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Margaret Ward

F, b. circa 1799
Margaret Ward|b. c 1799|p910.htm#i40313|(-----) Ward|b. c 1774|p944.htm#i41379||||||||||||||||
     Margaret was born circa 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of (-----) Ward. She married John Custis of John on 20 February 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis of John and she was shown as Margaret Ward..2 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Custis, age 51 in HH#116 headed by John Custis, a 55 year old sailor..1

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

John W. Custis1,2

M, b. 28 November 1833, d. 19 July 1861
John W. Custis|b. 28 Nov 1833\nd. 19 Jul 1861|p910.htm#i40314|Thomas Custis|b. 12 Nov 1802\nd. 21 Dec 1840|p745.htm#i35132|Elizabeth A.P. Scarburgh|b. 7 Dec 1811\nd. 1 Apr 1848|p745.htm#i35131|John Custis|b. 2 May 1778\nd. 17 Nov 1848|p909.htm#i40298|Tabitha (572) Gillett|b. 27 Mar 1775\nd. 17 Oct 1822|p909.htm#i40299|William M. K. Scarburgh|b. 16 Jun 1786\nd. 29 Mar 1821|p743.htm#i35073|Ann P. Teackle|b. 8 Jan 1790\nd. 4 Oct 1817|p744.htm#i35094|
     John was born on 28 November 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of Thomas Custis and Elizabeth A.P. Scarburgh. John was named in his mother's will on 11 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John W. Custis in the will of Elizabeth A.P. Custis..1 John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at New Castle, DE. He was shown as John W. Custis, a 16 year old student, born in VA..3 He married Rose E. Major circa 1859.4 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Custis the head of HH#1198, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600 and personal estate valued at $8,000. Listed with him were Rose Custis, age 21; Elizabeth Major, age 25 with personal estate valued at $5,000; and James C. Major, age 15 with personal estate valued at $5,000..4 John died on 19 July 1861 at age 27.2 His body was interred at Hedra Cottage, Scarborough Neck, Acc Co, VA. This tombstone shows him as John W. Custis, my husband, the son of Thos & Eliz Custis..5,2

Child of John W. Custis and Rose E. Major

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 149 (will of Elizabeth A.P. Custis).
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Census, Delaware.
  4. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census.
  5. [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1174.

Rose E. Major1

F, b. circa 1839
Rose E. Major|b. c 1839|p910.htm#i40315|William Littleton Major|b. c 1810\nd. 7 Oct 1848|p1031.htm#i44064|Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin|b. c 1811\nd. 29 Jul 1854|p1031.htm#i44065|William Major|b. c 1775\nd. Oct 1824|p1009.htm#i43377|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Darby|b. c 1780\nd. Jan 1842|p1030.htm#i44050|John Costin Sr.|b. c 1775|p1031.htm#i44066||||
     Rose was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. Rose was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rose Major, age 11 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..1 She married John W. Custis circa 1859.2 Rose was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rose Custis, age 21 in HH#1198 headed by John W. Custis, a 27 year old farmer. Also listed were Elizabeth Major, age 25 and James C. Major, age 15, who were evidently her siblings..2

Child of Rose E. Major and John W. Custis

Citations

  1. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  2. [S586] E. Thomas Crowson & Susan Crowson Hite, Accomack County, Virginia, 1860 Census.

Ayres (235) Gillett1

M, b. circa 1725, d. 25 March 1779
Ayres (235) Gillett|b. c 1725\nd. 25 Mar 1779|p910.htm#i40316|John Gillett|b. c 1700\nd. 12 Nov 1741|p1575.htm#i61585|Ann Francis (80) Ayres|b. c 1708|p506.htm#i24875|||||||Richard H. Ayres|b. c 1680\nd. 3 Jun 1718|p498.htm#i24558|Esther (21) Wilkins|b. c 1675|p505.htm#i24870|
     Ayres was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Gillett and Ann Francis (80) Ayres. He married Mary (231) Smith circa 1755. The were 1st cousins..1 He married Margaret Douglas after 11 January 1771.2 Ayres died on 25 March 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.2

Children of Ayres (235) Gillett and Mary (231) Smith

Children of Ayres (235) Gillett and Margaret Douglas

Citations

  1. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 595 (Wilkins Family).
  2. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 634 (Wilkins Family).

