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     Arseen was born circa 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth Ann 'Liz Ann' Kelly.

     Thomas was born circa 1686. He was the son of Thomas Simpson Sr.. He married Rhoda 'Rhody' Clark circa 1720.² Thomas bought land in 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. He bought 200 acres of Whitelaw's tract A105, which is just south of the present town of Parksley, from Peter Cornelius. In 1751, Thomas Simpson, son of William (brother of Thomas Jr.), gave a quitclaim deed to Southy Simpson, son of Thomas (Jr.). The deed stated that their fathers William and Thomas (Jr.) had bought the 200 acres jointly from Peter Cornelius, but that the deed had been made out to Thomas Simpson (Jr.) alone, and that he had died before a division had been made with his brother William. The latter had brought suit for such a division against Southy, son and heir of Thomas (Jr.), but William also had died before any settlement was made. The cousins now made an agreement, and Thomas released to Southy any interest in the land he might have inherited..³ Thomas was named in his father's will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas died in February 1728.² Thomas's estate was administered on 6 March 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Rhody Simpson was named to administer his estate..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson Sr.. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She appeared to be unmarried at the time..¹

     Mary was born circa 1689. She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson Sr.. Mary was named in her father's will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She appeared to be unmarried at the time..¹ Mary died before 25 March 1746 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary's estate was administered on 25 March 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charles Rew was named to administer her estate. Thomas Crippen was the security..²

     Rachel was born circa 1694. She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson Sr.. Rachel was named in her father's will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently unmarried at the time..¹

     Patience was born circa 1698. She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson Sr.. Patience was named in her father's will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Simpson Sr.. He married Mary (-----) circa 1720. John was named in his father's will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was living on 30 December 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he, Tobias Bull, Roger Abbott & Thomas Riley were named in John Melson's will to divide the estate upon John's wife death or marriage..² John was living on 30 December 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he, Edmund Bayly and Southy Rew were named in Isaac Dix's will to appraise and divide his estate between his wife and children..³ John was living on 27 January 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he and Mason Abbott were the securities on the administration of the estate of William Taylor to his widow Mary Taylor..⁴ He made a will on 23 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary. To son Thomas Simpson plantation and marsh where I now live being 442 acres reserving his mother's thirds. To daughter Sinah Simpson, daughter Mary and Ann (wife Mary mother of all the children). Wife and children residual legatees. Wife executrix. Witnessess were Southy Rew, Job Haddersick, and William Riley..⁵ John died in 1742.⁶ John's will was probated on 26 October 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Sarah was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson Sr.. Sarah was named in her father's will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Paul was born circa 1600. Paul was living on 29 April 1645 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Paul 'Sympson,' marriner and Master's mate of the ship "Blessing" of Virginia petitioned the Court for the effects of the deceased John Russell, who accidentally drowned 20 Apr 1645 at Northampton, on behalf of his widow and children in England..¹

     Patricke was born circa 1600. Patricke was living on 5 February 1646 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Patricke 'Simson' and Francis Jarvis witnessed the will of Rowland Mills..¹

     Martin was born circa 1630. Martin was living on 29 September 1677 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Martin Simpson was named the administrator of the estate of Robert Butler as his greatest creditor, upon the deceased kinsman Joseph Hickman's relinquishment of the same. Andrew Andrews and James Nevell were securities..¹

     Joane was born circa 1640. Joane was living on 11 September 1680 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Joane Simpson and Dr. James Watt witnessed the will of Edmund Kelly, wife Frances. The widow Frances married Robert Fletcher..¹

     Ann was born circa 1650. Ann was living on 27 July 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann [O] 'Simson' and George [X] Green witnessed the nuncup. will of Eustace Parsons at the house of Richard Bundick..¹ Ann was living on 17 November 1693 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann [O] Simpson witnessed the nuncup. will of Susanna Gunter, who had a child Sarah and brothers Robert Widgeon and Edward Gunter..²

     Her common name was Rhody. Rhoda was born circa 1700. She married Thomas Simpson Jr. circa 1720.¹ Rhoda was living on 6 March 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named to administer the estate of Thomas Simpson..¹ She married Peter Parker Copes circa 1730.² Rhoda was named in her brother's will on 11 October 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She received Thomas Clark's land and plantation and all the rest of his estate and for want of heirs to John Bull, son of Benjamin Bull. She was also named executrix. Witnesses were Southy Simpson, Comfort Simpson and Elizabeth Dix..³ Rhoda was named in her husband's will on 11 February 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1700. She married John Simpson circa 1720. Mary was named in her husband's will on 23 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was named in her son's will on 10 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary died in 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She evidently died between 10 Dec 1759 when she was named in her son's will and 30 Dec 1760 when his will was probated, as she was noted as dead at the time of probate and his sister Ann Simpson qualified to administer his estate..²

     Thomas was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Simpson and Mary (-----). Thomas was named in his father's will on 23 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 10 December 1759. To 3 sisters Siner, Mary and Ann Simpson all my lands and marshes. Mother to have use of same during her life. Mother Mary Simpson executrix. Witnesses Thomas Riley, Major Pettit and Bridget Taylor..³ Thomas died in 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas's will was probated on 30 December 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. In order of probate Mary Simpson, the executrix named in the foregoing will being dead, Ann Simpson qualified..³

