Notes:

Per Larry Herrin:
!BIRTH: a) "The Reynolds Family" Tillman (1959).
b) Burns, A.W. (1933). "Record of Pension Papers which were sent to
the United States Pension Department Washington, D.C. by Soldiers of
the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 & Indian War Who Lived in Barren,
County, Kentucky".
c) NSDAR #3757 Kattie Reynolds Taylor, Oct 6, 1893.

source c):
King William Co., Virginia 25 November, 1762.

!MILITARY: a) Tillman, S. F. (1959). "The Reynolds Family 1530-1959". Goetz Co.:
Washington, D. C.
b) "The Pension Roll of 1835 The Southern States". Vol. III
Genealogical Publishing: Baltimore, page 37.
c) Burns, A.W. (1933). "Record of Pension Papers which were sent to
the United States Pension Department Washington, D.C. by Soldiers
of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 & Indian War Who Lived in
Barren, County, Kentucky".

source b):
According to the records in the National Archives (3-15615), he served in
the Revolutionary War with the Virginia State Line.
NSDAR Vol. 4 Pg. 252 (1893-1894) DAR #3757

"Nathaniel Reynolds was a soldier in Captain Gafney's Company, Colonel
Tompkins' Regiment, who lived to receive a pension for his services."

According to pension records, Reynolds, Nathaniel, private Virginia Line
July 15, 1833; $46.25 Age 71. Barren County, KY.

source b)
Nathaniel Reynolds Barren County, Kentucky Private Virginia Militia
Placed on roll 28 Sept 1833 Pension commenced 4 March 1831 72 Years old

source c):
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Reynolds, Nathaniel
Virginia
S 15615
State of Kentucky
Barren County, Sct.
On this 15th day of July 1833, personally appeared in open court
before the Justices of the Barren County Court, now sitting, Nathaniel
Reynolds, a resident of the County of Barren and State of Kentucky, aged 71
years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make
the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of
Congress, passed 7th June 1832.
That he entered the service of the U.S. in the __ day of 1781, in the
County of King William in the State of Virginia, the names of the officers
not recollected, that he was marched to Williamsburgh and that he served
there as a militiaman one month and that he received no written notice for
that tour of duty, that he again entered the service of the U.S. in the
County of King William, on the __ day of 1781, under Capt. Joseph Gogney
or Cafney whose company was attached to a regiment commanded by Cols.
Christopher Tompkins and Holt? Richardson was marched to Holt's Forge, New
Cent (Note: I suppose this means New Kent) Co., Va. to the Long Bridge St.
Peters Church and to Bacons Ornery? and that he served in this tour of
duty two months. That he again entered in the service of the U.S. in the
same county on the __ day of 1781 under Capt. John or Jack Qualls, his
Lieutenant named Wm. Boswill, that in that tour he was first marched to
Hanover County in the State of Va., thence to the Mobin? Hills and up the
country to the Alleghany Mountains in the retreat of Gen. LaFayette and
that his term of service at this time was four months and that he entered
the service each of the foregoing times as a militiaman and that he was
born in King William County, Va. on the 25th Nov. 1762 and that he has a
record of his age in a little book, kept by his father in his lifetime
and that he was called into the service in the County of King William,
Va., and that he was a Volunteer. He does not recollect the names of any
of the regular officers, excpet General LaFayette and that he received no
written discharge for any of his time of service and that he is acquainted
with James Bennett, Wm. Pickett, Thornton Settle in his present neighbor-
hood, who can testify to his character for varacity and that he removed
from King William County, in Va. to Henrico in the same state from Henrico
Co. to Barren Co., Ky. where he now lives and that there is no person now
living that is known to him by whom he can prove his services by and that
he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except
the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the
agency of any state whatever.
Sworn to and subscribed the day, year aforesaid.
Nathaniel Reynolds
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!MARRIAGE:
"The Reynolds Family" (1959) DAR #3757 lists the following lineage:
Nathaniel Reynolds and Catherine Vernon, his wife
Dr. Admiral Reynolds and Sarah Freeman, his wife.
Rev. Thomas Reynolds and Mary Nichols, his wife
Dr. Dudley Sharpe Reynolds and Mary F. Keegan, his wife.

!RESIDENCE: King William Co., Va, Barren Co., Ky and Cincinnati, Oh.

!DEATH: a) Tillman (1959).
b) Burns, A.W. (1933). "Record of Pension Papers which were sent to
the United States Pension Department Washington, D.C. by Soldiers of
the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 & Indian War Who Lived in Barren,
County, Kentucky".
c) NSDAR Application #3757 Kattie Reynolds Taylor Oct 6, 1893.

source a):
Lists Nathaniel Reynolds as having died in Stephensburg, KY and lists his
death as after the application for a pension, 15 Jul 1833.

source b):
Lists Nathaniel Reynolds as having received a pension until 4 March 1839.
The Pension Records were transferred from Lexington, KY to Cinncinnati.

source c):
d. Adams Co., Ohio May 1844.

