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Elizabeth Grace Oldham1

F, b. 4 March 1883
Elizabeth Grace Oldham|b. 4 Mar 1883|p200.htm#i9093|George W. Oldham|b. 24 May 1846\nd. 3 Mar 1909|p199.htm#i9085|Laura Grace Byrd|b. 18 Oct 1855\nd. 30 Nov 1896|p193.htm#i8703|Rev. Montcalm Oldham|b. 20 Jan 1815\nd. 13 Jul 1888|p199.htm#i9086|Maria A. Harmanson|b. 1817\nd. 25 Dec 1874|p304.htm#i16114|Colwell P. Byrd|b. 26 Jan 1829\nd. 6 Dec 1914|p193.htm#i8702|Elizabeth A. Trader|b. 10 Oct 1823\nd. 23 Mar 1885|p182.htm#i8083|
     Elizabeth was employed at as a Teacher. Elizabeth was born on 4 March 1883 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of George W. Oldham and Laura Grace Byrd. Elizabeth was living on 6 June 1921 at Washington, DC.2

Citations

  1. [S198] Colwell Patterson Byrd, History & Genealogy of the Byrd Family.
  2. [S1361] Cousin's Will.

Elizabeth P. Johnson1

F, b. 17 March 1866, d. 13 May 1908
Elizabeth P. Johnson|b. 17 Mar 1866\nd. 13 May 1908|p200.htm#i9094|Hiram Johnson|b. c 1850|p200.htm#i9095|Eliza Sebastian|b. c 1850|p200.htm#i9096|||||||||||||
     Elizabeth was born on 17 March 1866 at Westmoreland Co, VA.2,3 She was the daughter of Hiram Johnson and Eliza Sebastian. She married Franklin W. Byrd on 20 February 1888 at Episcopal Ch, Stockton, Worcester Co, MD.1,4 Elizabeth died on 13 May 1908 at age 42.3 Her body was interred at Pitts Ck Presb Ch Cem, Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD.3

Child of Elizabeth P. Johnson and Franklin W. Byrd

Citations

  1. [S198] Colwell Patterson Byrd, History & Genealogy of the Byrd Family.
  2. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census, p62.
  3. [S591] Ruth T. Dryden, Cemetery Records of Worcester County, Maryland.
  4. [S1555] Husband's Mother's Obituary.

Hiram Johnson

M, b. circa 1850
     Hiram was born circa 1850. He married Eliza Sebastian circa 1870 at Westmoreland Co, VA.1,2

Child of Hiram Johnson and Eliza Sebastian

Citations

  1. [S198] Colwell Patterson Byrd, History & Genealogy of the Byrd Family.
  2. [S1555] Husband's Mother's Obituary.

Eliza Sebastian

F, b. circa 1850
     Eliza was born circa 1850. She married Hiram Johnson circa 1870 at Westmoreland Co, VA.1,2

Child of Eliza Sebastian and Hiram Johnson

Citations

  1. [S198] Colwell Patterson Byrd, History & Genealogy of the Byrd Family.
  2. [S1555] Husband's Mother's Obituary.

Hallie Johnson Byrd1

F, b. 18 November 1888
Hallie Johnson Byrd|b. 18 Nov 1888|p200.htm#i9097|Franklin W. Byrd|b. 20 Jul 1859\nd. 1933|p193.htm#i8704|Elizabeth P. Johnson|b. 17 Mar 1866\nd. 13 May 1908|p200.htm#i9094|Colwell P. Byrd|b. 26 Jan 1829\nd. 6 Dec 1914|p193.htm#i8702|Elizabeth A. Trader|b. 10 Oct 1823\nd. 23 Mar 1885|p182.htm#i8083|Hiram Johnson|b. c 1850|p200.htm#i9095|Eliza Sebastian|b. c 1850|p200.htm#i9096|
     Hallie was born on 18 November 1888 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. She was the daughter of Franklin W. Byrd and Elizabeth P. Johnson.

Citations

  1. [S198] Colwell Patterson Byrd, History & Genealogy of the Byrd Family.

