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Descendants of Daniell Regan , Sr.



Generation One



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1. Daniell1 Regan , Sr. Daniell was born circa 1626 in Cork, Ireland. He married Elizabeth W. ?? Wilson? in 1660. Daniell died in 1687 in Surry County, VA,. Will dated 2 Nov., 1686. His body was interred. Daniell's will was probated in Surry County, VA, on 18 Jul 1687.
Occupation: Farmer. Daniell immigrated,. Destination: America. The following are his additional events. Notes on Regan surname - The name is spelled in many forms: Regan, Riggin, Rigen, Rigin, Rigan, Reggon, Ragan, Reagan, O'Reagain, O'Reagaine, O'Regone, and O'Regan.

Irish Names and Surnames by Woulfe. O'Reagain, O'Reagaine, O'Regone, O'Regan, Regan, descendants of Raegan - the name of two distinct families - one seated in ancient Meath, the other in Thomond (One of the four tribes of Tara.). Before the Anglo-Norman invasion they were Lords of South Breagh in Meath and north of present County of Dublin - took leading part in wars against the Danes. The O'Regans were disposed soon after Anglo-Norman invasion and dispersed through out Ireland.

Families in Ireland - Irish Pedigrees by O'Hart. Page 16, Chief Regan of Queen's County, Ireland. Prince O'Regan of Meath County, Ireland. O'Regan of Cook County, Ireland. Page 21, most important families in Ireland beginning 17th century - O'Regan, Queens County. Arms - O'Regan, or a chevron ermine between 3 dolphins azure.

Reference: Linda Crader - Daniell Regan was from Ireland of Counties Meath & Dublin and was from one of four tribes of Tara.

Notes on Daniell Regan - He lived in Surry County, VA - known dates: 1666 to 1687. He probably could not write - Will was not signed; only a scribble was recorded.

14 MAY, 1666.
Patent Book #5, page 522, 641?, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. The Patent reads as follows: 14 May, 1666. Governor William Berkeley grants John Rogers, 200 acres in Surry County. Begins on South side of Cyprus Swamp, South-South West along Daniell Regan's land, North West over said Swamp, North North-East upon a Reedy branch issuing out of said Swamp and along same to the beginning.

23 APR., 1667.
Early Virginia Families along the James River, Volume III, James City - Surry County, 929.3755, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library. Virginia Beach, VA. Page 91. from Patent Book #6, page 23. Also in Book I, 1652 to 1672, Surry, VA, page 17. 23 April, 1667 Daniell Regan, 200 acres, Surry County, VA, Begins opposite to land of Colonel Jordan, to Cypress Swamp for trans. [transport] of four persons

4 JUL., 1667.
Elizabeth T. Davis, Surry County Records, 929.375556, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 61. from Book I, 1652 to 1672, page 299. 4 July, 1667. Francis Sorsby and wife Katherine acknowledge debts to Daniell Regan and Richard Welbeck.

24 JUL., 1667.
Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 286. 24 July, 1667. Francis Sowerby complained of unlawful behaviour of Daniell Regan and his wife Elizabeth towards his himself and his wife, with scandalous words, vile and wicked and several blows and stripes ... turbulence to greatly dethrone God, and high treason to his Majesty.... Desires that Regan and his wife be bound over to peace. Gives bound until investigated.

24 JUL., 1667.
Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 300. 24 July, 1667 Daniell and Elizabeth Regan, bond to Court for peace, and mentions Francis Sorsby and his wife. Daniel and Elizabeth use abusive language.

11 JUN., 1668.
Order Book, 1671-1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Surry County, Lawnes Creek Tithables, page 35, 11 June, 1668. Daniell Regan listed as 1.

11 JUN., 1668.
W & M Quarterly, Volume 8, 1899 - 1900. Census of Tithables in Surry County in the year 1668. Tithables were a list of all male natives and imported free persons above 16. Population of Surry, VA in 1668 was about 1,736. Commission of the Peace, Dec. 20, 1668. Lt.. Col.. George Jordan, and others. William Browne (South Warke Parish Anno 1668). A list of Tithables taken ye 11th June 1668. Daniel Regan 1 person.

7 JUL., 1668.
Book I, 1652 to 1671, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 302. 7 July, 1668. William Thompson, of Surry County, sells to Daniell Regan for 100 acres of land adjoining Francis Sowersby. Witness: James Watson, John Phillips, William Thompson, Katherine Thompson.

