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     His common name was William. William was born circa 1750. He was the son of William (48) Christian and Keziah Johnson. He married Catharine (262) Ker circa 1775.² He made a will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. I lend to my son William my 400 acre plantation, but if he should try to sell or die without heirs, then I give to my next eldest son living. If they both die then I give the land to my daughter Margaret Christian. To my son William my negro woman Bett and Candas, silver shoe buckles, and gold sleeve buttons marked "W.C." To my daughter Margaret negroes James, Sabrah, Nanny, Leah, and George, mahogany case of drawers, a large church Bible, silver shoe buckles that were her mother's, gold sleeve buttons marked "C.C.", and all her mother's juelry. To my sons John Christian and George Edward Christian the rest of my estate with the exception of 2/3 of the land rent until my son William is of lawful age. The money owed me from the estate of Edward Ker dec'd to go towards payment of my debts. Friend George Ker to supervise the estate of my son William until he is of lawful age. My friend John S. Ker to supervise the estate of my son John. Friend David Bowman to supervise the estate of my son George. My daughter Margaret to live with my kinsman William Seymour and he to oversee her estate until she is of lawful age. My daughter Margaret not to marry without the consent of Mr. & Mrs. Seymour. My friend George Ker Extr..³ William died in January 1800.³ William's will was probated on 10 February 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. William Seymour, James Sanford, and Hezekiah Pitts swore that the will was wholly written in the testator's hand. The Extr. named in the will being dec'd, Thomas Paramour, Jr. qualified..³

     Isabella was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Ker and Margaret (128) Shepherd. Isabella was named in her father's will on 17 May 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Isabel and given 500 £ to be paid in 2 negro girls & 1 negro boy & in stock & household furniture..³ She married David Bowman (II) circa 1792.^4,5 Isabella was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Isabella Bowman, a daughter of Edward Ker the elder, dec'd..⁵ Isabella was named in her husband's will on 26 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown only as a wife in the will of David Bowman and was shown as the widow Isabell Bowman in his estate settlement..⁶ Isabella was named in her brother's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Isabell Bowman in the will of John Shepherd Ker and given, during her widowhood, £20 & the priviledge of getting firewood off my lands in the neighbourhood of Onancock..⁷ Isabella was named in a niece's will on 10 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my aunt Isabell Bowman in the will of Ann Revell Ker..⁴ She married Rev. William B. (221) Seymour on 29 August 1811 at Worcester Co, MD.⁸ Isabella was named in her son's will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as mother Isabella Seymour in the will of George K. Bowman..⁹ Isabella was named in newphew's will on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my aunt Isabell Seymour in the will of Edward H. Ker and given during her life or widowhood an annuity of $60 out of the rents of my Chincoteague farm on which Ethel Lyon now lives..¹⁰

