Person Page - 674

     James was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elijah Colonna. He married Sinah Simpson on 28 May 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. John 'Colony' was the security on the M.L.B. of James Colony of Elijah and Sinah Simpson of Chas..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Leah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Simpson on 28 May 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. William Kelley was the security on the M.L.B. of George Simpson and Leah Melson..¹ Leah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Simpson, age 26-45. Listed with her were 5 other females, 2 age 16-26, one age 10-16, and 2 under 10..²

     Evender was born circa 1760. He married Leah Simpson before 12 June 1817.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1750. Tabitha was living on 2 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Tabitha Simpson was named as representative of both Severn Darby and Elisha Simpson..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1760. He married Leah Simpson circa 1832.¹

     Betsy was born circa 1770. She married Elijah (of Elijah) Simpson on 30 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Budd was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Simpson and Betsy Beasly..¹

     Reuben was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Charles Simpson (II) and Frances 'Fanny' Rew. He married Dorothy Rogers on 22 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Reuben Simpson and Dorothy Rodgers..² Reuben deeded land as a gift on 14 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Reuben Simpson Senr. gave Reuben Simpson Junr. 36 acres of land for love and affection and that Reuben Junr. was to pay Polly R. Simpson, daughter of Reuben Senr., $150 within 12 months. The land was where Reuben Junr. now lives, originally 45 acres, but now only 36 acres, bounded on the northwest by Edmund Parks, on the northeast by William Powell, on the east by James Taylor, on the southeast by James Davis and on the southwest by George P. Bagwell and Elijah Parks, to include buildings, furniture and livestock. Reuben signed with an "X" mark. Witnesses were William L. Wallop, Elijah Turner and Wm. Bagwell..³ Reuben was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Simpson, age 26-45. Listed with him was a female of the same age and one other male under 10. He and his mother Fanny Simpson were the only two Simpson families on page 17 of the census..⁴ Reuben died before 1830. He must have died by 1830 as he was not listed as a head of house hold. An Order in 1834 which named the heirs of his father, Charles Simpson, did not list Reuben nor a child of Reuben..

     Dorothy was born circa 1795. She married Reuben Simpson Sr. on 22 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Reuben Simpson and Dorothy Rodgers..¹

     Reuben was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Reuben Simpson Sr. and Dorothy Rogers. Reuben was living on 14 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his father gave him 36 acres of land for love and affection and he was to pay his sister, Polly, $150 within 12 months..¹

     Polly was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Reuben Simpson Sr. and Dorothy Rogers. Polly was living on 14 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her father, Reuben Simpson Senr., gave his son, Reuben Simpson Junr., 36 acres of land and Reuben Junr. was to pay Polly R. Simpson, daughter of Reuben Senr., $150 within 12 months..¹

     Dennis was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Hancock Simpson. He married Betsy 'Betty' Parks on 3 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Simpson and Betsy Parks..² He made a will on 29 November 1804. Wife Betsy Simpson executrix. That gift that is marked out was object against by Dennis Simpson in presents of James Taylor and Daniel Melson. Witnesses were Daniel Melson and James Taylor. Securities were William Willitt Senr and Major Tunnall..³ Dennis's will was probated on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Dennis died in 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Her common name was Betty. Betsy was born circa 1780. She was the daughter of John Parks and Sarah Colonna. She married Dennis Simpson on 3 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Simpson and Betsy Parks..² Betsy was named in her father's will on 21 August 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Simpson Sr. and Elishea 'Letitia' Ayres. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Simpson, age 2 in HH#727 headed by William Simpson, a 37 year old farmer..^2,1 William died before 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not listed with his parents in the 1860 census..

     Mary was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Simpson Sr. and Elishea 'Letitia' Ayres. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. S. Simpson, age 2/12, with her presumed mother, Elizabeth Simpson, age 25. The were both in HH#231 headed by Nathaniel F. Revel, age 44 and a sailor..¹ Elizabeth was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Simpson.

