(1) John Echols, born 1650 in Grovesend, England. Died 1712 in Lunenburg Co., VA. Married Mary Sarah Cave. Had daughter, Mary Eleanor Echols. According to W.C. Stewart in "Gone to Georgia":
"John Echols, according to the best history at my command, migrated to the US during Oliver Cromwell's time, because of some differences between Cromwell and himself. He is reputed to have had large poccessions in England, and to have sold same, turning the proceeds thereof into gold and brought with him. He settled in Viriginia, becoming a large planter and slave owner."
(2) Mary Eleanor Echols, born 1680, died ????. Daughter of John and Mary Sarah Echols. Married Nicholas Girlington, had daughter Ellender. |
