On the 24th of February 1823, Richard Rowell and Francis Holt bound themselves to the James Pleasants, Governor of Virginia in the amount of $150. This was for a marriage bond that reads in part “whereas a marriage is shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Richard Rowell and Rebecca Holt, … Continue reading Richard IV & Rebecca (Holt) Rowell of Surry County, Virginia – my 3x great grandparents – and their seven sons →