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     James was born circa 1795. He married Milly Ker on 21 October 1820 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James Ballard and Milly Kerr. No other information was given..¹

     Louisa was born circa 1810. She married Dr. Samuel I.S. (241) Ker 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..¹

     His common name was John. John was born on 10 September 1823 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey. He married Maria Cecelia Willig on 21 April 1847 at Baltimore, MD. They were shown only as John Ker Jr. and Cecelia Willig and were married in Baltimore, MD..^2,3 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at 5th Ward, Baltimore City, MD. He was shown as John Keer the head of HH#1114, a 27 year old physician, born in VA. Listed with him were the following Keers: Cecilia, age 24, born in MD; Ann, age 2, born in MD; Mary, age 1, born in MD; and Jane Haskins, a 45 year old black servant. Matthew Wise reports he was in the 5th Ward, Baltimore, page 231..^4,5 John died on 10 June 1868 at age 44.⁴

     Maria was born circa 1826 at Maryland.¹ She married Dr. John Ker Jr. on 21 April 1847 at Baltimore, MD. They were shown only as John Ker Jr. and Cecelia Willig and were married in Baltimore, MD..^2,3 Maria was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at 5th Ward, Baltimore City, MD. She was shown as Cecilia Keer, age 24 and born in MD in HH#1114 headed by John Keer, a 27 year old physican born in VA..¹

     According to Matthew Wise, there were no children. George was born in 1856 at Northampton Co, VA.³ He was the son of Hugh Ker and Annie Elizabeth Yerby. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Y. Kerr, age 3 in HH#282 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 28 year old farmer..² George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Yerby Kerr, age 14 & attending school in HH#311 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 38 year old clerk of whart..⁴ He married Mary Hannah Jarvis on 23 November 1881 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Y. Kerr, a 25 year old single mercantile agent, born in N'hamp Co & living in Baltimore, MD, the son of Hugh & Annie E. Kerr and she was shown as Mary H. Jarvis, age 23, born in Accomack Co & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Thomas B. & Mary H. Jarvis. They were married by Rev. George M. Easter..¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Baltimore, MD. He was shown as George Y. Kerr the head of HH#284, a 61 year old salesman. Listed with him was Mary J. Kerr, a 49 year old wife. Both were born in VA..⁵ George died in 1925.³ His body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.³

     Mary was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Thomas William Jarvis and Mary Hannah Scherer. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Jarvis, age 2 in HH#1106 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 45 year old farmer..² She married George Yerby Ker on 23 November 1881 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Y. Kerr, a 25 year old single mercantile agent, born in N'hamp Co & living in Baltimore, MD, the son of Hugh & Annie E. Kerr and she was shown as Mary H. Jarvis, age 23, born in Accomack Co & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Thomas B. & Mary H. Jarvis. They were married by Rev. George M. Easter..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Baltimore, MD. She was shown as Mary J. Kerr, a 49 year old wife of George Y. Kerr, a 61 year old salesman..⁴ Mary died in 1952.³ Her body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Jarvis Kerr, wife of George Yerby Kerr..³

     Alice was born on 21 August 1853 at Northampton Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Hugh Ker and Annie Elizabeth Yerby. Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Y. Kerr, age 6 in HH#282 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 28 year old farmer..² Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Kerr, age 16 & attending school in HH#311 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 38 year old clerk of whart..⁴ She married Judge Henry Littleton Upshur on 22 November 1876 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry L. Upshur, a 22 year old farmer, born in Norfolk City, VA & living in N'hamp Co, the son of George L. & Sarah A.B. Upshur and she was shown as Alice Y. Kerr, age 23, born & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Hugh & Anne E. Kerr. They were married by Rev. Arthur S. Johns. Bible records show they were married in Christ Church, Eastville, by Rev. A.S. Johns, Rector of Hungers Parish. She was shown as Alice Yerby Kerr, only daughter of Hugh and Annie E. Kerr. According to Matthew Wise, they were distant cousins..^1,5 Alice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Alice S. Upshur, a 26 year old wife and keeping house in a household headed by Henry Upshur, a 25 year old farmer..⁶ Alice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Alice K. Upshur, a 56 year old wife of Henry L. Upshur, a 55 year old justice of the peace. She had given birth to 9 children, but only 2 were living..⁷ Alice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Northampton Co, VA. In 1920 both Henry L. Upsher, age 64, and his wife Alice K. Upshur, age 65, were listed as boarders in another household..⁸ Alice died on 22 January 1926 at age 72.^3,5 Her body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.³

