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     Wilvur was born in 1915.¹ He was the son of George Douglas Drummond.

     William was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Boggs on 2 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. James Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Custis and Elizabeth Boggs of Wm..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Custis the head of HH#133, a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Custis: Elizabeth, age 54; John, age 33; Betsy, age 30; Margaret, age 25; Susan, age 21; Francis, an 18 year old carpenter; Mary, age 17; and Littleton, age 13..¹ William reported a death on 4 January 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. H. Custis reported the death of his wife Eliz. Custis..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1680. She married Robert Drummond circa 1700.¹ Elizabeth was living circa 1700 at Sussex Co, PA.²

     John was born circa 1702. He was the son of Robert Drummond and Elizabeth (-----).

     Elizabeth was born circa 1680. She married James Drummond circa 1700.¹ She married George (39) Parker after 1715.²

     William was born circa 1702. He was the son of James Drummond and Elizabeth (-----). He married Diadamia Sturgis circa 1750.² He made a will on 28 June 1772. Wife Diadamia and daughter Elizabeth. At the death or marriage of my wife, daughter Elizabeth to have whole estate and for want of heirs my sister in law Bersheba Sturgis to have her choice of my negroes, and my 2 sisters Nanny Dix and Sarah Drummond to have all the rest of my negroes between them. Wife executrix. Witnesses Southy Simpson and Thomas Grinolds..³ William died in 1772.³ William's will was probated on 29 December 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton Dennis was appointed guardian to Elizabeth Drummond, heir at law to the testator..³

     Diadamia was born circa 1730. She married William Drummond circa 1750.¹ Diadamia was living in 1773.² She married Edward Taylor on 23 September 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. Benjamin Peck was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Taylor and Diadamia Drummond, widow..³ Diadamia died in 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Diadamia's estate was administered on 30 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Poulson was named to settle her estate. John Teackle, Sr. was the security..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Drummond and Diadamia Sturgis. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 28 June 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton Dennis was appointed guardian to Elizabeth Drummond, heir at law to the testator. Southey Simpson and Thomas Grinnolds were securities..² She married Lt. Col. Selby Simpson circa 1790. He must have married Elizabeth circa 1790 as he sold land with his first wife Grace in 1789 and in 1791 Selby Simpson and wife Elizabeth sold land to Charles Stockley..^3,4 Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 20 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named only as his wife and not by name..⁵ She married William Tunnell circa 1796.⁶

     William was born circa 1750. He married Elizabeth Drummond circa 1796.¹ William was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 29 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Tunnell was the security on the M.L.B. of John W. Watson and Betsy S. Simpson..²

     Edward was born circa 1740. He married Diadamia Sturgis on 23 September 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. Benjamin Peck was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Taylor and Diadamia Drummond, widow..¹ Edward died in 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edward's estate was administered on 30 December 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that 'Deidamia' Taylor was named to settle his estate. Charles Bagwell and John Burton were securities..²

     George Parker's sons Robert, George and John supported King Charles I during the English Civil War. To avoid capture by Cromwell and his men, they fled to Virginia about 1650. All three of them patented land, but Robert returned to England after about seven years. George and John remained on the Eastern Shore (VA Mag of H&B, Vol. 61, 1953). George was born circa 1596 at England.¹ He was the son of John Parker and Marie (-----). He married Abigail Barlow circa 1620.² George was living at Southampton, Co S'hamp, England.¹ George died in April 1639.¹ George's will was probated on 9 May 1639 at Co S'hampton, England.¹ His body was interred at St. Laurence Ch, Co S'hampton, England.¹

     In his will, written Feb 1673/4, George Parker named a wife Florence; sons George (under 21), John, Phillip and Charles; daughters Abigail and Margaret; and a brother John Parker. To son George land where I now live on the north side of Onancock. Wife to have use of same until son reaches 21 years. To son John land on south side of Onancock. To son George all my land in England. All arrearagss of rents from said lands to my four sons now living (impling there may have been a deceased son). To two youngest sons, Phillip and Charles, my other lands. To daughter Abigall, to brother John Parker and to Thomas Teackle. Wife Florence residual legatee together with my 6 children, wife to have 1/3 and children 2/3 as they arrive to age (impling they were all under 21). Wife executrix. Charles Scarburgh and Thomas Teackle overseers. Witnesses were Daniel Jenifer, Ann Jenifer and Frances Taler (Acc Co Wills, 1673-76(v), p. 184). George was born in 1626 at England.² He was the son of George Parker and Abigail Barlow. He married Florence Cade circa 1650.³ George immigrated to before 1653.² George was living in 1673 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.⁴ George died in 1674.⁴ George's will was probated on 10 October 1674 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Florence was born in 1633.¹ She married George Parker circa 1650.² Florence was living in 1673 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1654 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Parker and Florence Cade. John was living in February 1673 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1680.²

