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     Sarah was born circa 1620 at England. She married John Dorman circa 1640.¹ Sarah was named as administrator of an estate on 21 February 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Sara Derman, widow of the dec'd was named to settle the estate of John Derman. [Notes: The widow Sara gave by deed of gift to her eldest son John Derman, to daughters Mary and Sara Derman, and to her youngest son Mathew Derman. John Derman's deed of gift to his four children John, Mary, Sara and Mathew Derman. His deed of gift to his youngest daugher Ellyen. In 1662 Christopher Nutter, having carried off Mary Dorman intending to marry her, is ordered to put up bond for his good behavior.].¹ She married James Bonnewell I circa 1657.² She made a will on 27 September 1659 at Northampton Co, VA. I give my eldest son John Dorman to Mrs. William Custis until 18 to learn his trade. To my said son when 18 five cows. My eldest daughter Mary Darman to Mrs. Alisia Custis until 16. To my daughter Mary a gold ring. Two yards of fine Holland to be equally divided by my three daughters Mary, Sarah and Hickman. My daughter Sarah Darmon to have 5 cows and a gold ring, and to go to Mrs. Alce Johnson until 15. To my son Matthew Darmon 5 cows. and to go to John Robins until 19. To my four children John Darmon, mary Darmon, Sarah Darmon and Matthew Darmon 4 steers. Witt: William Smith, Thomas Leatherbury. [Note: Beneath her signature appears "This I promise with the help of James Bonwell to see performed," and he was her husband. She devised nuncupatively a heifer apiece to her servants John Lofft, Roger Mallahone and Margaret Cornela.].² Sarah died in October 1659.² Sarah's will was probated on 2 November 1659 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1630. She married James Bonnewell I circa 1660.¹ Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 16 July 1667 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date at Mary Bonwell, widow of James, was named to settle his estate. There were no securities..¹

     James was born circa 1681 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Bonnewell II and Mary Watson. He made a will on 14 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Bonewell. To mother Mary Huebank land at Ekekses Creek containing 100 acres. To cousins Mary Silverthorne & Susan Wise. Sister Elizabeth Bonewell. Brother John Bonewell. Sister Mary Wise. Sister Susana Mychell. Sister Sarah Wise. Mother Extr. Witt: William Wise, John Wise Sr., and John Wise Jr..¹ James died in March 1721.¹ James's will was probated on 4 April 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Bonnewell II and Mary Watson. She married John [65] Wise circa 1715.^2,3 Mary was named in her brother's will on 14 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as sister Mary Wise in the will of James Bonewell..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Bonnewell II and Mary Watson. Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 14 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Elizabeth Bonewell in the will of James Bonewell..¹

     Susana was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Bonnewell II and Mary Watson. She married Simon Michael circa 1706. Susana was named in her brother's will on 14 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Susana Mychell in the will of James Bonewell..¹ Susana was named in her husband's will on 12 January 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Susanne in the will of Simon Michaell..²

     John was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William [18] Wise. He married Mary Bonnewell circa 1715.^3,2 He married Margaret (-----) circa 1770.⁴ He made a will on 14 September 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Margaret all my land until my son George arrives to age of 21. To son Solomon Wise 100 acres including the house where I now live. To son William the remaining part of my land adjacent to Kiely Bonewell and the house where my father lived. To son Charles Wise. Daughter Margaret. Daughter Anne Wise. Granddaughter Mary Wise. Granddaughters Ann Wise Belote. Balance of estate to children and grandchildren, to wit: Charles, Margaret, George & Anne each 1/5 & my 2 grandchildren to have 1/2 between them, to-wit: Mary Wise & Anne Wise Belote, & should either of my children die their part to go to my granddaughter Sally Scarbrough Wise. Son Solomon & wife Margaret Extrs. Witt: John Carss, Caleb Broadwater, Jonathan Chambers..^5,4 John died in January 1782.^3,4 John's will was probated on 29 January 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Wiese was named heir at law to the testator..^3,4

     Sarah was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Bonnewell II and Mary Watson. She married William [66] Wise circa 1720. According to Jennings Cropper Wise, he married Sarah Bonnewell, daughter of James Bonnewell and Mary Watson, and settled in Onancock after disposing of the lands he obtained with his brother William from their father. His son was William E. Wise, who married Sarah Evans, daughter of Isaih Evans; and their son was Isaih Evans Wise, who married Ann Abbott; and their son was John Evans Wise, born at Metompkin, June 5, 1816, died January 17, 1911, who married Elizabeth Poulson, of Metompkin, born July 14, 1820, died November 16, 1887, the daughter of Erastus Poulson and Katie Bagwell. John Evans Wise and Elizabeth Poulson had John Hastings Wise, late Clerk of the Accomack Court; George Douglas Wise; and William Thomas Wise, born at Metompkin, January 19, 1853, and now resident in Onancock. William Thomas Wise married, November 28, 1878, Sadie Parker Bagwell, daughter of Healey Parker Bagwell and Sarah Edmunds, and they had:
1.     Elizabeth Bagwell Wise, born January 13, 1881.
2.     Henrietta Sarah Wise, born February 12, 1882.
3.     Lucy Parker Wise, born June 9, 1887.
4.     Dorothy Edmunds Wise, born October 31, 1892.
5.     John Evans Wise, born February 16, 1896.
.² Sarah was named in her brother's will on 14 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Sarah Wise in the will of James Bonnewell..¹

