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     Her common name was (w|o Wm. Rodolphus). (w|o was born circa 1620. She married William Rodolphus circa 1640.¹ As of circa 1640,her married name was Rodolphus.¹ As of 1666,her married name was Hamling.¹ She married George Hamling in 1666.¹ (w|o was living on 18 September 1666 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1620. He married (w|o Wm. Rodolphus) (-----) in 1666.¹ George was named as administrator of an estate on 18 September 1666 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Rodolphus was granted to George Hamling as marring the widow of said William.¹

     James was born circa 1920. James was living on 8 July 1944 at Norfolk, VA.¹

     Nora was born circa 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Isaac circa 1895.² Nora was living on 14 August 1944 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE.^1,2

     (-----) was born circa 1875. He married Nora Trader, daughter of Samuel C. Trader and Henrietta 'Henny' or 'Nettie' Trader, circa 1895.¹

     James was born circa 1755 at Maryland.¹ He married Elizabeth Parks, daughter of Job Parks Sr. and Mary (-----), circa 1775.

     Elijah was born circa 1790 at Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Evans, daughter of Richard 'young Dicky' Evans and Rachel 'Betanna' Evans, on 18 June 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. John Lucas was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Spence of Jms. and Betsy Evans of Rich..¹ Elijah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was age 40-50, with 2 males age 10-15, 2 males age 0-5, 1 female age 30-40, 1 female age 5-10, and 1 female age 0-5..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She married Elijah Spence Sr., son of James Spence and Elizabeth Parks, on 18 June 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. John Lucas was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Spence of Jms. and Betsy Evans of Rich..¹ She married Daniel John Kelly on 3 October 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. They were both widowers..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. Kelley, age 50, in HH#6 with her husband Daniel Kelley, age 56 and a day laborer. Also listed with them were her children John Spence, age 21; Elizt. Spence, age 17; and Thomas Spence, age 14..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Kelley, age 60. Her and her husband, John P. Kelley, age 65 and a sailor born in Ireland, were both in HH#971 headed by Raymond H. Riley, age 30 and farming. Raymond Riley was her son-in-law..³ Elizabeth died in 1910. Dola Crockett and Phil R. Mears say she lived to age 114, but the 1860 and 1870 census both put her birth at 1810..⁴

     Richard was born circa 1800 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Acc Co, VA.² He married Grace 'Gracy' Marshall on 14 January 1817 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Richard Evans and Grace Marshall. No other information was given..³ He married Sally (-----) circa 1840.² Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd Evans the head of HH#267, age 50. Listed with him were the following Evans: Sally, age 50; Geo., an 18 year old sailor; Grace, age 20; and Thos., a 17 year old sailor. Also listed was Thos. Crockett, a 16 year old sailor..²

     Her common name was Gracy. Grace was born circa 1800. She married Richard Evans, son of Richard 'young Dicky' Evans and Rachel 'Betanna' Evans, on 14 January 1817 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Richard Evans and Grace Marshall. No other information was given..¹

     Richard was born in 1854 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.² Richard was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd C. Evans, age 5 in HH#1170 headed by Geo. Evans, a 25 year old oysteman.³ Richard died on 6 April 1869.² His body was interred at Main Ridge, Tangier Island, Acc Co, VA.²

     (-----) was born circa 1555.

     Margery was born circa 1577 at England. She married (-----) Pyke circa 1600.¹

     He married Margery Parker, daughter of (-----) Parker, circa 1600.¹ (-----) was born circa 1775.

     Margaret was born circa 1578 at England. She married (-----) Pierce circa 1600.²

     (-----) was born circa 1575. He married Margaret Parker, daughter of (-----) Parker, circa 1600.¹

     William was born circa 1580 at England. He married Wilmot Rogett circa 1600.¹ William died in 1619.¹ William's will was probated on 4 December 1619 at Devon, Co Plymouth, England.¹

     Wilmot was born circa 1580. She married William Parker, son of (-----) Parker, circa 1600.¹

     Nicholas was born circa 1602 at England.

     Wilmot was born circa 1604 at England.

     Margery was born circa 1606 at England.

     Mary was born circa 1608 at England.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1610 at England.

     John was born circa 1612 at England.

     Prudence was born circa 1614 at England.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1598 at England. Elizabeth was living in 1612. She married Francis Rumboll circa 1620.¹

     Francis was born circa 1595. He married Elizabeth Parker, daughter of John Parker and Marie (-----), circa 1620.¹

     Anne was born circa 1628 at England.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1630 at England.