Mary A.E. Parsons

F, b. circa 1830
     Mary was born circa 1830 at Seaford, Sussex Co, DE. She married Colwell Patterson Byrd on 17 September 1890 at Wicomico Co, MD.1 Mary was living in 1907.2

Citations

  1. [S595] Comp Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
  2. [S198] Colwell Patterson Byrd, History & Genealogy of the Byrd Family.

H. Hilton 'Peaches' McKay1

M, b. 1910, d. 1941
H. Hilton 'Peaches' McKay|b. 1910\nd. 1941|p200.htm#i9103|Franklin F. McKay|b. 1863\nd. 11 Jun 1932|p192.htm#i8692|Georgianna 'Anna' Trader|b. 26 Jan 1869\nd. 1947|p192.htm#i8691|||||||Littleton P. Trader|b. 25 Dec 1845\nd. 12 Jul 1910|p13.htm#i808|Sarah W. Stokes|b. 3 Oct 1850\nd. 18 Dec 1903|p100.htm#i4500|
     H. was born in 1910.2 He was the son of Franklin F. McKay and Georgianna 'Anna' Trader. H. was living in 1932 at Makemie Park, Acc Co, VA.3 H. died in 1941.2 His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.2

Citations

  1. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S1361] Cousin's Will.

W. Franklin McKay1

M, b. 16 July 1908, d. 11 September 1909
W. Franklin McKay|b. 16 Jul 1908\nd. 11 Sep 1909|p200.htm#i9104|Franklin F. McKay|b. 1863\nd. 11 Jun 1932|p192.htm#i8692|Georgianna 'Anna' Trader|b. 26 Jan 1869\nd. 1947|p192.htm#i8691|||||||Littleton P. Trader|b. 25 Dec 1845\nd. 12 Jul 1910|p13.htm#i808|Sarah W. Stokes|b. 3 Oct 1850\nd. 18 Dec 1903|p100.htm#i4500|
     W. was born on 16 July 1908.1 He was the son of Franklin F. McKay and Georgianna 'Anna' Trader. W. died on 11 September 1909 at age 1.1 His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.1

Citations

  1. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.

(-----) Tindall

M, b. circa 1870
     (-----) was born circa 1870. He married Elizabeth Frances Trader circa 1890.1,2

Citations

  1. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  2. [S1555] Husband's Mother's Obituary.

Madeline C. Smith1

F, b. 1908
Madeline C. Smith|b. 1908|p200.htm#i9113|Thomas E. Smith|b. 1880\nd. 1960|p192.htm#i8665|Emma Trader|b. 3 Jan 1886\nd. 1982|p192.htm#i8664|||||||Samuel A. Trader|b. 1858\nd. 14 Aug 1944|p191.htm#i8662|Lucretia Ann 'Crity' Kelly|b. 3 Apr 1859\nd. 29 Nov 1937|p191.htm#i8663|
     Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.2 Madeline was born in 1908.2 She was the daughter of Thomas E. Smith and Emma Trader. She married William Vernon T. Collins Sr. on 18 March 1929 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.3 Madeline was living on 14 August 1944 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.1

Children of Madeline C. Smith and William Vernon T. Collins Sr.

Citations

  1. [S468] Grandfather's Obituary.
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S233] Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Licenses, 1921-1937.

William (61) Armey Trader1,2

M, b. circa 1715, d. December 1794
William (61) Armey Trader|b. c 1715\nd. Dec 1794|p200.htm#i9115|Henry (33) Armitrader|b. c 1673\nd. Feb 1735|p200.htm#i9117|(-----) Hitchens|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9118|Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Edward Hitchens|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60354|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60355|
     His will shows him as Armey Trador, but at probate it showed Armitrader. William was born circa 1715 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry (33) Armitrader and (-----) Hitchens. William was named in his father's will on 13 January 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Armitrader in the will of Henry Armitrader..1 He married Susannah Staton circa 1740.3 He made a will on 6 January 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Armitrader in order of probate, but will signed Armey Trador. To son Sacker Trador plantation where I now live and 10 acres of marsh purchased of Abner Burton. To son William Armey Trador 1 shilling. To daughter Comfort Trador. To daughter Agnes Shay. To granddaughter Peggy Trador. To daughter Ommey(?) Young 1 shilling. To son George Trador. Balance of estate to be divided between children Elizabeth Lucust, Susannah Fisher, Near Taylor, Comfort Trador, Agnes Shay. William Morgan executor. Witnesses Richard Kelly, Archibald Trador and Major Hinman..4 William died in December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.4 William's will was probated on 30 December 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.4

