Still more of France in the familial background, tempered by years of residence in England—how many being unknown—proved by the pronunciation of the name, that is, "Battle". Livened up by the third Smith family in the family.
[Sources: Some Virginia Families, Hugh Milton McIlhany, Stoneburner and Prufer Printers, 1903; Old King William Homes & Families, p 101; Calendar of Virginia State Papers Vol I p 44; Stanard's Colonial Virginia Register, p 92; William & Mary Quarterly Vol II p 5 and Vol IX p 42]
John Battaile, born circa 1658 in England, and died before 1708. Married Elizabeth Smith after 1667, daughter of Lawrence Smith and Mary Hitchon. Married Catherine Taliaferro before 1 June 1687, daughter of Robert Taliaferro.
Lawrence Battaile Sr., died before March 1749/50, married Sarah Fitzhugh?, who died before January 8, 1750/51.
Lawrence Battaile Jr., died before 11 November 1773 in Caroline Co. Married Sarah Robinson, daughter of Benjamin Robinson and Sarah Ryng.
Sarah Ryng Battaile, born May 1765 and died March 13, 1811. Married Thomas Reade Rootes II in 1783.
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