John Stovall, Sr

1706 - 1781

• Name	John Stovall
  Suffix	Sr
  Birth	1706	Henrico Co, VA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  DAR.org	See Notes -- #A110786
  Will	29 Jul 1781	Granville Co, NC   [2, 3]
  	Recorded 11/1/1781 in Will Book 1, page 313
  Probate	06 Nov 1781	Granville Co, NC   [4]
  	Inv
  Probate	01 Feb 1782	Granville Co, NC   [4]
  	Inv
  Probate	07 Aug 1787	Granville Co, NC   [4]
  	Inv
  Findagrave.com	11 Jul 2023
  	See Notes
  Death	Between 29 Jul and 01 Nov 1781	Stovall, Granville Co, NC   [5, 6]
  Burial	Granville Co, NC   [1]
  	Amis Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
  Person ID	I648	Butler Family Tree
  Last Modified	6 Jun 2026

  
  

  Father	Bartholomew Stovall, Sr,   b. 24 Aug 1665, Albury, Surrey, England d. Bef 01 May 1721, Deep Creek, Henrico Co, VA
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Ann Burton-Hatcher,   b. 08 Aug 1664, Henrico Co, VA d. 1736, Henrico Co, VA (Age 71 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	08 Aug 1693	Henrico Co, VA   [7]
  Notes	---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- found at https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=7836&h=1173658&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=cwR5066&_phstart=successSource Name: Bartholomew Stovall **** Gender: Male Birth Place: En **** Birth Year:1665 **** Spouse Name: Ann Burton **** Spouse Birth Place: VA **** Spouse Birth Year: 1664 **** Marriage Year: 1693 **** Marriage State: VA **** Number Pages: 1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Family ID	F276	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Dorcas Drury,   b. 1711, VA d. Aft 02 Feb 1787, Granville Co, NC (Age > 76 years)
  Marriage	Bef 1730	Granville Co, NC
  Children	1. Bartholomew Stovall,   b. 1733, Powhatan Co, VA d. Between 22 Dec 1802 and 01 Feb 1803, Orange Co, NC (Age 69 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. Delilah Stovall,   b. Abt 1735, Goochland, VA d. 30 Jun 1821, Granville Co, NC (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. John Stovall, Jr,   b. 1737, Goochland, VA d. Bef 06 Nov 1820, Granville Co, NC (Age < 83 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   4. Elizabeth Stovall,   b. 10 Feb 1738, Goochland, Goochland Co, VA d. 03 Feb 1837, Spartanburg Co, SC (Age 98 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   5. William Stovall,   b. 12 Apr 1740, Goochland Co, VA d. Between 29 Nov 1802 and 01 Feb 1803, Granville Co, NC (Age 62 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   6. Thomas Stovall,   b. 1744, Powhatan Co, VA d. Bef 09 Dec 1771, Mecklenburg Co, VA (Age < 27 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   7. Josiah Stovall,   b. 1749, Lunenburg Co, VA d. 20 Nov 1798, Lincoln Co, GA (Age 49 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   8. Ann Stovall,   b. 1750, Lunenburg Co, VA d. Bef 14 Dec 1822, Wilkes Co, GA (Age < 72 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   9. George Stovall,   b. 1750, Lunenburg Co, VA d. 03 Aug 1820, Franklin Co, TN (Age 70 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   10. Drury Stovall,   b. 16 May 1752, Granville Co, NC d. 12 May 1826, Morgan Co, Al (Age 73 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   11. Benjamin Stovall,   b. 1755, Granville Co, NC d. Between 07 Aug 1822 and 01 Nov 1828, Oglethorpe Co, GA (Age 67 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F274	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 Jun 2026

  
  

