DNA and the Bolling/Bowling/Bowlin/Bollin/Bolding Surname

yDNA results from the Tapscott DNA Project show a very close paternal genetic relationship between at least some individuals with the surname Bolling/Bowling/Bowlin/Bollin/Bolding and the Tapscotts tested. Despite extensive research using classical means (i.e., paper) I have been unable to find a connection. The relationship is so strong that it appears that a major Tapscott progenitor had a father named "Bowling" (or variant thereof), or the converse. This could have happened either here (both families are from Virginia) or before arrival in America (both families are British). As you all know, the earliest Tapscotts arrived from England in New Jersey around 1690 and in Virginia in 1700. Of course it is possible that the connection between the two families occurred prior to the common use of surnames (i.e., prior to 1400). I am searching for a connection.

Will of William Tapscott of Daviess County

During my recent research trip, I found a microfilm of the will of William Tapscott of Daviess County. William was a son of Capt. Henry Tapscott and Margaret Stott. Below is an exact transcription of the will and the probate.

Will of William Tapscott, Daviess County, Kentucky, Will Book A, 1815-1842, p. 57, Microfilm Roll 702067, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.

In the name of god amen. I William Tapscott Calling to mind that it is appointed unto all men Born to die and although possessing still by the mercy of god all the faculties of mind yet being weak in body do constitute and make this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others. Imprimis It is my will that my whole estate both real and personal be vested in my beloved wife Nancy Tapscott for the support of herself and our children after the payment of my Just debts

2^nd I devise to my son Henry William one hundred and fifty acres of land out of the 1000 purchased by me of James Madison in Daviess County to include the Plantation and houses, He paying an equal proportion of the purchase money which may be due for the said lands at the time of my death in Proportion of the value of the s^d 150 acres to the rest of the tract And a negro boy and girl hereafter to be designated by my wife and to be fixed into possession of them with the plantation at her death.

 3^d all the rest of my estate both real and personal I will and devise to my five daughters viz Nancy Fanny Diland Sally and Juliett - equally to be divided between them at the death of my wife but in case other of my said daughters should marry before that end then she is to be put into possession of her share of the estate any thing in the previous part of the will notwithstanding,

 4^th It is my particular will and desire that my Household and kitchen furniture should not be sold or taken into the inventory of my estate either for the payment of my debts in the Settlement of my estate. But I hereby will the estate of my said Household and Kitchen furniture to my beloved wife as a specific legacy to dispose of as she think proper, being anxious to prevent the disagreeable Confusion inciaint [incitant] upon an appraisement or sale of the species of property

5^th should I leave any debts unpaid at my death I will and devise that such negroes or other property as shall be selected by my wife should be sold by my executors to discharge the same. I hereby Constitute and appoint my wife Nancy Tapscott an Executrix and Philip Triplett Executor of this my last will and testament and require that no security be required from them by the County Clerk.

 As witness my hand this 27^th Dec 1823

 In testimony whereof I have signed & sealed the same in presence of

James W Rogers                               Wm Tapscott

Jn W W Franklin

Geo Hanaley

 

Probate, will of William Tapscott, Daviess County, Kentucky, Will Book A, 1815-1842, p. 58, Microfilm Roll 702067, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.

State of Kentucky sch. At a County Court begun and held for Daviess County on Monday the 11^th day of December 1826 this last will and testament of William Tapscott deceased was produced in court and duly proved by the oath of George Handley and William W Franklin subscribing witnesses thereto to this the list and deed of the said testator which was ordered to be recorded and Nancy Tapscott the Executrix named in said will came into court and took the oath required by law and probate thereof was granted her in due form. No security being required of the said Executrix it appearing to the Court the testator has left visible estate more than sufficient to satisfy and pay all his just debts Phillip Triplett the Executor named in said will appeared in Court and refused to take on himself the execution of said will and thereupon the same is duly recorded.

Attest geo Hanaley D.C.C.

State of Kentucky

Daviess County Court

June Term 1867 The book in which the foregoing will was recorded having been destroyed it is now ordered that the same be re-recorded

Witness my hand this 10^th June 1867

T. C. Jones Clk

Fauquier County Tapscotts - Monica R. Sanowar

While on the road during my recent Tapscott research trip, I received a telephone call from Selby Tapscott, a descendant of Harriet Tapscott, the originator of many of the Fauquier County (Virginia) Tapscotts. He called to tell me of the death of his first cousin (once removed) Monica Sanowar. (Monica passed away 4 Oct 2013, her obituary appeared in the Washington Post today, 13 Oct). Monica, whom you may know by her moniker "yelothndr," was a very early contributor to Tapscott family history discussions. In particular she passed on a lot of first-hand information (or at least family tales) about the Fauquier County Tapscotts. She and I did not always see eye to eye (I believe her GGG Grandmother Harriet Tapscott to be a daughter of James and Elizabeth Percifull Tapscott, she did not), but I always found my discussions with her infinitely interesting and informative. In recent years, Monica had gotten increasingly involved with DNA Genealogy, American Indian culture, and the manufacturing of her hot sauces, Yellow Thunder being one. I am truly sorry to hear of Monica's death. She was a universal person with involvements in and opinions on everything. Monica, you will be missed.