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     Wealthy was born circa 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Corbin and Anne (-----).

     Susanna was born circa 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Corbin and Anne (-----).

     Mary was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Corbin and Anne (-----).

     John was born circa 1720. He married Scarburgh Corbin circa 1754.¹

     Henry was born circa 1720. He married Leah Corbin Corbin? circa 1740.¹ Henry died in 1799.¹

     For more on the descendants of Henry Fletcher, Sr. and his wife Leah Corbin, see Mrs. Mary Frances Cary's report on the Fletchers of Wallops Neck, Acc Co, VA, 1984. Henry was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Fletcher. He married Leah Corbin Corbin? circa 1745.² Henry's will was probated on 29 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry died in 1799.

     Susanna was born circa 1765. She was the daughter of Ralph Corbin Sr. and Rachel (-----). She married George M. Croswell circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Drummond was the security on the M.L.B. of George Croswell and Susanna Corbin, c. 1785, not dated..^2,3

     The proof for Sally Corbin's children, John Pitt Corbin and Sally Williams Broadwater is based on the wills of William Broadwater (one of her husbands), probated 26 Sep 1787 (Acc Wills 1784-1788, p. 438) and Ralph Corbin Sr. (her father), probated 24 Feb 1800 (Acc Wills &c. 1798-1800, p. 371). Sarah was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ralph Corbin Sr. and Rachel (-----). She married William Broadwater circa 1785.^1,2 She married Joseph Broadwater on 26 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Sarah died before 1800.

     Rosannah was born on 30 July 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Ralph Corbin Sr. and Rachel (-----). She married Samuel Johnson on 4 March 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Johnson and Rosey Corbin..^2,3 Rosannah was named in her husband's will on 11 May 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Rosey Johnson in the will of Samuel Johnson Sr..⁴ Rosannah was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosey Johnson, age 74 in HH#959 headed by Samuel C. Johnson, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1792. She was the daughter of Ralph Corbin Sr. and Rachel (-----). She married William Dix circa 1810.^1,2

     George was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susanna Corbin circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Drummond was the security on the M.L.B. of George Croswell and Susanna Corbin, c. 1785, not dated..^1,2

     Samuel was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rosannah 'Rosey' Corbin on 4 March 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Kelly was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Johnson and Rosey Corbin..^1,2 He made a will on 11 May 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. To my wife Rosey Johnson the whole of my estate during her life. To my 2 sons Harvey Johnson & Samuel C. Johnson my lands. To my son Harvey Johnson, [Negro] Isaac. To son Samuel C. Johnson, [Negro] George. To daughter Rosey Smith ... To my daughter Caroline Johnson, [Negro] Ann & her child Arthur. My 4 children to pay Sally Hope, the daughter of James Hope, $50. To wife Rosey all the increase of Negroes to dispose of as she sees proper. Balance to 4 children Harvey Johnson, Samuel C. Johnson, Rosey Smith & Caroline Johnson. My sons Harvey Johnson & Samuel C. Johnson Extrs. Witt: George P. Bird, Samuel T. Taylor, Ebern Bird & Osburn J. Bird..³ Samuel died in January 1848.³ Samuel's will was probated on 31 January 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. The named Extrs. refused & Samuel Johnson & William S. Hope became Admrs. with George P. Bird & Thomas H. Wessells their securities..³

     William was born circa 1780. He married Elizabeth Corbin circa 1810.^1,2

     Ellen was born circa 1845. She married Robert J. Corbin circa 1865.^1,2

     Charles was born circa 1710. He married Ann Corbin circa 1735.¹

     Adam was born circa 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James (86) Watts and Mason (53) Kendall. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Scarburgh Corbin circa 1737.² Adam died on 28 May 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1715. He married Scarburgh Corbin circa 1740.^1,2

     Elizabeth was born in 1753 at Somerset Co, MD.² She was the daughter of Col. Stephen Horsey and Elizabeth (-----). She married Col. George Corbin circa 1772.^1,3 Elizabeth died on 25 September 1775.² Her body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Stephen was born circa 1720. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1740.^1,2

     Elizabeth was born circa 1720. She married Col. Stephen Horsey circa 1740.^1,2

     Margaret was born on 12 April 1755 at Occohannock, N'hamp Co, VA. She was born at Occahonnock in Northampton County..^2,4 She was the daughter of William Pettitt and Mary (35) Parramore. She married Gen. John Cropper Jr. on 15 August 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by the Rev. William Vere at the house of Geo. Abbit in the County of Accomack..² Margaret died on 3 June 1784 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 29. Her body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.

