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     John was born circa 1646 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Frances Stockley circa 1676.¹ He married Elizabeth Anderson circa 1685.¹ He married Amey Anderson circa 1700.¹ He made a will on 27 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. To Henry Truite, alias Barns, 1 shilling. Daughter Ann Mills 1 shilling. To daughter Mary Nock 1 shilling. Son John Barnes residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Richard Kitson, Thomas Evans, William Hastins..² John died in March 1715.² John's will was probated on 5 April 1715 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Henry was born circa 1640 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Anderson circa 1665.¹ He made a will on 5 September 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Truit, of Muddy Creek. My only son George Truit sole heir to land & tenements, he to remain with his mother, Elizabeth, until he is 21, should he die then to my unborn child. Wife Elizabeth Exec. Witt: Baptis Nucom, Robert Barton, William Luis..¹ Henry died in December 1676.¹ Henry's will was probated on 19 December 1676 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry Truitt and Elizabeth Anderson. George was named in his father's will on 5 September 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my only son George Truit and he was to be the sole heir to land & tenements and he was to remain with his mother Elizabeth until age 21 in the will of Henry Truit of Muddy Creek..¹

     Henry was born in 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry Truitt and Elizabeth Anderson. Henry was named in his father's will on 5 September 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. Shown as an unborn child in the will of Henry Truit of Muddy Creek..² He married Alicia 'Elishe' (-----) circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Henry was named as an heir on 27 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Truite, alias Barns, and given 1 shilling in the will of John Barnes..⁴ He made a will on 26 March 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Elias Truitt (under 18) plantation where I now live. Daus. Elizabeth, Tabitha, Hannah & Sarah. Wife Elishe Exec. Witt: William Nock, Jr. George Bonwell, Samuel Turner..³ Henry died on 1 September 1719 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Ann was born circa 1678 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Barnes and Frances Stockley. She married Edward Mills circa 1700.¹ Ann was named as administrator of an estate on 1 January 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann Mills, widow, was named to settle the estate of her husband Edward Mills. John Barnes Sr. & Walter Warrington securities..² Ann was named in her father's will on 27 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ann Mills and given 1 shilling in the will of John Barnes..¹

     Edward was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann Barnes circa 1700.¹ Edward died in December 1711.² Edward's estate was administered on 1 January 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann Mills, widow, was named to settle the estate of her husband Edward Mills. John Barnes Sr. & Walter Warrington securities..²

     Joseph was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Samuel Melson and Margaret Taylor. He married Ann (-----) circa 1710. He married Elizabeth Middleton circa 1710.¹ He made a will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. The will of Joseph Melson was partly Proved 28 May 1751; further proved 28 Feb 1754 and finally probated on 6 Mar. 1754 - To son George Melson 1/2 my Manner plantation Whole estate real & personal to wife Ann Melson during her widow & then to be divided between my sons Edmund, Isaac, Middleton, Joseph, William, George & John Melson & Elizabeth Barns & Arcadia Bull, my sons & daughters Wife Ann & son Isaac Exrs. Witt: Stephen Fitzgerrald, William Reid..² Joseph died in May 1751.² Joseph's will was probated on 6 March 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Ann was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph Melson circa 1710. Ann was named in her husband's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Ann Melson in the will of Joseph Melson..¹

     Arcadia was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Melson and Elizabeth Middleton. Arcadia was named in her father's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Arcadia Bull in the will of Joseph Melson, wife Ann..¹

     John was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Melson and Elizabeth Middleton. John was named in his father's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as as son John Melson in the will of Joseph Melson, wife Ann..¹

     George was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Melson and Elizabeth Middleton. George was named in his father's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Melson and Elizabeth Middleton. William was named in his father's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Melson and Elizabeth Middleton. Joseph was named in his father's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Middleton was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Melson and Elizabeth Middleton. Middleton was named in his father's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Isaac was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Melson and Elizabeth Middleton. Isaac was named in his father's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Edmund was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Melson and Elizabeth Middleton. Edmund was named in his father's will on 10 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1660 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Abbott Jr. circa 1700. Elizabeth Abbot was granted administration on the estate of her late husband, John Abot, who had died intestate..¹ Elizabeth was named as administrator of an estate on 4 October 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Abbot was granted administration on the estate of her late husband, John Abot, who had died intestate. Timothy Coe and John Barnes Jr. were securities..¹ She married Capt. George Hope in October 1709. On 1 Nov 1709 Capt. George Hope, who had married Elizabeth Abbot, petitioned for division of the estate of John Abbot..²

     John was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Abbott Jr. and Amy Mason. He made a will on 30 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. Nunc - Declaration made 30 Dec 1718 - first proved Jan 1718/19. To goddaughter Elizabeth Bundick all that is in the hands of George Bundick. To brother Mason Abbott. To brother William. To my mother in law's daughter Mary. To John Tankred. To Elizabeth Jackson. George Bundick & Mason Abbott to bury me. Proved by Rodger Abbott & Thomas Lewis..² John died in January 1719.² John's will was probated on 3 October 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Abbott Jr. and Amy Mason. William was named in his brother's will on 30 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as brother William in the will of John Abbott..²

     Mary was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elizabeth (-----). Mary was named as an heir on 30 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown Mary, as the daughter of my mother-in-law (step-mother), in the will of John Abbott..¹

     Mary was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Mason Abbott circa 1720. Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 29 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Abbot was named to settle the estate of Mason Abbott, which had been unadministered by George Abbot. Thomas Parramore security..¹

     John was born circa 1825. He married Sally (-----) circa 1850.¹

     Sally was born circa 1825. She married John Hurley circa 1850.¹

     Lena was born in 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John W. Harris and Mary J. Savage. She married Etheridge Savage Sturgis on 15 December 1898 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Etheridge Sturgis, a 24 year old farmer, born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co, the son of C.H. & Lottie Sturgis and she was shown as Lean Harris, age 21, born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of John W. & Mary Harris..¹ Lena died in 1949.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Leola was born on 5 May 1909 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Etheridge Savage Sturgis and Lena Harris. She married Norman E. Horsey circa 1930.¹ Leola died on 7 April 1979 at age 69.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Norman was born on 10 July 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He married Leola Sturgis circa 1930.³ Norman died on 16 October 1982 at age 75.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Jerry was born circa 1930.

     William was born circa 1675. He married Patience (-----) circa 1700 at Delaware.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1675. He married Patience (-----) circa 1720 at Delaware.¹

     Gilbersher was born circa 1710. He was the son of Edward Parker and Patience (-----).