Descendants of Joseph Flora

compiled by Stephenie Flora

 

Research on the first three generations was done by other individuals including Ken Florey.  I take no credit or blame for the information provided.  The individuals that are my primary line of interest are noted in red in each generation.  Any updates or additions would be most appreciated.  

Generation 3

 

JOSEPH FLORA  (JACOB3, JOSEPH J. FLORY2 SR, UNKNOWN1 FLORA) was born 21 Nov 1761 in Ralpho Twp, Lancaster Co, PA, and died 03 Jan 1841 in Franklin Co, VA.  He married SUSANNAH UNKNOWN.  She was born 11 Apr 1762, and died 19 Sep 1850.

Notes for JOSEPH FLORA:

Joseph Flora family includes the Floras in the northwestern part of Franklin County, centering around the Antioch church.  The indications are that he was married several years before coming to Franklin County.  He was successful and a large land owner on Buck's Run and Blackwater river.  Deed indicate that he was the owner of, at least, 1000 or 1500 acres.  His home farm remains in the family at the present time (1951), the following have lived on the farm succeeding him: Joseph Flora Jr., Elder Riley Flora, his grandson; and Mrs. Nora, widow of Henry A. Flora, his great grandson, lives there at present.  They are buried in a family cemetery east of his farm, on the farm now owned by Elder J.T. Rutrough.  He was likely born in Lancaster County, PA.  His wife's given name was Susannah, but her maiden name is not known at the present, to my knowledge.  He was born Nov. 21, 1761 and died Jan. 3, 1841.  His wife was born April 11, 1762 and died Sep. 19, 1858.  They were Brethern and church services in his day were held around in the homes, for the first Brethren Church was not built until 1848.  A copy of his will made Dec. 29, 1848 follows:

"The Will of Joseph Flora Sr.

I, Joseph Flora, Senior, of Franklin County and state of Virginia, do make my last will and testament in the manner and form following that is to say--First, I desire that all my just debts be paid.  Second, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Susannah Flora, a complete, sufficient and full maintenance which is to be raised out of my estate by my executors herein after named and furnish to her as she may stand in need of it, as long as she may live, at their discretion as they think proper, also my wife is to have such part of my household and kitchen furniture as she may want, and the balance to be divided between my children of their heirs agreeable to appraisement.  Third, I give and bequeath to my son Joseph Flora the land and plantation whereon I now reside together with my part of the land that I and Isaac Naff and John Flora hold on the mountain with their appertenances unto him the said Joseph Flora, his heirs and assigns forever.  My will and said Joseph Flora, his heirs and assigns forever.  My will and desire is that the rest of my estate not heretofore disposed of to be equally divided between by children--John Flora, Jacob Flora, Johnathan Flora, Joseph Flora, Mary Peters, Nancy Fisher, Elizabeth Brubaker and Catherine Obenchain, to them their heirs and assigns forever, after deducting from each of my heirs four hundred and fifty dollars which all of them have received in advance and whereas the greater part of my estate consists in bonds on my children and the husbands of my daughters and it is my desire that my sons and sons-in-law shall not be bound to pay interest on their bonds given to me and I do hereby release all the interest that may be on the above bonds and they shall only pay the principal without interest; and to explain the meaning about my son's will; to my son Joseph Flora, he is to let his mother have full possession of house or room wherein I now reside during his life or as long as she may choose, also one cow which is to be purchased for her out of my estate and also my two plated stoves and lastly I appoint my sons, Jacob Flora, John Flora, and my son-in-law, Joel Fisher, executors of my last will and testament, who is to take in hand and manage my estate without giving security, hereby revoking all former wills or testaments by me made.  In witness, whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th of December, 1840.

                                Signed, Joseph Flora

Witnesses: Moses Greer, John Flora, Daniel Flora"
[Will Book No 5, pages 254-55, Franklin County, Rockymount, VA]

Children of JOSEPH FLORA and SUSANNAH UNKNOWN are:

                   i.    CATHERINE5 FLORA, m. SAMUEL OBENCHAIN, 05 Apr 1819, Franklin Co Va.;  moved from Franklin Co, VA to OH in 1835 and to IN in 1836

                  ii.    JOHN FLORA, b. 1787; d. 1854; m. SUSANNAH IKENBERRY, 24 Jun 1808, Franklin Co, VA.

                 iii.    MARY FLORA, b. 26 Mar 1788; m. MICHAEL PETERS, 07 Dec 1808, Franklin Co Va.

                 iv.    JACOB FLORA, b. 1790; d. 1853; m. HANNAH BROWER, 02 Mar 1811, Franklin Co Va.

                  v.    JONATHAN FLORA, b. 08 Sep 1793; d. 1854; m. MARY BOWMAN, 28 Nov 1814, Franklin Co Va.

                 vi.    ELIZABETH FLORA, b. 09 Jul 1796; d. 06 Oct 1879; m. CHRISTIAN BRUBAKER, 12 Feb 1817.

                vii.    NANCY FLORA, b. 1798; d. 1855; m. JOEL FISHER, 05 Apr 1819, Franklin Co Va.

               viii.    JOSEPH FLORA, b. 1805; m. ELIZABETH NAFF, 02 Jan 1826, Franklin Co Va.

 


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