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     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Bancum on 24 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William W. Hall on 24 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Young and Ann Hastings. He married Catharine (Lavinia?) Ward on 19 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Young and Catherine Ward..² He married Sophia Hargis on 10 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hargis was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Young and Sophia Hargis..² Jonathan died in April 1850.³ Jonathan's estate was administered on 29 April 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John E. Ames was named to settle the estate of Jonathan Young. Samuel K. Shield & Richard W. Ames were securities..³

     She was shown as Lavinia on the 1855 marriage of her son John Young and Catharine on his 1892 marriage. Catharine was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jonathan Young on 19 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Young and Catherine Ward..¹

     James Henry studied law at the University of Edinburgh and in Philadelphia and settled in Accomack County, where he was a member of the House of Burgesses, 1772-74, of the first Virginia Convention, 1774, and of the House of Delegates, 1776-78, 1779. They later moved to "Fleet's Bay," Northumberland County, where he was a member of the Continental Congress, 1780-81, judge of the Virginia court of admiralty, 1782-88, and judge of the Virginia General Court, 1788-1800. His common name was James. James was born in 1731 at Aberdeen, Scotland.¹ He married Sarah (79) Scarburgh on 1 October 1752.^2,1 James died on 9 December 1804 at Northumberland Co, VA. He died at "Fleet's Bay" at the age of 73 and left a will 9 Mar 1801 - 9 Sep 1805..¹

     John was born circa 1705. He was the son of Robert Coleburn and Elizabeth (-----). He married (d|o_Jno.) (44) Bagwell circa 1735.² He married Elizabeth (77) Scarburgh circa 1750.³ He married Catherine (179) Custis circa 1770.² He made a will on 24 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² John died in March 1776.² John's will was probated on 26 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Margaret was born circa 1700. She was the daughter of Capt. Henry (89) Custis and Tabitha Scarburgh Custis. She married Henry (36) Scarburgh II circa 1725.^3,4 Margaret was named in her father's will on 11 October 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Margaret Scarburgh, wife of Henry Scarburgh Jr. in the will of Henry Custis..¹ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 4 October 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     John was born circa 1700. He married Sarah [40] Scarburgh circa 1725.¹

     Ann was born circa 1644 at Nansemond Co, VA. She was the daughter of Gov. Richard Bennett and Ann (1) (-----). She married Theodorick (17) Bland in 1660.² She married St. Leger (32) Codd in 1665.² Ann died in November 1687.²

     Theodorick was born circa 1630. He married Ann (4) Bennett in 1660.¹

     He was of "Greenbury Point," Anne Arundel Co, MD. Richrard was born circa 1640 at Nansemond Co, VA. He was the son of Gov. Richard Bennett and Ann (1) (-----). He married Henrietta Maria Neal circa 1665.¹ Richrard died on 6 May 1667 at Anne Arundel Co, MD.²

     Henrietta was born on 27 March 1647.² She was the daughter of Capt. James Neal. She married Richrard (2) Bennett circa 1665.¹ Henrietta died on 21 May 1697 at age 50.²

     His common name was James. James was born circa 1620.

     See Elmer D. West, p. 14 for his father and grandfather. Robert was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha [37] Scarburgh circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 4 April 1709 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Robert died on 28 January 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Richard was born circa 1700. He married Tabitha Dewey circa 1722.¹

     William was born circa 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Major I and Mary (-----). William was named in his father's will circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary [36] Scarburgh circa 1700. Tabitah Bell named a sister Mary as the wife of William Major in her will of 30 Nov 1713..² He made a will on 11 December 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary Major 1/2 the land and plantation where I now live during her widowhood. To son Littleton Scarburgh Major all my land. Wife and son Littleton Scarburgh Major residual legatees and executors. Witt: Walter Cunningham, Sabra Milby and Mitchell Scarburgh..³ William died in March 1730.³ William's will was probated on 7 April 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Littleton was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Major II and Mary [36] Scarburgh. Littleton was named in his uncle's will on 5 August 1704 at Accomack Co, VA.² Littleton was named in his father's will on 11 December 1729 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1640. He married Mary (-----) circa 1670. He made a will circa 1684 at Skippers Cut, Acc Co, VA. To son John plantation at Occohannock. To son William plantation at Skippers Cut where I now live. To unborn child, to be named Rowles if a son, land adjacent that given my son William, if a daughter then my brothers John Rowles and Obe: Johnson to divide said land between my sons William and Peter. To son Peter land called Osborne Neck. To son Thomas 200 acres at Mattepeny. To daughter Alice. To daughter Mary. To wife Mary. Sons to be at age at 18 and daughters at age 16. Wife and children Extrs. Brothers Obedience Johnson and John Rowles to divide property. Witt: George Hislop, Alecksander Richards and John Mussay..¹ William died in May 1684.¹ William's will was probated on 3 June 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Peter was born circa 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Major I and Mary (-----). Peter was named in his father's will circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 5 August 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. To nephew Littleton Scarburgh Major all my land in Accomack. To sister-in-law Mary Major, wife of my brother William Major. Brother William residual legatee and executor. Witt: Edmund Scarburgh, Elizabeth Scarburgh, Edmund Scarburgh Sr. and Elizabeth Parker..²

