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     His common name was John. John was born on 22 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Savage and Elizabeth (-----). He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Justice on 23 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Ann Corbin Cropper on 19 September 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Savage of R. the head of HH#2, a 59 year old farmer with real estate valued at $13,650. Listed with him were Ann C. Savage, age 54; Elizabeth W. Gibb, age 21; and Thomas Wright, a 23 year old laborer..⁴ John died on 27 March 1879 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 88. His body was interred at Cedar Grove on Gargatha Bay, Acc Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born on 1 November 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Ralph Justice Jr. and Bridget Clemmons. She married Maj. John Savage Sr. on 23 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth died on 16 October 1835 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 47.² Her body was interred at Cedar Grove on Gargatha Bay, Acc Co, VA.²

     Richard was born circa 1760. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1780.^2,3

     William was born circa 1730. He married Mary (35) Parramore on 12 November 1754. By 1753 Robinson Custis had died and Mary next married William Pettit and more about her is told in the story of N116C. Her son John Custis is believed to have died in his youth. Henry married Matilda Hack. Sarah married successively: James Justice, George Abbott, Southy Grinalds and William Parramore Sr. (A66A), all of whom she survived. Anne Custis married a West..^1,2,3

     Anna was born on 8 May 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Gen. John Cropper Jr. and Catherine (269) Bayly. Anna died on 13 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 1. Her body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.

     Coventon was born on 20 October 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Sebastian Cropper Jr. and Sabra Corbin. Coventon was named in his father's will on 18 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² Coventon died on 1 March 1786 at Wash. Academy, MD, at age 18. His body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.

     Coventon was born on 5 April 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Gen. John Cropper Jr. and Catherine (269) Bayly. He married Leah B. Seymour on 14 June 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of Coventon H. Cropper and Leah B. Seymour..^3,2 He married Sarah T. Gillett on 10 August 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Coventon was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as C.H. Cropper the head of HH#1136, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000. Listed with him were the following Croppers: Sarah T., age 30; Cath. J., age 12 and born in Missouri; and Cath Sr., age 79. Also listed was Cath. F. Gibb, age 23..⁵ Coventon was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Coventon H. Cropper the head of HH#275, a 48 year old farmer with personal property valued at $1,700. Listed with him were Croppers: Sarah J., age 39 and Catharine C., age 22..⁶ Coventon died on 18 January 1873 at age 60. His body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.

     Sarah was born on 16 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (573) Gillett and Henrietta Selby. She married Coventon Hanson Cropper on 10 August 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah T. Cropper, age 30 in HH#1136 headed by C.H. Cropper, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Cropper, age 39 in HH#275 headed by Coventon H. Cropper, a 48 year old farmer..⁴ Sarah died on 15 February 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 64. Tombstone shows 15 Feb 1884 and Acc Co Death Register shows 14 Feb 1884, which listed her as Sarah T. Cropper, who died of heart disease & paralysis at the age of 65 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Henrietta Gillett, born in Acc Co and a widow. Her brother John W. Gillett gave the information..⁵ Her body was interred at Gillett Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.

     William was born on 17 April 1777 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Ayres (235) Gillett and Margaret Douglas. He married Henrietta Selby on 15 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Selby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Gillett and Henrietta Selby of Zadock..^2,3 William died on 30 August 1837 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 60.⁴

     Henrietta was born on 23 December 1796 at Maryland.² She was the daughter of Zodack Selby. She married William (573) Gillett on 15 December 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Selby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Gillett and Henrietta Selby of Zadock..^1,3 Henrietta was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henrietta Gillet, age 53 with real estate valued at $1,500, born in MD..⁴ Henrietta was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henrietta Gillet, age 63 in HH#1 headed by John W. Gillet, age 36 and the County Clerk..⁵ Henrietta died on 6 November 1868 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 71.²

     Zodack was born circa 1770.

     Leah was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Rev. William B. (221) Seymour and Isabella (264) Ker. Leah was named in her brother's will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a half-sister Leah B. Seymour in the will of George K. Bowman..² Leah was named in the will of a cousin on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Seymour in the will of Edward H. Ker and along with William A. Christian, Margaret Ames the wife of Richard Ames, David Bowman and 4 children of Richard D. Bayler, was to receive part of his estate if Edward Smith Snead's children all died under the age 21..³ Leah was named in her brother's will on 28 October 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Leah B. Seymour in the will of David Bowman and given the balance of his estate after debts, funeral expenses & legacies hereafter given..⁴ She married Coventon Hanson Cropper on 14 June 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of Coventon H. Cropper and Leah B. Seymour..^5,1 Leah died before 1841.⁶

     Thomas was born on 3 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Coventon Hanson Cropper and Sarah T. Gillett. Thomas died on 13 January 1843 at age 0. His body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.

     Polly was born circa 1737. She was the daughter of George Corbin and Mary Bonnewell. She married Jedidiah Tunnell circa 1760.²

