Ware Family History

By: Wanda "Jeanie" Ware DeGidio

Descendants from Ancient, Medieval and Modern Kings 

and Queens, and Presidents of the United States

 There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. 

One of these is roots; the other is wings. Jonas Salk

Updated June 2, 2009

DESCENDANTS OF PETER WARE, SR. 

PETER WARE, SR.  

NEW INFORMATION:  The book, Wilder and Some Connecting (Especially Some Ware) Families in the Southeastern United States of America, 2nd Edition (Albany, GA: A.L.Seely Co.,1960) by William Murtha Wilder, First edition printed 1951, states Peter Ware was a descendant of Sir James Ware, Auditor-General of Ireland, son of Sir Christopher Ware, Yorkshire, England.   Recent DNA results were compared to that of a known descendant of Sir James Ware of Ireland, and these results show that they were not related [see Ware DNA link above].   At the present time, my research has taken me in the direction of the Ware's of Tenterden, co. Kent, England [see link top upper left on this page], of course DNA comparison will be necessary to provide the final proof.  As you read this document, please keep in mind that the information in red was added after publication, and the lined through text is now incorrect or irrelevant.

1.  Peter Ware, Jr. c1632-bet. 1675 and 5/23/1693, New Kent Co.  He married Jane Valentine c1652 most likely in Queen’s Creek, York Co., VA.  After selling land his father left him in Queen’s Creek in 1675, Peter purchased land next to his brother in New Kent Co.  This property was adj. Col. William Claiborne, Edward Cardingbrook and John Ware. 
2.  Thomas Ware c1634-1693, m. Jane c1639-1703, he appraised the estate of Thomas Reynolds on 2/26/1682 in Hampton Parish, York Co., VA.
3.  Nicholas Ware I c1636, on 8/21/1665 he patents 386 acres with John Garrett, his possible brother-in-law,  in New Kent Co. adjacent Col. William Claiborne, Edward Cardingbrook and John Ware. According to his son Edward's 1722 patent, Nicholas Ware received a total of 795 acres from Henry Madison. Nicholas received 415 acres in 1680, and 380 acres soon thereafter. The 380 acres belonged to Henry's father, John Madison, Sr. of Queen's Creek, York Co., who was living adj. Col. William Taylor.  John Madison, Sr. and John Pigg divided a patented of 1030 acres in New Kent in 1664.
4.  John Ware c1638, In 1675 he is shown owning property in New Kent Co. adjacent Edward Cardingbrook, Nicholas Ware and Peter Ware, Jr. 
5.  Elizabeth Ware c1640, is said to have married John Garrett about 1663, believed to be the son of John Garrett and Mary Bible of Leicestershire, England. 
6.  FNU Ware c1642, at least two children died young, Mary Hickes attended Orphan's Court, York Co., VA 1657.
7.  FNU Ware c1644, see above.
8.  Edward Ware, c1646, Estate appraiser in 1673 in Hampton Parish, York Co., VA.

From 1630-1650 thousands of families immigrated from England and Ireland to the Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay and Virginia Colonies, some were looking for religious freedom, while others were encouraged to leave during the civil war in England.  

Peter Ware sold his Munster Leases (Cork, Ireland) to Richard Boyle in 1636, later First Earl of Cork, reference:  "O'Kief, Coshe Mang, Slieve Lougher and the Upper Blackwater in Ireland" by Albert E. Casey, MD, Published and Bound Privately for the Amite and Knocknagree Historical Fund, 2011 Southwood Road, Birmingham, AL 35216, 1962 (vol. 5, page 498). It was Richard Boyle, along with Lord Viscount Ely who knighted Sir James Ware, II in 1629, they both being at that time Lords-Justices. These Munster leases were most likely obtained during the, "Planting of Ireland."

The following events most likely led to this Peter Ware's decision to sell his Munster leases and leave Ireland:    

1625 - King James I, died.
1625 - His son Charles I, became king.
1626 - Protestant's grew suspicious of Charles, I, when he married the Catholic Henrietta Maria.
1629 - Vast immigrations to America occurred due to the strict enforcement practices of the Church.
1630 - Protestant's increasingly opposed to the Stuart religious policies.
1634 - Thomas Wentworth was Lord Deputy of Ireland and Bishops were appointed which led to severe anti-Presbyterian measures.  MA settlers wrote encouraging them to go to new lands and enjoy religious freedom.
1635 - Catholic Irish were extremely hostile toward the English Protestant Plantation holders resulting in much bloodshed.
1636 - Peter Ware sold his Munster leases.

In 1641, the Irish were intent on the murder of the whole Protestant population and up to 10,000 English Protestant Plantation holders were massacred.    

In 1630, John Winthrop, and his nephew James Downing sailed to the Massachusetts Bay Colony.  James' father, Emanuel Downing born in 1585, was a Cambridge educated lawyer.  His first wife was Anne Ware, daughter of Sir James Ware I.  Emanuel's second wife was Lucy Winthrop, sister of John Winthrop, founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.  Before her death, Emanuel and Anne had three children while living in Ireland, James, Susan and Mary. Their son James Downing, born in 1614, was sent to Massachusetts in 1630 under the care of his step-uncle, John Winthrop.  Susan and Mary joined their brother in 1633 under the care of Gov. William Coddington.  John Winthrop wrote several letters to his sister and brother-in-law requesting them to move to Massachusetts, but Emanuel refused due to the lack of quality education available for his children. It was not until 1638 that they moved to Massachusetts, settling in Salem.    

It's possible Peter Ware and his family first arrived in Scituate in the Plymouth Colony, and later settled  in Virginia.  To date no record has been found in either  colony of his arrival.  This time period in New England was also quite volatile due to religious disagreement, causing many to leave and establish their home in other colonies.  Nicholas Ware (c1627-1662) who married Ann Vassall (1629-aft. 1662), daughter of William Vassall and Ann King Vassall, settled in Virginia during this same time period.  William Vassall and his family were originally settled in the Plymouth Colony for a number of years, but were asked to leave due to a dispute with the church over his sympathy toward the Quakers.  This Nicholas was at one time believed to be the son of Peter Ware, Sr., but a patent dated 1665  proves this to be incorrect (see above link to Early Ware Patents), it's highly possible Peter Ware was somehow related.  

Between 1646 and 1648, Peter Ware is mentioned as an attorney appraising estates in York Co., Hampton Parish according to York Co. Abstracts, Vol. 25.  In Vol. 6 of Colonial Abstracts, page 281, judgment confessed in court on 26 Oct 1647 Viz:  Edward Shelurdine to Stephen Gill for a steer Edward Shelurdine to Peter Ware, attorney for Robert Lewis, 380 lbs. tobo.  (tobacco).

Peter's daughter, Elizabeth, is thought to have married John Garrett II, a name mentioned among the early settlers of Bandon.  The name Garrett was also known as Fitzgerald, Gerald and Gerrard (its Norman or French version and Fitz meaning son of).  John Ware II, son of John and Mary Owen, married a Miss Newman, and Sir James Ware II, married Elizabeth daughter of Jacob Newman and Rose Barry.  Rose was the daughter of James Barry, Sheriff of Dublin in 1677, who descended from Barry of the Roch Co. Cork and John Fitzgerald, Knight of Kerry. Garrett researchers claim to have traced their ancestors back to the Fitzgerald's of Ireland.     

Peter's wife, Mary Hickes, is presumed to be distantly related to the family of Sir Baptist Hickes born about 1650 and Sir Michael Hickes.  The family of Baptist Hickes came from Taunton, Somersetshire, England, the same location as many of the settlers of Ireland.  Robert Hickes, whose father James was a first cousin to Sir Baptist Hickes, was born in 1583 in London, Middlesex Co., England.  He immigrated in 1621 to the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, aboard the Fortune.   

The Penn family of Virginia (often shown in various early documents with the Wares), from whom John Penn the signer of the Declaration of Independence descended, were well known Quakers who lived in Cork Co., Ireland before moving to the Plymouth Colony, and later settling in York Co., Virginia.  Also, the stepfather of Sir Baptist and Sir Michael Hickes, was Robert Penne.  Another Penn of this same family was the founder of Pennsylvania.  

In Virginia, British born Thomas West, Baron de la Ware, who descended from Joan de la Warre and Thomas West, called Lord Delaware (1577-1618), was selected the governor. In 1610 de la Ware was given a life appointment as governor of the colony. The "starving time" winter in 1609 left only 60 of the original 500 settlers alive, in June, survivors abandoned the town. It was only the arrival of the new governor, Lord de la Ware, and his supply ships that brought the colonists back to the fort, and the colony back on its feet. He arrived at Jamestown just in time to bring desperately needed supplies to the original colonists. He rebuilt Jamestown, built forts, and brought order to the colony. In 1611 he returned to England until 1618, the return trip proved to be too much for him, and he died before reaching Virginia. The state of Delaware was named after him.  

The colonists found it much easier to steal the already cleared fields of the Indians, rather than clearing treed land. In retribution, the outraged Indians destroyed every English settlement in Virginia, except Jamestown. As early as 1639 land patents were granted, but it was not until after 1644 that Gloucester was considered safe for settlement.    

In order to encourage immigration into the colony, a provision was granted that any person who settled in Virginia, or paid for the transportation expenses of another person should be entitled to receive fifty acres of land per head, called a headright.  When the patent was issued, the names of the headrights were usually included in the text of the document. As valuable properties, headrights could be bought and sold. The person who obtained a patent might not be the person who immigrated or who paid for the immigration, and headrights were not always claimed immediately after immigration, some being held for years.    

The headright system was subject to a wide variety of abuses from outright fraud to multiple claims by a merchant and a ship's captain to a headright for the same immigrant passenger. Some prominent merchants and colonial officials received headrights for themselves each time they returned to Virginia from abroad. As a result of the abuses and of the transferable nature of the headright, the system, which may have been intended initially to promote settlement and ownership of small plots of land by numerous immigrants, resulted in the accumulation of large tracts of land by a small number of merchants, shippers, and early land speculators.  

In 1651 Gloucester Co. was formed from York Co., and divided into four parishes: Abingdon, Kingston, Petsworth and Ware. The King decreed that all newly settled land be divided into districts headed by a rector. The Ware’s were Vestrymen in Abingdon and Ware Parish before formation of the county. Vestrymen were a group of laymen charged with overseeing church affairs, their power encompassed secular concerns; and local matters, similar to county court judges. Ware Parish, Ware Church (built in 1690) and the Ware River were probably named from the Lord de la Ware, Thomas West. The Ware Church is a fine example of early Colonial architecture, open during Historic Garden Week.  

In 1654, New Kent Co. had been made from York Co. and in 1691, King and Queen Co. was carved out of New Kent Co.  Lacking decent roads, it was important to the livelihood of the settlers that they live as close to waterways as possible to be able to transport tobacco crop. For safety reasons, most grantees did not immediately occupy their land, many obtained extensions until it was safe to do so.  Major William Lewis was granted 2,000 acres northeast of the Mattaponi River, surviving only by building a fort. Original patentees in the upper Mattaponi Valley were military men, as were most settlers near waterways and Indian settlements. Its doubtful settlers would risk the lives of their family for the tremendous tracts of land available.  

After coming to the Virginia Colony, Peter, his wife and family were soon adjusting to the difficulties of colonial life. During this time period, Chesapeake families were relatively few, small, and short-lived. Many came to America as individuals free of paternal control, and tended to die while their own children were young. Due to the lack of available wives and the hardships women had to face alone, widows often remarried within a few months. In one Virginia county, more than three-quarters of the children had lost at least one parent by the time they married or reached twenty-one.  For parents to live long enough to know their grandchildren was a rarity, even in England.

Chesapeake was a tobacco producing area requiring huge tracts of land.  Farmers were constantly in need of new land because the soil was quickly depleted due to inadequate knowledge of proper crop rotation. Farmers toiled in the fields alongside the indentured servants, laboriously clearing the land of trees, then planting and harvesting, not only tobacco, but corn, wheat and vegetables. Concentrating their energies on growing tobacco, they devoted their income to improving their farms, buying livestock, and purchasing more laborers rather than improving their lifestyle.  Most manufactured goods were purchased from England. Indentured servants worked six days a week, 10-14 hours a day. Many came from areas of England after experiencing severe societal disruption during an era of economic change. After fulfilling the terms of their indentures, servants were promised "freedom dues" consisting of clothes, tools, livestock, casks of corn and tobacco, and sometimes even land.  

Documents show Peter Ware, Sr. owned and lived on 300 acres at Queen's Creek, York Co., Hampton Parish, in the Virginia Colony by 4 Sep 1646, when he and Thomas Gibson inventoried the estate of John Davis, Sr., (Beverly Fleet, VA. Colonial Abstract 25, York Co., Page 19).  Other documents show his land joined that of Michael Row (Roe), George Gill and Capt. John Stannup (Stanhope), (Dow 4 217, Williamsburg Historical Research Center).  On 24 Sep 1647 Peter Ware, Sr., James Bosouth, Phillip Walker and William Coxe were ordered to appraise the estate of Robert Jackson, (Beverly Fleet, VA. Colonial. Abstract 25, York Co. Page 37, 53).  Church records show the early Ware's as Vestrymen at St. Peter's Parish in New Kent Co. during this time.

On Nov 1646, whereas there was due to Robert Lewis from Edward Shelendine, William Todd, John Hartwell and William Hunt six days work for the soulder which was presst for Rappahannock, it is therefore ordered that ye said Shellendine, Hartwell, Todd and Hunt pay ye said Lewis 100 tob. per day for the said work according to former order ye counsel of war,  (Beverly Fleet, VA Colonial Abstract, York Co., Vol. 25, Page 57).  On 26 Oct 1647 Peter Ware, Sr. is attorney of Robert Lewis who is awarded 380 lbs. of tobacco from Edward Shelurdine, (Beverly Fleet, VA Colonial Abstract, York Co., Vol. 25, Page 57). Early Lewis headstones were found in New Kent Co. inscribed with the same coat of arms as the Lewis' of Pembroke and Monmouthshire, Wales.  

In 1675, his son, Peter Ware, Jr., sells land in Queen’s Creek, Hampton Parish, York Co., VA.  to Nathaniel Bacon in which he identifies the land as having belonged to his father Peter Ware "long since deceased",  (Dow 4 217, Williamsburg Historical Research Center).  Honorable Nathaniel Bacon married Elizabeth Kingsmill Taylor, widow of Col. William Taylor (Tayloe) of King's Creek, York Co., which was located on the York River a short distance from Queen's Creek.  Mary Hickes is identified in a 1659 Orphan’s Court document as the widow of Peter Ware.  This document also identifies that two or more of their children died prior to 1659, as she was requesting the court to divide cattle willed to them by their father among the surviving children, (Virginia State Library Archives, York Co. Virginia Records 1659-1662).   

The York River, known as the Pamunkey by Native Americans, was renamed by the colonists.  First they called it the Charles and later the York, both in honor of the Duke of York.  A total of 26 miles long, the York is a tidal river that flows over the deepest natural channel of any in the Chesapeake Bay tributary.  The land known as Middle Plantation was not a plantation, but a group of small plantations in the area of Archers Hope Creek.  In 1633 this area was ordered palisaded as a protection against the Indians.  By 1637 the York Co. settlers breached their own palisade and moved into Indian land on the other side.    

The area between Queens Creek and Ware Creek was called the "Indian Fields," a vast communal field the Indians used for planting corn, resulting in another Indian uprising in 1644.  Queen's Creek is centered between the York River and existing Interstate 64, it is slightly below Magruder and slightly above and to the east of Plantation Heights.  

