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     (c|o_Edward_T.) was born in February 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as unnamd Stant, born in Atlantic Township, the daughter of Edwd (oysterman living in Atlantic Township) and A. Stant. Her mother gave the information..¹ He was the son of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn.

     Cornelia died in 1906.¹ Cornelia was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Sewell Edward Stant and Mary A. Cutler. Her body was interred at Broadwater Farm, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.¹

     According to church records, Amanda F. (Hall) Stant was a member at Sanford in 1898, was removed on 16 Apr 1899 and was on the Pocomoke roll in 1900, 1905, 1908 and 1917. Amanda H. Stant's heirs (1948) are in Acc Will Bk 25, p. 253. Mrs. Amanda Hall Stant of Messongo, widow of Capt. J. Thomas Stant, died on 3 Jan 1948, aged 69 years, at Northampton Hospital. She was the daughter of Frank L. & Ochia Smith Hall. Burial was at Groton's Cemetery, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 9 Jan 1948). Amanda was born on 10 February 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Francis L. 'Frank' Hall and Oceanna 'Ochia' Smith. Amanda was on the in 1898 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Joel Thomas Stant on 4 April 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joel T. Stant, a 37 year old widowed oysterman, the son of William H. & Sarah Stant and she was shown as Amanda F. Hall, age 21 and the daughter of Frank L. & Ocea A. Hall..² Amanda was living in 1942 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Amanda died on 3 January 1948 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 68.⁵ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Amelia was born on 12 October 1903 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Harrison Stant and Rosa F. Smith. She was christened on 15 August 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Carlton R. Hall circa 1950.^2,3 Amelia was living in 1964 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Amelia died on 25 December 1991 at age 88.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.² Lola was born on 8 September 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Harrison Stant and Rosa F. Smith. She was christened on 15 August 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Frederick W. Smith Sr. circa 1925.³ She married Andrew Lawson Parks after 1948.⁴ Lola was living in 1964 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     According to church records, Carson Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1908 and 1917, his vows and baptism was 9 Jul 1916, and he was removed on 7 Feb 1921. Carson was born circa 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Corbin F. Stant and Willianna F. 'Willie' Byrd. He was christened on 3 October 1902.¹ Carson was on the in 1908 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³ Carson was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as son Carson Stant, age 9 in HH#395 headed by Corbin F. Stant on Cross Town Road, a 50 year old oysterman..² Carson was named in his father's obituary in 1947 at Hampton, VA.

     Russell was born in 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Corbin F. Stant and Willianna F. 'Willie' Byrd. He was christened on 27 December 1899.¹ Russell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Russell C. Stant in HH#277 headed by Corbin Stant, a 40 year old sailor. He was shown as born Apr 1899, age 1..³ Russell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1910 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as son Russell Stant, age 11, in HH#395 headed by Corbin F. Stant on Cross Town Road, a 50 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Gladys M. (-----) circa 1920.^5,6 Russell was living in 1923 at Newport News, VA. Russell C. Stant and his wife were living in Newport News, VA, in 1923. He had his left eye seriously injured while working for the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Co. He was in Riverside Hospital for an operation. The doctors hoped to save at least part of the sight.. Russell was named in his father's obituary in 1947 at Newport News, VA. Russell died on 23 November 1963 at Hampton, VA. Mr. Russell Corbin Stant died at his home at Hampton on 23 Nov 1963, aged 65 years. He was the son of Capt. Corbin F. and Willie A. Stant of Messongo. He was employed by the Newport News School Board. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 5 Dec 1963)..²

     May was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Albert Lee Stant and Julia E. (-----). She was christened on 30 October 1900.¹

     According to church records, Milton H. Stant was on the Pocomoke roll in 1908 and 1917 and took his vows on 9 July 1916. He was christened on 30 March 1906.¹ Milton was born circa 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joel Thomas Stant and Amanda Fletcher Hall. Milton was on the in 1917 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA.³ Milton was living in 1948 at Norfolk, VA.⁴

     Leander was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward H. Anderton and Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White. Leander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leander Anderton, age 4 in HH#214 headed by Edward Anderton, a 35 year old sailor..² Leander was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lee Anderton, age 14 and oystering in HH#AT583 headed by Edward Anderton, a 45 year old retail merchant..³ He married Caroline J. Stant on 5 February 1879 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Caroline J. Stant on her Worcester County marriage record to Leander Anderton..⁴ Leander was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leander Mearington (sic) the head of HH#273, a 24 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Mearingtons (sic): Caroline, a 20 year old wife and house keeper; and E. Lee, a 5 months, born in January. (Note: It is unclear why Anderton was spelled Mearington, but it is clearly spelled that way on the original image.).^5,6 Leander died on 12 April 1918 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. Leander Anderton died on 12 Apr 1918, aged 62 years, with brigh's and heart disease. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.D. Jackson and interment was in the Feddeman Cemetery. He was survived by a widow, 4 children, 2 sisters and 1 brother (Acc News, 8 Mar 1918). The names of the survivors were not listed..⁷ His body was interred at Feddeman Cem, Shad Ld Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     John was born on 23 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward H. Anderton and Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown John L. Anderton, age 4/12 in HH#544 headed by Edward Anderton, a 25 year old laborer..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Clara E. W. Holland on 22 December 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 26 year old light house keeper, born in Acc Co and living on Assateague Island. She was age 20, born in Acc Co and living in Horntown. They were married at John Davis' by I.T. Adkins..⁴ John died on 19 December 1921 at age 71.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward H. Anderton and Elizabeth J. 'Betty' White. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Levin Bunting on 25 January 1873 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² Sarah was living in 1922 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Sarah died at Harold's Corner, Somerset Co, MD.³

     John was born in February 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James E. Anderton and Joanna Parker. He married Elizabeth Jane 'Lizzie' Stant on 6 June 1888 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was age 19. They were married by W. F. Hayes. Miss Lizzie Stant and Mr. John T. Anderton were married in the M.E. Church, South, Temperanceville, Wednesday, 6 Jun 1888 by Rev. Hayes (Pen. Ent., 9 Jun 1888)..^3,1 John was living in 1933 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²

     William C. Stant, 93, husband of Nelda Fergerson Stant, and a resident of Hallwood for eight years, died in Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, 29 Mar 1995. Born and reared at Sanford, he was the son of the late William H. and Rosa Smith Stant. He was a retired ships captain and carpenter. He was a member of the Hallwood Baptist Church. Graveside services were held at the Salem Methodist Cemetery, Pocomoke, MD, on Monday, 3 Apr at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Robert Cooper and the Rev. Leon Ellis. Other than his wife, Capt. Stant was survived by his children and a sister, all of who were listed, and 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were made by the Fox Funeral Home, Temperanceville (E.S. News, __ Apr 1995). William was born on 27 December 1901 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of William Harrison Stant and Rosa F. Smith. He married Hester Coutant in September 1923 at Malborro, NY.³ William was living in 1964 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² William died on 29 March 1995 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 93.¹ His body was interred at Salem Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD.¹

