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     Joseph was born circa 1640 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Benthall. He married Mary (-----) circa 1660.² Joseph was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1670 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of Thomas Benthall was administered to Joseph Benthall, son of the dec'd..¹ Joseph died in 1712 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Joseph's will was probated on 18 November 1712 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1640. She married Joseph Benthall (I) circa 1660.¹ Mary was living on 6 October 1712 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Mary's will was probated on 16 February 1714 at Northampton Co, VA.² Mary died in 1714.²

     Daniel was born circa 1662. He was the son of Joseph Benthall (I) and Mary (-----). He married Elizabeth (6) Fisher circa 1691 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Frances (30) Hunt on 15 January 1701 at Northampton Co, VA.^3,4 Daniel was living on 6 October 1712 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 14 January 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ Daniel died on 21 July 1719 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     Joseph was born circa 1664. He was the son of Joseph Benthall (I) and Mary (-----). Joseph died before 1712.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1690. He was the son of Joseph Benthall (II). Thomas was living on 6 October 1712 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1666 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Joseph Benthall (I) and Mary (-----). He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1695.² William was living on 6 October 1712 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William died on 15 May 1716 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of William Benthall was administered to Elizabeth Benthall widow of the dec'd on behalf of herself and children. Apprs: William Waterfield Sr., Richard Jacob, Delvs Newton & Peter Cleg..²

     (d|o was born circa 1668. She was the daughter of Joseph Benthall (I) and Mary (-----). She married (-----) Jacob circa 1690.^2,3 (d|o died before 1714.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1670. He married (d|o Mary) Benthall circa 1690.^1,2

     Sarah was born circa 1692. She was the daughter of (-----) Jacob and (d|o Mary) Benthall. Sarah was living on 24 July 1713.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1694. She was the daughter of (-----) Jacob and (d|o Mary) Benthall. Elizabeth was living on 24 July 1713.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. Thomas was named in his father's will on 30 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Sarah Wilson circa 1720.³ He made a will on 17 August 1723 at Northampton Co, VA. He left his whole estate to his wife Sarah and named her executrix. Witnesses were William Grice and Rebecca Wilson. Evidently his son Thomas was born after he wrote his will, as his will was not probated until 1727..⁴ Thomas died in 1727 at Northampton Co, VA.² Thomas's will was probated on 12 September 1727 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1691 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. She married Charles Floyd circa 1707.^3,4,5 She married Francis James circa 1719.^3,1,5 Elizabeth was living on 30 April 1720.¹ Elizabeth died before March 1725 at Northampton Co, VA.⁶

     Francis was born circa 1690. He married Elizabeth (29) Fisher circa 1719.^1,2,3 He made a will on 28 December 1723 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Francis died in March 1724 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Francis's will was probated on 14 April 1724 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Bridget was born circa 1696 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. Bridget was named in her father's will on 30 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Bridget in the will of John Fisher..¹ She married John Meltier before 1724.³

     Abigall was born circa 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. Abigall was living on 30 April 1720.¹ She married (-----) Bradford before 1724.^3,4

     Sarah was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. Sarah was living on 30 April 1720.¹ She married William Grice before 1724. A William Grice witnesses the will of Thomas Fisher in 1723 (N'hamp Co Wills, Deeds, etc., p. 87). Thomas Fisher had a sister Sarah who married a Grice..^3,4,2 She married (-----) Gore circa 1740.⁵

     John was born circa 1702 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. John was named in his father's will on 30 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John died in 1725.³ John's will was probated on 10 February 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his undated will was probated. John Fisher named 4 brothers: Thomas, Daniel, Israel and Benthall, and 3 sisters: Elizabeth Floyd and Abigail Bradford and Sarah Grice. He left them all one shilling. He left brother-in-law John Melter his mare that John Potter had. Brother-in-law John Meltier was the executor. Witnesses were John Lawrence and Edward Roberts (N'hamp Co Deeds, Wills, etc., p 220)..³

     Daniel was born circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. Daniel witnessed a will on 17 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. On 17 Aug 1756, Daniel Fisher, Mitchell Scarburgh and Norwich Rodgers witnessed the will of William Scarburgh (Acc Co Wills, 1752-57, p. 351).. Daniel died before 1788.^3,4

     Israel was born circa 1706 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. Israel was named in his father's will on 30 April 1720. He was shown as under age 18..¹

