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     31 May 1841 "It is ordered to be certified that it appears to the Court by satisfactory proof that Elizabeth Corbin who was heretofore proved before this Court to be one of the heirs of Joseph, William and James Tunnell who served in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War has since died intestate, leaving three children, to-wit: Edward and Robert Corbin and Milky Stant, wife of Edward Stant, and that Maria Marshall, another of the heirs of the said Joseph, William and James Tunnell has also since died intestate and childless, leaving as her next of kin and heirs at Law, viz: Isaiah Tunnell, her only brother, and the said Edward and Robert Corbin and Milkey Stant, who are the only children of her deceased sister, Elizabeth Corbin" (Acc Co Orders 1840-1842, p. 246). Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Tunnell and Mary Abbott. She married Robert Corbin on 18 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth died on 27 March 1837.³

     Rosey was born circa 1794. He was the son of Joseph Tunnell and Mary Abbott. Rosey died in 1812.¹

     Henry Marshall was called "son of Sampson" in 1823, when he was security on the marriage license bond for his daughter Elizabeth's marriage to Dunreath Knight. The 1800 Census lists Henry Marshall "C.T." which is assumed to be Cattail, to be age 16-26 (26) and his wife was also age 16-26 (26). There was a son under 10 (William, 4) and a female under 10 (-----). There was also another male age 16-26, which is unknown. In 1810, Henry was age 26-45 (36) and his wife was age 26-45 (36). There was also a male under 10 (Stephen, 2), a male 10-16 (William, 14), 2 females under 10 (Ann, 5 and Elizabeth, 1), and a female over 45, which is unknown. In 1820, Henry was over 45 (46) and his wife was over 45 (46). There was also a male 10-16 (Stephen, 12), a male 16-26 (William, 24), a female under 10 (Rose, 3), and 2 females 16-26 (Ann, 15 and Elizabeth, 11). He also had 2 slaves. On 24 Aug 1821 Henry Marshall mortgaged personal property to Samuel, Isaiah Sr, and John T. Johnson. They were to pay unto the heirs of Azariah Bloxom full amount of the rent for the planation whereon he (Henry) now lives being for this present year (Acc Deeds 1821-22, p. 150). Henry Marshall's personal property included: one yoke of oxen and wane and wheels and one pale red yearling heifer in her four years old, one blue safe and one weaving loom and the whole of my crop of this present year consisting of corn fodder peas beans and my brandy. In 1830, Henry was 50-60 (56) and his wife was also 50-60 (56). He had 1 slave. It is assumed by the large number of persons in the household in 1830, that his daughter Elizabeth, who had married Dunreath Knight in 1823, and her family were living with Henry. Dunreath Knight was not listed elsewhere in Acc Co. In 1840, Henry of S. was 60-70 (66) and his wife was also 60-70 (66). He had 2 slaves. There was also a male 20-30 and two females, 20-30 and 30-40. He was declared tax free on 27 May 1844, due to age and infirmity (Acc Orders 1842-45, p. 427). Henry was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Sampson Marshall Sr. and Mary 'Polly' (-----). He married Egnasha 'Nasha' Chase on 30 July 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Nasha Chase and Henry Marshall were married by Thomas Evans. Turman's marriage book shows 18 Jul 1795, which may have been the date of the M.L.B..^3,4 Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Marshall the head of HH#547, a 78 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Marshalls: Stephen, a 41 year old farmer; Patience, age 35; Parker, age 11; Stephen, age 9; Henry C., age 4; and Danvers J., age 2..² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Henry died circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. While no record has been found of his death, he apparently died soon after 1860. His wife predeceased him, for she was not listed in his household in 1850..⁶

