ID: I718 
Name: James BISHOP
Given Name: James
Surname: Bishop
Prefix: Sir Knight 1
Sex: M
_UID: 813880BB3C394EA0BAD09EB73908E34FA99E
Change Date: 5 Dec 2006 at 22:27
Marriage 1
Mary
- Married:
- Change Date:
5 Dec 2006
Children
 John BISHOP- James BISHOP
- Mary BISHOP b: 1566
- David BISCHOP b: 1568
 William BISCHOP b: 16 Jun 1570 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland c: 1582 in Church of Scotland- Thomas BISCHOP b: 1571
Sources:
- Media: Letter
Abbrev: BISHOP: Ancestors of John Bishop, Captain by David Bishop 4/3/2003
Title: Ancestors of Captain John Bishop, by David Bishop 4/3/2003
Date: 17 Apr 2003
Text: Ancestors of John Bishop, Captain
Generation No. 1
1. John Bishop, Captain, born Abt. 1590 in Linlithgowshire, Scotland; died Bet. 1655 - 1656 in Charles City Co., VA. He was the son of 2. Sir Knight William Bishop, the Elder and 3. Elizabeth Ramsay. He married (1) Elizabeth Booker Bef. 1635. She was born in probably England, and died 1656 in Charles City Co., VA. She was the daughter of ? Booker.
Notes for John Bishop, Captain:
This information is from the files of David N. Bishop; 112 Laura Lane; Destrehan, LA 70047-3022; (985) 764-9902; e-mail: dnbishop@bellsouth.net. I would appreciate it if anyone who can add to or correct information that is included would contact me at the address above. Some of this information was provided by others, so I cannot verify all of it, nor do I take credit for it. My files are primarily for family member enjoyment and contain a great deal of private information on individuals in the family. This information is not intended for widespread distribution. I am pleased to share my information with others in the family and private researchers, but I do not want my information "as a whole" submitted to World Family Tree, posted on the Internet, or similar public acts, and I request that the normal courteng individuals be observed. I respectfully request that if you cannot agree to these terms that you do not retain this information. Thank you, David N. Bishop [This file generated 3 Apr 2003.]
Michael Bishop , 6 May 2001: Notes for you on Capt. John of Virginia:
John Bishop (Capt.) was born in 1590 in Linlithgowshire, Scotland. Was the son of William Bishop. His Uncle David Bishop was the Burgess of Edinburgh, Scotland appointed by King James the VI (thence known as King James I) after the death of Queen Elizabeth. James became king of both Scotland and England hence the formation of the United Kingdom.
Ref. Facts.
Privy council records of King James
Privy council record of King Charles
Merchant shipping of the 17th century (shipping records for the Golden Lion) (port of Greenock, Scotland, tobacco from (Virginia to, by King Charles)
David Pebbles (Merchant in Edinburg, Scotland) sent to Virginia on charges by Cromwell, Council.
The English Civil War archives
The History and Archives of West, Lothioan District, Scotland
The History of Cultree Estate, Linlithgowshire, Scotland (Thomas Bishop)
The History of the Port of Grennock, Scotland and the tobacco trade in Virginia.
The History of James Bishop (Merchant) and the formation of Bishopton, Scotland.
In his great-grandson's will (Asa, b. 1753), Capt. John Bishop is said to have been one of the earliest settlers in Virginia, settling on the south side of the James River, above old Jamestown, and was of old English stock.
Some say that Capt. John came to the US on the ship "Paule", which left the Port of London 6 July 1635. I think it is more likely that the John Bishop who came over on The Paule is the one described in THE BISHOP FAMILY by Bobby G. Adams. Some think Capt. John's wife Elizabeth may have been the sister of George Menefee/ Menifee, but I think that it is more likely that she is the sister of his first wife. See notes below.
There is a great deal of confusion of the John Bishop line shown by Bobby Gerald Adams in THE BISHOP FAMILY, 1982, and the Capt. John Bishop line. Bobby Gerald's book is available from him at P.O. Box 2371; Florence, AL 35630. DNB
More About John Bishop, Captain:
Fact 1: I had born c. 1612, England, but changed to that shown from info from Michael Bishop (q.v.)
Fact 2: Settled on the south. side of the James River
Fact 3: Burgess 1644, 1652, & 1653
Fact 4: His estate settled 4/1656
Fact 5: He may have had a son James born after coming to America
Notes for Elizabeth Booker:
Elizabeth is not proved to be Elizabeth Booker, but Mary Elizabeth Sanders; 2332 Wisteria Street; Baton Rouge, LA 70806 offered a strong argument, based on much research, that she was Elizabeth Booker, sister of Roger Booker and sister of George Menefie's first wife. The Menefie-Booker-etc. connections shown are based on her conclusions, in a letter of 7/25/1997 to Mailande Schrum, who sent me a copy.
Generation No. 2
2. Sir Knight William Bishop, the Elder He was the son of 4. Sir Knight James Bishop and 5. Mary. He married 3. Elizabeth Ramsay.
3. Elizabeth Ramsay
Child of William Bishop and Elizabeth Ramsay is:
1 i. John Bishop, Captain, born Abt. 1590 in Linlithgowshire, Scotland; died Bet. 1655 - 1656 in Charles City Co., VA; married Elizabeth Booker Bef. 1635.
Generation No. 3
4. Sir Knight James Bishop He married 5. Mary.
5. Mary
More About Sir Knight James Bishop:
Fact 1: Generations before Capt. John Bishop from research of Michael Bishop. See notes under Capt. John Bishop.
Children of James Bishop and Mary are:
2 i. Sir Knight William Bishop, the Elder, married Elizabeth Ramsay.
ii. David Bishop, Burgess of Edinburgh, Scotland
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