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     Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 27 November 1805,her married name was Young.¹ She married Thomas Young on 27 November 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. James Eichelberger was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Young and Elizabeth Parker of John R.¹ Elizabeth Parker died before 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Young, infant child of Thomas Young, was shown as an heir of Henry Fletcher Sr. (NOTE: Thomas Young had married Elizabeth Parker, a daughter of Elizabeth Fletcher and John Riley Parker, Elizabeth Fletcher being a daughter of Henry Fletcher Sr.).²

     Leah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Leah was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Finney V, son of William Finney IV and Euphamia Fletcher, on 29 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. James Eichelberger was the security on the M.L.B. of William Finney and Leah Parker..^1,2 Leah died before 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Henry was born on 5 January 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Agnes (288) West, daughter of Anthony (85) West and Eleanor Revell, on 7 December 1797.^2,3 Henry was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named in a land cause on 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Parker an heir of Henry Parker Sr.⁴ Henry died on 7 December 1818 at age 51.¹ His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Henry Parker, the husband of Agnes (West) and the son of John R. & Elizabeth F. Parker. The grave was evidently moved from Parker Place..¹

     Charles was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles was living on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Euphamy was born on 19 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1791,her married name was Rogers.^1,2 She married Levy Rogers circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Euphamy Parker was named in a land cause on 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Levi Rodgers and Euphemia his wife were shown as heirs of Henry Fletcher Sr.² Euphamy was named in her husband's will on 12 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Euphamy in the will of Levi Rodgers and he also named a daughter Elizabeth P. Rodgers.³ As of 22 December 1819,her married name was Eichelberger.⁴ She married James Eichelberger on 22 December 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. William Cockle was the security on the M.L.B. of James Eichelberger, widower, and Euphamen Rodgers, widow of Levi.⁴ Euphamy Parker died on 10 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 47.¹ Euphamy was buried at Rodgers Cemetery, Crockett Town, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Euphamey Rodgers, wife of Levy Rodgers, 19 Mar 1778 - 10 Mar 1826.¹ Administration of Euphamy estate was filed on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Euphemia Eichelberger was granted to husband James Eichelberger with James Boggs & Henry Parker securities.⁵

     In 1700, John Custis of Hungars sold 500 acres to William Broadwater (Whitelaw tract A162 in "Jolles Neck") which extended eastward from the north and south road through Withams, on both sides of the crossroad, and was between the north head-branch of Holden's Creek on the south, and the south head-branch of Bullbegger Creek, known as Tunnell's Mill Branch, on the north. In 1726, William Broadwater left 125 acres each to his sons William, Jacob, Elias and Joshua. In his will, dated 9 Mar 1725, William Broadwater named sons, William, Jacob, Elias, Joshua, Caleb, and James; daughters Leshia Hobryant, Elizabeth Ellis and Mary Ellis; and sons-in-law Turlo Hobryant and Thomas Ellis. To eldest son William Broadwater 125 acres at the head of my whole divident of 500 acres at the head of Ewamus branch. To son Jacob Broadwater 125 acres of said tract. To son Elias Broadwater 125 acres on Crooked Creek Branch. To son Joshua Broadwater 125 acres at the head of my 500 acres in Jollys Neck on Crooked Branch. To son Caleb Broadwater 200 acres "being near ye farerest of Nanticooke River in Maryland" near the head of said River, same land purchased of Thomas Gordon and is called Grodon's Lot in Deep Creek. This being all my land and my youngest son James Broadwater is left without land, if any of his brothers should die without issue their land to descend to the said James. To daughter Leshia 1 ewe, and what things I lent her husband Turlo Hobryant I give to her children. Wife's clothing to be divided between 3 daughters Elizabeth Ellis, Lishia Hobryant and Mary Ellis. Son in law Thomas Ellis. Children residual legatees. Friends William Beavans and Hancock Custis to make division. Six sons William, Caleb, Elias, Joshua, Jacob and James executors. Witnesses were Joseph Feddaman, John Aleworth, Charles Taylor, and John Jenkinson (Acc Co Wills, Deeds, &c., 1715-29, vol. ii, p. 66). William was born circa 1670. William was living on 30 May 1692.¹ William's will was probated on 3 May 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.² William died in 1726.²

     In his will, written 1 Nov 1773, William Broadwater named a wife Bridget; sons William and Jesse Broadwater; and daughters Susannah and Ann Broadwater. Children Susanna, Ann, and Jesse Broadwater were residual legatees. Wife was the executrix. Witnesses were Caleb Broadwater, William Burton and Jacob Broadwater (Acc Co Wills &c., 1772-77, p. 185). William was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Bridget (-----) circa 1720.¹ William was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. William's will was probated on 20 April 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² William died in 1774.²

