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     Henry was born circa 1575 at England or Wales.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Eldy' (-----) circa 1600 at England or Wales.² Henry died circa 1623 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1575 at England or Wales.¹ She married Henry (1) Southey circa 1600 at England or Wales.¹ Elizabeth immigrated to circa 1620.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report on 16 February 1624.² Elizabeth was living in 1625 at James City, VA.² Elizabeth died circa 1630 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Charles Harmar, a member of a Berkshire family, whose uncle John Harmar (1555-1613) and a brother Dr. John Harmar (1594-1670) were professors of Greek at Oxford Univeristy. The came to Virginia in 1622 in the Furtherance and at the time of the muster in 1624/5, in which was was listed as Charles Harman, age 24, was acting as overseer for Lady Dale on her extensive land holdings on the Eastern Shore, bordering Old Plantation Creek. Charles was born circa 1600 at England or Wales.¹ He married Ann (6) Southey before 1635 at England or Wales.¹ Charles died on 1 June 1640 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     He was the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, 1639; Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal, 1640; created Baron Littleton of Mounsloe, 1641. When King Charles I. raised his standard at Oxford, Sir Edward Littleton fled from London, where he had remained until compelled to abandon Parliament, taking the Great Seal of England with him. [Col. Wise; see "Dictionary of National Biography."]. Edward was born circa 1588 at Henley, Shropshire, North Wales. He was the son of Sir Edward Littleton (Chief Justice) and Mary Walter. Edward died on 27 August 1645 at North Wales.

     William died at England or Wales. William was employed at as a Sergeant-at-law. William was born circa 1590 at Henley, Shropshire, North Wales. He was the son of Sir Edward Littleton (Chief Justice) and Mary Walter.

     He was a fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, England. He was never married. James was born circa 1592 at Henley, Shropshire, North Wales.¹ He was the son of Sir Edward Littleton (Chief Justice) and Mary Walter. James was living in 1656 at Shropshire, North Wales.²

     He was married, but had no children. William died at England or Wales. William was born circa 1594 at Henley, Shropshire, North Wales. He was the son of Sir Edward Littleton (Chief Justice) and Mary Walter.

     He was a fellow of All Souls College; Master of the Temple until ejected in 1644, as being in the King's army. John was born circa 1596 at Henley, Shropshire, North Wales. He was the son of Sir Edward Littleton (Chief Justice) and Mary Walter. John died after 1644 at England or Wales.

     Timothy died at England or Wales. Timothy was born circa 1598 at Henley, Shropshire, North Wales. He was the son of Sir Edward Littleton (Chief Justice) and Mary Walter.

     He died unmarried.
[For facts concerning the Littletons see Va. Mag. of Hist. & Biog., Vol. XVIII., p. 20; William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. VII., p. 230; Vol. IX., p. 62; New Eng. Hist. & Gen. Reg., Vol. XLI., pp. 364-8. See also "Evelyn's Diary," March 24, 1688, for interesting references to the beautiful residences of the Littleton family in England.]. Samuel died at England or Wales. Samuel was born circa 1600 at Henley, Shropshire, North Wales. He was the son of Sir Edward Littleton (Chief Justice) and Mary Walter.

     Henry was born in 1619 at St. Martin's in-the-Fields, London, England. He was the son of Capt. Edmund [1] Scarburgh (I) and Hannah Butler. Henry died at London, England.

     Hannah was born circa 1625 at St. Martin's in-the-Fields, London, England.² She was the daughter of Capt. Edmund [1] Scarburgh (I) and Hannah Butler. She married Col. John Wise Sr. circa 1642 at England.¹ Hannah immigrated to circa 1650.¹ Hannah died at Clifton, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.³ Her body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.³

     His common name was John. John was born in 1617 at England.¹ He married Hannah [6] Scarburgh circa 1642 at England.² John immigrated to circa 1650.² He made a will on 21 October 1693 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Wise Sr. To eldest son John Wise plantation where I now live on Checconessex Creek adjcent the land of Capt. George Parker. To son William Wise land on Onancock Creek. To John Wise, my second son of that name & usually called Johannes, land on the North side of Checconesssx Creek adjcent his brother John Wise. To daughter Barbara Robins. To daughter Hannah Scarburgh, To friend Mr. Thomas Teackle a small silver tankard as a token of my love. To James Lee. To Neome Mikemie & Comfort Taylor, my grandaughters 20 s. @ to buy them a ring. eldest son John Wise Ex'r. Witt: George Parker, John West, Jr. Nich: Hill, John West, minor..³ John died in 1695 at Clifton, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA.¹ John's will was probated on 19 November 1695 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3

     Katherine was born circa 1627 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Capt. Edmund [1] Scarburgh (I) and Hannah Butler. She married Randall Revell Sr. circa 1661.³ Katherine died in 1688 at Somerset Co, MD.³

     Joseph was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Asa J. Crockett and Susan E. Turner. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Charles was admitted to Caius College, Cambridge, England, 10 Sep 1669. M.A., 1674, by royal license. LL.D., 1681. D.C.L., 1702. Admitted at the Middle Temple, 1670. In the service of Prince George of Denmark, consort of Queen Anne, and was envoy from him to his nephew, Frederick IV., on the accession of the latter to the throne of Denmark. [Col. Wise, pg 36]. Charles was born in 1653 at London, England. He was the son of Sir Charles [2] Scarburgh and Mary Daniel.

     Edmund was admitted to Caius College, Cambridge, England, 23 Sep 1677. M.A., 1682, by royal license. Fellow of Caius, 1682-88. Elected by royal mandate prebendary of Salisbury. Rector of St. Michael's, Wareham, 1686; rector of Upway, Dorset, 1687. [Col. Wise, pg 36]. His common name was Edmund. Edmund was born in 1659 at London, England.¹ He was the son of Sir Charles [2] Scarburgh and Mary Daniel. Edmund died in October 1705 at England.²

     His common name was Charles. Charles was born in 1643 at Accomack Co, VA. He deposed on 31 Dec 1678 that he was aged 35..^3,4,5 He was the son of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Mary (Cade? or Littleton?). Charles graduated from at Caius College, Cambridge, England, in 1664.¹ He married Elizabeth (3) Bennett circa 1670 at Acc or Nansemound Co, VA.¹ Charles was named in his mother's will on 14 June 1691 at Accomack Co, VA. In a Codicil to her will, Mary Scarburgh revoked the legacy to her son Charles on account of his neglect..² He made a will on 6 August 1701 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. To eldest son Bennet Scarburgh 521 acres near Kikotanck formerly called Hogneck, now Antingham; land in Jollys Neck and his one share of Benefield in Pocomoke containing 3,000 acres and his share of 2,500 acres in Wickocomo in Maryland, to be equally divided between him and his sister Ann Parker. To son Charles Scarburgh planatation at Great Matomkin where he now lives containing by patent 2,100 acres. To son Henry Scarburgh plantation where I now live at Pungoteague after the death of my wife and my Island called Scarburgh Winter Island in the mouth of Pungoteague. To daughter Ann, wife of George Parker of Onancock, Gent: her share of 3,000 acres at Pocomoke called Benefield and of 2,500 acres at Wickomoco, Maryland, called Bennet's Adventure and 1/2 of 2,000 acres at Pocomoke, in Virginia, to be divided between her and her brother Bennet Scarburgh. To daughter Mary Scarburgh land at Pungoteagure called Yeo's Neck, now Bradfield, purchased of Justinian Yeo. To daughter Sarah 2,000 acres on the south side of White Marsh. To daughter Tabitha Scarburgh land near the Court House, land at Anancock, called the Town, land in Burton's Branch. To wife Elizabeth lot at Anancock Town, Tangier Island, at Bundicks and Muddy Creek and 3,000 acres called Hogquarter in Maryland and all other land not already by me given, also my plantation and land and Winter Island for life. Wife residual legatee and executrix. Witt: John West, minor, John Lilliston, Edmond Scarburgh and John Morragh..⁶ Charles died in 1702 at Accomack Co, VA.^7,4 His body was interred at Accomack Co, VA. There is a Scarburgh marker on the south-east corner of junction of Rt. 634 with Rt. 638, about 12 yards from the corner on edge of bank. He was a member of the Governor's Council. The marker was erected by the VA Cons Comm. There are two large imported flat slabs laying side by side near Evans Wharf to the west of Rt. 638, 0.15 miles from the junction of Rt. 634; about 3/4 way across a large field. According to Whitelaw, p. 808, this is the probable burial site of Charles and Elizabeth Scarburgh. There is no inscriptions on the stones..⁴ Charles's will was probated on 6 October 1702 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Elizabeth was born circa 1642 at Nansemond Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Gov. Richard Bennett and Ann (1) (-----). She married Col. Charles [10] Scarburgh (I) circa 1670 at Acc or Nansemound Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 6 August 1701 at Accomack Co, VA.² She made a will on 2 June 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Bennett. Son Charles. Son Henry. Daughter Mary Leatherbury. Daughter Sarah Black. Daughter Tabitha Bagwell. To 3 daughters my interest in Tangier Island, to each 1/3 and not to sell except to each other. To grandson Scarburgh Drummond. To grandson Henry, son of my said son Henry Scarburgh. To grandson Charles, son of my said son Charles Scarburgh. Granddaughter Ann Parker. Granddaughter Elizabeth Bagwell. Granddaughter Edith Baily. Daughters Mary, Sarah and Tabitha residual legatees and executrices. Witt: Sacker Parker, Samuel Turner, Leah Parker and William Finney Jr..³ Elizabeth died in July 1719 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Her body was interred at Scarburgh Graves, Evans Wharf, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Elizabeth's will was probated on 4 August 1719 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     His common name was Richard. Richard was born in 1609 at Wilscombe, Somerset Co, England. He was the son of Thomas Bennett. He was baptized on 6 August 1609 at Wilscombe, Somerset Co, England. He married Ann (1) (-----) circa 1640.^1,2 He made a will on 15 March 1674. Richard Bennett of Nansamond River. He made a bequest to the Parish where I now live and have so long lived. To my grandchildren Elizabeth, Ann and Bennett Scarburgh 2,800 acres on Pocomoke River and 2,500 acres on Wicomico River, eastern shore of Maryland. To George Parker, husband of Ann Scarburgh Parker, my granddaughter, land and plantation in Virginia, and all my slaves and personal property in Virginia..² Richard died on 12 April 1675 at Nansemond Co, VA.² His body was interred at Old Chimnies, Nansemond Co, VA. Richard's will was probated on 12 April 1676 at Nansemond Co, VA.

     Ann was born circa 1615 at England. She married Capt. John (1) Utie circa 1635.¹ She married Gov. Richard Bennett circa 1640.^1,2

     His common name was John. John was born circa 1610. He married Ann (1) (-----) circa 1635.¹ John died circa 1635 at Utiemaria, King's Cr, Williamsburg, VA.

     In 1649 a patent was given to Edmund Scarburgh, Jr. for 2,000 acres. The next year the Indian rights were bought from Okiawampe, "great Kinge of the Easterne Shore." In that deed the land was called Occhannocke; today it is known as Scarburgh's Neck. The patentee was the second son of Colonel Edmund, who took out patents in the names of each of his children. In 1652 a patent was given to Littleton Scarburgh for 1,000 acres, which was reissued in 1664. Littleton was the youngest son of Colonel Edmund. In 1653 it seemed advisable for the colonel to leave the Shore for a while, so in this year he leased the whole 3,000 acres to William Bunton of Boston "for and dureinge the Tearme of ffourteene yeares, att which tyme my sonne Edmund will come to age." No record was noted of a cancellation of the lease, but shortly afterwards the colonel was again in residence here, where he continued until his death in 1671. The son Littleton had died under age and without issue, and the eldest son, Charles Scarburgh, claimed the land. The suit went on up to the General court which in 1672 ruled as follows: Mr. Edmond Scarburgh producing a patent granted......(Whitelaw, pp. 618-619 - tract A17). (SOME OF THESE ITEMS SEEMS TO BE ABOUT HIS FATHER) Although no record of his birth has been found, the above statements imply that he was born in 1646. This is based on the statement that in 1653 his father leased land previously patented to his son for fourteen years, at which time he would come to age. Assuming come to age meant 21 years. "Capt. Edmund Scarburgh, second son of Col. Edmund Scarburgh, like his brother Charles, held high positions in Accomack County, including both civil and military offices (Va. Mag. Hist. & Biog., Vol. I., pp. 229-231.) In 1677 he was justice of Accomack and a signatory party to the historic Accomack Memorial, which was submitted to Governor Berkeley after the collapse of Bacon's Rebellion (Wise, p. 44). His common name was Edmund. Edmund was born in 1647 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Mary (Cade? or Littleton?). He married Ursula Whittington circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He married Elizabeth Wainhouse circa 1681.⁵ Edmund was named in his mother's will on 14 June 1691 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 21 May 1711 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Ursley 1 shilling, she having had her part of my estate. To daughter Hannah the same. To daughter Elizabeth the same. To daughter Mary the same. To daughter Tabitha the same. To daughter Matilda the same. To daughter Edmund Memoria the same. To daughter Sarah (under age 14). Eldest son Edmund Scarburgh 832 acres out of my Neck of 2,000 acres surveyed for him by me. To second son Edmund Scarburgh 604 acres out of my 2,000 acres surveyed for him by me. To son Michell 500 acres out of my 2,000 acres surveyed for him by me. To wife Elizabeth 1/2 of my plantation and Neck of land for life and then to my three sons. Wife executrix. Witt: James Drummond, Charlton Waltham, Morris Shepheard, Edmund Bayly, John Hall and Jacob Duey..⁶ Edmund died in January 1712 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Edmund's will was probated on 5 February 1712 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Littleton Scarburgh was named as a godson of Ann (Southy) Littleton, widow of Colonel Nathaniel Littleton, in her will of 1656. She left him 10 ewe sheep (N'hamp Co Deeds, Wills, etc., 1655-1657, f. 22). He was the son of Colonel Edmund Scarburgh and Mary his wife (Ibid, f.24). This could imply that she was his Aunt and that Ann's husband, Nathaniel Littleton, would have been a brother to Mary (Littleton), the wife of Colonel Edmund Scarburgh. He died young, unmarried and without issue. Littleton was born after 1646 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Mary (Cade? or Littleton?). Littleton was living in 1656.³

