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     Robert was born circa 1630. Robert patented land in 1669 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that Robert Howson patented 6,000 acres of land "upon the freshes of Potomack River" for the transportation of 120 persons into the colony..¹ He married Sarah Custis Custis? 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..² He made a will on 5 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Howsen. To Scarbrough Robinson her choice of my gold rings. To William Waters, Sarah Custis, Gartrude Harmanson, George Harmanson, Margaret Kendall, Tully Robinson and Sarah his wife, John Mapp and Esther his wife, to each of them £10 apiece for mourning apparel and 20s apiece for a gold ring. To my brother-in-law James Pume, Esq. and Ann his wife living af Foe Hall near London the money due to me from the Lords Comission. My extrs. to settle accounts with Mr. Christopher Smith, merchant, and my partner, concerning a cargo of goods and tobacco as appears in my book No. 12. To my godson Howsen Mapp my 300 acre plantation bought of Josias Cowdry and Samuel and Thomas Church lying on Mattawoman Creek in Hungars Creek, and two negroes, viz., Hary and Sarah his wife. But if my said grandson (godson?) Howsen Mapp dies before 21 then the land to John Custis Mathews, and the said negroes to John Mapp and Esther his wife. To my grandson John Custis Mathews the 200 acre plantation bought of Richard Nottingham, and negroes George, Malbrow, Mingo, Sam and Sussex. But if the said John Custis Mathews dies under age 21 then the land to Howsen Mapp, negro Malbow to Joseph Godwin (son of Deverix), negro Sussex to Littleton Kendall, and negroes George, Mingo and Sam to Severn Eyre. To Isaac Smith (the young man that lives with me), 1,000 pounds of tobacco. To Ann How ... Residual legatees John Custis Mathews and Howsen Mapp to be equally divided. Severn Eyre, Gent. and son-in-law John Mapp extrs. Witt: Sarah Custis, John [X] Sanderson, Thomas Baylye, Isaac Smith, James Locker, John Arlington, John Haggoman & Joseph Pinder.


Robert Howson made bequests to his "Godson Howson Mapp," and to John Mapp and Esther his wife..² Robert died in April 1720.² Robert's will was probated on 17 May 1720 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born circa 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John Mapp (II) and Esther Matthews. Samuel was named as an heir on 19 February 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Samuell Mapp, son of John Mapp (after my wife's decease) and given half my water mill in N'hamp County in the will of Samuell Palmer. He was also given a remaining share of the estate, along with Robins Mapp, John Mapp Jr., Sarah Custis Mathews, and Palmer Kendall. (NOTE: Samuel Mapp was the grandson of Palmer's then wife Sarah by her daughter Esther Mathews.).³ Samuel was named in his father's will on 27 October 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel in the will of John Mapp..² He married Adrianna (-----) circa 1730.⁴ Samuel was named in his mother's will on 5 December 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Map in the will of Esther Map..⁵ He made a will on 22 September 1743 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Robins (under age 18) my 150 acre plantation, but if none of my sons have issue then to Littleton Mapp, son of my brother Howson. To son Robins Negro man Daniel and Negro woman Pegg and her child Rachel. To my son John and daughter Esther and the the child my wife goes with Negro Peter and Phillis when Esther is age 18. To loving wife (no name) Negro man Leverpool. To daughter Esther gold ring inscribed, "When this you see remember me," and collin stones at George Holts. My son Robins to live with his mother as long as he thinks proper, and if he leaves her before age 21 then my brother Howson to care for him. To son Robins £10 for his schooling. To wife £6. Residual legatees wife and 4 children Robins, Esther, John & the child my wife goes with. Wife and brother Howson extrs. Witt: Littleton Eyre, John Kendall, James Delpech, Southey Satchell & Richard an unknown person Nottingham..⁴ Samuel died in March 1744.⁴ Samuel's will was probated on 10 April 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. The name of the will named extrx. is Adrianna Mapp..⁴

