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     Edward was born in October 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Shepherd (258) Ker Esq. and Agnes Drummond Corbin. Edward was named in his father's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a son Edward Horsey Ker (under age) in the will of John Shepherd Ker and was given the land where I live at Onancock called Ker Place. He was also given all my books. He was only 9 years old at the time..² He married Margaret Ann Bayly on 27 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly and John H. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward H. Kerr and Margaret Ann Bayly..^3,4 He made a will on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. To friend Edward Smith Snead during his life my plantation at Onancock called Ker Place except that part thereof which lies to the west of the road leading from Onancock Town to Deep Creek mill & which part lying on the west part of said road was purchased by my father of John Guy. The Ker Place land estimated at between 800 & 1,000 acres. Also to Edward Smith Snead during his life my plantation on Chincoteague at present occupied by Ethel Lyon & my tract of land near Horn Town called Wolf Ridge at present occupied by Will Douglas free Negro & that tract of wood land adjoining the Wolf Ridge land usually called Hannah's Swamp & my undivided ½ of a tract of land in Somerset County, Maryland on Back Creek & ... & books, farming implements & every article of personal property in & about my house & farm called Ker Place & my stock on the farm in Somerset above mentioned apart of which stock is held in partnership by William D. Seymour & myself. If Edward Smith Snead leaves one or more children or descendants of a child or children, I then give all the estate aforesaid to such child or children ... & if all those children die under age 21 & without issue then I give all the aforesaid estate to William A. Christian, Margaret Ames the wife of Richard Ames, David Bowman, Leah Seymour, Catharine Bayly, Rachel Bayly, Nancy Bayly & Margaret Bayly children of Richard D. Bayly. To friend David Bowman my undivided ½ of land formerly belonging to my grandfather George Corbin on which Edmund Bell now lives on Assawoman Creek & also my undivided ½ of the Ewell land which also belonged to George Corbin. Extr. to sell that part of Ker Place lands on the west side of the road leading from Onancock to Deep Creek & purchased by my father from John Guy & also all my land on Chincoteague & Assateague Islands & also land containing 55 acres in the neighborhood of Horn Town known as the Gore land & also my undivided ½ of land near Chinch Town adjoining the lands of George Bowles containing about 100 acres. To my aunt Isabell Seymour during her life or widowhood an annuity of $60 out of the rents of my Chincoteague farm on which Ethel Lyon now lives. To friend Richard D. Bayly my map of the United States & Watts Tracts in 6 volumes & the house hold furniture which was given by him to me on my marriage to his daughter Margaret a part of which are at Ker Place. To Sally M. Bayly the daughter of Richard D. Bayly my secretary gold watch, 2 sugar tongs marked "E.M.K." ... To Catharine Bayly daughter of Richard D. Bayly one bureau ... To Rachel Bayly daughter of Richard D. Bayly my portable writing desk. To Edward S. Snead my bookcase ... Extr. to continue the improvement commenced by me at Onancock on the family graveyard where Mrs. Catharine Scott formerly lived & to place marble slabs over the graves of my father & mother with suitable inscriptions. To friend John H. Bayly my gun & to my friend Littleton U. Dennis my rifle. To my friend Mrs. Sally Bayly & Miss Sally U. Bayly each a suit of mourning. Remainder except Negro boys George & Jack to friend Richard D. Bayly & Edward S. Snead. To friend Richard D. Bayly the services of my Negro boy Jack until his arrival at age 21 & to be free. To friend Edward S. Snead the services of my Negro boy George until he arrives at age 21 & then he to be free. Richard D. Bayly & Edward S. Snead Extrs. Witt: Thomas R. Joynes, W. D. Bayne, William P. Custis, Samuel Walston & Alexander McCollom. Codicil: 17 Feb 1826 - To friend Edward S. Snead all my stock on the farm in Somerset part of which stock is held in partnership with William D. Seymour & ... To my friend Richard D. Bayly ... To friend Thomas M. Bayly ... To Leah Seymour $200 if available after debts paid. To John Watson of John the farm occupied by him free of rent for one year & after the death of John Watson the farm to go to Edward S. Snead. Witt: Thomas R. Joynes..⁵ Edward died on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 29.¹ His body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward H. Ker, husband of Margaret Ann Ker, who died in Jan 1826 at the age of 29 years and 5 months..¹ Edward's will was probated on 27 February 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. William D. Seymour & William E. Wise securities..⁵

     Coventon was born circa 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Bonnewell Corbin and Sarah (-----). Coventon died on 8 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Also referred to as Jenkinson. (w|o_Ralph_Corbin) was born circa 1680. She was the daughter of (f|o_Thos) Jenkins. She married Dr. Ralph Corbin before 1720. Ralph Corbin was named as a brother-in-law of Thomas Jenkinson and as executor to Jenkinson's will, written 17 Jan 1720/21, recorded 2 Jun 1724. Since Jenkinson's wife was listed as Elizabeth and since Ralph's only sister (named in his father George's will of 1713) was Ann Bloxom, it is assumed that Ralph must have married a sister of Jenkinson. Other sources show his wife as Sarah or Priscilla Scarburgh. Perhaps he was married more than once..¹

     Pamela was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Bonnewell Corbin and Sarah (-----). She married Thomas Jenkins Sr. circa 1795.³

     Nancy was born circa 1776. She was the daughter of George Bonnewell Corbin and Sarah (-----).

