SLATTON Generations 3-5

Generations 3-5

4. William Sladden (Source: (1) Accounts of Thomas Partridge Store & Co. Hanover Co., VA, 1737 pgs 272 & 252, 1738 pg32., (2) 1787 Albemarle VA Personal Property Tax List.), born Feb 1701 in Pamunkey Neck , St Peter Parish, New Kent Virginia; died 14 Oct 1788 in Fredericksville, Albemarle, Virginia. He was the son of 8. John Shadden. He married 5. Mary Rodes in Parmunkey Neck, St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, VA.

5. Mary Rodes, born 03 Feb 1703 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, Virginia; died 05 Jun 1765 in Fredericksville, Albemarle, Virginia. She was the daughter of 10. Charles Rodes and 11. Frances.

Notes for William Sladden:

William Sladding (Slatton) was born feb 1701 St Peter Parish, New Kent, VA and died 14 oct 1788 Albemarle, VA. He married Mary Rodes.

She was born 3 feb 1703, St Peter's Parish, New Kent, VA and died 5 jun 1765 Albemarle, VA.

From Accounts of Thomas Partridge Store and Company in Hanover County, Virginia we see on 1st of March 1737, page 272 Wm Slading. on 10th of October 1737, page 251, William Sladding. On 22 June 1738, page 32 WM Sladding. On 12th of July 1738 William Sladding and on 5th of June 1739 William Sladden.

Unfortunately, scant shreads of records are left of Hanover County, but the store accounts at least prove that he was there and provides living utinsels they purchased or traded. See above for deed of giving slave and fifty shillings to JohN Rodes for his upkeep.

In 1787 Albemarle personal property tax list shows John Rodes Sr with William Slatin listed under him as John Rodes with 2 white tithes, 12 blacks, 18 horses, 10 cattle, and tax of 74 pence.

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William SLADDEN (John1) was born February 1701 in Pamunkey Neck, St Peter Parish, New Kent, Virginia. He was the son of John SLADDEN. William died 14 October 1788 in Fredericksville, Fredericksville, Albemarle, Virginia. He married Mary RODES. She was born 3 February 1703 in St Peter Parish, New Kent, Virginia, and was christened 7 February 1703 in St Peter Parish, New Kent, Virginia, the daughter of Charles RODES. Mary died 5 June 1765 in Fredericksville, Fredericksville, Albemarle, Virginia.

Notes for William:

Accounts from Store of Francis Jerdone, Hanovertown, Hanover, Virginia

1736 Folio 55 William Sladden Tobacco Cask Mark Contra by Richards Stations widowed 3 Levies & quit rents widows land @ 1.32 NW 00.2.4. Go by Charles Davock last year Levies .66 By James Hall Do .66 (88) By Charity Anderson 9 levies 1.32 NW (92) By Alexander Cock .1.13.00 (94) By Michaell Satteveshites 1.86 By Elisazer Davis 4 Levey quit rents .60 5.10 (96) By Mary Oliver 5 Leavey .15 By James Hooper 3 Do .45 June 6th (1736) By Jno Gardner 3 Do & last year .36 By Sherrad Tinsley .15 By my own leavies 5 Do .75 3.6 By Robt Macay 1 Do 12 .55 By William Basigpan .45 By David Tyree 1 Leavey .15 By Jno Haejtin 2 Do .30 By Meekan James 1 Do .15 Credit 2.4.8

Accounts from Store of Thomas Partridge and Company, Hanover County, Virginia (1734-1756).

On 1st of March 1737, Page 272, "Mr. Sherwood Harris. Feb. 27, 1737 (brought fr p. 70); Mar. 1 (pd Wm Slading), 2 (pd Mr. Oglesby at court), 20; Apr. 29; Jul. 26; Aug. 2 (pd Richd Yancey); Sep 9 (carried to D p. 2). Credits: Feb. 27, 1737 (credit brought fr p. 70)."

On 10th of October 1737, page 251, "Mr William Sladding Oct 10, 1737 (1 pr girls shoes 0. 4. 0, 1 pr girls shoes 0. 3. 0); Nov. (1 hand Silk 0. 1. 3), Jan 21; Jul 12 (1738) (carried to D. p. 114). Credits Jun. 23, 1738 (By Mr. John Joyner)."

On 2nd, 17th, and 22nd of June 1738, page 32, "Mr John Joyner. 1738 Apr 18 (2 Plain Primers) (a 6d), 22 (1 Plain Primer): Jun. 2, 17, 22, (8 Mettle Buttons, 1 pr mens worsted. 1 doz coat buttons, 1 doz brest Do., 1 hatt No. 5, 1 Jockey Saddle and bridle. 1 pr Shoe Buckles dd Wm Slading): Jul. 31 (250 3d Nails dd Wm Hudson): Aug. 25; Sep 9; 1739 Jun. 2 (pd your Daughter Elizb., a note to Mr. Robt. Wathen Store); Jul. 20. Credits: (nd) (your Credit from B 312)."

