The Cardwells of Middlesex County and King & Queen Counties, Virginia
by Rand Cardwell - 29OCT03 updated 06APR08


The following are Cardwells that have been identified as living in Middlesex County, Virginia. It appears that several of them move to King & Queen County, Virginia after the 1750s. Their exact relationships are unknown, but it is assumed that they are linked to Thomas Cardwell, the presumed father of Thomas Cardwell II that married Martha Perrin. Initially it appears that the father of these Cardwells was a brother or uncle of Thomas Cardwell I. He presumably married Ann Basket and was the father of Thomas Cardwell II that married Martha Perrin. There is still a great deal of research to be conducted on these lines.

UPDATE: A transcript of the Cardwell/Carlton Family Bible has recently surfaced and provides insight into this branch of the family. click here for viewing

William Cardwell married Jane (Last Name Unknown) around 1720 Middlesex County, Virginia. William Cardwell was probably born between 1695 and 1700, which is based on the date of his marriage. His contemporary was Thomas Cardwell that married Martha Perrin. He was appointed the guardian of Mary Goodrich on September 1, 1719 in Middlesex County, Virginia – Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 5, page 444. William Cardwell appears to have died on December 19, 1744 in Middlesex County, Virginia according to the records of the Parish of Christ Church. Jane Cardwell, his widow, was the administrator of his estate on June 4, 1745. This is found in the Middlesex County, Virginia Wills & Inventories 1673-1812 by William Lindsay Hopkins, Iberian Publishing Co., 1989. William and Jane had the following children:
 

A. Mary Cardwell – born on October 4, 1721 in Middlesex County, Virginia.

B. William Cardwell – born on March 12, 1723 in Middlesex County, Virginia. He appears to have married Agatha (Last Name Unknown) by 1746. They had the following children: i. Lewis Cardwell – born on June 8, 1746 in Middlesex County, Virginia. He was baptized on June 22, 1746 at the Christ Church in Middlesex County. His birth is recorded in the Parish Register of Christ Church. Lewis Cardwell is listed as a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

C. Thomas Cardwell – born on July 19, 1726 in Middlesex County, Virginia. He was baptized at the Christ Church Parish on September 4, 1726.

D. Jane Cardwell – was born on February 12, 1728 in Middlesex County, Virginia. She was baptized on March 16, 1728 at the Christ Church Parish.
 

Middlesex County, Virginia Court Order Book, page 437: July 7, 1719 – “Cardwell v Warwick rejected &c – The Petition of William Cardwell for the Guardianship of Mary Goodrich is rejected and the Court being informed the said Mary is an Idiot, it is ordered that she continue with her Aunt, Catherine Warwick, till the next Court and that the Sheriff of this County bring the said Mary to the next Court.”

Middlesex County, Virginia Court Order Book, page 443: September 1, 1719 – “Cardwell v Goodrich’s Guardian – On the Petition of William Cardwell he is appointed the Guardian of Mary Goodrich giving security; Thomas Kidd and Thomas Kidd, Junr. Became his securitiys and they acknowledge their Bond in Court which is admitted to Record.”

Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 3, page 498: September 1, 1719 - “know All Men by these presents that we William Cardwell, Thomas Kid & Thomas Kid Junr. Are bound unto the justices of Middlesex County in the sum of two hundred pounds Sterl. This 1st day of September 1719. The condition of this obligation is such that if William Cardwell shall truly pay unto Mary Goodrich Orphan of John Goodrich deced. All estate that shall appear to be due to said Orpghan as soon as she shall attain the lawfull age that then this obligation to be void else to be. In the pressence of John Vivion. Signed William Cardwell and Thomas Kidd junr.”

Middlesex County, Virginia Will Book D, page 200: August 6, 1751– William Cardwell is mentioned in the estate sale of Henry George. This must be either the son of William or the son of Thomas. More research is needed.

 

Ann Cardwell married William Brookes on November 8, 1687 according to the record found in the Parish Register of the Christ Church in Middlesex County, Virginia. Ann appears to have died by September 1708 when William Brookes is remarried to what appears to be her sister, Elizabeth Cardwell.

Elizabeth Cardwell married William Brookes, the husband of what appears to be her late sister, Ann, on September 2, 1708 in Middlesex County, Virginia.

Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book, 3 page 286-288: September 4, 1711 - “This Indenture made the 4th September 1711 Between William Brookes of County of Middx. Planter of one part and James Mactyre of said county Planter. Witnesseth that said William Brookes for a valuable consideration hath sold unto said James Mactyre all that parcell of land now in Occupation of said William Brookes in County of Middx. Bounded with the land of Doctor Stapleton deced., Rich. Attwood & Cordwells Spring Branch containing Fifty acres of land. In the pressence of John Owen, Mary Graves and Hannah H. Mactyre.. Signed – Wm.(his X mark) Brookes.