     Her common name was Nasha. Egnasha was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Chase and Betty (-----). She married Henry Marshall on 30 July 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Nasha Chase and Henry Marshall were married by Thomas Evans. Turman's marriage book shows 18 Jul 1795, which may have been the date of the M.L.B..^4,5 Egnasha was named in her mother's will on 17 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Egnasha Marshall in the will of Betty Chase. Betty left a lot, estimated as 4 acres near Messongo Meeting House to her daughter Egnasha Marshall. She left directions that Henry Marshall shall bury me decently and left him the residue of her estate. On 18 June 1859, Henry Marshall who was a tenent for life, joined his son Stephen and wife Patience, his daughter Ann and husband Francis Boggs, his daughter Rosey and husband Edmond Trader, and his daughter Elizabeth "McKnight" in selling to Marcellus Small the 4 acres, except for a graveyard and right of William Marshall's heirs, near Messongo Bridge that Egnasha Marshall had heired from her mother Betty Chase in 1813 (Acc Deeds 1858-60, p. 258)..² Egnasha died before 1850.³

     According to James H. Marshall of Florham Park, NJ, "The will of Betty Chase (dt. 1813) strongly suggests that this particular Nasha and Robert Chase were her children." Betty was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Chase circa 1760.¹ Betty was named in her husband's will on 3 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Betty Chase in the will of William Chase..¹ She made a will on 17 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Egnasha Marshall my lot near Messongo Meeting House containing 4 acres & also ... To son Robert Chase ... Residue to Henry Marshall & he to bury me decently. Robert Chase Extr. Witt: Arthur Watson, John Marshall Jr. & Esther Marshall..² Betty died in August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² Betty's will was probated on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Betty (-----) circa 1760.¹ He made a will on 3 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Betty Chase all my land & personal estate for her support. Son Robert Chase Extr. Witt: Arthur Watson & Elijah Lucas..¹ William died in December 1802.¹ William's will was probated on 27 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry Marshall and Egnasha 'Nasha' Chase. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bloxom on 7 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Noah Riggin was the security on the M.L.B. of William Marshall of Henry and Betsy Bloxom of Stephen..^3,1 William was named in a deed in on 14 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. William Marshall, s/o Henry, and his wife Elizabeth joined Rachel Bloxom and Alexander Ling, with his wife Rosanna Ling, in selling property of Richard Bloxom of Edgecombe Co, NC, deceased, on 14 May 1829. The deed states they were Richard Bloxom's heirs-at-law..⁴ William died in October 1834.⁵ William's estate was administered on 27 October 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John P. Drummond was named to settle the estate of William Marshall. John F. Riley & James K. Duncan were securities. On 30 May 1842, Sally Marshall chose Dunreath M. Knight, her uncle by marriage, as her guardian, and he was appointed guardian to Wm, Stephen, Narcissa and Rachel, orphans of William. On 24 Nov 1845, Rachel Marshall, orphan of William, chose Solomon J. Small as guardian, who was also appointed guardian of Wm, Narcissa, Stephen and Sally (Acc Orders 1845-48, p. 55). Dunreath M. Knight's estate was to be administered on the same day (p. 53). Nothing more has been found of these five children of William Marshall s/o Henry in Acc Co records, except Rachel Marshall (see below)..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Stephen Bloxom. She married William Marshall on 7 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Noah Riggin was the security on the M.L.B. of William Marshall of Henry and Betsy Bloxom of Stephen..^2,1 Elizabeth was named in a deed in on 14 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Molly Tunnell and Sampson Marshall Jr. were married by Richard Bayly. Polly Marshall, wife of Sampson Marshall, is mentioned in Tunnell & c. vs - Suit for recovery of land, Wharton (Acc Land Causes 1821-1826, p. 463, 1 Feb 1817 & Acc Land Causes 1728-1825, p. 153, transcribed). According to the Land Causes, Joseph Tunnell died intestate leaving four children: Isaiah Tunnell, Elizabeth Corbin, wife of Robert Corbin, Polly Marshall, wife of Sampson Marshall, and Rosey Tunnell and that Rosey died without issue in 1812. Molly|Polly was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joseph Tunnell and Mary Abbott. She married Sampson Marshall Jr. on 18 May 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Molly|Polly died after 1817.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Henry Marshall and Egnasha 'Nasha' Chase. She married Dunreath M. Knight on 12 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of Dunreath M. Knight and Elizabeth Marshall of Hessey..³ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Knight, age 41 in HH#960 headed by Edmund Trader, a 29 year old farmer. Listed below her were Henry Knight, a 16 year old laboer and Nathalie W. Knight, age 5. Also listed was Rosey Trader, age 31, who was evidently her sister..⁴ Elizabeth died circa 1855.⁵

