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     Joseph was living at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Joseph was born. Joseph was named in a deed in in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Esther Feddeman circa 1790.¹

     Faderick was living at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Faderick was born circa 1756.⁵ He was the son of Joseph Feddeman and Jemimah 'Jamima' (-----). Faderick died before 1787.⁶

     William was born circa 1760. He married Ann Feddeman circa 1780.¹ William was living at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1750. William was named in a deed in in 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Feddeman circa 1780.¹ William was living at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     On 29 Apr 1770, Joshua Broadwater witnessed the will of Elijah Collins, along with Thomas Tegel Townsend (Acc Co Wills & c., 1767-72, p. 415). In 1784, Joshua and Esther Broadwater sold 75 acres (Whitelaw tract A162) and a mill to William Selby. The deed stated that Joseph Feddeman (Esther's father) had left to his daughters Esther and Ann for five years and then to his son Faderick, who died without issue. Ann had married a Merrill and had issue, but both she and the child died, so the title had gone to the grantor Esther (Whitelaw, p. 1295). Joshua was born circa 1756. He married Esther Feddeman circa 1776.¹ Joshua was named in a deed in in 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Atalanta was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Feddeman and Henrietta Houston (Houston?). She married George H. Dashield on 28 April 1823 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as George H. Dashiell and she as Attalanta Feddeman. No other information was given..³ Atalanta was named in her father's will on 4 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Attalanta in the will of William Feddeman..²

     Thomas was born circa 1683 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Massey Sr. and Mary Adkins. He married Jane Townsend circa 1720.² Thomas was named in a deed in in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas's will was probated on 26 February 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Thomas died in 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Jane was born circa 1698 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Townsend Sr.. She married Thomas Massey Sr. circa 1720.³ Jane was living on 4 July 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Jane died in 1770.²

     John Cole was the security on the 1812 Acc Co M.L.B. of John Massey and Mary S. Tunnell widow of John. John was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Massey Sr. and Elizabeth Feddeman. John was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary S.|W. (-----) on 15 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John's will was probated in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² John died in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was a member of the armed forces serving at the Revolution.² William was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Massey Sr. and Elizabeth Feddeman. William was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1775.² William's will was probated on 27 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Esther was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Massey Sr. and Elizabeth Feddeman. Esther was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Massey Sr. and Elizabeth Feddeman. Elizabeth was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Matthews Sr. and Esther Feddeman. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1775.² He made a will on 25 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth Matthews my plantation during her life & all the money that she has in her possession. To daughter Rachel Matthews ... To daughters Rebeccah Dickerson, Elizabeth Sterling, Anna Taylor & Esther Gaskins 5 shillings each. To son Nehemiah Matthews £50. My coopers tools to sons John & William Matthews. To son William Matthews the lower part of my plantation bounded ... by Caleb Massey's line & John Ker's heirs … on condition that he pay my son Washburn Matthews £100 & he shall have the priveledge of getting timber out of the swamp during my wife's life time. The other part of my land to son John Matthews. To son Elias Matthews ... Remainder to wife & at her death to my children Elias Matthews, Rachel Matthews & Catharine Staton. Son William Matthews Extr. Witt: William Downing, Samuel Downing & Evans Matthews..² William died in September 1807.² William's will was probated on 14 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Downing & John Henderson securities..² William estate was settled on 30 October 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Oct 1807 (Invy), 14 Oct 1808 (Audit), 30 Oct 1809 (Rec'd) - William Matthews Extr. Cash left to Elizabeth Matthews in her possession at the death of the dec'd. Appraisers: Samuel Downing, James J. Abbott & Elias Broadwater. Legacies to Rachel Matthews, Elizabeth Matthews (widow of the dec'd), Washburn Matthews per open account against the heirs. Auditors: James J. Abbott & Samuel Downing. In Oct 1809 Elizabeth Matthews acknowledge receipt of property from William Matthews Extr. to her dec'd husband. Witt: Samuel Downing & William Downing..² William estate was settled on 21 September 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. 3 Dec 1814 (Sale), 28 Mar 1814 (Order to Audit), 21 Sep 1814 (Audit), 31 Oct 1814 (Rec'd) - Buyers: John Matthews, William Matthews Sr., Elias Matthews & Washburn Matthews. Auditors: William Downing & William A. Drummond..²

     Joseph was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Matthews Sr. and Esther Feddeman. Joseph was named in his father's will on 9 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Meshack was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Matthews Sr. and Esther Feddeman.

     Rachel was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Matthews Sr. and Esther Feddeman.

     Esther was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Matthews Sr. and Esther Feddeman.

     William was born circa 1670. He married Rebecca (-----).^1,2 William's will was probated on 6 April 1731 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William died in 1731.³

     Rebecca was born circa 1670. She married William Matthews.^2,3 Rebecca died after 1731.¹

     Henry was born circa 1780. He was the son of Isaiah Feddeman and Esther Towles. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1800.²

     William was born circa 1782. He was the son of Isaiah Feddeman and Esther Towles.

