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     Henry was born circa 1855 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Henry Bonawell, age 15 and attending school in HH#109 headed by James Bonawell, a 43 year old carpenter..¹

     Capitola was born circa 1862 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Capitola was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Capitola Bonawell, age 8 and attending school in HH#109 headed by James Bonawell, a 43 year old carpenter..¹

     Oliver was born circa 1864 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Oliver was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Oliver Bonawell, age 6 and attending school in HH#109 headed by James Bonawell, a 43 year old carpenter..¹

     Hattie was born circa 1864 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Hattie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Hattie Bonnewell, age 6 in HH#249 headed by William Bonnewell, a 27 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1865 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Bonnewell, age 5 in HH#249 headed by William Bonnewell, a 27 year old farmer..¹

     Jane was born circa 1868 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Jane Bonnewell, age 2 in HH#249 headed by William Bonnewell, a 27 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born on 4 August 1846 at Worcester Co, MD.² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Mary Outten, age 4 in HH#1326 headed by Peter C. Outten, a 34 year old farmer..³ She married George Washington Bonnewell, son of James Wise Bonnewell and Harriet Webb, on 13 December 1871 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George W. Bonnewell, age 21 and Mary E. Outen, age 25. No other information was given. They were married by Rev. William Wilkerson at the bride's home..⁴ Mary was named in her father's will in 1888 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Mary E. Bonneville in the will of Peter C. Outten and give 45 acres of land..¹ Mary widow went to live with her daughter, Blanche Pilchard, at Princess Anne, after her husband's death. She and her daughters sold the land her father had left her in 1940 (Wor. Deeds JEB #7, p. 55). Although a deed has not been found, descendants say that Walter Lamberson bought the George W. Bonneville farm.⁵ Mary died on 16 December 1941 at age 95.² Her body was interred at Goodwill M.E. Curch Cem, Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.²

     Peter was born on 29 May 1816 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Sarah J. 'Sally' Gootee on 25 June 1844 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Peter Outten and Sally Gooty. No other information was given..² Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Peter C. Outten the head of HH#1326, a 34 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Outtens: Sally, age 25; William, age 5; Mary, age 4; and Peter, age 1..³ He made a will in 1888 at Worcester Co, MD. Peter C. Outten left his daughter Mary E. Bonneville 45 acres of land..⁴ Peter died on 13 April 1888 at age 71.¹ His body was interred at Sheephouse Rd Cm, Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Sarah was born on 4 April 1822 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married Peter C. Outten on 25 June 1844 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Peter Outten and Sally Gooty. No other information was given..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Sally Outten, age 25 in HH#1326 headed by Peter C. Outten, a 34 year old farmer..³ Sarah died on 2 November 1881 at age 59.¹ Her body was interred at Sheephouse Rd Cm, Worcester Co, MD.¹

     William was born circa 1845 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Outten, age 5 in HH#1326 headed by Peter C. Outten, a 34 year old farmer..¹

     Peter was born circa 1849 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Peter was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Peter Outten, age 1 in HH#1326 headed by Peter C. Outten, a 34 year old farmer..¹

     Sallie was born on 1 September 1872 at Worcester Co, MD. She was born on her father's farm just off present Lamberson road. The farm on which she was born and grew up was land her grandfather, James W. Bonnewill, called his "old home farm" in his will, and part of 146 acres he had bought in 1856..¹ She married Romulus N. 'Rome' Littleton, son of Edmund S. Littleton and Annie F. Shockley, on 28 November 1894 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Sallie H. Bonneville, age 22 and Ronie N. Littleton, age 23. They were married by Rev. E.C. MacNickal..² Sallie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Newtown District, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Sallie H. Littleton in HH#308, the wife of Romulus N. Littleton..¹ Sallie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Sallie Littleton, age 37 in HH#430, the wife of Rome Littleton, age 36..¹ Sallie H. Bonneville Littleton, as a widow, continued living on 3rd Street in Pocomoke with her daughter, Blanche Taylor, and her family. She moved with them to Miona, Virginia. In the early 1940s, she moved back to Pocomoke, renting two rooms on 4th Street. She lived there until she was no longer able to keep house and live alone, and then went to Snow Hill with her youngest daughter. Sallie died on 19 June 1965 at Stockton, Worcester Co, MD, at age 92. Her obituary in The Snow Hill News gave her age as 92. She died in Holland Nursing Home in Stockton, Maryland, where she had been a patient for 16 months. She, too, was buried in Goodwill Cemetery, beside her husband..³

     Annie was born on 3 January 1874 at Worcester Co, MD. She married William F. Hillman on 31 January 1900 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Annie L. Bonneville, age 23 and William F. Hillman, age 23. No other information was given..² Annie died on 23 March 1941 at age 67. Her body was interred at Goodwill M.E. Curch Cem, Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.

