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     William was born on 25 January 1875 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as born 2 Jan 1875, an unnamed son of John W. Bonnewell, a farmer living in Acc Co & his wife Emeline. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows he was born 25 Jan 1875..^1,2 He was the son of John William Bonnewell and Emeline Edna 'Dolly' Milliner. He married Marian Lee Mason on 29 December 1897 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Samuel Bonnewell, a 22 year old farmer, the son of John William & Emeline E. Bonnewell and she was shown as Marian Lee Mason, age 23, the daughter of Charles B. & Nannie Mason..³ William died on 9 January 1968 at age 92.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Unnamed was born on 25 December 1875 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed son of Geo. T. Bonnewell, a farmer living in Acc Co and his wife Emma. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of George Thomas Bonnewell and Emma Susan Budd.

     Jesse was born on 1 December 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. His Acc Co birth record shows him as Jessee Bonnivel, the son of John T. Bonnivel, a farmer living in Acc Co and his wife Marg't. His father gave the information. Dean Hickman shows 15 Nov 1871..^1,2 He was the son of John Thomas Bonnewell and Margaret Ann Gibbons. He married Alice Lee Lewis in 1896.³ Jesse died in 1967.⁴ His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Nancy was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Stephen Bonnewell and Betty (166) Bagwell. She married James Wise circa 1795.² Nancy was named in her father's will on 15 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Wise in the will of Stephen Bonewell..¹

     James was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Bonnewell circa 1795.¹

     Rosey was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Stephen Bonnewell and Betty (166) Bagwell. She married George Topping on 24 December 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as only George Topping and Rosey Bonwell. No other information was given..² Rosey was named in her father's will on 15 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rosey Topping in the will of Stephen Bonewell..¹

     George was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rosey Bonnewell on 24 December 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as only George Topping and Rosey Bonwell. No other information was given..¹

     William was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Stephen Bonnewell and Peggy Topping. William was named in his father's will on 15 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a an underage son William Bonewell in the will of Stephen Bonewell..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Stephen Bonnewell and Peggy Topping. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 15 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Bonewell in the will of Stephen Bonewell..¹ She married Thomas Sharrod on 18 February 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. John Hogshear & Henry S. Copes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Sharrod and Betsey Boniwell..²

     Elijah was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Bonnewell and Betsey 'Betty' Bonnewell. He married Leah Wise on 3 January 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. McKeel Bonwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Bonwell and Leah Wise..² He made a will on 16 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elijah died in January 1823.³ Elijah's will was probated on 27 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elijah was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Betsey Bonnewell, sister of Thomas, married James Bonnewell, both of whom died some years since leaving Robert, Sally, Betsey, Elijah and Clement Bonnewell their only children and heirs. Elijah Bonwell, son of Betsey is dead leaving Clement, Harriett, Tabitha, Sally and Leah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..¹

     Leah was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Elijah R. Bonnewell on 3 January 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. McKeel Bonwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Bonwell and Leah Wise..¹ Leah was named in her husband's will on 16 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Leah in the will of Elijah Bonwell..² She made a will on 20 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. The whole of my estate to my children. Witt: John P. Lee, John P. Crippen & Peggy W. Wise. Friends Rev. William Lee & William E. Wise Extrs..³ Leah died in November 1823.³ Leah's will was probated on 27 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes & Thomas M. Bayly securities. Settlement: 29 Dec 1823 (Invy & Sale), 7 & 31 Mar 1826 (Audit & Rec'd) - William E. Wise Extr. Appraisers: James Poulson, William Lee & William S. Watson. Balance due by her to Elijah Bonewell's estate. Auditors: Levin S. Joynes & William Lee..³

     James was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Clement Bonnewell and Rachel Russell. James was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. Betsey Bonnewell, sister of Thomas, married James Bonnewell, both of whom died some years since leaving Robert, Sally, Betsey, Elijah and Clement Bonnewell their only children and heirs. Clement Bonwell, son of James and Betsey, is dead, leaving Betsey East, widow of Richard, James Bonwell, Robert Bonwell and Elijah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..²

     Robert was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Clement Bonnewell and Rachel Russell. Robert was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. Betsey Bonnewell, sister of Thomas, married James Bonnewell, both of whom died some years since leaving Robert, Sally, Betsey, Elijah and Clement Bonnewell their only children and heirs. Clement Bonwell, son of James and Betsey, is dead, leaving Betsey East, widow of Richard, James Bonwell, Robert Bonwell and Elijah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..²

     Leah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah R. Bonnewell and Leah Wise. Leah was named in settm't of father's estate on 31 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Bonewell and received 1/5 of the balance of the estate of Elijah Bonewell..¹ Leah was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Bonwell, son of Betsey is dead leaving Clement, Harriett, Tabitha, Sally and Leah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..²

     Sally was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah R. Bonnewell and Leah Wise. Sally was named in settm't of father's estate on 31 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Bonewell and received 1/5 of the balance of the estate of Elijah Bonewell..¹ Sally was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Bonwell, son of Betsey is dead leaving Clement, Harriett, Tabitha, Sally and Leah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..²

