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     John was born circa 1642 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John Dorman and Sarah Hickman.

     Mary was born circa 1644 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Dorman and Sarah Hickman.

     Sarah was born circa 1646 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Dorman and Sarah Hickman.

     Matthew was born circa 1648 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John Dorman and Sarah Hickman.

     Ellyen was born circa 1650 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Dorman and Sarah Hickman.

     This John Bonwell was shown in the records as John Senr. to distinguish between him and a nephew of the same name, who was referred to as John Junr. John was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bonnewell and Gratiana Michael. John was named in his father's will on 19 January 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John, along with James Bonwell, and given the plantation where I now live containin 400 acres in the will of John Bonwell..¹ He married Mary Lurton circa 1745. Apparently John Bonwell, Senr and his brother James married sisters, Mary Lurton and Hannah Lurton. The will of John Lurton in 1749 gave his daughters as Hannah, Rachel, Elizabeth, Susanna, and Mary and a son Jacob Lurton (Wills & C 1745-1749, p. 489). Jacob Lurton, who died testate in 1770, left property to two of John Bonwell, Senr's children, Mary Bonwell and Stephen Bonwell and also named one child of James Bonwell (Wills 1767-1772, p. 399). The marriage of John Bonwell, Senr to Mary Lurton could have been a second marriage, as a John and Jane Bonwell witnessed the will of Elizabeth Smith in 1760 (Wills & C 1757-1761, p. 177). His wife's name could also have been Mary Jane..² He married Jane (-----) before 6 January 1755. It was on this date that Jane Bonnewell and John Bonnewell witnessed the will of Elizabeth Smith. Jane was either his second wife or his first wife could have been named Mary Jane Lurton..³ He married Dorothy (-----) circa 1785. Only one other reference bearing the name of John Bonwell, Senr has been found. On 20 April 1796, Dorothy Bonwell sold 45 acres to John Wise "that she holds in dower of her late husband, John Bonewell, Senior, deceased, land lying on one of the branches of Onancock Creek (Deeds 1793-1797, p. 420). It is apparent from this deed that John Bonwell, Senr had died sometime between 1785 and 1796, leaving a widow Dorothy..⁴ John died circa 1790. No will or administration has been found for John Bonwell, Senr. He gave his property away before he died. He gave an estimated 150 acres of land to his son, Jacob Lurton Bonwell, on 3 September 1784, "for natural love and affection I bear him" (Deeds 1783-1788, p. 162). Son Jacob agreed to furnish his father with "necessary board, washing and lodging during his natural life". Son James, "heir-at-law of John Bonewell, Senr" carne into court "to Contest the probate of said deed Alledging that said John was Insane and Incompetent to the Conveying of his property" (p. 163). The deed was recorded, not withstanding. John Bonwell, Senr gave slaves and a "still with worm" to his son Stephen Bonewell on 2 February" 1785(p. 281). He gave his son James Bonewell slaves, livestock, household furniture and tools on 23 September 1785 (p. 281). The above transactions show that John Bonwell, Senr had a daughter Mary and sons James Bonwell, Stephen Bonwell and Jacob Lurton Bonwell. Since he died without a will naming his children, it is likely he had other children.
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     Thomas was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bonnewell and Gratiana Michael. Thomas was named in his father's will on 19 January 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Bonwell in the will of John Bonwell..^2,1 He made a will on 1 December 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. To two sons Geroge & Thomas land I bought of Anthony Hudson lying on the head of Mosongo on the North side of Guilford Road containing 100 acres. To Hannah Bonnywell, wife of James Bonnywell. To Sarah Savage. To Elizabeth Ewell. To brother James Bonnywell. Balance of estate to be reserved for my two son George & Thomas. Brothers James & Joachim Bonnwell Extrs. Witt: Griffith Savage, Elizabeth Ewell and John Bonnywell..³ Thomas died in December 1743.³ Thomas's will was probated on 27 December 1743 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Richard was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bonnewell and Gratiana Michael. Richard was named in his father's will on 19 January 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard in the will of John Bonwell..¹ He made a will on 5 January 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Bonnewell. To cousin John Bonnewell. To sister Anne Lee. To brother Joachim Michael Bonnewell. To brother John Bonnewell. To brother James Bonnewell. To cousin Rachel Bonnewell. Broghter Joachim Michael Bonnewell Extr. Witt: Philip Parker, Susanna Wise and Mary Wise..² Richard died in January 1747.² Richard's will was probated on 27 January 1747 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Ann was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Bonnewell and Gratiana Michael. Ann was named in her father's will on 19 January 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Bonwell in the will of John Bonwell..¹ She married (-----) Lee circa 1735.²

     Sarah was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Bonnewell and Gratiana Michael. Sarah was named in her father's will on 19 January 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a duaghter Sarah Bonwell in the will of John Bonwell..² She married Nathaniel Brittingham circa 1729.^3,4 Sarah was named in her husband's will on 13 March 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Sarah in the will of Nathaniel Brittingham..⁵ She married William Wise circa 1742.⁵ Sarah was named in her husband's will before 1 February 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Sarah and give land called Wises Addition during her natural life and 1/3 of the Shallop called Sally & Polly in the will fo William Wise..⁶