     Mary was born circa 1645. She married William Major I circa 1670. Mary was named in her husband's will circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Major I and Mary (-----). John was named in his father's will circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Winifred 'Winnefret' (-----) circa 1740.²

     (unborn_child) was named in an unknown person father's will circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. This unborn child was to be named Rowles if a son..¹ (unborn_child) was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. (unborn_child) Major was the child of William Major I and Mary (-----).

     Thomas was born circa 1678 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Major I and Mary (-----). Thomas was named in his father's will circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Alice was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Major I and Mary (-----). Alice was named in her father's will circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Major I and Mary (-----). Mary was named in her father's will circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Col. Edmund [11] Scarburgh (III) and Elizabeth Wainhouse. She married William Parker circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George Dewey circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,3 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 21 May 1711 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as daughter Elizabeth and given only 1 shilling. It was noted that she having had her part of the estate of Col. Edmond Scarburgh. (It is assumed that this was Col. Edmond's younger daughter Elizabeth, as the older daughter Elizabeth, who had married Philip Parker, was probably deceased by this time.).⁴ Elizabeth was named in her sister's will on 30 November 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as sister Elizabeth Duey..¹

     George was born circa 1685. He married Elizabeth [??] Scarburgh the younger circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2

     Ann was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Shepherd and Margaret Parker. Ann was named in her father's will on 10 February 1708 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1670. She married Bennony (9) West circa 1695.^1,2 Sarah was named in her husband's will on 17 January 1709 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edmund Custis and Tabitha Whittington. He married Elizabeth (90) Custis circa 1700. According to Whitelaw, in 1701 Edmund Custis left to his son Thomas, who first married his cousin Elizabeth, the daughter of John and Margaret (Michael) Custis of Hungars; after her death, he married Ann Kendall..^2,3 Thomas was named in his father's will on 12 August 1700 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was named as son Thomas (under 20) and it was noted that Madame Tabitha Hill was his great grandmother..¹ He married Ann (50) Kendall on 24 June 1717 at Northampton Co, VA. Sarah Custis of Northampton Co. was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Custis and Anne Kendall. Thomas was from Accomack Co..^2,4 Thomas was living on 23 August 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as great grandson Thomas Custis and was given 700 acres near the place called White Marsh in the will of Tabitha Hill..⁵ He made a will on 3 October 1719 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. To wife Ann all the land I had with her near Oak Hall. To son John Custis plantation where I now live containing 1,750 acres on Deep Creek. To son Edmond 1,000 acres adjenct the above and all my interest in the lands on Jingoteagure and Morrys Island bequeath by Honorable John Custis of Hungars, dec'd, to me and my wife Elizabeth. To son Thomas Whittington Custis 300 acres on Old Plantation Creek in Northampton County. Daughters Tabitha, Sarah and Elizabeth. To friends Capt. John Broadhurst, Charles Snead and Henry Custis each a gold ring. Sister Tabitha Scarburgh Custis. Wife, Capt. John Broadhurst, Mr. Charles Snead and Mr. Henry Custis Extrs. Children under 18. To unborn child 700 acres near Burton's Branch which descended to me from my Honorable grandmother Mrs. Tabitha Hill. Witt: John Lewis, Mary Collier, John Chambers and John Mead..⁶ Thomas deeded land as a gift in 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw, in 1721 Thomas left his land to his son John. At the time, Thomas' sister Tabitha still was the wife of Henry Custis, but when she died, her sister-in-law Ann, widow of Thomas, took her place..² Thomas died in March 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Thomas's will was probated on 4 April 1721 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