There are no mentions of Bishops between 1700 and 1716. The records below relate to Bishops who moved into Surry County from Prince George (formerly Charles City) County.
- These are my abstracts of the original records, except where explicity attributed ot a secondary source.. Text in parentheses is my transcript.”
- Some records of no genealogical value are omitted.
15 August 1716
At a court held at Southwarke: “In the Accon. [read “action”] of Debt Between John Tyus Plt. and Henry Bishop Deft. for two hundred and fifty six pounds of Tobo, the Deft. being Called and not appearing nor any Security returned for him at the mocon of the Plt. Judgmt. is granted him agt. Jno. Simmons Sherif of ye County for ye sd Sum & Costs unless the Deft. Appears at the next Court & Anser the sd. Action… On the motion of John Simmons an Attachment is Granted him agt. the Estate of the said Henry Bishop for the aforesaid sum…” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1713- 1718, p90-91.]
Defendants had to be sued in their county of residence, so either Henry Bishop is living in Surry County or the plaintiff and the members of the court think he is.
19 September 1716
At a court held at Southwarke: “In the Action of Case Between John Tyus Plt. and Henry Bishop Deft., neither party appearing it is Ordered that the same be Dismt. [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1713- 1718, p92.]
17 October 1716
At a court held at Southwarke: “In the Action of Debt Between John Tyus Assignee of Robert Nicholson Plt. and Henry Bishop Deft., neither part(y) Appearing it is Ordered that the Same be Dismt. [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1713- 1718, p93.]
Chancery court records no longer exist for the period. Chancery cases involve disputes involving fairness, or equity, rather than strict interpretation of the laws.
16 January 1716/7
At a court held at Southwarke: “In the Suit in Chancery Between Henry Bishop Complt. and Richard Atkison Deft. neither party appearing it is Ordered that the same be Dismist.” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1713- 1718, p103.]
No separate Chancery Court records survive for this period, so this case is a mystery.
17 January 1717/8
At a court held at Southwarke: “In the action of debt between Abraham Heath Plt. & Henry Bishop Deft. deither party Appearing it is Ordered that the same be dismist.” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1713- 1718, p130.]
There is a 23-year gap in Surry County court records. The Order Books from late 1718 to late 1741 are lost. Court records resume with the court held on 26 December 1741.
10 June 1723
Deed: William Merriott of Southwarke parish to Abraham Faulcon, Jacob Faulcon and Nicholas Faulson of the same, for ___, 343 acres in Southwarke parish bounded by Mr. John Bishop, the Reedy Swamp and Mr. Edwards… being a patent of Mr. Thomas Binns of 25 February 1653… [Surry County, Virginia, Deeds Wills Etc. Book 7, p451.]
This is a very old description, referring to the John Bishop of Surry County who is long dead. This often happens when the description of the land is based on old surveys
28 March 1727
Deed: John Killingsworth of Carolina at Morrattock River to Richard Jones Sr. of Prince George County in Martins Brandon parish… 80 acres in Southwarke parish on the south side of Otterdam Swamp… now in the possession of John Avoris. Signed: John (his K mark) Killingsworth. Witness: John Bishope, Henry Bishope [Surry County, Virginia, Deeds Wills Etc. Book 7, p921.]
13 November 1728
Lease & Release Deeds: William Moss of Surry County to John Bishop of Prince George County…. for £20, 230 acres in the upper parish [Southwarke] of Surry County… beginning at a pine on the west side of Barkers Reeds Branch … a white oak a line tree of Mr. John Barkers land yn by ye said Barkers line… red oak ye corner of Mr. John Simmons old land yn by ye said Simmons old line… a gum bu Barkers Reeds Branch aforesaid & up ye various courses of ye said run of ye ye said branch … Mr. John Barker and Mr. John Simmons… Signed: William (X) Moss, Mary (x) Moss. Witness: Francis (x) Ray, James (x) Bishope, William Moss Jun’r. Proved by William Moss and Mary his wife on 18 December 1728. [Surry County, Virginia, Deeds Wills Etc. “Part 3 1715-1720” (Book 7), p887.]