     Sinah was born circa 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Simpson and Mary (-----). Sinah was named in her father's will on 23 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently unmarried at the time..² Sinah was named in her brother's will on 10 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently still unmarried..³ She married Ralph Justice Jr. circa 1760.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Simpson and Mary (-----). Mary was named in her father's will on 23 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently unmarried at the time..² Mary was named in her brother's will on 10 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently still unmarried..³ She married Charles (101) Bayly circa 1764.⁴ Mary sold land in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She and her husband Charles Bayly sold their third of the John Simpson part of Whitelaw's tract A104 to Thomas W. Rodgers, who had married her sister Ann..⁴ Mary was named in her husband's will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ She made a will on 28 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Bayly, widow of Charles. Sons Thomas S. Bayly & John Bayly Extrs. To son Thomas S. Bayly all the land whereon I now live given to me by my dec'd husband Charles Bayly & $100. To son John Bayly $100 & ... To daughter Sarah Floyd £100 & ... To daughter Susannah West £150 & ... To daughter Peggy Bayly $1,000 & ... & 1/6 of the Negroes I acquired by the death of my daughters Nancy Bayly, Elizabeth Bayly & Polly Bayly. The crop now standing to son John Bayly & Peggy Bayly. Remainder to daughters Sally Floyd, Susannah West & Peggy Bayly. If my son John & daughters Sally, Susannah & Peggy shall disturb my son Thomas S. Bayly in possession of the land, then they are to forfeit what has been given them to him. Witt: John Finney, Nancy Savage, Peter Parker & Thomas Ashby..⁶ Mary died in November 1817.⁶ Mary's will was probated on 26 January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 24 Nov 1817, but was not fully proved until 26 Jan 1818 and put to record. John Finney & George Scarburgh were the securities on the $10,000 bond..⁶

     Anne was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Simpson and Mary (-----). Anne was named in her father's will on 23 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently unmarried at the time..² Anne was named in her brother's will on 10 December 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently still unmarried. Since her mother, the named executrix, was now dead, Ann Simpson qualified to administer her brother's estate..³ She married Thomas Wise (171) Rogers circa 1760.⁴ She married Jonathan (200) West circa 1768.⁴ Anne sold land in 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann West, as widow of her second husband Jonathan West, sold her own inherited 104 acres of Whitelaw's tract A104 to South Simpson, who had married her daughter Hannah Rodgers; another daughter Polly Rodgers, was living on the property..⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (I) and Drummond (74) Wise. Thomas was named in his father's will on 7 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Solomon was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (I) and Drummond (74) Wise. Solomon was named in his father's will on 7 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Rachel was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Simpson (I) and Drummond (74) Wise. Rachel was named in her father's will on 7 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Tabitha was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Simpson (I) and Drummond (74) Wise. Tabitha was named in her father's will on 7 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (I) and Drummond (74) Wise. William was named in his father's will on 7 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. His father left him 50 acres of land adjacent to the branch over his father's land and 50 acres adjacent to the land of Richard Grinalds upon the condition that he never marry Comfort Taylor..¹ He made a will on 8 February 1785. To son William land containing 25 acres till he marries with Betty Prewit, and at his death or marriage to her I give to his son William the land mentioned to him and his heirs forever. To son Richard 25 acres for life, reversion to his son Southy. To son Charles all the rest of my land containing 50 acres. Balance of estate to wife (no name) for life or widowhood and then to my 2 daughters Anne and Tabitha. Son Charles executor. Witnesses Jacob White, Joakim White, Charles White..² William died in January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² William's will was probated on 28 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. In order of probate the will was proved by Joakin White, Jacob and Charles White being since dead..²

     Drummond was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (I) and Drummond (74) Wise. Drummond was named in his father's will on 7 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (I) and Drummond (74) Wise. John was named in his father's will on 7 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died in January 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.² John's estate was administered on 27 January 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Southy Simpson was named to administer his estate. Littleton Dennis was the security..²

     Richard was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (II). Richard served in the military circa 1776 at Virginia. He was named as a Seaman in the Virginia State Navy during the Revolutionary War when a named heir, Betsy Simpson, transferred her military land warrant to Solomon Warner on 29 Aug 1834..² Richard was named in his father's will on 8 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Southy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Simpson. Southy was named in his grandfather's will on 8 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² Southy sold land on 28 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. The deed showed that Southy Simpson son of Richard of Acc Co, VA, sold part of 24 acres of land to John Wharton for 87 pounds 10 shillings. It was bounded by the lands of Richd Simpson, Laban Parks heirs, Charles Simpson and Dennis Simpson et als. It was signed by Southy Simpson on 30 Jul 1804. Witnesses were Wm. S. Matthews, George Matthews Junr., Jno. Gardner, Luker Parkes, Jno. Ross and Tamy White. It was recorded on 23 Sep 1804..³

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Simpson (III). William was named in his grandfather's will on 8 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Charles was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Simpson (III). Charles was named in his father's will on 8 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Frances 'Fanny' Rew circa 1788. When her son Reuben Simpson Sr. gave his son Reuben Simpson Jr. 45 acres of land in 1820, the deed named an Uncle Reuben Rew, who would have been her brother..^3,4 Charles sold land in 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charles and his wife Fanny sold land to Reuben Rew..⁵ Charles was living on 1 March 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he and Daniel Melson witnessed the will of John Stephens..⁶ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Simpson, age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 males, one age 10-16 and one under 10 and 3 females, one age 26-45, one 10-16, and one under 10..⁷ Charles died before 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. His wife Fanny was listed as the head of a house hold in the 1810 census..