On 22nd of June 1738, page 312, "Mr. John Joyner. Jun. 22, 1738 (brought fr p 55, sundry goods dd William Slading to his old Account, cash paid him), 24; Jul 15 (pd a negro pr order); Aug. 25; Sep. 9 (1 pr girls gloves 0.1.6., 1 powder horn full of powder lent you 0.1.6., pd Henderson for levies & Clerks fees 203 lbs. Tobo., pd Do. to Hunt 116 lbs Tobo., carried to D p. 32)."

On 10th and 12th of July 1738, page 114, "Mr. William Slading (1738) Jul 10, 12; Aug 17 (2 Pr womens white wash gloves); Nov 18 (pd your note a Negro). Credits: (nd) (your account B, 251, by Robt. Wathen)."

On 5th of Jun 1739, page 124, "Mr. Robert Wathen for good he purchased of the Estate of Mr. Thos. Partridge, deceased. 1738 (A plantation with a hundred acres Land 45/, for Joseph Jones);... Jun 5 (pd Thomas Baker, pd Archelius Yancey, pd William Tucker Jr., pd Robert Clark, pd yr note(s) to William Alsup and John Ashworth, to Even Mitchell's accot p. 49, To what you are to pay for William Sladden..."

On 13th of November 1766, Albemarle County, Virginia Deed Book (1764-1768), pages 316-317, "This indenture made this 13th day of November 1766 between William Sladin of the Parish of Fredericksville and County of Albemarle of one part and John Rodes of the same Parish and County of the other part. Witnesseth that said John Rodes for one negro girl Pegg (now in possession of the said Rodes) as also for the sum of fifty pounds to him paid he the said Rodes, his heirs etc. doth agree that he the said Rodes, his heirs etc. shall and will during the life of the said William Sladen find and provide him a good and sufficient maintenance and in such manner set a part, for his own use, as not to in commode the comforts or conveniences of a retired life (and the said Sladen doth agree so to demean and behave to the said Rodes, his family, etc. as might be expected for a reasonable and good neighbour) and for the diversion or amusement of said Sladen that said Rodes, his heirs etc. doth agree to find him a gun and ammunition for squireling etc. and to provide such provide such apparel etc. as the said Sladen hath heretofore deck't himself with and further the said Rodes doth oblige himself with and further the said Rodes doth oblige himself,his heirs etc. that (In the event of the said Sladen's sickness that may happen) that he the said Rodes will be at the necessary expense to a doctor to visit etc. and further that that in all and every particular not herein mentioned the said Rodes doth oblige himself, his heirs, to provide as from this contract could be reasonably be supposed to be the meaning and design of the contracting parties.

In the presence of

John Moore Wm (X) Sladin

Hopkins Muse John Rodes

John Sladen

At a court held for Albemarle the13th day of November 1766, this indenture was acknowledged by Wm Sladin and John Rodes parties thereto and ordered to be recorded."

Albemarle County, Virginia Personal Property Tax:

Date Proprietor White Tithes Total Blacks Horses Cattle Tax

1787 John Rodes Sr 2 12 18 10 .=======================================================================================================================================================================

More About Mary Rodes:

Christening: 07 Feb 1703, Saint Peter Parish, New Kent, Virginia

More About William Sladden and Mary Rodes:

Marriage: Parmunkey Neck, St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, VA

Children of William Sladden and Mary Rodes are:

2 i. John Slatton, born 06 Jun 1739 in St. Paul's Parrish, Hanover, Virginia; died Bef. 27 Jan 1814 in Greenville, SC; married Anne 1764.

ii. Susannah Sladden, born 03 Oct 1748.

iii. Major Slatton, born 13 Oct 1753.

iv. George Slatton, born 23 Sep 1750; died Unknown.

Notes for George Slatton:

eorge SLATTON (William2, John1) was born 23 September 1750 in Fredericksville, Albemarle, Virginia. He was the son of William SLADDEN and Mary RODES. George died 26 October 1837 in Jackson, Georgia. His spouse has not been identified.

ISSUE:

+ 43. m i. William SLATTON, born 1772, died before 3 December 1837.

+ 44. m ii. Hayden SLAYTON, born 1774, died before 9 January 1839.

+ 45. m iii. Uriah SLATTON, born 1775, died 1855.

+ 46. m iv. Littleberry SLATTON, born 1778, died November 1855.

+ 47. m v. Wade Hampton SLATTON, born 1780, died 1864.

48. f vi. Elizabeth SLATTON, born about 1783 in Pendleton, South Carolina. She married Daniel POSEY.

49. f vii. Infant SLATTON, born about 1786 in Surry, North Carolina.

+ 50. f viii. Mickey SLATTON, born 1788, died 1872.

51. f ix. Usley SLATTON, born about 1792 in Pendleton, South Carolina. She married ________ KEY.

+ 52. f x. Mary SLATTON, born about 1795.

53. f xi. Frances SLATTON, born about 1797 in Pendleton, South Carolina. She married ________ MOORE.

54. f xii. Milly SLATTON, born 1800 in Pendleton, South Carolina. She married Boyd SMITH.

55. f xiii. Susan SLATTON, born 1802 in Pendleton, South Carolina. She married ________ LEWIS.

+ 56. m xiv. Aaron SLATTON, born 16 November 1804, died 11 October 1895.

