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     Mary was born circa 1082 at Scotland. She married Eustace (?) Count of Boulogne in 1102.¹ Mary died on 31 May 1116.¹

     Eustace was born circa 1080. He married Mary (?), daughter of Malcolm III MacDuncan Canmore King of Scots and St. Margaret of Scotland (?), in 1102.¹

     Ann was born circa 1643 at England.¹ She married Col. Daniel Jenifer after 1671 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann died circa 1688.¹

     Atalanta was born circa 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1680,her married name was Osborne.^1,2 She married John Osborne (Capt.) circa 1680.^1,2 She married Col. William Whittington, son of Capt. William Whittington and Elizabeth Weston, before 1688 at Somerset Co (now Worcester Co), MD.¹ Atalanta died before 1696.³

     Annabella Toft was born illegitimate. Annabella was born circa 1666 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Francis Lee circa 1682.¹ She married John Marshall circa 1692.² Annabella died circa 1720.³

     Daniel was born circa 1640. He married Ann Toft after 1671 at Accomack Co, VA.² Col. Daniel Jenifer died before 21 February 1692/93 at Accomack Co, VA. On 21 Feb 1692/93 administration on the estate of Col. Daniel Jenifer was granted to Capt. Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, son of said Col. Daniel, to take effect when he becomes 21, which will be 3 May next. Administration was granted 20 Jun 1693 with Capt. William Custis, William Anderson, William Parker of Matompkin & Edward Brotherton securities.¹

     John was born circa 1658.¹ He married Atalanta Toft, daughter of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Ann Toft, circa 1680.^2,3 John made a will on 23 February 1686 at Somerset Co, MD. OSBORNE, Capt. JOHN, of Somerset County, Md. 23 Feb. 1686 - 2l Feb. 1692 - To wife Attalanta & daughter Martha whole personal estate to be divided between them, should unborn child live to be divided in three parts. Wife Exec. to have power to sell 1200 acres at Messongo Creek for payment of debts, and if this should not be sufficient to sell land called Watermellon Point; should there be no occasion to sell Watermellon point I give the same to my daughter Martha Osborne. In case of wife's death brother Thomas Welburne to be Ex'r. Witt: Mathew Scarburgh, Bryan Parfe, Hanah Hopkins, Alexander Williams, Dorrithy Cary, Jane Cort - Proved 1687 - Rec. in Accomack 1692.⁴ John died in 1687 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved in Somerset Co, MD. It was recorded in Accomack Co, VA in 1692..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1620. She married Capt. William Whittington circa 1640.² As of circa 1640,her married name was Whittington.² Elizabeth made a will on 4 May 1659 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Whittington in the will of Capt. William Whittington.² As of 14 June 1660,her married name was Spencer.³ She married Capt. William Spencer on 14 June 1660 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1642 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 William was named in his father's will on 4 May 1659 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son William Whittington (under age) in the will of Capt. William Whittington, wife Elizabeth. He was given all my land in Virginia (excepting 300 acres on a branch near where Edward Gunter and Richard Clark live, according to my patent).³ William Whittington, whose name appears on records preserved in the British Museum, was a captain of horse in the English Army ov Virginia in 1664. (NOTE: He was under age when his father wrote his will in 1659.).⁴ He married Tabitha Scarburgh [20] Smart, daughter of John Smart and Tabitha [9] Scarburgh, before 1674 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was named as an heir on 4 November 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Whittington, father of Tabitha Whittington and husband of Tabitha Whittington in the will of George Watson. He was given mourning rings.⁵ He married Esther (14) Littleton, daughter of Col. Southey (9) Littleton and Sarah Bowman, before 1683 at Northampton Co, VA. Col. William Whittington married Esther Littleton, who had inherited land at Chincoteague called King's Neck, by 16 Jul 1683 when he petitioned for the land left her by her father at age 16, which was "this two years or thereabouts." She was the 2nd of his 5 wives and died before 12 Jun 1688 when he was married to his 3rd wife, Attalanta, widow of Capt. John Osborne..¹ Col. William Whittington was high sheriff of Somerset Co, MD, 1686 and 1695, a member of the Maryland Assembly, 1692-93, resigning to become sheriff, 1699-1704, treasurer of the Eastern Shore, 1694-95, justice of the Provincial Court, 1701-04 and a member of the Council, 1707-17, and a resident of Coventry Parish. William witnessed a will on 21 September 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Whittington, William Paine & John Elliott witnessed the will of William Taylor of Assawoman Creek.⁶ He married Atalanta Toft, daughter of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Ann Toft, before 1688 at Somerset Co (now Worcester Co), MD.¹ He married Hannah Hopkins circa 1694 at Somerset Co (now Worcester Co), MD.⁷ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1710 at Somerset Co (now Worcester Co), MD.⁷ William died before 11 April 1720 at Somerset Co (now Worcester Co), MD. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁸

     Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 4 May 1659 at Northampton Co, VA. She was evidently the child my wife goes with in the will of Capt. William Whittington, wife Elizabeth. She was given all my land in the Province of Maryland.² Elizabeth was born in September 1659 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was baptized on 16 May 1660 at Hungars Parish, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     His common name was William. William was born circa 1620. He married Elizabeth Weston on 14 June 1660 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Tabitha was born before 1653.¹ She married Col. William Whittington, son of Capt. William Whittington and Elizabeth Weston, before 1674 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was named as an heir on 4 November 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Whittington, wife of William Whittington in the will of George Watson.² Tabitha died before 1717.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1638 at Northampton Co, VA. Elizabeth died before 1654 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Edward was born circa 1642 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Sarah Douglas, daughter of Lt. Col. Edward Douglas and Isabella (-----), in 1658. Edward (8) Littleton married first in 1658, Sarah Douglas, when she was 12 years old, who died in childbirth..² He married Frances (6) Robins, daughter of Col. Obedience Robins (I) and Grace (1) Neale, on 7 March 1661 at Hungars Parish, N'hamp Co, VA.³ He made a will on 30 May 1663 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ Edward (8) Littleton died before 25 June 1663 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.^5,4

     Southey was born in 1646 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Bowman, daughter of Maj. Edmund Bowman and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1665.¹ Southey was named as an heir on 4 November 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Capt. Southy Littleton in the will of George Watson.² Southey died in 1679 at Albany, NY.¹ Southey's will was probated on 17 December 1679 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born in 1646 at Northampton Co, VA.² Sarah was named in her father's will on 15 October 1657 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Sara in the will of Lt. Col. Edward Douglas, Gentleman. She was to receive her inheritance after her marrige to Mr. Edward Littleton (unto whom she is contract) is solemymised..¹ She married Edward (8) Littleton, son of Col. Nathaniel Littleton and Ann (6) Southey, in 1658. Edward (8) Littleton married first in 1658, Sarah Douglas, when she was 12 years old, who died in childbirth..³ Sarah died circa 1659.²

     Frances was born circa 1644 at Cherrystone, Northampton Co, VA. She married Edward (8) Littleton, son of Col. Nathaniel Littleton and Ann (6) Southey, on 7 March 1661 at Hungars Parish, N'hamp Co, VA.² Frances was named in her husband's will on 30 May 1663 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Frances Littleton and named Extr. in the will of Edward Littleton.³ As of before 1664,her married name was Pigott.^4,5 She married Capt. Francis Pigott Gent. before 1664. A note in Marshall's will book after the will of Edward Littleton shows Francis Pigott married the relict and Extrx. of Edward Littleton. Capt. Francis Pigot, Gent., named a brother-in-law John Robins, Gent., in his will of 27 Mar 1684, who was a brother of Frances Robins..^4,6

     Grace was born on 4 December 1661 at Northampton Co, VA.² Grace was named in her father's will on 30 May 1663 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Grace Littleton in the will of Edward Littleton, wife Frances. Grace was to be of age and enjoy her estate at 15.³

     Sarah was born circa 1645. She married Col. Southey (9) Littleton, son of Col. Nathaniel Littleton and Ann (6) Southey, circa 1665.¹ Sarah died before 1679.¹

