Origin
Born in 1732 in [Fauquier county Venturer] Virginia, the third son of Minor Winn and Margaret O'Connor. MS
One of several distinguished northern Virginia Revolutionary War heros--brothers, land surveyors--noted bastions of society. Yet, by comparison to John and Richard, William has remains a shadowy figure. His father didn't have much faith in his financial integrity when he wrote in his will:
I give and bequeath to my son William Winn one negroe man named
Godfre and if any person whatever should seas (sic) on the said negroe for his
debts then the said negroe shall be the hole & sole property of my granddaughter Martha Smith and her heirs forever. -- Minor Winn's Will
Marriage- Ann Lingan
William Winn married first Ann Lingan of Baltimore, Maryland about 1753. MS
They married about 1756. Notes
She probably died giving birth to Martha. Venturers
Marriage- Rosamond Hampton
William married second "Rosa" Hampton around 1764. MS Rosa was born Sept. 8, 1775 in New Kent co., Virginia, the daughter of John Hampton Jr. and Margaret Wade of Fairfax co., Virginia and an aunt to General Wade Hampton.Venturers Rosa's parents died in Fairforest, Virginia. Chappell
Rosa married William around 1757 in Virginia. Her birthdate is recorded in her father's prayer book and she is named in his will. Venturers
Children - Ann & William
Reference Information Only! Additional info held by the webmaster (in database format) for children that don't have a web page on this site.
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m. Matthew Smith 1771 in Fauquier co.MS |
Children - Rosa & William
| Rosamond MS |
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m. Broughton and moved to KY |
| Margaret MS Venturers Notes |
b. 1765
d. 1837 |
m. Major John Hampton (cousin) MS
John - Anthony MS |
| Mary MS Venturers |
b. ~1764 VA
d. 1801 |
m. Robert Stark Jr. MS 1785 |
| Sarah MS |
d. 1807 SC MS |
m. Dr. John Hughes
1792
MS
Sophie - Elizabeth -Brothers - Margaret - John - David H. - James - Sarah - Mary MS |
| Rebecca MS |
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| Susan MS |
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| John David MS |
b. 1748 MO MS *
d. 1820 MS * |
m. Eleanor Hicks MS ~1780
James - Jemima/Jeremiah - William - Martha - Minor - Mary MS (Issue=6) - John - Martin - Richard
* b. ~ 1758 VA, d. Howard co., MO Venturers Notes |
| James MS |
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| Minor H. MS |
b. 1775 SC MS
d. 1840 AR |
his page |
| Over the years, many people have tried and failed to find a will for our ancestor, William Winn. Without a will, the names of his male children may never be known for certain. The Winns of Fairfield County [SC] has a list of his daughters (source not provided), but sons are mentioned with a question mark (no names). So, we have no proof of Minor H. Winn's parents.~~Bob Saunders |
"Rosa Hampton had four sons and six daughters." MS [not shown is William Winn, a Captain in the war of 1812.]
Tracing His Steps
William Winn served with distinction in the Revolutionary War. MS Notes
| 1764 |
SC - Camden Distr. - Left VA with brothers John/Richard to found Winnsboro, Fairfield, SC. MS 3 |
| 1768 |
SC - Camden Distr. - Witnessed deed. Venturers |
| 1768 |
SC - Little River / Wateree Creek - Received precept for land (not settled) - William Winn, May 3. 2 Surveyed by Richard Winn D. S. Chappell |
| 1769 |
SC - Wateree Creek - Land certified for William Winn, September 5. 2 300 acres surveyed by John Winn D. S. Chappell |
| 1770 |
SC - Wateree Creek -Received 300 acres land grand - Wm. Winn; September 8. 2 |
| 1770 |
SC - Wateree Creek - Sold land - William & Rosey/Rosmond Winn, September 18. 2 Signed "Rosmon Winn" Chappell |
| 1771 |
SC - Owen Mill Creek - Received precept for land - William Winn, March 8. 2 250 acres of Joyn Bremar. Surveyey by John Winn D. S. Chappell |
| 1773 |
SC - Owen Mill Creek - Plat certified for William Winn, February 2. 2 Surveyed by John Winn D. S. Chappell |
| 1773 |
SC - Enoree River - Surveyed land (170 acres) for self - William Winn, D. S., April 6. 2 Venturers |
| 1773 |
SC - Enoree River - Certified plat;
Residence on May 28. 2 |
| 1773 |
SC - Moons Creek / Watertree River.- Received land grant (800 acres) on
May 23. 2 Venturers |
| 1775 |
VA - Fauquier co., VA - William Winn of Craven co., SC appointed his son-in-law, Matthew Smith of Fauquier co., VA authority to recover slaves in possession of Thomas Lingan, etc. in Baltimore co., MD for his daughter Martha.. Matthew had married Martha Winn, the remaining heiress of Ann Lingan whom William Winn referred to as his former wife. This power of attorney was witnessed by James Winn and Minor Winn Jr. and Sr. -- The deed book 6, p. 134, Fauquier County, Virginia. MS Notes |
| 1778 |
SC - Residence. 2 |
| 1779 |
Served as horseman in militia (32 days). 2 |
| 1781 |
Furnished corn, pasturage and rations for Col. David Hopkins militial under John English/Gen. Green in September and December . 2Chappell |
| 1785/6 |
SC - Camden District - Received land grants. 2 |
| 1785 |
SC - Owen Mill Creek - Sold land to Lewis Owens September 1. 2 Chappell |
| 1786 |
Received certificate for provisions furnished militia from Richard Winn, February 4. 2 |
| 1788 |
Appointed Robert Stark Jr. attorney to collect money from Dr. George Jacobson estate, Sept., 12. 2 Chappell |
| 1789 |
SC - Appointed John Winn power of attorney to collect money from father's estate in Fauquier Co., VA, .February. 2 (last record for Wm Winn) |
| 1790 |
SC - Living at "76" a town and military station in western SC. MS |
| 1794 |
SC - Witness for Nathaniel Smith, Sept., 6. Source? |
Passings
William died in 1813 around the age of 68 in Charlston. He was returned and buried in Winnsboro, Fairfield county, South Carolina. Venturers
He is buried beside the first wife (Dorthea Wright) of his brother, Colonel John Winn, at Winnsboro, South Carolina. MS [pictures/follow up?]
Rosy died 1802 in Fairfield county also.Venturers
Sources
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The Winns of Fairfield County: Colonel John Winn, William Winn, General Richard Winn- Buford S. Chappell MD Publication: R.L. Bryan Co.,Columbia SC, 1975. (primary source = Colonial Plats) Pertinent Pages |
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Genealogy of the Winn Family by Mrs. Columbus M. (Mary E.) Winn, 1936 (unpublished). Mrs. Winn collected information by corresponding with Winn descendants. - for access, see Bob Saunders |
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Wills, Fauquier County, Virginia, Virginia State Library |
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Original Manuscript (Page 11) |
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The Venturers - The Hampton, Harrison, and Earle Families of Virginia, South Carolina, and Texas - by Virginia G. Meynard, Southern Historical Press 1981 - 1114 pages Pertinent Pages |
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Notes on the Winn Family of Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia - Dean F. Winn, Major, U. S. Army Medical Corps (unpublished?) red'c via Bob Saunders Pertinent Pages |
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