     In 1750, Howell Bootin and wife Elizabeth of Worcester Co, MD, sold 150 acres (Whitelaw tract A162) to James Broadwater. In 1768 Nathan Milburn, calling himself a cooper, and his wife Rebecca, sold to James Broadwater, who also had purchased 25 acres from the Loughland land to the south. In 1797, James Broadwater (wife Elizabeth) left his holdings here to his sons George and Henry, and 12 years later 279 acres were divided (Whitelaw, p. 1294). In 1764, James and Sarah Hutchinson sold 25 acres (White tract A162) to James Broadwater, it being the upper part east of Jenkinson land, near the Emmanuel Church at Jenkins' Bridge (Whitelaw, p. 1290). In 1770, John and Leah Brittingham, and Thomas and Sarah Cade, united in a deed to James Broadwater for their interest in 114 acres (Whitelaw tract A169 west of New Church) which the wives, with Mary the wife of Robert Bayly, had inherited from a John Massey. In 1774 James and Betty Broadwater resold to William Broadwater. In 1770 Robert and Mary Bayly sold their interest in the same land to Mary Wilkinson. In 1772 the Brittinghams again sold their third interest, this time to William Broadwater. In 1779 William and Mary Broadwater sold to Meshack Feddeman 76 acres, together with Elizabeth Nock's one-third life interest (Whitelaw, p. 1313). This James Broadwater had 2 wills to be probated in Acc Co. In the one dated 16 Sep 1795 and probated 18 May 1801, he named a wife Betty Broadwater; sons George, Henry and James; daughters Rachel Cutler and Nancy Finney; grandsons Theossiles(?) Milburn, James Parker, Walter Parker, Susannah Paker and Gilbert Parker; and son-in-law Robert Parker. To wife the plantation wher I now live. To son George land on south side of plantation adjcent to Dixon Hall. Land to son Henry Broadwater adjcent to Corgin land. Wife Betty Broadwater executrix. Witnesses were Walter Bayne and Maddox Fisher (Acc Co Dist Court Wills &c., 1800-06, p. 151). In another will dated 9 Jan 1797 and probated 30 Jan 1797, James Broadwater named a wife Elizabeth; sons George, Henry and James Broadwater; and daughters Ann Finney, Rachel Cutlar and Leah Parker (deceased). Land to be divided between 2 sons George and Henry Broadwater. Son James Broadwater in Worcester Co, MD, Rachel Cutlar and the children of my deceased daughter Leah Parker, formerly the wife of Robert Parker on Watts Island, residual legatees. Wife Elizabeth executrix. Witnesses were M. Beard, Stephen Beard and Joseph Merril. In order of probate William Corbin qualified (Acc Co Wills &c., 1796-98, p. 124). In May 1816, it was determined that James Broadwater the elder late of this county owned 279 acres near Pocomoke and died in 1796, leaving 5 children: James, George, Henry, Rachel and Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & _______ his grandchildren, the children of his deceased daughter and wife of Robert Parker. After various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate (without a will). IT GOES ON TO NAME MANY OF HIS DESCENDENTS, INCLUDING OTHER GRANDCHILDREN AND EVEN GREAT GRANDCHILDERN, WHICH ARE LISTED BELOW (Acc Co Land Causes, 1812-21, p. 275). James was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. James was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1730.¹ James died in January 1797.² James's will was probated on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     In his will, written 28 Jan 1750/51, Elias Broadwater named a wife Phebe and sons Caleb, Elias, Ezekiel, Charles, Scarburgh and George Broadwater. The wife and 6 sons were residual legatees. Son Caleb was the executor. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater, William Sterling, Charles Parks and William Broadwater (Acc Co Wills, 1749-52, p. 171). In 1726, Elias Broadwater inherited the southwest quarter of his father William's land (Whitelaw tract A162). In 1751, Elias (wife Phebe) was succeeded by a son Caleb (wife Esther), who in 1784 was followed by a son Elias. He later gave land at the west end to his son Caleb, and after the death of Elias, a survey in 1824 showed 82 acres available for the other heirs (Whitelaw, p. 1292). Elias was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Phebe (-----) circa 1720.¹ Elias was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Elias died in February 1751.² Elias's will was probated on 27 February 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     In 1726, Joshua Broadwater inherited the southeast quarter (125 acres) of his father William's land (Whitelaw, p. 1292). On 27 Feb 1749, Joshua Broadwater's estate was administered to Jacob Broadwater, with Robert Pitt security (Acc Co Orders, 1744-53, p. 389). In 1770, William Harris sold 125 acres to Caleb Broadwater, the deed stating that in 1750 Joshua Broadwater had had the entail docked and sold to Thomas Harris by a General Court deed, and that William had inherited after the intestate death of Thomas. In 1784, Caleb Broadwater (wife Esther) left this part of his lands to his son Joseph and Ezekiel. A number of inter-family transactions followed, and in the 1824 survey of the Elias Broadwater land to the westward, this part was shown to have been owned by a David Broadwater (Whitelaw, p. 1292). Joshua was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua died in 1749 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Caleb was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1720.¹ Caleb was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1731, John and Mary Kendall made three sales (Whitelaw tract A171, on the east west side of Oak Hall) of 160 acres each, to Caleb Broadwater, Martenus Vanelson and Guzaline Vanelson. In 1756, Caleb Broadwater left to his wife Mary and then to a duaghter "Massey," who turned out to be Ann or "Nanney," the wife of Stephen Massey. In 1776 the estate of Stephen Massey was administered to his widow Anne, and in 1791 a survey showed 167 acres which were divided as follows: 107 acres to Caleb Massey, and 30 acres each to Thomas and Adkins Massey (Whitelaw, p. 1320). In his will, dated 11 Mar 1756, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Mary and daughters Ann Massey, Mary Tunnel, and Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater. To wife Mary Broadwater my dwelling plantation for life and then to my daughter Massey and for want of heirs to my 3 youngest daughters, Mary, Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater. Wife residual legatee and executrix. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater, Charles Vanelson, and Anne Vanelson. In order of probate William Tunnel and Mary his wife, Stephen Massey and Ann his wife, and Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater, daughters and co heirs of the testator, appeared by William Tunnel, their guardian and having nothing to object said will was admitted to probate (Acc Co Wills, 1752-57, p. 342). Caleb's will was probated on 29 April 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.² Caleb died in 1756.²

