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     Robert Parker came to Virginia, but returned to Bosham, Co Suffolk, England (VA Mag H&B, Vol. 61, 1953). Robert was born in 1621 at England.² He was the son of George Parker and Abigail Barlow. He married Termeria (-----) circa 1638.³ He married Jane (-----) circa 1640.^4,5 Robert immigrated to circa 1649.² Robert's will was probated on 4 April 1673 at Co Suffolk, England.¹ Robert died in 1673 at England.²

     Jane Hall is mentioned in Whitelaw, p642 & p643, as a witness in a suit that Thomas Teakle brought against Phillip Parker and his wife Elizabeth and received a judgment for L27 sterling. On 18 Sep 1695, Jane Hall was called as a witness and answered several questions. Jane was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Hall and Margaret Parker.

     Thomas was born circa 1677 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Hall and Margaret Parker. He married Jane Rickards circa 1710.^1,2 Thomas's will was probated on 2 February 1714 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4,5 Thomas died in 1714.¹

     In 1712 this John Hall purchased 200 acres of tract A20, which is on a point of land east of Craddockville, from Joseph and Agnis Milby. John died in 1725 and left this land to Obiddiah Vandegruht, son of Matthew. In 1744 Obediah Vandegraugh died intestate, leaving a widow Elizabeth who married Henry Martin. In 1756 the Martins sold to Henry Clark and he and his wife Sarah resold to Thomas Hall (the son of this John Hall's brother Thomas), who in 1775 left the planation called Sambo's to daughter Tabitha, who married William Read. John was born circa 1679 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Hall and Margaret Parker. John was named in a deed in in 1712 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 23 June 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He named no wife nor children. To the poor of Acc Co 25 L to be disposed of at the discretion of the Chruch wardens. To brother Maurice Sheppard clothing and to his son John my part of the schooner which I have with Maurice Shepard and Robert Anderson. To Abbigale Bailey, wife of Richard Bailey, 15 L. To Sarah Laler, daughter of Luke Laler, dec. 15 L. To Naomy Rodgers 10 L. and to Thomas Hall and Michael 10 L each. To Hancock Nickless my "Scrutore." I give my plantation to the first son born of Mathew Vandegrught, called & known by the name of Obiddiah Vandergrught, and for want of heirs to my heirs at common law, not excluding John Shephard. Balance of estate to be divided between the first born son of Rebecca Pratt, she is now the wife of Wilcock Johnson, called and known by the name of John, and Obiddiah Vandegrught, son of Mathew Vandegrught when they arrive at 18 years of age. Executor: Hancock Nickless. Witnesses: Daniel Rowles, Major Rowles, Thomas Sadler..³ John died in September 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John's will was probated on 5 October 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1640. He married Margaret Parker before 1686 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Morris was born circa 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Shepherd and Margaret Parker. He married Edmund Memoria [39] Scarburgh circa 1703.² Morris was named in his father's will on 19 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son Morris Shepheard..³ Morris was named in his brother's will on 23 June 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as brother Maurice Sheppard in the will of John Hall and given clothing & to his son John my part of the schooner which I have with Maurice Shephard & Robert Anderson..⁴ He made a will on 6 July 1727 at Nandua Creek, Acc Co, VA. To wife Edmond Memora 1/2 my land during her widowhood and then to revert to my son John Shepherd. To son John plantation where I now live on the south side of Nandua Creek, also 1/2 of the mill belonging to me and Robert Andrews, also my part of the sloop. Wife and son John Extrs. Witt: William Fletcher, Brenden Fletcher and Daniell Rogers..⁵

     John was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Morris Shepherd and Edmund Memoria [39] Scarburgh. John was named in his grandfather's will on 10 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as grandson John Shepheard, under age 21..⁴ John was named in his uncle's will on 23 June 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as John the son of my brother Maurice Sheppard in the will of John Hall..⁵ John was named in his father's will on 6 July 1727 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Catherine (48) Harmanson circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.^6,7,3 John died in March 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ John's estate was administered on 25 March 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the widow Catherine Shepherd was named to settle the estate of John Shepherd. Edmund Baily and Edmund Allen were the securities..⁷

     Jane was born circa 1690. She was the daughter of Michael Rickards Jr. and Mary (-----). She married Thomas Hall circa 1710.^1,2

     Jane was born circa 1620. She married Robert Parker circa 1640.^1,2

     George was born circa 1640. He was the son of Robert Parker and Jane (-----).

