1. John¹ Collier died 27 May 1676 in Surry Co, VA. He married Mary Ann Sowerby.

Children of John Collier and Mary Sowerby are:

3. John² Collier (John¹) died Bef. 15 Nov 1732 in Surry Co, VA^1,2. He married Grace or Hannah Lucas, daughter of William Lucas and Grace Beckwith.

Children of John Collier and Grace or Hannah Lucas are:

6. Mary³ Collier (John², John¹) died 18 Oct 1772 in Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co, VA^3,4. She married Moses Johnson, son of Moses Johnson. He was born Abt. 1696^5,6, and died 01 Dec 1763 in Sussex Co, VA^7,8,9.

Children of Mary Collier and Moses Johnson are:

12. William³ Collier (John², John¹) died Bef. 26 Nov 1759 in Brunswick Co, VA¹⁰. He married Sarah.

Brunswick Co, VA Deed Book 6 p 262. Too all people to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know it that I William Collier of the parish of Saint Andrew and County of Brunswick for and in Consideration of the love and affection which I have and bear unto my son in law David Lucas and to his Children of the same parish and county aforesaid and after his death to fall to the said children of the said David Lucas and Elizabeth his wife and be equally divided between the said children and to their heirs and assigns forever and for their ascernment and perferment in this world have given granted and confirmed and by those presents do freely and absolutely give grant and confirm unto David Lucas and to his children and to their heirs and assigns forever one Negro Wench namely Judith and the child Aggy to have and to hold the said Negros with all their increase there unto belonging unto the said David Lucas and to his children and to their heirs and assigns....In witness whereof I William Collier have hereunto set my hand and assign my said seal this 25 Day of April in the year of son & Christ 1758. Signed: William Collier. Witnesses: William Lucas, Thomas Harrison, Thos Adams

Brunwick Co, VA Will Book 3 1751-1761, 1765-1769 (Reel 20)
pp 304-306, Will Probated 26 Nov 1759
pp 315-316, Inventory & Appraisement (estate in Brunswick & Lunenburg Counties), Recorded 28 Apr 1760
pp 382-383, Accounting Current Recorded 27 July 1761

