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     Amanda was born in 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James William Martin and Louisa Davis. She married Harry Austin Lewis on 10 May 1893 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. They were married by A.J. Walter. Harry was a 22 year old sailor, the son of Alfred J. and Margaret (assumed to be Maria Ann) and Amanda was age 21..¹ Amanda was living in 1942 at Painter, Acc Co, VA.³ Amanda died in 1957.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Oswald died in 1874.¹ Oswald was born in 1874.¹ He was the son of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams.

     William died in 1875.¹ William was born in 1875.¹ He was the son of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams.

     Benjamin was born circa 1880.² He was the son of Alfred J. Lewis and Maria Ann Adams. He married Euphamia 'Famy' Lewis in 1900.³ He married Odessa Hainer circa 1920.³

     Evelyn was born in 1894.² She was the daughter of Harry Austin Lewis and Amanda S. Martin. She married William Coard circa 1914.¹ Evelyn died in 1979.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1894.¹ He married Evelyn Louise Lewis circa 1914.¹

     Isabelle was born in 1895.² She was the daughter of Harry Austin Lewis and Amanda S. Martin. She married Preston Stewart Russell circa 1915.¹ Isabelle died in 1984.³ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Preston was born in 1892.¹ He married Isabelle W. Lewis circa 1915.² Preston died in 1973.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ella died in 1898.² Ella was born in 1898.² She was the daughter of Harry Austin Lewis and Amanda S. Martin. Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     James died in 1901.² James was born in 1901.² He was the son of Harry Austin Lewis and Amanda S. Martin. His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Helen died in 1902.² Helen was born in 1902.² She was the daughter of Harry Austin Lewis and Amanda S. Martin. Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Frances was born circa 1911. Frances died before 1974.

     (-----) was born circa 1910. (-----) died before 1974.

     His common name was Clay. William was born on 1 February 1882 at Greenlaw's Wharf, King George Co, VA. The Social Security Death Index shows a Henry Parker, born 1 Jun 1883, died Feb 1966, last residence was Colonial Beach, VA, SS# 231-48-2262. King George Co Birth Records shows a Wm. C. Parker, son of Wm. W. & L.E. Parker, was born 1 Jun 1883..^3,1 He was the son of William H. Parker and Lucy Ellen White. He married Mary Elizabeth 'Bessie' Taylor circa 1906.⁴ William was named in his father's will on 19 May 1917 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as a son Clay Parker in the will of William H. Parker..² William was named as an heir on 7 January 1930 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA. He was shown as a brother H.C. Parker, age 45, living in Colonial Beach, Va on the list of heirs of Jessie L. Parker..⁵ William was living in 1948 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.³ William died on 23 February 1966 at Fredericksburg, Spotsylvinna Co, VA, at age 84.³ His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.³

     Mary was born on 2 April 1888 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Wesley Taylor and Tabitha Suttle. She married William Henry Clay Parker Sr. circa 1906.³ Mary was living at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.² Mary died on 23 April 1933 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA, at age 45.² Her body was interred at Taylor Cem, Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.¹