     William was born in 1876.¹ He married Annie Lee Bonnewell, daughter of George Washington Bonnewell and Mary E. 'Lizzie' Outten, on 31 January 1900 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Annie L. Bonneville, age 23 and William F. Hillman, age 23. No other information was given..² William died in 1953.¹ William died at Goodwill M.E. Curch Cem, Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Blanche was born on 22 February 1886 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married William H. Pilchard on 12 December 1906.¹ Blanche died on 1 November 1977 at age 91.² Her body was interred at Goodwill M.E. Curch Cem, Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.²

     William was born in 1874. He married Blanche E. Bonnewell, daughter of George Washington Bonnewell and Mary E. 'Lizzie' Outten, on 12 December 1906.¹ William died in 1938. His body was interred at Goodwill M.E. Curch Cem, Goodwill, Worcester Co, MD.²

     Romulus was born circa 1874 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as age 6 in the 1880 census.. He married Sallie Hattie Bonnewell, daughter of George Washington Bonnewell and Mary E. 'Lizzie' Outten, on 28 November 1894 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Sallie H. Bonneville, age 22 and Ronie N. Littleton, age 23. They were married by Rev. E.C. MacNickal..² Romulus was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1900 at Newtown District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Romulus N. Littleton the head of HH#308. Listed with him were a wife Sally H. and daughter Magie, born in Aug 1896, and his mother Annie, born Arp 1843 (?)..¹ Romulus was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Rome Littleton the head of HH#430, age 36, with a wife Sallie, age 37; his mother Annie, age 72; and daughters: Magrie, age 14; Blanche, age 8; and Virgie, age 5..¹ Rome Littleton had a drayage business in Pocomoke City. With a horse drawn cart, he would meet the trains and boats from Baltimore, unload their cargo, and deliver the goods to retail merchants in town. He also delivered Texaco petroleum products (likely kerosene) to individual homes. A picture was taken of him, circa 1920, standing beside his Texaco wagon pulled by a white horse, when the family was living on 3rd Street. The graveyard behind the present Worcester County Public Library at Pocomoke can be seen in the background. Romulus died on 9 October 1924. Rome Littleton was 50 years of age when he died on 9 October 1924. He was buried in Goodwill Cemetery, only a short distance from his father and mother. His mother had died circa 1913 and been buried there in an unmarked grave, beside her husband, Edmund S. Littleton, who died in 1896. His tombstone calls him Edward S. Littleton. This was likely a mistake of the stone carver, who probably knew him as "Ed" Littleton..

     Edmund was born circa 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.² He married Charlotte (-----) circa 1845.¹ Edmund was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Fourth District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Edmund S. Littleton, age 25, and wife Charlotte, 25 (no record has been found of this marriage), in the 4th Election District of Worcester County, HH#238, with three small sons: Levin B., aged 3 years; John S., aged 2 years; and Archibald T., aged 1 year..¹ He married Annie F. Shockley on 29 January 1855 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Edward Littleton and Annis Shockley. No other information was given..³ Edmund was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Edmund Littleton the head of HH#536, a 35 year old farmer with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Littletons: Annie F., age 20; Levin B., age 15; John S., age 14; Archabala T., age 12; Thomas, age 4; and Emily F., age 2..⁴ Edmund was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Edmond Littleton and he and his wife Ann had one other son, Breckinridge Littleton, born circa 1860. This census also calls the daughter Emily F. (2 years of age in 1860), Emma..¹ Edmund was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at First District, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as "Edwin" S. Littleton, 55, in the 1st Election District (Newtown), with wife Annie, 40; son Thomas G. (Gordy), 23, with his wife, Georgianna (Groton), 18; and son R. N. Littleton, 6 years..¹

     Annie was born circa 1840 at Worcester Co, MD. She married Edmund S. Littleton, son of William T. Littleton and Sally F. (-----), on 29 January 1855 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Edward Littleton and Annis Shockley. No other information was given..¹ Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Annie F. Littleton, age 20 in HH#536 headed by Edmond Littleton, a 35 year old farmer..² Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Ann Littleton in the HH headed by Edmond Littleton..³

