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     John was born circa 1800. He was the son of John Powell Johnson. He married Margaret Sarah Fisher on 20 July 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Littleton was born circa 1820. He married Mary W. Fisher on 10 January 1844 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born circa 1805. She married Samuel P. Wise Fisher I on 14 June 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. William M. Pettit was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel P. Fisher and Susan Pettit. William Pettit was also Susan's guardian. They were married by S.S. Gunter..¹ Susan was living on 11 November 1851.² She married Francis M. (172) Scarburgh on 22 January 1852 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Charles was born on 15 February 1830 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel P. Wise Fisher I and Susan B. Pettitt. Charles was living on 11 November 1851 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Helen P. (-----) circa 1855.³ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Charles died on 24 August 1865 at age 35.² His body was interred at Old Fisher Farm, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born circa 1817 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel P. Wise Fisher I and Susan B. Pettitt. He married Mary C.S. Smith on 3 October 1844 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel P. Fisher and Mary C. Smith. No other information was given..³ Samuel was named as the executor of a will on 11 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ellison A. Hopkins, Samuel P. Fisher, M.W. West and W.T. Bell were named as executors of the will of Eliza K. Smith (their mother-in-law)..⁴ Samuel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l P. Fisher, a 33 year old sailor in HH#816 headed by Eliza E. Smith, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed were the following Fishers: Mary C., age 26, Wilmer W., age 5; and Ellison D., age 1 who were evidently his wife and children..² Samuel was living on 11 November 1851 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     George was born in 1795 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George (342E) Brickhouse and Mary 'Polly' Belote. He married Sally B. Fisher on 23 June 1840 at Northampton Co, VA. Louis P. Rogers was the security on the M.L.B. of George Brickhouse and Sally B. Nelson, widow of Charles Nelson..²

     Cincinatus was born circa 1842 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George W. Brickhouse Jr. and Sally B. Fisher. Cincinatus was living on 11 November 1851.¹

     George was born circa 1770.^1,2 He married Susanna Fisher on 29 June 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Christopher, age 26-45. Listed with him were 4 other males, 2 under age 10, 1 age 10-16, and 1 age 26-45; and 2 females, one under 10 and one age 26-45..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Christopher, age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 other males, one age 10-16 and one age 16-26; and 3 females, one under age 10, one 26-45, and one over 45..⁵ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Christopher, age over 45. Listed with him was one other male, age 16-26 and one female, age over 45..⁶ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Christopher, age 50-60. Listed with him were 2 other males, one under age 5 and one age 20-30; and 3 females, two age 20-30 and one age 50-60..² George died before 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not shown as a head of household in the 1840 Acc Co census..

     Sally was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Custis Northam Sr. and Elizabeth Northam. She married Ezekiel Hinman on 10 August 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Northam was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Hinman of Isaiah and Sally Northam of Custis..¹ Sally was named in her father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Sally Hinman, now pregnant and the wife of Ezekail..³ Sally was living on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sally Hinmon, along with Tully W. Fisher, Henry W. Fisher, Susan Northam, Delight Christopher, John Northam, and Henry Northam, was named as a heir of Thomas Fisher, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War..⁴ Sally died before 29 March 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was by this date that Sally Hinman, a heir of Thomas Fisher, had died intestate, leaving John Northam and Milcah Northam, wife of Henry B. Northam, her only heirs at law. (Since these were her siblings, she evidently had no surviving children by this date.).⁵

     Ezekiel was born circa 1800. He was the son of Isaiah Hinman. He married Sally Northam on 10 August 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Northam was the security on the M.L.B. of Ezekiel Hinman of Isaiah and Sally Northam of Custis..¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1780.

     Custis was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Northam and Rachel Fisher. Custis was named in his father's will on 6 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Elizabeth Northam on 16 November 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Northam was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Northam and Eliza Northam. John was probably Custis' older half-brother..⁴ Custis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Custis Northam, age 16-26. Listed with him were 2 other males, both under age 10; 2 females, one under age 10 and one age 26-45; and 7 slaves..⁵ Custis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Custis Northam, age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 other males, one under age 10 and one age 10-16; 2 females, one under age 10 and one age 26-45; and 10 slaves..⁶ He made a will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Custis Northam of John named a wife Eliza, sons John and Custis Northam and daughters Milcah Northam (under 21) and Sally Hinman (now pregnant, wife of Ezekiel). His friend, Wm Northam of Elijah, was the executor..⁷ Custis died in November 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ Custis's will was probated on 30 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Milcah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Custis Northam Sr. and Elizabeth Northam. Milcah was named in her father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age 21..³ She married Henry B. Northam Sr. on 30 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Northam was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry B. Northam and Milky Northam, orphan of Custis..¹ Milcah was living on 29 March 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was by this date that Sally Hinman, a heir of Thomas Fisher, had died intestate, leaving John Northam and Milcah Northam, wife of Henry B. Northam, her only heirs at law..⁴ Milcah died in 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Milcah's estate was administered on 30 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Henry B. Northam was named to settle her estate, with William C. Northam and William Nock securities..⁵

     Henry was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Northam of E. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. He married Milcah 'Milky' Northam on 30 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Northam was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry B. Northam and Milky Northam, orphan of Custis..³ Henry was named in his father's will on 23 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----) widow Young on 28 August 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. M.C. Northam was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry B. Northam, widower, and Elizabeth Young, widow..³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry B. Northam the head of HH#622, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. The following Northams were listed with him: Elizabeth, age 39; James, age 16; Henry, age 14; George W., age 11; Custis W., age 8; and Sally A., age 5..² He made a will on 14 May 1877 at Accomack Co, VA. To son James Northam the land whereon I now live just as I have it divided in tends and the woods land runing from the line fence a due West course until it strikes the land of Thomas A. Northam. To son Henry Northam the land whereon he now lives and if he refuses to convey his right in his mothers land I change my will, and give him one dollar. Also to him 25 acres of woodland joining the land of John D. White and others known as the land of John C. Northam deceased. To son William Northam the land whereon Archebald Barnes now lives and if he refuses to convey his rights in his mother land I change my will and give him one dollar. To son George W. Northam half of the Savage land whereon he how lives and if he refuses to convey to Jas Northam his right in his mothers land I change my will and give him one dollar. To daughter Sally A. Groton the half of the Savage land adjoining the land of William Groton and if she refuses to convey her right in her mothers land to Jas Northam I change my will and give her one dollar. Also to her $50 to repair her house. I bind all of my children to pay my wife Elizabeth Northam the sum of $8 a piece yearly as long as she lives in lieu of her thirds in my estate. Son Henry Northam executor. Witnesses were John D. White and William T. Barns..⁵ Henry died on 5 December 1877 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He died of rheumatism at the age of 69. He was the son of Wm. & Eliz. Northam, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Elizabeth. Henry B. Northam, his son, gave the information..¹ Henry's will was probated on 28 January 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. George W. Northam and Custis W. Northam were sureties for Henry B. Northam the executor..⁵

     Delight was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Christopher and Susanna Fisher. He married Tenny Ayres on 30 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Baker was the security on the M.L.B. of Delight Christopher and Tenny Ayres of Levin..³ He married Mary 'Molly' Whealton on 20 April 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Dix was the security on the M.L.B. of Delighty Christopher and Mary Taylor, widow of William..³ Delight was living on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Delight Christopher, along with Tully W. Fisher, Henry W. Fisher, Susan Northam, John Northam, Henry Northam and Sally Hinmon, was named as a heir of Thomas Fisher, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War..⁴ Delight was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 20 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Delight Christopher and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of Jeremiah Whealton and Sally Marshall, widow of John..³ Delight was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Delight C. Christopher the head of HH#748, age 53 with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were the following Christophers: Mary, age 43; Charlotte, age 20; Charles, age 16; and Emeline, age 10..² Delight died in October 1859.⁵ Delight's estate was administered on 31 October 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ezekiel Stockley, with the widow relinquishing, was named to settle the estate of Delighty Christopher. Erastus J. Johnson and William Thornton (of William) were the securities..⁵

     Anna was born on 30 March 1804 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Scarburgh and Tabitha (73) Young. She married William W. Cutler on 20 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Rodgers was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Cutler and Anne M. Scarborough of Thomas..¹ She married Edwin J. Fisher on 12 December 1844 at Northampton Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     William was born circa 1800. He married Anna M. (161) Scarburgh on 20 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Rodgers was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Cutler and Anne M. Scarborough of Thomas..¹ William died before 1844.²

     Susanna was born on 20 February 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel Joynes and Ann (-----). She married George (121) Fisher on 13 October 1789 at Northampton Co, VA.² Susanna died on 29 July 1842 at age 67.¹ Her body was interred at Home Place, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Juliet was born on 18 February 1804 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Nathaniel Holland and Susanna Bryan. She married John H. Harmanson on 5 November 1823 at Northampton Co, VA. Nathaniel Holland was the security on the M.L.B. of John H. Harmanson and Juliet B. Holland. They were married by S.S. Gunter..² She married Miers W. Fisher on 8 October 1829 at Northampton Co, VA.² Juliet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet Fisher, age 45 in HH#181 headed by Miers W. Fisher, a 44 year old lawyer..³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ Juliet died on 16 December 1868 at age 64.¹ Her body was interred at Pocahontas Cem, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1800. He married Juliet B. Holland on 5 November 1823 at Northampton Co, VA. Nathaniel Holland was the security on the M.L.B. of John H. Harmanson and Juliet B. Holland. They were married by S.S. Gunter..¹

     Melinda was born on 27 April 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Seth D. Heath and Grace Elliott. She married John R. Fisher on 10 February 1819 at Northampton Co, VA. William R. Fisher was the security on the M.L.B. of John R. Fisher and Melinda D. Heath. They were married by C. Bonewell..³ Melinda died on 10 November 1837 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 37.² Her body was interred at Home Place, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Edna was born circa 1792 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married John R. Fisher on 6 January 1840 at Northampton Co, VA. Miers W. Fisher was the security on the M.L.B. of John R. Fisher and Edna Henderson. They were married by G.C. Wescoat..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1750. He married Rachel Jacob on 17 October 1771 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Jacob was the security on the M.L.B. of William White to Rachel Jacob..¹ William died before 1791.²

     Edith was born circa 1805. She married William Roland or Ronald Fisher Jr. on 27 March 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. Samuel P. Fisher was the security on the M.L.B. of William R. Fisher and Edith Esther Williams. Consent was given by Margaret Williams guardian of Edith orphan. They were married by L. Dix..¹ She married Augustus C.E. Heath on 18 July 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Isaac Andrews was the security on the M.L.B. of Augustus C.E. Heath and Edith E. Fisher, widow of Wm. R. Fisher. They were married 18 Jul 1830 by B. Wescoat..¹ She married Savage Baker on 11 December 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas E. Brickhouse was the security on the M.L.B. of Savage Baker and Edith Heath, widow of Augustus C.E. Heath. Obed Goffigon as to Savage's age. They were married 11 Dec 1837 by P. Williams..¹

     George was born circa 1720. He married Sarah Smith before 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1710. He married Susannah Dalby on 19 August 1751 at Northampton Co, VA. Tilney Michael was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Knight and Susanna Fisher..¹

     Michael Christian was a member from N'hamp County of the 4th Revolutionary convention, 1775-76, and of the House of Delegates, 1781-82. Michael was born circa 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. He was the son of Dr. Michael Christian and Rose (26) Powell. He married Patience (90) Michael on 30 December 1747 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,1 He married Elizabeth Barlow on 20 February 1770 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,1 Michael was living on 15 May 1770.³ He made a will on 29 November 1783 at Northampton Co, VA. He named daughters Margaret and her present husband William Jenne, Anne Hays, Susannah and her present husband Ellison Armistead, Esther and her present husband John Darby, and Rose..⁴ Michael died in December 1783 at Northampton Co, VA.⁵ Michael's will was probated on 9 December 1783 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Rose was born after 1755.¹ She was the daughter of William (48) Christian and Keziah Johnson. She married William F. (122) Fisher Sr. 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..¹

     See Yeardley Family in Adv of Purse & Person. William was born circa 1728 at Northampton Co, VA.² He was the son of Dr. Michael Christian and Rose (26) Powell. He married Keziah Johnson on 7 June 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. John Flood was the security on the M.L.B. of William Christian and Kasiah Blair, widow. Mary Stith was a witness..³ He married Matilda Johnson on 6 January 1764 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ William died on 9 March 1773.⁴

     Sallie was born circa 1811 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Addison. She married Thomas B. Fisher in 1830 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Sallie was named in her father's will on 1 February 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Sally Fisher in the will of John Addison. She was given the plantation whereon she and her husband Thomas B. Fisher now live, containing 470 acres. Thomas B. Fisher was also one of the Extrs..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