     Catherine was born on 24 January 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of Col. Thomas (145) Bayly and Ann (131) Drummond. She married Gen. John Cropper Jr. on 18 September 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by the Rev. William Vere at Hills Farm..² Catherine was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cath. Cropper Sr., age 79 in HH#1136 headed by C.H. Cropper, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000, who was evidently her son..⁵ Catherine died on 24 January 1855 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 83.⁴ Her body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Sarah was born on 21 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the first child and was born at Bowman's Folly. She was more than three years old before she saw her father, he being with ____ of the Army of the Revolution under General Washington..^3,1 She was the daughter of Gen. John Cropper Jr. and Margaret (87) Pettitt. She married Maj. John (438) Wise on 18 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by the Rev. Cave Jones at Bowman's Folly..¹ Sarah died on 21 January 1813 at age 35.³ Her body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.³

     Margaret was born on 13 May 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the 4th child of John and Margaret and was born at Bowman's Folly. Her mother died when she was 3 weeks old and while her father was absent and at the General Assembly of Virginia..² She was the daughter of Gen. John Cropper Jr. and Margaret (87) Pettitt. She married Col. Thomas Monteagle (270) Bayly (Esq.) on 24 March 1802 at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA. The General John Cropper Bible shows 17 Mar 1802, Turman's marriage records shows 31 Mar 1802. Edmund Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas M. Bayly and Margaret Pettit Cropper of John Cropper. They were married by Rev. William Airs at Bowman's Folly. The Thomas M. Bayly Bible shows 24 Mar 1802 at Bowman's Folly..^4,2 Margaret died on 3 December 1824 at age 40.^5,6 Her body was interred at Mt. Custis Cem, Bayly's Neck, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as the 1st wife of Col. T.M. Bayly and the daughter of Gen. Jno. & Margt Pettit Cropper. She left 2 sons and 4 daughters by whom this stone was erected..⁵

     Major John Wise, a prominent lawyer of Accomack, was the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1797 and 1798 (Memoir of General John Cropper, p. 38). His common name was John. John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Col. John (157) Wise (IV) and Margaret Douglas. He married Mary (167) Henry on 9 June 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Sarah Corbin (182) Cropper on 18 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by the Rev. Cave Jones at Bowman's Folly..² John died on 30 March 1812.³ His body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.

