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     John Lusk was born circa 1705 at Augusta County, Virginia. He was the son of Nathan Lusk and Unknown Elizabeth. John Lusk married Mira Hays before 1725 at Augusta County, Virginia. John Lusk died circa 1751.
     John Lusk Evidently John Lusk died in the fall of 1751. In Order Book 3, p age 183, Augusta County, VA, we have this entry: '28 August 175 1 Robert Lusk chose AndrewHays Guardian.' In Will Book I, pag e 384, we find: '28 August 1751, Andrew Hays bond as guardian to Robert Lusk, orphan of John Lusk, appoi nted.' JohnLusk apparently died intestate as I cannot find a will. I f ound a will of James Lusk which seems to solve our problem: '7 M arch 1774, James Lusk's will, yeoman - to brother William, lan d in Forks of James; to brother Robert - Teste: James Snodgrass , James Montgomery, George Weir. Proved 16 August 1774 by witness.' (Augusta Co., VA Deed Book 5 , page 252) We can assume Robert Luskwas the minor son when John Lusk die d and other sons were James and William. (Ancestors & Friends - A History & Genealogy by William Lusk Cra wford, Sr.) When John Lusk died he left a son named Robert Lusk. Robert Lus k was called the nephew in the will of John Hays. (From manuscript 'The Lusk Family' compiled by Dale A. Johnson 1 989) 1751: Robert Lusk, Jr. chooses Andrew Hays as guardian. (Will Bo ok 1, page 384). Robert Lusk, Jr. believed to be the sonof Joh n mentioned in Nathan Lusk's will in 1749. Robert Lusk, Jr. is c alled nephew in the will of John Hays. (From manuscript 'The Lus k Family' sent byJune Shipley).

     Mira Hays was born circa 1705. She married John Lusk, son of Nathan Lusk and Unknown Elizabeth, before 1725 at Augusta County, Virginia.
     Her married name was Lusk.

     James Lusk was born circa 1727. He was the son of John Lusk and Mira Hays. James Lusk died on 16 August 1774 at Augusta County, Virginia.
     James Lusk Will of James Lusk Augusta Co., Virginia written: 7 Mar. 1774 p robated: 16 Aug. 1774 In the name of God amen - The seventh day of March in the year o four Lord 1774, I James Lusk of Virginia in the County of Augus ta...being very sick and weak of body but of perfect mind the mo rtality of my body and knowing that it is appointed that all me n once to die do make and ordain this mylast will and Testamen t, that is to say, Principally and first of all I give and reco mmend my soul unto the hands of God that give it and for my bod y I commend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like an d decent manner at the discretion of my executor . . . .doubting but at the General Resurrection I shal l receive . . . by the mighty Power of God and . . . . such Wor ldly Estate . . . it hath . . . . God to bless me in this lif e I give, devise and distribute of the same in manner and for m following that . . . .in the first place. I give and bequeat h to William, my brother, the land thats in thefork of the Jame s River, the bay horse and the rifle gun and my clothes and al l the notes and bouns(?) and the . . . thats without . . . or bo und the wheat that is on thrashed . . . I give to my brother, Ro bert, the sum of two pounds good and lawful money to be paid an d levied out of my Estate. And I do hereby utterly disallow . . . .and disanul all and every other f ormer Testament, Wills and legacies, requests executed by me i n any ways before this timeand in no others to be my last Wil l and Testament. In witness whereof I have here unto let my han d and the day and year above written signed and sealed, publish ed, pronounced and declared by this last Will and Testament in t hepresence of us the subscribers that is to say . . . s/ James Lusk James Snodgrass James Montgomery George Weire.

     William Lusk was born circa 1729. He was the son of John Lusk and Mira Hays.

