Marion Steuart

Notes:

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart of Susannah
Monroe (3rd Installment) - dated 23 Dec 1997 - p. 5

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Notes:

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«i»Hugh Montgomery Steuart was born about 1753 in Ayrshire, Scotland and died 7 Feb 1820 in Washington, D.C. where he had been a very well known and reputable merchant. His will, although dated 4 Sep 1781, was presented 22 Mar 1820.

I leave my wife Ann Steuart all my Estate of any kind whatsoever with no other incumbrance than that of paying my Just Debts. So help me God.

Wits.: Reginald Graham, John Downing; William Steuart attests to handwriting.

Bk.3, p. 52(62); O.S. 806, Box 6

I believe the spelling problem «/i»[of the surname] «i»is a result of a newspaper advertisement
about the probate -

From the Washington Gazette, 4-26-1820

Notice

This is to give notice, that the subscriber has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Washington county, in the District of Columbia, letters of administration with the will annexed on the personal estate of Hugh Stewart, late of Washington county, deceased.

All persons having claims against the deceased are hearby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, at or before the 22d day of March next; they may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.

Given under my hand, this 22d day of March, 1820.

ANN STEWART, Administrix

A previous newspaper death notice in the Spectator and other papers on 11 Feb 1820, had it right -

In Washington city, Mr. Hugh Montgomery Steuart, a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, aged 67.«/i»

(E-mail from Jackie King - 21 Aug 2011)
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References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart of Susannah
Monroe (3rd Installment) - dated 23 Dec 1997 - p. 4

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Hugh married Ann Orr in 1778. Ann (daughter of John Orr and Susan Monroe Grayson) was born est 1762 in , , Virginia, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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«i»Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for Washington County -
October Term, 1853

Jeremiah Williams and his wife and others, complainants
Vs.
Mary Rhodes, Nancy Rhodes, Catherine Rhodes and William Rhodes, defendants

The bill in this case states that Ann Steuart, late of said county, died seised of Lots Nos. 14 and 15, in square 224, in Washington city and in said District, leaving as her heirs at law Susan K. Williams, Hebe Gedney, Arabella McGee, Adam D. Steuart, William M. Steuart and Margaret M. Ashton, her children, and Duncan S. Carter, Heby Ashby, Judith Carter, and Hellen M. Boggs, children of Ann Carter deceased, a child of
said Ann Steuart, and Mary, Nancy and Catharine, and William Rhodes, the above-named defendants' children of Marion Rhodes, deceased, a child of said Ann Carter; that since the death of said Ann Steuart, the said Adam D. Steuart conveyed his portion of the said lots of land to Susan K. Williams and William M. Steuart and their heirs in equal parts, that afterwards said William M. Steuart conveyed his entire interest in said lots to the said Susan K. Williams and Hebe Gedney, and is dead without issue; that said Hebe Gedney has since died intestate and without issue, leaving Thomas R. Gedney, her husband, who is entitled to a life estate in her portion of said lots; and that the said Margaret M. Ashton is dead intestate, never having had issue.

The complainants claim to be entitled, with the said named defendants, to the inheritance and ownership of the said lots of land in unequal and undivided portions.

The object of the bill of complaint is to obtain a decree for the sale of the said lots of land in order to have partition made of the proceeds of such sale among the parties concerned there in proportion to their several interests in the premises.

It is by the Court, on the motion of the complainants, by their soliciter, this 21st day of October, in the year 1853, ordered that the said defendants appear in this Court on or before the fourth Monday in March next to answer the said bill of complaint and if they fail so to appear and answer, that the matters and things in the said bill contained shall be taken for confessed and such decree made in the premises as to the Court shall appear right and equitable - provided the complainants cause the substance and object of the said bill and this order to be published in the National Intelligencer three times a week for six weeks - the first insertion thereof to appear in the said paper at least four months before the said fourth Monday in March next.