     On 4 Feb 1742, Jacob Broadwater witnesses the will of Benjamin Marchant, along with Samuel Feddeman, Howel Bootin and Joshua Milbourne (Acc Co Wills, 1737-43, p. 472). On 11 Feb 1763, Jacob Broadwater, Stephen Lewis, and Jacob Broadwater Jr. witnessed the will of John Cain (Acc Co Wills, 1761-67, p. 207). On 25 Feb 1767, Jacob Broadwater's estate was administered to Jacob Broadwater (his son), with Sebastian Cropper and John Townsend Jr. securities (Acc Co Orders, 1767-68, p. 8). Jacob's part of the land his father left him (Whitelaw tract A162) was the northwest quarter. In 1767 Jacob died intestate and was succeeded by a son of the same name, who in 1796 left his whole estate to his children; two years later a survey showed 140 acres for division among his heirs (Whitelaw, p. 1292). Jacob was born circa 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob died in 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Ellis before 1726. Elizabeth was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (-----) was born circa 1700. He married Elizabeth Broadwater, daughter of William Broadwater, before 1726.

     Leshia was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Turlo Hobryant before 1726. Leshia was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Turlo was born circa 1700. He married Leshia Broadwater, daughter of William Broadwater, before 1726.

     Mary was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Ellis before 1726. Mary was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.

     (-----) was born circa 1700. He married Mary Broadwater, daughter of William Broadwater, before 1726.

     Phebe was born circa 1700. She married Elias Broadwater, son of William Broadwater, circa 1720.¹ Phebe was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     In his will, written 15 Nov 1784, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Esther; sons Joseph, Ezekiel, Elias, Caleb and Edward Broadwater; daughters Mary Sterling and Martha Broadwater. To wife Esther Broadwater 125 acres purchased of William Harris during her widowhood and then to my 2 sons Joseph and Ezekiel Broadwater, they paying my youngest son Edward Broadwater 7 L 10 s. Son Elias executor. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater and William Burton. Codicil - Children Elias Broadwater, Mary Sterling, Caleb, Joseph, Martha, Ezekiel and Edward Broadwater residual legatees (Acc Co Wills &c., 1784-87, p. 80). Caleb was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Esther Thornton, daughter of Edward Thornton (II), circa 1750.¹ Caleb was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. Caleb died in November 1784.² Caleb's will was probated on 30 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elias was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. Elias was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Ezekiel was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel witnessed a will on 21 December 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ezekiel Broadwater, Covington Ewell and Thomas Townsend witnessed the will of Stephen Townsend, wife Mary.¹ On 20 Feb 1772, Ezekiel Broadwater was named in the will of Joseph Feddeman as he was renting land from Feddeman. He also witnessed the Feddeman will (Acc Co Wills &c., 1767-72, p. 673).

     Scarburgh was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Scarburgh was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. George was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Esther was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Caleb Broadwater, son of Elias Broadwater and Phebe (-----), circa 1750.² Esther was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Esther Thornton in the will of Edward Thornton Sr..¹ Esther was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Ezekiel was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.

     David Mills was the security on the 1799 Acc Co M.L.B. of Edward Broadwater and Polly Chase. On 30 Oct 1815, Edward Broadwater's estate was administered to Caleb Broadwater with Elias Broadwater and Savage Broadwater securities (Acc Co Orders, 1815-17, p. 160). Edward was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Chase on 30 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Euphemia 'Fanny' Taylor, daughter of Southy Taylor, on 27 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. George Bonwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Broadwater and Euphanica Taylor of Southy..¹ Edward died in 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     On 30 Nov 1824, it was recorded that Elias Broadwater (Sr.) the elder late of this county departed this life intestate in 1823 leaving three children: Caleb, Nancy wife of Savage Broadwater, and Walter Broadwater; and also 2 grandchildren: Walter Broadwater and Alfred Broadwater, children of Elias Broadwater Jr., son of Elias Sr. Elias Broadwater Sr., at the time of his death, owned a tract of land in the neighborhood of Pocomoke containing 80 acres, which descended to his aforesaid children and grandchildren (Acc Co Land Causes, 1821-26, p. 303). Elias was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Esther(?) (-----) circa 1775.¹ Elias was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Elias died in 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     In his will, written 8 Jul 1792, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Anne Broadwater as executrix. 10 acres now in the possession of Elias and Esther Broadwater to be sold to pay my debts. Witnesses were Elias Broadwater and William Sterling (Acc Co Wills, 1788-94, p. 644). Caleb was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Anne (-----) circa 1780.¹ Caleb was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Caleb died in 1792.² Caleb's will was probated on 30 October 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Richard Sterling Sr., son of William Sterling and Sarah (-----), before 1775. As of before 1775,her married name was Sterling. Mary was named in her father's will on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Sterling in the will of Caleb Broadwater, wife Esther..¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 27 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary Sterling in the will of Richard Sterling, wife Mary..²