Catharine (180) Parker1

F, b. 30 March 1753, d. September 1840
Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|George (86) Parker|b. c 1715\nd. 30 Dec 1755|p508.htm#i24946|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1718|p1565.htm#i61280|George (39) Parker|b. c 1695\nd. 1734|p508.htm#i24945|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1680|p507.htm#i24912|||||||
     Catharine was born on 30 March 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of George (86) Parker and Sarah (-----). She married John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. on 17 December 1772.2,3 Catharine was named in her husband's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown only as wife in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek. However, she was shown as the widow Catharine Custis in the settlement documents..2 Catharine was named as an heir on 28 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Mrs. Catharine Custis took articles at the estate settlement of Susan H. Custis..4 Catharine was named in her daughter's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as mother Catharine Custis in the will of Sally Custis..5 She made a will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. To my granddaughter Adeline R. Custis $1,000 out of a bond I hold of John W. Leatherbury's for something over $1,300 & the balance of the bond to my grandson Edward P. Pitts. To my granddaughter Adeline R. Custis my bureau which I bought at my daughter Susan Custis' sale. Sell all my slaves & divide the proceeds among my grandsons John H. Custis, Theodore W. Custis, Edwin Custis, Washington H. Pitts & Edward P. Pitts or to the survivors of them. Not to sell the remainder & to divide the balance among my 4 granddaughters Catherine W. P. Poulson, Adeline R. Custis, Margaret C. Pitts & Elizabeth R. West. Grandson Edward P. Pitts Extr. Witt: Edward J. Young & William Samuel Custis..6 Catharine died in September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 87.6 Catharine's will was probated on 28 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes & John C. Wise securities..6

Children of Catharine (180) Parker and John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.

Citations

  1. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 459 (Utie-Bennett Family).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 151 (settlement of John Custis Sr., B.S.).
  3. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 545 (Anthony West Family).
  4. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 154 (settlement of Susan H. Custis).
  5. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 153 (will of Sally Custis).
  6. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 148 (will of Catharine Custis).

(f|o_Jno&Thos&Ann) Custis

M, b. circa 1600
     (f|o_Jno&Thos&Ann) was born circa 1600 at Holland.

Children of (f|o_Jno&Thos&Ann) Custis

Thomas Custis1

M, b. circa 1630
Thomas Custis|b. c 1630|p910.htm#i40320|(f o_Jno&Thos&Ann) Custis|b. c 1600|p910.htm#i40319||||||||||||||||
     Thomas was born circa 1630 at Holland. He was the son of (f|o_Jno&Thos&Ann) Custis. Thomas was named in his brother's will on 18 March 1691 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Thomas Custis, with a son Edmond Custis, in the will of John Custis, Esq., wife Tabitha..2

Child of Thomas Custis

Citations

  1. [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 971 (A83 - Deep Creek Plantation).
  2. [S497] Comp James Handley Marshall, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia, 1632-1802, p. 151 (will of John Custis, Esq, wife Tabitha).

