Memory of Joshua Stapp

Memory of Joshua Stapp

Joshua Stapp was probably the most prominent of the sons of Abraham and Dorothy Stapp. He died just prior tp March 27, 1783. From the Essex and Old Rappahannocks Co., Record books we find that he moved to Caroline Co. and then to Orange Co, VA. Joshua's mother had begun, at her husband's death, signing her name as "Stepp" and eventually most of the family followed this custom and spelling although they were not always consistent with this spelling. Joshua was wealthy in land and slaves. At one time he woned 17 slaves. One of them was referred to as "My Man" by Joshua. There was also, Bett, Bett, Jr., Naric, Frank, James, Wina, Bacus, Lett. Lewis, Moses, Abraham, Cate, Abraham, Jr. Jack, Ben, and Kate.