     John was born circa 1696 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John Mapp (II) and Esther Matthews. John was named as an heir on 19 February 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Mapp Jr. in the will of Samuell Palmer and given a remaining share of the estate, along with Robins Mapp, Samuell Mapp, Sarah Custis Mathews, and Palmer Kendall..³ He married Tamer (-----) circa 1720.⁴ John 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..⁵ John was named in his father's will on 27 October 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son John in the will of John Mapp..² John was named in his mother's will on 5 December 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Map in the will of Esther Map..⁶ He made a will on 14 December 1736 at Northampton Co, VA. To my loving wife Tamer use of whole estate during her widowhood and then my moveable estate to be divided by my daughters Sarah and Ann Mapp. To my son Samuel after my wife's widowhood my land, Negro, and carpenter's tools. Wife extrx. and my friends Cesar Evans and John Marshall to assist her. Witt: Cesar Evans, Thomas Tatum & Rachel [X] Spratlin..⁴ John died in March 1737.⁴ John's will was probated on 12 April 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. The widow renounced her legacies and claimed her dower rights..⁷

     Mary was born circa 1702 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Mapp (II) and Esther Matthews. She married Edward Carter on 13 January 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. Esther Mapp & John Mapp were the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Carter and Mary Mapp. Wm. Eyre was a witness..³ Mary was named in her father's will on 27 October 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Mapp in the will of John Mapp..²

     George was born circa 1852 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gabriel P. Parks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Pruitt. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Parks, age 8 in HH#1178 headed by Gabriel P. Parks, a 38 year old oysterman..¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Parks, a 21 year old oysterman in HH#LM1709 headed by Wm. H.H. Crocket, a 26 year old oysterman..² He married Zeppora E. Parks on 26 April 1875 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Parkes, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Gabriel & Betsy Parkes and she was shown as Zipporah Parkes, age 20, the daughter of Parker & Polly Parkes. They were married by P.A. Leatherbury..³

     Sally was born circa 1856 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Gabriel P. Parks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Pruitt. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Parks, age 4 in HH#1178 headed by Gabriel P. Parks, a 38 year old oysterman..¹ Sally was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally J. Parks, age 16 and at home in HH#LM1680 headed by Stephen Parks, age 80, who was evidently her grandfather..² She married John W. Dies on 22 June 1875 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Dies, a 19 year old sailor, the son of John L. & Christina Dies and she was shown as Sallie J. Parkes, age 22, the daughter of Gabriel & Betsy Parkes. They were married by R.C. Jones..³

     John was born circa 1859 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Gabriel P. Parks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Pruitt. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Parks, age 1 in HH#1178 headed by Gabriel P. Parks, a 38 year old oysterman..¹

     John was born circa 1856 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of John L. Dies. He married Sally J. Parks on 22 June 1875 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Dies, a 19 year old sailor, the son of John L. & Christina Dies and she was shown as Sallie J. Parkes, age 22, the daughter of Gabriel & Betsy Parkes. They were married by R.C. Jones..¹

     John was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John L. Dies the head of HH#LM1664, a 46 year old oysterman with personal estate valued at $350. Listed with him were the following Dies: Annie, E., age 40 and keeping house; Elizar A., age 21 and at home; Matilda, age 18 and at home; Gilbert T., a 16 year old oysterman; John W., a 14 year old oysterman; Arintha J., age 12 and at home; Juliet, age 4 and at home; and Senie F., age 1. He was listed between Lybran Thomas and Severn Crocket..¹

     Zeppora was born circa 1854 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Parker Parks. She married George Parks on 26 April 1875 at Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Parkes, a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Gabriel & Betsy Parkes and she was shown as Zipporah Parkes, age 20, the daughter of Parker & Polly Parkes. They were married by P.A. Leatherbury..¹