28 March 1728
John Pennington, John Bishop, and A. Sutherland witness lease & release deeds by Edward Pennington of Lawnes Creek parish to John Pennington Sr. of the same. [Surry County, Virginia, Deeds Wills Etc. Book 8 (1730-1738), p841.]
11 April 1736
Will of John Barker of Southword?(sic) p’ish: “…to my sister Mary brker(sic) the plantation whereon I now dwell to her and the ears(sic) of her body … after theare death to return to my brother Josuway Brker… a smole gune and his clouse to be ekel divided between my three brothers… to my sister Mary Barker my loving sister Mary to be my whole % sole Executor… ” Signed: John (x) Barker. Witness: Josiah (x) Barker, Faith (x) Barker. Proved 17 September 1740 “by Mary Bishop Execut’x. thereof who made oath thereto…” [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p211.]
16 April 1740
Audit of estate or HIncha Gillam deced. by John Mason Junr. and Bartho. Figlures: …to paid Mason Bishop £0:5:0… to paid Henry Bishop £0:3:0… [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p148]
15 May 1740
Inventory of estate of John Barker dec’d presented by James Bishop. Presented in court on 15 Octrober 1740 by “James Bishop & Mary his wife Execut’x of the last will and testament of the said deceased.” Appraised at £11:15:0 by Thomas Bedingfield, Rich’d Blunt and Edm’d Ruffin. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & Wills Book 9 (1738-1754), p226.]
James Bishop has apparently married the widow of John Barker. This is one of the items omitted by Hopkins in his book of Deeds & Estate Accounts 1734-1755.
15 October 1740
Inventory of estate of John Barker, dec’d sworn by Howell Briggs, James Bishop Ex’r. At a court held October 15th 1740 the inventory “of John Barker deceased thus presented by James Bishop & Mary his wife Execut’x of teh last will and testament of the said deceased…” [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p226]
19 February 1741/2
Will of Grace Barker of Southwark parish: “…to my brother Josiah Barker what he hath in his possession… to my cousin Richard Barker my plantation with three hundred acres of land more or less provided he shall let his brother John Barker have a hundred acres of this said land when he comes of age… to my cousin Josiah Barker one iron kettle… to my cousin Mary Bishop one gold ring posy{?) is no change till death provided she has a daughter & if not to return to Elizabeth Barker daughter of Josiah… to my three cousins WIlliam, Joshua and Joel Barker 5 shillings credit in a store apiece… to Mary Bishop’s son James one pewter dish… to Faith Barker one small trunk… to Elizabeth Barker one trunk & a loom & what belongs to it… constitute & ordain Richard Barker my sole & only Executor….” Signed: Grance Barker. Witness: Robert Lanier, Josiah (x) Barker, Josiah Barker. Proved 15 May 1750. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p637 and again on p639.].\
19 October 1742
Deed: Benjamin Jones and Constance his wife, and Joseph Carter Junr. and Elizabeth his wife, all of Martins Brandon parish in Prince George County to WIlliam Bishop of Albemarle parish in Surry County, for £5 current money of Virginia paid to Jones and £5 paid to Carter, sell their interest in 240 acres lying on the south side of the Nottoway River in Albemarel parish of Surry County…. beginning at a black oak a corner tree of Lambert Zells… a line tree of Catherine Evans… which said land was granted to Henry Pebles, father of the said Constance Jones and the sd. Elizabeth Carter by pattent dated 25 August 1731… and which the said Henry Pebles died possessed of and which descended to the said Constance Jones and Elizabeth Carter and Agnis Zells and Lucy Zells and Amy Bishop and Rebecca Pebles daughters and coheirs of the sd. Henry Pebles… Signed: Benjamin Jones, Constnce Jones, Joseph Carter Jr. Elizabeth Carter. Witness: David Jones, Richard Barker.
Yet another abstracting error — Hopins wrote the witness as “David” Jones, but it clearly reads “Richard Jones”.
16 March 1742/3
Court: On the motion of Sarah Jones, widow of James Jones, who renounced his will and claimed her widow’s thirds, the court appointed James Chappel, Howell Briggs, Moses Johnson & John Mason to assign to her one-third of her husband’s land and slaves in Surry County and Mason Bishop, William McClain, James Parish and John Hogwood were appointed to divide one-third of the personal estate… the following month the court clarified that they ere to divide the personal estate located in Brunswick County… . [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1741- 1744, p110 and p115.]
