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     William was born in 1804.¹ He married Catharine Ayres Snead circa 1827.¹ William died on 26 May 1878.² His body was interred at Guy Cemetery, Hall Rd, Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA. The cemetery book indicates there is no tombstone..²

     Catharine was born in June 1809.¹ She married William Hopkins Guy circa 1827.² Catharine died in 1882.¹ Her body was interred at Guy Cemetery, Hall Rd, Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA. The cemetery book indicates there is no tombstone..¹

     Mary was born circa 1841. She married John Thomas Guy circa 1862. Mary died on 2 May 1874.¹ Her body was interred at Guy Cemetery, Hall Rd, Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA. Her tombstone show her as Mary A. Guy, wife of Jno. T. Guy, who died 2 May 1874, age 33 years..¹

     John was born on 22 October 1836 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA.² He was the son of Major Perry Bloxom and Nancy (-----). He married Susan (-----) circa 1865.¹ John died on 28 May 1904 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA, at age 67.² His body was interred at Bloxom Cm, Silver Isles Blvd, Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as only John Bloxom, 22 Oct 1836 - 28 May 1904..²

     Susan was born on 18 May 1840.¹ She married John Bloxom circa 1865.² Susan died on 28 February 1896 at age 55.¹ Her body was interred at Bloxom Cm, Silver Isles Blvd, Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Bloxom, 18 May 1840 - 28 Feb 1896..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1846 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Major Perry Bloxom and Nancy (-----). She married George William Guy on 26 December 1867 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA.¹ Nancy died on 16 August 1874.² Her body was interred at Bloxom Cm, Silver Isles Blvd, Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy P. Guy, wife of Geoge W. Guy, who died 16 Aug 1874, aged 28 years..²

     George was born circa 1843 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA. He was the son of William Hopkins Guy and Catharine Ayres Snead. He married Nancy P. Bloxom on 26 December 1867 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA.¹

     Parthenia was born on 27 August 1847 at Fox Hill, Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Major Perry Bloxom and Nancy (-----). She married George Washington Caine on 7 March 1867 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA.¹ Parthenia died on 12 December 1923 at Fox Hill, Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA, at age 76.¹ Her body was interred at St. John's Episcopal Ch, Hampton, VA.¹

     George was born on 14 April 1838 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Jeremiah Caine and Ann Cunningham. He married Parthenia Bloxom on 7 March 1867 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA.¹ George died on 3 March 1920 at Hampton, Elizabeth City Co, VA, at age 81.¹ His body was interred at St. John's Episcopal Ch, Hampton, VA.¹

     Jeremiah was born circa 1805. He married Ann Cunningham circa 1830.

     Ann was born circa 1805. She married Jeremiah Caine circa 1830.