     His common name was Henry. Henry was born on 29 October 1854 at Norfolk, VA.² He was the son of Dr. George Littleton Upshur and Sarah Andrew B. Parker. He married Alice Yerby Ker on 22 November 1876 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry L. Upshur, a 22 year old farmer, born in Norfolk City, VA & living in N'hamp Co, the son of George L. & Sarah A.B. Upshur and she was shown as Alice Y. Kerr, age 23, born & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Hugh & Anne E. Kerr. They were married by Rev. Arthur S. Johns. Bible records show they were married in Christ Church, Eastville, by Rev. A.S. Johns, Rector of Hungers Parish. She was shown as Alice Yerby Kerr, only daughter of Hugh and Annie E. Kerr. According to Matthew Wise, they were distant cousins..^1,3 Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Upshur, a 25 year old farmer and head of household. Listed with him were Alice S. Upshur, a 26 year old wife and keeping house; Gertrude P. Upshur, a 2 year old daughter; Anne E. Karr, age 45; Margaret Giddings, a 25 year old black domestic servant; Peter Moses, a 34 year old black farm laborer; and Oscar Spady, a 13 year old black farm laborer..⁴ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry L. Upshur a head of household and 55 year old justice of the peace. Listed with him was Alice K. Upshur, a 56 year old wife. She had given birth to 9 children, but only 2 were living..⁵ Henry was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1920 at Northampton Co, VA. In 1920 both Henry L. Upsher, age 64, and his wife Alice K. Upshur, age 65, were listed as boarders in another household..⁶ Henry was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1930 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Henry L. Upshur, a 75 year old widowed boarder in the household of Wm. C. Scott..⁷ Henry died on 26 November 1940 at age 86.² His body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     His common name was George L.. George was born on 14 January 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. He was born a Nottingham, but his mother had his named changed after his father died to help perpetuate the Upshur name which was dying out in the Vaucluse branch of the family..² He was the son of John E. Nottingham and Elizabeth Parker Upshur. He married Sarah Andrew B. Parker on 8 February 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. Alfred Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. George Littleton Upshur and Miss Sarah (Andrews) Parker. (He was the son of John E. & Elizabeth (Upshur) Nottingham) of Norfolk, VA and (she was the daughter of Dr. Jacob G. & Anne (Stratton) Paker). They were also married on 8 Feb 1844 by J. Ufford. A note shows that he had changed his name from George Upshur Nottingham to George Littleton Upshur..¹ George died on 19 September 1855 at Norfolk, VA, at age 33.² His body was interred at Elmwood Cem, Norfolk, VA.^3,2

     Sarah was born on 31 December 1822.² She was the daughter of Dr. Jacob Godwin (118) Parker and Anne Gertrude Stratton. She married Dr. George Littleton Upshur on 8 February 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. Alfred Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. George Littleton Upshur and Miss Sarah (Andrews) Parker. (He was the son of John E. & Elizabeth (Upshur) Nottingham) of Norfolk, VA and (she was the daughter of Dr. Jacob G. & Anne (Stratton) Paker). They were also married on 8 Feb 1844 by J. Ufford. A note shows that he had changed his name from George Upshur Nottingham to George Littleton Upshur..¹ Sarah died on 29 August 1910 at Richmond, VA, at age 87. Sarah Andrews Parker, daughter of Jacob Godwin Parker and Anne Gertrude Stratton his wife, and wife of George Lyttleton Upshur, departed this life 29 Aug 1910 at the age of 87 years, 7 months & 29 days at 500 W. Grace Street, Richmond, VA and was interred in Elmwood Cemetery on 30 Aug 1910..²

