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     Mary was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Justice and Mary H. Taylor. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Justice, age 2 in HH#123 headed by Thomas Justice, a 55 (or 33?) year old farmer..² She married Asa Darius Hall Sr. on 11 November 1874 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 18 years. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹ Mary died on 10 April 1935. Mrs. Mary E.A. (Justice) Hall, widow of Asa D. Hall, died on 10 Apr 1935. The service was at Sanford M.E. church. Survived by one son, Darius T. Hall and one brother, Arthur Justice of Sanford (Pen. Ent., 13 Apr 1935). She died at the home of her nephew, John H. Justice, Metompkin, aged 82 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Fulcher at Sanford Methodist Church with burial in the Lewis Cemetery, Sanford (E.S. News, 12 Apr 1935)..³ Her body was interred at Lewis Cem, Shad Landing Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Allen was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Asa Hall and Cordelia Broadwater. Allen was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Allen Hall, age 7 in HH#263 headed by Asa Hall, a 41 year old waterman..¹ Allen died before 1870. He was not listed in the 1870 census..

     Melissa was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Asa Hall and Cordelia Broadwater. Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Silicia Hall, age 10 months in HH#263 headed by Asa Hall, a 41 year old waterman..¹ Melissa was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Selicia Hall, age 11 and doing house work..⁴ She married Amos Kendall Broadwater Jr. on 29 December 1885 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was shown as Celicia F. Hall, age 24, the daughter of A. and Cordelia Hall. They were married by D. M. Wallace..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Melissa was living in 1932 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Melissa died on 19 February 1941 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mrs. Melissa (Hall) Broadwater, wife of Mr. Kendall Broadwater, died at Sanford on 19 Feb 1941, aged 81 years. Her funeral was at Grotons Holiness Church, conducted by Rev. William Vickers, and she was buried at the Lewis Cemetery, survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 28 Feb 1941)..⁷ Her body was interred at Lewis Cem, Shad Landing Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³

     Amos K. Boradwarter Jr. was listed as "unnamed" age 1/12 in the 1860 Acc Census. Mr. Amos K. Broadwater died at his home at Sanford on 23 Jul 1952, aged 92 years, and was buried at the Lewis Cemetery, Sanford. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 31 Jul 1952). He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Amos was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He was the son of Amos Kendall Broadwater Sr. and Mary S. 'Polly' Taylor. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Melissa F. Hall on 29 December 1885 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was a 25 year old oysterman and she was shown as Celicia F. Hall, age 24, the daughter of A. and Cordelia Hall. They were married by D. M. Wallace..² Amos was living in 1934.⁵ Amos died on 23 July 1952 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶ His body was interred at Lewis Cem, Shad Landing Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     She was shown as Oceanna Smith in the 1860 and 1870 census, but as Oceannna Woods on her 1876 Acc Co marriage record. Her obituary in the E.S. News, shows a surviving brother, R.T. Smith and her daughter, Amanda's, 1948 obituary listed Amanda as the daughter of Frank L. & Ochia Smith Hall (Pen. Ent., 9 Jan 1948). Oceanna was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Woods of R. and Susan F. Stant. Oceanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Oceanna Smith, age 4/12 in HH#268 headed by John Smith, a 25 year old sailor..¹ Oceanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Oceanna Smith, age 10 and at school. She was in HH#AT552 headed by John Smith, a 31 year old oysterman, and Susan Smith, age 29..³ She married Francis L. 'Frank' Hall on 20 December 1876 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank C. Hall, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of Asa and Cordelia Hall and she was shown as Ocanna Woods, age 17 and the daughter of John and Susan Woods. They were married at Messongo by Montcalm Oldham..⁴ Oceanna died on 4 April 1928 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Ocea A. Hall, wife of Mr. Frank L. Hall, died at home at Messongo, Wednesday, 4 Apr 1928, age 68 years, survivors were listed, including a surviving brother, R.T. Smith and her daughter, Amanda, who's 1948 obituary listed her as the daughter of Frank L. & Ochia Smith Hall (Pen. Ent., 9 Jan 1948), (Pen. Ent., 7 Apr 1928) and (E.S. News, 4 Apr 1928)..⁵ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.²

     Amos was born on 7 May 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Asa Hall and Cordelia Broadwater. Amos was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Hall, age 9..³ He married Bertie Hurley on 17 May 1893 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 31 year old waterman and she was age 19. They were married by J. W. Nicholson..² Amos was living in 1932 at Philadelphia, PA.⁴