     Dunreath was born circa 1805. He married Elizabeth Marshall on 12 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Marshall was the security on the M.L.B. of Dunreath M. Knight and Elizabeth Marshall of Hessey..¹ Dunreath died in November 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² Dunreath's estate was administered on 24 November 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel T. Taylor was named to settle the estate of Dunreath M. Knight. James Northam and John W. Bird were the securities. A search of the Orders, Inventories, Fid. Accts, and Orphans Accts did not provide a list of his children..³

     Henry was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Dunreath M. Knight and Elizabeth Marshall. Henry was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Knight, a 16 year old labor, listed below Elizabeth Knight, in HH#960 headed by Edmund Trader, a 29 year old farmer..² He married Arenea 'Rennie' Marshall on 7 April 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old farmer, born in Messongo and she was age 20 and also born in Messongo, the daughter of Nancy Marshall. They were married by George H. Ewell at the residence of William Marshall..³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Night the head of HH#345, a 27 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $40. Listed with him were the following Nights: Serena, age 18; and Serena, age 7/12..⁴ He married Nancy Chesser on 18 July 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 54 year old widowed farmer and she was age 49 and single. They were married by J. E. Bundick. According to the newspaper, they were married at Dawson Knight's. According to the Peninsula Enterprise of 31 Jul 1886, Mr. Henry W. Knight and Mrs. Nancy Stant, were married at the residence of Mr. Dawson Knight, on 18 Jul 1886, with the Rev. John E. Bundick officiating. At night a party of a hundred or more gave them a rousing serenade..^5,6

     Nathalie was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dunreath M. Knight and Elizabeth Marshall. Nathalie was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nathalie W. Knight, age 5, listed below Elizabeth Knight, in HH#960 headed by Edmund Trader, a 29 year old farmer..²

     Robert was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of William Chase and Betty (-----). Robert was a member of the armed forces serving at the Revolution, Private.⁴ He married Sarah 'Sally' (-----) circa 1788.³ Robert was named in his father's will on 3 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert Chase in the will of William Chase..⁵ Robert was named in his mother's will on 17 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert Chase in the will of Betty Chase..⁶ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Chase Sr. the head of HH#966, an 85 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800. Listed with him was Sally Chase, age 82..³ Robert died on 19 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ Robert's estate was administered on 26 December 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Henry Hall was named to settle the estate of Robert Chase. Thomas A. Northam and Henry Gladding were the securities..⁸

     It is ordered to be certified that it appears to the Court by satisfactory evidence that Sally Chase, a Pensioner of the United States died on 11 Sep 1855, and that she left the following children, viz: Robert Chase, Sally (Polly) Killman, Natia Marshall and Jane Trader (Acc Orders 1854-1857, p. 364, 25 Feb 1856). Add here the text from Acc Orders 1857-1860, p. 449, which contains a more detailed list of Sally Chase's heirs. Sarah was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Robert Chase Sr. circa 1788.³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Chase, age 82 in HH#966 headed by Robert Chase Sr., an 85 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,800..³ Sarah died on 11 September 1855.⁴ Sarah's estate was administered on 24 September 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date Henry Hall was named to settle the estate of Sally Chase. Thomas Johnson and William S. Fletcher were the securities..⁵