     This Phillip Parker and his wife Elizabeth (Scarburgh) Parker are mentioned in a suit that the Minister Thomas Teagle brought in 1695 (Whitelaw, pp. 641-3). See the Whitelaw source for more on this. Phillip was born circa 1656 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Parker and Florence Cade. Phillip was living in February 1673 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth [32] Scarburgh the elder circa 1695.² He married Dorothy (-----) circa 1702.³ He made a will on 21 October 1719 at Nandua, Acc Co, VA. He mentioned a wife, but not by name. He named a son Phillip (under 18) and daughters Mary Parker, alias West, Elizabeth Parker, and Winefreet Parker; and a brother George Parker. To son Phillip land and plantation at Nanduey where I now live containing 220 acres, also my land and marsh in Maryland at a place called Runbelde Marsh, wife to have use of same until Phillip is 18. To daughter Mary Parker, alias West, land in Maryland at Pocomoke near the head of Pitses Creek containing 200 acres. To daughter Elizabeth Parker 100 acres near Wallops Road. Wife, son Phillip and daughter Winefreet Parker residual legatees. Brother George Parker, Mr. Teackle, Richard Rodgers and Arthur Layler to divide estate. Wife (no name) executrix. Witnesses were Geroge Parker, Arthur Layler and John Rogers..⁴ Phillip died in March 1721.⁵ Phillip's will was probated on 4 April 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     In his will, written 16 Jan 1708/9, Charles Parker named a wife Elizabeth and mentioned children, but not by named. He named John and Bennit Parker, sons of brother George Parker; John and Charles Parker, sons of brother John Parker; and a cousin (nephew) Bayly Parker. To wife Elizabeth all my real estate for life then to my children, should they die to my cousin (nephew) John Parker, son of my brother George Parker, land in the Indian Town upon Pokamoke River near my brother John Parker's land, being 200 acres and land on Seaside called Rumly in Somerset Co, Maryland and for want of heirs to Bennit Parker, son of my brother Georger Parker. Should my wife die without heirs by me then to my cousin John Parker, son of my brother John Parker land in the Indian Town near the Great Bridge on the Pokemoke River, containing by patent 400 acres and for want of heirs to Charles Parker, son of my brother John. To cousin (nephew) Bayly Parker all my interest in my lands in Accomack. Wife executrix. Witnesses were George Parker, Geroge Parker Jr., and John Istall (Acc Co Wills &c., 1692-1715, p. 472). Charles was born circa 1658 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Parker and Florence Cade. Charles was living in February 1673 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1680.² Charles died in January 1709.³ Charles's will was probated on 2 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Abigail was born circa 1660 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Parker and Florence Cade. Abigail was living in February 1673 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1660 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Parker and Florence Cade. Margaret was living in February 1673 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     In his will, written in 1708, George Parker Sr. mentioned a wife, but not by name. He also named a son George; daughters Abigail Parker alias Laufbury, Elizabeth Parker, Amy Hutson and Mary Warrington; granddaughters Ruth and Mary Laufbury; cousin Scarburgh Parker (under 18) daughter of brother William Parker; son-in-law John Laufbury; godsons John Danell and George Hope; goddaughter Jane Shipard; and kinsman Major George Parker. To son George Parker 1/2 the land on the west side of the branch where I live and the other 1/2 at his mother's death, containing 400 acres, also my 1/2 of Ship Rack Island (today's Metomkin Island), should he die without issue to my daughters "Abygall" and Elizabeth. Daughter "Abygall Laufbary" 400 acres called Mr. Hope near the head of St. Martin's Branch, also 30 acres of marsh in "Romly Marsh", being 1/3 of 90 acres called Wocitt, the other 60 acres to my daughter Amy Hutson and my daughter Mary Warrington. Cousin Scarburgh Parker (under 18), daughter of my brother William Parker, the land her father William Parker gave to me at the head of the Sound in Maryland. To daughter Elizabeth 375 acres called Kickotanck. To Hennere Sachell (Henry Satchell) 150 acres which I sold him on the south side of Indian Town Branch, and to Thomas Copes 100 acres on the north side. To John Calvirt. Wife and 5 children residual legatees. Wife executrix. Kinsman Maj. George Parker, Capt. Richard Drummond and Henere Bagwall and Godson George Hope to assist my Executrix. Witnesses were William Willett, John Read and Henry Read. Presented by John Parker (Acc Co Wills &c., 1692-1715(xi), p. 602). The John Parker who presented the will was likely his brother who died in 1721. The gifts to Henry Satchell and Thomas Copes are part of Whitelaw's tract A96, which is just north of the town of Accomac. In 1688, George Parker received a patent for tract A96 as it had been deserted by Edmund Bowman who originally patented it as 250 acres in 1674. In 1709 George and Mary Parker sold in two parcels, conveying the north 100 acres to Thomas Copes, and the south 134 acres to Henry Satchell. Indian Town Branch, which was the southern head branch of old Nuswattocks Creek, later became known as Parker's Creek (Whitelaw, p. 1065). The 1/2 of Ship Rack Island, which he left to his son George, is the Metompkin Island of today, Whitelaw's tract A119. In 1682 there was a joint patent to John Banes and George Parker (Sr.). In 1713 (as above) George Parker Sr. left his 1/2 of Ship Rack Island to his son George (Jr.) and in 1727 young George sold his 150 acre interest in Rack Island to John Justice, but two years later, the two of them united in a sale to William Burton, who thus became the owner of the whole (Whitelaw, p. 1139). The 375 acres called "Kickotanck" which he left to his daughter Elizabeth, is part of today's Assawoman Island, although the land books carried it as Cargathy Beach, Whitelaw's A120. This part was originally patented to Daniel Jenifer in 1683. In 1688 Jenifer sold it to George Parker, and in 1724 Nathaniel and Elizabeth Bradford sold to William Burton, Elizabeth having been the devisee and heir of George Parker. In 1740, the Bradfords joined with William Burton of Northampton, son and heir of the above William Burton, in a sale of the whole as 375 acres to Ralph Justice, calling it "Kikotank" Island (Whitelaw, p. 1140). George was born circa 1660 at Cashville, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of John Parker (I) and Amey Anderson. George was named as an heir on 10 September 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George, the eldest son of John & Amy Paker, in the will of Thomas Fowkes, wife Amy..