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     John was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Nicholas Millechoppe Jr.. John died before 8 August 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Millechoppe. She married Abbott Warrington circa 1740.² Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 8 August 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was living on 30 November 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date, in the order of probate of her grandfather's, Nicholas Millichops', will, that John Tankard was appointed guardian to Elizabeth Millichops, an heir at law of the testator..³

     Naomi was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nicholas Millechoppe Jr.. Naomi was named in her father's will on 8 August 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.² She made a will on 6 January 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. To sister Mary Bradford, wife of Fisher Bradford. To cousin Elizabeth Abbott, daughter of William Abbott. To sister Tabitha Abbott. To William Abbott. To brother Nicholas Milichops. To cousin Elizabeth Melichops. Brother Nicholas Milichops residual legatee and executor. Witnesses William Beavans Jr., Mary Mason and Temperance Abbott..³ Naomi died in 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Naomi's will was probated on 27 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Tabitha was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nicholas Millechoppe Jr.. She married William Abbott circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.² Tabitha was named in her father's will on 8 August 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nicholas Millechoppe Jr.. She married Fisher (19) Bradford circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Mary was named in her father's will on 8 August 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Mary was named in her husband's will on 2 July 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary Bradford in the will of Fisher Bradford..⁵ She made a will on 21 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. Daughter Betty Bradford. Daughter Rachel. "I give unto Susannah Bradford, the wife of Edmond Bayly", for life reversion to her daughter Mary Bayly. Daughter Esther Bradford. Daughter Mary, wife of Caleb Harrison. Son Nathaniel Bradford, 6 £ due me in the hands of Jesse Hunt of New York. After the will of my husband Fisher Bradford, deceased, is fulfilled the remainder of my estate to be divided between my daughters Betty Bradford, Rachel Bradford & Esther Bradford. Son Nathaniel & son in law Edmond Bayly Exrs. Witt: William Polk, William Stockley..⁶ Mary died in May 1772.⁶ Mary's will was probated on 26 May 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     William was born circa 1710. He married Tabitha Millechoppe circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Abbott and Tabitha Millechoppe. Elizabeth was living on 6 January 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that cousin Elizabeth Abbott, daughter of William and sister Tabitha Abbott, was named in her Aunt Naomi Melichops' will..²

     Ida was born in 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George James Northam and Mary Anna 'Annie' Nock. Ida died in 1964 at Accomack Co, VA.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Alice was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George James Northam and Mary Anna 'Annie' Nock.

     Virnetta was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas Alfred Northam I and Vernetta A. Hinman. Virnetta received land as a gift in 1898 at Accomack Co, VA. In was in this year that Thomas A. Northam, son of James, left his daughter, Virnetta A. Northam, the Johnson Farm of 346 acres, Whitelaw's tract A134. (However, Thomas A. Northam's tombstone shows his death as 1887?).¹

     Southy was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) 1w|o Southy Northam circa 1750. He married Keziah (-----) wid|o Zerobabel Watson after 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Southy deeded land as a gift in 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Southy Northam deeded the 202 acres (Whitelaw's tract A149) he had bought from John Potter in 1773 to a son Major, to take effect after the grantor's death, but Major was to have the privilege of selling up to 118 acres at any time..² Southy sold land in 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Southy Northam and wife Keziah (widow of Zerobabel Watson) joined her son Arthur Watson in a deed of sale to John Addison for 125 acres of Whitelaw's tract A3. It was also in this year that Southy and Keziah Northam joined with Major and Rebecca Northam in a sale of 80 acres of Whitelaw's tract A149 to Teackle Warrington..¹ Southy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Northam Sen., age over 45 with one female also over 45 years old..³ Southy died in 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Southy's estate was administered on 26 October 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Keziah Northam was named to settle his estate, with Bartholomew Mears and Jonathan Mears securities..⁴

     Keziah was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Zerrobabel Watson circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Southy Northam Senr. after 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² Keziah was named in her son's will on 14 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my mother Keziah Northam in the will of Arthur Watson..³

     Zerrobabel was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur Watson. He married Keziah (-----) wid|o Zerobabel Watson circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 27 November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Keziah plantation where I now live and my marsh on the Bayside during her widowhood then to my son Arthur. In case Southy Meers do not take the land at Occahannock I leave it to be sold by my executors and the money to pay for the land I now live on. Daughter Adah and unborn child residual legatees. Wife and Edmund Core executors. Witnesses George Warrington and Scarburgh Broadwater..² Zerrobabel died in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Zerrobabel's will was probated on 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Arthur was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Adah was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Zerrobabel Watson and Keziah (-----) wid|o Zerobabel Watson. Adah was named in her father's will on 27 November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     (unborn_child) was named in an unknown person father's will on 27 November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² (unborn_child) was born in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. (unborn_child) Watson was the child of Zerrobabel Watson and Keziah (-----) wid|o Zerobabel Watson.

