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     Mary was born circa 1720. She was the daughter of Thomas Bell and Mary Watson. She married Thomas (77) Fisher (II) circa 1742.² Mary was named in her father's will on 12 May 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was living on 29 May 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ She made a will on 12 April 1785 at Northampton Co, VA. Polly Fisher named sons Caleb, George and William. She left Caleb a bed, old rug, 6 sitting chairs and 4 hogs. To son George a negro girl Lucy, 6 silver table spoons marked "EF," silver milk pot, silver sugar tongs, horse "Buck" and square walnut table. To son William Fisher a negro man Jack, 6 silver table spoons, gold ring marked "TF" and black horse called "Jack." Sons George and William residual legatees and executors. Witnesses William Dixon and William Abdell..⁵ Mary died in 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.⁵ Mary's will was probated on 9 August 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1742 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas (77) Fisher (II) and Mary 'Polly' Bell. Thomas was living on 14 August 1753 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Fisher and his brother William Fisher were named as under age in their step-grandfather's (Thomas Edmunds) will..² Thomas was named in his grandmother's will on 25 October 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. He was given L50, 6 pewter plates, and 31s goldpiece by his grandmother, Sarah Edmunds..³ He married Margaret (151) Christian on 15 May 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. Joachim Michael was the security and Michael Christian gave consent on the M.L.B. of Thomas B. Fisher and Margaret Christian..⁴ Thomas was living on 11 January 1771 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 29 May 1778 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Fisher Jr. named a wife Margaret; a mother who was living but not by name; sons James and Charles; and a daughter Margaret. He left his wife 1/3 of his lands during her life and after his mother's death 1/3 of the land my mother lives on for life. To son James all the lands I hold in Northampton. To son Charles my tract of land in Sussex County on the south side of Muspillion Creek and L200. To my daughter Margaret Fisher L200. Residual Legatees wife and 3 children. Wife and friend Michael Christian executors. Witnesses William Harmanson, William White and John Mapp..⁵ Thomas died in 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.⁶ Thomas's will was probated on 13 October 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.⁶

     Caleb was born in 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. Caleb Fisher, orphan of Thos, chose his guardian Mar 1772, implying he was age 14 or over, but under age 21..² He was the son of Thomas (77) Fisher (II) and Mary 'Polly' Bell. He married Elizabeth Downing on 6 September 1774 at Northampton Co, VA. William Downing was the security on the M.L.B. of Caleb Fisher and Elizabeth Downing, daughter of Zerobable..³ Caleb was living on 12 April 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ He married Elizabeth West on 2 October 1793 at Northampton Co, VA. Elijah Baker was the security on the M.L.B. of Caleb Fisher and Elizabeth West. They were married by E. Baker..³ Caleb died before 1832.⁵

     His common name was John. John was born circa 1746 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas (77) Fisher (II) and Mary 'Polly' Bell. John was living on 11 January 1771 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John was a member of the armed forces serving at the Revolution. On 13 Feb 1832 on the motion of Miers W. Fisher ... John Fisher an ensign during the Rev. War died without issue leaving two brothers his only heirs at law, to wit: George Fisher and William Fisher. The said George & William Fisher, brothers of John, are both dead & George left the following heirs: John R., Caleb, Ann, Miers W. and Edwin J. Fisher; John R. Fisher is living, Caleb Fisher is dead leaving Margaret Susan his only heiress, Ann married David Ewing and is now his widow and Miers W. & Edwin J. Fisher are living. William Fisher died leaving Samuel P., Sally, Thomas, William and Polly his only hiers at law - Samuel P. is living; Sally married Charles Nelson and is now his widow; Thomas is living; William Jr. is dead leaving William, son of William Jr., Margaret Sarah and Mary his only heirs at law; Polly married Richard Nottingham and both are dead living William J. Nottingham the only heir at law of the said Polly (N'hamp Co Orders, 1831-36, p. 53). On 15 Mar 1832 the following additional information was recorded - James Fisher, who was not mentioned in a certificate of the Court made at the last term, another son and heir of Geroge Fisher died in Baltimore, leaving a will. William Fisher (brother of Ensign John) died leaving a will, and Sally Fisher his widow and one of his legatees is dead leaving a will; William Fisher the son and one of the heirs of the said William Fisher is dead leaving a will and Polly Nottingham (formerly Polly Fisher) the daughter of William the brother of of John, died intestate (N'hamp Co Orders, 1831-36, p. 71). On 12 Mar 1833 it was ordered that - John R. Fisher, guardian of Margaret Susan Fisher; Samuel P. Fisher, guardian of William J. Nottingham and Anne W. Ewing (formerly Anne Hopkins) guardian of Susan Hopkins, or their authorized attorney, have leave to sell and assign the land bounty script to which the said Margaret Susan Fisher, William J. Nottingham and Susan Hopkins are entitled as infant heirs fo John Fisher deceased who was an Ensign in the Army of the Revolution of the Virginia Line on continental establishment (N'hamp Co Orders, 1831-36, p. 179). On 11 Nov 1851 it was ordered that - John Fisher, who was an Ensign in the Rev. War died intestate leaving George and William Fisher his only heirs at law ... (much of the earlier information was repeated, but new information included) James Fisher gave his property to Susan Hopkins, who has since died intestate leaving her mother Ann W. Ewing her only heir at law. William R. Fisher died intestate leaving William R. Fisher, Margaret Fisher (now wife of John T. Johnson), Mary W. Fisher (wife of Littleton L. Read) his only heirs at law. Samuel P. Fisher is dead leaving a will by which he gave his estate to his wife Susan B. Fisher and his sons Charles F.M. Fisher and Samuel P. Fisher, who are his only legatees. Sally Nelson died intestate, leaving Cincinatus Brickhouse her only heir at law (N'hamp Co Orders, 1851-57, p. 14). On 10 Mar 1856 it was ordered that - Miers W. Fisher is guardian of Juliet A. Fisher, who is a minor, and Nath'l. Robert Carey has married Susan Fisher; the said Juliet A. and Susan are devisees of Ann W. Ewing, dec'd, who was heir at law of Susan Hopkins, dec'd, who was a devisee of James Fisher, dec'd, who was one of the legatees and devisees of George Fisher, dec'd, who was one of the heirs at law of John Fisher who was an Ensign in the Rev. War (N'hamp Co Orders, 1851-57, p. 452). This Juliet A. Fisher and Susan Fisher were probably nieces of Ann W. Ewing, but since Ann had several other brothers in addition to Miers W. Fisher, it is not clear as to who their father was, either John R. or Edwin Fisher..² John died in 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.³ John's estate was administered on 9 November 1785 at Northampton Co, VA. The estate of John Fisher was administered to (his brother) George Fisher on 9 Nov 1785. Appraisers were John Tompkins, John Stringer, Isaac Avery and John Carpenter (N'hamp Co Orders, 1783-87, p. 362)..⁴

     George was born circa 1748 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas (77) Fisher (II) and Mary 'Polly' Bell. George was living on 12 April 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Susanna Joynes on 13 October 1789 at Northampton Co, VA.³ He made a will on 4 August 1814 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ George died in September 1814.⁴ George's will was probated on 10 October 1814 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     Severn was born circa 1743 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas (77) Fisher (II) and Mary 'Polly' Bell. Severn was named in his grandmother's will on 25 October 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. He was given L50, 6 pewter plates, pair of gold sleeve buttons, and 31s 3p goldpiece by his grandmother, Sarah Edmunds..² Severn died before 1772. He was not named in his father's will..

     Margaret was born in 1750 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Michael (47) Christian and Patience (90) Michael. She married Thomas (117) Fisher (III) on 15 May 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. Joachim Michael was the security and Michael Christian gave consent on the M.L.B. of Thomas B. Fisher and Margaret Christian..¹ Margaret was living on 29 May 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ She married William Jenne on 12 February 1782 at Northampton Co, VA. John Darby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Jenne and Margaret Fisher, widow of Thomas Fisher..¹ Margaret was named in her father's will on 29 November 1783 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Margaret and her present husband William Jenne in the will of Michael Christian..²

     James was born in 1771 at Northampton Co, VA. Jas Fisher, orphan of Thos, chose his guardian May 1785, implying he was age 14 or older at that time..² He was the son of Thomas (117) Fisher (III) and Margaret (151) Christian. James was named in his father's will on 29 May 1778 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Mary 'Polly' White on 13 December 1791 at Northampton Co, VA. George Melhollomes was the security on the M.L.B. of James Fisher and Mary White, daughter of William White, deceased..³ James was living on 28 November 1794 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that he and Hancock Jacob were named to administered Rachel White's estate. She would have been his mother-in-law..⁴ James died in 1795.⁵ James's estate was administered on 13 July 1795 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his estate was administered to William Fisher (probably his uncle?), Polly the widow of James having declined. Appraisers were John Tompkins, John Elliott, Robins Mapp and Kendall Addison..⁶

     Charles was born circa 1774 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas (117) Fisher (III) and Margaret (151) Christian. Charles was living on 29 May 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Charles died in 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.² Charles's will was probated on 9 February 1785 at Northampton Co, VA. The orphan Charles Fisher's estate was administered to William Jenne on 9 Feb 1785. Appraisers were John Tompkins, Isaac Johnson, William White and John Dowty..²

     Margaret was born circa 1776 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas (117) Fisher (III) and Margaret (151) Christian. Margaret was living on 29 May 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Margaret died in 1784 at Northampton Co, VA.² Margaret's estate was administered on 9 March 1784 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that her estate was administered to William Jenne..²

     John was born circa 1580 at Maidstone, Co Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Alexander Fisher and Katherine Maplesden. He married Benetta Dering circa 1600 at England.¹

     Benetta was born circa 1580 at England. She was the daughter of Richard Dering Esq. and Margaret Twisden. She married John Fisher (I) circa 1600 at England.²

     Alexander was born circa 1550. He married Katherine Maplesden circa 1570 at England.¹

     Thomazine was born circa 1575. She was the daughter of Alexander Fisher and Katherine Maplesden. She married John Epes circa 1595.² Thomazine was living circa 1600 at Ashford, Co Kent, England.²

     John was born circa 1575. He married Thomazine Fisher circa 1595.¹ John was living circa 1600 at Ashford, Co Kent, England.¹

     William was born in 1595 at Ashford, Co Kent, England.¹ He was the son of John Epes and Thomazine Fisher. William was living in November 1623 at Eastern Shore, VA.¹ William died in 1643.¹

     William was born circa 1650. He was the son of John Walton and Elizabeth (-----). He married Rebecca (5) Fisher on 30 December 1679. It was on this date that William Walton with his wife Rebecka, sole daughter and heir of Stephen Fisher, exchanged 150 acres in Northampton County - later included in King's Creek plantation - for land in Maryland..² He made a will on 10 April 1686 at Somerset Co, MD. He named his wife Rebecca and four children: John, Fisher, William and Stephen, whom he directed should be of age at 16 years..² William died in 1686 at Somerset Co, MD.³ William's will was probated on 25 August 1686 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Roger was born circa 1650. He married Rebecca (5) Fisher after August 1686 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     John was born circa 1680. He was the son of William Walton and Rebecca (5) Fisher. John was named in his father's will on 10 April 1686 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He made a will on 1 May 1716 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ John died in 1717 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ John's will was probated on 5 February 1717 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Fisher was born circa 1682. He was the son of William Walton and Rebecca (5) Fisher. Fisher was named in his father's will on 10 April 1686 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1700.¹ He made a will on 13 May 1738 at Mattapany, Som Co, MD.¹ Fisher died in 1738 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Fisher's will was probated on 7 July 1738 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     William was born circa 1684. He was the son of William Walton and Rebecca (5) Fisher. William was named in his father's will on 10 April 1686 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He made a will on 20 March 1761 at Worcester Co, MD.² William died in May 1761.² William's will was probated on 4 June 1761 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     Stephen was born circa 1686. He was the son of William Walton and Rebecca (5) Fisher. Stephen was named in his father's will on 10 April 1686 at Somerset Co, MD.² He married Mary (-----) circa 1710.² Stephen sold land on 16 August 1732 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that he sold 40 acres of Transilvania. He had acquired this tract by exchange of inheritances with his brother Fisher Walton..² Stephen died after 1732 at Mattapany, Som Co, MD.³

     Thomas was born circa 1688. He was the son of Roger Odene|Odewe and Rebecca (5) Fisher. He made a will on 31 January 1740 at Somerset Co, MD. He named a brother Stephen Walton..¹ Thomas died in February 1740 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Thomas's will was probated on 20 March 1740 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Luke was born circa 1660. He married Elizabeth Benthall circa 1680.¹ He made a will on 13 April 1691 at Northampton Co, VA. He named a wife Elizabeth and daughter Jane..² Luke died in 1691 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     He was a tailor of Northampton Count. John was born circa 1690 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Bridget (30) Fisher before 1724.¹ John was living in 1724.²

     Patience was born circa 1670. She married Thomas (8) Fisher circa 1690.¹ Patience was living on 28 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named to settle her husband Thomas Fisher's estate on behalf of her and children..² She married Francis Wainhouse (II) on 28 July 1709.³ Patience was living on 4 December 1717 at Northampton Co, VA.^4,5 She married Thomas Marshall circa 1718.³ Patience was named in her husband's will on 19 January 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. This was her third husband, Thomas Marshall..⁶ She made a will on 11 October 1765 at Northampton Co, VA. To grandson Esme Baily pari of gold sleeve buttons. To grandson Hezekiah Tinley one horse colt. To daughters Patience Allen and Margaret Haggoman all my clothes. To sons Esme Marshall and Thomas John Marshall. To Margaret Dunsemore one silk hatt. Two sons Esme and Thomas John Marshall and Thomas Fisher Sr. executors. Witnesses were Thomas Fisher Sr., John Michael, and Mary James..⁷ Patience died in 1768 at Northampton Co, VA.⁷ Patience's will was probated on 8 November 1768 at Northampton Co, VA.⁷

     Maddox was born circa 1690 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas (8) Fisher and Patience 'V' (-----). He married Sarah (-----) circa 1710.¹ Maddox sold land on 4 May 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Maddox Fisher (wife Sarah) sold his undivided third interest in 400 acres at the mouth of Muddy Creek, inherited from his father Thomas Fisher, which his grandfather Philip Fisher had bequeathed, 1702, to his sons John, Thomas and Philip equally..²

     Sarah was born circa 1690. She married Maddox (35) Fisher (I) circa 1710.¹ Sarah was living on 8 January 1750 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1665. She married (-----) James circa 1685.¹ She married Phillip (9) Fisher II circa 1690.² Elizabeth was living on 17 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     (-----) was born circa 1660. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1685.¹