     He served as a U.S. Congressman from 1813 to 1815. He was an attorney of "Mount Custis" in Accomack County. His common name was Thomas. Thomas was born on 26 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 He was the son of Col. Thomas (145) Bayly and Ann (131) Drummond. He married Margaret Pettitt (185) Cropper on 24 March 1802 at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA. The General John Cropper Bible shows 17 Mar 1802, Turman's marriage records shows 31 Mar 1802. Edmund Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas M. Bayly and Margaret Pettit Cropper of John Cropper. They were married by Rev. William Airs at Bowman's Folly. The Thomas M. Bayly Bible shows 24 Mar 1802 at Bowman's Folly..^6,2 Thomas was named in his sister's will in August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as my brother Thomas M. Bayly in the will of Margaret Ker Robins..⁷ Thomas was named as an heir on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a friend Thomas M. Bayly in the codicil to the will of Edward H. Ker..⁸ He married Jane Oakley Coard on 21 December 1826 at Northampton Co, VA. This is the date shown in the tombstone book, but the marriage record shows 4 Oct 1826. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the bond. They were married by S.S. Gunter. The Thomas M. Bayly Bible shows 21 Dec 1826 at T.B. in N'hamp Co..^4,9 He made a will on 9 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. (Show as an attorney at law) To wife Jane O. Bayly the personal estate that belonged to her at the time of our marriage, including not only the slaves, but the children of the female slaves which belonged to her & which have been born since our marriage including Israel, Dinah & her children, Ebzey & the children of Marian: Sukey, Richard, William, Rachel, Henry & John & at my wife's death or marriage to my daughter Jane Bayly. To wife the plantation called the Vale in Scarburgh's Neck which formerly belonged to her father upon the condition that she pay my debt due to Robert Hadlock for the purchase of the said plantation. Money due me on extension of lands of Samuel Coard estate be applied to the debt to Robert Hadlock. The land called Mount Custis which includes the plantation on which I live & the plantation on which James Chandler lives & all the houses & ... to remain on the plantation for 5 years & the farm to be cultivated & the profits to be applied to the support & education of Thomas H. Bayly, A. D. Bayly, Sally Bayly, Elizabeth W. Bayly & Margaret P. Bayly, my five children. The plantation called Marino & the mill & the mill lot & house & ... to be operated for 5 years to pay debts. At the end of 5 years from the first day of January after my death, I give to my son Thomas H. Bayly my Mount Custis plantation, being the land on which I live & the land on which James Chandler lives upon the condition that he sell it in whole or in part, provided he can obtain $16,000 for the said land & to divide it between my 4 daughters Anna, Sally, Elizabeth & Margaret, but if my son Thomas not be able to sell it, the plantation is to my said 4 daughters. To wife Jane O. Bayly during her life or widowhood the plantation called Marino, the mill & mill tenement attached & ... & at her death to my daughter Jane O. Bayly. To son Thomas H. Bayly 10,000 acres of my Ohio land, his choice, excepting my houses & lots in Chillicothe, but upon the condition that he comply with the condition as to the sale of my Mount Custis land & if not I give the Mount Custis land to my 4 daughters Ann, Sally, Elizabeth & Margaret & the 10,000 acres in Ohio to my wife & then to my daughter Jane & if my son Thomas should not comply with my desire to sell the Mount Custis land, then he forfeits all that is given to him & it to go to my daughter Jane Bayly. To son Thomas my law books. My other books in my library & maps & charts to my wife & 5 daughters. All my slaves not given to my wife shall remain to carry on the crop for 5 years, but should any of them misbehave or act improperly then they to be sold & after the 5 years they go to my son Thomas & my 5 daughters. Sell my lot in Drummond Town, my lands on Guilford called Fishers, my lands on Wallops Road called Emerson's & all my lands not given in this will, also my houses & lots in Chillicothe, all the remainder of my lands in Ohio & my tract of land in the State of Illinois. The boy William S. Bayly shall have no part of my estate, but he shall be kept to an English school at the expense of my estate until he is age 12 & bound out by my son Thomas to a mechanical or manufacturing trade in the state of Massachusetts. To wife all my pictures & ... at my house at Mount Custis as she wishes to take for the use of the family. Remainder to my wife, son Thomas & 5 daughters. Wife to be guardian to my son Thomas & 5 daughters. Wife Jane O. Bayly & son Thomas H. Bayly Extrs. & they shall give no bond..¹⁰ Thomas died on 7 January 1834 at age 58. The tombstone book shows 7 Jan 1837, but his Bible shows 7 Jan 1834 at 5 o'clock A.M..⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 27 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was presented by the widow in an envelope sealed up & endorsed Thomas M. Bayly's will & there being no witnesses, Thomas R. Joynes, John G. Joynes & George P. Scarburgh made oath regarding the handwriting. Jane O. Bayly & Thomas H. Bayly, the named Extrs., themselves entered into bond for $200,000 without security..¹⁰ His body was interred at Hills Farm, Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. Tombstones shows Colonel Thomas M. Bayly, 3rd son of Colonel Thomas Bayly and Ann Drummond his wife. He was born March 26th, 1775; on the 24th March, 1809, he was married to Margaret P. Cropper, daughter of General John Cropper; on the 21st December, 1826, he was married to Jane O. Addison the widow of Colonel Kendall Addison and daughter of Samuel Coward; on the 7th January, 1837 he died..⁴

     His common name was Henry. Henry was born on 3 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Maj. John (438) Wise and Sarah Corbin (182) Cropper. He married Ann Jennings on 23 October 1828.¹ He married Sarah Sergeant on 26 November 1840.¹ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry A. Wise the head of HH#1264, a 43 year old lawyer with real estate valued at $10,000, born in VA. Listed with him were the following Wises: Sarah, age 32, born in Philadelphia; Henry A. Jr., a 16 year old student, born in VA; Anna A., age 13, born in VA; Rich'd A., age 7, born in Brazil; Marg't, age 6, born in Brazil; John S., age 3, born in Brazil; Spencer, age 1, born in VA. Also listed was Jessy Wise, age 61 and black..² He married Mary Elizabeth Lyon in November 1853.¹ Henry died on 12 September 1876 at age 69.¹ His body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Henry A. Wise, son of Jno. & Sarah Corbin (Cropper). Added in the tombstone book was that he as a Virginia Congressman, Minister to Brazil, Governor of Virginia, and Brigader General in the CSA 1861-1865..¹

