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     Thomas was born on 1 March 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Col. James Northam and Sallie D. Wright. Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 15 January 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Northam the head of HH#987, a 26 year old merchant with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were Hetty Wessells, age 50 and Alfred Andrews, a 30 year old laborer..³ He married Vernetta A. Hinman on 22 November 1853 at Somerset Co, MD. Her name was spelled Vernitta A. Hindman on the license..⁴ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas A. Northam the head of HH#346, aged 37 and farming with real estate valued at $9,000 and personal property valued at $2,550. Listed with him were Virnett Northam, age 28; Thomas A. Northam, age 3; an unnamed Northam female, age 7/12; and Rhoda Holden, age 15 and black..⁵ Thomas died on 12 December 1887 at age 63.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as the son of Col. James & Sallie D. Northam..¹

     Vernetta was born on 31 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Littleton A. Hinman and Mary D. 'Polly' Barnes. Vernetta was named in her father's will on 18 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Vernetta A. Hinman in the will of Littleton A. Hinman..¹ Vernetta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vernette A. Hinman, age 18 in HH#934 headed by Littleton A. Hinman, a 48 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000..² She married Thomas Alfred Northam I on 22 November 1853 at Somerset Co, MD. Her name was spelled Vernitta A. Hindman on the license..⁴ Vernetta was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Vernetta died on 20 February 1907 at age 75.³ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Thomas was born on 8 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Alfred Northam I and Vernetta A. Hinman. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Thomas died on 29 November 1875 at age 18.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Tryphenia was born on 29 November 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of David Benson Northam and Juliet A. Carmine. Tryphenia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Tryphenia died on 21 December 1882 at age 25.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Isaiah was born on 25 July 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah D. Northam and Lena Y. Kellam. He married Virginia Louise LeCato circa 1920.¹ Isaiah died on 14 October 1973 at age 77.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Virginia was born on 5 July 1897 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James E. LeCato and Lillian L. Boggs. She married Isaiah David Northam circa 1920.¹ Virginia died on 24 February 1985 at age 87.¹ Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (unnamed was born in December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Alfred Northam I and Vernetta A. Hinman. (unnamed was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     He was shown as Edward J. on one marriage and Edward C. in the 1830, 1840 and 1850 census and as Edmund in his father's will. Edward was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Northam Senr. and Nancy (-----). He married Polly Coke on 27 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Shadrack Taylor and John Walston were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Northam and Polly Coke of Richard. (Perhaps it was not Coke, but Copes or Cole.).³ Edward was named in his father's will on 24 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as Edmund Northam..⁴ He married Elizabeth Ann Justice on 19 August 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Miles and John Watson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward J. Northam and Elizabeth Ann Justice..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 C. Northam the head of HH#1139 (#1138 in the transcribed version), a 48 year old miller. Listed with him were the following Northams: Elizabeth A., age 37; Hetty A., age 12; James W.,age 8; Thomas W., age 5; John E., age 2. Also listed with him was James Justice, age 60..² Edward died circa 1855. He was not shown in the 1860 census with his wife and 2 sons..

     Elizabeth was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Justice and Millie (-----). She married Edward C. or J. Northam on 19 August 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Miles and John Watson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward J. Northam and Elizabeth Ann Justice..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Northam, age 37 in HH#1139 headed by Edward C. Northam, a 48 year old miller..² Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as the head of HH#741, age 46 and a seamstress with personal property valued at $20. Listed with her were James W. Northam, age 17 and John E. Northam, age 12..⁴ She married John D. White Jr. on 15 November 1875 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. White, a 62 year old single farmer, the son of John & Tabitha White and she was shown as Elizabeth Northam, age 63 and single, the daughter of James & Millie Justice. They were married near Messongo by T.M. Poulson..¹

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Millie (-----) circa 1810. James was listed with his daughter in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Justice, a 60 year old laborer in HH#1139 headed by Edward C. Northam, a 48 year old miller. Also listed was Elizabeth A. Northam, age 37, who was evidently his daughter..¹

     Hetty was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward C. or J. Northam and Elizabeth Ann Justice. Hetty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty A. Northam, age 12 in HH#1139 headed by Edward C. Northam, a 48 year old miller..¹

     James was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward C. or J. Northam and Elizabeth Ann Justice. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Northam, age 8 in HH#1139 headed by Edward C. Northam, a 48 year old miller..¹ James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward C. or J. Northam and Elizabeth Ann Justice. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas W. Northam, age 5 in HH#1139 headed by Edward C. Northam, a 48 year old miller..¹

     John was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward C. or J. Northam and Elizabeth Ann Justice. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Northam, age 2 in HH#1139 headed by Edward C. Northam, a 48 year old miller..¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Betsy Young circa 1870.³ John reported a death on 21 October 1896 at Mearsville, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John E. Northam reported the death of his wife Betsy Northam, who died of consumption at the age of 61 years..³

     Polly was born circa 1805. She married Edward C. or J. Northam on 27 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Shadrack Taylor and John Walston were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Northam and Polly Coke of Richard. (Perhaps it was not Coke, but Copes or Cole.).¹