Children of William (61) Armey Trader

Children of William (61) Armey Trader and Susannah Staton

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 104 (will of Henry Armitrader).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  3. [S769] Research Files of Mary Frances Carey, 31415 Horntown Road, New Church, VA 23415.
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 421 (will of William Armey Trador).

Henry (33) Armitrader1

M, b. circa 1673, d. February 1735
Henry (33) Armitrader|b. c 1673\nd. Feb 1735|p200.htm#i9117|Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Henry Armitradinge|b. c 1610\nd. 1663|p200.htm#i9121|Christian (3) Granger|b. c 1630\nd. 23 Aug 1650|p200.htm#i9122|Richard Kellam|b. c 1625\nd. Sep 1703|p746.htm#i35151|Sarah Ansley|b. c 1630|p746.htm#i35152|
     He was shown in records as Armitrader. Henry was born circa 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur (8) Armitradinge and Rose Kellam. He married (-----) Hitchens circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He made a will on 13 January 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. To 2 sons Liddleton & William Armitrader 300 acres purchased of John Morris. To son Henry Armitrader land & plantation purchased of Robert Taylor, also my right & title to the mill dam adjcent the land of Jacob Chance. To son Richard Armitrader land & plantation where I now live, also a piece of land adjcent Jonathan Garrison containing 60 acres. To son Richard all my land in Northampton. Son John Armitrader. Daughter Roxe Willis. Son Arthur Armitrader. Son Richard residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Robert Coleburn, William Spiers, Jacob Chance..2 Henry died in February 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Henry's will was probated on 6 March 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.2

Children of Henry (33) Armitrader and (-----) Hitchens

Citations

  1. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 104 (will of Henry Armitrader).

(-----) Hitchens1

F, b. circa 1680
(-----) Hitchens|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9118|Edward Hitchens|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60354|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60355|||||||||||||
     (-----) was born circa 1680. She was the daughter of Edward Hitchens and Elizabeth (-----). She married Henry (33) Armitrader circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.2

Children of (-----) Hitchens and Henry (33) Armitrader

Citations

  1. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  2. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.

Arthur (8) Armitradinge1,2

M, b. circa 1648, d. circa 1673
Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Henry Armitradinge|b. c 1610\nd. 1663|p200.htm#i9121|Christian (3) Granger|b. c 1630\nd. 23 Aug 1650|p200.htm#i9122|||||||Nicholas (1) Granger|b. c 1610\nd. a 11 Mar 1652|p1311.htm#i53386|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1602|p1532.htm#i60274|
     He was shown in records as Armitradinge. Arthur was born circa 1648 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Henry Armitradinge and Christian (3) Granger. Arthur was named in his father's will on 17 June 1663 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Arthur Armetrading (underage) in the will of Henry Armetrading..1 Arthur was named as an heir on 6 April 1664 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son-in-law Arthur Armetrading and was named Extr. in the will of Alice Armetrading..3 He married Rose Kellam on 28 August 1668.4 Arthur died circa 1673.

Children of Arthur (8) Armitradinge and Rose Kellam

Citations

  1. [S497] Comp James Handley Marshall, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia, 1632-1802, p. 72 (will of Henry Armetrading).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 121 (Granger Family).
  3. [S497] Comp James Handley Marshall, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia, 1632-1802, p. 73 (will of Alice at an unknown age Armetrading).
  4. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 123 (Granger Family).

