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     Moses was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Moses served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Moses Salisbury, an Armourer in the Navy..¹

     Salathiel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Salathiel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Salathiel Sampson, a Master at Arms in the Navy..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Sandford, a Lieutenant in the Militia..¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Satchell, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Southy was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Satchell, a soldier in the Army..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Satchell, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Francis was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Savage, a Lieutenant in the Militia..¹

     Peter was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Savage, an Ensign in the Militia..¹

     Richard was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Savage, a Major in the Militia..¹

     His common name was Americus. Americus was born in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Americus Scarburgh I and Sarah Yeardley (198) West. Americus was named in his father's will on 10 July 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the executor of his father's estate and was to have the tuition and estates of his 2 youngest brothers.⁴ Americus served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Americus Scarborough, a Captain in the Militia..⁵ He married Emma Wise Portlock circa 1775.⁶ Americus signed a marriage contract with an unknown person on 22 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ He married Rachel Watson on 22 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.^6,2 He made a will on 24 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Rachel Scarburgh ... & Negro man Cato, girl Margaret & 1/3 part of 215 acres of land which I shall hereafter give to son Americus Scarburgh. At the expiration of wife's widowhood the Negroes & personal property to 3 daughters Nancy, Lavinia & Margaret Scarburgh. To grandsons Samuel & John Scarburgh 300 acres on the west side of my plantation adjoining the land of Thomas Bayly & if either die before lawful age then to the survivor & if both die under agen then to son Americus Scarburgh & if he dies without issue, then to my 3 daughers Nancy, Lavinia & Margaret Scarburgh. The remainder of my land containing 215 acres to son Americus Scarburgh & if he dies without issue, then to grandson Samuel & John Scarburgh & if they die without issue, then to my 3 daughters. To son Americus my Negro Daniel & ... To daughter Nancy Scarburgh my Negro boy Arnold, little Joe, little George & girl Gatty & ... To daughters Lavinia & Margaret my Negro man Joe, boy Peter & woman Candis. To daughter Margaret my Negro boy Sam. To daughter Levinia ... To 2 grandsons George & John Robins $400 & Negro boys Albert & Isaac, but in case their father Thomas Robins should bring any claim against my estate, the 2 gifts shall be null & void. Remainder to 3 daughters Nancy, Levinia & Margaret Scarburgh. Friends Hezekiah Pitts & Thomas Sturgis Extrs. Witt: Sabra P. Scarburgh, Sarah D. Pitt & Ann P. Bayly..⁷ Americus died in April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus's will was probated on 27 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. John Custis, William R. Custis & Major S. Pitts were the securities on the $12,000 bond..⁷

     Edmund was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Meredith Scarburgh I and Alice (-----). Edmund was named in his father's will on 17 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. Although he was not named in his father's will, he was named as the infant heir at law of William Scarburgh at probate and Mitchell Scarburgh was made his guardian..² He married Jean (261) Ker circa 1770.³ Edmund served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Scarburgh, a Captain in the Militia..⁴ He made a will on 14 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. All my lands to be rented out & all my Negroes hired out until my son Edward K. Scarburgh comes to lawful age & I then bequeath to my said son my Occahannock estate containing 927 acres and also the lands I bourght of George Dunton containing 109 acres & for want of heirs to my son William M. K. Scarburgh. To son William Mered: K. Scarburgh (under age) the residue of my lands supposed to be 104 acres lying on Cradock & for want of heirs to my son Edward K. Scarburgh. To Alice Scarburgh "then the rest to share equally after receiving £80 each before Peggy Coward comes in, but no more to my daughter Alice." Friends Dr. John Tankard & Samuel Coward trustees. Witt: Nathaniel Brown, Caty Scarburgh & Leah Bagwell Dunton..⁵ Edmund died in December 1799.⁵ Edmund's will was probated on 27 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 31 Dec 1799. It was proved by Nathaniel Brown and Leah Dunton, alias Kellam. Samuel Coward qualified..⁵

