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     Tully was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John T. Rayfield and Mary Jane Guy. Tully was named in his father's obituary on 17 January 1903. He was shown as a son Tully Rayfield in the obituary of John T. Rayfield..¹ Tully was named in his mother's obituary on 11 November 1911. He was shown as a son Tully Rayfield in the obituary of Mrs. Jane Rayfield..²

     Clara was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John T. Rayfield and Mary Jane Guy. She married Joseph Byrd circa 1895.¹ Clara was named in her father's obituary on 17 January 1903. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Jos. Byrd in the obituary of John T. Rayfield..² Clara was named in her mother's obituary on 11 November 1911. She was shown as a daughter Clara Byrd & Mrs. Joesph Byrd in the obituary of Mrs. Jane Rayfield..³

     Joseph was born circa 1865. He married Clara Rayfield circa 1895.¹

     B. was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John T. Rayfield and Mary Jane Guy. She married S.C. Tilghman circa 1900.¹ B. was named in her father's obituary on 17 January 1903. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. S.C. Tilghman in the obituary of John T. Rayfield..² B. was named in her mother's obituary on 11 November 1911. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. B. Tilghman in the will of Mrs. Jane Rayfield..³

     S.C. was born circa 1865. He married B. Rayfield circa 1900.¹

     Sarah was born on 18 September 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Major Rayfield and Elizabeth (-----). She married David F. Bloxom on 11 February 1880 at Bethel Bapt Ch, Mears, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David F. Bloxom, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Percy & Birnetta P. Bloxom and she was shown as Sarah L. Rayfield, age 23, the daughter of Major & Eliz'th Rayfield. They were married by D.A. Woodson..³ Sarah was named in her father's obituary on 11 November 1911. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. David F. Bloxom in the obituary of Major Rayfield..¹ Sarah died on 20 January 1949 at age 91.² Her body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah E. Bloxom, buried next to David F. Bloxom, 18 Sep 1857 - 20 Jan 1949..²

     David was born on 19 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Perry Bloxom and Bernette T. Bloxom. He married Sarah E. Rayfield on 11 February 1880 at Bethel Bapt Ch, Mears, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David F. Bloxom, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Percy & Birnetta P. Bloxom and she was shown as Sarah L. Rayfield, age 23, the daughter of Major & Eliz'th Rayfield. They were married by D.A. Woodson..¹ David died on 27 June 1930 at age 71.² His body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as David F. Bloxom, buried next to Sarah E. Bloxom, 19 Aug 1858 - 27 Jun 1930..²

     Mary was born on 21 November 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Major Rayfield and Elizabeth (-----). She married John W. Barnes on 6 February 1884 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Barnes, a 25 year old waterman, the son of Alfred & Mary Barnes and she was shown as Mary E. Rayfield, age 22, daughter of Major & Eliz'th Rayfield. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹ Mary was named in her father's obituary on 11 November 1911.³ Mary died on 3 November 1927 at age 66. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. J.W. Barnes in the obituary of Major Rayfield..² Her body was interred at Modest Town Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Barnes, wife of John W. Barnes, 21 Nov 1860 - 3 Nov 1927..²

     George was born circa 1840. He married Mary Ann Elizabeth S. (-----) circa 1860.¹

     Mary was born in 1841 at Canada.¹ She married George Rayfield (N'hamp?) circa 1860.¹ Mary died on 8 July 1909 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mrs. Mary A.L. Rayfield, who died Thursday of last week, aged 68, of cerebral apoplexy. She was the widow of George Rayfield, of Northampton, who died several years ago. She was a native of Canada. She was survived by 2 children, Mrs. Birdie Hogan and Miss Maude Rayfield. Parksley News (PE 17 Jul 1909 & ESH 23 Jul 1909). According to the P.E. 10 Jul 1909 she died on Friday and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Parksley.
.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Ann Eliz Rayfield, widow of George, who died 8 Jul 1909 at the age of 68 years..²

