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     Esther was born circa 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1811, but this would put her age at the time of her first marriage in 1822 as 11, which is obviously too young..¹ She married Charles Fletcher on 1 August 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. Major Dowty was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Fletcher and Esther Harrison. They were also married on 1 Aug 1822 by C. Bonewell..² She married Nathan F. Cobb Sr. on 13 September 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. W. Andrews was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathan F. Cobb and Esther Fletcher, widow of Charles Fletcher. They were married 27 Sep 1842 at Sandshoal by G.L. Lunsden..² Esther was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Esther F. Cobb, age 39, born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house.".¹

     Charles was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Esther Harrison on 1 August 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. Major Dowty was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Fletcher and Esther Harrison. They were also married on 1 Aug 1822 by C. Bonewell..¹

     Warren was born circa 1833 at Eastham, Mass.¹ He was the son of Nathan F. Cobb Sr.. Warren was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Warren Cobb, age 17, born in Eastham, Mass in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house.".¹

     Albert was born circa 1836 at Eastham, Mass.¹ He was the son of Nathan F. Cobb Sr.. Albert was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Cobb, age 14, born in Eastham, Mass in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass with an occupation of "pleas house.".¹

     Joshua was born circa 1844 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Nathan F. Cobb Sr. and Esther Harrison. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Jerusha Cobb, age 6, born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house.".¹

     Nancy was born circa 1847 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Nathan F. Cobb Sr. and Esther Harrison. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Cobb, age 3, born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass with an occupation of "pleas house.".¹

     James was born circa 1838 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles Fletcher and Esther Harrison. James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as James Fletcher, age 12, born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house." Also listed was Esther F. Cobb, age 39 who was evidently his mother by a prior marriage to Charles Fletcher..¹

     Sally was born circa 1839 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Fletcher and Esther Harrison. Sally was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Fletcher, age 11, born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house." Also listed was Esther F. Cobb, age 39 who was evidently her mother by a prior marriage to Charles Fletcher..¹

     George was born circa 1830 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears, a 20 year old sailor, born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house.".¹

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Nelly Doughty Doughty? circa 1849. Since he was only 20 and she only 17 in the 1850 census, they may have been siblings and not husband and wife..¹ Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Doughty, a 20 year old fisherman born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house." Listed below him was Nelly Doughty, age 17. She could have been either his wife or his sister..¹

     Nelly was born circa 1834 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Edward Doughty circa 1849. Since he was only 20 and she only 17 in the 1850 census, they may have been siblings and not husband and wife..¹ Nelly was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Nelly Doughty, age 17 and born in Northampton Co, Va in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house." Listed just above her was Edward Doughty, a 20 year old fisherman. She could have been either his wife or his sister..¹

     Maria was born circa 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Maria was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Moore, age 18 and born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass, with an occupation of "pleas house.".¹

     Polly was born circa 1833 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Dennis, age 17 and born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#27 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, born in Eastham, Mass with an occupation of "pleas house.".¹

     Nathan was born circa 1826 at Eastham, Mass.¹ He was the son of Nathan F. Cobb Sr.. He married Sally Doughty on 2 December 1848 at Northampton Co, VA. John W. Dowty was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathan F. Cobb Jr. and Miss Sally Dowty. John H. Powell, guardian of Sally, gave consent. Edw'd R. Waddey said John was over age 21. They were married 3 Dec 1849 by P. Warren..² Nathan was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Nathan R. Cobb the head of HH#28, a 24 year old boot maker, born in Eastham, Mass. Listed with him was Sally Cobb, age 21, born in VA. He was next door to Nathan R. Cobb, age 52, also born in Eastham, Mass, so he is assumed to have been his son..¹

     Sally was born circa 1829 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Nathan F. Cobb Jr. on 2 December 1848 at Northampton Co, VA. John W. Dowty was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathan F. Cobb Jr. and Miss Sally Dowty. John H. Powell, guardian of Sally, gave consent. Edw'd R. Waddey said John was over age 21. They were married 3 Dec 1849 by P. Warren..² Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Cobb, age 21, born in Northampton Co, VA in HH#28 headed by Nathan R. Cobb, a 24 year old boot maker, born in Eastham, Mass..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1806 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Sally Travis on 11 October 1832 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Powell was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Griffith and Sally Travis, daughter of Elliott Travis dec'd & ward of Dennard Travis who gave consent. Thomas Powell also said Benjamin was over age 21. Dennis Travis was appointed guardian 13 Feb 1826. They were married on 13 Oct 1832 by P. Williams..² Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Griffith the head of HH#29, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Griffiths: Alexander, age 16; Thomas E., age 14; Lydia, age 11; Mary A., age 9; Moses, age 4..¹