     Roger was born circa 1635 at England. Roger immigrated to Accomack Co, VA in 1667. He departed from Bristol, England, but that may have just been the port city of departure. He could have lived somewhere else in England..¹ Roger was named as a headright on 16 August 1667 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger Milles was listed as a headright in a land certificate issued to Henry Smith for a 1,000-acre patent on 16 Aug 1667 (Acc Orders, 1666-1670, p. 36).. He married Ann Fowkes circa 1672.² Roger was named as a headright on 16 October 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. He or another Roger Miles, perhaps his son, is a headright in a land certificate issued to James Mills for a 1,500-acre patent on 16 Oct 1673 (Acc Wills, 1673-1676, p. 1).. Roger bought land in 1683. Roger Miles purchased 620 acres of land (A116) just south of Gargatha and on the east side of US Route 13 from Miles and Ann Gray in 1683. This was the land patented to Miles Gray in 1672. But two years later Roger and his wife Ann deeded 200 acres back to Ann Gray for her life and then it was to go to her son John Gray.. Roger was named as an heir in October 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. William Smith, in a declaration made in Oct 1686 and recorded 2 Dec 1686, left his whole estate to his cousin Roger Miles with the exception of his land which he left to Roger's son Roger. It was proved by Isaac Dix, age about 42 and Mary Dix, age about 31 (Acc Wills & Deeds, 1676-1690(vi), p. 448).. Roger sold land in 1693. In 1693 Roger Miles and his wife Ann deeded 200 acres to Mary Wright. There was no further record of either Roger or Ann Miles, but the balance of the land later was found to be in the possession of a William Miles, who may have been the heir-at-law (Whitelaw, p. 1124). This Indenture made xx day of March in ye year of our Lord God one thousand six hundred ninety three (1693) between Roger Miles of Accomack County in this Collony of Virginia of the one part and Mary Wright of ye sd County of the other part Wittnessesed That ye said Roger Miles for & in considerationof the Sume of one Thousand Eight Hundred pounds of tobacco delivery of these Presents by the said Mary Wright The Receipt where of xx ye To Roger Milesdoth hereby acknowledge and himself therewith fully Satisfied and paid and thereof and of every part and parcel there of doth clearly acquit exonerate and discharge the Said Mary Wright her heirs exeruts and adms for Ever by these presents hath given granted anonated bargained Sold Enfeoffed and confirmed and by these presents doth fully xxxxx.& xxxxxx give grant xxxx barhain & Sell & xxx Enfeoffe and confirme until the said Mary Wright her heirs for Ever one parcel of Land containing Two Hundred acres xxxxx Singulary xxx in Accomack County aforesaid in the wood between Gargaphia and Gilford & bounded at followes begainning at a corner marked Red oak being ye Souther most Corner Tree of a parcel of Land belonging to John Parker Son & running from thence North West one hundred ninty six poles then running South west Eight degrees Southerly by one hundred and Sixty poles then running South East Six degrees Easterly two hundred & sixteen poles then running North East Sixteen degrees with all and Singuearmety Rights monpors jurisd & appurtenances together with all building meadows fieldings pastures woods under woods wayes horeditamont & appurtenances whatsoever to yeSd Land and premises or to any pastor parcel of them belonging or many wise apportaining grand also all the Estate right till or interest xxx possession proberty claime and domand whatsoever louching or connrarzin the person isses xxxx partor parcel of them To have and to hold the Said Two hundred acres of Land and all & other the premises horeby granted Bargained & to xx or mentioned to be harxxx or forcby granted bargained & Sold wxx & very of them Rights member and appurtenances whatsoever unto yeSaid Mary Wright her heirs and to the one by proper issue & Behoove of the Said Mary Wright & her heirs for Ever and the Sd Roger Miles for himself & his heirs Executor & domain the Sd Land & all & Singular at her the premises before granted bargained & Sold with Sd appurtaenances unto the Said Mary Wright her heirs for Ever agst him the said Roger his heirs * saaings and all and every other person or person whatsoever Lawfully Claimmyany part or parcel of the aforesaid Two hundred acres of Land with warranty of the Same on Witness whereof the Sd Roger Miles hata here unto Sett my hand and Seal the day & year first above written. Sealed and delivered in the present of - Robert Norton - Danl xxxx Tho Jenifer March 20th 1693 The above written acknowledged in open Court by Roger Miles as his xxxx act and Deed to Mary Wirtht (Accomack County Court Records, Deeds & Wills 1692 - 1715 p 48). Roger died circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He last appeared in Accomack County Court records on 2 Aug 1698. It is assumed he died shortly thereafter. According to Mrs. Turman's research, "Roger and his wife Ann died intestate before 1712 when their son William appeared as owner of 220 acres of land from one of Roger's purchases..