     Her common name was Birdie. M. was born circa 1870 at Canada.¹ She was the daughter of George Rayfield (N'hamp?) and Mary Ann Elizabeth S. (-----). She married William Joseph Hogan on 16 September 1891 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Jos. Hogan, a 40 year old single merchant residing in Natchez, MS (parents not show) and she was shown as M. Birditta Rayfield, age 21, born in Canada & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Mary Rayfield. They were married by E. Mickle..¹ M. was named in her mother's obituary on 17 July 1909. She was shown as Mrs. Birdie Hogan a surviving daughter of Mrs. Mary A.L. Rayfield, the widow of the late George Rayfield..²

     William was born circa 1851. He married M. Birditta 'Birdie' Rayfield on 16 September 1891 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Jos. Hogan, a 40 year old single merchant residing in Natchez, MS (parents not show) and she was shown as M. Birditta Rayfield, age 21, born in Canada & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Mary Rayfield. They were married by E. Mickle..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1880. She was the daughter of George Rayfield (N'hamp?) and Mary Ann Elizabeth S. (-----). Margaret was named in her mother's obituary on 17 July 1909. She was shown as Miss Maude Rayfield a surviving daughter of Mrs. Mary A.L. Rayfield, the widow of the late George Rayfield..² She married Harry Tydings Anderson on 23 November 1909 at Philadelphia, PA. Harry Tydings Anderson married Miss Margaret Alice Maude Rayfield on 23 Nov 1909 in Philadelphia. The bride was the youngest daughter of Major and Mary E. A. S. Rayfield and the groom was of Baltimore. The bride's mother had died recently - Parksley - P.E. 27 Nov 1909..¹

     Harry was born circa 1880 at Baltimore, MD. He married Margaret Alice Maude Rayfield on 23 November 1909 at Philadelphia, PA. Harry Tydings Anderson married Miss Margaret Alice Maude Rayfield on 23 Nov 1909 in Philadelphia. The bride was the youngest daughter of Major and Mary E. A. S. Rayfield and the groom was of Baltimore. The bride's mother had died recently - Parksley - P.E. 27 Nov 1909..¹

     Scarburgh was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (27) West and Agnes Burton. She married Garret Topping before 24 September 1771.¹

     Virginia was born in 1919 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Garland Bowdoin Mapp Sr. and Harriet Marguerite Long. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Mapp, a 4/12 year old granddaughter in HH#67 headed by Benjamin Long, a 64 year old waterman. Also listed was Garland B. Mapp Sr., a 26 year old son-in-law (who was her father)..¹ Virginia died in 1920.² Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Virginia P. Mapp, 1919 - 1920..²

     Howson was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John Mapp (II) and Esther Matthews. Howson was named as an heir on 5 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown my Godson Howson Mapp and to John Mapp and Esther his wife, in the will of Robert Howson. He was given 300 acres on Mattawoman Creek in Hungars Creek. This was the same 300 acres that Howson Mapp Sr. willed to Howson Mapp Jr. and which in 1773 was sold to John Kendal for "1,000 and 100 pounds of Virginia money." It was on the north side of Mattawaman Creek and is known today as Duckington in Wilsonia Neck..^3,4 Howson was named in his father's will on 27 October 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as an underage 21 son Howsen Mapp in the will of John Mapp..² He married Leah Nottingham circa 1730. Howson was named in his mother's will on 5 December 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Howsen Map in the will of Esther Map..⁵ Howson was named in his brother's will on 22 September 1743 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Howson Mapp in the will of Samuel Mapp. His son Littleton was to inherit land if Samuel's sons died without issue..⁶ He made a will on 26 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA. To loving wife Leah old Negro wench Sarah and use of my 300 acre plantation whereon I now live during her widowhood, and then to my son Howsen. (This was the land will to him by his godfather Robert Howsen.) To son William Negro girl Pegg. To daughter Leah Mapp Negro wench Nanny, but if Leah dies before of age or marries then Nanny to my three youngest sons William, Laban and Samuel. To son Samuel Negro wench Sarah. To son Laben Negro girl Tamar. To daughter Adah Mapp Negro boy Ben. To daughter Elizabeth Mapp Negro fellow Peter, but if she dies before of age then to be divided by my four smallest children, William, Laban, Samuel and Leah Mapp. To daughter Mary Mapp Negro boy Luke. To son Littleton Negro man Sampson. To son Howsen my large Bible and my clothes. Residual Legatees wife and my 8 youngest children Littleton, Mary, Elizabeth, Adah, William, Laban, Samuel and Leah Mapp. If son Howsen, now heir-at-law, hinders my will then the 300 acres given Howsen to my four children William, Laban, Samuel and Leah. Wife, son Howsen and kinsman Robins Mapp extrs. Witt: John Kendall & John Downing..⁷ Howson died in November 1757.⁷ Howson's will was probated on 13 December 1757 at Northampton Co, VA.⁷

