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Ann 'Nancy' Hudson

F, b. circa 1780
     Ann was born circa 1780 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John Ross on 8 February 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. George Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of John Ross and Nancy Hutson..1

Children of Ann 'Nancy' Hudson and John Ross

Citations

  1. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

Susanna Andrews

F, b. circa 1785
     Susanna was born circa 1785. She married David Ross on 2 March 1808 at Northampton Co, VA. Jesse Ross was the security on the M.L.B. of David Ross and Susanna Adrews..1

Children of Susanna Andrews and David Ross

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).

Nancy White

F, b. circa 1790
     Nancy was born circa 1790. She married David Ross on 10 February 1817 at Northampton Co, VA. George D. White was the security on the M.L.B. of David Ross and Nancy White. They were married 19 Feb 1817 by C. Bonewell..1

Citations

  1. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

Margaret 'Peggy' Ross1,2

F, b. circa 1808
Margaret 'Peggy' Ross|b. c 1808|p1319.htm#i53697|John Ross|b. c 1780\nd. b 30 Dec 1823|p1313.htm#i53514|Ann 'Nancy' Hudson|b. c 1780|p1319.htm#i53694|(-----) Ross|b. c 1760|p1313.htm#i53509|Rosey Turner|b. c 1762\nd. b 30 Dec 1823|p1312.htm#i53508|||||||
     Margaret was born circa 1808 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Ross and Ann 'Nancy' Hudson. She married George T. Belote on 12 January 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Teackle J. Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of George T. Belote and Margaret Ross, daughter of Ann Ross. Teackle was also as to Ann's age. They were married 13 Jan 1830 by G. Wescoat..2 Margaret was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Belote, wife of George T. Belote, and formerly Peggy Ross, a child of John Ross, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823. On 20 May 1833 James Ross conveyed to John W. Leatherbury his interest in said estate, and that on the --- day of --- 1833 John Ross and George T. Belote and Peggy, his wife, John Ross and Peggy Belote being two of the children of John Ross, dec'd, who was one of the children of ----- Ross and Rosey, his wife, conveyed to the said John W. Leatherbury all the interest to which they were entitled..1

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).
  2. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

George T. Belote

M, b. circa 1805
     George was born circa 1805. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Ross on 12 January 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Teackle J. Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of George T. Belote and Margaret Ross, daughter of Ann Ross. Teackle was also as to Ann's age. They were married 13 Jan 1830 by G. Wescoat..1

Citations

  1. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

Mary M. 'Polly' Ross1

F, b. circa 1806
Mary M. 'Polly' Ross|b. c 1806|p1319.htm#i53699|John Ross|b. c 1780\nd. b 30 Dec 1823|p1313.htm#i53514|Ann 'Nancy' Hudson|b. c 1780|p1319.htm#i53694|(-----) Ross|b. c 1760|p1313.htm#i53509|Rosey Turner|b. c 1762\nd. b 30 Dec 1823|p1312.htm#i53508|||||||
     Mary was born circa 1806 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Ross and Ann 'Nancy' Hudson. Mary was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Ross, a child of John Ross, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823. On 20 Mar 1833 Polly Ross, by the name of Mary M. Ross, conveyed to your orator John R. Fisher all her right, title and interest in said estate..2 She married Reuben Fisher on 18 February 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. George T. Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of Reuben Fisher and Mary M. Ross, daughter of John Ross dec'd. George T. Belote also as to their ages. They were married on 18 Feb 1835 by G. Wescoat..3

Child of Mary M. 'Polly' Ross and Reuben Fisher

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).
  2. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868.
  3. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

John Ross1

M, b. circa 1804
John Ross|b. c 1804|p1319.htm#i53700|John Ross|b. c 1780\nd. b 30 Dec 1823|p1313.htm#i53514|Ann 'Nancy' Hudson|b. c 1780|p1319.htm#i53694|(-----) Ross|b. c 1760|p1313.htm#i53509|Rosey Turner|b. c 1762\nd. b 30 Dec 1823|p1312.htm#i53508|||||||
     John was born circa 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John Ross and Ann 'Nancy' Hudson. John was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Ross, a child of John Ross, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823. On 20 May 1833 James Ross conveyed to John W. Leatherbury his interest in said estate, and that on the --- day of --- 1833 John Ross and George T. Belote and Peggy, his wife, John Ross and Peggy Belote being two of the children of John Ross, dec'd, who was one of the children of ----- Ross and Rosey, his wife, conveyed to the said John W. Leatherbury all the interest to which they were entitled..2

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).
  2. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868.