     John was born circa 1795 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Parker Upshur on 30 December 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. They were shown as John E. Nottingham and Elizabeth P. Upshur. Littleton Upshur was the security. They were married the same day as the bond by S. Wilmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 11 March 1801 at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Littleton Upshur I and Ann 'Nancy' (215) Parker. She married John E. Nottingham on 30 December 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. They were shown as John E. Nottingham and Elizabeth P. Upshur. Littleton Upshur was the security. They were married the same day as the bond by S. Wilmer..³ Elizabeth died on 15 September 1879 at Norfolk, VA, at age 78.⁴ Her body was interred at Elmwood Cem, Norfolk, VA.⁴

     J.F.A. was born in 1901.¹ J.F.A. died in 1973.¹

     Ella was born on 20 October 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was born at 12 o'clock..^2,3 He was the son of Dr. George Ker and Sarah Caroline 'Sally' Winder. Ella was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ella W. Kerr, age 9 in HH#264 headed by George Kerr, a 25 year old physican..¹ Ella was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ella Kerr, age 19 & attending school in HH#254 headed by Geo. Kerr, a 45 year old physican..⁴ Ella was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Ella W. Ker, a 29 year old daughter and at home in a household headed by George Ker, a 55 year old physician..⁵ Ella was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Ella W. Kerr the head of HH#222, age 67 and single. She was living alone..⁶ Ella died on 5 December 1923 at age 73. She died unmarried and left "Cessford" to my friends Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Ailworth, all except 100 acres on the south side of the land..³ His body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ella W. Kerr of "Cessford.".³

     James was born on 4 September 1836 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey. James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Fairfax Co, VA. The 3 brothers James (age 13), Heber (age 13) and Severn P. (age 11) Ker were students in an Episcopal Church school in Fairfax, VA..² James was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James Ker, age 13 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..³ He married Rebecca P. (-----) circa 1858.⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as James Ker, a 33 year old Agent Selling Insurance with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Kers: Rebecca P., age 31; Mary S., age 10; James Jr., age 7; and Annie B., age 1..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as James Ker the head of HH#7 on Fayette Street, a 43 year old clerk in (------). Listed with him were the following Kers: Rebecca A., a 41 year old wife and keeping house; Jas. Jr., a 17 year old son & clerk in RR Depot; Annie B., an 11 year old daughter. Also listed was Louisa Burgiss, a 29 year old servant..⁵

     Herber was born on 4 September 1836 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey. Herber was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Fairfax Co, VA. The 3 brothers James (age 13), Heber (age 13) and Severn P. (age 11) Ker were students in an Episcopal Church school in Fairfax, VA..² Herber was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Herber Ker, age 13 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..³ He married Mary E. Kinney circa 1859.⁴ Herber was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Franktown District, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Heber Kerr the head of HH#477, a 23 year old farmer with real estate value at $5,000 and personal property valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Mary E., age 24; and Marg't R. Kinney, age 43..⁴ Herber was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Herber Ker the head of HH#350, age 33 with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Kers: Mary E., age 34 and keeping house; John, age 10; Heber, age 8; Severn, age 6; Richard, age 4; and Edward, age 1..⁵ He married Sue (-----) circa 1879.⁶ Herber was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Heber Ker the head of HH#16, a 43 year old Asst. Post Master. Listed with him were the following Kers: Sue, a 29 year old wife, married 1 year; Herber, an 18 year old son; Severn, a 16 year old son; Richard, a 13 year old son. Also listed was Margaret Kinney, a 63 year old mother-in-law..⁶ Herber died in December 1905 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA, at age 69. Heber Ker died, Tuesday, aged 69 in Staunton, VA. He was survived by a wife and 4 sons, John C. Ker, of St. Loius, S. P. Ker and Heber Ker, Jr. of Pittsburg, Pa. and R. S. Ker, Commonwealth's Attorney for Augusta Co, VA..⁷

     Severn was born on 17 March 1839 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey. Severn was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Fairfax Co, VA. The 3 brothers James (age 13), Heber (age 13) and Severn P. (age 11) Ker were students in an Episcopal Church school in Fairfax, VA..² Severn was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Severn P. Ker, age 11 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..³ Severn was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Kerr, age 18 in HH#278 headed by Benj. I. Dalby, a 54 year old farmer..⁴