NATHANIEL married VERNON CATHERINE. [Group Sheet]

1. REYNOLDS JAMES
2. ADMIRALREYNOLDS was born in 1788.
3. REYNOLDS ISAAC was born in 1789.
4. REYNOLDS WILLIAM ROBERT was born in 1790 in King William County, Virginia.
5. REYNOLDS THOMAS C. was born on 12 Mar 1796.
6. REYNOLDS JOHN was born in 1810.

Notes:

Per Larry Herrin:
!BAPTIZED: Goodwin, M. F. (1941). "The Record of Bruton Parish Church". Diety
Press: Richmond, page 151.

James, Wm. and Eliz. Reynolds were baptized in 1763 from the "Baptism of
White People", Records of the Old Parish Registers-Baptisms).
This had to be a different Reynolds family since Elizabeth Mossom Reynolds
was dead in 1754 per the stone at St. Peter's Parish Church.

!RESIDENCE:
Settled in Albemarle Co., Virginia.

WILLIAM married MOSSOM ELIZABETH in Virginia. ELIZABETH (daughter of MOSSOM DAVID and OLDHAM ELIZABETH) was born on 21 Sep 1722 in Marblehead, St. Michaels Par., Massachusetts; died on 24 Dec 1754 in St. Peter's Par., New Kent County, Virginia; was buried in Dec 1754 in St. Peter's Par., New Kent County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Per Larry Herrin:
!BIRTH: a) Harris , M. H. (1977). "Old New Kent County Some Account of the
Planters, Plantations and Places in New Kent County Vol I". West
Point Virginia.
b) (1976). "Pedigree of Descendants of the Colonial Clergy", Sons of
the descendants of Colonial Clergy, page 655.
c) "The Virginia Genealogist", Oct-Dec, 1961, Vol. 5, No. 4, page 170
-171.

source b):
Elizabeth Mossom b. 21 Sep 1722 m. William Reynolds b. Surry Co., Va.

source c):
The first four children of David Mossom were born in England. Elizabeth
was born while the Mossoms were at St. Michael's Parish, Marblehead, Ma.
between 1718 and 1727.

!DEATH: Tombstone inscription handcopied by Larry Herrin 11-2-90 at St. Peter's
Parish Church, New Kent County, VA.

HERE
Lies interred the Body of
ELIZABETH, wife of Mr JOHN
REYNOLDS, of the City of Briftol
Marriner, & Daughter of the Revd
Mr DAVID MOSSOM Rector of this
Parifh, She Departed this Life
December the 24th 1754
Aged 30 years

RICHARD married ANDERSON MARY in 1694 in Isle of Wright County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Per Larry Herrin:
!BIRTH: a) Wulfeck, Dorothy Ford (1986). "Marriages of Some Virginia Residents
1607-1800". Vol II. Page M-70. (Says Massachusetts). However, b) Harris, M.H.
(1977). "Old New Kent County Some Account of the Planters, Plantations, and
Places in New Kent County Vol I". West Point, Va. says London, England. Also,
c) Anglican Church records of St. Katherine's Rector Book, London, England.
d) (1976) "Pedigrees of Descendants of the Colonial Clergy", page 655.

source d):
Mossom, Rev. David, b. Greenwich, Kent, England 25 Mar 1690, son of Thomas
Mossom; matric St. John's Coll., Cam. 1705; admitted sigar, St. John's
Coll. 5 Jun 1705; ord. London, England, 8 Jun 1718; sett. as Rector at
Marblehead (St. Michael's Chr.) 1718-1727; Rector, St. Peter's Parish,
New Kent, Virginia 1727-1767; performed the marriage service of George
and Martha (Custis) Washington; Epis.; d. St. Peter's Parish 4 Jan 1767,
a. 77.

!CHRISTEN: e) 1988 London England Mormon IGI, page 97,319.

Mossum, David parents: Thomas Mossum/Margrett M C 02APR1690 London,
St. Katherine by the Tower

!EDUCATION: St. John's, Cambridge, England.

!CHURCH: Ordained a priest of the Church of England in 1718.
Society of the Propagation of the Gospel
rector at St. Michael's Church, Marblehead, Massachusetts (9 years)
Queen Anne's Chapel in Newburyport, Massachusetts (during vacancies)
rector of St. Peter's in New Kent County, Virginia (1727 til death)
supply minister at Curles Church, Henrico Parish, Virginia (1735)
married George Washington and Martha Custis on 6 January 1759

!IMMIGRATION: Received the King's Bounty for Virginia on August 18, 1718.

