Sprouse Records of
Louisa County, Virginia
1742-44 Benjamin Sprouse - Indenture made between William Gooch and Benjamin Sprouse acknowledged by the court.
1742-44 Elizabeth the wife of the said William Gooch relinquished unto Benjamin Sprouse the right of dower
1742-46 Vincent Sprouse - Petition of Charles Lemay against Vincent for four pounds current money to be due by note of hand
1744 - Vincent Sprouse had Action of Trespass between Richard Gregory Plaintiff on June 11,
1744 - Jeremiah Sprouse was a defendant in Case of Action of Trespass between Richard Gregory on July 9,
1744 Vincent Sprouse had Presentment of Grand Jury against him
1744 Vincent Sprouse court on November 12, ordered that he is summoned to appear at the next court
1745-46 Charles Sprouse held in debt by Thomas Underwood
1745 Charles Sprouse was witness in deed dated April 27,
1752 Charles Sprouse witnessed will of James Flanagan June 22,
1755 Charles Sprouse was witness in deed dated May 26,
1759 - 1774 in deed abstracts no Sprouse's mentioned
1760 - Dedimus to issue to take the examination of Charlie Sprouse on September 23,
1760-64 Ordered that Gilbert Gibson pay Vincent Sprouse for his & his wife's attendance as evidence in the same suit 23 days each & coming and returning 20 miles, same 23 times.
1763 Vincent Sprouse and Charles Sprouse mentioned in account sales of Gilbert Gibson July 13,
1763 ordered that Sarah Gibson Executor of Gilbert Gibson deceased pay Vincent Sprouse for 5 days attendance as an evidence
1764 April Vincent Sprouce vs. Sarah Gibson--Trespass April
1764 August Ann Sprouse vs. William Reynolds Continued August
1764 August Ann Sprouse vs. William Reynolds dismissed
1767 Fredericksville Parish Tithables lists Gideon Gibson and Sarah Gibson together
1768 Charles Sprouse listed in Tithables for Fredericksville Parish, also listed Gideon Gibson and Sarah Gibson together
1769 Charles Sprouse listed in Tithables for Fredericksville Parish
1770 Charles Sprouse listed in Tithables for Fredericksville Parish on June 10th
1771 Charles Sprouse listed in Tithables for Fredericksville Parish
1772-73 1768 Charles Sprouse not found listed in Tithables for Fredericksville Parish
1774 Vincent Sprouse listed in Tithables for Trinity Parish
1775 Vincent Sprouse listed in Tithables for Trinity Parish
1775 Vincent Sprouse mentioned in deed as Vincent Sprouse's corner
1776 Vincent Sprouse listed in Tithables for Trinity Parish
1778 James Sprouse was in Revolutionary War for Louisa County
1785 Charles Sprouse listed in Tithables for Fredericksville Parish
1789 - Jeremiah Sprouse married Elizabeth Deprieat Nov. 13,
1800 - Will of James Sprouse (see entire will below)
All the above information was obtained from original county records and complied material located at the following locations. The lists have been rechecked for accuracy.
* Louisa County Court House, Louisa County, Virginia
* Albemarle County Historical Society, Charlottesville, Virginia
* University of Virginia Library and Archives, Charlottesville, Virginia
* Virginia State Archives, Richmond, Virginia
Will of James Sprouse of Louisa County:
In the name of God, Amen, April 15, 1800. I, James Sprouse, of Louisa County being weak
and in a low state of health thou of sound and disposing mind and memory do direct that
this my last will and testament in manner and form as followeth; to wit, after all my just
debts are paid, I lend unto Massie Thacker all my Estate of every kind during her natural
life; except my Sorrel horse, Jolly, which I give and bequeath of my son Thomas Thacker to
have immediate possession of him after my death. And after the death of Massie Thacker it
is my desire that all my Estate except the above mentioned horse shall be equally divided
amongst the rest of my children. To wit, Rachel Dalton, Nelson Thacker, Nicholas Thacker
and Martin Thacker & it is my will and desire that Jno Lasley and Peter Crawford
should act as my Executors. In testimony whereof I have hereonto set my hand and affixed
my seal agreeable to the above date. his James X Sprouse mark in presence of James Shelton, Thomas X Napier (his mark) Maryan Johnson
* Rachel Thacker (listed in will) had married William Dalton in the late 1790's