Barksdale of Halifax County
Nathaniel Barksdale was married to Mourning Dickerson. He died in 1789, leaving a will. His estate was divided among his
eight children.
Peter Barksdale, eldest son of Nathaniel, married Elizabeth Watlington on 11 Jan 1781.
Nathaniel Barksdale, son of Peter, was married in 1805 to Patsy Hurt.
Elisha Barksdale, Jr., son of Nathaniel, married Judith A. Barksdale on 22 Oct 1835.
William Randolph Barksdale, son of Nathaniel, was born 1849, married (1) Miss Hallie Bailey Craddock and by her
had the following children:
- William Randolph Barksdale Jr., married Mary Jane Morgan.
- Fannie Poindexter Barksdale, married (1) H. Vaughn and (2) Edward C. Craddock.
- Charles Craddock Barksdale married Avia Walker Grant.
- Elisha Barksdale married Rosa McWane.
- Louise Jasper Barksdale married Mr. Tucker Carrington Watkins, Jr., son of William J. Watkins and Elizabeth (Coles) Watkins, who was a son of William M. Watkins of Charlotte County.
- Helen Barksdale married John Martin of Halifax County.
- Mary Owen Barksdale.
- Alfred Dickerson Barksdale.
- John Craddock Barksdale.