Notes for George:

Surry, North Carolina Tax List:

1772 George Slatton--1

1774 George Slattin--1

On Wednesday, 11th of January 1779, Surry County, North Carolina Court Minutes Volume 1, Ordered Surveyor lay off residue entry Alexander Martin lying on Dan River near mouth of Seven Islands so as not to include Plantations of John and George Slaten.

On 3rd of April 1780, Surry County, North Carolina Deed Book B, page 124, George Slatton granted 150 acres of land on the North side of Dan River at the Island Ford...

On 6th of May 1789 Pendleton District, South Carolina Deed Book (1790-1806), pages 57-59, Nathan Briant of Greenville County, South Carolina of the one part and George Slaton of Abbeville County, South Carolina of the other part Witnesseth that said Briant for and in consideration of fifty pounds sterling money paid by said SLaton...Briant doth grant unto...Slaton a certain tract of land containing fifty acres in Ninety-six District, on Little Beaverdam Creek, waters of Savannah River, being part of a tract granted to John Hunnycutt on 6th of November 1786.

Teste

A Blackburn Nathan Briant

James Eason

Job Little

James Eason made oath on 14th of November 1789

On 30th of May 1791, Pendleton District, South Carolina Deed Book (1790-1806), pages 369-371, Thomas Elliot to Thomas Adams for one hundred and twenty pounds sterling money...two hundred acres in Ninety-six District on Little Beaverdam Creek, part of a tract granted to John Hunnicutt on 6th of November 1785, bounded by James Eason, George Slaton...

Teste

Absolum Bryan Thomas Elliot

Hardy Bryan

John Beavert

Absolum Briant made oath on 29th of November 1791 Recorded on 29th of November 1791

On 6th of June 1791, Pendleton District, South Carolina State Plats (Charleston Series) # 144: 6 June 1791, "I do hereby certify for George Slaton a tract of land containing four hundred and thirty-nine acres surveyed by John Briant the --- day of December 1788 situated in the District of Ninety-six on Little Beaverdam Creek waters of Rocky River and hath such form a mark buttings a bounderings as the other plot represents: Given under my hand the 6th day of June 1791. Bremer Surv Gen.

On 13th of June 1794, Pendleton District, South Carolina Deed Book (1790-1806), pages 402-403, George Slaton of Pendleton District and State of South Carolina of the one part and James Eason of the same district and state aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that said Slaton for and in consideration of the sum of ten pounds sterling money in hand paid...doth grant unto said Eason a certain tract of land containing fifty acres of land lying on both sides of the Little Beaverdam Creek, it being a part of a tract granted to George Slaton on 6th of June 1791 by George Pickney, esquire, bounded by where Eason now lives to...Thomas Adams line...back to the beginning Teste

Aaron Tolinson George (X) Slaton

William (X) Doss

Aaron Tolinson made oath to William Hall JP 17th of February 1795 Registered the 3rd of March 1795

On January 1793, Pendleton District, South Carolina Court District page 181,

State of South Carolina

VS Hogstealing

John Briant

Ordered that the recognizance be continued until next court that a capias be issued returnable before any Magistrate of the County to bind over Thomas Elliot, George Slaton, John Slaton, John Eason, Jno Beavert to enter into recognizance to give evidence against John Briant at the next court.

On 16th of April 1796, Pendleton District, South Carolina (1790-1806), page 428, George Slaton of Washington District, South Carolina of the one part and Isham Blankinship of the same district and state aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that said Slaton for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds sterling money current money of South Carolina...doth grant unto said Blankinship a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres of land in Washington District on the head waters of Little Beaverdam of Rocky River...part of the tract George Slaton now lives on, bounded by Thomas Adams...

Teste

Jeremiah (B) Elrod George (X) Slaton

Oliver Charles

Oliver Charles made oath to court on 28th of June 1796 Wm Hall JP Recorded 8th of September 1798

On 22nd of November 1797, Granville County, South Carolina Estate Records (1787-1794), page 97-104, APT 8 File 512: John White of Greenville County, South Carolina...warrant of appraisement by Joseph Benson, James Benson, William Tisdale, and David Garrison directed unto by Wm and Henry White, Admrs of goods and chattels of John White, deceased.

Jesse Carter, Clk GC

Inventory: 11th of December 1797 by Ambrose Blackburn JP...four hundred acres of land...with assests amounting to $1993.74 1/2... Inventory of Accomps...Major Slatton...George Slatton...

On 5th of October 1799, Pendleton District, South Carolina Deed Book (1790-1806), page 94, Isham Blankenship of Pendleton District, South Carolina of the one part and John Blankenship of the other aforesaid district of the other part. Witnesseth that said Isham Blankenship for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds sterling money...doth grant unto...John Blankenship a certain tract of land lying in Washington District on Little Beaverdam Creek on the head waters of Rocky River...it being part of the same tract of land that George Slaton now lives on...bounded by Thomas A Carnes...

Teste

John Wallace

Isham Blankenship

William Blankenship

Proved by John Wallace before Michael Dickson, JP on 11 of April 1803 Recorded the 9th of October 1804

1804 Georgia Tax Digest of Jackson County, Georgia George Slayton

1805 Georgia Land Lottery:

George Slayton of Jackson County with two draws. One was prize, one was blank.