     Harriet was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah R. Bonnewell and Leah Wise. Harriet was named in settm't of father's estate on 31 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Bonewell and received 1/5 of the balance of the estate of Elijah Bonewell..¹ Harriet was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Bonwell, son of Betsey is dead leaving Clement, Harriett, Tabitha, Sally and Leah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah R. Bonnewell and Leah Wise. Tabitha was named in settm't of father's estate on 31 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Bonewell and received 1/5 of the balance of the estate of Elijah Bonewell..¹ Tabitha was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Bonwell, son of Betsey is dead leaving Clement, Harriett, Tabitha, Sally and Leah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..²

     Savage was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rosa Bonnewell circa 1805.¹

     Rosa was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah Richard Bonnewell. She married Savage Crippen circa 1805.¹

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Savage Crippen and Rosa Bonnewell. He married Rosanna Lippencott on 4 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Whittington P. Pool and Jon C. Russell were the securities on the M.L.B. of John P. Crippen of Savage and Rosanna Lipincott of Samuel, granddaughter of Wm. E. Wise..²

     Elijah was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joachim Mikeal Bonnewell and Peggy Bull. Elijah was named in his father's will on 18 January 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Elijah Bonewell in the will of Joakim Michael Bonewell..² Elijah died in December 1785.³ Elijah's estate was administered on 27 December 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mickeel Bonewell was named to settle the estate of Elijah Bonewell. John Bull was the security..³ Elijah was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. Richard Bonnewell, brother of Thomas, died some years ago leaving one child his only heir. Rosa who married Savage Crippen, both of whom died leaving John Crippen and Narcissa Crippen, the only heirs at law of the said Rosa Crippen and of said Richard Bonnewell..¹

     Joachim was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bonnewell and Gratiana Michael. Joachim was named in his father's will on 19 January 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joachim Mikeall Bonewell and given 200 acres at the seaside which I had by my wife, it being the land formerly of John Mekeall, in the will of John Bonwell..¹ He married Peggy Bull circa 1735. Joachim was named in his brother's will on 1 December 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Joachim Bonnywell and along with brother James, they were named Extrs. in the will of Thomas Bonnywell..² Joachim was named in his brother's will on 5 January 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Joachim Michael Bonnewell in the will of Richard Bonnewell..³ He made a will on 18 January 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Michael Bonewell land where I live & all my marsh on Gilford. To daughter Sarah Russell. To daughter Betty Bonewell. To daughter Peggy. To son Thomas "but should my said son never return from sea I give my said negroes to be equally divided between my daughters Scarburgh Bonewell & my two son Elijah & Southy Bonewell." Children Sarah, Betty, Peggy, Scarburgh, Thomas, Elijah & Southy residual legatees. Friends Mr. Thomas Bailey, George Parker Sr. & George Parker Jr. to divide estate. Son Michael Bonewell Extr. Witt: George Parker Sr., Sarah Parker & Elizabeth Poulson..⁴ Joachim died in May 1783.⁴ Joachim's will was probated on 27 May 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Peggy was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Tobias Bull (II) and Frances (-----). She married Joachim Mikeal Bonnewell circa 1735.

     Thomas was born circa 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joachim Mikeal Bonnewell and Peggy Bull. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. Based on information in Sally Gunter Sr.'s will of 1832, her uncle Thomas Bonewell served on board the "Galley in the Revolutionary War. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. 1) Richard Bonnewell, brother of Thomas, died some years ago leaving one child his only heir. Rosa who married Savage Crippen, both of whom died leaving John Crippen and Narcissa Crippen, the only heirs at law of the said Rosa Crippen and of said Richard Bonnewell. 2) Southy Bonnewell, brother of Thomas, is dead leaving Levin Bonnewell and Anna Snead, wife of Isaac Snead his only children and heirs at law. 3) Betsey Bonnewell, sister of Thomas, married James Bonnewell, both of whom died some years since leaving Robert, Sally, Betsey, Elijah and Clement Bonnewell their only children and heirs. Robert son of Betsey is dead leaving Betsey Bull, wife of John Bull Jr. his only daughter and heir at law. Sally Bonwell, daughter of Betsey is living. Betsey Bonwell, daughter of Betsey, married McKeel Wise and is now his widow. Elijah Bonwell, son of Betsey is dead leaving Cleme, Harriett, Tabitha, Sally and Leah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law. Clement Bonwell, son of James and Betsey, is dead, leaving Betsey East, widow of Richard, James Bonwell, Robert Bonwell and Elijah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law. 4) McKeel Bonwell, brother of Thomas, died leaving the children: McKeel, Peggy and Elizabeth; McKeel, son of McKeel, is living; Peggy married William West and died leaving Polly West her only heir at law; Elizabeth is living. 5) Peggy Bonwell, sister of Thomas, married James Lewis and died leaving three children: Peggy, Sally and William; Peggy Lewis married Robert Russell and died leaving children unknown; Sally married Laban Gunter and is now his widow; William Lewis died some years since leaving two children: William and John, both of who are dead leaving Sophia Garner, wife of William, their only heir at law. 6) Sarah Bonwell, sister of Thomas, married first George Russell and last Smith Melson, all of whom are dead; Sarah left by George Russell two children: Robert and Peggy; Robert is living and Peggy married Benjamin West and died leaving children unknown; said Sarah left by Smith Melson on daughter: Scarborough Turnall, widow of Thomas Turnall. 27 Sep 1831..^2,3 Thomas was named in his father's will on 18 January 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas, who was at sea, in the will of Joakim Michael Bonewell..¹