From various documents, one can assume Peter Ware, Sr. had little or no interest in politics, as he held no public office.  He was well educated based on the fact that he represented Robert Lewis as his attorney.  He owned only enough land to feed his family and raise a small amount of cattle.  And, he was most likely a Quaker sympathizer or possibly married to a Quaker, as several of his descendants married into known Quaker families.

It appears Mary Hickes continued to use her maiden name, which was an old Welsh custom.  In the same document immediately above the paragraph regarding Mary Hickes, was a paragraph in which a remarried widow was referred to as Mrs. Elizabeth Woods.  It seems if Mary Hickes had remarried they would have shown her as Mrs. Mary Hickes, wife of Mr. Hickes, and widow of Peter Ware.  It is possible her mother was of Welsh origin, and her father of English origin as was Peter Ware, and she preferred using her maiden name as her mother had done.  

According to York County, Deeds, Orders, and Wills 3 (transcript) Reel 2a, p. 164, a court was held on 10 Sep 1659 in Orphan's Court, stating the following, "this court doe adindge Charles Nally servant to Mary Hickes, widdow, at thirteen years of age and to serve accordingly till he is 21 according to Act of Assembly."   The name Nally is an old Irish name derived from MacNally.  

A second order was entered that same day showing Michael Row and George Gill were ordered to divide the cattle belonging to the deceased children of Mary Hickes, left to them by her late husband Peter Ware, equally between ye survivors.  It appears that at least two or more of their children died young. From this one can assume the cattle had been divided equally between all the children after Peter's death, and Mary Hickes later obtained a court order to have the deceased children's cattle divided among those surviving. One can also assume the deceased children were most likely younger children who were still living at home.    

In the same transcript a Richard Fenne was ordered to be sworn before Robert Bourne when he returns, "being now gone against ye Indians," leaving one to wonder if Peter met his demise while protecting his family from hostile Indians.   

Peter Ware, Jr. was still living there on 8 Dec 1668, when tobacco was collected from him, Capt. Stannup (Stanhope) and George Gill. In "Virginia Genealogies" under the Glassell Family excursus - Ware and Webb Family, it states, "a deed is on record, York County, May 26, 1675, from Peter Ware, of Hampton Parish, York County, to Nathaniel Bacon, for land devised Ware by his father, Peter Ware, long since deceased."  This Nathaniel Bacon was a first cousin to the rebel of the same name.  

NICHOLAS WARE I  

KNOWN CHILDREN:  

1.  Nicholas Ware II, c1658 Hampton Parish, York Co., VA - Aft. 1713 1727 Stratton Major Parish, King and Queen Co. (was New Kent Co.).  A 1713 patent identifies his son as Nicholas Ware, “Jr.” (III) of Stratton Major Parish, indicating Nicholas II was still living in 1713.  He and Edward Ware appear on the 1704 King and Queen Co. Queen Quit Rent Rolls owning property; Edward 735 acres and Nicholas 718 acres. In 1700 Edward Ware purchased 20 acres, establishing his birth year before 1679.  This 20 acres probably accounts for the difference in the amount of land each brother owned. A 1722 deed names Edward as the son of Nicholas Ware, this 1722 deed states Nicholas Ware purchased land from Henry Madison by deed in 1680.  This gave Nicholas a total of the following acres:  In 1665, he purchased 386 acres with John Garrett (which was divided); in 1680, he purchased 415 acres from Henry Madison; in 1681, he purchased 536 acres (a repatent of a 1671 patent to John Darwood and Nicholas Ware, which Nicholas solely acquired); 1682, he purchased 300 acres, for a total of 1444 acres.  His sons inherited 1433 acres, an 11 acre difference.  This difference could be explained through an uneven split of the property purchased in 1665. 
2.  Thomas Ware c1660, was possibly the Thomas Ware who in 1699 re-leased land to himself in King and Queen Co., St. Stephen’s Parish.
3.  Henry Ware c1662, patented land before 1687 in Pamunkey Neck, New Kent Co.  On 4/1/1702 Elizabeth (believed to be his widow in 1702), and a possible son Thomas patented land on Pamunkey Neck.
4.  Edward Ware c1666, of New Kent Co., Stratton Major Parish, was charged with 735 acres on the 1704 King and Queen Quit Rent Rolls. He is identified as the son of Nicholas in 1722, when he repatents land his father owned in 1680, it also shows he purchased 20 acres in 1700.  
5.  Frances Ware c1670, m. Matthew Branch.

In 1787 a man named John Price Posey set fire to the courthouse of New Kent County and burned it completely. He was hanged for his deed, but nothing could restore the Colonial records that told of the early days of New Kent, an enormous county in the 1600's, and the counties that were formed after 1654. These records included those of King & Queen County until 1691, King William County until 1702, Hanover County, Louisa County and Caroline County until 1728. Toward the end of the Civil War a number of counties had sent the records that began after the fire of 1787 to Richmond for safekeeping. These, also, were completely destroyed by fire when Federal forces burned Richmond in April of 1865.  

All that remains of this burned county, ravaged by two wars, are a few records collected by Beverley Fleet many years ago, the Quit Rent Rolls of 1704, the priceless abstracts of land patents compiled by Nell Nugent, and the valuable Vestry Book of Stratton Major Parish, transcribed and edited by C. G. Chamberlayne in 1931.  

It has been proven that many of the county's earliest settlers came from Kent Co. England, thus the name "New Kent".  New Kent Co. was formed in 1654 from the northwest part of York County, Virginia.    

On 21 Aug 1665, John Garrett and Nicholas Ware I acquired 386 acres of land in New Kent Co, (later King and Queen Co.), which lay along Heartquake Creek and the meanders of Wolfe and Cattail Branches on the north side of the Mattaponi River for transporting eight persons to the colony.  (Cavaliers and Pioneers, Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants 1623-1666, Nell Marion Nugent, Volume 1, Page 476).  In 1675, his brother Peter's patent identifies this land adjacent Col. William Claiborne, Edward Cardingbrook and John Ware.  A 1683 deed mentions John Garrett being adjacent Mr. Cardingbrook.  This land is centered between the existing King and Queen Co. line and the Mattaponi River, below Courthouse Landing and above Melrose Landing. 

Nicholas Ware, spouse of Ann Vassall, was deceased by 1662, three years prior to this patent. The eldest child of Nicholas Ware and Ann Vassall would have been under the age of 21 in 1665, as Ann was age 6 in 1635 per the ship’s log book. Colonial law in America states that full majority was reached at the age of 21 and over to perform unrestricted legal actions such as buying land.  In order for this Nicholas to be her son, Ann would need to become his mother by age 15, while all four of her sisters are known to have married after the age of 21.  Another unlikely situation was that John Garrett would have been in his thirties, while Nicholas, Jr. was a teenager, making it odd that these two jointly transported eight persons to the colony and patented land together in New Kent Co.    

After selling his father’s land in 1675, Peter Ware, Jr., then living in Queen's Creek, York Co., purchased land next to his brother, in New Kent Co., VA, adjacent William Claiborne.  Col. William Claiborne was given command of a militia in 1644, which effectively removed all Indians living at the head of the York River, sending them completely out of the region.  To compensate Col. Claiborne for loss of land in Kent Island (later Maryland), which was taken from him and given to the Calvert's, in 1652, he was granted 5,000 acres at the former site of the Indian town he had annihilated in 1644.  This land was located on the Pamunkey River where it joins the Mattaponi to form the York.      

In 1722 Nicholas is identified as the father of Edward Ware, and also the Nicholas who purchased land in New Kent Co., Stratton Major Parish on the south side of Dragon Swamp at the mouth of the Timber Branch from Henry Madison in 1680.  Nicholas received a total of 795 acres from Henry Madison; he received 415 acres in 1680, and an additional 380 acres soon after.  The 380 acres previously belonged to Henry's father, John Madison, Jr., of Queen's Creek, York Co., who lived adjacent Col. William Taylor. John patented 1030 acres in New Kent Co. in 1664 with John Pigg, each receiving 515 acres; Madison researchers believe John Madison, Jr. was deceased prior to 1680.  

In 1675, thousands of New Englander's were massacred by hostile Indians, and Virginians became convinced the Indians in their region intended to do the same. The Susquehannock, a powerful tribe that moved into the area, started raiding plantations in the winter of 1676, after an attack by settlers claiming a white servant had been killed by a Doeg Indian. The settlers attacked not only the Doeg’s, but also the Susquehannock. The peaceful Ocaneechee Indians, who continued living on the shore of the Matteponi, were forced to flee after an attack by Nathaniel Bacon in 1676. Bacon was able to rally numerous settlers, and acting without the consent of the colony, captured or killed most of the tribe. The fate of the Susquehannock and the Doeg’s remains unknown.    

Governor Berkeley ordered him captured, and in September Bacon marched on Jamestown itself and burned the capital to the ground. Bacon died of dysentery the following month, and the rebellion collapsed. After the attack, the remaining tribe members accepted their fate, and their leader, Anne, wife of the slain tribal leader Totopotomi, moved them to the Mattaponi Indian Reservation, located on the south bank of the Mattaponi River in King William Co. The tribe was granted land by the government, which was the only lasting agreement the Indians made with Colonial Virginia.    

The Indians remained an ever-present threat during this time, but to a lesser degree. Pirates were another threat that plagued the early settlers. Many sought land grants on streams away from the Rappahannock for fear of pirates. The pirates harassed the Virginia coast and inland waters in the interest of Holland, who was at war with England. In 1667, the tip of land protruding into the York River, across from Yorktown, was fortified for the settlers’ protection.     

The Ocaneechee’s, decimated by disease and massacres, were peaceful by the early 1660’s. Settlers moved to New Kent Co. by traveling up the York River to the mouth of the Mattaponi, continuing past the peaceful Mattaponi Indians, to the narrows of the Mattaponi near Poplar Landing. Stratton-Major Parish established in 1664.  Parish records show the Ware’s as Vestrymen of Stratton Major Parish in New Kent Co. during this time.  

NICHOLAS WARE II 

KNOWN CHILDREN:    

1.  Nicholas Ware III c1680 Stratton Major Parish, New Kent Co., VA-1744 St. Mary’s Parish, Caroline Co. (was Essex Co.), VA.  A 1713 Essex Co. patent identified him as "Nicholas Ware, Jr." of Stratton Major Parish, King & Queen Co.; this 1713 patent was from Richard Long for 5 shillings, (the 5 shillings denotes a "token" sum, suggesting this may have been his father-in-law).  This land was adjacent William Harrison, Samuel Elliott, John Buckner and John Long. A 1734 Caroline County court ordered him to assist with building a new road.  He was to have Gabriel Long (son of Richard who m. Margaret Harrison), John Holloway, Nicholas Ware, Jr. and John Garrett's people to assist, (John Garrett was later the father-in-law of two of Nicholas Ware, IV's sons). This places the birth year of the elder Nicholas, before 1693 and the younger Nicholas before 1713, but more likely 1680 and 1700, based on earlier and later generations. In 1727 John Buckner of Essex Co. sold him 310 acres near Ware's bridge, adj. Golden Vale Swamp, John Holloway and Persimmon Branch. In 1728 he was granted 1000 acres in the fork of the Rapidan River in St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., VA; he sold 500 acres in 1733, and the other 500 acres in 1740 to Jeremiah Rawlings.  A land deed shows a Jeremiah Rawlings, dec’d, lived adj. Nicholas Ware in New Kent Co.  In 1741 Nicholas was appointed Constable in Caroline Co., and the same year he and John Dillard proved the will of William Harrison. In 1744, Nicholas Ware mentions in his will his sons Edward and Nicholas, and John Dillard is identified as the writer.
2.  Edward Ware c1682, he could be the Vestryman of Stratton Major Parish who died before 10/10/1732.  The vestry appointed Capt. Robert Gaines to fill the place of Mr. Edward Ware who died during the year.  John Ware collected money, which was due him before his death.
3.  John Ware c1684, he could be the Vestryman of Stratton Major Parish who was appointed to the Vestry on 4/16/1734.  Mention is made of paying John Ware for services, and also paying Edward Ware for mending the benches.  This is likely delayed payment for Edward Ware who was deceased, and collected by John Ware, possibly his brother.  
4.  Henry Ware, c1686, m. Margaret Daniel in Middlesex Co in 1711.  

A 1713 Essex Co. patent identifies his son as Nicholas Ware, Jr. of Stratton Major Parish, indicating he was most likely still living in 1713.  He is shown on the 1704 Quit Rent Rolls with 718 acres in King and Queen Co., most likely land he received from his father.  It appears he and his brother Edward received an equal portion of their father's estate.    

His cousin Valentine Ware, Sr. was heir to Peter Ware, Jr. according to the following three sources:    

1) York Co. Deeds, Orders, Wills, Book 1, 1633-57, 1691-94 - Valentine Ware 23 May 1693 of "King and Queen Co,” by deed of sale, states that he is son and heir to Peter Ware, Jr. and Jane his mother confirming the deed of 1675.     

2) Beverly Fleet, Abstracts, King and Queen Co. VA pg. 210 -  Valentine Ware of age on 24 May 1693 when his literate mother Jane Ware of King and Queen Co. testified about the estate of Peter Ware deceased in Hampton Parish, York Co. 26 May 1675.   

3) VA Colonial Abstracts, Vol. 6 - Valentine Ware testified on behalf of his mother Jane, who wrote, "I Jane Ware of King & Queen Co., empower my son Valentine Ware to acknowledge for me sale by Peter Ware late of York Co., deceased, land in Hampton Parish, York Co. 26 May 1675 to Honorable Nathaniel Bacon,” signed Jane Ware 24 May 1693.        

In 1693, Valentine Ware, Sr. (believed to be the spouse of Mary Dudley, daughter of William Dudley and Elizabeth Cary), was appointed executor of the will of Hon./Col. Nathaniel Bacon, son of Rev. James Bacon, Rector of Burgate Suffolk, England, and grandson of Sir James Bacon.  Nathaniel, who died without issue, had been both acting Governor of Virginia and President of the King's Council.  Nathaniel Bacon's estate was quite extensive, owning property in both Virginia and England, and would have been a difficult task to administer for the most experienced.  His estate was originally intended for his cousin, Nathaniel Bacon the rebel, but his cousin's untimely death in 1676, dictated he leave his estate to his niece, Abigail Smith.  Abigail married Major Lewis Burwell II, who provided bond for Valentine while performing his duties as executor.    

Joanna Burwell, daughter of Major Lewis Burwell II and Abigail Smith Burwell, married William Bassett, Jr., son of William Bassett who married Bridget Cary (believed to be the niece of Elizabeth Cary who married William Dudley).  The Bassett family owned 150 acres in 1639 bounding east and west on the Chichohomony north to Pattococok, York Co., VA (later part of New Kent Co.).  This property was located near Felgate’s Creek, and later became known at “Ringfield” after it was sold to Joseph Ring in 1692/3.  According to the book, “The Hoskins of Virginia and Related Families,” it also bordered property owned by Peter Ware. Sr.    

During 1678, the royal government, at Jamestown, authorized the construction of the first fort for protection from the Indians to be built on the upper reaches of the Mattaponi River, in what is now present-day Caroline Co. Settlement of all the river valleys in Caroline soon followed. Even before Bacon’s Rebellion diminished the possibility of a savage death by Indians, a brave few ventured across the established frontier into what would become Caroline County. Most were a fiercely independent lot, stubbornly holding on to their homesteads. Flaunting the rule of the English King, they became the first Colonial citizens to sever official ties with Great Britain, making important contributions to the history of the United States.    