     Sacker was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Sacker served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sacker Scott, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Severn was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Severn served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Scott, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Jack was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Jack served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jack Selby, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Selby, a Colonel in the Militia..¹ William was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Selby on a list found in the Archives of the Virginia State Library of Accomack County people who were paid for public service from 1781 to 1783..¹

     Solomon was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Solomon Shipherd, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort (-----) wid|o Thomas Copes. Elijah served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elisha or Elijah Simpson, a musician in the Army..² Elijah was named in his father's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Elijah Simpson in the will of Southy Simpson..¹ He married Esther (-----) circa 1780.³ Elijah sold land in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He and his wife Esther sold 86 acres of the Isaac Dix IV part of Whitelaw's tract A103, which is south-east of the present town of Parksley, to Jacob Taylor. (Whitelaw may not have realized that Southy Simpson named a son Elijah in his will, as he surmised that Southy may have sold the land to Elijah by a General Court deed.).³

     Elijah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elijah Simpson. Elijah was named in his grandfather's will on 16 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Elijah Simpson in the will of Samuel Simpson..² Elijah served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elisha Simpson, was a seaman in the Navy. On 27 Nov 1832 an Accomack Co order stated that 'Elisha' Simpson, seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War died intestate. In 1834 another Accomack Co order stated that the heir of 'Elisha' Simpson was Leah Munday..^3,4 He married Betsy Beasley on 30 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Budd was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Simpson and Betsy Beasly..⁵ Elijah was living on 2 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Tabitha Simpson was named as representative of both Severn Darby and Elisha Simpson in seeking Revolutionary War benefits..⁶ Elijah died before 27 November 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Hancock was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Laban Simpson and Esther Barnes. Hancock was named in his father's will circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Hancock served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. On 27 Sep 1830 an Accomack Co order stated that Leah Cameron formerly Leah Simpson is heir at law of Hancock Simpson, deceased, who was a coxswain in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War..^4,5 He married Anne Barnes on 27 January 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Drummond was the security on the M.L.B. of Hancock Simpson and Anne Barnes..⁶ Hancock was living on 12 October 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he, John Dix Sr. and James Poulson witnessed the will of Nathaniel Coverly Sr..⁷ Hancock was living on 3 October 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he and Betty Groton witnessed the will of Sophia Vessels..⁸ Hancock was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hancock Simpson, age 26-45. Listed with him was one male age 16-26 and 2 females, one age 26-45 and one age 10-16, and one slave..⁹ Hancock was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hancock Simpson, Pr. Ho. (Poor House), age over 45. There were 77 individuals in this house hold, so it must have been the Poor House and he must have been the proprietor..¹⁰ Hancock died in 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹¹ Hancock's estate was administered on 28 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Evander Cannon was named to administer his estate. John S. Bundick and Levi Dix were securities..¹¹ Hancock's estate was administered on 30 July 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Evidently Hancock's estate was not settled in 1811 when it was administered to Evander Cannon, because it was on this date that it was administered to Littleton A. Hinman. James J. Ailworth, William H.B. Custis and John B. Ailworth securities..¹²

     He must have been a son of William Simpson (II), even though he was not named in William's will, as Betsey Simpson of Charles was named heir at law of William Simpson (III) and Richard Simpson, both seaman, and Salathiel Simpson master at arms in the Virginia State Navy during the Revolutionary War, and William (III) and Richard were know sons of William (II). Salathiel was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (II). Salathiel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Salathiel Simpson, a soldier in the Army..²