     Edmund was born circa 1620. Maj. Edmd Bowman was age 55 in May 1675..¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1644 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edmund was named as an heir on 8 February 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a friend Capt. Edm: Bowman & wife Elizabeth & his daughter Gertrude Bowman in his will.² He married Ellinor (-----) circa 1670.³ Edmund was named as administrator of an estate on 17 April 1677 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Ellinor Bowman was granted to Maj. Edmund Bowman, husband of the said Ellinor..³ He married Katherine (3) West, daughter of Anthony (1) West and Anne (-----), before 17 May 1681. Although the event must have taken place some time earlier, on 17 May 1681 there was a reference to Maj. Edmund Bowman (tract A92) as "marrying the esecutrix of Mrs. Ann Charlton," and she must have been Katherine (West) Scarborough. She was Bowman's 4th wife and survived him..^4,5,6 He made a will on 26 February 1691/92 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife and daughter Gertrude Cropper plantation where I now live from the Cowpen Branch to the seaboard side and all marsh belonging to it for life, then to grandson Sebastian Cropper. To grandson Edmund Bowman Cropper land called Crurch Neck binding upon Folly Branch. To grandson Nathaniel Cropper land between small beare branch and Cowpen branch. To grandaughter Elizabeth Atkins 200 acres. Land on Messongo to be sold for the good of my estate. To grandson Southy Littleton. To granddaughter Gertrude Littleton. Wife (no name) and daughter Gertrude Cropper residual legatees and Extrs. Witt: William Parker, William Bunting and William Martiall..⁷ Edmund died on 15 March 1691/92 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁷

     Nathaniel was born circa 1665 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Susanna (16) Andrews, daughter of Capt. William (2) Andrews (II) and Dorothea (4) Robins, circa 1690.² Nathaniel was named in his brother's will on 2 May 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as brother Nathaniel Littleton in the will of Bowman Littleton.³ Nathaniel died in February 1703 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Nathaniel's will was probated on 1 March 1703 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Bowman was born circa 1667 at Northampton Co, VA. Bowman made a will on 2 May 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. To cousin William Wittington all my lands in King's Neck containing 50 acres. To cousin Edward Robins, son of Maj. John Robins, land on the East side of Popelar Branch. To brother Nathaniel Littleton & brother in law Ricbard Waters my neck of land called Farsalia during their lives & the lives of their wives, then to return to the male heir of my brother Nathaniel, reversion to the male heir of my brother Southy Littleton. To brother Southy Littleton. To sistor Custis. To sister Harmanson. To cousin Southy Whittington. Nathaniel Littleton & Richard Waters Ex'rs. Witt: John Purnell, John Jones, John Roussalle.² Bowman died before 16 June 1696 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,2

     Esther was born circa 1665 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Col. William Whittington, son of Capt. William Whittington and Elizabeth Weston, before 1683 at Northampton Co, VA. Col. William Whittington married Esther Littleton, who had inherited land at Chincoteague called King's Neck, by 16 Jul 1683 when he petitioned for the land left her by her father at age 16, which was "this two years or thereabouts." She was the 2nd of his 5 wives and died before 12 Jun 1688 when he was married to his 3rd wife, Attalanta, widow of Capt. John Osborne..¹ Esther died before 1688.¹

     Sarah was born in 1669 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Adam (21) Michael, son of Capt. John Michael (Sr.-N'hamp) and Elizabeth (5) Thorowgood, circa 1686.¹ As of circa 1693,her married name was Custis.² She married John Custis (III) (of Wilsonia), son of Gen. John Custis (II) (Built Arlington) and Elizabeth Robinson, circa 1693.² Sarah was named in her brother's will on 2 May 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Custis in the will of Bowman Littleton.³ Sarah died on 18 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1671 at Northampton Co, VA. As of circa 1687,her married name was Waters. She married Richard (6) Waters, son of Lt. Col. William (2) Waters and Dorothy Marriott, circa 1687. Elizabeth was named in her sister's will on 11 September 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Elizabeth Waters and givene 1 guinea in the will of Gerturde Harmanson, widow.² Elizabeth died before 20 April 1754 at Somerset Co, MD.³

     Gertrude was born circa 1673 at Northampton Co, VA. Gertrude was named in her grandfather's will on 26 February 1691 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Gerturde Littleton in the will of Edmund Bowman, unnamed wife..² As of circa 1694,her married name was Harmanson.³ She married Henry Harmanson, son of Thomas Harmanson Sr. and Joan Andrews, circa 1694 at Northampton Co, VA. Gertrude Littleton was the 2nd wife of Henry Harmanson..³ Gertrude was named in her brother's will on 2 May 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Harmanson in the will of Bowman Littleton.⁴ Gertrude made a will on 11 September 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Henry Harmanson my 350 A. bayside plantation which I bought of John West, 500 A. in Savage's Neck on the bay side lately bought of John Savage and invested in me by an act of assembly past the last session, silver tankard and 6 silver spoons all marked "GH", a large pine chest with a Dutch lock upon it, the desk that stands in the doctor's room, one large Russia leather trunk, and the desk which I had out of Mr. Pole's estate. To my dau. Sophia Tazewell during her life my 294 A. plantation in Maggoty Bay which I bought of John Bagwell and William Hawkins and then to her male heirs. To my son in law William Tazewell and my dau. Sophia Tazewell during their lives the use of ns. Colingo, Damond, Jenny, Luke, Scintha, Marea, James, Hambleton, Jack, Rachael and Esther. To son in law John Stratton n. woman Amer, but if he claims part of my dec'd husband's estate by right of his marriage to my dau. Esther dec'd then said n. to be taken from him. To grandson Littleton Eyre (under 21) my 237 A. on Hogg Island, 380 A. in Summersett Co., Md. near Swansgutt given to me by my dec'd father Southy Littleton, £100, and ns. Legroe and Abraham. To son in law William Tazewell £155 to pay for the land he bought of Thomas Savage. To my grandchildren William, Littleton, Anne, and Gertrude Tazewell £100 (,19 whereof my son in law William Tazewell stands indebted to me) when they are 21. To son in law (Capt.) Matthew Harmanson one guinea, and to each of his children 10s. To kinsman Neech Eyre 10s. To my sister Elizabeth Waters one guinea. To my brother in law (Col.) George Harmanson and Thomas Cable 20s each. Resid. legatees my son Henry Harmanson, my dau. Sophia Tazewell, and my grandson Littleton Eyre. Sons Henry Harmanson and William Tazewell extrs. My friends (Col.) George Harmanson and Thomas Cable to assist them. Witt: John Robins, Elias Roberts, Katherine Robins, S. Margaret Cable, Thomas Cable.⁵ Gertrude died before 9 January 1738/39.^3,5

     Southey was born circa 1675 at Northampton Co, VA. Southey was named in his grandfather's will on 26 February 1691 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Southy Littleton in the will of Edmund Bowman, unnamed wife..² He married Mary Browne, daughter of Thomas Browne (Quaker) and Susanna Denwood (Quaker), circa 1695.³ Southey was named in his brother-in-law's will on 2 May 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as by brother Southy Littleton in the will of Bowman Littleton.⁴ Southey died circa 1702.³

     Martha was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.² Martha was named in her father's will on 25 February 1686 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Martha Osborne in the will of John Osborne, wife Atalanta.² As of circa 1697,her married name was Selby.² She married Parker Selby (I), son of Daniel Selby and Mary Parker, circa 1697.²

     John was born in 1687 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Patience (-----) circa 1710.¹ John died in February 1737.¹ John's will was probated on 1 March 1737 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Patience was born circa 1690. She married John Jenifer Osborne, son of John Osborne (Capt.) and Atalanta Toft, circa 1710.¹

     Atalanta was born circa 1688 at Somerset Co, MD. As of circa 1710,her married name was White.^1,2 She married Stevens White, son of Capt. John White (I) and Sarah Keyser, circa 1710. According to Whitelaw Attalanta Toft married Capt. John Osborne of Somerset and then became the third wife of William Whittington of Somerset by whom she had a daughter Attlanta who married Stevens White..^1,2

     Stevens was born on 14 April 1679 at Pocomoke Hundred, Som Co, MD.¹ Stevens was named in his father's will on 1 June 1685 at Pocomoke Hundred, Som Co, MD. He was shown as my 2nd son Stevens in the will of John White..² Stevens was named in his uncle's will in 1691 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as cousin (nephew?) Stevens White in the will of Benjamin Keizer.³ Stevens was named in his brother's will on 29 August 1706 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as brother Stevens White in the will of William White, wife Catharine.⁴ He married Atalanta Whittington, daughter of Col. William Whittington and Atalanta Toft, circa 1710. According to Whitelaw Attalanta Toft married Capt. John Osborne of Somerset and then became the third wife of William Whittington of Somerset by whom she had a daughter Attlanta who married Stevens White..^5,6 He married Catherine Fassett, daughter of Capt. William Fassett Sr. and Elizabeth Whittington, circa 1715.⁷ Stevens died in 1718.⁸

     Francis was born circa 1660 at London, England.¹ He married Annabella Toft, daughter of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Ann Toft, circa 1682.² Francis died in 1692.³

     He was possibly the son of William Marshall, bc 1640, dc 1707 in Acc Co, who married Mary Parker, widow of Philip Parker. Or a son of a John Marshall, aged 20 on 14 Jun 1662 in Acc Court. John was born in 1666 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was living in 1685 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Annabella Toft, daughter of Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh (II) and Ann Toft, circa 1692.² He married Mary Richardson in 1721. A pre-matritial agreement between John Marshall and Mary Richardson dated 2 Apr 1721. They had been accused of having a child the previous year, 4 May 1720, the record calling Mary a single woman..³ He made a will on 9 May 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Martial. To sons William & Daniel the land I formerly conveyed them. To son Charles Martial plantation where I now live adjcent the land of his brother Daniel, containing 300 acres. To son Peter Martial all the rest of my land to the West of the King's Road containing 200 acres. To sons Daniel, Peter & Charles my swamp land containing 33O A. adjcent the head of the land given Peter. To wife Mary during her widow 130 acres known as Shingle House adjcent Impossible Branch & then to my son John Martial by my said wife Mary. To William Martial Richardson son of my wife Mary, 140 acres which I lately took up in the fork of the Impossible branch. To daughter Elizabeth Dickeson. To grandson Martiall Townsend, son of my deceased daughter Ann Mary. To daughters Annabella, Mary & Comfort by my wife Mary. My said 3 daughters & son John by my wife Mary to be under the tuition of their mother until they come to lawful age. Wife Mary Exec. Son Peter & kinsman William Gore Exrs. Witt: George Douglas, William Mersey, Sebastian Delastatius, Jr. Codicil: 17 Dec. 1733 - To wife Mary during her widow negroes, then to my son John Martial. Witt: George Douglas, James Walker, William Chance..⁴ John died in February 1734.⁴ John's will was probated on 5 March 1734 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Rebecca was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Kendall Towles, son of Henry Towles Sr., circa 1700.¹

     Kendall was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rebecca Lee, daughter of Francis Lee and Annabella Toft, circa 1700.² Kendall was named in his father's will on 17 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Kendall Towles in the will of Henry Towles, wife no name, son Stockly..¹ Kendall was named in his brother's will on 23 July 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Kendall Towles in the will of Job Towles..³ Kendall died before 27 November 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..²

     His common name was William. William was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1720.² William was named in his father's will on 9 May 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 26 September 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Eldest son William Marshall. Son John Marshall. To son Daniel Marshall plantation purchased of Charles Dickerson, being 300 acres To son Solomon Marshall plantation where John Whaly lives, also 50 acres adjcent which I bought of Kendall Toles. Daughter Mary Welburn, wife of Francis Welburn. Son Charles Marshall. Daughter Elizabeth Marshall. Daughter Leah Marshall. Son George Marshall. Son Levin Marshall. Son Solomon to have the plantation where I live 15 years from this time, he to keep my 2 youngest sons George & Levin until they are of age. To son William plantation where I live at the end of 15 years. Wife Elizabeth. Sons Daniel & Solomon Exrs. Witt: Daniel Marshall, Peter Marshall, Sr., Nehemiah Holland..² William died in January 1761.² William's will was probated on 27 January 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Daniel was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Wallop, daughter of Skinner Wallop I and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1728.² Daniel was named in his father's will on 9 May 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 23 May 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sarah 1/2 my lands & houses out of every child's part that I shall hereafter mention during her natural life or widow To son Daniel Marshall all the land my father John Marshall gave me where I now live on the Seaside. To daughter Sarah Marshall all my land between Thomas Marshall & Peter Marshall till death or marriage, reversion to my son Peter Marshall for life & then to his son, if any, & for want of such son to my son Daniel Marshall. To son Skinner Marshall all the land whereon my son John Marshall formerly lived for life, reversion to his son, if any, & if not to my son Stephen Marshall. To son Stephen Marshall 100 acres where he now lives. To daughter Sarah Marshall 1/2 the land that I bought of Levin Taylor. To daughter Esther Dennis the other 1/2 of the said land. I give all my lands on Assateague to be divided between my surviving children. Son Daniel Exr. Witt: Samuel Warren, Ezekiel Delastatius, Charles Marshall..³ Daniel died in February 1775.³ Daniel's will was probated on 28 February 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Marshall named heir at law to the testator..³

     Charles was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Wallop, daughter of Skinner Wallop I and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1725.² Charles was named in his father's will on 9 May 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charles died before 29 July 1740. It was on this date that Betty Marshall was named to settle the estate of her husband Charles Marshall. Securities were John Wallop & John Blake..^3,4

     Peter was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Ward, daughter of Thomas Ward and (-----) (-----), circa 1730.² Peter was named in his father's will on 9 May 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 18 October 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Jenepher Marshall. To Thomas Marshall. Balance personal estate to be divided between 2 sons Jenepher & Thomas. To daughter Scarburgh Hollen 1 s. Sons Jenepher & Thomas Exrs. Witt: Ayres Gillett, Peter Marshall, Jr., Patience Marshall..³ Peter died in November 1766.³ Peter's will was probated on 25 November 1766 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Ansley was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1720,her married name was Townsend.² She married John Townsend III, son of John Townsend II and Rebecca Porter, circa 1720.² Ansley died before 9 May 1733.¹ Ansley was named in her father's will on 9 May 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my deceased daughter Ann Mary, who had a son Martiall Townsend, in the will of John Martial..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel witnessed a will on 17 February 1715 at Gingoteague Neck, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Daniel Welburen, Samuel Welburne & Francis Welburne witnessed the will of Robert Adkins at the head of Gingoteague Neck..² He married Mason (53) Kendall, daughter of Capt. William Kendall II (the elder) and Ann (14) Mason, circa 1717.³ Samuel Welburne was security on the administration of an estate on 3 September 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Benjamin Welburne was granted to his brother Daniel Welburne with Samuel Welburne securities.⁴ Samuel witnessed a will on 3 June 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Hill Drummond, Francis Welburne, Mary Chance and Samuel Welburne witnessed the will of Richard Hill Ayres..⁵ He married Sarah Wallop, daughter of Skinner Wallop I and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1725.^6,7 Samuel made a will on 12 December 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. James Watts children Nehemyah, Adam & William to be paid their estates due them by their father's will. To son Daniel Welburne. Hill Drummond to be paid 4000 lbs. of tobacco for 200 acres of Assateag Island Beach in Somerset County, Maryland, provided the said Drummond makes over the said 200 acres to my son Daniel. To daughter Mason Welburne. To wife Sarah Welburne. To Nehemyah & Adam Watts. To 2 daughters Ann & Mason clothing that was my former wife Mason's. Wife & 4 children Daniel, Ann, Mason & Elizabeth residual legatees. Wife Exec. Brother Daniel Welburne Exr. Witt: Solomon Ewell, Nehemiah Watt, Charles Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor.⁸ Samuel died before 8 May 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.^9,8

     Francis was born circa 1699 at Accomack Co, VA. He received land as a gift on 2 August 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Francis Welburne received land as a gift from his mother.² Francis witnessed a will on 17 February 1715 at Gingoteague Neck, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Daniel Welburen, Samuel Welburne & Francis Welburne witnessed the will of Robert Adkins at the head of Gingoteague Neck..³ He chose a guardian on in 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Francis Welburne chose his brother Daniel as his guardian. This was the year his mother died.⁴ Francis witnessed a will on 3 June 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Hill Drummond, Francis Welburne, Mary Chance and Samuel Welburne witnessed the will of Richard Hill Ayres..⁵