!MARRIAGE: Source C) 1988 Mormon IGI London, England
Mossom, David married: Elizabeth Oldham 04FEB1712 Westminster, St.
Martin in the Fields

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This from Source A):
"David Mossom, Minister,, b. 1690; d. 1767; came to Mass. in 1718; preaching in
Henrico Parish, Virginia in 1735; m. (1) Elizabeth -----, d. 28 Jan., 1737, St.
Peter's Parish; m. (2) Mary ----- Claiborne, d. 1745, widow of Henry Claiborne;
m. (3) 1755, Elizabeth (Soane) Marston, b. 1704; d. 2 April 1759, age 55, widow
of Benskin Marston and daughter of Henry Soane. Tombstone of Elizabeth Mossom;
Charles City Co. Records; 5W(1)67; 19W(1)139; Va. Gen. V:171."
Same reference. Page R-35.
"Reynolds, William, Capt. m. Elizabeth Mossom, b. 1722, dau. of Rev. David.
5W(1)67,81."
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!CHURCH:
Genealogies of Some Virginia Families" (1981). Vol. II. Page 223. Genealogical
Publishing: Baltimore.

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"Rev. David Mossom of St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, Virginia, was missionary of
the S.P.G. at Marblehead, Mass. from 1718 to 1726, when he resigned, and came
to Virginia, taking charge of St. Peter's in 1727."
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!CHURCH:
Meade. "Old Church Ministries and Families of Virginia". Vol I & II.
Genealogical Publishing: Baltimore.

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Page 386 Vol I.
"Rev. David Mossom pastored St. Peter's Church for forty years from 1727. "He
was the person who officiated at the nuptials of General George Washington, at
the White House, a few miles from St. Peter's Church." Rev. Devereux Jarratt
was born and trained under David Mossom. He came from Newburyport, Mass., and
was the first native American admitted to the office of Presbyter in the Church
of England."
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Page 429 Vol. I.
"Address to the Burgesses" from five Episcopal Clergymen, in and around Hanover
Co. Virginia, requesting that Episcopalians who were teaching Presbyterian
Doctrine to be driven from the "true church". Signed by D. Massom.

!DEATH:
Page 460 Vol. II.

"The Rev. David Massom's Epitaph on his Tombstone, at St. Peter's Church, New
Kent, Virginia".

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M. S.
Reverendus David Mossom prope Jacet,
Collegii St. Joannis Cantabrigiae olim Alumnus,
Hujus Parochiae Rector Annos Quadrajinta.
Omnibus Ecclesiae Anglicanae Presbyteriis
Inter Americanos Ordine Presbyteratus Primus;
Literatura Paucis Secondus.
Qui tandem Senio et Moerore confectus
Ex variis rebus arduis quas inhac vita perpessus est,
Mortisq: in dies memor, ideo virens et valens,
Sibi hune sepulturae locum posuit et elegit,
Ux oribus Elizabetha et Maria quidem juxta sepultis
Ubi requiescat, donec resuseitatus ad ritam Eternam
Per Jesum Christum Salvatorem nostrum.
Qualis erat, indicant illi quibus bene notus
Superstiles.
Non hoc sepulchrale saxum
Londoni Natus 25 Martii 1690
Obiit 21 Jan 1767
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An inscription, placed in 1959, in the church graveyard in memory of Revd
Mossom (it is located next to the grave of Francis Chamberlayne): It was
copied directly from the monument by Larry Herrin 2 November 1990 and the
church is located in the country near Talleyville, New Kent County, Virginia.
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The following is a translation
of the Latin inscription on the tombstone
of the Reverend David Mossom.
This tombstone, now partially destroyed,
is located in the northeast corner
of the inside wall of this church.
The inscription indicates that
the Reverend David Mossom
is buried beneath the Church chancel.

"The Reverend David Mossom lies nearby.
He was an alumnus of the college of St. John, Cambridge.
He was the rector of this parish for forty years.
Of all the Presbyters of the Anglican Church
he was the foremost among the American Presbyters.
He was second to few in letters,
who was overtaken by sadness and the decay of old age
and the trials and tribulations which beset this life,
he died and was buried near his wives Elizabeth and Mary,
having while mindful of death in his days of health and vigor,
elected and set this place of burial
where may he find rest until resurrected to eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Those survivors to whom he was well known
testify to what he was, not this sepulchre stone.
Born at London 25 March 1690
Died 4 January 1767."

The Reverend David Mossom baptized
Martha Washington (nee Dandridge).
He officiated at her marriage to
Daniel Parke Custis in June, 1749;
later, he officiated at her marriage
to George Washington, January 6, 1759.
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!NOTE:
Rev. Devereux Jarratt was quoted as saying that Old Man Mossom was boring, that
he so seldom took his eyes off his notes, you would think he was preaching to
the cushions instead of the people.

