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     (-----) was born circa 1720. He married Naomi Parker before 1750.^1,2

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Riley Parker and Elizabeth Fletcher. William was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan C. 'Sudey' Wise on 11 March 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of William O. Parker and Sudey Wise of Tully..² William died in August 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Sarah was born circa 1715 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Riley and Sarah (-----). Sarah was named in her father's will on 17 February 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Riley in the will of Thomas Riley..¹ She married John Parker (IV) circa 1740.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Riley Parker and Elizabeth Fletcher. Elizabeth was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Leah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Riley Parker and Elizabeth Fletcher. Leah was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Finney Sr. on 29 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. James Eichelberger was the security on the M.L.B. of William Finney and Leah Parker..² Leah died on 28 November 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Henry was born on 5 January 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Riley Parker and Elizabeth Fletcher. He married Agnes (288) West on 7 December 1797.^3,4 Henry was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry died on 7 December 1818 at age 51.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Henry Parker, the husband of Agnes (West) and the son of John R. & Elizabeth F. Parker. The grave was evidently moved from Parker Place..²

     Charles was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Riley Parker and Elizabeth Fletcher. Charles was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Euphamy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Riley Parker and Elizabeth Fletcher. Euphamy was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married (-----) Rogers circa 1800.^2,1

     (-----) was born circa 1770. He married Euphamy Parker circa 1800.^1,2

     In 1700, John Custis of Hungars sold 500 acres to William Broadwater (Whitelaw tract A162 in "Jolles Neck") which extended eastward from the north and south road through Withams, on both sides of the crossroad, and was between the north head-branch of Holden's Creek on the south, and the south head-branch of Bullbegger Creek, known as Tunnell's Mill Branch, on the north. In 1726, William Broadwater left 125 acres each to his sons William, Jacob, Elias and Joshua. In his will, dated 9 Mar 1725, William Broadwater named sons, William, Jacob, Elias, Joshua, Caleb, and James; daughters Leshia Hobryant, Elizabeth Ellis and Mary Ellis; and sons-in-law Turlo Hobryant and Thomas Ellis. To eldest son William Broadwater 125 acres at the head of my whole divident of 500 acres at the head of Ewamus branch. To son Jacob Broadwater 125 acres of said tract. To son Elias Broadwater 125 acres on Crooked Creek Branch. To son Joshua Broadwater 125 acres at the head of my 500 acres in Jollys Neck on Crooked Branch. To son Caleb Broadwater 200 acres "being near ye farerest of Nanticooke River in Maryland" near the head of said River, same land purchased of Thomas Gordon and is called Grodon's Lot in Deep Creek. This being all my land and my youngest son James Broadwater is left without land, if any of his brothers should die without issue their land to descend to the said James. To daughter Leshia 1 ewe, and what things I lent her husband Turlo Hobryant I give to her children. Wife's clothing to be divided between 3 daughters Elizabeth Ellis, Lishia Hobryant and Mary Ellis. Son in law Thomas Ellis. Children residual legatees. Friends William Beavans and Hancock Custis to make division. Six sons William, Caleb, Elias, Joshua, Jacob and James executors. Witnesses were Joseph Feddaman, John Aleworth, Charles Taylor, and John Jenkinson (Acc Co Wills, Deeds, &c., 1715-29, vol. ii, p. 66). William was born circa 1670. William was living on 30 May 1692.¹ William's will was probated on 3 May 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.² William died in 1726.²

     In his will, written 1 Nov 1773, William Broadwater named a wife Bridget; sons William and Jesse Broadwater; and daughters Susannah and Ann Broadwater. Children Susanna, Ann, and Jesse Broadwater were residual legatees. Wife was the executrix. Witnesses were Caleb Broadwater, William Burton and Jacob Broadwater (Acc Co Wills &c., 1772-77, p. 185). William was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater. He married Bridget (-----) circa 1720.² William was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William's will was probated on 20 April 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William died in 1774.³

     In 1750, Howell Bootin and wife Elizabeth of Worcester Co, MD, sold 150 acres (Whitelaw tract A162) to James Broadwater. In 1768 Nathan Milburn, calling himself a cooper, and his wife Rebecca, sold to James Broadwater, who also had purchased 25 acres from the Loughland land to the south. In 1797, James Broadwater (wife Elizabeth) left his holdings here to his sons George and Henry, and 12 years later 279 acres were divided (Whitelaw, p. 1294). In 1764, James and Sarah Hutchinson sold 25 acres (White tract A162) to James Broadwater, it being the upper part east of Jenkinson land, near the Emmanuel Church at Jenkins' Bridge (Whitelaw, p. 1290). In 1770, John and Leah Brittingham, and Thomas and Sarah Cade, united in a deed to James Broadwater for their interest in 114 acres (Whitelaw tract A169 west of New Church) which the wives, with Mary the wife of Robert Bayly, had inherited from a John Massey. In 1774 James and Betty Broadwater resold to William Broadwater. In 1770 Robert and Mary Bayly sold their interest in the same land to Mary Wilkinson. In 1772 the Brittinghams again sold their third interest, this time to William Broadwater. In 1779 William and Mary Broadwater sold to Meshack Feddeman 76 acres, together with Elizabeth Nock's one-third life interest (Whitelaw, p. 1313). This James Broadwater had 2 wills to be probated in Acc Co. In the one dated 16 Sep 1795 and probated 18 May 1801, he named a wife Betty Broadwater; sons George, Henry and James; daughters Rachel Cutler and Nancy Finney; grandsons Theossiles(?) Milburn, James Parker, Walter Parker, Susannah Paker and Gilbert Parker; and son-in-law Robert Parker. To wife the plantation wher I now live. To son George land on south side of plantation adjcent to Dixon Hall. Land to son Henry Broadwater adjcent to Corgin land. Wife Betty Broadwater executrix. Witnesses were Walter Bayne and Maddox Fisher (Acc Co Dist Court Wills &c., 1800-06, p. 151). In another will dated 9 Jan 1797 and probated 30 Jan 1797, James Broadwater named a wife Elizabeth; sons George, Henry and James Broadwater; and daughters Ann Finney, Rachel Cutlar and Leah Parker (deceased). Land to be divided between 2 sons George and Henry Broadwater. Son James Broadwater in Worcester Co, MD, Rachel Cutlar and the children of my deceased daughter Leah Parker, formerly the wife of Robert Parker on Watts Island, residual legatees. Wife Elizabeth executrix. Witnesses were M. Beard, Stephen Beard and Joseph Merril. In order of probate William Corbin qualified (Acc Co Wills &c., 1796-98, p. 124). In May 1816, it was determined that James Broadwater the elder late of this county owned 279 acres near Pocomoke and died in 1796, leaving 5 children: James, George, Henry, Rachel and Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & _______ his grandchildren, the children of his deceased daughter and wife of Robert Parker. After various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate (without a will). IT GOES ON TO NAME MANY OF HIS DESCENDENTS, INCLUDING OTHER GRANDCHILDREN AND EVEN GREAT GRANDCHILDERN, WHICH ARE LISTED BELOW (Acc Co Land Causes, 1812-21, p. 275). James was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater. James was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1730.² James died in January 1797.³ James's will was probated on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     In his will, written 28 Jan 1750/51, Elias Broadwater named a wife Phebe and sons Caleb, Elias, Ezekiel, Charles, Scarburgh and George Broadwater. The wife and 6 sons were residual legatees. Son Caleb was the executor. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater, William Sterling, Charles Parks and William Broadwater (Acc Co Wills, 1749-52, p. 171). In 1726, Elias Broadwater inherited the southwest quarter of his father William's land (Whitelaw tract A162). In 1751, Elias (wife Phebe) was succeeded by a son Caleb (wife Esther), who in 1784 was followed by a son Elias. He later gave land at the west end to his son Caleb, and after the death of Elias, a survey in 1824 showed 82 acres available for the other heirs (Whitelaw, p. 1292). Elias was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater. He married Phebe (-----) circa 1720.² Elias was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elias died in February 1751.³ Elias's will was probated on 27 February 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     In 1726, Joshua Broadwater inherited the southeast quarter (125 acres) of his father William's land (Whitelaw, p. 1292). On 27 Feb 1749, Joshua Broadwater's estate was administered to Jacob Broadwater, with Robert Pitt security (Acc Co Orders, 1744-53, p. 389). In 1770, William Harris sold 125 acres to Caleb Broadwater, the deed stating that in 1750 Joshua Broadwater had had the entail docked and sold to Thomas Harris by a General Court deed, and that William had inherited after the intestate death of Thomas. In 1784, Caleb Broadwater (wife Esther) left this part of his lands to his son Joseph and Ezekiel. A number of inter-family transactions followed, and in the 1824 survey of the Elias Broadwater land to the westward, this part was shown to have been owned by a David Broadwater (Whitelaw, p. 1292). Joshua was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater. Joshua was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua died in 1749 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     In 1731, John and Mary Kendall made three sales (Whitelaw tract A171, on the east west side of Oak Hall) of 160 acres each, to Caleb Broadwater, Martenus Vanelson and Guzaline Vanelson. In 1756, Caleb Broadwater left to his wife Mary and then to a duaghter "Massey," who turned out to be Ann or "Nanney," the wife of Stephen Massey. In 1776 the estate of Stephen Massey was administered to his widow Anne, and in 1791 a survey showed 167 acres which were divided as follows: 107 acres to Caleb Massey, and 30 acres each to Thomas and Adkins Massey (Whitelaw, p. 1320). In his will, dated 11 Mar 1756, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Mary and daughters Ann Massey, Mary Tunnel, and Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater. To wife Mary Broadwater my dwelling plantation for life and then to my daughter Massey and for want of heirs to my 3 youngest daughters, Mary, Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater. Wife residual legatee and executrix. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater, Charles Vanelson, and Anne Vanelson. In order of probate William Tunnel and Mary his wife, Stephen Massey and Ann his wife, and Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater, daughters and co heirs of the testator, appeared by William Tunnel, their guardian and having nothing to object said will was admitted to probate (Acc Co Wills, 1752-57, p. 342). Caleb was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater. He married Mary (-----) circa 1720.² Caleb was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caleb's will was probated on 29 April 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Caleb died in 1756.³

     On 4 Feb 1742, Jacob Broadwater witnesses the will of Benjamin Marchant, along with Samuel Feddeman, Howel Bootin and Joshua Milbourne (Acc Co Wills, 1737-43, p. 472). On 11 Feb 1763, Jacob Broadwater, Stephen Lewis, and Jacob Broadwater Jr. witnessed the will of John Cain (Acc Co Wills, 1761-67, p. 207). On 25 Feb 1767, Jacob Broadwater's estate was administered to Jacob Broadwater (his son), with Sebastian Cropper and John Townsend Jr. securities (Acc Co Orders, 1767-68, p. 8). Jacob's part of the land his father left him (Whitelaw tract A162) was the northwest quarter. In 1767 Jacob died intestate and was succeeded by a son of the same name, who in 1796 left his whole estate to his children; two years later a survey showed 140 acres for division among his heirs (Whitelaw, p. 1292). Jacob was born circa 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater. Jacob was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jacob died in 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater. She married (-----) Ellis before 1726.^2,1 Elizabeth was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1700. He married Elizabeth Broadwater before 1726.^1,2

     Leshia was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater. She married Turlo Hobryant before 1726.^2,1 Leshia was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Turlo was born circa 1700. He married Leshia Broadwater before 1726.^1,2

     Mary was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater. She married (-----) Ellis before 1726.^2,1 Mary was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1700. He married Mary Broadwater before 1726.^1,2

     Phebe was born circa 1700. She married Elias Broadwater circa 1720.¹ Phebe was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     In his will, written 15 Nov 1784, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Esther; sons Joseph, Ezekiel, Elias, Caleb and Edward Broadwater; daughters Mary Sterling and Martha Broadwater. To wife Esther Broadwater 125 acres purchased of William Harris during her widowhood and then to my 2 sons Joseph and Ezekiel Broadwater, they paying my youngest son Edward Broadwater 7 L 10 s. Son Elias executor. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater and William Burton. Codicil - Children Elias Broadwater, Mary Sterling, Caleb, Joseph, Martha, Ezekiel and Edward Broadwater residual legatees (Acc Co Wills &c., 1784-87, p. 80). Caleb was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elias Broadwater and Phebe (-----). He married Esther Thornton circa 1750.² Caleb was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caleb died in November 1784.³ Caleb's will was probated on 30 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Elias was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elias Broadwater and Phebe (-----). Elias was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     On 21 Dec 1768, Ezekiel Broadwater witnessed the will of Stephen Townsend (Acc Co Wills &c., 1767-72, p. 248). On 20 Feb 1772, Ezekiel Broadwater was named in the will of Joseph Feddeman as he was renting land from Feddeman. He also witnessed the Feddeman will (Acc Co Wills &c., 1767-72, p. 673). Ezekiel was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elias Broadwater and Phebe (-----). Ezekiel was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Scarburgh was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elias Broadwater and Phebe (-----). Scarburgh was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elias Broadwater and Phebe (-----). George was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Esther was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Thornton (II). She married Caleb Broadwater circa 1750.² Esther was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Esther Thornton in the will of Edward Thornton Sr..¹ Esther was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Ezekiel was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton. Ezekiel was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