     Bertie was born circa 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert W. Hurley and Comfort Anne Taylor. She married Amos James Hall on 17 May 1893 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 31 year old waterman and she was age 19. They were married by J. W. Nicholson..¹

     David was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Drake Drummond and Leah (-----). He married Sophia Drummond circa 1780.^3,4 David died in 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,6 David's will was probated on 28 December 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,6

     According to Acc Co Orders, 1822-24, p166, "A deed from John S. Hall to William Parramore (Sheriff) was fully proved by the oath of George Scarburgh a witness thereto and ordered to be recorded." John Hall and his wife Nancy sold real estate to William Jones on 5 Sep 1825 (Acc Orders 1824-27, p206). John was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay. John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He is shown as John Hall (of Henry) on the same page as his father, Henry Hall. John is the only free white in the family, age 16-26 (b. 1775-1785), therefore his birth is estimated at circa 1781. He had 2 slaves..³ He married Henrietta 'Hetty' Dixon on 2 September 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Shay was the security on the M.L.B. of John Hall and Henrietta Dixon..⁴ John was named in his father's will on 9 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He was left only one shilling..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He is shown on the page after his mother Molly Hall. He is the only free white male in the family, age 26-45 (b. 1765-1785). Free white females included 1 age 0-10 (b. 1800-1810) and 1 age 16-26 (b. 1785-1795). He had 1 slave..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In the 1820 Census there were 3 John Halls listed as heads of families. One was in St. Georges Parish and two were in Acc Parish. John Shay Hall is assumed to be the one in Acc Parish on the page next to his brother Thomas Hall. This family shows free white males to include 1 age 0-10 (b. 1810-1820) and 1 age 26-45 (b. 1775-1795). Free white females included 2 age 0-10 (b. 1810-1820) and 1 age 26-45 (b. 1775-1795). He had no slaves..⁶ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In the 1830 Census there were again 3 John Halls listed as heads of families. One was in St. Georges Parish and two in Acc Parish. John Shae Hall is assumed to be the one listed on the same page as his brother Thomas Hall in Acc Parish. This family shows free white males to include 1 age 5-10 (b. 1820-1825), 1 age 10-15 (b. 1815-1820) and 4 age 50-60 (b. 1770-1780). One of these would be John himself, b.c. 1781, but the other 3 are questionable. Free white females include 1 age 10-15 (b. 1815-1820) and 1 age 50-60 (b. 1770-1780). There were no slaves..⁷

     His will, written 14 Jan 1874 and probated 28 Dec 1874, recorded in Acc Co Wills, 1846-1882, p533-534, specified: ITEM - Lend to my wife Sally Hall during her natural life and after her decease to my children by her viz William H. Hall, Benjamin F. Hall and daughter J. Ann Hall the farm where I now live, called the old John Shay place and also all of my personal property on said farm of every description viz household and kitchen furniture, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, farming implements, corn oats and every other king of personal property that may be on said farm at my decease. ITEM - My farm called Messongo place to be sold to the highest bidder after the usual notice by my executor hereafter named and the proceeds to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren by my first wife Elizabeth, in the following manner viz Robert L. Hall's part after paying to him the sum of $1 and paying to his brother Thomas Hall the sum of $370.35 the balance whatever there may be I give to his children and the part or share of the children of my daughter Mary Rayfield deceased after first paying to my son Thomas Hall the bond that I owe him for money owed to him by Peter Rayfield for which I gave by bond to him for, also the sum of $190 to my said son Thomas (I mean that the bond for which I am now bound shall be paid, out of the proceeds of their share of said farm or place). All the balance if any I leave and direct shall be paid to the children of my deceased daughter Mary Rayfield. My son Anthony's part after paying him the sum of $1 and to my son Thomas Hall the sum of $80, I direct shall be paid to his children to be used in the best manner for their interests. My son Thomas' portion I direct shall be paid over to him or to his heirs should he be deceased. ITEM - I appoint my son Thomas Hall, Jr., executor. Witnessed: E.H. Conquest, John W. Rew, and John T. Northam. Seal by Thomas S. Hall's signature. Probate: $3,000 bond with Edward H. Conquest and Henry Hall sureities. Thomas was born on 25 May 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay. Thomas was named in his father's will on 9 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He was left the remainder of the land joining Spencer Drummond and Negro boy David..³ He married Rachel Elizabeth 'Betsy' Lamb circa 1808.⁴ Thomas was named in his sister's will on 24 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as the Extr. of his sister Peggy Hall and was given a Negro woman Liza and the remainder of her property..⁵ Thomas was named in his mother's will on 19 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. He was given 50 acres adjoining the land of William Hinman which my husband had from my husband had from my father John Shay and the land lent to my daughter Elizabeth after her death..⁶ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Hall Sr. the head of HH#1072, a 63 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were Anthony Hall, age 35 and a laborer, Sally Isham, age 70; and Thomas Trader, age 12..⁷ He married Sally Northam on 2 March 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Hall Sr., widowed, and she was Sally Northam, of William, deceased..⁸ Thomas was living in 1853 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁹ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Hall the head of HH#336, a 66 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800 and personal property valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Halls: Sally, age 36; William H., age 9; Johannah, age 3; Benjamin, age 4/12. Also listed were William Northam, a 24 year old farmer and Drucilla Northam, age 20..¹⁰ Thomas died on 16 December 1874 at First District, Acc Co, VA, at age 83. He died of old age at the age of 93 years. He was the son of Henry and Molly Hall, born in Acc Co, and a farmer, the husband of Sallie, who gave the information..¹¹ His body was interred at Francis Hall's yard, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. According to tombstone readings, Thomas Spencer Hall, Sr., died 16 Dec 1871, but since his county death record shows 16 Dec 1874, it is assumed the 4 on the tombstone has faded and now looks like a 1..² Thomas's will was probated on 28 December 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.¹²