John Custis (III)1

M, b. 1654, d. 26 January 1714
John Custis (III)|b. 1654\nd. 26 Jan 1714|p910.htm#i40321|Gen. John Custis (II)|b. c 1630|p1452.htm#i57849|Elizabeth Robinson|b. c 1630|p1452.htm#i57850|||||||||||||
     John was born in 1654 at Northampton Co, VA.2 He was the son of Gen. John Custis (II) and Elizabeth Robinson. He married Margaret (25) Michael circa 1676.3,2 He married Sarah (15) Littleton circa 1693.2 John died on 26 January 1714 at Northampton Co, VA. His will of 3 Dec 1708, codicil of 20 Mar 1711/2 and probated 16 Mar 1713/4 named his wife Sarah, sons John, to whom he left Arlington House, Hancock and Henry, daughters Elizabeth Custis and Sorrowful Margaret Kendall, wife of William Kendall, and Yeardley Michael (son of John Michael's 3rd wife), and the codicil mentioned grandson Custis Kendall..2 His body was interred at Wilsonia Neck, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone, erected by his widow, records that he was colonel and commander in chief of the militia of the Eastern Shore, that he died 26 Jan 1713/4 in his 60th year, that he first married Margaret, daughter of Mr. John Michaell, by whom he had 7 sons (3 of whom were buried near him) and 2 daughters, and that his 2nd wife was Sarah, daughter of Col. Southey Littleton and widow of Mr. Adam Michael. A later inscription adds that Sarah died 18 Apr 1720 in her 51st year..4

Children of John Custis (III) and Margaret (25) Michael

Citations

  1. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 337 (Thorowgood Family).
  2. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 338 (Thorowgood Family).
  3. [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 971 (A83 - Deep Creek Plantation).
  4. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 338 (Thorowgood).

Thomas (239A) Custis1

M, b. circa 1706
Thomas (239A) Custis|b. c 1706|p910.htm#i40322|Capt. Henry (89) Custis|b. c 1680\nd. Feb 1732|p742.htm#i35041|Tabitha Scarburgh Custis|b. c 1681|p742.htm#i35029|John Custis (III)|b. 1654\nd. 26 Jan 1714|p910.htm#i40321|Margaret (25) Michael|b. 1658\nd. c 1692|p428.htm#i21848|Edmund Custis|b. c 1650\nd. Feb 1701|p602.htm#i28196|Tabitha Whittington|b. c 1665|p602.htm#i28195|
     Thomas was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Capt. Henry (89) Custis and Tabitha Scarburgh Custis.

Citations

  1. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 349 (Thorowgood Family).

Maj. John (240) Custis1,2

M, b. circa 1702, d. January 1733
Maj. John (240) Custis|b. c 1702\nd. Jan 1733|p910.htm#i40323|Thomas Custis|b. c 1680\nd. Mar 1721|p741.htm#i35028|Elizabeth (90) Custis|b. c 1682|p766.htm#i35830|Edmund Custis|b. c 1650\nd. Feb 1701|p602.htm#i28196|Tabitha Whittington|b. c 1665|p602.htm#i28195|John Custis (III)|b. 1654\nd. 26 Jan 1714|p910.htm#i40321|Margaret (25) Michael|b. 1658\nd. c 1692|p428.htm#i21848|
     He was of "Deep Creek" in Accomack County. His common name was John. John was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Custis and Elizabeth (90) Custis. He married Susannah Bowdoin circa 1724.3 He married Anne Upshur circa 1728.1 He made a will on 7 January 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Ann. To son Thomas plantation where I now dwell on Deep Creek containing 1,500 acres. To son Hancock Custis 700 acres near Burton's Branch near the White Marsh which was given my father by my grandmother Tabitha Hill, also my plantation where Walter Stot lives containing 250 acres. To daughter Betty all her mother's wearing clothes. To daughter Susanna. Plate to be divided between my 4 children Thomas, Betty, Hancock and Susanna. Wife and 4 children residual legatees. Wife to maintain & educate my children until they are 18 & if she refuses my Extrs. to take them & their estates out of her custody. John Smith, John Jackson, George Douglas & Abel Upshur Extrs. Witt: John Wise, William Clark and James Davis..4 John died in January 1733.4 John's will was probated on 7 February 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.4

Children of Maj. John (240) Custis and Susannah Bowdoin

Children of Maj. John (240) Custis and Anne Upshur

Citations

  1. [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 971 (A83 - Deep Creek Plantation).
  2. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 349 (Thorowgood Family).
  3. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 393 (Thorowgood Family).
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 98 (will of John Custis of Deep Creek).