Rose Kellam1,2

F, b. circa 1650
Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Richard Kellam|b. c 1625\nd. Sep 1703|p746.htm#i35151|Sarah Ansley|b. c 1630|p746.htm#i35152|||||||||||||
     Rose was born circa 1650 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Kellam and Sarah Ansley. She married Arthur (8) Armitradinge on 28 August 1668.2 She married Richard Garrison circa 1675.3,2 Rose was named in her father's will on 1 June 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Rose Kellam, now Garretson, and given 60 acres on Burrells Branch in the will of Richard Kellam, wife Sarah..1

Children of Rose Kellam and Arthur (8) Armitradinge

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 34 (will of Richard Kellam, wife Sarah).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 123 (Granger Family).
  3. [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 195.

Henry Armitradinge

M, b. circa 1610, d. 1663
     Henry was born circa 1610. Henry was named as a headright on 4 June 1635 at Eastern Shore, VA. It was on this date that Henry Armitradeing was named as a headright in William Stone's patent for land on the Eastern Shore. He made a depostion on 13 Aug 1638 and signed the Engagement concerning the change of government in England on 11 Mar 1651/2..1 He married Christian (3) Granger in 1647.2 He married Alice (-----) circa 1650.3 Henry patented land on 6 March 1654 at Hungar's Creek, N'hamp Co, VA. It was on this date that he patented 300 acres on the south side of Hungar's Creek, which he renewed on 26 Nov 1661, following the Stuart Restoration..1 He made a will on 17 June 1663 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Armetrading of Hungars. To my son Arthur Armetrading (under 18) my 2 dividends of land at the head of Hungars Creek being 600 acres, my beloved wife Alice Armetrading to have her 1/3 during her widowhood. To my godson Daniel Maguillion one ewe lamb. To my godson Thomas Allygood one ewe lamb. Remaining estate to my wife and son, my wife to have 1/3. If my wife dies in my son's minority and he also, then his 2/3rds to be equally divided by the Church of Hungars and the poor of the Parish. My son Arthur extr. My friends Mr. Elias Hartree, Mr. William Taylor and Mr. John Tilney to oversee. Witt: John Tilney, Elias [H] Hartree, William [WT] Taylor & Rowland Baugh..4 Henry died in 1663.4 Henry's will was probated on 28 August 1663 at Northampton Co, VA. The widow Alice (an unknown value) Armetrading agreed to abide by her husband's will, except she claimed 1/3 of his land by dower..4

Child of Henry Armitradinge and Christian (3) Granger

Citations

  1. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 120 (Granger Family).
  2. [S624] Virginia M. Meyer & John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624|5.
  3. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  4. [S497] Comp James Handley Marshall, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia, 1632-1802, p. 72 (will of Henry Armetrading).

Christian (3) Granger1,2

F, b. circa 1630, d. 23 August 1650
Christian (3) Granger|b. c 1630\nd. 23 Aug 1650|p200.htm#i9122|Nicholas (1) Granger|b. c 1610\nd. a 11 Mar 1652|p1311.htm#i53386|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1602|p1532.htm#i60274|||||||||||||
     Christian was born circa 1630 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nicholas (1) Granger and Elizabeth (-----). She married Henry Armitradinge in 1647.3 Christian died on 23 August 1650 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that her oral will was proved. She was shown as Christian Armitradinge, wife of Henry. Refers to her deed of gift to her goddaughter Elizabeth the daughter of David Wheatley..4

Child of Christian (3) Granger and Henry Armitradinge

Citations

  1. [S497] Comp James Handley Marshall, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia, 1632-1802, p. 105 (adm. of Nicholas Granger).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 120 (Granger Family).
  3. [S624] Virginia M. Meyer & John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624|5.
  4. [S497] Comp James Handley Marshall, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia, 1632-1802, p. 25 (oral will of Christian Armitradinge).

