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     Elizabeth was born circa 1646 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Garrett Anderson I and Amey (-----). She married Henry Truitt circa 1665.² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 5 September 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth, mother of his son George & and unborn child and Extr. in the will of Henry Truit of Muddy Creek..² She married John Barnes circa 1685.³ Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 23 July 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Barns in the will of William Anderson..⁴ Elizabeth died circa 1699 at Accomack Co, VA. She was not named in the will of her husband John Barnes, but Barnes did name Henry Truit, alias Barnes..⁵

     Elmer was born on 28 April 1948.² He was the son of Mary Arcemous 'Peaches' Bull. Elmer died on 20 April 1966 at age 17.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born in 1913 at Ocracoke, NC.² He was the son of Frank Treat Fulcher and Fannie W. Ballance. He married Avis Louise Broadwater circa 1935.^2,3 John died in 1989.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Butch was born circa 1945. Butch died circa 1992.¹

     Rodney was a member of the armed forces serving at US Marine Corps, LCpl.² Rodney was born on 9 June 1970.² Rodney died on 24 August 1991 at age 21.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Louise was born in 1939.² She was the daughter of Norbert James Bull and Winnie M. Godwin. Louise died in 1990.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Avis was born in 1914 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Douglas D. Broadwater and Laura Ethel Moore. She married John U. Fulcher circa 1935.^2,3 Avis died in 1973.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Frank was born in 1944.¹ He was the son of John U. Fulcher and Avis Louise Broadwater. Frank died in 1992.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Frank was employed at as a Reverand. Frank was born on 25 January 1878 at Ocracoke, NC.¹ He married Fannie W. Ballance circa 1900.^1,2 Frank died on 14 February 1971 at age 93.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Fannie was born on 27 August 1878.¹ She married Frank Treat Fulcher circa 1900.^1,2 Fannie died on 24 February 1939 at age 60.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lizette Fulcher White, 75, wife of the late Thurman E. White and a resident of Crew, VA, for 30 years, died in Middleopin Pike, Richmond, VA, on Monday, 4 Jan 1993. Born in Rocky Mount, NC, and reared on the Eastern Shore, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Frank Fulcher and Fannie Ballance Fulcher. She was a housewife and a methodist. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 9 Jan 1993). Luzette was born in 1917 at Rocky Mount, NC.² She was the daughter of Frank Treat Fulcher and Fannie W. Ballance. She married (-----) Walker circa 1935.³ She married Willard Montie Cochran circa 1945.³ She married Thurman E. White circa 1960.³ Luzette was living after 1963 at Crew, VA.¹ Luzette died on 4 January 1993 at Middleopin Pike, Richmond, VA.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mildred was born on 8 June 1919 at Ocracoke, NC.² She was the daughter of Frank Treat Fulcher and Fannie W. Ballance. Mildred died on 28 February 1931 at age 11.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Janie was born in 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Arcemous Thomas 'Sem' Bull Sr. and Anna J. 'Mary Ann' Marshall. She married John W. Bloxom circa 1915.^2,3 Janie died in 1980.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born in 1894.¹ He married Janie Bull circa 1915.^1,2 John died in 1970.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Meriam died circa 1940. Meriam was born circa 1940 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA. She was the daughter of William L. Ayres and Meriam Irene Williams.