     Margaret was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Edward Ker and Margaret (128) Shepherd. Margaret was named in her father's will on 17 May 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret in the will of Edward Ker and was given her board with either of her my sons she may incline to live with, & should she choose to board elsewhere I bequeath her 12 £ per annum while she remains single to be paid by my 4 sons, 3 £ each..¹ She married Maj. Smith U. (218) Snead circa 1792. According to Shippen: Margaret Ker (althought Shippen had the wrong Margaret) married Mr. Snead, of Accomac County, and had one son, Smith Snead, Esqr., who married Miss Dennis and left three daughters and two sons. One daughter, Susan Dennis Snead, married Mr. Charles Snead, and resides in Baltimore, MD, and has one daughter, Susan Dennis Snead. The others included: Margaret Ker Snead, unmarried; Elizabeth Snead, died; Edward Snead, died; and _____ Snead, died..^4,5,2,6 Margaret died in 1797.⁷ Margaret's estate was administered on 12 February 1798 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Shepherd Kerr was named to settle the estate of Margaret Snead, in the place of William Snead, dec'd..⁷ Margaret was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Margaret Snead, dec'd, a sister of Edward Ker the younger, also dec'd. She had a son Smith Snead, who was a nephew of Edward Ker the younger, dec'd..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Shepherd and Catherine (48) Harmanson. She married John Harmanson circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     John was born circa 1725. He married Elizabeth (129) Shepherd circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Sarah was born on 5 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 She was the daughter of George (179) Parker Jr. and Sarah (66) Andrews. Sarah was named in her father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Parker (under age) in the will of George Parker..¹ She married Rev. George (257) Ker on 6 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mihalyka, this marriage could have possibly occurred in Accomack County. According to Shippen: "Sarah Parker married George Ker of Scotland. She died Sep 1822 and left one son, Dr. John Ker, who left many descendants, and one daughter, Margaret Ker. According to George Ker's Family Bible, George and Sarah were married 6 Jan 1796, he age 30 years on 10 Jun 1795 & she being age 19 on 5th Nov 1795..^6,7 Sarah was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was brought out that George Ker had died and left a widow Sarah Ker and 3 children, Nancy, John & Margaret..^8,9 Sarah died on 19 October 1822 at age 45.^4,5 Her body was interred at Sylvan Retreat, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her Sarah Ker the 2nd wife of George Ker and the daughter of George & Sarah Parker..⁴ Sarah's estate was administered on 28 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ker was named to settle the estate of Sarah Ker. John B. Walker & Thomas R. Joynes were the securities..¹⁰

     Ann was born on 13 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Rev. George (257) Ker and Elizabeth Seymour. Ann was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Ker, a daughter of George Ker, dec'd and a niece of Edward Ker the younger, dec'd..² Ann was named in her uncle's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Ann R. Ker and given a suit of mourning by John Shepherd Ker..⁴ She made a will on 10 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. To Peggy Window, wife of Zorobabel Window ... To aunts Elizabeth Seymour & Isabell Bowman ... Under a sense of the great impropriety of slavery & having full confidence that my uncle William Seymour will liberate & set free my slaves when it shall be prudent for him to do so, I do hereby give to my uncle William Seymour all the undivided part of the slaves that I am entitled to out of the estate of my dec'd father George Ker & also all the undivided part of the personal estate of my father which I an entitled to out of his estate together with all my other estate. Uncle William Seymour Extr. Witt: Joseph Ames, William Lee & John M. Watson..¹ Ann died in June 1807 at age 18.¹ Ann's will was probated on 30 June 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly & Jacob Outten securities..¹