     An Ann Miles was listed as a headright in a certificate issued to Mr. John Robins for a 1,800-acre patent issued 18 Sep 1666 (Acc Deeds & Wills, 1663-1666, p. 123). It is not clear if she was the wife of Roger Miles or another Ann Miles. There is an Ann Miles, who was age 40 in May 1679 (Acc Wills, Deeds & Orders, 1678-1682, p. 82), implying she was born circa 1639. According to Mrs. Turman's research, "Roger and his wife died intestate before 1712 when their son William appeared as owner of 220 acres of land from one of Roger's purchases. William's deed to a cousin revealed the fact that Roger's wife was the former Ann Mason. In 1683 Roger Miles purchased 620 acres of land (Whitelaw tract A116) from Miles and Ann Gray, but two years later he and his wife Ann deeded 200 acres back to Ann Gray for her life and then it was to go to her son John Gray. In 1693 Roger Miles and his wife Ann deeded 200 acres to Mary Wright. The balance of the land was later to be found in the possession of a William Miles, who may have been the heir-at-law (Whitelaw, p. 1124). In 1674 Thomas Fowkes left 100 acres of land (Whitelaw tract A118) to a step-granddaughter Amy, the daughter of Robert and Temperance Mason. Amy married an Abbott, and the title passed to a son Mason Abbott. In addition, title to 200 acres of the Fowkes- Finney part of A118, which began a short distance above the mouth of Parker Creek and extended between the creek and the neck road out to a crossroad in the neck, passed to Ann Miles after the death of her brother Robert Mason (Whitelaw, p. 1134). This confirms Ms. Turman's conclusion that Roger Miles' wife Ann was a Mason. However, Thomas Fowkes, in his will, written 10 Sep 1673 and probated 18 May 1674, left items to Amy, daughter of Robert and Temperance Mason. Items were also left to each and every grandchild of his wife, which implies that she was previously married. Items were also left to a "neafew" Mary Ryle, daughter of Ann, now Ann "Miels", formerly in the possession of Henry Ryle, now in the custody of John Smally. Items were also left to a sister Ann "Miells." His wife Amy is the executor (Acc Wills, 1673-1676(v), p. 152). The will of Thomas Fowkes' wife Amy, written 20 Aug 1678 and recorded 23 Oct 1678, indicates that Amy, who, according to her husband Thomas Fowkes' will, had been previously married and had a son, William Anderson. She also left items to Amy, daughter of Robert and Temperance Mason, just as her husband had 4 years earlier. She requested that her son William Anderson, the executor, see to it that 1,000 L of tobacco be raised out of her estate to be laid out for the best advantage of Mary Right, daughter of Ann "Myles" and of Henry Right, deceased. According to depositions of Susannah Johnson and Mary Dix, Amy Fowkes died about 10 Apr 1678 (Acc Wills & Deeds, 1676-1690(vi), p. 117). My assumption is that the Mary Wright who Roger and Ann Miles deeded land to in 1693, and the Mary Ryle, daughter of now Ann "Miels" and Henry Ryle in the Thomas Fowkes will of 1674, and Mary Right, daughter of Ann "Myles" and Henry Right deceased in the Amy Fowkes will of 1678 are all the same person with various different spelling of the surname. If this were true, one would also have to conclude that the Ann Miels/Miells sister of Thomas Fowkes in his will of 1674, and the Ann Myles wife of Henry Right in the Amy Fowkes will of 1678, and Ann Miles, wife of Roger Miles and mother of William Miles in Whitelaw, p. 1124 and p. 1134 are all the same person. The only way to reconcile this with Ms. Turman's conclusion that she was a Mason when she married Roger Miles, would be that Ann's maiden name was Fowkes, being a sister of Thomas Fowkes, and that she married Henry Ryle/Right and had a daughter Mary Ryle/Right/Wright, then married a Mason, and then married Roger Miles. Whitelaw, p. 1132, also states that Thomas Fowkes' wife Amy, was the widow of Nicholas Waddilow when she married Fowkes, and that she was previously married to Garrett Anderson who was the father of her son William Anderson and daughter Amy who married John Parker, both were mentioned in her will of 1678. Whitelaw, p. 1134, also states that Fowkes left 100 acres to a step-granddaughter Amy, daughter of Robert and Temperance Mason. This would imply that Temperance would have been his wife Amy's daughter by either her first husband Garrett Anderson or her second husband Nicholas Waddilow. Ann was born circa 1639.² She was the daughter of James Fowkes. Ann immigrated to in 1666.³ She married Henry Wright I circa 1668 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married Roger Miles (I) circa 1672.⁵ Ann was named in her brother's will on 10 September 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Ann Miells in the will of Thomas Fowkes, wife Amy. She had a daughter, Mary Ryle. (NOTE: Miells was evidently Miles and Ryle was evidently Right or Wright.).⁶ Ann was living in May 1679 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann died circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mrs. Turman's research, "Roger and his wife Ann died intestate before 1712 when their son William appeared as owner of 220 acres of land from one of Roger's purchases..

     Roger was born circa 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Roger Miles (I) and Ann Fowkes. Roger was named as an heir in October 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. William Smith, in his will made Oct 1686 and probated 2 Dec 1686, left to cousin Roger Miles his whole estate with the exception of his land which he left to his son Roger Miles. It was proved by Isaac Dix, age about 42 and Mary Dix, age about 31 (Acc Co Wills & Deeds, 1676-1690(vi), p. 43).. Roger witnessed a will on 18 May 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Roger Miles, Thomas Crippen and William Miles witnessed the will of Charles Champleshon, mariner. Richard Kitson was named guardian on his son Charles (under age). The will of Charles Campleshon, was proved by the oath of Roger Miles and William Miles and by the testimony of Thomas Crippin, a Quaker (p. 123) - Court Date 5 Oct 1709. (McKey - V10 p 175 - Accomack Co. Orders 1703 - 1710 p 175).¹ Roger died before 1712. According to Mrs. Turman's research, "Roger and his wife Ann died intestate before 1712 when their son William appeared as owner of 220 acres of land from one of Roger's purchases. It is also assumed that their son Roger was also deceased by this time..