At a Court held for Middlesex County the 5th of February 1711 William Brookes came into Court and acknowledged the above Deed to James Mactyre which is admitted to record Eliza. Also the Wife of said Wm. Came into Court and being first examined relinquished her right of Dower.”

Middlesex County, Virginia Court Order Book, page 512: February 7, 1720 - Brookes’s Admon Brookes’s Estate – Elizabeth Brookes Relict of William Brookes, deceased, petitioning for administration upon the Decedent’s Estate and making Oath according to Law, on her motion and performing what is usuall in such cases, Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration on the said Estate in due forme, William Cardwell and Thomas Kidd, Junr. Became her Sucuritys and together with her acknowledge their Bond for the true and faithfull administration of the said Estate it was admitted to Record.”

Middlesex County, Virginia Court Order Book, page 534: July 4, 1721 – “Cardwell v Brookes Judgmt. – In the action upon the Case between William Cardwell, Plt. And Elizabeth Brookes, Administratrix of William Brookes, deceased, Defendt. The Plt. Having proved his Accounty and consenting to the payment of one pound, ten shillings and six pence, Judgement is therefore granted him against the Decedent’s Estate in the hands of the said Administratix for the said sum of one pound, ten shillings and six pence which she is ordered to pay with costs als Exo.”


 

Mary Cardwell married John Williams on October 10, 1686 in Middlesex County, Virginia. This record is found in the Parish Register of the Christ Church of Middlesex. John Williams is listed as being from Oxfordshire, England and Mary Cordwell is listed as being from Shropshire, England. This might indicate that this family immigrated to the Colonials after about 1660. It might indicate that Mary Cordwell is the widow of Thomas Cordwell who passed away around July 1685. That is the commonly held theory among early Cardwell researchers.

Middlesex County, Virginia Court Order Book 1, page 248: April 5, 1685 – “Appraisal of Estate of Thomas Cordwell, decd. by Mary Cordwell, his widow.”

Middlesex County, Virginia Loose Papers: October 3, 1698 - Will of William Daniell, Sr. mentions land adjoining Thomas Cordwell.

Middlesex County, Virginia Order Book 1, page 29 – April 5, 1675 – Thomas Cordwell is granted as the Administrator of the estate of Thomas Jones, Decd.

Middlesex County, Virginia Loose Papers: July 6, 1685 – “Will of Thomas Cordwell – dated May 12, 1685 – mentions wife, Mary Cordwell. Two daughters; Ann Cordwell (underage) and Penelope Cordwell, Thomas Basket, Son-in-law John Basket, son-in-law Ralph Masey. Witnessed by Daniel Long, Elizabeth Wood & William Daniell, Jr.

 

Thomas Cardwell married Mary Blackley on June 22, 1716. They had the following children that were recorded in the Parish Register of the Christ Church of Middlesex County, Virginia along with their marriage. This Thomas Cardwell was a contemporary of both William (listed above) and Thomas Cardwell/Martha Perrin. This would suggest that they had different fathers. Possible that Thomas/Martha Perrin’s father was an uncle of the Cardwells in Middlesex County. Thomas and Mary had the following children:
 

A. William Cardwell – born on July 28, 1717 in Middlesex County, Virginia. He was baptized on August 4, 1717 at the Christ Church in Middlesex County.

B. Anne Cardwell – born on November 20, 1719 in Middlesex County, Virginia. She was baptized on December 20, 1719 at the Christ Church in Middlesex County.
 

Middlesex County, Virginia Deeds & Miscellaneous Records 1720-1831 by Ruth and Sam Sparacio: In a deed between George Guest and William Standard, both of Middlesex County, there is mention of the following: “… bounded by the Run of Thomas Cardwell’s Spring Branch opposite to ye Southermost point of high land belonging to ye sd. George Guest on the Dragon Swamp side and running down the said Thomas Cardwells Spring Branch according to ye courses of the same made by the aforesaid Richard Attwood to George Guest, father of the said George Guest….”. Other neighbors that are mentioned are Richard Reynolds and William Stand. Witnessed by: Edward Whelley, Thomas Paine and Mary M. Ingram. This deed is dated July 4, 1721.

Middlesex County, VA Will Book B, page 289: August 2, 1726 – Will of Robert Blackley mentions: Eldest son Robert Blackley one shilling. Son George Blackley all my land: Wife Anne Blackley and rest of children. Executors: John Alldin and son in law Thomas Cardwell. Wit: John Smith, Randolph Rhodes and John Terbet

Middlesex County, Virginia Deeds & Miscellaneous Records 1720-1831 by Ruth and Sam Sparacio: It appears that on March 7, 1737 the land had changed hands again. Principles in this deed are the following: John Bowles of King & Queen County, Virginia and John Seward of Middlesex County, Virginia. Richard Reynolds as being the former owner, having taken possession in 1684 and 1697. Neighbors that are mentioned are Thomas Cardwell and the Dragon Swamp. Witnessed by Thomas Laughlin and John Meachem.