     Benjamin was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA.² Benjamin died before 3 September 1717 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Patience was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. Patience was named in her grandfather's will on 10 October 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Patience Allen in the will of John Drummond, son Hill Drummond..¹ She married Edward Custis, son of Capt. Henry Custis (Ravenswood-A68A) and Rachel Revell, circa 1735.² Patience was named in her brother's will on 23 September 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Patience Custis in the will of Stephen Allen, mother Margaret Bagwell..³ Patience was named in her husband's will on 1 August 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife, but not named, in the will of Edward Custis, Stephen Allen & Thomas Bagwell witnesses..⁴ She made a will on 2 October 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. To Edmund Allen. To Stephen Allen. To James Allen. To James Rule. To sister Margaret Rule. To Ann Bagwell. To sister Tabitha Custis & to her daughter Scarburgh Custis. To brother Thomas Bagwell. To Abigail Drummond. To Bridget Chandler. To Ann Chandler. To Susannah Chandler. To daughter in law Susannah Custis. Brother John Allen residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Thomas Parramore, Thomas Custis, William Bagwell. Brother John Allen to pay Susannah Custis her estate..⁵ Patience died before 30 October 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..⁵

     Henry was born circa 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (sister_of_Thos) Crippen, daughter of (-----) Crippen (f/o Thos & wife of Henry Bagwell), circa 1700. She may have been a sister of Thomas Crippen the Elder whose son Thomas in his will dated 27 Dec 1727-5 Mar 1727/8 in Acc Co, named an uncle Henry Bagwell..² He owned 412 acres of land in Accomack County in 1704.³ He married Margaret Drummond, daughter of Capt. John Drummond (I) (Quaker) and Patience Hill, after 2 October 1711.³ Henry was named as the executor of a will on 28 October 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Hill Drummond in a Codicil to his will named brother-in-law Henry Bagwell & Capt. Charles Snead to be Extrs. with Daniel Welburne..⁴ He made a will on 12 August 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will he named his wife, grandson Charles Bagwell, and children..³ Henry died in September 1734.³ Henry's will was probated on 1 October 1734 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his grandfather's will on 10 October 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson John Drummond, son of Hill, in the will of John Drummond..¹ John died before 22 March 1724. He was not named in his father's will, only his 5 sisters were named..²

     James was born circa 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his grandfather's will on 10 October 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson James Allen in the will of John Drummond, son Hill Drummond..² James was named in his brother's will on 23 September 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother James Allen in the will of Stephen Allen, mother Margaret Bagwell..³ James was named in his sister's will on 2 October 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Allen in the will of Patience Custis, who named Allen and Bagwell siblings..⁴

     Mary was born in 1646 at England.^3,4 She married John Ayres Sr., son of Henry Ayres and Isabell Newton, after 6 April 1664 at Westmoreland Co, VA. They were likely married at the home of the bride's parents at Wakefield, Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co, VA where Capt. Richard Hill and his wife Mary lived until Nov 1665 when Richard Hill and wife Mary agreed to sell to Robert Porter and Peter Gramer the 250 aces where we now live on Fishing Dreek (later Pope's Creek) between the land of Richard Griffin and Lawrence Abbington (the site where George Washington was born in 1731/2)..^1,2,5 On 18 Aug 1681 in Accomack Court Mary Ayres, wife of John Ayres, deposed that she was age 35 years or thereabout, placing her birth at 1646.⁶ Mary was named in her father's will on 26 March 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Ayres in the will of Capt. Richard Hill of Hunting Creek..² On 28 Sep 1688 in N'hamp County, John Ayres of Acc Co, Mariner, and Mary his wife, daughter of Richard Hill Gentleman also of Acc Co send greetings. The had comenced a suite against Thomas Dunton of N'hamp Co as he was in possession of 200 acres of land on the Seaboard side in N'hamp Co known as Goggs, on which John Ayres & Mary his wife obtained judgement. The land had been given to Richard Hill during his lifetime by Col. Edmund Scarburgh which would descend by vertue of a gift to Mary Ayres, which was sold by a quit-claim deed for 2,000 lbs tobacco. Signed Mary [M A] Ayres and wittnessed by Jno. Tankard & Christopher Thomson.⁷ She married Christopher Thompson circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary Hill Ayres' marriage to her husband's occasional partner and friend of 30 years, Christopher Thomson, a bachelor, must have occured late in 1702 or early in 1703, as Christopher Thomson wrote his will in Dec 1703..^8,9 Mary was named in her husband's will on 9 December 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as only as my wife in the will of Christopher Tomson, who named all her sons as his sons-in-law, meaning step-sons..⁸ Mary died after 9 December 1703 at Accomack Co, VA.¹⁰

