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     John was born on 26 August 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thomas (probably Thornes), age 10 in HH#582 headed by Catherine Young, age 56. Also listed was Margaret Thomas (probably Thornes), a 33 year old common laborer, who was evidently his mother..³ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thorn, an 18 year old farm laborer in HH#MT407 headed by Margaret Thorn, a 46 year old house keeper..⁴ He married Lavinia J. 'Venia' Taylor, daughter of Gillet 'Gilly' Taylor and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Barnes, on 9 February 1876 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Thorns, age 23, the son of Wm. & Marg't Thorns and she was shown as Lavinia Taylor, age 15, the daughter of Gilley & Elizabeth Taylor. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹ John died on 8 April 1938 at age 86.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John C. Thrones, the husband of Lavinia J. Thornes..²

     Lavinia was born on 15 May 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John C. Thornes, son of William Thornes and Margaret Young, on 9 February 1876 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Thorns, age 23, the son of Wm. & Marg't Thorns and she was shown as Lavinia Taylor, age 15, the daughter of Gilley & Elizabeth Taylor. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹ Lavinia died on 27 July 1935 at age 74.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lavinia J. Thornes, the wife of John C. Thornes..²

     William was born circa 1870. He married Estelle Virginia Matthews circa 1890.¹

     Estelle was born circa 1870. She married William Joseph Holloway circa 1890.¹

     James was born circa 1890. He married Maggie Myers circa 1910.¹

     Maggie was born circa 1890. She married James H. Stone circa 1910.¹

     William was born on 16 January 1926 at Abington, Pasquotank Co, NC.¹ William died on 23 August 1988 at age 62.¹

     (d/o was born circa 1792. As of circa 1820,her married name was Delastatius.¹ She married (f/o July Ann) Delastatius circa 1820.¹

     (f/o was born circa 1800. He married (d/o Charles) Drummond, daughter of Charles Drummond and Comfort Drummond, circa 1820.¹

     Elijah was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah was named in his father's will on 27 March 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Elijah Stockly in the will of Joseph Stockly, brother Nehemiah..¹ Elijah was named in his sister's will on 31 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Elijah Stockly in the will of Neomy Stockly..² He made a will on 26 May 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. To sister Rebecca Matthews plantation where I now live, likewise negro boy Isaac that was given her by my father. To sister Ann Hope negro Kissiah given her by my father. Sisters Rachel Conquest & Ann Hope residual legatees. Brother in law Joseph Matthews Exr. Witt: Major Davis, William Hinmon, Alexander Stockly..³ Elijah died before 22 July 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     Abraham was born circa 1570.

     Nicholas was born circa 1570. He married Francine Jacob on 12 January 1591 at Cologne, Germany. According to Henrietta (Ayres) Sheppard, since the Chrisitian named of Nicholas came down in the family of Nikolaus Varlet of Cologne, Germany, and in that of Casper Varlet of Amsterdam, Holland, it seems highly probable that they were closely related, but in what way has not as yet been established. She also states that name of Varleth has an unmistakable French structure, a corruption of perhaps Valet, and it is no improbable it was borne by some French exile who took refuge in Holland, in order to escape the religious persecutions of his native land, which prevailed during the latter part of the 16th century. The first members of the family in New Netherland (New York) were natives of Utrecht and Amsterdam, Holland.¹ Nicholas died on 18 December 1605 at Cologne, Germany. His body was interred at Protestant Cem, Gologne, Germany.

     Francine was born circa 1570. She married Nicholas Varlet on 12 January 1591 at Cologne, Germany. As of 12 January 1591,her married name was Varlet. Francine died on 19 October 1612.

     Peter was born on 18 August 1598 at Cologne, Germany.¹ Peter died on 29 October 1661 at Amsterdam, Holland, at age 63.¹

     Sepherin was born circa 1622 at Cologne, Germany. In 1659 another certificate for land was issued to Dr. Hack for the transportation of George Nichloas Hack, Sepherin Hack and An Kathrine Hack. The first listed has not been identified by Whitelaw, but he may have been a son who was born earlier; Sepherin is believed to have been a brother of Dr. Hack, who was later killed by the Indians in Maryland; an the An Kathrine is believed to have been the mother of Dr. Hack.² He died before 19 September 1661.³

     Andrew was born circa 1635. He married Judith Hack, daughter of Dr. George 'Joris' Hack and Ann Varlet, circa 1680. Andrew Stewart died before 24 February 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹ Andrew made a will on 24 February 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Judith plantation where I now live containing 737 acres until my son Andrew comes to age of 21 years, then to my said son Andrew, together with 500 acres adjoining where I now live. To daughter Anna Stuart. To daughters Margaret & Abigale Stuart. (daughters under 16) Wife residual legatee & Exec. John Washbourne, Robert Watson & William Nock overseers. Witt: Will: Sill, Richard Kellam, Jr., Robert Scott.¹

     Edward was born circa 1640. He married Judith Hack, daughter of Dr. George 'Joris' Hack and Ann Varlet, after 1697.