     Charlotte was born circa 1825. She married Edmund S. Littleton, son of William T. Littleton and Sally F. (-----), circa 1845.¹

     Levin was born circa 1847 at Worcester Co, MD. Levin was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Levin B. Littleton, a 15 year old farmer in HH#536 headed by Edmond Littleton, a 35 year old farmer..²

     John was born circa 1848 at Worcester Co, MD. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as John S. Littleton, age14 in HH#536 headed by Edmond Littleton, a 35 year old farmer..²

     Archibald was born circa 1849 at Worcester Co, MD. Archibald was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Archabala T. Littleton, age 12 in HH#536 headed by Edmond Littleton, a 35 year old farmer..²

     Thomas was born circa 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as Thomas Littleton, age 4 in HH#536 headed by Edmond Littleton, a 35 year old farmer..² He married Georgianna Groten, daughter of William Groten and Sally A. Northam, on 19 December 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. G. Littleton, a 23 year old farmer, born in Wicomico Co, MD, the son of Edw'd L. & Annie Littleton and she was shown as Georgianna Groton, age 17, born in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Wm. & Sally Ann Groton. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Emily was born circa 1858 at Worcester Co, MD. Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Colbourns Dist, Wor Co, MD. She was shown as Emily F. Littleton, age 2 in HH#536 headed by Edmond Littleton, a 35 year old farmer..² She married Daniel H. Lewis on 14 November 1876 at Wicomico Co, MD. They were shown only as Daniel H. Lewis, age 33 and Emma Littleton, age 18. No other information was given..³ They had a store in Snow Hill.¹

     Breckinridge was born circa 1860 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Georgianna was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas G. 'Gordy' Littleton, son of Edmund S. Littleton and Annie F. Shockley, on 19 December 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. G. Littleton, a 23 year old farmer, born in Wicomico Co, MD, the son of Edw'd L. & Annie Littleton and she was shown as Georgianna Groton, age 17, born in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Wm. & Sally Ann Groton. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Daniel was born circa 1843. He married Emily F. 'Emma' Littleton, daughter of Edmund S. Littleton and Annie F. Shockley, on 14 November 1876 at Wicomico Co, MD. They were shown only as Daniel H. Lewis, age 33 and Emma Littleton, age 18. No other information was given..¹

     William was born circa 1787 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Sally F. (-----) circa 1810.¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as William T. Littleton aged 63 years, and wife Sally F., 63, were living next door to Edmund S. in household 237..¹ William died in 1857 at Worcester Co, MD. William T. Littleton died testate in 1857, naming sons Thomas S. Littleton and Edmund S. Littleton, a daughter Nancy Littleton, and a grandson James Littleton Melson (Wor. Wills TT #8, p. 13). He was 'the son of a William Littleton, who died intestate in 1828. Although not named in his will, this William Littleton was apparently the grandson of Edmund Littleton, who died testate in Worcester County in 1754, naming two sons, Thomas and Edmund (Wor. Wills JW #2, p. 136). Neither Thomas nor Edmund left a probate record, but Thomas Littleton and William Littleton appeared together on a bond of 5 October 1802, indicating they were father and son (Wor. Deeds U, p. 624). The Edmund Littleton who died in 1754 first appeared in Maryland on Somerset County tax lists of 1740. There is little doubt he was the Edmund Littleton named as a son by John Littleton of Accomack County, Virginia, in his will of 1721 (Acco. Wills, Deeds & c 1715-1729, part 1, p. 365). John Littleton had bought 200 acres of Accomack County land, near Hunting Creek, in 1699 (Acco. Wills and Etc. 1692-1715, part 1, p. 391)..¹

     Sally was born circa 1787. She married William T. Littleton, son of William Littleton Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1810.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1820 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Nancy was born circa 1822 at Worcester Co, MD.

     William was born circa 1764 at Worcester Co, MD. William was named in his father's will on 4 January 1792 at Jones Co, NC. He was shown as a son William Littleton in the will of Thomas Littleton, wife Mary. He was given a choice of beds and furniture, a large pot and a large chest..² William was named in his mother's will on 15 April 1806 at Jones Co, NC. He was shown as a son William Hill in the will of Mary Littleton..²