George Savage1

M, b. circa 1799
George Savage|b. c 1799|p1319.htm#i53701|Revell Savage|b. c 1770|p1309.htm#i53311|Nancy Turner|b. c 1777\nd. b 14 Jan 1833|p1309.htm#i53310|||||||John F. Turner|b. c 1735\nd. Apr 1803|p1309.htm#i53309||||
     George was born circa 1799 at Northampton Co, VA.2 He was the son of Revell Savage and Nancy Turner. George was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Nancy Savage, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of the said John T. Elliott, dec., as aforesaid, hath also departed this life since the death of the said John T. Elliott, having first duly made and published her last will and testament, which after her death was duly admitted to record, a copy of which is herewith filed marked "A" as a part of this bill, by which said will the said Nancy Savage devised as follows: "3rd - I give to my sons John R. Savage, George Savage, Thomas D. Savage and Edward C. Savage, the whole of the real estate which I heir from John T. Elliott, dec., subject to the restrictions & limitations hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, if either of my sons die without lawful issue that the surviving brother or brothers have and enjoy the share or shares of those deceasing". That since the death of the said Nancy Savage the aforesaid John Savage, one of her aforesaid children, has also died unmarried and without issue, leaving his brothers, the aforesaid George, Thomas and Edward surviving him, and having first duly made and published his last will and testament, a copy of which is filed herewith marked "B", by which will the said John Savage devised his "right in the whole estate of John T. Elliott, dec., to his said brother Edward Savage. On 15 Jul 1828 after the death of the aforesaid Nancy Savage, and also after the death of the aforesaid John Savage, the aforesaid George Savage conveyed to the said John G. Joynes all the right to which he was entitled..1

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).
  2. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Edward C. Savage1

M, b. circa 1797
Edward C. Savage|b. c 1797|p1319.htm#i53702|Revell Savage|b. c 1770|p1309.htm#i53311|Nancy Turner|b. c 1777\nd. b 14 Jan 1833|p1309.htm#i53310|||||||John F. Turner|b. c 1735\nd. Apr 1803|p1309.htm#i53309||||
     Edward was born circa 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Revell Savage and Nancy Turner. Edward was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA.1

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).

Matilda Sharpley1

F, b. circa 1800
Matilda Sharpley|b. c 1800|p1319.htm#i53703|John Sharpley|b. c 1775|p1319.htm#i53704||||||||||||||||
     Matilda was born circa 1800. She was the daughter of John Sharpley. She married Richard Addison on 16 January 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Ralph B. Corbin was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Addison of Arthur and Matilda Sharpley of John. John Addison gave consent..1

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

John Sharpley

M, b. circa 1775
     John was born circa 1775.

Child of John Sharpley

Elizabeth 'Eliza' Bunting1

F, b. circa 1790
Elizabeth 'Eliza' Bunting|b. c 1790|p1319.htm#i53705|Ismay 'Esme' Bunting|b. c 1754|p765.htm#i35804||||Jonathan Bunting|b. c 1722\nd. Sep 1791|p764.htm#i35746|Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----)|b. c 1720\nd. Jun 1809|p763.htm#i35745|||||||
     Elizabeth was born circa 1790. She was the daughter of Ismay 'Esme' Bunting. She married Henry Q. Selby on 6 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Isma Bunting and William Bunting were the securities on the M.L.B. of Henry Q. Selby and Betsy Bunting of Isma..2,3,1 She married George Addison on 27 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Addison was the security on the M.L.B. of George Addison and Eliza Selby, widow of Harvey (Henry?).1

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  3. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

Henry Q. Selby

M, b. circa 1780
     Henry was born circa 1780. He married Elizabeth 'Eliza' Bunting on 6 January 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Isma Bunting and William Bunting were the securities on the M.L.B. of Henry Q. Selby and Betsy Bunting of Isma..1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County 1870 Census, Part I, Accomack Parish.
  2. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Polly (-----)

F, b. circa 1805
     Polly was born circa 1805. She married George S. Parker circa 1828.1

Child of Polly (-----) and George S. Parker

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).

Sarah Ann Heath1

F, b. circa 1810
Sarah Ann Heath|b. c 1810|p1319.htm#i53708|James Heath|b. c 1780|p1319.htm#i53709||||||||||||||||
     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Heath. She married Edward Turlington on 13 May 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. John F. Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Turlington and Sarah Ann Heath of Jms..1

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

James Heath

M, b. circa 1780
     James was born circa 1780.