     David was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of David Bowman (I) and Catharine (-----). He married Isabella (264) Ker circa 1792.^2,3 David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Bowman, a head of household with 2 males, age 0-10; 4 males (including himself), age 26-45; 4 females, age 16-26; and 10 slaves..⁴ David sold land in 1803 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that David & Isbell Bowman, John & Margaret Finney and Euphamy Bowman sold land just north of Accomac which they had inherited from their mother Katharine Bowman who had inherited it from their father David Bowman, who in 1786 left everything to his wife Katharine..¹ He made a will on 26 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. The land I bought of William B. Addison to be sold & annual installments from the sale be set up to support my wife & children until my oldest child reaches 21 or my wife marries, if one of the children dies or the wife marries, the survivors get the remaining. John S. Ker is trustee for the management of this fund. My Negro man Daniel shall be free on 1 Jan after my death. My wife shall take … & slaves as she thinks necessary for the use of herself & children. All the residue including slaves to be sold & applied in same manner as land above. The wife shall dispose of the remainder of the estate as she sees necessary to maintain her & the children. If my 2 children die before arriving at lawful age, then the wife gets 2/3 & 1/3 to my sister Euphamy Bowman. Friend John S. Ker guardian of my children George K. Bowman & David Bowman. John S. Ker Extr. Witt: James Oswald Bowman, Abel Coleburn & Jacob Outten. Codicil: 10 Oct 1805 - The sale of land to be done in public or private sale to bring what the Extr. thinks is reasonable. Friend William Seymour Extr. Witt: James Oswald Bowman & William B. Addison..⁵ David died in October 1805.⁵ David's will was probated on 28 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly & Edmund Bayly securities on the bond of $50,000..⁵ David estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 4 & 18 Nov 1805 (Invy & Sale), 19 Feb 1812 (Sale by widow), 1 Jan 1813 (Sale of remaining Negroes), 30 Aug 1813 (Order for Audit), 18 Sep 1813 (Audit), 31 Jan 1825 (Rec'd) - Some items were returned by the widow & sold on 19 Feb 1812, except that which was used for the benefit of the widow Isabell Bowman & children. Negro man Isaac; girls Olive, Martha, Lydia, Rachel & Judah; & woman & 2 children. Sale of property belonging to David Bowman that was in the possession of Thomas Rodgers (Caulker) having been purchased by D. Bowman at the sale of the goods of said Rodgers. On 1 Jan 1813 the Negroes that remained alive which Mrs. Bowman retained under the will of her husband David Bowman & which were directed to be sold by his will at her marriage. Bridget who was one of those retained, died in Dec 1806. Remaining Negroes Frank, Littleton & Leah. John S. Ker & William Seymour Extrs. Cash paid on 6 Feb 1806 to Thomas Evans for bond & interest to William Finney dec'd. Cash paid Thomas Bayly Jr. for his 1/7 of the 1/9 part of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. due him in right of his wife £16.11.0. To William H. Deeble in right of his [wife] £16.11.0. To John Revell for his ½ of 1/9 £57.18.8. To Margaret S. Revell for her ½ of 1/9 £57.18.8. To Isabell Bowman for her 1/9 £115.17.5. To Zoro Ames for his 1/3 of 1/9 £38.12.5. To William Christian your ward £38.12.5. To George E. Christian your ward £38.12.5. To William M. Scarburgh for his 1/7 of 1/9 £16.11.0. To Edmund Scarburgh for his 1/7 of 1/9 £16.11.0. To George Parker Admr. of George Ker for his 1/9 £115.17.5. To Samuel Coard Admr. of Edward K. Scarburgh for his 1/7 of 1/9 £16.11.0. To [Samuel Coard Admr. of Edward K. Scarburgh for] his 1/7 of 1/9 part in right of his wife Catherine £16.11.0. To [Samuel Coard Admr. of Edward K. Scarburgh] as guardian to his 2 daughters Margaret & Jane for their 1/7 of 1/9 part in right of his wife Catherine £16.11.0. Cash retained by William Seymour Extr. to John S. Ker for his 1/9 £115.17.5. Cash retained by [William Seymour] committee to Hugh Ker for his 1/9 £115.17.5. Cash retained by [William Seymour] as guardian to Edward S. Snead for his 1/9 in right of his mother £115.17.5. Cash retained by [William Seymour] due himself in right of his wife for her 1/9 £115.17.5. Paid George Window impart of his part of his father's estate to which D. Bowman was Extr., £28.17.6. Paid Levin S. Joynes guardian to Betsy Window her £28.17.6. Paid Archibald Dennis for his wife Leah Window proportion of her father Ro.(?) Window's estate £28.17.6. Paid John Finney for Euphamy Addison order on me as Extr. to D. Bowman for Mrs. Addison's proportion of her father & mother's estate £109.1.10. To William Seymour one of the balance remaining of the houses & lots unconsumed agreeable to Mr. Bowman's will, said Seymour having intermarried with Mr. Bowman's widow who was entitled under his will to a child's part which was 1/3 £256.18.9. To George Bowman's 1/3 of the above entered to his credit with William Seymour his guardian £256.18.9. To David Bowman 1/3 (the son of David dec'd) entered to his credit with William Seymour £256.18.5. Edward Ker was Extr. to the estate & after his death his sons George & John S. Ker, these two gentlemen were concerned with the D. Bowman Jr. dec'd in business of merchandise on the books of those concerns all the transactions relating to the estate of David Bowman Sr. dec'd & Catharine Bowman were entered & as in a settlement of these concerns the court of this county by their final decree gave the estate of D. Bowman Jr. the exclusive benefit if any resulting in those businesses of merchandise which it was impossible for them to know owing to the deranged state of the books of his estate by being thus benefits by making all the debts due those concerned payable to it of course would become liable for the debts due by the concerns to others & thus it is that the debt due to the estate of David Bowman Sr. dec'd & Catharine Bowman, David Bowman Jr. is liable to pay. Received for Edward Christian orphan paid by Zoro Ames being for rent due the orphan £30.0.0. Received of Matthew Doughty one of the securities to William Lewis note, which Doughty has paid, Lewis being dead & insolvent. Received of William Mears of E. impart of his brother James Mears book account. Auditors: Samuel Waples & James Poulson.⁶ David estate was settled on 28 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 3 & 28 Feb 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - William Seymour Extr. Cash paid to furnish old Daniel a Negro freed by W. Bowman after he was age 45 who is now so afflicted that he can't maintain himself. Of the balance, William Seymour dec'd in his lifetime paid to George K. Bowman his ½ thereof & the remaining ½ belongs to David Bowman, son of David Bowman dec'd. By cash in part of Capt. William Ewell note due the dec'd paid by his brother John Ewell. Auditors: William Gillett & William P. Custis. [Earliest audited items were 1 Jan 1814.].⁷