     Henry was born circa 1655 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Scarburgh and Katherine (3) West. Henry was living on 17 June 1663 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John West gave his nephew Henry Scarberough 14 month old dark red mare with a black mane and tail. The colt came from a mare called Tatte in Occahannock Neck. If he died before reaching 21 the colt was to be returned to West or his heirs. Mrs. Anne Charlton, grandmother of Henry, was to manage the colt during her lifetime and afterwards by whoever West thought fit..³ He made a will circa 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. (His will was undated, but recorded on 26 May 1676.) To grandmother Ann Charlton cattle and increase for life then to nephews Bennony and Jonathan West, son of Maj. John West. To aunt, Mrs. Matilda West. To nephew John West the younger. To nephew Scarburgh West. Uncle John West Executor. To Hatton Hill, son of Robert Hill. Witt: William Towers and Robert Watsone..¹ Henry died in May 1676.¹ Henry's will was probated on 26 May 1676 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Matilda Scarburgh and Lt. Col. John West had 6 sons and 7 daughters. In 1704 Mrs. Matilda West, widow, refused to take the usual oath, being a Quaker. She must have been considered a desirable convert, because both her father and husband had been staunch adherents of the Church of England (Whitelaw, p. 653). Matilda was born in 1645 at Accomack Co, VA. She deposed 17 Mar 1679/80 that she was age 35..³ She was the daughter of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Mary (Cade? or Littleton?). She married Lt. Col. John (2) West circa 1658 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 Matilda was named in her mother's will on 14 June 1691 at Accomack Co, VA.² Matilda was named in her husband's will on 6 February 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Matilda was named in her son's will on 17 January 1709 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ Matilda died on 3 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.⁸