     Parker was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Parks the head of HH#1176, a 23 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Parks: Polly, age 23; Zeppora E., age 6; Betsy A., age 4; and Major, age 1. Also listed was Rachel J. Evans, age 3. He was listed between Thos. Parks and David Crocket..¹ Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parks Parkes the head of HH#LM1691, a 35 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $600. Listed with him were the following Parkes: Pollie, a 35 year old house keeper; Zeppie, age 16 and at home; Bettie, age 14 and at home; Major, age 12 and at home; Henry, age 10 and at home; and Wm., age 1..²

     Littleton was born circa 1735 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Howson Mapp (I) and Leah Nottingham. Littleton was named in his uncle's will on 22 September 1743 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Mapp, son of my brother Howson in the will of Samuel Mapp. He was to inherit the land if none of Samuel's sons had issue..² He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1757 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Littleton was named in his father's will on 26 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1769 at Granville Co, NC.⁴ Littleton appears on the list of tithables at Granville Co, NC, for in 1769.⁵ Littleton bought land on 7 October 1772 at Granville Co, NC. It was on this date that Samuel Hambrick of Orange Co, NC deeded land to Littleton Mapp of Granville Co, NC..⁶ Littleton witnessed a will on 30 July 1774 at Granville Co, NC. It was on this date that Littleton Mapp and Isham Caudell witnessed the will of Richard Foster, who named a daughter Mary Foster..⁷ Littleton sold land on 5 October 1777 at Granville Co, NC. It was on this date that Littleton Mapp and wife Elizabeth sold "the land whereon said Mapp now lives" to John Oliver..⁸ Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1779 at South Carolina.⁹ He married Mary Foster circa 1780 at South Carolina.³ Littleton served in the Revolutionary War in in 1782 at South Carolina. He was a soldier, 96th District, South Carolina, 1782. His record is on file with the DAR which contains a copy of the original Stubs to Indents, Book X, No. 1118. On 21 Nov 1785 Littleton Mapp was issued for militia duty in 1782 per account audited, a principal of £3.8.6 3/4 and annual interest of £0.4.9..³ Littleton was living in 1790 at Hancock Co, GA.³ He made a will on 20 January 1803 at White Plains, Hancock Co, GA. To wife Mary Mapp the plantation whereon I now live and land thereto and the following Negroes: James, Jill, Dick, Bristol, Will, Tawny, Jack and Jack whom I purchased from estate of William Mapp dec'd. (NOTE: This was probably his son William Mapp who died Aug 1799 in Hancock Co, GA), Randol, Tom, Ransom, Lucy, Jinny, Big James, Hannah, Violet, Fanny, Lillie, Tamer, Sarah and Doll during her life or widowhood to be used at her discretion also give unto wife $100 and after her death or marriage the above property (money, excepted to be disposed of as follows: ITEM: give to son Jeremiah (list of slave names). Son James Mapp land and plantation whereon I now live and 3 Negroes, Tom, Jac & Doll, one feather bed and furniture, one corner cupboard & furniture, one walnut oval table, six chairs, one chest and looking glass, also saddle & bridle & a foal that my mare Sal is now big with, but should foal not live then the mare to be put to a horse again and raise one for him, but if son James dies without lawful issue, then said plantation is to be given to son Jeremiah and his heirs forever and balance of his portion to be equally divided among sons & daughters. ITEM: Daughter Nancy, 2 Negroes Jack and Sarah, feather bed & furniture also one horse colt known by name of Mark. If she dies without issue the same to be divided among rest of children. Plantation whereon I now live to be kept in good repair until son James arrives to age 21 & that no more land be cleared and my Extrs. do well & truly attend to same. ITEM: Beloved daughter Elizabeth Smith, Negro girl named Fanny ___ her increase to her and her heirs at my death as part of her legacy. ITEM: To daughter Polly Smith, one Negro named Bristol to her and her heirs forever as part of her legacy. ITEM: To daughter Susannah Asten, one Negro girl by name of young Tamer to her and her heirs. ITEM: To daughter Sarah Jackson, one Negro woman named Violet and her income. My will it that the above legacies willed to my daughters named Elizabeth Smith, Polly Smith, Susannah Asten, and Sarah Jackson receive the same ___ my deceased. After death or marriage of wife Mary, Negroes not already willed be equally divided among sons John Mapp, Littleton Mapp & Robert H. Mapp. Also stock among John Mapp, Littleton Mapp and Robert Howson Mapp. Sons to pay daughters Elizabeth Smith, Polly Smith, Susannah Asten and SaraH Jackson. ITEM: Money which I had in possession together with money due me be equally divided among children John Mapp, Littleton Mapp, Robert H. Mapp, Jeremiah Mapp, James Mapp, Elizabeth Smith, Polly Smith, Susannah Asten, Sarah Jackson and Nancy Mapp. Appoint son John and Robert H. full and sole executors. Signed: Littleton Mapp Senr. Witt: J.C. _____; _____ Stillwell _____ (smudged.) The inventory of Littleton's estate, filed with the Will, shows a value of $10,162.75..¹⁰ Littleton died in January 1803 at White Plains, Hancock Co, GA.³