     Robert was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert Chase Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' (-----). He married Nancy Lewis on 22 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith and Capt. Kendall Silverthorne were the securities on the M.L.B. of Robert Chase and Nancy Lewis of Capt. Raymond..³ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Chase Jr. the head of HH#967, a 48 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Chases: Nancy, age 42; Mary, age 22; Teackle, a 21 year old laborer; Alsybador, a 16 year old laborer; Elizabeth, age 14; Comfort, age 11; Kendall, age 9; Sally, age 5; Bernette, age 3; and Nancy, age 2..² Robert was living in 1855.⁴ Robert died circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Raymond Lewis and Comfort (-----). She married Robert J. Chase Jr. on 22 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith and Capt. Kendall Silverthorne were the securities on the M.L.B. of Robert Chase and Nancy Lewis of Capt. Raymond..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Chase, age 42 in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..³ Nancy died on 10 July 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Teackle was born on 2 July 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. He married Annie Eliza Byrd circa 1848.^3,4 Teackle was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Teackle Chase, a 21 year old laborer in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Teackle was living in 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Teackle died on 11 June 1916 at age 86.² His body was interred at Chase Cem, Cattail Road, Acc Co, VA.²

     Alsavador was born on 13 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. Alsavador was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alsybador Chase, a 16 year old laborer in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..² He married Sallie Ann Davis on 29 September 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alsavder Chase and she was shown as Sarah Davis, the daughter of Henry who gave consent. Edward Anderton said he was over age 21..^4,5 He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Alsavador died on 23 September 1914 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 83.³ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Chase, age 14 in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..¹ She married Raymond R. Trader on 27 December 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     She was with her husband, Parker H. Marshall, in the 1860 Acc Parish HH#460. Parker H. Marshall was her second cousin. Comfort died from accidental burns near Hallwood, VA. Comfort was born on 24 December 1838 at Cattail, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. Comfort was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Chase, age 11 in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..¹ She married Parker H. Marshall on 8 March 1860 at Stephen Marshall's, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Comfort died on 4 March 1921 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA, at age 82.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     William was born in 1845 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Chase, age 9 in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..¹ He married Elizabeth Henny 'Hessie' Marshall on 28 February 1865 at Somerset Co, MD.³ William died on 8 August 1922 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ His body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Chase, age 5 in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..² Sarah was listed with her sister in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Chase, a 25 year old house keeper in HH#MT606 headed by Polly Killman, a 60 year old house keeper. Also listed was Raymond Trader, a 34 year old oysterman and his family, including Elizabeth Trader, age 31, who was evidently her sister..³

     Vernetta Wessells, aged 82 years and the wife of Capt. Henry Wessells, died at home at Mearsville on 21 Apr 1928. The funeral was at Bethel Church and interment was at Wessells Cemetery, survivors were listed (E.S. News, 27 Apr 1928). Verneta was born in 1846 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. Verneta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bernette Chase, age 3 in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..² She married Henry W. Wessells circa 1866.^1,4 Verneta died on 21 April 1928 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Her body was interred at Wessells Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     Nancy was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert J. Chase Jr. and Nancy Lewis. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Chase, age 2 in HH#967 headed by Robert Chase Jr., a 48 year old oysterman..²

     Annie was born on 8 March 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jacob Byrd and Rebecca Northam. She married Teackle R. Chase circa 1848.^1,3 She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Annie died on 10 July 1913 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 81.² Her body was interred at Chase Cem, Cattail Road, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1853.¹ He was the son of Teackle R. Chase and Annie Eliza Byrd. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Alsavada was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Teackle R. Chase and Annie Eliza Byrd. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth S. 'Bettie' Byrd on 10 January 1877 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alsavada J. Chase, a 21 year old sailor, the son of Teackle R. & Ann Eliza Chase and she was shown as Bettie S. Byrd, age 21, the daughter of Geo. P. & Mary Byrd. They were married near Messongo by D.A. Woodson..²

     Her tomstone shows her as "Clarenida" F. Godwin, wife of S.A. Godwin. The year of death is either 1878 or 1879. Clarenda was born on 6 August 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Teackle R. Chase and Annie Eliza Byrd. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel Alfred Thomas Godwin Sr. in 1874.³ Clarenda died on 7 December 1878 at age 21.² Her body was interred at Chase Cem, Cattail Road, Acc Co, VA.²

     His body was interred at Chase Cem, Cattail Road, Acc Co, VA.² Teackle was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Teackle R. Chase and Annie Eliza Byrd. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married (w|o T.T. Chase) (-----) circa 1870.³