     George was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Bonnewell. George was named in his father's will on 1 December 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Bonnywell and along with son Thomas was given land on the head of Mosongo on the north side of Guilford Road in the will of Thomas Bonnywell..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Hall circa 1762. It was on this date that George Bonewell, Peter Fitzgarrald and Betty Waterfield witnessed the will of John Belotte..² George witnessed a will on 22 February 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George was named as the executor of a will on 29 June 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Bonewell was named Extr. in the will of William Cullar..⁴ George witnessed a will on 2 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Bonwell and Edward Jones were the witnesses to the will of John Morrison..⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Bonnewell. Thomas was named in his father's will on 1 December 1743. He was shown as a son Thomas Bonnywell and along with son George was given land on the head of Mosongo on the north side of Guilford Road in the will of Thomas Bonnywell..¹

     John was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Bonnewell and Hannah Lurton. John was named in his father's will in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Bonnewell and given the plantation where I now live in the will of James Bonnewell..² He married Mary Wise circa 1765.³ He made a will on 22 September 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary whole estate during her widhood for the maintenance & education of my 5 children, to-wit: Charles, Hannah, Arthur & Smith Bonwell & unborn child, & for the boarding of all my other children. Should my wife marry or die before my 5 children be educated equal to my elder children, then my son James Bonwell to take my estate into his possession & fulfil this my will. Sister Leah Bonwell. Balance of estate to be divided between my wife & children except James when my youngest child arrives to the age of 12 years. To son James Bonwell my plantation where I now live, also my land & marsh on or near Guilford Creek, also the moiety of a water grist mill I now hold in part with Major Ironmonger, lying on the South branch of Onancock. Son Thomas Bonwell. Wife Mary, James Bonwell & Thomas Bonwell Extrs. Witt: John Smith, Mikeel Bonwell, James Bonwell & William Kennahorn..⁴ John died in August 1775.⁴ John's will was probated on 29 August 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Rachel was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Bonnewell and Hannah Lurton. She married William Martial Richardson circa 1760.² Rachel was named in her father's will in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel in the will of James Bonnewell..³ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 29 June 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Rachel in the will of William Martial Richardson. She was give all my lands & 2 plantations & 1/3 of personal estate during her widowhood, she to bring up my son Jacob Richardson & my 3 youngest children. After other bequests the balance was to be divided between my last wife's children..² She married (-----) Mears circa 1781. She made a will on 23 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Peggy Mears Richardson whole estate & should she die without issue to my goddaughter Rachel Edwards. McKeel Bonwell Sr. Extr. Witt: William Bell Sr., William Bell Jr., Mary Budd & Mc. Bonwell.⁴ Rachel died in December 1795.⁴ Rachel's will was probated on 29 December 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Rachel estate was settled on 26 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. 26 Apr 1795 (Audit), 26 Jan 1802 (Rec'd) - M. Bonewell Admr. Auditors: Robert Snead & Caleb Mears..⁵

     (-----) was born circa 1700. He married Ann Bonnewell circa 1735.¹

     Michael was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Bonnewell and Hannah Lurton. Michael was named in his father's will in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Michael Bonnewell in the will of James Bonnewell..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1765. In describing the ownership of tract A51, the William Lurton 60-acres part, Whitelaw states that in 1774 Robert Parker left land to his son John, and seven years later (which would have been 1781) John sold it to Mikeel, Thomas & James Bonewell. The next year they, with Betty and Nancy, the wives of the first two, resold to Zorobabel Rodgers. Also, in 1778 Keziah Flud (Floyd) left items to Bettey Bonewell and Cate Bonewell, daughter of Mikeel Bonwell..^2,3 Michael was named in his uncle's will on 8 December 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Michael Bonewell, son of James Bonewell, in the will of Jacob Lurton Sr..⁴ Michael died circa 1805.⁵

     Hannah was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Bonnewell and Hannah Lurton. Hannah was named in her father's will in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Hannah in the will of James Bonnewell..¹

     Leah was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Bonnewell and Hannah Lurton. Leah was named in her father's will in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah in the will of James Bonnewell..¹ Leah was named in her brother's will on 22 September 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Leah Bonwell in the will of John Bonwell..²

     (d|o_James&Hannah) was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Bonnewell and Hannah Lurton. She married Zorobabel Budd circa 1755. (d|o_James&Hannah) was named in her husband's will on 7 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown only as a wife (no name) in the will of Zorobabel Budd. His wife and James & Michael Bonnewell were the Extrs..² (d|o_James&Hannah) died before 1765. She was evidently dec'd when her father James Bonnewell wrote his will in 1765, as he named two granddaughters, Peggy and Nanny Budd to share with his other daughters..¹