6 NOV., 1668.
Book I, 1652 to 1672, Surry, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 304. 6 Nov., 1668. Daniell Regan assigns contents of this patent to William Thomson, Minister of Surry County, for 900 pounds tobacco and a sow with two piglets. Thomas Candlis his right to one-half as formerly sold him on Oct. 14, 1667. Witness: Jas. Watkins, John Phillips.

14 OCT., 1672.
Elizabeth T. Davis, Surry County Records, 929.375556, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 81. from Book II, 1671 to 1684, page 19. 14 Oct., 1672. William Thompson of Surry County and Katherine his wife assign a patent to Thomas Andrews (Patent not designated). Witness: Daniell Regan, Samuel Thomson.

30 OCT., 1672.
Elizabeth T. Davis, Surry County Records, 929.375556, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 81. from Book II, 1671 to 1684, page 19. 30 Oct., 1672. William Thompson and Catherine Thompson his wife of Surry County in Virginia assign patent to Daniel Regan (Patent not designated). Witness: ffrancis Mason, William Edwards.

1676.
Reference unknown. Daniel Regan served in Bacon's Rebellion. (An uprising of Virginia farmers against the Colonial authorities of the English Crown this rebellion was a forerunner of The American Revolution.)

17 FEB., 1676/7.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 133. 17 Feb., 1676/7. Complaint being made to this Court that one Elizabeth Regan, the wife of Daniell Regan hath several times and in several places fomented many malignant and rebellious words tending to sedition, do hereby order that Samuell Judkins, Constable or his Headborough do forthwith carry the said Regan to the Common Whipping Place, and give her ten lashes on her bare back, well laid on.

4 MAR., 1678/9.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 241. 4 Mar., 1678/79. Daniell Regan (and others) to appraise Estate of Henry Watkins.

3 MAR., 1681/2.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 365. 3 Mar., 1681/2. Judgment is granted Daniell Regan against John Smith for four hundred and forty pounds of tobacco and caske due by bill with costs.

3 MAY, 1681.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 340. 3 May, 1681. Daniell Regan, on Jury.

2 MAY, 1682.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 371 2 May, 1682 Daniell Regan appearing in Court and acknowledging his deed of gift of a mare of one year old to his son Francis. It is therefore admitted to record.

2 MAY, 1682.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 371. 2 May, 1682. Daniell Regan having been bound over by Lt.. Col.. William Browne to this Court to answer the complaint of the Churchwardens of Southwarke Parish, the said complaint is by this Court referred to the next Court. Thomas Sowerby presenting himself in Court the said Regan's security for his appearance at the said next Court he is accepted and the Clerk ordered to take bond.

4 JUL., 1682.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 379 4 July, 1682 Daniell Regan having cut down and carried away one walnut tree and three timber trees from the Glebe Land of Southwarke Parish as by evidence and his own confession appearth. It is ordered that he the said Regan pay to the Churchwardens of the said Parish 1000 pounds of tobacco and caske with costs. The Churchwardens of Southwarke Parish having made complaints to Lt. Col.. William Brown that one of the houses upon the Glebe Land of the said Parish was burnt and the nails taken away and one Daniell Regan vehemently suspected for the burning of the said house and taking away the nails he upon the said complaint issued his warrant to the Constable to search for the said nails and to bring the person with whom they should be found before him or some other Justice who by virtue of the said warrant searched the said Regan's house and finding the nails caused the said Regan to go before the said Lt.. Col.. William Browne who bound the said Regan to answer the same at this Court. And the Churchwardens of the said Parish now petitioning against the said Regan for reparation of the damage the Parish hath sustained in the burning of the house and taking away of the nails. And it appearth to this Court by the testimony of John Watkins, Constable, that upon his going into the said Regan's house to search for the nails he very earnestly denied he knew anything of them but so soon as they were found confess they were the nails of the said house. It also appearing by very circumstantial evidence that the said Regan did burn the said house but not being sufficient proved. It is ordered that the said Regan pay to the Churchwardens of the aforesaid Parish 1000 pounds of tobacco and caske with costs and that the said Regan remain in the Sheriff's custody until he enter into bond with good security for his further good appearing. Daniell Regan appeals from this Order to ye next General Court which is granted giving security according to law. Daniell Regan in Court withdraweth his appeal.

4 JUL., 1682.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. page 380, 4 July, 1682 Thomas Peddington having been summoned by ye Churchwardens of Southwarke Parish against Daniell Regan and attended one day. It is ordered that the said Churchwardens pay the said Peddington for one days attendance according to law with costs.