     Leah was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Capt. Robert Nottingham. She married Howson Mapp (I) circa 1730. Leah was named in her father's will on 27 January 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Leah Mapp and given Negro boy Jingo in the will of Robert Nottingham..² Leah was named in her husband's will on 26 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my loving wife Leah in the will of Howsen Mapp..³ She married William Westerhouse on 13 March 1759 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of William Westerhouse and Leah Mapp, widow of Howson Mapp. Joachim Michael witness..⁴ Leah was named in her husband's will on 15 November 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my loving wife Leah in the will of William Westerhouse..⁵

     John was born in February 1667 at Northampton Co, VA. He evidently turned 21 in Feb 1687/8, puting his birth at Feb 1667/8.. He was the son of John Mapp (I) and Mary (-----). John was named as an heir on 7 March 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Tipshold, wife Mary, named Bartholomew Mapp, John Mapp and Elizabeth Mapp in his will..² John witnessed a will on 16 September 1691 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John (an unknown value) Map & Benjamin Nottingham wintessed the will of Charles Price, who also named friends John Mapp and Benjamin Nottingham to oversee his wife Mary as extrx.

.³ John was living in 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that John Mapp was living in Old Town Neck on the southside of Mattawaman Creek. He owned part of the land where he lived and part was leased. In 1712 he bought the leased land..⁴ John was living on 20 March 1694. It was on this date that Sarah Maddux's will showed John Mapp as living on her land near Old Town Creek..⁵ John was named as administrator of an estate on 30 July 1694 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Mapp, as the greatest creditor, was named to settle the estate of Stephen Avis. Securities were Robert Nottingham & Abraham Collins. Appraisers were Richard Nottingham, Robert Fletcher, John Graunger & Thomas Hemmings..⁶ He married Esther Matthews circa 1695. According to Spencer Wise, one of their descendants, they lived in Wilsonia Neck, N'hamp Co, VA..⁷ John sold land in 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mapp (II) had married Esther Mathews, a daughter of Walter and Sarah Mathews. After Walter died, sarah married Col. William Kendall, who in his will left 700 acres in Acc Co to Esther, Mary and Elizabeth Mathews. In 1703 John Mapp (II) and Esther Mapp sold the entire 700 acres to Samuel Taylor..⁸ John witnessed a will on 20 February 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John (an unknown value) Mapp along with George Corben & Thomas Collier witnessed the will of Thomas Evans..⁹ John bought land in 1712 at Wilsonia Neck, N'hamp Co, VA. John Mapp (II) lived in Wilsonia Neck, west of Machipongo, on a 100 acre farm, which he leased first and then in 1712 bought from the heirs of Col. Argoll Yeardley. In 1721 Mapp bought 150 acres nearby from John West..¹⁰ John bought land in 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that John Mapp purchased 300 acres of land in N'hamp Co, where he was shown as "John Mapp, Planter." In 1724 he deeded 150 acres of this to son Samuel..¹¹ John was named as an heir on 5 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. John Mapp and his wife Esther were named in the will of Robert Howsen and given £10 apiece for mourning apparel and 20 shillings apiece for a gold ring. He was also named a son-in-law John Mapp and named as his extr. (NOTE: He was his set son-in-law.).¹² John sold land in 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that John Mapp (II) deeded 150 to his son Samuel Mapp..¹³ He made a will on 27 October 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Howsen (under 21) horse bought of Jacob Ginder[sic] and 3,000 pounds of tobacco to build him a house and 20 shillings to buy him a ring. To my son John. To son Samuel. To my daughter Mary Mapp Negro man Harry. To my son John the 100 acres I now live on, but for want of his heirs to my daughter Mary Mapp. My loving wife Esther residual legatee and extr. Witt: Argoll Yardly West, Thorogood [X] West & Samuel Benard. He signed his will John (an unknown value) Mapp, with his "M" mark..^14,11 John died in November 1725 at age 58.¹⁴ John's will was probated on 14 December 1725 at Northampton Co, VA.¹⁴