     William was born on 14 March 1850 at Essex Co, VA.^3,1 He was the son of William H. Parker and Frances F. Parker. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as William Parker, age 1 in HH#336 headed by William Parker, a 25 year old carpenter, and Frances Parker, age 22..² William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Miller's Tavern PO, Essex Co, VA. He was shown as William Parker, an 18 year old farm laborer in HH#1353 headed by Peyton Parker, a 50 year old farm laborer. Also listed was Lavenia Parker, age 20 and keeping house, who was evidently his sister..⁴ He married Lucy Ellen White on 19 June 1878 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Parker, a 28 year old merchant, born in Essex Co, VA and living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Frances Parker and she was shown as Lucy E. White, age 22, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of J.W. & Harriet White. They were married on 19 Jun 1878 by J.O. Kirk. File No. 45..^5,1 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Shiloh Dist, King Geroge Co, VA. He was shown as W.A. Parker the head of HH#234, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him was Lucy E. Parker, a 24 year old wife..⁶ He married Cora L. Rollins on 27 May 1888 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Parker, a 38 year old widowed merchant, born in Essex Co, VA and living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Frances Parker and she was shown as Cora L. Rollins, age 26 and single, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of Austin & Betty Rollins. They were married on 27 May 1888 by J.A. Billingsley. File No. 46..¹ He made a will on 19 May 1917 at Greenlaw's Wharf, King George Co, VA. I, William H. Parker of Greenlaws Wharf, King George County, State of Virginia, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare this my last will and testament manner and form following
1st I direct my executor hereinafter named to pay all of my just debts and funeral expenses out of any money I may have at the time of my death.
2nd To my beloved wife Cora L. Parker, I give, devise and bequeath, for and during her life and widowhood all of my real estate consisting of Fifty (50) acres of land with all buildings thereon, situated at Greenlaws Wharf, VA.
3rd I also give and devise to my said wife all of my household and kitchen furniture of every kind and character.
4th To my said wife I also give and bequeath my horse and cow and all other property, not hereinafter mentioned, that I may own at the time of my death.
5th After the death of my beloved wife Cora L. Parker, I devise my son Jesse L. Parker to have fifteen (15) acres of land beginning at a point fifty (50) yards north of my dwelling and running South towards the Rappahannock River as far as said fifteen (15) acres will go, and bordered on the east by the farm known as North Bend and the land of C.W. Norris and on the West by the lands of W.A. Spillman.
6th After the death of my said wife, I devise my son Jesse L. Parker to have the dwelling and all other buildings on the land mentioned in the 5th clause of my will.
7th After the death of my said wife, I devise all the rest and residual of my estate of every kind and character, except that mentioned in the 5th and 6th clauses of my will to be divided equally among my children, James Parker, Lawrence Parker, Lula Sweanly, Clay Parker, Estelle Monday and Irene Whalen.
8th I hereby constitute and appoint by son Jesse L. Parker executor of this my last will and request that he be permitted to qualify without security.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of May 1917.
                              Signed: William H. Parker.
.⁷ William died on 28 November 1917 at age 67.³ His body was interred at Shiloh Bapt Cem, Shiloh, King George, Co, VA.³ William's will was probated on 17 December 1917 at King George Co, VA. In the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of King George the 17th day of December 1917.
A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of William H. Parker, deceased, was this day produced before the clerk of the Circuit Court of King George County Virginia in his said office and proved by the oaths of J.C. Grigsby and A.H. McGinnis the two subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded as the true last will and testament of the said William H. Parker, deceased.
On a motion of Jesse L. Parker, the executor named in the said will who made oath thereto as the law directs and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) without surety (the said will requesting that none be required) conditioned according to law, which said bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted the said Jesse L. Parker for obtaining a probate of said will in due form.
                         Teste: L.B. Mason, Clerk
.⁷

     Lucy was born circa 1857 at Caroline Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John W. White and Harriet (-----). Lucy was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Kirkwood PO, Caroline Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy E. White, age 3 in HH#749 headed by John W. White, a 33 year old farmer..² Lucy was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Edge Hill PO, Shiloh Dist, King George Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy E. White, age 16 and at home in HH#139 headed by John W. White, a 47 year old farmer..³ She married William H. Parker on 19 June 1878 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Parker, a 28 year old merchant, born in Essex Co, VA and living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Frances Parker and she was shown as Lucy E. White, age 22, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of J.W. & Harriet White. They were married on 19 Jun 1878 by J.O. Kirk. File No. 45..^1,4 Lucy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Shiloh Dist, King Geroge Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy E. Parker, a 24 year old wife in HH#234 headed by W.A. Parker, a 30 year old farmer..⁵ Lucy died on 8 January 1886 at King George Co, VA. Her daughter Florence reported her death as 2 Apr 1888. However King George Co Death Records show her as Lucy E. Parker, age 30, who died of unknown causes on 8 Jan 1886 in King George Co. She was born in King George Co, the daughter of John W. & Harriet White. Her husband William H. Parker gave the information..⁶ Her body was interred at Lee's Farm, King George Co, VA.⁷