     His common name was John. John was born on 18 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Rev. George (257) Ker and Sarah (116) Parker. John was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Ker, a son of George Ker, dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger, dec'd..¹ He married Mary Jacob Waddey on 15 May 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Dr. John Ker Sr. and she was shown as Mary (Jacob) Waddey, ward of John E. Nottingham who was also the security. They were married by S. Wilmer..^4,5 John was named as administrator of an estate on 28 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ker was named to settle the estate of Sarah Ker. John B. Walker & Thomas R. Joynes were the securities..⁶ John lived in 1823 at Sylvan Retreat, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.⁷ John bought land in 1832 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He bought a tract at Eastville and built "Cessford." The land was part of Elkington, sold in 1778 by Littleton Tazewell to John Stratton..⁷ He made a will on 25 January 1836 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He stated in his will that his children (not named) should be well educated, and that his business continue for the benefit of his family, left all his estate to wife Mary J. Ker during her widowhood for "well-being of my children," and named friends Nathaniel J. Winder & Montcalm Oldham extrs..⁷ John died on 2 January 1847 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 47. He died at 6 1/2 o'clock in the morning in the City of Philadelphia after a long distressing illness, at the age of 47 years, 9 months and 14 days..^2,8 His body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.² John's will was probated on 8 March 1847 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.⁷

     Mary was born on 4 October 1805 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Robinson (481) Waddey and Hannah O. White. She married Dr. John Ker Sr. on 15 May 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Dr. John Ker Sr. and she was shown as Mary (Jacob) Waddey, ward of John E. Nottingham who was also the security. They were married by S. Wilmer..^4,5 Mary died on 9 November 1846 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 41. She died at 8 o'clock in the morning, age 41 years, 1 month and 5 days, at Cessford..^2,6 Her body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Jacob Ker, wife of Dr. John Ker..²

