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     June was born circa 1930. She married James Fitzhugh Killmon, son of Milton Garland Killmon Sr. and Louise Miller, in May 1955.¹ She resided at, at Florida in November 1997.¹

     Cynthia died on 30 October 1960.¹ Cynthia was born on 30 October 1960.¹

     Anne was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Simpson, son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort Dix, on 24 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles West was the security on the M.L.B. of John Simpson and Nancy West..²

     Charles was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Simpson, daughter of John Simpson and Mary (-----), circa 1764.² Charles was named in his father's will on 27 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Bayly and given 636 acres where I now live in the will of John Bayly..¹ He made a will on 13 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Baily. To son Thomas all my land in the lower end of the Neck. To son John Baily land beginning at the mouth of Salisburys Gutt & on Finney Creek. To wife Mary land where I live for life. Daughters Susanna Baily, Sarah Baily, Nancy Baily, Peggy Baily, Betsey Baily and Mary Baily. Balance of estate to be sold for debt & the remainder divided between my 6 daughters. Wife, son Thomas and John Baily Extrs. Witt: Abraham Outten and Edmund Leatherbury..³ Charles died in September 1782.³ Charles's will was probated on 24 September 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Baily was named as heir at law to the testator..³

     Thomas was born circa 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 12 October 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Rodgers (under age) in the will of Daniel Rodgers..¹ Thomas was named in his mother's will on 14 September 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Thomas Wise Rodgers in the will of Hannah Scarburgh Downing.³ He married Anne Simpson, daughter of John Simpson and Mary (-----), circa 1760.⁴ He made a will on 16 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Anne executrix and to have use of whole estate during her widowhood then to have what estate she would have been entitled to had I died intestate. Witnesses Laban Simpson, Adah Cole, Sarah Melson and John Bishop..⁵ Thomas died in March 1767.⁵ Thomas's will was probated on 28 April 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. In order of probate Southy Simpson was appointed guardian to Hannah Scarburgh Rodgers and Polly Rodgers, heirs at law to the testator..⁵

     Jonathan was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Ann (205) Smith, daughter of Isaac Smith I and Sarah (59) West, circa 1744.^3,4 He married Anne Simpson, daughter of John Simpson and Mary (-----), circa 1768.⁵ He made a will on 9 June 1786.⁶ Jonathan died before 1 February 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Anne was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. Anne was named in her uncle's will on 5 March 1718/19 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Godwin a daughter of my brother Devorax in the will of Francis Godwin.² She married John (56) West, son of Maj. John (13) West (the younger) and Frances (12) Yeardley, circa 1726.^3,1 Anne was named in her father's will on 30 December 1726 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Ann West in the will of Devorax Godwin, planter, wife Susanna.⁴ She married Daniel Cutler, son of George Cutler Sr. and Arcadia Welburne, circa 1736.¹ As of circa 1736,her married name was Cutler.¹ Anne was named in her husband's will on 11 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Ann Cutler in the will of Daniel Cutler.⁵ Anne was named in her mother's will on 5 October 1758 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Cutler in the will of Susanna Powell, son Devorax Godwin Extr.⁶

     Ann was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jonathan (200) West II, son of John (56) West and Anne (178) Godwin, circa 1744.^2,3

     Polly was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly was named in her father's will on 16 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. At probate of the estate of Thomas Wise Rogers' Southy Simpson was appointed guardian to Hannah Scarburgh Rogers and Polly Rodgers, heirs at law to the testator..²

     Esther was born circa 1760. She married Elijah (of Southy) Simpson, son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort Dix, circa 1780.¹

     Peter was born circa 1648. He married Winefred Taylor, daughter of William Taylor (I) and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1670. He made a will in September 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. Verbal will: declaration made on this date. Whole estate to wife and children (no names)..² Peter died before 21 September 1686 at Accomack Co, VA.³ His estate was probated before 30 November 1686 at Accomack Co, VA; It was on this date that his will was proved by William Parker, age about 34 & Mary Martiall, age about 55.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1684,her married name was Outten.² She married John Outten circa 1684. Somerset Sampler shows she may have been Mary Hopkins?^2,3 Mary was named in her grandfather's will on 21 September 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a grandaugher Mary Parker, daughter of Winefred Paker, in the will of William Taylor of Assawoman Crreek.⁴ Mary was named in her husband's will on 27 January 1708/9 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of John Outten.⁵ As of circa 1710,her married name was Copes.¹ She married Thomas Copes (I), son of (-----) Copes f|o Thos & Giles, circa 1710.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 16 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She (wife) was named as an executrix along with Henry Custis and Samuel Simpson, but not by name..² Mary made a will on 10 February 1723/24 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Abraham Outten all the money I am now possessed with & all the money due me abroad. Children Abraham & Hester Outten residual legatees & Exrs. Grandaughter Mary Truitt. Grandson John Outten, son of my son Thomas Outten. Witt: Andrew Allen, Matilda West, Elizabeth Smallsbe, William Selby, Sabrow Outten.⁶ She died before 4 October 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.⁶

     Giles was born circa 1660. Giles witnessed a will on 23 June 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Capt. Arthur Robins, Edmond Joynes, Giles Copes & John Henderson witnessed the will of John Cobb, wife Mary.² He married Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Peter Parker and Winefred Taylor, circa 1700.³ Giles was named in his brother's will on 16 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1678 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 21 September 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a grandaugher Eilzabeth Parker, daughter of Winefred Paker, in the will of William Taylor of Assawoman Crreek.² She married Giles Copes, son of (-----) Copes f|o Thos & Giles, circa 1700.¹

     Grace was born circa 1750. She married Lt. Col. Selby Simpson, son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort Dix, circa 1770. In 1787 Selby Simpson and his wife Grace sold 10 acres of the John Hickman part of Whitelaw's tract A115, which is just east of the present town of Parksley, to John Berry Hickman..¹ Grace was named in her grandfather's will on 8 June 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Her grandfather was John Kittson, whose wife was Elizabeth. He named sons-in-law Charles Bagwell and Thomas Crippen; grandsons John and Thomas Crippen, Thomas Evans, Charles Bagwell, John Kittson Evans; a granddaughter Grace Simpson. He also named Richard Bundick. The two sons-in-law were executors. Witnesses were Robert James, Thomas Taylor and Rebecca Warrington..² Grace was named in her grandmother's will on 2 October 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. Her grandmother Elizabeth Kitson named Mary Gladding, Rebecca a daughter of Mary Gladding, Thomas Crippen, Grace Simpson, John Kitson Evans, Thomas Nock, William Laws, and Rachel Thornton. Abel Right and William Laws executors. Witnesses were John Fitzgerald and William Vere..³ Grace died circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She must have died after she and Selby Simpson sold land to Southy Simpson in 1789 and before Selby and his wife Elizabeth sold land to Charles Stockley in 1791..⁴

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Simpson, daughter of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort Dix, on 31 July 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. John Riley was the security on the M.L.B. of John Parker and Sarah Simpson of Southy..¹ He married Patience Pettitt (Pettitt?) circa 1796.² John died before 28 September 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Capt. Charles Marshall, son of Capt. William Marshall and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1770.^1,2 Elizabeth died before 15 October 1778. She must have did by this date as she was not named in her father Southy Simpson's will, but instead he named a granddaughter Elizabeth Simpson Marshall..³

     Charles was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles was named in his father's will on 26 September 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Charles was named in his brother's will on 9 November 1766 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort Dix, circa 1770.^3,4 He married Rosannah Thomas, daughter of George Thomas and Bridget (-----), circa 1773. He made a will on 27 April 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Rosannah Marshall 1/3 of all my land during her natural life. To unborn child all my land if a son, but if a daughter I give my land to my daughter Bridget Marshall. To daughter Elizabeth Simpson Marshall. Daughters Elizabeth Simpson Marshall, Bridget Marshall & unborn child residual legatees. Wife Exec. Witt: Thomas Marshall, George Marshall, Levin Marshall..⁵ Charles died before 27 July 1779.⁵ Charles was named as an heir on 29 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Marshall, dec'd, the 4th brother of George Marshall the elder, who left: William Wallop & Revell (sic) Wallop, & Sally, Elizabeth, & Nancy Wallop, infant children of William & Bridget Wallop dec'd, formerly Bridget Marshall, a daughter of Charles Marshall. (NOTE: Revell should be Rosell.).⁶

     Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 15 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. In the will of Southy Simpson he stated that my water grist mill to be sold and £250 of the proceeds to my granddaughter Elizabeth Simpson Marshall..² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 27 April 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Simpson Marshall in the will of Charles Marshall, wife Rosannah..³ As of 31 January 1787,her married name was Finney.⁴ She married William Finney, son of Abel Finney and Elizabeth White, 31 Jan 1787 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Evans was the security on the M.L.B. of William Finney and Elizabeth S. Marshall. Elizabeth and William signed a divorce or separation agreement on 25 Jun 1791 (Acc Deeds, 1788-1793, p. 492)..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 13 May 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. She was not named but shown as mother of my son William and my wife's dower is to be laid off.⁵

     Susannah was born circa 1715 at Accomack Co, VA.² As of circa 1736,her married name was Barnes.³ She married William Barnes, son of John Barnes and Esther [53] Robins, circa 1736.³ Susannah was named in her father's will on 3 July 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susannah was named in her husband's will on 5 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Leah was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Leah was named in her grandfather's will on 5 February 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Evender Cameron before 12 June 1817.³ Leah sold land on 12 June 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Evender Cameron and wife Leah and Nancy Simpson, widow of Hancock Simpson, sold 30 acres to James Melson for $1,050. It was described as the property of the late Hancock Simpson lying on the east side of the main sea side road and bounded by Charles Rew, John S. Bundick on the north, and James Melson on the east and south. Evander and Leah signed their signatures and Nancy used a "X" mark. Witnesses were Henry Copes, Wm. H. Beavans, Jas. Watson, Levi Dix, and Jno. of C. Copes..⁴ Leah was living on 27 September 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named Leah Cameron, formerly Leah Simpson, heir at law of Hancock Simpson deceased, coxswain in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War..³ She married (-----) Munday circa 1832.⁵ Leah was living on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named as Leah Munday, heir of Elisha Simpson, who was in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War..⁵

     George was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Parker was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Leah Bundick, daughter of John Abbott Bundick Sr. and Bridget (-----), circa 1775.² Parker witnessed a will on 10 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Parker Barnes, George Snead & James Ailworth witnessed the will of Mark Littleton, wife Raner.³

     Susannah was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Bridget was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was named in his father's will on 16 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. His father left him all the land I am now possess, except a portion he left to Elijah Simpson (who was his wife's sister's son). Son Thomas was also to have 7 years schooling in Virginia, which implied he was under school age..² He married Comfort Dix, daughter of Isaac Dix (III) and Bridget (67) Savage, circa 1735.³ He made a will on 4 December 1741. To son Southy Copes 200 acres where John Sterling now lives. To daughter Mary. Wife (no name) and Peter Parker Copes executors. Witnesses Zophar Simpson and Giles Copes..⁴ Thomas died in 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 1 December 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. In Order of probate Thomas Copes heir at law to the testator cited to appear by Southy Rew, his guardian, and no objection being made said will was admitted to probate. Comfort Copes, widow of the testator qualified..⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was living on 1 December 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his father's will was probated and he was noted has the heir at law and cited to appear by Southy Rew, his guardian..² He married Susanna (-----) circa 1755.³ He made a will on 19 January 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Thomas died in May 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Thomas's will was probated on 1 June 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Southy was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy was named in his father's will on 4 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 4 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary in the will of Thomas Copes..² Mary was named in her mother's will on 15 January 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Parker Copes and named as the sole legate & extr in the will of Comfort Simpson. (NOTE: She was evidently still unmarried at the time and old enough to be extr of her mother's estate.).³

     (-----) was born circa 1620.

     Rachel was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her grandfather's will on 21 September 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a grandaugher Rachell Parker, daughter of Winefred Paker, in the will of William Taylor of Assawoman Crreek.² She married Sebastian Cropper, son of John Cropper and Gerturde Bowman, circa 1700.¹ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 14 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Rachell in the will of Sebastian Cropper. He also named a brother in law Samuel Simson, who evidently had married her sister Sarah Parker..³

     Sebastian was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. Sebastian was named in his grandfather's will on 26 February 1691 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Sebastian Cropper in the will of Edmund Bowman, unnamed wife..¹ Sebastian was named as a guardian on 3 April 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was ordered that Mr. William Martiall and Mr. George Parker meet at the house of Henry Allen to inventory and divide the estate of James Atkinson (deceased) into four parts: one for Henry Allen (in the right of his wife Elizabeth, widow of Atkinson) and one part for each of Atkinson's three children. The children's parts were to be committed to the custody of Sebastian Cropper, who was to be responsible for them till the children attained lawful age.² Sebastian was named as a guardian on 4 June 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Henry Allin had in his possession a pot and rug that Daniel Esham and his wife had given to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Elizabeth Atkinson. Ordered that Allin pay court costs and give the items to Sebastian Cropper, to whom the orphans' estate was committed. (Side note: Execution on the order was returned 6 March 1700/01, by Wm. Dennison, subsheriff.).³ He married Rachel Parker, daughter of Peter Parker and Winefred Taylor, circa 1700.⁴ He made a will on 14 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Bowman Cropper land adjcent the land of Edmund Bayly deceased. To son Sebastian land adjcent his brother Bowman. Wife Rachell. Daughter Ester (under 16) - Sons under 21 - Should wife marry friend Henry Satchell & brother in law Samuel Simson to take my two sons under their care. Wife Exec. Witt: John Metcalf, Samuel Simson, Edmund Bowman Cropper, Michael Ward. (NOTE: Evidently his wife was Rachel Parker and her sister Sarah Parker had married Samuel Simpson.).⁵ Sebastian died before March 1720/21 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Zopher was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. Zopher was living on 4 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he and Giles Copes witnessed the will of Thomas Copes. It is assume he would have had to have been of age to witness a will. There is no actual proof that he is the son of Samuel, but Samuel did name a grandson Zophar in his will of 1756..²

     James was born circa 1720. He married Leah (55) Andrews, daughter of William (25) Andrews (IV) and Mary Selby, circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was named as administrator of an estate on 28 July 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Pettigrew was named to administer the estate of William Onions, the widow relinquishing her right to qualify. Southy Simpson was the security..³ He made a will on 20 April 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Leah to sell 50 acres of land purchased of Richard Hinman for the payment of my debts. To son "Pettigrew" the remaining part of said tract, being 50 acres. To son John Pettigrew 300 acres purchased of William Andrews. Son Gavin Pettigrew (under age) residual legatee. To son Gavin Pettigrew the legacies left me by my brother William Pettigrew at the death of my two sisters Margaret Simpson and Agnes (-----). Wife Executrix. Witnesses Robert Moore and Rebecca Walker..⁴ James died before 26 May 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Leah was born circa 1723. She married James Pettigrew, son of (-----) Pettigrew, circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.² Leah was named in her husband's will on 20 April 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She made a will on 18 March 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Leah died before 27 April 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     William was born circa 1684. He married Mary Selby, daughter of Daniel Selby and Mary Parker, on 5 April 1720.² On 4 Jul 1732 he took oath as justice of Accomack County.² William deeded land as a gift in 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Andrews gave 130 acres of Whitelaw's tract A126 to his daughter Leah, the wife of James Pettigrew. It was the east end of the land along the bayside road. After the death of Pettigrew in 1772, Leah gave this land to her son John, and 5 years later he and wife Anne sold it, along with some other acreage, to Nathaniel L. Savage of Northampton, who by that time had become the owner of the rest of the Andrews land..³ He was security on the administration of an estate on 27 August 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Jacob Morgan was granted to Arnold Morgan with William Andrews securities.⁴ He had a child bound to him on 26 June 1753 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Ordered that Thomas Mualtoe (mulatto) Bastard child of Elizabeth Robinson aged Seventeen Years last May be bound by the Church Wardens of this parish of Accomack till Thirty One years of age to William Andrews Gentleman he giving Security to Perform the conditions of the indenture.⁵ He made a will on 24 September 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary 1/2 my estate provided she consent that her son William Andrews divide same as he thinks fit, in not to have the 1/3 allowed by law. Balance of estate to Ishmeal Mason, alias Ishmael Andrews, the child that was charged to my son by the oath of his now wife before he was married to her. Son William Extr. Witt: Geore Scott, Ann Scott and Rachel Bundick. Codicil: Should Ishmael Mason, alias Ishmael Andrews, die without issue my son William to have the estate given the said Ishmael. Same witnesses..^2,6 William died in November 1763.^2,6 William's will was probated on 29 November 1763 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,6

     Mary was born in 1689 at Somerset Co, MD.² Mary was named in her father's will on 12 December 1694 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Mary in the will of Daniel Selby, wife Mary. She was given "Brick Neck."³ She married Daniel Gore, son of Maximillian Gore and Joyce (-----), circa 1705.¹ As of circa 1705,her married name was Gore.¹ Mary was named in her brother's will before 7 February 1705/6 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as Mary Selby, aged 17, in the will of Parker Selby, wife Tabitha.² She married William (25) Andrews (IV), son of William (11) Andrews (III) and (1w/o_Wm_Andrews) Howard, on 5 April 1720.¹ She made a will on 13 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She named daughters Joyce Robins and Leah Pettigrew; grandchildren Mary and Leah Andrews, John, William & Gavin Pettigrew; son in law Bowdoin Robins. Executors were Bowdoin Robins and daughter Leah Pettigrew. Witnesses were John Bennitt, Ann Bennitt and William Young Sr..⁴ Mary died before 24 April 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     John was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Anne 'Nancy' (-----) circa 1772. After selling land in Acc Co in 1777 they move to Milford, Kent Co, DE..^3,2 John sold land in 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. John and wife Nancy Pettigrew sold 72 acres of Whitelaw's tract A126 to Jonathan Mears..⁴ John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. He was shown as John Pettigrew, a Lieutenant in the Navy..⁵ John sold land in 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He and his wife Anne sold part of Whitelaw's tract A126 to Nathaniel L. Savage of Northampton..³ He made a will on 8 October 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² John died in June 1812.² John's will was probated on 13 July 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his grandmother's will on 13 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Gavin was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Gavin was under age in 1771..² Gavin was named in his grandmother's will on 13 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Anne was born circa 1755. She married John (101) Pettigrew, son of James Pettigrew and Leah (55) Andrews, circa 1772. After selling land in Acc Co in 1777 they move to Milford, Kent Co, DE..^1,2

     (-----) was born circa 1700.

     William was born circa 1725. William died before 20 April 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1726. She married (-----) Simpson h|o Margaret Pettigrew before 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was named in her brother's will on 20 April 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was referred to as a sister, Margaret Simpson..³

     Anges was born circa 1728. Anges was named in her brother's will on 20 April 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     (-----) was born circa 1725. He married Margaret Pettigrew, daughter of (-----) Pettigrew, before 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 19 January 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Thomas Simpson in the will of Thomas Copes Sr..¹ On 30 Jan 1798 David Bowman, Elisha Mears & Geo. Scarburgh, overseers of the Poor of Acc Co agreed to bind an apprentice Thomas Simpson, orphan of Southy Simpson dec'd, unto the said Wm. Seymour & Co until the said Thomas Simpson shall arrive at the age of 21 years who would teach him the trade of marriner.³

     Susanna was born circa 1735. She married Thomas Copes (III), son of Thomas Copes (II) and Comfort Dix, circa 1755.¹

     John was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.

     James was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sarah was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Esther was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Polly was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.

     She may have been either the daughter of Thomas Wimbrough or his widow, has her husband Salathiel Simpson was named to administer Thomas' estate. Nanny was born circa 1720. She married Salathiel Simpson (I), son of Samuel Simpson, circa 1745.¹

     Anne was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Hancock Simpson, son of Laban Simpson and Esther Barnes, on 27 January 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Drummond was the security on the M.L.B. of Hancock Simpson and Anne Barnes..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1765. He married Anne 'Nancy' Simpson, daughter of William Simpson (II), on 26 August 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Polly was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Ayres, son of Thomas Ayres, on 11 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Walston was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Ayres of Tho. and Polly Simpson of George..¹

     Henry was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry was named in his father's will on 9 March 1799 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He married Polly Simpson, daughter of George Simpson and Leah Melson, on 11 November 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Walston was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Ayres of Tho. and Polly Simpson of George..¹ On 28 Mar 1831 in Accomack Co Court, it was ordered that William Willett, Thomas Ayres, Littleton Ayres & Henry Ayres are the heirs at law of Francis Ayres and Henry Ayres, soldiers in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment in the Rev. War.³

