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     Margaret was born circa 1810. She was the daughter of Joseph Oliver and Elizabeth Watson.

     William was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joseph Oliver and Elizabeth Watson. He married Juliet Savage on 26 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Moore was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Oliver and Juliet Savage..³ He married Catherine Susan Martin on 28 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas N. Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of William N. Oliver, widower, and Catherine Susan Martin..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. W. Oliver the head of HH#548, a 37 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Olivers: Catharine, age 23; Betsy, age 11; Juliet, age 10; Margaret W., age 8; and Victoria, age 4. Also listed were Henry Martin, a 22 year old carpenter; Geo. Phillips, an 18 year old carpenter; and Wm. Ross, an 18 year old carpenter..²

     Moses was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Watson Jr. and Elizabeth Savage. Moses was named in his father's will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. Sons Benjamin & Moses were the only sons shown as under age 18..¹ Moses was named in his mother's will on 5 September 1713 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Directorie Twiford on 1 January 1730 at Northampton Co, VA. Arthur Roberts and Geo Nicholas Turner were the securities on the M.L.B. and Ebenezer Tollman was a witness..³ He made a will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Rachel Watson. To son Robert Watson. To son Barthemy Watson. To son Ezekiel Watson. To daughter Comfort Watson. To daughter Betty Watson. To son Benjamin Watson. To son Esau Watson. To son Jacob Watson. To unborn child. To wife Direcktor Watson, whom I appoint my executrix, all the rest of my personal estate during her widowhood, then to tbe divided between my wife & children. Witt: Arthur Robins, John Henderson & Benjamin West. [Acc Co Wills, 1749-52, p. 294].⁴ Moses died in August 1751.⁴ Moses's will was probated on 27 August 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Directorie was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Moses Watson on 1 January 1730 at Northampton Co, VA. Arthur Roberts and Geo Nicholas Turner were the securities on the M.L.B. and Ebenezer Tollman was a witness..¹ Directorie was named in her husband's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Betty was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Moses Watson and Directorie Twiford. Betty was named in her father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Comfort was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Moses Watson and Directorie Twiford. Comfort was named in her father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Bartholemew was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Moses Watson and Directorie Twiford. Bartholemew was named in his father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son Barthemy Watson..¹

     Esau was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Moses Watson and Directorie Twiford. Esau was named in his father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Moses Watson and Directorie Twiford. Benjamin was named in his father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Peter was born circa 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Moses Watson and Directorie Twiford. Peter was named in his father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter could have been the unborn child named in his father's will..²

     Robert was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Moses Watson and Directorie Twiford. Robert was named in his father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Moses Watson and Directorie Twiford. Rachel was named in her father's will on 14 March 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Robert was born circa 1665. He was the son of Robert Watson Sr. and Susan (-----). He married Elizabeth Savage circa 1685.¹ Robert was named in his father's will on 24 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was given 1/2 of 400 acres where his father then lived and he was named as the overseer..² He made a will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Wattson plantation where I now live with 130 acres after the death of my wife Elizabeth. To son David 135 acres where my son John now lives. To sons Robert & Peter land on the north side of Occohannock Creek. To sons Benjamin & Moses (under 18) my part of the Shallop &c. Daughter Susanna. Daughter Mary Bell. Daughter Elizabeth White & 6 sons residual legatees. Wife executrix. Witt: Fra: Wainhouse, Thomas Stringer & Luke Layler. [Acc Co Wills & c, 1692-1715(xi), p. 462].³ Robert died in January 1709.³ Robert's will was probated on 1 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1665 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Savage and Dorothy (-----). She married Robert Watson Jr. circa 1685.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 10 February 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Elizabeth, wife of Robert Wattson Jr..² Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She made a will on 5 September 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. She named sons Robert, Peter, David, Benjamin, Moses and daughters Elizabeth Riggs, Mary Bell and Susanna Watson. Son Benjamin was executor. Witt: Arthur Layler & Robert Savage..⁴ Elizabeth died in January 1720.⁴ Elizabeth's will was probated on 7 February 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Arthur was not named in his father's will of 22 Nov 1708 nor in his mother's will of 5 Sep 1713. Arthur was born circa 1706. He was the son of Robert Watson Jr. and Elizabeth Savage.

