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Lindsay OPIE, Sr.

Male 1714 - Bef 1747  (< 32 years)


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  • Name Lindsay OPIE 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Birth 5 Mar 1714 
    Gender Male 
    Birth 5 Mar 1715 
    Will 14 Jan 1747 
    Death Bef 4 Mar 1747 
    Probate 4 Mar 1747 
    Notes 
    • (1) Virginia Family Histories #1, pre-1600 to 1900s [database online], Genealogy.com:

      Genealogies of Virginia Families IV, He-S, The Opie Family of Northumberland Co., Virginia, pp. 578-579:

      Lindsay3 Opie, b. 5 March, 1714; m. Sarah Heale, daughter of George and Catherine (Chinn) Heale of Lancaster Co., Va. "This indenture made the thirteenth day of August . . . MDCCXLII Between Lindsey Opie and Sarah his wife . . . and George Heale . . . Sarah's fourth part of the Lands & tenements which were of John Heale Gent dec'd . . . descended and came to her as one of the Daughters & coheirs of Capn George Heale. . . .["] (Lancaster Co. Deeds & C., 1735-1743, p. 282-3). "This Indenture this fourteenth day of June, . . . (1763) Between Lindsey Opie . . . and Elizabeth his wife . . . of the one part and Andrew Robertson . . . Tract of Land Devised by the Last Will & Testament of George Neale Gent dec'd Late of the said County of Lancaster bearing Date the Thirteenth day of December one thousand six hundred and ninety seven unto his son Joseph in Tail remainder to his son John both whom dying without issue, the said Tract of Land descended unto Elizabeth Sarah Anne and Catherine, Daughters and Coheirs of George Eldest son of the said George Heale. . . ." (Lancaster Co. Deeds, 1763-1767; No. 17, Deeds & Wills, p. 11). From these two indentures, it is shown that George, eldest son of George Heale, had four living daughters (Ellen, who married David Ball was dead): (1) Elizabeth, the wife of William Davenport; (2) Sarah, the wife of Lindsey Opie; (3) Anne, the wife of Moore Fauntleroy; and (4) Catherine, who married John Kennedy (of spelling with variations) of St Mary's Co., Maryland, possibly son of William, and nephew of John Waughop, all of whom move to Northumberland Co. "On the prayer of Joseph Chinn Gent Hannah Heale & John Rogers Exrs of the last will & testament of Joseph Heale Gent Decd and with the consent of Lindsay Opie John Cannady Moore Fauntleroy and William Davenport gent . . . ," 13 Nov., 1741 (Lancaster Co. Orders No. 8, 1729-1743, #26, p. 326). The will of George Heale was dated 23 Sept., 1736: to my Daughter Elizabeth Davenport; My daughter Sarah; my Daughter Ann Heale; to my Daughter Catherine; Brother Joseph; Brother John; Son In Law Lindsy Opie; John Heale & Joseph Heale to be my executors. (Lancaster Co. Deeds No. 13, 1735-1743, #9, p. 45).

      The will of Rodham Kenner is sufficient to prove, not only the marriage of Lindsay Opie's sister, Susanna, to Rodham Kenner, but also that she is his sister. The will was dated 1 March, 1742/3; son Richard; son Rodham; wife Susanna Kenner; brother in law Lindsey Opie Major John Waughop & Mr. John Kennedy Exors . . . ;" (Northumberland Co. Records 1738-1743, p. 261). The will was presented to Court; and later an order concerning the will was made on the motion offered by Susanna Colston, Lindsay Opie & John Kennedy, "12 day of 7ber, 1743," (Ibid., Orders, # 10, 1737-1743, pp. 357 & 390; Records, 1738-1743, p. 261).

