah White [454] (1780 - 15 Aug 1817) ⁶⁶⁴ ^,1650 ^,1660 ^[MRIN:199] Marriage: Status: Children: 1. John Frederick Dickson [526] (1800-Bef 1826) ⁶⁶⁴ ^,1702 2. Rose Hannah Dickson [524] (1811-1882) ⁵³⁹ ^,648 ^,664 3. Eleanor Sarah Dickson [525] (1813-      ) ⁶⁶⁴ 4. Sarah Emma Dickson [527] (1815-1892) ⁶⁶⁴ 5. William Henry Dickson [1685] (      -      ) ¹⁶⁵⁰ ^,1702 2. *Selina White [428] (30 Dec 1791 - 1 Jul 1887) ¹⁷⁷ ^,360 ^,362 ^,363 ^,624 ^,650 ^,651 ^,652 ^,653 ^[MRIN:170] Marriage: 20 Sep 1818 - New York, New York, New York, USA ⁶⁶⁶ ^,1687 Status: Children: 1. Selina Christiana Dickson [519] (Abt 1821-Between 1885) ⁶⁵⁰ ^,682 2. George Washington Dickson [520] (Bef 1826-      ) ⁶⁵⁰ ^,1664 3. Johanna Dickson [410] (1826-1880) ¹⁷⁷ ^,540

Notes
Death Notes:

Norfolk and Portsmouth herald (Norfolk, Va. : 1815) Died- In Gosport on Wednesday, Capt. John Dickson, formerly a shipmaster. (p. 3, c. 1) Friday, June 23, 1826. Henley Papers

General:

Norfolk and Portsmouth herald (Norfolk, Va. : 1815) Died- In Gosport on Wednesday, Capt. John Dickson, formerly a shipmaster. (p. 3, c. 1) Friday, June 23, 1826. Henley Papers, LOV.

This reference not added yet.
*There is a better obituary with more details referenced under events
Marriage Notes (Selina White)

He married two White sisters.

*John Dickson & Selina White were married by the Rev. Wm. Montgomery.

John Dickson [928]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth: 1809 - Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia ⁸⁰⁴ Baptism: Death: 30 Mar 1868 - Baltimore, Baltimore (city), Maryland, USA ¹⁷⁰³ Burial: Apr 1868 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA ¹⁷⁰⁴ Cause of Death: AFN #: 1X26-8WX

Events
1. Obituary ¹⁷⁰⁴, 1 Apr 1868 in Baltimore, Baltimore (city), Maryland, USA

Journal--April 1, 1868
Died in Baltimore, 30th March, John Dickson, of Norfolk, funeral from Trinity Church, Portsmouth....Mr. Dickson was a native of Portsmouth, but for a long time resided in Norfolk, where he was closely identified with his business interests for over forty years. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Parents

Father: Capt. Henry Dickson [551] (1785-1832) ⁸⁰⁴ ^,807^[MRIN:215] Mother: Janet Brown [744] (Abt 1796-1798) ⁸⁰⁴

John Frederick Dickson [526]

Sex: M
AKA: John Predein Dickson ¹⁶⁵⁰
Individual Information

Birth: 19 Feb 1800 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA ⁶⁶⁴ Baptism: 19 Feb 1809 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA ⁶⁶⁴ Death: Bef 1826 Burial: in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA ¹⁶⁵⁰ Cause of Death: AFN #: 1X26-B8C

Parents

Father: Capt. John Dickson [430] (1779-1826) ⁶⁵⁰ ^,664^[MRIN:199] Mother: Sarah White [454] (1780-1817) ⁶⁶⁴ ^,1650 ^,1660

Notes
Death Notes:

*Not mentioned in father's John Dickson's will, therefore probably had already died.

Joseph Dickson [936]

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth: Abt 1843 - Virginia ⁸³ Baptism: Death: Burial: Cause of Death: AFN #:

Events
1. Census ⁸³, 1860 U.S., Aug 1860 in Elizabeth River Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia
2. Occupation ⁸³, farm laborer, Aug 1860 in Elizabeth River Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Residence ⁸³, Aug 1860 in Elizabeth River Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia

Parents

Father: Ralph Dickson [933] (Abt 1820-      ) ⁸³^[MRIN:341] Mother: Dorcas [934] (Abt 1820-      ) ⁸³

Julia White Dickson [607]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth: 13 Jan 1849 - Smithfield, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA ¹³⁸⁷ Baptism: Death: 25 Jan 1927 ⁸⁴² ^,1387 Burial: Cause of Death: AFN #: 55G9-SB

Events
1. Alt. Birth ⁸⁴¹ ^,842, Alt. Birth, 13 Jan 1849 in Smithfield, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA

Parents

Father: Mallory Todd Dickson [553] (1813-1881) ⁴²⁰ ^,1387^[MRIN:218] Mother: Diana Todd Southall [599] (1818-1873) ⁴⁵¹ ^,841 ^,842 ^,1387 ^,1655 ^,1656 ^,1657

Spouses and Children

1. *Edward Moore Todd [629] (Abt 1845 - ) ⁸⁴² ^[MRIN:240] Marriage: Status: 2. Geo T. Carrol [628] (Abt 1845 - ) ⁸⁴¹ ^[MRIN:241] Marriage: 21 Dec 1871 ⁸⁴¹ Status:

Louisa Frances Dickson [555]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth: 1814 - Gosport, Norfolk Co., Virginia ¹⁷⁰⁵ Baptism: Death: 3 Sep 1853 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA ¹⁷⁰⁵ Burial: Sep 1853 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA ¹⁷⁰⁵ Cause of Death: AFN #: 55GB-GQ

Parents

Father: William Dickson [550] (1771-1822) ²⁸⁸ ^,514 ^,859^[MRIN:213] Mother: Angelina Mallory Todd [554] (1786-1835) ¹³⁸⁷ ^,1650

Spouses and Children

1. *Abraham F Leonard [704] (1820 - ) ¹⁷⁰⁵ ^[MRIN:219] Marriage: 22 Oct 1851 - Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA ¹⁷⁰⁵ Status:

Louise Augusta Dickson [602]

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth: 10 Sep 1837 - Smithfield, Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA ¹³⁸⁷ Baptism: Death: 26 Feb 1861 ¹³⁸⁷ Burial: Cause of Death: AFN #: 55G9-MG

Parents

Father: Mallory Todd Dickson [553] (1813-1881) ⁴²⁰ ^,1387^[MRIN:218] Mother: Diana Todd Southall [599] (1818-1873) ⁴⁵¹ ^,841 ^,842 ^,1387 ^,1655 ^,1656 ^,1657

Spouses and Children

1. *Lewis M. Spratley [572] (Abt 1833 - )^[MRIN:228] Marriage: Status:

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