     Elizabeth was born circa 1837 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Ralph Seaford Corbin and Margaret 'Peggy' King. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹ Elizabeth died at youth.

     William died at youth. William was born circa 1842 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Ralph Seaford Corbin and Margaret 'Peggy' King. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹

     Levin was living at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.² Levin was a member of the armed forces serving at Union Army, Civil War.² For more on Levin Alexander Corbin see an article by Woodrow T. Wilson in The Crisfield Times of 7 May 1971. Levin was born on 20 May 1844 at Somerset Co, MD.³ He was the son of Ralph Seaford Corbin and Margaret 'Peggy' King. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹ He married Henrietta Tyler circa 1865.^4,5 Levin was granted a divorce from Henrietta Tyler before 1896.⁵ He married Louisa Tull on 18 June 1896 at Somerset Co, MD.⁶ He married Isabelle Amanda 'Belle' Atkinson on 30 October 1899 at Somerset Co, MD.⁶ Levin died on 12 August 1918 at age 74.⁴ His body was interred at Old Family Cem, E. Princess Ann, Somerset Co, MD.²

     Leah was born circa 1849 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ She was the daughter of Ralph Seaford Corbin and Margaret 'Peggy' King. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹ She married James Handy Powell on 21 December 1870 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     George (Thomas) Corbin (of Horntown) appeared in the 1800 Census age 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1775) with a wife age 16-26 (b.c. 1775-1785), a son under 10, 1 free negro and 4 slaves. His common name was George. George was born circa 1765. He was the son of Ralph Corbin Jr. and Sarah Thomas. He married Mary Stewart circa 1795.^1,2 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ George was living at Horntown, Acc Co, VA.¹ George died in 1814.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.² She was the daughter of James Stewart. She married Dr. George Thomas Corbin circa 1795.^1,3

     Thomas was born circa 1758 at Somerset Co, MD. He was the son of Ralph Corbin Jr. and Sarah Thomas.

     Savage Corbin (of Ralph) was listed in the 1800 Census as age 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1775) with a wife of the same age, 3 sons under 10, 1 duaghter under 10, 2 free negros and 1 slave. In 1810 he was again listed as age 26-45 (b.c. 1765-1785) with a wife of the same age, 3 sons under 10, 1 son 10-16, 1 daughter under 10, 1 daughter 10-16, and 1 other (probably a free negro). In 1820 he was over 45 (b. before 1775) with a wife of the same age, 1 son 10-16, 1 son 16-18, 1 son 16-26, 1 daughter 10-16, 1 daughter 16-18, and no free negros or slaves. He was not listed in the 1830 Acc Census. Based on the above he would have had to have been born between 1765 and 1775, thus a b.c. 1770 was selected. The 4 sons and 2 daughters shown below are based on the above census data. In 1810 Savage Corbin and his wife Polly sold 22 acres of A148 (just west of Hallwood) to his brother Ralph Corbin and two years later 20 acres more (Whitelaw, p. 1267). Whitelaw's assumption that this Ralph was Savage's brother is apparently incorrect. Savage did have a brother Ralph named in thier father's will, but as Whitelaw goes on to state that Ralph left it to his wife Betsey and their unnamed children in 1815 disproves that they were brothers, for the Ralph that died in 1815 with a wife Betsey (she was Elizabeth Dennis) was Rev. Ralph Broadwater Corbin the son of George Bonewell Corbin and Sarah Broadwater. Savage was born circa 1770.² He was the son of Ralph Corbin Jr. and Sarah Thomas. He married Mary (Polly?) (-----) circa 1790.^3,4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Nancy (-----) circa 1800.^5,4 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Savage was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 30 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Savage Corbin and William L. Lucas were the securities on the M.L.B. of Shadrack D. Marshall and Mahala Evans..⁶ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sabra was born circa 1762 at Somerset Co, MD. She was the daughter of Ralph Corbin Jr. and Sarah Thomas. She married William Welburne on 5 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Coleburn Long was the security on the M.L.B. of William Welburn and Sabra Corbin..²

     Polly was born circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.² She was the daughter of Ralph Corbin Jr. and Sarah Thomas. Polly was named in her grandmother's will on 18 July 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaugther Polly Corbin in the will of Bridget Thomas..¹ She married James Jenkins on 21 December 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Turman's marriage book, James Jenkins married Polly Corbin on 15 Dec 1797..³ Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Jenkins, age 50-60 (bc 1770-80). She was the only one in the household.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1766 at Somerset Co, MD. She was the daughter of Ralph Corbin Jr. and Sarah Thomas.

