Notes – Dandridge

The Claiborne family of early Virginia appears to derive from the Dandridge family based upon DNA matches. ^[1]There is no record as to why, but at some point the children of William Dandridge (xxxxxx) took on different surnames. There are 8+ direct-line surnames Dandridge and Dugdale DNA matches with Golden … Continue reading

William Alexander Dandridge Claireborne was born a Dandridge but took on, or alternatively used, the Claireborne (Claiborne) surname. Born  30 Jan 1613, Drayton, Berkshire, England, and passed away  1 Jul 1693,  Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, or, St Olave Jewry, London, England. Married to Anne Bolling (1622–1654). His parents were William Bartholomew Dandridge (1580–1638) and Agnes Wilder (1575–1638).

A son John William I Dandridge (1655–1731) would marry Bridget Ann Dugdale (1651–1731). They had three children: William Alexander Dandridge (1689–1743), Colonel John E. Dandridge (1700–1756) and Elizabeth Dandridge (1703–1750).

~~~ Oddly, and without known historical explanation, some of their children were surnamed Dandridge and some were given the name Claiborne.

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~~~ William Alexander Dandridge (1689–1743)

Parents of Winifred Claiborne, 1714–1770, are unknown. Winifred was wife to Francis B. Gouldman (1695–1763). Winifred was probably orphaned as a child, although there are some claims that her mother is known. ^[2]Footnote needed atDNA fragments of Dandridge and Dugdale descendance remain sizeable enough that they are still detectable in some individuals born before 1960, and possibly thereafter. ^[3]Multiple DNA matches with Dandridge and Dugdale descendants exist — see private notes for match information.

Both Goldens and Gouldmans should show DNA matches with Dandridge and Dugdale surnamed individuals at the 5-8th cousin level.

DNA matches with Dandridge and Dugdale indicates a common source of DNA across both families.

About Dandridges in early Virginia