     The names in the Ayres-Eyres family in Colonial Virginia were submitted to the genealogist, Mr. Bower Marsh of London, by Henrietta Ayres Dawson, asking if, in his opinion, they were the same family as that of Wiltshire in the Visitation of London. He promptly replied that "they were the same people, no such accident could ever have happened that two families would follow the same given names," and by his definite opinion if was so formed. He provided the wills of Henry Ayres dated 20 Jan 1656, pewterer of London; the will of Henry Ayres dated 13 Oct 1645 of Ware, County Hertford; and the will of Henry Ayres dated 19 Jul 1661 of London. This surname was written in the early public records of the Colony of Virginia the same as in records in England, as Ayres, Aires, Airs, Ayre, Ayers, Eyre, Eyers, Eires and Eyres. Many Ayres (Eyres), also Trueloves, came to Virginia, and were listed in the Virginia Council as early as 1621. Some returned to England, as found in "Abstract of the Proceedings of the Virginia Company of London 1619-1624," by Conway Robinson, edited by R.A. Brock, Volume I. John was born in 1632 at Ware, County Hertford, England. He was born 30 miles from London in the parish of Munden Freville, otherwise known as Munden Parva (Little Munden), in the county of Hertford, England..^2,3 John was named in his father's will on 13 October 1645 at Ware, County Hertford, England. He was shown as a son John (under age 21) in the will of Henry Ayre of Ware, Co Herford, England..⁴ John Ayres, Mr. William Ayres, Mr. Edmond Ayres, Richard Ayres and Mr. Francis Ayres came from England between 1651 and 1657 to that part of Virginia along or between the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers. The exact dates when each first set foot upon Virginia soil are not known, but the dates on which the headrights of these adventurers from England were converted by others, to whom those rights had been sold between 1651 and 16 Jul 1657, into grants of land at times of varying lengths between those years are known. Mr. Edmond Ayres and Richard Ayres both appear as having arrived at about the same time, and Mr. Francis Ayres first appears of record in the same region in the same year. The headrights of these three gentlemen were each converted into land on the same day, those of Edmond and Richard being so converted by the same purchaser, while that of Francis was acquired by another buyer, which same buyer converted into land the headright on a John Ayres on the same day that he received land for the headright of the same Francis. Thus the headrights of these four close kinsmen were all converted into land on the 15 Jul 1675. John Ayres was the first to be mentioned in the public records. He was the only one of the five who in March 1651/2 was found to be present ashore in Virginia when he was called on by county officers to take the oath of allegiance to the government of England.⁵ John Ayres first appeared in America records on 25 Mar 1652 in Northampton County when he took the oath of allegiance to the then new government of their old home country and its colonies. Everyone of the age of 18 years or more was required to take the oath promising to be true and faithfull to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords. Among those signing in N'hamp County on 25 Mar 1652 (the first day of the year 1652) were Jno. Ayres, Nathan'll Littleton, Edm. Scarburgh, Tho. Johnson, Georgius Hacke and Stephen Charlton. Among those signing 5 days later were Jno. Custis, Jno. Johnson Jr., Jno. Johnson Sr., Rich Hill, Charles Scarburgh, James Atkinson, Wm. Gower, Wm. Jorden & Rich. Kellam.⁶ John was on the list of tithables at Lancaster Co, VA, for on 6 February 1655. He was taxed for having 3 adult persons in his abode either ashore or on board his vessel. They were evidently himself, his newly-married wife and probably Henry Peters, who seems to have been in the employ of John Ayres for this same Henry Peters had previously arrieved in Virginia before 10 Mary 1652 and then was a headright for Capt. Richard Hill of Northampton & Westmoreland Counties..⁷ He married Joan Gowers, daughter of (f|o Joan & Wm) Gowers, circa 1655. According to Ayres, Dawson & Allied Families the Gowers records of Lancaster and Rappahannock Counties indicate the reason William Gowers bequeathed the principal part of his estate in 1668 to the children of John Ayres, the Master Mariner, was that John's first wife Joan, was a sister of William Gowers, and born in England..⁸ John patented land on 24 October 1655 at Rappahannock River. It was on this date that John Ayres was granted 250 acres on the North side of the Rappahannock River above the plantation of Mr. Wm. Smart for transportation of 5 persons: Barbaby Johnson, James Pearson, Thomas Hart and Elnor Hart. On 6 Oct 1658 James Brenett was granted 200 acres upon South side of the Rappahannock River begining upon a branch near land of William Clapham, which had been granted to John Ayres on 24 Oct 1655, assigned unto said Brennett & Peter Johnson & now renewed for transportation of 4 persons. According to a certificate of land granted to Jo: Eyers on 6 Aug 1655 in Lancaster County, the 4 persons were John Tayler, Elnor Gill, Joan Eyers and Hen: Peeters..^9,7 John was named in his grandfather's will on 20 January 1656 at London, England. He was shown as a grandchild John Ayres in the will of Henry Ayres, pewterer of London..⁴ John bought land on 16 June 1657 at Westmoreland Co, VA. It was on this date that John Aires bought from Rice Jones all my right title & interest of plantation and the patent that doth belong to me with all houses and orchards. This was the Patent of 88 acres in Lancaster County that was recorded on 2 Sep 1652 upon the north side of the Rappahannock River, north & west upon the land of Edward Harris, dec'd, & south by east upon a creek dividing this and land of Richard Coleman for the transporation of 2 persons: George Slight & Robert Parry..¹⁰ John was named as a headright on 15 July 1657 at Potomac River. It was on this date that both John Ayres and Francis Ayres were listed among 10 persons who were transported into the colony by Peeter Smith when he was granted 500 acres in Petomeck freshes, Northerly upon a creek above Col. Speakes land & Southerly upon land called Gosnells land..¹¹ John sold land on 21 December 1657 at Westmoreland Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ayres sold the land he bought from Rice Jones on 16 Jun 1657 to Francis Jordan..¹² John's land was surveyed on 28 January 1662 at Rappahannock River. It was on this date that Robert Smith & Nich. Smith were granted 225 acres in the forset between the Rappahannock Patomeck Rivers, beging on a point between two branches of Nominy River. The said land being surveyed for John Ayres, by him assigned to said patentees & due for the transportation of 5 persons..¹³ John sold land on 16 February 1662 at Tappahannock, Essex Co, VA. It was on this date that John Aiers and his wife Joane sold Henrick Lucas 326 acres for 3,000 lbs tobacco. On 20 Oct 1663 John and Joan Aier named Mr. Allex Fleming our true and lawfull attorney to acknowledge for and in our behalf all our right & title in a parcell of land sold to Henrick Lucas. This was the last transaction signed by Joan Ayres, who evidently died soon thereafter. This Alexander Fleming died a few years later and his widow, Joyce, married Capt. Lawrence Washington, who was buried in 1677 at Wakefield beside his elder brother Col. John Washington..¹⁴ John patented land on 13 November 1662 at Rappahannock Co, VA. On 12 Oct 1665 Martin Johnson of Rappahannock County & Sittingborne Parish was granted 326 acres & 40 poles on south side of Rappahannock River, begining at devident of land of Jno. Ayer, S.S.W. to W. side of a creek dividing this from land of Valentine Allen &c. This had been granted to Jno. Ayres on 13 Nov 1662 & by him sold to Henry Lucas of the same county & by him sold to said Johnson. (NOTE: John Ayres had established his quarters ashore on 1655 in Sittenbourne Parish, Rappahannock County, on the south side of the Rappahannock River and his land on the north side of the river was in the parish of North Farnham.).^15,16 John was named as a headright on 23 February 1663 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jno. Ayres was on a list of 20 persons transported into the colony by Richard Hill Senior who was granted 1,000 acres at Hunting Creek bounded on the North by said Creek, running Westerly down the same & Southerly towards Deep Creek..¹⁷ John was on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, for in 1663. John Ayres was first shown on the Tithables in Accomack County in 1663 with 3 tithables. In 1665 he was show as Jno. Eyre with 4; in 1666 as Jno Eyres with 2; in 1669 as John Ayres with 2; in 1670 as Jno. Ayres with 3; in 1671 as John Ayres with 2; in 1674 as John Ayres with 3; in 1675 as Jno Ayres with 3; in 1676 as Jno Ares with 3; in 1678 as Jno Ares with 2; in 1679 as Jno Ayres with 2; in 1680 as Jno Aires with 3; in 1680 in Capt. Hill's precinct as Jno Ayres with 2; in 1685 in Capt. Hill's precinct as Jno Ayres with 3; in 1687 in Capt. Hill's precinct as Jno Ayres Senr. with 3 (implying that his son John Ayres Junior was recognized as of legal age); in 1688 Capt. Hill's precinct list did not show a John Ayres, perhaps he and his son John were away at sea..¹⁸ John sold land on 6 April 1664 at Rappahannock Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ayres made his first sale of land without his wife Joan providing her release of dower rights, as she was then dec'd. This land was granted to John Ayres on 24 Oct 1655 when Joan was his wife. So John alone conveyed the grant of 250 acres on the north side of the Rappahannock river to Capt. Alexander Fleming, who on 3 Mar 1664 had the land confirmed or patented direct to himself..¹⁹ He married Mary Hill, daughter of Capt. Richard Hill and Mary Drake, after 6 April 1664 at Westmoreland Co, VA. They were likely married at the home of the bride's parents at Wakefield, Washington Parish, Westmoreland Co, VA where Capt. Richard Hill and his wife Mary lived until Nov 1665 when Richard Hill and wife Mary agreed to sell to Robert Porter and Peter Gramer the 250 aces where we now live on Fishing Dreek (later Pope's Creek) between the land of Richard Griffin and Lawrence Abbington (the site where George Washington was born in 1731/2)..^20,21,22 On 28 Sep 1664 James Browne, of Rappahannock County, was granted 346 acres on the south side of the Rappahannock River, begining at lower side of land of Wm. Grey by a branch sied, running West &c. S.S.E. parallel to land of Jno. Ayres &c. 200 due by former grant & the residue adjoining dure for transportation of 3 persons.²³ John patented land on 25 September 1665 at Rappahannock River. It was on this date that John Ayres was granted 378 acres on south side of Rappahannock River in the freshes, begining at S.W. corner of land belonging to Jno. Meder, running S.S.W. &c. to trees dividing this and land of Robt. Davies, thence N. 42 perches, W. 80 perches to a branch of Potobaco Creek, thence N.N.E. to land of Jno. Medar &c. for transportation of 8 persons into the colony..²⁴ John sold land on 11 July 1666 at Sittenbourne Parish, Rappahannock Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ayres sold out his home and 561 acres on the Rappahannock River. The distance from the head of Pope's Creek in Westmoreland County where his father-in-law Richard Hill lived southward to the Rappahannock River nearly opposite the Ayres' land, is between five and six miles. That is the narrow part of the peninsula and where the Rappahannock is narrower than a half-mile. John Ayres' headquarters was near Tappahannock in the present county of Essex. He had acquired 6 separate tracts of land in Rappahannock County comprising 1,318 acres altogether. Evidently sometime before leaving Rappahannock County John Ayres acquired some wharfage, storage for tobacco, etc. in Accomack County as he was assessed on having besides himself, 2 persons in this service in 1663 in Accomack County. Both Richard Hill and John Ayres removed to Accomack County, as one outcome of this marriage, and there they remained close together on adjoining estates throughout the remainder of their lives..²⁵ John was named as an heir on 31 July 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Gowers named Francis, John & Patience Ayres, children of John Ayres, in his will..²⁶ John patented land on 9 October 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jno. Ayres & Xpofer (Christopher) Thompson were granted 600 acres in N'hamp Co (now Acccomack Co) adjacent to Capt. Richard Hill's land in forker neck at head of Hunting Dreek for transporting 12 persons: John Eyres 8 times, Robert Davis, Edward Broadway, Richard Lewis and George Youngman. A certificate had been granted in the upper part of N'hamp Co on 16 Oct 1671 to John Eyres for 650 acres for transporting 13 persons: John Eyres himself 8 times; Robert Davis, Edw'd Broadway, Richard Lewis, George Youngman & Robert Youngman. Christopher Thompson and John Ayres became partners in maritime enterprises, John Ayres being the Master Mariner and Thompson the partner ashore. The friendship between the two lasted for 30 years and after the death of John Ayres, Thompson married John Ayres' widow..²⁷ According to the Journals of the House of Burgesses of Virginia, 1659/60-1693, p. 81, At a Grand Assembly began at Green Spring on 20 Feb 1676/7 the following orders of public charge were made and allowed ... to John Ayres - 700 lbs tobacco. This was evidently for his roll in transporting men and the necessities arising because of a temporary change in the seat of government back and forth between the mainland and the Eastern Shore. There was some delay in payment and on 16 May 1678 in Accomack Court "upon the petition of John Aires setting forth that he was in the countries service himself and boat over the Bay at Jamestown 30 days & having made oath to the same and also that hath rec'd no satisfaction certificate is accordingly granted him to the next assembly."²⁸ In 1679 John Ayres had sailed to the island of Barbados in the West Indies. Evidently Joseph Holt, an indentured servant on Barbados had completed his term of service and obtained a license to leave that island. An original manuscript in the Archives Division of the London Guildhall has this entry: "Barbardos-Tickets. A list of what tickets have been granted out of the secretary office of the island aforsaid for the departure off this island of the several persons hereafter mentioned, beginning in Jan 1678/9 & ending in December following, viz: 29 Oct 1679, Joseph Holt in the sloop Hopewell for Antegoa, John Ayres Commander." Antegoa, 480 miles north of Barbados, via the route inside of the Leeward Islands, was about 1/4 of John Ayres' journey back to Cape Charles, Virginia.²⁹ On 16 Dec 1680 in Accomack County Mr. Samuel Taylor came to court and voluntarily confest judgement to John Ayres for 312 lbs of good ffatt nett porke to be paid on demand according to an obligation under the said Taylor's hand bearing the date of 13 Oct 1680.³⁰ John witnessed a will on 25 March 1687 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ayres, Thomas Rila, & John Cary witnesssed the will of Finla MackWilliam..³¹ On 2 Jul 1692 in Accomack County, John Aires registered his cattle mark.³² John witnessed a will on 1 August 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ayres & Nicholas Hill witnessed the will of Thomas Riley Sr..³³ John died after 14 January 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ayres and his eldest son, John, Junior, put aboard a vessel, probably their sloop Hopewell, 11 or 12 head of cattle and sailed for Jones County in Pennsylvania (now Kent County, DE). As the destination could not be reached by way of Chesapeake Bay, the voyage must have been outward around Cape Charles, up the Atlantic coast, and into the Delaware Bay. Upon embarking John Ayres had two of his sons, who remained at home, and two independent witnesses sidned and filed for recordation in the Clerk's Office of Accomack a manifest of their cargo and their destiniation, doubtless as a precaution in view of the hazards of the sea in winter. It was recorded in Acc Co Deeds & Wills, 1692-1715, page 272: "Account of cattle for John Ayres which are to be transported from this county to Jones County, in Province of Pennsylvania, 4 Cows and calves and one cow with calf; 3 two year old heifers; 2 yearlings; all marked with one mark; crop on ye left ear two slitts, tow slitts under and overbit on ye right and underbit." Signed Francis Ayres, Edmun Ayres, William Willett & Wm. Chance. What happened on this voyage is unkown, other then neither John Ayres or his son John returned alive.
.^2,20 His body was interred at Ayres Monument, Greenbush, Acc Co, VA. A memorial stone was observed in the autumn of 1937 on the farm of Mr. Fletcher Scott, near Drummond's Mill, west of Greenbush, which read "In memory of John Ayres, Mariner, of Rappahannock County, Virginia, who settled in Accomack, was born 1666, died 1702." In turn Henrietta Ayres Sheppard erected a family memorial which is shown on Whitelaw's tract A87A, which shows him as John Eyres (Ayres), mariner of Rappahannock County, Virginia, who settled in Accomac before 1666 and died circa 1702..^20,34