     Benjamin was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Watson Jr. and Elizabeth Savage. Benjamin was named in his father's will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. Sons Benjamin & Moses were the only sons shown as under age 18..¹ Benjamin was named in his mother's will on 5 September 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son Benjamin, the executor..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Watson Jr. and Elizabeth Savage. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Elizabeth, no surname. Therefore, it is assumed that she was not married at this time..¹ She married (-----) Riggs circa 1710.² Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 5 September 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Elizabeth Riggs..³ She married Maj. Richard Bayly (II) circa 1725. Mary Frances Carey reports she may have been Elizabeth Watson Riggs.. Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 19 April 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Elizabeth in the will of Richard Bayly and given 1/3 of his plantation during her widowhood..⁴ She married John Hutchinson circa 1730.^5,6 Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 10 November 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Elizabeth witnessed a will on 11 September 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on the date that Elizabeth Hutchinson, along with Andrew Allen and Mary Rodgers witnessed the will of Isaac Watson. (Note: It is assume that she was his mother.).⁷ Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 28 December 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named Elizabeth Hutchinson, late Elizabeth Bayley, and late the wife of Richard Baley, deceased. Elizabeth Baley states that her husband in his lifetime, to-wit: 18 Apr 1725, was seized of the land in the plea mentioned, and assigned to the said Elizabeth her dower, and being so seized on the 19 April in the year aforesaid by his last will and testament devised the said land to his grandson ... (Note: Nottingham's will book shows the will was written 19 Apr 1726, not 1725.).⁵ Elizabeth died in February 1748.⁸ Elizabeth's estate was administered on 28 February 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the sheriff was ordered to take possession of the estate of Elizabeth Hutchinson & make sale of same..^9,8

     Mary was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Watson Jr. and Elizabeth Savage. She married (-----) Bell circa 1705.² Mary was named in her father's will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Mary Bell..² Mary was named in her mother's will on 5 September 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Bell..³

     Peter was born circa 1686. He was the son of Robert Watson Jr. and Elizabeth Savage. Peter was named in his father's will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. Sons Robert & Peter were left land on the north side of Occohannock Creek. Since sons Benjamin & Moses were the only sons shown as under age 18, the assumption is that all the others were at least 18 at the time..¹ Peter was named in his mother's will on 5 September 1713 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Robert was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Watson Jr. and Elizabeth Savage. Robert was named in his father's will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. Sons Robert & Peter were left land on the north side of Occohannock Creek. Since sons Benjamin & Moses were the only sons shown as under age 18, the assumption is that all the others were at least 18 at the time..¹ Robert was named in his mother's will on 5 September 1713 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     David was born circa 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Watson Jr. and Elizabeth Savage. David was named in his father's will on 22 November 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. Son David got 135 acres where his brother John was then living..¹ David was named in his mother's will on 5 September 1713 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     (-----) was born circa 1695. He married Mary Watson circa 1705.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1690. He married Elizabeth Watson circa 1710.¹

     John was born circa 1640. He married Dorothy (-----) circa 1660. He made a will on 10 February 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Savage 1/4 of my land where I now live containing 350 acres. To son Thomas 1/4 of my land. To son William 1/4 of my land. To son Robert 1/4 of my land. To daughter Elizabetb , wife of Robert Wattson Jr. Duaghters Mary Ann & Sarah Savage. Wife Dorothy executrix. Friends William Nicholson & Richard Garrison overseers. Witt: John Luke, John Bagwell, William Nicholson..¹ John's will was probated on 1 February 1709 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Robert was born circa 1640. He was the son of (f|o_Robt_Sr) Watson. He married Susan (-----) circa 1660.² He made a will on 24 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Robert 1/2 of 400 acres where I now live. To son David the other 1/2. To son-in-law Samuel Benston & Joanna, his wife, 200 acres on Pratts Branch. To grandson John Bentson 100 acres belonging to the divident given his father & mother. To grandson Joseph Watson, son of Peter Watson. To grandson John Bonwell. Brother Peter Watson. Daughter Mary Hughbank. To daughter Susanna Stott. Daughter Sarah Kellam. Daughter Joanna Benston. Son-in-law Henry Stott. Wife (no name) Executrix. Son Robert overseer. Witt: John Watson, Francis Darby, John Procter. [Acc Co Wills &c 1692-1715(xi), p. 308].¹ Robert died in May 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert's will was probated on 1 June 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was presented by David Watson, the youngest son. Susan Watson, was the widow of Robert..¹

     Susan was born circa 1640. She married Robert Watson Sr. circa 1660.¹ Susan was named in her husband's will on 24 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Watson Sr. named his wife (no name) as executrix in his will and at probate his widow was named as Susan Watson..²

     David was born circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Watson Sr. and Susan (-----). David was named in his father's will on 24 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was given 1/2 of 400 acres where his father then lived. The will was presented for probate by David Watson, youngest son..¹

     Joanna was born circa 1667 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Watson Sr. and Susan (-----). She married Samuel Benston circa 1685.¹ Joanna was named in her father's will on 24 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter, Joanna Benston, and Samuel Benston was named as a son-in-law..¹

     Peter was born circa 1669 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Watson Sr. and Susan (-----). Peter was named in his father's will on 24 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Sr. named a grandson Joseph Watson, son of Peter Watson.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Peter Watson. Joseph was named in his grandfather's will on 24 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as grandson, Joseph Watson, son of Peter..¹