     Rose was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of David Benson Northam and Juliet A. Carmine. Rose was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (unnamed was born in May 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of David Benson Northam and Juliet A. Carmine. (unnamed was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Sally was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Gillett Northam Junr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cocke. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Northam, age 5 in HH#563 headed by Gillet Northam, a 42 year old farmer..³ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Sylvester S. Johnson on 6 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester S. Johnson and she was shown as Sally A. Northam, the daughter of Gillet Northam who gave consent. Thomas Groton said he was over 21..¹ She married Richard Bayly on 12 May 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Bayly, a 53 year old widowed merchant, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Robert and Polly. She was shown as Sally Johnson, age 25, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Gillet & Elizabeth Northam. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 1 June 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Gillett Northam Junr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Cocke. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Northam, age 2 in HH#563 headed by Gillet Northam, a 42 year old farmer..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married William Ailworth on 22 January 1873 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was a 23 year old farmer & she was age 24. They were married by T.M. Poulson..⁴ Elizabeth died on 17 May 1913 at age 65.² Her body was interred. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth G. Ailworth, wife of William Ailworth..²

     Levin was born circa 1725. He was the son of Thomas Lucas and Persevella (-----). Levin was named in his father's will on 1 September 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Millechoppe circa 1690.¹ William was living on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named as the son-in-law of Nicholas Millechoppe Sr. in his will..¹ William was living on 17 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Brimer, William Lucas Sr., John Morris and John Johnson were named as trustees in the will of Philip Fisher. William Lucas and John Morris also witnessed the will of Philip Fisher..² He made a will on 29 May 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary whole estate during her widowhood and if she marry personal estate to be divided between my 3 daughters, Comfort Northam, Rachel Wimbury and Elizabeth Lucas. To son William Lucas 100 acres being 1/2 the plantation where I now live being at Mosongo. To son Thomas Lucas the remaining 1/2 of my plantation where he now lives containing 100 acres. Witnesses William Nock Jr., Nicholas Millichops and Henry Gibbs..³ William died in 1729 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William's will was probated on 2 December 1729 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1670. She was the daughter of Nicholas Millechoppe Sr.. She married William Lucas Sr. circa 1690.² Mary was named in her father's will on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Mary Lucas, the wife of William Lucas, along with her 3 children: Thomas, William and Comfort Lucas..² Mary was named in her husband's will on 29 May 1719 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Comfort was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Lucas Sr. and Mary Millechoppe. Comfort was named in her grandfather's will on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. Her grandfather was Nicholas Millechoppe Sr..² She married Thomas Northam before 29 May 1719.^3,4 Comfort was named in her father's will on 29 May 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter, Comfort Northam..⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1685. He was the son of John Northam and Frances (-----). He married Comfort Lucas before 29 May 1719.^2,3 Thomas was living on 29 April 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Northam and Thomas Lucas were the securities on the administration of the estate of David Hooten to his widow Esther Hooten. (Thomas Lucas was his brother-in-law.).⁴ Thomas was living on 7 October 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Northam, Edward Dickeson and William Melson witnessed the will of Sebastian Silverthorn..⁵

     Rachel was born circa 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Lucas Sr. and Mary Millechoppe. She married (-----) Wimbrough before 29 May 1719.² Rachel was named in her father's will on 29 May 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter, Rachel Wimbury..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Lucas Sr. and Mary Millechoppe. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 29 May 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently still unmarried at the time, as she was named as Elizabeth Lucas..²

     (-----) was born circa 1690. He married Rachel Lucas before 29 May 1719.¹

     William was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Lucas Sr. and Mary Millechoppe. William was named in his grandfather's will on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. His grandfather was Nicholas Millechoppe Sr..² William was named in his father's will on 29 May 1719 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was named in his brother's will on 1 September 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He made a will on 20 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Solomon Lucas plantation where he now lives. To son Jabez Lucas plantation where I now live containing 125 acres, also the land I bought of Mason Abbott. Sons Solomon and Jabez residual legatees and executors. Witnesses Joseph Stockley, Robert Hutson and Daniel Shae..⁵ William died in April 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ William's estate was administered on 30 April 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. In the order of probate Solomon Lucas heir at law to the testator qualified..⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Lucas Sr. and Mary Millechoppe. Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 20 December 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. His grandfather was Nicholas Millechoppe Sr..² Thomas was named in his father's will on 29 May 1719 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Persevella (-----) circa 1720.⁴ He made a will on 1 September 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Thomas Lucas plantation where I now live, containing 100 acres. To son Levin Lucas 80 acres adjacent said plantation. Brother William Lucas executor. Witnesses William Lewis, Nehemiah Walker and Solomon Lucas..⁵ Thomas died in 1741 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Thomas's will was probated on 25 August 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. In the order of probate William Lucas refused to qualify and the administration was granted to Persevella Lucas, widow of Thomas..⁵

     William was born circa 1680. William was living on 10 October 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Northam, Robert Jones, Ann Drummond and Patience Miles, witnessed the will of John Drummond..¹ He married Sarah Brimer Brimer(?) circa 1720.² He made a will on 1 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. His verbal will stated: To son William land purchased of Southy Northam. To daughter Nanny Northam. The things conveyed me by Thomas Northam to remain in his possession during his life. Proved by John Northam and Rachel Northam. In the order of probate, John Northam qualified..³ William died on 1 February 1758 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William's will was probated on 28 March 1758 at Accomack Co, VA.³