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     Her common name was Nancy. Anne was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Simpson (II). Anne was named in her father's will on 8 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Thomas Hudson on 26 August 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Tabitha was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Simpson (II). Tabitha was named in her father's will on 8 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     There is no direct proof that Samuel was the son of Thomas Simpson Sr. as he was not named in Thomas' will of 6 Jan 1725/6. However, one explanation for not being named in his father will this is that Samuel, through his marriage to Sarah, daughter of Peter Parker, had previously acquired land in a division of Peter Parker's estate in 1710. Samuel's inherited land was in the immediate vicinity of his father's land and adjoining the tracts of his assumed brothers. See Whitelaw's tracts A95, A103 and A104. Samuel was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Simpson Sr.. He married Sarah Parker circa 1710. As a result of his marriage to Sarah, daughter of Peter Parker, Samuel Simpson acquired a portion of Whitelaw's tract A95, which is adjacent to and on the south side of A103, which is in turn adjacent to and on the east side of A104. Thomas Simpson, Sr. and most of the other Simpson of the 1700's were living on or near these two tracts. Samuel's portion succeeded to a son Laban in 1760, who seven years later (wife Esther Barnes of William) left to his son Hancock Simpson..¹ Samuel was living on 16 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named, along with Henry Custis and the wife of Thomas Copes, as executor of the estate of Thomas Copes. The will indicates that Samuel Simpson has a 'now wife' Sarah, but does not state that Sarah is a daughter of Thomas Copes. Copes leaves clothes that belonged to a deceased daughter Mary to Sarah Simpson. Whitelaw, p. 1064, reveals that Mary Copes and Sarah Simpson were sisters..² He made a will on 16 August 1756. He named a daughter Sarah Cropper and grandsons Sacker Barnes, Elijah Simpson and Zopher (Christopher?) Simpson. Son Laban Simpson was a residual legatee and executor. Witnesses were John Dix, William Dix and Nanny Dix..³ Samuel died in 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Samuel's will was probated on 30 December 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Sarah was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Peter Parker and Winefred Taylor. She married Samuel Simpson circa 1710. As a result of his marriage to Sarah, daughter of Peter Parker, Samuel Simpson acquired a portion of Whitelaw's tract A95, which is adjacent to and on the south side of A103, which is in turn adjacent to and on the east side of A104. Thomas Simpson, Sr. and most of the other Simpson of the 1700's were living on or near these two tracts. Samuel's portion succeeded to a son Laban in 1760, who seven years later (wife Esther Barnes of William) left to his son Hancock Simpson..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1650 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of (-----) Copes f|o Thos & Giles. He married Mary Parker circa 1710.¹ He made a will on 16 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Thomas (under 18) all the land I am now possessed with except from the old road to the new road & the branch left clear which I give to Elijah Simpson. Should my son die without issue 200 acres to Samuel Simpson provided my brother Giles will make an exchange, then to my said brother & his heirs. Should my son die without heirs I give to my son in law Abraham Hooton the land Patrick Clark lives on containing about 140 acres. To daughter in law Ester Hooton. Should my son in law Abraham Hooton decline the aforesaid land, then his brother Samuell to have it, Samuel to pay his brother Abraham 6 cows & calves or 3OOO lbs. of tobacco which Abraham shall think fir in case he refuse the land & my will is that Samuel Hooten shall have the land left by his father John Hooten at Bogetenorton which doth belong to Abraham, & if Giles Copes refuse to make the exchange before mentioned, then Samuel Simson & his now wife Sarah & heirs to have 100 acres at the head of the Neck. To Ester Hooten 1 suit of clothes which belonged to my daughter Mary. The remainder of her clothes to Sarah Simpson & Esther Cropper. Son Thomas to have 7 years schooling in Virginia. Wife, Henry Custis & Samuel Simson Exrs. Mr. William Tazewell to be my attorney both in Virginia & Maryland. Witt: John Metcalf, Henry Custis, Edmund Bowman Cropper, Giles Copes, Pattrick Clark..² Thomas died in 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas's will was probated on 4 April 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Samuel Simpson and Sarah Parker. She married Thomas? Cropper h|o Sarah Simpson circa 1740.² Sarah was named in her father's will on 16 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Thomas? was born circa 1720. He married Sarah Simpson circa 1740.¹ Thomas? was living on 14 March 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Cropper, Laban Simpson and William Evans witnessed the will of Scarburgh West..²

