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     Patty Gurley was born on 3 May 1769.^1,2 She witnessed a land transaction of her brother, George Gurley Jr. and Kinchen Martin on 14 November 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia; when George Gurley bought from his brother in law, Kinchen Martin of Anson County, North Carolina a £18 interest in 145 Acres claimed under will of his father,James Martin (the father-in-law of George Gurley), deceased, to land now in tenure of his mother, Amey Martin (George Gurley's mother-in-law). The resulting transaction provided that the land to be divided after the death of Amey between Knchen Martin and George Gurley. This obviously was very important to the entire Gurley family. Witnesses were John Gurley (his brother), Newit Edwards (his brother in law), George Gurley (his father), Lucy Thomas (his sister), and Patty Gurley (his sister). This deed was proved in open court June 14, 1793 by John Gurley.³

     John Gurley was born in 1768; John was listed as an over 21 year old white tithable in the tax list of 1789. He was living on his father's property.¹ He was listed on the tax list as an over 21 year old white male living in the household of his father, George Gurley Junior in 1789 at Southampton County, Virginia; seven slaves (two under 16) and four horses. His son, John Gurley was listed as an over 21 year old tithable white male who was living in the household.^2,3 John Gurley was listed the tax list as living in the household of his father, George Gurley Junior in 1790 at Southampton County, Virginia; five slaves (one between 12 and 16) and 4 horses. John Gurley, his son, also was living in the household.^2,4 John Gurleysigned a petition opposing the taking by the government of the property of the former Church of England, in this case the glebe (pastors quarters) before 15 November 1790 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁵ He was on the tax list living with his father, George Gurley Junior on 12 August 1791 at Southampton County, Virginia; 6 slaves (four were over 16, 2 were between 12-16) and 6 horses. It also appears that 269 acres of his land was deaded to his son, John Gurley who was living in the household.^2,6 John Gurley was listed on the tax list as living in the household of his father, George Gurley Junior on 29 March 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia; 6 slaves (two were under 16) and nine horses. Son, John Gurley was also living in the household.^2,7 John Gurley and George Gurley Junior were involved in a land transfer on on 9 October 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia, when his father, George Gurley gave John Gurley two tracts of land, one that was 175 Acres originally purchased from Richard Vick and the other was 94 Acres originally purchased from William Vick..⁸ John Gurley witnessed a purchase of interest in land by his brother, George Gurley Jr. and Kinchen Martin on 14 November 1792 at Southampton County, Virginia; when George Gurley bought from his brother in law, Kinchen Martin of Anson County, North Carolina a £18 interest in 145 Acres claimed under will of his father,James Martin (the father-in-law of George Gurley), deceased, to land now in tenure of his mother, Amey Martin (George Gurley's mother-in-law). The resulting transaction provided that the land to be divided after the death of Amey between Knchen Martin and George Gurley. This obviously was very important to the entire Gurley family. Witnesses were John Gurley (his brother), Newit Edwards (his brother in law), George Gurley (his father), Lucy Thomas (his sister), and Patty Gurley (his sister). This deed was proved in open court June 14, 1793 by John Gurley.⁹ John Gurley waslisted on the on 22 March 1793 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included three blacks over 16, four head of cattle, and two parcels of land: one of 269 Acres and another of 175 acres. Henry Johnson was also reported living in the household.^10,11 He waslisted on the on 29 March 1794 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included 7 blacks over 16 and two between 12 and 16, he owned six head of livestock. His father, George was living with him. George had 94 taxable acres.^2,12 He waslisted on the in 1795 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included eight slaves including 6 blacks over 16 and 2 between 12 and 16, 3 head of cattle and a two wheel jig. His father George and Benj. Cabet was living in John's house.^2,13 He waslisted on the in 1796 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included six blacks over 16 and two between 12 and 16, four head of cattle and a two wheel jig. His land included two tracts of 269 and 175 acres. His dad, George Gurley Sr. and Benjamin Sevrell was living with his household.^2,14 He waslisted on the on 14 April 1797 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included five blacks over 16 and two between 12 and 16. He had three head of cattle. Two parcels of land: 269 and 175 acres. There was an additional white male over 16 living in John Gurley's household.^2,15 He waslisted on the in 1798 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, one black between 12 and 16 and four over 16. He had three head of cattle. He paid $2.02 in taxes in 1798.¹⁶ He waslisted on the in 1799 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, four blacks over 16, two head of cattle and 175 acres of land. He paid $2.00 in taxes in 1799.^2,17 He was left, land and negros for life, if he pays his debts, in the will of George Gurley Junior on 21 October 1799 at Southampton County, Virginia; he left bequests to his son George Jr., son John, and his wife Mary. George Jr. got the plantation after his mother, Mary died, Mary got a life-time right in the plantation and the slaves, John was left land and and the slaves for life if John pays his debts.¹⁸ John Gurley waslisted on the in 1800 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included himself, one black between 12 and 16, four who were over 16 and two head of cattle. According to Cooke, he owned 175 acres. In 1800 he paid $2.44 in tax.^2,19 He waslisted on the in 1801 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on March 16. Taxes were levied on himself, one black between 12 and 16, four blacks over 16, two head of cattle and a two wheel jig. W.R. Cooke noted that John owned two parcels of land containing 269 and 175 acres. He paid $3.30 in tax.^2,20 He waslisted on the in 1802 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on June 26, it levied taxes on himself, one slave 12 - 16 years old, and four over 16. He had three head of cattle and a two wheel jig. According to Cooke, he owned 175 acres of land. Taxes were assessed at $3.42 for the year.^2,21 He waslisted on the in 1803 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried on March 21, it levied taxes on himself, three slaves over 16. He had four head of cattle and a two wheeled riding cart. Taxes were assessed at $3.10 for the year.^2,22 He waslisted on the in 1804 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was assessed on April 16 it included himself, four slaves (three were over 16), four head of cattle and a two wheel jig. He owed 175 acres according to Cooke. He paid $3.10.² He waslisted on the in 1805 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property was inventoried March 18. He was the only tithable male over 16. His property included three slaves over 16, five head of cattle, and a two wheel jig. He owned 175 acres of land.^2,23 He and George Gurley Jr. were involved in a land transaction when John and his wife Elizabeth sold to George for £200, 175 Acres that was originally purchased by their father from Richard Vick. Both of them signed the document. on 12 September 1805 at Southampton County, Virginia. John Gurley left a will that was executed on 17 October 1805 at Southampton County, Virginia, Will of John Gurley of Southampton Co. VA