     Arthur was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Zerrobabel Watson and Keziah (-----) wid|o Zerobabel Watson. Arthur was named in his father's will on 27 November 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 14 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Arthur died in June 1819.³

     Rebecca was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Fisher and Naomi (-----). She married Major Northam circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Rebecca was named in her husband's will on 4 September 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Rebecca was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was age 26-45 with one male under age 10, 2 males age 16-26, one female age 10-16 and no slaves..² Rebecca died before 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She must have died by this date as her son Henry Northam was listed as an heir of Thomas Fisher, Rev. War soldier..⁵

     Ernest was born on 2 February 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas Alfred Northam I and Vernetta A. Hinman. He married Alberta L. (-----) circa 1900.² Ernest died on 22 March 1936 at age 67.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Alberta was born circa 1870. She married Ernest D. Northam circa 1900.¹

     Comfort was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Fisher Sr.. She married (-----) Taylor h|o Comfort Fisher circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Comfort was named in her father's will on 3 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Taylor and after her death, the bed and bolster to go to Geroge Fisher and his daughter Betsy, in the will of George Fisher..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1780. He married Comfort Fisher circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1880. He married Frances Powell circa 1910.

     Frances was born circa 1880. She married George Tom Hickman circa 1910.

     His common name was Fairfax. John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was listed on the original census on page 323 and shown as 'Fairfax Bayly' age 30-40. Listed with him were one male age 0-5; 2 males age 5-20; one female age 20-30 and one female age 60-70. There were no slave or free negroes..³ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. In the original census he was listed on p. 4. He was shown as John F. Bayly age 40-50. Listed with him were one male age 5-10; one male age 10-15; one male age 15-20; one female age 0-5; and one female age 30-40. There were no slaves or free negroes..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fairfax Bayly the head of HH#1000, age 50 and a laborer. Listed with him were Lewis Bayly, age 18; Fairfax Bayly, age 16; Julianna Bayly, age 13; Susan Bayly, age 8; and Polly Chesser, age 46. Henry Hall and Samuel Sparrow were neighbors..¹ John died in 1860. He was not found in the 1870 Accomack Co census records.. John was listed with his son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Bayley, age 60, in HH#224 headed by his son Louis Bayley, age 26. Polly Bayley, age 60, was also listed in this household..²

     Polly was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Chesser, age 46, in HH#1000 headed by Fairfax Bayly, age 50. Also listed were Julianna Bayly, age 13 and Susan Bayly, age 8, who, according to their marriage records, were the daughters of Polly Chesser. (NOTE: It is not clear why were were shown in the census as Baylys and on their marriage records as Chessers. Perhaps Polly Chesser was a housekeeper for Fairfax Bayly and were never married, as no marriage record has been found.).¹ Polly died in 1860. She was not found in the 1870 Accomack Co census.. Polly was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Bayley, age 60, in HH#224 headed by Louis Bayley, age 26 and a sailor. Also listed in this household and next to her was John Bayley, also age 60. When the head of this household, Louis Bayly died in 1880, his son Wm. J. Bayly, reported that Louis was the son of Faxy and Polly Bayly..²

     Fairfax was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Fairfax 'Arfaxey or Faxy' Bayly and Polly Chesser. Fairfax was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Fairfax Bayly, age 16 in HH#1000, headed by Fairfax Bayly, a 50 year old laborer..¹

     John was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy (Mary?) (-----) circa 1863.¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Stant the head of HH#MT465, a 59 year old farm laborer. Listed with him were Nancy Stant, age 25 and keeping house, Nellie Stant, age 2; and Lizzie Stant, age 4 months and born in February. He was living a few doors from Ellice Killman and William Rayfield and next door to Samuel Justice and Edward Ewell..¹ John was listed with his daughter in the census of in 1900 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as father-in-law John Stant, age 80 and widowed in HH#211 headed by Geo. W. Bailey and his wife Mayrlia. (Note: She was Marcella Stant, the daughter of John Stant.).²

     Nancy was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Stant circa 1863.¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Stant, age 25 in HH#MT465 headed by John Stant, a 59 year old farm laborer..¹

     Daisey was born circa 1906 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Washington Bayly and Marcella Stant. She married Walter Melson circa 1925.² Daisey was named in her brother's obituary on 11 May 1973 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE. She was named as a sister Mrs. Marie Melson of Wilmington, DE in the obituary of John Henry Bailey..³