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Samuel Brockman was born about 1680 possibly in St. Mary's County Maryland.  His father was Henry Brockman. His mother is currently unknown. It is suggested that her name was Rebecca Samuells.

It is suggested in Orange County Families that Henry died while Samuel was still a boy. His mother remarried Mr. Pettie and they moved to Orange County Virginia. The families Pettie, Madison, Henderson, Woolfolk and Sim all had land adjoining in Orange County and their sons and daughters married each other.

Samuel married Mary Collins. At least a leading Brockman historian, Paul R. Brockman states her name was Collins and gives a substantial history.  I have not seen the documentation yet.  there are others who say she was Mary Madison and another Mary Henderson.  I would love to know the path to follow.

 Mr. Paul R. says they had 8 children with one dying young.  The children may be:
1. Sarah Brockman, born Nov. 14, 1704 in King & Queen County VA, wed John Henderson in 1732
2. Samuel Brockman, born about 1706, wed Rebecker (maybe) Salmon by 1744. He died 1790.
3. William Brockman, born 1708, wed Elizabeth Mason by 1748. His will was proved 1809. He was "of Albemarle".
4. Elizabeth Brockman, born about 1710, wed Anthony Street. She died after 1800.
5. John Brockman, born about 1712, wed Mary Collins by 1734. He died 1756.
6. Mary Brockman born about 1715 wed Richard Hunt Singleton.
7. Rachel Brockman, born about 1717, wed John Rogers
8. daughter (maybe Susanna) born about 1720, Mr. Haley

The Henderson family had obtained a patent for 1000 acres of land on the North Anna River in Spotsylvania Va in 1728.  Samuel Brockman purchased 300 acres of the patent, which became known as "Greenway" about 1732.  It stayed in the Brockman family until 1971.  That section of Spotsylvania became Orange County. The Orange county VA Deed Books 1 & 2 for 1735 - 1738 compiled by John Frederick Dorman places the land. "Daniel Cook of St. Mark's Parish sold land in the fork of Purmunky River. It bordered on Samuel Brockmans' land." Today's map shows the North Anna and the South Anna Rivers come together in Hanover County to make the Purmunky River.

Samuel Brockman wrote his will in November 1762. Orange county VA, Will Book 2. It was proved in 1766 and names "my daughter Elizabeth Street". It is listed in Pamunkey Neighbors, a history of early Orange County VA. It also names all the sons, Rachel Rogers, Mary Singleton and Sarah Henderson, but not Mary nor Mrs Haley.

His wife was still alive and the division of the estate was not to take place until her death. On January 15, 1776. That division took place and can be found in Orange County Will Book 3, page 123. It was divided to the following individuals:
Anthony Street
Samuel Brockman
John Webb
Samuel Brockman Jr.
Jonathan Haley
William Brockman
Rachel Roger
Jonathan Henderson

I'm not sure how John Webb fits however, Richard H. Singleton is not listed so perhaps he had died and daughter Mary had wed John Webb. .

The original order to settle and divide the estate was given in Orange County Court on Sept 27, 1775.  Samuel and William Brockman were executors. Mr. Paul R Brockman states that Mary Brockman, Samuel's widow died in Orange County VA on January 15, 1776.

 Samuel and Mary Brockman are buried at the family cemetery at Greenway.  

If you know the answer please CONTACT US

1.  What was his mother's name?

4. Find Mr. Pettie's will in Orange County.

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