     Augustine was born circa 1621 at Prague, Bohemia.² He married Jannetje 'Jane Varlet, daughter of Casper 'Jasper' Varlet and Judith Taintenier, on 10 December 1650 at New Amsterdam (New York). Koot shows they were married December 1651.^3,4 In 1654-1655 in N'hamp County it was recorded that Augustyne Harman of New Amsterdam in New Netherlands is the brother (meaning brother-in-law) Dr. George Hacke. In 1655-1656 in N'hamp Co it was recorded that Augustyne Herman is a Bohemian German.⁵ On Sunday, October 12/2, 1659, the secretary of the colony of Maryland, Philip Calvert, welcomed New Netherland ambassadors Augustine Herrman and Resoled Waldron to his plantation near Saint Mary's City. Dispatched to Maryland as emissaries of Director General of New Netherland Petrus Stuyvesant, Herrman and Waldron were in the English colony to settle a border dispute between New Netherland and Maryland. Just two months earlier, Maryland Governor Josias Fendall and his council had decided to enforce Lord Baltimore's claim to the west bank of the Delaware River (what the Dutch called the South River) below the fortieth parallel (present-day Philadelphia) and demanded that the Dutch settlers there depart immediately from what Fendall and Baltimore considered part of Maryland. As far as Stuyvesant was concerned, these lands were rightful Dutch terriories by virtue of West India Company patents, land purchases from Native Americans, and three decades of occupation. Already well-connected in the Netherlands and New Amsterdam, Herrman solidified his trade to the Chesapeake when he married Jannetje Varlet (var. Warleth) in December 1651. Varlet was also the sister of Anna Varlet, who had recently moved to Virginia after marrying German-born Dr. George Hack. Trading on her own account, Anna Varlet Hack organized a steady trade between the Chesapeake and New Netherland. Soon after he married her sister, Herrman became one of Anne Varlet Hack's trading partners. Seeking to further augment his Chesapeake trade, Herrman also acquired land in Northampton County on Virginia's Eastern Shore, near Hack's plantation, in 1655. Whether he intended to plant tobacco there or simply use his land as a place to store trade goods is unclear, but it is more certain that Herrman did not remain in Virginia long. By January 1656 he was back on the South River as one of the witnesses of a land sale between the West India Company and the Native American inhabitants of lands along the Schuylkill River just north of its intersection with the Delaware. At the same time, Herrman also began to trade to the Caribbean, mixing personal trade with work on behalf of the West India Company. During the next decade, Herrman took advantage of his new Virginia connections, variously supplying horses, lumber manufactured goods, salt, and slaves to Virginia correspondents. He traded indiscriminately with English colonists, such as John Custis and Grace Vaughan of Northampton County, Virginia, and Major John Billingsley and Colonel John Price of Maryland, and with Dutch planters who had migrated from New Netherland, including Simon Oversee and Anna Varlet . .⁴ In 1666 the Maryland Assembly "granted this petition of Augustine Herman of the realm of Prague, in the Kingdom of Bohemia, Anna Hacke born at Amsterdam in Holland, George and Peter Hack, her sons, born in Accomack in Virginia, have long there inhabited and now removed into this Province . . ."⁶ Augestine Herman, brother-in-law of Dr. George Nicholas Hack, lived at Bohemain Manor, Cecil Co, MD. They married sisters.^7,1 Col. Augustine Herman died in September 1686 at Bohemia Manor, Cecil Co, Maryland.^1,2

     Elizabeth was born circa 1666. She married Col. Peter Hack, son of Dr. George 'Joris' Hack and Ann Varlet, circa 1684.¹ As of circa 1684,her married name was Hack.¹

     Mary was born circa 1660. She married Col. Peter Hack, son of Dr. George 'Joris' Hack and Ann Varlet, circa 1690.¹ As of circa 1690,her married name was Hack. Mary (-----) died before 1706.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1692. She married Capt. George Hack, son of Lt. Col. George Nicholas Hack and Ann Wright, circa 1708.³ As of circa 1708,her married name was Hack. Sarah was named in her husband's will on 18 February 1711 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah in the will of George Hack. He also named a brother-in-law Zerobabell Preeson.³ As of after 1712,her married name was Gibson.⁴ She married James Gibson, son of (f/o James & Agness) Gibson, after 1712.⁴ Sarah witnessed a will on 8 September 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Matt Harmanson, James Hill & Sarah 'X' Gibbons witnessed the will of Elizabeth Preeson, widow of Thomas Preeson.²

