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     Emeline was born circa 1825 at Maryland. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1825 and the 1860 census puts it at 1818..^1,2 She married James (of A.) Barnes, son of Arthur Barnes Jr. and Euphamia 'Famie' Lewis, circa 1842.³ Emeline was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emeline Barnes, age 25 and born in MD in HH#906 headed by James Barnes, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     He was shown as James Barnes and along with John Barnes, Thomas Johnson and Lewis S. Barnes, was named as one of the securities on the adm. of Arthur Barnes Jr. estate, which was administered to Euphemia Barnes. James was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He married Emeline Thomas, daughter of John Thomas Sr. and Molly 'Polly' Roach, circa 1842.⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Barnes the head of HH906, a 35 year old farmer, born in VA, with real estate valued at $600. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Emeline, age 25 born in MD; Melissa, age 8 born in VA; John, age 6 born in VA; James, age 4 born in VA; Benjamin F., age 1 born in VA. Also listed were John Thomas, age 70 and born in MD and Molly Thomas, age 74 and born in MD. He was next door to Lewis Barnes, age 45 who had Euphamia Barnes, age 79 listed with him..⁵ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶

     Melissa was born on 24 March 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Melissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Melissa Barnes, age 8 in HH#906 headed by James Barnes, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married Charles P. Justice, son of William (of B.) Justice and Sarah 'Sally' (of Jms.) Taylor, on 23 June 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Justice, a 21 year old waterman, the son of Wm. & Sally to Melisa Barnes, age 21, the daughter of Jas. & Emeline Barnes. They were married by Edward S. Grant at the residence of John Shrieves..¹ Melissa died on 17 February 1906 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA, at age 62. Mrs. Melissa C. Justis died, but date was not given - Aged; 60 - Wife of Chas. Justis - Died at home at Hunting Creek - Local - ESH 2 Mar 1906. Date of Death; Saturday - Aged; 60 - Wife of Charles Justis - Died at her home, Hunting Creek, of Dropsy - Interment in Liberty Cemetery - Survived by husband, 3 daughters and 1 son - Parksley - PE 24 Feb 1906.
.^3,5 Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Malissa C. Justice, wife of Chas. P. Justice, 24 Mar 1843 - 17 Feb 1906..³

     John was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Barnes, age 6 in HH#906 headed by James Barnes, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ He married Margaret Bundick, daughter of George H. Bundick and Ann 'Annie' Wessells, on 6 May 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Barnes, a 21 year old oysterman, son of Jas. (of A.) & Emeline Barnes and she was shown as Margaret Bundick, age 19, the daughter of Geo. H. & Annie Bundick. They were married by Edward S. Grant..²

     James was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Barnes, age 4 in HH#906 headed by James Barnes, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³

     Benjamin was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Barnes, age 1 in HH#906 headed by James Barnes, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..¹ Benjamin died before 1860. He was not shown with his parents in the 1860 census..³

     William was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² He married Georgianna Lewis, daughter of James T. Lewis and Mary A. Lewis, on 22 December 1875 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. They were married by Richard C. Jones, a Methodist minister, near Onancock. William was age 24 and a merchant and Georgianna was age 23..¹

     Mary was born on 3 March 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married William Seymour Justice, son of William (of B.) Justice and Sarah 'Sally' (of Jms.) Taylor, on 9 January 1873 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William L. Justice, age 22 and Mary E. Barnes, age 18..³ Mary died on 2 May 1906 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA, at age 52. Mary Justis died 2 May 1906 - Aged; 52 - Wife of William Seymour Justis - Died at her home, Hunting Creek, of tetanus - Survived by husband and 2 children, Mrs. Samuel Hickman and Benjamin Justis - Interment in Liberty Cemetery - Parksley - PE 5 May 1906..^2,4 Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Justice, wife of Wm. S. Justice, 3 Mar 1854 - 2 May 1906..²

     Susan was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Edward Parker Barnes, son of John Parker (of P.) Barnes and Sarah 'Sally' Justice, on 20 December 1876 at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edmond P. Barnes, a 25 year old waterman, the son of John & Sally Barnes and she was shown as Susan A. Barnes, age 19, the daughter of James & Emaline Barnes. They were married by F.H. Mullineaux..²

     Julia was born circa 1858 at Virginia.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1884. He married R.B. Thomas, daughter of John Revell Thomas and Annie Sewell Gaskins, circa 1905.¹

     James was born circa 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary W. Thomas, daughter of John Revell Thomas and Annie Sewell Gaskins, on 24 December 1902.¹ James died in 1933. He lived at Willis Wharf..² His body was interred at Belle Haven Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Amelia was born circa 1840 at Virginia.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was listed as a resident in the census report on 28 April 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Feddeman, spelled "Fiddeman," was listed in the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax 1787 - List "A" with the following tithables: 1 black over 16; 1 back under 16; 3 horses, mares, colts or mules; and 10 cattle. He was not a neighbor of his father, Meshack, and his brother Isaiah..³ Elizabeth Feddeman, daughter of Joseph, was named in the will of Mary Thornton. Joseph & William Fiddeman were named Extrs.⁴ Joseph died in 1823.⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her sister's will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Elizabeth Feddeman in the will of Mary Thornton..¹ Elizabeth died in 1801.²

     Anne was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Anne was named in her sister's will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Ann Feddeman in the will of Mary Thornton..¹ Anne died in 1801.²

     Isaiah "Fiddeman" was listed in the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax 1787 - List "A" with the following tithables: 2 horses, mares, colts or mules and 5 cattle. He was listed next to his father Meshack, which meant that he was over 21 years old and either lived with his father or was his neighbor. Since he was not shown as having any white males above 16 and under 21, and since there were no other white male Feddeman's over 21, except himself, his brother, Joseph, and his father, Meshack, it is assumed that Isaiah's sons, Henry and William, who were mentioned in thier grandfather Meshack's Will, were both under the age of 16 in 1787. Isaiah was born circa 1756. He married Esther Towles, daughter of Daniel Towles and Patience (-----), circa 1776.^2,3,4 He was listed as a resident in the census report on 17 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Isaiah died circa 1790.^6,7 Esther Feddeman, widow of Isaiah, was named in the will of Mary Thornton.⁸

     Esther was born before 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Isaiah Feddeman, son of Meshack Feddeman and Elizabeth Matthews, circa 1776.^3,4,5 Esther was named in her mother's will on 23 June 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Esther Fiddeman in the will of Patience Marshall, widow of Peter Marshall..⁶ Esther was named as an heir on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Esther Feddeman, widow of Isaiah, in the will of Mary Thornton..⁷ She married Nicholas Nock on 18 June 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Alexander was the security on the M.L.B. of Nicholas Knox and Esther Fiddeman..^8,9 Esther was named in her sister's will on 20 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Easter in the will of Polly Marshall..¹⁰

     Samuel "Fettiman" is mentioned in the following land certificate and headrights [abstracted from the Acc Co Court Records, D.& W., 1678-1682, p170 and published in Stratton Nottingham's book "Certificates and Rights, Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1709," p54]: "Certificate is this Day (18 Mar 1679/80) Granted to Mr. William Anderson for eight hundred & fifty Acres of Land due for Rights underwritten, he having made oath to ye same in open Court: Thomas Cuffe, Edm Allett, Richard Sanders, Wm Jones, Ann Salmon, Lancelott Jackes, Ann Harkey, Jane Lacey, Edw Right, Isack Englesdon, Obediah Bromkin, Samuel Fettiman, Joseph Ash, Wm Ketchem, Henry Mrwanes." This certificate was granted for the transportation of men and women into the Colony. Upon proof of claim the local Courts granted certificates for land, 50 acres for each person transported, and later a land patent was issued by the Governor for the number of acres certified to. It is interesting to note that William Anderson, the person responsible for Samuel Fittiman's transportation into the Colony, was the father of Naomi Anderson, who married Francis Makemie. [Wise, Ye Kingdome of Accawmacke, 1911, p281] In 1686 William Anderson owned all of Saxis Island. [Whitelaw, p1276]
      Samuel "Fittiman" is mentioned in Whitelaw, p1315, in describing the ownership of tract A170. The Samuel Fittiman portion of the tract was along Euwamus or Bullbegger Branch and east of tract A163 and south of the James Taylor part. The original Patent was to Henry Smith for 2,600 acres. In 1674 Smith assigned it to William Stevens of Rehoboth in Somerset Co, MD. Stevens made no sales and after his death without heirs, his widow Elizabeth became the owner and she married George Layfield. In 1692 George and Elizabeth Layfield sold 600 acres to Samson Allen. Allen promptly sold 200 acres to Samuel Fittiman, who three years later sold it to Phillip Parker, calling it the Henry Sadbury plantation, but there was no other record of that individual. In 1699 Parker and wife Elizabeth sold it back to Fittiman. In 1695 Allen sold the 400 acres balance to Fittiman, so with his repurchase from the Parkers he owned the full 600 acres, and in 1701 he left 200 acres each to his sons Meshack, Shadrack and Joseph. In 1738 the estate of Shadrack was administrated to his brother Joseph, and nothing more appeared on record about Meshack, so it is belived that Joseph became the owner of it all, and in 1752 Joseph Feddiman left his plantation to his son Samuel.
      In his Will, dated 2 Nov 1701 and probated 2 Dec 1701, and recorded in Acc Co, VA, Wills &c. 1692-1715(xi), p276, Samuel Fittiman left to his son Meshack 200 acres where I now live. To son Shadrack 200 acres, to son Joseph 200 acres being the remainder of 600 acres. He also left items to his daughters Elizabeth and Mary Fittiman. Using the last name of Fittiman implies they were not yet married. He also left items to William Benston, son of Francis Benston, Sr. and to William Williamson. His wife Elizabeth was the executor. It was witnessed by Robert Pitt, Elizabeth Brodhurst and William Pattison. Samuel was born circa 1640. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1660.¹ Samuel Feddeman was named as a headright on 18 March 1679/80 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Fittiman on a certificate granted to Mr. William Anderson for 800 acres of land.² Samuel died in November 1701.¹ Samuel's will was probated on 2 December 1701 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1640. She married Samuel Feddeman circa 1660.¹ Elizabeth died after 1701.¹

     Meshack was born circa 1682.

     Shadrack was employed at as a Farmer. Shadrack was living at Accomack Co, VA. This spelling of "Feddeman" comes from Acc Co, VA, Orders, 1737-1744, p51, where it is recorded that Shadrack's estate was administered to his brother Joseph Feddeman on 3 May 1738. Jonathan Chambers and John Blake were the securities. Shadrack was born circa 1684. Shadrack's will was probated on 3 May 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.² Shadrack died in 1738.³

     Joseph was born circa 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. This Joseph "Feddiman" is mentioned in Whitelaw, p1315, in describing the ownership of tract A170. This portion of the tract was along Euwamus or Bullbegger Branch and east of tract A163 and south of the James Taylor part. In 1701 Joseph's father, Samuel Fittiman, left 200 acres to each of his sons Meshack, Shadrack and Joseph. In 1738 the estate of Shadrack was administered to his brother Joseph, and nothing more appeared on record about Meshack, so it is belived that Joseph became the owner of it all.
In his Will, written on 3 Jan 1752 and probated on 29 Jan 1752, and recorded in Acc Co, VA, Wills 1752-1757, p15, Joseph Feddiman left to his son Samuel the land and plantation where I now live. He also left items to his daughters Elizabeth Mercy and Esther Mathews and sons Meshack and Joseph Feddiman. He sons Meshack and Joseph were residing legatess. All three sons, Samuel, Meshack and Joseph were executors. Witnesses were Edward Dickeson, Joseph Mathews and Ezekiel Delastatius. Joseph witnessed a will on 7 December 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Starlin Newton, Alexander Benston & Joseph Fittiman witnessed the will of Francis Benston.² Joseph witnessed a will on 9 March 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Joseph Feddaman, John Aleworth, Charles Taylor & John Jenkinson witnessed the will of William Broadwater, wife dec'd.³ Joseph witnessed a will on 3 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Douglas, Robert Pitt, Joseph Peddeman & Arthur Emmerson witnessed the will of John Pitts, wife Hannah.⁴ Joseph witnessed a will on 29 September 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Townsend & Joseph Feddeman witnessed the will of Joseph Robins, wife Catherine.⁵ Joseph made a will on 3 January 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Samuel land & plantation where I now live. To daughter Elizabeth Mercy. To son Meshack Feddiman. To son Joseph Feddiman. To daughter Esther Mathews. Sons Meshack & Joseph residual legatess. Sons Samuel, Meshack & Joseph Exrs. Witt: Edward Dickeson, Joseph Mathews, Ezekiel Delastatius.⁶ Joseph died before 29 January 1752 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     This spelling of "Feddiman" comes from Acc Co, VA, Orders, 1768-1769, p233, where the record shows his estate was administered to George Stewart. Littleton Dennis was the security.
Samuel "Feddeman" is mentioned in Whitelaw, p1315, in describing the ownership of tract A170. In 1752 Joseph Feddiman left his plantation to his son Samuel. In 1757 Samuel Feddeman sold the eastern 300 acres to Jabez Pitt. In 1774 Pitt left jointly to a son John and a daughter Esther and requested another son Jabez to look after the property until the devisess became of age. In 1780 young John had died, so Jabez deeded it all to Esther, who promptly sold to Jabez. In 1793 Jabez and Hannah Pitt sold 149 acres to a William Marshall and it continued in Marshall ownership for some time. In 1794 the Pitts sold another 149 acres to Samuel Wilson Pitt, and he and his wife Elizabeth sold 35 acres to Peter Delastatius, but the balance later was joined with the Houston and other lands which William Selby left to the negroes he had freed.
In 1764 Samuel and Anne Feddeman sold 80 acres to Jabez Blake, it being the southwest corner of his land on the branch. In 1765 Blake died intestate, and in 1786 Daniel and Nancy Taylor deeded the 80 acres to George Corbin, stating that it was Nancy's maiden land, so the inference is that she was a daughter and heir of Blake. Corbin deeded it back to Taylor alone the next year, to give him fee simple title, and in 1794 he left to a son Severn Taylor. A survey of adjacent land in 1815 indicated that this land was then owned by a Purnell Taylor.
In 1765 Samuel and Anne Feddeman gave 242 acres to a son (brother) Joseph, it being north of the Taylor piece along the branch. This is the same Joseph Feddeman who in 1772 left his lands to his daughters Elizabeth, Ann and Esther for five years, after which it was to go to a son Faderick. Samuel was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Anne (-----) circa 1728.¹ Samuel was named as a guardian before 29 March 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Feddiman, who had been named guardian to Ezekiel Delastatius, heir-at-law to Sabastain Delastatius. (NOTE: He was Ezekiel's Uncle, the brother of his mother Esther.).² Samuel witnessed a will on 29 June 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Pitts, Samuel Feddeman, Joseph Feddeman & Christopher Banks witnessed the will of Isaac Pitts, son of John & Hannah Pitts.³ Samuel witnessed a will on 5 April 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Anderson Patterson, Samuel Feddiman & Massey Benson witnessed the will of William Pitts, son of John & Hannah Pitts.⁴ Samuel was living on 3 January 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel was named in a deed in in 1757 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Samuel died before 1 December 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Anne was born circa 1708.¹ She married Samuel Feddeman, son of Joseph Feddeman, circa 1728.² Anne was named in a deed in in 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Anne died after 1765.³

     George was living at Sanford, Acc Co, VA. George was born on 29 January 1920 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.¹ George died on 12 February 1987 at age 67.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Massey Sr., son of Thomas Massey Sr. and Jane Townsend, in 1753 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth died in 1770.¹

     Esther Feddeman was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1735,her married name was Delastatius.¹ She married Peter Delastatius, son of Sebastian Delastatius II and Pheobe (-----), circa 1735.¹ On 2 Aug 1738 the action of trespass, assault and battery brought by P(eter) Delastatius and his wife Esther against George Corbin, being agreed, was dismissed.¹ Esther was named in her husband's will on 5 February 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife (no name) in the will of Peter Delastatius and as Esther Delastatius, widow of the dec'd, at probate.² As of circa 1744,her married name was Matthews.³ She married William Matthews Sr., son of William Matthews and Rebecca (-----), circa 1744.³ Esther was named in her husband's will on 9 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Esther in the will of William Matthews..⁴

     William was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Esther Feddeman, daughter of Joseph Feddeman, circa 1744.³ On 28 Aug 1745 William Matthews, guardian of Ezekiel Delastatius, swore to his account against the orphan's estate. (NOTE: He had evidently married Ezekiel's mother Esther.).⁴ William Matthews Sr. was named in an orphan's account on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. William Matthews presented an orphan's account for Ezekiel Delastatius, his ward.⁵ He sold land in 1753 at Taylors Branch on Pitts Creek, Acc Co, VA. Ezekiel Delastatious and William Matthews sells water mill to William Drummond on branch of Pitts Creek and 2 acres of land. Evidently William was his step-father and guardian.⁶ He made a will on 9 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. To eldest son William (under age) 310 acres where I now live, being all the land that my father gave me. To my 2nd son Joseph Matthews plantation containing 200 acres purchased of Col. Robert King. Should either of my said sons die without issue his or their part to fall to my youngest son Meshack Matthews - Wife Esther. Daughter Sarah Matthews. Daughter Rachel Matthews. Daughter Esther Matthews. Bal. of estate to wife during her widow then to be divided between all my children. Wife & son William Exrs. Witt: S: Feddiman, Elizabeth Massey..⁷ William died before 28 August 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁷

     John was born in 1723 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in a deed in in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Elizabeth Feddeman, daughter of Joseph Feddeman, in 1753 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 14 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ John died before 27 October 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1688.

     Mary was born circa 1690.

     This spelling of "Feddeman" comes from Joseph's Will.
This Joseph Feddeman is mentioned in Whitelaw, p1294, in describing the ownership of tract A162. The Joseph Feddeman portion of the tract was south of the Tunnels Mill Branch of Bullbegger Creek and north and/or northwest of Withams. It may have included Tunnels Mill. In 1672 a Patent was issued to Devorax Browne, which was described as being in "Jolles Neck." Browne died and his widow Tabitha married General John Custis of Arlington. In 1693 General Custis gave 500 acres to his "Nephew or Kinsman" John Bradhurst. The land was along Bullbegger Creek east of the Bailey land, and was north of the Loughland land. In 1719 John and Elizabeth Bradhurst sold the north 250 acres on Tunnels Mill Branch to Daniel Stewart. In 1763 Joseph and Jamima Feddeman sold to Samuel Wilson, stating that it had been bought from Stewart, but five years later, Wilson deeded it back. In 1772 Joseph Feddeman left it to his daughters Elizabeth and Ann for five years, after which it was to go to a son Faderick, but he died without heir. In 1779 William and Elizabeth Underhill and Ann Feddeman sold to Samuel Wilson, who resold to William Selby, and it became a part of the large plantation he later left to W.S. Tunnell. In 1767 William and Sophia Milbourn sold 9 acres to Joseph Feddeman, and additional acreage a few years later. In 1784 Joshua and Esther Broadwater sold 75 acres and a mill to William Selby. The deed stated that Joseph Feddeman had left it to his daughters Esther and Ann for five years and then to his son Faderick, who died without issue. Ann had married a Merrill and had issue, but both she and the child died, so the title had gone to the grantor Esther.
In his Will, written 20 Feb 1772 and probated 31 Mar 1772, recorded in Acc Co, VA, Wills &c. 1767-1772, p673, Joseph Feddeman left to his daughter Elizabeth the plantation where I now live containing 120 acres for 5 years. I lend 124 acres adjacent to the above land, which I purchased of Samuel Feddeman, to my daughter Ann for the term of 5 years. To my daughter Esther the plantation rented to Isaac Merril for the term of 5 years. At the expiration of the terms aforesaid, the said lands, together with the lands I bought of Samuel Wilson and the land now rented to Ezekiel Broadwater, with all my mills, to my son Faderick Feddeman. Brother Meshack Feddeman and friend George Corbin and my son Faderick Executors. Witnesses Ezekiel Broadwater, William Merril, and Ann Warrington. Codicil: To daughter Esther part of the land now rented to Ezekiel Broadwater adjacent to the lands before given her, for the term of 5 years, and my desire is that Ann Warrington live with my said daugher Ann for the term of 4 years to take care of her. The 124 acres lent to my daughter Ann to include the 14 acres to be conveyed to me by John Pitts. Witnesses William Merril, Jabez Pitt, Ezekiel Broadwater. Joseph was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph witnessed a will on 29 June 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Pitts, Samuel Feddeman, Joseph Feddeman & Christopher Banks witnessed the will of Isaac Pitts, son of John & Hannah Pitts.¹ Joseph was living on 3 January 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Jemima Pitt, daughter of John Pitt and Hannah (-----), circa 1756.^2,3 Joseph was named in a deed in in 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Joseph's will was probated on 31 March 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Joseph died in 1772.⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1758. Elizabeth was named in a deed in in 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married William Underhill circa 1780.³ Elizabeth was living at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Ann was born circa 1760. Ann was named in a deed in in 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married William S. Merrill circa 1780.⁴ Ann was living at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ann died circa 1782.⁵

     Esther was born circa 1756. She married Joshua Broadwater circa 1776.³ Esther was named in a deed in in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She married Joseph Tilghman circa 1790.⁴

     Joseph was living at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Joseph was born. Joseph was named in a deed in in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Esther Feddeman, daughter of Joseph Feddeman and Jemima Pitt, circa 1790.¹

     Faderick was living at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Faderick was born circa 1756.⁵ Faderick died before 1787.⁶

     William was born circa 1760. He married Ann Feddeman, daughter of Joseph Feddeman and Jemima Pitt, circa 1780.¹ William was living at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1750. William was named in a deed in in 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Feddeman, daughter of Joseph Feddeman and Jemima Pitt, circa 1780.¹ William was living at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     On 29 Apr 1770, Joshua Broadwater witnessed the will of Elijah Collins, along with Thomas Tegel Townsend (Acc Co Wills & c., 1767-72, p. 415). In 1784, Joshua and Esther Broadwater sold 75 acres (Whitelaw tract A162) and a mill to William Selby. The deed stated that Joseph Feddeman (Esther's father) had left to his daughters Esther and Ann for five years and then to his son Faderick, who died without issue. Ann had married a Merrill and had issue, but both she and the child died, so the title had gone to the grantor Esther (Whitelaw, p. 1295). Joshua was born circa 1756. He married Esther Feddeman, daughter of Joseph Feddeman and Jemima Pitt, circa 1776.¹ Joshua was named in a deed in in 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Atalanta was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George H. Dashiell on 28 April 1823 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as George H. Dashiell and she as Attalanta Feddeman. No other information was given..³ Atalanta was named in her father's will on 4 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Attalanta in the will of William Feddeman..²

     Thomas was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 25 September 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Massey, son of John Massey, in the will of Alexander Massey, no wife..¹ He married Jane Townsend, daughter of Thomas Townsend Sr. and Sarah (-----), circa 1720.² Thomas was named in a deed in in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas died before 26 February 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Jane was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Massey Sr., son of John Massey Sr. and Mary Adkins, circa 1720.¹ As of circa 1720,her married name was Massey.¹ Jane was named in her brother's will on 26 April 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as sister Jaen Marsy in the will of Thomas Townsend Jr.¹ Jane was named in her father's will on 4 July 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Jane Mercy(sic) in the will of Thomas Townsend.² Jane died in 1770.³

     John Cole was the security on the 1812 Acc Co M.L.B. of John Massey and Mary S. Tunnell widow of John. John was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary S./W. (-----) 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 John's will was probated in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was a member of the armed forces serving at the Revolution.¹ William was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1775.¹ William's will was probated on 27 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Esther was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Esther was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was living on 1 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.

     William was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1775.¹ He made a will on 25 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth Matthews my plantation during her life & all the money that she has in her possession. To daughter Rachel Matthews ... To daughters Rebeccah Dickerson, Elizabeth Sterling, Anna Taylor & Esther Gaskins 5 shillings each. To son Nehemiah Matthews £50. My coopers tools to sons John & William Matthews. To son William Matthews the lower part of my plantation bounded ... by Caleb Massey's line & John Ker's heirs … on condition that he pay my son Washburn Matthews £100 & he shall have the priveledge of getting timber out of the swamp during my wife's life time. The other part of my land to son John Matthews. To son Elias Matthews ... Remainder to wife & at her death to my children Elias Matthews, Rachel Matthews & Catharine Staton. Son William Matthews Extr. Witt: William Downing, Samuel Downing & Evans Matthews..¹ William died in September 1807.¹ William's will was probated on 14 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Downing & John Henderson securities..¹ William estate was settled on 30 October 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Oct 1807 (Invy), 14 Oct 1808 (Audit), 30 Oct 1809 (Rec'd) - William Matthews Extr. Cash left to Elizabeth Matthews in her possession at the death of the dec'd. Appraisers: Samuel Downing, James J. Abbott & Elias Broadwater. Legacies to Rachel Matthews, Elizabeth Matthews (widow of the dec'd), Washburn Matthews per open account against the heirs. Auditors: James J. Abbott & Samuel Downing. In Oct 1809 Elizabeth Matthews acknowledge receipt of property from William Matthews Extr. to her dec'd husband. Witt: Samuel Downing & William Downing..¹ William estate was settled on 21 September 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. 3 Dec 1814 (Sale), 28 Mar 1814 (Order to Audit), 21 Sep 1814 (Audit), 31 Oct 1814 (Rec'd) - Buyers: John Matthews, William Matthews Sr., Elias Matthews & Washburn Matthews. Auditors: William Downing & William A. Drummond..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was named in his father's will on 9 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my 2nd son Joseph Matthews in the will of William Matthews, wife Esther. He was given my plantation containing 200 acres purchased of Col. Robert King..¹ He married Rebecca Stockley, daughter of Joseph Stockley Jr. and Sarah Matthews, circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² Joseph was named as the executor of a will on 26 May 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother-in-law Joseph Matthews and named Extr in the will of Elijah Stockly..² Joseph died before 27 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Joseph Mathews was granted to William Mathews with William Welburn & William Selby securities..³

     Meshack was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. Meshack was named in his father's will on 9 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my youngest son Meshack Matthews in the will of William Matthews, wife Esther..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her father's will on 9 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Rachel Matthews in the will of William Matthews, wife Esther..¹

     Esther was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Esther was named in her father's will on 9 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Esther Matthews in the will of William Matthews, wife Esther..¹ She married Henry White Sr., son of Southy White, on 30 November 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Mathews was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry White and Esther Mathews..² Esther was named in her nephew's will on 25 November 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Esther White in the will of Meshack Matthews..³ Esther was named in her brother's will on 10 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Esther White in the will of William Matthews Sr. She was given $16 & ....⁴

     William was born circa 1670. He married Rebecca (-----) circa 1700.¹ He made a will on 9 May 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Mathews a parcel of land adjcent the nearest branch to Pocomoke Road with 250 acres purchased of Samuel Taylor adjcent to it. To son Joseph Mathews 270 acres running from Stockley's head line to the great swamp. To son William Mathews plantation & all the rest of my land I purchased of Richard Lee. To son Thomas Mathews 250 acres purchased of Charles Taylor. To daughter Sarah Mathews. To daughter Jane Stockley. To daughter Elizabeth Tunnell. Wife Rebecca plantation where I live during her widow Wife Exec. Witt: Caleb Broadwater, Gabriel Waters, Robert Lumbers..¹ William died before 6 April 1731 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1680. She married William Matthews circa 1700.² As of circa 1700,her married name was Matthews.² Rebecca was named in her husband's will on 9 May 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Rebecca in the will of William Mathews..² She married Joseph Stockley, son of Charles Stockley (Yeoman) and (-----) (-----), circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. Rebecca was named in her husband's will on 15 October 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Rebecca in the will of Joseph Stockley. She was to have use of my dwelling plantation during her life & then to return to my brother Charles Stockley's first male son..³ She made a will on 29 October 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Stockley, widow of Joseph Stockley, deceased. Grandaughter Leah Stockley. Grandaughter Rebecca Mathews. Daughter Sarah Stockley & grandaughter Leah Stockley residual legatees. Son in law Joseph Stockley Exr. Witt: Alexander Stockley, Jane Stockley, Anne McKenney..⁴ Rebecca died before 28 November 1749 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Henry was born circa 1780. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Kellam 01 Aug 1806 (lic) at Worcester Co, MD.^2,3

     William was born circa 1782.

     Edward was born in March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was named in his mother's will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward Fiddeman Thornton in the will of Mary Thornton. Joseph & William Fiddeman were named Extrs and guardians to son Edward Thornton..¹ Edward inherited land in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey made the year after his father's will was probated showed 146 acres, of which the south part of 49 acres went to Edward Thornton and the balance of 97 acres to Henry Thornton..² Edward died in August 1826 at age 31.³ Administration of Edward's estate was filed on 29 August 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Feddeman was named to settle the estate of Edward F. Thornton. John Massey & Oliver Logan were the securities.³

     Mary was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her his aunt's will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Fiddeman, daughter of Isaiah, in the will of Mary Thornton.¹ Mary was named in her his aunt's will on 20 August 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Feddeman, daughter of Isaiah, in the will of Polly Marshall.²

     Mary was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone puts her birth at 1798..^2,3 Mary was named in her his aunt's will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Houston Feddeman, daughter of William, in the will of Mary Thornton.⁴ She married Littleton Archibald Trader, son of Archibald (92) Trader Sr. and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1815.^5,6 Mary was named in her father's will on 4 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Trader in the will of William Feddeman. Granddaughters Elizabeth, Amelia and Henrietta Trader were also named and Littleton A. Trader received a legacy at settlement..⁷ Mary Trader was named guardian to Henrietta & Mary Ann Trader in 1828. She married Nathaniel East, son of Parker East, on 28 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin White was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel East and Mary Trader, widow of Teackle..⁸ Mary was named in her husband's will on 15 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary East in the will of Nathaniel East. Nathaniel also noted that all the property I obtained by my marriage with Mrs. Mary Trader may return to her..⁹ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary East, the head of HH#861, age 55 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with her were Mary East, age 21; Oliver Jones, age 11; Sarah Jones, age 9; and Mary Jones, age 7..² She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹⁰ Mary died on 22 January 1864.³ Her body was interred at Marshall Plot, New Church, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary East, who died 22 Jan 1864 at the age of 66 years..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her his aunt's will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Feddeman, daughter of Joseph, in the will of Mary Thornton.²

     Catherine was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Catherine was named in her his aunt's will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Fiddeman, daughter of Joseph, in the will of Mary Thornton.²

     Henrietta was born circa 1800. She married James Feddeman, son of William Feddeman and Henrietta Houston (Houston?), on 25 December 1827 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Arabella Bonnewell, daughter of Thomas Bonnewell and Arobella 'Annabella' Chambers, circa 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1758 at probate of the will of Thomas Bonnewell, wife Ann, George Matthews and George Stockley were named as heirs at law. Evidently they were the sons of his sisters Mary and Arabelle..³ Joseph was named in his father's will on 9 May 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Joseph Mathews in the will of William Mathews, wife Rebecca. He was given 270 acres running from Stockley's head line to the great swamp.² He married Susanna (180) Godwin, daughter of Devorax Godwin II and Susanna (52) Kendall, circa 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He made a will on 3 November 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. In the name of God amen I Joseph Matthews of Accomack County in Virginia being very sick but of perfect mind & memory do make this my last will and testament in manner & form following - Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Geo. Matthews 180 acres of land adjoining to Dickerson land to him & his heirs forever and one negro man Jacob the proper use of the said Negro for 7 years and this Negro then I give to my granddaughter Hannah Matthews and heirs forever. I give my sett of Smiths tools to my aforesaid son George. Item, I give to my son Joseph Mathews my plantation whereon I now live on with 170 acres of land adjoining the same with 130 acres of swamp land adjoining to the same plantation to him & his heirs forever and my 2 Negroes Jemmy & Comfort to him & his heirs forever. Item, I give to my son Southy Mathews 150 acres of land adjoining to my mill and my mill and all belonging thereunto to him & heirs forever and one half of my swamp land that is not given. I give to him and his heirs forever and my 2 Negroes Joshua and Rachel to him & his heirs forever and my best yoke of oxen & my best shooting gun. Item, I give to my son Robins Kendall Matthews 100 acres of land joining on Gum Branch and Joseph Statens land and the remaining part of my swamp land that is not yet given, to him and his heirs forever as followeth, I give to my said son Robins Kendall, Jenny, Hannah, Jacob, Leah & Hancock and the use of my Negro man Guy for 7 years from this time and one silver Tankard and a gold ring, but if his my son should died without lawful heir then this Negro girl Leah to fall to my son-in-law William Kendall and my Negro boy Jacob to my daughter-in-law Peggy Kendall to them and theirs forever and my Negro Hannah to my grand daughter Esther Delastatious to her and her heirs forever and my Negro boy Hancock to my granddaughter Mary Fiddeman and my Negro woman Jenny for the proper use of my 4 children Joseph, Southy, Jean and Anne Matthews to them and their heirs forever and my aforementioned Negro man Guy to be for the proper use of my 2 daughters Jean and Anne Matthews to them and their heirs forever. Item, I give to my daughter Jean Matthews my Negro woman called Esther and one Boy called Abel and one Roam mare and saddle & bridle and my best bed and furniture and one large iron kettle & pot racks and my best table & a case of crawers & two dishes & one dozen of pewter plates and two cows and calves. Item, I give to my daughter Anne Matthews one Negro land named Stephen and one Negro wench named Anne and the next best bed and furniture and one large iron pot and pot racks & two pewter dishes marked A & one large oval table & one Bore Iron & my best looking glass & also a young Bay mare, natural pacer, & two cows & calves & painted blue chest. Item, I give my negroes, which is in possession of my son-in-law Eze'l Delastatious as follows, to my grandson Peter Delatatious when comes to full age one negro boy named Edmond. Item, I give to my grandson Joseph Delastatious one negro boy named Isaac. Item, I give to my granddaughter Esther Delastatious one negro wench named Margaret. Item I give to Ezekiel Delastatius all that he hath in possession which is not already given. Item, I give all the negroes that I lent to Meshack Fiddeman to my daughter Eliza Fiddeman namely Sarah, Major and Comfort, and also my brown riding mare and one warming pan and all the moveables that they have in possession of them forever. Lastly my will & desire is that if either of my sons should die without lawful heirs, his land to be equally divided between the survivors by the discretion of John Watts, Thomas Matthews, Alex'd Stockley & Nehemiah Stockley. Item, I give to my son Joseph Matthews my had mil & grindstone & one yoke of steers. Item, I give to my son Robins Kindall all my usther(?) chairs and one young mare. The residue of my estate to be equally divided after just debts is paid amongst my children as followeth, George, Joseph & Southy and Robins Kendall and Eliza and Jean and Anne, and I appoint my son Joseph Matthews my whole and sole Executor of this my last will and testament. As witness my hand this 3 Nov 1762. Signed: Joseph Matthews in the presence of us Thomas Matthews, John Brooks, Elizabeth Mathews. At a court held for Accomack County 28 Mar 1764, the within last will and testament of Joseph Matthews dec'd was presented and proved by the oaths of Thomas Matthews and Eliza Matthews (now Tunnel) two of the witnesses thereto, George Matthews the heir at law of the testator being present and having nothing to object and admitted to record, and on the motion of Joseph Matthews, the Extr therein named taking the oath and giving William Patterson and Thomas Matthews for his security who entered into and acknowledged a bond for that purpose certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form..^4,5 Joseph died before 28 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. George Matthews heir at law to the testator. Proved by Thomas Matthews & Elizabeth Matthews, now Tunnell..^4,6 He was named in a division of land in 1794 at tract A147, Hallwood-Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that Joseph Mathews, "Quadrant," land was surveyed and divided and 128 acres went to Severn Delastatius, 191 acres went to John Wharton, 60 acres to Hessee Matthews, 35 acres to Jesse Henderson and 80 acres to Robins Matthews. (NOTE: Severn Delastatius & Jesse Henderson had evidently married two of Joseph's daughters, who were evidently dec'd.).¹

     Absalom was born in 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was bound out on 29 January 1750/51 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom Lewis, 11 year old son of Louisa Lewis, was bound to Hope Ewell till lawful age to learn the trade of house carpenter.² He was bound out on 30 July 1754 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Ordered that Absalem Lewis Aged Fourteen years or thereabouts be bound by Church Wardens of Accomack Parish to George Hope till Lawfull age to learn the Trade of a House Carpenter he the said Hope first giving Security for Performance of Conditions in said Indenture.³ He married Esther (-----) circa 1760.¹ Absalom Lewis Sr. was listed in the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax 1787 -List "A" with the following tithables: 1 white male above 16 and under 21; 1 horse, mare, colt or mule; and 9 cattle. Among his neighbors were Bridget and Isaiah Justis; and John, Molly, and William Lewis. William R. Custis was the security on his 1805 Acc Co M.L.B. to Rachel Ross. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He married Rachel Ross 28 Nov 1805 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Absalom Lewis and Rachel Ross..⁵ He made a will on 27 August 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abslom Lewis Sr. - ITEM I lend unto my wife Rachel Lewis the house I now live in and one acre and a half of ground adjoining said house and two cows and calf first choice during her natural life or widowhood. ITEM I give unto my granddaughter Sally Justice five pounds cash. ITEM I give unto my grandson Revel Lewis five pounds cash. ITEM I give unto my grandson James Lewis five pounds cash. ITEM I lend unto my son Raymond Lewis during his life thirty acres of land on Sexes Island binding on starting line and the land of Wharton bought of Benjamin Marshall, provided my son Raymond Lewis pays to my daughter Ludy Jones $112.50 and my son Absalom Lewis Jur. $112.50. At my son Raymond Lewis death I give the aforesaid thirty acres of land to my granddaughter Lusy Lewis. ITEM I lend unto my son Revel Lewis during his life thirty of land on Sexes Island adjoining Lintons land and the land Wharton bought of Marshall, provided my son Revel Lewis pays to my son Absalom Lewis or his heirs $112.50 and my daughter Ludy Jones or her heirs $112.50. At my son Revel Lewis death I give the aforesaid thirty acres of land to my grandson Absalom Lewis of Revel. ITEM I give my son Revel Lewis one horse and one cow. ITEM I give unto my daughter Ludy Jones one cow and one bed now in her possession. The remainder of my personal estate not yet divided I leave to be equally divided between my three sons (viz) Absalom Lewis, Raymond Lewis and Revel Lewis. Absalom Lewis and Raymond Lewis were named executors. Signed: Absalom [his X mark] Lewis. Witnesses: Arthur Watson, Betsy Poulson, and Polly Watson. It was proved on 30 May 1814 by the oaths of Arthur Watson and Polly Watson witnesses. Absalom Lewis, one of the executors, and with Revel Lewis and George Russell his securities, entered into a bond of $5,000 and a certificate was granted to him for obtaining a probate thereof (Acc Co Wills & c., 1812-1814, pp. 421-422)..⁶ Absalom died before 30 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Revell Lewis & George Russell securities..^7,8

     Esther was born circa 1740. She married Absalom Lewis Sr., son of Louisa Lewis, circa 1760.¹ Esther died before 1805.

     Rachel was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Absalom Lewis Sr., son of Louisa Lewis, 28 Nov 1805 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Absalom Lewis and Rachel Ross..¹ As of 28 November 1805,her married name was Lewis.¹ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 27 August 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Rachel Lewis in the will of Absalom Lewis Sr..²

     Absalom was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Molly' Killmon, daughter of John Killmon and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----), on 29 January 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.² Absalom was living at Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA.³ Absalom was named in his father's will on 27 August 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Abslom Lewis Jr. in the will of Absalom Lewis Sr., wife Rachel..¹ Absalom was named in a deed in in 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He made a will on 17 October 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. All my real & personal property to my wife Molly Lewis & at her death or marriage to my son William part of the land on which I now live ... the line commencing on the side of Hunting Creek & running across my land to ... near the gut between the land belonging to my son Thomas & me ... striking the lands of the heirs of William Lewis dec'd ... giving him the part on which he now lives. To son Samuel K. Lewis the balance of the land on which I now live. To son Thomas Lewis my Parradice land by his paying to my estate $500 three years after he gets the land. My Shoaris Island to my grandson William Shreaves (son of William). To son William Lewis $100. To son Samuel K. Lewis $50. To my daughter Polly Shreaves $25. Remainder to my 3 daughters Amy Lankford, Easter Justice & Betsey Shreaves. Son William Extr. Witt: John D. Parks, George G. Russell & Richard Justice Jr..⁵ Absalom died before 25 September 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. William K. Lewis & Samuel K. Lewis gave bond with James J. Ailworth, Thomas Johnson & Edward Gunter their securities..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Molly Killmon must have been a daughter of John and Elizabeth Kilman, since she named a sister Elizabeth Moore, a known daughter of John and Elizabeth Kilman, in her will of 10 Feb 1838 in Acc Co. Elizabeth was listed as "Betsey" in John Kilman's will of 1795. There was also a Mary who could have been Molly, since Molly is a common nickname for Mary. However, Molly was married to Absalom Lewis Jr. in 1789, and thus should have listed as Molly/Mary Lewis, not Kilman in her father's will of 1795. She married Absalom Lewis Jr., son of Absalom Lewis Sr. and Esther (-----), on 29 January 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She made a will on 10 February 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Lewis, widow of Absalom. To daughter Elizabeth Shreaves ... To my granddaughter Nancy Justice (of R.) $5. Son William Lewis $9 for him to give my daughter Polly Shreaves' 3 children Tinny Shreaves, Juliet Shreaves & Louis Shreaves when he thinks best. To my sister Elizabeth Moore ... Balance to my 3 sons William Lewis, Samuel K. Lewis & Thomas Lewis. Son Thomas Lewis Extr. Witt: John D. Parks, Thomas Lewis & William Shreaves (of John). Prob: Selby Lankford who married Amey, a daughter of Molly Lewis & Richard Justice who married Esther, another child of Molly Lewis, appeared by Edward P. Pitts their attorney & contested will & John D. Parks & William Shreaves (of John), 2 of the witnesses thereto, appeared in Court & testified that the said Molly Lewis ... was at the time of perfect senses & memory & the will was proved. Thomas Lewis (of A.) the named Extr. gave bond with Thomas Lewis (of S.) & James Lewis his securities..² Mary died before 26 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..²

     Raymond was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Comfort (-----) circa 1800. Their son Henry's death record shows him as the son of Raymond and Comfort Lewis..² Raymond was named in his father's will on 27 August 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Raymond Lewis in the will of Absalom Lewis Sr. He was given during his life thirty acres of land on Sexes Island binding on starting line and the land of Wharton bought of Benjamin Marshall, provided my son Raymond Lewis pays to my daughter Ludy Jones $112.50 and my son Absalom Lewis Jur $112.50. At my son Raymond Lewis death I give the aforesaid thirty acres of land to my granddaughter Susy Lewis..¹ Raymond died before 25 May 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Raymond Lewis was granted to John Fletcher. Richard Robins & Spencer Drummond securities..³

     Comfort was born circa 1780. She married Raymond Lewis, son of Absalom Lewis Sr. and Esther (-----), circa 1800. Their son Henry's death record shows him as the son of Raymond and Comfort Lewis..¹

     According to the Mark C. Lewis files, William Lewis drowned in 1796. William was born circa 1765. He married Tabitha Parks, daughter of Mark Parks (I) and Tabitha Evans, circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William died in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha was named in her father's will on 24 November 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha in the will of Mark Parks, wife Tabitha..¹ She married William Lewis, son of Absalom Lewis Sr. and Esther (-----), circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Samuel Russell in 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² Tabitha died in 1835.²

     Louisa was born circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Levi Jones on 7 April 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.² Louisa was named in her father's will on 27 August 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ludy Jones in the will of Absalom Lewis Sr., wife Rachel..¹

     Levi was born circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Louisa 'Ludy' Lewis, daughter of Absalom Lewis Sr. and Esther (-----), on 7 April 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1795..² She married Isaiah Justice Jr., son of Isaiah Justice Sr. and (-----) (-----), on 17 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Justice and Sally Lewis..³ Sarah was named in her grandfather's will on 27 August 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sally Justice and given £5 in the will of Absalom Lewis Sr., wife Rachel..¹ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 8 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sally Justice in the will of Isaiah Justice Sr., 8 Sep 1849..⁴ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Justice, age 55 in HH#1175 headed by Isaiah Justice, a 60 year old farmer..²

     Isaiah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1790..² He married Sarah 'Sally' Lewis, daughter of William Lewis and Tabitha Parks, on 17 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Justice and Sally Lewis..³ He made a will on 8 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. To my wife Sally Justice during her life or widowhood my Island whereon I now reside & all my personal property & at her death or marriage then to be sold (no one allowed to bid for the Island but my children) & the proceeds to my children William Justice, Tabitha Mason, John Justice, Samuel Justice, Revell Justice, Sally Barnes & Polly Justice. To my 2 grandchildren Nancy Mason & Charles Mason $30 each. The above sale is on the condition that my wife Sally Justice consents for her maiden right in the Island to be sold for the benefit of my children. Witt: George S. Rew, Parker Barnes Sr. & Samuel Phillips..⁴ Isaiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaiah Justice the head of HH#1175, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him was Sarah Justice, age 55..² Isaiah died in February 1856.⁴ Isaiah's will was probated on 25 February 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     William was born in 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elishea 'Alicia' Russell, daughter of Robert Russell and Comfort Parks, on 8 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Thos. Lewis of Spencer was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lewis of William and Alicia Russell of Robert..² William died in 1834.

     Howard was born circa 1915.

     Mr. Teagle Bailey, age 63, husband of Emma Bailey, resident of Delmar Nursing Home, died at Nanticoke Mem. Hosp. Born and reared at Saxis he was the son of Herman and Ella Bailey. Burial was in the Ewell Cemetery at Saxis. Survivors were listed (E.S. News, 30 Dec 1992). Teagle was born on 24 February 1929 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Teagle was living in 1960.¹ Teagle died on 24 December 1992 at Nanticoke Hosp, Delmar, DE, at age 63.² His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³

     His common name was Bill. Billy was born on 12 September 1941 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Billy was living at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Billy died on 13 February 1959 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 17. Billy Wayne Bailey of Saxis Island, died at Memorial Hospital on 13 Feb 1959, aged 17 years. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Bailey. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 19 Feb 1959)..¹ His body was interred at Justice Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³