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     Susanah was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Parker Watts Island and Leah Broadwater. She married Gilbert Milbourn circa 1790.^3,1 Susanah was named in her grandfather's will on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Susanah was living in May 1816.¹

     Gilbert was born circa 1770. He married Susanah 'Susy' Parker circa 1790.^1,2 Gilbert was living in May 1816.^3,2

     In his will, dated 18 Jan 1787, Robert James named a wife Mary; sons William James and David James (under age); and daughters Elizabeth, Nancy and Mary. To wife during her widowhood all my lands and water grist mill. To son William 200 acres on the north side of my plantation where I now live, also my water grist mill. To son David (under age) plantation which I bought of George Colony. Should unborn child be a boy I give said child the residue on the south side of the plantation where I now live, but if a girl, or being a boy should die before arriving at 21 years in the life time of my son David, and if said child should be a boy and my son David should die before he comes to age 21 in the life time of my now unborn child, he being a boy, then after the death of my said son David my said child the plantation I purchased of George Colony and which I have above devised to my son David. Wife to bring up and educate my children. Wife Mary and friend George Savage executors. Witnesses were Thomas Evans and Thomas Holt (Acc Co Wills &c., 1784-87, p. 378). Robert was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1760.¹ Robert's will was probated on 26 June 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.² Robert died in 1787.²

     In his will, written 14 May 1796, William James named 4 sisters: Elizabeth Coulburn, Nancy James, Mary James and Hetty James; and a brother-in-law Capt. William Coulburn. Whole estate to be divided between 4 sisters. John Teackle Sr. was the executor. Witnesses were Zadock Nock, Samuel Lippincot, and Rebecca Walker (Acc Co Wills &c., 1796-98, p. 7). William was born before 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert James and Mary (-----). William was living on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William died in 1796.² William's will was probated on 31 October 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert James and Mary (-----). Elizabeth was living on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Coleburn before 1796.^2,3 She married George Warner Jr. on 21 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner was the security on the M.L.B. of George Warner Jr. and Elizabeth Coleburn, widow of William..⁴

     William was born circa 1770. He married Elizabeth James before 1796.^1,2 William was living on 14 May 1796.^3,2

     Nancy was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert James and Mary (-----). Nancy was living on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married (-----) Savage after 1796.^2,3 Nancy died before 1821.³

     (-----) was born circa 1770. He married Nancy James after 1796.^1,2

     Mary was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Savage and Nancy James. Mary was living on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     George was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth James on 21 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner was the security on the M.L.B. of George Warner Jr. and Elizabeth Coleburn, widow of William..¹

     Mary was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert James and Mary (-----). Mary was living on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1730.

     In her will, written 6 Feb 1795, Elizabeth (Cowley) Abbott named sisters Margaret Townsend and Rachel Broadwater, a brother William Cowley, and a niece Hester Broadwater and a nephew Robert Townsend. To Ann Samson "my lite Chince gown with a vine running throw it which William Cowley brought in Philadelphia." To Elizabeth Broadwater (no relationship mentioned). To Lidy and Anabella Hope. Rachel Broadwater and Margaret Townsend were residual legatees. Witnesses were William Adair and Rebecka Walker. In order of probate William Cowley qualified (Acc Co Wills &c., 1794-96, p. 219). Elizabeth was born circa 1752. She was the daughter of (-----) Cowley. She married (-----) Abbott circa 1775.² Elizabeth's will was probated on 6 February 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died in 1795.¹

     William was born circa 1754. He was the son of (-----) Cowley. William was living on 6 February 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1756. She was the daughter of (-----) Cowley. She married John Townsend circa 1775.^2,1 Margaret was living on 6 February 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1750. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Cowley circa 1775.^1,2 John's will was probated on 30 April 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John died in 1793.³

     Robert was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Townsend and Margaret 'Peggy' Cowley. Robert was living on 6 February 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     (-----) was born circa 1750. He married Elizabeth Cowley circa 1775.¹