Anne Upshur

F, b. circa 1700, d. 1738
     Anne was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Maj. John (240) Custis circa 1728.1 Anne was named in her husband's will on 7 January 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann in the will of John Custis. However, since he left his daughter Betty all her mother's wearing clothes and since there was some stated doubt that she would maintain and educate the 4 under age children, she was evidently not their mother..2 She married Col. Custis (157) Kendall in 1734.3 Anne died in 1738.4

Children of Anne Upshur and Maj. John (240) Custis

Children of Anne Upshur and Col. Custis (157) Kendall

Citations

  1. [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 971 (A83 - Deep Creek Plantation).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 98 (will of John Custis of Deep Creek).
  3. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 393 (Thorowgood Family).
  4. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 586 (Mason Family).

Betty (571) Custis1,2

F, b. circa 1726
Betty (571) Custis|b. c 1726|p910.htm#i40325|Maj. John (240) Custis|b. c 1702\nd. Jan 1733|p910.htm#i40323|Susannah Bowdoin|b. c 1700|p1452.htm#i57853|Thomas Custis|b. c 1680\nd. Mar 1721|p741.htm#i35028|Elizabeth (90) Custis|b. c 1682|p766.htm#i35830|||||||
     Betty was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Maj. John (240) Custis and Susannah Bowdoin. Betty was named in her father's will on 7 January 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betty (underage) in the will of John Custis of Deep Creek. She was given all her mother's wearing clothes..1

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 98 (will of John Custis of Deep Creek).
  2. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 393 (Thorowgood Family).

Hancock (572) Custis1,2

M, b. circa 1728
Hancock (572) Custis|b. c 1728|p910.htm#i40326|Maj. John (240) Custis|b. c 1702\nd. Jan 1733|p910.htm#i40323|Anne Upshur|b. c 1700\nd. 1738|p910.htm#i40324|Thomas Custis|b. c 1680\nd. Mar 1721|p741.htm#i35028|Elizabeth (90) Custis|b. c 1682|p766.htm#i35830|||||||
     Hancock was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Maj. John (240) Custis and Anne Upshur. Hancock was named in his father's will on 7 January 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Hancock Custis (underage) in the will of John Custis of Deep Creek..3

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 98 (will of John Custis of Deep Creek).
  2. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adverturers of Purse & Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/25, p. 393 (Thorowgood Family).
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800.

Samuel Custis1

M, b. circa 1790
Samuel Custis|b. c 1790|p910.htm#i40327|John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|Maj. Thomas (570) Custis|b. 22 Sep 1726\nd. 6 Feb 1764|p742.htm#i35045|Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise|b. 7 Apr 1728\nd. 26 Apr 1803|p909.htm#i40306|George (86) Parker|b. c 1715\nd. 30 Dec 1755|p508.htm#i24946|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1718|p1565.htm#i61280|
     Samuel was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker. Samuel was named in his father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Smauel Custis (under age) in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 152 (will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek).

Margaret Custis1

F, b. circa 1780
Margaret Custis|b. c 1780|p910.htm#i40328|John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|Maj. Thomas (570) Custis|b. 22 Sep 1726\nd. 6 Feb 1764|p742.htm#i35045|Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise|b. 7 Apr 1728\nd. 26 Apr 1803|p909.htm#i40306|George (86) Parker|b. c 1715\nd. 30 Dec 1755|p508.htm#i24946|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1718|p1565.htm#i61280|
     Margaret was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker. She married Major S. Pitts on 10 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Cuistis..2 Margaret was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Pitts and Major S. Pitts was named as a son-in-law in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..1

Children of Margaret Custis and Major S. Pitts

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 152 (will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860.

Major S. Pitts

M, b. circa 1775
     Major was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Custis on 10 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Cuistis..1 Major was named as the executor of a will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law Major S. Pitts and named as an Extrs. in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..2 Major was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. On 7 Apr 1827 Henry Cook and Hetty, his wife, conveyed to Major S. Pitts all their interest in said estate; and on the --- day of ---, 182 -- the said Major S. Pitts departed this life having first duly made and published his last will and testament, by which he did not specifically devise the aforesaid interest, but which passed and was disposed of under the residuary clause of said will to all the children of the said Major S. Pitts; that the said Major S. Pitts left surviving him the following children, William G. Pitts, Margaret Pitts, Elizabeth Pitts, Edward Pitts and Washington Pitts..3

Children of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Custis

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860.
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 152 (will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek).
  3. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).