     He was shown as a carpenter in a land sale of 1715. William was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Roger Miles (I) and Ann Fowkes. William bought land in 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Miles bought 135 acres from tract A115. The William Hickman part seems to have been the northeast corner of the tract. In 1707 William Hickman sold his 135 acres to Charles Fonelson and in 1712 he and his wife Ann sold to William Miles and it became merged with a part of A116. Cha. Venelson presented and acknowledged a deed for land he sold to William Miles. Ann the wife of Cha. Venelson acknowledged her relinquishment of dower to the land her husband sold to Wm. Miles. Court Date 6 May 1712 (McKey - V11 p 70 & 71- Accomack Co. Orders 1703 - 1710 p 40).² He married Mary (-----) on 15 November 1715. William Miles and his wife Mary sold Winter Quarters on Pocomoke River in 1715.. William sold land on 15 November 1715 at Winter Quarters, Som Co, MD. Deed from Wm Miles of Accomack County to William Jenkins of Somersett County - Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk (Spelling remains the same) This Indture made this fifteen Day of Novembe in ye Second Yeare of the Reigne of our Soverainge Lord George of Great Britain france & Ireland King Defender of the faith &c and in ye yeare of our Lord God One Thousand Seven hundred and fifteen Between Wm Miles of Accomack County in ye Colony of Virginia Carpenter & Mary his wife of the one part and William Jenkins of Somersett County in ye Provience of Maryland planter of the Other part Wittnesseth that whereas Charles Absolute Lord and Proprietary of the provience of Maryland Did by his Patten Grant unto William Stevens of Somersett County Esqr Deceased all that Percell or Tract of Land Caled Winter Quarter bearing Date the 24th Day of June Anno Domi 1675 The said Land Situate Lying & being in Somersett County on the East side of Chesesepeke bay one the Southside of Pocomoke River Near Naswadtox Bonded as followeth begining at a marked Oake Standing Neare ye Side of the said River thence with a line Drawn North East half a pint Easterly up ye sd River for a bredth Ninety Perches to a marked Hickory thence with a Line Drawn South East half a pint Easterly into the Woods for Length five Hundred thirty three perches & 1/3 part of a Perch to a marked Oake thence with a Line Drawn South Westt half a Point Westerly Ninty perches to a marked Pine and from thence With a Right Line to ye first bounder Containing three Hundred Acres More or Less To Have and To Hold the Same unto him ye The sd William Stevens his heirs & assigns for Ever and Where as the said William Stevens & Elizabeth his Wife by An Indenture Under Theire hands and Seals bearing Date ye fifth Day of Noveme Ano Dom 1677 did Give Grant bargain Sell and Deliver unto Josias Seward and Walter lane of Somersett County and Provience of Maryland all ye afforsd percell of Land Caled Winter Quarter for the Consideration of four Thousand pounds of Tobbacco To Have and To Hold the same unto them the said Josias Seward And Walter Lane theire heirs and Assigns for Ever and Whereas ye sd Josias Seward and Margrett his wife and Walter Lane Did by an Indenture under theire hands & Seals bearing Date ye 11th Day of October Ano Domi 1680 Did Give Grant bargain Sell and Confirm unto Jno Parker of Accomacke County in the Colony of Virginia all the sd Percell of Land caled Winter Quarter To have and To Hold The same unto him the sd Jno Parker his heirs & Assigns for Ever and Whereas ye sd Jno Parker did in his Last Will & Testament bearing Date in Accomack County Above said the 9th Day of January Ano Domi 1692 give & bequeath all the above percell of Land caled Winter Quarter To Have and To Hold The same to him ye sd William Parker his heirs & assigns for Ever and Whereas the sid William Parker for ye consideration of Eight Thousand Pounds of Tobbacco did by Deed Indent and Confirm unto William Whittington of Somersett County Esqr The sd percell of land Caled Winter Quarter To have and To hold the same unto him ye sd Wm Whittington and to his heirs & assigns for Ever And whereas The sd William Whittington Esqr & Mrs. Hannah his Wife for The consideration of Twelve Thousand pounds Tobbacco Did by deed Indent and Confirm unto William Demcem bearing Date The Sixteenth Day of September Anno Domi 1703 all the said Percell of Land Caled Winter Quarter To Have and To Hold the same unto him the sd William Dencem his heirs & Assigns for Ever and Whereas the sd William Dencem and Elizabeth his Wife Did by theire Deed Indent unto William Whittington bearing Date the 22d Day of March Ano Domi 1704/5 Liber PI Fol: 103 all that percell of Land Caled Winter Quarter To Have & To hold The same unto his ye sd William Whittington his heirs & Assigns for Ever And Whereas the sd William Whittington and Elizabeth his Wife for the Consideration of Thirteen Thousand pounds of Tobbacco by their Deed Indent and Confirm unto William Miles above sd bearing Date the 4th Day of June Ano Domi 1714 Recorded in Liber JK Fol:100: 101: 102 LL the Above mentioned percell of Land caled Winter Quarter To Have and To Hold The same unto him the same unto him the said William Miles and to his heirs & assigns for Ever Now This Indenture ffurther Witnesseth That the sd Wm Miles and Mary his Wife for Divers Good Causes and Considerations them hereunto Moveing but more Especially for the Sum of five Thousand four hundred pounds of Tobbacco Paid by the above Named William Jenkins before the Ensealing & Delivery hereof Whereof the sd William Miles And Mary his Wife Doe hereby Acknowledge themselves fully and Wholy Sattisfied contented & paid and have for themselves & theire heirs Acquitted Exonerated and Discharged the sd William Jenkins his heirs Executors & Admins for Ever have Given Granted bargained Sold Allinated Enfeofed Conveyed Confirmed and Delivered and Doe by These presents Give Grant bargain Sell Alinate Enfe of Convey Confirm and Deliver unto him the sd William Jenkins and to his heirs & assignes for Ever two hundred Acres of Land taken outt of the above tract or percell of Land Caled Winter Quarter The sd Five Hundred Acres of Land Bounded as ffolloweth Begining at a marked White Gum Standing in the Westt Side of a branch near a foot path that leads Over sd branch Where an Old tan house Was borned down thence from the sd Gum runing alongst the West Side of the sand branch Including the maine body of the sd branch binding with Isaac Brittinghams one hundred Acres of land taken outt of sd Tract caled Winter Quarter untill itt mett With the South Westt side line of the sd Tract Caled Winter Quarter thence runing along the sd Line into the Woods to the Exten of the sd Line to a markd Pine thence Runing the head Line of the sd Land Caled Winter Quarter Nintey perches to a marked Oake Above sd thence runing Alongst the North East Side Line of the sd Tract Caled Winter Quarter to the aforsd Withe Gum Containing by Estimation two hundred Acres More or Less To Have and To Hold the sd two hundred Acres of Land to him the sd William Jenkins & to his heirs and Assigns for Ever Without Any Mortgage Redemption use or limitation to recall Alter Change or Determine the same With a ll itts Rights profits benefits & Priviledges Whatsoever thereunto (belonging Royall Mines Excepted) free & Clear Freely & Clearly Acquitted Exonerated and Discharged of & from all and All manner of former and Other bargains grants Seals for fitures Joynters Dowries Surrenders and of & from all Other titles Incumbrances Claimes and Demands Whatsoever Soo Yt he the sd William Jenkins and his heirs and Assigns Shall & May form hence forward and for Ever have hold Occupy possess & Injoy ye Sane peaceably and quietly from the sd William Miles and Mary his Wife and theire heirs for Ever as they the sd William Miles & Mary his Wife & thiere heirs Will for Ever Warrant & Defend the sd two hundred Acres of Land 7 premises bargained & sold to him the sd William Jenkins and to his heirs & Assigns for Ever from any person or persons Whatsoever Laying Claime to the Whole or Any part or percell thereof from by or under them the sd William Mile & Mary his Wife or their heirs or Any Other person or persons Whatsoever & they the sd William Miles & Mary his Wife doo further promise and Grant to & for themselves and their heirs that they