On 12th of April 1805, Pendleton District, South Carolina page 347 fifty acres in Washington District on both sides of Little Beaverdam, originally granted to George Slaton by Charles Pickney, esquire.

1810 Georgia Tax Digest of Jackson County, Georgia: George Slayton

1817 Georgia Tax Digest of Jackson County, Georgia: George Slayton

Family records indicate that George Slatton was a Revoluntionary Soldier, drew Cherokee Land in Jackson County, Georgia. The following below mention items help verify that George Slatton-Slaton was a Revoluntionary Soldier, but what location of his service remains unknown to this author. Georgia's Roster of the Revoluntionary Soldiers and widows of Revoluntionary War Soldiers entitled to draw in the Georgia Land Lottery.

1825 Land Lottery: Capt Lay's District No 246:

Major Bowen's Battalion:

George Slaton, Revoluntionary Soldier with 2 draws.

Cherokee Land Lottery District 17--Section 1, Lot 221:

George Slatin, Lay's District, Jackson County, Georgia

Official Register of Land Lottery of 1827:

George Slatin of Jackson County, Georgia

On 18th of December 1823, Jackson County, Georgia Deed Book H (1822-1829), page 101, Francis Ellison of Jackson County, Georgia of the one part and George Slaten of Pendleton District, South Carolina of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Francis Ellison for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to him in hand paid...doth grant unto George Slaten a certain tract or parcel of land on the waters of Beach Creek, beginning at the Original Line, South 45 degrees, East 26 chains to a post oak corner, thence South 45 degrees, West 55 chains to a red oak corner, thence North 45 degrees, West 15 chains to a red oak corner near the Old School House, thence due North 20 chains to a post oak corner on Ellison's line, thence North 45 degrees, East 40 chains back to the beginning...

Signed, Sealed, and acknowledged in presence of

Samuel H Ellison Francis Ellison LS

Jonathan Betts JP

Recorded the 23rd day of December 1823 Edward Adams Clk

George Slatton dies intestate by the 16th of October 1837, Jackson County, Georgia, the following is taken from Account Settlement of Jackson County, Georgia.

Page 374: A list of the appraisement of George Slaten deceased 26th Octr 1837... We do certify that as far as produced to us by the administrators of George Slaten, deceased the foregoing certains a just and true appraisement of the goods and chattels of George Slaten deceased to the best of our judgement and understanding.

Isaac Boring

D J Lyle

John Flanagin

I do certify that the above appraisement duly sworn to purpose and duty as such before me this 26th day of Octr 1837

John G Pittman GGO

Page 375: The following is a list of the sale of the personal property of George Slayton, late of Jackson County, deceased, sold at auction 27th Octr 1837 at a credit of fourteen months...

Wade Slaten One set of Stay Chains .94

Wade Slaten One set of old hoes .13

Wade Slaten One half bushel 1.13 1/4

Uriah Slaten 1 flax wheel 2.06 1/4

Wade Slaten 1 grind stone 2.87 1/2

Uriah Slaten 1 bed cloth 5.00

Page 379: A return of Uriah and Wade Slaten, Administrators of George Slaten, deceased made at January Term 1838--

Money paid out Uriah and Wade Slaten Account 13.00...total $66.75

Money refunds cash fund in the hands of the said Slaten deceased at his death $115.00.

A return of his negroes belonging to the Estate of George Slayton from the first of Janaury 1838 until April by Uriah and Wade Slayton, the administrators.

Jack hired to Wade Slayton for 20.00

Frank hired to John G Howe for 26.00

Hudson hired to Ira Betts for 20.31 1/4

Ben hired to Uriah Slayton for 16.25

Little Hannah hired to B S Camp for 10.50

Roji hired to John Hinton for 16.06 1/4

Old Hannah hired to Uriah Slayton for 3.00

Syntha hired to Micke Slayton for 1.12 1/2

Betty hired to Uriah Slayton for .62 1/2

Total 113.87 1/2

Febra and her three children and Tamer and her two children. Ware put up and no bid was offered. Ware put up to the lowest bidder to be keeped until the 20th of April and bid of by Wade Slayton for $40.00. Recorded the 29th of June 1838.

A bill of sale of the negroes of the Estate of George Slayton, deceased March 1838...

James Boyd Smith 250.00

Roji Boyd Smith 650.00

Febra and children Daniel Posey 717.00

Tamer and children Micke Slayton 766.00

Old Hannah Littleberry Slayton 77.00

Amy Mary Elrod 658.00

Cinda Littleberry Slayton 293.00

The plantation whereon George Slayton resided at the time of deceased bid of by John Holliday 104.00

Total 9015.18 3/4

Recorded 29th of June 1838

Page 380: 12 May 1838 Jackson County, Georgia, A sale bill of corn and etc of George Slayton deceased sold to the highest bidder as follows...

Micka Slayton one barrel of corn 4.43 3/4

Page 383: A return of Uriah and Wade Slayton Administrators of the Estate of George Slayton, deceased made to Novr Term 1838--Money paid out as follows...

