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     Absolem was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Absolem was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Absolem Foster 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

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Guy 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

     Major was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Major was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Guy 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

     Samuel Henderson Sr.'s Bible, in the possession of C.S. Skinner, indicates that he was born in Province of Munster, Ireland. However, Warren Andrews and Grace Bozarth have him elsewhere in Ireland. He was a partner in the merchantile firm of Downing and Henderson in Accomack Co, VA. His will dated 18 Mar 1798, proved in Acc Co, VA, names son-in-law James Gillett and partner William Downing (Anne Y. Zink). Samuel was born on 8 January 1743 at Ireland.¹ Samuel immigrated to in 1765.¹ He married Charlotte Delanar on 8 November 1776.² Samuel was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Henderson 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..³ Samuel died on 10 May 1798 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 55.¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. George was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Hickman 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

     Richard was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Hickman 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

     In his will, written 8 Oct 1777, Thomas Hinman named a wife Nanney Hinman, a son George (under 21), daughters Ann and Peggy Hinman, and cousin William Hinman. To wife Nanney land, water mill and personal estate until son George arrives to the age of 21 years, then my wife to have 1/3 of my estate. To son George land and plantation containing 200 acres and water mill and for want of heirs to my daughter Ann and for want of heirs to my daughter Peggy. Daughters Anne and Peggy residual legatees. Executors were cousin William Hinman and Solomon Johnson. Witnesses were Solomon Johnson, Bayley Hinman and Margaret Hinman. The will was proved 25 Mar 1783, but not probated until 27 Aug 1783 (Acc Co Wills, 1780-84, p. 394). Also on 27 Aug 1783, Thomas Hinman's estate was administered to Nanny Hinman, with Skinner Wallop and William Andrews securities (Acc Co Orders, 1783-84, p. 79). Thomas was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Argoll Hinman and Anne (-----). Thomas was living on 22 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy 'Nanney' Northam circa 1765.² Thomas was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Hinman 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..³ Thomas died in 1783.⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 27 August 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Anne was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Rev. Francis Makemie and Naomi [41] Anderson. Anne was living in April 1708.¹ She married Thomas Blair circa 1720.² She married Robert King (II) circa 1740.² She married George Holden circa 1755.² Anne was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Holden 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..³ Anne died in January 1788.⁴ Anne's will was probated on 29 January 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Ann was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Hope 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

     George was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Hope. George was living on 28 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy 'Nanny' (-----) circa 1780.² George was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Hope 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..³ He made a will on 6 November 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. To son George Hope the eastward part of my lands whereon my dwelling house & orchard & bounded by land of John Teackle purchased of Charles Hope to the southward, by John Teackle & John Laws & the heirs of Robert James, starting from ... until it comes to John Teackle's land. To son Thomas Hope the westward part of my land bounded on the eastern by my son George Hope's land & southerly by a mill pond & Kegotank Branch & then up the main county road until it comes up the mouth of the land opposite to John Teackle's store & ... To son Kendall Hope all the land which I lately purchased of Arthur Emmerson & also a piece of land that joins the land already given … on the John Teackle line. To son James Hope all the remainder of my land, the land which I have given him formerly was the land which I purchased of Rachel Broadwater bounded by ... the land formerly belonging to Arthur Emmerson to the northward & easterly by the lands of John Teackle. To my wife Nanny Hope all my Negroes during her widowhood & all my personal estate. To daughter Molly James my Negro girl Rachel & at her death the Negro girl Rachel to my grandson William James. To daughter Betsy Bloxom Negro girl Patience. To son George Hope my Negro boy Jacob. To son James Hope Negro girl Ann. To son Thomas Negro boy Ezekiel. To son Kendall Negro man Isaac & one still. At the death or marriage of my wife my Negro man Peter to be sold with my personal estate. To wife the disposal of my Negro woman Sinah to which of her children as she sees proper. To daughters Molly James & Betsy Bloxom the whole of my personal estate after death or marriage of wife. Son-in-law Major Bloxom & son George Hope Extrs. Witt: John Finney, Nancy Finney & William H. Beavans..² George died in June 1805.² George's will was probated on 24 June 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Nock was security..²

     Francis was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Houston 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

     Joseph was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Huff 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

     Azariah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Azariah was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Azariah Johnson 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

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Johnson 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

     Obedience was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Obediah Johnson and Dorothy Washburn. He married Rachel Bunting circa 1757.² Obedience was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Obedience Johnson 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..³ He made a will on 3 October 1794 at Northampton Co, VA. To loving wife Rachel the plantation whereon I now live for 4 years and then to my son John. Those of my children underage or unmarried to be supported on the plantation for 4 years. To my son-in-law Brown Bradford negro woman Anzalah. To my son-in-law John Young negro man Abraham for 4 years. After 4 years the remainder of my estate to be equally divided by my [eight] children Polly, Kessey, William, Richard, Elizabeth, Rachel and Abel Johnson and Susannah Young. To my son John horse "Dandy." Wife and son John Extrs. Witt: Thomas Parramore, William James & Michael Christian..² Obedience died in March 1795.⁴ Obedience's will was probated on 14 April 1795 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Edward was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Joynes 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

     Ralph was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Justice Sr. and Ann Savage. Ralph was named in his grandmother's will on 1 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Ralph Justice Jr. in the will of Mary Justice..² He married Sinah Simpson circa 1760.³ Ralph was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ralph Justice 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..⁴ He married Bridget Clemmons on 31 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Beavens was the security on the M.L.B. of Ralph Justice and Bridget Clemmons..⁵ He made a will on 31 December 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Ralph died in October 1794.⁶ Ralph's will was probated on 28 October 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Keziah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Keziah was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Keziah Kellam 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

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Kelley 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

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Kelley 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

     Israel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Israel was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Israel Lane 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

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Lane 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

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Major 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

     Nehemiah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Marshall and Mason (554) Watts. He married Tabitha Beavans circa 1774.¹ Nehemiah was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nehemiah Marshall 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 Nehemiah died on 31 March 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Tabitha Marshall was named to settle the estate of Nehemiah Marshall. The security was George Corbin..³

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Marshall 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

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Marshall 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

     Littleton was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Massey 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

     Joseph was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Matthews Jr. 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

     Meshack was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bartholomew Mears (III) and Rachel Kellam. Meshack was named in his father's will on 4 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife to bring up my son Meshack, meaning he was under age..² He married Susannah 'Sukey' Northam circa 1768.³ Meshack was named in his mother's will on 9 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Meshack was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Meshack Mears 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..⁵ He made a will on 3 February 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Susanna whole estate during her widowhood if she remain single until my son Meshack Mears come to the age of 21 years, & then my wife to have her legal part of my estate. To sons John & Meshack Mears all my lands to be divided betwee them; should either die their part to the survivor. To 2 daughters Rachel & Leah Mears. Daughters Nancy Bundick, Rachel & Leah Mears residual legatees. Wife Susanna & James Duncan Exrs. Witt: William Warner, Elijah Baker, Salathiel Baker..⁶ Meshack died in October 1794.⁶ Meshack's will was probated on 27 October 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Susannah was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Northam and (-----) (-----) 1w|o_John_Northam. She married Meshack Mears I circa 1768.¹ Susannah was paid for public service during Rev. In 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sukey Mears 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 Susannah was named in her husband's will on 3 February 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Susanna Mears in the will of Meshack Mears..³ Susannah was living on 3 February 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susannah was named in her father's will on 6 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Susannah Mears..⁴