John Laydon Family

John Laydon, b 1681, came to Va in Susan, 1607, and m in the fall of 1608 
Anne Burrus, who had arrived that year, as maid to Mrs. Forrest. She was 
fourteen years younger than her husband. (Va Hist Mag, Vol 4—p 93.) 

Among those alive after the Indian massacre, Feb 16, 1623, “Att Elizabeth 
Cittye” were John Laydon, Ann his wife, and children: Virginia, Alice, 
Katherine, and Margaret Laydon. Their marriage was the first marriage 
solemnized in Virginia, & their eldest dau is thought to have been the 
first white child born at Jamestown. John Layden had 200a grt him in the 
“Territory of Greate Weyonoke, in the Corporation of Henrico 1626.” 
(Hotten), and another grt of 200a on Warwick River, “being an ancient 
planter” May 5, 1636, 500a and 250a grt Mar 6, 1636, in same Co, also 500a 
Feb 29, 1631.

No proof is to be found that John Laydon, & wife Anne were the progenitors 
of the Laydens of Perq county, yet they may prove to be.

Francis Layden of Perq, m Elizabeth — issue: 1 William, b Aug 12, 1713—2 
Mary, b Feby 1, 1715—3 Francis (2), b Oct 26, 1719.

William Layden dec’d Jan 13, 1758, heirs: Elizabeth Gibson, Ann, & Sarah 
Layden. (Division.)

Francis Layden dec’d Oct 25, 1759, Thomyzin Layden Admix. There were in 
the division 5 negroes. Thomas Orphan of Francis, guardian Richard 
Clayton. (Guardian accounts.)

George Layden dec’d Aug 12, 1762, Mary Admix.

Division of Francis (2) Layden Estate 6, 5mo 1799, heirs: Mary, Margaret, 
and Sarah Layden.

Francis Layden dec’d July 3, 1761, division of his Est Jan 1763, heirs: 
Mary, Tamer, Isaac, & Thomas. John Clayton Guardian. (John Roberts had the 
care of the orphans for one year.) Tulle Williams was apt Gar of Thomas 
orphan of Francis, Jan 7, 1770. (Loose papers.)





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