     Richard was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 30 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Sterling in the will of William Sterling, wife Sarah, and the heir at law at probate. He was given the remaining part of my land & should he offer to sell it, then to my son Southy Sterling. Richard to was school my son Southy..¹ He married Mary Broadwater, daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, before 1775. He made a will on 27 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Manor plantation containing 147 acres to be sold & the money equally divided between my children, viz: Rebecca, Harry & Richard Sterling. To wife Mary Sterling personal estate during her widow & then to be divided between my 3 children aforesaid. Caleb Broadwater, Jr. Exr. Witt: Elias Broadwater, William Sterling..² Richard died before 25 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     Martha was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Martha was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Beavans on 9 July 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1700. She married Caleb Broadwater, son of William Broadwater, circa 1720.¹ Mary was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     In her will, dated 21 Jan 1795, Nanney Massey named sons Caleb, Atkyns and Thomas Massey. To son Caleb Massey land where he now lives containing 100 acres. To son Atkyns Massey land where he now lives containing 30 acres. Son Thomas Massey residual legatee. Witnesses were William Downing, Ephraim Broadwater and Nancy Burton. In order of probate, Caleb Massey qualified (Acc Co Wills &c., 1794-96, p. 131). Ann was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Stephen Massey, son of Thomas Massey Sr. and Jane Townsend, before 1756. Ann was named in her father's will on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Masssey in the will of Caleb Broadwater and as Ann, wife of Stephen Massey at probate..¹ Ann's will was probated on 29 June 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann died in 1795.

     On 26 Nov 1776 Stephen Massey's estate was administered to Anne Massey, with Joseph Matthews and Francis Houston (Acc Co Orders, 1774-77, p. 479). Stephen was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann 'Nanney' Broadwater, daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Mary (-----), before 1756. Stephen was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.² Stephen died in 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Mary was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Tunnell, son of Scarburgh Tunnell and Elizabeth Matthews, before 1756.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary in the will of Caleb Broadwater and as Mary, wife of William Tunnel at probate..¹ Mary witnessed a will on 14 November 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bartholomew Taylor, Mary Broadwater, Mary Tunnel & Thomas Matthews witnessed the will of William Thornton, wife Sarah..² Mary was named in her husband's will on 28 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of William Tunnel. She was given my whole estate during her widowhood to bring up my children..³ Mary died before 29 January 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Mary Tunnel was granted to Thomas Abbot with Jabez Pitt security..⁴

     William was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Broadwater, daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Mary (-----), before 1756.² It was on this date that Caleb Broadwater's will was probated and William Tunnel & Mary his wife, Stephen Massey & Ann his wife, & Scarburgh & Sinah Broadwater, daughters & co heirs of the testator, appeared by William Tunnel, their guardian & having nothing to object said will was admitted to Probate.² William was named in his father's will on 1 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Tunnell in the will of Scarburgh Tunnell..¹ He made a will on 28 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary whole estate during her widow to being up my children. To son Nathaniel to have as good learning as my wife can give him. To son Nathaniel plantation where I now live containing 170 acres, & for want of heirs to my daughter Elizabeth Tunnel; my land to be valued & my daughter Elizabeth to pay the worth of said land to every daughter, namely Sarah Tunnel, Esther Tunnel & Marget Tunnel according to appraisement. 4 children Elizabeth, Sarah, Esther & Marget residual legatees. Wife Exec. Witt: Joseph Mathews, Sarah Mathews, Ann Mersey.
.³ William died before 24 November 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     Scarburgh was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Scarburgh was named in her father's will on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Scarburgh in the will of Caleb Broadwater..¹

     Sinah was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. Sinah was named in her father's will on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sinah Broadwater in the will of Caleb Broadwater..¹

     Anne was born circa 1760. She married Caleb Broadwater, son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, circa 1780.¹ Anne was living on 8 July 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1760. He married Martha Broadwater, daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, on 9 July 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Polly was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Broadwater, son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, on 30 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elias was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Comfort (-----) circa 1790. Elias died before 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Comfort was born circa 1770. She married Elias Broadwater Jr., son of Elias Broadwater Sr. and Esther(?) (-----), circa 1790.

     Darius was born on 18 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Darius died on 26 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 2.¹

     Rowena was born circa 1840 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. Rowena died on 30 June 1842 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA.