     Abel was born on 25 February 1844 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey. Abel was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abel W. Ker, age 6 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..³ Abel was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abel U. Kerr, age 16 in HH#264 headed by George Kerr, a 25 year old physican..⁴ Abel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Upshur Ker, age 25 in the American Hotel, along with Charles Hege, age 28 and his wife Virginia, age 23 and daughter Jinnie, age 1..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1836 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Chesley Kinney and Margaret R. (-----). Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Kinney, age 14 in HH#1355 headed by Chesley Kinney, a 43 year old sawyer..² She married Herber Ker Sr. circa 1859.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Kerr, age 24 in HH#477 headed by Heber Kerr, a 23 year old farmer. Also listed was Marg't R. Kinney, age 43, who is assumed to have been her mother..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Ker, age 34 and keeping house in HH#350 headed by Heber Ker, age 33..³

     Margaret was born circa 1817 at Virginia.¹ She married Chesley Kinney circa 1835.² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kinney, age 34 in HH#1355 headed by Chesley Kinney, a 43 year old sawyer..² Margaret was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't R. Kinney, age 43 in HH#477 headed by Heber Kerr, a 23 year old farmer. Also listed was Mary E. Kerr, age 24, who is assumed to have been her daughter..¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1880 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kinney, a 63 year old mother-in-law in HH#16 headed by Heber Ker, a 43 year old Asst. Post Master..³

     His common name was George. George was born circa 1802 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Charlotte Hack Jacob on 5 April 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. Peter S. Bowdoin was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. George T. Yerby and Charlotte H. Jacob. He was also the guardian of Charlotte. They were married on 7 Apr 1824 by S. Wilmer..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Yerby the head of HH#266, a 48 year old physican with real estate valued at $8,500. Listed with him were the following Yerbys: Charlotte, age 43; Susan, age 21; and Anna, age 16. Also listed was William Kellam, a 22 year old overseer..¹ George died in 1865 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that 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..³

     Charlotte was born circa 1807 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Dr. George T. Yerby on 5 April 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. Peter S. Bowdoin was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. George T. Yerby and Charlotte H. Jacob. He was also the guardian of Charlotte. They were married on 7 Apr 1824 by S. Wilmer..² Charlotte was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Yerby, age 43 in HH#266 headed by George T. Yerby, a 48 year old physican..¹

     Susan was born circa 1829 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. George T. Yerby and Charlotte Hack Jacob. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Yerby, age 21 in HH#266 headed by George T. Yerby, a 48 year old physican..¹

     George was born on 19 August 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was born at 20 minutes 6 o'clock A.M..^1,2 He was the son of Dr. George Ker and Sarah Caroline 'Sally' Winder. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Kerr, age 9 & attending school in HH#254 headed by Geo. Kerr, a 45 year old physican..³ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as George Ker, a 19 year old son and farmer in a household headed by George Ker, a 55 year old physician..⁴ George died on 8 February 1890 at age 29. The remains of George K. Kerr, the only son of Dr. George Kerr of this place (Eastville) who was killed in the railroad accident on the Norfolk & Western on Saturday night, were brought home tonight (February 10th) for interment..^5,2,6 His body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George Winder Kerr..²