15 February 1743/4
Court: John Bishop on jury. [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1741- 1744, p201]
17 May 1744
Court: Thomas Hyum of London, Merchant, Plt. against Jeremiah Bishop Defendant, on a Petitioon for £3:11:7 halfpenny sd. to be due by account… the Deft. having been duly Served… and Summoned…and not appearing…” judgment for the plaintiff. Writ issued 28 May 1744. [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1741-1744, p228.]
William Bishop 1745/6 ????
1 December 1746
Deed: John Warrick to Jeremy Bishop, both of Surry C ounty, for £2:15:0 current money of Virginia, 155 acres in Southwark parish… beginning at the mouth of Betteys Spring branch, running up the said branch to the head to a red oak a corner tree & from thence along Mr. SHort’s line across the head of Warricks Swamp to a scrub white oak a corner tree & from thence down Vall. Williamsons line to a pine a corner tree thence down WIlliamson’s line to the swamp where first begun… Signed: John (x) Warrisk. Witness: Benjamin Cocke, Fulware Skipwith, Willliam Fawn(?). [Surry County Deed Book 4, p505.]
2 January 1746/7
Deed: Jeremy Bishop & Mary Bishop his wife of Surry County to William Adams of Prince George County, for £11:2:0 current money of Virginia, 155 acres in Southwark parish… (the sale land as above). Signed: Jeremy Bishop (his mark), Mary Bishop (her mark). Witness: Henry (x) Hollinsworth, Thomas (x) Adams, REichard Bullock. [Surry County Deed Book 4, p506.]
19 May 1747
Court: “Ordered that WIlliam Bishop be Appointed Surveyor of the Road in the Room of Phillip Bailey who is Discharged from that Office.” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1744-1749, p304.]
17 May 1748
Court: Ordered that Nicholas Edmunds, John Ogburn, Mason Bishop and James Parish, or any three of them, appraise the slaves and personal estate of William Briggs dec’d”that lie in Brunswick County” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1744-1749, p453.]
16 May 1749
“Ordered that William Dancey be appointed Surveyor of the Road whereof WIlliam Bishop was, who is discharged from that office.” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1744-1749, p544.]
21 November 1749
Suit: William Goodright vs. James Badtitle, In ejectment for a plantatioon in Southwarke parish of ten acres arable land with one messuage and 120 acres of woodland… in the demise of William Barker.. it appearing by the affidavit of Benjamin Briggs that James Bishop, tenant in possession of the premises, hath been duly served with a copy of the pllt’s declaration… and he not appearing ord’d (to) appear at the next court… [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1749-1751, p37.]
15 May 1750
Court: “Ordered that James Bishop, Thomas Bishop, John Justice & Benjamin Briggs… appraise in Current MOney the slaves (if any) and personal Estate of Grace Barker deced.” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1749-1751, p79.]
17 July 1750
Suit: William Goodright vs. James Badtitle, in Ejectment… James Bishop on his motion is admitted deft. in this suit in the room of James Badtitle… [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1749-1751, p131.]
James Bishop thinks he has a valid lease to the land. But he acquires land a few months later.
9 January 1750/51
Will of James Anderson of Southwark parish witnessed by Lemuel Cocke, John (x) Bishop, and John (x) Ray. Proved by Lemuel Cocke and John Bishop 21 Janueay 1752/3. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p769]
19 February 1750/51
[Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1749-1751, p180.]
22 May 1751
Suit: “The Ejectment brought by William Goodright, lessee of William Barker, Plt., against James Bishop, Defend’t is discontinued , th ePlt. failing to prosecute.” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1749-1751, p234.]
James Bishop is apparently on his new land, so no need to eject him from the leased property.
15 October 1751
“Ordered that Mason Bishop, James Parish, Nicholas Lanier and John Matthews… beign first sworn before a justice of Brunswick County do appraise in current money the slaves and personal estate of Sarah Jones deceased in that County…” [Surry County, Virginia Order Book 1751-1753, p9.]