     Laban was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Samuel Simpson and Sarah Parker. Laban was named in his father's will on 16 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Esther Barnes circa 1758.³ Laban bought land in 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He bought 50 acres of the Jacob Dix part of Whitelaw's tract A103, which is at the corner of the present day Parksley Road and US Route 13, from Edmund Allen. Ten years later his executor joined the widow Esther is a sale to Nathaniel Coverly, Hatter..⁴ Laban was living on 14 March 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Laban Simpson, Thomas Cropper, and William Evans witnessed the will of Scarburgh West..⁵ Laban died circa 1767.⁶ Laban's will was probated on 28 April 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Laban Simpson's undated will was probated. Father in law William Barns and wife Esther were executors. Land bought of Capt Edmund Allen to be sold if personal estate is not sufficient to pay my debts. Wife to have use of whole estate during her widowhood. Not witnessed, not signed. Proved by James Henry and Southy Simpson. In order of probate Littleton Dennis appointed guardian to Hancock Simpson, heir at law to the testator..⁶

     (d|o_Sam) was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Samuel Simpson and Sarah Parker. She married William Barnes circa 1730.² (d|o_Sam) died circa 1734. She must have died before her father wrote his will in 1756 as he named her child, Sacker Barnes, instead of her. It is also assumed that since her father named other grandsons in lieu of deceased children, that she had only the one son, Sacker Barnes..¹

     John was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Barnes and (d|o_Sam) Simpson. John was named in his grandfather's will on 16 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in his father's will on 5 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He made a will on 29 February 1776.⁴ John died in 1777 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ John's will was probated on 25 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Elijah was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Samuel Simpson and Sarah Parker. Elijah was named as an heir on 16 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Copes gave his son Thomas (under 18) all the land I am now possessed except from the old road to the new and the branch left clear which I give to Elijah Simpson. Should my son died without issue, 200 acres to Samuel Simpson, provided by brother Giles will make an exchange..²

     Zopher was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Zopher Simpson (I). Zopher was named in his grandfather's will on 16 August 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zopher (Christopher?) Simpson in the will of Samuel Simpson..²

     Esther was born circa 1738. She was the daughter of William Barnes and Susannah Parker. She married Laban Simpson circa 1758.¹ Esther was named in her husband's will circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.² Esther sold land in 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She joined with the executor of her husband estate and sold the 50 acres that Laban Simpson had bought in 1759 from Edmund Allen, which is at the present corner of Parksley Road and US Route 13..³ Esther was named in her father's will on 5 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     William was born circa 1710. He was the son of John Barnes and Esther [53] Robins. He married (d|o_Sam) Simpson circa 1730.² He married Susannah Parker circa 1735.³ William was named in his father's will on 16 December 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Barns and give land between the upper landing point and the little Island and my water mill in the will of John Barns, wife Esther..¹ He made a will on 5 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ William died in 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ William's will was probated on 27 July 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Comfort was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Copes (II) circa 1735.¹ Comfort was named as administrator of an estate on 1 December 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date, that at the probate of the estate of Thomas Copes, that she was named as Comfort Copes, widow of the testator..¹ She married Col. Southy Simpson circa 1743. Comfort witnessed a will on 20 June 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Comfort Simpson and Sacker Parker were witnesses to the will of Edward Edwards, who named Samuel Simpson executor. Samuel and Laban Simpson, along with William Spiers and Jacob Stakes were named in the will..² She made a will on 15 January 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Comfort Simpson named only a daughter Mary Parker Copes as her sole legatee and executrix. Signed: Comfort [X] Simpson. Witnesses Southy Simpson and John Simpson..³ Comfort was named in her husband's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. In her husband's will of this date, he named his 'wife' as one of the executors. At probate Comfort Simpson, along with the other named executors qualified..⁴ Comfort died in March 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Comfort's will was probated on 30 March 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Leah was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. It is assumed that it was this Leah Simpson that, along with her father Southy Simpson, witnessed the will of Sabra Dix dated 5 Jan 1764. Since she would have had to have been of age in order to witness the will, she would have been born at least 21 years prior to the date of the will..² She was the daughter of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort (-----) wid|o Thomas Copes. Leah was named in her father's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah in the will of Southy Simpson..³