     James Scott in his will written 19 Jul 1778, probated 25 Aug 1778, mentioned James Revell Corbin, son of Colonel George Corbin, and Agnis Drummond Corbin (Acc Wills &c. 1777-1780, p. 124). James was born in 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Col. George Corbin and Elizabeth Revell Horsey. James died on 22 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.² His body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Agnes was born in January 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Col. George Corbin and Elizabeth Revell Horsey. She married John Shepherd (258) Ker Esq. circa 1795.^2,3 Agnes was named in her husband's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Agnes Drummond Ker in the will of John Shepherd Ker. She was named an Extr. along with friends John Wise & William Seymour. She was also given 1/3 part of the rent & profit of my real estate to be in lieu of dower..⁴ She married Samuel Downing on 4 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Turman, James Poulson was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Downing and Mrs. Agnes D. Ker, widow, on 4 Dec 1806. However, the M.L.B. of Acc Co, by Mark C. Lewis, shows 12 Apr 1808..⁵ Agnes died in February 1814 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 39.¹ Her body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Agnes Drummond Ker, wife of John S. Ker and daughter of George & Elizabeth (Revell Horsey) Corbin, who died in Feb 1814 at the age of 39 years, 1 month and 0 days. (Note: Since she had married Samuel Downing after John S. Ker died, she would have been a Downing when she died.).¹