Sarah 'Sally' Custis1

F, b. circa 1782, d. March 1832
Sarah 'Sally' Custis|b. c 1782\nd. Mar 1832|p910.htm#i40330|John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|Maj. Thomas (570) Custis|b. 22 Sep 1726\nd. 6 Feb 1764|p742.htm#i35045|Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise|b. 7 Apr 1728\nd. 26 Apr 1803|p909.htm#i40306|George (86) Parker|b. c 1715\nd. 30 Dec 1755|p508.htm#i24946|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1718|p1565.htm#i61280|
     Sarah was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker. Sarah was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..1 She made a will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. To mother Catharine Custis all my property during her life except for my slaves & a few legacies that I will hereafter dispose of. At my mother's death those items go to my nieces Sarah E. C. Custis, Adeline R. Custis, Margaret C. Pitts, Catharine P .W. Custis & Elizabeth S. Pitts. To my sister Catharine Wharton [during?] the life(?) of Mrs. Fletcher & ... To nephew John H. Custis $100 at my mother's death. To nephew Theodore W. Custis $100 at my mother's death. To niece Margaret C. Pitts ... To mother Catharine Custis ... To Adeline R. Custis ... All my slaves to be free at my death & to my man George $20. To the Treasurer of the Methodist Church $100 for the support of the Methodist Preachers that travel the Accomack & Northampton circuit. To my nephew Edwin D. Custis $100 at the death of my mother. To brother John Custis ... To friend Rosah Bayly ... Brothers John Custis & William P. Custis Extrs. Witt: Margaret West, William Lee & William Riley..2 Sarah died in March 1832.2 Sarah's will was probated on 26 March 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. James Poulson & Thomas R. Joynes securities..2

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 152 (will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 153 (will of Sally Custis).

Elizabeth Custis1

F, b. circa 1784
Elizabeth Custis|b. c 1784|p910.htm#i40331|John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|Maj. Thomas (570) Custis|b. 22 Sep 1726\nd. 6 Feb 1764|p742.htm#i35045|Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise|b. 7 Apr 1728\nd. 26 Apr 1803|p909.htm#i40306|George (86) Parker|b. c 1715\nd. 30 Dec 1755|p508.htm#i24946|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1718|p1565.htm#i61280|
     Elizabeth was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 152 (will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek).

Susanna Hancock Custis1

F, b. circa 1792, d. December 1822
Susanna Hancock Custis|b. c 1792\nd. Dec 1822|p910.htm#i40332|John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|Maj. Thomas (570) Custis|b. 22 Sep 1726\nd. 6 Feb 1764|p742.htm#i35045|Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise|b. 7 Apr 1728\nd. 26 Apr 1803|p909.htm#i40306|George (86) Parker|b. c 1715\nd. 30 Dec 1755|p508.htm#i24946|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1718|p1565.htm#i61280|
     Susanna was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker. Susanna was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susanna Hancock Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..1 Susanna died in December 1822.2 Susanna's estate was administered on 30 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Custis was named to settle the estate of Susan H. Custis. William Gillett and William P. Custis were the securities..2 Susanna estate was settled on 28 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 21 Jan 1823 (Invy & Sale), 20 Aug 1823 (Order to Audit), 28 Jun 1824 (Rec'd) - Negro man Jim, women Kate, Agnes & Tamer & 2 children John & Grace. Appraisers: James Poulson, Michael Higgins & W. D. Seymour. John Custis Admr. Articles were taken at settlement by Mrs. Catharine Custis. Two dozen oranges sent to Norfolk while she was sick. Auditors: John B. Walker, Thomas R. Joynes, William Parramore Jr..3

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 152 (will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 154 (adm. of Susan H. Custis).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 154 (settlement of Susan H. Custis).