     Alfred was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Alfred was living on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Walter was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter was living on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary S./W. (-----) circa 1800.² John died before 27 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Tunnell was granted to Charles Tunnell. William S. Tunnell & William Delastatius were securities..^3,4

     Littleton was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton was named in his uncle's will on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Littleton Tunnell in the will of Charles Tunnell Jr., wife Maria S..³ Littleton was named in his grandfather's will on 6 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Littleton Tunnell in the will of Charles Tunnell..² Littleton died in April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Charles was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles was named in his father's will on 1 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Tunnell in the will of Scarburgh Tunnell..¹ Charles was named in his brother's will on 23 November 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Charles Tunnel in the will of Washburn Tunnel, wife Rachel..² He married Tabitha Selby, daughter of William Selby Sr., circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He made a will on 6 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William S. Tunnell a mill & ... & a Negro woman Rebecca & a boy Joshua. To grandson Littleton Tunnell a Negro girl Necia. To granddaughter Tabitha Milligan a Negro girl Ann who has been at John Milligan's for several years. To surviving granddaughters of my daughter Sally Milligan, Tabitha not included, ... & $75 from John Milligan for hire of Negro Embraw sold to him on 30 Dec 1811 & also $96.66 due from John Milligan for hire of said Negro previous to purchasing him ... To daughter Molly Silverthorn, wife of John Silverthorn, a Negro woman Sarah, boy Henry, girl Esther, woman Leah & child Betsy & 6 china plates that came from Mrs. Holden. To granddaughter Sally Tunnell my Negro girl Claris. To Rachael Thornton the annual rent of the house & lot now in the occupation of George D. Thomas for 8 years & ... & $50. To son Samuel S. Tunnell the plantation where I live & land I purchased of Arthur Whittington & John Evans & 10 acres on Wallops Island. Remainder to son Samuel S. Tunnell. Friend David Watts Sr. & son Samuel S. Tunnell Extrs. Witt: George Ewell, Thomas Russell & Jesse Taylor.^4,5 Charles died before 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..^6,5

     Charles was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles was named in his grandfather's will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Charles Tunnel in the will of William Selby Sr..² He married Maria Snead (559) Topping, daughter of Garret Topping (younger) and Scarburgh (217) Snead, on 15 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Welsh was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Tunnell Jr. and Maria Snead Topping..³ He made a will on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Maria S. Tunnell my Negro girl Juda & ... To my nephew Littleton Tunnell my Negro woman Sally. To wife house & lot in the town of Onancock & at her death or marriage to nephew Littleton Tunnell. Witt: David Watts & Charles Tunnell Sr. Prob: Charles Tunnell & David Watts securities..^4,5 Charles died before 27 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..^4,5

     Maria was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Charles Tunnell Jr., son of Charles Tunnell Sr. and Tabitha Selby, on 15 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Welsh was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Tunnell Jr. and Maria Snead Topping..² Maria was named in her husband's will on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Maria S. Tunnell in the will of Charles Tunnell Jr..³ She married William Delastatius, son of Joseph Delastatius and Sarah (-----) (wid/o John Selby), on 21 August 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Selby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Delastatius and Mariah Tunnall..²

     Mary was born circa 1780. She married John Tunnell, son of Charles Tunnell Sr. and Tabitha Selby, circa 1800.¹ She married John Massey Jr., son of John Massey Sr. and Elizabeth Feddeman, on 15 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. John Cole was the security on the M.L.B. John Massey and Mary S. Tunnell, widow of John..² She married Joseph Broadwater, son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Michael Robbins and William Jenkins were the security on the M.L.B. Joseph Broadwater and Mary Massey, widow of John..² Mary was living in April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was living in April 1819.²

     Michael Robbins and William Jenkins were the securities on the 1816 Acc Co M.L.B. of Joseph Broadwater and Mary Massey widow of John. In his will, written 3 Apr 1822, Joseph "Brodwater" (no A) named a wife Mary W. Brodwater, son David Brodwater, under 25, and daughter Mary Ann Brodwater, under 10. To wife Mary W. Brodwater $86.42, money from sale of land of Littleton Tunnell, deceased. Son David to be executor. Daughter Mary Ann Brodwater interest on money due her from the estate of Littleton Tunnell, deceased. If both children die, estate to Henry Starling, Edward Broadwater and "Atty" Brodwater Senir(?) equally. Witnesses were Walter Broadwater, Savage Broadwater and Southy Broadwater. At probate James White and Savage Broadwater were securities (Acc Co Wills &c., 1821-23, p. 256). Joseph was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Corbin, daughter of Ralph Corbin Sr. and Rachel (-----), on 26 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary S./W. (-----) on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Michael Robbins and William Jenkins were the security on the M.L.B. Joseph Broadwater and Mary Massey, widow of John..¹ Joseph's will was probated on 24 June 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² Joseph died in 1822.²

     Mary was born in January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 20 November 1838,her married name was Conquest.² She married Edward H. Conquest, son of Joseph B. Conquest and Mary Nock, on 20 November 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Conquest, age 33 in HH#588 headed by Edward H. Conquest, a 34 year old farmer..³ Mary died on 27 July 1899 at age 81.¹ Her body was interred at Conquest Plot, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.¹

