born:   1720 in Gloucester County, Virginia
died:  15 December 1806 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
buried: Danville, Virginia
In 1778 Joseph Motley purchased 1000 acres in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
He served as a Captain under George Washington in the French & Indian War, and was a supply agent for the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. Joseph Motley's will names (second) wife Elizabeth, sons David, Daniel, Samuel and John; daughters Martha Stewart, Obedience Morehead, Sally Anderson, Amey Carter, and Delilah Terry; grandson Joseph Tanner.

Will of Joseph Motley (Pittsylvania Deeds and Wills, Vol. 2, p 299)
In the name of God amen. I Joseph Motley, of Pittsylvania County, in the state of Virginia being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, calling to mind the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death that is alloted once for all men to die, do make, constitute and ordain this my last will and testament in the manner and words following: viz; 
First of all I give and bequeath of soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent and christian-like manner at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting that I shall receive it again at the morning Ressurection by the mighty power of God and as touching my worldly goods as it has pleased Almighty God to bless me with, I give and bequeath in the following manner:
First it is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid and the remainder to be divided in the following manner, viz Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved life Elizabeth Motley, one hundred pounds cash to her and her heirs forever. I also lend her during her natural life the following property to wit: the land the plantation whereon I now live and the following negroes to wit: Primor, Will, Stat, Hannah and children, also twelve head of my choice cattle, one chart (cart) and oxen, two mares, Sinai and Snip, six head of choice sheep, all my stock of hogs, household and kitchen furniture and plantation utensils, and one London still by her to be quietly and peacefully enjoyed without trouble and molestation and the remainder of my estate to be divided in the following manner among my children and grandchildren in the following manner hereafter named.
First, to my grandaughter, Patsy Motley, daughter of David Motley, one eleventh part I give and bequeath to her and her heirs forever.
ITEM, to my son Daniel Motley, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to him and his heirs forever.
ITEM, to my son Samuel Motley, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to him and his heirs forever.
ITEM, to my son John Motley, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to him and his heirs forever.
ITEM, to my daughter Martha Stewart's four children, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to be divided equally among them and to them and their heirs forever.
ITEM, to my daughter Obedience Morehead, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to her and her heirs forever.
ITEM, to my daughter, Prudence Stone, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to her and her heirs forever.
ITEM, to my daughter, Sally Anderson, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to her and her heirs forever.
ITEM, to my daughter, Amy Carter, I lend one eleventh part during her natural life and at her death I give and bequeath to the heirs of her body, lawfully begotten to them and their heirs forever.
ITEM, to my daughter Delilah Terry, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to her and her heirs forever.
ITEM, to my grandson, Joseph Motley Tanner, I give and bequeath one eleventh part to him and his heirs lawfully begotten and if the said Joseph should die without such heirs it is my will and desire that his two brothers, Joel Tanner and Asa Tanner, should have his part equally divided between them.
It is also my will and desire that the part of my estate lent to my wife, at her death should be divided among the persons and in the manner the other part of my estate has been given and bequeathed to and among, and having disposed of my whole estate, I constitute, ordain and appoint my executors as the worshipful court shall think proper to direct and herby disannulling and revoking all other or wills heretofore by me made.
I do make and ordain this my last will and testament, this eight day of November in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ, one thousand eight hundred and four as witness my hand and seal.
(signed) Joseph Motley
Witnesses: John R. Hall, William Hall, Rhoda Oliver. 

Father:  Joseph Motley II
Mother: Elizabeth Forrest

Spouse:  Martha Ellington
Married:  1750 in Amelia County, Virginia

Children:
1.  David James Motley
2.  Obedience "Biddy" Motley (m. John Morehead IV)

3.  Martha Motley (m. James Stewart)
4.  Samuel Motley (m. Elizabeth Terry)
5.  Daniel Motley (m. Sarah Pain)
6.  Prudence Motley (m. Joshua Stone)
7.  Amy Motley (m. James C. Carter)
8.  Delilah Motley (m. Benjamin Terry)
9.  Sally Motley (m. Frances Anderson)
10.  John Motley (m. Elizabeth Dupuy)
11.  Elizabeth Motley (m. Floyd Tanner)

Spouse: Elizabeth Irby
Married 24 July 1782 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia