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     James was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater and Mary (-----). James was living on 26 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Catherine was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater and Mary (-----). Catherine was living on 26 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Selby Dunton before 1800.²

     Mary was born circa 1760. She married William Broadwater before 1779.¹ Mary was living in 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Esther was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jacob Broadwater. She married (-----) Fitzgerald circa 1780.^2,1 Esther was living on 26 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1750. He married Esther Broadwater circa 1780.^1,2

     Mason was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nehemiah (227) Watts and Barbaray Drummond. She married John Marshall circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Mason witnessed a will on 9 November 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mason Martial along with John Martial & Caleb Townsend witnessed the will of George Douglas..⁴ Mason was named as administrator of an estate on 27 October 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mason Martial was named to settle the estate of John Martial. Securities were Francis Welburne, Timothy Collings & Covington Corbin..⁵ She married Robert (?) Watson circa 1768.⁶ Mason died before December 1788.²

     Thomas was born circa 1680. He married Ann (-----) circa 1700.¹ Thomas died in 1718.

     Ann was born circa 1680. She married Thomas Ward circa 1700.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1712. She was the daughter of Thomas Ward and Ann (-----). She married Peter Marshall circa 1730.¹

     Peter was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Daniel Marshall and Sarah Wallop. He married Patience (-----) circa 1764.² Peter was named in his father's will on 23 May 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a son Peter Marshall in the will of Daniel Marshall..¹ Peter was named in his brother's will on 7 September 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Peter Marshall in the will of Daniel Marshall, wife Sophia..³ He made a will on 4 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Polly Marshall. To daughter Scarborough Moore. To wife Patience negroes & 1/3 of personal estate during her life. Should both my daughters die without issue, whole estate to Skinner Marshall, son of Stephen Marshall. Wife Patience & brother Stephen Exrs. Witt: Joseph Allen, John Welburn, William Holt..² Peter died in November 1784.² Peter's will was probated on 30 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Leah was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (36) Bagwell and Sarah Stockley. She married John Revell circa 1755.^2,3 She married William (54) Seymour circa 1765.^2,3 She made a will on 21 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Estate to be sold for the payment of debts. Children John Revell, Sarah Poulson, the heirs of Edward Revell, George Seymour and the daughter of Elizabeth Ker to share no part of my estate. Son William Seymour and daughter Leah Seymour to divide my whole estate between them. Executors: Son John Revell and son William Seymour. Witt: John Teackle, Jr., John Arlington, Hutchinson Kellam (Acc Wills &c. 1794-1796, p. 405)..⁴ Leah died in July 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Leah's will was probated on 25 July 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     John Revell's estate was administered to Leah Revell, with James Scott and Luke Luker securities, on 26 Jun 1764 (Acc Orders 1764-1765, p. 146). James Scott's will, written 19 Jul 1778, probated 25 Aug 1778, mentions John Revell's children: John, Sarah, William and Edward (Acc Wills &c. 1777-1780, p. 124). John was born circa 1710. He married Leah (99) Bagwell circa 1755.^2,3 John died on 26 June 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the administration of his estate was granted to Leah Revell..⁴

     William was born circa 1739 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of William Digby Seymour and Rose (26) Powell. He married Leah (99) Bagwell circa 1765.^3,4 He made a will on 9 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. Land purchased of Luke Luker to be sold. To son George Seymour (under age) my land adjacent on the eastward side of the main county road, containing 450 acres, also 1/2 of the watergrist mill. To wife Leah Seymour. Balance of estate to be divided between my 4 children, Elizabeth, Rose, William and Leah. Executors: Wife, Thomas Teackle, Levin Joynes. Witt: Arthur Teackle, John Sharlock, Levin Window. In order of probate: Isaac Smith appointed guardian to George Seymour, heir at law to the testator (Acc Wills &c. 1772-1777, p. 469)..⁵ William died in December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ William's will was probated on 31 December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     William was born circa 1756. He was the son of John Revell and Leah (99) Bagwell. William died in 1784.