5 SEP., 1682.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA, page 386, 5 Sept., 1682 Judgment is granted Richard Clarke against Daniell Regan for 300 pounds of tobacco and caske with costs, etc.

SEP., 1685.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA, page 498, Sept., 1685 A Daniell Regan fined 50 lbs. tobacco for profaning the Sabbath day.

Elizabeth T. Davis, Surry County Records, 929.375556, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 116. from Book II, 1671 to 1684, page 297. Date? Daniell Regan is a witness to a property sale between William Shivers to Thomas Piddenton.

2 NOV., 1686.
Deeds, Wills, Book 3, 1684 to 1687, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry County Court House, Surry, VA, page 88. Also in Virginia State Archives and Library, Reel 1, pages 87a and 88. A copy of the Will is in the Regan Reference Book. 2 Nov., 1686. The Will reads as follows:

In the name of God, Amen. I Daniell Regan being sick and weak of body, but having my perfect senses and memory do make this my Last Will and Testament. Whensoever it shall please God to take me out of this mortal life, I bequeath my soul to God my Creator trusting in the alone Merits of Jesus Christ my Savior and Redeemer trusting in sure and certain hope of resurrection at the last day. And my body to the earth from whence it came to be decently entered. And for what worldly estate hath pleased God to prosper me with all it is my will and desire that it be disposed of as followeth:

Imprimis: I do give unto my eldest son Francis seventy acres of land including my plantation after ye decease of his mother. But further it is my desire if in case that my wife and my said son cannot agree in living together, that then my said plantation and ye parcel of land that I have assigned to it may be equally divided between them and my wife to have her first choice.

Secondly, I do give unto my son Daniell fifty acres of land adjoining unto the land of Francis Sowersby when he comes to the age of eighteen years.

Thirdly, I do give unto my son Jeremiah fifty acres of land next adjoining to my son Daniell's land.

Fourthly, I do give unto my son John fifty acres of land next adjoining to the land I have given my son Francis.

Fifthly, I do give unto my son Daniell my mare called by the name of Roase and the first filly that the said mare brings, I do give unto my son Jeremiah.

Sixthly, I do give unto my son John a mare filly that I now have of six months old.

Seventhly, it is my desire that my old mare and all the increase that she shall bring shall be equally divided between my wife and my daughter Elizabeth when she comes to the age of eighteen years.

Eighthly, it is my desire that my son Daniell may have a barrow of two years old and a sow of two years old and corn to make them fat for to purchase him clothes forthwith.

And ninthly, it is my will and desire that those most of my stock in general, both of hogs and cattle, and all my household goods may be equally divided between my wife and children after my just debts are paid. And whereon I have lately purchased of James Mumford fifty acres of land in Charles City County, it is my desire that my son Francis may sell it to help pay my debts.

And lastly, I do hereby constitute and ordain my wife and son Francis my Executrix and Executor to see that my last Will and Testament be performed, and so God rest my soul in heaven whensoever it shall please him to take me out of this mortal life. Given under my hand and seal this second day of November, 1686. [markings] (seal) Signed and sealed in the presence of us John King Richard Merriwether -l-a Sowersby At a Court held for the County of Surry, July 5, 1687. The above said proved in Court by the oaths of the Witnesses and a probate granted the Executors. (seal) W. Edwards, County Clerk Recorded W. E. County Clerk.
Elizabeth W. ?? Wilson? Elizabeth was born circa 1635. Elizabeth died after 1726/27 in probably Surry County, VA,. Ref. - She was a witness to her son Francis's Will in 1727. Her body was interred. The following are her additional events. 17 FEB., 1676/7.
Order Book, 1671 to 1691. , Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. page 133. 17 Feb., 1676/7. Complaint being made to this Court that one Elizabeth Regan, the wife of Daniell Regan hath several times and in several places fomented many malignant and rebellious words tending to sedition, do hereby order that Samuell Judkins, Constable or his Headborough do forthwith carry the said Regan to the Common Whipping Place, and give her ten lashes on her bare back, well laid on.

6 OCT., 1687.
Book 3, Surry County, VA, in custody of Surry Court House, Surry, VA. Page 16. 6 Oct., 1687. Francis Regan and his mother, Elizabeth Regan appeared in Court and swore that the Inventory of The Daniell Regan Estate was correct. John Moring, John Watkins, Samuell Thompson..
Children of Daniell1 Regan , Sr. and Elizabeth W. ?? Wilson? were as follows:


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