An American Family History

Robert Stanfield was born about 1700 in Prince George County, Virginia.

His wife was named Frances. Some researchers believe that she was Frances Merryweather.

Mary Stanfield was born on January 6, 1724/25.

On August 13, 1727 he bought 311 acres in Prince George County on Mawhipponock Creek for 35 shillings.

Robert Stanfield was born on March 11, 1729/30.

Milliam Stanfield Hardaway was born about 1730.

Thomas Stanfield was born in 1732.

John Stanfield

Old Style Calendar Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.

Mary Dat of Robt and frances Stanfield born 6th Janr 1724[/25]. Bristol Parish, Prince George County, Virginia.

Robt Son of Robt and Frances Stanfield Born March 11th 1729[/30]? Bristol Parish, Prince George County, Virginia.

Robert Stanfield, 311 acs. (N. L.), Pr. Geo. Co.; on up. side of Mawhipponock Cr.;
adj. John Ellington; William Stass; Hall Hudson; & Spains/Spairs line; 13 Oct. 1727. 35 Shill. Prince George County, Virginia.

3 Oct 1727 Patent Book 13, p. 272
311 acres in Prince George, Va.,
Card #83 Land Office Patents

I George the second

To all

know Ye that for diverse good Causes and Considerations but more Especially for and in Consideration of the Sum of thirty five Shillings of good and lawful Mony for our use paid to our Receiver General of our Revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia We have given granted and Confirmed and by these presents for our heirs and Successors do give grant and Confirm unto Robert Stanfield of Prince George County a certain tract or parcel of Land Containing three hundred and Eleven Acres lying and being on the upper Side of Mawhipponock Creek in the County foresaid and bounded as followeth (to wit)

Beginning at John Ellingtons Corner upon the Creek thence along his line North forty two degrees West two hundred and eighty two poles to William Hoas Corner

thence North thirty five degrees West sixty six poles along his line to Hall Hudsons Corner thence North forty degrees East one hundred and twenty four poles along Hudsons line thence East twenty three and half degrees South one hundred and ninety four poles to a hiccory in Spairs line

thence South thirty seven degrees and half East one hundred and sixteen poles to his corner thence East thirty seven and half degrees South one hundred and thirty four poles to Mawhipponock Creek up the Creek one hundred and twenty poles to his Beginning

With all To have hold To be held Yielding and Paying Provided In Witness Witness our Trusty and Wellbeloved William Gooch Esq. our Lieut Governor and Commander in chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Richmond under the Seal of our said Colony this Thirteenth day of October one thousand Seven hundred and twenty Seven in the first year of our Reign
William Gooch