     John was born in 1846 at King George Co, VA. His death certificate shows he was born 4 Nov 1844 in King George Co, VA, the son of William Taylor and and his wife Nellie Ruth Givens, who were also both born in King George Co, VA. His tombstone shows 1846..¹ He was the son of William Taylor and Eleanor Ruth 'Ellen' Gibbons. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as John Taylor, age 3 (marked over, looks like 138 so it could be either 1, 3, 8, 13, 18 or 38) in HH#65 headed by William Taylor, a 46 year old farmer and his wife Ellen Taylor, age 35..³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Edge Hill PO, King George Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Taylor, age 12 in HH#32 headed by William Taylor, a 55 year old farmer..⁴ He married Tabitha Suttle on 7 January 1869 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Taylor, a 22 year old farmer, born & living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Ellen Taylor and she was shown as Tabitha Suttles, age 20, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of Albert & Mary Suttles. They were married on 7 Jan 1869 by Jos. A. Billingsley. File No. 44..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Washington, Westmoreland Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Taylor, a 33 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Taylors: Tobica, wife, age 32; James W., son, age 10 & at school; Anna Belle, daughter, age 8; Nellie, daughter, age 4; Adelaide, sister, age 3; unnamed son, age 7 months..⁵ John died on 3 March 1924 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA. His death certificate showed he died of General Dibility at 6:45 am at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 28 days and he had lived in Colonial Beach for 30 years. The information was given by Ogle Taylor of Colonial Beach..¹ His body was interred at Taylor Cem, Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.⁶

     Tabitha was born in 1848 at King George Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Albert B. Suttle Sr. and Mary Ann Jewett. Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Suttle, age 1 in HH#125 headed by Albert Suttle, age 49 and a waterman. The census was taken on 6 Aug 1850..¹ Tabitha was listed with her father in the census of in 1860 at Millville PO, King George Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Suttles, age 11 in HH#235 headed by Albert B. Suttles, a 58 year old farmer..⁴ She married John Wesley Taylor on 7 January 1869 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Taylor, a 22 year old farmer, born & living in King George Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Ellen Taylor and she was shown as Tabitha Suttles, age 20, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of Albert & Mary Suttles. They were married on 7 Jan 1869 by Jos. A. Billingsley. File No. 44..² Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Washington, Westmoreland Co, VA. She was shown as Tobica Taylor, wife, age 32 in a household headed by John W. Taylor, a 33 year old farmer..⁵ Tabitha died in 1926 at Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.³ Her body was interred at Taylor Cem, Colonial Beach, Westmoreland Co, VA.³

