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     Margaret was born circa 1767. She was the daughter of Benjamin Phillips Sr. and Susannah Fisher. She married (-----) Mason h|o Marg. Phillips before 1795.^2,1 Margaret was living on 11 September 1795.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1765. He married Margaret Phillips before 1795.^1,2

     Mary was born circa 1769. She was the daughter of Benjamin Phillips Sr. and Susannah Fisher. She married (-----) Charnock before 1795.^2,1 Mary was living on 11 September 1795.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1760. He married Mary Phillips before 1795.^1,2

     Jonathan was born circa 1764. He was the son of Benjamin Phillips Sr. and Susannah Fisher. Jonathan was living on 16 January 1795.¹ He married Comfort (-----) circa 1795. Jonathan died in February 1835.²

     Ann was born circa 1740. She married John Fisher Jr. circa 1762.¹ She married Lawrence White in March 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. John Fisher the younger estate was administered to Lawrence White as marrying Ann, widow of the said John Fisher, in place of Benjamin Philips who was previously named. Jonathan West was the security..²

     Lawrence was born circa 1740. He married Ann (-----) in March 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. John Fisher the younger estate was administered to Lawrence White as marrying Ann, widow of the said John Fisher, in place of Benjamin Philips who was previously named. Jonathan West was the security..¹ Lawrence was living on 26 March 1770.²

     In his will, written 18 Dec 1776, Shadrack Fisher named a brother Isaac Fisher and and sister Sally Walker. He left each of them half of his estate if he never returned. Witnesses were Solomon Johnson, Robert Small and Elijah Bird. In order of probate Salathiel Fitchet qualified (Acc Co Wills &c., 1777-80, p. 32). Evidently he volunteered to fight in the Revolutionary War and died by 30 Sep 1777 when his will was probated. (-----) was born circa 1730.

     Shadrack was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. He was under age in 1771 when he was bound out by the church wardens, but wrote a will in 1776.. He was the son of (-----) Fisher f|o Shadrack, etc.. He made a will on 18 December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. To brother Isaac Fisher 1/2 my estate and to my sister Sally Walker the other 1/2 "if I never return." Witnesses Solomon Johnson, Robert Small and Elijah Bird..² Shadrack sold land on 18 December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Shadrack Fisher sold 45 acres of Whitelaw's tract A135 to Robert Small; no record of his having bought it was found, so he may have married a Brimer daughter. It was sold for 40 lbs and descirbed as a tract on one fork of Muddy Creed Branch, running along Wm. Glasbey's line to Simpson Bloxom's line that said Bloxom had of John Fisher and there to a branch. No wife cosigned. Witnesses Solomon Johnson, Rachel Johnson & Elijah Bird. On 27 May 1777 Shadrack Fisher's deed to Robert Small was proved by the oaths of the witnesses..^3,4,5 Shadrack died in 1777.² Shadrack's will was probated on 30 September 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. In the order of probate, Salathiel Fitchett qualified..²

     Sally was born circa 1754. She was the daughter of (-----) Fisher f|o Shadrack, etc.. She married (-----) Walker circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² Sally was named in her brother's will on 18 December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Shadrack Fisher's sister, Sally Walker..²

     (-----) was born circa 1750. He married Sally Fisher circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Betty was born circa 1930.¹ She was the daughter of Ronald Arthur 'Ranal' Linton. Betty died circa 1931.¹

     Alice was born circa 1715 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Meredith Scarburgh I circa 1740.¹ Alice was named in her husband's will on 17 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Alice in the will of William Scarburgh..¹ She married Isaac Dunton after 1756.² Alice was named in her daughter's will on 18 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Meredith Scarburgh I and Alice (-----). William was named in his father's will on 17 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son William Scarburgh and was given land on Cradock Creek in the will of William Scarburgh..² William was named in his sister's will on 18 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as brother William Scarburgh in the will of Elizabeth Scarburgh..³ He married Margaret (526) Jacob on 23 April 1776 at Northampton Co, VA. John Wilkins of Occohannock was the security on the M.L.B. of William Scarburgh and Margaret Jacob. William was of Acc Co and she was the daughter of Abraham Jacob dec'd with consent of Isaac Clegg for his dau-in-law..⁴ He married Mary (-----) circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ William sold land in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. William and Mary Scarburgh sold 216 acres to Thomas Bayly. This was on Craddock Creek between the land later owned by Coward and the Americus Scarburgh land. His title is not clear, but it may be that he was the William named in the 1756 will of William Scarburgh, and that by some agreement he was allowed to keep that part when his brother Edmund had been named heir-at-law to the father in inherit the balance of the land. (Note: It is not obvious why Whitelaw states that title is not clear, because his father William did name his son William and gave him land on Craddock Creek.).⁶ He made a will on 28 September 1801 at Norfolk, VA. Sons Thomas & Henry Extrs. To wife Mary my Negro lad Sam & my Negro girls Comfort & Patience & ... & at her death or marriage the above mentioned property & slaves to my son George & daughters Jenny, Betsy & Hannah, but in case my said wife refuses to except the benefits of my will in lieu of dower, then I give the above property to my children by my first wife & the remainder consisting of Negroes Isaac & Severn & also $1,800 owing me by Moses Mayor of Norfolk. The remainder to my children by my first wife Thomas, Henry, Esther, William & Abraham or the survivors. Witt: Americus Scarburgh, Mary Scarburgh & Sarah Scarburgh..⁵ William died in January 1802 at Norfolk, VA.⁵ William's will was probated on 26 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus Scarburgh, Thomas Smith & Thomas H. Bradford were the securities..⁵

     His common name was Fenwick. Fenwick was born in 1762.¹ He married Rosannah 'Rosey' (-----) circa 1785.¹ Fenwick witnessed a will on 25 May 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. On 25 May 1790, Fenwick Fisher, Hancock Copes and Levin Copes witnessed the will of South Copes (Acc Co Wills, 1788-94, p. 315).. Fenwick witnessed a will on 16 January 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. On 16 Jan 1792, Fenwick Fisher, Elisha Mears and David Ashby witnessed the will of John Ashby (Acc Co Wills, 1788-94, p. 468).. Fenwick witnessed a will on 12 October 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. On 12 Oct 1796, Dr. F. Fisher and Edmund Bayly Jr. were named the executors in the will of Hartly Sappington. Fisher got $300 and Edmund Bayly Jr. $150 (Acc Co Dist Wills & Deeds, 1789-99, p. 170).. Fenwick was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bowman Blackston's estate was administered to Fenwick Fisher, with Edmund Bayly securty (Acc Co Orders, 1796-98, p. 352).. He made a will on 3 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife the whole of my property during her life & then to son Henry my plantation on Chincoteague & to Betsy Fisher & Thomas Fisher the balance of my property except my house & lot & Negroes, which Betsy Fisher has no right in except the young Negroes Esther & Bridget, which I give to Betsy Fisher. Witt: Elizabeth Custis, Sally D. Bayly & John H. Bayly..² Fenwick died on 3 February 1816.¹ His body was interred at Seymour-Ross Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹ Fenwick's will was probated on 29 April 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Fisher became the Admr. with Rosey Fisher relinquishing her right. John G. Joynes & William P. Custis securities..² Fenwick estate was settled on 30 October 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Jun 1816 (Invy), 26 Jun 1820 (Order to Audit), 10 & 30 Oct 1820 (Audit & Rec'd) - Thomas R. Fisher Admr. Negroes Nathaniel, Isaac, Sarah, Leah, Esther, Bridget. Appraisers: William Gillett, H. S. Copes & John H. Bayly. Named in settlement: William P. Custis Extr. of Thomas R. Fisher dec'd. Auditors: Richard D. Bayly & John B. Walker..³

     On 6 Jun 1794, Edward Fisher, George Corbin and Jemima Kelly witnessed the will of Richard Drummond Jr. (Acc Co Dist Ct Wills & Deeds, 1789-99, p. 102). Edward was born circa 1750. Edward was living on 6 June 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1735. She was the daughter of William Smith. She married George Turner before 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Thomas (137) Fisher on 1 August 1754 at Northampton Co, VA. William Major was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Fisher and Sarah Turner, widow of George Turner. Thomas and Susanna Knight gave consent for her son Thomas. Littleton Savage, Thomas Dunn and Peggy Major were witnesses..³

     William was born circa 1710.

     Spencer was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (37) Fisher and Elizabeth Roberts. Spencer was living on 28 September 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that both Bayly and Spencer, orphans of John Fisher, were bound out to James Johnson to learn the trade of brick-layer. Its assumed they would have been between the ages of 14 and 21 at this time..²

     Bayly was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (37) Fisher and Elizabeth Roberts. Bayly was living on 28 September 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that both Bayly and Spencer, orphans of John Fisher, were bound out to James Johnson to learn the trade of brick-layer. Its assumed they would have been between the ages of 14 and 21 at this time..²

     Solomon was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. An audit and settlement of Elizabeth Fisher's account of her guardianship on the estate of Spencer, Bayly and Solomon Fisher was to be returned to the next court in 1756. It is assumed that he would have been under age 21 at this time and his father died in 1743.. He was the son of John (37) Fisher and Elizabeth Roberts.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1680. She married Phillip Fisher before 1720.¹ Elizabeth was living on 3 May 1720.²

     Henry was born circa 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of William Gascoigne (I). Henry was named in his brother's will on 28 January 1675 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth (6) Fisher circa 1678 at Northampton Co, VA.³ He made a will on 1 October 1690 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Henry Gascoyne all my land in Northampton County when 21 or when married. If my wife Elizabeth should marry then said son to be at age at 16, and if he dies before 21 then my son William Gascoyne to inherit the land. To my sons William, Thomas and John Gascoyne all my 1100 acres in Accomack Co. to be equally divided when they are 21, and if my wife should marry to be at age at 16. To my daughter Elizabeth Gascoyne negro boy Benjamin wit William Bradford to act as trustee. To my loving wife the remainder of my estate during her widowhood and then to be divided by wife and children. Wife executrix. Kinsmen William Bradford, John Fisher and Thomas Smith to oversee. Witnesses: Elizabeth Brooks, Margaret Hoult, Humphrey Brooks and Andrew Trowlon. At probate the Brooks witnesses are husband and wife. [The widow Elizabeth married Daniel Benthall.].³ Henry died in 1691.¹ Henry's will was probated on 30 March 1691 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of Capt. Phillip (4) Fisher (I) and Elizabeth Maddox. She married Henry Gascoigne (I) circa 1678 at Northampton Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 1 October 1690 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Daniel Benthall circa 1691 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Henry was born circa 1678 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Henry Gascoigne (I) and Elizabeth (6) Fisher. Henry was named in his father's will on 1 October 1690 at Northampton Co, VA.² He made a will on 26 February 1699 at Northampton Co, VA. To my brother Thomas Gascoigne my gun. To my nephew Robert Gascoigne my plantation (formerly my grandfather William Gascoigne's) whereon Peter Smith now lives, until my brother William Gascoigne is 21 and then to said brother. To my grandfather (Capt.) Phillip Fisher my plantation which Daniel Mackeim now dwells at until my brother William come to age. To my brother William Gascoigne negro man Will. Remaining estate to be equally divided by my brothers. Witnesses Daniel Mackenny, Michael Halsbert and Aaron Westerhouse Jr..³ Henry died in March 1699 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Henry's will was probated on 30 May 1699 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1682 at Northampton Co, VA. He was under age 21 in 1699..² He was the son of Henry Gascoigne (I) and Elizabeth (6) Fisher. William was named in his father's will on 1 October 1690 at Northampton Co, VA.³ William was named in his brother's will on 26 February 1699 at Northampton Co, VA. He was still under age 21 at this time..⁴ William died on 28 January 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.⁵ He made a will on 28 January 1718 at Northampton Co, VA. Verbal will. Entire estate, plantation and 125 acres to be placed in the hand of Harman Gascoyn until his son is 21. If son dies under 21 then all to his two daughters. Thomas Gascoyn to have no part. Witnesses John Lucar, Thomas Lucar and Charles Morris..⁵ William's will was probated on 1 February 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Henry Gascoigne (I) and Elizabeth (6) Fisher. Thomas was named in his father's will on 1 October 1690 at Northampton Co, VA.² Thomas was named in his brother's will on 26 February 1699 at Northampton Co, VA. His brother Henry gave him a gun..³ Thomas was named in his brother's will on 28 January 1718 at Northampton Co, VA. His brother William specified that Thomas Gascoyn was to have no part of his estate..⁴ He married Sarah (35) Andrews on 8 January 1723 at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Johnson and Jno. White were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Gascoyn and Sarah Andrews..⁵ Thomas died in 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Thomas's estate was administered on 7 June 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his widow Sarah Gascoigne was named to settle his estate with William Andrews and John Justice securities..⁶

     John was born circa 1688. He was the son of Henry Gascoigne (I) and Elizabeth (6) Fisher. John was named in his father's will on 1 October 1690 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1680. John died in 1742.¹ John's will was probated on 12 October 1742 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Isaac was born circa 1702. He was the son of John Roberts. Isaac was living on 16 August 1737.¹