Landowners who controlled vast estates used thousands of African Slaves to till the land, and were opposed to further migration of white settlers. Robert Beverley, a wealthy landowner, instituted crop rotation, made permanent improvement in his fields, imported grapevines from England and developed his own strains of wine, stated to be the best in the colony. He also improved livestock, and his interest in horses was to lay the foundation for horse racing in Caroline Co., Virginia.    

William Dudley, Sr., Mary Dudley's father, participated in Bacon's Rebellion (he died shortly thereafter). According to the Virginia Historical Magazine - Whitehall, Dec. 22, 1677, "Order of King in Council on Petition of Elizabeth Dudley, widow of William Dudley late of Middlesex County, Virginia, on behalf of herself and her three sons setting forth that her husband was forced to administer Bacon's unlawful Oath, but with a salvo to his allegiance to his Majesty and before he would obtain the benefit of his Maj. Pardon. Sir William Berkeley seized fifteen hogsheads of tobacco to his own use, prays restitution. His Majesty being very sensible that many of his poor subjects there must have suffered many hardships in that calamitous time, and desiring they may be restored to all they can justly lay a claim to orders that said petition and papers annexed be referred to Lords of Trade and Plantations for their report when his Majesty will declare his further pleasure."    

Mary Dudley and Robert Dudley 1533-1588, whose common ancestor was John Dudley Sutton VI, Knight, Baron, b. 25 Dec 1400, Lord Lt. of Ireland. Robert was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, who made him Earl of Leicester in 1564. Son of John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, he assisted his father in a plan to secure Lady Jane Grey's succession to the throne in 1553. John Dudley had taken great trouble to charm and influence King Edward VI; his powerful position as Lord President of the Council was based on his personal ascendancy over the King.

However, the young King was ailing. John hurriedly married his son Lord Guilford Dudley to Lady Jane Grey, one of Henry VIII's great-nieces and a claimant to the throne. Edward accepted Jane as his heir and, on his death in 1553, Jane assumed the throne. Despite the Council recognizing her claim, the country rallied to Mary, Catherine of Aragon's daughter and a devout Roman Catholic. Jane reigned for nine days and was later executed, as was her husband in 1554. Robert Dudley was condemned to death when the scheme failed, but later pardoned.   

Robert's dashing personality and good looks made him Elizabeth's favorite courtier from her accession in 1558. At one time, Elizabeth considered marrying him had not his wife, Amy Robsart, died under unusual circumstances in 1560. Many suspected Dudley had murdered her, but there was no evidence to implicate him, nor did he lose influence with the queen. He was given Kenilworth Castle, near Coventry, in 1563 and ennobled in 1564.

Elizabeth later tried to marry him to Mary, Queen of Scots, who rejected the proposal. In 1578, he succeeded in alienating Elizabeth by marrying the widow of the 1st Earl of Essex. Queen Elizabeth never married and became known as the "Virgin Queen," and the namesake for the Virginia Colony.    

NICHOLAS WARE III  

KNOWN CHILDREN:   

1.  Nicholas Ware IV, c1700 Stratton Major Parish, King and Queen Co. (was New Kent Co.)-aft. 1754 St. Mary’s Parish, Caroline County, VA.  In 1744 he presented his father's will in court.  He appraised the estate of Thomas Powell in 1739, (possibly grandfather of Letitia Powell, spouse of his son Edward).  In 1746 he was named to a Caroline Co. grand jury; in 1753, on petition of John Garrett, Thomas Buckner and Richard Buckner, he was appointed to view the way John Garrett petitioned a road from his house to the main road. In 1754, matters on a trespass case were referred to Nicholas Ware and John Gillison.  Sons Nicholas and Henry m. daughters of John Garrett who later settled in Edgefield.
2.  Edward Ware c1704, was granted a license from 1740-1744 to keep an ordinary in his home in Caroline Co., Nicholas Ware provided his security. He married Lucy (possibly Powell or Sanders), who in 1748 was appointed executor of his estate by the Caroline Co. Courts with James Powell and Silvanus Sanders her securities. After Edward’s death she married Col. James Lindsay of Caroline County, widow of Sarah Daniels.  Edward purchased land in 1744 in Orange Co. from Richard Mauldin, which was sold in 1770 by the children of his brother Henry Ware.
3. Thomas Ware, c1706, lived in Drysdale Parish Caroline Co. c1731/32.
4. Henry Ware, c1708, married Elizabeth? Markham, his 1750 will names his brother John and son Markham.  In 1739 he was living in Constable James Pickett’s Orange Co. precinct south of the Robinson River with 3 tithes. In 1770 his daughters, Elizabeth and Jane, are identified when property in Orange Co. was sold with their brother Markham. His brother Edward Ware purchased this property from Richard Mauldin in 1744. 
5.  John Ware, c1710-aft. 1750, he is named in his brothers will in 1750. 
6.  Elizabeth Ware, c1712 married Edward Garrett, Sr. son of John Garrett and Frances Buckner.  Their son Edward Garrett, Jr. married Ann West Owsley, and they named one of their sons Nicholas Ware Garrett.       
7.  James Ware, 11/15/1714 m. Agnes Pace Todd of Gloucester Co. c1735, his son Nicholas b. 8/12/1739 moved to Abbeville, SC, and became known as the “Abbeville” Nicholas.  Agnes' surnames has been verified by the Ware / Webb Family Bible which states, "James Ware Sr  born Nov 15, 1714  Agnes Todd wife of James Ware Sr. was born Dec 20 1714."  It also names each of their children with accurate dates of birth.  

Nicholas Ware III, of King & Queen Co. (was New Kent), Stratton Major Parish (later Essex. Co.) St. Mary's Parish m. Jenny Garrett  In 1713 he received 171 acres from Richard Long in St. Mary's Parish in Essex Co., this document identified him as Nicholas Ware, Jr.  He paid five shillings for this land indicating a possible close son-in-law /  father-in-law relationship.  This land was adj. Samuel Elliott, John Buckner, John Long and William Harrison. Richard Buckner was teste.    

The following information was obtained after publication regarding Jenny Garrett: - in the book is titled "Grandma's Book" by Eron M. Sharp, dated 1960, the following is written: "Grandma used to tell of her grandfather who died the year that she was born, she had heard much about him.  Robert Ware, born in 1781, was the son of Nicholas Ware and Mary Matthews Ware.  Nicholas Ware was the son of Henry Ware and Martha Garrett who had moved from Caroline County, Virginia to Edgefield County, S.C. as early as 1773, and had moved over into Wilkes County, Georgia, as early as 1776. Henry Ware and several of his sons were active in the Revolutionary War in fighting for American Independence, and his son, Nicholas Ware, as a reward for his part in the war, had received several hundred acres of good land in Lincoln County, Georgia, which formed the nucleus of the Ware property, to which many acres were added in the years to follow.   Mary Matthews Ware, the grandmother of Joseph B. Ware, was descended from another old Colonial Virginia family, the first immigrant of this family being Governor Samuel Matthews, one time Governor of Virginia around 1660. As far as family and pedigree was concerned, the Ware of Lincoln County did not have to bow their heads to anyone.  But they were the kind of people who were not like the "newly rich," having to impress others of their worth.   They were so accustomed and so sure of themselves as to be quite unimpressed with it and to be among the truly big people of the community in a humble and unassuming way.  They were not the richest people of the county, but they ranked among the "top quality" as the negroes used to say of them.  The slaves in the old days were as conscious of the standing of their masters as were the masters, and as proud to belong to "quality folks."  The early Wares of Virginia were devout adherents of the Church of England.  the first ancestors of our line lived in King and Queen County and belonged to Stratton-Major Parish, attending the church there.  A seating plan of this old colonial church shows the Ware pews.  The church was founded in 1665 and members of the Ware family were among the very first communicants.  Several members of the family were vestrymen of the Parish.  Nicholas Ware, the first ancestor who lived in Stratton-Major Parish had married Jenny Garrett, and they settled there in 1665 .  A son of theirs, Nicholas Ware, Jr., went up into what is now Caroline County, Virginia, as early certainly as 1713.  He lived in St. Mary's Parish and attended St. Mary's Church.  He died in 1744 in Caroline county, and left two sons named Henry and Nicholas.  Henry and Nicholas Ware, sons of Nicholas of St. Mary's Parish, married sisters, daughters of John Garrett, a relative of some degree of their grandmother Jenny Garrett of Stratton-Major Parish in King and Queen County.  Nicholas married Dolly Garrett and in later life moved to Edgefield County, S.C. where he died, leaving many descendants."  

It is my belief that Eron M. Sharp's mother was correct by naming Jenny Garrett as the grandmother of Henry and Nicholas Ware, but incorrect in stating that she married the Nicholas Ware, [son of Peter Ware, Sr.], who settled there in 1665, i.e., the Nicholas Ware who patented land with John Garrett and was born c1637.  I have tried to remove Nicholas Ware II from the lineage, and can do so, but not without difficulty.  I then looked at other colonial families, in New England as well as Virginia, who started out with an ancestor born about the same year as Nicholas Ware I [c1636], and found the birth year of their first son (estimated or actual) to be similar to what I have for Nicholas II.  I found colonial men and women generally married on or before the age of 21, and their first son was born within the first three children.

On 28 Sep 1728, Nicholas Ware was granted 1000 acres in the fork of the Rappadan River in St. George's Parish in Spotsylvania Co. in St. George's Parish, per Virginia Patent Book 13, p. 436 (Ernest Johnston), and Orange Co. Deed Book 4, pg. 178.  On 1 May 1733, Nicholas Ware of St. Marie's Parish in Caroline Co., for several good causes and considerations, do give to Robert Andress 500 acres in St. Mark's Parish of Spotsylvania Co., part of a tract granted Ware on 28 Sep 1728.  Witnesses, William Phillips, Thomas Sanders.  The remainder of this grant was sold in 1740 when Nicholas sold 500 acres to Jeremiah Rollins (Rawlings) of Drysdale Parish, King and Queen Co.  A Jeremiah lived next to Nicholas Ware I, in New Kent Co. in 1682.  

At this time, there were numerous small patents of land. Small landowners were in a better position to prosper, if they were not dependent upon the limited supply of labor. These holders of small grants became affluent members of the ever-growing community. The tobacco business was booming, the English loved the taste of the American tobacco and could never seem to get enough. The higher demand for tobacco required more land to grow, cultivate and harvest the crop.    

Peumansend Creek, VA is the general location of the property owned by Nicholas Ware III and later Nicholas Ware IV, in St. Mary’s Parish, Caroline Co., VA (originally Essex Co.).  This property was located on Goldenvale Creek, which is west of Rt. 17 below Samuels Corner and above Monroe Corner, VA.  Most of the property was located on the now Fort A. P. Hill  (Ambrose Powell Hill), which is currently the active army's premier live fire and maneuver training center on the east coast serving all branches of the armed forces. The Fort A. P. Hill site describes their location as near Bowling Green, VA and 20 miles southeast of Fredericksburg, VA.     

In 1734 we find Nicholas Ware and Nicholas Ware, Jr. living in Caroline Co., VA, and both are court ordered to assist with building the new road.  Carolina Court ordered Nicholas Ware be surveyor of the new road from Deep Run to Bee Tree and that he have Gabriel Long's, John Halloway's, Nicholas Ware, Jr.'s, John Sorrell's, Leonard Young's, John Garrett's, William Allcock's, James Taylor's, Richard Taliaferro's, and Richard Long, Jr.'s, people assist him in clearing the road. The elder Nicholas (III) was selected surveyor, while the younger Nicholas (IV) was ordered to send his people to assist. Nicholas, II would have been 78 if still living, and Nicholas, V would have been 14.     

Information, which helped to identify three sons of Nicholas Ware III, came from Pamunkey Neighbors by Sam Sparacio.  An abstract of the will of Henry Ware of King George Co., VA, dated 7 October 1750, mentions son Markham and leaves him lands in Goochland Co., other children are not named. His wife and brother John Ware are named executors.   In 1749 Henry Ware of Hanover Parish, King George Co., VA bought 170 acres on Tuckahoe Creek, Goochland Co., Deed Book 6, page 39.  Henry’s will also mentions land in Orange Co. to be divided among his children.  Later his children, Markham, Jane and Elizabeth, sell this property, and the description is identical to land purchased in 1744 by Edward Ware, spouse of Lucy, from Richard Mauldin.    

Edward Ware can be traced back to Nicholas Ware of Caroline Co. when Nicholas provided security for him to operate an Ordinary from his home.  In 1748 after Edward’s death, his wife Lucy was ordered by the Caroline Court to have administration of her husband’s estate, James Powell and Silvanus Sanders were her securities.   She later married Col. James Lindsay of Caroline County and Henry Ware's son Markham married Clara Lindsay, James’ niece.    

Goochland Co. was formed in 1728 from Henrico County, part of the Shire of Henrico in 1634; it was named for Sir William Gooch, lieutenant governor in 1727-1749. Its county seat is Goochland. From its original territory came Albemarle Co., Amherst Co., part of Appomattox Co., Buckingham Co., Campbell Co. Cumberland Co., Fluvanna Co. (formed in 1777 from a chunk of Albemarle Co. was one of the Commonwealth's smallest counties), Nelson Co. and Powhatan Co.     

Peter Ware, c1706, was the son of Valentine Ware, Jr.  In his will dated 1741, we learn he had previously received 214 plus acres on Tuckahoe Creek in Goochland Co., VA from his father, which he then wills to his brother Henry (John Ware, possibly his brother, to be one of his executors).  There are two land patents by Valentine Ware, Jr. which can be seen on-line at the Virginia State Library Archives showing he patented a total of 429 acres in Tuckahoe Creek (Patent 11, pg. 203, dated 9/5/1723 by Valentine Ware in Henrico Co., 262 acres in the fork of Tuckahoe creek on the north side of the James River; and Patent 12, pg. 122, dated 12/10/1724 by Valentine Ware in Henrico Co., 167 acres on the north side of the James River, in a great fork of Tuckahoe Creek). By dividing 429, you have 214 plus acres, the amount each brother received from their father, Valentine Ware, Jr.  His son John married Mary Watson and lived on land he received from his father in Seven Islands, Fluvanna Co. (previously Goochland Co.) until his death.   

Peter's daughter Jane married Robert Hunter, a deed found in Clarke Co., GA shows that John Hunter of Guilford Co., NC in 1777 leaves a deed of gift to his grandchildren, named in the deed are:  Nancy Ware, John Ware, Pauline Ware, Jane Ware, Samuel Scott Ware, Alexander Harrison, Rachel Ware Hunter and John Ware Hunter.  From this it appears Henry Ware, Judith's brother, married Nancy Hunter and had Nancy, John, Pauline, Jane and Samuel Scott.  Nancy was named after his wife, John after his brother, Pauline after his half-sister (Pauline Jordan who married John Cabell), Jane after his sister, and Samuel Scott Ware after his stepfather, Samuel Jordan, and of course his mother's maiden name.  Jane named her children Rachel Ware Hunter, most likely after Robert's mother, and John Ware Hunter after his father.    

A few citizens enjoyed the income from established plantations, but many were still in the process of carving out a meager existence in the wilderness. Half the county was landless, being slaves or white indentured servants. The population of 5,000 was scattered over 350,000 acres. Settlers had one thing in common, tobacco, there were no towns, few churches, and three small trading centers, and many did not even know their neighbors. In 1732 a road opened designed to roll oxen-pulled hogheads packed with tobacco, hitched to an axle drum through the center, and tobacco began to roll towards the river.     