     Edward was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan (-----) circa 1830.² He married Sarah A. 'Sally' Simpson on 12 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Lurton was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Charnock and Sally Simpson..³ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Charnick the head of HH#1196 (#1195 on the transcribed version), a 45 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Charnicks: Sarah A., age 35; Sarah, age 4; Mary E., age 5/12; and Eliza, age 19. Also listed was Amanda Bancroft, age 13..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward Charnock on 12 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Lurton was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Charnock and Sally Simpson..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Charnick, age 35 in HH#1196 headed by Edward Charnick, a 45 year old laborer..¹ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Charnick the head of HH#1237, age 46 and spinning. Listed with her were the following Charnicks: Geo., a 20 year old day laborer; Sally, age 13; Mary, age 9; Thos., age 7; and Francis, age 2. Also listed was Amanda Bancroft, age 22 and Louis Bancroft, age 5/12..³ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Charnick the head of HH#LM407, a 55 year old house keeper. Listed with her were the following Charnicks: Emandia, age 29; Sarah, age 22; Mary, age 18; Thomas, a 17 year old farm laborer; Frances, age 12; and Louis, age 10. Also listed was Geo. W. Beloat, a 21 year old farm laborer; and John C. Beloat, age 1. (Note: Emandia Charnick was probably Amanda Bancroft and Louis Charnick was probably Louis Bancroft.).⁴

     Susanna was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Taylor on 15 March 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of John Taylor and Susanna Simpson..¹

     John was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susanna Simpson on 15 March 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of John Taylor and Susanna Simpson..¹

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ziporah Simpson on 26 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of James Bowdoin and Ziporah Simpson..¹

     Ziporah was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Bowdoin on 26 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of James Bowdoin and Ziporah Simpson..¹

     Mary was born circa 1805. She married Benjamin Simpson on 16 December 1828 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. James died in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that James Taylor "of Islands" died testate, leaving movable property to "two bastard children begotten of Comfort Simpson" and if they should die, half to Comfort Simpson and the other half to Polly Taylor and James Taylor, children of Charles Taylor..¹

     (-----) was born before 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² (-----) Simpson c|o James Taylor was the child of James Taylor and Comfort Simpson. (-----) was living in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that James Taylor "of Islands" died testate, leaving movable property to "two bastard children begotten of Comfort Simpson" and if they should die, half to Comfort Simpson and the other half to Polly Taylor and James Taylor, children of Charles Taylor..²

     Ethel was born on 23 March 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Revel James 'R.J.' Simpson and Elinore 'Ellen' Marshall. Ethel was listed with her parents in the census of in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ethel was named in her brother's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a half-sister Mrs. Ethel Poulson of Hallwood in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..³

     Melissa was born on 23 July 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Revel James 'R.J.' Simpson and Elinore 'Ellen' Marshall. Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. Melissa was named in her brother's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as a half-sister Mrs. Melissa Stevenson of Nassawadox in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..³

     Leonard was born on 29 April 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Revel James 'R.J.' Simpson and Elinore 'Ellen' Marshall. Leonard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Accomack Co, VA. Leonard was named in his brother's obituary on 3 July 1939 at Exmore, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as a half-brother Leonard Simpson of Exmore in the obituary of Mr. Levin T. White of Sanford..³

     Charles was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Simpson (II). Charles was named in her father's will on 8 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Daniel was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Rogers Sr. and Mary Marshall. He married Hannah Scarburgh (43) Wise circa 1725.² Daniel was named in his father's will on 6 January 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Daniel and was named as one of the Extrs. in the will of Richard Rogers Sr., wife Mary..¹ He made a will on 12 October 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Hannah whole estate during her widow Daughter Elizabeth Rodgers. To son James land where I now live on this side of a little branch after his mother's death or marriage, also 12 1/2 acres on Cedar Island, & for want of issue to my son John Rodgers. To son Zerobabel Rodgers land on the West side of the branch at his mother's death or marriage, also 12 1/2 acres on Cedar Island, & for want of heirs to my son Thomas Rodgers. To son John. To son Thomas. Bal. of estate to be divided between my 5 children (sons under age) Wife & sons James & Zerobabel Exrs. Witt: Robert Wale, Luke Lucar, Mary Rodgers..³ Daniel died in March 1752.³ Daniel's will was probated on 31 March 1752 at Accomack Co, VA.³