     He was of "Sylvan Retreat" in Accomack County. George was born on 28 October 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George (86) Parker and Sarah (-----). He married Adah (92) Bagwell on 8 March 1756 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker son of George & Sarah Parker and she was shown as Adah Bagwell, daughter of Thos & Elizabeth Bagwell..^2,3 He married Sarah (66) Andrews in January 1775. George Parker Junr, only son of George Parker, Gent. of "Popular Grove," married the second time Sarah Andrews, daughter of Jacob Andrews, of "Sylvan Retreat," and Margaret Joynes, his wife, January 1775..⁴ He made a will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sarah 1/2 the plantation where I now live on Onancock Creek during her widow, also a child's part of my slaves during her life, then to be divided between my children except my son Thomas, also a child's part of my personal estate in lieu of dower. To son George Parker the other 1/2 of my land & the reversion of the half given my wife. To son John Andrews Parker. To son Jacob Parker. To daughter Sarah Parker. Wife Sarah & son George Exrs. Witt: Levin Joynes, Elizabeth Poulson, Jabez Taylor. (John, Jacob & Sarah under age).⁵ George died on 3 September 1784 at age 48.² His body was interred at Popular Cove Wharf, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George Parker, husband of Adah (Bagwell) Parker (1st wife), who died at the age of 48 years, 10 months & 6 days..² George's will was probated on 27 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Sarah was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age 18 in 1770 wher her father named her in his will..^2,3 She was the daughter of Jacob (32) Andrews and Margaret Joynes. She married George (179) Parker Jr. in January 1775. George Parker Junr, only son of George Parker, Gent. of "Popular Grove," married the second time Sarah Andrews, daughter of Jacob Andrews, of "Sylvan Retreat," and Margaret Joynes, his wife, January 1775..⁴ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah in the will of George Parker and give 1/2 the plantation where I now live on Onancock Creek during her widowhood..⁵ She made a will on 6 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Sarah Ker during her life the house & land where I now live, containing 50 acres ... Remainder of my land & reversion of above land to son Jacob G. Parker & if chooses to take land, then he must pay granddaughter Arentha D. Parker, daughter of my dec'd son John Andrew Parker, $3,400. If son Jacob does not agree to pay this amount, then the land & house to granddaughter Arentha D. Parker, but if she dies before she comes to age or without issue, then her part to my daughter Sarah Ker & my son Jacob G. Parker. Remainder to daughter Sarah Ker & son Jacob. Son Jacob G. Parker Extr. Witt: Peggy S. Custis & William Darby..⁶ Sarah died in November 1822.⁶ Sarah's will was probated on 25 November 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     He was of "Poplar Grove" in Accomack County. His common name was Thomas. Thomas was born on 8 January 1757 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George (179) Parker Jr. and Adah (92) Bagwell. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1777 at Virginia. He was an ensign in the 2nd Virginia Regiment on 4 Jan 1777, lieutenant on 13 Oct 1777, wounded and captured at Savannah, exchanged 22 Dec 1780 and served to close of war..² He married Elizabeth (114) Andrews circa 1780. Thomas was named in his father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Parker in the will of George Parker..¹ Thomas died in November 1819 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 62.²

     His common name was George. George was born on 10 May 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George (179) Parker Jr. and Adah (92) Bagwell. George was named in his father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Parker in the will of George Parker. He and his mother Sarah were the Extrs..¹ He married Margaret Eyre on 12 October 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker of Acc Co and she was shown as Margaret Eyre, daughter of Severn Eyre Esq dec'd & ward of Littleton Eyre, who gave consent. Thomas Lytt Savage was the security..^2,3 He married Elizabeth (536) Smith on 25 May 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker and she was shown as Elizabeth Stith, widow of Griffin Stith and daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Smith. Thos Lyt Savage was the security..^2,3 He married Susannah (541) Smith on 19 May 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker and she was shown as Susan Savage, widow of Wm. B. Savage and daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Smith..^4,3 George died on 12 July 1826 at Richmond, VA, at age 65.²

     His common name was John A.. John was born on 20 September 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 He was the son of George (179) Parker Jr. and Sarah (66) Andrews. John was named in his father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Andrews Parker (under age) in the will of George Parker..¹ He married Harriet Burleigh Darby on 2 June 1802 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ He made a will on 1 February 1806 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ John died on 11 August 1810 at age 30.^5,4 John's will was probated on 10 September 1810 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ John was named in his mother's will on 6 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son John Andrew Parker in the will of Sarah Parker. His daughter Arentha D. Parker was also named..²

     His common name was Jacob. Jacob was born on 10 November 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,3 He was the son of George (179) Parker Jr. and Sarah (66) Andrews. Jacob was named in his father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jacob Parker (under age) in the will of George Parker..¹ He married Anne Gertrude Stratton on 5 February 1811.^3,4 Jacob was named in his mother's will on 6 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son and Extr. Jacob G. Parker in the will of Sarah Parker..² Jacob died on 12 May 1829 at age 46. He died at the age of 46 years & 6 months..^3,4