     Abigail was born circa 1632 at England.

     Margery was born circa 1636 at England.

     Sarah was born circa 1682. She married Thomas Parker, son of John Parker (I) (Mattapony) and Amey Anderson, circa 1700.¹

     Francis was born circa 1615 at England. He married Joan Hall circa 1638.² He made a will on 12 December 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. Francis Stockley mentioned a wife, but not by named, a son John and daughters Ann and Frances, and a brother John Stockley and his son Willyam. To beloved wife 3 cows and 4 steares. To daughter Ann Stockley 2 cows and 3 steares. To son John Stockley 3 cows, 3 steares, and my gun. In case all three children die, then their legacies to their mother. To wife the best bed, curtains, and vallence. To daughters Frances and Ann Stockley a bed apiece. To my godson Francis Willyams one cow calf. That cow calf which brother John Stockley owes me, to his son Willyam Stockley. To wife all moveables and things belonging to me, and (for life) the plantation, and after her death to son John. And after the debts of Richard Wooton, deceased, are paid, the remaining estate to be divided by son John and his sister Francis. Witnesses were William Geldinge, William Ennis, and John Stockley..³ Francis died before 1 January 1655/56 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     John was born circa 1638. John was named in his father's will on 12 December 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Stockley in the will of Francis Stockley..¹ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1675. He married Isabell Moore, daughter of Thomas Moore II and Ellenor Gelding, on 14 February 1708/9 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 He made a will on 13 October 1711 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,4 John died before 20 January 1712/13 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,4

     John was born circa 1590. He married (-----) Woodman circa 1615.¹

     John was born in 1621 at England.^2,3 John Stockly came to Virginia by 1639 as an indentured servant to his brother Francis Stockly, who had been in Virginia by 1635. John was to serve his brother for 3 years to pay for his passage. He had been trained as a tailor. Before 6 July 1640 John had been illegally hired by John Algood and Francis petitioned the court to have his servant returned to him. On 1 Feb 1641 the court ordered John Stockly to be returned to his master and for Algood to pay Francis Stockly for the time John had illegally been employed and to pay all court costs. At a court on 29 Aug 1642 the court ordered one William Stevens, Boatwright, to pay John Stockly, tailor for making a suit of clothes. On 14 November 1643 the court ordered the executor of William Burdett dec'd to pay John Stockly 260 lbs of tobacco. On 20 Dec 1643 John Stockly, Francis Stockly and others were fined 30 lbs of tobacco each for using profanity.^4,5 He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1648.⁴ John was named in his brother's will on 12 December 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a brother John Stockley in the will of Francis Stockley. Francis also named John's son Willyam Stockley..⁶ John patented land in 1664 at Assawoman Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that John Stokeley was issued a patent for 2,600 (Whitelaw's tract A140). It extended along the west side of Assawoman Creek and it main fresh-water branch..⁷ He was granted a certificate for land on 19 July 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a certificate was granted to John Stockley for 400 acres of land due for transporting the following into the colony: John Stockley, Eliza. Stockley, John Moore, Abraham Heath, Benjamin Hickman, Eliza Ashdon, John Bowin & James Owin.⁸ He made a will on 3 February 1670/71 at Accomack Co, VA.^9,7 John sold land in 1671 at Assawoman Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that John Stockley sold 200 of A140 to Christopher Standley..⁷ John bought land in 1672 at Assawoman Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that John Stokley bought 500 acres from Col. William Kendall, this land was a strip 16 chains wide along the east side of the adjacent tract A147..⁷ John died before 18 August 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁹

     William was born between 1648 and 1649 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was named in his uncle's will on 12 December 1655 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Willyam Stockley, son of my brother John Stockley in the will of Francis Stockley..¹ William was named in his father's will on 3 February 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William (under 18) in the will of John Stockly, wife Elizabeth..² He married Mary (-----) circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ William Stockley was security on the administration of an estate on 17 December 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of George Ratcliffe was granted to Nathaniel Ratcliffe, brother of said George with William Stockley & William Blake securities.⁵ In his will of 1682-1683 Edward Vahan requested that William Stockley to see my will performed and should my wife die, my daughter Margaret to go with William Stockley and his wife. William Stockley, John Stratton & Edward Thornton were witnessess.⁶ He made a will on 23 July 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Mary to have use of plantation where I now live during her life. Bal. of estate to wife in fee. Wife & brother Joseph Stockley Ex'rs. Witt: John Stratton, Elizabeth Stratton, Thomas Perry..⁴ William died before 7 October 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     William was born circa 1640. He married Frances Stockley, daughter of Francis Stockley (I) and Joan Hall, after 6 March 1671.