Valentine’s father-in-law, Col. William Leigh (Lea) was born about 1654 in York Co. and married Mary Green, believed to be the daughter of Charles Green and Elizabeth Iverson. He had been a King and Queen Co. Burgess and Militia Capt., Col. and Commander-in-Chief, and a member of the August VA Council, and the first Judge of the Admiralty Court of VA. In 1703, he was chairman of the VA House of Burgesses. He lived on a branch of the York River and had to cross the York to get to Williamsburg, the seat of VA government. Land patented by Lea from 1682-1699 was in St. Stephens Parish, in King and Queen, except for a large grant in Essex Co.    

In 1705, Lea's 6,200 acres, was inherited by his son John, who married Ann Taylor. Elizabeth, John’s daughter, married Zachary Taylor and was the president’s grandmother. His son, William, married Frances Major, and their daughter Sarah married George Penn, brother of John Penn, whose grandson, John Penn, signed the Declaration of Independence.    

After her husband’s death, Mary Leigh and her sons-in-law, Valentine Ware, and William Haines, obtained two patents in King and Queen Co. on 5/2/1705. One for 600 acres (land patent book 5, pg. 488, and book 9, pg. 657), the second 260 acres (deed K&Q 1731-1).  This land was originally New Kent Co. adjacent Peter Ware, Jr., which he bought from Col. William Claybourne. On 12/4/1714, Col. William Lea’s son, William purchased 100 acres in King and Queen Co. from Thomas Ware, deceased, located next to John Madison’s Mill North of the Mattaponi River in St. Stephens Parish (land patent book 10, pg. 214 VA State Library).    

According to "Old Churches, Ministers, and Families of Virginia", by Bishop Meade, Page 376, Article XXXIII. The following list of vestrymen in Stratton Major Parish, commencing in 1739, will show who were the leading men in all the civil and ecclesiastical matters of the parish and county: Richard Roy, Richard Johnson, Henry Hickman, Edward Ware, Thomas Foster, Thomas Dudley, John Collier, Gawin Corbin, Valentine Ware, Roger Gregory, Richard Anderson, John Robinson, Benjamin Needler, Robert Dudley, John Livingston, Robert Gaines, Philip Roots, John Ware, Richard Shackleford, William Taliafero, John Strakey, William Lyne, Charles Collier, Thomas Thorpe, Thomas Langford, John Shackleford, John Foster, Philip Roots, Francis Gaines, John Whiting, Thomas Reade Roots, John Whiting, James Prior, Thomas Dillard, Lyne Shackleford, Hon. Richard Corbin, William Hall, John Taylor Corbin, Benjamin Robinson, Humphrey Garrett, Richard Bray, James Didlake, Philip Taliafero, Lyne Shackleford, Jr., Thomas Dillard, John Kidd.    

In "Wingfield's History of Caroline County, Va." by Marshall Wingfield, the following is written: "Some counties contained several parishes, and some parishes embraced more than one county.  The law required that churches be so situated that all inhabitants might attend them without any great inconvenience, and as a result churches were found on an average from ten to fifteen miles apart, according to the density of population.  The parish vestry consisted of twelve of the most prominent and substantial men of the parish, and divided with the court the responsibility for the public welfare of their respective communities".      

In 1739, Nicholas Ware appraised the estate of Thomas Powell of Caroline Co., Tyler Abstracts, p. 51 (believe to be the grandfather of Letitia Powell who married Edward Ware).  In 1740 Nicholas Ware of St. Mary's Parish Caroline Co. sold to Jeremiah Rollins of Drysdale Parish, King & Queen Co., 500 acres in St. Mark's Parish being half of a patent granted to Nicholas Ware 28 Sep 1728, which was sold for consideration of 60 lbs. current money of Virginia.  Deed Book 4, pg. 178.  

In  1741 - Nicholas Ware (III) was appointed Constable in Caroline Co., Virginia.  Source: Early Ware's in Virginia, obtained from the Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.  The sheriffs were assisted by county court appointed constables, one per district. The constable's duties included serving as bailiff, enforcing the law, and maintaining order.  They collected fines for small offences, whipped criminals, arrested violators of the revenue laws, accompanied those who searched places suspected of containing smuggled goods, and had sole charge of runaway sailors, servants and slaves.  To these were added the duties of visiting tobacco fields and destroying all inferior growths, such as "seconds" or "suckers," the killing of stray dogs, and superfluous dogs about the "quarters," and the execution of the game laws.  It was an unpopular job, since it involved enforcing some highly unpopular laws. The constable served no set term, but rather served until he resigned, moved, died, or was fired. There was a fairly high mortality rate among Virginia constables. Most Caroline constables either resigned or were fired for not enforcing a law.  The constable's fees, like the fees of many other officers of that period, were paid in tobacco, for summoning a witness, five; for summoning coroner's jury and witnesses, fifty; for putting person in the stocks, ten; for whipping a person, ten; and for removing from the parish any person suspected of becoming a public charge, two pounds for every mile traveled going and returning.  He also received one pound of tobacco out of the county levy for each tithable in his precinct, and was exempt form payment of taxes, and from jury service, while in office.    

Also in 1741, he and John Dillard proved the will of William Harrison of Caroline Co. whose securities were Richard Hampton and Robert Taliaferro.  William, son of Andrew Harrison and Eleanor Long of St. Mary's Parish, Essex Co., was the brother of Margaret Harrison who married Gabriel Long.  Their son Richard Long married Elizabeth, daughter of John Garrett and Martha Scott. Frances, sister of Robert Dudley of Caroline Co., Virginia.  For more information on this Dudley family CLICK HERE.  John Garrett's daughter Martha married Henry Ware, and daughter Dorothy "Dolly" Garrett married Nicholas Ware, V.   

In 1744, the Last will and Testament of Nicholas Ware (III), deceased, was presented in Court by (his son) Nicholas Ware (IV), and others therein named who made oath thereto According to Law and being further proved by the oaths of John Dillard, Benjamin Harrison, and Nathan Hall, witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded by John Dillard, the writer of the will of Nicholas Ware, (who) made oath that the Intention of the Testator was to Leave the negro woman he had lent to his wife during her widowhood to his son Edward during his life, and also the other two negroes, Ben and Sarah. Caroline Co., VA, Order Book, 1740-1746, page 349. 

James Ware, son of Nicholas Ware III, and his wife Agnes Todd Pace, were the great great grandparents of Lucy Ware Webb, wife of President Rutherford Birchard Hayes. She was known as "Lemonade Lucy" because she would not allow alcohol to be served in the White House.    

NICHOLAS WARE IV 

KNOWN CHILDREN: 

1.  Col. Nicholas Ware V, c1720 m. Dorothy "Dolly" Garrett
2.  Edward Ware, c1722 m. Lettice "Letty" Powell
3.  Capt. Henry Ware, Sr., c1726 m. Martha "Patsy" Garrett 

The following document ties Henry and Edward together as brothers, it is a letter from James Ware, son of the Edward, to his sister Sarah "Sally" Smith, in which he mentions their cousin Thomas Waugh, spouse of Henry Ware's daughter Frances who settled in Bedford Co., VA.  The will of Nicholas Ware III mentioned above, ties Nicholas Ware IV to Edward. 

On December 10, 1822, James Ware, son of Edward Ware and Lettice Powell wrote the following letter to his sister Sarah Smith, "I have thought for several years that I would come to see you but old age has so much affected me that I hardly ever expect to see you in this world except you was to come to Georgia.  I now have to conclude for Mr. Honley Dummond is now awaiting on me so please to excuse me for the shortness of this letter nothing more but remains your affectionate   Brother until Death.   Signed James Ware N.B. I wish you inform me when you write where our Cousin Thomas Waugh is and how himself and family are."   (Virginia Historical Society, MSS 2 SM 616b, pages 7 - 8)  Note: Thomas Waugh married Frances Ware, daughter of Henry Ware, Sr. and Martha Garrett.

It is my belief Nicholas Ware IV, possibly married Sarah Munday, daughter of John Munday, son of Thomas who died in 1703, and Elizabeth Harrison, daughter of Andrew Harrison and Eleanor Elliott (or Long).  In the will of John Munday dated 27 Oct 1739/40 St. Ann's Parish, Essex Co. names sons John, Thomas, Joseph, Charles, Harrison a minor and Ambrose a minor.  Daughter were Sarah Ware, Mary Ware, Margaret, Winifred, Tabitha, Wife and Executrix, Elizabeth.  On 12 Sep 1735 Nicholas Ware, John Long, Wm. Harrison and John Munday appraised the estate of Baldwin Collown., Samuel, daughter of Reuben Samuel of Caroline Co., VA, (previously Essex Co.). All three of Nicholas Ware's sons named a daughter Sarah.   The given name Sarah was chosen due to all three sons naming a daughter Sarah, and the surname Samuel because her eldest son, Nicholas V, named his son Reuben.  Reuben is not a name found previously in the Ware lineage, nor is it a name found among the ancestors of Dolly Garrett.  A 1776 Caroline Co., VA, deed shows Nicholas Ware, Reuben Ware and Reuben Samuel as witnesses, and Nicholas' daughter Sarah married William Samuel, leading me to the possibility that Nicholas IV's, wife could have been Sarah Samuel.  

Elizabeth, daughter of William Daniel and Sarah Williams, was at one time believed to be his spouse. This was ruled out after discovering she married James Coleman before 1741.  Elizabeth's sister, Sarah Daniel was ruled out as she married James Lindsay, widow of Edward Ware.  The fact that Henry Ware, Sr., John Garrett and Robert Garrett were executors of Robert Dudley's estate in 1762 (Robert married Jane Daniel) could be from the Garrett's relationship to this branch of the Daniel family, as shown by Robert Daniel and Margaret Price naming a son Garrett Daniel.    

In 1749, James Lindsay, widow of Sarah Daniel, married as his second wife Lucy (possibly Powell or Sanders), widow of Edward Ware of Orange Co.  James Lindsay was a sea captain who made frequent trips to England.  His niece Clara Lindsay married Markham Ware, son of Henry Ware.  Edward and Henry were sons of Nicholas Ware III.   

In 1791 Dr. James Ware removed with his family to Kentucky, accompanied by the Webb's, reaching there June 16, 1791.  He had previously sent out an overseer to clear ground and make a settlement on the place where he subsequently lived and died.  He had visited KY in the fall of 1784, and remained there over the winter.  Then the inhabitants lived in "stations."  In 1789 he revisited KY and left his sons Thompson and James there.  Of his seven children, all were living Jan 12, 1801 save James, as per a letter of that date.  Previous to 1791 he practiced medicine in Caroline Co.; and was called "one of the finest looking men to be found anywhere."  

On Dec 5, 1769 in Spotsylvania Co., VA, George Washington of Fairfax Co., Esqr. and Martha, his wife, sold to James Mercer of Fredksbg., Virginia attorney-at-law, for 50 pounds, two lots in town of Fredksbg. adjoining the two lots purchased by sd. Mercer of Fielding Lewis, Esqr. etc.  Witnesses, Charles Dick, Charles Washington, and John Lithgow.  On 7 May 1770 in Spotsylvania Co., James Ware and his wife Agnes held a land lottery selling 1,000 acres, in 100 acre increments, which were drawn in Ware's Lottery.      

Mary Ware, daughter of Edward Ware and Lucy, m. James Johnston (s/o Lord/Capt William Johnston b. 1 Dec 1697 Dumfrieshire Scotland m. 12 Oct 1723 Ann (Nan) Mary Chew d/o Larkin Chew and Hannah Roy).  James Johnston's brother Larkin Chew Johnston married Mary Rogers whose sister, Ann Rogers, was the mother of George Rogers Clark and General William Clark (of Lewis and Clark).  

Sarah Ware, daughter of Peter Ware and Judith Scott who married 3/1729 at St. Peter's Parish, married William Todd Livingston, son of John Livingston and Margaret Todd.  Margaret was the daughter of Major William Todd who is mentioned in numerous Essex and Spotsylvania Co. documents.  Another Livingston connection to the Wares was Mary Livingston who married Stephen Britton, parents of Grace Britton who married Thomas Mims.  Joseph Mims was the brother of Thomas and the father of Drury Mims who married Lydia Jones and grandfather of Winnie Mims who married Henry Ware, Jr.  They were the parents of Drury Mims, father of Winifred Mims who married Henry Ware, Jr.  Sarah’s sister Judith Scott was born on 12/4/1729.    

The following story tells about an Indian attack on the Livingston's home, an account given by Elizabeth (Head) Livingston, wife of Peter Livingston, son of Sarah Ware and William Todd Livingston from the book, "The Last Indian Raid Upon the Western Frontiers of Virginia By Emory L. Hamilton" From the unpublished manuscript, Indian Atrocities Along the Clinch, Powell and Holston Rivers, pages 243-255.   

After William Todd Livingston's death, Sarah continued living on the farm with her sons, Peter and Henry and their families. In 1794, Benge (or Bench) the half-breed Indian attacked the Livingston's to steal their negroes and plunder their home. The account of the attack, given by Elizabeth (Head) Livingston, wife of Peter, has been printed in several books. Sarah lost her life in the attack when she was tomahawked on April 6, 1794.  

"April 6, 1794. About 10 o'clock in the morning, as I was sitting in my house, the fierceness of the dog's barking alarmed me. I looked out and saw seven Indians approaching the house, armed and painted in a frightful manner. No person was within, but a child of ten years old, another of two years, and my sucking infant. My husband and his brother, Harry, had just before walked out to a barn at some distance in the field. My sister-in-law, Susanna, was with the remaining children in an out-house; old Mrs. Levingstone was in the garden.

Immediately I shut and fastened the door; the (the Indians) came furiously up and tryed to burst it open, demanding several times of me to open the door which I refused. They then fired two guns, one ball piercing through the door, but did me no damage. I then thought of my husband's rifle, took it down, but it being double triggered, I was at a loss. At length I fired thru the door, but it not being well aimed I did no execution; however, the Indians retired from that place, and soon after I found that an adjoining house was on fire, and I and my children suffering much from the smoke, I opened the door and an Indian immediately advanced and took me prisoner, together with the two children. I then discovered that they had my remaining children in their possession. My sister Sukey, a negro wench and her young child, a negro man of Edward Callahans and a negro boy of our own, about eight years old. They were fearful of going into the house I left to plunder, supposing that it had been a man that had shot at them and was yet within. So our whole clothing and household furniture were consumed in flames, which I was then pleased to see, rather than it should be of use to the Savages.   

We were all hurried a short distance, where the Indians were very busy dividing and putting up in packs for each to carry his part of the booty taken. I observes them careless about the children and most of the Indians being some distance off in front, I called with a low voice to my eldest daughter, gave her my youngest child, and told them all to run towards neighbor John Russels. They with reluctance left me, sometimes halting, sometimes looking back. I beckoned to them to go on although I inwardly felt pangs not to be expressed on account of our doleful separation. The two Indians at the rear either did not notice this scene or they were willing the children might run back. That evening the Indians crossed Clinch Mountain and went as far as Copper Creek, distant about eight miles.  

April 7. Set out early in the morning, crossed Clinch River at McClean's fish dam about 12 o'clock, then steered northwardly toward the head of Stoney Creek. Then the Indians camped carelessly, with no back spy nor kept sentries out. This day's journey was about twenty miles.  

April 8. Continued in camp until the sun was more than an hour high. Then set out slowly and traveled five or six miles and camped near the foot of Powell's Mountain. This day Bench, the Indian Chief, became more pleasant and spoke freely to the prisoners. He told them he was about to carry them to the Cherokee towns. That in his rout in the wilderness was his brother with two other Indians hunting, so that he might have provisions when he returned. That at his camp were several white prisoners taken from Kentucky, with horses and saddles to carry them to the towns. He made inquiry for several persons on Holstein, particularly old Gen. Shelby and said he would pay him a visit the ensuing summer and take all his negroes. He frequently enquired who had negroes and threatened he would have them all of to the North Holstein. He said all the Chicamogga towns were for war, and would soon be very troublesome to the white folks. This day two of the party was sent by Bench ahead to hunt.  

