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     Susannah was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater and Bridget (-----). Susannah was living on 1 November 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater and Bridget (-----). Ann was living on 1 November 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Comfort was born circa 1720. She married William Broadwater circa 1745.¹ Comfort was living on 19 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     On 21 Jan 1795, Ephraim Broadwater witnessed the will of Nanney Massey (Acc Co Wills &c., 1794-96, p. 131). On 27 Feb 1797, Nancy Burton's and Susanna Broadwater's estates were administered to Ephraim Broadwater, with William Bruington and John Wilkins securities (Acc Co Orders, 1796-98, p. 189). Ephraim was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater and Comfort (-----). Ephraim was living on 19 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ephraim died after 1797.²

     Mary was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater and Comfort (-----). Mary was living on 19 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     On 27 Feb 1797, the estates of Nancy Burton and Susanna Broadwater were administered to Ephraim Broadwater, with William Bruington and John Wilkins securities (Acc Co Orders, 1796-98, p. 189). Ann was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater and Comfort (-----). She married (-----) Burton circa 1780.² Ann was living on 19 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann died in 1797.³

     On 27 Feb 1797, Nancy Burton's and Susanna Broadwater's estates were administered to Ephraim Broadwater, with William Bruington and John Wilkins securities (Acc Co Orders, 1796-98, p. 189). Susanna was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Broadwater and Comfort (-----). Susanna was living on 19 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susanna died in 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Hillary Sherwood was the security on the 1804 Acc Co M.L.B. of Henry Broadwater of William and Euphany Hill. Henry was born after 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Broadwater and Comfort (-----). Henry was living on 19 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Euphany Hill on 11 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     In his will, written 24 Nov 1790, William Broadwater named a wife Esther, a son Savage Broadwater and a brother John Broadwater. To wife Esther all my land where I now live during her widowhood and then to my son Savage Broadwater. My interest in the land where James Warrington now lives to be sold for the payment of my debts. Brother John Broadwater executor. Witnesses were Elias Broadwater and Martha Pitt (Acc Co Wills, 1788-94, p. 361). This William (wife Esther) inherited the land of his great grandfather William, who left 125 acres to his son William (wife Bridget) in 1726, which then went to his son William (wife Comfort) in 1774, and then to this William (wife Esther) in 1783. It was the northeast quarter. This William (wife Esther) left the home part to his son Savage Broadwater, and directed that the part where James Warrington lived was to be sold. A survey the next year produced 148 acres, of which Savage received 100 acres, and the 48 acres at the east end were sold to Custis Jenkinson (Witelaw, p. 1292). William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Broadwater and Comfort (-----). He married Esther (-----) circa 1775.² William was living on 19 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William's will was probated on 22 February 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William died in 1791.³

     Sarah was born circa 1750. She married Coventon Broadwater circa 1775.¹

     Esther was born circa 1750. She married William Broadwater circa 1775.¹ Esther was living on 24 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Sterling Sr. and Mary Broadwater. Rebecca was living on 27 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Matthews on 26 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Elias Broadwater was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mathews of Wm. and Rebecca Sterling..² She married John (of Thos) Marshall on 1 November 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as John Marshall of Thos. and Rebecca Matthews..² Rebecca was named in her husband's will on 12 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Rebecca in the will of John Marshall of Thomas..³ She made a will on 21 April 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. To Elizabeth Feddeman, the wife of Joseph Feddeman, ... To my grandchildren of George Matthews & Elizabeth Feddeman & my niece Mary Sterling the whole of my personal estate. David Broadwater Extr. Witt: Luther Massey, W. T. Matthews, George Matthews & Henry W. Taylor..⁴ Rebecca died in September 1844.⁴ Rebecca's will was probated on 30 September 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. William Nock & Henry W. Taylor securities..⁴

     Henry was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Sterling Sr. and Mary Broadwater. Henry was living on 27 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Shown as Harry in his father's will..¹ He married Euphemia 'Fanny' Taylor on 23 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Ralph B. Corbin was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Sterling of Richard and Euphemia Broadwater, widow of Edward..²

     Richard was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Sterling Sr. and Mary Broadwater. Richard was living on 27 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Susannah was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Thornton (II). She married (-----) Taylor before 1759.^2,3 Susannah was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susannah Taylor in the will of Edward Thornton Sr..^4,1

     (-----) was born circa 1730. He married Susannah Thornton before 1759.^1,2

     John was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edward Thornton (II). He married Rachel Warrington circa 1745.¹ John was named in his father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Thornton in the will of Edward Thornton Sr. His father also named a daughter-in-law Rachel Thornton in his will and gave her the plantation where she lives during her widowhood..¹ John died before 27 November 1759.¹

     Rhody was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Thornton (II). She married (-----) Whealton before 1759.^2,3 Rhody was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rhody Wheelton in the will of Edward Thornton..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1730. He married Rhody Thornton before 1759.^1,2

     Scarburgh was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Thornton (II). She married (-----) Broadwater before 1759.^2,3 Scarburgh was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Scarburgh Broadwater in the will of Edward Thronton Sr..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Scarburgh Thornton before 1759.^1,2

     Comfort was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Thornton (II). She married William Warrington before 1759.^2,3 Comfort was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Comfort Warrington in the will of Edward Thornton Sr..¹ Comfort was named in her husband's will on 27 July 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Comfort Warrington in the will of William Warrington. She and her brother Edward Thornton were named as Extrs..⁴

     William was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Comfort Thornton before 1759.^1,2 He made a will on 27 July 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Comfort the small plantation I leased of my son Alexander Warrington during the said lease. To son William Warrington. To son James Warrington. To wife Comfort 1/2 of personal estate during her widow then to be divided between her 6 children, William, John, James Anne, Sally & Esther. To daughter Jane Benston. Daughter Mary Townsend. Bal. of estate to be divided between children now already mentioned, viz: Alexander, Josephus, Walter, Rachel, Elizabeth & Leah Warrington. Wife Comfort & her brother Edward Thornton Exrs. Witt: Thomas Matthews, James Matthews, Joshua Matthews, William Warrington..³ William died in January 1768.³ William's will was probated on 26 January 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Edward Thornton (II). She married (-----) Taylor before 1759.^2,3 Mary was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Ann Taylor in the will of Edward Thornton Sr..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1730. He married Mary Ann Thornton before 1759.^1,2

     Theossiles(?) was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Gilbert Milbourn and Susanah 'Susy' Parker. Theossiles(?) was living on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Walter was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Parker Watts Island and Leah Broadwater. Walter was living on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Broadwater circa 1770.¹ Elizabeth was living on 23 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James Broadwater Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----). She married Joshua Milbourn circa 1755.² Mary was living on 5 January 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Jane was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Savage Broadwater and Nancy Broadwater. Jane was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Broadwater, age 30 in HH#283 headed by Caleb Broadwater, age 64 and a farmer..² Jane was living on 10 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William W. Marshall on 24 November 1858 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William W. Marshall, the son of George D. Marshall. The license showed him as a farmer from "Chinch Town." She was shown as Jane Broadwater, the daughter of Savage Broadwater. George Wallop said they bother were over age 21. They were married by Ruben T. Boyd..³ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.