     Anderson was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. Anderson was living on 25 August 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Betty Tizeker, daughter of Robert Tizeker and Fetaplace (-----), circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Anderson Parker died before 25 May 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Anderson Parker was granted to Betty Parker with William Tisaker security.²

     Edward was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was living on 25 August 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Scarburgh Wise, daughter of William [66.1] Wise (the elder) and Sarah Bonnewell, circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Susannah was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Johannes [72] Wise, son of John 'Johannes' [19] Wise the Younger and Frances Parker, circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susannah was named in her father's will on 25 August 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susannah Wise in the will of John Parker Sr., wife Francis..¹

     Ann was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Lacey before 1754. Ann was living on 25 August 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (-----) was born circa 1720. He married Ann Parker, daughter of John Parker (III) and Frances Coleburn, before 1754.

     Rachel was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. As of before 1754,her married name was Boggs.¹ She married John Boggs, son of Francis Boggs I and Anne Hook, before 1754.¹ Rachel was named in her father's will on 25 August 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Rachel Boggs in the will of John Parker Sr., wife Frances.² She died on 4 April 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born on 16 February 1729/30 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He married Rachel Parker, daughter of John Parker (III) and Frances Coleburn, before 1754.² John witnessed a will on 8 October 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Arthur Upshur, John Boggs & Henry Custis witnessed the will of William Bradford, wife Frances.⁴ John witnessed a will on 10 January 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Boggs and William Smith witnessed the will of Susanna Smith, brothers William & Mackemi Boggs Extrs.⁵ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Smith, daughter of William Smith and (-----) (-----), on 2 August 1772 at Accomack Co, MD.³ John Boggs received land as a gift on 20 June 1787 at Fookes Neck, Matchtank Creek, Accomack Co, MD. It was on this date that Ann Holden, the only surviving daughter of Francis Makemie, "for the natural love and affection I bear" gave land to John Boggs and Francis Boggs of St. George Parish and to Joseph Boggs of Accomack Parish. The first deed was to Joseph Boggs got 25 acres "whereon the said Joseph now lives" near Holdens Creek. The second deed was to all three men, land north of Pungoteague Creek. Ann Holden restated the last gift in her will. She left all her land "on Matchtank known as Fookes Neck to John, Francis and Joseph Boggs.^6,7 He bought land on 26 June 1787 at Fookes Neck, Matchtank Creek, Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Joseph Boggs and wife Mary sold his part of the land Ann Holden had left him to his brothers John Boggs and Francis Boggs.⁸ He died on 12 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 92. John Boggs died 12 July 1822, aged 92 years, 4 months & 21 days. On 22 July 1822 the administration on the estate of John Boggs was granted to James Boggs & Elijah Boggs with Raymond Riley & William Finney securities.^9,3 He was named in a land cause on 1 October 1822 at Slutkill Neck, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain John Boggs late of this county departed this life intestate on the ____ day of July 1822, seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate in Slutkiln Neck containing 140 acres, slaves &c., and also left the following children and grandchildren to whom the said land descended subject to the dower of Peggy Boggs, the widow of the said John Boggs, viz: your orators Elijah & James Boggs & your oratrixes Rachel, now the wife of William Rodgers & Catharine Moore, who are the only surviving children of the said John Boggs, and your oratrix Elizabeth Custis, wife of William Custis, who is the only child of William Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs, and your oratrixes Nancy Northam, wife of Custis Northam, Peggy Parker, wife of John Parker & William, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth, Lucy & Henry Boggs, all of whom are children of Arthur Boggs, dec., who was a son of the said John Boggs &c.¹⁰ He estate was settled on 25 January 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 2 Dec 1822 (Invy & Sale), 22 Nov 1823 (Audit), 25 Jan 1824 (Rec'd) - Elijah Boggs & James Boggs Admrs. Buyers: Mary Boggs, Margaret Boggs, James Boggs, William Boggs, Susan Boggs & Elijah Boggs. Appraisers: Levin S. Joynes & William D. Chandler. Named in settlement: Francis Boggs. Auditors: John Finney, Levin S. Joynes & William D. Chandler.¹¹

     Betty was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. Betty was living on 25 August 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Guy circa 1760. As of before 1765,her married name was Guy. She married John Guy, son of (f/o Major, Rose & others) Guy and (-----) Major, before 1765. Betty was named as administrator of an estate on 30 October 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Guy was granted to Betty Guy with Edward Parker & William Growson security..¹ She married Major Chambers circa 1772.