     Adah was born on 12 September 1734 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas (35) Bagwell and Elizabeth Wharton. She married George (179) Parker Jr. on 8 March 1756 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker son of George & Sarah Parker and she was shown as Adah Bagwell, daughter of Thos & Elizabeth Bagwell..^2,3 Adah died on 26 August 1766 at age 31.² Her body was interred at Popular Cove Wharf, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Adah (Bagwell) Parker, 1st wife of George Parker, who died at the age of 31 years, 11 months & 14 days..²

     Arentha was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Maj. John Andrews (117) Parker and Harriet Burleigh Darby. Arentha was named in her grandmother's will on 6 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Arentha D. Parker, daughther of dec'd son John Andrew Parker, in the will of Sarah Parker..¹

     David was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of David Bowman (II) and Isabella (264) Ker. David was named in his father's will on 26 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son David Bowman in the will of David Bowman..¹ David was named in his brother's will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother David Bowman (under age) in the will of George K. Bowman. He and Edward S. Snead were named as Extrs..² David was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as David Bowman (the son of David dec'd) and was to receive his 1/3 which was entered to his credit with William Seymour his guardian £256.18.5. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).³ David was named in the will of a cousin on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Bowman in the will of Edward H. Ker and along with William A. Christian, Margaret Ames the wife of Richard Ames, Leah Seymour and 4 children of Richard D. Bayler, was to receive part of his estate if Edward Smith Snead's children all died under the age 21. He was also given my undivided ½ of land formerly belonging to my grandfather George Corbin on which Edmund Bell now lives on Assawoman Creek & also my undivided ½ of the Ewell land which also belonged to George Corbin..⁴ He made a will on 28 October 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Balance after debts, funeral expenses & legacies hereafter given, to my sister Leah B. Seymour. To sister Leah B. Seymour ..., items bought at her mother's sale. Friend Edward S. Snead Extr. Witt: William D. Seymour, Hugh Seymour & William A. Parker..⁵ David died in November 1828.¹ David's will was probated on 24 November 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. James Poulson & William D. Seymour securities..¹

     George was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of David Bowman (II) and Isabella (264) Ker. George was named in his father's will on 26 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George K. Bowman in the will of David Bowman..¹ He made a will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. The mercantile concern of Snead & Bowman should be settled as soon as possible. One half of my part of the balance & ½ of the money from the unsettled part of my father's estate to brother David Bowman. To mother Isabella Seymour all the residue & at her death or marriage to brother David Bowman & she is to have use of my large Bible. If David dies before age 21, then my mother to have the use of all the property & money given him & at her death or marriage, then to James H. Addison & Catharine Addison, children of William B. Addison dec'd & Euphamy his wife ¼ of all my estate & ¾ to my half-sister & half-brother Leah B. Seymour & Edward S. S. Seymour & if either of these two die without issue, then their part to John A. Finney, Margaret Finney, Mary Finney, Ann Finney, William, David, James, Oswald & Lewis H. Finney, children of John Finney & Peggy Finney my aunt. If James H. & Catharine Addison die without issue, then their part to the named children of John Finney & Peggy. Edward S. Snead & my brother David Bowman Extrs. Witt: John Finney, W. D. Seymour, James Poulson..² George died in March 1823.² George's will was probated on 1 April 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William D. Seymour & James Poulson securities..² George estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 15 Dec 1822 (Invy), 10 Jan 1823 (Sale), 27 & 31 Jan 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - Legacies to David Bowman. Appraisers: William Lee, William E. Wise & John Finney. Edward S. Snead Extr. Negro man Daniel. Edward S. Snead was the surviving partner of the late firm of Snead & Bowman. Auditors: William E. Wise & Levin S. Joynes..³ George was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as George Bowman and was to receive his 1/3 which was entered to his credit with William Seymour his guardian £256.18.9. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).⁴ George estate was settled on 31 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. 17 & 31 Dec 1827 (Audit & Rec'd) - Edward S. Snead Extr. Balance due on Edward S. Snead account as surviving partner of the late firm of Snead & Bowman. Auditors: William E. Wise & Levin L. Joynes.³