     Rachel was born on 31 October 1774.¹ She married Thomas Spencer Hall Sr. circa 1808.² Rachel died on 12 June 1845 at age 70.¹

     Tabithia Hall is mentioned in her grandfather John Shay's will, but not in her father Henry Hall nor her mother Molly (Shay) Hall's wills. It is therefore assumed that she predeceased her father. Since there were 7 white females listed in the 1800 census with her father, she is probably one of the (-----) Hall daughters listed, but which one has not been determined. Otherwise there would have been 8 daughters. Tabithia was born before 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay. Tabithia died before 1810.²

     Her common name was Molly. Mary was born before 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay. Mary was named in her father's will on 9 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named a 'Molly' Hall and given Negro girl Grace, boy George and a list of other items..¹ She married Jacob Sparrow on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Sparrow and Molly Hall..³ Mary died before 31 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Information about his Rev. War service, showed he had had no widow at his death..⁴

     Peggy was born before 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay. Peggy was named in her father's will on 9 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Peggy Hall and given Negro woman Elizabeth and a list of other items..³ She made a will on 24 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. To nephew Robert S. Hall my Negro boy David & ... To Thomas Hall, son of Thomas Hall, Negro girl Caty. To Peggy H. Fitchett my Negro woman Sinah & boy Levi & ... To sister Sally Eashon ... & Negro girl Sukey until Negro girl comes to age 21 & not to be sold & then to Peggy H. Fletcher. To George Eashon his bond of £84 & other accounts he owes me. To my brother Thomas S. Hall my Negro woman Liza & the remainder of my property. Brother Thomas S. Hall Extr. Witt: Thomas Fletcher Jr. & Spencer Drummond. [Note: There is inconsistent spelling: Peggy H. Fitchett in the first instance & Peggy H. Fletcher in the second instance.]
.⁴ Peggy died in November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Peggy's will was probated on 28 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Drummond & Henry Hall were the securities..⁴ Peggy was named in her mother's will on 19 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. She and her sisters Betsey Hall and Sally Eason were given clothes..¹ Peggy estate was settled on 25 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. The order to audit the estate was 28 Nov 1815, the audit was returen on 26 Jun 1820 and recorded on 25 Dec 1820. Negroes named were Sinah, Sukey, Caty, Dover, Levin, Lezia, Nathan & Sophiah. Auditors: Thomas Fletcher Jr. & Charles Drummond Jr..⁶