     On 6 Feb 1795, Rachel (Cowley) Broadwater was named in the will of her sister Elizabeth (Cowley) Abbott. Elizabeth Abbott also named a niece Hester Broadwater and a brother William Cowley. An Elizabeth Broadwater was also named, but the relationship was not mentioned (Acc Co Wills &c., 1794-96, p. 219). In her will, dated 17 Feb 1801, Rachel Broadwater named sons Robert Broadwater and "Rhuben" Hope; daughters Peggy Fisher, wife of George Fisher and Liddy Nock, wife of Elijah Nock; and a granddaughter Betsy Fisher, daughter of George and Peggy Fisher. Neighbors and friends Geroge Fisher Senr. and William H. Beavens executors. Witnesses were William H. Beavens and Elijah Nock Junr. At probate James J. Abbott gave bond, with Richard Bloxom Senior, Samuel Johnson Jr., and John Moore Sr. securities (Acc Co Wills &c., p. 425). Rachel was born circa 1750. She married George Hope, son of William Hope and Abigail (-----), circa 1772.² She married Caleb Broadwater, son of Jacob Broadwater, circa 1780. Rachel was living on 6 February 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rachel died in 1802.³ Rachel's will was probated on 26 July 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Hester was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Hester was named in her brother's will on 14 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Hetty James in the will of William James, unmarried.² She was named in a land cause on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain William James, lately dec'd, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized of 200 acres of land on Kecotank Branch, and being so seized on the 14 May 1796, made his last will & testament and devised the aforesaid land to the said Betsy, now the wife of William Coleburn, Nancy now wife of Charles Kellam, and the said Molly & Hetty James, and afterwards on 16 May 1796, the said William James departed his life.³ As of 17 March 1812,her married name was Mason.⁴ She married Teackle Mason, son of Bennett Mason and Nanny Rodgers Clemens, 17 Mar 1812 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Dennis Bloxom & Coventon Mason were the securties on the M.L.B. of Teackle Mason & Hetty James..⁴ Hester died in 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ She was named in a land cause on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was determined that Hetty Mason, formerly Hetty James, late of this county, died in 1817 leaving one child named Delight Mason. Hetty and her husband Teackle Mason owned 35 acres of land on Kegotank Creek, which had been left to her by her dec'd brother William James. Delight Mason died intestate an infant and without issue in 1819 and Teackle Mason died in 1821. Elizabeth Warner, wife of George Warner Jr., was a whole sister. David James, deceased, was a whole brother and left children Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah Ann James. Robert J. Broadwater, who died in 1820 intestate, was a half brother and left children Rosanna, Sarah and Robert J. Broadwater. Nancy Savage, deceased, was a whole sister, and left children Mary Anne and Sally C. Savage.⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was living in 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died on 10 May 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Selby was born circa 1770. He married Catherine 'Caty' Broadwater, daughter of William Broadwater and Mary (-----), before 1800.¹ Selby was living on 2 August 1800.¹ He married Elizabeth Kellam 16 Apr 1808 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Laban Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Selby Dunton and Elizabeth Kellam.²

     In her will, written 5 Jan 1807, Betty Broadwater named a son Henry Broadwater and daughters Mary Broadwater and Nancy Finney. Thomas Evans Esq. and son Henry Broadwater to be executors. Witnesses were William Selby and George Dickerson (Acc Co Wills &c., 1806-09, p. 220). On 29 Jun 1807, the estate of Betty Broadwater was administered to John Finney, with Samuel Cripper and John Gillaspie securities (Acc Co Orders, 1806-07, p. 350). Elizabeth was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Broadwater Sr., son of William Broadwater, circa 1730.¹ Elizabeth was living on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died in 1807.² Elizabeth's will was probated on 27 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     George was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Godwin circa 1770.¹ George was living on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. George made a will on 23 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will, dated 23 Apr 1797, George Broadwater named a wife Elizabeth Godwin Broadwater, a brother Henry Broadwater, and a mother Betty Broadwater. To William Corbin of Worcester Co, MD. Wife to be executrix. Witnesses were Richard George and William Burton. At probate William Burton and James Wharton verified the hand writing of George Broadwater. Richard R. Savage qualifed with Zadock Nock and John Boswell securities (Acc Co Wills &c., 1806-09, p. 29). On 30 Jan 1809, George Broadwater's estate was administered to John Cole, with Samuel Crippen and Teackle Mason securities.² George died before 29 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     On 30 May 1814, Henry Broadwater's estate was administered to Samuel Crippen, with William S. Custis and William E. Wise securities (Acc Co Orders, 1812-14, p. 419). Henry was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry was living on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry died in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 28 July 1794,her married name was Finney.¹ She married John Finney, son of William Finney and Mary (-----), on 28 July 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was named in her father's will on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ann Finney in the will of James Broadwater, wife Elizabeth.² Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Finne of Jno., a head of household, age 26-45. Listed with her were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 slave.³ She married Rowland E. Beavans on 24 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann died before 1816.⁴ Ann was named as an heir in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was brought out in a land cause that James Broadwater had died in 1796 seized of 279 aces near Pocomoke and left among others a daughter Nancy who afterwards married John Finney, since dec'd, and at the time of Nancy's death she left 2 children, Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney who died under age living his sister Eilzabeth U. Lewis living and in 1813 Stephen I. Lewis was married to Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney.⁵

     Rachel was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Ebenezer Cutler circa 1760.¹ Rachel was living on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.