19 December 1751
Mason (x) Bishop, Nicholas Lanier & John Mattis(sic) signed as appraisers of the estate of Sarah Jones. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p761]
1752
In an accounting of the estate of James Anderson deceased: “1752… to pd John Bishop £0:3:6″. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p786]
19 May 1752
Account Current of estate of John Seward”late fo Surry County”… by 7 hoes to Mason Bishop £0:6:0. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p747]
23 December 1752
“Inventory of the personal estate of Richard Barker, deceased” taken by Thomas Briggs, Caleb Ellis, James (x) Bishop. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, 1738-1754, Book 9, p845].
The apprasisers had been appointed in court on 19 December, so this was quick work.
15 May 1753
At a court held for Surry County: Ordered that John Bishop be exempted from paying County and Publick levies. [Surry County, Virginia, Order Book 1751-1753, p371.]
Some were exempted due to office but this appears to be related to age or infirmity. This is surely the John Bishop of the 1757 will.
18 January 1753/4
Estate accounting recorded: “The estate of Col. Thomas Cocke deced. Dr. to the Executor:… Jan 10 (1750/1) to cash paid Herman Bishop £0:10:0…
Credits: … Mar 2 (1750/1) By John Bishop Sr. £1:13:1½… Mar 19 (1750/1) By John Bishop £0:9:11… June 26 (1751) By Mason Bishop £0:17:9…. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 9, 1738-1754, p820]
17 August 1756
Estate of Benjamin Briggs… Harman Bishop… James Bishop [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls Etc, Book 10, 1754-1768, p68.]
16 July 1757
Will of John Bishop of Surry County: …First I give to my son Joseph Bishop one half of my land consisting of an hundred __ acres of the lower part joining James Bishops, Benj’n Emry & Dan Ellis… I give my youngest son David Bishop after the decease of his mother the other half of my land (being th eupper part and plantation) joining the aforesaid James Bishop and Col. Benjamin Harrisons land… I likewise give to my beloved wife Mary Bishop all the residue of my estate both moveable & immoveable, debts and dues and whatsoever is belonging to me by law and or equity… I nominate and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Bishop and son Joseph Bishop my sole executors… Signed: John (signum x) Bishop. Witness: Caleb Ellis Jun’r, James (x) Bishop Sen’r, James (x) Bishop Jun’r. Proved 10 April 1758 by the executors and witnesses. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls Etc, Book 10, 1754-1768, p135.]
20 June 1758
Inventory of estate of John Bishop, deceased, recorded. Appraised by Joshua Barker, Thomas Bedingfield, and Caleb Ellis. Valued at £41:2:0. Inventory included cattle, “a flock of sheep”, “a gang of hogs”, three feather beds, “a pacel of books”, carpentry and shoemakers tools, a loom and associated material, a gun and sword, and typical household and farm items. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 10, 1754-1768, p145.]
26 June 1761
Will of John Averiss of Surry County: … I give unto my son in law Herman Bishop & his wife Amey Bishop the use of one negro boy named Ben for and during their natural lives and after their decease to my grandson Averiss Bishop. Proved 15 June 1762. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 10, 1754-1768, p288.}
18 May 1762
Deed from Dann Ellis and wife Ann to James Belches for 100 acres adjoining Benjamin Embry, John Bishop, th eMeadow Swamp, Benjamin Wllis, John Peter. [Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 8 (1760-1769), p127.]
14 November 1763
Deed: Joseph Bishop of Surry County to John Johnson, for £42, 115 acres… beginning at a white oak a corner tree of David Bishop thence along a line of marked trees to a ___ oake in Greatl Branch [very faded]. Signed: Joseph Bishop. Witness: John Barker, Charles Emrey, David Bishop. Proved 21 February 1764 [Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 8, p208.]
1764
Estate of Robert Warren and Mary Warren: Joseph Bishop “his wife’s legacy”… Recorded 15 July 1766. [Surry County, Virginia Deed s & WIlls etc, Book 10, 1768-1779, p418.]
14 November 1763
Deed: Joseph Bishop and wife Mary Bishop to John Johnson, for £42, 115 acres bounded by David Bishop, rhe Great Branch, James Belches, Benjamin Emery, the Reedy Brnch and James Bishop. [Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 8 (1760-1769), p208.]