In the name of God, Amen (etc.)

To his nephew, John Edwards, a negro boy named Jack.
To his nephew, John Drake, a negro boy named Bob.
"To my wife, Elisabeth W. Gurley and her heirs forever all my land and tenements. "

It appoints her sole heir of all property except above legacies and names her the sole executrix. Dated Oct. 17, 1805 Signed John Gurley (his seal) in prescence of John Whitbee, Patsey Drake, Benjamin Edwards, and Littleberry Baines. Probated Feb. 16, 1807.

Inventory of Estate on March 2, 1807 lists five slaves animals, tools, furniture, cooking utinsils, etc.²⁴ He died circa 1806 at Southampton County, Virginia; in 1807, John Gurley is no longer listed as head of household on the tax lists, his wife, Elizabeth W. Gurley is listed as owning 145 acres.² He waslisted on the in 1806 tax list of at St. Lukes Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, his household's taxable property included four slaves over 16 years old, four head of cattle and a two wheel jig. His land holdings included 145 acres. He paid $3.10 of property taxes.^2,25

     Mary Willis Gurley was born on 5 March 1817.¹ She died on 29 April 1817.² She was buried after 29 April 1817 at Graveyard of Capt. Johnathan Chriehton, Jerusalem, Southampton County, Virginia.³

     William Daniel Gurley was born on 12 March 1819.¹ He died after 1836; during and in the Texas War for Independence.²