     Edmund was born circa 1674 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Edmund was named in his grandfather's will on 26 March 1688. He was shown as Edmond Ayres in the will of Capt. Richard Hill of Hunting Creek and given 250 acres, being half of the plantation whereon his father John Ayres lived..¹ He married Ann (-----) circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edmund was named as an heir on 26 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edmund Ayres' 2 daughter's Tabitha & Ann Mary were named in the will of Thomas Nightingale. Edmund was a residual legatee..⁴ Edmund was named as an heir on 9 December 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law (step-son) Edmund Ayres and his wife Ann an 800 acre plantation at Blackwater Creek in Maryland for life and then to their two daughters Tabitha & Ann Mary Ayres in the will Christopher Tomson..⁵ Edmund sold land on 27 February 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edmund Ayres of Accomack County sold to John Thomson of Acc Co land given by Capt. Richard Hill late of Acc Co dec'd to said Edmund Ayres & his brother Henry Ayres on the south side of the Southern Branch of Hunting Creek, now in possession of Frances Ayres, easterly by land formerly in possession of John Ayres dec'd which said moiety the said Edmund Ayres do hereby convey to John Thomson. Signed by Edmond Ayres and Ann Ayres and wittnessed by Wm. Chance & James Walker..⁶ He made a will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. Plantation where I now live containing 300 acres to 5 daughters Comfort, Tabitha, Patience, Huldah & Elizabeth Ayres. Daughter Tabitha Onions. Daughter Ann Mary. Wife Ann. To brother Francis Ayres & Capt. Richard Drummond 250 acres at Hunting Creek, being 1/2 of 500 acres given by Capt. Richard Hill to me & my brother Henry Ayres, which for a valuable consideration received by me I give to them & their heirs. Wife Ann Exec. Brother Francis & Richard Drummond overseers. Witt: Charles Snead, Thomas Copes, Edmund Bowman Cropper..⁷ Edmund died before 4 August 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁷ His body was interred at Ayres Monument, Greenbush, Acc Co, VA.²

     Francis was born in 1668 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Francis was named as an heir on 31 July 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Ayres, son of John Ayres, in the will of William Gowers. He was given 300 acres..⁴ Francis was named in his grandfather's will on 26 March 1688. He was shown as a grandson Francis Ayres and given 200 acres at the head of Hunting Creek, know as Drakes Neck, in the will of Capt. Richard Hill of Hunting Creek..¹ Francis sold land on 7 January 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Francis Ayres, planter of Accomack County, and his wife Sarah, for 200 lbs sterling sold to William Willet, 180 acres lying on the head of Hunting Creek. Witt: Thomas Bushell, Christopher Thomson..⁵ He married Sarah MackWilliam, daughter of Finla MackWilliam and Mary (-----), before 7 January 1696. According to Ayres, Dawson & Allied Families Francis Ayres wife was named Sarah, whose identity has not appeared in the records, though research points to her being Sarah MackWilliam, daughter of Finla MackWilliam Sr., whose brother Finla MackWilliam Jr. died without issue but left legacies to his know relations, among them being Jacob Ayres, who was evidently a kinsman also..^2,6 Francis Ayres inherited land in 1702 at tract A89, Greenbush, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that John and Abygal Ayres, formerly of Hunting Creek, sold the 300 aces of tract A89 to George Hazelup, which is one of the early spellings of the Hyslop of today. The land had been entailed to John Ayres and his heirs, so this sale was not in order. After the death of John, his brother Francis claimed the land and deeded it to George and William Haizelop who may have been the sons of the George who had bought it from John Ayres.⁷ Francis sold land on 1 July 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Francis Ayres, planter, sold 1/2 of the 579 acres of land he obtained from Wm. Gowers to Solomon Ewell for 10,000 lbs tobacco (289 1/2 acres). It was on the southern side of the open part of Hunting Creek, a line of trees dividing this land from the land of Capt. Richard Drummond and John Drummond, also Mr. Thomas Custis land. Witt: Benjamin Coe & Mark Ewell. On 2 Jul 1718 Solomon Ewell sold this land to Richard Drummond Junr..⁸ Francis was named in his brother's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Francis Ayres in the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..⁹ On 5 Oct 1720 Francis Ayres was named as surveyor or the Kings roads in the room of John Fitzgarrill & that he forthwith cause the roads to be cleared.¹⁰ He made a will on 19 January 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Francis Ayres 289 1/2 acres where I now live it being patented in his name. To son Richard Ayres 250 acres at the head of a branch of Hunting Creek, being the plantation where my father lived, & for want of heirs to my 3 daughters Sarah, Elizabeth & Ann Ayres. I give to my son Francis Ayres one feather bed & boulstere a rug & a blanket & one sheet. I give to my daughter Sarah Ayres one feather bed & boulstere a rug & a blanket & a pair of sheets. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Ayres one feather bed & boulstere a rug & a blanket & a pair of sheets. I give to my daughter Ann Ayres one feather bed & boulstere a rug & a blanket & a pair of sheets. I give to my son Richard Ayres my new feather bed & boulstere & pillow & my silk rug & a blanket & a pair of sheets. I give my son Francis one iron pot waying 60 pounds. I give my daughter Sarah Ayres one iron pot waying 30 pounds. I give my daughter Elizabath Ayres one iron pot waying 30 pounds. I give my daughter Ann Ayres two small iron pots. I give my son Richard Ayres one iron pot waying 30 pounds. I give my son Francis Ayres a gun with a Spair Musel. I give my son Richard Ayres a small gun. 5 children residual legatees. Thomas Riley & Charles White overseers of my children & their estates. Son Francis Exr. Witt: Middleton Melson, William Haizlup..^11,12 Francis died before 6 June 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. On 5 Feb 1722 it was ordered that Wony Rew [John A. Rew's brother, "Wonny"] Thomas Ryly, Haselup, Tobias Bull or any 3 of them were to inventory & appraise the estate before the next court..^11,13

