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     John was born on 24 June 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Phillips Sr.. He married Nancy Edmunds on 19 August 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Willet was the security on the M.L.B. of John Phillips and Nancy Edmunds..³ John was named in his father's will on 4 August 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Phillips in the will of William Phillips Sr..¹ He made a will on 15 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. To my nephew John Phillips, son of William, the plantation whereon he now lives containing 140 acres & the plantation whereon I now live on Andua Creek containing 179 acres & all my wood land lying on the N. W. side of the neck road of the lands known as the Watson land & purchased by Hutchinson Kellam & ... but if he leaves no lawful heirs, then to my nephew Levin Phillips of William. To my nephew Levin Phillips, son of William, my plantation whereon he now lives containing 90 acres my land purchased of David Bowman ... near Hickory Hill ... to the land of my brother William Phillips containing 20 acres & ... To my brother William Phillips the residue of the land I bought of David Bowman & Shield containing 130 acres. To my 2 nieces Hetty & Nancy Bradford, 20 acres called the Read land. To my 2 nephews John & Levin Phillips 12 acres of my swamp land called Piney Swamp on the side adjoining the land of Edmond Nock. To my nephew James Cobb the residue of my Piney Swamp land containing 68 acres. My slaves George, Scipio, Robert, William, James, Margaret, Winey, Rachel, Louisa, Pheby & Betty & the future increase of all the females shall be free immediately after my death & each one is to receive $25 & to them jointly all my land lying to the eastward of the neck road for their homes forever, which is to be used by them in common. To Richard Phillips, son of Levin, $100. To John Edwards, son of Laban, $50. To Jacob Jester, $50. Since I have given my nephew John Phillips such a large part of my real estate, I hereby bind him & the lands given him with the maintenance of any of my slaves should they become disabled ... The residue to my brother William Phillips & the children of my dec'd sisters Tabitha East, Elizabeth Bradford, Susan Edwards & Mary Cobb, 1/5 part each. My estate shall furnish grave stones for me. My friend William P. Moore Sr. Extr. Witt: William P. Moore Jr., John T. R. Joynes, Edward O. Finney & O. Logan. Codicil: 19 Nov 1846 - The lands given to my brother William Phillips I only loan him during his life & at his death to his present wife Molly Phillips & at her death to my nephew Levin Phillips. The residue to my nephew Levin Phillips of William & to my 2 nieces Hetty Bradford & Susan Phillips daughter of William. Witt: Thomas Hall Kellam, John M. Parker & Benjamin D. Wise..⁴ John died on 8 October 1848 at age 86.² His body was interred at John Phillips Plot, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him the husband of Nancy Phillips. He died on Sunday at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 14 days..² John's will was probated on 30 October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington & Nathaniel Topping securities..^5,6

     William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----) on 29 September 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. George Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of William Phillips and Mrs. Betsy Picket..¹ He made a will on 4 August 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Phillips the whole of my land whereon I now live. To daughter Tabby Willett 40 shillings. To daughter Susannah Edwards 40 shillings. To daughter Elizabeth Bradford 40 shillings. To son William Phillips 50 acres that joins the land of Nathaniel Badger. To grandson William Phillips, son of Levin Phillips, my Negro man George. Remainder to my wife Elizabeth, son Levin Phillips & daughter Molly Cobb. After wife's death or marriage her part to grandson William Phillips, son of Levin Phillips. Sons John Phillips, William Phillips & Levin Phillips Extrs. Witt: John S. Walker, Smith Phillips & William Nock..² William died in November 1815.² William's will was probated on 27 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. James Edmunds & Robert Savage securities..²

     Patience was born on 22 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1810..^3,2 She was the daughter of George D(aniel) Fisher and Rachael Turlington. She married George M. Belote on 27 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John A. Coleburn was the security on the M.L.B. of George M. Belote, widower and Patience Fisher of George..¹ She married James (of S.) Kellam on 30 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of James Kellam and Patience Belote, widow of George..¹ Patience was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Kellam, age 40 in HH#405 headed by Jas. Kellam, a 32 year old farmer. Also listed were Sarah A. Kellam, age 19; Mary E. Kellam, age 15; and Benj. Kellam, age 14, who were actually her children by her former marriage to George Belote, along with her children by Jas. Kellam, Jno., age 9; Nath'l, age 6; and Susan, age 4..³ Patience died on 18 July 1887 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Hollies Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Patience Kellam, the wife of Jas. Kellam and the daughter of Geo. & Rachel Fisher..²

