John GRAVES

                   NOTE:
'It is obvious John, Jr, was of age by 1713 and most likely either of age or very close to in 1706-7 when given the land on Pamunkey by his father, John, Sr'.'The first record of John's arrival in Spotsylvania Co. is found in Deed Book A, p 405. John GRAVES, Jr. of St. Stephens Parish, King and Queen, purchases 200 ac. of land in Spots. for 100 ac. of land in King William from Thomas Gambrill of St. Margaret's parish, King William, 24 May 1729. Wit: Thomas GRAVES. This deed is the key to the relationships of the King William-King and Queen GRAVES to those who are later in Spotsylvania. It proves John Jr. of Spots. is the same John Jr. who received the 100 ac from his father in King Wm in 1706. It also proves Thomas GRAVES is a brother of John Jr., and therefore also a son of John GRAVES Sr. In 1765, John and Frances deed this very same land to their son Joseph, reserving a lifetime tenancy for themselves, Spotsylvania. Deed Bk F, p 563, May 31, 1765 This Joseph is named by Thomas Graves as his nephew and an executor of his will, confirming that John Jr and Thomas were brothers.'