By order of the Court. True Copy. Test: JNO. A. SMITH, clerk«/i»

(E-mail from Jackie King - 21 Aug 2011)
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References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart of Susannah
Monroe (3rd Installment) - dated 23 Dec 1997 - p. 4

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Notes:

John lived in Leedstown, Virginia. He drowned in 1791 while crossing the Bull Run River.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy Chart of Susannah
Monroe (third installment) - received 12 Oct 1997 - p. 2

(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart of Susannah
Monroe (3rd Installment) - dated 23 Dec 1997 - p. 4

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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

John married Susan Monroe Grayson in 1761 in Leedstown, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. Susan (daughter of Col. Benjamin Grayson and Susannah Monroe) was born in 1743 in Belle Air, Prince William Co., Virginia, USA; died in 1822 in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Susan (or Susannah) Monroe Grayson

The Williams reference and ref 3 say that Susan married Lund Washington and had Lund, Susan Jean, and Peater Grayson Washington. Other references say it was Susannah Monroe Grayson [19599], who married Lund Washington and had these children. Lund Washington, b. 1767, is much closer in age to Susannah [19599], b. 1767, than to this Susan, b. 1743. The Williams reference is probably in error.

Ref 1 says Susan was born in 1738. Ref 2 says she may have been born in England.

Ref: Clan Munro files - May, Frank Boone III
- Johnson, Monroe
- Williams, Irmalee - Descendants of George Munro

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy Chart of Susannah
Monroe (second installment) - dated 7 Oct 1997 - p. 6

(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart of Susannah
Monroe (3rd Installment) - dated 23 Dec 1997 - p. 4

(3) Clan Munro files - Grayson, Nathaniel Lewis, III - Descendants of David
Munro - p. 6

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Notes:

Benjamin was the son of John and Susannah (White) Grayson.

Benjamin may have been born in Lancaster, Virginia. He was buried in the family vault at their Belle Air estate.

Ref 2 says Benjamin was born in 1700.

He was a merchant and a farmer. He married (2) widow Ewell.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy Chart of Susannah
Monroe (second installment) - dated 7 Oct 1997 - p. 1, 6

(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy Chart of Susanna
Monroe attached to a letter from Carolyn Brent dated 16 Jul 1997 - p. 2

(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart of Susannah
Monroe (3rd Installment) - dated 23 Dec 1997 - p. 1

(4) Clan Munro files - Cataluna, Esther R. - The Ancestry of Esther Cataluna -
dated 7 Jan 1998 - p. 1

The following information was taken from a document written by John Breckinridge Grayson Jr. in 1877.

Benjamin and his sister emigrated from England or Scotland to Westmoreland County, Virginia and setted on the Occoquan River near the spot which later became Colchester.

Benjamin Grayson was a man of exceedingly fine address, and notably was of good blood. He went to America in the early 18th century. He is thought to be the younger son of a refined and wealthy family, if not of nobility; and his acquirements, person and habits bore ample evidence of it.

In his new home he became a merchant trading in tobacco largely with vessels in the then Bay of Occoquan, and carried on a large commission business for the captains and supercargoes.

Seeing the wants of the people in the new country, he planned and executed for their benefit and improvement. Among many branches of his extensive business he started a large wholesale trade in homemade crackers and sea biscuits, and wheat bread, which extended to every settlement from Occoquan to the mountains.

At that time cornbread was the universal provision of the staff of life, and his starting the wheat bread and cracker branch of his business was gladly welcomed by both the colonists and the captains of the foreign vessels trading in the Bay of Occoquan and at Dumfries. His great industry and judicious management of his affairs enabled him to acquire a large estate, and the great esteem and popularity, which his probity and diligence obtained, were the cause of his being made executor to some very wealthy children of the gentry.

Benjamin Grayson left Westmoreland County in 1710 or 1720, and settled in the town of Dumfries, Prince William County, Virginia, where he was largely engaged in the mercantile and shipping business. Dumfries was at that time the county seat of Prince William County and a port of entry and export. The largest vessels for half a century were borne on the creek from the Potomac River to Dumfries, and her wharves and warehouses were scenes of great commercial activity.

The decline of Dumfries dates chiefly from the rise of Alexandria and Baltimore, and the gradual shallowing of the water entrance to her wharves. Over the years, the once broad and deep water course dwindled to an insignificant creek, and her wharves have disappeared. Where once stood her warehouses are fields of corn and waste lands. There still stands within her limits about a dozen or more handsome houses, built of English brick, with fine marble porches at the entrance, evidence of the former opulence of Dumfries. Many of the other houses still standing are built of fr He married the rich widow Linton, whose maiden name was Susanna Monroe, sister of Spence Monroe the father of President James Monroe, who was from an old and distinguished Scotch family. He married the rich widow Linton, whose maiden name was Susanna Monroe, sister of Spence Monroe the father of President James Monroe, who was from an old and distinguished Scotch family.ame, and still present a good appearance.