shall and Will from time to time and at all times hereafter for & Dureing the term and time of Seaven Years Now Next Ensuing the Date hereof at & upon the Reasonable Requestt Costt & charges in the law of his the sd William Jenkins hie heirs or their Counsell Learned in the Law make Doe Acknowledge Execute and pr formed all or Any Other Instrument in Writting by Conveyance or Any Other way thought Nesassary for the better Assuring Confirming and Conveying of the Abovesd Two hundred Acres of Land and premises to his the sd William Jenkins and to His heirs & Assigns for Ever In Confirmation and full [-----] of the [-----] of the above Written the Above Named William Miles and Mary his Wife hath to this present Indenture sett to their hands and Seales Giveing deed and State with full and peaceable Possession by Way of Livery and Seizen of In & to the sd Two Hundred Acres of Land and [-----] Aforsd As Witness the Day and Yeare first Above Written -- Signed Sealed & Delivered in presents of us Isaac Brittingham & John Doughterty -- signed: Wm Miles: Seale -- Recorded this 22 Day of June Ano 1718 pr Alex Hall -- Memorandum That this Day vizt the fifteenth Day of Novemb In the second Yeare of the Reigne of our Soveraign Lord George of Great Britton ffrance & Ireland King Defender of the faith & ye Ano Domi 1715 before us the Subscribers hereof tow of his majets Justices of the Peace of Somersett County Cane the within mentioned William Miles & Mary his Wife in theire proper Persons parties to this Within Written Indenture and Did Acknowledge the Within receited two hundred Acres of Land and premises to be the Right of him the Within Named William Jenkins and to his heirs & Assignes of Ever According to form and manner of a Certain Act of Assembly of this Provience in this Case Made & Provided for Enrolling Conveyances &c And for This Acknowledgment Quitt Claime and Agreement the said William Jenkins hath given to them the said William Miles and Mary his Wife five Thousand four hundred pounds of Tobbacco -- Taken before me -- Charles Ballard & William Planner -- Source: Somerset County Maryland Deed Book EF O13: 144-150. William sold land in 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. William Miles presented and acknowledged a deed for land he sold to Mason Abbott. Court Date 3 Mar 1718/19. (McKey - V12 p 135 - Accomack Co. Orders 1714 - 1719 p26a). William was named as an heir in 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Payne left items to friend William Miles and to Ann Miles..³ William deeded land as a gift on 4 July 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. William Miles came into Court & presented & acknowledged his Deed for land to his son, William Miles junr which on his futher motion is admitted to record - 4 Jul 1727. (Orders Accomack Co. 1724 - 1731 p 76a) The deed reads as follows: To All Christian People to whom thes presents shall come I William Miles of the County of Accomack in the Collony of Virginia sent Greeting know yee that I William Miles for and in Consideration of the Love, good will and Affection which I have and Do bear toward my Loveing and dutifull son William Miles of Accomack County as foresaid. Have given and granted and by these presents doe fully, freely, clearly and absolutely Give and grant unto the said William Miles his Heirs and Assigns part of that Land whereon I now Liveth, Scituate bounded as followeth making his first Bounder on Sibbe Onions Land on the Southeast being the Land formerly belonging to Capt. Daniel Jenifer beginning at the aforesaid Onions Land so running a Line of narked Trees Northwest a cross my Land to Joseph Hickman Land & Southerly bindeth upon William Hickman Land and the Land formerly Charles Camhsons Land and so to the first bounder on Onions Land & ca: Together wth.all the Rights, Title, Interest, Claim and Demand whatsoever which I now have or which my or either of my Heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assignes may hereafter have of to or in the said granted premises or any part thereof. To Have and to hold the said unto him the said William Miles junr. His Heirs and Assignes forever absolutely whithout any Manner of Condition As I the said William Miles Senr: have fully and freely given unto on the said Onions Landt and Hickmans & Camphsons Lands TO HAVE & TO HOLD the said one hundred & fifty Acres of Land together with all and singular the appurtenances to him the said William Miles his Heirs Ever. To be holden of our sovereigne Lord the King under such Rents & Services as are by the original patents reserv'd and I the said William Miles senr: Doe hereby for me my Heirs & ca: covenant, promise and grant to and with the said William Miles junr: his Heirs Execrs: Administrators & Assignes the abovesaid one Hundred & fifty Acres of Land with all the Appurtenance and every part sand parcel thereof are absolutely, freely & clearly acquitted, Exonerated and Discarged of and from all manner of Incumbrances whatsoever, And that I have good Right, Title, and Interest to the premises and to give & convey the said Land as in the Every Expressed as I the said William Miles have fully, freely and absolutely and of my own accord set this 4th: Day of July Anno Domi 1727 - Sealed & Deliverd - William (M) Miles (M is his mark) In the presence of Tho" Evans, John Rogers. - At a Court feld for Accomack County on the 4th. Day of July 1727. (Accomack Co. Deeds & Wills 1715 - 1729 Transcript Part 2 p 142). William deeded land as a gift on 3 February 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. On 3 Feb 1735, years after William Miles gave "Deed of Gift" 150 acres at the south end to his son William, a balance of 185 acres was given to a son Roger. Williams and wife Ester sold 150 Acres to John Major in 1735. (Accomack Co. Deeds & Wills 1729 - 1737 p 484 & 485). William sold land on 25 January 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. This Indenture made twenty fifth day of January in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and forty one Between William Miles of Accomack County of the one part and Roger Miles his Oldest Son of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Miles as well and in consideration of the Natural Love and Affection that he bears his said Son Roger Miles a in Consideration of the sum of five Shillings to him in hand paid by the said Roger at and before the insealing and Delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof the sd. William Miles hereby acknowledgeth and Exonerate and Discharges the sd. Roger thereof and every pat and parcel thereof for Ever Hath Bargained & Sold & by those presents Doth Bargain & Sell unto the sd. Roger Miles, his Heirs and Assigns for Ever a Certain Tract of Land and Plantation Lying and being in the Accomack County in the Colony of Virginia Near Wallops Road containing One Hundred & Eighty five acres be the Same more or Less To have & to Hold the aforesaid One Hundred Acres of land together with all and singular the Appurtenance belonging or in any wise Appertaining to him thesaid Roger Miles his Heirs and Assigns for Ever and to the Only proper use and behoof and to no other Use or Uses whatsoever free and Clear from all and all manner of Incumbrences whatsoever Except Such Yearly Quitrents as Shall grow due to the Chief Lord of the fee with good and Sufficient Warranty from him the sd. William Miles his Heirs and and all other persons Claming by from or under or him the said William Miles and from all and every other Person or Persons whatsoever - In Testimony where of the sd. William Miles hath hereto put his hand and affixed his Seal the day and month and year of Our Lord above mentioned - Wm. M. Miles (Signed) - Signed Sealed Delivered in the Presence of: William Arbuckle, George Glading, Solomon Glading - At a Court held for Accomack County April 27th 1742 - William Miles presented & Acknowledged the within Indenture of Bargain & Sale to be his Act & Deed to Roger Miles & by the Court admitted to Record - Truly Recorded - Geo. Holden Co of Cur - Test Geo Holden (Accomack Co. Va. Deeds, Etc. 1737 - 1746 p 268). William was named in his son's will on 25 September 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his son Roger Miles' will named a son William Miles and gave him the plantation where my father now lives containing 180 acres..⁴ William died after 1744.