     Thomas was born circa 1736 at Worcester Co, MD. Thomas was named in his father's will in 1754 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as a son Thomas Littleton in the will of Edmund Littleton..² He married Mary (-----) circa 1760.³ Thomas patented land on 6 March 1767 at Craven Co, NC. On 8 Feb 1791 when John Littleton and his wife Nelly (Eleanor) sold 100 acres at Robert Grimes, John Simmons and Thomas Lee's lines to James Simmons for £40, he noted that it was the upper part of 200 acres granted to my father Thomas Littleton on 6 Mar 1767..⁴ Thomas patented land on 22 April 1769 at Craven Co, NC. It was on this date that Thomas Littleton was granted a patent in that part of Craven County that became Jones Co in 1778 and the 1779 list of taxable property in Jones Co shows a Thomas Littleton with 320 acres, a John Littleton listed for poll tax and an Edmund Littleton with 100 acres..⁵ Thomas sold land on 1 August 1769 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Littleton sold Maidens Forest to Elijah Cannon..³ Thomas sold land on 4 January 1787 at Jones Co, NC. It was on this date that Thomas Littleton and Mary Littleton sold 100 acres of land patented by Thomas Littleton on 22 Apr 1769 at John Lee's line, John Knott's line & Johnston's line to Collinson Johnston for £100..⁵ Thomas deeded land as a gift on 7 February 1790 at Jones Co, NC. It was on this date that Thomas Littleton deeded all of his rights in 100 acres of land on Cypress Pond to John Littleton for 10 shillings..⁴ Thomas deeded land as a gift on 27 December 1791 at Jones Co, NC. It was on this date that Thomas Littleton Sr. deeded 20 acres of land to Thomas Littleton Jr. It being a patent to Simon Fosque & transferred to Thomas Littleton in 1771, at Littleton's own corner on the White Oak pocoson and to Lee's line..⁴ He made a will on 4 January 1792 at Jones Co, NC. To wife Mary Littleton all the personal estate she already possessed at the time of our marriage, also a horse & ... & two notes against Thomas Lee for 10 barrels of corn each. She is to have the 50 acres of land where we now live, also my tanned leather and a saddle for her lifetime, but not longer. To my daughter Leah Johnson 100 acres of land between Goose Pond and my Plantation, also the 50 acres willed to my wife at her death. The house will to my wife is to go to my grandson Edward Johnson at my wife's death. To my son William Littleton a choice of beds and furniture, a large pot and a large chest. To my granddaughter Sally Lee, a cow and calf when she is of age or marries. Wife Mary and Collinson Johnston Extrs. Witt: B. Grande, Thomas Lee & Thomas Sanderson..⁴ Thomas died before April 1792 at Jones Co, NC. It was in this month that his will was probated..⁴

     Edmund was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund was named in his father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edmund (under 18) in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek..¹ He married Patience Kincey, daughter of William Kincey, circa 1734 at Dorchester Co, MD.² Edmund patented land on 10 November 1737 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Edmond Littleton was granted 100 acres called Littlteton's Last Shift, his brother William Littleton received a patent for a 50-acre tract named "Littleton's Beginning" and his brother John received a patent for a 50-acre portion of "Sarah's Delight.".² Edmund bought land on 13 August 1739 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that Edmund Littleton purchased 124 acres of Maidens Forest from John Hodson of Dorchester Co, MD. By 1742 had had patented the 50 acre Piney Ridge in Worcester Co, MD and on 7 Nov 1748 was living in Worcester Co, MD when he sold Littleton Last Shift at the head of the North fork of the Chicanacomaco River to Daniel Sullivance. He also acquired a Worcester County estate called Parremore's Venture..² Edmund was on the list of tithables at Somerset Co, MD, for in 1740. The Edmund Littleton who died in 1754 first appeared in Maryland on Somerset County tax lists of 1740. There is little doubt he was the Edmund Littleton named as a son by John Littleton of Accomack County, Virginia, in his will of 1721 (Acco. Wills, Deeds & c 1715-1729, part 1, p. 365). John Littleton had bought 200 acres of Accomack County land, near Hunting Creek, in 1699 (Acco. Wills and Etc. 1692-1715, part 1, p. 391). He made a deposition in Accomack County Court on 20 February 1689, when his age was given as "27 years or thereabout" (Acco. Wills & C Orders, 1682-1697, p. 179). John Littleton married (1) ------ (2) Margaret Riley, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Riley. Littlsetons and Lillistons in Accomack County are also his descendants.. He made a will on 2 July 1754 at Worcester Co, MD. To my son Thomas Littleton that part and parcel of land called Paremors Venture and also 50 acres surveyed by Matthew Parremour. To son Edmon Littleton my plantation where I now lived called Madens Forest. To my wife all my moveable estate while she shall continue single but if she should marry to be divided amongst my chidren. Signed Edmond (E) Littleton. Witt: William King, Matthew Parremore & William Parremore. When his account was settled on 5 Mar 1755 his next of kin were shown as Abram Kinney, Thomas Littleton & Pashance Littleton..³ Edmund died before 7 August 1754 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated. He named two sons, Thomas and Edmund, neither of whom left a probate record in Worcester Co..³