     James was born circa 1680. He married Sarah Presson, daughter of Thomas Preeson and Elizabeth Browne (Quaker), after 1712.² James Gibson had a child bound to him on 3 September 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. Ordered that Joshua Perkins (orphan, aged 2) and Darky Perkins (orphan, aged 6) be bound to James Gibson, who was to teach the boy the trade of a weaver and perform for both orphans what was enjoined by law.³ James was named in his nephew's will on 17 January 1750/51 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my Uncle James Gibson in the will of John Gilchrist, wife Mary.¹ He died before 30 April 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James Gibson was granted to Andrew Gilchrist with Tully Robinson Wise & Abel Finney securities.⁴ On 28 Aug 1751 George Perkins (servant of Andrew Gilchrist, adm of James Gibson, dec'd) was brought before the court for running away for 30 days. Ordered that George serve extra time according to law and also for the cost of his capture at the rate of 800 lbs tobacco per year.⁵

     Spencer was born in 1681 at Accomack Co, VA.² On 5 Feb 1696/97 Capt. Geo. Nich. Hack admitted that by "inadvertency he had neglected in setting down ye ages of his children by which means ye certain ages of his children could not be known, and since making inspection into his children's ages occasionally happened that he had omitted through ignorance to enter his son Spencer Hack, who is become a tithable." Ordered that Hack pay Spencer's levy for the present year along with court costs.² On 8 Jun 1698 Capt. Geo. Nich Hack was commissioned to serve as sheriff and he presented his son Spencer Hack as undersheriff.³ Spencer died before 20 March 1704/5 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Alicia was born circa 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. Alicia was named in her father's will in April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elisha Drummond in the will of Richard Drummond, wife Katherine..² Alicia died before 25 July 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. She was called Elitia who has since died an infant and without issue..³

     George was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his uncle's will on 9 May 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Drummond, the son of my brother William, in the will of George Drummond, mother Ann Buncle & dec'd brother Spencer..³ George was named in his father's will on 28 February 1773 at Assawoman, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Drummond, under age 21, in the will of William Drummond of Assawoman, wife Sarah..⁴ George died in 1776. It was brought out in a land cause that William and his two sons John & George Drummond drowned together and his share of the land descended to the defendants Elizabeth and her sister Sarah and that part of the said 1,500 acres conveyed to him was allotted to the said Elizabeth..⁵

     Susanna was born circa 1735. She married George Drummond, son of Capt. Richard Drummond II and Anne Hack, circa 1755.¹

     Anne was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Anne was named in her father's will on 9 May 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Anne Drummond in the will of George Drummond, mother Ann Buncle & dec'd brother Spencer. She was given all my land & my interest in any land at Messongo Creek..² She married Henry (184) Wilkins, son of Stockley (62) Wilkins and Edith Major, circa 1775. It was brought out in a land cause that Henry Wilkins and Ann his wife were defendants to the bill of complaint of Thomas Bailey and Ann his wife..³ Anne was named in her brother's will on 6 June 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Anne Wilkins, with a son George Drummond Wilkins, in the will of Richard Drummond Jr..⁴ Anne died in 1797.⁵

     Henry was born circa 1746 at Northampton Co, VA. On 10 May 1763 Henry Wilkins was bound to Henry Green to learn the trade of a house carpenter and on 18 Feb 1765 he was bound to Stephen Drummond to learn the trade of a ship carpenter.¹ He married Anne Drummond, daughter of George Drummond and Susanna (-----), circa 1775. It was brought out in a land cause that Henry Wilkins and Ann his wife were defendants to the bill of complaint of Thomas Bailey and Ann his wife..² Henry died in 1802.³

     Richard was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 9 May 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Drummond in the will of George Drummond, mother Ann Buncle & dec'd brother Spencer. He was given all my land & plantation at Accomack Court House where I now live and my land at Back Creek on the Bayside..¹ He married Esther Scott on 22 October 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Drummond and Esther Snead..² He made a will on 6 June 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Personal property to wife Esther until my son George arrives to the age of 21 years, then to said George, if he shall be the only child she shall have living by me at that time, or if she have more children living by me at that time to be equally divided between them. In case of the death of my children wife to have personal property. Should my wife have another son by me I bequest said son my Back Creek planta, containing 250 acres, the Meeting house field & land adjacent thereto, 2 half acre lots in the Town of Drummond with a double house thereon, & one half acre lot with a single house thereon adjacent Fisher's lots, & my Exrs. to purchase for him about 50 acres of land if it can be done convenient. & if not I give my said son 150 £ to be placed at interest. In case my wife should have a daughter I bequest said daughter my Back Creek plantation aforesaid, & my Exrs. shall endeavor to purchase my said daughter 50 acres of land, & if it cannot be done she to have 50 acres of land where Elijah Booth lives, & 2 half acre lots in the Town of Drummond with double house thereon. To Patience Robinson during her natural life, the grass Lot at present in her tenure adjcent the County Road, Potters Lot & Simpsons Lot in Drummond Town, reversion to my son George Drummond. To son George all the residue of my lands & lots. Slaves to be free after specified terms of service. Should all my children die without issue before they arrive to lawful age, I give to George Drummond Wilkins, my nephew & godson, my whole estate, real & personal before given to my son George Drummond, the 50 acres where Elijah Booth lives, the Meeting house field & the land adjacent thereto on the Western side of the Middle Road, the 2 half acre lots & double house thereon in Drummond Town and the 50 acres intended to be purchased by my Exrs, or if not purchased the £150 in lieu thereof. To all the children of my sister Anne Wilkins, except George Drummond Wilkins. 60 acres of my Back Creek plantation to Richard, son of my cousin Richard Drummond. 40 acres to Richard, son of my cousin Anne Bayly, & the residue of said plantation to Richard, son of my cousin Spencer Drummond. To the children of my deceased sister Susanna Townsend the residue of my personal estate. Should George Drummond Wilkins die before lawful age; the estate given him to go to the children of my sister Wilkins equally. John Cropper, Jr. to be guardian to my son George Drummond & to such other child or children as I may hereafter have. John Cropper, Jr. Exr. Witt: George Corbin, Edward Fisher, Jemima Kelley..³ Richard died before 16 October 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Ann was born circa 1620 at England. She married Edward Ewell circa 1640.¹

     Keziah was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Russell, son of Thomas Russell, on 17 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Gilbert M. Leatherbury was the security on the M.L.B. of James Russell of Tho. and Keziah Bell of Southy..¹ Keziah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Kessy Russell, the head of HH#919, age 55 and living alone..²

     Ann was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born on 14 October 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Abraham Outten on 2 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Hack was the security on the M.L.B. of Abraham Outten and Mary Wise..³ Mary was named in her sister's will on 23 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Mary Outten in the will of Cassey Wise..⁴ Mary was named in her brother's will on 4 November 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Mary Outten in the will of John Wise, wife Sarah..⁵ Mary died on 11 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 59.²

     Elizabeth was born on 4 March 1758 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,3 Elizabeth was named in her sister's will on 23 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Elizabeth Wise in the will of Cassey Wise..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 4 November 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Elizabeth Wise in the will of John Wise, wife Sarah..⁵ She made a will on 21 May 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Wise Sr. Her will was partly proved on 27 Jun 1842 and fully proved on 28 Nov 1842 and recorded on 1 Dec 1842. I set my Negro woman Peggy free at my death & in case my grand nephews John J. H. Wise & George D. Wise (sons of John J.) will not or do not support her in the best & most comfortable manner that a Negro woman ought to be supported & provided for, after she cannot provide for herself ... out of the estate I give to them, then I bind my whole estate to provide for her. I set my Negro woman Leah & men John Brister, Lithgons, Jim Prenett & Nelson free on 1 January after my death, with the understanding that Leah's children born before that time are to be slaves. I set my Negro woman Tabitha & men Solomon & Edmond free on 1 January two years after my death, with the understanding that Tabitha's children born before that time are to be slaves. I give my Negro man Bill (son of Esther) to Obadiah J. Wise; Negro man Parker to John C. Wise Jr; boy Bill (son of Leah) to John J. H. Wise; & Negro boy Somers to George D. Wise (son of John Wise dec'd). All the other Negroes or slaves not mentioned I give to John J. H. Wise & George D. Wise (sons of John J. Wise) & if either die under age then to the other & if the both die under age then to their next of kin on their father's side. To Ann, the daughter of my nephew Tully R. Wise of Northampton, $200 & to his son Tully Robinson $200 to be placed in the hands of a guardian for their use until they arrive at lawful age. To my niece Mary R. Floyd $100. To my niece Eleanor Custis $100 & a bond drawn by her father, my brother Tully R. Wise dec'd, amounting to about $700 on condition that neither she or her husband, my nephew William S. Custis, will ever attempt to question my title to my Negro woman Peggy & her children; I having given Peggy & 2 of her children Isaac & Tabitha once to him my brother & he having given them, the mother & children, back to me before his death & I having had them now 29 years in quiet possession & having long ago given up to my niece Mary R. Floyd her part of the said bond for which she was liable as legatee & devisee of her father. To my nephew John W. Gillett $200. To Harriet A. Wise $100. To John C. Wise Jr. & Henry A. Wise Jr. (sons of John C. Wise Sr.) $200 each. To my nephew John C. Wise Sr. my silver can & request that he give it to his son John C. Wise Jr. at his death. To Henry A. Wise Jr. (son of Henry A. Wise Sr.) $400. To my nephew Henry A. Wise Sr. ... To George D. Wise Jr. (son of my niece Margaret D. P. Wise) $200. To my niece Margaret D. P. Wise ... Remainder to John J. H. Wise & George D. Wise Jr. (sons of John J. Wise). Nephew John C. Wise Extr. Witt: George D. Wise son of George S. Wise, Elizabeth D. Wise, Tully R. Wise Jr. & Comfort S. Melson..⁶ Elizabeth died on 24 May 1842 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 84.^2,7 Elizabeth's will was probated on 1 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas R. Joynes & Edward O. Finney securities..⁶

     Robert was born circa 1640. He married Temperance Waddelowe, daughter of Nicholas Waddelowe (Quaker) and Amey (-----), circa 1666. In her verbal will of 20 Aug 1678 Amy Fowkes left items to Amy & Elizabeth, daughters of Robert & Temperance Mason..¹ Robert bought land in 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1674 Charles & Elizabeth Ratcliff sold 1,200 acres of tract A150 (which is on the north side of Messongo Creek, where Marsh Market is today) to Robert Mason and the land became divided into two 600-acre parts..² Robert sold land in 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1676 Robert and Temperance Mason sold to Henry Brookes, who in 1687 assigned to Colonel John West with the understanding that West would maintain Brookes and his wife Jane during their lives..³ He made a will on 12 December 1677 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Amey plantation at Pungoteague on the seaside containing 650 acres provided she confirm to my daughter Elizabeth (under 14) 100 acres given her by her grandfather Fookes, & if she refuse (to give) Elizabeth (the 100 acres, then Elizabeth was) to have the 650 acres & Amey to have the plantation where I now live. I hereby confirm the said 100 acres to my daughter Elizabeth & she to have the plantation where I now live. Godson Robert Parker. Goddaughter Mary Widgin. To Thomas White. Wife (no name) residual legatee & Extr., Ambrose White to assist her and to see my land confirmed to my children. Witt: John Sturgis & William Nock..⁴ Robert died before 24 April 1678 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Lydia was born circa 1670. She married Thomas Hope, son of Capt. George Hope and Temperance Waddelowe, circa 1700.¹

     Joanna was born circa 1681 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Hope, son of Capt. George Hope and Temperance Waddelowe, circa 1695.³ Joanna was named in her father's will on 27 November 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Joanna Mary Hope in the will of Col. William Custis, wife Bridget..²

     Rhoda was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Ewell, son of Mark Ewell and Comfort Hope, circa 1735.¹ Rhoda was living on 19 February 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Edmund was born circa 1680. He married Ann (-----) circa 1720.² Edmund's will was probated on 25 May 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Edmund died in 1742.³

     Solomon was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Rew, daughter of Absalom Rew and Sarah Horsey Roach, circa 1760.² Solomon was named as administrator of an estate on 27 January 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James Ewell was granted to Solomon Ewell with George Hope Ewell security..³ Solomon died before 30 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Solomon Ewell was granted to Absalom Rew with Benjamin West security..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Solomon Ewell, son of James Ewell and Rhoda Parks, circa 1760.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 24 April 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Ewell in the will of Absalom Rew.

.² Elizabeth was named in her son's will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as mother Elizbeth Ewell in the will of James Ewell Jr..³

     James was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 13 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. To mother Elizabeth Ewell the bonds of Burton & Bayly for $330 & also the bond of Arthur Wessells Jr. assigned to me by Ephraim Wessells for £24. To grandmother Horsey Rew £6. To Charles Rew, son of Charles ... To Negro Levin, belonging to my grandmother ... To Negro Abel ... To Nancy Rew, Sally Rew, Richard Rew & John Rew, sons & daughters of my uncle Charles Rew, 9 shillings each. To Polly Somers, Isaac Somers, John Somers & Horsey Somers, sons & daughters of my aunt Nancy Somers, 9 shillings each. Mother Elizabeth Ewell Extr. Witt: Elizabeth Hammond & Charles Bagwell..² James died in February 1805.^1,2 James's will was probated on 25 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Levinah was born circa 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. Levinah was living on 19 February 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married (-----) Taylor circa 1760.²

     (-----) was born circa 1740. He married Levinah Ewell, daughter of James Ewell and Rhoda Parks, circa 1760.¹

     Joanna was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. Joanna was named in her grandfather's will on 27 November 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Joanna Custis Hope in the will of Col. William Custis, wife Bridget. She was under age 18..² She married Thomas (10) Parramore, son of Thomas (3) Parramore and Sarah James, circa 1734.¹

     George was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA.

     William was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Abigail (-----) circa 1730.¹

     Temperance was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA.² Temperance was named in her his aunt's will on 17 August 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Temperance Hope, daughter of Thomas Hope, in the will of Temperance Kitchen.³

     Abigail was born circa 1710. She married William Hope, son of Thomas Hope and Lydia (-----), circa 1730.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Ambrose was born in 1632 at Northampton Co, VA.² Depostion of Mr. Ambross White, aged about 35 years, on 17 Dec 1667: Said that in the present month he was at Mr. Stephen's house and heard some persons debate with Mr. Pitts, who was then going to apprehend some Indians for rebellion. The chief argument used against Pitts in favor of the Indians was that they had lately lived on the north side of the Pocomoke River. These persons argued against the action to apprehend the rebellious Indians, but White could not give particulars. Three or four days later, White came down the Pokomoke River at night, and seeing a fire, landed and was soon met by armed Indians, who treated them with friendliness. White stayed till the tide favored their departure, and in that time "did inform himself by the discourse of those with him" that the Indians were strong enough on the north side of the river to withstand the power of Virginia's pursuit, and felt secure among their friends on the north side of the river. Signed, Amb. Wite.³ He married Comfort Waddelowe, daughter of Nicholas Waddelowe (Quaker) and Amey (-----), before 1670 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 Ambrose was named as a headright on 16 June 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a certificate was granted to Mr. Ambrose White for 400 acres of land due per rights underwritten viz: Ambross White, Tho. Barton, John Glass, Wm. Williams, Robert Mason, John Lanes, Christopher Roberts and Tho. Shepeard. (NOTE: Since it took some time to process such a headright certificate, the 400 acres could have been for the Ambrose White who was dec'd by 5 Nov 1667. However, it could have also been for his son Ambrose, who married Comfort Waddilow, and it would have been his son Ambross on the list of headright.).⁶ Ambrose patented land in 1670 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that Ambrose White received a patent for 400 acres called simply an island in the Chesapeake Bay. The next year he and his wife Comfort assigned it to Charles Scarburgh and John West..⁷ Ambrose was on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, for in 1670. In 1670 he was shown as Ambross White with 3 tithables, in 1671 with 2, (there was no list for 1672 & 1673) in 1674 with 4, in 1675 with 6, in 1676 with 7, in 1677 with 10 in Capt. Wm. Custis' Precinct, in 1678 with 7. He was not on the Acc Co list after 1678..⁸ Ambrose patented land in 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that a patent for 1,300 aces of tract A36 was issued to Ambrose White who had married Comfort, one of the daughters of Nichloas Waddilow. It was northeast of Pungoteague..⁹ Depostion of Mr. Ambrose White, aged 36 years, 18 Nov 1671: White was certain that when Garrot Suple arrieve aboard the ship Dove, he had an indenture for four years signed by John Boyse. "Garrett Suple did often show it and proffer it to sell on board ship for water, by which means (I) came to take notice of it. Signed Ambrose White.² Ambrose patented land in 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that a patent was granted to Ambrose White for 450 acres as it had been deserted by Cornelius Watkinson. This was part of Whitelaw's tract A1, east of Belle Haven. It was later patented by William Anderson as deserted by White and sold to Arthur Robins in 1678. Also in this year a patent for 2,150 of tract A64 (between Melfa, Onley & Locustville) was granted to Ambrose White and is treated separately in Whitelaw as tract A70, which is northeast of Onley. Whitelaw shows that Ambrose & Comfort White sold this in three known parcels and one more that was unrecorded. In 1672 they sold 200 acres to Edmund Allen. In 1673 they sold 500 acres to Richard Bayly and in 1678 they sold 1,200 acres to John Cole. In the unrecorded transaction, which was made before 1678, the remaining 250 acres of the patent were sold to Edward Smalley..¹⁰ Ambrose sold land in 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Ambrose White, Marriner, sold 800 acres to Robert Huitt. It was the western part of tract A39, which is east of Keller. He also sold 150 acres to Richard Niblett..¹¹ On 8 Feb 1673 the Accomack Court starting meeting at the tavern of Ambrose White, who apparently had taken over the operation of the former Fowkes premises to maintain the lucrative court business.¹² Ambrose patented land in 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that a patent was granted to Ambrose White for 2,000 acres called Comfort's Quarter, which is north of what is today T's Corner or the road from US Rt 13 to Chincoteague. In 1680 a new patent went to John Tankred as having been deserted by White..¹³ Ambrose sold land in 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Ambrose White sold 500 acres of tract A36 to William Anderson, it being south of the 700 acres of Fowkes land and extending eastward from the branch to the tract A37 line..¹⁴ Ambrose was named as the executor of a will on 12 December 1677 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named to assist the wife (no name) of Robert Mason as Extr. to see my land confirmed to my children. Mason also named a Thomas White, but no relationship was mentioned. Perhaps he was a son of Ambrose White..¹⁵ Ambrose was living before 1678 at Somerset Co, MD. Ambrose White Sr. moved to Somerset Co, MD by 1678 with Ambrose White Jr., Comfort White and Grace White..¹⁶ Ambrose sold land in 1678 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Ambrose & Comfort White sold 1,200 acres of tract A70 to John Cole..¹⁷ Ambrose was named as an heir on 20 August 1678 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ambrose White, husband of Comfort White, who were the parents of Ambrose, their eldest son, in the will of Amy Fowkes. (NOTE: This implies he had other sons as well.).⁴ Ambrose died before 15 July 1679 at Somerset Co, MD. The accounts of Mr. Ambrose White's estate (dated 15 Jul 1679) included such items as: 2 bushels of malt (90 lbs tobacco), a brass pestle and mortar (60), a gun (450), and a cask of cider (420). Items purchased since Mrs. Comfort White's widowhood included: 6 3/4 yeards fabric (405), 20 ells silk (300), and a pair of shoes and 2 yeards broad blue lining (70). For White's funeral: a coffin (200), to the minister for a sermon (450), to two messengers for going to St. Martin (150), to Matth. Scarbrough for charges during White's sickness and other funeral charges (1180), to the doctor (60). The account was signed and sworn in open court on 10 Oct 1683, by Matth. Scarbrough.

.¹⁸ On 20 Oct 1680 in Accomack Court Comfort White, administratress of Amb. White dec'd, sued Jame Euell for 10,000 lbs tobacco due by bond. On 18 Nov 1680 it Acc Court, it was brought out that James Ewell had promised to have the brickwork and plasterer's work done on the White's house at St. Martins in Somerset County by 4 Dec 1679. According to Whitelaw, there is no record of Ambrose White's death, but in 1681 it is recorded that his widow Comfort had married John Roads and at the time of the above date she was the wife of Jeremiah Scott. She was mentioned in the will of her half-borther William Anderson in 1698, but that was the last recorded reference to her that was noted.¹⁹

     John was born on 20 March 1652 at Bramshire, Co Southampton, England.¹ He married Comfort Waddelowe, daughter of Nicholas Waddelowe (Quaker) and Amey (-----), before 18 May 1681. It was on this date that Mr. William Anderson was named as an attorney of John and Comfort Rhods, administrator of Ambrose White, dec'd..^2,3 He made a will on 17 September 1687 at Sussex Co, DE.⁴ John died before 6 December 1687 at Lewes Hundred, Sussex Co, DE.^4,5

     Patience was born circa 1682. She married William Orr circa 1700 at Delaware.¹ She married Edward Parker, son of John Parker (I) (Mattapony) and Amey Anderson, circa 1707 at Delaware.¹ She married (-----) Marsh circa 1720 at Delaware.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1664 at Northampton Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 5 July 1669 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth Powell (under age) in the will of Nicholas Powell, wife Agnes.² She married William Parker (of Matompkin), son of Phillip Parker and Mary (-----), circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. Her husband William Parker named a brother-in-law John Powell in his will, so she was probably the daughter of Nicholas Powell of N'hamp County..³ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 13 August 1696 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William (14) Bagwell, son of Thomas (4) Bagwell and Ann Stockley, circa 1697. They were married by 3 Oct 1700..¹ It was on this date that Elizabeth Bagwell, relict of William Bagwell, and Wolsey Burton, both of Sussex County, Petitioned for a resurvey of a tract called Long Neck on the south side of Rehoboth Bay, formerly granted to William Burton and Thomas Bagwell and from them descended to the children of William Bagwell and to Wolsey Burton.¹ She married John Coe on 15 November 1715 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

     Mary was born circa 1660. She married George Parker Sr. (Parkers Creek), son of John Parker (I) (Mattapony) and Amey Anderson, circa 1680.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will in 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife, but no name, in the will of George Parker Sr., brother of William.²