     His common name was George. George was born on 20 March 1825 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey. He married Sarah Caroline 'Sally' Winder on 2 October 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Ker (son of John Ker Sr.) and she was shown as Miss Sarah C. Winder, daughter of Nathaniel J. & Sarah U. Winder, who was the security and gave consent. The John Ker Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 3 Oct 1849. Matthew Wise reports their were 3rd cousins..^3,1 George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Ker the head of HH#220, a 25 year old physican with real estate valued at $14,000. Listed with him were the following Kers: Sally C., age 19; Hugh, age 19; James, age 13; Herber, age 13; Severan P., age 11; and Abel U., age 6. His brother Edward Ker, age 23 was only 2 doors away in HH#222 headed by Leroy Oldham, a 31 year old merchant..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as George Kerr the head of HH#264, a 35 year old physican with real estate valued at $17,000 and personal property valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Sarah C., age 29; Ella W., age 9; and Abel U., age 16..⁵ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Kerr the head of HH#254, a 45 year old physican with real estate valued at $9,000 and personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Sarah, age 39 & keeping house; Ella, age 19 & attending school; and Geo., age 9 & attending school..⁶ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as George Ker, a 55 year old physician and head of household. Listed with him were the following Kers: Sarach C., a 49 year old wife and keepin house; Ella W., a 29 year old daughter and at home; and George Ker, a 19 year old son and farmer..⁷ He made a will on 26 December 1888 at Northampton Co, VA. He left his whole estate to my very dear and greatly beloved wife Sarah Caroline Ker, and named her Extr. He referred to his children, but not by name..⁸ George died on 22 August 1892 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 67. Dr. George Ker died at Cessford..^1,2 His body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George Kerr, M.D..² George's will was probated on 12 September 1892 at Northampton Co, VA.⁸

     Margaret was born on 27 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Rev. George (257) Ker and Sarah (116) Parker. Margaret was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ker, a daughter of Geroge Ker dec'd and a niece of Edward Ker the younger, dec'd..¹ She married Rev. Samuel C. Stratton on 1 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward H. Ker was the security on the 1 Nov 1823 M.L.B. of Samuel C. Stratton and Margaret S. Ker of Geo. According to Shippen, Margaret Shepherd Ker, only daughter of George Ker, of "Cessford," Scotland, and Sarah Parker, his wife, married Rev. James Stratton, of Connecticut. The George Ker Family Bible shows they were married on 17 Nov 1824..^3,4,2 Margaret died on 10 January 1832 at Newtown, CT, at age 34. A note in the George Ker Family Bible shows she died suddenly at the age of 34 years, 9 months and 14 days..²

     Edward was born on 15 March 1827 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey. Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, age 23 in HH#222 headed by Leroy Oldham, a 31 year old merchant. This was only 2 doors from his brother and sisters in HH#220..³ He married Caroline T. 'Carrie' Rutter on 16 October 1850 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, son of John Ker Sr., and she was shown as Miss Caroline T. Rutter. Peter B. Smith said she was over age 21. They were married on 17 Oct 1850 by A. Weed. The John Ker Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 19 Oct 1850 at Christ Church in Eastville, VA. The John Waddey Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 17 Oct 1850 at Christ Church, Eastville, VA..^1,4 Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Ker, a 33 year old laborer in HH#802 headed by Cassander Baker, age 63. Also listed with him was Chas. Ker, age 9. Since there were several last names in the household, this may have been a boarding house..⁵ Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Charles City Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, a 40 year old laborer in HH#277 headed by Thomas Linton, a 69 year old laborer..⁶