Child of James Heath

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bradford

F, b. circa 1800
     Elizabeth was born circa 1800. She married Timothy Kelly on 14 March 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Mears of Thos. was the security on the M.L.B. of Timothy Kelly and Elizabeth Bradford and as to their ages. They were married by G.C. Wescoat..1

Citations

  1. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

Elizabeth Taylor1

F, b. circa 1815
Elizabeth Taylor|b. c 1815|p1319.htm#i53711|George Taylor|b. c 1780|p1319.htm#i53712||||||||||||||||
     Elizabeth was born circa 1815. She was the daughter of George Taylor. She married Timothy Kelly on 7 May 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of Timothy Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of George Taylor dec'd. They were married on 8 May 1842 by G.C. Wescoat..1

Citations

  1. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

George Taylor

M, b. circa 1780
     George was born circa 1780.

Child of George Taylor

Margaret (-----)

F, b. circa 1800
     Margaret was born circa 1800. She married Stephen Kelly before 11 December 1827.1

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).

Patsy 'Patty' Turlington1

F, b. circa 1803, d. 25 May 1853
Patsy 'Patty' Turlington|b. c 1803\nd. 25 May 1853|p1319.htm#i53714|Asa 'Aser' Turlington|b. c 1780|p389.htm#i20023|Elizabeth Sturgis|b. c 1780|p709.htm#i33854|||||||||||||
     Patsy was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Asa 'Aser' Turlington and Elizabeth Sturgis. She married George Mears on 29 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George Mears and Patsy Turlington. No other information was given..2 Patsy died on 25 May 1853 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patsy Mears, who died of unknown causes at the age of 50 years. She was the daughter of Asa Turlington, born in Acc Co and the wife of George Mears, who gave the information..1

Children of Patsy 'Patty' Turlington and George Mears

Citations

  1. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Susey James

F, b. circa 1780
     Susey was born circa 1780. She married William Oage on 10 January 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert James was the security on the M.L.B. of William Ogue and Susey James..1

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Ann (-----)

F, b. circa 1800
     Ann was born circa 1800. She married William Oage before 5 September 1828.1

Citations

  1. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).

Susanna Smith

F, b. circa 1800
     Susanna was born circa 1800. She married Littleton Doughty on 12 March 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. George E. Christian was the security on the M.L.B. of Littleton Dowty and Susanna Smith. They were married 14 Mar 1821 by C. Bonewell..1

Citations

  1. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

George Poulson (210) Bagwell1,2

M, b. 13 September 1764, d. February 1826
George Poulson (210) Bagwell|b. 13 Sep 1764\nd. Feb 1826|p1319.htm#i53719|Isaiah (89) Bagwell|b. 23 Dec 1736\nd. 24 Apr 1764|p1071.htm#i45310|Sarah (-----)|b. 19 Aug 1737|p1071.htm#i45311|Thomas (35) Bagwell|b. c 1687\nd. 26 Feb 1740|p1393.htm#i56001|Elizabeth Wharton|b. c 1710\nd. 27 Feb 1750|p1550.htm#i60835|||||||
     George was born on 13 September 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.3 He was the son of Isaiah (89) Bagwell and Sarah (-----). He married Caty Chandler circa 1790.3 He married Margaret 'Peggy' Dix on 5 June 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.4 George was named in his brother's will on 5 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as brother George P. Bagwell in the will of Thomas Bagwell of St. George Parish..1 George died in February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 61.2

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 22 (will of Thomas Bagwell, St. George Parish).
  2. [S887] C.G., F.A.S.G. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 108 (Bagwell Family).
  3. [S887] C.G., F.A.S.G. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 109 (Bagwell Family).
  4. [S887] C.G., F.A.S.G. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5.

James Kellam

M, b. circa 1750, d. June 1803
     James was born circa 1750. He married Susanna (-----) circa 1775. James died in June 1803.1

Children of James Kellam and Susanna (-----)

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 304 (will of James Kellum).

Susanna (-----)

F, b. circa 1750
     Susanna was born circa 1750. She married James Kellam circa 1775.

Children of Susanna (-----) and James Kellam

William Kellam1

M, b. circa 1795
William Kellam|b. c 1795|p1319.htm#i53722|James Kellam|b. c 1750\nd. Jun 1803|p1319.htm#i53720|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1750|p1319.htm#i53721|||||||||||||
     William was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Kellam and Susanna (-----). William was named in his father's will on 1 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Kellam in the will of James Kellam, wife Susanna..1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 304 (will of James Kellum).