17 March 1764
Deed: William Shuffield and Mary his wife of the County of Surry to John Bishop of th eCounty of Prince George, Martins Brandon Parish, for £30 current money of Virg’a, 80 acres on the south side of a branch that goes down a meadow called Harkens Meadow… (faded, but no neighbors mentioned). Signed: William (x) Shuffield, Mary (x) Shuffield. Witness: Edward D (sic), Henry (x) Hollingsworth, Lucy (x) Hollingsworth. [Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 8 (1760-1769), p220.]
25 March 1764
Deed from John Johnson to William Anderson for 115 acres adjacent to David Bishop , the Great Branch, James Belches, Benjamin Emery, the Reedy Branch and James Bishop [Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 8 (1760-1769), p238.]
27 May 1767
Deed: David Bishop to William Pulley, for £5, 15 acres bounded by Harrison, the Great Branch, Anthony Atkins, and JOhn Johnson. Witness: Benjamin Ellis, John Johnson, Martin (x) Casly. [Surry County, Virginia Deed Book 8 (1760-1769), p345.]
26 April 1768
Baptised: Henry Bishop, son of Mason & Anne Bishop. Chas. Sturdevant, Steth Wynne, Mary Moor sponsors. [Albemarle Parish Register]
21 March 1769
“Ordered that WIlliam Scarbrough pay Joshua Bishop, James Bishop and Wm. Pulley for one day’s attendance as witnesses for him against Cocke.. “25 lib of tobacco each. [Surry County, Virginia Court Order Book 1764-1774, p180.]
21 July 1770
Baptised: Wm. (Bishop) a young man baptised, presented by Thomas Wrenn [Albemarle Parish Register]
8 May 1772
Deed: John Averiss of Surry County gift to Benjamin Bishop and his wife Keron Bishop of Prince George County for their lifetimes, 80 acres bounded by said Averiss, the Recobranch, the Otterdam, and the Ride Branch. [Surry County, Virginia Deed s & WIlls etc, Book 10, 1768-1779, p189]
22 May 1773
Harman Bishop , John (x) Shufford, William Justice witnesses to mortgage deed by John Barker to Thomas Reekes [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 10, 1768-1779, p301]
20 February 1774
Benjamin Bishop, Moses (x) Hill & Sterling Hill witness will of Richard Jones. Prived by th ethree witnesses in court 22 March 1774. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 10, 1768-1779, p345]
28 February 1777
Deed: John WIlliamson of Martins Brandon parish of Pringe Courge County, to John BIshop of Surry County, for £25, 80 acres part in Surry and part in Prince George bounded by Betty’s Spring Branch. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 10, 1768-1779, p509]
15 May 1779
David Bishop a witness to deed from Henry Howard to thomas Howard. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 11, 1778-1783, p101.]
11 October 1779
Surry Marriage Bond: Mich’l Smith – Rebecca Bishop Bondsman: Benjamin Barham.:
11 November 1780
Will of Mason Bishop of Southwark parish, Surry County: …I desire that my beloved wife Ann Bishop may have the use of the plantation whereon I now live during her natural life, also the use of my negro woman Moll, all my household and kitchen furniture & plantation utensils during her natural life. also give her five hundred pounds current money. Item: after the death of my said wife, I give my lands to be equally divided between my two sons Henry Bishop and Mason Bishop (in such a manner that the house etc. may be taken on my son Mason‘s half of the land)… Item: after the death of my said wife, I give my negro woman Moll and her future increase unto my daughter Rebekah Bishop… also all my household and kitchen furniture unto my said daughter Rebecca(sic) . Item: I give to my son William Bishop two thousand pounds current money of Virginia to be put to interest till he becomes of age. Item: I desire that when my son Mason Bishop comes to the age of twelve years, all my other negroes and what money may be due to my estate may be equally divided amongst all my children… Lastly I constitute and appoint my brother Joshua Bishop and Captain Lemuel Cocke executors… Signed: Mason Bishop. Witness: Hamilton Jones, Jacobina Jones, Nathan Jones. Proved in court on 28 August 1781 by Joshua Bishop and Nathan Jones, who testified that Hamilton Jo=nes and Jacobina Jones, now deceased, had signed their names. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 11, 1778-1783, p195.]