      Miss Juliet Fauntleroy has shown that Richard Metcalfe married as his first wife, Elizabeth Fauntleroy, daughter of Moore Fauntleroy, and sister of William Fauntleroy. From the records concerning this marriage, it seems that the children were: (1) Gilbert, (2) Jane, and (3) Anne; we will concern ourselves with this first marriage only; the children by the second marriage have been described in several accounts, and they do not bear much on the Opie history. Lindsay Opie, on 8 Feb., 1737, petitioned Richmond Co. Court for the care of "his Aunt Jane Metcalfe," but the petition was dismissed (Richmond Co. Orders #10, p. 580). The will of Gilbert Metcalfe was dated 21 July, 1736, and proved, Richmond Co., 4 Oct., 1736:

      Sister Jane Wotralfe; nephew Lindsey Opie; niece Susanna Kenner (Ibid. Will Book, No. 5, 1725-1753, p. 307). Gilbert Metcalfe had no children; hi3 wife was Susanna, widow of Fauster; Mrs. Fauster had a daughter Anne (Ibid. Misc. Records, p. 95, 4 Sept. 1717). His sister Jane m. . . . Watralfe, but nothing more is known about her.

      Lindsay Opie was a Virginia merchant, in partnership with his brother-in-law John Kennedy. "I John Kennedy . . . who was formerly a partner in Trade with Mr. Lindsey Opie . . . collect . . . in Maryland or Virginia . . . March, 1747," (Northumberland Co. Records, 1747-1749, p. 48). He died in 1747; his widow disappears from the records after his death. His will was dated 14 Jan., 1746/7 and proved 4 March, 1746/7: he refers to his inheritance from his Uncle Gilbert Metcalfe; sons John, Lindsey, Thomas, and George Hale; daughter Ann; wife Sarah.

      It is of importance to note at this point that we are fairly certain, defending with evidence, that Thomas1 Opie began the Opies in Northumberland Co., and we are equally certain of his wife and children; the second generation was once thought to be continued through his son Thomas, but the evidence does not warrent [sic] such a claim or deduction. We are not in a position to prove that the John who carries on the line is the son of Capt. Thomas Opie, Sr.; we simply assume this as the best deduction which will fit the facts of the evidence advanced. Nor is it certain that our John married twice; again, it is the best hypothesis which will fit in with the evidence. From the time of the marriage of John Opie to Anne Metcalfe, the line rests upon certain evidence. The will of Lindsay Opie shows the merit of our claim.

      Lindsay Opie and Sarah (Heale) Opie had issue: i. John, b. 24 July, 1737; in 1757, he is still described as an infant, and Robert Clark is his Guardian (Northumberland Co. Orders, 1756-1758, p. 306). John Opie is deceased 11 June 1759, when an inventory is taken of his estate. ii. Anne Opie, b. 4 Oct., 1738; the only other fact known about her is the inclusion of her in her father's will, 1746/7. (8) iii. Lindsay4 Opie, b. 11 Jan., 1740, of whom later. iv. Thomas Opie, b. 30 Oct., 1744; William Eskridge and William Taite were successively his guardians (Northumberland Co. Orders, 1762-1766, pp. 223 & 225); Thomas Opie is deceased 13th day of August, 1770, when an inventory is presented in Northumberland Co. for his estate. v. George Hale (or Heale)4 Opie, b . . . ; his birth is omitted in the Sussex Co. Doc; "George H. Opie (N), War, a collection of MS volumes bearing on the military establishment of the State during the Revolution: 5th." "George Heale Opie (Lt.)" (Virginia State List of Revolution Soldiers of Virginia, 912, and Council Journals, mss, 1777-8, 50).
    Person ID I9076  Frost, Gilchrist and Related Families
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2024 

    Father Capt. John OPIE,   b. Bef 22 Mar 1675, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 20 Mar 1722, Northumberland County, VA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 46 years) 
    Mother Ann METCALFE 
    Marriage Mar 1713 
    Family ID F4353  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah HEALE 
    Marriage 10 Feb 1734 
    Children 
     1. John OPIE,   b. 24 Jul 1737   d. Bef 11 Jun 1759 (Age < 21 years)
     2. Anne OPIE,   b. 4 Oct 1738   d. Aft 14 Jan 1747 (Age > 9 years)
     3. Lindsay OPIE, Jr.,   b. 11 Jan 1740   d. Bef 15 Mar 1786 (Age < 46 years)
     4. Thomas OPIE,   b. 30 Oct 1744   d. Bef 13 Aug 1770 (Age < 25 years)
     5. George Hale OPIE,   b. Aft 30 Oct 1744
    Family ID F4358  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2024