In the Name of God amen I William Collier of the parish of Staint Andrews in the County of Brunswick being in perfect Health and of sound memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner Following
Item I Give and Bequeath to my son in law David Lucas and Elizabeth his wife Two Cows and Calves or Yearling and fifty Shillings Current money of Virginia.
Item I Give and Bequeath unto my son Howell Collier and his Heirs for ever one Negros Fellow named Cain also one Negro Wench named Hannah the stock of Cattle the increase of a mair colled Willobe that has been on the Plantation provided that he will pay and Delivir unto my son Nathan Collier the old mair and eight head of Cattle young and old when demanded in case he refuses or neglects so to do then my Will is that my son Nathaniel Collier have the stock of Cattle herein before given to my son Howell likewise the increase of the mair before mentioned I also Give him the cross cutt saw that he hath now in possess on (likewise the other bed now is his possession) on my Will is that it be sold and the money equally divided between my two sons Howell & Nathaniel I also give him one Large stone jugg.
Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Lewis Collier and his Heirs for ever one Negro Fellow named Great Dick one Negro Girl named Hannah eight Head of Cattle young and old ten head of Hoggs and Twenty Pounds Current money of Virginia Likewise.
Item I Give and Bequeath to my son Nathaniel Collier and his Heirs for ever the uper half of my Tract of Land in Lunenburg County on Dockery Creek the other half which I have made over to my son Howell Containing about Three Hundred and twenty acres back here in before mentioned have been Divided by me with a straight line one Three Creek at a White Oak thence to the head of Whetstone Branch to Three black jacks one Negro Fellow named Jack one Negro Girl named Tabb the eight head of Cattle that my son Howell is to Deliver him and likewise the mair half of my Hoggs on my Plantation on on Meherrin a non ? Virginia Tick to filld with nero Feathers that is in the House his Rugg Blankets and a non Sheet a horse colled snip windle sadle and houseing four pewter Dishes and six pewter Plates five pewter spoons three chears two leather bottom the other rush bottom one nero chest one small iron pott one cattle heffon half the black walnott blank that is half my part at nuhherring one frying pan dand twelve pounds current money of Virginia one Drawing knife one Gallon Jugg likewise the fifth part of tobacco made on my plantation in the year 1759.
Item To my son in law James Harrison and Sarah his wife During their natural lives my negro wench Sue and her child Ben and after their decease I give and Bequeath them to be Equally Divided amongst their children. Children lawfully begotten of their bodys Together to them and their Heirs for ever them and their Incrase one mair and cold the mair Colled Benny, Three Cows and Claves or yearlings four head og hoggs one pewter dish one small trunk one small brass kettle and five pounds current money of Virginia.
Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Moses Collier Two Negroes named Roger and Phillice to him and his Heirs for ever Likewise five hundred acres of land it being the tract I now live on to him and his Heirs for ever. Likewise the Bed I now lie on and a new Green Rugg with a good Blankett and Sheet a Mair Called Peggin with a bridle and sadle eight head of cattle young and old ten head of hoggs four sheep four pewter Dishes six plates six one Iron Pott, two leather Bottom Chairs one Rush bottom one chest one gun called mine one stone Jugg six glass bottles one book called the six considerations upon amnesty one hand saw one drawing knife one pewter bason one gum pott.
Item I Give and bequeath unto my son Drury Collier three hundred eighty and four acres of Land lying and being on Canes Swamp and Two negroes named Honeyball and pratt to him and his Heirs for
Item I give and bequeath to my son Frederick Collier fore Negroes George James/Little Dick/ and Lucey to him and his Heirs for ever
Item I Give and Bequeath unto my son William Collier my Tract of Land on the North side of Meherring in Brunswick County containing Three Hundred Twenty eight acres to him and his Heirs for ever with all the Stock of Cattle and eleven barrills of Corn and half the stock of the other half of which I have Given before to my son Nathaniel also Three Negroes Named Beck Bob and Nan my will that the Plantation on the said Land with the Stock of Cattle and Hoggs and the eleven Barrells of Corn be rented out to the Highest bider not for to work more than Two hands a year and for to have good fencing with good bond and security for the Delivery of all when my said son William coms to the age of eighteen. I also give to my son to him and his Heirs for ever one Negro boy named Bachus.
Item I appoint my three sons Howell Collier and my son Nathaniel Collier and my son Moses Collier Whole and Sole Executors to fullfill this my last Will and Testament and the Remainder Part of my estat not Mentioned after my Lawfull Debts be paid I ggive to be Equally Divided Between my three sons Fredercik Collier, Drury Collier and William Collier. Given under my hand this 13th Day o Novemr 1759. Signed William (his mark) Collier. Signed, Sealed Delivered in Presents of Us: Robert Lanier, William Green, Mary (her mark) Collier
At a Court held for Brunswick County 26 November 1759 This will was Presented by the Exors therein named who made oath to according to Law and the same being proved bu tje witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said Exors who entered into bond with Thomas Twitty, John Maclin and Thomas Merritt their security's in the Penalty of Two Thousand Pounds Condition according to Law certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Test: Archd Wager

Children of William Collier and Sarah are:

13. Moses⁴ Johnson (Mary³ Collier, John², John¹) died Bef. Sep 1793 in Greensville Co, VA¹¹. He married (1) Ann Clanton Mar 1751/52 in Brunswick Co, VA¹², daughter of Edward Clanton and Sarah Evans. She was born Bet. 1732 - 1734 in Virginia¹³. He married (2) Sarah Seward 27 Dec 1787 in Greensville Co, VA^14,15.

Children of Moses Johnson and Ann Clanton are:

14. Lewis⁴ Johnson (Mary³ Collier, John², John¹) died 16 Mar 1786 in Sussex Co, VA²⁴. He married (1) Elizabeth Moore Bef. 1767, daughter of Thomas Moore and Mary. She died 04 Feb 1767²⁴. He married (2) Mary Hern 03 Dec 1768²⁴, daughter of James Hern and Mary. She was born 05 Apr 1747 in Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co, VA²⁵, and died 17 Apr 1771 in Sussex Co, VA^26,27. He married (3) Lucy Ezell 16 Sep 1772²⁸.

Children of Lewis Johnson and Elizabeth Moore are:

Children of Lewis Johnson and Mary Hern are:

Children of Lewis Johnson and Lucy Ezell are:

15. William⁴ Johnson (Mary³ Collier, John², John¹) died Bef. 1776²⁹. He married Elizabeth Wyche, daughter of James Wyche and Elizabeth. She died Bef. 26 Feb 1789 in Greensville Co, VA³⁰.

Children of William Johnson and Elizabeth Wyche are:

16. Richard⁴ Johnson (Mary³ Collier, John², John¹) He married Lucy.

Child of Richard Johnson and Lucy is:

23. Elizabeth⁴ Collier (William³, John², John¹) died Bef. 22 Jul 1790 in Greensville Co, VA³⁴. She married (1) David Lucas, son of William Lucas and Martha Johnson. He died Bef. 28 Apr 1760 in Brunswick Co, VA³⁵. She married (2) William Smith Bet. 16 Feb - 24 Aug 1767, son of John Smith Sr.. He died Bef. 27 Nov 1788 in Greensville Co, VA³⁶.