     Benthall was born circa 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John (7) Fisher (IV) and Elizabeth Benthall. Benthall was named in his father's will on 30 April 1720. He was underage in 1720..¹ Benthall patented land in 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. It was called Fisher's Lot..²

     Charles was born circa 1685 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (29) Fisher circa 1707.^1,2,3 He made a will on 15 December 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ Charles died in February 1719.³ Charles's will was probated on 17 February 1719 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     (-----) was born circa 1690. He married Abigall (31) Fisher before 1724.^1,2

     William was born circa 1690. He married Sarah (32) Fisher before 1724. A William Grice witnesses the will of Thomas Fisher in 1723 (N'hamp Co Wills, Deeds, etc., p. 87). Thomas Fisher had a sister Sarah who married a Grice..^1,2,3

     John was born circa 1680. He made a will on 21 February 1743 at Northampton Co, VA. He named a son-in-law Madox Fisher and his daughter Susannah Fisher. To my grandson Thomas Fisher 40 shillings. To granddaughter Rose Fisher. To my son Thomas balance of estate and executor. Witnesses were Thomas Preeson, Philip Jacob and Abel Nottingham..¹ John died in 1745 at Northampton Co, VA.² John's will was probated on 9 July 1745 at Northampton Co, VA. In the order of probate, the testaor's name give as John Dolby Sr..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1702 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of John Dalby Sr.. Thomas was living on 21 February 1743 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 27 February 1796 at Northampton Co, VA. To loving wife Catherine the use of all my lands during her life and then the use of my bayside land to Thomas Parramore during his life. My bayside plantation to the children of my granddaughter Esther Parramore. To my three nephews and niece John Fisher, Thomas Fisher, Esme Fisher and Rosanna Deshield the plantation whereon I now live after my wife's death. (The nephews and niece were the children of his sister Susanna.) Wife Catharine and friend Mathew Harmanson extrs. Witt: William Harmanson, Isaac Dalby, Thomas Gleeson..² Thomas died on 11 December 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..^3,4

     Sarah was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Wilson. She married Thomas (26) Fisher (I) circa 1720.² Sarah was named in her husband's will on 17 August 1723 at Northampton Co, VA. This was the will of Thomas Fisher..³ She married John Benson before 1734.⁴ Sarah was named in her father's will on 15 November 1734 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Benston..⁵ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 1 December 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. This was the will of John Benson..⁶ She married Thomas Edmunds before 1743.⁷ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 14 August 1753 at Northampton Co, VA. This was the will of Thomas Edmunds..⁸ She made a will on 25 October 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. She was a planter and named a son Thomas Fisher Sr. and grandsons Thomas, Severn, Caleb and John Fisher. To my grandson Thomas Fisher L50, 6 pewter plates, and 31s goldpiece. To my grandson Severn Fisher L50, 6 pewter plates, pair of gold sleeve buttons, and 31s 3p goldpiece. To my grandson Caleb Fisher L50, 7 silver spoons, 2 pewter basons, young bay mare "Fanny", money scales, and 46s goldpiece. To grandson John Fisher L50, 2 pewter basons, 2 pewter dishes and 40s goldpiece. To son Thomas Fisher remainder of estate (except wearing apparel previously given to my sisters and cousins). Son Thomas Fisher executor. Witnesses Francis Roberts Jr. and Thomas Johnson..⁹ Sarah died in 1763 at Northampton Co, VA.⁹ Sarah's will was probated on 13 December 1763 at Northampton Co, VA. Will appointed executor was Thomas Fisher Sr..⁹