Uriah and Wade Slayton Voucher # 3 200.00

Mary Elrod Legatee Voucher # 10 766.00

Micke Slayton Legatee Voucher # 11 766.00

Daniel Posey Legatee Voucher # 12 707.00

John Keys Legatee Voucher # 13 800.00

Littleberry Slayton Legatee Voucher # 14 931.93

Basil Smith Legatee Voucher # 15 700.00

Uriah Slayton Legatee Voucher # 17 9.25

Recorded 1st November 1838 John G Pittman CCO

Page 383: A return of Uriah and Wade Slayton administrators of the Estate of George Slayton deceased to May Term 1839--Paid out money as follows:

Wm Slayton Voucher # 2 800.00

Recorded 1st of May 1839 John G Pittman CCO

Page 389: Jackson County, Georgia Jan 2nd 1839 appraisement of two negroes boys of the Estate of George Slayton deceased, viz Harry and Sip...$1500.00 We do certify that the above property produced to us by Uriah and Wade Slayton the admr of George Slayton deceased given under our hands this 2nd day of January 1839

B S Camp

Wood Hinton

Lawrence Howe

Recorded 7th of May 1839 John G Pittman CCO

A return of Uriah and Wade Slayton Admr of the Estate of George Slayton deceased made to Novr 1840--Money paid out

Mary Elrod Legatee Voucher # 1 164.00

Boyd Smith Voucher # 2 31.90

Daniel Posey Voucher # 3 214.90

Micka Slayton Voucher # 4 151.30

Aron Slayton Voucher # 5 866.20

William Slayton Estate Voucher # 6 131.00

Recorded 3rd Novr 1840

v. Martha Stlatton, born 06 Apr 1731 vi. Ann Slatton, born 17 Jun 1735;

vii. Elizabeth Slatton, born 10 Oct 1737;

viii. Mary Slatton, born 15 Sep 1741;

ix. William Slatton, born 30 Jan 1745 in VA;

x. Hannah Slatton, born 05 Nov 1746; .

xi. Sarah Slatton, born 01 Dec 1752; .

Generation No. 4

8. John Shadden (Source: (1) Virginia Land Patent Book 9 (1695-1706) pg 19 by John Hiton and Ralph Wormely. Secretary of Virginia, Kings and Queen Co., VA., (2) Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish Book pg 181, 182, 189, 191and 204, (3) Goochland Co. Court Order Book 5 (1741-1744), pgs 3 & 244.), born 1675 in England; died 22 Mar 1720 in Hanover, VA.

Notes for John Shadden:

John Sladden was the immigrant who was transported on the 25th of October 1695 seen in Virginia Land Patent Book 9 (1695-1706), page 19 by John Hinton and Ralph Wormeley, secretary of Virginia lying in King and Queen County, Virginia. Was probably indentured for seven years to Ralph Wormeley and then moved to Hanover County, Virginia as seen on 17th of March 1711-12 in the Vestry Book of St Paul's Parish Book, page 181, in land procession records, precinct 28. Seen again on 3rd of April 1716, page 189 and again on the 10th of Feb 1719.

There is a Creek named Slayden Creek which empties into the Machumps Creek and is between the present court house and Ashland. No doubt married in Virginia since no spouse transported but unknown to this author. Died in Hanover Virginia and had three known sons William Sladden, Arthur Sladden, and Abraham Sladden. John Sladden came from England, either Kent or Yorkshire/lancanshire region. One other possible is East Willow in Hampshire, England.

Virginia land patents seen below show a John Slayden and John Slaterne with the same dates recorded. Is this the same person who is recorded and claimed by two different men of Virginia? Although, this cannot be proven more extensively, evidence shows that John Sladden immigrated to New Kent County, Virginia by 1711. John Sladden is thought to be in Saint Paul's Parish by the 28th of March 1704 as his son, Arthur Sladden was born there.

On 25th of October 1695, Virginia Land Patent Book 9 (1695-1706), page 19, shows John Slayden, Jane Battersby, and Mayworth Quinton under John Hinton. "To all et whereas et now know ye that I the said Sir Edward Andros, Gent., Governed et dowith on advise and consent of the Councill of State--Accordingly by give and grant unto John Hinton of Nansemond County one hundred forty-five acres of land situated, lying and being on part of Somerton Road to Southward of the Little Bridge in the Upper Parish of Nansemond County beginning at a Chincopin Stake, North to which stands a pine mark, and on Westward side on a Maine Road and run across South one hundred sixteen poles to a mark black oaks, across Northeasterly eighty degrees fifty-nine poles to a black oak, across Northeasterly sixty-one degrees, seventy-three poles to an oak, across East two hundred and twenty-four poles to a mark pine, thence North fifty-seven poles to a North pine on his own line across along by his line by a irregular line of old mark pine...said one hundred forty-five acres of land being unto said John Hinton by and for the Importation of three persons into this Coloney whose names are on record and mentioned under his patent to have and to hold et yielding et paying et provided doth on 25th day of October Anno Domo 1695. Signed by E Andros. Jane Battersby, Mayworth Quinton, and John Slayden.