     Margaret was born in 1782 at Northampton Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Capt. William Christian and Catharine (262) Ker. Margaret was named in her father's will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Christian (under age) in the will of William Christian. She was given 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. 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..² Margaret was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Christian, a daughter of Catherine Christian dec'd and a niece of Edward Ker the younger..¹ She married Zorobabel Ames circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 3 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown only as wife [no name] in the will of Zorobabel Ames. She was given the remainder of my real estate [not sold] & the whole of my Negroes until they shall be free, the respective period of which may be known by reference to a Deed of Emancipation, except such Negroes as I may fall heir to in right of my wife out of the estate of John Christian until my son George Christian [Ames] shall arrive at lawful age ... Also the Negroes which I may fall heir to of the above estate, if over age 25, should have the choice either to go free or remain with my wife so that they could become free without leaving the State. To wife all the profits of my land & Negroes over & above the support of herself & children & the education of my children until son George arrives to lawful age. To wife 1/3 part of land not sold during her life or widowhood. My Extr. should have my new house finished. Friend William Seymour Extr. Codicil: 10 Jan 1810 - In case of death or marriage of wife before son George arrives to lawful age, then the whole of the profits that may arise from the time of service of my Negroes until the same expires shall go to my daughters Elizabeth & Catharine..⁵ She married Rev. Richard Ames on 23 November 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Avery Melvin was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Ames and Margaret Ames, widow..⁶ Margaret was named in the will of a cousin on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ames the wife of Richard Ames in the will of Edward H. Ker and along with William A. Christian, David Bowman, 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..⁷ Margaret died on 31 May 1834.³ Her body was interred at Ames Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Ames, wife of Richard Ames, who died on 31 May 1834 at the age of 52 years..³

     William was born circa 1784 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Capt. William Christian and Catharine (262) Ker. William was named in his father's will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Christian (under age) in the will of William Christian and was given his 400 acre plantation. 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." Friend George Ker to supervise the estate of my son William until he is of lawful age..² William was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Christian, a son of Catherine Christian dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger..¹ He married Elizabeth Seymour on 30 October 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as William Christian your ward and received £38.12.5 of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. (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 William was named in the will of a cousin on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William A. Christian in the will of Edward H. Ker and along with Margaret Ames the wife of Richard Ames, David Bowman, 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..⁵ He made a will on 20 April 1839 at Northampton Co, VA. He left to wife the "right to remain in my mansion house and to cultivate my plantation" if she choose, and pay rent, and receive a third of the net profits of the whole estate during her life. To son William 2/3 of his plantation (which was Locust Grove) during wife's life, then William to have the whole, also 14 negroes. William was to receive a liberal education and a profession. The testator gave his executors authority to send son William to school or college south of the Potomac; if son refuses selection, wife to have above slaves & plantation; if she should be dead, then to 2 grandchildren. If all should be dead, then plantation & slaves should go to nephews George E. & John A. Ames. He would perfer son to study legal profession, but "if my executors think his talents better suited to medicine or some other liberal profession," then he should pursue that. The executor should have such authority until son completes his study for a career. Remainder was to go to 2 grandchildren, William Seymour Christian & George Christian, and mentioned "my 2 grown sons." Executors & guardians of son & grandsons were to be friends Wm. B. Seymour & Miers W. Fisher. Witt: Miers W. Fisher, Matilda J. Ames, Susan W. Johnson, Jas. M. Savage, and A.W. Downing. In a codicil or 21 Mar 1840, grandson George having died, his share to brother William S. Christian, with conditions..⁶ William died in September 1840.⁶ William's will was probated on 9 November 1840 at Northampton Co, VA.⁶

     John was born circa 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Capt. William Christian and Catharine (262) Ker. John was named in his father's will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Christian (under age) in the will of William Christian. 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. My friend John S. Ker to supervise the estate of my son John..² John was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Christian, a son of Catherine Christian dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger..¹

     George was born circa 1788 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Capt. William Christian and Catharine (262) Ker. George was named in his father's will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Edward Christian (under age) in the will of William Christian. 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. Friend David Bowman to supervise the estate of my son George..² George was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Edward Christian, a son of Catherine Christian dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger..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 E. Christian your ward and received £38.12.5 of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. He was also shown as Edward Christian orphan and Zoro Ames paid for rent due the orphan £30.0.0. (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