     Nathan Lusk was born circa 1698 at Ulster, Ireland or Scotland. He was the son of John Lusk. Nathan Lusk married Unknown Elizabeth circa 1701. Nathan Lusk died on 14 September 1748 at Rockbridge, Virginia.
     Nathan Lusk Joseph Lusk listed as the father of a Nathan Lusk born about 168 2 in Ireland. Married to an Elizabeth. Son named James born abou t 1710. (From FHL Ancestral Files) The Lusk family was Scotch-Irish and apparently came to Americ afrom the Ulster Province of Ireland. There is a manuscript i n the Archives of Nashville, TN that states that they arrived i n Lancaster County, PA and that William Lusk, Sr. and William Lusk, Jr. were living there as early as 1730 . I do not have evidence of their actual arrival in Lancaster Co unty. However, we have the following Lusk's listed as warrantee s of land in Chester County, PA: John Lusk, 200 acres, 18 Septem ber 1736; Robert Lusk, 50 acres, 20 February 1739; 211 acres , 7 February 1742 and William Lusk, 20 acres, 22 May 1745. (PA A rchives Series III, Vol. 24, p.84-85) There seems to be no question that Nathan Lusk of Augusta County , VA was a brother of John and William Luskof Chester County, P A. Also, I believe Robert Lusk of Chester County, PA wasa broth er of John, William and Nathan Lusk. It is very possible that otherancestral families of our are rel ated, or at least close friends, in Ulster Province. The Matthew s, Archer, Lusk, Crawford, Vance, Renick and Colvills arrived ab out the same time in western Virginia and Augusta County. They all settled on the Shenandoah River and nea r the forks of the James. The Lusk's either settled on the Bever ly Manor, Borden's Grant or nearby. The first Lusk's to settle in Augusta County, VA were Nathan an d John. The muster rolls of Augusta County for 1742 indicate the y were in Captain Wilson's Company. (Preston Papers, State Histo rical Society of Wisconsin) Prior to 1746, Nathan Lusk obtained property as we find this ent ry: '21 August 1746, Samuel McCutchenand Frances, his wife to J ames Shields, Cordwinder, etc. - corner to Nathan Lusk adjoinin g patent line of Beverly Manor.' (Augusta County Records, Deed Book I, p. 159) 'To the high Sheriff of the county - executed by me John Edwards , 2 September 1746. Matthew Young bond (with Nathan Lusk (Loosk ) and James (mark) Asebury) for appearance at next court. Signed , sealed and acknowledged before us: James Paton, John Buchanan , John Willson.' (Chalkley, Augusta County, VA Records, Vol. I , p. 530) The final information we have concerning Nathan Lusk of August a County, VA : '14 September 1748 - Nathan Lusk's will- wife: E lizabeth; sons: John and James; daughter: Agness, wife of Mathe w Young. Executor: son, James. Teste: Pat Martin, Patrick Cook, Martha Martin. Proved 16 February 1748 b y Patrick and Martha Martin.' (Augusta County, VA Will Book I, p . 118) (ANCESTORS & FRIENDS - A History and Genealogy by WilliamLusk C rawford, Sr.) 13 May 1749 - Will Book 1, page 153 - Nathan Lusk's inventory an d appraisement by John Shields, Saml. McCutchen and Robt. Robins on. (Chronicles of the Scotch Irish settlement in Virginia Volum e III p. 12) Nathan Lusk owned land in Beaverly Manor, Virginia in 1746. Nath an and John Lusk served with Captain John Wilson's company durin g the French and Indian War of 1742. Nathan Lusk's will was probated on 16 February 1748 and it is re corded in the Will Records Book on page 118 at Augusta County, V A. Executor:James Lusk, son. Testors: Pat and Martha Martin n x Patrick Cook. Proved by Pat and Martha Martin. The will names his wife, Elizabeth and children: John, A gnes and James as recipients of the property. (Taken from 'The L usk Family'compiled by Dale A. Johnson 1989.) Will of Nathan Lusk Augusta County, Virginia 16 February 1748 In the name of God, Amen, I Nathan Lusk of Augusta Parish and Co lony of Virginia being very sick and weak of body but of perfec t mind and memory, Thanks be to God and knowing the mortality o f my body and that it is appointed for mens own bodys and afte r that to the Judgement, I commend my spirit to God...and my bod y to the dust t.

     Unknown Elizabeth was born circa 1675. She married Nathan Lusk, son of John Lusk, circa 1701.
     Unknown Elizabeth Notes for ELIZABETH: NEVITT may be the maiden name of Elizabeth. Nancy Lusk who die d on 21 FEB 1865 wrote her son, _____________and said Nancy Bose ley from Scotland and Elizabeth Nevitt from England are my great great-grandmothers. ( Source : page 623 of Genealogies of Virgin ia Families Vol #3 FHL SD). Her married name was Lusk.