April 9. After travelling about 5 miles, which was over Powell's Mountain and near the foot of the Stone Mtn a party of 13 men, under command of Lt. Vincent Hobbs of the militia of Lee County, met the enemy in front, attacked and killed Bench, the first fire. I being at that time some distance in the rear. The Indian who was my guard at first halted on hearing the firing. He then ordered me to run, which I performed slowly. He then attempted to strike me in the head with the Tomahawk which I defended as well I could with my arm. By this time two of our people came into view, which encouraged me to struggle all I could. The Indian making an effort at this instant pushed me backward, and I fell over a log, at the same time aiming a violent blow at my head, which in part spent its force on me and laid me for dead. The first thing I afterward remembered was my good friends around me giving me all the assistance in their power for my relief. They told me I was senseless for about an hour. Certified the 15th day of April 1794."    

This is an account of the captivity of Mrs. Eliz. Livingston of Washington County, Va., put down in writing in her presence, and nearly in her own words.  Certified this 15th day of April 1794  Signed:  A(rthur) Campbell"

Children of Lettice Powell, c1724 and Edward Ware c1722 include:

Note:  Mark Ware, named in Edward's will, may have been Markham Ware, son of Henry Ware who died in 1750, or Edward may have had a first wife before Letitia (Lettice) who was Mark's mother.  Tabitha was likely the first child of Edward and Lettice. The date of their marriage is unknown, but probably occurred after the birth of Edward, and before the birth of Sarah in Amherst Co., Virginia.  Edward's will states, "Item - I Lend my Beloved wife Lettis Ware all my Estate".  Mark (the eldest child) and Sarah (the youngest child) were the only children with the surname Ware, all other's were known as Powell.  It's possible Mark's mother refused to grant Edward a divorce, forcing them to wait until after her death to marry.  The fact that Edward and Lettice fought scorn, criticism and condemnation from family, friends and society, speaks volumes for the love they held for each other.    

1.  Mark Ware, c1741, it is felt Mark was the eldest son of Edward Ware and his first wife who married c1740. Edward's will named Mark before his other sons, and used the surname Ware, in lieu of Powell.  Mark lived in Amherst Co. in 1782, and in Rockbridge Co. in 1795 where he witnessed the marriage of his daughter.  
2.  Tabitha Ware, c 1743 m. William Parks, their son, John Parks b. ca 1764 m. Elizabeth Thurmond on 5/31/1785. Due to the known date of her son's marriage, it is felt he was born about 1764, and that his mother was most likely born between 1743-1746. A birth year of c 1743 was selected due to the known birth year of her brother James in 1745.  Note:  Deed Book 8, page 369 mentions Tabitha, her son and husband: William Parks of Amherst Co. to Edmund (Edward) Ware for 500 lbs. said Parks has a son by his former wife Tabitha, daughter of Edmund (Edward) Ware.  From Deeds of Amherst Co., VA 1761-1807 and Albermarle Co., VA 1748-1763 by Davis. William Parks will 5 Sept, 1768:  Whereas the above bound William Parks having a son by his former wife, Tabitha, Daughter of the above mentioned Edward Ware ........only child of that marriage and named John Parks).   
3.  James Powell Ware (11/19/1745-12/9/1825) m. Mary "Molly/Mollie" Veal 10/19/1782 Amherst Co. VA d/o Carnaby Veal. "Ware, James, bachelor, and Mary Veal, spinster, October 19, 1782.  Thomas Waugh, surety.  Consent of her father, Carnaby Veal.  Consent of Mary.  Certificate of marriage by the Rev. Charles Clay, 24 Oct 1782.  (Order Book 1782-1784, p. 107)” Mary Veal (10/19/1760-03/06/1844). From Amherst County, Virginia Deed Book F, page 623 - 6 Dec. 1790 - David Hay & wife Anne, Jno. Smith & wife Sarah; James Ware & wife Mary; Wm. Ware & wife Patty; Edwd. Ware & wife Sally; Josiah Jopling & wife Susannah, all of AC to Jno. Ware, AC, for &100, 125 acres both sides Pedlar.  Lines:  Jas. Smith. Swaping Camp Creek, near Elk Rock, crossing the river.  Jas. Smith.  Wit: Thos. Garland, Henry Brown, Wm. Davis, Abraham Carter, Geo McDaniel.  
4. William Powell Ware (1747-1813) m. 12/29/1777 Martha "Patty" Davis, 1763-1800," "Ware, William and Patty Davis, spinster, 29 Dec 1777.  Thomas Waugh, surety-Consent of Patty," "The Wills of Amherst Co., VA 1761-1865" By The Thomas Waugh, surety.  See Amherst Co. deed under James Powell Ware. "Marriage Bonds and other Marriage Records of Amherst County, VA Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, May 1986, pg. 380-381.    
5.  Elizabeth Powell Ware, c1749 m. Josiah Jopling (c1747-1787/8) on 12/1/1767 Amherst Co., VA. It is believed Josiah married 2) Susanna Ware by 1790, unless Elizabeth was also referred to as Susanna.  After Josiah’s death, Susanna Ware Jopling moved to Lincoln Co., KY and married Robert Elliot.  See Amherst County Deed above under James Powell Ware.  
6.  Ann(e) Powell Ware, c1754 m. 1) Patrick Campbell of Botetourt Co., VA (c1754-7/15/1777), son of Capt. James grandson of Gilbert, on 11/2/1774 Augusta Co., VA, they had son James. Patrick died & left his will dated 7/15/1777, naming his siblings as Charles, James, William, Isaac and a sister Isabella.  Augusta Co., VA Chalkley’s Chronicles; Vol. 3, Pg. 242 dated 1/20/1775. Patrick Campbell and Ann to Thomas Stevenson, of Amherst County. 2) David Hays m. 9/20/1779, marriages CD#229; David Hays to Mrs. Ann Campbell. In 1808 John Hays died.  August 1810 Hays vs. Hays -- O.S. 187; N.S. 66. Complainants are, viz: David Orestes King Hays and Mary Hays, infant children of David Hays, deceased, by Robert Montgomery, their grandfather. Defendants are, viz: Andrew Hays, executor of John Hays, deceased; Michael, John, Campbell and James Hays. Complainants are children of David Hays who was son of Andrew Hays, who died March 1786, in Rockbridge, testate. About 1795 orator's father went to live with his brother Joseph Hays, at Abington in Washington County, where he lived until 1804, when he removed to Nashville, Tenn., where he died, 1806, intestate and without property. He did not come of age until May 1797. John Hays died at the close of the year 1808, testate, leaving Andrew, Michael, John and Campbell Hays, his children and devisees, and Anne Hays, his widow, has died intestate. Deed 5th May 1800, by Joseph and David Hays of Washington County, by James Hays of Rockbridge. Conveys Stone House plantation in Rockbridge. See Amherst County Deed above under James Powell Ware.  Note: Two records exist for the 11/2/1774 marriage: Patrick Campbell of Botetourt Co. VA married Ann Ware 3 Nov 1774 in Augusta Co VA. Patrick Campbell of Botetourt Co VA married Ann Powell 3 Nov 1774 in Amherst Co VA.   
7.  John Powell Ware, c1758 m. 1) Elizabeth Dabney or Anderson. 
8.  Edward Powell Ware (9/18/1760-11/3/1838) m. 1) Sarah "Sally" Thurmond "Ware, Edward, Jr., and Sally Thurmond, 6 May 1782.  John Ware, surety.  Consent of her father, Philip Thurmond.  Certificate of marriage by the Rev. Benjamin Coleman, 7 May 1782.  (Order Book 1773-1782, p. 512)."  2) Nancy Daniel "Georgia Genealogist Madison Co. Marriage Records 1812-1843" Transcribed by Mary B. Warren:  Edward Ware/Nancy Daniel, 9 Oct 1813, Young Gresham, J.S.C. Officiating, Recorded 29 Apr 1814. See Amherst Co. Deed above under James Powell Ware.  Edward Powell Ware and Sarah Thurmond were the parents of Elizabeth Ware who married James Long, their son; Dr. Crawford W. Long pioneered the use of ether in his medical practice.  
9.  Sarah Ware, c1762 m. 5 Dec 1785 John Smith son of Jacob Smith and Millicent Powell, John Taliaferro, surety. See Amherst Co. Deed above under James Powell Ware.    

Lettice Powell had her last child, Sarah, c1765 and married 12/5/1785 (age 20); if we use 22 as an average number of child bearing years, and age 19 as the age of birth of her first child, we arrive at an estimated birth year of 1724.  We can also use the marriage of her daughter Tabitha born c1743 to William Parks born 12/13/1737, as well as her grandson John Parks' marriage to Elizabeth Thurmond on 5/31/1785.  If John Parks married age 21, he was born in 1764 when his mother was age 21 (born 1743).  The proof that Tabitha was indeed the daughter of Edward Ware is shown in Amherst Co. Deed Book 8, Page 369.  William Parks of Amherst Co. to Edmund (Edward) Ware for 500 lbs. said Parks has a son by his former wife Tabitha, daughter of Edmund (Edward) Ware.  From Deeds of Amherst Co., VA 1761-1807 and Albermarle Co., VA 1748-1763 by Davis.  The will of William Parks dated 9/5/1768 states:  Whereas the above bound William Parks having a son by his former wife, Tabitha, daughter of the above mentioned Edward Ware ........only child of that marriage and named John Parks.  Another confirmation of her birth year comes from her son James who was born on 11/19/1745.   

HENRY WARE, SR.

CHILDREN:     

1.  Frances Ware, c1748 m. Thomas Waugh of Bedford, VA
2.  Martha "Patsy" Ware, c1750 m. Edmund Lyon
3.  John Ware, c1752 d. 1795 Franklin Co., GA m. Mary Moss
4.  James Ware (Capt), c1754-1826 Morgan Co., GA m. Mary Tate 1780
5.  Henry Ware, Jr., b. 12/16/1756 d. 11/22/1807 Lincoln Co., GA
6.  Nicholas Ware, b. 1758 Caroline Co., VA d. 1827 Morgan Co., GA   
7.  Robert Ware, b. 10/10/1759 d. 5/18/1827 Montgomery, AL
8.  Sarah Ware, b. 9/15/1762 d. 8/7/1853 Henry Co., GA   

Merchants and tobacco traders flocked to the Caroline warehouse and tavern, a place to lodge and dine. Men of all walks of life met at the tavern to discuss current issues, as well as business. In "Colonial Caroline, A History of Caroline County, Virginia," by T. E. Campbell, The Dietz Press Incorporated, Richmond, VA on page 411, Edward Ware (Henry's uncle) maintained a tavern from 1740-1744 near Conway's warehouse. His brother-in-law Robert Garrett was licensed to maintain a stand near Conway's warehouse, and Henry and Nicholas operated a blacksmithing business in this same area.    

Robert Garrett, Nicholas Ware V, and Henry Ware were sworn to military duty on the same day, 13 Mar 1762; Nicholas and Henry as Lieutenants, and Robert Garrett as a Commissioned Officer in the Caroline Militia.  A Halifax land deed later shows Nicholas as "Col. Nicholas Ware" on 10 Jul 1777.  They took oath to His Majesty's Crown and Government, the first under the Commonwealth of Virginia. Henry married Martha Garrett, and his brother Nicholas married her sister, Dorothy "Dolly" Garrett, daughters of John Garrett and Martha Frances Scott. Frances Dudley, daughter of Robert Dudley.    

The Wares soon left Virginia and made their home in South Carolina, Henry and Martha settled in an area called District Ninety-Six.  After the founding of Charles Towne (near the present city of Charleston, S.C.) late in the 17th Century, trade and commerce increased between coastal residents and Indians of the interior. The Cherokee Path was a primary trade route between Charles Towne and the inland Indian villages, but a number of the paths across SC intersected at Ninety-Six. The name "Ninety-Six" came from an estimate that the site lay ninety-six miles down the Cherokee Path from Keowee, a major Indian town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Because of the intersecting paths and its convenience as a stopover point, the area became a hub for trading many goods and services. Leather and pelts were the principal interest of white traders and were purchased from Indians, white hunters and trappers in exchange for guns, powder, rum and other supplies. 

One of the most successful white traders was a businessman named Robert Gouedy who established a trading post in the area about 1751. Gouedy prospered here and expanded his commercial enterprises to include money-lending and farming. By the time he died in 1775, Gouedy owned over 1500 acres in the area, and almost 500 people owed him money.  The base of support offered by Gouedy's enterprises and the stores of other tradesmen in the area along with reliable water and fertile bottomlands gave rise to increasing settlement here. At first the Ninety-Six community was a scattering of homes for several miles around, but by the mid-1750's, blacksmith shops and flourmills had complemented existing development.    

White settlement around Ninety Six was on the rise, but friction with the Indians also increased. For a decade, Indian attacks were common throughout South Carolina, and settlers sought refuge in frontier forts. Fort Ninety-Six was an example and was built around Robert Gouedy's barn. During the Cherokee War, over 200 Cherokees unsuccessfully attacked this fort in March 1760. Finally, a treaty was signed with the Indians in 1761. According to the treaty, no Indian could travel below Keowee without permission, and the Indian's hunting privileges were also largely surrendered.    

A resurgence in settlement in the Ninety-Six area followed peace with the Cherokees, and as population increased, demands for schools, churches, good roads and law enforcement arose. With no police, outlaws preyed on local residents. Vigilante groups formed to provide protection. But the justice of these vigilantes was often severe, and the colonial government finally provided the backcountry with law enforcement authority in 1769. This took the form of courthouses and jails to be built in each of seven judicial districts. The law authorizing these structures in the Ninety-Six District specified that the buildings be "within one mile" of Fort Ninety Six. They actually were finished in 1772 about one-half mile north of Fort Ninety-Six and Gouedy Trading Post. Robert Gouedy was able to enjoy the benefits of law enforcement authority without his clientele being intimidated by having a sheriff, jail and courthouse directly across the street from the Gouedy Trading Post.

The courthouse and jail provided a focus for more development, and the village of Ninety-Six began to evolve. On the eve of the American Revolution, Ninety-Six Village contained at least a dozen buildings (courthouse, jail, homes, blacksmith shop) and was the new center of activity in the area.     

The area Henry and Martha settled in would not be known as Edgefield until 1785, and just north in Abbeville Co. there's the town of Ware Shoals and Ware Place where "Abbeville" Nicholas settled and started a textile mill.  It was during this time that a land lottery was established for any white man, following the removal all Indians in this area. Henry arrived in the Piedmont area of South Caroline sometime shortly after 1771, with his wife's parents John Garrett and Martha Frances Scott. Frances Dudley, daughter of Robert Dudley.  His brother Col. Nicholas and wife Dolly Garrett followed on 2 Oct 1782, the date he received his first land grant on Steven's Creek.    

Soon other Wares began to arrive in Edgefield, Capt. Robert Ware (spouse of Margaret Tankersley, and son of Nicholas Ware and Dolly Garrett); James Ware (spouse of Mary "Molly" Veal); Edward Ware (spouse of Sarah Thurmond), (these last two were sons of Edward Ware and Lettice Powell); and Nicholas of Abbeville (spouse of Peggy Hodges), son of James and Agnes Pace. Todd. All six became known as those "Six Ware Pioneers" in the Carolina - Georgia section according to William Murtha Wilder’s book, "Wilder and Connecting (especially Ware) Families in the Southeastern United States," printed 5/15/1951.    