     William was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah Ebourne, daughter of William Ebourne and Rebecca Frame, before 7 April 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Twyford sued William Parker and declared that the estate of John Spires dec'd owed Twyford 370 lbs tobacco. Since Parker had married Sarah, executrix of Spires, Twyford wanted the debt to be paid out of the estate. Because Parker could not be found, attachment for the debt and court costs was granted against Spire's estate in the hands of Parker..^2,3 William was named in his father's will on 13 August 1696 at Matompkin, Acc Co, VA. It may have been him who was shown as son William Parker (under 18) in the will of William Parker, of Matompkin, wife Elizabeth. He was given the balance of land at St. Martins in Someset Co, MD and one moiety of my land at Matompkin until my wife's death and then to enjoy the whole 373 acres. (NOTE: Since there is a conflict between being an under son in the 1696 will of Wm Parker of Matompkin and being named as the husband of the widow Sarah Spiers in the same year, he may not be the son of Wm. Parker of Matompkin who died in 1696. However, when he wrote his will in 1721 it was witnessed by William Burton who then lived on the Sea Side in this general area.).¹ He bought land in 1703 at Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that William Parker bought 200 acres of Whitelaw's tract A64 from Tabitha Hill, it being the southwest corner of her land. In 1721 Parker left to his grandson (actually his step-grandson) William James. In 1757 James gave 100 acres to his son Thomas. In 1764 William and Amey James sold 50 acres to James Twiford, to become merged with some adjacent land of his. In 1765 William James (wife Amey) left his home plantation of 109 acres to his son Thomas, who (wife Sarah) died intestate in 1783.⁴ On 6 Jan 1712/13 Col. William Custis (surveyor of the highways in Delight Sheald's former precinct) went before Col. Tully Robinson (a justice) and complained against John Rodgers, his son William Rodgers, William Parker, William Spires, Delight Sheald, Jona. James, Richard Sheald and James Taylor, all of whom had been summoned to meet Custis at "the Bridge neare Mr. Burton" on 26 September, for the purpose of maintaining the highways according to the law. According to Custis, the named men refused. After a full hearing, the court determined that the men had not refused to obey the court order; the men were discharged and Custis had to pay court costs.⁵ William was named in a will on 14 October 1715 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as friend William Parker in the will of William James, wife Sarah. He and Thomas James were to see to the proper care of my children's estate during their minority. William James named sons David and William in his will.⁶ He made a will on 20 February 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. To grandson-in-law (meaning step-grandson) William James plantation where I now live containing 200 acres. To Rachel James. To David James. To daughter-in-law (meaning step-daughter) Sarah Booles. To William Spiers. To Jackcoby Spiers. To Luke Spiers. To Sarah Spiers. Daughter-in-law (meaning step-daughter) Sarah Boles residual legatee & Exec. Witt: Jacob Sare, Richard Sheald, William Burton. (NOTE: This William Parker had married the widow Sarah Spiers, who had a daughter Mary who married Jonathan James of Accomack and she had another daughter Sarah who married William James of N'hamp. Evidently both of these daughters had sons named William James. The assumption is that the land went to the William James of N'hamp as his father William in his will of 1715 named a friend William Parker to see to the proper care of my children's estate during their minority. This William Parker also named David James in his will another son of his friend William James of N'hamp.).³ William died before 2 April 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     John was born in 1710 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was named in his father's will on 14 February 1721/22 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my eldest son John James (under 18) in the will of Jonathan James, wife Mary. He was given 100 acres in Somerset County on the North side of St. Martins River.² He chose a guardian on on 8 July 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John James who chose as his guardian John Taylor, was was present in court and consented. The court accepted Nath'll Kellam as Taylor's security.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was named in his father's will on 14 February 1721/22 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Joseph (under 18) in the will of Jonathan James, wife Mary. Along with his other 4 brothers he was given 70 acres in Somerset County at a place called Rumblete Marac Beech. He was also given 100 acres of the tract in Somerset County on the North side of St. Martins River.¹