     Sarah was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort (-----) wid|o Thomas Copes. She married John Parker Metomkin on 31 July 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. John Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parker and Sarah Simpson of Southy..² Sarah was named in her father's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah in the will of Southy Simpson..¹

     John was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort (-----) wid|o Thomas Copes. John was named in his father's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John in the will of Southy Simpson..¹ He married Anne 'Nancy' (528) West on 24 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles West was the security on the M.L.B. of John Simpson and Nancy West..² John sold land circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. John and Anne Simpson began selling the land (part of the Isaac Dix part of Whitelaw's tract A103, which is south-east of Parksley) he obtained from his brother Southy and his wife Hannah in 1787. Sales noted were to his brother Selby, Southy Milliner, Henry Davis and John Moore..³

     Southy was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort (-----) wid|o Thomas Copes. Southy served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. The pension application of his widow Hannah Topping showed her first husband Southy Simpson was in the Accomack County Militia under the command of his father Col. Southy Simpson. On one occasion he was sent to Watts Island to burn Robert Parker's house as he was considered a Tory..² Southy was named in his father's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Southy Simpson in the will of Southy Simpson..¹ He married (d|o_Thos.) Copes circa 1780.³ He married Hannah Scarburgh (475) Rogers on 2 June 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of Southy Simpson and Hannah Rodgers. Her Rev. War Pension application shows they were married on 4 Jun 1786, 2 days after the marriage license bond was issued. According to Dorman she was his 3rd wife..^4,5,6 Southy died in October 1794.⁷ Southy's estate was administered on 18 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Parker was named to settle the estate of Southy Simpson. John Poulson security..⁷ Southy estate was settled on 19 May 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. 19 May 1800 (Audit & Rec'd) - Thomas Cropper, Deputy Sheriff for John Burton Sheriff Extr. Amounts paid to John Wise Esq. for sundry items as attorney for Simpson's estate..⁸

     George was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort (-----) wid|o Thomas Copes. George was named in his father's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George in the will of Southy Simpson..¹ George bought land in 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. He bought Lot No. 19 in the town of Accomac from Dr. John Boisnard and his wife Esther..³ He married Leah Melson on 28 May 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. William Kelley was the security on the M.L.B. of George Simpson and Leah Melson..⁴ George died in 1810. He was the head of a house hold in 1810 and his wife Leah was the head of a house hold in 1820.. George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Simpson, age 26-45. Listed with him were 4 females, one the same age as he, and 3 under 10..²