     Esther was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Miles (II) circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. William Miles acknowledged his deed with Livery & Seisin to John Major - Esther Miles his wife relinquished her dower. 3 Feb 1735 (Accomack Co. Orders - 1731 - 1737 p 177).. Esther deeded land as a gift on 2 February 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Miles Jr. sold John Major for 30 Pounds, land which my father William Miles gave me by Deed of Gift & Acknowledged the same in open court 4 Day of July 1727. Esther Miles relinquish my right title & interest of Dower thirds. - 2 Feb 1735 (Accomack Co. Va. Deeds & Wills 1729 - 1737 p 484 & 485). Esther witnessed a will on 6 February 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Esther Miles, Lemuel Kendall and Robert Slocomb witnessed the will of Thomas Tyre..¹

     Stephen was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Patience (-----) circa 1720.²

     Patience was born circa 1702. She married Stephen Miles circa 1720.¹

     Roger was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Miles (I). He married Elizabeth Bayly circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger married Elizabeth Smith, widow of Valentine Smith, probably before May 1728. Elizabeth had one son, Bayly Smith, who eventually inherited his parents' land, but it appears that Roger and Elizabeth reared their family there. On 11 Feb 1724 Richard Bayly (possible father of Elizabeth) had assigned to Elizabeth Smith and Valentine Smith, her husband for L100 current money a 300-acre tract of land on the south side of Messongo Creek. The land was entailed in that Valentine was to have a life interest if his wife predeceased him. The land was to go to the lawful heirs of their "body." Elizabeth was not mentioned in the will of said Richard Bayly so the relationship was not established. The date of Valentine's death was not determined, but his administration was not granted to Roger Miles until 5 Oct 1731. The order book that should have furnished more details could not be found by this researcher..^3,4 He served on a jury in 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger Miles on jury several times: 2 Sep 1729, 3 Nov 1730, 4 Nov 1730, 1 Jun 1731. (Orders Accomack Co. 1724 - 1731). He made a will on 25 January 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Nottingham's abstract: To son William Miles the plantation were my father now lives containing 180 acres. Son-in-law (meaning step-son in today terminology) Baley Smith. Wife (no name) & children residual legatees. Friend Henry Fletcher Extr. Witt: John Hall, Timothy Donoho and Elizabeth Brymer. From Turman: He left to son William "plantation where my father lives containing 180 acres." To son-in-law Bayly Smith, his inheritance. The term meant step-son at that time and a court order regarding the settlement of Roger's estate referred to Bayly as the heir of Valentine Smith. Wife and children residue of estate. The estate was divided without a sale. The inventory and appraisal were returned to the court 28 Aug 1744 and the report of division and audit were returned to the court 29 Aug 1745. After the widow's part was taken out and that of Bayly Smith paid, each child got L8-9-3. That is 8 pounds, 9 shillings 3 pence current money. Son William was under age. [Sources: Acc Co Deeds & Wills, 1729-1737, p. 214; Acc Co Orders, 1731-1736, p. 4; Acc Wills & c., 1743-1749, p. 21]. Full will follows: In the name of God Amen, I Roger Miles (III) of Accomack County in Virginia being in a sick and weak condition of body but of sound and perfect mind and reason thanks be to God for the same but calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and that it is appointed for all men to die to present all disputes which after my Death may arise about what worldly estate it hath pleased God to bestow on me have made this my last will and Testament in manner following Imprimis I command and give up my Soul and into the hands of Almighty God my Sins of and through the merit and Interception of my blessed savior Jesus Christ and my body I bequeath to the earth from whence it was taken to be interr's at the discretion of my executor here after mentioned Item I give and bequeath my Plantation where on my Father now lives containing one hundred and eighty acres of land to my son William Miles (III) when he come to the Age of Twenty one years and the rest of my estate to be equally divided after my debits is paid and the estate of my son in Law Baley Smith is paid of the my desire is that my wife and children may all have an equal part of my Estate Equally Divided among them all and I appoint my friend Henry Fletcher Executor of my last Will or Wills here to fore by me made and this to be taken for my last and on other In Testimony where of have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal this Twenty Fifth Day of January Anno Dom. 1743/(slash thru the 3)4 Duly executor of Roger Miles as his last Will and Testament                               In present of us: John Hall Timothy Donoho; Elizabeth E.(her mark) Baymer.     At a Court held for Accomack County 24th Apr 1744: The above last will and Testament of Roger Miles deceased was presented by Henry Fletcher Ex. Therein named and was proved by the Oaths of all the Witnesses Thereto is admitted to Record and on the motion of said Ex. taking the Oath and giving John Hall for his security who enter'd into and acknowledged a Bond for that purpose Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form.     Exd. Geo. Holden CLK (Accomack County Va. Will 1743 - 1749 p 21 & 22).⁵ Roger died in April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Roger's will was probated on 24 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Roger estate was settled on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. Division of Roger Miles Estate 29 Aug 1745
William Miles his Part:
2 Oval Table at 12/6 and 6 Chairs and frame 6/...0/18/6
Jugg & Earthen Pott 1/ and 3 lb of new Powder at 1/3 @ p...0/04/9
35 lb of Bacon at 2 ½ @ p. lb. & 7/2½ & one pair of Tongs & Shourd...0/08/6
1 pair of Pott hooks 6 @ and £6/03/5 Cash...6/03/11
Cash...0/04/6
Total to William Miles...8/00/2
Keziah Miles her Part:
1 looking Glass 1/8 & 1 Diapor ? Table Cloth 2 Napkins...0/08/8
3 Pounds of new Powder at 1/3 @ pound & 6 lb of old Ditto at 10 @...0/08/9
35 lb of Bacon at 2½ per bound 7/3 & 3 Pounds of Goose Feathers & old Bag...0/10/3
1 Piece of a side of Leather 2/8 to 4 old Tubs & old Bell...0/04/6
Cash...6/03/5
Cash...0/04/6
Total to Keziah Miles...8/00/1
Parker Miles his Part:
30 lb of new Powder at 1/3 p. pound and 1 Pine chest...0/06/3
1 Chest Lock 1/ and 10 Pewter Spoons...0/02/3
35 lb. of Bacon at 2½ @ and 2 lb of Pork...0/17/6
1 Glass Cup & 3 bottles...0/00/10
4 knives & forks Chair & one frying Pann...0/04/0
1 Skillet & pair of Shears & Claw hammer...0/01/4
Cash...6/03/5
Cash...0/04/6
Total to Parker Miles...8/00/1
Mary Miles her Part:
6 ½ Pounds of new Powder at 1/3 p. pound...0/08/1½
35 lb. of bacon at 2½ p. Pound & 7½ bushels of Corn...0/14/9
1 New Iron Pott 2/7 & 1 old Ditto a 6...0/03/1
1 Bog Iron Carters & Tow Combs...0/00/10
1 Drawing Knife & hand Saw & 4½ Pounds of wool...0/05/2
1 old file 3. & Cash...     6/03/8
Cash...0/04/6
Total to Mary Miles...8/00/2
Pursuant to an Order of court bearing date September the 25th 1744 We the Subscribers have divided the Estate of Roger Miles and Bayly Smith heir of Valentine Smith Dec'd Imprimis to wit.
1 Yoks of Oxen £4/10 and 1 feather bed & 34 lb at 6 p. pound...£5/07/0
1 Rigg & 2 blankest at 9/ & 1 Heiford 18/...1/07/0
1 Cow & Yearling at 5 & 1 bedstead Cord & Matt...1/09/6
1 (?) ax at 3/ & 1 Wain & Wheels at 18/...1/01/0
4½ yards of large (?) at 5/ p. yard 1/02/6 & one Pewter Cup at 6...1/03/0
Total to Bayly Smith...10/07/6
On acct. proved     5/6     
Pursuant to an Order of the Court bearing October the 30th 1744 We the Subscribers have divided & Audited the Estate of Roger Miles Deceased as follows:
Widows Part:
1 Sow and 6 Piggs 10/ and 1 brown Stear     ...2/00/0
1 bedstead No 3 wt. 53 Pounds at 1/ p. pound...2/13/0
1 Trunk Lock and Key at 7/6 and 1 Lin. wheel...0/11/6
2 blankets and 1 Rung and 1 old Sheet...0/10/7
1 Iron Pott wt 50 with hook at 2 p. pound...0/08/4
3 borrows grown 15/ and 5 Sheep for 10/...1/05/0
1 Plow Cock bolt and hooks and Ox Yoke...0/08/4
Parcal of wooden ward (?) 1/3 & an old harrow 1/8...0/02/11
1 Bedstead Cord & Matt 4/ & 1 old Ax & 2 bread hods...0/07/3
Less in the Estate in her part...0/02/2
Total to Widows Part...8/09/3
Each Childs part after the deduction of Debt brings 8/9/3 apiece. Auditors: Major Bird,     William Mathews & Jospeh Mathews. Returned into court August 29th 1745 & Admitted to Record. Test. Geo. Holden C. of Court (Accomack Co. Va. Wills 1743 - 1749 P 237 - 238).⁶