According to John Abney Chapman's, History of Edgefield County:  From the Earliest Settlement to 1897, "The Wares were large landholders in the Edgefield section.  They had an elegant residence near Woodlawn, on an eminence, perhaps the highest in this section, where they lived with ease and elegance, if not in luxury.  Large orchids and brick walls, a distillery and other evidences of wealth and prosperity were noticeable not many years ago.  The beautiful grounds, and house were totally destroyed by fire, and there is no piece of evidence of the old remains -- memories are all that are left of its past."    

Capt. Robert Ware and Margaret Tankersley were the grandparents of Susan Margaret Ware (daughter of Nicholas Ware and Susannah Carr) who married Francis Eppes.  Francis was the grandson of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), author of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of Virginia, founder of the University of Virginia and third President of the United States. Nicholas Ware born in Virginia on 2/16/1776, son of Capt. Robert Ware and Margaret Tankersley, moved to Augusta, Georgia where he became Mayor and prominent in business circles and political life. He was a United States Senator for Georgia when he died while in New York in 1834. Ware County, Georgia is named for him. He married 1) Mary Randolph and 2) Susannah Carr.    

Children of Capt. Robert Ware b. 1749 Caroline Co., VA - d. 11/4/1817 Edgefield Co., SC m. Margaret Tankersley daughter of Joseph Tankersley and Susannah Thompson (1753-12/30/1829) c1771 in Spotsylvania Co., VA.   

1.  Joseph N. Ware b. 1774 Caroline Co., VA - d. 3/18/1809 Richmond Co., GA, m. Mrs. Elizabeth (Dawson) Howell, widow, on 1/11/1797 was Sheriff of the City of Augusta, GA. Joseph will was signed on 3/18/1801 and probated 5/2/1808 in Richmond Co.  It stated:  "To daughter Polly Arrington, not 17, a slave. Residue to my wife Elizabeth and all my children; Robert Dawson, Polly Arrington, Joseph, Edward Rowell, Henry Britton, and William Ware, sons not 21.  Friends Nicholas Ware, David Reed, Lewis Harris, William Bacon, and my wife Elizabeth."  (GA DAR, Wills, pg 44, in Augusta Genealogical Society Library).   
2.  Nicholas Ware (Sen.) b. 2/16/1776 Caroline Co., VA - d. 9/7/1824 NY m. 1) Mary Randolph 2 Dec 1799 m. 2) Susan Brooks Carr c1806 d/o Thomas Dabney Carr and Frances Bacon (had Robert Alexander, MD 5/10/1807, Thomas Carr 12/1/1808, Mary Ann Lavonia 6/13/1811, Frances Selina 4/25/1813, Susan M. c1815, Nicholas c1817, Richard Henry c1819 and Caroline Virginia c1821). Nicholas bequeathed to his wife Susan young bay horses and carriage, and equal shares of the residue of his estate to each his wife and minor children.  He also mentioned his brother George.  Will signed 8/16/1824, and Probated 10/25/1824. Original Probate Records found in a folder (loose files on shelf along back wall) in Richmond Co. Court House, Augusta GA.    
3.  Sarah Ware b. Caroline Co., VA c1778 - d. 9/19/1855 Edgefield, SC m. Lewis Harris 8 Jun 1795 in Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, SC.
4.  Lucy Garrett Ware c1780 Caroline Co., VA m. William Bacon 5 Mar 1803 Augusta Co., GA.  
5.  Robert Ware b. c1784 Caroline Co., VA d. Jun 1821 m. Elizabeth Stanton 2 Dec 1805 (children Lucy b. 1807, Ann c1809, Margaret c1811 m. c1831 George McKie, Henry c1813 m. Susan Crafton).  
6.  Thompson "Thomas" Ware, Col. b. 1786 Caroline Co., VA - d. 1842 Florida m. Elizabeth D. (Betty) Howell (c1786- 8/11/1828) on 2 Feb 1807 GA.  The History of Jefferson County, Florida states,  "In 1837, a large tract of land near Lamont was acquired by Col. Thompson Ware of Edgefield District, SC.  He was born in 1786 and first settled in Georgia, then in 1836, came to Florida."  He called this tract, and the home they built "Wareland".  Thompson was described as a man of "firmness of character and business ability whose life work was shortened by his death in 1842, at age 56."   
7.  Susannah Ware b. aft 1790 census was taken Caroline Co., VA - d. 9/23/1812 Edgefield, SC m. Daniel Barksdale c1808. Her will was signed on 9/23/1812, "being sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory", and proved on 12/18/1812.  (Edgefield Co. Will Book "A", pg. 310, Box 6, Pkg. 190) Thomas Meriwether qualified as Executor.   
8.  Henry Ware b. c1792, Caroline Co., VA - d. 9/1817 Edgefield, SC m. Amelia Jones 6/1817, he died before their first child was born, and his brother Thompson Ware adopted and reared his son Joseph.  Henry died just three months after marrying Amelia Jones, and two months prior to his father's death. Henry's son (by the former Amelia Jones) was mentioned in his father's will, which was signed and dated on Oct. 16, 1817, and probated in Edgefield County on May 21, 1818.  
9.  George Green Tankersley (G. T.) Ware 1794 Caroline Co., VA - d. aft. 1830 Edgefield, SC m. 2/6/1825 Jane E. Middleton, granddaughter of Arthur Middleton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.  Their son, Dr. George G. Ware, was a physician and surgeon of Stanton; he was born in 1835, near Stanton, and is one of eleven children. His father was born in Caroline Co., in 1794, where he was raised and educated, and married, February 6, 1825, and in 1835 moved to Haywood County, where he engaged in farming near Stanton, and remained until his death, April 23, 1862. Mrs. Ware was a granddaughter of Arthur Middleton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.  She was born in South Carolina in 1805, and died in 1875, a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. George Ware was educated at the Jackson Male College at Athens, Ga.  He commenced reading medicine when only nineteen, under Dr. Wm. Hewitt, of Stanton; in 1853 he entered Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia, and graduated in 1856, and since then has practiced at Stanton, carrying a large practice, and being one of the most successful physicians in the county.  Dr. Ware was for a short time surgeon in the Fifth Georgia Regiment (Confederate Army), but was compelled to resign on account of ill health. In September, 1863, he married Miss Lucy A., daughter of William and Elizabeth Waldron, of Edgefield District, S. C., and of ten children born to them, six are living: Carrie M., William W., John H., Robert T., Jennie D., Mary C.  Mrs. Ware was born in South Carolina, October 1845, and died May 6, 1886, a member of the Presbyterian Church.  Dr. Ware is pleasantly located in the western part, of the town, and besides his town residence owns over 1,200 acres of land. In politics he is now a Democrat, but formerly a Whig. He is a member of the Old School Presbyterian Church, and a Mason, and belongs to the K. of H. and K. of P.  

Senator Nicholas Ware, as a young child, moved with his parents to Edgefield, S.C., and a few years later to Augusta, GA; received a thorough English education; studied medicine; studied law in Augusta and at Litchfield (CT) Law School; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Augusta; member, State house of representatives 1808-1811, 1814-1815; mayor of Augusta 1819-1821.  

During his administration, a site was selected and the cornerstone laid for the city courthouse on Green St.  He was elected as a Republican to the US Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Freeman Walker and served from 11/10/1821, until his death in NY City 9/7/1824.  In his honor, Ware County was established on December 15, 1824 by an act of the General Assembly, which was created from portion of Appling Co., (an area of Georgia never visited by Sen. Nicholas Ware).  

His home in Augusta Co., Georgia (pictured) was build in 1818, at a cost of $40,000, equal to roughly $12 million in today's market, earning it the nickname ``Ware's Folly.''  He was elected to the U.S. Senate the year after his house was built, and reportedly addressed people from the second-story balcony of his house. With its hand-crafted, curving staircase and multitude of imported and expensive woods, the home of Augusta Mayor Nicholas Ware was constructed with great attention to detail.  

A three-story house, extravagant in description, located at the corner of Telfair and Fifth Streets, patterned in the Federal style of architecture, with wood carvings, archways, a hand carved mahogany staircase, and heart pine floors. Gazing up from the basement, one may become dizzy following a spiral staircase winding all the way to the attic.  Off from the center stairway are the living rooms and parlors, which were often used as a dance hall.  It is recorded that the Marquis de Lafayette, on a visit to Augusta, danced the minuet at a ball given in his honor in 1825 at Senator Ware's home.   

Another Federal characteristics found in Ware's Folly include its elaborate doors with elliptical fan windows, fine detailing at the cornice, dormers in the upper stories and details such as columns, small entry porches, six-over-six paned windows, swags and shutters. The architecture and construction of Ware's Folly may have been inspired by two Charleston, S.C., homes, the Nathaniel Russell House and the Bennett house, and probably was built by a master builder.

Although he lived in Ware's Folly for only a few years, it is said Ware was particular about its maintenance. When visitors departed his home, he would send a servant out with them to polish the exterior mahogany banister along the horseshoe staircase. After it rained, a servant would rub the exposed wood until it was dry.  Another legend states the window weights contributed to the needs of the Confederacy, producing 2000 pounds of lead for bullets.

Four years after he died, his widow, Susan, sold the house to Richard and Emily Tubman, who were married there, according to records filed when the home became listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  After the Tubman's sold the home, it changed hands many times. By 1904, the area had become less fashionable, with wealthy people discovering The Hill, and the home sold for only $4,000.    

At one time, there was talk of demolishing Ware's Folly. In 1932 the Augusta Art Club formed. In 1935, searching for a permanent home, it bought an option to purchase Ware's Folly. The problem was, the club couldn't come up with the money to complete the purchase. Finally, Olivia Herbert, a tobacco heiress and frequent winter visitor to Augusta, came to the rescue. She paid $4,000 for the building and gave it to the art club, and then paid about $40,000 to redo the wiring and plumbing and make other renovations.    

Another grandson of Capt Robert Ware was William Ware (1801-1853), son of Joseph and Elizabeth Dawson.  He raised and commanded a company of volunteers at the Siege of Bexar and on March 12, 1836, was elected captain of the Second Company of Col. Sidney Sherman's Second Regiment, Texas Volunteers.  He took part in the battle of San Jacinto, where James Washington Winters described his effort "like a wild mustang."  

In Montgomery County in 1836 William Ware married Elizabeth Ann Crane, the daughter of John Crane. In 1840 he owned 3,864 acres in Montgomery County, as well as eleven horses and seventy-five head of cattle. In 1844 he moved his family, which had now grown to eight children, to Kaufman County where they remained until 1849. The family then moved to a farm on York Creek, twelve miles south of New Braunfels, where Elizabeth Ware died on December 20, 1849. In 1850 Ware's family, eight children and three of his wife's younger siblings, were living on Cibilo Creek in Bexar County, where their property was assessed at $3,500. In 1852 William moved west again, establishing on August 17, 1852, the community of Waresville (now Utopia) in Uvalde County. At that time his was said to be the only Anglo-American family between D'Hanis and the Rio Grande. Ware died at Waresville on March 9, 1853.    

Martha Garrett's great grandmother, Mary Bassett was the sister of William Bassett who married Bridget Cary and they were the great grandparents of William Henry Harrison born 2/9/1773, the 9th President of the United States. Harrison, taking office in the mist of a very bad depression, long lines of people were asking him for jobs. He was a kindly man and wanted to help and he worked hard. Worn out by his campaign, his inauguration speech and the favor seekers, Harrison caught cold which soon developed into pneumonia. Harrison is remembered for having the shortest term of all the Presidents, dying only one month after his inauguration.  

The Bassett's lived in York Co. on the Pamunkey River in 1664 in an area near Felgate's Creek, adjacent land originally belonging to Peter Ware, Sr.  William Bassett was an officer in Rutherford's Regiment at the Battle of Dunkirk; he had the task of securing the defenses for the colony for this he received 10,000 pounds of tobacco.  In his will is mentioned....to my sister Mary Scott.  Mary was born about 1634 married about 1654 Newport Isle of Wight, England to Joseph Foster born about 1634.  He died about 1664 York Co., VA, and Mary then went with her three children, Joseph, Jr., Anne, and Mary to live with her brother William.  About 1663, she married in York Co., VA John Scott. , and they were the parents of Martha Frances Scott who married John Garrett.   Joseph Foster, son of Sir Thomas Foster, arrived from Southhampton, England about 1650 and settled in Virginia.  His son Joseph lived at a place called Foster's Castle in New Kent, VA, and it was there that he married Mary Bassett of Eltham.  

Over the next twenty years many men were charged with, "unlawfully assembling themselves to Teach or Preach the Gospel under the pretense of religion other than according to the Liturgy of the Church of England, not having Episcopal Ordination according to the Canons and dissenting from the Church of England. They were also charged with laboring to persuade many persons in communion of the Church of England to dissent from the same and for raising factions in the minds of his Majesty's Subjects contrary to the laws of the colony and against the Peace of our Lord The King, his Crown and Dignity."     

Rev. Robert Ware petitioned the Middlesex County Court on June 24, 1771 to allow him to establish a place of public worship in the county, the petition was rejected and Robert Ware, John Waller, James Greenwood and William Webb were put in prison, where they remained forty-six days. Taylor, J. B., Lives of Virginia Baptist Ministers, 2d ed. pp. 79. BO.    

This path was one of determination for John Waller who became a leader in establishing Baptist Churches across Eastern Virginia during this time.  Waller first appeared about 1766, when he served on a grand jury indictment of Lewis Craig for preaching the Gospel in Spotsylvania Co. Two years later, both were imprisoned together for preaching in that same county.  Although knowing their fate if caught, they continued and were also imprisoned in Hanover, Caroline, Essex and Middlesex Counties, often being physically abused, and on one occasion severely whipped by the sheriff.    

In 1772 Rev. Waller constituted the Lower King and Queen Baptist Church, of which Robert Ware became the first pastor.  That same year Waller organized the Glebe Landing Church in Middlesex Co., and was soon responsible for the care of five churches.  He left Virginia in 1793 for South Carolina where he open the Siloam Baptist church in 1799.  Nicholas Ware b. 1720 and Dolly Garrett had Reuben b. c1746 whose daughter Mary b. c1766 married the Rev. John Waller, most likely a son of the above Rev. John Waller.    

Although Henry Ware, Sr. was sworn to military duty in the Caroline Co. Militia on 13 Mar 1762, at age 36, it was not until 1771 that he attained the rank of Captain.  Being a blacksmith, Henry was undoubtedly in excellent shape for the job. The Revolution began in 1776, Henry was 50, two years later he organized and equipped a company of militia at his own expense, which served on active duty during the war, in which all five of his sons, served with him.     

Early in the battle most enlistees would join and leave the army as they pleased. Weapons and supplies were so scarce that, at one point, Ben Franklin advocated using bows and arrows. At the battle of Guilford Court House, NC in 1781, General Nathaniel Greene placed the inexperienced NC militiamen in front and his more seasoned men in the rear. They were soon forced to retreat, but severely hurt the enemy, forcing it northward to Virginia.   

In Oct. 1781, Washington's force of 9,000 men and a French force of 7,000 attacked Cornwallis's army at Yorktown. The French fleet under the "Comte de Grasse" blocked Chesapeake Bay, the British fleet could not enter to aid Cornwallis, and the British were defeated ending the war.     

Henry's sons Nicholas, James, Henry Jr., and Robert Ware returned home safely after the war.  It is not known if his son John died during the war, but he died during this time period, leaving behind two young sons Thomas and Henry, of whom only Henry survived to be named in his grandfather's will in 1801.    

After returning home from the war, Henry, Sr. received a land grant in Wilkes Co., Georgia (in a part which later became Lincoln Co.) for his service during the war, and soon moved to Wilkes Co., was one of the first seven counties established in Georgia. After settling in, he was selected by the community to hold the office of Justice of the Peace in Wilkes Co., and in 1783 he was chosen to represent Wilkes Co. in the Georgia House of Representatives. In 1798 he was selected to be a Georgia Delegate to the first Constitutional Convention in Louisville, Georgia.    

Notes for Henry Ware, Sr.:  On 13 Mar 1762, he was sworn to military duty in the Caroline Co. Militia at the rank of Lieutenant; in 1771 he attained the rank of Captain.  During the Revolutionary War, he organized and equipped a company of militia at his own expense.  He was appointed Justice of the Peace in Wilkes Co., Georgia on 12 Jan 1782 by House of Assembly, and again on 30 Apr 1782 and 4 Feb 1783.  He was a member of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, and a member of the Continental Congress elected from Georgia.  He attended the Savannah Assembly on 7 Jan 1783 as Representative of Wilkes Co.  He was Justice of Inferior Court, Lincoln Co., Georgia 24 Aug 1796 and Feb 1798, and a Delegate from Lincoln County to the Convention in Louisville in 1798 when the Georgia state constitution was formed.    

12 Apr 1784 - Certificate of Service by Col. Elijah Clark upon which he requested 250a bounty in Washington County. (Revolutionary Record Georgia, Candler, vol. ii, pg. 76-106,191,254).    

26 April 1799 - sold to Nina Winn of Fairfield City; Deed for 146 acres being part of 250a granted to Henry Ware, Sr. on the Savannah River adj. Ware, Barnabas Pace and Drewry Pace. A plat is included. The tract adjoins Douglas Island. Martha Ware signed by Mark Witnesses: John Winn & Robert Leverett, registered 21 July 1801. Pages 348-49 Lincoln Co, Georgia.    

Nicholas Ware, Edward Waugh (attorney for Thomas Waugh of Virginia), Robert Ware, Samuel McClendon, James Ware, and Edmund Lyon, heirs of Henry Ware (Sr.), dec'd, to Henry Ware (Jr.), 22 July 1805. Deed for 450a on Savannah River, granted to Henry Ware, (Sr.) dec'd adjoining William Fuqua. Wit: Anderson Lumpkin signed Henry Ware, Jr. Registered 27 November 1806 Pgs 165-167.    

Thomas Lewis Ware, a son of Rev. Nicholas Cornelius Ware, grandson of Rev. Robert Alexander Ware, great grandson of Nicholas Ware and great great grandson of Henry Ware, Sr. was the soldier about whom the book "35 Days to Gettysburg, The Campaign Diaries of Two American Enemies", by Mark Nesbitt was written. It was the daily diary entries of Thomas Lewis Ware, a confederate soldier in the Northern Virginia Army, Co. G, 15th GA Regiment of Infantry from Lincoln Co. GA (enlisted 7/14/1861), as well as the diary of a federal soldier, written as they approached Gettysburg.  

HENRY WARE, JR. 

CHILDREN:      

1) James Anthony Ware, b. 2/26/ 1785 m. Mary "Polly" Mims
2) Britton Mims Ware, b. 12/15/1786
3) John Mims Ware, b. 2/29/1788 Edgefield Co., SC. d. 8/18/ 1838 Heard Co., GA m. Lucy Sturdivant 5/11/1811
4) Sarah "Sallie" Ware, b. 4/23/1790
5) Lucy Jones Ware, b. 12/18/1791 Edgefield Co., SC d. 12/15/ 1831 Pike Co., GA m. George W. Turrentine on 1/4/1821
6) David Ware, b. 5/22/1793  

Winifred Mims was the daughter of Drury Mims and Lydia Jones of Goochland, VA; her siblings were John, Livingston, David, Britton, Tignal, Matthew, Drury, Ridley and Lydia.  Lydia's parents were Mary Ridley (daughter of Capt. Nathaniel Ridley, Sheriff of Isle of Wight Co. and Elizabeth Day) and Francis Jones (s/o Matthew Jones and Mary Tignall).  Drury's parents were Joseph Mims (s/o Lionel Mims and Anne Martin) and Susannah Unknown.  Matthew, Tignal and Ridley were named after Lydia's brothers and sister, and John and David were named after brothers of Drury.    

Drury Mims' cousin was Shadrach Mims (son of David Mims and Agnes Weldy), who married Mary Woodson.  Shadrach's great granddaughter, Zerelda Amanda Mims was the wife of Jesse James, the outlaw.  The Jones and Britton's were both originally from Bitton, Gloucester, England.  Drury's brother David married Sarah Scott, daughter of Samuel Scott and granddaughter of Col. John Scott and Judith Dudley.  Sarah Scott's brother was Brig. General Charles Scott, Gov. of Kentucky.  Also, Elizabeth Scott, daughter of Samuel Scott, married Major John Middleton and their daughter, Jane Middleton, married George Green Tankersley (G. T.) Ware, son of Capt. Robert Ware and Margaret Tankersley.  

This James family photo, which James expert George Warfel says most likely was taken in October 1858, includes:  Jesse James (back row, third from left) next to his future wife, Zee Mims; his stepfather, Reuben Samuel (middle row; second from left) next to Jesse's mother, Zeralda Elizabeth Cole James Samuel (third from left); Jesse's half-brother, John T. Samuel (front row), next to Jesse's sister, Susan James (far right).  It is believed the other two men are John Newman Edwards (back row, far left) and Frank James (with beard), but Warfel disagrees.    

Following the American Revolution, Jay’s Treaty was signed after Federalists pleaded the advantages of regularizing relations with Britain. The treaty proved to be highly profitable to the United States, and from 1795 to 1800 American exports to Britain boomed, and the U.S. became Britain’s best customer. Coincidentally, Eli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin brought about a vast explosion in the raising and export of cotton.  

At the same time in Georgia, General Andrew Jackson moved the Creeks to prevent further contact with the Seminoles after the Creek War, the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Alabama. He also forced them to cede the Southern third of present day Georgia to the state. The land was made available to any white man with $4.00 by way of a land lottery, or given as land grants to soldiers returning from the Revolutionary War.  

Prior to the Revolutionary War, Henry, Jr. lived and worked in Edgefield Co. SC, running his general store. After the war, he, along with his father and cousins, received a war service grant of land in Wilkes Co., Georgia. With the exception of his cousin Capt. Robert Ware, who remained in Edgefield, all other Wares moved on to Georgia after the war. It is thought Henry Ware, Jr. remained in Edgefield Co., SC, and moved to Lincoln Co., Georgia shortly before his death.

JOHN MIMS WARE 

CHILDREN:     

1.  Sarah Ware, 5/10/1812 -8/29/1812
2.  Julian Ware, b. 11/8/1813 m. James Frances Brown
3.  Caroline Ware, b. 1814 m. Barrett
4.  Charlotte Ware, b. 1/5/1816 m. A. O. Stephens
5.  Henry Ware, b. 8/24/1818
6.  Lucy Jane Ware, b. 1820 m. B. C. Jones
7.  Elizabeth Ware, b. 1/10/1821 m. James Strong
8.  David Sturdivant Ware, b. 8/25/1825
9.  John Mims Ware, Jr., b. 2/14/1828 m. Mary Ransom
10.  James Britton Ware b. 6/16/1830 m. Sarah Margaret Tabitha Simms  

John Mims Ware was born on 2/27/1788 in Edgefield, SC, grew to manhood on the farm, and was educated at the nearby country schools. By age 20, John was settled in Lincoln County, Georgia with his family. He soon met Lucy Sturdivant, an orphan girl living with her Uncle Lockhart, of Lincoln Co., and on May 11, 1811 they were married, John was 23 and Lucy was 21. Their first child, Sarah, was born on 5/10/1812, but died at the age of three months on 8/29/1812; they were beside themselves with grief. Julian, Caroline, Charlotte, Henry, Lucy Jane, Elizabeth, and David Sturdivant were all born in Lincoln, GA.  

It was during this time period, the federal government promised to remove the Lower Creek, Upper Creek and Cherokee Indians from Georgia soil. Both political parties in Georgia favored Indian removal, and in 1823 the newly elected Governor George Troup moved quickly to do so. The Lower Creek Indians headed by William McIntosh, Jr., the son of William McIntosh, Sr. and a Creek woman, and first cousin to Governor Troup, headed negotiations between the Lower Creek Nation, and the United States. After a lengthy negotiation, they signed the 1825 treaty, which sold the Lower Creek land in Georgia for a fair sum of money, and they received an equivalent amount of land west of the Mississippi River, which they chose. Troup moved quickly to survey and distribute the land by lottery.    

The Upper Creeks in Alabama continued to be hostile, murdering William McIntosh, Jr., and raiding across the river, attacking riverboats, towns, and farms. President John Quincy Adams intervened and ordered Troup to stop moving on the Indian land, and renegotiated the Treaty of 1825. This new treaty left a small piece of land on the Georgia-Alabama border in the Upper Creek hands. Ignoring the new treaty, Troup ordered that land surveyed for the lottery as well. The Upper Creeks continued their assaults, which eventually caused them to be removed as well. They were probably moved west across the Chattahoochee, joining the other southern Indians on their "Trail of Tears" to the Trans-Mississippi West.  

In 1827 they moved to Pike County, John was 39 and Lucy 37, and they were expecting their eighth child, John Mims, Jr., who was born on 2/14/1828. After John Jr. was born they moved briefly to Troup County, where in 1828 after hearing about the new land lottery, John and Lucy decided to settle in Heard County where James Britton was born on 6/30/1830. He raised his children on the plantation, and they received their education at a little log schoolhouse a few miles from the homestead.  

John built a new home on their property, consisting of 400 acres, which is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places as being a significant example of architecture of the period.  The caption above the rendering states, "The Ware Home in Heard County, Georgia, was begun by pioneer settler John Mims Ware.

Known as "Judge Ware," he was a Justice of the Peace, State Senator and plantation owner.  At his death in 1838 at age 50, Judge Ware left instructions for the completion of his new house.  His widow, Lucy Sturdivant Ware, lived in the home, as did their son, James Britton Ware with his young bride Sarah Margaret Tabitha Simms in 1850.  J. B. ("Britt") Ware established the family of Wares who would return generation after generation to the old home place.  The house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and burned during a lightning storm in 1983.  House drawn in 1993 by Annie Hadden Crenshaw, great-great-great granddaughter of John Mims Ware and Lucy Sturdivant."

The 1850 agricultural schedule indicated that production centered on grain products, such as wheat and oats.  In 1827 he and his wife were among the founders of Bethel Baptist Church in Heard County (which for a time was the largest church in the Western Baptist Association). Over the next few years John was elected Judge of Heard County and a Justice of the Peace, and later became the first man to represent Heard Co. in the Georgia Senate. Unfortunately on August 18, 1838, at age 50, he died of heart failure, his children ranged from 8 to 25. His will specified his estate be divided equally among his children, upon his wife’s death.    

After her husbands death, she finished construction of their second house in Heard Co. and continued to run the farm successfully for many years with the help of her children and slaves. Lucy died on October 22, 1869.     

Will of John Mims Ware dated August 17, 1838    

This is a true record of my Will and Testament. It is my will that my property possessions and estate be kept together.  It is my will that as my children become of age, that each one of them shall have given off to them as much of my estate as has been given off to my daughter Julian Brown and after each child has had a proportionate part with Julian Brown, it is my will that my wife Lucy give off to each one and all of my children my property equally as she may think best and give it to them along as she can spar it.     

Furthermore it is my will for my children to be educated as well as my estate will admit of and circumstance will allow. It is my will that my house shall be finished off in this way. viz. ....... It is my wish for as many of my horses be sold at fall next as can be spared a sufficient number reserved for the use of my wife and plantation purpose. It is my will and testament that my wife Lucy.....manage my estate I have herein stated during her widowhood and if she should marry she is and shall be entitled to a child's part of my estate.     

Furthermore, it is my will for my brother David Ware to administer my estate with my wife Lucy Ware.  Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of Thomas Watts.  Signed:  John M. Ware. Teste: William I. Germany, Jeptha V. David, Christopher B. Brown.  

JAMES BRITTON WARE 

CHILDREN:

1.  Alberta Virginia "Ginnie" Ware, 3/8/1851-7/28/1923 m. Walter G. Orr
2.  Almira Elizabeth "Poss" Ware, 5/21/1853-2/5/1940 never married
3.  Adeline Glenn "Ade" Ware, 5/17/1855-2/14/1914 m. George T. Snow
4.  John F. B. Ware, 9/12/1857-11/20/1922 m. 1. Lula Walker and 2. Eula Adamson
5.  Alonzo Crawford Ware, 12/17/1859 - 1/18/1943 m. Sarah Kendrick  
6.  Albert Zollicoffer "Zol” Ware, 12/15/1860- c1943 m. Annie Walker (Lula's sister)
7.  James Britton Ware, Jr., 5/21/1864 – 12/24/1883
8.  Henry Hall Ware, 8/28/1866 m. Emma Allen on 11/30/1893
9.  Robert Houston Thomas Ware, 6/18/1868- aft. 1943 m. Julia Valena Davis 1890 
10.  Rigdon Mims "Rig" Ware, 11/20/1870-10/1964 m. Emily Virginia Shackleford  

On 16 Jun. 1830, James Britton (J. B.) was born to John Mims, 42, and Lucy, age 40, he was 8 when his father died. At 19, he married Sarah Margaret Tabitha Simms, age 16, on 11 Oct. 1849 at the Bethel Baptist Church, and quickly started a family. Sarah Simms was the daughter of John Simms and Comfort Maddox Grace b. 3/26/1798 married 9/16/1816 Hancock, GA (daughter of Thomas Grace and Sally Maddox).  Comfort's siblings were James, Elizabeth, Martha, Tabitha, Joshua, Dolby, Margaret, Jeptha, Mary, Silas and Thomas.      

On Oct. 28, 1850, they purchased 202-1/2 acres from a neighbor, Thomas H. Hanson, and built their home. His superior abilities as a man of affairs being quickly recognized by his fellow citizens, he was elected Justice of the Peace at 21, serving eight years. In 1859 and 1860 he was elected to represent Heard Co. in the general assemb ly.   

By 1860, J. B. operated the plantation with 13 slaves. According to the 1860 agricultural schedule, production was expanded to include peas and beans, Irish and sweet potatoes, and honey, and later barley, while the number of livestock doubled. Sheep were introduced to the plantation and produced 40 pounds of wool annually. By 1880 production of these crops increased, which continued until the early twentieth century.  J. B. later added a tannery, which produced boot and shoe products using oak bark from surrounding woodlands.    

About a year after the start of the Civil War in 1861, Henry, age 43, David, age 36, and John, Jr., age 33, enlisted in the confederate army.  In 1863 James raised a company of seventy men, of which he was elected Captain of the State Guards.  It became Company G, of Colonial Wilcoxon’s regiment of state troops and General Iverson’s Brigade, which took part in several skirmishes near Rome, Georgia.  The decision to leave his family was hard because it meant leaving behind his wife and six small children, their ages being 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and a newborn. His wife, Sarah, would be left alone to administer to all the needs of a large family and plantation. He left with a heavy heart, to join the war effort.   In 1864, Lucy Ware, J. B.'s mother, purchased a $400.00 bond for the Confederate States of America, it was signed by U. B. Wilkinson.  

In 1864 he enlisted in the confederate service, in which he continued rendering valuable service until the surrender.  During the Battle of Atlanta and Sherman's march, the Ware home served as a refuge for relatives and friends in the Atlanta area. During the "unpleasantness" he gave up his business and devoted money, time and labor to caring for the families of the soldiers, a noble service on his part which they never forgot, and were always ready to express their gratitude. Only David and James returned home, his brother, John, Jr., left behind a wife, a small son.    