     John was born circa 1642. He was the son of Robert Parker and Jane (-----).

     Constance was born circa 1648.² She was the daughter of Robert Parker and Jane (-----).

     Michael was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1690.^1,2 Michael died in 1757.³ Michael's will was probated on 30 November 1757 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1670. She married Michael Rickards Jr. circa 1690.^1,2

     Michael Hall is mentioned in Whitelaw, p674 & p675, as inheriting a 200 acre portion of A29, which is west of Pungoteague, from his grandfather Michael Rickards. According to Whitelaw, Michael Hall died intestate in 1762 leaving a widow Betty and several children. Betty married Thomas Jacob, and in 1764 a survey for division among the heirs of Michael Hall showed 233 acres. One of the children was a daughter Comfort, who married William Colony (Colonna), who bought up the interests of the other heirs, as when he died in 1790 he left a planation of 223 acres. Michael was born circa 1710. He was the son of Thomas Hall and Jane Rickards. He married Betty Cutler before 1743.² Michael died in 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 Michael's will was probated on 28 December 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4

     Betty was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Cutler Sr. and Arcadia Welburne. She married Michael Hall before 1743.² She married Thomas Jacob circa 1765.³

     Elizabeth was born on 14 July 1714 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edmund [34] Scarburgh the younger and Priscilla (-----). She married Col. Thomas Hall on 31 October 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth died on 4 November 1772 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 58.²

     George was born in 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Richard Cutler and Mary|Elizabeth (-----). He married Arcadia Welburne circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was living in 1730.¹ George died in 1739 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George's will was probated on 1 August 1739 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Arcadia Welborune was the granddaughter of Ann Toft. Arcadia was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. Thomas Welburne and Arcadia Toft. She married George Cutler Sr. circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.² Arcadia died in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Arcadia's will was probated on 27 November 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Michael Hall and Betty Cutler. She married George Bonnewell circa 1762. It was on this date that George Bonewell, Peter Fitzgarrald and Betty Waterfield witnessed the will of John Belotte..²

     Comfort was born circa 1752. She was the daughter of Michael Hall and Betty Cutler. She married William Colonna circa 1760.^2,3 Comfort died in 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Priscilla was born circa 1754. She was the daughter of Michael Hall and Betty Cutler. She married Eli Hornsby Sr. circa 1767.¹

     William was born circa 1740. He married Comfort Hall circa 1760.^1,2 Conflicting evidence states that he died in 1790.³ William died in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ William's will was probated on 28 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     William was born circa 1760. He was the son of William Colonna and Comfort Hall.

     Hester was born circa 1762. She was the daughter of William Colonna and Comfort Hall. Hester's will was probated in 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hester died in 1837.¹

     Eli was born circa 1750. He was the son of John Hornsby and Mary Byrd. He married Priscilla Hall circa 1767.¹ Eli's will was probated on 29 June 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eli died in 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     According to Ames, Mears and Allied Lines, p. 104, Eli Hornsby Jr. was married on 21 Dec 1805 by the Rev. Griffin Callahan to Betsey Byrd (Hornsby), widow of Edmund Hornsby. They made their home on Nandua Creek on land left him by his father. Eli was born circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Eli Hornsby Sr. and Priscilla Hall. He married Elizabeth Anne 'Betsey' Byrd on 22 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Epraim Outten was the security on the 1806 Acc Co M.L.B. of Eli Hornsby and Betsy Hornsby, widow of Edmond..² Eli died on 29 August 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Asa was born circa 1769. He was the son of Eli Hornsby Sr. and Priscilla Hall.

     Anna was born circa 1771. She was the daughter of Eli Hornsby Sr. and Priscilla Hall.

     Peggy was born circa 1773. She was the daughter of Eli Hornsby Sr. and Priscilla Hall.