     Elizabeth was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Maj. Richard Bayly (II) and Elizabeth Lacy?. She married Valentine Smith circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 Elizabeth bought land on 11 February 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. According to the Turman research, it was on this date that Richard Bayly had assigned to Elizabeth Smith and Valentine Smith, her husband for L100 current money a 300 acre tract of land on the south side of Messongo Creek. The land was entailed in that Valentine was to have a life interest if his wife predeceased him. The land was to go to the lawful heirs of their body. Since Elizabeth was not named in the will of said Richard Bayly, the relationsip was not established. According to Whitelaw, Richard Bayly deeded the eastern 300 acres entailed to Elizabeth and Valentine Smith; the later died intestate in 1731 and his estate was administered to Roger Miles, who may have married Elizabeth, but a son Bayly Smith was the heir-at-law. In 1797 Bayly Smith (wife Elizabeth) left 100 acres each to his sons Spencer and Ralph and the balance to son Zorallingtine (Valentine?). A survey ten years later revealed that his was the eastern part of the whole tract, and that the last-named son received 197 acres, which included a small creek frontage and a little above the road, while the other two sons' lands were above him, with Spencer's part to the eastward. (Note: This land is in the present area know as Marsh Market on Messongo Creek.).^3,4 She married Roger Miles (III) circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger married Elizabeth Smith, widow of Valentine Smith, probably before May 1728. Elizabeth had one son, Bayly Smith, who eventually inherited his parents' land, but it appears that Roger and Elizabeth reared their family there. On 11 Feb 1724 Richard Bayly (possible father of Elizabeth) had assigned to Elizabeth Smith and Valentine Smith, her husband for L100 current money a 300-acre tract of land on the south side of Messongo Creek. The land was entailed in that Valentine was to have a life interest if his wife predeceased him. The land was to go to the lawful heirs of their "body." Elizabeth was not mentioned in the will of said Richard Bayly so the relationship was not established. The date of Valentine's death was not determined, but his administration was not granted to Roger Miles until 5 Oct 1731. The order book that should have furnished more details could not be found by this researcher..^5,6 Elizabeth was named as an heir on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the widow's (no name) share of the estate of Roger Miles was itemized and recorded..⁷

     Valentine was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Bayly circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Valentine died in 1731. Mrs. Turman's Roger Miles report indicates that he died as early as 1728..³ Valentine's estate was administered on 5 October 1731 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Roger Miles was named to settle his estate..³