     Uzeziah was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. Uzeziah was named in his father's will on 14 February 1721/22 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Uzeziah (under 18) in the will of Jonathan James, wife Mary. He was given 100 acres adjacent to eldest son John in Somerset County on the North side of St. Martins River.¹

     Joshua was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua was named in his father's will on 14 February 1721/22 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Joshua James (under 18) in the will of Jonathan James, wife Mary. He and his brother William James were given 150 acres in Somerset County at a place called Back Creek.¹ He bought land on 3 March 1746 at Deep Creek, Acc Co, VA. Joshua James of Accomack County bought from Capt. Edmund Custis of Northampton County for 100 pounds current money of Virginia a parcel of land near Deep Creek Mill in Accomack County containing 200 acres bounded southerly by John Snead or Thos Webb, westerly by the Mill Branch down to the Mill, northerly by the County Road from the said Mill running on a straight line into the woods from where the path begins to turn & easterly by a direct line cross the said land keeping the same ____ that ___ us at bottom to include the said 200 acres. Witnesses: John West, Anthony West, Major Rowles & Robert Russell.² He bought land on 26 May 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Joshua James bought 200 acres of tract A82 described as near Deep Creek Mill from Edmund Custis of N'hamp (N30). In 1750 the will of James directed that the land be sold and the next year his wife Rachel sold to Littleton Eyre. On 26 May 1747 Edmund Custis's deed to Joshua James was proved by the oaths of John West, Anthony West and Major Rowles.^3,4 He served on a jury on 24 November 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. It was a grand jury headed by Samuel Burton. On 29 Mar 1748 he was on a regular jury. On 29 Nov 1748 he was again on a jury.⁵ He married Rachael Revell, daughter of Capt. Edward Revell and Rebecca Coleburn, circa 1749.⁶ Joshua made a will on 23 January 1749/50 at Accomack Co, VA. 200 acres bought of Edmund Custis lying on the North side of Deep Creek to be sold, & after payment of debts I give the remainder to my wife Rachel James. My 56 acres in Worcester County, Maryland, on Fenix Island, I give in the manner aforesaid. To wife negroes for life should she be with child, & then to the said child, but if not then I give Walthy to my wife, Tony to Rachel West, daughter of John West, Nandewy, & Taby to Abel West, son of the said John West. Godson Henry Custis (under 21). Son in law Charles Leatherbury. Wife residual legatee. Capt. Edward Revil, William Bagge & wife Rachel Exrs. Witt: Edward Revil, John Poalas, William Wise.⁷ Joshua died before 27 February 1749/50 at Accomack Co, VA.^6,7,8 27 Mar 1750 though cited, Joshua James' heir (John Taylor) failed to appear; James' will was proved by the oaths of witnesses, one of whom (Edward Revel) relinquished his executorship. Rachel (the widow) and the other female executor took the oath. William Wise Jr, Isaiah Evans, Robert Tyseker and John Nelson (or three of them) were to appraise the estate.⁹ On 26 Jun 1750 an inventory of the estate of Joshua James (decd) was submitted.¹⁰ On 30 Aug 1757 William Tilney, guardian to Ann James, made oath to the account of Anne James. Since the entry was titled The Estate of Ann James to William Tilney, it is assumed that Ann James had died.¹¹

     William was born in 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 14 February 1721/22 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as youngest son William (under 18) in the will of Jonathan James, wife Mary. He and his brother Joshua James were given 150 acres in Somerset County at a place called Back Creek.¹

     Comfort was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. Comfort was living on 13 August 1696 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1693 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will in 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son George Parker in the will of George Parker Sr., wife no name, brother of William. He was given 1/2 the land on the West side of the branch where I live & the other 1/2 at his mother's death, containing 400 acres and also my 1/2 of Ship Rack Island.² He married Amey 'Naomi' Major, daughter of John Major and (-----) (-----), on 18 December 1721 at Northampton Co, VA.^3,4 He made a will on 18 July 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker seaside. To wife Amey Parker. To son John Parker. To son George Parker. To son Sacker Parker (under 19) To son William Parker. To daughter Anne Parker. To daughter Rachel Parker. 3 youngest children Amy, Rachel & William Parker. To John Blackstone. Wife Amey & son John Exrs. Witt: Nathaniel Sheaff, Elizabeth Bradford, Elizabeth Sheaff..⁵ George died before 29 November 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁵

     Abigail was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Leatherbury before 1708.¹ Abigail was living in 1708 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1680. He married Abigail Parker, daughter of George Parker Sr. (Parkers Creek) and Mary (-----), before 1708.¹ John was living in 1708 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Ruth was born circa 1706. Ruth was living in 1708.¹