Susannah Kellam1

F, b. circa 1770, d. October 1825
Susannah Kellam|b. c 1770\nd. Oct 1825|p1319.htm#i53724|Argil Kellam|b. c 1750\nd. Sep 1817|p1320.htm#i53730||||||||||||||||
     Susannah was born circa 1770. She was the daughter of Argil Kellam. She married West (494) Kellam circa 1785. Susannah was named in her father's will on 15 February 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susannah Kellam in the will of Agril Kellam and given $670 & the bond she owes me & also all the negroes & property delivered her before this will. Calvin Kellam was on of the witnessess..1 Susannah was named in her daughter's will on 11 April 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my mother Susanna Kellam in the will of Caty Kellam. She was given 27 acres which was Caty's part of her father's land & the rights in the negroes belonging to my father's estate..2 She made a will on 3 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Her will was partly proved on 31 Oct 1825 and fully proved on 27 Mar 1826. To Jesse Kellam & Walter Kellam (under age 20) the land on the southeast side of the road leading from Pungoteague to Scarburgh's Neck. To son Luther Kellam the land on the northwest side of said road which was given to me by my daughter Catey Kellam. My Negro woman Sarah & her increase & ... to my children Luther, Nancy, Jesse & Walter. To daughter Nancy Kellam ... Son Luther Kellam to pay my son Calvin Kellam $30 & to my son Walter Kellam $20 & my debts & burial charges. Son Luther Kellam Extr. Witt: George P. Leatherbury & John S. Walker. Prob: John S. Walker & Abel W. Kellam securities..3 Susannah died in October 1825.3 Susannah's will was probated on 27 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.3

Children of Susannah Kellam and West (494) Kellam

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 300 (will of Argil Kellam).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 301 (will of Caty Kellam).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 310 (will of Susannah Kellam).

Walter J. Kellam1

M, b. circa 1805, d. August 1845
Walter J. Kellam|b. c 1805\nd. Aug 1845|p1319.htm#i53725|West (494) Kellam|b. c 1760\nd. b 25 Sep 1809|p1320.htm#i53732|Susannah Kellam|b. c 1770\nd. Oct 1825|p1319.htm#i53724|Abel 'Caleb' or 'Babel' or 'Laban' (180) Kellam|b. c 1726\nd. 26 Dec 1769|p1491.htm#i59030|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1740|p1599.htm#i62319|Argil Kellam|b. c 1750\nd. Sep 1817|p1320.htm#i53730||||
     Walter was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of West (494) Kellam and Susannah Kellam. Walter was named in his mother's will on 3 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Walter Kellam (under age 20) in the will of Susannah Kellam..1 He married Margaret S. Kellam on 25 September 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard T. Ayres was the security on the M.L.B. of Walter J. Kellam and Margaret S. Kellam..2 He made a will on 6 February 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. From the sale of my property $50 to be applied in building a vault on the spot where my wife & daughter is buried, large enough to hold the remains of myself, wife & daughter & John White to be employed to build it ... To my nephew Richard W. Kellam Negro man Kier & ... To my nephew Henry M. Kellam Negro boy Bill & ... To my 2 nephews Richard W. & Henry M. Kellam my undivided ½ interest in slaves Frank, John, Mary, Leah & Major, also my interest in the land formerly belonging to the heirs of Richard Mears dec'd. If both my nephews die without lawful heirs, then to William Kellam (of R.), John G. Johnson & the heirs of James Kellam (of A.) dec'd, except Kier which is to go free, also my interest in Frank which is to go free & none of my Negroes shall ever be sold, any heir offering to sell, except to another heir, shall forfeit his title, except such Negroes that shall have committed some crime for which the law would inflict punishment if not sold out of the county. George W. Wilkins is not to have anything to do with any part of my property. Francis Kellam shall have (the property left to my 2 nephews Richard W. & Henry M. Kellam) in his hands to manage for them until they arrive to age 21. Francis Kellam Extr. & he to have power to dispose whatever he sees fit, including the schooner "Brilliant" which I leave full power to load & send to any port or place where he may think she would sell best. Witt: Edward S. Bull & John J. Thompson..3 Walter died in August 1845.3 Walter's will was probated on 25 August 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. William L. Major & James M. Savage securities..3

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 310 (will of Susannah Kellam).
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 310 (will of Walter J. Kellam).