Edward MOZINGO\Margaret* (PIERCE\BAYLEY)

Edward MOZINGO, indentured servant of John WALKER , was born bef. 1644 in Unknown; possibly VA. He married Margaret* (PIERCE\BAYLEY) bef. 04 September 1685 in Old Rappahannock Co, VA. He died bet. 30 July 1711 and 07 May 1712 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co, VA. Margaret* (PIERCE\BAYLEY), daughter of Richard BAYLEY and Elizabeth PIERCE , was born bef. 1669 in Unknown; possibly VA. She died aft. 30 July 1711 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co, VA - (Prob.).

Mozingo family and Queen Njinga of Angola - People are trying to connect the Edward Mozingo family to Queen Njinga of Angola as direct decendants. The problem with this is that based on the sources that I've found she had no surviving children of her own (see data below).
http://www.africafederation.net/Ndongo_History.htm
Njinga (n-JIHN-guh) grew up in the royal household of the Mbundu people. ("Njinga" is the current official spelling, in accord with the post-1980 orthographic reform of the Kimbundu language, of the name previously spelled "Nzinga.") The Mbundu lands stretched from the Atlantic coast in the west to the Kwango River in the eastern highlands and from the Dande River in the north to the Kwanza River in the south. The western part of the region, where Njinga was born, was the Kingdom of Ndongo; an eastern section, Mbamba, had been an early homeland of the Mbundu. Njinga's father was Ngola Kilajua, Ngola being the word for "King" in Kimbundu, the Mbundus' native language. Ngola Kilajua ruled the Kingdom of Ndongo. Njinga's mother, however, was descended from slaves and therefore had no blood ties to the hierarchy of landed chieftains. When Ngola Kilajua died 1617, one of his sons succeeded him as Ngola Mbande. Mbande had murdered any males who might compete with him for the succession, including a son of Princess Njinga.
The Italian missionary Giovanni Cavazzi lived and worked in Angola for many years and was a close confidant of Queen Njinga. His book, Istorica Descrizione de tre regni Congo, Matamba ed Angola, published in 1687 tells of his time spent in Angola; below is an except from it about her desire to have a child of her own.
http://www.bu.edu/�/cavazzi-missione-eva�/book-2-chapter-12/,
"...such was the Queen�s love for children that she could not bear to be without their presence, she played & enjoyed herself with them, & having passed the age of Masseno when he was the King, she clamoured & cried to give birth to a child ....; .... many times she has asked God with prayers for a child of her own; this can be called a metamorphosis & transformation by the heavenly right hand.�
Another source I found on the internet flatly stated she had no children.
http://www.africafederation.net/Ndongo_History.htm,
Njinga hoped that a peaceful relationship with Portugal would allow her to settle her kingdom and determine a successor, as she had no children.
If anyone has documented evidence to the contrary I would be interested in seeing it.

Notes for Edward MOZINGO:

Birth: bef. 1644 in Unknown; possibly VA.
Death: bet. 30 July 1711 and 07 May 1712 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co, VA.
Court Records : 05 October 1672 Richmond Co, VA courts find that Edward Mozingo has served his 28 year indenture and is now free.
Court Records : 14 March 1681 Rappahannock Co, VA, Andrew and Sarah BOYER sold or leased a dwelling house to Luke THORNTON. The house was "lately occupied by Edward MOSINGOE" (Order Book Abstracts).
Court Records : 07 May 1684 Rappahannock Co, VA, A judgement against Edward MOZINGO for seven pounds of tobacco was recorded (Order Book Abstracts).
Court Records : 04 September 1685 Rappahannock Co, VA, Edward MOZINGO and Margrett his wife ordered brought into the next northside court to answer the complaint of Col. John STONE MOZINGO and wife ordered to provide securities. Samu el BAYLEY and Mathew KELLY signed a bond with Edward.
Court Records : 04 September 1685 Rappahannock Co, VA, The suit of Edward MOZINGO vs. George BRUSE was dismissed; A non suit was granted to Francis SETTLE against Edward MOZINGO [i.e MOZINGO sued SETTLE, but the suit was dismissed fo r no cause].
Court Records : February 1686 Rappahannock Co, VA, Edward MOZINGOE and Mary (sic) his wife were ordered to appear at the next court to answer the complaint of Col. John STONE or forfeit the suit (Order Book Abstracts).
Court Records : 08 May 1690 Rappahannock Co, VA, Edward MOSINGO, plaintiff, vs. Robert WHITROW, defendant, deferred to the next sitting of the north side court (Order Book Abstracts).
Court Records : 03 July 1690 Rappahannock Co, VA. Edward and Margaret MOZINGO vs. Robert WHITROA for assault and battery. The jury found for the plaintiff and awarded f-5 and costs (Order Book Abstracts).
Court Records : 07 June 1693 Richmond Co, VA, Order is granted against the sheriff to William Colston for the non appearance of Edward Mozingo according to declaration.
Court Records : 28 February 1694 Westmoreland Co, VA, Edward MASSINGO vs. Robert WHITROW dismissed (Order Book 1690-98, p. 125a).
Court Records : 07 October 1694 Richmond Co, VA, Tithables on Capt. William Tayloe's list included Edward Mozingo, one.
Court Records : 05 June 1695 Richmond Co, VA, Edward Mozingo, Col. John Stone, Samuel Bayley, and others had "contrary to Act of Assembly in that case made and provided, have kept concealed divers Tithables, the court ordered th e sheriff to summon them
Court Records : 08 August 1695 Richmond Co, VA, Evan Thomas entered a retraxit upon his information brought against Edward Mozingo.
Court Records : 05 November 1695 Richmond Co, VA, Mr Willowby Allerton appeared for Peter Oblane against Edward Mozingo.
Court Records : 06 November 1695 Richmond Co, VA, Judgement granted to Peter Oblane against Edward Mozingo 400 pounds of good tobacco and 2 Virginia hogshead upon acount proved by oath.
Court Records : 01 April 1696 Richmond Co, VA, Action brought by Edward Mozingo against Peter Oblane dismisted, plaintiff not appearing to prosecute.
Court Records : 03 February 1697 Richmond Co, VA, Attachment granted to Edward Mozingo against the estate of William Burrill according to declaration returnable & c.
Court Records : 07 April 1697 Richmond Co, VA, The action brought against William Burrill by Edward Mozingo dismisted, the plaintiff not prosecutiong.
Court Records : 03 March 1698 Richmond Co, VA, Nonsuit is granted against Edward Mozingo to John Favor and Mary, his wife, the said Edward not entering his declaration.
Court Records : 03 June 1703 Richmond Co, VA, Edward Barrow, plt. vs Edward MOZINGO, deft. Leonard Dozier returned security for his appearance next court session.
Court Records : 03 June 1703 Richmond Co, VA, Nonsuit granted Edward Barrow for the non appearance of Edward MOZINGO.
Court Records : 07 July 1703 Richmond Co, VA, Order granted last court to Edward Barrow against Leonard Dozier security for the appearance of Edward MOZINGO in the suit of Edward Barrow for 450 pounds of tobacco upon account. Moz ingo didn't appear; judgement granted to plt.
Court Records : 03 February 1704 Richmond Co, VA, Action brought by Edward MOZINGO against Thomas Crowley is dismisted; plt not prosecuting.
Court Records : 03 February 1704 Richmond Co, VA, Order is granted against the sheriff to Edward MOZINGO for the non appearance of Edward Barrow acording to declaration. Attachment granted to sheriff.
Court Records : 05 April 1704 Richmond Co, VA, Action brought by Edward MOZINGO against Edward Barrow is dismisted, plt not prosecuting.
Property: 16 February 1704 Richmond Co, VA, Deed Book 3, p 171, The ear marks of Edward MOZINGO and Edward MOZINGO Jr. were recorded.
Comment : 24 February 1702 Westmoreland Co, VA, William PEIRCE wrote his will; grandson Samuel BAYLEY who received "all my land on the south side of Pantico runn next adjoyning unto Ned MESSINGO and George BRUCE," (Deeds & Will s 3:50-5 1).
Probate: 04 June 1712 Richmond Co, VA - Will Book 3, pp 87-88, Inventory of Edward's estate
Probate: 07 May 1712 Richmond Co, VA, Will Book 3, p 75, the will was probated.
Will: 30 July 1711 Richmond Co, VA - Edward wrote his will leaving bequests to his wife Margaret and sons John Mozingo and Edward Mozingo.