     In 1784, William Parker left Watt's Island to his son Robert Parker, who married Leah Broadwater. It remained in the Parker family for several generations (Whitelaw, p. 974). Leah was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Robert Parker (Watts Island), son of Capt. William H. Parker and Leah Taylor, circa 1760.

     James was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. James was living on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ebenezer was born circa 1740. He married Rachel Broadwater, daughter of James Broadwater Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----), circa 1760.¹ Ebenezer died before 29 April 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     George was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. George was living in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George died before 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Gilbert was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. Gilbert was living in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Gilbert died before 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Betsy was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Truitt circa 1790.¹ Betsy was living in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Thompson circa 1780.¹ Elizabeth was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1760. He married Elizabeth Cutler, daughter of Ebenezer Cutler and Rachel Broadwater, circa 1780.¹ John was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1

     Margaret was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Shadrack Hill circa 1780.¹ Margaret was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Shadrack was born circa 1760. He married Margaret Cutler, daughter of Ebenezer Cutler and Rachel Broadwater, circa 1780.¹ Shadrack was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1

     Sarah was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Azariah Benston circa 1785.¹ Sarah was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Azariah was born circa 1760. He married Sarah Cutler, daughter of Ebenezer Cutler and Rachel Broadwater, circa 1785.¹ Azariah was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 4 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Betsy Upshur Finney in the will of John Finney Sr, of William dec'd.¹ As of 23 October 1813,her married name was Lewis.² She married Stephen I. Lewis on 23 October 1813 at Worcester Co, MD.² Elizabeth was named as an heir in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was brought out in a land cause that James Broadwater had died in 1796 seized of 279 aces near Pocomoke and left among others a daughter Nancy who afterwards married John Finney, since dec'd, and at the time of Nancy's death she left 2 children, Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney who died under age living his sister Eilzabeth U. Lewis living and in 1813 Stephen I. Lewis was married to Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney.³

     Stephen was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Upshur Finney, daughter of John Finney and Ann 'Nancy' Broadwater, on 23 October 1813 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     William was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 4 February 1809 at Accomack Co, MD. He was shown as my second son William James Finney in the will of John Finney Sr, of William dec'd.² William died before May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     George was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. George was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Elizabeth was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Zadak Selby was the security on the 1811 Acc Co M.L.B. of Rowland Beavans and Ann Finney, widow. Rowland was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' Broadwater, daughter of James Broadwater Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----), on 24 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rowland was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Betsy Parker, daughter of Robert Parker (Watts Island) and Leah Broadwater, circa 1790.¹ William was living in May 1816.^2,1

     Susanah was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Gilbert Milbourn circa 1790.¹ Susanah was named in her grandfather's will on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Susanah was living in May 1816.¹

     Gilbert was born circa 1770. He married Susanah 'Susy' Parker, daughter of Robert Parker (Watts Island) and Leah Broadwater, circa 1790.¹ Gilbert was living in May 1816.^2,1