     Caroline was born circa 1830. Caroline was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Rutter, age 21 in HH#251 headed by Ann F. Floyd, age 34..¹ She married Edward Ker on 16 October 1850 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, son of John Ker Sr., and she was shown as Miss Caroline T. Rutter. Peter B. Smith said she was over age 21. They were married on 17 Oct 1850 by A. Weed. The John Ker Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 19 Oct 1850 at Christ Church in Eastville, VA. The John Waddey Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 17 Oct 1850 at Christ Church, Eastville, VA..^2,3

     Hugh was born on 28 February 1831 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey. Hugh was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Hugh Ker, age 19 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..² He married Annie Elizabeth Yerby on 31 August 1852 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD. They were shown only as Hugh Ker and Annie E. Yerby. Bible records show they were married on 3 Sep 1852. They were married 200 yards from the MD-VA line by Rev. Waters. The John Ker Sr. Familiy Bible shows they were married on 3 Sep 1852 in Maryland about 200 yards from the Virginia line by Rev. Mr. Warters..^3,4,5 Hugh was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Hugh Kerr the head of HH#282, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Ann E., age 24; Alice Y., age 6; and George Y., age 3..⁶ Hugh was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Hugh Kerr the head of HH#311, a 58 (probably 38) year old clerk of wharf. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Annie, age 34 and farming; Alice, age 16 & attending school; and Yerby, age 14 & attending school. Also listed was Marg't Teackle, age 65 & at home; and Kate Hageman, age 69 and a house keeper..⁷ Hugh was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1880 at Baltimore, MD. It could have been him, who was shown as Hugh Kerr, a 50 year old boarder in HH#198 headed by Hattie E. Clunet, age 30, in the City of Baltimore, MD. He was a purser on a boat and born in VA..⁸

     Annie was born in 1834 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Dr. George T. Yerby and Charlotte Hack Jacob. Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Yerby, age 16 in HH#266 headed by George T. Yerby, a 48 year old physican..¹ She married Hugh Ker on 31 August 1852 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD. They were shown only as Hugh Ker and Annie E. Yerby. Bible records show they were married on 3 Sep 1852. They were married 200 yards from the MD-VA line by Rev. Waters. The John Ker Sr. Familiy Bible shows they were married on 3 Sep 1852 in Maryland about 200 yards from the Virginia line by Rev. Mr. Warters..^3,4,5 Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Kerr, age 24 in HH#282 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 28 year old farmer..⁶ Annie was named in her father's will in 1865 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that George Yerby left "Selma" to his daughter Anne E. Kerr, and in 1914 she left to her granddaughter Elise U. Jarvis for life, after which it was to go to the latter's nephew James R. Lumly..⁷ Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Kerr, age 34 and farming in HH#311 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 38 year old clerk of whart..⁸ Annie was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Karr, a 45 year old boarder in a household headed by Henry Upshur, a 25 year old farmer. Also listed was Alice S. Upshur, age 26, who was evidently her daughter..⁹ Annie was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Annie E. Kerr, the head of HH#444, a 77 year old widow. Listed with her were (-----) Nottingham, a 56 year old farmer and boarder; and Emma Barger, ag 47 year old servant and companion..¹⁰ Annie died in 1914.^11,2 Her body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Elizabeth Ker Yerby, 1834-1914..²

     His common name was Samuel. Samuel was born in 1767 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Rev. Jacob Ker and Esther (113) Wilson. He married Elizabeth (229) Handy on 29 April 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. Dorman shows they were married 24 Apr 1816, citing Manokin Church records..² He married Sally Waller on 8 February 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel Ker and Sally Waller. No other information was given..² He married Louisa A. Davis on 22 October 1833 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel I.S. Ker and Louisa A. Davis. No other information was given..³ Samuel died on 8 December 1851 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD. He died aged 88. He was the Ruling Elder of Manokin Church at Princess Anne..¹

     Eliza was born circa 1795.

     Sally was born circa 1800. She married Dr. Samuel I.S. (241) Ker on 8 February 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel Ker and Sally Waller. No other information was given..¹

     Milly was born circa 1800. She married James Ballard on 21 October 1820 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James Ballard and Milly Kerr. No other information was given..¹