     Barry was born circa 1990. Barry died on 11 February 1995.²

     Drew was born circa 1989. Drew died on 11 February 1995.¹

     Cecie was born on 19 August 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. Colmore Byrd's Byrd Family book shows 14 Aug 1885 and the tombstone book shows 19 Aug 1885..^4,1 She was the daughter of John William Byrd and Elizabeth M. Byrd. She married Edward Thomas Ross Jr. on 10 January 1906 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Thomas Ross Jr., a 35 year old widowed farmer, the son of Edward T. Ross Sr. & his wife Delaney and she was shown as Cecie A. Byrd, age 20, the daughter of John W. Byrd and his wife Elizabeth M..³ She married Finney Knight circa 1920.⁵ Cecie died on 21 March 1967 at age 81.⁴ Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     Benjamin was born on 13 February 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,2 He was the son of Abel W. Holly and Elizabeth Chandler. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. T. Holly, age 2 in HH#315 headed by Abel Holly, a 40 year old sailor..¹ He married Charlotte Mears on 27 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Holly, a 17 year old farmer, the son of Abel W. & Elizabeth Holly, and she was shown as Charlotte Mears, age 19, the daughter of Jno. & Sally Mears. They were married by J.H. Addison..² Benjamin died on 1 August 1930 at age 82.³ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Charlotte was born on 31 July 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 She was the daughter of John Mears and Sally P. Guy. Charlotte was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Mears, age 3 in HH#542 headed by John Mears, a 68 year old farmer..² Charlotte was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Mears, age 13 in HH#269 headed by Sally Mears, age 46..⁴ She married Benjamin T. Holly on 27 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Holly, a 17 year old farmer, the son of Abel W. & Elizabeth Holly, and she was shown as Charlotte Mears, age 19, the daughter of Jno. & Sally Mears. They were married by J.H. Addison..¹ Charlotte died on 2 July 1917 at age 69.³ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.³

     B. was born on 2 June 1878.¹ He was the son of Benjamin T. Holly and Charlotte Mears. B. died on 6 July 1918 at age 40.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ralph was born circa 1560 at England. He married Rhoda Marston circa 1583 at England.¹ Ralph was present at Sir George (1) Yeardley'S christening on 6 August 1587 at Southwark, Surrey, England.¹ Ralph was employed at as a Merchant tailor. Ralph died in 1601 at England.¹

     Rhoda was born circa 1560 at England. She married Ralph Yeardley circa 1583 at England.¹ Rhoda was present at Sir George (1) Yeardley's christening on 6 August 1587 at Southwark, Surrey, England.¹ Rhoda died in 1601 at England.¹

     Sir George Yeardley, knighted at Newmarket, 24 Nov 1618, during the birthday celebration of the Prince of Wales, was one of sixty gentlemen subscribers and share-holders under the Second Charter of the Virginia Company, 23 May 1609. He followed neither the trade of his father nor that of his brother, Ralph Yeardley, but chose the life of a soldier and joined a company of English foot- soldiers to fight in the Netherlands against Spain, common enemy of England and Holland. As Captain of the personal bodyguard of soldiers selected to serve Sir Thomas Gates during his term as Governor of Virginia. Yeardley sailed 1 June on the newly appointed official on the "Seaventure," the flag-ship of the 1609 expedition. The ships in the expedition encountered a hurricane and the passengers on the "Seaventure," wrecked off the coast of the Bermuda Islands, were forced to remain on those islands for nine months and did not reach Virginia until 1610. Finding the colony in a desperate situation because of sickness, hostility of the Indians and an insufficient food supply, Sir Thomas Gates concurred in a decision of the settlers to abandon Jamestown and return to England. However, he ordered his own company of soldiers under Capt. George Yeardley to guard the town and prevent anyone setting fire to the buildings as they were evacuated. This precaution enabled the colonists to reclaim their habitations when the timely arrival of Lord De La Warr bringing relief turned back the ships already embarked down the James River for their return. Capt. Yeardley was co-commander of the early Forts Henry and Charles established at Kecoughtan and he and Capt. Edward Brewster were in charge of 150 men ordered by Lord De La Warr to set out for the mountains to discover gold or silver mines, Oct 1610. He was designated Deputy Governor, 1616, when Sir Thomas Dale, appointed Governor, 1614, returned to England. One of his first tasks as Deputy-Governor was to force the Chickahominy Indians to keep their agreement, made during Dale's time, to supply the colonist with food. He led 84 men against them and not only obtained the required food, but brought about a peace with the natives which lasted two years and assured a continuing supply of provisions. Yeardley returned to England late in 1617 when Samuel Argall arrived with a commission to govern the colony. On 29 Sept 1618 George Yeardley was appointed to replace Argall and was officially confirmed Governor and Captain-General of Virginia, 18 Nov 1618. Six days later he was knighted. He and his wife Temperance sailed for Virginia aboard the "George," 10 Jan 1618/9, arriving at Jamestown 19 Apr 1619, having been delayed by a "sore voyage." Under the leadership of Sir George Yeardley and less than four months after his arrival in Virginia, the first representative legislative Assembly to meet on American soil convened at the church in Jamestown, 30 July 1619. One of the first acts was to set the price of tobacco. Yeardley declined a second appointment as Governor, but remained in Virginia as a member of the Council and served as Deputy Governor, 1625, when his successor Sir Francis Wyatt returned to England. However, Sir George Yeardley was commissioned Governor a second time, 4 Mar 1626/7, but did not complete his term of office as he died at Jamestown where he was buried in the church, 13 Nov 1627. His will, dated 12 Oct 1627 at Jamestown, was proved in Virginia, 5 Feb 1727/8, and in London, 14 Feb 1627/8, with administration granted to his brother Ralph Yeardley. He named "my wife Temperance" and his three children, all under 21. He mentioned "his house in James City where in I now dwell, my lands and houses within the island of James City . . . my one thousand acres of land at Stanley in Warwicke River." With his commission as Governor, 18 Nov 1618, there were assigned "300 acres of land to be set out for the Governor so to ease the Company henceforward of all charge in mayntayning him." At Flowerdew Hundred, his plantation of 1,000 acres on the south side of James River opposite Weyanoke, Yeardley had built the first windmill in the colony. By 1624 he had sold this plantation to Capt. Abraham Peirsey. In 1626 Governor Yeardley intimated his intention of taking out a patent of 1,000 acres on Mulberry Island in the area which later became Warwick County and in the 1626 list of patents Governor Yeardley was credited with 3700 acres at Hungars on the Eastern Shore (Adventurers of Purse and Person, pp. 723-726). His common name was George. George was born in 1587 at Southwark, Surrey, England. He was the son of Ralph Yeardley and Rhoda Marston. He was christened on 6 August 1587 at Southwark, Surrey, England.¹ He was baptized on 28 July 1588 at St. Saviour's Pr, Southwark, Surrey, England.² He married Temperance Flowerdieu circa 1613 at Jamestown, VA.² His body was interred on 13 November 1627 at Jamestown, VA.¹