     Zorobabel was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (d|o_James&Hannah) Bonnewell circa 1755. He made a will on 7 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Peggy was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Zorobabel Budd and (d|o_James&Hannah) Bonnewell. Peggy was named in her father's will on 7 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Budd in the will of Zorobabel Budd..² Peggy was named in her grandfather's will in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Peggy Budd along with Nanny Budd in the will of James Bonnewell..³

     Nanny was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Zorobabel Budd and (d|o_James&Hannah) Bonnewell. Nanny was named in her father's will on 7 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nanney Budd in the will of Zorobabel Budd..^2,3 Nanny was named in her grandfather's will in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Nany Budd along with Peggy Budd in the will of James Bonnewell..⁴

     Michael was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Zorobabel Budd and (d|o_James&Hannah) Bonnewell. Michael was named in his father's will on 7 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Michael Budd in the will of Zorobabel Budd..¹

     Major was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Zorobabel Budd and (d|o_James&Hannah) Bonnewell. Major was named in his father's will on 7 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Major Budd in the will of Zorobabel Budd..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Zorobabel Budd and (d|o_James&Hannah) Bonnewell. Thomas was named in his father's will on 7 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Budd in the will of Zorobabel Budd..¹ He married (d|o_Jno) (487) Kellam circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William [66] Wise and Sarah Bonnewell. She married John Bonnewell Junior circa 1765.² Mary was named in her father's will on 16 April 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Bonwell and give 1 shilling in the will of William Wise Sr..¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 22 September 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of John Bonwell and named Extr. along with his sons James & Thomas Bonwell..³ She made a will on 25 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. To grandson John Bell $12 for schooling when he comes to age 15, money to be held by Charles Snead & if John dies, then money for schooling to Peggy Bell, daughter of Major Bell. To granddaughter Esther Bell ... To Mary Ann Bonewell, the supposed daughter of Smith Bonewell, a spinning wheel to be in the care of friend Molly Bayly until she arrives to age 12 & if she dies the wheel to granddaughter Elizabeth Budd. To grandson Custis Darby & his wife Peggy Darby ... My wearing apparel, if I die in Virginia, to daughter Molly & her 3 daughters Esther Bell, Elizabeth Budd & Nancy Bell & Susanna Foster. To son John Bonewell the rest of my personal property. Son John Bonewell & friend Charles Snead Extrs. Witt: Custis Darby, George Foster, Susannah Foster, Severn Tyler, Susanna Wise & Stephen Hopkins..⁴ Mary died in August 1810.⁴ Mary's will was probated on 27 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. James Poulson & Frederick Floyd securities..⁴

     Molly was named in her father's will on 22 September 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unborn child in the will of John Bonwell..¹ Molly was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Bonnewell Junior and Mary Wise. She married Major Bell circa 1795.² Molly was named in her mother's will on 25 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Molly, with her 3 daughters Esther Bell, Elizabeth Budd & Nancy Bell in the will of Mary Bonewell..²

     Smith was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bonnewell Junior and Mary Wise. Smith was named in his father's will on 22 September 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Smith Bonwell in the will of John Bonwell..¹ He made a will on 26 September 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Brothers John Bonewell & Charles Bonewell Extrs. The following except my land in the Kentucky to which I have already willed to my brother Thomas Bonewell & his children. To my brother Arthur Bonewell all the money that he is owing me & also ... To brothers John Bonewell & Charles Bonewell all the cash. To brother John ... To brother John & brother Arthur Bonewell ... To brothers John, Charles & Arthur ... To brother John Bonewell ... My Negro man Levi be forever a free man & all the money he has earned, due me in hands of Zorobabel Joynes. Witt: Thomas S. Bayly, John O. Twiford & Molly Wise..² Smith died in October 1801 at Bracken Co, KY. The location of his death was from Dean Hickman research..² Smith's will was probated on 26 October 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. William Seymour became the Admr. with John S. Ker & William Gibb securities..² Smith estate was settled on 28 June 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Legacies to Arthur Bonewell, John Bonewell, Charles Bonewell. Auditors: Samuel Waples, John Bayly & Thomas S. Bayly..³ Smith was named in his mother's will on 25 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary Ann Bonewell was named as a supposed daughter of Smith Bonewell in the will of Mary Bonewell..⁴

     Arthur was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Bonnewell Junior and Mary Wise. Arthur was named in his father's will on 22 September 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Arthur Bonwell in the will of John Bonwell..¹ He married Susanna Toleman on 16 January 1794 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Toleman was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Bonwell and Susanna Toleman. They were married by C. Simpkins..² Arthur was named in his brother's will on 26 September 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Arthur Bonewell in the will of Smith Bonewell..³ Arthur died in August 1825 at Brown Co, OH.⁴

     Hannah was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Bonnewell Junior and Mary Wise. Hannah was named in her father's will on 22 September 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Hannah Bonwell in the will of John Bonwell..¹