A destructive fire in 1848 swept over Dumfries and much of the town was destroyed.

Benjamin Grayson resided at Dumfries where he married a rich widow, Mrs. Linton, whose maiden name was Susanna Monroe. She was the sister of Spence Monroe the father of President James Monroe. She was from and old and distinguished Scotch family. Susanna Monroe first married a Mr. Tyler, and then Linton, both of whom left her a son and large estates.

The sister of Benjamin Grayson married Mr. Harrison the ancestor of Colonel Burr Harrison, of the Revolutionary Army, and of Matthew Harrison, lawyer of Dumfries. The name of Spence was introduced into the Monroe family by intermarriage with a lady of that ancient, wealthy and respectable family. Many of the descendants have been so named. The names of Susan M. and Susanna Monroe were also long adhered to in the several branches.

After Susanna died, Benjamin married Miss or Mrs. Ewell, by whom he had no issue. He built a residence near the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers on a large tract of land he owned, and called the estate "Belle Air", in honor of the old place further up the county which had been the home of his second wife.

The residence was a fine large mansion, situated on a table land elliptical in shape, fronting the Potomac River, which was about one mile distant, and at that point about four miles wide. The mansion was built in manorial style, with lofty columned front, massive carved oaken doors and wainscoting. The estate was largely cultivated and noted for its fruits and flowers. After the death of Benjamin Grayson, it passed by inheritance to his son, the Reverend Spence Grayson, of the Church of England.

In 1740, Benjamin Grayson was a colonel of the militia and an owner of lands in Virginia, and what later became Kentucky. He was a highly esteemed gentlemen in Prince William County.

After the death of Susanna Monroe, Benjamin Grayson married the widow Ewell, by whom he had no issue. This lady was of the same family as was the late General Ewell of the Confederate Army.

Benjamin Grayson departed this life in 1757 at his residence "Belle Air" in Prince William County, Virginia. The burial services were performed by the Rev. Mr. Scott, of the Church of England. He left a handsome estate; and an unblemished name for the glory of his posterity, for their edification and example.

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Died:
Benjamin died at his estate "Bell Air" in Dumfries, Virginia.

Benjamin married Susannah Monroe in 1734 in Dumfries, Prince William Co., Virginia, USA. Susannah (daughter of Capt. Andrew Monroe, II and Eleanor Spence) was born in 1695 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; died in Nov 1752 in Belle Air, Prince William Co., Virginia, USA; was buried in Belle Air, Prince William Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Susannah (or Susanna or Susan) was married three times and had issue by (2) Charles Tyler, and (3) Captain (or Colonel) Benjamin Grayson. The Holt reference says she was the aunt of President James Monroe, but she was probably his first cousin twice removed.

Error alert: The Boggs reference says that Susannah first married William Linton and second Charles Tyler, but the dates of her children indicate that she was first married to Charles Tyler and second to William Linton. Also, the Bolton reference says Susannah was the daughter of Andrew Monroe and Elizabeth Alexander.

From her father, Susannah inherited: one negro boy, 2 cows, 2 steers, household furniture and 10,000 pounds of tobacco.

One reference gives Susannah's birth year as 1704. The Williams reference gives the name of Susannah's first husband as William Luiton.

Ref: Clan Munro files - May, Frank Boone, III
- Eggleston, Sam Daniel, Jr.
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
- Williams, Irmalee - Descendants of George Munro
- Benjamin Grayson family record

Susannah was buried in the family vault at their Belle Air estate.

Ref (3) says Susannah died in 1751. Ref (4) says Susannah (or Susanna) was born in 1705.

References:

(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy Chart of Susannah
Monroe (second installment) - dated 7 Oct 1997 - p. 1, 6

(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Ancestry of James Monroe,
President of the United States

(4) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy Chart of Susanna
Monroe attached to a letter from Carolyn Brent dated 16 Jul 1997

(5) Clan Munro files - Cataluna, Esther R. - The Ancestry of Esther Cataluna -
dated 7 jan 1998 - p. 1

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Buried:
Susannah was buried in the family vault in Belle Air Plantation, the family estate between Quantico Creek and the Occoquan River in Virginia near Dumfries.