"His niche in the History of our Country has been awarded him because he was
the Minister who officiated at the wedding of George Washington and Martha
Dandridge Custis on January 6, 1759, in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County"
(Harris (1977).

Mossom was married four times: Harris (1977).
1) Elizabeth d. Jan 28, 1738
2) Mary Major Claiborne wd. of Henry Claiborne d. Nov 23, 1745
3) Elizabeth Soane Marston wd. of Benskin Marston Apr 2, 1759
4) prob. the wd. of Richard Meaux

Cognets, Jr., Louis des (1958). "English Duplicates of Lost Virginia Records".
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Page 49
New Kent

Acres 97326
Tithables 1364
Sheriff Wm. Kenney
Coroners John Scot, Rich'd Richardson
Burgesses Rich'd Richardson, John Bacon
Justices of the Peaces John Scott, John Sclater, Charles Lewis
William Macon, Nich: Aldersey, William
Kenney, Rich'd Richardson, Thomas Bray,
Ebenezer Adams, Thomas Massie, Quorem.
Morris, Joseph Yales, Robert Lewis, John
Otey, Charles Massie, Wm. McKain.
County Clerk John Thornton
Parishes Blisland, St. Peters
Ministers Daniel Taylor, Mr. Mossum
Surveyor John Syme
County Lts. John Carter, Esq.
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Page 168

"The Quit Rent Roll of New Kent County 1704

Moxon, William 100 Acres (Relative to David Mossom?)
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!NOTE: Harris (1977) Sale Bill from the Virginia Gazette

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The Virginia Gazette August 18, 1767
To be Sold pursuant to the last Will and Testament of the Reverend Mr. David
Mossom, deceased.
The Tract of Land and plantation whereon he lately lived, containing about 240
acres of rich high land with a quantity of valuable sunken grounds, very
conveniently situated on Pamunkey River, in New Kent County. There is on the
said land a tolerable good dwelling house, there rooms below, and three above
with four fireplaces, A good kitchen and Dairy, with all other convenient
outhouses; also about 20 acres of good natural meadow, a good fish landing, and
several creeks and marshes, abounding with the best of wild fowl in their
season. The plantation is in good order for cropping, and may be entered on at
Christmas next.
George Webb, William Clayton, Lewis Webb
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!NOTE: (1881). "New England Historical & Genealogical Register". Documents
Concerning Philip English. (From Massachusetts State Archives, vol. xi).

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The petn to Hon. Lieut. Gov. Dummer of Mass. Bay, David Mossom Clerk,
Minister of the Church of England in Marblehead in behalf of Philip English
humbly showeth,
That the said Philip English having as frequently as he could from the
first erecting the church at Marblehead resorted to the Public Worship of God
at the said Church of which sufficient prof has been made to me by the
testimony of many Persons before I had the Charge of said Church and from my
becoming Minister thereof for more than six years past, upon my own knowledge
do declare that he the said Philip English has (during the sumer season
especially) frequently come to church . . . . and the Reasons of his not coming
so constantly as his Inclinations led him was the utter impossibility of
getting over the ferry on the Lord's day, notwithstanding which he the said
Philip English was three weeks since committed Prisoner to his Majtys Goal in
Salem, and is to this day there closely confined for non payment of an
assessment made for the support of the minister thereof, and of myself I would
further observe to your honour that the Collectors having not exacted this Rate
of him for five years past, no probable Reason can be assigned for their
surceasing it but the assumption that he did belong to the Church at
Marblehead, &c. &c.
Boston, Feb. 11, 1724.
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DAVID married OLDHAM ELIZABETH on 4 Feb 1711/12 in Westminister, St. Martin, England. ELIZABETH was born in 1684 in Holburn, St. Andrew, London, England; died on 28 Jan 1737/38 in St. Peter's Par., Charles City County, Virginia; was buried in St. Peter's Par., Charles City County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Per Larry Herrin:
!CHRISTENED: 1988 London, England Mormon IGI, page 101,431.
Oldham, Elizabeth parents: John Oldham/Margarett F C 28NOV1684
Holburn, St. Andrew

!MARRIED: 1988 London, England Mormon IGI, page 101,431.
Oldham, Elizabeth married: David Mossom 04FEB1712 Westminster, St.
Martin in the Fields.

!BURIED: Harris , M. H. (1977). "Old New Kent County Some Account of the
Planters, Plantations and Places in New Kent County Vol I". West Point
Virginia. "buried in the Churchyard at St. Peter's Parish

Notes:

Per Larry Herrin:
!DEATH:
Data from his will.

RICHARD married SHARPE ELIZABETH in 1669 in Virginia. [Group Sheet]