     Albert was born circa 1801 at King George Co, VA. The 1850 King George Co census puts his birth at 1801 and his 1859 King George Co marriage puts it at 1803..^2,1 He was the son of Austin Suttle and Sarah 'Sally' Bryan. He married Mary Ann Jewett on 4 February 1839 at King George Co, VA. They were shown as Albert B. Sutles and Mary Ann Jewett, who were married on 4 Feb 1839. The clerk recorded the record on either 11 Feb 1837 or 1839, probably 1839 since it was after the 1838 recordings..³ Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Albert B. Suttles the head of HH#125, age 49 and a waterman. Listed with him were the following Suttles: Mary, age 31; Elizabeth, age 11; Sarah, age 8; Albert, age 5; Mary, age 3 and Tabitha, age 1. The census was taken on 6 Aug 1850..² He married Catherine Allensworth on 15 January 1859 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as Al. B. Suttles, a 56 year old widowed farmer, born & living in King George Co, VA, the son of Aust. & S. Suttles and she was shown as Cath. Bryan, a 32 year old widow, born & living in King George Co, VA, the daughter of H. & M. Allensworth. They were married on 15 Jan 1859 by Rs. W. Cole. File No. 44..¹ Albert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Millville PO, King George Co, VA. He was shown as Albert B. Suttles the head of HH#235, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Suttles: Catharine, age 33; Maria E., age 20; Sarah, age 18; Albert, age 15; Mary, age 13; Tabitha, age 11; and Robert, age 6/12..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1819 at Westmoreland Co, VA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Nancy Jewett widow?. She married Albert B. Suttle Sr. on 4 February 1839 at King George Co, VA. They were shown as Albert B. Sutles and Mary Ann Jewett, who were married on 4 Feb 1839. The clerk recorded the record on either 11 Feb 1837 or 1839, probably 1839 since it was after the 1838 recordings..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Suttles, age 31 in HH#125 headed by Albert Suttles, a 49 year old waterman. Her mother Nancy Jewett, age 59 was living next door in HH#126..³ Mary died on 1 February 1857 at King George Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ann Suttles, age 40, who died on 1 Feb 1857 of unknown causes in King George Co. She was born in Westmoreland Co. Her father was blank and her mother was Nancy Jewitt. The information was given by her husband A.B. Suttles..²

     It is assumed that his father died about 1839, right after William's birth, since his mother Cretty was listed as the head of family in the 1840 Acc Census and she was shown as the widow of William on her marriage to John S. Onley (also widowed) in 1843. William was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William McCready Jr. and Lucretia 'Cretty' Hinman. William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. McCready, age 11 in HH#1021 headed by James Bull, a 29 year old farmer. His mother Cretty and her then husband John S. Onley are listed in the 1850 Acc Census (HH#1003), which was near HH#1021, with two sons: James A. (7) and Smith K. (7). It is unclear as to why her son William was not living with her. He has not been found in the Acc Co 1860 Census..³ He married Susan G. Marshall on 2 October 1863 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as William Henry McCready and she as Susan G. Marshall..⁴ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William McCready the head of HH#AT580, a 31 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following McCreadys: Susan, age 30 and keeping house; Edward, age 5; and William, age 3..⁵ He married Joanna T. (F.B.P.?) 'Annie' Morgan on 20 February 1876 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. McCready, a 36 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Critty and she was shown as Annie F.B.P. Morgan, age 18 and born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter Thos. W. & Harriet H. Morgan. They were married by John E. Bundick..¹ William died on 24 April 1903 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mr. William McCready, age 68, died of pneumonia at his home in Sanford on Friday 24 Apr 1903, after an illness of four days. Too much cannot be said in praise of him. He was not rich in this world's goods, but was a man of such lofty integrity, that his word was always as good as his bond. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.L. Carson at his late home on Sunday, 26 Apr. His wife and 11 children survived him (Pen. Ent., 2 May 1903). He is buried in an unmarked grave in the Drummond Cem at Flagpond Road in Sanford next to his second wife Annie Morgan. Her tombstone reads "Grandmother McCready, 11 May 1938.".⁶ His body was interred at Drummond Cem, Flag Pond Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁷

     "Joania" T. Morgan, age 3 years, was living with her parents, Thomas W. and Harriet Morgan, in HH#1185, Barren Creek District, Somerset Co, MD. Joanna was born circa 1857 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.² She was the daughter of Thomas W. Morgan and Harriet H. Darby. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Somerset Co, MD.² She married William Henry McCready on 20 February 1876 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. McCready, a 36 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Wm. & Critty and she was shown as Annie F.B.P. Morgan, age 18 and born in Somerset Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter Thos. W. & Harriet H. Morgan. They were married by John E. Bundick..³ Joanna was on the in 1900 roll of the at Meth Ch, Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Charles C. 'Charlie' Lewis on 20 February 1907 at M. Parsonage, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Lewis, a 44 year old single oysterman, the son of Raymond R. & Catherine Lewis and she was shown as Ann McCready, a 48 year old widow, born in Maryland and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Thomas & Harriet Morgan. They were married at the M.E. Parsonage by Rev. Joseph G. Lennon..⁵ Joanna was living in 1931 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶ She married James T. 'Jim' Smith Jr. on 16 December 1931 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Joanna died on 11 May 1938 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Mrs. James Smith of Mearsville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel B. White, Sanford, Wednesday, 11 May 1938, aged 81 years. Funeral services were held at the Sanford M.E. Church, Friday, 13 May, conducted by the Rev. Roy Jones and burial was in Drummond Cemetery. There was a long list of active and honorary pallbearers. Survivors included her husband, 3 daughters, 4 sons, 3 step-sons, all of who were named, and 32 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren who were not named (obituary, unknown newspaper). Mrs. Joanna Smith, wife of James Smith, Mearsville, died on 11 May 1938 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.B. White, Sanford. Mostly a duplication of the above obituary (E.S. News, 20 May 1938)..⁷ Her body was interred at Drummond Cem, Flag Pond Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her only as Grandmother McCready, who died 11 May 1938. Her given name is not on her tombstone. She is burried next to William H. McCready..⁷

     Cephas and his grandson, Henry Cephas Hall, Jr., both had pneumonia at the same time. Cephas asked the Lord if one had to go, let it be him rather than his grandson. Cephas died and his grandson lived. His common name was Seaford. Cephas was born on 12 August 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Henry Hall Jr. and Sarah 'Sally' Corbin. Cephas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seaford Hall, age 13, in HH#999 headed by Henry Hall, age 68 and a farmer..² Cephas was on the in 1857 roll of the at Pocomoke Meth Ch, Grotons, Acc Co, VA. According to church records, Cephas C. Hall was also a member of the Sanford Methodist Church, being on the roll in 1898, 1900 and 1908..⁴ Cephas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Seaford Hall, age 22 and a sailor with personal property valued at $500, in HH#210 headed by Samuel Stant, age 34 and a farmer. His brother Robert T. Hall was living next door..⁵ He married Mary Elizabeth Northam on 29 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Seaford Hall, a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 23. They were married at the residence of Elizabeth Northam's by E.W. Stickney. Henry B. Northam said both were over age 21..¹ Cephas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Cephas Hall, head of HH#AT415, age 39 and oystering, with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Mary Hall, age 31 and keeping house; Mary Hall, age 7; and Nancy Hall, age 2. He was living 2 doors from his bother James Hall..⁶ Cephas died on 7 January 1912 at age 74.⁷ His body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁸

     Mary was born on 18 August 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John C. Northam and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Northam, age 11 in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..³ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Cephas Corbin 'Seaford' Hall on 29 August 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Seaford Hall, a 23 year old oysterman and she was age 23. They were married at the residence of Elizabeth Northam's by E.W. Stickney. Henry B. Northam said both were over age 21..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Hall, age 31 and keeping house, in HH#AT415 headed by Cephas Hall, age 39 and oystering..⁵ Mary was living in 1919 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.⁶ Mary died on 8 January 1919 at age 81. Mary (Northam) Hall, widow of the late Cephas C. Hall, of Sanford, VA, died Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock of pneumonia, aged 62. Funeral services were held at Sanford M.E. Church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.E. Deshazo, and interment was made in Ridgefield Cemetery near Messongo. She is survived by four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Thomas Hall, of Saxis; Mrs. Eddie McCready, of Pocomoke City; Mrs. Queenie Prescott, Mrs. Arinthia Godwin, of Sanford; and Mr. Henry C. Hall, Sr. of Grotons, and Mr. J.A. Hall, of Sanford. Just seven years and nine hours passed between the death of husband and wife (Pen. Ent., 18 Jan 1919)..⁶ Her body was interred at Ridgefield Cem, Messongo, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     John was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Custis Northam Sr. and Elizabeth Northam. John was named in his father's will on 24 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam on 31 August 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Wm. Northam and Henry B. Northam were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Northam of Custis and Elizabeth Northam of William of E..⁵ John was living on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Northam, along with Tully W. Fisher, Henry W. Fisher, Susan Northam, Delight Christopher, Henry Northam and Sally Hinmon, was named as a heir of Thomas Fisher, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War..⁶ John was living on 29 March 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was by this date that Sally Hinman, a heir of Thomas Fisher, had died intestate, leaving John Northam and Milcah Northam, wife of Henry B. Northam, her only heirs at law..⁷ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Northam, head of HH#623, aged 37 and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Northams: Elizabeth, age 38; John W., age 16; Mary, age 11; Jane, age 9; Elizabeth, age 6..³ John died circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.⁸ John's estate was administered on 26 January 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his estate was administered to Betsey Northam with William C. Northam, Henry B. Northam and John J. Northam securities..⁸

