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     (-----) was born circa 1800. He married Margaret A. Young circa 1845.¹

     Luther was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James H. Hope and Margaret A. Young. Luther was named in his father's will on 5 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son Luther Martin Hope in the will of James H. Hope..¹ Luther was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Luther M. Hope, age 12 in HH#213 headed by Margaret A. Warner, age 40..²

     Nancy was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Hope circa 1780.¹ Nancy was named in her husband's will on 6 November 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Nanny Hope in the will of George Hope..¹ She made a will on 7 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. To 2 daughters Polly James & Betsy Bloxom ... To son George Hope ... To son James Hope ... To son Thomas Hope ... To son Kendall Hope the remaining property. My Negro woman Sinah to my 2 sons George Hope & Kendall Hope. Son George Hope Extr. Witt: William H. Beavans, John Gillespie & William Gillespie..² Nancy died in July 1810.² Nancy's will was probated on 30 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Savage & Samuel Crippen were securities..²

     Molly was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Hope and Nancy 'Nanny' (-----). She married James James on 15 January 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby Lilleston was the security on the M.L.B. of James James and Molly Hope..² Molly was named in her father's will on 6 November 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Molly James, with a son William James, in the will of George Hope..³ Molly was named in her mother's will on 7 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly James in the will of Nancy Hope..⁴

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Molly 'Polly' Hope on 15 January 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby Lilleston was the security on the M.L.B. of James James and Molly Hope..¹

     William was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James James and Molly 'Polly' Hope. William was named in his grandfather's will on 6 November 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson, William James and the son of Molly James, in the will of George Hope..¹

     George was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Hope and Nancy 'Nanny' (-----). George was named in his father's will on 6 November 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Hope and as an Extr. in the will of George Hope..² George was named in his mother's will on 7 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Hope in the will of Nancy Hope..^3,4 He married Nancy Taylor on 21 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Crippen Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope and Nance Tayly..⁵ He married Ann Ritta Fitchett on 24 November 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel G. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope, widower, and Ann Ritta Fitchett of Jonathan..⁵ He married Priscilla Fitchett on 30 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Kendall Hope was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope, widower, and Priscilla Watson, widow of Gilette..⁵ He made a will on 22 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Samuel C. Hope the farm on which I formerly resided it being the farm devised to me by my father & then to Samuel's children & if he has no children or violate the following conditions, then I give the farm to my daughter Margaret Ann Hope upon the same conditions that I give it to my son Samuel. The conditions are that if he Samuel shall mortgage or sell the farm I then give it to my brothers & sisters children. To my daughter Margaret Ann Hope my farm called Nocks whereon I now reside. The land called Custis Neck which I purchased of Erastus Poulson shall be sold. All my slaves & their increase shall be free 5 years after my death. To daughter Margaret Ann ... Remainder to my son Samuel & my daughter Margaret. Robert W. Williams guardian to my daughter. Robert W. Williams & my son Samuel C. Hope Extrs. Witt: Southey T. Lucas, David D. Abbott & William Fisher..⁶ George died in February 1841.⁶ George's will was probated on 22 February 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert W. Williams became the Extr. with James Justice & Southey T. Lucas securities..⁶

     Thomas was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Hope and Nancy 'Nanny' (-----). Thomas was named in his father's will on 6 November 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Hope in the wil of George Hope..² Thomas was named in his mother's will on 7 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Hope in the will of Nancy Hope..³ He married Margaret Savage on 4 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Broadwater was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Hope and Margaret Savage..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Hope on 4 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Broadwater was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Hope and Margaret Savage..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1790. She married James H. Hope on 18 April 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Beauchamp was the security on the M.L.B. of James Hope and Betsey Foster..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Samuel Johnson and Rosannah 'Rosey' Corbin. She married James H. Hope on 22 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Gillespie was the security on the M.L.B. of James Hope, widower, and Elizabeth Johnson of Samuel..¹

     James was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James H. Hope and Betsy Foster. James was named in his father's will on 5 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James K. Hope in the will of James H. Hope..¹ He married Eliza Budd on 4 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Major D. Colonna was the security on the M.L.B. of James L. Hope and Eliza Budd..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James K. Hope the head of HH#472, a 35 year old shoemaker. Listed with him were Sally Young, age 70; Margaret Budd, age 43; Elizabeth A. Hope, age 8; Molly Martin, age 56..² James died in December 1851.⁴ James's estate was administered on 29 December 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William S. Hope was named to settle the estate of James K. Hope. George S. Hope and William C. White were the securities..⁴

     Eliza was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James K. Hope on 4 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Major D. Colonna was the security on the M.L.B. of James L. Hope and Eliza Budd..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James K. Hope and Eliza Budd. Elizabeth was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Hope, age 8 in HH#472 headed by James K. Hope, a 35 year old shoemaker..¹

     Fanny was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William S. Hope and Margaret Jane Miles. Fanny was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny A. Hope, age 11 in HH#471 headed by Wm. S. Hope, a 36 year old farmer..¹ Fanny was named in her grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Fanny Ann Hope in the will of Nancy Miles..³ She married George T. White on 28 February 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as George T. White and she was shown as Fanny Ann Hope, the daughter of Wm. S. Hope, who gave consent..²