Brunswick Co, VA Deed Book 9 pp 51-52. Known all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Lucas of the county of Brunswick and Parish of St. Andrews for divers good causes and considerations an thereunto moving but most especially for the Love good will and advancement in this world of my son Ephraim Lucas of the said County Have given, Granted, Enpressed & Confirmed and by these Presents do freely Give Grant Enposs and Confirm to the said Ephraim Lucas his Heirs and Assigns forever One Certain Tract or Parcell of Land lying and being in the said County of Brunswick Containing by Estimate Five hundred and fifty acres be the same more or less llie that tract of Land whereof his father David Lucas possessed of and is Bounded thus Beginning at the Mouth of a Branch on the Little Creek a little below Col. John Willis' old Mill thence Down the meanders of the said Creek to the Mouth of the said Creek to the Mouth of a Branch joining the Land of Samuel Lucas thence along the said Samuel Lucas's Line to William Edward's Line thence along this and William Edward's Lines to Col.. John Willis's line thence along the said John Willis's Line to the Beginning....In Witness whereof the said Elizabeth Lucas hath hereunto Set her hand and seal this Sixteenth Day of February One thousand Seven Hundred & Sixty Seven. Signed: Elizabeth (her mark) Lucas. Witness: Nathl Collier, Samuel Lucas, Henry Lucas. At a Court held for Brunswick County this 24th Day of August 1767 This Deed of Gift was proved by the oath of Nathaniel Collier, Samuel Lucas & Henry Lucas the Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. N. Edwards Jr. D. C.

Revolutionary War Public Service Claim. Place of residence: Brunswick County. Court booklet p 35.
Date of Certificate: May 12, 1781. Elizabeth Smith Gun taken for the Militia that joined the Marquis& Certificate Col Richd Elliott: 1-10-0

Revolutionary War Public Service Claim. Place of residence: Brunswick County. Court booklet p 19
Date of Certificate: Augst 1, 1781. Claims for provisions and other necessaries taken or impressed by and services performed for Charles Edmunds Deputy Commissary for Brunwick. Elizabeth Smith. 1300 pounds beef. 13-10-10

Greensville Co, VA Will Book 1 pp 164-165
In the Name of God Amen, I Elizabeth Smith of the Parish of Saint Andrews the County Greensville being very sick and weak in body but of perfect and sound mind do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament revoking and disannuling all other Wills by me formerly made my soul I give to God who gave it me and to Jesus Christ my blessed Saviour and Redeemer hoping for everlasting happiness in the world to come, my body to the Earth to be decently buried in a Christian like manner, and for such worldly effects as it hath pleased God to bestow on me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of in the following manner, Item, I give and bequeath to my Grandson John Watson one Bed tick and Sheet to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter Jane Reese my Chest and one bed tick & one sheet and threat for two Gowns, and cloth for one Gown to her and her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my Grandson David Lucas Watson one feather bed and bed stead, two sheets and two Blankets to him and his heirs forever. Item, I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter Nancy Edlow Watson my red trunk and one Sheet and Cloth for one Gown and thread for one Gown to her and her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my Granddaughter Elizabeth Watson one Sheet and Cloth for one Gown and thread for one Gown to her and her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my Neese Rebekah Saunders my red Cardinal and thread for two Gowns to her and her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Edith Grigg and my three Grand Daughters Jane Reese, Elizabeth Watson and Nancy Edlow Watson all my Cloths to be equally divided between them. Item All the rest and residue of my Estate that I not before metioned I desire may be equally divided between my five Grandchildren To Wit, John Watson, Jane Reese, Elizabeth Watson, Nancy Edlow Watson and David Lucas Watson and to them and their heirs forever. I desire there may be no appraisement of my Estate. I do appoint my Grand Son John Watson and Edward Perry Reese Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of June 1790. Signed: Elizabeth (her mark) Smith. Signed, Sealed & Delivered in presense of John Hamilton, Robert Walker junr, Martha (her mark) Loftin
At a Court held for Greensville County the 22nd day of July 1790 This Will was proved by the oaths of John Hamilton and Robert Walker junr Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded; And on the Motion of the Executors therein named who made Oath thereto according to Law and with Lewis Grigg their Security entered into & acknowledged their Bond and in the penalty of three hundred Pounds conditioned as the Law directs, Certificate was granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form. Test: P. Pelham Clk Cur

Children of Elizabeth Collier and David Lucas are: