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     David Mills was the security on the 1799 Acc Co M.L.B. of Edward Broadwater and Polly Chase. On 30 Oct 1815, Edward Broadwater's estate was administered to Caleb Broadwater with Elias Broadwater and Savage Broadwater securities (Acc Co Orders, 1815-17, p. 160). Edward was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton. Edward was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Polly Chase on 30 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Euphemia 'Fanny' Taylor on 27 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. George Bonwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Broadwater and Euphanica Taylor of Southy..² Edward died in 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     On 30 Nov 1824, it was recorded that Elias Broadwater (Sr.) the elder late of this county departed this life intestate in 1823 leaving three children: Caleb, Nancy wife of Savage Broadwater, and Walter Broadwater; and also 2 grandchildren: Walter Broadwater and Alfred Broadwater, children of Elias Broadwater Jr., son of Elias Sr. Elias Broadwater Sr., at the time of his death, owned a tract of land in the neighborhood of Pocomoke containing 80 acres, which descended to his aforesaid children and grandchildren (Acc Co Land Causes, 1821-26, p. 303). Elias was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton. He married Esther(?) (-----) circa 1775.^2,3 Elias was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elias died in 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     In his will, written 8 Jul 1792, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Anne Broadwater as executrix. 10 acres now in the possession of Elias and Esther Broadwater to be sold to pay my debts. Witnesses were Elias Broadwater and William Sterling (Acc Co Wills, 1788-94, p. 644). Caleb was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton. He married Anne (-----) circa 1780.² Caleb was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Caleb died in 1792.³ Caleb's will was probated on 30 October 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton. She married Richard Sterling Sr. before 1780.^2,1 Mary was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     In his will, written 27 Jan 1787, Richard Sterling named a wife Mary and children Rebecca, Harry and Richard Sterling. Manor plantation containing 147 acres to be sold and the money equally divided between my children Rebecca, Harry and Richard Sterling. To wife Mary Sterling personal estate during her widowhood and then to be divided between my 3 children aforesaid. Caleb Broadwater Jr. executor. Witnesses were Elias Broadwater and William Sterling (Acc Co Wills &c., 1784-87, p. 434). Richard was born circa 1750. He married Mary Broadwater before 1780.^1,2 Richard died in 1787.³ Richard's will was probated on 25 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Martha was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton. Martha was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Beavans on 9 July 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1700. She married Caleb Broadwater circa 1720.¹ Mary was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     In her will, dated 21 Jan 1795, Nanney Massey named sons Caleb, Atkyns and Thomas Massey. To son Caleb Massey land where he now lives containing 100 acres. To son Atkyns Massey land where he now lives containing 30 acres. Son Thomas Massey residual legatee. Witnesses were William Downing, Ephraim Broadwater and Nancy Burton. In order of probate, Caleb Massey qualified (Acc Co Wills &c., 1794-96, p. 131). Ann was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Mary (-----). She married Stephen Massey before 1756.^2,1 Ann was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann's will was probated on 29 June 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ann died in 1795.

     On 26 Nov 1776 Stephen Massey's estate was administered to Anne Massey, with Joseph Matthews and Francis Houston (Acc Co Orders, 1774-77, p. 479). Stephen was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Massey Sr. and Jane Townsend. He married Ann 'Nanney' Broadwater before 1756.^2,3 Stephen was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,3 Stephen died in 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Mary was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Mary (-----). She married William Tunnell before 1756.^2,1 Mary was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1730. He was the son of Scarburgh Tunnell and Elizabeth (-----). He married Mary Broadwater before 1756.^2,3 William was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,3 William was named in his father's will on 1 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Tunnell in the will of Scarburgh Tunnell..¹

     John Joynes was the security on the 1786 Acc Co M.L.B. of James Douglas and Scarburgh Broadwater. Scarburgh was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Mary (-----). Scarburgh was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James Douglas on 30 January 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Marshall circa 1794. James may have first married Scarburgh Broadwater Douglas, widow of James Douglas, d. 1793 (Marriage Bonds) because by 1796 James Marshall had submitted an accounting record of James Douglas' four orphans (Orphans Accounts 1780-1800, p. 377) and in 1805 claimed that the Douglas orhans owned him money dating from 1794 (Orphans Accounts 1801-1805, p. 501).
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     Sinah was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Mary (-----). Sinah was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Anne was born circa 1760. She married Caleb Broadwater circa 1780.¹ Anne was living on 8 July 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1760. He married Martha Broadwater on 9 July 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Polly was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Broadwater on 30 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elias was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elias Broadwater Sr. and Esther(?) (-----). He married Comfort (-----) circa 1790.² Elias died before 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Comfort was born circa 1770. She married Elias Broadwater Jr. circa 1790.¹