     Edward was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Revell and Leah (99) Bagwell. He married Anne (263) Ker circa 1780.^3,4 He married Susannah (109) Andrews circa 1790.⁵ Edward died in December 1791.³ Edward's estate was administered 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..⁶ Edward was named in a land cause on 23 March 1803 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. John Revell, Jr. vs Margaret & Edward Revell (in a Partition Suit) - That one Edward Revell, father of the said John, Margaret & Edward, was lately seized of and in the premises aforesaid as of fee, being a tract of land containing 1200 acres in the Parish of St. George & 1/2 of a water grist mill on Pungoteague Creek in the aforesaid Parish, and being so seized on the ____ day of Dec. 1791, departed this life intestate, leaving four children, to-wit: the said John and Margaret and Leah by one marriage, and the said Edward Revell, Jr., by another marriage, who entered into and became seized of the said land subject to the dower of the widow of the said Edward, Sr., and afterwards, to-wit: on the 23 Aug. 1793, the said Leah departed this life an infant under the age of 21 years, intestate and without issue &c. John S. Ker appointed guardian to the defendant Margaret & Thomas Parker guardian to the defendant Edward, who are infants, for the purpose of defending this suit - 23 Mar. 1803
.⁷ Edward land was surveyed in 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey for the division of the land of the late Edward Revell showed 1,685 acres on Pungoteague Creek; 625 east of the Bayside read went to John K. Revell, 560 acres to Margaret Revell, and the home part to Edward A. Revell..⁸ Edward estate was settled on 25 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. 1792 (Order to Audit), 25 Mar 1822 (Rec'd) - Mrs. Susannah Revell in account with the Admr. of Edward Revell dec'd. On 18 Oct 1793 Susanna Revell acknowledged a receipt from John Shepherd Ker for £22.9 with Walter Jameson as a witness, who was dec'd by 25 Mar 1822 & it was proved by Isaac Smith who was acquainted with the handwriting of Walter Jameson..⁹

     John was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Revell and Leah (99) Bagwell. He married Elizabeth Poulson on 28 February 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibbs was the security on the M.L.B. of John Revell and Elizabeth Poulson..³ He made a will on 26 November 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. The 100 acres I bought of John Smith to be sold & the proceeds be applied to my debts. To son George Corbin Revell the land I now live on which I purchased of James Bonewell & Tully R. Wise containing 270 acres subject to the interest of my wife Elizabeth. If my son George dies before he arrives to age 21 or without heirs, then the 270 acres to son William. To son John B. Revell the land bought of the Extr. of George Poulson dec'd containing by survey 60 acres in lieu of his share of the estate of Mrs. Catharine Scott dec'd, to him & my other children by her upon condition that he never claim any part of Catharine Scott's estate. To wife Elizabeth Revell the use of the plantation whereon I now live, which I have before given to my son George Corbin, until my son George Corbin Revell arrives to age 21. To wife Elizabeth during her widowhood that part of the lands purchased of James Bonwell in lieu of her dower. To son William ... To wife Elizabeth ... Bind out my children on their arrival at proper age to trades. The engagement with Revell Twiford in a lease for 5 years of the land on Deep Creek belonging to the heirs of Revell West to continue for the benefit of my estate & ... Extr. has power to sell slaves who misbehave. My children should have the best education the circumstances will admit. Remainder to sons William, James & Edward & daughters Elizabeth & Sally. [Note: Additional conditions on personal estate indicate that Sally should have an equal share to the other four.] Friends James Poulson, George Parker & wife Elizabeth Extrs. Witt: John A. Parker, Revell Sherwood & William Custis. Codicil: 4 Dec 1806 - My land in the town of Onancock joining the lands of Mr. Layfield to be sold, as the land I purchased of John Smith in my will. Witt: Peggy West, William Custis & Henry Custis..⁴ John died in April 1807.⁴ John's will was probated on 28 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. John K. Revell & Americus Scarburgh securities..⁴ John estate was settled on 26 December 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. 11 May 1807 (Invy), 3 May 1807 (Sale), 2 Nov 1808 (Audit), 26 Dec 1808 (Rec'd) - James Poulson Extr. Negroes Levy, Arthur, Damond, Isaac, Frank, Nubary, Sarah, Venice, Easter, Samson, George & Robin. Buyers: Elizabeth Revell, John K. Revell & William. Named in settlement: Deep Creek farm, cash paid Sally Snead for schooling & George Snead for the same. Auditors: Samuel Downing & Samuel Waples..⁵

     Sarah was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Revell and Leah (99) Bagwell. She married (-----) Poulson circa 1780.^3,2

     George was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. George Seymour was under age at the time of his father dead in Dec 1776.. He was the son of William (54) Seymour and Leah (99) Bagwell. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1790.^3,4 George died in December 1806.⁵ George's estate was administered on 29 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Margaret Seymour was named to settle the estate of George Seymour. John Rodgers & Samuel Trader were securities..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1768. She was the daughter of William (54) Seymour and Leah (99) Bagwell.