     Nancy was born circa 1766 at Somerset Co, MD. She was the daughter of Ralph Corbin Jr. and Sarah Thomas. She married Walter Delastatius circa 1790.^2,3

     Agnes was born circa 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Sebastian Cropper Jr. and Sabra Corbin.

     Margaret was born on 30 April 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. The Bayly-Winder Bible shows 1 May 1803..^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Drummond (271) Bayly Esq. and Sarah Downing 'Sally' Upshur. She married Edward Horsey Ker on 27 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly and John H. Bayly were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward H. Kerr and Margaret Ann Bayly..^3,4 Margaret died on 10 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 18.⁵ Her body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Richard Drummond Bayly was of Drummond Town as was the clerk of Accomack County and Superior courts. Richard was born on 12 October 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Col. Thomas (145) Bayly and Ann (131) Drummond. He married Sarah Downing 'Sally' Upshur on 9 December 1801 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as the daughter of John & Margaret Upshur..^3,4,1 Richard was named in his brother's will on 20 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as brother Richard D. Bayly in the will of Edmund Bayly..⁵ Richard was named in his sister's will in August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as my brother Richard D. Bayly in the will of Margaret Ker Robins..⁶ He made a will on 17 May 1823 at Drummond Town, Acc Co, VA. (Town of Drummond) To wife 1/3 part of all my real estate during her life in lieu of her dower or she can take my Drummond Town property on which I reside together with the lots I purchased of George Drummond whereon Jesse Beavans resides together with the grass lot & the lot I cultivate opposite to Mr. Alexander McCollom's & adjoining William P. Custis, Samuel Walston & others as well as other lands assigned her & considered equal to 1/3 part of my land. To friend Edward H. Ker my library, except books I mark for the family. I give my Forms, Books & Blanks, they having been printed at my own expense & ... to my successor as Clerk of Accomack County Court & the superior Court. Wife & friend Edward H. Ker Extrs..⁷ Richard was named as an heir on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard D. Bayly in the will of Edward H. Ker and his children Catharine Bayly, Rachel Bayly, Nancy Bayly and Margaret Bayly were to receive part of Ker's estate if Edward Smith Snead's children all died under the age 21. He was also given a map of the United States & Watts Tracts in 6 volumes & the house hold furniture which was given by him to me on my marriage to his daughter Margaret a part of which are at Ker Place..⁸ Richard died on 28 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 47.¹ His body was interred at Bayly Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.³ Richard's will was probated on 28 July 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. This will was offered by William P. Custis for probate & there being no witness, Isaac Smith & Littleton P. Henderson made oath that they were acquainted with the handwriting of the dec'd & the will was proved. On 25 August 1828 Peter P. Mayo, with Sally Bayly the widow relinquishing in his favor, became Admr. with Nathaniel J. Window, Abel P. Upshur & Thomas R. Joynes securities..⁷