² George was named in his grandmother's will on 20 August 1678 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson George, eldest son of John & Amy Paker, in the will of Amy Fowkes..³ He married Mary (-----) circa 1680.⁴ George was living on 9 January 1693 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George died in 1713.⁵ George's will was probated on 7 July 1713 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     In his will, written 26 Jan 1720/1, John Parker mentioned a wife, but not by named. He named sons John, Sacker, William and George; daughters Frances Wise, Amy Drummond, Abigail, Ann, Bridget and Betty Parker; grandchildren George and Tabitha Wise, children of daughter Frances; grandchildren John, Drake and Patience Drummond, children of daughter Amy Drummond; grandchildren John, Frances, Robert and William Parker, children of son John Parker; and granddaughter Susanna, daughter of son Sacker. To son John land where he lives on in my Neck and 100 acres of land and marsh on the Island near Pungoteague. To 2 youngest daughters, Bridget and Betty. To son Sacker land adjcent that given John and also 100 acres on the said Islands. To sons William and George all my lands at Indian River known as Piny of Ferry Neck, containing 500 acres by a Maryland Patent and 900 acres by a Pennsylavania Patent. Sons John and Sacker and wife to be executors. Witnesses were W. Bagge, Hillary Griffin, Thomas Leatherbury and John Stockley (Acc Co Wills, Deeds &c., 1715-29, vol. i, p. 296). John was born circa 1662 at Cashville, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of John Parker (I) and Amey Anderson. He married Bridgett Sacker circa 1685.² John was living on 9 January 1693 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John's will was probated on 7 February 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John died in February 1721 at Cashville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Bridgett was born circa 1665. She was the daughter of Edward Sacker and Frances Stockley. She married John Parker (II) circa 1685.² Bridgett was living in 1687 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     In his will, written 13 Aug 1696, William Parker of Matompkin named a wife Elizabeth, a son William Parker (under 18), a daughter Comfort, and a brother-in-law John Powell. To daughter Comfort 215 acres being one moiety of 430 acres belonging to me at St. Martins in Somerset Co, MD. Balance of land at St. Martins to son William Parker (under 18). To wife Elizabeth the one moiety of my land at Matompkin for life and the other moiety to my son William when he reaches the age of 18 years, and at the death of my wife to enjoy the whole 373 acres. Wife executrix. Brother-in-law John Powell and friend Geroge Parker overseers. Witnesses were Robert Scott, Richard Hill Ayres, and Charles Campleshon (Acc Co Wills &c., 1692-1715(xi), p. 162). William was born circa 1666 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Powell circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. Her husband William Parker named a brother-in-law John Powell in his will, so she was probably the daughter of Nicholas Powell of N'hamp County..¹ He made a will on 13 August 1692 at Accomack Co, VA.² William died in 1696.² William's will was probated on 2 June 1697 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Scarburgh was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Parker and Elizabeth [??] Scarburgh the younger. Scarburgh was named in her uncle's will in 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my cousin (niece) Scarburgh Parker (under 18), daughter of my brother William Parker, the land our father William Parker gave to me at the head of the Sound in Maryland, in the will of George Parker Sr..² She married Jonah (23) Jackson before 16 June 1718 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Scarburgh died on 14 March 1744.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Parker. She married Jonathan James circa 1710.¹ Mary was living on 14 February 1722 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     In 1664, Jonathan James was listed as a headright for land patented on the seaside of the peninsula, north of Metompkin Inlet (Ames, Mears & Allied Lines, p. 291). For more on him see that source. In his will, written 14 Feb 1721, Jonathan James named a wife Mary and sons John, Joseph, Uzeziah, Joshua and William (all under 18). To two sons Joshua and William James 150 acres in Somerset County at a place called Back Creek. To five son (above) 70 acres in Somerset County at a place called Rumblete Marac Beech. To eldest son John James 100 acres in Somerset County on the north side of St. Martins River. To son Uzeziah 100 acres adjcent to John. To son Joseph 100 acres of same tract. To youngest son William. All my hogs to be divided between my wife and children when they come to age 18. Wife Mary and son John executors. Witnesses Thoams Marshall, Kelley Johnson and John White (Acc Co Wills, Deeds &c., 1715-29, v.i., p. 491). Jonathan was born circa 1650. He married Mary Parker circa 1710.¹ Jonathan died in 1723.² Jonathan's will was probated on 6 August 1723 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     This Edward Parker moved to Sussex Co, DE. Edward was born circa 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Parker (I) and Amey Anderson. Edward was living on 9 January 1693 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Patience (-----) circa 1707 at Delaware.²