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  Birth - 1706 - Henrico Co, VA Marriage - Bef 1730 - Granville Co, NC Will - Recorded 11/1/1781 in Will Book 1, page 313 - 29 Jul 1781 - Granville Co, NC Probate - Inv - 06 Nov 1781 - Granville Co, NC Probate - Inv - 01 Feb 1782 - Granville Co, NC Probate - Inv - 07 Aug 1787 - Granville Co, NC Death - Between 29 Jul and 01 Nov 1781 - Stovall, Granville Co, NC Burial - - Granville Co, NC  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpted from the Book: The Family of Bartholomew Stovall (Eight Generations of Stovails in England and America), 1993, By Neil D. Thompson, Ph.D., LL.B., C.G., John (Rev Vet) Sr STOVALL was bom in 1700 in , Henrico Co, Va. He died in Jul 1781 in , Granville Co, NC. Data obtained from The Stovall Family & Related lines Vol II by Lyle Williams of Ft Worth Tx dtd 1984 & Southern Kith & Kin pe290 291Chl3Vo!4. He was married to Darcus/Dorcas (DRURY)? before 1730 in , Granville Cty, NC. Darcus/Dorcas (DRURY)? died bef 1781 & aft 1787 in NC. Data obtained from The Stovall Family & Related Lines Vol II & Southern Kith & Kin pg 290 291 Ch 13 Vol 4. & ltr from Charlotte Ingram of Winder Ga dtd 1984. Data obtained from The Stovall Family & Related Lines Vol II pg 3 by Lyle Williams of Ft Worth Tx dtd 1984. John (Rev Vet) Sr STOVALL and Darcus/Dorcas (DRURY)? had the following children: +36 i. Bartholomew (Rev Vet) STOVALL. +37 ii. Delilah STOVALL. +38 iii. John (Rev Vet) Jr STOVALL. +39 iv. Elizabeth STOVALL. +40 v. William (Rev Vet) STOVALL. +41 vi. Thomas STOVALL. +42 vii. Josiah (Rev Vet) Sr STOVALL. +43 viii. George STOVALL. +44 ix. Anne (Anna) STOVALL. +45 x. Drury (Rev Vet) STOVALL Sr. +46 xi. Benjamin STOVALL. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copy also in Wills folder --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- found at http://www.ncgenweb.us/ncgranville/wills/wl-misc_granv.htm#stovall Will of John Stovall, 1781 Contributed and Transcribed by Beth Collins Oct. 9, 2003 Granville County, North Carolina, Will Book 1, page 313 In the name of God, Amen. I, John Stovall, of Granville County and State of North Carolina being of sound and perfect mind & memory, blest be God. I do this twenty-ninth day of July in the year of our Lord, One thousand seven hundred and eighty one make and publish this my last Will & Testament in manner & form following that is to say, first let all my just debts be paid. Secondly I lend unto my beloved wife during her life in widowhood all my land whereon I now live, also four negroes, vist: Aggy, Anthony, Jacob & Jane, likewise all my household & kitchen furniture, likewise all my stock of horses, cattle, sheep, & hogs while she lives a widow. Secondly, when eve my marries or dies, I give & bequeath my land lent unto her unto my son Drury Stovall. Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my son Bartholomew Stovall, after my wife’s marriage or decease my negro Anthony. Fourthly I give unto my son Josiah Stovall my negro Aggy, Robin and Hannah & their increase after my wife marries or dies. Fifthly, I give and bequeath unto my son William Stovall after my wife marries or dies my negro Jacob. Sixthly, I give and bequeath unto my son Drury Stovall after my wife marries or dies my negro girl Jane and her increase. Seventhly, I give and bequeath unto my three granddaughters, Rebecca Stovall, Susan Stovall, Mary Stovall, daughters of Thomas Stovall, after my wife marries or dies, all my beds and furniture to be equally divided between them. Eightly, I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law, Owen Griffin, my negro girl named Patt & her increase, my bell mettle skillet, Dutch oven and looking glass. Ninthly, I give and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Stovall my negro woman Fanny and her increase from this time. Tenthly, I give and bequeath unto my Grand Son John Stovall, son of Thomas Stovall, my negro boy James, likewise my saddle with a horse to be raised out of that part of my estate to be sold, the horse to be worth Ten or Twelve pounds V.C. to be judged by executors to be worth that sum in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy four, likewise all my wearing apparel. Eleventhly, I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law Aaron Pinson a negro girl names Phillis and her increase from this time. Twelfthly, I give and bequeath unto my son-in-law William Poole my negro girl named Dilsey and her increase from this time. Thirteenth, I give and bequeath unto my son John Stovall a negro boy named Abraham. Fourteenth, I give unto my son George Stovall five shillings sterling to be raised out of that part of my estate that is to be sold. Fifteenth, I give and bequeath unto my son Drury Stovall my brandy still & the appurtenances. Lastly, my will and desire is that after my wife’s marriage or death that all the remainder of my estate not already bequeathed be sold and the money arising from the sale be equally divided between all my children except my son George and I hereby constitute & appoint my sons Bartholomew Stovall, Benjamin Stovall & Drury Stovall executors of this my last Will & Testament revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty one. John Stovall Sign’d seal’d and Declared to be the last Will & Testament of the said John Stovall in the presence of us who was in the room with him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ found at findagrave.com on 7/11/2023 John Bartholomew Stovall Sr. ?? middle name Bartholomew? Birth: 1700 Virginia, USA Death: 9 Jul 1781 (aged 80-81) Stovall, Granville County, North Carolina, USA Burial: Amis Chapel Baptist Church CemeteryGranville County, North Carolina, USA Memorial #: 56899725 Bio: John Stovall who resided during the American Revolution at Granville County, North Carolina, assisted in establishing American Independence, while bringing supplies to our troops. He is also listed in the Colonials soldiers of the south with his son Bartholomew. John was the son of Bartholomew and Ann Burton Stovall. ----------------------- In the spring of 1779, John, his seven sons, and many of his son-in-laws took their oath of allegiance together in Granville County, North Carolina to “defend the independent Government thereof against George, the third, King of Great