     Esther was born circa 1675 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Walter Matthews and Sarah Custis Custis?. Esther was named in her father's will on 20 August 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. Se was shown as a daughter Esther Mathews (under age 16) in the will of Walter Mathews..² Esther was named as an heir on 29 October 1685 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Esther Mathews, one of the children of my now wife (Sarah), in the will of William Kendall Sr. She was to receive her portion when she became of age, which is part of her own father's estate as appraised by me. In a Codicil of 16 Apr 1686 he also gave my 3 daughters-in-law (meaning step-daughters) Mary, Esther & Elizabeth Mathews the 700 acres remainder of my 4,200 aces to be equally divided between them when the eldest attains lawful age..³ She married John Mapp (II) circa 1695. According to Spencer Wise, one of their descendants, they lived in Wilsonia Neck, N'hamp Co, VA..⁴ Esther sold land in 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Mathews died without heirs in 1695 and Mary Mathews may also have died near that date, for in 1702 Esther and her husband John Mapp, for 4,600 pounds of tobacco and cask sold the 700 acres in upper Accomack which came to her and her two sisters by Col. William Kendall's will..⁵ Esther witnessed a will on 1 June 1718 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Esther Mapp along with Geroge Harmanson, John [J] Douglas and Grace Rabyshaw witnessed the will of John Powell..^6,7 Esther witnessed a will on 11 October 1718 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Esther Mapp along with Walter Dixon and George Harmanson witnessed the will of Sarah Powell..⁸ Esther was named as an heir on 5 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown Esther, wife of John Mapp, in the will of Robert Howson..^9,10 Esther was named as an heir on 5 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. John Mapp & his wife Esther were named in the will of Robert Howsen and given £10 apiece for mourning apparel and 20 shillings apiece for a gold ring..¹⁰ Esther was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 13 January 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Esther Mapp & John Mapp were the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Carter and Mary Mapp. Wm. Eyre was a witness..¹¹ Esther was named in her husband's will on 27 October 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my loving wife Esther in the will of John Mapp..¹² Esther was named as administrator of an estate on 10 January 1727 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Esther Mapp was named administrix of Edward Carter..¹³ She made a will on 5 December 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. To my grandson [lost] Map. To my grandchild Sarah Map. If my son Howsen Map has a child then to that child a feather bed. To Sarah Kendall. To daughter-in-law Lear Map. Remaining cloathes to be divided by my three daughters-in-law. My three sons John, Samuel and Howsen Map residual legatees and extrs. Witt: Michael Christian, Thomas [T] Johnson & Edward [X] Widgeon. The inventory of her personal property showed possession not only of such necessary items as skillets and pots with pot hooks, of foot wheels, hand wheels, grindstone and anchor, flax break, two heaters, nineteen chairs, of which seven were leather, five chests and chests of drawers, bedsteads and tables, but also nineteen yards of Virginia linen, 33 and 29 yards coarse linen, one pair money scales, one Bible and five books..^14,15 Esther died in January 1733.¹⁴ Esther's will was probated on 13 February 1733 at Northampton Co, VA.¹⁴

     John Mapp may have been a master carpenter like his uncle and master John Johnson. John was born circa 1625 at England. He married Mary (-----) circa 1650. John was named as a headright in 1654 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John appears on the list of tithables at Northampton Co, VA, for in 1666. He was shown with two tithables..¹ John appears on the list of tithables at Northampton Co, VA, for in 1668. He was shown with three tithables..¹ John died in February 1671.² John's estate was administered on 28 February 1672 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Mapp, widow of the dec'd, was named to settle the estate of John Mapp. Appraisers wer Abraham VanSault, Edward Stevens, Henry Mathews & John Cropley. On 28 Feb 1687 his son John Mapp petitioned his mother for a hand mill, which had been given him by his deceased father in his lifetime..^2,1