     Henry was born in 1669 at Accomack Co, VA.³ On 10 Oct 1681 he "affirmed" to a deposition in Accomack court, indicating that he was a Quaker.⁴ Henry bought land on 3 October 1687 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that William Morris of Somerset Co, MD, planter, sold to Henry Ayres, joyner, for 3500 lbs tobacco, a part of Col. William Stevens tract called "Suffolk," which the Morrises formerly acquired, 100 acres was to be called "Ayres Choice.".⁴ Henry was named in his grandfather's will on 26 March 1688. He was shown as Henry Ayres in the will of Capt. Richard Hill of Hunting Creek..² He married Comfort [61] Scarburgh, daughter of Matthew Scarburgh and Hannah Scarburgh [17] Wise, before 25 January 1700 at Somerset Co, MD. Henry Ayres was a joiner of Somerset County, who purchased 100 acres there on 3 Oct 1687, with wife Comfort sold 250 acres he had inherited from his father John Ayres on 6 Oct 1707 and as of Worcester Co, MD, sold other land which had belonged to his father on 29 May 1744..^5,1,6,7 Henry witnessed a will on 25 January 1700 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Nathaniel Hopkins, Comfort Ayres, Henry Ayres & James Bratten witnessed the will of John Custis.⁷ Henry was named as an heir on 9 December 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law (step-son) Henry Ayres in the will of Christopher Tomson..⁸ On 12 Mar 1706 Matthew Scarbrough of Somerset Co, MD, for love and fatherly affection, I have and bear unto my respectful and dutiful daugher Comfort, the now wife of Henry Ayres, gives her 200 acres called "Piney Purchase." On 6 Oct 1707 Henry Ayres of Somerset Co, MD sold to Wm. Chance of Accomack Co, VA 250 acres at the head of Hunting Creek, westerly by land of Francis Ayres, southerly by land of Edmund Custis dec'd, easterly by the land formerly of John Ayres dec'd, which half or moiety being 250 acres and his wife Comfort freely confirm her alienation. On 29 May 1744 Henry Ayres of Worcester Co, MD sold to Arthur Barnes of Accomack Co, VA for 20 lbs cash 100 acres in Accomack Co being part of a large tract containing 700 acres near a branch called Indian Town Branch, viz beginning at a Spanish Oak tredd standing at the head of Robert Snead's land and adjoining Widow Shearwood's land and running northwest to an oak adjacant to Middleton Melson and thence joining upon Joseph Melson & Stephen Allen up to Comfort Dunton's land and then south from Jacob Dunton's from thence south, etc. Ayres, Dawson and Allied Families shows this Henry Ayres died in Somerset Co, MD and left descendants from daughters there.⁹ Henry was named in his brother's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Henry Ayres in the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..¹⁰

     John was born in 1666 at Rappahannock Co, VA.⁴ John was named as an heir on 31 July 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Ayres, son of John Ayres, in the will of William Gowers..⁵ John was on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, for in 1687. It was in this year that he first appeared on the Tithable List, implying he was then aged 21..⁶ John was named in his grandfather's will on 26 March 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Ayres Jr. and given 200 acres adjoining his brother Francis in the will of Capt. Richard Hill of Hunting Creek..¹ He married Abigail Parker, daughter of John Parker (I) (Mattapony) and Amey Anderson, circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. When John Ayres Junr sold 177 acres to George Middleton, his wife Abigale released her dower rights on 7 Feb 1698, signed Abigale at an unknown age Ayres..^2,7 At an Accomack Co court held on 5 Jun 1691 John Ayres, age 24, gave a deposition that about 4 years ago I went in company with my cousin John Drummond, now dec'd, to Onancock fields to assist him in taking up a young horse about 3 years old which we did and brought him to my uncle Drummond's house.⁸ John sold land on 7 February 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he sold land to George Middleton. It was 177 acres at the head of Hunting Creek it being a part of the "land granted to Capt. Richard Hill, late of this county dec'd by patent. His wife Abigale released her dower rights on 7 Feb 1698, signed Abigale at an unknown age Ayres..⁹ On 4 Oct 1698 John Eyres (Jr.) was named surveyor of the high way between Deep Creek and Hunting Creek.⁴ He sold land in 1702 at tract A89, Greenbush, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that John and Abygal Ayres, formerly of Hunting Creek, sold the 300 aces of tract A89 to George Hazelup, which is one of the early spellings of the Hyslop of today. The land had been entailed to John Ayres and his heirs, so this sale was not in order. After the death of John, his brother Francis claimed the land and deeded it to George and William Haizelop who may have been the sons of the George who had bought it from John Ayres.¹⁰ John died after 14 January 1702. John Ayres Jr., mariner, was lost at sea with his father in 1702. A tomb placed in his memory is on Mr. Fletcher Scott's farm near Drummond's Mill, west of Greenbush, Acc Co, VA..⁹

     Richard was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Richard was named in his grandfather's will on 26 March 1688. He was shown as Richard Hill Ayres and give 300 acres at Chincoteague in the will of Capt. Richard Hill of Hunting Creek..¹ Richard witnessed a will on 13 August 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Hill Ayres, Robert Scott & Charles Campleshon witnessed the will of William Parker of Matompkin..⁴ He married Esther (21) Wilkins, daughter of Nathaniel (5) Wilkins and Frances Hunt, circa 1700.^5,2 Richard was named as an heir on 9 December 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son-in-law (step-son) in the will of Christopher Tomson..⁶ He owned 300 acres in Accomack County in 1704.⁵ He made a will on 21 December 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Esther Exec. To son Richard Ayres (under age) plantation where I now live containing 150 acres being 1/2 the tract of land left me by my grandfather, Richard Hill. To son John Ayres (under age) the other 1/2 containing 300 acres. Daughters Mary, Esther & Frances Ayres. Witt: Hill Drummond, Francis Welburne, Mary Chance, Samuel Welburne..^5,7 Richard died before 3 June 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..^5,7

     Patience was born in 1665 at Rappahannock Co, VA.² Patience was named as an heir on 31 July 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Ayres, daughter of John Ayres, in the will of William Gowers..¹ Mark C. Lewis shows that this Patience Ayres probably did not marry and died a single person.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 22 March 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth in the will of Hill Drummond, wife Sabra..¹ She married Thomas Staton before 18 May 1733. It was on this date that Daniel Welburne's will (wife Barbara Drummond the sister of Elizabeth Drummond) indicated that it was his will that Thomas Stayton & his wife Elizabeth convey the moiety of their interest on Assateague to my sons Daniel, Francis & Thomas pursuant to bond given by the said Stayton for that purpose. Mark C. Lewis shows she married Thomas Stayton and Whitelaw, in describing the ownership of tract A179 also shows she married Thomas Stayton..^2,3,4

     Tabitha was born circa 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha was named in her father's will on 22 March 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Tabitha in the will of Hill Drummond, wife Sabra..¹ She married Col. George Douglas circa 1730.² Tabitha was named in her husband's will on 9 November 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as only my wife in the will of George Douglas, but named as the widow Tabitha Douglas at probate.³ Tabitha was named in her son's will on 19 March 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my honored mother in the will of Walter Douglas, who named a dec'd sister Ann Douglas & 4 other sisters, but not by name.⁴ She died before 1 April 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Tabitha Douglas was granted to James Rule with John Coleburn securities.⁵