2 December 1780
Amos Sledge will witnessed by William Justice, Joshua Bishop (his O mark), WIlliam (x) Johnson and samuel Cocke. Proved 26 December 1789 by oaths of the first three witnesses. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 11, 1778-1783, p169.]
3 July 1781
Joshua (his O mark) Bishop,, Nathan Jones & Ben. Putney witness beed by Ganriel Hudgings and his wife Mary to Benjamin Moring. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 11, 1778-1783, p199.]
10 August 1781
Estray Accounts: Taken up by Joshua Bishop a black mare… Taken up by Herman Bishop a dark bay horse… [Surry County, Virginia Guardian Accounts 1762-1782, pages unnumbered, bur approximately page 255.]
7 June 1782
Southampton County Marriage Bond: Joseph Bishop – Ann George, widow. Bondsman: John Windham.
18 July 1782
Will of John Johnson of Southwark parish, Surry County: …I leave unto my loving wife Mary Johnson my whole estate of what kind soever during her natural life& it is my desire that my estate shall not be appraised untill the death of my wife and that she shall freely enjoy the same without any molestation whatsoever, yet it is my desire that she shall not will any part of it away, her own clothes excepted. And after her death it is my desire that my estate be inventoried & appraised, the land & chattels to be sold by my executors hereafter named… Then it is my desire that the amount of my estate shall be equally divided between Henry Johnson, the son of Thomas Johnson of Sussex County & Moses Bishop, th eson of Thomas Bishop of Surry C ounty… And I also appoint my living wife, Captain Samuel Cocke & Joshua Bishop executors… Signed: John (x) Johnson. Witness: Archibald Campbell, David Bishop, Benja. Ellis. Presented in court 27 August 1782 by Joshua Bishop . [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 11, 1778-1783, p296.]
25 February 1783
“On the motion of Thomas Bishop heis appointed guardian to his son Moses Bishop for a legacy left him by John Johnson deceased., the sd. Thomas thereupon entered into and acknowledged a bond with approved security conditioned for securing the said legacy and indemnifying the court.” [Surry County, Virginia Court Order Book 1775-1785, p196.]
It is worth emphasizing that the role of a guardian was to manage the minor’s possessions rather than his person. The guardian was responsible for preserving a minor’s estate and delivering it when the minor reached majority.
1784′
Insolvents: recovered property Benjamin Bishop, David Bishop. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 12, 1783-1787, p288.]
25 May 1784
Deed: Joshua Bishop, executor of John Johnson Dec’d, to Archibald Campbell for £140, 115 acres in Southwark parish being land bought by said John Thompson (sic?) from Joseph Bishop 14 November 1763. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 12, 1783-1787, p41.]
26 January 1785
Henry Bishop, orphan of Mason Bishop deceased with the aprobation of the court made choice of Benjamin Bilbro for his guardian… [Surry County, Virginia Court Order Book 1775-1785, p394.]
6 May 1785
Deed: Avris Bishop to Nathan Jones, executor of Hamilton Jones dec’d, for £23:4:2, 35 acres on north side of Blackwater Swamp… being the land Bishop mow lives on.. plus a horse he bought from John Sanders and a sorrel colt… [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 12, 1783-1787, p139.]
15 June 1785
Surry Marriage Bond: Thomas Bishop – Mary Seymour Dagleish Roberts. Bondsman: William Roberts.
26 July 1785
List of surveys made since July 1784… William Bishop… [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 12, 1783-1787, p129.]
26 July 1785
At a court held for Surry County: “Ordered that the County be laid off into convenient precincts for keeping the several roads within in lawful repair… Precinct No. 2 shall be known by the name of Harris’s Precinct commencing at the fork of the road opposite William Harris’s plantation thence leading toward Cooks Bridges… tithables belonging to John Burges Junr., John Cocke, William Harris,… Henry Harrison, Hannah Bagley, and John BIshop do severally attend the said surveyor… Precinct No. 3 shall be known by the name of Cooks Bridge Precinct… tithables belonbing to Nathan Jones…John Averiss, the hands that may be on the plantation belonging to the estate of Mason Bishop dec’d…Benjamin Bishop… Precinct No. 6 shall be known by the name of the Bowling Alley Precinct commencing at the fork of the road near James Belches, from thence to the county line at Blackwater bridges… tithables belonging to James Rae…David Bishop, James Bishop Senr…. [Surry County, Virginia Court Order Book 1775-1785, p441-2.]