Alice (-----)

F, b. circa 1610, d. April 1664
     Alice was born circa 1610. She married Henry Armitradinge circa 1650.1 Alice was named in her husband's will on 17 June 1663 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Alice Armetrading in the will of Henry Armetrading..2 She made a will on 6 April 1664 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Armetrading, widow, of Hungars. To George Chillton now servant unto my son-in-law Arthur Armetrading, a bed and sheets, rug and blanket, an iron kettle, a copper kettle, two cows called "Cole" and "Nancy," one horse, one servant Nicholas Harwood, and my chest. To my son-in-law Arthur Armetrading one servant named John Dawson and my bed, my gray mare, and all the rest of my cattle except one cow calf which I give to Katherine Graye's child being my goddaughter. To Owen Scot's son Henry Scott one mare colt. To each of George Borer's two children a ew lamb. To each of Mr. James Branaby's two children a ew lamb. And to each of the servants belonging to the house a ew lamb. My son-in-law Arthur Armetrading extr. Witt: James Wingfield, John Tilney & Rowland Baugh..3 Alice died in April 1664.3 Alice's will was probated on 28 April 1664 at Northampton Co, VA.3

Citations

  1. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  2. [S497] Comp James Handley Marshall, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia, 1632-1802, p. 72 (will of Henry Armetrading).
  3. [S497] Comp James Handley Marshall, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia, 1632-1802, p. 73 (will of Alice at an unknown age Armetrading).

Richard (34) Armitrader1,2

M, b. circa 1675, d. March 1755
Richard (34) Armitrader|b. c 1675\nd. Mar 1755|p200.htm#i9124|Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Henry Armitradinge|b. c 1610\nd. 1663|p200.htm#i9121|Christian (3) Granger|b. c 1630\nd. 23 Aug 1650|p200.htm#i9122|Richard Kellam|b. c 1625\nd. Sep 1703|p746.htm#i35151|Sarah Ansley|b. c 1630|p746.htm#i35152|
     He was shown in records as Armitrader. Richard was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur (8) Armitradinge and Rose Kellam. He married Elizabeth Chance circa 1700.1,2 He made a will on 24 February 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth whole estate during her widow, then to daughter Sabrah Meers Plantation where I live. Grandsons William & Benjamin Knock. Grandaughter Patience Knock. Grandson Levin Knock. Daughter Sabra Meers residual legatee. Son in law John Meers Exr. Witt: Francis Savage, Rowland Savage, William Red..3 Richard died in March 1755.3 Richard's will was probated on 25 March 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. John Meers, husband of Sabra, one of the daughters & co heirs of the testator, & William Knock, son & heir at law of Rose Knock, deceased, the other daughter & co heir of the said testator, being present & having nothing to object, the said will was admitted to Probate.
.3

Children of Richard (34) Armitrader and Elizabeth Chance

Citations

  1. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of Richard Armitrader).

Elizabeth Chance1

F, b. circa 1680
Elizabeth Chance|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9125|Henry Chance|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60356|Margaret (-----)|b. c 1655|p1534.htm#i60357|||||||||||||
     Elizabeth was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Henry Chance and Margaret (-----). She married Richard (34) Armitrader circa 1700.2,1 Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 24 February 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of Richard Armitrader..3

Children of Elizabeth Chance and Richard (34) Armitrader

Citations

  1. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  2. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of Richard Armitrader).

Sabrah (68) Armey Trader1,2

F, b. circa 1704, d. February 1785
Sabrah (68) Armey Trader|b. c 1704\nd. Feb 1785|p200.htm#i9126|Richard (34) Armitrader|b. c 1675\nd. Mar 1755|p200.htm#i9124|Elizabeth Chance|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9125|Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Henry Chance|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60356|Margaret (-----)|b. c 1655|p1534.htm#i60357|
     She was shown in records as Armitrader. Sabrah was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard (34) Armitrader and Elizabeth Chance. She married John Mears circa 1720.3,4,5 Sabrah was named in her father's will on 24 February 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sabrah Meers in the will of Richard Armitrader..1 Sabrah was named as administrator of an estate on 30 March 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sabra Meers was named to settle the estate of John Meers. Littleton Armitrader and John Meers were securities..6 She made a will on 20 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Mears all her stock of cattle, one hand mill and first choice of a large pewter dish. To son Spencer Mears a large pewter dish and bed and furniture. To granddaughter Creshe Bradford one gown and petticoat of Virginia made linen. To son Zorobabel Mears one bed and furniture and trundle bed. To granddaughter Polly Mears one bed and furniture, one gown of Virginia linen, striped cross ways, and one white apron of English linen. To daughter Elizabeth Bell one shilling. Sons & daughters William Mears, Levin Mears, Zorobable Mears, Spencer Mears, Margaret Richardson, Rose Harmon & Siner Bradford residual legatees. Sons John & Spencer Exrs. Witt: John Spiers, Richard Mears, John Elliot.
.7,8 Sabrah died in February 1785. Sabra Mears lived some 23 years after her husband's death. By this time she was an old woman for those times and had lost a son Littleton Mears. Between the time her will was written and recorded, son John Mears also died..9 Sabrah's will was probated on 22 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.9 Sabrah estate was settled on 29 January 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a final accounting of the settlement of Sabra Mears' estate was made by Spencer Mears, executor (Acc Co Wills, 1788-1794, p. 5). John Mears had been paid 16 shillings for "making her coffin and plank," Michael Bonnewell received 10 shillings "for Reading" (her funeral service), and 10 shillings had been spent "for Brandy at appraising." John Spiers was paid 5 shillings & 7 pence for writing and witnessing her will. John Elliott received 3 shillings & 1 pence as a witness to the will..