Dr. Thomas V. Custis1

M, b. circa 1775, d. January 1821
Dr. Thomas V. Custis|b. c 1775\nd. Jan 1821|p910.htm#i40333|John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|Maj. Thomas (570) Custis|b. 22 Sep 1726\nd. 6 Feb 1764|p742.htm#i35045|Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise|b. 7 Apr 1728\nd. 26 Apr 1803|p909.htm#i40306|George (86) Parker|b. c 1715\nd. 30 Dec 1755|p508.htm#i24946|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1718|p1565.htm#i61280|
     His common name was Thomas. Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker. He married Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Dixon on 2 July 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. Coventon Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. Thomas V. Custis to Miss Peggy Dixon. She was the daughter of Samuel W. Brown & wife who gave consent to "our daughter Peggy." Consent signed from "Golden Quarter.".2 Thomas was named in his father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek. He was also named as an Extr..1 Thomas died in January 1821.3 Thomas's estate was administered on 29 January 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Custis was named to settle the estate of Thomas V. Custis. William Gillett, William R. Custis & William P. Custis were the securities..3 Thomas was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. This was a suit for the sale of land to remove a dept between John Custis and the heirs of Thomas V. Custis dec'd. In Sep 1818 John Custis became security for a certain Thomas V. Custis, late of this county, to a certain William Seymour for the sum of $2,500 payable in five annual installments to commence on 1 Jan 1819, with interest from 1 Jan 1818; that in order to indemnify John Custis, Thomas V. Custis & Margaret his wife, by deed of mortgage dated Sep 1818, conveyed to John Custis a certain lot, together with the houses thereon, situate in the town of Onancock; that John Custis has been compelled to pay the sum of $1,663.95 as such security; that Thomas V. Custis departed this life on ___ day of ___ 1821, intestate, leaving 6 infant children, to-wit: John Custis, Theodore W. Custis, Margaret K. Custis, Edwin Custis and Adeline Custis and Julius Custis; the wife of Thomas V. Custis departed this life sometime previous; and Julius also departed this life on ___ day ___ 1821; that since the death of Thomas & Margaret his wife, John Custis has frequently applied to the said children for payment as aforesaid..4

Children of Dr. Thomas V. Custis and Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Dixon

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 152 (will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek).
  2. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 155 (adm. of Thomas V. Custis).
  4. [S571] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 126 (Custis vs. Custis, in debt, suit for sale of land).

Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Dixon

F, b. circa 1775
     Margaret was born circa 1775. She married Dr. Thomas V. Custis on 2 July 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. Coventon Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. Thomas V. Custis to Miss Peggy Dixon. She was the daughter of Samuel W. Brown & wife who gave consent to "our daughter Peggy." Consent signed from "Golden Quarter.".1

Children of Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Dixon and Dr. Thomas V. Custis

Citations

  1. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

Adeline R. Custis1,2,3

F, b. circa 1815, d. 19 April 1853
Adeline R. Custis|b. c 1815\nd. 19 Apr 1853|p910.htm#i40336|Dr. Thomas V. Custis|b. c 1775\nd. Jan 1821|p910.htm#i40333|Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Dixon|b. c 1775|p910.htm#i40335|John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|||||||
     Adeline was born circa 1815 at Washington, NC.4 She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas V. Custis and Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Dixon. Adeline was named in a land cause on 29 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Custis the daughter of Thomas V. Custis and his wife Margaret..3 Adeline was named in his Aunt's will written on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Adeline R. Custis in the will of Sally Custis..5 Adeline was named in her grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Adeline R. Custis in the will of Catharine Custis..2 She married William P. Joynes Sr. on 28 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah N. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of William P. Joynes and Adeline R. Custis. Another record from this sources shows they were married on 6 Jan 1841..6 Adeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline R. Joynes, age 35 and born in Washington, NC in HH#82 headed by William P. Joynes, age 35..4 Adeline died on 19 April 1853 at Slutkill Neck, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adline R. Joynes, who died of consumption at the age of 37 years. She was the child of Thos. T. & Ann Custis, born in Acc Co, and the wife of Wm. P. Joynes who gave the information..1

Children of Adeline R. Custis and William P. Joynes Sr.