Britain and his successors.” Later he gave supplies to the NC militia and for which he was paid. Find a Grave #46609907 Family Members Parents Bartholomew Stovall 1664-1721 Susannah "Sarah Anne" Burton Stovall 1664-1736 Spouse Dorcas Drury Stovall 1711-1787 Siblings Bartholomew Stovall 1699-1777 Children Bartholomew Stovall 1732-1803 Delilah Stovall Pinson 1735-1821 John Stovall 1737-1820 Elizabeth Stovall Poole 1738-1837 Thomas Stovall 1744-1771 Josiah Stovall 1749-1798 Drury Stovall 1752-1826 Benjamin John Stovall 1755-1812 Created by: Mad (47329061) Added: 10 Aug 2010 URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56899725/john-bartholomew-stovall Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56899725/john-bartholomew-stovall: accessed 11 July 2023), memorial page for John Bartholomew Stovall Sr. (1700-9 Jul 1781), Find a Grave Memorial ID 56899725, citing Amis Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Granville County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Mad (contributor 47329061). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ found at findagrave.com bef 7/11/2023 John Stovall Birth: 1706 Virginia, USA Death: Jul. 9, 1781 ?? 20 days before writing his will on 7/29/1781? Stovall Granville County North Carolina, USA John Stovall who resided during the American Revolution at Bedford Co. Virginia assisted in establishing American Independence, while bringing supplies to our troops. He is also listed in the Colonials soldiers of the south with his son Bartholomew. John was the son of Bartholomew and Ann Burton Stovall. Family links: Parents: Bartholomew Stovall (1665 - 1721) Spouse: Dorcas Drury Stovall (1711 - 1787) Children: Delilah Stovall Pinson (1735 - ____)* Mary Elizabeth Stovall Poole (1738 - 1837)* Thomas Stovall (1744 - 1771)* Josiah Stovall (1749 - 1798)* Sibling: Bartholomew Stovall (1699 - 1777)* John Stovall (1706 - 1781) *Calculated relationship Burial: Amis Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Granville County North Carolina, USA Created by: Mad Record added: Aug 10, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 56899725 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- found at DAR.org STOVALL, JOHN SR Ancestor #: A110786 Service: NORTH CAROLINA Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE Birth: ANTE 1700 HENRICO CO VIRGINIA Death: ANTE 11- -1781 GRANVILLE CO NORTH CAROLINA Service Source: CLARK, STATE RECS OF NC, VOL 22, P 176; NC REV WAR PAY VOUCHERS, #69, ROLL #S.115.127, FRAME 340 Service Description: 1) GRANVILLE CO, FURNISHED SUPPLIES 2) TOOK OATH OF ALLEGIANCE Residence Created: 2002-03-27 23:23:55.3, Updated: , By: Conversion 1) County: GRANVILLE CO - State: NORTH CAROLINA Spouse Number Name Created: 2002-03-27 23:17:13.16, Updated: 2002-03-27 23:17:13.16, By: Conversion 1) DORCAS X Hint: Click on the member number to see more. Associated Applications and Supplementals Nat’l Add Docs Child [Spouse #] Spouse Num Vol. 360639 BENJAMIN [1] ANNE X Purchase 334028 367 JOHN [1] X X Purchase 359098 373 JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 389581 BENJAMIN [1] ANNE X Purchase 448580 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 451465 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 451466 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 463434 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 501617 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 514441 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 522142 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 522143 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 523350 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 535424 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 540759 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 542788 DRURY [1] ANNIE STONE Purchase 542789 DRURY [1] ANNIE STONE Purchase 543712 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 547305 BENJAMIN [1] ANNE X Purchase 548316 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 552191 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 552722 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 557843 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 558406 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 579204 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 580582 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 585098 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 560668 486 Z S JOHN [1] X X Purchase 434785 489 JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 605418 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 615607 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 618325 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 599820 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 624532 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 624533 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 625167 Z S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 438068 526 JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 584923 529 JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 615991 554 Z S JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 638418 BARTHOLOMEW [1] SUSANNA X Purchase 539159 560 Z S JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 624163 572 DRURY [1] ANNIE STONE Purchase 673509 JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 674227 JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 446441 592 S THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 564604 593 S JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 646400 594 BENJAMIN [1] ANNE X Purchase 678548 Z S THOMAS 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GEORGE [1] NANCY ANNE NEWTON Purchase 849258 1087 DRURY [1] ANN STONE Purchase 941688 ELIZABETH [1] WILLIAM POOLE Purchase 828488 1115 GEORGE [1] NANCY ANNE NEWTON Purchase 863094 1115 DELILAH [1] AARON PINSON Purchase 942998 THOMAS [1] PRUDENCE X Purchase 944860 JOSIAH [1] MARY HICKS Purchase 831337 1123 ELIZABETH [1] WILLIAM POOLE Purchase -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  
  

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  [S25] Findagrave.com. [S48] See Notes. [S43] Military documents. [S46] See Documents. [S21] DAR.org. [S77] Will. [S42] Marriage Record Journal.