1 November 1785
Surry Marriage Bond: Thomas Dowden – Esther Bishop “daughter of John Bishop“. Bondsman: William Bishop
The marriage was dated 5 November 1785 according to the return by Henry John Burges, recotr of the Episcopal Church lchur h in Southwark parish.
20 December 1785
Surry Marriage Bond: Isham Bishop – Patty Bishop “daughter of Benjamin Bishop“. Bondsman: William Bishop. The minister’s return simply shows a marriage of Bishop and Bishop dated 24 December 1785.
There is a permission note to the clerk by Benjamin Bishop reading “As Isom Bishop intends to marey my daughter pate(sic) please to grant him license and I will have you harmless”
25 April 1786
Deed: David Bishop and wife Sarah Bishop to Edward Marks of Southampton County, for £30, 102 acres being Sarah Bishop’s 1/2 of the land of her father Richard Johnson, which was granted him on 23 May 1763…. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 12, 1783-1787, p192.]
25 April 1786
Deed: Sterline HIll an deife Mary to Avriss Bushop, for 35, 35 acres in Southwarke parish bounded by Richard Blunt and said HIll. [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 12, 1783-1787, p193.]
1 June 1786
Surry Marriage Bond: William Bishop – Francis Greswit.
5 June 1786
Surry Marriage Bonds: Hubbard Bishop — Lucy Bishop “daughter of the said David Bishop“. Bondsman: David Bishop. The marriage return dated 7 June 1798 by Henry John Burges the rector of the Episcopal church in Southwark.
There is a separate list of marriage returns not signed by Rector Burges, showing the date as 8 June.
8 June 1786
Surry Minister’s Returns of Marriages: William Bishop – Frances Greswit [Return of Henry John Burges, rector of Episcopal church in Southwark, Surry County Ministers Returns 1705-1852, FHL Film 004121846.]
25 August 1786
Bonds listed by Archibald |Campbell… Averis Bishop [Surry County, Virginia Deeds & WIlls etc, Book 12, 1783-1787, p247.]
4 June 1787
Land Patent: William Bishop, assignee of David Anderson, 107 acres partly in Surry County and partly in Prince George County… by survey of 5 April 1785… Beginning at a persimon at the Mouth of Bettys Spring br. a corner of John Bishop… up the course of Warwick Swamp… James Thomas Fletcher’s line of marked trees… corner to Peyton Short… head of Betty’s Spring branch on John Bishops line… [Virginia Grant Book 9, p607.]
26 December 1787
Surry Marriage Bond: Henry Bishop – Mary Austin. Bondsman: William Clinch.
15 February 1788
Surry Marriage Bond: Edmund Bishop – “Polly Bishop daughter of David Bishop“. Bondsman: David Bishop. [Surry County Marriage Bonds]
22 November 1788
Surry Marriage Bond: Wyatt Bishop – Elizabeth Cheatham. Bondsman: Archer Moody. The Surry County Marriage Register shows Nancy Cheatham and Rebecca Moody as witnesses and lists Elizabeth Cheatham as “of full age”.
A secondary source lists the bondsman as Sarah Cheatham, but the original marriage bond shows the bondsman as Arthur Moody. Elizabeth was probably the daughter ” named in the 30 March 1788 will of John Cheatham, which was witnessed by Arthur Moody.
9 March 1789
Surry Marriage Bond: William Anthony – Lucy Bishop. Bondsman: John Bishop, father.
Ministers return puts the marriage date as 11 March 1790 (sic?).
2 November 1789
Surry Marriage Bond: William Grantham – Nancy Bishop “daughter of Joshua Bishop“. Bondsman: Joshua Bishop..
The marriage performed 19 November 1789 according to the minister’s return. An 1802 marriage bond exists for an Ann Grantham, widow of William Grantham, with bondsman David Bishop. Descendants might want to check the records.
29 December 1789
Surry Marriage Bond: Thomas Andrews – Amy Bishop. Bondsman: Samuel Andrews. The minister’s return puts the marriage date as 31 December 1789.