Sources for Edward MOZINGO:

Lineages Report, October 2, 1991 Report, p 71685 Sep 04 Rappahannock Co, VA, The suit of Edward MOZINGO vs. George BRUSE was dismissed on a finding of no cause. A non suit was granted to Francis SETTLE against Edward MOZINGO [i.e MOZINGO sued SETTLE, but the suit was dismissed for no cause]. Edward MOZINGO and Margrett his wife ordered brought into the next northside court to answer the complaint of Col. John STONE MOZINGO and wife ordered to provide securities. Samuel BAYLEY and Mathew KELLY signed with Edward MOZINGO a bond in the amount of 2000 pounds of tobacco for the good behavior of Edward MOZINGO and his wife [i.e., they posted bail] (OrderBookAbstracts).
Calculation of date of birth, 1672 court case - 28 yrs of servitude; if born in 1644 he would be 68 yrs at his death. He could easily have been born 12 yrs or more earlier.
Richmond County Virginia Will & Inventory Vol 1-3 1699-1717, Will Book 3, p. 751711 Jul 30 Richmond Co, VA, Edward MOZINGO wrote his will. He gave his son Edward two guns and directed that his wife Margaret and two sons John and Edward were to divide the remainder of the personal estate equally. His wife Margaret was to receive her dower thirds, and at her death, his sons Edward and John were to divide the land equally. The will was witnessed by Leonard and John DOZER and Edward BARROW. It was probated on 7 May 1712.
Minutes of the Council and General Court of Colonial Virginia, 1622-1632, 1670-1676, with Notes and Excerpts from Original Council and General Court R, p 316The 5th October 1672 "Mozingos ordr for freedom Whereas it Appeareth by Divers Witneffes that had been Sworne and Examined that Edward Mozingo a negro man had been and was an apprentice by Indenture to Coll Jno Walker and that by Comuptation his terme of Servitude for Twenty Eight yeares is now Expired, The Court after a fullheareing of the Matter In differrence Betweene the Said Ewd: Mozingo and Doctor Stone who marrryed Coll Walkers Widdow, It is Adjudged by this Court that the Faid Edw: Mozingo be and Remayne free to all Intents and purpofes by order of this Court"
Order book abstracts of Richmond County, Virginia, 1702-1704, p 130
Abstracts of Land Records of Richmond County, Virginia 1692-1704, p 114
Westmoreland County Virginia Deeds and wills, Vols. 3-4 1701-1709, Deeds & Wills 3:50-511702 Feb 24 Westmoreland Co, Virginia. [Col.] William PEIRCE wrote his will. He named Peirce and Stanly GOWER, grandson Samuel BAYLEY who received "all my land on the south side of Pantico runn next adjoyning unto Ned MESSINGO and George BRUCE," grandson William PEIRCE (son of John PEIRCE deceased), wife [Sarah], [three] daughters Elizabeth BRIDGES, Margaret GRAHAM, and Mary ROWSEY, and loving friend Thomas MARSON and Rachel his wife. Probated 25 March 1702.
Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1699-1800, p. 24 p. 87-88. Inv. & appr. rec. 4 June 1712.

1. Edward MOZINGO, b. bet. 1679 and 1683	See Edward MOZINGO & Eliza BOOTH
2. John MOZINGO, b. bet. 1679 and 1692	See John MOZINGO & Elizabeth (GERRARD\WILLIAMS)
3. Michael MOZINGO, b. 06 September 1687