     William was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William [18] Wise. He married Sarah Bonnewell circa 1720. According to Jennings Cropper Wise, he married Sarah Bonnewell, daughter of James Bonnewell and Mary Watson, and settled in Onancock after disposing of the lands he obtained with his brother William from their father. His son was William E. Wise, who married Sarah Evans, daughter of Isaih Evans; and their son was Isaih Evans Wise, who married Ann Abbott; and their son was John Evans Wise, born at Metompkin, June 5, 1816, died January 17, 1911, who married Elizabeth Poulson, of Metompkin, born July 14, 1820, died November 16, 1887, the daughter of Erastus Poulson and Katie Bagwell. John Evans Wise and Elizabeth Poulson had John Hastings Wise, late Clerk of the Accomack Court; George Douglas Wise; and William Thomas Wise, born at Metompkin, January 19, 1853, and now resident in Onancock. William Thomas Wise married, November 28, 1878, Sadie Parker Bagwell, daughter of Healey Parker Bagwell and Sarah Edmunds, and they had:
1.     Elizabeth Bagwell Wise, born January 13, 1881.
2.     Henrietta Sarah Wise, born February 12, 1882.
3.     Lucy Parker Wise, born June 9, 1887.
4.     Dorothy Edmunds Wise, born October 31, 1892.
5.     John Evans Wise, born February 16, 1896.
.³ He made a will on 16 April 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William Wise plantation where he now lives & for want of heirs to my son James Wise. To son James Wise 1 shilling. To son Thomas Wise 1 shilling. To grandson Smith Rodgers, heir of my daughter Elizabeth, 1 shilling. To daughter Mary Bonwell 1 shilling. To son John Wise. To daughter Susanna. To daughter Hannah Wise. to granddaughter Mary Rodgers. Daughters Susanna Wise & Scarburgh Parker Extrs & residual legatees. Witt: John Bonwell, James Bonwell, Thomas Bonwell & Michael Budd..^4,5 William died in April 1769.^4,5 William's will was probated on 26 April 1769 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5

     Nathaniel was born in 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Brittingham and Elizabeth Williams. He married Sarah Bonnewell circa 1729.^2,1 He made a will on 13 March 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Jesse Brittingham plantation where I now live and all the land on the west of the land I have hereafter given to my son Beaverly Brittingham. To son Beaverly land & marsh beginning at the mouth of a gut issuing out of Pitts Creek. To daughter Rachel Pitts. To daughter Betty Waugh. To daughter Sarah Brittingham. To daughter Mary Brittingham. Wife Sarah, son Beaverly & daughters Sarah & Mary Brittingham residual legatees. Sons under 18. Wife Sarah Extr. & in failure of my wife my son-in-law Mr. Robert Pitt. Witt: Elijah Brittingham, John Brittingham and John Benson..³ Nathaniel died in May 1741.³ Nathaniel's will was probated on 26 May 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Pitt, Gentleman appointed guardian to Jesse Brittingham, heir at law..³

     Jefferson was born in 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor. Jefferson was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jefferson Taylor, age 9 in HH#MT665 headed by Justice Taylor, a 65 year old farmer. Listed above him was Betsy Taylor, a 35 year old house keeper, who was evidently his mother..³ He married Mary F. 'Mollie' Smith on 23 January 1889 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jeff Taylor, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Elizabeth Taylor and she was shown Mary F. Smith, age 17, the daughter of Noah Smith. They were married by W.F. Hayes..¹ Jefferson lived at Sign Post, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Jefferson died in 1954.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Jeff Taylor, the husband of Mollie..²

     Mary was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Noah Smith Jr. and Susan Taylor. She married Jefferson Jackson Taylor on 23 January 1889 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jeff Taylor, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Elizabeth Taylor and she was shown Mary F. Smith, age 17, the daughter of Noah Smith. They were married by W.F. Hayes..¹ Mary died in 1951.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mollie Taylor, wife of Jeff..²

     Arinthia was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Revel Dix and Nancy Taylor. Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia F. Dix, age 2 in HH#711 headed by Revil Dix, a 31 year old master shoemaker..¹

     Eliza was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Revel Dix and Nancy Taylor. Eliza was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza S. Dix, age 4 in HH#711 headed by Revil Dix, a 31 year old master shoemaker..¹

     Mary was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 6 in HH#MT665 headed by Justice Taylor, a 65 year old farmer. Listed above him was Betsy Taylor, a 35 year old house keeper, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Elmer was born in 1910 at Assawoman, Acc Co, VA. Elmer was born at the old Arbuckle Place on the hill in Assawoman..² He was the son of Jefferson Jackson Taylor and Mary F. 'Mollie' Smith. He married Goldie Merritt circa 1930.¹ He married Margaret Joyce 'Peggy' Onley circa 1950.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.² Elmer died on 10 September 1980.¹

     Rose was born on 25 December 1953 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer Herman Taylor Sr. and Margaret Joyce 'Peggy' Onley.