     Sally was born circa 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elliott Travis and Polly Herbert. She married Benjamin Griffith on 11 October 1832 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Powell was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Griffith and Sally Travis, daughter of Elliott Travis dec'd & ward of Dennard Travis who gave consent. Thomas Powell also said Benjamin was over age 21. Dennis Travis was appointed guardian 13 Feb 1826. They were married on 13 Oct 1832 by P. Williams..¹ Sally died before 1850. She was not in the 1850 census with her husband Benjamin Griffith..²

     Elliott was born circa 1795 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Shadrack Travis. He married Polly Herbert on 16 July 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Graves was the security on the M.L.B. of Elliott Travis, son of Shadrack Travis and Polly Herbert. Thos. Graves, speaking for Shadrack gave consent for Elliott and B. Griffith gave consent for Polly who is not of age. They were married by J. Elliott..² Elliott died before 13 February 1826. It was on this date that Dennard Travis was appointed guardian to Elliott's daughter Sally..²

     Alexander was born circa 1834 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Griffith and Sally Travis. Alexander was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Alexander Griffith, age 16 in HH#29 headed by Benjamin Griffith, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1836 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Griffith and Sally Travis. Thomas was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas E. Griffith, age 14 in HH#29 headed by Benjamin Griffith, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Lydia was born circa 1839 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Griffith and Sally Travis. Lydia was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Griffith, age 11 in HH#29 headed by Benjamin Griffith, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1841 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Griffith and Sally Travis. Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Griffith, age 9 in HH#29 headed by Benjamin Griffith, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Moses was born circa 1846 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Griffith and Sally Travis. Moses was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Moses Griffith, age 4 in HH#29 headed by Benjamin Griffith, a 44 year old farmer..¹

     Michael was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth A. Evans on 16 August 1848 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel H. Parsons was the security on the M.L.B. of Michael Colonna and Miss Eliz A. Evans, daughter of Mrs. Lucinda Evans. Thos. H. Bagwell & Obedience R. Johnson as to their ages. They were married on 17 Aug 1848 by P. Williams..² Michael was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Michael Collony the head of HH#30, a 26 year old sailor born in Accomack Co, VA. Listed with him were Elizabeth Collony, age 26 & born in Northampton Co, VA and Lucynda Evans, age 50, born in Northampton Co, VA who was his wife's mother..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1824 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Isaac Evans and Lucinda Evans. She married Michael Colonna on 16 August 1848 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel H. Parsons was the security on the M.L.B. of Michael Colonna and Miss Eliz A. Evans, daughter of Mrs. Lucinda Evans. Thos. H. Bagwell & Obedience R. Johnson as to their ages. They were married on 17 Aug 1848 by P. Williams..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Collony, age 26 in HH#30 headed by Michael Collony, a 26 year old sailor. Also listed was Lucynda Evans, age 50, who was her mother..²

     Lucinda was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Isaac Evans on 11 August 1817 at Northampton Co, VA. Hancock Jacob was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Evans and Lucinda Evans. They were married on 13 Aug 1817 by C. Bonewell..² Lucinda was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Lucynda Evans, age 50 in HH#30 headed by Michael Collony, a 26 year old sailor. Also listed was Elizabeth Collony, age 26, who was her daughter..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1795 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Lucinda Evans on 11 August 1817 at Northampton Co, VA. Hancock Jacob was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Evans and Lucinda Evans. They were married on 13 Aug 1817 by C. Bonewell..¹

     Patrick was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Sally Wheeler on 1 January 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. John Warren was the security on the M.L.B. of Patrick Roods and Sally Wheeler. They were married on 6 Jan 1820 by C. Bonewell..¹ Patrick died before 1850. He was not in the 1850 census with his wife Sally..¹

     Sally was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Patrick Rooks on 1 January 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. John Warren was the security on the M.L.B. of Patrick Roods and Sally Wheeler. They were married on 6 Jan 1820 by C. Bonewell..¹ Sally was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Rooks the head of HH#31, age 60. Listed with her were Margaret Rooks, age 30 and Rosetta Warren, age 17..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Patrick Rooks and Sally Wheeler. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Magothy Bay, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Rooks, age 30 in HH#31 headed by Sally Rooks, age 60..¹