     William was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Miles (I). He married Esther (-----) circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. William Miles acknowledged his deed with Livery & Seisin to John Major - Esther Miles his wife relinquished her dower. 3 Feb 1735 (Accomack Co. Orders - 1731 - 1737 p 177).. William sold land on 2 February 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Miles Jr. sold John Major for 30 Pounds, land which my father William Miles gave me by Deed of Gift & Acknowledged the same in open court 4 Day of July 1727. Esther Miles relinquish my right title & interest of Dower thirds. - 2 Feb 1735 (Accomack Co. Va. Deeds & Wills 1729 - 1737 p 484 & 485) The deed reads as follows: In all Christian People to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know yee that I William Miles junr of the County of Accomack in Virginia for divera causes & Considerations me thereto moving but more especially for & in consideration of thirty pounds whereof thirteen pounds ten shillings to be paid in Tobacco & Cask the remainder to be payd in Country pay at Country prices as usual to me in hand payd & secured before the perfection hereof by John Major of the same County planter have bargained Sold & Confirmed delivered & Assign's & set over likeas by these presents I do bargain Alien Sell Conform & deliver Assign & set over to the said John Major his heirs executors, Administrators & Assigns for ever one hundred & fifty acres of Land which said Land my father William Miles gave me by Deed of Gift & Acknowledged the same in open court as his act & Deed the 4th day of July 1727/ & bounded as followeth making the first bounder on Silbs Onions Land on the southeast being the Land formerly belonging to Cap t Daniel Jennifer beginning at the aforesaid Onions Land so running a Line of Marked trees Northwest across my Land to Joseph Hickman Land & Southerly bendeth upon William Hickmans Land & the Land formerly Charles Camtisons Land & so to the first bounder on Onions Land aforesaid &c. To have & to hold the said one hundred & fifty acres of Land together with all & Singular the Appurtenances &c: to him the said John Major & his heirs forever to be holden under & of our sovereign Lord the King & under such Rents & services As are by the original patents reserved & I the said William Miles Junr do hereby for me my heirs &c: Covenant promise & Grant to & with thee the said John Major his heirs Executors & administrators & Assigns all the above said One hundred & fifty acres of Land with all the Appurtenances & every part & parcel thereof are absolutely freely & clearly acquitted exonerated & Discharged of & from all Dowers jointers thirds &c: & all other incumbrances whatsoever & that I have Good right title & Interest to the premises & to sell & convey the said Land As is herein expressed, & I do for me my heirs &c. further Covenant promise & Grant to & with the said John Major his heirs &c to Warrant & Defend the primisses & every part & parcel thereof form time to time & at all times from the claim of any person or persons whatsoever in Witness whereof & other the premises I have hereunto set my hand & fixed my seal this second day of February Anno Dom: 1735. Signed sealed & Delivered in the present of us Andrew Finney, William Hickman, Jestitian (his mark) Evans - William (His Mark) Miles junr. I Esther Miles Lawfull wife of the within mention"d William Miles junr relinquish my right title & interest of Dower thirds or any other pretence of title whatsoever of the within mentioned of one hundred & fifty acres of Land unto the within mentioned John Major his heirs &c: for ever as Witness my hand & seal this second day of February 1635. Esther (her mark) Miles// Memorandum that quiet & peaceable possession of the Lands Tenements & Hereditaments of the within mentioned to be granted & delivered by Turff & Twigg & Latch of the Door by Willm Miles junr & Livery & seizen in the Name of all the Lands & Tenements contain'd in this Deed according to the Form & effect of this Deed to John Major & his heirs Assigns for ever in the presence of us whose Names are underwritten. Andrew Finney, William Hickman Jestitian Evans William (his Mark) Miles junr At a Court held for Accomack County the third day of February 1735/ William Miles junr in open Court presented & Acknowledged this his Deed with Livery & Seizin to John Major or whose motion the same was admitted to record & Esther Miles his wife being first privately examined relinquished all her right of Dower of in & to the Land in the said Deed Mentioned. Recorded - Jno Jackson Cl: Cur. (Accomack Co. Va. Deed & Wills 1729 - 1737 p 484 - 485). He married Elizabeth (116) West circa 1744.^2,3 William died in March 1764.⁴ William's estate was administered on 29 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jacob Stakes was named to settle the estate of William Miles. Henry Heath was the security..⁴ William estate was settled on 27 January 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the inventory of William Miles showed a total value of inventory £34/15/7 ½ . In Obedience to an Order of Accomack County Court we have Appraised & Inventoryed the Estate of William Miles Deceased. As Appears on the Other side - Jacob Staks Admor. Southy Simpson, Thos. Crippen, Chas Bagwell - Geo. Holden - CL. Curt Acco. By virtue of an order of Accomack Cournty corrt we have Audited & Settled the Estate of William Miles Deceased as prove account, Thos. Crippen, Charles Bagwell & Southy Simpson. (Accomack Co. Wills 1761 -1767 Reel 52 p 696, 697) The inventory of William Miles included: 1 Ax 6/0, 1 Cyder Cask 6/6, 1 Tub 1/3, 1 Pair Compasses & Frow 2/0, Half of a Whipsaw 11/0, 1 Suit of Cloaths 1/17/6, Some Boaids 2.7, 1 Cow 15/0, 1 Plow4/1, 1 Skillet 1/6, 4 Chairs 5/5, 1 Tub & 1 Chest 1/ 4, 1 Horse 2/15, 1 Bed 1/10, 1 Bed & Furniture1/0, 1 Ax 1/ 2, 1 Cyder Cask 5.?, 1Do Do 4/6, 1 Frying Pan 3/0, 1 Hackle 2/0, Some Fother 4/6, Some Pewter 5.4, 1 Sword 3/3, 1 Sow & 5 Shoats 2/10/0, 1 Table 5/1, 11 ½ Bushels of Corn 1/1/1, 1 Cart & Wheels 3/2, 1 Flax Brake 3/11, 1 Bridle 1/6, 1 Grind Stone 6/0, 1 Sow & Piggs 10/0, 1 Case 3/?, 1 HolBord ? 2/6, 1 Old Wipsaw 5/0, 1 Hoe 3/3, 1 Cow 2/15/0, 1 Saddle 3/0, 1 Wheel 10/0, 7 lbs. Of Bacon at 6 ½ 1/10/5 ½, 1 Pott 3/0, Some Flax Seed 2/0, 1 Grubing Hoe ¾, 1 Mare 10/17/0, 1 Chest ?/0, Some Salt 1/0, 1 Cagg 0/4, 1 Tub 2/5, 1 Hoe 2/0, Some Rice 1/0 Totals 34/15/7 ½ - In Obedience to an Order of Accomack County Court we Have Appraised & Inventoryed the Estate of Willima Miles Deceased - As Appears on the Other side - Jacob Staks Admor. - Southy Simpson, Thos. Crippen, Chas. Bagwell - Returned into Court January 27th 1767 and admitted to Record - Geo. Holden, Cl Curt Acco. Exad. (Accomack Co. Va. Wills 1761 - 1767 p 696 & 697).

     Elizabeth was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Scarburgh (25) West and Mary (-----). She married William Miles (II) circa 1744.^1,2 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 14 March 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Elizabeth Miles in the will of Scarburgh West. According to the West Family book, she was the eldest daughter..^1,3

     The following is from Mrs. Turman's report on the Miles family. "William Miles, son of Roger and Elizabeth, was a minor when his father died in 1744. Since his mother was living, it was not necessary for him to have a guardian when such a small amount of cash was involved. No administration for his mother was found. William's first wife's name has not been found and only circumstantial evidence shows that the wife who survived him was Polly. The following was taken from another part of Ms. Turman's report. -- "William Miles, lineal ancestor of Darius appears to be the "William of Pocomoke" listed in the 1800 Census and he was the son of a Miles who died intestate circa 1764 (?) (probably typo - 1744). He is not the William who served in the Virginia Navy during the Revolutionary War. The inventory taken 9 Apr 1817, and report of settlement of estate returned to court 31 Jan 1825 names no heirs. The identified son of William was David Miles who married Margaret." William was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Roger Miles (III) and Elizabeth Bayly. William was named in his father's will on 25 January 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son William Miles and left 180 acres in the will of Roger Miles..³ William was named as an heir on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Miles was given part of the estate of Roger Miles..¹ He married (1w|o Wm. Miles) (-----) circa 1756.² He married Polly (-----) circa 1760.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Miles, Poko (assumend to be Pocomoke Neck), a head of household, age over 45. Listed with him were 1 female, age 0-10; and 1 female age 26-45. Also listed were 1 free Negro and 1 slave..⁴ William died in March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ William's estate was administered on 31 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Watts was named to settle the estate of William Miles. Elias Broadwater & William Matthews Sr. were the securities..⁵ William estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 31 Mar 1817 (Order to Invy), 7 Apr 1817 (Invy & Sale), 3 Feb 1824 (Order to Audit), 31 Jan 1825 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Joseph Broadwater, Michael Robins & William Watts. Buyers: Widow, Henry Miles, Polly Miles & David Miles. The widow took an amount for hire of Negro boy for 1817. David Miles Admr. Auditors: Michael Robins & Walter Broadwater. Turman reports he value was $757.46. The sale was on 9 Apr 1817 for $1,097.92..⁶

     Polly was born circa 1736. She married William Miles III circa 1760.¹

     Keziah was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Roger Miles (III) and Elizabeth Bayly. Keziah was named as an heir on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Keziah Miles was given a part of the estate of Roger Miles..¹

     Mary was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Roger Miles (III) and Elizabeth Bayly. Mary was named as an heir on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.¹