     Richard Henry Gurley was born on 29 September 1820.¹ He died on 26 December 1836 at age 16.²

     George Thomas Gurley was born on 15 April 1822.¹ He died on 31 December 1832 at age 10.²

     Nathaniel Addison Gurley was born on 17 September 1823.¹ He died on 24 September 1824 at age 1.² He was buried after 27 September 1824 at "... was Intered in the Old family grave yard of his Grand Father Geo.", Southampton County, Virginia.²

     Dr. John Willis Gurley was born on 10 December 1824.¹ He was educated in 1845 at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; at the University of Pennsylvania and received his medical degree.² He wasa signer of a petition to build a bridge across the Asamossock swamp on 11 May 1850 at Southampton County, Virginia.³ As of 1851, Dr. John Willis Gurley lived at Southampton County, Virginia; a neighborhood, three to seven miles east and southwast of the courthouse, above the Nottoway River. The neighborhood voted for many years Whig, the Gurley's and many neighbors supported Democrat candidates.⁴ He and Rebecca G. Little were issued a marriage bond on 15 October 1851 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁵ Dr. John Willis Gurley married Rebecca G. Little, daughter of Jesse G. Little, on 16 October 1851 at Jesse Little's house, Southamption County, Virginia.^6,7 Dr. John Willis Gurley served as a member in the House of Delegates from between 1855 and 1856 at Richmond, Virginia.² He was elected as democratic congressman to represent the county in the House of Delegates at Richmond Virginia on 24 May 1855 at Southampton County, Virginia.⁸ He married Anna Eliza Little, daughter of Jesse G. Little, on 27 September 1855 at Southamption County, Virginia.^9,10 Dr. John Willis Gurley inherited slaves from his uncle Daniel B. Fenn (his mother's brother). Obviously, Dr. John Gurley was very fond of his uncle because it appears that his son Daniel was named after him. Daniel Fenn's bequest reads: after my wifes death, "salves to be loaned to nephew John W. Gurley, those born before 1850 and those born after 1850 until the males shall be 28 yrs. and the females 25 yrs." on 10 July 1856 at Prince George County, Virginia.¹¹ Dr. John Willis Gurley is head of household on the census of 1860 at Prince George County, Virginia. JW Gurley noted as owning 52 slaves (reference page 71B of Slave Census Schedule). By the 1870 census, there were no African Americans with the last name Gurley living in the county.. Enumerated with were an unknown person.¹² He was the son-in-law of Jesse G. Little wealthly; he owned seventy two slaves and had 1,129 improved acres that produced thirty-two bales of cotton in 1860 at Southampton County, Virginia.¹³ Dr. John Willis Gurley according to A.E. Gurley lived on, the Gurley Farm which was used as a hospital during the Civil War by the Union Army. According to historians of the Civil War, the farm was the site of a Confederate battle win. On June 23, 1864, "The First Battle of Weldon Railroad" took place. It was one of the first battles on the Jerusalam Plank Road and was refered to by the Confederates as "The Battle of the Gurley Farm." on 23 June 1864 at the old "Gurley Farm" located four miles from Petersburg just off the Jerusalam Plank Road, Prince George County, Virginia^G.^2,14 He died on 7 April 1870 at Prince George County, VA, at age 45.¹⁵ He moved to at Norfolk, Virginia, in in 1878 and continued to practice medicine.² He was still practicing medicine in 1888 at 171 Church, Norfolk, VA.¹⁶ He died on 19 December 1888 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 64.^17,18 He was buried after 19 December 1888 at Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^19,20

     Rebecca G. Little was born on 27 August 1835 at Southampton County, Virginia.² She and Dr. John Willis Gurley were issued a marriage bond on 15 October 1851 at Southampton County, Virginia.³ Rebecca G. Little married Dr. John Willis Gurley, son of Henry Gurley and Rebecca B. Gurley, on 16 October 1851 at Jesse Little's house, Southamption County, Virginia.^4,5 Rebecca G. Little died on 1 October 1852 at Southampton County, Virginia, at age 17.^6,2,7 She was buried on 2 October 1852 at Jesse Littles home, Southampton County, Virginia.⁸