     James Lusk was born between 1719 and 1730 at Augusta County, Virginia. He was the son of Nathan Lusk and Unknown Elizabeth. James Lusk married Eleanor Smith in 1740. James Lusk died in 1785 at Abbeville County, South Carolina.
     James Lusk Fought in the French-Indian War. Later fought in the Revolutiona ry War and was wounded. He was killed by Indians at Butcher's Fo rd, on the Keewee River, Anderson District, South Carolina. (The following is copied from 'THE LUSK FAMILY HISTORY' compile d by Dale A. Johnson 1989 from Ft Worth Library sent tome by Mrs. June Shipley) L-203 James LUSK (LOOSK) (L-101) Born: About 1720Place: Augusta County, VA Died 5 NOV 1804 Place: Abbeville Co., SC Married: Eleanor SMITH Date: Unknown Children: Nathan, Robert, Elizabeth, Eleanor and Henry Family History: In 1749, James LUSK purchased 170 acres of land near the Beaverl y Manor line from Benjamin BORDON. Later in 1754, James and Elea nor LUSK conveyed the same land to James TROTTER. From the Historical Commission of South Carolina in Columbia: Th e James LUSK Account No. P-181 shows he was paid for 57 days a s a horseman and 8 days as a footman in the Military Service wit h Captain PICKENS. This account also shows that the Estate of James LUSK was passed on to Nathan LUSK , his son. James LUSK will was filed with the Abbeville County, SC record s in 1804. Reference: Book 1, page 299, dated 3 January 1786 o f the 96th District, Abbeville County, SC. He was thought to hav e been killed by Indians at Butler's Ford of the Kee Wee River. James had property on Moffat's Creek, a branch o f the Cathy River. 1749: BenjaminBORDEN to James LUSK, 170 acres line of Beverly M anor; corner James Shields,James McCutchson. James LUSK and Ele anor convey the same land in 1754 to James Trotter. (Deed Book 6 , page 23). The James Lusk mentioned in deed to James Trotter is son of Nathan. (From typed manuscript 'THE LUSK FAMILY' sent by June Shipley) The Will of James Lusk (Loosk) I, James Loosk of Abbeville County, District 96, in the State o f South Carolina; being very sick and weak in body but of perfec t mind and memory, do make and ordain this my Last Will and Test ement. First of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it. As to the concerning o f my body, I recommend to the Earth tobe buried in a decent man or at the discression of my Executors. Not doubtingthat at th e resurrection, to obtain Everlasting Happiness in the life to c ome and as touching such worldly state, wherewith it hath please d God to bless me in this life. I give and dispose of it in th e following form: In the first place, I give and bequeath Eleano r Lusk, my dearly beloved wife, one horsewith saddle and bridle , one bed and furniture and all singular wearing apparel with on e flax and wool and cloth reel. One-half of this One-hundred-and -fifty acres of land which contains my improvements will also b e bequeath to my beloved wife. Also, I bequeath one-half of my h ousehold furniture and one-half of my plantation premises to m y wife. Then, I give and bequeath to my beloved son, Robert, one -half of the remainder of the plantation. One-half of the remain der of this land and household furniture and the plantation prem ises be divided between my two daughters, Elizabeth Gray and Ele anor Baty. All of the horses, mean cattle, sheep and hogs belong ing to my plantation be equally divided amoung my wife, Eleanor , and my son, Robert and my two daughters, Elizabeth Gray and El eanor Baty, in the manner above. To my beloved son, Henry, I giv e and begueath One-hundred-and-fifty acres of land at the head o f Armstrong Creek; and to my Grandson, William Lusk I give and b equeath one plantation of land containing two-hundred acres, bou nd by the plantations of William Alexander, Mathew Young and Hug h Beasley: and two-hundred acres lying on--- to be put through t he office of my invent and then to be made over to my wife, Elea nor, and her heirs. Assigned forever, I do hereby constitute an d ordain for my whole and sole Executors of this my Last Will an d Testament, my trusty and well loved sons, Nathan and Henry Lus.

