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     John was born circa 1700. He was the son of Peter Turlington and Olive (-----). He married Mary Phillips before 21 December 1729 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1

     Mary was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Phillips Sr. and Margaret (-----). She married John Turlington before 21 December 1729 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Mary was named in her father's will on 21 December 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Mary Turlington and given 100 acres of land purchased of Thomas Bagwell..⁴

     William was born circa 1675. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1700. He made a will on 21 December 1729 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William died in 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William's will was probated on 7 April 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1675. She married William Phillips Sr. circa 1700.

     Peter was born circa 1675. He married Olive (-----) circa 1700.¹ Peter received land as a gift in 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Willson gave 150 acres of Whitelaw's tract A64 (which is east of US 13 between Melfa and Onley) to Peter and Olive Turlington for their lives and then to their son John. John is believed to have been the husband of Mary (Phillips) Turlington and if so, the two parts became merged. No record of the death of either of them was found, but a William Turlington was the next owner of record, and in 1781 he (wife Anne Mary) left to his sons Peter and William. In 1784 Peter Turlington (wife Leah) left his part to his son John and also mentioned a daughter Rachel. In 1785 William Turlington left his interest to his nephew John and niece Rachel. She married James East and in 1797 the 120 acres of William Turlington land were divided between Rachel East and her brother John. The John Turlington part of the plantation became know as Hickory Hill and when last noted was still owned by Turlington heirs..¹

     Olive was born circa 1675. She married Peter Turlington circa 1700.¹

     Mary was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of James East and Rachel Turlington.

     Leah was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of James East and Rachel Turlington. She married Levin East circa 1825. She married George Harmon on 19 September 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Lancelot Ward was the security on the M.L.B. of George Harmon of Wm. and Leah East of James..² Leah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Legh Harmon the head of HH#534, age 48. Listed with her were James East, age 24; Betsy, Harmon, age 18; and Jno. East, age 11..³

     Benjamin was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James East and Rachel Turlington. Benjamin was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Benj. East, age 12 in HH#375 headed by Jno. S. Gibbs, a 44 year old farmer. Also listed was Betsy East, age 36, who was evidently his sister..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1678 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Abbott Sr. and Ann (-----). Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 7 November 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth in the will of John Abbot Sr., wife Ann. She was evidently still unmarried at this time..¹

     Susan was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Elijah Northam and Comfort Trader. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Northam, age 10 in HH#550 headed by Elijah Northam, a 43 year old farmer..² Susan was named in her father's will on 6 July 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally (-----) circa 1820.¹

     Sally was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Groton circa 1820.²

     Sally was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William E. Northam and Drucilla Bayly. She married Jacob M. Hartman on 15 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 27 year old railroad conductor from Baltimore, MD and she was age 20..¹

     Jacob was born circa 1855 at Baltimore, MD.¹ He married Sally C. Northam on 15 December 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 27 year old railroad conductor from Baltimore, MD and she was age 20..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2,3 She married William Northam Senr. circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Nancy was named in her husband's will on 24 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as the head of a household, age 70-80, with only one other female, age 40-50, and one slave..⁶

     Hetty was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1810, the 1860 census puts it at 1800 and her death record puts it at 1795..^2,3,4 She was the daughter of William Northam Senr. and Nancy (-----). Hetty was named in her father's will on 24 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ She married Richard Bayly circa 1845.⁴ Hetty was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Bayly, age 40, in HH#604, headed by Richard Bayly of R., age 36. She did not appear to have any children..² Hetty was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hettie Bayly, age 60, in HH# 276 headed by Richard Bayly, age 46. She did not appear to have any children..³ Hetty died on 30 September 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Bayly, the daughter of Wm. & Nancy Northam. She died of bilious fever at the age of 69 years. She was born in Acc Co. She was the wife of Richard Bayly who gave the information..⁴

     Her common name was Talitha. Elitha was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Southy Northam Senr. and (-----) (-----) 1w|o Southy Northam. Elitha was living on 26 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she, Tabitha Northam, was named as a cousin in the will of Solomon Johnson. He left her all his bonds and notes, a place to live in his dwelling house, fire wood to support her during he life, 1 bay horse, 6 windsor chairs, and bed and furniture. He also named a brother Zadock Johnson, who in turned named Talathia Northam in his will in 1817. Elijah Shay, George Christopher and John Northam witnessed Solomon's will..³ Elitha was living on 31 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named in the will of Zadock Johnson, son of Solomon Johnson. Zadock named as his cousins: William Northam Senr, Talitha Northam and Rachel Northam. Talitha received the majority of his estate and was named has his executrix. She later left Zadock's land to her niece Hetty Northam (daughter of William Northam Senr) and nephew Thomas Alfred Northam son of James (since James was the son of Jacob Northam and Talitha was too old to be Jacob's daughter, the assumption is that Talitha was a sister to Jacob and William Senr. and thus Thomas was a grand-nephew)..⁴ Elitha was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as "Telitha" Northam, age 80-90, with one free negro and one slave..² She made a will on 18 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. "Elitha" Northam gave niece Hetty Northam the land whereon she and her mother now live and many household items. To nephew Thomas Alfred Northam son of James Northam all the land and mills whereon I now live and a few household items. Witnesses were David Broadwater and Elizabeth A.W. Trader..⁵ Elitha died in September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Elitha's will was probated on 28 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Elitha's estate was administered on 26 October 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Northam was named to settle her estate with James K. Duncan and Abbott Warrington securities..⁶