     Thomas was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Rogers, daughter of (-----) Rogers, on 8 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. John Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Ayres and Betty Chandler..² He made a will on 9 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife to have whole estate during her life or widowhood on condition that she board & school my son Henry for eighteen months as soon as it can be done & bind him to John Welburne to learn the trade of a shoemaker if he can take him & if not, then to some other in the same trade. At her death or marriage estate to my 2 children Littleton & Thomas Ayres & my wife's two children she had by Laban Chandler, Elisha & Laban Chandler, provided my wife will convey her land to my 2 children, Littleton & Thomas Ayres & Elisha & Laban Chandler, her two children. If wife refuses to board & school my son Henry Ayres for 18 months or should refuse to convey her land to my 2 children & her 2 children, then my whole estate to my 3 children Henry, Littleton & Thomas Ayres. Wife Extr. Witt: John Custis, William Lee & John Willett..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Ayres, a head of house hold, aged 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1774). Listed with him were 2 males aged 0-10; 2 aged 10-16; 1 female aged 10-16; and 1 female aged 26-45, and 1 slave..⁴ Thomas died before 29 June 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date his will was probated. John Wise & William Gibb securities..⁵ On 28 Mar 1831 in Accomack Co Court, it was ordered that William Willett, Thomas Ayres, Littleton Ayres & Henry Ayres are the heirs at law of Francis Ayres and Henry Ayres, soldiers in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment in the Rev. War.⁶

     Rachel was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Taylor on 21 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Alexander Land and John Watson were securities on the M.L.B. of William Taylor and Rachel Simpson of George..¹

     William was born circa 1800. He married Rachel Simpson, daughter of George Simpson and Leah Melson, on 21 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Alexander Land and John Watson were securities on the M.L.B. of William Taylor and Rachel Simpson of George..¹

     Charles was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----) circa 1825.² Charles was living on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named as a child of Charles Simpson, deceased, who was the son of William Simpson, a seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War..¹ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Simpson, age 40-50. Listed with him were 3 other males, one under 5 and 2 aged 5-10; and 3 females, one age 70-80, one age 20-30, and one age 5-10. The oldest female was probably his mother Fanny, who had been listed has head of household in 3 prior census..³ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Simpson the head of HH#516, age 56 and a farmer, with a wife Betsy, age 42, and children Betsy, age 17, Ruben, age 15 and a laborer, Southey, age 12, and Catharine, age 6/12..² Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#1219, age 70 and a day laborer, with a wife Betsey, age 55 and children Ruben, age 23 and a day laborer, Catharine, age 11, Thomas, age 6, and Wm., age 32..⁴

     Sinah was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Colonna, son of Elijah Colonna, on 28 May 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. John 'Colony' was the security on the M.L.B. of James Colony of Elijah and Sinah Simpson of Chas..¹ Sinah was living on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named as a child of Charles Simpson, deceased, who was the son of William Simpson, a seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Revolutionary War..²

     James was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sinah Simpson, daughter of Charles Simpson (II) and Frances 'Fanny' Rew, on 28 May 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. John 'Colony' was the security on the M.L.B. of James Colony of Elijah and Sinah Simpson of Chas..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Leah was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Simpson, son of Col. Southy Simpson and Comfort Dix, on 28 May 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. William Kelley was the security on the M.L.B. of George Simpson and Leah Melson..¹ Leah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Simpson, age 26-45. Listed with her were 5 other females, 2 age 16-26, one age 10-16, and 2 under 10..²

     Evender was born circa 1760. He married Leah Simpson, daughter of Laban Simpson and Esther Barnes, before 12 June 1817.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1750. Tabitha was living on 2 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Tabitha Simpson was named as representative of both Severn Darby and Elisha Simpson..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1760. He married Leah Simpson, daughter of Laban Simpson and Esther Barnes, circa 1832.¹

     Betsy was born circa 1770. She married Elijah (of Elijah) Simpson, son of Elijah Simpson, on 30 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Budd was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Simpson and Betsy Beasly..¹

     Reuben was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Dorothy Rogers on 22 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Reuben Simpson and Dorothy Rodgers..² Reuben deeded land as a gift on 14 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Reuben Simpson Senr. gave Reuben Simpson Junr. 36 acres of land for love and affection and that Reuben Junr. was to pay Polly R. Simpson, daughter of Reuben Senr., $150 within 12 months. The land was where Reuben Junr. now lives, originally 45 acres, but now only 36 acres, bounded on the northwest by Edmund Parks, on the northeast by William Powell, on the east by James Taylor, on the southeast by James Davis and on the southwest by George P. Bagwell and Elijah Parks, to include buildings, furniture and livestock. Reuben signed with an "X" mark. Witnesses were William L. Wallop, Elijah Turner and Wm. Bagwell..³ Reuben was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Simpson, age 26-45. Listed with him was a female of the same age and one other male under 10 and one other female under 10. He and his mother Fanny Simpson were the only two Simpson families on page 17 of the census..⁴ Reuben died before 1830. He must have died by 1830 as he was not listed as a head of house hold. An Order in 1834 which named the heirs of his father, Charles Simpson, did not list Reuben nor a child of Reuben..

     Dorothy was born circa 1795. As of 22 June 1814,her married name was Simpson.¹ She married Reuben Simpson Sr., son of Charles Simpson (II) and Frances 'Fanny' Rew, on 22 June 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Reuben Simpson and Dorothy Rodgers..¹

     Reuben was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² Reuben was living on 14 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his father gave him 36 acres of land for love and affection and he was to pay his sister, Polly, $150 within 12 months..¹

     Polly was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² Polly was living on 14 February 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her father, Reuben Simpson Senr., gave his son, Reuben Simpson Junr., 36 acres of land and Reuben Junr. was to pay Polly R. Simpson, daughter of Reuben Senr., $150 within 12 months..¹

     Dennis was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Betsy 'Betty' Parks, daughter of John Parks and Sarah Colonna, on 3 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Simpson and Betsy Parks..² He made a will on 29 November 1804. Wife Betsy Simpson executrix. That gift that is marked out was object against by Dennis Simpson in presents of James Taylor and Daniel Melson. Witnesses were Daniel Melson and James Taylor. Securities were William Willitt Senr and Major Tunnall..³ Dennis's will was probated on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Dennis died in 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Her common name was Betty. Betsy was born circa 1780. She married Dennis Simpson, son of Hancock Simpson, on 3 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Parks was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Simpson and Betsy Parks..² Betsy was named in her father's will on 21 August 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     William was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Simpson, age 2 in HH#727 headed by William Simpson, a 37 year old farmer..¹ William died before 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not listed with his parents in the 1860 census..

     Mary was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. S. Simpson, age 2/12, with her presumed mother, Elizabeth Simpson, age 25. The were both in HH#231 headed by Nathaniel F. Revel, age 44 and a sailor..¹ Elizabeth was born in 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Edward was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan (-----) circa 1830.² He married Sarah A. 'Sally' Simpson 12 Mar 1839 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Lurton was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Charnock and Sally Simpson..³ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Charnick the head of HH#1196, a 45 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Charnicks: Sarah A., age 35; Sarah, age 4; Mary E., age 5/12; and Eliza, age 19. Also listed was Amanda Bancroft, age 13..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 12 March 1839,her married name was Charnock.² She married Edward Charnock 12 Mar 1839 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Lurton was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Charnock and Sally Simpson..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Charnick, age 35 in HH#1196 headed by Edward Charnick, a 45 year old laborer..¹ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Charnick the head of HH#1237, age 46 and spinning. Listed with her were the following Charnicks: Geo., a 20 year old day laborer; Sally, age 13; Mary, age 9; Thos., age 7; and Francis, age 2. Also listed was Amanda Bancroft, age 22 and Louis Bancroft, age 5/12..³ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Charnick the head of HH#LM407, a 55 year old house keeper. Listed with her were the following Charnicks: Emandia, age 29; Sarah, age 22; Mary, age 18; Thomas, a 17 year old farm laborer; Frances, age 12; and Louis, age 10. Also listed was Geo. W. Beloat, a 21 year old farm laborer; and John C. Beloat, age 1. (Note: Emandia Charnick was probably Amanda Bancroft and Louis Charnick was probably Louis Bancroft.).⁴

     Susanna was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Taylor on 15 March 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of John Taylor and Susanna Simpson..¹

     John was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Susanna Simpson on 15 March 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith Melson was the security on the M.L.B. of John Taylor and Susanna Simpson..¹

     James was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ziporah Simpson on 26 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of James Bowdoin and Ziporah Simpson..¹

     Ziporah was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Bowdoin on 26 February 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of James Bowdoin and Ziporah Simpson..¹

     Mary was born circa 1805. She married Benjamin Simpson on 16 December 1828 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. James died in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that James Taylor "of Islands" died testate, leaving movable property to "two bastard children begotten of Comfort Simpson" and if they should die, half to Comfort Simpson and the other half to Polly Taylor and James Taylor, children of Charles Taylor..¹

     (-----) was born before 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² (-----) was living in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that James Taylor "of Islands" died testate, leaving movable property to "two bastard children begotten of Comfort Simpson" and if they should die, half to Comfort Simpson and the other half to Polly Taylor and James Taylor, children of Charles Taylor..²