ohn Rud Junr., 400 acs. Amelia County on both sides of the Great Branch on the North side of Bush River. Granted 28 August 1746, p.364. L2. (Patent Book No 24)
8 May 1760. Enters into covenant with his brothers to protect themselves and each other in the settlement of their father's estate. Divide the assets of the estate among themselves and assign values to each portion. This covenant also includes Alexander Brown and Daniel Brown. (The sisters were excluded from this covenant.) Although Alexander Brown is not listed in Avis's will, Daniel Brown is listed as her grandson, however, they act as children in the settlement of her estate, Alexander Brown's relationship is unknown. John Rudd, Sr did not mention the Browns in his will. Alexander Brown could be a son from a previous marriage and Daniel could be his son. A George Brown owned property that adjoined John Rudd, Sr, but we do not have anything to indicate that he is related to Alexander or Daniel Brown. Her will indicates her name at the time of death as Avis Rudd. It has also been suggested that Rebecca, a sister of James, who married John Frith may have been widowed and remarried a Brown. There have been at least three researchers who have studied this case until we have worn it out and still cannot determine the actual relationship of Alexander and Daniel Brown to the Rudds, other than Daniel Brown being indicated as a grandson of Avis. (Copy of the original agreement is on file.) |