     Micheal was born circa 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joachim Mikeal Bonnewell and Peggy Bull. He married Molly (-----) circa 1775. Micheal was named in his father's will on 18 January 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Michael Bonewell and given land where I live & all my marsh on Gilford in the will of Joakim Michael Bonewell..¹ Micheal was named as administrator of an estate on 27 December 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mickeel Bonewell was named to settle the estate of Elijah Bonewell. John Bull was the security..³ He married Margaret Russell on 16 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. John Watson of John was the security on the M.L.B. of McKeel Bonewell Sr., widower, and Margaret Russell of Abe..⁴ Micheal died before 27 September 1831.² Micheal was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. McKeel Bonwell, brother of Thomas, died leaving the children: McKeel, Peggy and Elizabeth; McKeel, son of McKeel, is living; Peggy married William West and died leaving Polly West her only heir at law; Elizabeth is living..²

     Sarah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joachim Mikeal Bonnewell and Peggy Bull. She married George Russell circa 1772.^2,1 Sarah was named in her husband's will on 17 July 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah in the will of George Russell..³ Sarah was named in her father's will on 18 January 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Russell in the will of Joakim Michael Bonewell..^2,1 She married Smith Melson Jr. circa 1784.^4,5 Sarah died on 4 February 1804. It was on this date that Smith Melson of Acc Co, married Esther Bell..⁶ Sarah was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. Sarah Bonwell, sister of Thomas, married first George Russell and last Smith Melson, all of whom are dead; Sarah left by George Russell two children: Robert and Peggy; Robert is living and Peggy married Benjamin West and died leaving children unknown; said Sarah left by Smith Melson one daughter: Scarborough Turnall, widow of Thomas Turnall. 27 Sep 1831..⁷

     George was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Bonnewell circa 1772.^1,2 He made a will on 17 July 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Sarah to have use of whole estate during her widowhood and then to be divided between my daughter Peggy Russell and my son Robert Russell. To son Isaiah Russell all my land and marsh. Joakim McKiel Bonewell Sr. Extr. Witt: Drake Drummond, Richard Young & Leah Drummond..³ George died on 26 November 1782 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³ George estate was settled on 29 April 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. His estate was settled by his widow Sarah. Orphans named were Isaiah, Robert and others. Smith Melson was to be their guardian (Acc Co Wills 1788-94, p. 144).⁴

     Smith was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Bonnewell circa 1784.^2,3 He married Esther Bell on 4 February 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. John Stratton was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Melson of Acc Co and Esther Bell..⁴ He made a will on 28 February 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Pay money I borrowed of John & William A. Custis. The remainder of land & all my personal estate to my 2 children Scarburgh Tunnell, wife of Thomas Tunnell, & son Lorenzo S. Melson. Friend John Custis Extr. Witt: John Moore, William East & Nanny D. Bell..⁵ Smith died in March 1815.⁵ Smith's will was probated on 28 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 28 Mar 1815 and fully proved on 3 Jun 1815..⁵ Smith estate was settled on 30 July 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Dec 1815 (Invy & Sale), 25 Feb 1822 (Rec'd) - Buyer: Bratcher Melson. Appraisers: John Bull, John Snead & Laban Gunter. 13 & 30 Jul 1821 (Audit & Rec'd) - John Custis Extr. Auditors: William P. Custis & Michael Higgins. On 13 Jul 1821 Thomas Purnell for himself in right of my wife Scarburgh & as guardian of Lorenzo S. Melson, orphan of Smith Melson dec'd, acknowledged receipt of £11.14.11..⁶

     Betsey was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joachim Mikeal Bonnewell and Peggy Bull. She married James Bonnewell circa 1775. Betsey was named in her father's will on 18 January 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betty Bonewell in the will of Joakim Michael Bonewell..¹ Betsey was named in her husband's will on 11 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Betty in the will of James Bonwell..² Betsey was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. Betsey Bonnewell, sister of Thomas, married James Bonnewell, both of whom died some years since leaving Robert, Sally, Betsey, Elijah and Clement Bonnewell their only children and heirs. Robert son of Betsey is dead leaving Betsey Bull, wife of John Bull Jr. his only daughter and heir at law. Sally Bonwell, daughter of Betsey is living. Betsey Bonwell, daughter of Betsey, married McKeel Wise and is now his widow. Elijah Bonwell, son of Betsey is dead leaving Cleme, Harriett, Tabitha, Sally and Leah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law. Clement Bonwell, son of James and Betsey, is dead, leaving Betsey East, widow of Richard, James Bonwell, Robert Bonwell and Elijah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..³

     Scarburgh was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joachim Mikeal Bonnewell and Peggy Bull. Scarburgh was named in her father's will on 18 January 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Scarburgh Bonewell in the will of Joakim Michael Bonewell..¹