     Mary was living in 1708.¹ Mary was born circa 1708.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was living in 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Nathaniel (13) Bradford, son of William (5) Bradford and Bridget (10) Fisher, after 1708.¹ She made a will on 2 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Bradford named a son Nathaniel Bradford; daughters Naomi, Jemima and Keziah; and grandchildren Sarah Bradford daughter of Nathaniel, and Jemima and Violetta Addison, daughters of Jemima Addison. To Violetta Addison all my estate which is in her father's and mother's custody. To son Nathaniel Bradford's 3 children 10£ each. To his daughter Sarah. To daughter Naomi. Clothing to be divided between my 3 daughters. Household goods to be divided between daughters Jemima and 2 grandchildren Jemima and Violetta. To Williamm "Bagge" 40£ cash. Daughters Jemima and Naomi residual legatees. William "Bagge" executor. Duaghter Keziah. Witnesses were John Thomson and Elizabeth Jones..² Elizabeth died in May 1763.² Elizabeth's will was probated on 31 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Amy was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. She married David Hudson circa 1701.¹ Amy was living in 1708 at Accomack Co, VA.

     David was born circa 1676. He married Amy Parker, daughter of George Parker Sr. (Parkers Creek) and Mary (-----), circa 1701.¹

     Mary was born circa 1683 at Accomack Co, VA. As of before 1700,her married name was Warrington.¹ She married Stephen Warrington, son of Stephen Warrington and Elizabeth Jenkins, before 1700.¹ Mary was named in her father's will in 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Warrington in the will of George Parker Sr..² Mary was named in her husband's will on 4 February 1722/23 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as wife Mary Warrington in the will of Stephen Warrington.³

     Stephen was born circa 1676 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1695. He married Mary Parker, daughter of George Parker Sr. (Parkers Creek) and Mary (-----), before 1700.³ Stephen was named in his father's will on 23 December 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Stephen Warrington in the will of Stephen Warrington..¹ Stephen made a will on 4 February 1722/23 at Sussex Co, DE. Heirs: wife Mary Warrington; son Stephen Warrington; daughters Catharine, Mary, Elizabeth and Tabitha Warrington and Sarah Hill. Extr wife Mary Warrington and daughters Catharine, Mary, Elizabeth and Tabitha Warrington. Witt: Dennis McCarty, Sarah Parsons & Cord Hazzard.⁴ He died before 1 April 1727 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁴

     Jacob was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Matilda [38] Scarburgh, daughter of Col. Edmund [11] Scarburgh (III) and Elizabeth Mitchell, circa 1705.^1,2 He made a will on 26 September 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. To my loving wife Matildah the plantation whereon I now dwell during her life, and then to my dau. Tabitha Parker during her life, and then to my grandson Jacob Dewey Parker. To my wife the use of my remaining estate during her widowhood, and then to my dau. Beautifila Johnson my slave Sirus and silver tankard after her said mother's death. To dau. Tabitha Parker slave Jack and ,5. To grandson Jacob Dewey Parker my slave Sampson. Wife extrx. Witt: Edmund Scarburgh, Andrew Allen, Jeremiah Jacob Dewey Thorp, Alexander Mackallan..^3,4 Jacob died on 14 May 1734 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The widow refused to act. Kelly Johnson with his wife Beautifilay and Phillip Parker with his wife Tabitha qualified. According to Whitelaw Jacob Dewey left the Dewey Part of Whitelaw's tract N120 (west of Exmore) to his wife Matilda, and then to a daughter Tabitha, the wife of Phillip Parker; after her death it was to go to her son Jacob, but if he died without issue then to other heirs of Tabitha. After the death of Phillip Parker (1741), Tabitha married Richard Johnson and in 1750 the Johnsons had the entail docked and the land sold by General Court deed to Benjamin D. Gray, who gave a local deed back to Johnson alone, and the next year Johnson left all his lands to a son Joshua. In 1755 a suit for the land was brought, from which we learn that Jacob D. Parker had died without issue and that Tabitha had married Richard Johnson. However, she had had another Parker son named Caleb and after his death his son Thomas Hall Parker now claimed the land under the will of Jacob Dewey (Whitelaw, pp. 543/4). For more on this see the Whitelaw source..^1,4