     The names of four men, who could have been brothers or a father with three sons, appear in the list of headrights given by David Williamson, when he was granted a patent for 6000 acres in Accomack County on 16 February 1666 (Deeds & Wills 1663 - 1666, p. 115). They were William Marfson, Edward (Edmund) Mafson, John Mafon, and Richard Mafsons. Although each of their last names were spelled slightly different, there seems little doubt but that they were all Masons. The land that David Williamson patented in 1666 was bound on the north by Crooked Creek (present-day Bullbegger Creek) and on the south by Messongo Creek (Nugent I, p. 554). It was near the land William Mason's son bought in 1713. William was born circa 1644. He married Sarah Bennett circa 1685. William was living on 28 November 1695 at Pungoteague Creek, Acc Co, VA. William Mason was a ship carpenter, who was living near Pungoteague Creek on 28 November 1695. This is shown by a document he had recorded on that date, stating he had paid John Revell "a valuable consideration" to move a shallop he had built "on a Plantation in the woods near Pungoteague and having no way whereby to convey and Carry down the Said Shallop from the place where it is built to ye water side to Launch but over the land of Mr. John Revell". The boat was built for Col. Charles Scarburgh (Wills & C Orders 1682 - 1697, p. 270).. William sold land on 6 May 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. On 6 May 1707, Edmund and wife Elizabeth Scarburgh sold 121 acres to William, Mason for 4000 pounds of tobacco and cask (Wills & Etc. 1692 - 1715, part II, p. 235). This land was at "ye head of Little Matompkin alias Burton Branch" and was inland from Pungoteague Creek.. William died in 1710. William Mason and wife Sarah had both died intestate when the administration of their estates was granted to their son, William Mason, on 1 August 1710 (Orders 1710 - 1714, p. 7)..¹ William's estate was administered on 1 August 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mason was named to settle the estates of his parents William & Sarah Mason. On 21 August 1710, the inventory and appraisal of "aIl ye Estate of William and Sarah Mason brought before us" was presented by John Warrington and John Wylie, two of the appraisers, and recorded (Wills & Etc. 1692-1715, part III, p. l). Transcript of Inventory of William and Sarah Mason: one tabble and bedstead; 3 cowes & one yearling & one five year old; 2 old blankets; one pro of Gloves and two pare of slippers;
one peaberat (?) & a hackle made of nailes; 2 earthen potts and sum small Triffles; one small trunk & some small triffles; an apron and a small piece of Rope; one Lining wheal; 2 matts y one of them old; 1 old Wig(?)l old Psalm book; 1 spit & 1 flesh pork; a peas of Cane; 2 peases of Leather and a powder home; 2 par of wool cords one old; one par of beads(?); 10 pound of Cole (?); 1 old bed ye wate 31 (?);
an old wheale and 2 old Chests; an old Runlet (?) & hackle; an earthen pot &. Gimlet; an old hat It a fire piece(?); one book &. one tub; 2 old wheales; an old stock lock 2 pair of Knitting needles and thimble; one needle Case and thimble both silver; an old petticoat Linen; 7 pd of soape; one par of Cotton Gloves; 1 virginia Cloath percale (?); 2 blue aprons, 1 sifter; 8 yards ½ of bagging; 1 bocat (bonnet?); one yard ½ of Linen; 1 Vial and 5 glafs bottles; 1 pound of Cotton yarne one pound ½ of Cotton; 3 pds of woolen yame; 3 womans Cape and 2 toualls (?); 4 pound ½ of pewter; 2 pocket knives and 2 small iron wedges; 1 Iron pot; an old earthen pot 2; pieces of Rope; an Earthen Stien; 22 pd of old iron; for a mare which I have sold for 6 hundred pds of Toba ffor 3 pd sowshead (?) which I have used and about a pound and halfe of sugar and about a pint of Rum and pint Molasses which I have made use of.
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     Sarah was born circa 1667. She was the daughter of Thomas Bennett. She married William Mason circa 1685. Sarah died in 1710.¹ Sarah's estate was administered on 1 August 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mason was named to settle the estates of his parents William & Sarah Mason..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1630.

     William was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Sarah Bennett. William witnessed a will on 15 April 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Henry Read, William Mason and John Washbourne were witnesses to the will of Thomas Middleton, wife Elenor..¹ He married Eleanor (-----) circa 1708. William Mason's wife Eleanor was apparently the widow and second wife of Thomas Middleton, who died testate in 1708, naming his "now wife Eleanor". (Wills 1692-1715, p. 442). William Mason was a witness to the will. William and Eleanor were married by 1713, from a deed of that year.. William inherited land in 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. This William Mason inherited his father's land, which he exchanged with John Collins on 4 May 1713 for land elsewhere (Wills & Etc. 1692-1715, part III, p. 123). He and wife Eleanor sold the new land to Richard Rodgers on 10 October 1713 (p. 153). On the same date, William Mason (carpenter) bought 200 acres on the north side of Messongo Creek from Thomas Preeson for 10,000 pounds tobacco and cash (p. 166).. He made a will on 12 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He left 200 acres on the south side of Messongo Creek to his oldest son, Middleton Mason, "where he now lives". He left 100 acres, bought of Ann Drummond, to son William Mason "where he now lives". He left 450 acres, purchased of Solomon Ewell, to son John Mason. William Mason left his son, Bennet Mason, 200 acres "where I now live" (north side of Messongo Creek). He named daughters as Ann Pilchor, Hannah Major, Susanna Andrews, and Eleanor Howard. He left his wife, Eleanor Mason, half his home plantation for her lifetime. He left a slave to William Mason, son of son John "if he comes to live in this county". He named another grandson as Daniel Mason and left property to grandson Ismael Mason/Andrews. Wife and son Bennet were the residual legatees & Extrs. William Beavans, Ephraim Waggaman & Henry Fletcher were to appraise the estate. Witt: John Milligan, Daniel Howard and Lewis Biswick. Besides those named in his will, William Mason had two other children. Ede Mason wrote her will on 17 May 1748 (Wills 1745-1749, p. 469). Her will was witnessed by brothers Middleton Mason, Bennet Mason, and Zorobable Mason. Zorobable was deceased by 29 November 1748, when the will was recorded (Orders 1744-1753, p. 295)..² William died in November 1759.² William's will was probated on 28 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason was named the heir at law, implying that he was the oldest son. Of William and Eleanor's four sons, only Bennet Mason appears to have left descendants in the Messongo area..²

     Katherine was born circa 1687 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Mason and Sarah Bennett.