On 25th of October 1695, Virginia Land Patent Book 9 (1695-1706), page 11, shows John Slaterne with 269 other persons under Ralph Wormeley with 13,500 acres of land. "To all et whereas et now know ye that I the said Sir Edward Andros, Gent., Governed et dowith on advise and consent of on Councill of State--Accordingly by give and grant unto Ralph Wormeley, Esquire, Secretary of Virginia, thirteen thousand, five hundred acres of land situated, lying and being in King and Queen County of Virginia in Pamunkey Neck bounded--does followeth viz. Beginning at a corner of Page's line...along Goodin's Creek...to the Pamunkey River...to Pound's Creek...to the land of Dabney's across that land to the River again...to the land of Langston to the land of Capt Bassett...to Goodin's Creek to the place it began--The said land being and unto Ralph Wormeley, Esqr. by and for the importation of two hundred and seventy persons into this Colony all who said names are to be hold et yielding et paying et provided doth on 25th day of October Anno Domo 1695. Signed by E Andros

By 1711, John Sladden or Sladding is seen in Saint Pauls' Parish, New Kent County, Virginia. The following information is of the Vestry Book of Saint Paul's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia (in 1720, Saint Paul's Parish became all of Hanover County, Virginia).

On 17th of March 1711-1712, The Vestry Book of Saint Paul's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia (1704-1786), page 173, "At a Vestry held for Saint Paul's Parish at ye lower Church March 17th 1711/1712 from the surveyors of the precincts that the said Parish was divided into for processioning of lands by an order of the said Parish Vestry held the 17th of 7ber 1711, are hereby according to law, and an order of the said land Vestry made on the said 17th day of March, Registered verbatim as they are returned.

Precinct 28

Page 181, "The lands of Anthony Winston, Geo Vaughn, Robert Bumpass, Andrew Spraddling, Thomas Kimbrow, (Kimbrough), Robert Jennings, John Perkins, Barbary Levermore, John Sladding, Thomas Jackson, Cornelius Tinsley, and Widdow Winston being made one precinct, whereof the said Anthony Winston and Geo: Vaughn, were appointed overseers, made their return to court."

On 3rd of April 1716, The Vestry Book of Saint Paul's Parish (1704-1786), page 182, "At a Vestry held at the Lower Church ye 3rd of April 1716, it was ordered that the clerk record the returns for processioning, verbatim, as they were returned by the Overseers."

Precinct 28

Page 189, "The lands of Anthony Winston, George Vaughn, Robert Bumpass, Andrew Spraddling, John Kimbrow, Robert Jennings, John Perkins, Barbary Levermore, John Sladding, Thomas Jackson, Cornelius Tinsley, and Widdow Waston being made one precinct whereof the said Anthony Winston and George Vaughn were appointed Overseers, made their return to Court."

On 10th of February 1719, The Vestry Book of Saint Paul's Parish (1704-1786), page 191, "Returns of processioning of land in 1719. At a Vestry held at the Lower Church for St. Paul's Parish ye 8bery 10th 1719."

Precinct 27

Page 204, "The lands of Robert Jennings, Geo: Vaughn, Anth: Winston's orphans Robert Bumpass and Spraddling, John Kimbrough, John Perkins, John Bacon, John Sladding, Thomas Jackson, Cornelius Tinsley, and Wattson, being made one precinct, of which Robert Jennings and Geo: Vaughn were overseers, who made this return, March 30th 1720. We subscribers having compiled with our processioning according to the Order of the Vestry quietly without disturbance, accordingly Andrew Spraddling, Geo: Cox, Samuel Nuckles, in behalf of John Perkins, Cornelius Tinsley, John Sladding, Geo: Vaughn, Robert Jennings, the land of Robert Bumpass being not processioned by reason that his tenant was sick, the lands of Thomas Jackson, Anthony Winston, and Wattson, by reason we could not give them timely notice. Signed by Robert Jennings and George Vaughn."

Three Chopted Road

On 19th of June 1733, Goochland County Court issued an order for a road to be started. This central geographical road was the most important stage route in the state for the colonists, including three brothers, Arthur, William and Abraham Sladden. The road was commonly known as the Three Chopted or Notched Road. The route was originally formed by the Indians and used as a trail that led to the foothills east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This road was surveyed out by Peter Jefferson, the father of the author of the Declaration of Independence. It started from Richmond, Virginia and expanded to the western borders of Goochland County, later Albemarle County.

Two famous historical accounts were attributed to the Three Chopted Road. On 3rd of June 1781, the road served as a gateway for Jack Jouett's famous 38 mile all-night horse ride to warn the Governor, Thomas Jefferson, of the approachment of the British Calvary Officer, Colonel Banastre Tarleton, and his Dragons. Richmond had fallen and Governor Jefferson had gone to Monticello near Charlottesville as the Legislature was in session there. Jouett while at Cuckoo Tavern, overheard about Tarleton's plan to dash for Charlottesville and surprise the Governor and the legislature, but Jouett was able to warn them in time.

Later in 1781, General George Washington sent Marquis De LaFayette to march along the Three Notched Road taking ahold near Giles Allegres' Tavern on Mechunk Creek, to intervene between Lord Earl Cornwallis, who was then in Goochland and Military stores at Albemarle's Old Court House, near Scottsville. This eventually lead Cornwallis to surrender at Yorkstown.