     John was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Edward (218) Revell and Anne (263) Ker. John was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Revell, a son of Ann Revell dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger..¹ John was named in a land cause on 23 March 1803 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Revell Jr., son of Edward Revell, in a partition suit against his Margaret & Edward Revell. There had been four children: John, Margaret & Leah by one marriage and Edward by another marriage..³ John land was surveyed in 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey for the division of the land of the late Edward Revell showed 1,685 acres on Pungoteague Creek; 625 east of the Bayside read went to John K. Revell, 560 acres to Margaret Revell, and the home part to Edward A. Revell..⁴ He married Eliza S. (163) Robins on 26 June 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. George Burton was the security on the M.L.B. of John K. Revell and Eliza S. Robins. According to Matthew Wise, she was his cousin..⁵ John was named in his uncle's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew John K. Revell and given a suit of mourning by John Shepherd Ker..⁶ He made a will on 16 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. The lands deeded me by George Marshall adjoining the lands of William Welburne & others near Horntown & also the lands on Chincoteague Island, both of which formerly belonged to my wife, the lots purchased of the Extrs. of David Bowman(?) & William B. Addison & wife whereon I now reside & 29 acres of wood land lying on the west side of the county road leading from Pungoteague to Onancock, being part of a tract that belonged to my dec'd father, to be sold on the following terms ... The land which has fallen to my daughter Comfort Ann Revell by the death of her Aunt Joice Robins also to be sold. If daughter refuses, then when she arrives at lawful age she is to forfeit 4 time the amount & ... To Extr. William Seymour ½ of my water grist mill & stream in consideration of the trouble in the settlement. My wearing apparel to my brother Edward & 2 cousins William Revell & John B. Revell. To sister Margaret & brother Edward each a suit of mourning. To daughter Comfort Ann Revell the remaining part of my personal & real estate consisting of 594 acres lying on the east side of the road leading from Pungoteague to Onancock & my Island lands known as Revells Island, but if she dies under age & without issue, then the lands to my cousins John B. Revell & Hugh G. Seymour & personal estate to cousin William Revell. My uncle William Seymour should take the guardianship of my daughter. Uncle William Seymour Extr. Witt: Zorobabel Kellam, William Christian & John M. Watson..⁷ John died in February 1810.⁷ John's will was probated on 26 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Downing & James Poulson securities..⁷ John was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as John Revell and received £57.18.8 for his 1/2 of the 1/9 part of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. (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.).⁸ John estate was settled on 28 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 19 Mar & 9 May 1810 (Invy), 21 Mar 1810 (Sale), 3 & 28 Feb 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - Appraisers: John Finney, Isaac Smith & William A. Christian. William Seymour Extr. Houses & lots & 29 acres of woodlands sold agreeable to the will of the dec'd. Col. Thomas Parker for his ward Edward Revell. Cash paid for a suit of mourning for Margaret S. Revell. Cash paid to Samuel Ross who intermarried with Margaret S. Revell the balance of an account due Margaret S. Revell. A suit of mourning left Edward Revell in John K. Revell's will. Cash paid to T. Evans for surveying Chincoteague Island land. Cash paid to E. Beauchamp for balance due him by John K. Revell late postmaster. [Note: Many references to Chincoteague Island land.] Auditors: William Gillett & William P. Custis..⁹

     Margaret was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward (218) Revell and Anne (263) Ker. Margaret was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Revell, a daughter of Ann Revell dec'd and a niece of Edward Ker the younger..¹ Margaret was named in a land cause on 23 March 1803 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Revell, daughter of Edward Revell, in a partition suit against her brother John Revell Jr. There had been four children: John, Margaret & Leah by one marriage and Edward by another marriage..^2,3 Margaret land was surveyed in 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey for the division of the land of the late Edward Revell showed 1,685 acres on Pungoteague Creek; 625 east of the Bayside read went to John K. Revell, 560 acres to Margaret Revell, and the home part to Edward A. Revell..⁴ Margaret was named in her uncle's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Margaret S. Revell and given a suit of mourning by John Shepherd Ker..⁵ Margaret was named in her brother's will on 16 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Margaret and given a suit of mourning in the will of John K. Revell..⁶ She married Samuel Ross on 5 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Downing was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Ross and Margaret S. Revell..⁷ Margaret was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, she was shown as Margaret S. Revell and received £57.18.8 for his 1/2 of the 1/9 part of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. (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.).⁸ Margaret witnessed a will on 1 September 1845 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Margaret S. Ross, John Fox & Nancy Lang witnessed the will of Susan Hornsby, St. George Parish. Jacob M. Ross was the executor..⁹