     This Salathiel Simpson would have to have been either Leah and Hancock Simpson's brother or their uncle, for her to have been an heir named in Rev. Soldiers accounts. However, due the fact that Salathiel Simpson witnessed a will and settled an estate in the 1750's, he would have had to have been born circa 1720-30, so he must have been their uncle, unless that was another Salathiel Simpson, bringing the total to 3. Salathiel was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Samuel Simpson. He married Nanny Wimbrough Wimbrough(?) circa 1745.¹ Salathiel was living on 31 July 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named to administer Thomas Wimbrough's estate. Edmund Bayly was the security..² Salathiel was living on 18 December 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he, Tabitha Gilchrist and Rebecka Bull witnessed the will of Edmund Bayley. At probate Americus Scarburgh was appointed guardian to Thomas Bayley, infant heir at law to the testator..³ Salathiel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Salathiel Simpson, a Master at Arms in the Navy..⁴ Salathiel died before July 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. Nanny Simpson was to receive some compensation as the widow of Salathiel Simpson, a poor soldier who died in the said service, from July 1777 to 23 Feb 1779. On 31 May 1841 it was recorded that Leah Cameron is the only heir at law of Salathiel Simpson, deceased, who was a master at arms in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War. It did not state the relationship..¹

     His common name was Selby. Selby was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort (-----) wid|o Thomas Copes. He married Grace (-----) circa 1770. In 1787 Selby Simpson and his wife Grace sold 10 acres of the John Hickman part of Whitelaw's tract A115, which is just east of the present town of Parksley, to John Berry Hickman..² Selby served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. On 30 Jul 1777 Selby Simpson was commissioned as a Major of the 1st Battalion of the Accomack County Militia. He was later shown as Selby Simpson, a Lt. Colonel in the Militia..^3,4 Selby was named in his father's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Selby Simpson and given my silver watch (sword) and £1,000 current money to be paid immediately after my death..¹ Selby was promoted in the military on 29 September 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recommended that Selby Simpson be promoted to Lt. Col. for the Upper Battalion of the Accomack County Militia..⁵ He married Elizabeth Drummond circa 1790. He must have married Elizabeth circa 1790 as he sold land with his first wife Grace in 1789 and in 1791 Selby Simpson and wife Elizabeth sold land to Charles Stockley..^6,7 He made a will on 20 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife whole estate until my daughter Betsy arrives to lawful age or marries, then to be equally divided between my wife, daughter Betsy and unborn child. Should my daughter Betsy and my unborn child die under the age of 21 and without heirs, wife to have whole estate forever. Friends Thomas Evans, Esq. and John Abbott Bundick executors. Witnesses John Wharton, Sally Taylor and John Burton..⁸ Selby died in April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.⁸ Selby's will was probated on 24 June 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. It was partly proved on 29 Apr 1795..⁸

     His common name was Southy. Southy was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Simpson Jr. and Rhoda 'Rhody' Clark. He married Comfort (-----) wid|o Thomas Copes circa 1743. Southy sold land in 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He sold 75 acres of Whitelaw's tract A105, which is just south of the present town of Parksley, to Solomon White and in 1752 after the settlement with his cousin Thomas, Southy and wife Comfort sold the balance of 125 acres to White..² Southy bought land in 1755 at Metompkin, Acc Co, VA. Southy bought Isaac Dix's part of A103 from Isaac and his wife Leah. In 1774 Southy and his wife Comfort sold to Charles Bagwell, but he deeded it back five months later, and in 1779 Col. Southy Simpson left everything to his wife Comfort for life and then all was to be sold. In 1786 the executor sold this home plantation of 200 acres to two of Col. Simpson's sons, John and Southy. In 1787, Southy and Hannah Simpson deeded his interest in 170 acres of it to his brother John, and two years later they sold a retained balance of 30 acres to his brother Selby. John and Anne Simpson soon began selling the land in small parcels and sales noted were to his brother Selby, Southy Milliner, Henry Davis and John Moore..³ Southy was living on 28 July 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Pettigrew was named to administer the estate of William Onions, the widow relinquishing her right to qualify. Southy Simpson was the security..⁴ Southy served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Col. Southy Simpson commanded the 2nd Regiment of the Virginia Militia until is death. At one time Thomas Copes' company was marched to Salisbury by Col. Simpson to suppress the tories. In a declaration of Sep 1851 by Horsey Summers, age 89, he recalled that when he was 15 years old, Col. Southy Simpson's Company of Militia was ordered from the Virginia side to assist us in destroying the "Tory Camp" where the tories all collected and were furnished with arms from the British, and in the engagement in which he took part the tories were routed and had to take to the British ships which were then lying in sight in Tangier harbour to blockade the Pocomoke Sound..^5,6 He made a will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Selby Simpson silver watch (sword) & £1,000 current money to be paid immediately after my death. Balance of estate to my wife during her widowhood and at her death or marriage all my lands and marshes, also my water grist mill to be sold and £250 of the proceeds to my granddaughter Elizabeth Simpson Marshall, and the remainder, together with the balance of my estate to be divided between my 6 children, Leah, Sarah, John, Southy, Elijah & George. Wife (no name) son in law John Parker, sons Southy, Elijah & George executors. Not witnessed..⁷ Southy died in 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ Southy's will was probated on 25 May 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. Proved by James Arbuckle, George Corbin, Thomas Bayly and Henry Custis, Gentlemen. In order of probate: Selby Simpson heir at law to the testator. Comfort Simpson (wife), John Parker & Southy Simpson, the executors named in the foregoing will qualified..⁷

