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Descendants of Augustine HUNNICUTT

First Generation

 1. Augustine HUNNICUTT was born about 1615 probably in England.

 He had the following children:

+          2 M        i.  John HUNNICUTT was born about 1650. He probably died in 1699.

Second Generation

2. John HUNNICUTT  (Augustine) was born about 1650. He probably died in 1699 in Surry County, Virginia. John married[1] Elizabeth WARREN  daughter of Thomas WARREN and Elizabeth SPENCER  - 24 Feb 1670 in Surry County, Virginia. Elizabeth was born about 1654. She died after 1699 in Surry County, Virginia. Another marriage date for him is 7 Mar 1671.

         He inherited a tract of land from his father located on the south side of Lower Chippoakes Creek and near Hog Island. John lived during a period of political unrest in the colony. In 1675 the grand jury of Surry had 29 persons arrested for violating the Sabbath by not attending their parish church. Most of them were members of Lawns Creek Parish. They were protesting the church tithes and the county tax without representation. John was one of the group. They were all fined, some as much as 2000 pounds of tobacco. John also fought indians.

          From Genealogies of Virginia Families, William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Volume III Heale-Muscoe, indexed by Elizabeth Petty Bentley, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1982, Pg. 92

"John Hunnicutt, born circa 1650, died 1699, first figures in the Surry County records in 1668, being then named in the "List of Lawnes Creek Tythables," and assessed for one tithe. John Hunnicutt, "who hath Married Elizabeth Warren, daughter of Mr. Tho: Warren, dec'd," give a receipt to Mr. Mathias Marriott, for "her p'portion as it was given unto the Co'rt by Mrs Jane Warren," in Surry, 20 March 1670-1, this document being acknowledged at the April Court 1671. She was daughter of Thomas Warren of Smith's Fort, in Surry, (by his second wife, Elizabeth --------, widow of Major Robert Shepherd of Surry)" 

"Surry County records for the next thirty years contain frequent mentions of John Hunnicutt, but none of particular interest. Thus John Hunnicutt appraised the estate of Thomas Warwell 11 May 1675; and was named among the tithables 10 June 1675. John Hunnicutt was reported for not frequenting the church 9 July 1675; and on 26 February 1676-7, was among the forth residents of Surry who, having been concerned in Bacon's Rebellion, addressed a petition to the King, "to through ourselves at his Maj'ties & ye Rt. Hono'ble Sr. Wm. Berkeley's feete for Mercy and Pardon." The real cause of the rebellion was probably caused by Gov. Berkley's indifference to the economic and political grievances of the people. He is named among the tithables in October 1678, again in 1679, and assessed for one tithable "in precincts of Southwarke" 10 June 1684, &c., &c."

He probably died early in the year 1699 because his estate was appraised the 17th of April 1699. This was confirmed by Elizabeth at the 4 July 1699 Court for Surry.

On the 1702 tithables for Southwark Parrish, Surry Co., Va was listed Elizabeth, David, John, and Thomas Honycutt. In Lawns Parrish Augustine and Augustine Jr. were listed, they also had Joseph Dollar in the household. In 1703 Wm., Jn'o, and Tho. Honnicutt were listed in Southwark, there was no further listing for Lawns parish until 1708 when Augustine and Augustine Jr. were listed.

An inventory of John's estate taken 17 Apr 1799 listed 2 small sowes, 9 pigs and 3 shoats, at 2.50; 1 feather bed, 1 old bed stead, 1 feather pillow, 2 blankets, at 4.00; 1 spitt, a p'cell of old lumber at 1.00; 1 small iron pot, and hooks, meal barrel, 2 old skillets, 2 old metal sifters, 2 glass bottles, 1 brass candlestick, 1 small earthern dish, at 1.00; total 850 pounds of tobacco.

Name Definition:

Hunnicutt is an English place name, distiguished by the suffix -cutt, which is derived from Old English cot = shelter, cottage. Such names are generally prefixed by the owner of the shelter, and in the case of Hunnicutt, it is likely Hunnibal's cottage in a contracted form. Hunnibal was a medieval given name that was adopted later as a surname with several spelling variations.