     Agnes Lusk was born circa 1737 at Augusta County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Nathan Lusk and Unknown Elizabeth.

     John Lusk was born in 1671/72 at Ulster, Ireland or Scotland. He was the son of Joseph Lusk. John Lusk died after 1746.
     John Lusk Immigration from Ulster Province, Ireland about 1730.

     William Lusk was born circa 1696; Scotland or Ireland. He was the son of John Lusk. William Lusk married Sarah Guinn before 1715. William Lusk died on 24 February 1745/46 at Chester, Pennsylvania.
     William Lusk From 'The Lusk Genealogy' by C.W. Lusk William Lusk and his wife Sarah were Scotch-Irih and landed in P hiladelphia in 1721. they settled in chester county, PA where t he will of William Lusk is recorded under Date: 24 Feb 1746 in w ill Book 2, Page 217. He was a farmer. Chester Co. Will of William Lusk Pennsylvania No. 1019 Probated: 24 Feb. 1746 In the Name of God amen, I William Lusk, being in my perfect sen ses but low in body do order this my last will and testatment an d do in the presence of God, Angels and men commit my soul to Go d and my body to the dust, --- I do bequeath to my wife, Sarah, and my son, David, my plantation. I n during her widowhood and if she marries, David is to give he r five pounds for her part of the place and then the place shal l properly belong to David. --- I do will and bequeath to my son , James, my kean (?) and spurs . . . and to my son, Samuel, on e English shilling . . . and to my son, Hugh, my great coat an d straight coat and jacket which I had last made . . .and one En glish shilling to my daughter, Mary. . . . and I do will and beq ueath to my daughter, Martha, my young black mare and her own sa ddle . . . and to my daughter, Sarah, my black horse and a saddl e is to be given her out of the whole stock. As for the wheat th at is in the ground and the wheat that is in the barn I do allo w to be divided in four equal parts and what debt is on the plac e is to be paid out of wheat and an equal division ofthe whea t is to be made between my wife and son, David, and my two daugh ters. As for the cows and sheep and hogs to be kept as on the pl ace as usually and them, together with other moveables, is to b e divided equally between my wife and son and daughters as thei r (?) part. I allow my wife, Sarah and my brother, John Lusk, t o be my executors. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presenc e of William Lusk. s/ William X Lusk his mark John X Buyers ? his mark Thomas Mc?Christofur?

     Robert Lusk was born circa 1710; Scotland or Ireland. He was the son of John Lusk. Robert Lusk died in 1763.

     John Lusk was born circa 1712; Scotland or Ireland. He was the son of John Lusk. John Lusk married Elizabeth Hayes in 1722. John Lusk died on 28 August 1751 at Augusta County, Virginia.

     James Lusk was born in 1700. He was the son of John Lusk. James Lusk married Jennett (?) circa 1730. James Lusk died in 1763.

     Joseph Lusk was born before 1662; Scotland or Ireland.

     Nathan Lusk was born in 1682. He was the son of Joseph Lusk.

     William Boyd was born circa 1742 at North Carolina. He was the son of John Boyd. William Boyd died in 1823 at Carty County, Tennessee.

     John Boyd was born in 1783. He was the son of William Boyd and Rebecca Porter.

     John Boyd was born circa 1709.

     John Boyd was born circa 1737. He was the son of John Boyd.
     John Boyd NSFX, Jr.

     James Boyd was born circa 1738. He was the son of John Boyd.

     George Boyd was born circa 1740. He was the son of John Boyd.

     Mary Elizabeth Basham was the daughter of Johnson J. Bassham and Martha Bassham.

     Jefferson Wiley Basham was the son of Johnson J. Bassham and Martha Bassham.

     Arte Mae Basham was the daughter of Johnson J. Bassham and Martha Bassham.

     Sarah J. Basham was the daughter of Johnson J. Bassham and Martha Bassham.

     William J. Basham was the son of Johnson J. Bassham and Martha Bassham.

     Amanda M. Basham was the daughter of Johnson J. Bassham and Martha Bassham.

     Virginia Jenny Basham was the daughter of Johnson J. Bassham and Martha Bassham.

     Hiram C. Basham was the son of James Monroe Bassham and Tempa Malinda Bassham.