Middlesex County, Virginia Deed Book 1, page 142: August 29, 1747 - “Article of Agreement made and concluded between William Cardwell of Middlesex County and Benjamin Kidd of Middlesex County, witness that said Cardwell, for 3 £ in hand paid and further sum of 40 shillings to be paid 4 years hence, has leased and to farm let his dwelling plantation & all houses thereon, with the appurtenances, situated in Middlesex County, for the term of 4 years from next Dec 25, unto said Kidd, all of which time, Kidd shall reside thereon, and is to leave the same in as good repair as it shall be received by said Benjamin. To the true performance thereof, the parties mutually bind themselves each to the other in the sum of 10 £. Signed Aug 29, 1747 – William Cardwell, Benj. ( + his mark) Kidd, Wit – Tho. Price, Richard Major.

 

John Cardwell married Elizabeth Stamper on February 27, 1783 in Middlesex County, Virginia. Their marriage was recorded in the Parish Register of Christ Church in Middlesex County. Richard Cardwell witnessed this marriage. He is probably a grandson of either William or Thomas.

Middlesex County, Virginia Will Book 2, page 337: February 23, 1807 – Will of Robert Stamper – Will written on January 10, 1803 and recorded on February 23, 1807 – Mentions: son John Stamper the 200 acres left by my father adjoining Abbott’s orphans Lawson, Brooks and Lewis; daughter Elizabeth Cardwell and Sally Kidd; Son Robert Stamper and his heirs; George Stamper & Polly Stamper; “My children viz William, Leo, Nelson, Samuel, Elizabeth Cardwell, and Sally Kidd”; Executors – Leo Stamper and Nelson Stamper. Witnesses – Thomas Kidd & Polly Meacham.

 

James Cardwell married Ann Eubank, of King & Queen County, Virginia, on January 28, 1779 in Middlesex County, Virginia. Their marriage was recorded in the Parish Register of Christ Church in Middlesex County. He is probably a grandson of either William or Thomas. A recent “discovery” from the Library of Virginia sheds light on this branch of the family. The Cardwell/Carlton Family Bible (click here to view the transcript) contains a wealth of information on this union. It includes birth and death dates of numerous children, grandchildren and even parents of Ann Eubank. Unfortunately, there is no record of the parents of James Cardwell, but there is a mention of Thomas Cardwell living next to him in an old Deed. Ann Eubank was the daughter of Richard Eubank and Ann LNU, his wife. She was born on 16 Mar 1756. James Cardwell’s estimated bith year is around 1755, which is based on the birthday of Ann. James Cardwell and Ann Eubank had the following children:

1. Elizabeth Cardwell - born on 10 Dec 1779 in King & Queen County, Virginia.
2. Richard Banks Cardwell - born on 05 Jun 1781 in King & Queen County, Virginia. He is listed in the 1820 King and Queen County, Virginia census (000001-0), but is not found in any additional census records.
3. Frances Cardwell - born on 02 Jun 1781 in King & Queen County, Virginia.
4. John Richeson Cardwell - born on 16 May 1786 in King & Queen County, Virginia. Based only on age, there is a John Cardwell listed in the 1820-1850 King William County, Virginia census records that might be this man. He is listed in the 1850 Slave census as owning 46 slaves. Additional research is needed.
5. James Braxton Cardwell - born on 10 Aug 1791 in King & Queen County, Virginia.
6. Baylor Cardwell - born on 24 Mar 1792 in King & Queen County, Virginia.
7. Elijah A. Cardwell - born on 14 Aug 1797 in King & Queen County, Virginia. Elijah married Mildred “Milley” Richeson in about 1817 in King & Queen County, Virginia. Mildred was born on 13 Sep 1797 in King & Queen County, Virginia and died on 30 May 1841 in the same county. She was the daugther of Thomas Richeson (b. 22 or 27 Jan 1776) and Hannah LNU. This family is listed in the 1820 King & Queen County, Virginia census (1001-001). In 1830 and 1840, Mildred is listed as head of household (1830: 002001-110001, 1840: 00101-00011).. Elijah and Mildred had the following children:
• Thomas Cardwell - born on 23 Nov 1818 in King & Queen County, Virginia
• James Cardwell - born on 15 Jun 1820 in King & Queen County, Virginia.
• Frances Cardwell - born on 16 Feb 1823 in King & Queen County, Virginia. Frances married Isham Carlton. He was born ca 1823 and died on 07 Apr 1885. Frances died on 17 Jul 1884 in K&Q County, Virginia. Frances and Isham had the following children:
• Richard Aquilla Carlton - born on 07 Jun 1850 and died on 11 Jun 1918. He married Ann Elijah Cardwell (see below)
• Upshur Cardwell - born on 16 Mar 1825 in King & Queen County, Virginia. Upshur died in March 1848 (presumable in King & Queen County, Virginia). He married Elizabeth Walton. She was born ca 1821 and died on 18 Jun 1878. Elizabeth is listed in the 1850 King & Queen County, Virginia census with her three children. In 1870 she is still in K&Q County, Virginia, but only the two youngest children are still in her household. Upshur and Elizabeth had the following children:
• James Upshur Cardwell - born on 14 Dec 1845 in K&Q County, Virginia
• Joseph Benjamin Cardwell - born on 18 Dec 1847 in K&Q County, Virginia. He is listed in the home of his mother in the 1850 and 1870 census records of K&Q County, Virginia.
• Ann Elijah Cardwell - born on 30 Apr 1848 in K&Q County, Virginia. She died on 13 Mar 1888. She is listed in the home of her mother in the 1850 and 1870 K&Q County, Virginia census records. Ann married Richard Aquilla Carlton on 28 Dec 1871. He was her cousin and the son of Isham Carlton (1823-07 Apr 1885) and Frances Cardwell, sister of Upshur Cardwell (see above) Ann Elijah and Richard had the following children:
• Norah T. Carlton - born 26 Oct 1872 in K&Q County, Virginia
• James Riland Carlton - born 26 Jan 1875 in K&Q County, Virginia
• Easie Bland Carlton - born 16 Nov 1876 in K&Q County, Virginia
• Huly Forge Carlton - born 23 Oct 1878 in K&Q County, Virginia
• Mattie Kate Carlton - born 14 Dec 1880 in K&Q County, Virginia
• Elijah Karlect Carlton - born 05 Jun 1883 in K&Q County, Virginia
• Infant son - born 23 Mar 1886 and died young
• Ann Cardwell - born on 20 Sep 1828 in King & Queen County, Virginia.
  
   

William Cardwell – Served in the Revolutionary War and moved to Bullitt County, Kentucky. Click here for an article on this Cardwell ancestor.


Parish Register of Christ Church – Middlesex County, Virginia 1653-1812; Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. – 1975 Pg. 160 – Lewis – Son of Wm. & Agatha Cardwell born June 8th – Bap. June 22nd, 1746

Pg. 35 – William Brooks & Ann Cardwell both of this parish marryed on 8th of Novemb. 1687

Pg. 103 – Anne daughter of Thomas & Mary Cardwell born Novemb 20 baptized Dec. 20, 1719

Pg. 80 – William Brooks & Eliza Cardwell 2nd of September 1808

Pg. 171 – James Cardwell & Ann Eubanks of King & Queen County married January 28th, 1779

Pg. 109 – Mary daughter of William & Jane Cardwell born Octa ye 4 baptized Decemr 10, 1721

Pg. 115 – William son of William & Jane Cardwell born March ye 12, 1723 , baptized April 29, 1724

Pg. 120 – Thomas son of William & Jane Cardwell born July 19, baptized Septem ye 4, 1726

Pg. 125 – Jane daughter of William & Jane Cardwell born Feby ye 12, baptized March 16, 1728

Pg. 208 – John Cardwell & Elizabeth Stamper married February 27, 1783

Pg. 29 – John Williams & Mary Cardwell both of ye parish married 10th of Octob. 1686.

Pg. 33 – Same as page 29, but includes John Williams of Oxfordshire & Mary Cordwell of Shropshire in England

Pg. 97 – William son of Thomas & Mary Cardwell born July ye 28, baptized august 4, 1717

Pg. 103 – Anne daughter of Thomas & Mary Cardwell born Novem 20, baptized Dec. 20, 1719

Pg. 11 – Thomas Cardwell & Elizabeth Collyer married April 12th, 1662

Pg. 162 – Thomas Cardwell & Mary Blackly married June 22, 1716

Pg. 195 – William Cardwell died Decem. 19, 1744

Oct. 5, 1750 – William Cardwell is paid for keeping Mary Overstreet.



This branch of the family has received very little research. It is my opinion that it holds the key to several of the unsolved lines of the Cardwell family. The ancestory of Thomas Cardwell of Granville County, NC, William Cardwell (Rev. War Veteran) of Bullitt County, KY, and Thomas Cardwell, husband of Obedience Thweatt, of Halifax Co., VA, may all stem from this branch. Nothing but good old-fashioned research will answer those questions. Given the fact that they have remained elusive to Cardwell researchers for years (and I mean years) and do not link into the Thomas Cardwell/Martha Perrin Branch, this is the only possible direction that I am currently aware that may hold the answer.

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