     Ralph was born circa 1585 at England. He was the son of Ralph Yeardley and Rhoda Marston.

     Temperance was born circa 1590 at Co Norfolk, England.¹ She was the daughter of Anthony Flowerdew and Martha Stanley. Temperance immigrated to in August 1609.¹ She married Sir George (1) Yeardley circa 1613 at Jamestown, VA.¹ Temperance died in December 1628 at Jamestown, VA.¹

     Argoll Yeardley was born 1616-17 although shown as aged 4 in the muster, 1624/5, on 6 Sep 1638 repatented 3700 acres in Accomack County, the patent reciting that the land had been granted to Sir George Yeardley, Kt., father to said Argol . . . by order of the Court, 9 May 1623. He also inherited the unsold portions of his brother Francis' lands on the Eastern Shore. He was a member of the Council, 1639-55, and commissioner of Accomack County by 11 Jan 1641/2. He married his second wife at Rotterdam while on a trip to Holland in his own vessel, Ann Custis, whom he brought to Virginia along with her brother, John Custis. Col. Argoll Yeardley died by 29 Oct 1655 when the appraisal of his estate was ordered. Ann Custis married secondly, John Wilcox (died 1662) and probably thirdly, John Luke. She died by 20 Oct 1686 (Adventurers of Purse and Person, pp. 727-728). His common name was Argoll. Argoll was born on 31 August 1618 at London, England.¹ He was the son of Sir George (1) Yeardley and Temperance Flowerdieu. He married Frances Knight on 9 March 1636 at St. Stephen, Coleman, London.³ He married Ann Custis circa 1649 at Rotterdam, Holland.³ Argoll died in 1655 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Francis was born in 1623 at London, England.³ He was the son of Sir George (1) Yeardley and Temperance Flowerdieu. He married Sarah (15) Offley in 1647.⁴

     Frances was born circa 1620 at England. Frances was living before 1635 at St. Giles in-the-Fields, London, England.¹ She married Col. Argoll (3) Yeardley (I) on 9 March 1636 at St. Stephen, Coleman, London.¹ Frances died in 1648 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Rose was born circa 1640. She was the daughter of Col. Argoll (3) Yeardley (I) and Frances Knight.