Citations

  1. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 148 (will of Catharine Custis).
  3. [S571] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 126 (Custis vs. Custis, in debt, suit for sale of land).
  4. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  5. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 153 (will of Sally Custis).
  6. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

William P. Joynes Sr.

M, b. circa 1815
     William was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He married Adeline R. Custis on 28 December 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah N. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of William P. Joynes and Adeline R. Custis. Another record from this sources shows they were married on 6 Jan 1841..2 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 William P. Joynes the head of HH#82, a 35 year old cabnet maker. Listed with him were the following Joynes: Adeline R., age 35 and born in Washington, NC; Wm. P. Jr., age 7; Custis T., age 5; Solomon A., age 4; and Mariah, age 1..1 William reported a death on 19 April 1853 at Slutkill Neck, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. P. Joynes reported the death of his wife Adline R. Joynes, who died of consumption at the age of 37 years..3

Children of William P. Joynes Sr. and Adeline R. Custis

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

Edward P. Pitts1,2

M, b. circa 1816
Edward P. Pitts|b. c 1816|p910.htm#i40338|Major S. Pitts|b. c 1775|p910.htm#i40329|Margaret Custis|b. c 1780|p910.htm#i40328|||||||John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|
     Edward was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.3 He was the son of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Custis. Edward was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Pitts, a surviving child of Major S. Pitts..2 Edward was named in his grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a a grandson Edward P. Pitts in the will of Catherine Custis..1 He married Mary W. Dennis on 25 July 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edward T. Pitts and she was shown as Mary W. Dennis..4 Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw. P. Pitts the head of HH#10, a 34 year old lawyer, born in Northampton Co, VA. Listed with him were the following Pitts: Mary, age 23, born in Worcester Co, MD; and Edward D., age 1, born in Worcester Co, MD..3

Child of Edward P. Pitts and Mary W. Dennis

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 148 (will of Catharine Custis).
  2. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S594] Comp Jody Powell, Worcester County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Margaret C. Pitts1,2

F, b. circa 1818
Margaret C. Pitts|b. c 1818|p910.htm#i40339|Major S. Pitts|b. c 1775|p910.htm#i40329|Margaret Custis|b. c 1780|p910.htm#i40328|||||||John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|
     Margaret was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Custis. Margaret was named in his Aunt's will written on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Margaret C. Pitts in the will of Sally Custis..3 Margaret was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Pitts, a surviving child of Major S. Pitts..2 Margaret was named in her grandmother's will on 29 October 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Margaret C. Pitts in the will of Catherine Custis..1

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 148 (will of Catharine Custis).
  2. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 153 (will of Sally Custis).

Catharine Custis1,2

F, b. 15 September 1783, d. 24 April 1839
Catharine Custis|b. 15 Sep 1783\nd. 24 Apr 1839|p910.htm#i40340|John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|Maj. Thomas (570) Custis|b. 22 Sep 1726\nd. 6 Feb 1764|p742.htm#i35045|Elizabeth Cassandra 'Cassy' (160) Wise|b. 7 Apr 1728\nd. 26 Apr 1803|p909.htm#i40306|George (86) Parker|b. c 1715\nd. 30 Dec 1755|p508.htm#i24946|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1718|p1565.htm#i61280|
     Catharine was born on 15 September 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr. and Catharine (180) Parker. Catharine was named in her father's will on 1 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catharine Custis in the will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek..3 She married Bagwell (237) Wharton on 15 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Wharton and Catharine Custis..4 Catharine was named in her sister's will on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Catharine Wharton in the will of Sally Custis..1 Catharine died on 24 April 1839 at age 55.2 Her body was interred at Wharton Plot at Sunderland Hal, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstones shows her as Catherine Bagwell, the wife of Bagwell and the daughter of Jno. & Cath Custis, 15 Sep 1783 - 24 Apr 1839..2