     Aaron was born on 22 December 1980 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Rose Lee Taylor. She married Michael George Taylor circa 2000.¹

     This Thomas would have been too old to have been a son of the second James Bonnewell (1660-1702), as he purchased 300 acres of land from Daniel Jenifer in 1695 and he would have to have been over age 21 at that time. This would imply he was born no later than 1674, when the second James Bonnewell would have been only 14 years old. It is therefore assumed that he is a son of the first James Bonnewell. Thomas was born circa 1663 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Bonnewell I and Mary (-----). He married Annabella Chambers circa 1685.¹ Thomas bought land in 1695 at Kegotank Creek, Acc Co, VA. Whitelaws states that in 1695 Daniel of St. Thomas and Elizabeth Jenifer sold 300 acres to Thomas Bonwell; it was north of the above and extended westward from Kegotank Creek. In 1758 Thomas Bonnewell left everything to his wife Ann. No clue was found to give the name of Ann's second husband, but in 1771 Ann Stockley, widow, left her plantation to Robert James; there was no explanation of the relationship, if any, and in the probate it was stated that William Bradford was her heir-at-law. In 1787 Robert James (wife Mary) left the north 200 acres to his son William and the balance to his son David. [NOTE: Whitelaw assumed that it was the same Thomas Bonnewell who purchased the land in 1695 that left it to his wife Ann in 1758. However, it is more likely that the Thomas who died in 1758 was the son of the Thomas who bought the land in 1695.].² Thomas died in March 1718.³ Thomas's estate was administered on 2 April 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Boniwell's estate was administered to his son George Boniwell. William Taylor & Sebastian Cropper were the securities..³

     Annabella was born circa 1666 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Chambers and Frances (-----). She married Thomas Bonnewell circa 1685.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1635. He married Frances (-----) circa 1665.

     Frances was born circa 1645. She married (-----) Chambers circa 1665. She married Robert Norton circa 1695.¹ Frances was named in her son's will on 12 February 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as grandmother Mrs. Frances Norton in the will of George Bonwell..²

     John was born circa 1665 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (-----) Chambers and Frances (-----). John's estate was administered on 1 January 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Norton, who had married Frances Chambers, mother of John & Philocleare, was named to settle the estates of Philocleare, being dead, and John being gone in some remote parts 15 years since & not being heard of..²

     Jonathan was born circa 1667 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (-----) Chambers and Frances (-----).

     Philocleare was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Chambers and Frances (-----). Philocleare's estate was administered on 1 January 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Norton, who had married Frances Chambers, mother of John & Philocleare, was named to settle the estates of Philocleare, being dead, and John being gone in some remote parts 15 years since & not being heard of..²

     Robert was born circa 1640. He married Frances (-----) circa 1695.¹ Robert was named as administrator of an estate on 1 January 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Norton, who had married Frances Chambers, mother of John & Philocleare, was named to settle the estates of Philocleare, being dead, and John being gone in some remote parts 15 years since & not being heard of..¹

     George died unmarried in 1721, naming an only brother Thomas and sisters, Arabella and Mary in his will (Wills, Deeds & C 1715-1729, p. 346). Brother Thomas Bonwell died testate in 1758, leaving a widow Ann and George Matthews and George Shockley as heirs-at-law (Wills & C 1757-1761, p. 63). George was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Bonnewell and Annabella Chambers. George was named as administrator of an estate on 2 April 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Boniwell's estate was administered to his son George Boniwell. William Taylor & Sebastian Cropper were the securities..² He made a will on 12 February 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. Brother Thomas Bonwell. Grandmother Mrs. Frances Norton. Sister Mary. Sister Arabella Bonwell. To friend Solomon Ewell. To friend Mason Abbott. To John Tankard. Solomon Ewell Extr. "I request of the said Solomon his Christian care of my Brethren." Witt: Samuel Turner and John Wilkins..¹ George died in May 1721.¹ George's will was probated on 6 June 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1693 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Bonnewell and Annabella Chambers. Mary was named in her brother's will on 12 February 1720 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Mary in the will of George Bonwell..¹

     Arabella was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Bonnewell and Annabella Chambers. Arabella was named in her brother's will on 12 February 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Arabella Bonwell in the will of George Bonwell..¹

     John was born circa 1615. He married Sarah Hickman circa 1640.¹ John died in February 1655.¹ John's estate was administered on 21 February 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Sara Derman, widow of the dec'd was named to settle the estate of John Derman. [Notes: The widow Sara gave by deed of gift to her eldest son John Derman, to daughters Mary and Sara Derman, and to her youngest son Mathew Derman. John Derman's deed of gift to his four children John, Mary, Sara and Mathew Derman. His deed of gift to his youngest daugher Ellyen. In 1662 Christopher Nutter, having carried off Mary Dorman intending to marry her, is ordered to put up bond for his good behavior.].¹