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James came from Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland and migrated to Galway, Ireland
and came to America with his two sons, John and Robert. He settled near York, PA, and then moved to Essex Co., VA. where he died.
"James Jamison, the son of Alexander Jamison, was born in 1650 in Glasgow, Scotland. He emigrated to Galway, Ireland and came to America with his sons, Robert and John, in 1700. They settled near York,Pennsylvania.
John was born in 1680."
Thomas, son of John, was born Nov. 7, 1732. he was a farmer and served in the Militia under George Washington. He fought through the campaign of July 5, 1755 which resulted in Braddock's defeat. He settled in Georgia after marrying Jame Dickey in 1756. She died in 1763. He later moved with his four children to Virginia, living near Charlottesville At a place called Jamison's Mountain. He also lived on Pigg River in Franklin County. He died Aril 6, 1830.
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®43 issue three sonsRef-44 page 145 William and Mary Quarterly-1982 issue Jameson In 1727 1. James Jameson sold land in Essex Co., and Margaret Jameson relinquished her right to dower. A James Jameson was Justice of Essex in 1714, and one of that name died January 17, 1720. (Middlesex Parish Register) The will of 1. James Jameson (dated April 19, 1736, recorded November 17, 1736) is as follows: "In the name of God, Amen: I, James Jameson, being sick and weak, but of sound and perfect memory, do make, constitute and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following: Imp. I give and bequeath to my son James the land I bought of Richard Coleman, lying in King and Queen Co.: Item. I leave ten pounds current money to my son David and one Gold Ring with a stone to Mrs. Eleanor Roy; and will that all the remainder of my estate equally divided amongst my beloved sons, Thomas, James, and David, appointing the Rev. Robert Rose, Mr Dan Gaines, Munyo Roy, and my son James ext of this my last will and Testament. Signed and sealed James Jameson November 17, 1736, D. Gaines, Thomas Short and Charles Sharp were appointed Commissioners to meet at the house where James Jameson deceased did live, and appraised all the estate. Among articles mentioned were: " 1 Writing desk------------------1 2 Gold Rings-------------------1 5 4 1 seal set in gold-------------1 0 0 1 feather bed and furniture 6 1 Do " " 3 2 Do "" 7" This inventory and appraisement was admitted to record 17th day of May, 1737, and John Vawter appointed Adm, during the minority of James Jameson. On the 18th December, 1739, Thomas Jameson, with Robert Rose, as security, qualified in two bonds of L 1,000 each as guardian of David Jameson and James Jameson respectively. 2. James Jameson, Born about 1720, died Saturday, December 6th, aged 46 years. He married Mary Gaines, who departed this life at 3/4 past 6 0'clock on Friday evening, July 18, 1806, aged about 84 years.
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