     Rachel was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Southy Northam Senr. and (-----) (-----) 1w|o Southy Northam. She made a will on 12 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. To William Northam of Wm. the plantation that was left to me by Zadock Johnson. To sister Tilitha Northam all my wearing apparel and all my personal property. William Northam of Wm. to be executor. Witnesses Jas. Northam and Hetty Northam..² Rachel died in 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² Rachel's will was probated on 30 November 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmond G. Northam and James Brittingham were the securities for Wm. Northam of Wm, the executor..²

     William was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William C. Taylor. He married Mary 'Molly' Whealton on 12 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Owen was the security on the M.L.B. of William H. Taylor of William C. and Mary Whealton of Charles..¹ William died in August 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² William's estate was administered on 31 August 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Scarburgh Whealton was named to settle the estate of William H. Taylor. David Watts was the security..²

     William was born circa 1780.

     Serena was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William H. Taylor and Mary 'Molly' Whealton. She married Littleton Hinman on 16 January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward N. Taylor and George Fletcher were the securities on the M.L.B. of Littleton Hinman and Serena Taylor..³ Serena was named in her grandmother's will on 10 November 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Serena S. Taylor in the will of Scarborough Whealton..⁴ Serena was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serina Hinman, age 20 in HH#378 headed by Littleton Hinman, a 21 year old farmer..² Serena was named in her mother's will on 1 September 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Severn Hindmon and given $25 and my wearing apparel in the will of Mary Christopher..⁵

     Littleton was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Serena S. Taylor on 16 January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward N. Taylor and George Fletcher were the securities on the M.L.B. of Littleton Hinman and Serena Taylor..² Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Hinman the head of HH#378, a 21 year old farmer. Listed with him were Serina Hinman, age 20; Virginia Hinman, age 6/12; Frederick Thornton, age 12; and George Blake, a 51 year old black laborer..¹

     James was born circa 1822 at Delaware.¹ He married Emeline 'Emma' Christopher on 6 November 1887 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Carey, 65 year old widowed salesman born in Delaware (parents not shown) and she was shown as Emeline Thornton, a 46 year old widow, the daughter of Delilah (propably Delight) Christopher. The were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Northam of E. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. Thomas was named in his father's will on 23 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. He was noted as underage and was to receive the land known as Galloping Ridge..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Northam the head of HH#552, age 23 and a farmer. There was no one listed with him. He was near Elijah Northam (HH#550) and Gillet Northam (HH#563)..²

     Polly was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Northam of E. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. Polly was named in her father's will on 23 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Since she was named as daughter, Polly Northam, she was evidently still unmarried at the time, unless she had married a Northam..³ Polly was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Northam, age 23, in HH#1056 headed by Rachel Trader, age 31. (Rachel was her sister.).²

     Custis was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Custis Northam Sr. and Elizabeth Northam. Custis was named in his father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 11 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. All bargaining with his Uncle William Northam was to stand. All slaves, mare stock of all kinds to brother John Northam and sister Milcah Northam. Uncle William Northam was named executor. Witnesses were Southy Northam and George Wilson. At probate, George Wilson, William Duncan and Southy Northam were the securities. The following were some of the purchasers at his estate sale: Wm Northam of E., Southy Northam, Wm Northam (no designation), Elijah Northam, Abbott Warrington and Henry Fisher. Payments from his estate included $3.50 to George Christopher, $76.57 to his executor who acting as his guardian. A payment was also made to George Wilson and to the account of Eliza Northam dec'd, which was in the hands of Raymond Riley. A separate entry referred to the estate of Ester Northam in the hands of Raymond Riley. (Could they have been the same?) A total of $147.55 was paid, leaving a balance of $32.41..³ Custis died in December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Custis's will was probated on 26 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Easter was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah Northam. She married John Northam before 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. After Elijah Northam died intestate in 1809, the house and 1/2 acre (part of Whitelaw's tract A149) went to John Northam in right of his wife Easter..^1,2 Easter inherited land on 6 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she inherited 1/2 acre and the dwelling of her father Elijah's land at the head of Messongo Creek..²

     Sally was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Elijah Northam. Sally inherited land on 6 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she inherited 9 acres of her father Elijah's land at the head of Messongo Creek..¹ Sally was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Northam, age 50-60, with one male age 20-30. (The male is assumed to be Gillett of Sally who died intestate in Nov 1840.).²

     Abbott was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Warrington and Susanna Taylor. He married Elizabeth Northam widow? on 25 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. John Rew was the security on the M.L.B. of Abbott Warrington and Elizabeth Northam..² He made a will on 28 November 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. To my wife Elizabeth Warrington the whole of my estate as long as she lives & at her death my land to George Hinman if he lives to see 1 Oct 1847 & if he dies before that day then to George Warrington & William Hinman & all the rest of my property to Elizabeth Hinman if she lives to see 1 Jun 1854 & if she dies before that day to Hessy Hinman & Polly Warrington. David Broadwater guardian to George Hinman & Elizabeth Hinman. David Broadwater Extr. My wife Elizabeth Warrington shall not be bound for any waste, ware or tear of my estate so long as she lives with the exception of my Negroes. Witt: James Northam, William Andrews, Alfred Andrews & Sally Northam of William..³ Abbott died in August 1843.³ Abbott's will was probated on 28 August 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. James Northam & Richard Conquest securities..⁴