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Heath on 2 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker and Jms. W. Twiford were the securities on the M.L.B. of George M. Belote and Elizabeth Heath of Joseph deceased..¹ He married Patience S. Fisher on 27 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. John A. Coleburn was the security on the M.L.B. of George M. Belote, widower and Patience Fisher of George..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800. She was the daughter of Joseph Heath. She married George M. Belote on 2 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Walker and Jms. W. Twiford were the securities on the M.L.B. of George M. Belote and Elizabeth Heath of Joseph deceased..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1770. Joseph died before 2 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. His daughter Elizabeth's marriage to George M. Belote on this date showed her as daughter of Joseph, deceased..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry F. Fisher and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. She married Gillet (of N.) Taylor on 21 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Thoroughgood S. Taylor and William T. Byrd were the securities on the M.L.B. of Gillet Taylor, widower, and Nancy Fisher of Henry..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Taylor, age 28 in HH#881 headed by Gillet Taylor of N., a 33 year old farmer..²

     James was born in November 1851 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of William H. Fisher and Elizabeth (-----). James died on 8 July 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA, at age 2. Jas. E. Fisher died of unknown causes at the age of 2 years and 8 months at Muddy Cr, Acc Co, VA. He was born at Muddy Cr. and was the child of Wm. Fisher, who gave the information..

     (unnamed was born on 23 April 1854 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA. (unnamed died on 24 April 1854 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. An unnamed son of Wm. Fisher died of unknown causes at the age of 1 day at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was born at Muddy Cr, the child of Wm. Fisher who gave the information.. He was the son of William H. Fisher and Elizabeth (-----).

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#229, age 50 and a laborer. The only one listed with him was a Sarah Fisher, age 19, assumed to be his daughter..¹

     Robert was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Andrews and Catherine 'Caty' Bundick. Robert was listed with his father-in-law in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Andrews, age 9 in HH#486 headed by William F. Fisher, a 34 year old laborer. His mother Catharine was also listed..²

     Tabitha was born in 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thorogood J. Fisher and Tabitha B. Kelly. Tabitha died on 15 September 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. She died of unknown causes at the age of one year in District No. 1. Her father, Thorogood Fisher gave the information..

     Wash was born in June 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Obadiah Fisher and Sallie M. (-----). Wash died on 29 January 1892 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. He died of typhoid fever at the age of 7 months in the Island District. His mother Sally gave the information..

     Milcah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Fisher and Sally Duncan. She married Isaiah Tunnell on 18 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. William Taylor and Richard Young were the securities on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Tunnell and Milcha Fisher, widow. This was probably the same Richard Young of Wm. who married Mary Fisher of Wm. in 1830. It is also assumed that Mary and Milcah were sisters, as Milcah's death record showed her as the child of Wm. and Sally Fisher. No previous marriage for Milcah has been found..² Milcah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Milcah Tunnell, age 35, in HH#1207 headed by her husband, Isaiah Tunnell, age 69. Also in the household was Sally Fisher, age 70, assumed to be her mother..³ Milcah died on 24 October 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She died of consumption at the age of 65. She was shown as the child of Wm. & Sally Fisher and the widow of Isaiah Tunnell. Mary Marshall, a friend, gave the information..¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah 'Sally' Onions on 23 November 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. William Onions was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Tunnell and Sally Onions of William, deceased..² He married Milcah Fisher on 18 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. William Taylor and Richard Young were the securities on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Tunnell and Milcha Fisher, widow. This was probably the same Richard Young of Wm. who married Mary Fisher of Wm. in 1830. It is also assumed that Mary and Milcah were sisters, as Milcah's death record showed her as the child of Wm. and Sally Fisher. No previous marriage for Milcah has been found..² Isaiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#1207, age 69 and a carpenter with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him was his wife Milcah, age 35, his daughter Ann E., age 15, and Sally Fisher, age 70, assumed to be Milcah's mother..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Rev. William Selby Onions and Sally Bundick. Sarah was named in her father's will on 6 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Onions in the will of William Onions Sr..² She married Isaiah Tunnell on 23 November 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. William Onions was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Tunnell and Sally Onions of William, deceased..¹