     Bennett was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Sarah Bennett. He married Bridget Bagwell circa 1720. Bennet Mason's wife Bridget was likely a Bagwell. She was apparently the mother of his older children and it is likely he married a second time after her death. He named no wife in his will..¹ Bennett bought land on 7 May 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. The name of Bennet Mason first appears in Accomack County records on 7 May 1728, when he bought 100 acres of land from William Huse (Hughes) for 3250 pence. The land was located "in the woods on the Westermost Side of Kecotanke (Kegotank) Branch near the sea Side" (Deeds, Wills & Etc 1715 - 1729, part II, p. 204). This tract can be located on present-day maps at Nelsonia, extending eastward on both sides of the road to Modest Town (Whitelaw, p. 1161).. He was the plaintiff in a law suit against an unknown person on 30 November 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. On 30 November 1743, Bennet Mason and his wife Bridget brought a suit against Abbot Bundick and wife Sophia "in case for Words" (Orders 1737 - 1744, p. 526). Sophia Bundick was found guilty of "speaking the words" and fined (Orders 1744 - 1753, p. 6).. He married (2nd_w|o_Bennet_Mason) (-----) circa 1745. Bennett bought land in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennet Mason bought 150 acres on the south side of Onancock Creek from Littleton Lurton for 65 pounds, in 1750 (Deeds 1746 - 1757, p. 302). This land was not far from his father's land and was likely in the neighborhood in which he was raised.. He made a will on 17 April 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bennet Mason Senr. He left "the Plantation whereon I now live" to son Edmund Mason. He left to son Thomas Mason "where he now lives adjoining the White Marsh". He called two other sons, Jeremiah Mason and Jacob Mason, "boys" and left them his gold and silver, household furniture and slaves. He named three daughters as Bridget Mason, Susannah Clemmons and Nanny Mason. John Kitson, Thomas Crippen and Richard Justice were named to divide the estate. Sons Thomas & Jeremiah Extrs. Witt: John Cowley, Solomon Wimbrough & William Goodday..² Bennett died in December 1766.² Bennett's will was probated on 30 December 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Mason was named heir at law..²

     John Mason bought land in the Messongo area in 1726 and 1728 (Deeds, Wills & Etc. 1715-1729, part II, p 65 and p. 215). His wife was Mary when they sold in 1728 (p. 216). John Mason was deceased by 5 September 1738, when his inventory and appraisal was returned by Mary Mason, his administratrix (Orders 1737-1744, p. 96). He left five small children, William Mason, Elizabeth Mason, Miles Mason, and Thomas Mason; and an older son, Solomon Mason, who sold his father's land in 1749 and 1750 (Deeds 1747-1757, p. 211 and p. 297). It appears that the widow, Mary Mason, married Thomas Lucas (p.192). After 1750, this family disappeared from Accomack County records. John was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Sarah Bennett. John bought land in 1726 at Messongo Neck, Acc Co, VA. John Mason bought land in the Messongo area in 1726 and 1728 (Deeds, Wills & Etc. 1715-1729, part II, p 65 and p. 215). His wife was Mary when they sold in 1728 (p. 216).. He married Mary (-----) circa 1730. John died before 5 September 1738. John Mason was deceased by 5 September 1738, when his inventory and appraisal was returned by Mary Mason, his administratrix (Orders 1737-1744, p. 96). He left five small children, William Mason, Elizabeth Mason, Miles Mason, and Thomas Mason; and an older son, Solomon Mason, who sold his father's land in 1749 and 1750 (Deeds 1747-1757, p. 211 and p. 297). It appears that the widow, Mary Mason, married Thomas Lucas (p.192). After 1750, this family disappeared from Accomack County records..

     Abraham was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Sarah Bennett. He was the plaintiff in a law suit against an unknown person on 6 October 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Abraham Mason brought a suit against James Conner's estate (Orders 1719-1724, p. 8).. Abraham appears on the list of tithables at Somerset Co, MD, for in 1723. Abraham Mason's name appears on the Somerset County, Maryland, tax lists for 1723 and 1724..

     Edmund was born in August 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Sarah Bennett. Edmund was an apprentice on 2 March 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Mason, orphan "who will be 15 years of age next August", was bound out to Sabastain Delastatius, Junr on 2 March 1725, "to learn to read and Right and the Art of a wheel Right". This Edmund Mason apparently moved into Worcester County. He sold personal property there on 9 January 1746 (Wor. Co. Deeds A, P 469).

. Edmund was living on 9 January 1746 at Worcester Co, MD. This Edmund Mason apparently moved into Worcester County. He sold personal property there on 9 January 1746 (Wor. Co. Deeds A, P 469).