     Daniel Hall is mentioned in Whitelaw, p1274, in describing the ownership of tract A151, which Daniel inherited from his grandmother, Catherine, through his mother Catherine and her husband John Hall. In 1785 Daniel Hall left to his son Henry, and in 1810 he (Henry) (wife Molly) left the eastern 120 acres to his son Thomas and the western home part of 126 acres to his son Henry. Daniel is also mention on p1280, in describing the ownership of A158, which is just to the west of Sanford and extents to the Pocomoke River. In 1770 Jonathan and Joyce Mears sold 100 acres to Daniel Hall, it being part of the land which had been bought from Simon Smith, Jr. In 1784 Daniel Hall (the year before his death) sold to John Silverthorne. He is also mentioned on p1293, in describing tract A162, which is in the Bullbegger area. In 1755 Thomas and Capewell Stockley, sons of Thomas, of New Hanover county, in the province of North Carolina, sold to Daniel Hall. In 1785 Hall left to his son Dixon, who was then living here. In 1820 Dixon Hall left the major part to his son Luther and the balance to his son Erastus. In 1822 Luther sold a surveyed 169 acres to Caleb Duncan, and two years later 58 acres which had belonged to Erastus were surveyed for a division among his heirs. These surveys revealed that Erastus' land was at the east end, while Luther's land was along the road. Daniel Hall is also mentioned on p1316, in describing the ownership of A170, which is just southwest of New Church. In 1755 John Stockley sold a portion of the tract to Daniel Hall, who in 1757 sold 200 acres to Andrew Simpler of Worcester Co, MD. Daniel Hall's will, written 4 June 1784, probated 23 Feb 1785 and further proved by Susanna Riley, a witness thereto, on 27 Apr 1785, specified: ITEM - To my daughter Susanna Kennet all the negroes and cash and all of everything that she hath in her possession that ever was mine and also 10 pounds current money of Virginia. ITEM - To my son Henry Hall the land he now lives on and one negro man named George that he now hath in possession, one hand mill, my high chest of drawers and my brandy still and worm. ITEM - To my gand daughter Sally Hall one negro boy named Sevin. ITEM - To my grand daughter Catron Hall one negro boy named Ishmel and sixty French crowns. ITEM - To my brother Ephraim Hall all my wearing clothes and five pounds cash. ITEM - To son Dixon Hall the land he now lives on being 200 acres more or less to him and his heirs forever. ITEM - To my grandson Bennet Hall one negro boy named Frank. ITEM - To my grand daughter Abigail Hall, daughter of Dixon Hall, one negro boy named Peter. ITEM - To my son Dixon Hall after my just debts being paid all the remainder of my estate that I have not already given away. Executors: Son Henry Hall and Henry Fletcher, Sr. and Thomas Fletcher executors. Witnesses: Spencer Drummond, John Cox, Susanna Fletcher. Probate: Henry Hall heir at law to the testator. Iabez Pitt and Spencer Drummond securities. Daniel was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Hall and Catherine Philby. Daniel's will was probated on 23 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² Daniel died in 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     The fact that his name was Richard Dixon Hall is based on Census records listing him as Dixon, his will listed him as Dixon and his son Richard Hall marriage license bond showed "Richard son of Richard." According to Jane Kahler, Dixon Hall was a soldier in the Rev. War, but he is not listed as such in Nottingham's Rev. Soldiers and Sailors. "Dixson Hall" is shown in the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax 1787 - List A, p82. His tithables included: 8 blacks above age 16; 6 blacks under age 16; 4 horses, mares, colts & mules; and 14 cattle. The 1800 Census shows Dixson Hall as a head of family in Acc Parish with