     Patience was born circa 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. Patience was named in her father's will on 22 March 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience Drummond in the will of Hill Drummond, wife Sabra. She was given 200 acres purchased of John Jenifer Osburne & for want of heirs to my daughter Elizabeth..¹ She married William Massey Sr., son of John Massey Sr. and Mary Adkins, circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John Baldwin before 1749.²

     Asa was born on 26 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Virginia Susan Joynes, daughter of Edward D. Joynes and Ann C. 'Nancy' Scott, on 9 April 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Asa died on 12 December 1912 at age 81.¹

     Levin was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² Levin was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Ames, age 13 in HH#505 headed by Levin S. Ames, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..² He married Charlotte Emma 'Lottie' Bull, daughter of Thomas Southey Bull and Mary 'Polly' Mapp, on 25 November 1860 at Burton Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Ames, a 25 year old blacksmith, the son of Lewis Ames & Marg't Brittingham and she was shown as Charlott E. Bull, age 20, the daughter of Thomas Bull & Polly Mapp. They were married by L.K. LaCato and George A. holt said they were both over age 21..³ Levin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Ames the head of HH#LM404, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Ames: Sharolotte, age 32 and keeping house; Allina E., age 8; Marg't A., age 4; & Mary E., age 1. Also listed was Levin Phillips, a 13 year old black farm laborer..⁴

     Virginia was born on 23 December 1839 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹ Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia S. Joynes, age 10 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..² She married Asa Leonard Hall Ames, son of Levin Snead Ames and Ann Priscilla Hornsby, on 9 April 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Virginia died on 4 October 1913 at age 73.¹

     Edward was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann C. 'Nancy' Scott, daughter of Thomas Scott and Catherine (-----), on 25 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. George C. Waters was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward C. Joynes and Ann Scott of Catharine. Another record from this source shows they were married on 25 Jul 1835, some 5 months after the license bond..² 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'd D. Joynes the head of HH#407, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Joyneses: Ann C., age 30; Margaret A., age 12; Virginia S., age 10; Ellen B., age 8; Edw'd T., age 4; and Jno. W., age 2. Also listed was Robt. W. Wescott, a 16 year old laborer and Mary Roberts, age 12 and black..¹

     Ann was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Edward D. Joynes on 25 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. George C. Waters was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward C. Joynes and Ann Scott of Catharine. Another record from this source shows they were married on 25 Jul 1835, some 5 months after the license bond..¹ Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann C. Joynes, age 30 in HH#407 headed by Edw'd D. Joynes, a 37 year old merchant with real estate valued at $3,000..²

     Samuel was born on 25 August 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Anne Edwards Mears, daughter of Benjamin William Mears and Emma Susan Mapp, on 28 October 1884 at Locust Grove, Acc Co, VA.² Samuel died on 29 April 1940 at age 77.¹ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Samuel Williams Ames, husband of Annie E. Ames and son of Leonard Hall & Virginia S. Joynes Ames..¹

     Sarah was born on 28 October 1865 at Locust Grove, Keller, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Samuel William Ames, son of Asa Leonard Hall Ames and Virginia Susan Joynes, on 28 October 1884 at Locust Grove, Acc Co, VA.² Sarah died on 5 October 1956 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 90.¹ Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie Edmonds Ames, wife of Samuel W. Ames and daughter of Benj. W. & Emma S. (Mapp) Mears..¹

     Milton was born in 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.² Milton died in 1951.²

     Susie was born in 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susie died in 1969.²

     Samuel died at infancy.¹ Samuel was born circa 1889.

     Emma was born in 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.² Emma died in 1969.²

     Nannie was born circa 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Author of the book "Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia." Lucy was born circa 1895 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Cora was born in 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.² Cora died in 1968.²

     He was crowned Emperor at Rome on Christmas Day, 800, by Pope Leo III. Charlemagne was born on 2 April 742.¹ He married (d|o Desiderius) (?), daughter of Desiderius (?) King of Lombards, circa 760.² He married Hildegarde (?) Princess of Swabia, daughter of Gerold I (?) Duke of Swabia, Count of Vinzgua, circa 771.² He married Fastrade (?) circa 790.² Charlemagne died on 28 January 813 at age 70.¹ His body was interred at St. Mary's, Aix-la-Capelle.²

     Hildegarde was born in 758.¹ She married Charlemagne (?) King of Franks, Emperor of West, son of Pepin (?) King of the Franks and Queen Bertrada (?), circa 771.¹ Hildegarde died on 30 April 783.²

     Gerold was born circa 740.

     King of Aquitaine 781, co-regent 813, crowned Emperor at Rheims, 28 Oct 816. His common name was Louis the Pious (?). Louis was born in August 778.² He married Ermengarde (?), daughter of Ingerman (?) Count of Hasbaye, circa 794.² He married Judith of Bavaria (?), daughter of Welf (?) Count of Alamannia and Heilwig of Saxony (?), in February 819.² Louis died on 20 June 840 at age 61.²

     Judith was born circa 804.¹ She married Louis I (?) the Pious, Emperor of the West, son of Charlemagne (?) King of Franks, Emperor of West and Hildegarde (?) Princess of Swabia, in February 819.¹ Judith died on 19 April 843.¹

     King of France, 843, King of Lorraine, 869, crowned Emperor at Rome, 25 Dec 875. His common name was Charles the Bald (?). Charles was born on 13 June 828.² He married Ermentrude (?), daughter of Odo (?) Count of Orleans, on 13 December 842.² He married Adelaide (?) circa 850.² Charles died on 6 October 877 at age 49.²

     Ermentrude was born circa 830. She married Charles II (?) The Bald, Emperor of the West, son of Louis I (?) the Pious, Emperor of the West and Judith of Bavaria (?), on 13 December 842.² Ermentrude died on 6 October 869.²

     Odo was born circa 810.

     His common name was Louis the Stammerer (?). Louis was born in 844.¹ He married Adelaide (?) circa 870.¹ Louis died in 879.¹

     Adelaide was born circa 850. She married Louis II (?) the Stammerer, King of France, son of Charles II (?) The Bald, Emperor of the West and Ermentrude (?), circa 870.¹ Adelaide died after 900.¹

     His common name was Charles the Simple (?). Charles was born in 879.¹ He married Edgiva (?) in 918.¹ Charles died in 929.¹

     Edgiva was born circa 880. She married Charles III (?) the Simple King of France, son of Louis II (?) the Stammerer, King of France and Adelaide (?), in 918.¹ Edgiva died in 951.¹

     His common name was Louis d'Outre-Mer (?). Louis was born in 919.¹ He married Gerberga of Saxony (?), daughter of Henry I (?) the Fowler, King of Saxony & Emperor, in 939.¹ Louis died in 954.¹

     Gerberga was born circa 920. She married Giselbert (?) Duke of Lorraine, son of Regnier I (?) Count of Hainaut and Hersent of France (?), circa 935.² She married Louis IV (?) de Outre-Mer, King of France, son of Charles III (?) the Simple King of France and Edgiva (?), in 939.¹ Gerberga died on 5 May 984.²

     His common name was Henry the Fowler (?). Henry was born circa 870.

     His common name was Charles of Lorraine (?). Charles was born in 953.¹ He married Bonne D'Ardennes (?), daughter of Godfrey (?) the Old, Count of Verdun, circa 970.¹ Charles died in 994.¹

     Bonne was born circa 950. She married Charles (?) Duke of Lorraine, son of Louis IV (?) de Outre-Mer, King of France and Gerberga of Saxony (?), circa 970.¹

     Godfrey was born circa 920.

     Gerberga was born circa 970. She married Lambert I (?) the Bearded, Count of Louvain circa 990.¹

     His common name was Lambert the Bearded (?). Lambert was born circa 970. He married Gerberga of Lorraine (?), daughter of Charles (?) Duke of Lorraine and Bonne D'Ardennes (?), circa 990.¹

     Maud was born circa 990. She married Eustace I (?) Count of Boulogne circa 1010.¹

     His common name was Eustace I (?). Eustace was born circa 990. He married Maud of Louvain (?), daughter of Lambert I (?) the Bearded, Count of Louvain and Gerberga of Lorraine (?), circa 1010.¹ Eustace died in 1049.¹