     Robert was born circa 1661 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert died before 1695 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Frances was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Frances was named in her grandmother's will on 23 June 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Coleburn in the will of Mrs. Frances Revell who died at the house of Mr. Robert Coleburne.² Frances was named in her father's will on 6 April 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Frances and given 50 acres in Maryland called Prayers Neck in the will of Robert Coulburn, wife Rebecca..³ She married John Parker (III), son of John Parker (II) and Bridgett Sacker, circa 1714.¹ As of circa 1714,her married name was Parker.⁴ Frances was living on 25 August 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Leah was born circa 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. Leah was named in her father's will before 1 February 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Leah Laylor in the will of John Laylor, wife no name. She was given my plantation at her mother's death or marriage.¹ She married Sacker Parker, son of John Parker (II) and Bridgett Sacker, circa 1715.² As of circa 1715,her married name was Parker. Leah was named in her husband's will on 3 July 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Leah in the will of Sacker Parker.² As of after 1739,her married name was Boggs.³ She married (-----) Boggs after 1739.³ Leah was named in her brother's will on 26 March 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Leah Boggs in the will of Bayly Johnson. He also named her daughter as Sinah Parker.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1764. She married Stephen Drummond, son of John Drummond (III) and Sarah (-----), circa 1790. Jesse Cannon who was a lieut in the VA Navy & Luke Cannon who was a midshipman in the VA Navy in the Rev. War had a sister Elizabeth Cannon who married Stephen Drummond..¹ Elizabeth died before 30 March 1832. Catharine (alias Kittura) Weston, wife of William Weston, now resident of Utica, New York, and lately residents of Hartford, Connecticut, and Stephen Drummond and Cary Drummond of Elizabeth City Co, Virginia, are the only heirs at law of Jesse Cannon who was a lieut. in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War, and of Luke Cannon who was a midshipman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War; the said Catharine Weston being a child of Elizabeth Drummond dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Cannon, who was a sister of said Luke and Jesse Cannon, and the said Stephen and Cary Drummond being the only children of Stephen Drummond dec'd another child of said Elizabeth Drummond; the said Luke Cannon and Jesse Cannon left at their deaths no parents or children nor descendants of children and no brother or descendants of a brother and no other sister nor descendants of a sister except the said Elizabeth Drummond, formerly Elizabeth Cannon. Said Elizabeth Drummond left no children or descendants of children except the said Catharine or Kittura Weston and Stephen Drummond..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 8 December 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Drummond in the will of Sarah Drummond..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1715. She married Mark Ewell, son of Mark Ewell and Comfort Hope, circa 1747.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha was living on 19 February 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Mark Ewell, son of Mark Ewell and Comfort Hope, before 1754. In 1754 Mark and Tabitha Ewell sold 100 acres to William Young..^2,3 Tabitha was named in her husband's will on 10 October 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Tabitha in the will of Mark Ewell, wife Tabitha..⁴

     Betsy was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George H. Ewell, son of George Hope Ewell and Tabitha (-----), on 27 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of George H. Ewell and Betsy Melson of Daniel..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George H. Ewell, son of George Hope Ewell and Tabitha (-----), on 23 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorowgood Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of George H. Ewell and Nancy Fitchett of Jon'a..¹ Nancy was named in her father's will on 24 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my married daughter Nancy in the will of Jonathan Fitchett, Nancy Fitchett.³ Nancy was named in her mother's will on 28 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Nancy Ewell in the will of Nancy Fitchett.⁴ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Ewell, age 58 in HH#1199 headed by Geo. H. Ewell, a 69 year old Methodist Clergyman with real estate valued at $2,500..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1780. She married James Ewell, son of George Hope Ewell and Tabitha (-----), circa 1795.¹

     Amy was born circa 1780. She married Mark Ewell, son of George Hope Ewell and Tabitha (-----), circa 1800.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Taylor circa 1790.¹ Tabitha died before 7 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently dead by this date as she was not named in her father George H. Ewell's will, but he did name a granddaughter Tabitha Ewell Taylor..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1770. He married Tabitha 'Tabby' Ewell, daughter of George Hope Ewell and Tabitha (-----), circa 1790.¹

     George was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Ewell circa 1815.² George was named in his father's will on 30 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Ewell in the will of Solomon Ewell..¹ He made a will on 1 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Polly Ewell all my moveable property & the land where I now live & at her death ... to my daughter Elizabeth Ellen Ewell & my land & other moveable property to my son George T. Ewell & my daughter Elizabeth Ellen Ewell & my son Parker W. Ewell. Friend George H. Ewell Extr. Witt: Arthur F. Wessells, John E. Gray & Lydia A. Barnes..³ George died in November 1842.³ George's will was probated on 28 November 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. John D. Parks & George P. Ewell securities..³