     Her common name was Betsy. Elizabeth was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Northam of E. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. She married John C. Northam on 31 August 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Wm. Northam and Henry B. Northam were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Northam of Custis and Elizabeth Northam of William of E..¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 23 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Norhtam, age 39 in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..⁴ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as the head of HH#322, aged 49 with real estate valued at $3,000 and personal property also valued at $3,000. Listed with her were the following Northams: Polly, age 30; Mary E., age 21; and Elizabeth, age 17..⁵

     Jane was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John C. Northam and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Northam, age 9 in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John C. Northam and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Northam, age 6 in HH#623 headed by John C. Northam, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..³ Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Custis William Northam on 5 November 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 26 year old farmer and she was aged 24. She was shown as the daughter of John C. and Eliz'th Northam. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Henry was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Henry Hall Sr. and Mary 'Molly' Shay. Henry was named in his father's will on 9 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He was left the westward side of the plantation and land where his father then lived on Messongo Creek containing 123 acres and Negro boy Dubling..¹ He married Sarah Robinson Drummond on 5 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Henry was named in his mother's will on 19 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Son Henry Hall was to get a Negro girl Agnes Coliah, but only if grandson Benjamin West and granddaughter Nancy Lemmon both died under lawful age..⁴ He married Ann Corbin on 31 August 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Noah Drummond was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Hall of Henry, dec'd, and Ann Corbin of George..³ He married Sarah 'Sally' Corbin on 17 February 1827 at Worcester Co, MD.⁵ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Hall, the head of HH#999, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,200. Listed with him were the following Hall's: Sally, age 40; Robert, age 19 and a laborer; Seaford, age 13; George, age 20 and a laborer; James, age 10 and Elizabeth, age 8. He was living between Thomas Hall and Fairfax Bayly..⁶ Henry died in May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ Henry's estate was administered on 30 May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John T. Fletcher was named to settle is estate, with James H. Fletcher, David Broadwater and Henry L. Wessells securities. "On the motion of John T. Fletcher, it appearing to the court that the widow relinquishes in his favor, taking oath and giving bond, according to law in the penalty of $5,000 with James H. Fletcher, David Broadwater and Henry L. Wessells, securities thereto, - Setlers of administration are granted him on the estate of Henry Hall, Jr. dec'd." and it was "Ordered that Stephen Corbin, Samuel Sparrow, Walter Broadwater and James H. Corbin, or any three of them, being first duly sworn, do appraise the personal estate of Henry Hall, Jr. dec'd. and make return thereof to the Clerk of this Court." [GET FULL COPY OF THE INVENTORY AND SALE WHICH IS IN ACC CO INVENTORIES & C, 1853-56, PAGES 65 THRU 70.] Inventory dated 16 May 1853 is 2 & 1/2 pages and the sale is dated 17 May 1853 and is 3 & 1/2 pages, totaling $530.24 & 1/3..⁷