     Sarah was born on 5 March 1784 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Upshur II and Margaret Downing. She married Richard Drummond (271) Bayly Esq. on 9 December 1801 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as the daughter of John & Margaret Upshur..^2,1,3 Sarah was named as an heir on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Mrs. Sally Bayly and given a suit of mourning in the will of Edward H. Ker..⁴ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Bayly the head of HH#1137. She was age 66 with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with her was Cath Bayly, age 36 also with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed wth them was Margaret Hammond, age 21, with real estate valued at $1,000..⁵ Sarah was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah D. Bailey, age 75 in HH#285 headed by Catharine K. Bailey, age 46..⁶ Sarah died on 1 March 1865 at age 80.^2,3 Her body was interred at Bayly Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edward was born circa 1725 at Cessford, Scotland.¹ He married Margaret (128) Shepherd circa 1753 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 Edward bought land in 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Edward Ker and wife Margaret bought her sister's interest in 350 acres of Whitelaw's tract A26, near Pungoteague, from John Harmanson and his wife Elizabeth. In 1790 Edward Ker left his home plantation to his wife Margaret and then to their son George. George later died intestate and in 1824 John Ker of Northampton deeded his interest in the land to his sister Margaret S. Ker, saying they had inherited jointly upon the death of their father, the Reverend George Ker. Later in that year Margaret married the Reverend Samuel C. Stratton. In 1852, after the death of his wife, Stratton had moved to Cloucester Co, NJ, and in this year he and his children James and Mary sold as 300 acres to Richard J. Ayres. He later died intestate and in 1880 a son of the same name bought the property at a sale to settle the estate. The north part of the 350 acres became detached and thereafter was known as Edgewater. The Stratton deed called the property Shepherd's Plain, which was later changed to Melrose, but the older name is still in use. The original Shepherd house was about 200 yards northeat of the present dwelling and within the memory of those still living (Whitelaw published in 1951) the remains of an eight-foot cellar could be seen. The existing house appears to date from soon after 1755, when Edward Ker and his wife Margaret became possessed of the full title. (Note: See Whitelaw p. 665-667 for pictures and a full description.) The old graveyard of the first Kers (since plowed up) was on a little hill across the cove from the house..² Edward estate was settled on 1 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edward Ker quaified to settle the estate of William Justice Jr. William left his whole estate to his wife, but if she should be with child the child to have all my lands & an equal part of my negroes & other estate. Witt: John Harmanson, Sarah Mackmath..³ He made a will on 17 May 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife plantation where I live containing 550 acres for life & then to my son George. To son George plantation bought of Thomas H. Parker, containing 175 acres. To son John Sheppard 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. To son Hugh all the land bought of James Broughton as contained in 3 deeds, being 109 acres, & all the surplus of 300 acres of the land bought of James Cox, supposed to be 98 acres, also the land & plantation bought of Michael R. Tatham. To son Edward all the land I now hold or may die possessed of in the County of Northampton, & the lands in Accomack bought of John & Littleton Harmon & Edmund Polson. To 3 daughters Jean Scarbrough, Catharine Christian & Ann Revell the lands 1 hold in Gloucestor, containing 243 1/4 acres. To daughter Elizabeth Ker 500 £ to be paid in 2 negro girls & 1 negro boy & in stock & household furniture. To daughter Isabel 500 £ to be paid in like manner. Remainder of my land to be sold, & the proceeds, together with the residue of my estate to be divided between my 4 sons George, John Shephard, Hugh & Edward. Wife (no name) Exec. Sons George & John Shephard Exrs. Codicil No. 1 - I revoke the 5th gift to my son Hugh, & in lieu thereof give to the said Hugh all the land & plantation near the Court House bought out of the estate of Severn Guttridge, with the lots in the Court yard, also the lots held in joint tenancy with Catharine Scott. In lieu of the lands bought of John & Littleton Harmon & Edmund Polson, I give to my son Edward Ker the land & plantation bought of Michael Rickets Tatham on the North side of Andua. To son John Sheppard the remainder of the land purchased of John Cox, being about 98 acres and 13 acres lying below the main road purchased of James Broughton. Daughter Margaret to have her board with either of my sons she may incline to live with, & should she choose to board elsewhere I bequeath her 12 £ per annum while she remains single to be paid by my 4 sons, 3 £ each. I desire that the representatives of my deceased daughter Ann Revell should have an equal share with my daughters Jean Scarburgh & Catherine Christian. The land purchased of John & Littleton Harmon & of Edmund Poulson I bequest to my 4 sons - Dated 28 Sept. 1788 - Witt: Reavel Watson, George Pearson, Rosy Harman..⁴ Edward died in 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ His body was interred at Shepherd's Plain, Pungoteage, Acc Co, VA.² Edward's will was probated on 18 October 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Will proved by John Wise, Jabez Pitt, Edmund Bayly, Jr. Codicil proved by Revill Watson & Rosy Harman..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of John Shepherd and Catherine (48) Harmanson. She married Edward Ker circa 1753 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Margaret was named in her husband's will on 17 May 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown only as a wife in the will Edward Ker. She was given the plantation where I live containing 550 acres for life & then to my son George..⁴

     Sabra was born on 21 October 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Gen. John Cropper Jr. and Catherine (269) Bayly. Sabra died on 2 November 1791 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. Her body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.

     Bowman was born circa 1710. He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1730.^1,2

     Tabitha was born circa 1710. She married Bowman Cropper circa 1730.^1,2

     Sabra was born on 18 September 1779 at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Gen. John Cropper Jr. and Margaret (87) Pettitt. Sabra died on 24 September 1779 at age 0. She died when 6 days old..² Her body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Sabra was born on 19 October 1781 at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA. She was born at Bowman's Folly and commonly called little Sabra..² He was the son of Gen. John Cropper Jr. and Margaret (87) Pettitt. Sabra died on 27 October 1783 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 2.² His body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹

     His common name was John. John was born on 15 January 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Gen. John Cropper Jr. and Catherine (269) Bayly. He married Mary Ann Savage on 1 September 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. The General Cropper Bible shows they were married on 5 Sep 1832..^3,2 John died on 4 September 1837 at age 33. His body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.

     Mary was born on 1 October 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Maj. John Savage Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Justice. She married Dr. John Washington Cropper on 1 September 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. The General Cropper Bible shows they were married on 5 Sep 1832..^2,3 Mary died on 23 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 23. Her body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.