     John was born circa 1700. He married Sarah Wilson before 1734.¹ He made a will on 1 December 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. He named a wife Sarah and a son-in-law (step-son) Thomas Fisher when he is 21 years old..² John died in December 1737 at Northampton Co, VA.³ John's will was probated on 13 December 1737 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Thomas was born in 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Fisher chose a guardian in Jul 1743, implying he was age 14 or older, bur under 21. Thos. Fisher, son of Thos and Sarah, was shown to be age 18 in Nov 1743..² He was the son of Thomas (26) Fisher (I) and Sarah Wilson. Thomas was living on 1 December 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named as under age 21 in his step-father's, John Benson's, will. At age 21 Thomas was to get 'silver shoe buckles, negroes Toby, Rachael and Jemmy and all the carpenter's and cooper's tools that were his father's.'.³ He married Mary 'Polly' Bell circa 1742.⁴ Thomas was living on 14 August 1753 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William and Thomas Fisher were left 10 pounds each by Thomas Edmunds when they come to lawful age. They were evidently his step-sons, the children of his wife Sarah who was the widow of Thomas Fisher who died circa 1727. The confusing part here is that he said 'when they come to lawful age' as they would have then been at least 26 years of age (1753-1727) by this time, so he could have been referring to William and Thomas Fisher, sons of his wife Sarah's son Thomas. This would have made them his step-grandsons..⁵ Thomas was living on 12 May 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named as a son-in-law in Thomas Bell's will..⁶ Thomas was named in his mother's will on 25 October 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Fisher Sr. was named the executor to his mother Sarah's estate..⁷ He made a will on 11 January 1771 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Fisher Sr. named a wife Mary; sons Thomas, Caleb, John, George and William. He left his wife negros Daniel, Leah, Elizabeth and Jack and gold sleeve bottons. To son Thomas negros Jacob, Toby and Lucretia; a still and worm and still tub and land on Hog Island. To son Caleb the 250 acre plantation in Accomack bought from Col. James Rule's heirs, negro boys Isaac and William and woman Sarah and gold sleeve buttons. To son John negro woman Rachel and Jeane, boy James, £200 and gold sleeve bottons marked "S:E." To son George negro girls Nanny and Grace, boy Jacob, gold sleeve bottons marked "S:E," 28 gallon copper kettle and £250. To son William negro boys Abel and Stepney, girl Adah, child Amey, gold sleeve bottons and £250. Custody and tution of son William to William Ronald until 21. The land leased from my kinsman Thomas Fisher Jr. to be sold. Residual Legatees wife and four sons Caleb, John, George and William. Wife, son Thomas and friend William Ronald executors. Witnesses John Thomas, Josiah Heath, Robert Rodgers, Hezekiah Abdeel, and William Ronald. A Codicil dated 19 Jan 1772 left son John 250 acres on Mushmilon Creek in County of Sussix. Sons George and William each 1/2 of 592 acres last bought in Sussix and 40 acres of marsh on Cedar Creek..⁸ Thomas died in 1772 at Northampton Co, VA.⁸ Thomas's will was probated on 11 February 1772 at Northampton Co, VA. In order of probate, Thomas Fisher Jr., the named executor, was heir at law (meaning he was the oldest son)..⁸

     Thomas was born circa 1700. He married Sarah Wilson before 1743.¹ He made a will on 14 August 1753 at Northampton Co, VA. He named (step-grandsons) William and Thomas Fisher as under age..² Thomas died in 1756 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Thomas's will was probated on 14 December 1756 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     William was born after 1750 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas (77) Fisher (II) and Mary 'Polly' Bell. William was living on 14 August 1753 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Fisher and his brother Thomas Fisher were named as under age in their step-grandfather's (Thomas Edmunds) will..² He married Rose Christian on 25 September 1776 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Fisher Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of William Fisher and Rose Christian, daughter of William Christian deceased, with consent of John Michael guardian of Rose. Hez Pitts and William Jefres were witnesses..³ William was named in his mother's will on 12 April 1785 at Northampton Co, VA. He was left a negro man Jack, 6 silver table spoons, a gold ring marked "TF" and a black horse called "Jack"..⁴ He married Sarah 'Sally' Yardly Johnson on 18 February 1789 at Northampton Co, VA. William Wilkins Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of William Fisher and Sally Johnson daughter of Powell Johnson deceased..³ He made a will on 10 April 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. He named a wife Sally, a sea side plantation purchased of John Core, a son William Ronald Fisher, under 21, who he left a plantation purchased of John Milley(?). Son, Samuel Wise Fisher, under 21; daughter Polly Fisher, under 21; daughter Sally Fisher, under 21; and childe wife is pregnant with. Executor was Tully R. Wise..⁵ William died in 1805. When he died in 1805 (when he had a wife Sally) he left land (part of Whitelaw's tract N95) to his son Samuel Wise Fisher..^6,7 His body was interred at Old Fisher Farm, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as W.F. Fisher, husband of Sally, died 1805..⁶ William's will was probated on 8 July 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. At probate, received of John Custis executor of Tully R. Wise deceased who was executor of William Fisher deceased the full sum of $773.46 in full of Thomas Fisher orphan of William Fisher....signed Richard Nottingham for Sally Fisher guardian. The same wording appeared, but with different amounts, for orphans William Fisher, Samuel Fisher, Sally Fisher and Polly Fisher. (Thomas was apparently the unborn child of Sally at the time of William's will.).⁵