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (II). William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. An Acc Co Order dated 1 Apr 1834 stated: William Simpson, seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War, died intestate leaving one son Charles Simpson who died intestate leaving four children: Charles Simpson, Sinah Colony, Comfort Simpson and Betsy Simpson who are the only heirs at law of said William Simpson. He was also shown as cook in the Navy..^2,3 William was named in his father's will on 8 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     His middle initial is based on his daugher Sarah C. Slocome Phillips' tombstone, which shows her as the daughter of Thomas F. and Susannah Slocome. Thomas was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Slocomb. Thomas witnessed a will on 3 November 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Slocomb, along with John Watts and Rachel Warrington, witnessed the will of Joseph Taylor..¹ Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in on 29 July 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Slocomb, a Lieutenant in the Militia, in the Turman-Walker book. In Nottingham's book it shows that a Thomas Slocumb was on a list recommended for Lieutenant in the Accomack County Militia, dated 29 Jul 1777..^2,3 He married Susanna Custis on 8 October 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 Thomas was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Slocum on a list found in the Archives of the Virginia State Library of Accomack County people who were paid for public service from 1781 to 1783..² He made a will on 31 July 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. My will is that as much of the estate of Samuel Wise, deceased, be paid as will pay his three daughters, & then the remainder of my estate I give to my wife and my two children to maintain & educate them". To son William. To daughter Salley. Wife Susanna & friend Charles West Exrs. Witt: Elijah Lillaston, William Slocomb - p. 52.⁴ Thomas died in September 1784.⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 28 September 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Solomon was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Solomon Smith, a Lieutenant in the Militia..¹

     Bowdoin was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Bowdoin served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bowdoin Snead, a soldier in the Militia..¹

     His common name was Charles. Charles was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Smith (65) Snead and Sophia (-----). Charles served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Snead (VA): Ensign 9th Virginia, 19 Feb 1776; 1st Lieutenant, 10 Feb 1777; transferred to 8th Virginia, Sep 1778; Captain, 12 May 1779; transferred to 5th Virginia, 12 Feb 1781; and served to the close of the war..^2,3 Charles died before 27 December 1785. It was on this date that administration on his estate was granted to William Snead. On 27 Jan 1840 it was recorded that Charles Snead who was a captain in the 9th Virginia Regt. in the Continental Establishment in the Rev. War, died unmarried and childless before 1 Jan 1787. William Snead, formerly of Northampton Co, VA, was his eldest brother, and left two children, Mary and Anna; Mary Snead married John T. Elliott and died childless; Anna Snead married George F. Wilkins and died leaving on child, Mary Anne Wilkins..^4,1

     George was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Smith (65) Snead and Sophia (-----). George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Snead, a soldier in the Army..² George died on 12 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Snead was named to settle the estate of George Snead..¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Snead, a Surgeon in the Navy..¹