     Ann was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Isaiah Tunnell and Sarah 'Sally' Onions. Ann was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Tunnell, age 15 in HH#1207 headed by Isaiah Tunnell, a 69 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Lavenia was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Riley Fisher and Louisa Brown. Lavenia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Asa 'Aser' Turlington and Elizabeth Sturgis. He married Nancy B. Mears on 10 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turlington of Asa and Nancy B. Mears of Hillary..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Hillary Mears and Euphemia 'Famey' (93) Bell. Nancy was named in her grandmother's will on 23 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Nancy B. Mears, daughter of Hillary Mears, in the will of Ann Bell..² She married John Turlington on 10 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. James W. Twiford was the security on the M.L.B. of John Turlington of Asa and Nancy B. Mears of Hillary..¹ Nancy was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy B. Turlington the wife of John Turlington, and a daughter of Hillars Mears and Euphemia his wife, who was a child of _____ Bell and Nancy, his wife, who was formerly Nancy Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 12 Jul 1828 Jesse, George, William B. and Betsey, alias Elizabeth Meats, and the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, together with Betsey, the wife of the said Jesse, Patsy, the wife of the said George, Molly the wife of the said William B. Mears, and the aforesaid John Turlington, the husband of the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, conveyed to your orator John G. Joynes all their right, title and interest in said estate..³ Nancy died before 30 December 1850. On 30 Dec 1850 it was recorded that Hillary Mears, a soldier of the Rev. War, died circa 1 Apr 1836, leaving no widow, but leaving the following children: William B. Mears, Jesse Mears, Nancy Mears who married John Turlington, George Mears and Elizabeth Mears. Since his death the following have died: Nancy Turlington, wife of said John Turlington, who left the following children: William T. Turlington and Nathaniel Turlington who are 21 years of age and upwards, Elizabeth A. Turlington and John H. Turlington, minors; Peter Turlington is their guardian. William B. Mears died leaving children: David P. Mears, who is 21 year old or older, Jesse Mears and Thomas Mears who are minors. George H. Bell is admr. of the estate of Hillary Mears..⁴

     William was born circa 1780.

     Belle was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Henry Williams and Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant. Belle was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bell Williams, age 8 in HH#AT597 headed by William Williams, a 32 year old oysterman..² Belle was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as B. Boyd Williams, a 15 year old daughter in HH#276 headed by W.H. Williams, a 42 year old oysterman..³ She married John W. Northam Sr. on 1 April 1888 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA. He was a 51 year old widowed carpenter and she was age 23 and single. John W. Northam and Miss Belle B. Williams were married at Sykes Island 1 Apr 1888 by Rev. Thomas G. Pullen (Pen. Ent., 7 Apr 1888)..¹

     John was born circa 1780.

     Judith was born circa 982. She was the daughter of Conan I (?) Duke of Brittany and Ermengarde de Anjou (?). She married Richard II (?) Duke of Normandy circa 1000.¹ Judith died circa 1017.

     Conan was born circa 960. He married Ermengarde de Anjou (?) circa 985.¹ Conan died circa 992.

     Ermengarde was born circa 970. She was the daughter of Geoffrey I (?) Grisgonelle, Count of Anjou and Adelaide de Vermandois (?). She married Conan I (?) Duke of Brittany circa 985.¹

     Adelaide was born in 950.¹ She was the daughter of Robert (?) Count of Vermandois and Adelaide of Burgundy (?). She married an unknown person circa 970.^2,3,1 She married Geoffrey I (?) Grisgonelle, Count of Anjou circa 970.¹ Adelaide died in 975.¹

     Robert was born circa 920.¹ He was the son of Herbert II (?) Count of Vermandois & Troyes and Liegarde (?). He married Adelaide of Burgundy (?) circa 940.¹ Robert died in 967.¹

     Adelaide was born circa 920. She was the daughter of Giselbert (?) Count of Burgundy and Ermemgarde of Burgundy (?). She married Robert (?) Count of Vermandois circa 940.¹

     Agatha was born circa 1020. She married Edward (?) the Atheling circa 1040.¹