     Jacob was born circa 1731 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob was named in his grandfather's will on 26 September 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Jacob Dewey Parker in the will of Jacob Dewey, wife Matildah..² Jacob died circa 1755.¹

     Nathaniel was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Parker, daughter of George Parker Sr. (Parkers Creek) and Mary (-----), after 1708.² Nathaniel Bradford's father William conveyed to him 500 acres at Machipungo on 5 Mar 1710/11.³ Nathaniel was living on 4 July 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel died before 28 February 1743/44 at Accomack Co, VA. On 28 Feb 1743/4, Nathaniel Bradford's estate was administered to his widow Elizabeth Bradford, with George Parker and Robert Carruthers securities (Acc Co Orders, 1737-44, p. 551)..³

     Jeodiah was born circa 1694 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Jeodiah was named in his father's will on 7 August 1721 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Jeodiah Bell in the will of George Bell, wife Hannah.¹ He married Sarah (18) Bradford, daughter of William (5) Bradford and Bridget (10) Fisher, circa 1727.² Jeodiah made a will on 20 February 1749/50 at Accomack Co, VA. To son George Bell plantation where I now live & all my land on the Eastern side of the creek. To son William Bell land & plantation on the Western Side of Matchapungo Creek. Wife Sarah to have use of whole estate during her life, but if she marry to have 1/4 my personal estate 5 daughters Rachel. Sarah, Hannah, Ann & Betty Bell residual legatees. Wife Sarah Exec. Witt: Francis Savage, Samuel Benson, Whittington Addison.³ Jeodiah died before 28 August 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3

     Thomas was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his brother's will on 12 February 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Thomas Bonwell in the will of George Bonwell..¹ He married Ann (21) Bradford, daughter of William (5) Bradford and Bridget (10) Fisher, before 1735.^2,3 He made a will on 25 November 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Ann Bonnewell whole estate real & personal. Wife Extr. Witt: David James, Elizabeth James & Thomas Webb..⁴ Thomas died before 25 July 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Sheriff's return that George Matthews, one of the heirs at law of Thomas Bonnewell, dec'd, was summoned to appear & that George Stockley, the other heir at law of the said Thomas Bonnewell was not found within his Bailiwick..⁴

     Nathaniel was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel was named in his mother's will on 2 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Nathaniel Bradford and each of his 3 children received 10£ in the will of Elizabeth Bradford..²

     Naomi was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. Naomi was named in her mother's will on 2 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Naomi in the will of Elizabeth Bradford..²

     Jemima was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Elijah (66) Addison, son of Nathan Addison and Bridget (22) Bradford, circa 1752.¹ Jemima was named in her mother's will on 2 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Jemima in the will of Elizabeth Bradford..²

     Keziah was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Keziah was named in her mother's will on 2 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Keziah in the will of Elizabeth Bradford..²

     Jemima was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. Jemima was named in her grandmother's will on 2 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Jemima in the will of Elizabeth Bradford..³ Jemima was named in her father's will on 27 October 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Jemima died before 2 December 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Violetta was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Violetta was named in her grandmother's will on 2 May 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Violetta Addison in the will of Elizabeth Bradford..³ Violetta was named in her father's will on 27 October 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as Violater Window..⁴ She married (-----) Outten circa 1780.⁵ She married Eli Winder circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² She made a will in 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. To John Addison White, son of Levin & Bridgett, my small piece of land that I call mine, reversion to Elijah Addison White. Son John Purnell Outten. Not witnessed. Proved by Ephraim Watson, William White & Betsy Parker..⁶ Violetta died before 31 December 1793. It was on this date that her will was probated. The foregoing will contested by John Purnell Outten, heir at law to the testatrix, but by the Court admitted to record.
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     Termeria was born circa 1620. She married Robert Parker, son of George Parker (Southampton) and Abigail Barlow, circa 1638.¹

     Abigail was born circa 1644. She married John Martin circa 1665.¹

     John was born circa 1640. He married Abigail Parker, daughter of Robert Parker and Jane (-----), circa 1665.¹

     Anne was born circa 1650.