Children of Sabrah (68) Armey Trader and John Mears

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of Richard Armitrader).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  3. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  4. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 129 (Granger Family).
  5. [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
  6. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 173 (adm. of John Meers).
  7. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 353 (will of Sabra Mears).
  8. [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 196.
  9. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 353 (will of Sabar Mears).

John Mears1

M, b. circa 1698, d. March 1762
John Mears|b. c 1698\nd. Mar 1762|p200.htm#i9127|John Mears|b. c 1671\nd. Sep 1747|p1332.htm#i54116|Margaret Garrison|b. c 1660|p1332.htm#i54117|Bartholomew Mears (I)|b. c 1641\nd. Dec 1682|p1332.htm#i54118|Mary (-----)|b. c 1648\nd. Mar 1705|p1332.htm#i54119|Richard Garrison|b. c 1630\nd. Mar 1717|p1339.htm#i54319||||
     John was born circa 1698 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of John Mears and Margaret Garrison. He married Sabrah (68) Armey Trader circa 1720.3,4,2 John received land as a gift in 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that John Mears was deeded 150 acres by his father as a gift. It appears this was the same 150 acres his father left him in his will of 1747, saying it was a tract given him by his father, Bartholomew Mears, and "the Plantation whereon he (son John) now lives." This land would have been the southwestern half of 300 acres acres of land that Bartholomew Mears owned, on the northeastern side of Beaver Dam Branch, located on present day maps in the Trower-Frogstool area of Acc Co, west of Wachapreague.. John was named in his father's will on 14 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.5 John was named as the executor of a will on 24 February 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that son-in-law John Meers, husband of Sabra, was named as Extr. in the will of Richard Armitrader..6 John deeded land as a gift on 6 November 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Mears "the Elder" and Sabra his wife, for their natural love and affection for their son, plus 10 pounds, gave to John Mears "the Younger" 150 acres near "Wachapreague Creek." The deed states this was land Richard Armitrader devised unto his daughter, Sabra Mears (Acc Co Deeds, 1757-1770, part I, p. 161).. John died in March 1762.7 John's estate was administered on 30 March 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sabra Meers was named to settle the estate of John Meers. Littleton Armitrader and John Meers were securities. His son William being declared heir at law..7,8

Children of John Mears and Sabrah (68) Armey Trader

Citations

  1. [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 195 (John Mears).
  2. [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I).
  3. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  4. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 129 (Granger Family).
  5. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 149 (will of John Meers).
  6. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800.
  7. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 173 (adm. of John Meers).
  8. [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia, p. 196.