On 17th of May 1737, Goochland County Court ordered Michael Wood to clear the road from Blue Ridge down to Ivy Creek via Mechunk Creek and Woods Gap. By 1741, The Goochland County Court issued an order what apparently was the final part of completing the Three Chopted Road from Secretary's Ford on the Rivanna River to the D. S. Tree on Michael Wood's road ( D. S. is thought to be the initials of Davis Stockdon, a landholder near Ivy).

On Tuesday, 15th of September 1741, Goochland County Court Order Book 5 (1741-1744), page 3, shows Abraham Sladden living along the Three Chopted Road. "On the petition of Davis Lewis, George Taylor, William Hargis, Samuel Stiles, James Ffrazier, Howard Cash, James Treland, David Lewis Jr., Chas Caffry, David Rees, William Lewis, Abraham Sladen, and William Williams, leave is granted them to clear a road from the Secretary's Ford to the D. S. Tree and that the Petitioners be exempt from working on any other road."

In 1742, the Three Chopted Road became the boundary line between Goochland and Louisa Counities. This Louisa County Road traverses the county from end to endmaking westward expansion easily accesible. Charles Allen, Arthur Sladden, Callum Holman Bailey, William Groom, Edmond Hodges, William Isbell, Dabney Carr and others were owners on both sides of this road.

On 20th of September 1743, Goochland County Court Order Book 5, page 244, "David Lewis is appointed surveyor of the road from the D. S. Tree, down to Moor's Creek and into the Secretary's Ford and that the tithables (this included Abraham Sladen) near the said road do clear the same."

Arthur Sladden moved from New Kent County, Virginia to Goochland County, Virginia by the 14th of September 1741, where he bought land on the Lickinghole Creek, near the Three Chopted Road. On the 24th of April 1752, he bought land in Louisa County which was on both sides of the Three Chopted Road. He later sold this to William Isbell and his son, William Slayden.

In 1766, William Sladden was found living next to John Rodes who is recorded living near the Three Chopted Road in Albemarle County. All three brothers lived near this road which became the route they would have used in their westward expansion.

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Edgar E MacDonald, a respected Virginia Archivist and Genealogist, who has published several articles in different Virginia magazines, stated , "English names were almost invariably stressed on the first syllable, and the secondary or unstressed syllables were usually recorded a number of spellings owing to their more or less mumbled, indistinct sounds. In the name Sladding, doubtless a hearer might render the off syllables as 'in', 'erne', 'en', 'yen', or 'ing' (with the letter g not sounded as it frequently is not today)." Thus Mr MacDonald suggested a good case could be made to associate John Slaterne in the patents of 1695 with John Sladding later in the processing records of St Paul's Parish.

Richard Slatten, a Virginia Genealogist and Pioneer in Virginia Genealogy, accomplished tremendous achievements in collecting valuable Virginia loose papers, established Friends of Virginia Society, Editor of Virginia Genealogy Magazine, and President of Virginia Genealogy Society several times. He thought the John Slaterne was probably later the same individual John Sladding or Sladden. King and Queen County was just across a narrow river from New Kent County, later Hanover County. He concluded that, Page's land is likely that which later became Page's Warehouse on the Pamunkey River, just across from Hanovertown in Hanover County. "Other Headright names in the Wormeley grant are later Hanover names. John Sladdin or Sladden's land is just a few miles west, up the Pamunkey and South Anna Rivers, in the path of westward expansion. His land was between the present Hanover Court House and the town of Ashland." Richard and Edgar lived for a number of years near John Sladdin or Sladden's land and the headwaters of the Creek that still today bears his name, Slayden Creek (note spelling). Richard Slatten was buried at the cemetery near this site.

History has changed the name of Slayden to various spellings. The sound changes in a language affect the spelling often changing when one relocates in different regions of the world. In the surname Slayden, sounds made in spoken utterance to a clerk of some county or shire, may take upon an entire new spelling, as it did from country to country. The surname of Slayden was used interchangably in England as well as in the States. In England, The Grand Card Index of the Society of Genealogists, listed the following accepted variations of Slaton: "Slayton, Slaton, Sladen, Sladden, Slayden, Slaten, Slodden, Sladdin, Sladyen, and Sladding."

John Slayden's wife is unknown due to lost records of Queen and King, New Kent, and Hanover County Records. He probably married 1690-1700. All of John Slayden's children are not known as well. Family records of Arthur Slayden of New Kent County, state his father was John Slayden. Arthur was born in Saint Paul's Parish where John Slayden lived. A William and Abraham Sladding or Slayden were recorded living in Hanover County in the Thomas Partridge Store Accounts in late 1730's prior to moving to Albemarle County and are contemporaries of Arthur Slayden. It is almost certain since no other Slaydens existed in the Colonies during this time period as well as living in the County of Hanover as John Slayden did, that they were indeed his children.

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John Slayden, the immigrant, and his family lived on Machumps Creek, Hanover County, Virginia as even today there lies the Creek bearing the name Slayden Creek which empties into Machumps Creek. John Slayden arrived to Virginia as seen below and shows a John Slayden and John Slaterne with the same dates recorded. Is this the same person who is recorded and claimed by two different men of Virginia? John Slayden is thought to be in Saint Paul's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia by the 28th of March 1704 as his son, Arthur Slayden was born there.