     Teackle was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Bennett Mason and Nanny Rodgers Clemmons. He married Sally Savage on 27 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard R. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Teackle Mason and Sally Savage..² Teackle was named in his father's will on 9 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Hester 'Hetty' James on 17 March 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Dennis Bloxom & Coventon Mason were the securties on the M.L.B. of Teackle Mason & Hetty James..² He married Nancy Tunnell on 21 May 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Teakle Mason and Nancy Tunnell..³ Teackle was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Mason, head of a household, aged 26 to 45 years. There was a male in the household aged 10 to 16 years. If this male were a son by his first marriage, it appears he would have been mentioned in his father's will..⁴ He made a will on 1 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. My black girl Esther to be free at age 21 & her increase to serve my wife Nancy Mason until they are age 21. The whole of my estate to wife & my land containing 35 acres to be sold. William Nock of Z. Extr. Witt: Walter M. Custis & Nancy Mason..⁵ Teackle died in October 1821.⁵ Teackle's will was probated on 29 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Delight was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Teackle Mason and Hester 'Hetty' James. Delight died in 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     David was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert James and Mary (-----). David was living on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Leah Young on 23 May 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Young and Richard R. Savage were the securities on the 1807 Acc M.L.B. of David James and Leah Young..² David died before 1821.³

     Leah was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Maj. William Young (III) and Elizabeth 'Betty' Crippen. Leah was named in her father's will on 26 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah Young in the will of William Young Sr..¹ She married David James on 23 May 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Young and Richard R. Savage were the securities on the 1807 Acc M.L.B. of David James and Leah Young..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of David James and Leah Young. Elizabeth was living on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Elizabeth was named in her uncle's will on 26 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy James, and along with her siblings was given the whole of Isaac Young's estate..³

     Mary was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of David James and Leah Young. Mary was living on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Mary was named in her uncle's will on 26 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary James, and along with her siblings was given the whole of Isaac Young's estate..³

     Sarah was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of David James and Leah Young. Sarah was living on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Sarah was named in her uncle's will on 26 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Ann James, and along with her siblings was given the whole of Isaac Young's estate..³

     Rosanna was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Robert J. Broadwater Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Nock. Rosanna was living on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Rosanna was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosann Broadwater, age 36 in HH#197 headed by George W. Hope, age 30 and a farmer. Also in the household were George's wife Sarah, age 34 and their children: Robert J., age 4; George L., age 1; and Wm. S., age 1; and John Wharton, age 14 and black..³

     Robert was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert J. Broadwater Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Nock. Robert was living on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Edward was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edward Thornton (I) and Patience (-----). Edward was named in his father's will on 6 May 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward Thornton (under age 18) and given 100 aces in the will of Edward Thornton..¹ He married Tabitha (-----) (wid. of Wm. Sharpley) circa 1745. In describing the ownership of tract A147 (in the Hallwood - Temperanceville area), Whitelaw states that Edward Thornton married Tabitha by 1750. She was the widow of William Sharpely who died by 30 Mar 1742..² He made a will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter in law Rachel Thornton plantation where she lives during her widow. Daughter Susannah Taylor. Son John Thornton. Daughter Rhody Wheelton. Daughter Scarburgh Broadwater. Daughter Esther Broadwater. Children Edward Thornton, Rachel Thornton, Comfort Warrington & Ann Mary Taylor residual legatees. Son Edward Thornton & daughter in law Rachel Thornton Exrs. Witt: Joshua Beavans, Edmund Warrington, William Dunston..³ Edward died in November 1759.⁴ Edward's will was probated on 27 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. William Beavans guardian to Edward Thornton, Inf't heir at law to the testator..⁴

     Bridget was born circa 1700. She married William Broadwater circa 1720.¹ Bridget was living on 1 November 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     In his will, written 19 Jun 1783, William Broadwater named a wife Comfort; sons William, John, Ephraim and Henry (under 21) Broadwater; and daughters Mary, Ann, and Susanna Broadwater. To wife Comfort Broadwater all her estate she had before I married her. Aforesaid children residual legatees. Son William and wife Comfort executors. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater and William Broadwater (Acc Co Wills, 1780-84, p. 388). William was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater and Bridget (-----). He married Comfort (-----) circa 1745.² William was living on 1 November 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William died in 1783.³ William's will was probated on 26 August 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.³