 Elizabeth’s portion was given unto the Court by Mrs Jane Warren, in Surry, 20 March 1670. On 24 February 1670 John Hunnicutt made over to Elizabeth Warren all household goods that she is possessed with[2]. If Elizabeth was a widow, why did they call her spinster in this record.  [3]

John and Elizabeth had the following children:

             3 M          i.  John HUNNICUTT was born about 1672 in Lawn's Creek, Surry County, Virginia. John patented 350 acres in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, 24 Mar 1725/6, on the south side of Nottoway river, and the south side of the Three Creeks, the bounds beginning at the creeks, bordering John Dortch's land  and Smith's Branch. Among other deed records is a deed by John Hunnicutt, dated 19 Oct 1732 conveying the remaining 150 acres to Augustine Hunnicutt of Surry. This is the only record of a possible connection to Augustine Hunnicutt of Surry. John then makes his home in Prince Georg County. He probably did not have any children[4].                                        

               4 M      ii.   Robert HUNNICUTT was born about 1674 in Lawn's Creek, Surry County, Virginia. He died before 1752 in Prince George County, Virginia. (Continued below)

               5 M     iii.  William HUNNICUTT was born about 1676 in Lawn's Creek, Surry County, Virginia. William's inventory was recorded in Surry County 18 Mar 1718/9 by Elizabeth Hunnicutt, as administrator, he left no issue[5]. He was paid 175 lbs. of tobacco for guarding the prison for seven days and nights. He was involved in a court suit on 25 May 1703 and accused of over charging to build a tobacco barn. He was judged not guilty. In 1708 he owned a ferry running between Svanna Point and Jamestown and operated by he and William Johnson.

               6 M      iv.  Augustine HUNNICUTT was born about 1677 in Lawn's Creek, Surry County, Virginia. He died on 19 Oct 1743 in Surry County, Virginia. Augustine married Phoebe Crews  about 1712 in Surry County, Virginia. Phoebe was born about 1690. Phoebe was the daughter of Thomas (d.1698, will dated 1 Mar 1677/8 [must be 1697/8]) and Phebe Crews.

                                          Augustine's will dated 14 Jul 1743, probated 19 Oct 1743[6], lists wife, Robert, Martha, Mary, and John. Were his sons William and Augustine dead by this time? He left a bible to his grandson John Hunnicutt and papers showed he owned property in surry County.

               7 M       v.  Thomas HUNNICUTT was born about 1679 in Lawn's Creek, Surry County, Virginia.

Continued below with the descendants of Robert Hunnicutt and Margaret Wyke 

Descendants of

Robert HUNNICUTT and Margaret Wyke

First Generation

1. Robert HUNNICUTT was born about 1678 possibly in Prince George County, Virginia. Robert married Margaret WYKE, daughter of Peter WYKE and Huldah LADD, about 1700. Margaret was born about 1680 possibly in Prince George County. The marriage record of Robert’s daughter, Huldah and other records say Robert is from Prince George County. 

Robert appears several times in the minutes of Henrico MM, Henrico County, Virginia[1]. He was appointed overseer for Curles meeting on 4 6th mo (Aug) 1719[2]. Each of his sons seems to have named a son Robert. It is easy to get them confused with each other. In the 1770s most of the family members freed their slaves over age 21.

The family like Quakers everywhere suffered much at the hands of the government regarding military service. Because they would not fight they had many items confiscated from them as fines. The sufferings on account of Parish demands and muster fines is mentioned in the Henrico MM minutes[3]. 

Robert and Margaret had the following children:

           2 F        i.  Huldah HUNNICUTT was born about 1701, possibly in Prince George County, Virginia. She died in Perquimans County, North Carolina[4] before 17 Mar 1743, the date her husband’s will was written because she is not mentioned. Huldah married[5] Francis NEWBY, son of Gabriel NEWBY and Mary TOMS, 7 12m (Feb) 1722/3 in Perquimans. Francis was born[6] 3 11m (Jan) 1695/1696 in Perquimans. He died[7] on 18 Mar 1744, in Perquimans[8]. (SEE NEWBY FAMILY)

          3 M      ii.   Wyke HUNNICUTT was born about 1703 possibly in Prince George County, Virginia. He died about 19 Mar 1768 in Henrico County, Virginia. In the 10th mo (Dec) 1728 Wyke requested a certificate to Friends of North Carolina in relation to his clearness to marry. He witnessed his sister, Huldah's wedding at Henrico MM on 7 12th mo (Feb) 1722/3[9].