     Thomas was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 20 September 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Wise and given 1 shilling in the will of John Wise Sr..² He married Wise Young, daughter of Francis Young and Tabitha [68] Wise, circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas [69] Wise (h/o Wise Young?) was named in the settlement of his mother-in-law's estate on 27 June 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Riley and wife Elizabeth (attorney: Littleton Dennis) complained against Ezekiel Young, Thomas Wise with wife Wise (sic), Thomas Young, John Young (both minor orphans of John Young), John Only, Elizth Only and Tabitha Only (Charles Bagwell representing the last five). Ordered that Smith Snead, John Snead, Thomas Custis and Spencer Drumond (or three of them) divide the slaves mentioned in the bill and report next court. On 28 June 1758 it was recorded that in Thomas Riley with wife Elizabeth vs Ezekiel Young, Thomas Wise with wife Wise, Thomas Young, John Young, John Onley, Elizabeth Onley and Tabitha Onley, the slaves mentioned in the bill were distributed as follows: To Thos Wise and wife Wise – Negro Robin (worth £15) and to pay £3:15:00 each to the Rileys, Ezekiel and Smith Onley’s children. To Ezekiel Young – a Negro girl called Dilly (£15) and to pay £3 each to the Rileys, Onley children, John Young’s children and the Wises. To Thos Riley and wife – a Negro woman called Hannah (£35) and to pay £7 each to Ezekiel, the Wises, the Onley children and John Young’s children. To John Young’s children – £10. To Smith Onley’s children – £13:15:00. Costs were equally shared. Signed by Thos Custis, Spencer Drumond and Smith Snead.⁴

     Matthew was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Matthew was named in his father's will on 20 September 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Matthew Wise and given 1 shilling in the will of John Wise Sr..²

     Ezekiel was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel was named in his father's will on 20 September 1741 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Johannes was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. Johannes was named in his father's will on 20 September 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Johanis Wise in the will of John Wise Sr., wife Abigail..³ He married Susannah Parker, daughter of John Parker (III) and Frances Coleburn, circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He made a will on 22 July 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. To son in law Robinson Topping. To my grandson Sollomon Wise the use of my lands for his natural life, & at his death to my great grandson John Wise, son of my grandson Sollomon, provided that my daughter in law Susanna Wise shall hold the houses & tenements with the orchards & other improvements upon it during her widow To daughter Rachel. Bal. of estate to be divided in 5 equal parts, one of which I give to my daughter Rebecca; one to my daughter Frances; one to my daughter Abigail; one to my daughter Anne & the other part to the children of my daughter Bridget. Sons in law John & Robinson Topping & friend John Wise Exrs. Witt: John Wise, John Guy, Molly Bonewell, Henry Guy..³ Johannes died before 27 February 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     Joseph was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was named in his father's will on 20 September 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Wise in the will of John Wise Sr..² He married Comfort Crowson, daughter of William Crowson and Comfort Littleton, circa 1755.^3,4

     Drummond was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Simpson (I), son of Thomas Simpson Sr. and (-----) (-----), before 1734.² Drummond was named in her father's will on 20 September 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Drummond Simpson and given 1 shilling in the will of John Wise Sr..³

     William was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Drummond [74] Wise, daughter of John 'Johannes' [19] Wise the Younger and Frances Parker, before 1734.² William bought land in 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. He bought 150 acres of Whitelaw's tract A105, which is just south of the present town of Parksley, from Robert Elliott..³ William was named in his father's will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ William sold land in 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. He and his wife Drummond sold the south 100 acres of the 200 acres his father Thomas deeded him in 1711 from the Samuel Young part of Whitelaw's tract A114, which is in the immediate vicinity of the present town of Parksley, to Thomas Watson. In 1751 William left the rest of this land to his son William who sold it to Thomas Riley..⁵ William sold land in 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. He and his wife Drummond sold 100 acres of the Robert Elliot part of Whitelaw's tract A105, which is just south of the present town of Parksley, to Richard Greennalds. In 1751 William (wife Drummond) left the 50 acre balance to his son William, and later that year, he joined with a brother Thomas in a sale of 100 acres to Thomas Riley, in include 50 acres owned by his brother Thomas..³ He made a will on 7 March 1751. To eldest son Thomas Simpson 100 acres adjacent to the tract where I now live. To son Solomon Simpson 50 acres of land and marsh on the Bayside. He named a wife Drummond Simpson; daughters Rachel and Tabitha Simpson; and other sons William, Drummond and John Simpson. Wife and son Thomas executors. To son William, upon the condition that he never marry Comfort Taylor, 50 acres of land adjacent to the branch over my father's land, also 50 acres adjacent to the land of Richard Grinalds. Witnessess were Richard Grinalds, Thomas Simpson and Jacob White. In order of probate, Thomas Simpson heir at law to the testator..⁶ William died in 1751.⁷ William's will was probated on 26 June 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