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 153 (will of Sally Custis).
  2. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 152 (will of John Custis Sr., Deep Creek).
  4. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Bagwell (237) Wharton1,2

M, b. 24 September 1770, d. 12 February 1821
Bagwell (237) Wharton|b. 24 Sep 1770\nd. 12 Feb 1821|p910.htm#i40341|John (105) Wharton|b. c 1726\nd. 30 Jul 1776|p1551.htm#i60852|Elizabeth (-----)|b. c 1740|p1551.htm#i60853|John Wharton|b. c 1700\nd. 30 Oct 1744|p910.htm#i40342|Elizabeth (43) Bagwell|b. c 1705|p510.htm#i25018|||||||
     He was of "Sunderland Hall" in Accomack County. Bagwell was born on 24 September 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of John (105) Wharton and Elizabeth (-----). He married Esther Tunnell on 28 December 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.3 He married Catharine Custis on 15 June 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Wharton and Catharine Custis..3 Bagwell died on 12 February 1821 at age 50.1 His body was interred at Wharton Plot at Sunderland Hal, Acc Co, VA. His tombstones shows him as Bagwell Wharton, the husband of Cath and the son of Jno. & Eliz..1

Citations

  1. [S503] III and Barry W. Miles Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  2. [S887] C.G., F.A.S.G. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 112 (Bagwell Family).
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

John Wharton

M, b. circa 1700, d. 30 October 1744
     John was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (43) Bagwell circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.1 John died on 30 October 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.1

Children of John Wharton and Elizabeth (43) Bagwell

Citations

  1. [S887] C.G., F.A.S.G. John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 100 (Bagwell Family).

Elizabeth S. Pitts1,2

F, b. circa 1814
Elizabeth S. Pitts|b. c 1814|p910.htm#i40344|Major S. Pitts|b. c 1775|p910.htm#i40329|Margaret Custis|b. c 1780|p910.htm#i40328|||||||John (Bay Side) (445) Custis Sr.|b. 23 Feb 1751\nd. 3 Mar 1809|p909.htm#i40309|Catharine (180) Parker|b. 30 Mar 1753\nd. Sep 1840|p910.htm#i40318|
     Elizabeth was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Major S. Pitts and Margaret Custis. Elizabeth was named in his Aunt's will written on 9 June 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Elizabeth S. Pitts in the will of Sally Custis..1 Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Pitts, a surviving child of Major S. Pitts..2 She married Charles J.D. West on 14 March 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. John G. Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles J.D. West and Miss Elizabeth R. Pitts, daughter of Major S. Pitts dec'd. Robins Mapp as to Charles' age and Thomas Smith Jr as to Elizabeth's age. Jos E. Bell witness. They were married on 16 Mar 1836 by W.B. Snead..3

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 153 (will of Sally Custis).
  2. [S884] Comp Stratton Nottingham, Virginia Land Causes, Lancaster County, 1795-1848 and Northampton County, 1731-1868, p. 119-126 (suit for division of land of John T. Elliott).
  3. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).

Betsey T. 'Bettie' Poulson1

F, b. circa 1836
Betsey T. 'Bettie' Poulson|b. c 1836|p910.htm#i40345|Robert J. Poulson Sr.|b. c 1806|p787.htm#i36505|Catharine P.W. Custis|b. c 1813\nd. 4 Jan 1896|p787.htm#i36506|||||||John Custis|b. 2 May 1778\nd. 17 Nov 1848|p909.htm#i40298|Tabitha (572) Gillett|b. 27 Mar 1775\nd. 17 Oct 1822|p909.htm#i40299|
     Betsey was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Robert J. Poulson Sr. and Catharine P.W. Custis. Betsey was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Poulson, age 14 in HH#1278 headed by Robt. J. Poulson, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $21,000..1 Betsey reported a death on 4 January 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bettie T. Poulson reported the death of her mother Cath. P.W. Poulson, who died of heart disease at the age of 83 years..2

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.