Edgar E MacDonald, a respected Virginia Archivist and Genealogist, who has published several articles in different Virginia magazines, stated in a letter to me the following:, "English names were almost invariably stressed on the first syllable, and the secondary or unstressed syllables were usually recorded a number of spellings owing to their more or less mumbled, indistinct sounds. In the name Sladding, doubtless a hearer might render the off syllables as 'in', 'erne', 'en', 'yen', or 'ing' (with the letter g not sounded as it frequently is not today)." Thus Mr MacDonald suggested a good case could be made to associate John Slaterne in the patents of 1695 with John Sladding later in the processing records of St Paul's Parish.

Richard Slatten, a Virginia Genealogist and Pioneer in Virginia Genealogy, accomplished tremendous achievements in collecting valuable Virginia loose papers, established Friends of Virginia Society, Editor of Virginia Genealogy Magazine, and President of Virginia Genealogy Society several times. He thought the John Slaterne was probably later the same individual John Sladding or Sladden. He commented to me in a letter that In 1695, King and Queen County was just across a narrow river from New Kent County, later Hanover County. He concluded that, Page's land is likely that which later became Page's Warehouse on the Pamunkey River, just across from Hanovertown in Hanover County. "Other Headright names in the Wormeley grant are later Hanover names. John Sladdin or Sladden's land is just a few miles west, up the Pamunkey and South Anna Rivers, in the path of westward expansion. His land was between the present Hanover Court House and the town of Ashland." Richard and Edgar lived for a number of years near John Sladdin or Sladden's land and the headwaters of the Creek that still today bears his name, Slayden Creek (note spelling). Richard Slatten was buried at the cemetery near this site.

John Slayden's wife is unknown to this author due to lost records of Queen and King, New Kent, and Hanover County Records. He probably married 1690-1700. All of John Slayden's children are not known as well. Family records of Arthur Slayden of New Kent County, state his father was John Slayden. Arthur was born in Saint Paul's Parish where John Slayden lived. A William and Abraham Sladding or Slayden were recorded living in Hanover County in the Thomas Partridge Store Accounts in late 1730's prior to moving to Albemarle County and are contemporaries of Arthur Slayden. It is almost certain since no other Slaydens existed in the Colonies during this time period as well as living in the County of Hanover as John Slayden did, that they were indeed his children.

By 1711, John Slayden or Sladding is seen in Saint Paul's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia. The following information is of the Vestry Book of Saint Paul's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia (in 1720, Saint Paul's Parish became all of Hanover County, Virginia).

On 17th of March 1711-1712, The Vestry Book of Saint Paul's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia (1704-1786), page 173, "At a Vestry held for Saint Paul's Parish at ye lower Church March 17th 1711-1712 from the surveyors of the precincts that the said Parish was divided into for processioning of lands by an order of the said Parish Vestry held the 17th of 7ber 1711, are hereby according to law, and an order of the said land Vestry made on the said 17th day of March, Registered verbatim as they are returned.

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Transcribed by: John Slayton

Children of John Shadden are:

4 i. William Sladden, born Feb 1701 in Pamunkey Neck , St Peter Parish, New Kent Virginia; died 14 Oct 1788 in Fredericksville, Albemarle, Virginia; married (1) Mary Rodes in Parmunkey Neck, St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, VA; married (2) Elizabeth Terrell.

ii. Arthur Sladden (Source: NEW KENT CO., VIRGINIA BIOGRAPHIES http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanewken/nk_bio.html..), born 28 Mar 1704; died 24 May 1787.

iii. Abraham Sladden, born 23 Sep 1709; died 01 Oct 1763.

10. Charles Rodes, born 24 Mar 1661 in Sturton, Cum Fenton, Nottingham, England; died 1718 in NEW KENT, Virginia. He was the son of 20. John Rodes and 21. Elizabeth Jason. He married 11. Frances 1695.

11. Frances (Source: The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, pg 82, The Virginia Historical Society for the Year ending 1900, Volume VII.).

More About Charles Rodes and Frances:

Marriage: 1695

Children of Charles Rodes and Frances are:

5 i. Mary Rodes, born 03 Feb 1703 in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, Virginia; died 05 Jun 1765 in Fredericksville, Albemarle, Virginia; married William Sladden in Parmunkey Neck, St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, VA.

ii. John Rodes ESQ, born 1695; died 1775; married Mary Crawford; born 1703; died 1775.

iii. Clifton Rodes, died 1745 in VA (Source: The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography.).

iv. Francis Rodes, born Unknown.

Generation No. 5

20. John Rodes (Source: The Thomson Family at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bianco/Resources/Notes.html.), born 1620 in Struton, Nottingham, Eng; died Unknown. He was the son of Sir Francis Rodes Knight and Elizabeth Lascelles. He married 21. Elizabeth Jason 1660.

21. Elizabeth Jason, born 1640 in Endial, Eng; died Unknown. She was the daughter of Simon Jason.

More About John Rodes and Elizabeth Jason:

Marriage: 1660

Children of John Rodes and Elizabeth Jason are:

10 i. Charles Rodes, born 24 Mar 1661 in Sturton, Cum Fenton, Nottingham, England; died 1718 in NEW KENT, Virginia; married Frances 1695.

ii. John Rodes

iii. Francis Rodes

iv. Anne Rodes