     George was born circa 1710. He married Bridget (-----) circa 1728.^1,2 George bought land in 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that George Thomas bought land in Northampton County. He gave that property to his son John and moved to upper Accomack County where he bought land on the seaside of the peninsula, across the inlet from Wallops Beach, and in 1746 bought 300 acres at Pigg Point on the Pocomoke River. His Accomack County seaside home was left to his son George and in 1812 was sold by a grandson, George Thomas, to John Wharton. It became known as Mount Wharton. The older part of the house at Mount Wharton is believed to have been build by George Thomas..³ He made a will on 25 January 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Thomas plantation where he lives that I bought of Jonathan More, containing 150 acres, also 100 acres purchased of Jonathan Edmonds. To son George Thomas plantation where I now live purchased of John Gibson, containing 500 acres, and in case he should die and his daughter without having no heirs (but not cuting off his son if please God he should ever again marry and have one), then I give the above land to my son Levin Thomas. To son Levin plantation at Pigg Point purchased of Jacob White containing 300 acres and for want of heirs to my son John Thomas. To son-in-law John Tankard 20 shillings. Grandson Harrison Thomas, son of John Thomas 20 shillings. To Houson Mapp and Betty, his wife 50£ current money. To Ralph Corbin and Sarah his wife the effects and money they have had of me in my lifetime to be accounted for in the division of the estate as a part of their equal division. To Jedday Tunnell and Anne his wife, they to account for the effects they have already had. Should my daughter Anne, wife of said Tunnell, die before her husband, the above negroes to be divided among her children. To daughter Rosannah. Wife Bridget to live with my son George, she to have her equal division of the estate and after her death to be divided among our children, George, Levin, Sarah, Anne and Rosannah. Executors: Wife and sons George and Levin. Witt: Jonathan Powell, Sarah Powell, William Fraser Ross..⁴ George died in 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. George's will was probated on 24 November 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. John Thomas heir at law to the testator qualified..⁴ George estate was settled circa 1773. The inventory of his personal estate, with an appraised value of 1,169£ included, among other items, 1 large walnut oval table, 11 black chairs, 1 walnut case of drawers, 1 small walnut oval table, 1 large walnut desk, 1 smaller walnut desk, 1 small desk, 1 looking glass, 2 Delph punch bowls, 1 Delph dish, 12 Delph plates, 1 Delph bowl, many pewter dishes and bowls, many earthen ware dishes and bowls, brass candlestick, copper coffee pot, 1 Bible and prayer book, seven books, 2 sail boats, 1 canoe, 1 punt, 1 fishing boat, money scales, 45 hogs, 4 bulls, 22 cows, 2 steers, 5 heads of cattle, 4 mares, 2 old horses, 7 yokes oxen, tools of all kinds, many bushels of corn, wheat, peas, beans, bags of meal and sacks of oats, and 1,946 pounds of tobacco. Unless requested that there was to be no appraisal, most estates in the county were appraised. There was no sale of the personal estate, but when there was such a sale, the price paid for necessary articles was frequently higher then the appraised value, while nice China and other choice articles went for a lower price, unless they were bought by a member of the family, when they frequently sold for more then the appraised valued..⁵

     Bridget was born circa 1710. She married George Thomas circa 1728.^1,2 Bridget was named in her husband's will on 25 January 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Bridget in the will of George Thomas. She was to live with his son George Thomas..^3,4 Bridget was named in her son's will on 5 March 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as mother Bridget Thomas in the will of George Thomas..⁵ She made a will on 18 July 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughters: Sarah Corbin (one tead chest, one purple and white Chinese gown, one Holland stripped gown that Sarah had made marked on the bosom with the two first letters of my name and one stiff gown), Ann Tunnell (one tea kettle, one blue cloak, one fine shift with a little "T" on the bosom and one plaid gown), and Betty Mapp (one blue and white striped petticoat and my riding gown). To grandaughter Polly Corbin (my silver shoe buckles), gandson George Tunnell. Daughters Sarah Corbin and Ann Tunnell residual legatees. Executor: Son-in-law Ralph Corbin. Witt: Joachim Milbourn, Coventon Broadwater..^6,4 Bridget died in January 1794.⁶ Bridget's will was probated on 24 February 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     William was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Francis Welburne and Mary 'Polly' Marshall. He married Sabra Corbin 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 He married Sally D. Wallop on 16 February 1818 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ William died in 1839.¹

     James was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Jenkins and Mary Ann (-----). James was named in his father's will circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was named in his mother's will on 31 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son James Jinkins in the will of Mary Anne Jinkins..² He married Polly Corbin on 21 December 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Turman's marriage book, James Jenkins married Polly Corbin on 15 Dec 1797..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Jenkins, age 16-26 (1774-1784), with a wife of the same age and one other female under age 10. He also had 4 slaves..⁴ James witnessed a will on 9 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Jenkins, along with Samuel Marshall & Sally Marshall, witnessed the will of Nathan Linton..⁵

     (-----) was born circa 1770. He married Polly Corbin circa 1800.¹

     Walter was born circa 1770. He married Nancy Corbin circa 1790.^1,2

     Rachel was born circa 1780. She married Isaac Milligan circa 1800.^1,2

     Isaac was born circa 1780. He married Rachel (-----) circa 1800.^1,2

     William was born circa 1780. He married Polly Taylor circa 1800.^1,2

     Polly was born circa 1780. She married William King circa 1800.^1,2

     Rachel was born circa 1824 at Somerset Co, MD. She was the daughter of Ralph Seaford Corbin and Mary Milligan. She married Michael A. Somers on 27 November 1856 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Michael was born circa 1820. He married Rachel H. Corbin on 27 November 1856 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Sallie was born circa 1822 at Somerset Co, MD. She was the daughter of Ralph Seaford Corbin and Mary Milligan. She married William Riley Byrd on 16 March 1852 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     William was born circa 1825. He married Sallie Jane Corbin on 16 March 1852 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     James was born circa 1841.¹ He married Leah Levinah Corbin on 21 December 1870 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Henrietta was born on 20 May 1844.¹ She married Levin Alexander 'Alex' Corbin circa 1865.^2,3 She married Benjamin Laird circa 1890.^4,3 Henrietta was granted a divorce from Levin Alexander 'Alex' Corbin before 1896.³