     John was born in 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward Ker and Margaret (128) Shepherd. John was named in his father's will on 17 May 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Shephard Ker and given 300 acres of the land bought of James Cox, the line dividing him & his brother Hugh to be the branch running into the head of Pungoteague. He and his brother George were named executors..² He married Elizabeth (219) Revell circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ John was named as administrator of an estate on 28 December 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Ker, John Shepherd Ker & Samuel Galt were named to settle the estate of Edward Revel. John Teackle Sr. was the security..⁵ He married Agnes Drummond Corbin circa 1795.^6,3 John was named as administrator of an estate on 12 February 1798 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Shepherd Kerr was named to settle the estate of Margaret Snead, in the place of William Snead, dec'd..⁷ John was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. John S. Ker vs - Nancy Ker, Margaret Ker, John Ker & David Bowman & William Seymour, a committee of Hugh Ker, an insane person in a Partition Suit. That Edward Ker the elder was lately seized of and in a tract of land containing 250 acres in the Parish of St. George, and being so seized in his lifetime, to-wit: on the ____ day of ____ 17--, made his last will and testament, and devised the premises aforesaid to his four sons, George, John S., Hugh & Edward Ker, to be equally divided; that by virtue thereof the said George, John S., Hugh & Edward Ker entered into the said premises and were seized thereof; that the said George Ker on the ____ day of ____ 179- died intestate, leaving a widow Sarah Ker and three children, to-wit: Nancy, John & Margaret, and no more, whereby the interest of the said George Ker in the said premises descended to the said Nancy, John & Margaret; that the said Edward Ker the younger on the ____ day of ____ 179- died intestate leaving no children nor father nor mother, but brothers and sisters and their descendants, to-wit: the said John S. Ker and the said Hugh his brothers of the whole blood, Elizabeth Seymour & Isabella Bowman his sisters of the whole blood, and Edmund Scarburgh, Jr., Margaret Coward, Alice Bayly & Edward, William & Elizabeth Scarburgh his nephews and nieces, children of Jane Scarburgh, dec., his sister of the whole blood, Margaret, William, John & George Edward Christian his nephews & nieces, children of Catherine Christian, dec., his sister of the whole blood, John & Margaret Revell, his nephew & niece, children of Ann Revell, dec., his sister of the whole blood, the said Nancy, Margaret & John Ker, his nephew & nieces, children of the said George Ker, dec., his brother of the whole blood, and Smith Snead, his nephew, the only child of Margaret Snead, dec., his sister of the whole blood, whereby the interest of the said Edward the younger in the said land descended to his brothers & sisters & nephews & nieces aforesaid, who entered in the same and became seized thereof as of fee, and being so seized on the 29 July 1800 the said John S. Ker, Samuel Coward & the said Margaret, his wife, the said Edmund Scarburgh, Jr., the said Hugh Ker, William Seymour and the said Elizabeth, his wife, David Bowman and the said Isabella his wife, Thomas Bayly and Alice his wife, presented their bill in chancery against the said Edward, William & Elizabeth Scarburgh, Margaret, William, John & George Edward Christian, John & Margaret Revell, Nancy, Margaret & John Ker & Smith Snead for the sale of the said Edward Ker, Jr's. part, which sale was ordered and Edward's part purchased by John S. Ker, so that the said John S. Ker, Nancy, Margaret & John Ker and the said David Bowman & William Seymour, committee as aforesaid of the said Hugh Ker, in right of the said Ker, hold together and undivided the said tract of land - George Parker appointed guardian to the defendants Nancy, Margaret & John Ker, infant defendants, to defend this suit.
.^8,9 John was named as administrator of an estate on 27 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John S. Ker was named to settle the estate of Edward Ker Jr. John Custis & William Gibb were the securities..¹⁰ He made a will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. My estate, given to my wife Agnes Drummond Ker & my children Edward Horsey Ker & Elizabeth Revell Corbin Ker, shall be held together by my wife either until my son Edward H. Ker arrives at the age 21 or during her widowhood for supporting herself & supporting & educating our children & upon the arrival at age of my son or the marriage or death of my wife whichever happens first, the estate to my children. [Note: William Seymour is a business partner of John S. Ker & there are arrangements of business property.] To sister Isabell Bowman during her widowhood £20 & the priviledge of getting firewood off my lands in the neighbourhood of Onancock. Negroes in Somerset County: Caesar, Phillips, Joe, Esther & Lydia to be free on 1 Jan 1808, the time which they are hired to James Gibbons will expire. The following are to be freed on 1 Jan of given year: Jim, 1810; Lambert, 1815; Cole, 1815; Nancy, 1822; Mingo, 1822; Hetty 1823; Nancy & Harriet 1826. To wife Agnes Drummond Ker 1/3 part of the rent & profit of my real estate to be in lieu of dower. To son Edward Horsey Ker the reversion of the land where I live at Onancock called Ker Place, which are deeded to me by Thomas M. Bayly. The following is a list of land purchased or deeded to John S. Ker: Burwell & others, John Guy & wife being part of the tract of John Smith, Onancock, Tully Snead & wife, Ethel Lyon which was formerly Catherine Scott's, John Wise & William Gibb, Chincoteague land purchased of John Marshall of Thomas Teackle Gore, Daniel Jenifer Marshall. To son Edward ... To daughter Elizabeth Revell Corbin Ker land on Pungoteague, land deeded to me by John C. Wilson called Oak Hall lying in Pocomoke, lands in Somerset County, Maryland deeded to me by Edward Horsey, houses & lots in Onancock purchased of Burwell & others, also £500. To nieces Margaret S. Revell & Ann R. Ker a suit of mourning. To friend John Wise & nephew John K. Revell each a suit of mourning. To son Edward Horsey Ker all my books & ... To daughter Elizabeth R. C. Ker all my plates marked with the initials of the Horsey, Corbin or Ker families after the death of her mother. To my Negro men Spencer, Lebin, Caleb, Jack & John, Mingo £20 at the end of their time of service. The remainder to my children Edward H. Ker & Elizabeth R. C. Ker & my wife. Partner William Seymour has full power & authority to dispose of ... for the benefit of the concern. Friends John Wise & William Seymour & wife Agnes D. Ker Extrs. Witt: George T. Corbin, John M. Watson, Eliza West, Eliza Wise & Gilbert M. Leatherbury..¹¹ John died in September 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Shepard Ker Esq., son of Edward & Margaret Ker, who died Sep 1806 at the age of 38 years. The stone was erected by his son Edward Horsey Ker..¹ John's will was probated on 27 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. There is no probate recording with this will..¹¹ John estate was settled on 25 June 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. At Chincoteague & Onancock. 2 & 6 Dec 1806 (Invy), 2 & 6 Dec 1806 (Sale), 8 Apr 1814 (Order to Audit), 8 Jun 1821 (Final Settlement), 25 Jun 1821 (Rec'd) - William Seymour Extr. Inventory at Chincoteague on 2 Dec 1806. Inventory at Onancock on 6 Dec 1806. Appraisers: Gilbert M. Leatherbury & Samuel Waples. Sale at Chincoteague on 2 Dec 1806. Sale at Onancock on 6 Dec 1806. Cash paid Mrs. Agnes D. Ker for her receipt. Cash paid Col. John Cropper for the Life of Washington. To Edward H. Ker legacy left him by his father in books, bookcase, delivered to Sam Downing Esq. his guardian. To Elizabeth R. C. Ker legacy left her by her father in plates. Auditors: John Finney & Samuel Waples. At final settlement T. Holmes was Extr. of S. Downing & Edward H. Ker represented himself & as guardian to Elizabeth C. Ker. [Note: This is a very long settlement with many names, places, accounts & etc.].¹² John estate was settled on 27 September 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 16 Jul 1823 (Audit), 27 Sep 1824 (Rec'd) - Edward H. Ker Extr. Cash paid Thompson Holmes Extr. of Samuel Downing, William Seymour (1/3), Edward H. Ker (1/3), $470.76 each on 5 Mar 1821. Settlement by Thompson Holmes, guardian of Ann Downing & William D. Seymour, witnessed by Edward S. Snead..¹³ John was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as John S. Ker and was to receive his 1/9 £115.17.5. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).¹⁴