     Mary was born circa 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Howson Mapp (I) and Leah Nottingham. Mary was named in her father's will on 26 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1739 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Howson Mapp (I) and Leah Nottingham. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 26 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as an underage daughter Elizabeth Mapp in the will of Howsen Mapp..¹ Elizabeth witnessed a will on 15 November 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth [X] Mapp along with Azel Benthall, John Luke Jr. and John Dolby witnessed the will of William [X] Westerhouse, wife Leah. (NOTE: Evidently Elizabeth Mapp was Leah's daughter by her dec'd husband Howson Mapp.).² She married John Luker on 31 December 1763 at Northampton Co, VA. John Dolby was the security on the M.L.B. of John Luker and Elizabeth Mapp, daughter of Howsen Mapp dec'd..³

     Adah was born circa 1741 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Howson Mapp (I) and Leah Nottingham. Adah was named in her father's will on 26 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Martin Holt on 18 February 1769 at Northampton Co, VA. Howson Mapp was the security on the M.L.B. of Martin Holt and Adah Mapp, daughter of Howson Mapp dec'd..²

     William was born circa 1743 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Howson Mapp (I) and Leah Nottingham. William was named in his father's will on 26 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Esther Joynes on 28 September 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. Howson Mapp was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mapp and Esther Moor, widow of Mathew Moor..² William died in November 1787.³ William's estate was administered on 11 December 1787 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Simpkins Jr. was named administrator of the estate of William Mapp. Appraisers were Seth Powell, Archibald Godwin, David Jones & Robert Nottingham..³

     Leah was born circa 1749 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Howson Mapp (I) and Leah Nottingham. Leah was named in her father's will on 26 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as an underage daughter Leah in the will of Howsen Mapp..¹ She married Shadrack Kellam on 12 October 1779 at Northampton Co, VA. Howson Mapp was the security on the M.L.B. of Shadrack Kellum and Leah Mapp, daughter of Howson Mapp dec'd..² Leah was named in her husband's will on 3 March 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Leah Kellam in the will of Shadrack Kellam..³

     Robert was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Nottingham Sr. and Elizabeth Haddon. He married Jane (-----) circa 1685. Robert was named in his father's will on 24 September 1692 at Northampton Co, VA.² He made a will on 5 June 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Robert Nottingham my plantation where I now live given to me by the will of my father, but not to have possession until age 21 and to remain with his natural mother until that age, and then not to disturb his mother of her third part. To son Robert my gun and sword. To my daughter Ann Notthingham feather bed when age 16. My loving wife Jane residual legatee and extr. Witt: John [JG] Graunger, Anthony at an unknown age Michael & Benjamin Nottingham. [NOTE: Thomas Ward intermarried with Jane the widow of Robert Nottingham.].^1,3 Robert died in July 1698.¹ Robert's will was probated on 28 July 1698 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,3