     Mary was born circa 1630. She married John Mapp (I) circa 1650. Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 28 February 1671 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Mapp, widow of the dec'd, was named to settle the estate of John Mapp. Appraisers wer Abraham VanSault, Edward Stevens, Henry Mathews & John Cropley..¹ She married William Tipshod circa 1672.² Mary was named in her husband's will on 7 March 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of William Tipshold who also named Bartholomew Mapp, John Mapp and Elizabeth Mapp in his will..² She married Ralph Arundel on 31 January 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Ralph Arundel married the widow of John Mapp..³

     Ann was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mapp (I) and Mary (-----). She was baptized on 5 May 1661 at Hungars Parish, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Ann, daughter of John & Mary Mopp..²

     Henry was born circa 1630. Henry was named as a headright in 1663 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry appears on the list of tithables at Northampton Co, VA, for in 1666.¹ He made a will on 19 February 1685 at Northampton Co, VA.² Henry died in September 1685.³ Henry's will was probated on 26 October 1685 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Since it appears that two of her children, Sarah and John Mathews sometimes were referred to as Sarah Custis Mathews and John Custis Mathews, perhaps she was a Custis. Sarah was born circa 1650. She married Walter Matthews circa 1668.¹ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 20 August 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah in the will of Walter Mathews and it was noted that she was not in Virginia at the time and that friends Andrew Smaw & wife and William Jarvis were to oversee my estate until my wife's return..¹ She married Col. William Kendall on 6 June 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. After the death of Henry Mathews his wife Sarah married Col. William Kendall. The marriage agreement between Sarah Mathews, widow, and William Kendall Senr., merchant and attorney, was dated 6 Jun 1684, and acknowledged in court on 1 Dec 1684 by "Sarah Mathew, now Sarah Kendall, wife of William Kendall Sr. The will of Col. William Kendall made bequests to "the four children of my now wife, John, Mary, Esther and Elizabeth Mathews..² Sarah was named in her husband's will on 29 October 1685 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah in the will of William Kendall Sr. He also named the children of my now wife as John, Mary, Esther & Elizabeth Mathews, all underage, which is part of their own father's estate as appraised by me..³ She married Rev. Samuel Palmer circa 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. After the death of Col. Kendall in 1686, his wife Sarah married Rev. Samuel Palmer..² Sarah was named in her daughter's will on 16 January 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my dear and honored mother, Sarah Palmer in the will of Elizabeth Mathews..⁴ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 19 February 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my loving wife Sarah Palmer in the will of Samuell Palmer..⁵ Sarah witnessed a will on 3 December 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. Sarah [SP] Palmer along with Robert Howsen, John Satchell, Elishe Frank and Elizabeth [X] Atkinson were witnesses to the will of John Custis, Esq. A Sarah Custis Mathews was also named in the will and witnessed one of the Codicils..⁶ She married Robert Howson circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. In 1710 Rev. Palmer had died and Sarah was then the wife of Robert Howson, Clerk of Court for Northampton County..⁷ Sarah died before 5 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. She was not named in her husband Robert Howsen's will of this date. However, he did name some of her children and grandchildren..⁸

     John was born circa 1670 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Walter Matthews and Sarah Custis Custis?. John was named in his father's will on 20 August 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Mathews (under age 18) and given a gun in the will of Walter Mathews..¹ John was named as an heir on 29 October 1685 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Mathews, one of the children of my now wife (Sarah), in the will of William Kendall Sr. He was to receive his portion when he became of age, which is part of his own father's estate as appraised by me..² John was named as an heir on 19 February 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown John Mathews as a son-in-law (meaning step-son) in the will of Samuell Palmer, wife Sarah..³ John was named as an heir on 5 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson John Custis Mathews in the will of Robert Howsen. (NOTE: He was actually a step grandson, but the curious part is that it states that if he dies under age 21 then the land was to go to Howsen Mapp. If he was Howsen's wife's Sarah's son John Mathews, he would have been well over age 21 at this time.).⁴