Rose (67) Armey Trader1,2

F, b. circa 1702, d. before 24 February 1755
Rose (67) Armey Trader|b. c 1702\nd. b 24 Feb 1755|p200.htm#i9128|Richard (34) Armitrader|b. c 1675\nd. Mar 1755|p200.htm#i9124|Elizabeth Chance|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9125|Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Henry Chance|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60356|Margaret (-----)|b. c 1655|p1534.htm#i60357|
     She was shown in records as Armitrader. Rose was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard (34) Armitrader and Elizabeth Chance. She married Benjamin Nock circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.1,3 Rose died before 24 February 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a deceased daughter Rose Knock, wife of William Knock in the will of Richard Armitrader. Her children William, Benjamin, Patience & Levin Knock were also named as grandchildren..1

Children of Rose (67) Armey Trader and Benjamin Nock

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of Richard Armitrader).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  3. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 129 (Granger Family).

Benjamin Nock1

M, b. circa 1690, d. December 1766
Benjamin Nock|b. c 1690\nd. Dec 1766|p200.htm#i9129|William Nock (I)|b. c 1644\nd. 1726|p574.htm#i27245|Patience Waddelowe|b. c 1652|p511.htm#i25074|||||||Nicholas Waddelowe|b. 1621\nd. 1659|p511.htm#i25067|Amey (-----)|b. c 1614\nd. 10 Apr 1678|p413.htm#i21216|
     Benjamin was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of William Nock (I) and Patience Waddelowe. He married Rose (67) Armey Trader circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.2,3 Benjamin was named in his father's will on 4 September 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 7 July 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William 300 A. on the East side of the land where I now live. To son Benjamin 250 A. being the remaining part of the land where I live. To son Levi Nock 200 A. land & marsh on Muddy Creek that formerly be longed to George Johnson dec. To dau. Patience Accor. To grandchildren which my dau. Sarah bore to Henry Reed. Sons William & Benjamin Exrs. Witt: James Rodgers, Elijah Chance, Rachel Beach..3,4 Benjamin died in December 1766.3 Benjamin's will was probated on 31 December 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. William Nock was named heir at law..3

Children of Benjamin Nock and Rose (67) Armey Trader

Citations

  1. [S889] Mary Frances Carey, Nocks of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 182 (will of Richard Armitrader).
  3. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 129 (Granger Family).
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 229 (will of Benjamin Nock).

Arthur (66) Armey Trader1,2

M, b. circa 1704, d. 1742
Arthur (66) Armey Trader|b. c 1704\nd. 1742|p200.htm#i9130|Henry (33) Armitrader|b. c 1673\nd. Feb 1735|p200.htm#i9117|(-----) Hitchens|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9118|Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Edward Hitchens|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60354|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60355|
     He was shown in records as Armitrader. Arthur was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry (33) Armitrader and (-----) Hitchens. He married Mary (-----) circa 1720.3 Arthur was named in his father's will on 13 January 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Armitrader in the will of Henry Armitrader..1 Arthur died in 1742.4 Arthur's estate was administered on 16 January 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the Sheriff was order to take charge of the estate of Arthur Armitrader and sell same at public action..4

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 104 (will of Henry Armitrader).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  3. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 114 (adm. of Arthur Armitrader).

Mary (-----)

F, b. circa 1700
     Mary was born circa 1700. She married Arthur (66) Armey Trader circa 1720.1

Citations

  1. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.

Richard (63) Armey Trader Jr.1,2

M, b. circa 1706, d. November 1762
Richard (63) Armey Trader Jr.|b. c 1706\nd. Nov 1762|p200.htm#i9132|Henry (33) Armitrader|b. c 1673\nd. Feb 1735|p200.htm#i9117|(-----) Hitchens|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9118|Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Edward Hitchens|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60354|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60355|
     He was shown in records as Armitrader. Richard was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry (33) Armitrader and (-----) Hitchens. He married Patience Burton circa 1730.3 Richard was named in his father's will on 13 January 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Armitrader in the will of Henry Armitrader..1 He made a will on 13 March 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Patience to have use of whole estate for life, reversion to 8 children Elizabeth Harrison, Robert Armitrader, Anne Armitrader, James Armitrader, Stephen Armitrader, Susanna Burton, Richard Armitrader & Mathew Armitrader. Wife Patience & son Stephen Exrs. Witt: Stratton Burton, Stephen Armitrader.4 Richard died in November 1762. Richard's will was probated on 30 November 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.4

Children of Richard (63) Armey Trader Jr. and Patience Burton

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 104 (will of Henry Armitrader).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 105 (will of Thomas Burton).
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 213 (will of Richard Armitrader).