                                 Wyke of Surry and Prince George Counties, Virginia announced his intentions to marry Sarah Glaister (d.about19 Jan 1771) 6 1st mo (Mar) 1728/9, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Clark) Glaister[10]. He was an overseer at Burleigh MM. They had the following children[11]: Sarah b.30 3rd mo (May) 1730 of Surry County, Virginia, announced her intentions to marry Samuel Bailey 18 1st mo (Mar) 1753;  Glaister b.27 2nd mo (Apr) 1732/3 of Sussex County, Virginia, d.13 Apr 1781,  married Jane [-?-] (for family see pg. 110 of the Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. VI); Mary b.3 9th mo (Nov) 1735, d.7th mo (Sep) 1739; Robert b.22 4th mo (Jun) 1737, d.7th mo (Sep) 1739; Ruth b.11 6st mo (Aug) 1740; Robert (2nd by name) b.19 12th mo (Feb) 1742/3 of Prince George County, Virginia married Priscilla (Binford) Hunnicutt, widow of Robert Wyke Hunnicutt on 16 Jul 1769, he married 2nd Ann Simmons about 1754, she died 8 Nov 1788, an elder of Burleigh MM, (for family see pg. 110 of the Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. VI); Wyke b.11 12th mo (Feb) 1745, of Prince George and Dinwiddie Counties, Virginia married 18 Jun 1769, Black Water MM, Ann Bailey daughter of Anselm of Surry County, Virginia (for family see pg. 111 of the Encyclopedia of American Quakers, Vol. VI).

            4 M   iii.   Peter HUNNICUTT was born about 1705 possibly in Prince George County, Virginia. Peter  attended Black Creek MM in Henrico County, Virginia on 7 5th mo (Jul) 1741[12]. He married about Sep 1728 in Perquimans County, North Carolina (some records are missing).

            5 F     iv.  Mary HUNNICUTT was born about 1706 in possibly in Prince George County, Virginia. Mary married[13]. Jesse NEWBY, son of Gabriel NEWBY and Mary TOMS, on 9 Jan 1727/1728 at Burleigh MH, Henrico County, Virginia. Jesse was born[14] on 30 May 1704 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died[15]. about 1765 in Perquimans. He was the brother of Francis Newby who married Mary’s sister Huldah.  In Jesse's will probated Oct 1765, in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, he names his brothers.  Mary probably died before Jesse and there were no living children or descendants[16].

         6 M       v.   Robert HUNNICUTT was born about 1708 possibly in Prince George County, Virginia. He died[17] on 13 Feb 1782 in Prince George County and was buried in Burleigh MM Cemetery. Robert married his cousin, Sarah Ladd, daughter of William Ladd and granddaughter of John and Mary Ladd[18]. Robert attended Black Creek MM in Henrico County, Virginia on 7 5th mo (July) 1741[19]. Children: 1.Robert Wyke of Prince George County, Virginia married Priscilla Binford, daughter of Peter of same county on 22 Feb 1764, he died before 16 Jul 1769 and she married 2nd Robert Hunnicutt the cousin of Robert Wyke on that date, Robert; 2. Margaret married Benjamin Crew 21 Mar 1767; 3.William married Mary Binford d.18 Jun 1775;  4.Mary of Prince George Co, Virginia married William Ladd 20 Jun 1773, son of James Ladd. Robert had a negro child taken from him during the Revolutionary War[20]. The child was treated poorly by the sheriff, which led to the freeing of Quaker owned slave. They reasoned that if they did not own slaves they could not be taken and made to suffer.

                                 In the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Vol. 32, No.1, a Robert Hunnicutt son of Robert received a land patent 12 Feb 1755[21].

            7      F vi.  Margaret HUNNICUTT was born[22] about 1710 probably in    Prince George County, Virginia. Margaret married Thomas   Chapell, Jr. of Prince George County 5 10th mo (Dec) 1731, Henrico MM, Henrico County, Virginia[23].