     Richard was born circa 1620 at England. He married Elizabeth Haddon circa 1640. They were probably married before coming to Virginia for both were listed as headrights for land in Northampton County patented on 31 Mar 1658..¹ Richard was named as a headright on 31 March 1658 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Richard appears on the list of tithables at Northampton Co, VA, for in 1665. He was shown with 2 tithables in 1665, 3 in 1668 and 4 in 1671..¹ Richard bought land in 1675 at Mattawaman Creek, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that he bought 250 acres of land east of the headwaters of Mattawaman Creek. In his will of 1692 he left the northern part of this land to his son Richard Jr. and the southern half to his Robert. Tradition says that they were twins. The fact that the home plantation was divided between two sons, instead of being given entirely to the oldest son would indicate twins..¹ He made a will on 24 September 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Richard an unknown person Nottingham Sr., planter. To my sons Richard and Robert Nottingham my 240 acre plantation where I now live to be equally divided. Robert to have the south side. They are to pay 7,000 pounds of tobacco to each of my other 3 sons, viz: Benjamin, John and William Nottingham. In case my son Robert thinks it inconvenient to live with his mother, then he to have liberty to seat on any part of his 120 acres. To son Robert a gun that was William Evans'. To son John my gun called "Tapscutt." To son William my gun called "Saly." To loving wife Elizabeth during her widowhood the use of my moveable estate and her part of the plantation and then to be equally divided by my wife, my sons, and daughters. Wife extr. Witt: John [X] Granger, Hanna [HC] Capell & Nathaniel Capell. [NOTE: In 1651 Richard Nottingham is termed the brother of Robert Watson.].² Richard died in November 1692.² Richard's will was probated on 29 November 1692 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Her surname is believed to have been Haddon. Elizabeth was born circa 1620 at England. She married Richard Nottingham Sr. circa 1640. They were probably married before coming to Virginia for both were listed as headrights for land in Northampton County patented on 31 Mar 1658..¹ Elizabeth was named as a headright on 31 March 1658 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 24 September 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my loving wife Elizabeth in the will of Richard Nottingham..²

     Richard was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Nottingham Sr. and Elizabeth Haddon. Richard was named in his father's will on 24 September 1692 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1662 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Nottingham Sr. and Elizabeth Haddon. Benjamin was named in his father's will on 24 September 1692 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1664 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Nottingham Sr. and Elizabeth Haddon. John was named in his father's will on 24 September 1692 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1666 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Nottingham Sr. and Elizabeth Haddon.

     (daughters_of_Rich) was born circa 1670 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Nottingham Sr. and Elizabeth Haddon. (daughters_of_Rich) was named in her father's will on 24 September 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. They were referred to as daughters with no specific names in the will of Richard Nottingham Sr..¹

     Jane was born circa 1665. She married Robert Nottingham circa 1685. Jane was named in her husband's will on 5 June 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Jane in the will of Robert Nottingham..¹

     Ann was born circa 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Nottingham and Jane (-----). Ann was named in her father's will on 5 June 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as an under age 16 daughter Ann in the will of Robert Nottingham..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Capt. Robert Nottingham. Isaac was named in his father's will on 27 January 1744 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah (38) Freshwater on 31 August 1748 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Mary Holt on 23 November 1763 at Northampton Co, VA.² Isaac died on 12 April 1768 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Michael was born circa 1714 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Capt. Robert Nottingham and Sarah Michael. He married Tabitha Marshall circa 1740.² Michael was named in his father's will on 27 January 1744 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Jane was born circa 1716 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Capt. Robert Nottingham. Jane was named in her father's will on 27 January 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Jane Nottingham in the will of Robert Nottingham..¹