     Edmund was born circa 1734 at Worcester Co, MD. Edmund was named in his father's will in 1754 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as a son Edmund Littleton in the will of Edmund Littleton. He and his brother Thomas inherited "Maidens Forest" in Worcester Co, MD..² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1755. On 30 Jan 1761 he repaid a debt to the estate of Col. Joseph Ennals.³ Edmund patented land on 9 October 1769 at Craven Co, NC. It was on this date that Edmund Littleton patented land in Craven Co, which became Jones Co, NC in 1778. Evidently his brother Thomas stayed in North Carolina, but Edmund returned to Worcester Co, MD..⁴ Edmund was on the list of tithables at Jones Co, NC, for in 1779.³ Edmund patented land on 9 October 1779 at Jones Co, NC. It was on this date that Edmund Littleton was granted 250 acres of land on the south side of the Trent River, joining Henry Pierses, it being a place called "The Bed of Reed's" in Jones Co, NC..³ Edmund was on the list of tithables at Dagsboro Hundred, Sussex Co, DE, for in 1782. A Thomas & William Littleton were on the same list in Broad Creek Hundred..³

     According to Whitelaw, it has been impossible to identify his man. It is definitely known that he is not a direct descendant of the original emigrant Nathaniel Littleton, though they may have been a descendant of a collateral branch in England. While the male line of Nathaniel ceased entirely in the early part of the next century, this man still has a number of male descendants living (1951). John was born in 1656 at England.² At a court held in Accomack Co on 17 May 1669 Capt. John West brought 3 servants (Christopher Cleverly, John Littleton & Isaac Branduck) to court to have their ages judged and John Littleton was judged to be 13 years old, which puts his birth at 1656. They were to serve till attaining the age of 24 years, at which time they would receive corn and clothes.² John was named as a headright on 16 December 1669 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a certificate was granted to Capt. John West for 200 acres of land for transporting Isaac Brandon, Christopher Cleverly, John Littleton and Robert Taylor into the colony..³ John was named as a headright on 17 November 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Liddleton was on a list of headrights for certificated granted to Capt. John West for 1,200 acres due for transportation of 25 persons into the colony..⁴ John was on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, for in 1681. In 1681 he was shown as Jno. Littleton with 1 tithable. In 1687 & 1688 he was shown as Jno. Littleton with 1 tithable in Capt. Hill's precinct. In 1690 & 1691 he was shown as Jno. Littleton with 2 tithables in Mr. Jo. Robinson's precinct. In 1692 he was shown as John Littleton with 1 tithable in Mr. Jo. Robinson's prrecinct and as Jno. Littleton with 1 tithable in Mr. Edm'd Custis' precinct. In 1695 he was shown as Jno. Littleton with 1 tithable in Mr. Ed Custis' precinct. (NOTE: The 2 tithables in 1690 & 1691 implies he either has a son who turned 16 in 1690 or he had a slave. Since the 2 tithables did not continue, he probably had a slave.).⁵ He married Margaret Riley, daughter of Thomas Riley (O'Rily) and Sarah Webb, circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.^6,7 On 3 Jan 1683/4 the suit of Christopher Thompson against John Littleton was dismissed. On 13 Jan 1684/5 Capt. Henry Custis presented a list of soldiers delinquent in appearing for the muster he appointed for 1 Jan 1684/5 and the sheriff was to summon them to the next court. John Littleton was one of the 19 men on the list. On 12 May 1686 Capt. Henry Custis presented a list of delinquent soldiers and John Littleton was again on the list. On 6 Jul 1686 John Littleton was on the list of delinquent soldiers of Capt. Henry Custis, but the court thought it fit to acquit them of their fines this time. In the future all persons neglecting their duties would be fined according to the penalty of the law. On 18 Dec 1688 Henry Selman, John Smally, Robert Tayler, Woodman Stockley, George West, John Littleton and Thomas Stockley were delinquent in appearing as they had been sworn "of the grand inquest for the year 1688 and they were to be fined 200 lbs tobacco. On 20 Feb 1688/89 John Littleton, aged about 27, petitioned that he was prevented by sickness from attending the December court as a grand juryman. Since he made it appear that he was really sick, the court ordered that he be discharged from his fine. However, he had to pay court charges. On 18 Jun 1689 grand juryman John Littleton presented Capt. Hill's woman servant for fornication.