11 March 1790
Surry Ministers Returns, 1790 return of Sam’l Butler: William Anthony – Lucy Bishop.
20 April 1790
Surry Marriage Bond: Augustine Bishop – Nancy Rawlings. Bondsman: Stephen Bishop.
11 October 1791
Surry Marriage Bond: James Bishop – Mary Ekman. Bondsman: Sterling Hill. Ministers return puts the marriage date as 21 October 1781
25 January 1792
Southampton County Marriage Bond: Edmund Bishop – Elizabeth Blow. Bondsman: Jacob Lawrence.
27 February 1792
Surry Marriage Bond: William Bishop – Mary Meads. Bondsman: Archer Holt.
21 December 1793
Surry Marriage Bond: John Barker – Rebecca Bishop. Bondsman: William Grantham. Married 24 December accourding to Ministers Return.
27 October 1795
Surry Marriage Bond: David Bishop – Rebecca Bishop. Bondsman: Henry Bishop. [Neither party signed the bond.]
7 January 1797
Surry Marriage Bond: Herman Bishop – Elizabeth Marks. Bondsman: James Bishop.
3 May 1797
Will of Harmon Bishop of Surry County: “…being in health and perfect sound and disposing memory… in the first place and as soon as possible after my deceased my will & desire is that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied . Item: I give unto my two grandsons Hamlin Bishop and Harbert Bishop the sum of five pounds to be disposed of on their education. Item: I give and bequeath unto my three sons, to wit Wyatt Bishop & Augustin Bishop all my negroes with their future increase together with all the residue of my estate of what kind so ever… and I do nominate constitute and appoint my above mentioned three sons Wyatt, Thomas and Augustin Bishop executors… I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal theis [blank] day May 3th (sic) 179 7 Anno Dom. one thousand seven hundred and ninety six (sic).” Signed: Harmon Bishop. Witness: Hartwell Carseley, Austin Carseley. Presented in counrt 26 September 1814 by Thomas Bishop and proved by the two witnesses. Thomas Bishop posted bond as executor. [Surry County, Virginia WIlls Etc. Book 2, 1804-1815, p594.]
I assume 1797 is the correct year and 1796 is a copying error.
11 October 1797
Surry Marriage Bond: James Scarbrough – Susanna Bishop. Bondsman: Stephen Shuffield.
29 November 1797
Surry Marriage Bond: Thomas Bishop – Fanny Davis. Bondsman: Joshua Bishop.
21 March 1798
Surry Marriage Bond: Hardman Bishop – Lucy Mangam. Bondsman: Samuel Mangam. father.
15 October 1798
Southampton County Marriage Bond: Henry Bishop – Polly Edders. Bondsman: John Phillips.
12 February 1799
Surry Marriage Bond: John Bishop – Martha Gilliam. Bondsman: Gray Felts.
Items dated after 1800 are mainly concerning my own branch of the Bishop family
8 March 1810
Account of sale of estate of Levy Johnson dec’d: Harmon Bishop purchased 2 cart wheel boxes, 1 sword, 1 cart and sheels, and 1 sifter, and David Bishop purchased 1 plow how(sic), 1 calter, 2 weeding hows, 1 grubbing how & wedges, 1 narrow ax, 2 baskets, and 3 pecks beans. [Surry County, Virginia WIlls Etc. Book 2, 1804-1815, p365.]
24 October 1814
Bill of Complaint in Chancery: Wyatt Bishop & Augustin Bishop vs. Thomas Bishop… Harmon Bishop the father of the compl’tes departed this life having first made & ____ his last will and testament… a certain. Thomas Bishop duly qualified as Ex’r, after payment of his debts & a small legacy of ten percent to all the rest & residue of the estate… The Court appointed a commission to allot the estate of 10 slaves, into three equal portions. On 20 June 1816 the commissioners reported a division and the matter was settled. [Surry County Chancery Case No. 87, LofVA Chancery Case Index #1816-50.]
22 November 1814
Inventory and Appraisment of estate of Harmon Bishop Sen. deceased, by Hartwell Carseley, Austin Carseley, and Stephan Lucas. Valued at $,1958.54. Most of the value was in ten slaves [Surry County, Virginia WIlls Etc. Book 2, 1804-1815, p598.]