     John West was baptisted on 13 Apr 1638 in England (Some Descendants of Anthony West of Acc, VA). John West deposed 10 Nov 1663 that he was aged 25 years or thereabouts. On 23 Dec 1650 he had been put in possession of 1600 acres in Northampton County which included the Herle tract. He was a carpenter and shipbuilder by trade and served Accomack County as commissioner, 1662-63, justice, 1663-1703, sheriff, 1667, and as captain, major and lieutenant colonel of militia, 1655-1703. He held 5250 acres in Accomack County, 1683. A patent issued to John West, 20 Oct 1661, for 250 acres in Northampton County recites that the land was granted to Matilda Scarburgh, 31 Mar 1655, and due said West as marrying with the said Scarburgh. His widow held 3600 acres in Accomack County, 1704 (Adventurers of Purse and Person, p. 663). For more on the descendants of Lt. Col. John West and Matilda Scarburgh see "Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County Virginia," by Lucy Ames Edwards, pp. 171-176. He was a boatright. His common name was John. John was born on 7 April 1638 at England.² He was the son of Anthony (1) West and Anne (-----). John was living on 12 October 1651.³ He married Matilda [13] Scarburgh circa 1658 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 John was living circa 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as uncle John West and was to be the executor of Henry Scarborough's undated will, which was recorded 26 May 1676..⁶ He made a will on 6 February 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Anthony land at Nandua - Elizabeth is wife of Anthony. Grandson John, son of Anthony. To grandduaghters Matilda, Mary Scarburgh and Jean West, daughters of my son Anthony, the Ridge land without the Neck where Anthony now lives. To son Alexander plantation at Mossongo formerly known by the name of old Brookes land. To 4 youngest daughters Catherine, Mary, Ann and Scarburgh West (all under age 16). To eldest son John and son Benony land at Deep Creek; should both die without issue Benony's part to go to Alexander's eldest son and John's part to my son Jonathan. To son Jonathan land at Chicconessick Creek. To son John land at Pungoteague. To 5 daughters Catherine, Mary, Ann, Scarburgh and Matilda land at Deep Creek. To daughter Sarah Robinson, wife of Capt. Tully Robinson, plantation at Onancock called ye Folly, containing 600 acres for life and then to her 5 children, West, Elizabeth, Scarburgh, Sarah and Susanna. To daughter Frances Kellam land given her by deed. To Sarum, son of my daughter Frances, cattle, personalty. To John, the son of Sarah Glanning, dec'd, 100 acres at Gingoteague. To youngest son John West. To sons John West the younger and John West the elder. Wife Matilda Exec. and after her dec'd I appoint my son Jonathan Exr. Son-in-law Capt. Tully Robinson to assist my wife. To grandson Anthony, son of John West. To grandson John, the eldest son of my daughter Matilda Wise 100 acres. Witt: William Wise, John Wise Jr., Tabitha Hill, Geo: Nich: Hack, Patrick Morgan and Robert Hutchinson..⁷ John died on 27 May 1703 at Nandua, Acc Co, VA, at age 65.^8,5 John's will was probated on 4 August 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Tabitha Browne was named as the relict of Mr. "Devoras" Browne by George Watson in will, written 4 Nov 1674. She was aslo named to be the executrix (Acc Co Wills, 1763-76(v), p. 242). Tabitha was born in 1640 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Mary (Cade? or Littleton?). She married John Smart before 1653.¹ She married Devereux Browne before 1660.¹ She married Gen. John Custis (I) after 1673.¹ Tabitha was named in her husband's will on 18 March 1691 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Tabitha Custis in the will of John Custis, Esq. It was noted that she had a sister Matilda and a daughter Tabitha Smart dec'd..⁴ Tabitha was named in her mother's will on 14 June 1691 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Tabitha Custis in the will of Mary Scarburgh..² She married Col. Edward Hill in September 1696.¹ Tabitha was living on 12 August 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Madame Tabitha Hill, the great grandmother of Edmund Custis' children Thomas Custis and Tabitha Scarburgh Custis, as was to be their advisor during their minority..⁵ She made a will on 23 August 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha Hill named only a great grandson Thomas Custis and his wife Ann. She left him 700 acres near the placed called White Marsh and to his wife Ann, my wearing stays embroidered with gold, my black suit and silk clothes and black stays set with bugles with one cloath of silver pettycoat. Great grandson Thomas Custis was the residual legatee of all her estate in Virginia, England or elsewhere. Thomas Custis was the executor. Witt: John Morrogh and Elizabeth Tilney..⁶ Tabitha died in December 1717 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Tabitha's will was probated on 7 January 1718 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     John was born circa 1630 at Lancaster Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha [9] Scarburgh before 1653.²

     The administeration of Devoras Browne's estate was to Tabitha Browne, widow of said Devoras, with Charles Scarburgh and Capt. Daniel Jenifer securities, 17 Jun 1673. The will was presented but the Court decided that there was not sufficient evidence and testimony that it was the real will and testament of the said decedent (Acc Co Orders, 1671-1673(vi), pp. 206 & 204). Devereux was born circa 1640 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha [9] Scarburgh before 1660.¹ Devereux died in 1673 at Accomack Co, VA.²