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     Eleanor was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Middleton circa 1705.¹ Eleanor was named in her husband's will on 15 April 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my now wife Elenor, who had a daughter Mary Mary Middleton in the will of Thomas Middleton. William Mason was one of the witnesses to the will..¹ She married William Mason circa 1708. William Mason's wife Eleanor was apparently the widow and second wife of Thomas Middleton, who died testate in 1708, naming his "now wife Eleanor". (Wills 1692-1715, p. 442). William Mason was a witness to the will. William and Eleanor were married by 1713, from a deed of that year.. Eleanor was named in her husband's will on 12 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA.² Eleanor died in April 1760.³ Eleanor's estate was administered on 29 April 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Middleton Mason was named to settle her estate. Littleton Armitrader was the security..³

     Thomas was born circa 1650 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Eleanor (-----) circa 1705.¹ He made a will on 15 April 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. To eldest son Daniel Middleton 70 acres, being part of land purchased of William Sill. To son-in-law Thomas Budd & Anna Danela, his now wife, part of th above land. To 3 youngest sons, Thoms, John & Gabriell balance of said land. To daughter Mary Middleton by my now wife Elenor. Wife Extr. Witt: Henry Read, William Mason, John Washbourne..¹ Thomas died in May 1708.¹ Thomas's will was probated on 1 June 1708 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Middleton and Eleanor (-----). Mary was named in her father's will on 15 April 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Middleton by my now wife Elenor..¹

     Ede was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Mason and Eleanor (-----). She made a will on 17 May 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. To Middleton Mason. Father & mother residual legatees. Mother Extr. Witt: Middleton Mason, Bennet Mason & Zorobable Mason..¹ Ede died in November 1748.¹ Ede's will was probated on 29 November 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. Middleton Mason relinquished his legacy..¹

     Of William and Eleanor's four sons, only Bennett Mason appears to have left descendants in the Messongo area. He did not sell his inherited land. Bennett was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Eleanor (-----). Bennett witnessed a will on 17 May 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Middleton Mason, Bennet Mason & Zorobable Mason witnessed the will of Ede Mason, was was evidently their sister..² He married Ann (-----) circa 1755.³ Bennett was named in his father's will on 12 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Bennet Mason and given 200 acres where I now live in the will of William Mason Sr..⁴ Bennett died in March 1768.⁵ Bennett's estate was administered on 30 March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Anne Mason was named to settle the estate of Bennet Mason. Littleton Armitrader, John Bunting & Thomas Bloxom were the securities..⁵ Bennett estate was settled on 1 November 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the audit of Bennet Mason's personal estate was recorded by Ann Mason, administrix (Wills 1767-1772, p. 357). After a number of bills were paid, the balance was divided into three parts, for William Mason, Bennet Mason, and Eleanor Mason. On 28 August 1771, Jacob Bird was appointed guardian of William Mason, Bennet Mason and Nelly Mason, orphans of Bennet Mason (Orders 1770-1773, p.231). William Mason, as eldest son, inherited his father's land..

     Zorobable was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Eleanor (-----). Zorobable witnessed a will on 17 May 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Middleton Mason, Bennet Mason & Zorobable Mason witnessed the will of Ede Mason, was was evidently their sister..¹ Zorobable died in 1748. Zorobable was deceased by 29 Nov 1748, when the will of his sister Ede Mason was recorded (Orders 1774-1753, p. 295).²

     William was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Eleanor (-----). He married Comfort (-----) circa 1740.² William was named in his father's will on 12 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Mason and given 100 acres purchased of Ann Drummond in the will of William Mason Sr..¹ William sold land in 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. The third William Mason, son of William and Eleanor, with his wife Comfort, sold his inherited land in 1761 (Deeds 1757-1770, p. 163).. William died in 1774 at Maryland. He apparently died in Worcestor County, Maryland, without a will (Index to Estates 1742-1908)..²

     John was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Mason and Eleanor (-----). John was named in his father's will on 12 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Mason and give 450 acres purchased of Solomon Ewell in the will of William Mason Sr..¹ John was living in 1760 at Sussex Co, DE. John Mason was living in Sussex County, Delaware, in 1760, when he sold his inherited land (Deeds 1757-1770, p. 133).. John died circa 1778 at Maryland. It appears it was he who died intestate in Worcester County, Maryland, in 1778 (Index to Estates, 1742-1908)..

     Ann was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Mason and Eleanor (-----). She married Francis Pilchard before 12 February 1758.¹ Ann was named in her father's will on 12 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Pilchor, wife of Francis Pilchor in the will of William Mason Sr. (Note: Nottingham showed the spelling as Pickeran, not Pilchor.).²

     Francis was born circa 1715. He married Ann Mason before 12 February 1758.¹