     Mathew was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Parker (I) and Amey Anderson. Mathew was living on 9 January 1693 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mathew was named in his uncle's will on 23 July 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Matthew Parker in the will of William Anderson..² Mathew died before 30 September 1753 at Sussex Co, DE.³

     Thomas Parker sold land he inherited from his father in 1707 (E. Spencer Wise). In his will, written 24 Mar 1749/50, Thomas Parker of Kent County in the Province of Pennsylvania (now the state of Delaware), named sons Matthew, Thomas, John and William Parker; daughters Susannah, Betty and Sarah Parker and Naomi Hill; and a brother Anderson Parker. Personal estate to be divided between all my children. To son Thomas Parker all the land I owned and lived on in the County of Kent on Delaware in Pennsylvania, and any other lands I may have a title to. Brother Anderson and son Thomas executors. Witnesses were John Parker Sr., Leah Parker and Betty Nelson (Acc Co Wills, 1749-52, p. 120). Thomas was born circa 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Parker (I) and Amey Anderson. Thomas was named in his father's will on 9 January 1693 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his uncle's will on 23 July 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Parker in the will of William Anderson..² He married Sarah (-----) circa 1700.³ Thomas died in 1750 at Kent Co, DE.⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 25 September 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Anderson Parker was listed in Sussex Co, DE, in 1707. Anderson was born circa 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Parker (I) and Amey Anderson. Anderson was living on 9 January 1693 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret [56] Robins circa 1697.² Anderson was named in his uncle's will on 23 July 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my nephew & godson Anderson Parker in the will of William Anderson..³ He married Sarah Burton circa 1714 at Sussex Co, DE.⁴ He made a will on 9 May 1759 at Sussex Co, DE.⁴ Anderson died in 1760.⁵ Anderson's will was probated on 25 March 1760 at Sussex Co, DE.⁴

     Abigail was born circa 1663 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Parker (I) and Amey Anderson. She married John Ayres circa 1685.² Abigail died before 1692.³