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Jun 19, 2024 · Christopher Reynolds was born in Gravesend, England in 1611. He arrived in the Virginia Colony along with several family members, including his brother Thomas,[3] in 1622 aboard the John & Francis. His party settled in Warrascoyack County, Virginia, later named Isle of Wight County.[4]
Born in Gravesend, Gravesham Borough, Kent, England on 1 May 1611 to George R Reynolds and Thomasyn Church. Christopher Reynolds married Elizabeth Matthews and had 14 children. He passed away on 1 May 1654 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States.
- Male
- May 1, 1611
- Gravesend, Gravesham Borough, Kent, England
- May 1, 1654
Christopher Reynolds was born on May 1, 1611 in Gravesend, Kent, England, son of George Reynolds and Thomasyn Church.
- Male
- May 1, 1611
- Elizabeth Matthews, Elizabeth
- May 1, 1654
Christopher Reynolds was born in Gravesend, England in 1611, the son of George Reynolds and Thomasyn Church. He arrived in the Virginia Colony along with several family members, including his brother Thomas, in 1622 aboard the John & Francis.
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There is a long held belief that Christopher Reynolds was born about 1611, in Gravesend, England. This is based on -- 28 May 1635 on the ship Speedwell from Gravesend to Virginia sailed a Chri: Reinolds age 24 (b. c. 1611).Although it is possible, it is not logical to believe that this is the same Christopher Reynolds who was on the John and Franci...
Living in Virginia at Warwick Squeake 16 Feb 1623/4; Chr: Reinold's Among the inhabitants of Wariscoyack, 7 Feb 1624, Edward Bennett's Servant's: Christopher Reynold's, who came in the John and Francis 1622Wariscoyack, also known as Warwick Squeake and variations, would later be called Isle of Wight. The term servants was used to cover a variety of...
Wealthy men like Mr. Edward Bennett,paid to transport persons to the colony of Virginia, who then paid for their transportation by working as an indentured servant for a person a number of years. In the case of Peter Collins, a servant to Mr. Bennett the term was four years. Christopher Reynolds was another servant. At the end of their term, they w...
It is possible that Christopher was married twice, but there is no reference to a first wife by name anywhere. One of his children was of legal age when he died and the others were at best in their early teens. At the time of his will, 1654, he had an adult son and a son not born. Elizabeth was the widow Rivers with at least a son, George Rivers, n...
Christopher Reynolds died between 1 May 1654 (date of will) and 25 Nov 1657, when son Christopher patented land "Beginning at miles end of land patented by Christopher Reynolds, deceased ..." 1. Isle of Wight Co, Virginia, Will Bk A p 46, 2. Christopher Reynolds left Will dated 1 May 1654 no probate date. 1. "In the name of God, Amen, on the first ...
Meyer (Adventures of Purse and Person) says that the English origins are not supported. The Reynolds Family Association says there is no conclusive proof of Christopher's parents. They have rejected the notion that Christopher was the brother of Cecily Reynolds and son of Thomas Reynolds and also Tillman'spedigree that he was son of George, son of ...
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- Elizabeth (Unknown) Reynolds
Born May 1, 1611 - Gravesend, Kent, England. Deceased in 1654 - Isle of Wight Co., VA,aged 43 years old. Parents. George Reynolds 1555-1634. Thomasin Church 1566-ca 1616. Spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Christopher Reynolds was born in the year 1611 in Gravesend, Kent, England, son of George Reynolds and Thomasyn Church. He was married in the year 1640 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States to Elizabeth Matthews, they had 6 children.