     Darius was born on 18 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Walter J. Broadwater Jr. and Mary Lee 'Polly' Burton. Darius died on 26 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 2.¹

     Rowena was born circa 1840 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of Walter J. Broadwater Jr. and Mary Lee 'Polly' Burton. Rowena died on 30 June 1842 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.

     Alfred was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Elias Broadwater Jr. and Comfort (-----). Alfred was living on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Walter was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elias Broadwater Sr. and Esther(?) (-----). Walter was living on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Tunnell Sr.. He married Mary S.|W. (-----) circa 1800.² John died before 1810.³

     Littleton was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Tunnell and Mary S.|W. (-----). Littleton died in April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Charles was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Scarburgh Tunnell and Elizabeth (-----). Charles was named in his father's will on 1 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Tunnell in the will of Scarburgh Tunnell..¹ He made a will on 6 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William S. Tunnell a mill & ... & a Negro woman Rebecca & a boy Joshua. To grandson Littleton Tunnell a Negro girl Necia. To granddaughter Tabitha Milligan a Negro girl Ann who has been at John Milligan's for several years. To surviving granddaughters of my daughter Sally Milligan, Tabitha not included, ... & $75 from John Milligan for hire of Negro Embraw sold to him on 30 Dec 1811 & also $96.66 due from John Milligan for hire of said Negro previous to purchasing him ... To daughter Molly Silverthorn, wife of John Silverthorn, a Negro woman Sarah, boy Henry, girl Esther, woman Leah & child Betsy & 6 china plates that came from Mrs. Holden. To granddaughter Sally Tunnell my Negro girl Claris. To Rachael Thornton the annual rent of the house & lot now in the occupation of George D. Thomas for 8 years & ... & $50. To son Samuel S. Tunnell the plantation where I live & land I purchased of Arthur Whittington & John Evans & 10 acres on Wallops Island. Remainder to son Samuel S. Tunnell. Friend David Watts Sr. & son Samuel S. Tunnell Extrs. Witt: George Ewell, Thomas Russell & Jesse Taylor.^2,3 Charles died in July 1816.⁴ Charles's will was probated on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Charles was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Tunnell Sr.. He married Maria Snead (559) Topping on 15 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Welsh was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Tunnell Jr. and Maria Snead Topping..² He made a will on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Charles died in 1810.³ Charles's will was probated on 27 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Maria was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Garret Topping and Scarburgh (217) Snead. She married Charles Tunnell Jr. on 15 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Welsh was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Tunnell Jr. and Maria Snead Topping..² She married William Delastatius on 21 August 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Selby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Delastatius and Mariah Tunnall..² Maria died circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. According to a land cause she died in 1810..³

     Mary was born circa 1780. She married John Tunnell circa 1800.¹ She married John Massey Jr. on 15 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Joseph Broadwater on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was living in April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Massey Jr. and Mary S.|W. (-----). Elizabeth was living in April 1819.²

     Michael Robbins and William Jenkins were the securities on the 1816 Acc Co M.L.B. of Joseph Broadwater and Mary Massey widow of John. In his will, written 3 Apr 1822, Joseph "Brodwater" (no A) named a wife Mary W. Brodwater, son David Brodwater, under 25, and daughter Mary Ann Brodwater, under 10. To wife Mary W. Brodwater $86.42, money from sale of land of Littleton Tunnell, deceased. Son David to be executor. Daughter Mary Ann Brodwater interest on money due her from the estate of Littleton Tunnell, deceased. If both children die, estate to Henry Starling, Edward Broadwater and "Atty" Brodwater Senir(?) equally. Witnesses were Walter Broadwater, Savage Broadwater and Southy Broadwater. At probate James White and Savage Broadwater were securities (Acc Co Wills &c., 1821-23, p. 256). Joseph was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton. Joseph was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah 'Sally' Corbin on 26 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Mary S.|W. (-----) on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² Joseph's will was probated on 24 June 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Joseph died in 1822.³