the following free white males: 1 age 0-10 (b. 1790-1800), 1 age 10-16 (b. 1785-1790), 1 age 16-26 (b. 1775-1785), and 1 age 45 and over (b. before 1755) being himself. Free white females included: 1 age 0-10 (b. 1790-1800), 1 age 10-16 (b. 1785-1790), 1 age 16-26 (b. 1775-1785), and 1 age 45 and over (b. before 1755) being his wife. He had 14 slaves. If all of these were his children, he would have had 3 sons and 3 daughters living with him at this time. The 1810 Census shows Dixon Hall as a head of family in Acc Parish with the following free white males: 1 age 0-10 (b. 1800-1810), 1 age 10-16 (b. 1795-1800), 1 age 16-26 (b. 1785-1795), and 1 age 45 and over (b. before 1765) being himself. Free white females included: 1 age 0-10 (b. 1800-1810) and 1 age 26-45 (b. 1765-1785). He had 9 slaves. If all of these were his children, he would have had 3 sons and 2 daughters living with him at this time and his wife, over 45 in the 1800 Census, would have died. According to Nottingham's Wills and Administrations, Dixon Hall wittnessed the will of Cathrin Marchant in 1779 and Robert Pitt's in 1794. Richard was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Daniel Hall. He married Anna Hunt circa 1775.³ He married Milly DeJarnett circa 1780.⁴ He married Milly Hutchinson circa 1785.³ He married Priscilla Bough circa 1790.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He made a will on 26 August 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Luther Hall the north part of my plantation bounded by the canel or large ditch … adjoining the land formerly of Wilson now Seymour & one Negro man Joshua & ... & Negro woman Phebe & Jennie & … To son Erastus Hall the south part of my plantation adjoining the land called Broadwater land & also Negro man George. To daughter Mary Hall my Negro boy John & girl Patsy & ... If debts cannot be paid without sale of Negroes, then Matilda & her child must be sold. To son Richard Hall the plantation where I now live that I bought of Elijah Bunting & ... & Negro man Moses. To daughter Abigail Smith ... & the land where she now lives which formerly belonged to George Smith & at her death to her son Noah Hall. To son Luther Hall ... To Covington Corbin 10 acres of my marsh land lying in the Free School Neck, provided he will superintend the land I rent so that my children gain the land. My land lying in the Free School Neck to my sons Richard, Luther & Erastus Hall. To son Richard Hall … Remainder to children Luther Hall, Mary Hall & Erastus Hall. Friend Arthur Watson & son Luther Hall Extr. Witt: Elizabeth G. Bunting, George G. Bunting & Sally Bunting..⁵ Richard died in November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Richard's will was probated on 29 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Luther Hall relinquished to Michael Robins with Luther Hall, George Bunting & Elias Broadwater securities on the $10,000 bond..⁵ Richard estate was settled on 30 September 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. The inventory was taken on 11 Dec 1820, the sale was on 12 Dec 1820 and the Order to Audit was dated 20 Jun 1822. Michael Robins was the Admr. Legacies to Abigail Smith ... Negro man George to Erastus. Negro man Moses to Richard. Negro man Joshua to Luther. Negro women Phebe & Jenny to Luther. Negro woman Pat & child & Negro John to Mary. Negroes Matilda & 2 children Peggy & Meshack & Negro Hannah to Richard. Appraisers: John Milligan, William Holland, Walter Broadwater & William Seymour. Auditors: Walter Broadwater & John Milligan. Purchasers included among many others Luther Hall (many times), Richard Hall (many times), Thomas Matthews, Mary Hall, Wm. Hinman, David Miles, Savage Broadwater, Kendall Silverthorn and a Dr. Hall (this would have been Dr. Henry H. Hall husband of Ann Hack, see Whitelaw). Among those owed money were William McReady..⁵