After his mother’s death in 1869, James purchased the family home from his siblings, and successfully managed his estate over the next 10 years. In 1872 he was incorporated in the Jury Commissioner’s Bill and served continuously until 1904. In 1874 he was elected to the Georgia Legislature receiving 500 of the 700 votes cast, working in both the House and Senate.    

 June 24, 1883 proved to be the worst day of James and Sarah's life (pictured center above), their beloved son James Britton, Jr., died from typhoid fever while away at college.  In 1904 James was elected State Senator of the 37th District. While in the Senate he introduced and secured the passage of a bill making drunkenness on the public highway a crime, as well as introducing and having enacted the bill forbidding the sale of whiskey in Georgia within the radius of one mile from a church. He served as foreman of the grand jury over 21 times. He was also Treasurer of the Western Baptist Association, and President of the Corinth Agricultural and Horticultural Club.

Before his death he wrote the following words, "Nothing can give me more consolation in my old age than to see the people of my county obedient and submissive to the will of God which the Scriptures say is the beginning of his love. Oh, what days of rejoicing will be with the good people when the bottle and the pistol toter become a thing of the past."

At a reunion he said, "during my life, I set out to make a useful man of myself, and take such position in life that would make life worth living. My highest ambition in life was to raise my children to be men and women of integrity and dignity, these principles being the foundations of all greatness. To what extent I have instilled these principles into the minds of my children, I leave to my neighbors and to the public to decide. I admonished all my grandchildren, and their children to improve upon their parents." He finished by saying that this day was a happy reunion day, but his prayer was that the world all live so that when death comes, we would meet again for a happy reunion in heaven.  At his death at age 87, he had 40 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren, and was one of Heard County’s leading citizens. This home recently burned to the ground during a lightning storm and nothing was saved.  

The descendants of John Mims Ware hold an annual reunion (pictured) on the last Sunday in July every year at Bethel Baptist Church in the SE corner of Heard County, about 7 miles from Corinth, .  The picture on the left shows a gathering of the family about 1910.  The First reunion was held in 1903.  If raining, it is moved to Johnny Brown's Barbeque near Hogansville.  The event is a catered barbecue, and you need only bring folding chairs and And small fee per person for the dinner.  

JOHN FLETCHER BROOK WARE

CHILDREN:     

1.  William Britton Ware,  b. 12/26/1883 d. 9/8/1968 m. Frances Lucille Swinson 
2.  Annie Lou Ware, b. 3/7/1885 d. aft. 1954 m. Sam Hassell
3.  Genevieve Ware, b. 12/6/ 1886 Corinth, GA, d. 1/27/1973 m. Samuel Parks Phillips
4.  Johnie Mae Ware, b. 4/16/1888 d. 5/2/1973 m. Joe W. Porter 
5.  Rigdon Webb Ware, b. 10/19/1892 d. 1958, never married
6.  Ruth Ware, b. 10/19/1892 d. 10/20/1892
7.  Othella Ware, 10/19/1892 d. 10/30/1892 (triplets)

John Fletcher Brook Ware and Lula Fannie Walker (pictured) were married about 1882, and together they had seven children, which included triplets, two of whom died in infancy. John and Lula lived for several years with John’s parents in Heard Co. before moving into their own home nearby.  The 1900 census shows John and Lula living in the Cooksville District of Heard County, not far from his parents.      

Lula Walker, born in 1860, was the oldest of three children, her siblings were Annie, and a brother “Buddy” John, who were orphaned when their mother, Lucy Johnson, died of tuberculosis after a lengthy illness in 1869.  Her illness followed the death of their father Joe Walker who was killed during the Civil War in 1865, at age 38. Lula was nine when she went to live with her grandparents James and Margaret Johnson.  It was under her grandmother's care that Lula was able to graduate from LaGrange Female College where she was a music student and valedictorian, Annie also attended LaGrange College.     

John Joseph Walker, son of Jeremiah, was the youngest of 11 children, born when his father was 50 years of age.  His sister was Almira born 10 Dec 1807, and was 38 years old in 1845.  The source for this information is the Jeremiah H. Walker family Bible dated 1803.  Jeremiah's parents were Rev. Sanders Walker and Sarah Lamar from Prince William Co., Virginia, died in Georgia.  Jeremiah's grandparents were James Walker and Mary Saunders.   

Lula Walker and her sister Annie both married Ware brothers, John Fletcher Brook Ware and Albert Zollicoffer "Zol" Ware.  John was a tall, soft-spoken, dignified man, and "Zoll" was always ready for fun and a good time.  Zoll and Annie’s children were Janie, Charlie and Louise Ware.   

After the birth of the triplets in 1892, Lula's health started to decline, the nature of her illness is unknown, a letter written by her daughter indicates she was in constant pain, for which her doctor, Dr. Webb prescribed morphine.  During the Civil War, morphine proved to be a miracle drug for the relief of pain, so much so, that a soldier returning from war could be identified by the small pouch of morphine handing around his neck.   

Georgia legislature, realizing the addictive nature of morphine, soon passed a law prohibiting it from being sold over the counter without a physician's approval.      

It was during this period of time, that John and Lula decided to move to Texas, she wrote letters to various colleges in Texas applying for teaching positions, and finally chose a small college at Omen, Texas, in an area of east Texas bordering the small towns of Arp and Troup beside Lake Tyler.  At first, she talked seriously of moving to a little town in Oklahoma, Kingfisher, were there was an Evangelical college with a splendid music department.    

The family sold their farm in Hogansville, and loaded their possessions onto the train, which included a grand piano, and moved to Texas.  They bought a farm outside the little town, and a home near the college.  Over the next few years, Lula's health continued to decline and she died in 1904, at the age of 44, leaving three daughters, and two sons.

In 1905, their eldest daughter, Annie Lou, married Sam Hassell. Annie was 19 when her mother died, Genevieve Florence (pictured) was 18, and Johnnie, who married Joe W. Porter in 1915, was 16.  Their eldest son, Urial Bayles "U.B." Wilkerson, was 21, and working with the Texas & Pacific Railroad, and the youngest son, Webb, was 12.  Genevieve and U. B. (who changed his name to William) were the only two children who gave John and Lula grandchildren, Annie Lou and Sam Hassell adopted a daughter.  Genevieve moved to OK in  El Reno, OK Territory, and married Samuel Parks Philips in 1907.  John returned to Heard Co. c 1910, as the 1910 census shows John, age 52, and his youngest son Webb, 17, living with his parents, and sister Almira.  Webb lived in Georgia for several years, and later returned to Texas.  For the remainder of his life, Webb traveled from Georgia to Texas, hopping trains and earned money by working as a mechanic, he never married or settled down.  

After returning to Georgia, John went to work as a farm superintendent for his long time family friend John Holland Melson, principal of the Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) School in Carrollton, GA. Shortly after starting work, he was introduced to his second wife, Eula Adamson. Eula, worked at the A&M as well. John Holland Melson's son, Holland Melson, played matchmaker and pretending to be John, called Eula and asked her to meet him for a picnic. Another friend called John, pretended to be Eula, and did the same. The match was a success and they were soon married.  On Jan. 30, 1918, John attended the funeral of his father; he and his five brothers were pallbearers, and only four short years later, John developed pneumonia and was never able to recover. 

WILLIAM BRITTON WARE  

CHILDREN:  

1.  Billie Frances Ware, b. 8/21/20
2.  Richard "Dick" Kendrick Ware, b. 1/14/1922 d. 5/8/44 
3.  Mary Dorothy "Dot" Ware, b. 10/18/24 d. 2/16/65
4.  Jimmy "Jim" Hall Ware, b. 3/9/26 d. 3/11/99
5.  Mickey Joe Ware, b. 6/13/28 d. 12/15/50
6.  Gary Vern Ware b. 2/7/31 d. 4/21/88
7.  Betty Lou Ware b. 12/24/35
8.  Ronald "Ronnie" Allen Ware b. 12/8/1938 d. 8/28/41 
9.  Judith “Judy” Ann Ware, b. 10/14/41  

Dick

Jim

Joe

Gary

Ronnie

At birth he was named Urial Bayles (U. B.) Wilkinson Ware, as a young man, he changed his named to William Britton.  At age 20, William, who was known by most as "Bill," went to work as a fireman with the Texas and Pacific (T&P) Railroad.  In 1918, at age 36, during a scheduled stop in Baird, Texas, Bill, by then a Railroad Engineer, met Frances Swinson, age 16, at the Texas & Pacific (T&P) Cafe'.

Frances worked briefly as a dental assistant, but quit after being sexually harassed by her boss, she later went to work as a waitress for the Baird Texas Railroad Café. On 23 Oct 1919, Bill and Frances were married, and they eventually settled down in Fort Worth, TX.  During the depression in 1933, Bill was laid off from the railroad, and moved his wife and 6 children to the house in east Texas until he was rehired by the railroad 3 years later.  Life was hard during this time, as it was for many, the only food they had was what they were able to grow. The weather was uncooperative and farming proved to be an unprofitable venture, they were only able to grow one bale of hay during each growing season, and barely enough food to survive.  

In 1937, Bill was rehired by the railroad, and the family quickly returned to Ft. Worth.  Several years after the family returned to Ft. Worth, oil was discovered on the family property in east Texas by wildcatters.  They had been authorized to search for oil by his sister, Annie Lou, and her husband. In 1941 tragedy struck when they lost their young son Ronnie who died of a ruptured appendicitis before age two. This would not be the final tragedy in their lives; in 1944 they lost their son Dick during World War II, and in 1950 an automobile accident would claim the life of son Joe, only months after he returned home from active duty.  The final tragedy in their lives came in 1965 when their daughter Dot die of cancer. Bill continued to work for the Railroad until his retirement at age 67.  He died at the age of 84 in 1968, and Frances died at age 75 in 1978.

GARY VERN WARE 

CHILDREN: 

1.  Kenneth Wayne Ware
2.  Wanda "Jeanie" Jean Ware 
3.  Larry Stephen Ware
4.  Susan Marie Ware
5.  Christopher "Chris" Allen Ware
6.  Scott Edward Ware   

Gary was born in 1931 in Ft. Worth, Texas, and as a young man his family was hit hard by the depression.  After his father was laid off by the railroad when he was two, they moved to the old family farm in east Texas.   While his father was unemployed and they were living in east Texas, his older brother Dick, a young boy at the time, contracted polio. Times were very difficult for the entire family during this time.  He was too sick for heavy work and would stay home and cook while everyone else worked on the farm.  His mother said he learned to make biscuits better than hers and everyone knew she made the best biscuits, or anything else she cooked for that matter. Years later he made a complete recovery.  

They returned to Ft. Worth when Gary was six, where he grew to manhood. His siblings described him as highly intelligent, extremely talented and insightful, with the potential to go far.  

Gary had the potential and desire to go far, but his ambitions were suddenly put on hold as the United States entered World War II.  The first member of the family to enlist was his brother Richard "Dick" Ware, who was later killed in action over Pearlberg, Germany on a bombing mission.  Dick had been a Second Lieutenant and a Bombardier, and was awarded the Purple Heart.  

Letter from Richard “Dick” Ware Army Air Base Dalhart, Texas, dated 22 Dec 1943:  

Dear Mom, Today makes one week at Dalhart and I haven't found a single thing wrong with the place yet, which is surprising.  I guess after that Salt Lake deal anything would seem ok.  When we first came here it was covered with snow.  Lately it has been a sea of slick, slimey mud.  It's ok in the early morning and evening when it's frozen but up in the day it's really sloppy.  It started snowing again today and the wind is just like ice.  It cuts you like a knife.  I don't think I've seen weather near this cold in my life.  We've been going to school every day from 9 to 5 since last Friday.  We go to school half a day tomorrow and are supposed to fly in the afternoon.  From the way they're treating us here you'd think that we'd never seen a bomb sight or dropped a bomb before, but I guess they're just making sure that we haven't forgotten anything. Today a 17 came in, and its landing gear was frozen and wouldn't come down so they had to make a belly landing.  The pilot sure made a pretty landing and no one was hurt.  I think practically everyone on the base was down there to watch the landing as the ship circled the base several times before landing. It looks like I won't get to come home for Christmas after all.  We're SUPPOSED to get off from Friday noon at 8 a.m. Sunday but that won't be enough time.  If I could get off until noon Sunday I'd have time enough to make it. I'm scheduled to be here through training and on my way March 16^th, but that's quite a while off and we're supposed to get a week or 10 days leave then. All of our instructors here are men who have completed their tour of combat and really know what kind of training will do us the most good when we get over there. A "Tour of Duty" is 25 missions in England and after completing them everyone comes back and takes an instructor's job or something similar in the U.S. I'm getting kind of sleepy so I'd better quit for now.  So long for now and a Merry Christmas to all.  Love, Dick.

After his death, his mother road past Baylor hospital in Dallas and got a faraway look in her eyes and said she had brought Dick to Baylor to be fitted for a leg brace back in the 1930's because he had a lot of trouble walking due to the polio.  She had to leave all the other kids and Pop on the farm to manage as best they could while she was gone. Her daughter described watching her mother while she was telling this story, and was completely amazed that she was able to withstand all the trials and tribulations she had to endure during her life.  

In 1948, at age 17, Gary desired to follow in his brothers footsteps and enlist, but he could not do so without his parents signature.  After much persuading, they agreed to his demands, which was an extremely difficult decision for them, because it had only been four years earlier they had lost Dick.  Gary was their fourth son to enlist in the service, and the third to choose the Navy.  His request to be stationed with his brother Joe at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Virginia was approved, but they were never stationed together in Norfolk at the same time.  Joe was stationed there while Gary was in training in Pensacola, Florida, and Joe's enlistment ended and he went home before Gary arrived in Norfolk.  During his enlistment, Gary was assigned to the "Lighter than air division" or blimps.

After his enlistment ended in 1949, Joe returned to Texas where tragedy struck again shortly before Christmas the following year, he was killed in an automobile accident in Odessa.  The Red Cross arranged for Gary's emergency leave.  After the funeral, he returned to NAS in Norfolk, Virginia to complete his enlistment, but it was with a heavy heart.  Shortly after his return to Norfolk, he met his future wife, Mildred "Mickey" Hall.  Joe's death continued to weigh heavily on his mind during this time, which made the remainder of his enlistment in the Navy difficult.  

In 1952, Gary and Mickey returned to Fort Worth, and were married on September 12, 1952.  After returning to Texas, they bought a small home in Ft. Worth where Gary worked as a supervisor for a manufacturing company; several years later he acquired his barbering license by working nights and attending school during the day.  In 1959, the family moved to Virginia to be closer to Mickey's family, and Gary obtained employment with NASA.  During this time, NASA was already in an advanced lunar exploration program, and had been for a full year before President John F. Kennedy, on 5/25/1961, committed this nation to the national goal of lunar conquest.

Gary often spoke of the Apollo astronauts who frequented the barbershop, and he kept the family abreast of all the daily activities of the Apollo mission.  After the lunar landing, he made sure everyone he met knew he had been the barber for his hero's, "Buzz" Aldrin, Mike Collins and Neal Armstrong.  He died in Springfield, IL on April 21, 1988, his much cherished letters were uplifting, and always expressed his loved for God.  He often ended his letters with the phrase, "My beloved daughter, may God keep you safe in his sheltering arms."  May God rest his soul.    Pictured below are 1) Mildred Hall Ware 2) Gary and Mildred 3) Gary and family.