     Peggy was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William S. Hope and Margaret Jane Miles. Peggy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy J. Hope, age 5 in HH#471 headed by Wm. S. Hope, a 36 year old farmer..¹ Peggy was named in her grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Peggy Hope in the will of Nancy Miles..²

     Mary was born on 24 August 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of William S. Hope and Margaret Jane Miles. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Hope, age 3 in HH#471 headed by Wm. S. Hope, a 36 year old farmer..¹ Mary was named in her grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Mary Emily Hope in the will of Nancy Miles..³ She married James H. Mason on 2 June 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. H. Mason, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Zadock & Leah Mason and she was shown as Mary E. Hope, age 17, the daughter of Wm. S. & Marg't H. Hope. They were married by E.S. Grant..² Mary died on 21 February 1930 at age 83.⁴ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     George was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William S. Hope and Margaret Jane Miles. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Hope, age 1 in HH#471 headed by Wm. S. Hope, a 36 year old farmer..¹ George was named in his grandmother's will on 23 June 1852 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson George William Hope in the will of Nancy Miles..²

     Nancy was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Hope on 21 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Crippen Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope and Nance Tayly..¹

     Ann was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jonathan Fitchett and Ann 'Nancy' (509) Tyson. She married George Hope on 24 November 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel G. Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope, widower, and Ann Ritta Fitchett of Jonathan..¹

     Gillett was born circa 1795. He married Priscilla Fitchett on 28 September 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Gillet Watson and she as Priscilla Fickett. No other information was given..¹

     Priscilla was born circa 1795. She married Gillett Watson on 28 September 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown only as Gillet Watson and she as Priscilla Fickett. No other information was given..¹ She married George Hope on 30 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Kendall Hope was the security on the M.L.B. of George Hope, widower, and Priscilla Watson, widow of Gilette..²

     Samuel was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Hope and Nancy Taylor. He married Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Wright on 6 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel C. Hope and Elizabeth S. Wright, ward of Henry P. Parks..² Samuel was named in his father's will on 22 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel C. Hope in the will of George Hope..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Wright Sr. and Ann 'Nancy' Bundick. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 16 May 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Betsey Wright in the will of James Wright..¹ She married Samuel C. Hope on 6 December 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel C. Hope and Elizabeth S. Wright, ward of Henry P. Parks..³ She married John Hope on 14 December 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John Hope, widower, and she as Elizabeth S. Hope, widow..³ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Hope the head of HH#653, age 27. Listed with her were Mary A. Hope, age 9; Emma J. Hope, age 6; and Elizabeth S. Hope, age 2..² She married Zorobabel Core Laws on 16 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Zorababel C. Laws, widower, and she as Betsy Hope, widow. No other information was given..³ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth S. Laws, age 39 in HH#789 headed by John D. Wimbrough, age 25 and farming. Also listed in this household was Emma J. Hope, age 15; and Elizabeth S. Hope, age 13.⁴

     Ann was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Hope on 20 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Hope was the security on the M.L.B. of John Hope and Ann James..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James H. Hope and Betsy Foster. Thomas was named in his father's will on 5 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas H. Hope in the will of James H. Hope..²

     Edward was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James H. Hope and Betsy Foster. Edward was named in his father's will on 5 March 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward L. Hope in the will of James H. Hope..¹

     Margaret was born on 26 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Hope and Priscilla Fitchett. Margaret was named in her father's will on 22 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Ann Hope in the will of George Hope. Her father named Robert C. Williams to be her guardian, so she was evidently underage..¹ She married James B. Wright Jr. on 9 March 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. James B. Wright and Margaret A. Hope were issued a marriage license in Worc Co, MD on 3 Mar 1846. He was shown only as James B. Wright and she as Margaret A. Hope when they were married in Acc Co on 9 Mar 1846..^3,4 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wright, age 30 in HH#676 headed by Jas. Wright, a 39 year old sailor..⁵ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wright, a 41 year old house keeper in HH#MT208 headed by James Wright, a 49 year old farmer..⁶ Margaret died on 7 February 1904 at age 75. The newspaper showed her as Margaret Wright, widow of James Wright..^2,7 Her body was interred at Wright Cem, Mappsville, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George S. White and Elizabeth H. Wessells. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geroge T. White, a 15 year old laborer in HH#672 headed by George S. White, a 43 year old farmer..¹ He married Fanny Ann Hope on 28 February 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as George T. White and she was shown as Fanny Ann Hope, the daughter of Wm. S. Hope, who gave consent..²

     Mary was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel C. Hope and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Wright. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Hope, age 9 in HH#653 headed by Elizabeth S. Hope, age 27..¹ She married John D. Wimbrough on 5 January 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as John D. Wimbrough and she as Mary Ann Hope, ward of Benj. T. Gunter, who gave consent. L.G. Northam said he was over age 21..² Mary died before 1860. She was not in the 1860 census with her husband John D. Wimbrough..³