     Edward was born in March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edward Thornton (IV) and Mary Feddeman. Edward was named in his mother's will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward Fiddeman Thornton in the will of Mary Thornton. Joseph & William Fiddeman were named Extrs and guardians to son Edward Thornton..¹ Edward inherited land in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey made the year after his father's will was probated showed 146 acres, of which the south part of 49 acres went to Edward Thornton and the balance of 97 acres to Henry Thornton..² Edward died in August 1826 at age 31.³ Edward's estate was administered on 29 August 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Feddeman was named to settle the estate of Edward F. Thornton. John Massey & Oliver Logan were the securities..³

     Mary was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Isaiah Feddeman and Esther Towles. Mary was named in his Aunt's will written on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Fiddeman, daughter of Isaiah, in the will of Mary Thornton..¹ Mary was named in his Aunt's will written on 20 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Feddeman, daughter of Isaiah, in the will of Polly Marshall..²

     Mary was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone puts her birth at 1798..^2,3 She was the daughter of William Feddeman and Henrietta Houston (Houston?). Mary was named in his Aunt's will written on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Houston Feddeman, daughter of William, in the will of Mary Thornton..⁴ She married Littleton Archibald Trader circa 1815.^5,6 Mary was named in her father's will on 4 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Trader in the will of William Feddeman. Granddaughters Elizabeth, Amelia and Henrietta Trader were also named and Littleton A. Trader received a legacy at settlement..⁷ She married Nathaniel East on 28 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin White was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel East and Mary Trader, widow of Teackle..⁸ Mary was named in her husband's will on 15 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary East in the will of Nathaniel East. Nathaniel also noted that all the property I obtained by my marriage with Mrs. Mary Trader may return to her..⁹ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary East, the head of HH#861, age 55 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with her were Mary East, age 21; Oliver Jones, age 11; Sarah Jones, age 9; and Mary Jones, age 7..² Mary was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary East, age 60 in HH#79 headed by William H. Marshall, a 40 year old merchant. Also listed was Henrietta Marsahall, age 30, who was her daughter. Listed below Mary East were Oliver Jones, age 22 and Mary A. Trader, age 22..¹⁰ Mary died on 22 January 1864.³ Her body was interred at Marshall Plot, New Church, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary East, who died 22 Jan 1864 at the age of 66 years..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Feddeman. Elizabeth was named in his Aunt's will written on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Feddeman, daughter of Joseph, in the will of Mary Thornton..²

     Catherine was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Feddeman. Catherine was named in his Aunt's will written on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Fiddeman, daughter of Joseph, in the will of Mary Thornton..²

     Henrietta was born circa 1800. She married James Feddeman on 25 December 1827 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph died on 28 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Absalom Lewis Sr. was listed in the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax 1787 -List "A" with the following tithables: 1 white male above 16 and under 21; 1 horse, mare, colt or mule; and 9 cattle. Among his neighbors were Bridget and Isaiah Justis; and John, Molly, and William Lewis. William R. Custis was the security on his 1805 Acc Co M.L.B. to Rachel Ross. His will, written 27 Aug 1808, stated: ITEM I lend unto my wife Rachel Lewis the house I now live in and one acre and a half of ground adjoining said house and two cows and calf first choice during her natural life or widowhood. ITEM I give unto my granddaughter Sally Justice five pounds cash. ITEM I give unto my grandson Revel Lewis five pounds cash. ITEM I give unto my grandson James Lewis five pounds cash. ITEM I lend unto my son Raymond Lewis during his life thirty acres of land on Sexes Island binding on starting line and the land of Wharton bought of Benjamin Marshall, provided my son Raymond Lewis pays to my daughter Ludy Jones $112.50 and my son Absalom Lewis Jur. $112.50. At my son Raymond Lewis death I give the aforesaid thirty acres of land to my granddaughter Lusy Lewis. ITEM I lend unto my son Revel Lewis during his life thirty of land on Sexes Island adjoining Lintons land and the land Wharton bought of Marshall, provided my son Revel Lewis pays to my son Absalom Lewis or his heirs $112.50 and my daughter Ludy Jones or her heirs $112.50. At my son Revel Lewis death I give the aforesaid thirty acres of land to my grandson Absalom Lewis of Revel. ITEM I give my son Revel Lewis one horse and one cow. ITEM I give unto my daughter Ludy Jones one cow and one bed now in her possession. The remainder of my personal estate not yet divided I leave to be equally divided between my three sons (viz) Absalom Lewis, Raymond Lewis and Revel Lewis. Absalom Lewis and Raymond Lewis were named executors. Signed: Absalom [his X mark] Lewis. Witnesses: Arthur Watson, Betsy Poulson, and Polly Watson. It was proved on 30 May 1814 by the oaths of Arthur Watson and Polly Watson witnesses. Absalom Lewis, one of the executors, and with Revel Lewis and George Russell his securities, entered into a bond of $5,000 and a certificate was granted to him for obtaining a probate thereof (Acc Co Wills & c., 1812-1814, pp. 421-422). Absalom was born in 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Louisa Lewis. He married Esther (-----) circa 1760.^1,2 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Rachel Ross on 28 November 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Absalom Lewis and Rachel Ross..⁴ Absalom died in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Absalom's will was probated on 30 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Esther was born circa 1740. She married Absalom Lewis Sr. circa 1760.^1,2 Esther died before 1805.