     Rose was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (54) Seymour and Leah (99) Bagwell.

     He was a merchant of Onancock in partnership with John S. Ker. His will is recorded at Acc Wills 1821-1823, p. 14. His common name was William. William was born on 1 October 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of William (54) Seymour and Leah (99) Bagwell. He married Elizabeth (266) Ker circa 1793.^4,5 William was named in a niece's will on 10 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as uncle William Seymour and named Extr. in the will of Ann Revell Ker..⁶ He married Isabella (264) Ker on 29 August 1811 at Worcester Co, MD.⁷ William died on 24 October 1821 at age 48.³ His body was interred at Seymour-Snead Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³ William was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as William Seymour and received amounts as follows: Cash retained by William Seymour Extr. to John S. Ker for his 1/9 £115.17.5; cash retained by [William Seymour] committee to Hugh Ker for his 1/9 £115.17.5; cash retained by [William Seymour] as guardian to Edward S. Snead for his 1/9 in right of his mother £115.17.5; cash retained by [William Seymour] due himself in right of his wife for her 1/9 £115.17.5; to William Seymour one of the balance remaining of the houses & lots unconsumed agreeable to Mr. Bowman's will, said Seymour having intermarried with Mr. Bowman's widow who was entitled under his will to a child's part which was 1/3 £256.18.9; to George Bowman's 1/3 of the above entered to his credit with William Seymour his guardian £256.18.9; to David Bowman 1/3 (the son of David dec'd) entered to his credit with William Seymour £256.18.5. (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.).⁸

     Leah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (54) Seymour and Leah (99) Bagwell. She married Rev. Richard Ames on 30 August 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Richard Ames and Leah Seymour. No other information was given..³ Leah died in April 1808.⁴ Leah's estate was administered on 26 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Ames was named to settle the estate of Leah Ames. Thomas W. Mears & Isaac Dunton were securities..⁴

     (-----) was born circa 1750. He married Sarah 'Sally' (217) Revell circa 1780.^1,2

     William was born in 1700. Digby Seymour deposed Nov 1742 that he was aged 42..¹ He married Rose (26) Powell on 10 February 1736 at Northampton Co, VA.² William died on 14 May 1751 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Rose was born circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Powell and Sarah (14) Yeardley. She married Dr. Michael Christian on 7 December 1722 at Northampton Co, VA.³ She married William Digby Seymour on 10 February 1736 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Rose died on 10 March 1761 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     His common name was Michael. Michael was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Rose (26) Powell on 7 December 1722 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Michael died on 13 January 1736 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Catherine was born in 1750 at Somerset Co, MD. She was the daughter of Col. Stephen Horsey and Elizabeth (-----). She married James Scott circa 1770.^1,2

     James was born circa 1750. He married Catherine Horsey circa 1770.^1,2 James's will was probated on 25 August 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born on 8 June 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Edward Ker and Margaret (128) Shepherd. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 17 May 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Ker and was given 500 £ to be paid in 2 negro girls & 1 negro boy & in stock & household furniture..¹ She married Rev. William B. (221) Seymour circa 1793.^4,5 Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Seymour, a daughter of Edward Ker the elder, deceased..⁴ Elizabeth was named in a niece's will on 10 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as aunt Elizabeth Seymour in the will of Ann Revell Ker..⁶ Elizabeth died on 18 January 1811 at age 39.³ Her body was interred at Seymour-Snead Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     His common name was Hugh. Hugh was born on 22 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rev. William B. (221) Seymour and Elizabeth (266) Ker. He married Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Fisher on 2 December 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth J. (Fisher) Custis was a widow when she married Hugh Gordon Seymour..² Hugh was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hugh G. Seymour the head of HH#1111, a 53 year old physican with real estate valued at $20,000. Listed with him was Elizabeth F. Seymour, age 53..³ Hugh died on 30 May 1855 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 57.¹ His body was interred at Seymour-Snead Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