     Anna Eliza Little was also known as Anne. She was born on 10 July 1838 at Southampton County, Virginia.² She married Dr. John Willis Gurley, son of Henry Gurley and Rebecca B. Gurley, on 27 September 1855 at Southamption County, Virginia.^3,4 In 1890, Anna Eliza Little lived at 442 Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, Virginia, she was listed as the widow of John M. Gurley.⁵ She died on 15 February 1920 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 81.⁶ She was buried after 15 February 1920 at Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.^6,7

     Sallie Crowder Gurley was also known as Sally. She was born on 19 June 1858 at Prince George County, Virginia.^2,3 She died on 8 April 1921 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 62.⁴ She was buried after 8 April 1921 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴

     Georgianna Willis Gurley was also known as Georgie. She was born on 25 June 1859 at Prince George County, Virginia.^1,2 She married Edward Marion Bell on 19 April 1882 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3 Georgianna Willis Gurley was buried after 1914 at Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ She died on 14 August 1914 at Blue Ridge Summit, Maryland, at age 55.⁵

     Henry Little Gurley was born on 14 October 1861 at Prince George Co., Virginia.^1,2 He died in 1939 at New York City, New York.³

     Daniel Baugh Fenn Gurley was born on 16 August 1864 at Southampton County, Virginia.^1,2

     Anna Eliza Gurley was also known as Anne. She was born on 22 November 1869 at Peterson, Virginia.¹ She married Charles Carroll on 25 December 1890 at Norfolk, Virginia; they were married by the groom's brother, Rev. John W. Carroll, of the Methodist Conference.²

     Carrie Gurley was born on 15 February 1871 at Prince George County, Virginia.¹ She died on 24 February 1886 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 15.^2,3

     John W. Gurley A.E. Gurley notes that child died on November 14, 1872. He was born on 14 May 1872. He died on 15 May 1872.¹

     Jesse G. Little was born on 5 May 1794 at Sussex, VA.¹ He was wealthly; he owned seventy two slaves and had 1,129 improved acres that produced thirty-two bales of cotton in 1860 at Southampton County, Virginia.² He died on 14 July 1862 at Southampton County, VA, at age 68.¹

     Anna Eliza Gurley was born on 14 January 1868.¹ She died on 3 March 1869 at age 1.¹

     Edward Marion Bell was born on 18 November 1859 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ He married Georgianna Willis Gurley, daughter of Dr. John Willis Gurley and Anna Eliza Little, on 19 April 1882 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2 Edward Marion Bell was in the wholesale and retail meat business in 1897 at Norfolk, Virginia.³

     Mary Martha Gurley was born on 25 November 1858. She died on 30 November 1909 at age 51.

     Susan Caroline Gurley was born on 10 December 1843.^1,2 She died on 5 September 1926 at age 82.¹

     George Washington Gurley was born on 17 April 1854.¹ He died on 17 May 1929 at age 75.²

     Henry Thomas Gurley was born on 9 January 1852 at Georgia.^1,2 He died on 19 July 1919 at age 67.³

     James Madison Gurley was born on 25 October 1846.^1,2 He died on 13 July 1914 at age 67.³

     Nancy Louisa Gurley was born on 25 May 1840 at Union County, Georgia.¹ She married George Washington Cavendar after 1865; married after the death of his first wife, Jane Gurley, Nancy's sister.^1,2 Nancy Louisa Gurley died on 14 February 1912 at age 71.^1,3 She was buried after 14 February 1912 at Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery #2, Gaddistown, Union County, Georgia.³

     William Lafayette Gurley was born on 27 December 1841.¹ He died on 14 June 1862 at age 20.¹

     Jane Gurley was born on 3 June 1838 at Gaddiston, Union County, Georgia.^1,2 She married George Washington Cavendar in 1857.^3,4 Jane Gurley died in 1865.^1,5