     Betsy was born in February 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Lt. Col. Selby Simpson and Elizabeth Drummond. Betsy was named in her father's will on 20 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Betsy (underage) in the will of Selby Simpson..¹ She married John W. Watson on 29 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. William Tunnell was the security on the M.L.B. of John W. Watson and Betsy S. Simpson..^3,2 Betsy was named in a land cause on 5 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a jury impaneled and returned the following verdict:      That Selby Simpson was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized in fee of the lands in question, and on the 20 Mar. 1795, duly made and Published his last will & testament as follows: (abstract) To wife whole estate until my daughter Betsey arrives to lawful age or marries, and then an equal division to be made of the said estate between my wife & daughter and unborn child; should both my children die under the age of 21 and without heirs, wife to hold & enjoy my whole estate forever. That the unborn child mentioned in said will was born about 5 or 6 months after the death of the testator, and departed this life on the ____ day of July 1796, under age, intestate, unmarried and without issue; that Betsy Selby, the daughter & devisee of the testator, and one of the lessors of the plaintiff, was under the age of 21 and was unmarried and without issue at the time of the death of the infant child, and that the said Betsy Selby intermarried with John Watson, the lessor of the plaintiff, on the 29 July 1806; we also find that the said Betsy was born on the ____ day of Feb. 1792; that from the evidence of John Burton, the witness and writer of said will, that it was his impresssion that the testator intended to make an equal division of his estate, both real and personal, between the said Elizabeth, his wife, and his daughter Betsy, in case his said wife had not been pregnant, but that the said testator did not tell him so, and that the testator declared that in case his said daughter and unborn child should die he did not wish any of his brothers ever to have or enjoy any part of his said estate &c..² Betsy was named in a land cause on 12 March 1812. It was on this date that the following land settlement was made -- That Elizabeth Tunnell, John W. Watson & Betsy Selby, his wife, together & undivided hold 8 acres of land in the parish of Accomack on Metompkin Creek whereof Selby Simpson late of this said county devised to the said Elizabeth, his widow, now Elizabeth Tunnell, and Elizabeth Simpson, now Elizabeth Watson, and afterwards the said Selby had a child born of the said Elizabeth, his widow, which said child has departed this life an infant, unmarried and without issue, by reason whereof the said Elizabeth is entitled to 1/3 of the said land and the said John W. Watson and Elizabeth are entitled to 2/3 & c..⁴

     (-----) was named in an unknown person father's will on 20 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Selby Simpson named an unborn child in his will..² (-----) was born in September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ (-----) Simpson was the child of Lt. Col. Selby Simpson and Elizabeth Drummond. (-----) died in July 1796 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0.³

     John was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Betsy Selby Simpson on 29 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. William Tunnell was the security on the M.L.B. of John W. Watson and Betsy S. Simpson..^1,2

     Peter was born circa 1700. He was the son of Giles Copes and Elizabeth Parker. He married Rhoda 'Rhody' Clark circa 1730.² He made a will on 11 February 1760.³ Peter died in February 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Peter's will was probated on 26 February 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     June was born circa 1930. She married James Fitzhugh Killmon in May 1955.¹ She resided at, at Florida in November 1997.¹

     Cynthia died on 30 October 1960 at age 0.¹ Cynthia was born on 30 October 1960.¹ She was the daughter of James Fitzhugh Killmon and June Foster.

     Anne was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jonathan (200) West and Ann (205) Smith. She married John Simpson on 24 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles West was the security on the M.L.B. of John Simpson and Nancy West..²

     Charles was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (47) Bayly. He married Mary Simpson circa 1764.² Charles was named in his father's will on 27 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Bayly and given 636 acres where I now live in the will of John Bayly..¹ He made a will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Baily. To son Thomas all my land in the lower end of the Neck. To son John Baily land beginning at the mouth of Salisburys Gutt & on Finney Creek. To wife Mary land where I live for life. Daughters Susanna Baily, Sarah Baily, Nancy Baily, Peggy Baily, Betsey Baily and Mary Baily. Balance of estate to be sold for debt & the remainder divided between my 6 daughters. Wife, son Thomas and John Baily Extrs. Witt: Abraham Outten and Edmund Leatherbury..³ Charles died in September 1782.³ Charles's will was probated on 24 September 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Baily was named as heir at law to the testator..³

     Thomas was born circa 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Daniel Rogers and Hannah Scarburgh (43) Wise. Thomas was named in his father's will on 12 October 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Rodgers (under age) in the will of Daniel Rodgers..¹ He married Anne Simpson circa 1760.³ He made a will on 16 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Anne executrix and to have use of whole estate during her widowhood then to have what estate she would have been entitled to had I died intestate. Witnesses Laban Simpson, Adah Cole, Sarah Melson and John Bishop..⁴ Thomas died in March 1767.⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 28 April 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. In order of probate Southy Simpson was appointed guardian to Hannah Scarburgh Rodgers and Polly Rodgers, heirs at law to the testator..⁴

     Jonathan was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of John (56) West and Anne (178) Godwin. He married Ann (205) Smith circa 1744.^3,4 He married Anne Simpson circa 1768.⁵ He made a will on 9 June 1786.⁶ Jonathan died in 1787.³ Jonathan's will was probated on 1 February 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