     Mary was born circa 1677 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Walter Matthews and Sarah Custis Custis?. Mary was named in her father's will on 20 August 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. Se was shown as a daughter Mary Mathews (under age 16) in the will of Walter Mathews..¹ Mary was named as an heir on 29 October 1685 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mathews, one of the children of my now wife (Sarah), in the will of William Kendall Sr. She was to receive her portion when she became of age, which is part of her own father's estate as appraised by me. In a Codicil of 16 Apr 1686 he also gave my 3 daughters-in-law (meaning step-daughters) Mary, Esther & Elizabeth Mathews the 700 acres remainder of my 4,200 aces to be equally divided between them when the eldest attains lawful age..² Mary died in 1695. Mary Mathews died without heirs..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1679 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Walter Matthews and Sarah Custis Custis?. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 20 August 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. Se was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Mathews (under age 16) in the will of Walter Mathews..² Elizabeth was named as an heir on 29 October 1685 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mathews, one of the children of my now wife (Sarah), in the will of William Kendall Sr. She was to receive her portion when she became of age, which is part of her own father's estate as appraised by me. In a Codicil of 16 Apr 1686 he also gave my 3 daughters-in-law (meaning step-daughters) Mary, Esther & Elizabeth Mathews the 700 acres remainder of my 4,200 aces to be equally divided between them when the eldest attains lawful age..³ She made a will on 16 January 1696 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mathews, daughter of Sarah Palmer. My dear and most honored father-in-law (meaning step-father) Samuel Palmer extr. To my loving brother William Kendall my share of 300 acres in Accomack Co left me by the will of dec'd father-in-law (meaning step-father) Col. Kendall. My said extr. and my dear and honored mother residual legatess. Witt: Georg Taylor, Michael Underhill and Bethiah [X] Taylor. Signed Elizabeth [X] Mathews, wher "X" mark..⁴ Elizabeth died in September 1696. Elizabeth Mathews died without heirs..⁴ Elizabeth's will was probated on 28 September 1696 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     His common name was William. William was born circa 1635. He married Sarah Custis Custis? on 6 June 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. After the death of Henry Mathews his wife Sarah married Col. William Kendall. The marriage agreement between Sarah Mathews, widow, and William Kendall Senr., merchant and attorney, was dated 6 Jun 1684, and acknowledged in court on 1 Dec 1684 by "Sarah Mathew, now Sarah Kendall, wife of William Kendall Sr. The will of Col. William Kendall made bequests to "the four children of my now wife, John, Mary, Esther and Elizabeth Mathews..¹ He made a will on 29 October 1685 at Northampton Co, VA.² William died in July 1686.² William's will was probated on 28 July 1686 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     His common name was Samuel. Samuel was born circa 1635. He married Sarah Custis Custis? circa 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. After the death of Col. Kendall in 1686, his wife Sarah married Rev. Samuel Palmer..¹ Samuel was named as the executor of a will on 16 January 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my dear and most honored father-in-law (meaning step-father) and named extr. in the will of Elizabeth Mathews..² He made a will on 19 February 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. To my loving wife Sarah Palmer the use of entire estate for life. To Samuell Mapp, son of John Mapp (after my wife's deceased) half my water mill in this county. To Sarah Custis Mathews the other half of my mill. To Samuel Mapp, Palmer Kendall duaghter of William Kendall Jr. and Sarah Custis Mathews, Negro slaves George, Ester, and Fanda. Remaining estate in the Colony of Virginia to Robins Mapp, Samuell Mapp, John Mapp Jr., Sarah Custis Mathews and Palmer Kendall. To my son-in-law William Kendall Jr. To (Lt. Col.) William Waters silver tob. box. To wife all my goods that may come from Europe. To son-in-law John Mathews. Wife extr. Witt: Robert Howsen, William Dyer, William Rev. Samuel Palmer Munk & William [X] Munk Jr. (NOTE: The term son-in-law seems to mean the present term step-son.).³ Samuel died in July 1709.^4,3 Samuel's will was probated on 28 July 1709 at Northampton Co, VA.³