Patience Burton1

F, b. circa 1710
Patience Burton|b. c 1710|p200.htm#i9133|Thomas Burton|b. c 1670\nd. Jun 1735|p1240.htm#i50961|Amey (-----)|b. c 1675\nd. Jul 1746|p1240.htm#i50964|||||||||||||
     Patience was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Burton and Amey (-----). She married Richard (63) Armey Trader Jr. circa 1730.1 Patience was named in her father's will on 4 May 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience Armitrader in the will of Thomas Burton..2 Patience was named in her mother's will on 24 November 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience Armitrader in the will of Amey Burton..3 Patience was named in her husband's will on 13 March 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Patience in the will of Richard Armitrader..4

Children of Patience Burton and Richard (63) Armey Trader Jr.

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 105 (will of Thomas Burton).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 105 (will of Thomas Burton).
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 147 (will of Amey Burton).
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 213 (will of Richard Armitrader).

Henry Trader Jr. (of Littleton)1

M, b. circa 1735, d. December 1760
Henry Trader Jr. (of Littleton)|b. c 1735\nd. Dec 1760|p200.htm#i9134|Littleton (60) Armey Trader (of upper Acc Co)|b. c 1712\nd. Oct 1771|p200.htm#i9136|Ann (-----)|b. c 1715|p201.htm#i9137|Henry (33) Armitrader|b. c 1673\nd. Feb 1735|p200.htm#i9117|(-----) Hitchens|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9118|||||||
     Henry was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Littleton (60) Armey Trader (of upper Acc Co) and Ann (-----). Henry died in December 1760.2 Henry's estate was administered on 31 December 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Littleton Armitrader was named to settle the estate of Henry Armitrader. William Andrews was security..2

Citations

  1. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 172 (adm. of Henry Armitrader).

Littleton (60) Armey Trader (of upper Acc Co)1,2

M, b. circa 1712, d. October 1771
Littleton (60) Armey Trader (of upper Acc Co)|b. c 1712\nd. Oct 1771|p200.htm#i9136|Henry (33) Armitrader|b. c 1673\nd. Feb 1735|p200.htm#i9117|(-----) Hitchens|b. c 1680|p200.htm#i9118|Arthur (8) Armitradinge|b. c 1648\nd. c 1673|p200.htm#i9119|Rose Kellam|b. c 1650|p200.htm#i9120|Edward Hitchens|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60354|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1650|p1534.htm#i60355|
     He was shown in records as Armitrader. Littleton was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Henry (33) Armitrader and (-----) Hitchens. He married Ann (-----) circa 1730.3,4 Littleton was named in his father's will on 13 January 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Liddleton Armitrader in the will of Henry Armitrader..1 Littleton was named as administrator of an estate on 31 December 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Littleton Armitrader was named to settle the estate of Henry Armitrader. William Andrews was security..5 He made a will on 9 October 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. To grandson Littleton Armitrader land where I now live, & for want of issue to my daughter Ann Bird. To son Archibold all the rest of my land I have in possession & for want of heirs to my daughter Euphamy Armitrader. Daughter Comfort Morgan. Daughter in law Comfort Armitrader. 4 daughters Comfort Morgan, Ann Bird, Sinah Hopman & Euphamy Armitrader residual legatees. Son in law William Morgan Exr. Witt: Joseph Blake, Nehemiah Stockly. - p. 624 In order of probate: James Henry guardian to Littleton Armitrader, heir at law to the testator..6 Littleton died in October 1771. Littleton's will was probated on 29 October 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.6

Children of Littleton (60) Armey Trader (of upper Acc Co) and Ann (-----)

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 104 (will of Henry Armitrader).
  2. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 126 (Granger Family).
  3. [S294] Mary Frances Carey, The Messongo Traders, A Family History.
  4. [S1555] Husband's Mother's Obituary.
  5. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 172 (adm. of Henry Armitrader).
  6. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 258 (will of Littleton Armitrader).