Leftwich of Bedford, Caroline, Brunswick and Campbell Counties
The name of Leftwich was originally called Vernon. It was Richard de Vernon who accompanied William the Conqueror into England and was granted an estate in Cheshire, about a mile from Norwich.
The records in Kent County, Virginia reveal that Ralf Leftwich received land grants as early as 1658.
Augustine Leftwich, Sr. removed from Caroline County to Bedford County. His sons, Augustine, Jr., William and Thomas, residents of Brunswick County, enlisted in the French and Indian War of 1757. In 1760 Augustine Leftwich was granted 212 acres of land in Bedford County, on both sides of David Creek. William Leftwich was granted 120 acres on both sides of Buffalo Fork of Back Creek; and Thomas Leftwich was granted 70 acres on the north side of Goose Creek.
Augustine Leftwich was married twice, the last time to Elizabeth, a daughter of George Stovall, Jr. He lived to be a very old age, writing his last will and testament in 1795, mentioning his wife, Elizabeth, as well as his children and grandchildren. Issue:
William Leftwich married Elizabeth Haynes. He was a member of the Bedford County Revolutionary Committee of 1775. He died in 1820.
Thomas Leftwich was made captain in the Virginia Regiment commanded by General Stephen; later made colonel and commanded the rear guard of General Gates' division during the famous Battle of Camden, South Carolina. He was married three times and had twenty one children in all. His home was called "Mount Airy", two and half miles from Leesville. Issue:
Augustine Leftwich married (1) Mildred Ward (2) Elizabeth Williams Clark of Camden, South Carolina.
Granville Leftwich served as a captain in the Seminole war; died unmarried at Fort Smith, Arkansas.
John Leftwich, sergeant in Continental Army for three years; married in 1783 to Susanna, a daughter of Guy Smith.
Littleberry Leftwich married Fanny Hopkins.
Uriah Leftwich, captain in the Revolutionary War.
Joel Leftwich married Nancy Turner; served three years as ensign in the Revolutionary War; brigadier-general of the militia; served in War of 1812.
Jabez Leftwich married Delilah Stovall.
Frances Leftwich married Mr. Carter.
Mary Leftwich married Joshua Early Sr. in 1765; resided near Forest in Bedford County