     Susanna was born circa 1760. She was the daughter of Daniel Hall. She married (-----) Kennet circa 1780.^1,2

     (-----) was born circa 1760. He married Susanna Hall circa 1780.^1,2

     Anna was born circa 1755. She married Richard Dixon Hall I circa 1775.¹

     Milly was born circa 1760. She married Richard Dixon Hall I circa 1780.¹

     Milly was born circa 1765. She married Richard Dixon Hall I circa 1785.¹

     Priscilla was born circa 1770. She married Richard Dixon Hall I circa 1790.¹

     There are various references in Acc Co records to both a Dixon Hall and a Richard Hall, as the husband of Margaret White, as the brother of Erastus, and as the son of Dixon Hall. The only way all these references can be reconciled is if this person were named Richard Dixon Hall and was referred to both as Dixon and as Richard. The same confussion applies to both his father and his son Richard Dixon Hall. For more on this see his wife Margaret. The 1820 Acc Census shows Richard Hall in Acc Parish on the same page with Luther Hall. Richard's age is 26-45 (b.1775-95). There is 1 male age 0-10, 2 females ages 0-10 and 16-26, 1 slave and 1 free colored. Dixon Hall, Jr.'s will, written 9 Apr 1829, specified: ITEM - To son Erastus Hall the land joining Caleb Duncan and 25 acres of woodlands of the place where I live. ITEM - To son Dixon the whole of the land where I live, except the 25 acres given to Erastus. ITEM - Daughters Eliza, Ann, Mary, and Louisa Hall. Executor: Thomas Fletcher. Witnesses: Noah Smith, Abigail Smith and Nancy Smith. Bond: $2,500 with John Massey and Jesse Dickerson securities. On 27 Sep 1830 it was ordered that Richard Hall's estate be audited, "Thomas Fletcher, Executor of Richard Hall dec'd, ordered that Henry Fletcher, Michael Robins and John P. Drummond or any 2 be commissioned to state, adjust and settle the estate of Richard Hall and report to the Court." (Acc Co Orders 1829-32, p182). On his marriage license bond (to Peggy White, daughter of Robert) he is shown as "Richard Hall, son of Richard." This final reference to Richard Hall is further proof that Richard and Dixon were the same person. Richard was born circa 1780.² He was the son of Richard Dixon Hall I and Anna Hunt. He married Margaret 'Peggy' White on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Richard was named in his father's will on 26 August 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was left the plantation where his father lived that was bought of Elijah Bunting and Negro man Moses..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Richard died in 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Richard's will was probated on 26 October 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     According to Acc Co Orders, 1822-24, p56, "Luther Hall to Caleb Duncan, deed conveying in fee simple real estate, acknowledged 12 Aug 1822" and also on p56, "Peter Hargis to Luther Hall, deed of mortgage on real estate to secure the payment of money, acknowledged 12 Aug 1822" and on p151, "Luther Hall to Ethel Lyon, bill of sale on personal property to secure the payment of money, acknowledged 28 Feb 1823" and on p152, "Luther Hall to John B. Walker & c. a transfer of a mortgage for real estate, proved 8 Mar 1823" and on p152, "Mary S. Hall to Caleb Duncan, deed conveying in fee simple right in life estate, partly proved 19 Mar 1823" and on p195, "Mary S. Hall to Caleb Duncan, deed conveying in fee simple real estate, further proved 5 May 1823 and fully proved 9 May 1823." These later items could imply that Mary S. Hall was the wife of Luther since they both conveyed real estate to Caleb Duncan. Luther is listed as a head of household in Acc Parish in the 1820 Census and is shown as having 10 slaves. Luther was born before 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Richard Dixon Hall I and Milly DeJarnett. He married Mary S. (-----) circa 1795.^2,3 Luther was named in his father's will on 26 August 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was left the north part of his father's plantation and was named as Extr, so he was probably the oldest son..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Luther died after 1824.⁴

     According to Nottingham's Acc Land Causes, p148: "Smith &c. vs - Partition Suit Hall - That a certain Erastus Hall late of this county departed this life intestate sometime in the year 18-- seized in fee simple of a tract of land near Pocomoke containing 60 acres; that the said Erastus Hall at his death left no children nor their descendants, nor father nor mother, but left four brothers and sisters, viz: your orator & oratrixes Abigal Smith, Luther Hall, Mary Hall and a certain Dixon Hall, to whom the said land descended, giving the whole blood whole shares and the half blood half shares &c. 30 Nov 1824." [NOTE: This implies that some of these siblings were half brothers or sisters. Which ones?] According to Mrs. Turman's Acc Administrations, p41, which refers to Acc Orders 1822-1824, p225, dated 30 Jun 1823, the administration of Erastus Hall's estate was to Michael Robins with Caleb Duncan and Walter Douglas securities. Quoting from the Orders: "Ordered that Walter Broadwater, Thomas Fletcher, John Milligan and George Bunting or any three of them being first duly sworn do appraise the personal estate of Erastus Hall, dec'd., and make return thereof the court." Another entry on that same page states: "On application of Michael Robins Administator of Erastus Hall ordered that Walter Broadwater, Thomas Fletcher and John Milligan or any two of them being first duly sworn be commmissioners to state, adjust and settle the estate of Erastus Hall dec'd. and make return thereof to the court." Acc Orders 1824-27, p110, dated 9 Dec 1824, Luther Hall, plantiff, against Dixon Hall, defendent in a Chancery Suit, states "Lot No. 1 was drawn by A. Smith which was divided again between her and said Dixon Hall as half-blood giving to each eight acres. Lot No. 2 was drawn by said Mary Hall which contains 25 acres 30 perches. Lot No. 3 containing 17 acres to Luther Hall for a further description of the land and division see the surveyors report which we respectfully report to Court." Michael Robins and William S. Tunnell. Erastus was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Dixon Hall I and Milly DeJarnett. Erastus was named in his father's will on 26 August 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was left the southern part of his father's plantation and a Negro man George..¹ Erastus died in June 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² Erastus's estate was administered on 30 June 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Michael Robins was named to settle his estate, with Caleb Duncan and Walter Douglas securities..² Erastus was named in a deed in on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Erastus estate was settled on 28 August 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. The order to inventory was 30 Jun 1823, the inventory was 20 Nov 1823, and the audit was 20 Nov 1823. Corn was sold in George Town off his farm in 1822 for $14.15. Negro man George valued at $250; ... received from Fort Washington, $15; cash received from Alexandria [Virginia] for his [Erastus's] services in Fort Washington, $18.77. Appraisers: Walter Broadwater & Thomas Fletcher. In account with Michael Robins the Admr. Cash paid to Revell Lewis for collecting cash in Alexandria, $1.50; to Luther Hall's part of the estate, $52.20; to Mary Hall's part of the estate, $52.20; to Richard Hall's part of the estate, $26.10; to Abigail Smith's part of the estate, $26.10. Auditors: Walter Broadwater & Thomas Fletcher..²