     Robert was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was named in his father's will on 2 September 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Robert in the will of David James, wife Elizabeth.¹ He married Mary Savage, daughter of William Hope Savage and Elizabeth Rogers (Rogers?), circa 1766.² Robert was named as an heir on 20 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert James and given plantation were I live & all the balance of my estate and named Extr in the will of Anne Stockley. William Bradford was named heir-at-law at probate. (NOTE: He was her oldest living brother.).³ He received land as a gift in 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Ann Stockley, widow, who had also been the widow of Thomas Bonwell who died in 1758, left her plantation (tract A121) that she heired form Bonwell to Robert James. There was no explanation of the relationship, if any, an at probate William Bradford was named heir-at-law. (NOTE: William Bradford was her oldest living brother.).⁴ Robert witnessed a will on 16 July 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Laws, William Laws, William Sacker James and Robert James witnessed the will of Moses Freeman.⁵ Robert was named as administrator of an estate on 27 May 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Kendall Hope was granted to Robert James, the heir-at-law refusing to qualify.⁶ Robert made a will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife dur. her widow all my lands & water grist mill. Daughters Elizabeth, Nancy & Mary. To son William 200 acres on the North side of my plantation where I now live, also my water grist mill. To son David (under age) plantation which I bought of George Colony. Should unborn child be a boy I give said child the residue on the South side of the plantation where I now live, but if a girl, or being a boy should die before arriving at 21 years in the life time of my son David, then I give the said residue of my plantation to my son David, & if said child should be a boy & my son David should die before he comes to the age of 21 in the life time of my now unborn child, he being a boy, then after the death of my said son David my said child the plantation I purchased of George Colony & which I have above devised to my son David. Wife to bring up & educate my children. Wife Mary & friend George Savage Exrs. Witt: Thomas Evans, Thomas Holt. According to Whitelaw, this Robert James (wife Mary) left the north 200 acres of tract A121 to his son William and the balance to his son David. He also left the Colony part of A121 to his son David.^7,8 Robert died before 26 June 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     William was born before 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William in the will of Robert James, wife Mary. He was given 200 acres on the North side of my plantation where I now live, also my water grist mill. According to Whitelaw, this was part of tract A121, which William left to his sisters Nancy, Mary & Betty James and Elizabeth the wife of Capt. William Coulburn.^1,2 William made a will on 14 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Whole estate to be divided between my 4 sisters Elizabeth Coulburn, Nancy James, Mary James & Hetty James. Brother in law Capt. William Coulburn. John Teackle, Sr. Exr. - Witt: Zadock Nock - Samuel Lippincot, Rebecca Walker. According to Whitelaw, he gave his part of tract A121, which William left to his sisters Nancy, Mary & Betty James and Elizabeth the wife of Capt. William Coulburn.^3,2 William died on 16 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ His estate was probated on 31 October 1796 at Accomack Co, VA; It was on this date that his will was probated.³ He was named in a land cause on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain William James, lately dec'd, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized of 200 acres of land on Kecotank Branch, and being so seized on the 14 May 1796, made his last will & testament and devised the aforesaid land to the said Betsy, now the wife of William Coleburn, Nancy now wife of Charles Kellam, and the said Molly & Hetty James, and afterwards on 16 May 1796, the said William James departed his life.⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth in the will of Robert James, wife Mary.¹ As of circa 1790,her married name was Coleburn.² She married Capt. William Coleburn, son of William Coleburn and Rachel (-----), circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1796 William James left his part of track A121 to his sisters Nancy, Mary, and Betty James, and Elizabeth the wife of Captain William Coulburn.³ Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 14 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Elizabeth Coulburn in the will of William James, unmarried.⁴ She was named in a land cause on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain William James, lately dec'd, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized of 200 acres of land on Kecotank Branch, and being so seized on the 14 May 1796, made his last will & testament and devised the aforesaid land to the said Betsy, now the wife of William Coleburn, Nancy now wife of Charles Kellam, and the said Molly & Hetty James, and afterwards on 16 May 1796, the said William James departed his life.⁵ As of 21 January 1811,her married name was Warner.⁶ She married George Warner Jr. on 21 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner was the security on the M.L.B. of George Warner Jr. and Elizabeth Coleburn, widow of William..⁶ Elizabeth James was named in her husband's estate settlement on 24 August 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Warner Jr. acknowledged receipt from Samuel Crippen (admr of the estate of William Coleburn) for £43.10.7 for my wife's 1/3 part of her husband's estate & also £87.1.2 which is in full for Robert Coleburn & Nancy Coleburn, from their father's estate.⁷ She was named in a land cause on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was determined that Hetty Mason, formerly Hetty James, late of this county, died in 1817 leaving one child named Delight Mason. Hetty and her husband Teackle Mason owned 35 acres of land on Kegotank Creek, which had been left to her by her dec'd brother William James. Delight Mason died intestate an infant and without issue in 1819 and Teackle Mason died in 1821. Elizabeth Warner, wife of George Warner Jr., was a whole sister. David James, deceased, was a whole brother and left children Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah Ann James. Robert J. Broadwater, who died in 1820 intestate, was a half brother and left children Rosanna, Sarah and Robert J. Broadwater. Nancy Savage, deceased, was a whole sister, and left children Mary Anne and Sally C. Savage.⁸

     William was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 15 March 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Coleburn in the will of Robert Coleburn, wife Tabitha. According to Whitelaw, this was part of tract A46, the land where my mother-in-law (meaning step-mother) Catharine Coleburn now holds for her thirds.^2,3 He inherited land in 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw Robert Coleburn, wife Tabitha, left to his son William the land where my mother-in-law Catharine Coleburn now holds for her thirds and the balance of his land to his son John.³ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1805. William was named as an heir on 29 May 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Riley Coleburn in the will of Susey Backer. She gave him 9 acres I purchased of Abel Coleburn.¹ William was named in his mother's will on 3 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William Coleburn in the will of Tabitha Spiers.⁴ He sold land in 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Coleburn sold 125 aces of arable land in tract A46 to George T. Mapp. The fact that this had been the dower land of Catharine Coleburn gives some support to the possibility that this had been the site of the original Coleburn home on their half of the tract.³ He died before 26 March 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William R. Coleburn was granted to John Coleburn with Samuel Henderson & Henry F. Riley securities.⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her father's will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Nancy in the will of Robert James, wife Mary.¹ Nancy was named in her brother's will on 14 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Nancy James in the will of William James, unmarried.² As of circa 1797,her married name was Kellam.³ She married Charles Kellam, son of Solomon Kellam I and Matilda Scarburgh, circa 1797.³ Nancy James was named in a land cause on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain William James, lately dec'd, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized of 200 acres of land on Kecotank Branch, and being so seized on the 14 May 1796, made his last will & testament and devised the aforesaid land to the said Betsy, now the wife of William Coleburn, Nancy now wife of Charles Kellam, and the said Molly & Hetty James, and afterwards on 16 May 1796, the said William James departed his life.³ As of after 1800,her married name was Savage.⁴ She married Robert Savage, son of George Savage, on 29 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 Nancy died before 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