Darden of Virginia & Emanuel & Monroe Counties

Among the first known Dardens in America were Jacob Darden who died 1719 in the Isle of Wight County, Virginia, and Jethro Darden of Nansemond County, Virginia. Presumably the Jethro Darden listed below descends from this branch.

Jethro Darden was born 10 August 1772 in Emanuel County, Georgia. His LWT was probated 3 July 1837 in Monroe County. Named his wife, Ellender. To William Darden, in trust for my daughter, Lucretia Ponder. Grandchildren: children of Jonathan Darden, viz: George W., Mary Ann, Rebecca Jane, Martha Elizabeth, Jonathan and Madison Darden; children of James Hill, viz: Nancy Henson, Eliza, Frances, Mary Ann, William, James Washington and Henry Hill. Heirs: Wilson, Stephen, Elizabeth Winn, Mary Rhodes, Ann, and John Weaver. He married Ellender Perkins 14 October 1793 in Emanuel County. Issue:[1]

• William Darden was born ca 1795. His LWT dated 17 January 1841, probated 3 May 1841, Monroe County, named his wife, Lucy L. and "l; children." Executors were his wife, William F. Darden, and James Lockett of Jones County. Issue: A. Monroe A. Darden, born 1831. B. Delia Darden, born 1834. C. Asben Darden, born 1838. D. Leonora Darden, born 1849.
• Lucretia (Lucille?) Darden, born 1801, married Silas Ponder on 31 May 1827 Monroe County. He was deceased before 1850, and a son was listed in her household, viz: William Ponder, born 1832. The LWT of Silas Ponder dated 26 October 1836, probated 10 November 1836, Monroe County, named wife and children. Issue:

  1. Laurancy E. Ponder.
  2. Peggy Ann E. Ponder.
  3. William A. Ponder.
  4. Martha Ponder.

• Jonathan Darden. Issue:

  1. George W. Darden.
  2. Mary Ann Darden.
  3. Rebecca Jane Darden.
  4. Martha Elizabeth Darden.
  5. Jonathan Darden.
  6. Madison Darden

• Wilson Darden was born 1789 married Frances (born 1791). Issue:

  1. Ellena Darden, born 1835.
  2. Ann Darden, born 1837.

• Stephen Darden. His LWT dated 16 December 1844, probated 13 January 1845, Monroe County. Named wife, Frances; the children of Wilson and Frances Darden; Ellender and Ann. His nephew, John H. W. Darden. To the children of Lemuel and Ann Wynn, viz: Elizar and William Wynn. He married Frances Fambrough 20 October 1842 in Monroe County.
• Elizabeth Darden married Lemuel Wynn.
• Mary Darden married Mr. Rhodes.
• Ann Darden.