     Abigail was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1760..³ She was the daughter of Richard Dixon Hall I and Anna Hunt. She married George Smith circa 1795.^4,5 Abigail was named in her father's will on 26 August 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Abigail Smith and was given the land where she then lived that which formerly belonged to George Smith and at her death to her son Noah Hall..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Abigail was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Abigail Smith, age 90 in HH#1096 headed by Noah Smith, a 64 year old farmer..⁷ Abigail died after 1850.

     Mary was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Dixon Hall I and Milly Hutchinson. Mary was named in her father's will on 26 August 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently unmarried, as she was named as Mary Hall and left Negro boy John and girl Patsy..² She married William P. Berry on 7 January 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Cosiah Taylor and William Beavans were the securities on the M.L.B. of William P. Berry and Mary R. Hall of Dixon. They were married on the 8 Jan 1829..^3,4

     George Smith, h/o Abigail Hall was mentioned in Dixon Hall's will written in 1818, but there is no George Smith in the 1820 Census in Acc Parish. His son Noah is head of household instead. George was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Abigail Hall circa 1795.^1,2 George died in June 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George's estate was administered on 28 June 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James White was named to settle his estate, with Henry F. Finney and William Nock securities..³

     Nottingham's Rev. Soldiers & Sailors, p69, p73 & p88 indicates that Margaret White's father, Robert White, was a Midshipman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War. His heirs are listed on the 3 referenced pages. Margaret is also mentioned on p29, p55, & p60. On p29 "Margaret Hall, the widow of Richard Hall" is listed as an heir at law of Robert White deceased who was said to be formerly a Midshipman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War, dated 25 Jul 1831. Nottingham references Acc Orders 1829-32, p338. Acc Orders 1829-32, p572, dated 28 Aug 1832, states "Margaret Hall is by the court appointed guardian to Richard, Erastus, Eliza Ann, Mary and Louisa Hall orphans of Richard Hall and thereupon together with John P. Drummond and James C. Jenkins her securities thereto entered into and acknowledge a bond in the penalty of $2,000 conditioned according to law." Nottingham, referencing Acc Orders, 1845-48, p194, dated 1 Sep 1846, states "Margaret (d/o Robert White) who married Dixon Hall both of whom are since dead having the following children, to-wit: Erastus, Eliza Ann, Mary and Louisa Hall, all of whom are yet living." The 1830 Census lists Margaret Hall, age 30-40, of Acc Parish as a head of household with 2 males age 5-10, and 3 females ages 0-5, 5-10, and 10-15. This matches the guardianship reference, the 2 males being Richard and Erastus and the 3 females being Eliza Ann, Mary and Louisa. According to Mrs. Turman's Acc Administrations, p65, which refers to Acc Orders, 1832-1836, p358, dated 29 Sep 1834, the administration of the estate of Margaret Hall was to Thomas Fletcher with John P. Drummond and Walter Wessells sec. Margaret was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Robert White Sr. and Elizabeth Walker. She married Richard Dixon Hall II on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Margaret died circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Nottingham's Rev. Soilder & Sailors, p69/73/88, indicates that Robert White was a Midshipman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War. His heirs are listed on the 3 referenced pages. Robert was born circa 1755. He married Elizabeth Walker circa 1775.^1,2 Robert was a member of the armed forces serving at VA State Navy, Revolution.¹ Robert died before 1846.¹