⁸ On 16 Jun 1691 John Littleton, who bought an orphan named John Foster before the court, stated that he was willing to talke the orphan into his care till Foster reached 20 years of age. The court agreed and ordered that Foster perform according to law. On 21 Feb 1693/4 Lt. Col. John West sued Peter Pritchard for 688 lbs tobacco, but Pritchard failed to appear. The sheriff returned John Littleton as bail for Pritchard's appearance at the next court. Jno. Littleton was on a jury on 20 Nov 1691, again on 19 Sep 1693 and again on 20 Mar 1693/4.⁹ John bought land in 1699 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that John Littleton brought 200 acres near Hunting Creek. This was the 200 acres that Charles Scarburgh sold to Thomas ORily in 1690. It was on the south side of Timber Creek and between the two Bayside roads. Thomas Riley, wife Sarah, left it to his son Lawrence in his will of 1696 and 3 years later Lawrence & his wife Tabitha sold it to John Littleton. This is the land John Littleton left to his son William in his will. In 1797 John Littleton's grandson Mark Littleton (wife Raner) left a part of another tranct to his son George, and the balance to his sons Southy and James. It was the appearance of the name Southy in this family which has lead many to think that the line came down from the Nathaniel Littleton family through his son Southy, but as shown in the history of several tracts both in N'hamp and Accomack, that male line ceased to exist soon after 1700..^1,10 John bought land on 3 January 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Lawrence Ryley and his wife Tabitha acknowledged a deed for land they sold to John Littleton. In the deed book they were shown as Lawrence Riley and wife Tabitha of Somerset Co, MD and he was shown as John Littleton of Hunting Creek, Accomack Co, VA. It was described as 200 acres on the south of Back Branch at Timber Creek, bounded on the east by the Bayside Road, adjoining the land of Peter Claywell, on the south & southwest by Thomas Riley & John Lewis & on the west by John Arue (Rew) dec'd..^11,12 On 1 Apr 1701 Jno. Littleton was on a jury.¹³ On 5 Oct 1703 John Littleton was on a jury. On 7 Aug 1706 John Littleton petitioned to be paid for serving as a witness for William Bunting in his suit against John Evans. Since Littleton served two days, it was ordered that Bunting pay him 80 lbs tobacco and court costs. On 6 May 1707 Jno. Littleton was again on a jury. On 5 Apr 1709 Lawrence Reyly presented and acknowledged a bond he made to John Littleton.¹⁴ John sold land on 5 October 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Littleton presented and acknowledged a deed for land he sold to William Darter. John's wife Margaret Littleton acknowledged her relinquishment of dower. The deed was dated 18 Aug 1703 when John Littleton, planter, and his wife Margaret of Acc Co sold to William Carter of Acc Co 1 acre at Back Branch, alias Timber Creek, being a part of my plantation where I now live, bought of Lawrence Riley of Somerset Co, MD. The 1 acre is bounded on the north by Back Branch, on the east by the County Road & adjoining Peter Claywell and on the west & southwest by Littleton's plantation. The 1704 quit rent rolls showed him still owning 200 acres in Accomack County..^7,15 He made a will on 15 September 1718 at Back Creek, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Littleton of Back Creek, Acc Co, being sick & weak of body but of good & sound memory giving prase to God for the same & all his blessings bestowed on me and considering my self and uncertainty of man's life do therefore make & appoint this to be my last will & testament, revoaking all other wills by me formerly made & first & princibly I bequeath my sould to God the Great Creator hoping & stedfastly believing through the merits & imtersession of Jesus Christ to receive a full & free pardon of all my sins & a place among the elect in endless happiness & for what worldly estate the Load in mercy has bestowed on me, I do order & bequeath in manner following. I give to my son William Littleton my plantation I now live on with all the appurtances belonging being by estimation 200 acres to him & his heirs forever. I give to my daughter Tabitha Warde on good feather bed with boulster, 2 new blankets & a quilt & a large iron pot of about 9 gallons & in case my daughter Tabitha shall fail of coming or sending for the above legacies for 3 years, then I give the bed boulster, blanketts, quilts & pot to my son Thomas Littleton & his heirs forever. I give to my son John Littleton 1 cow & calf to him & his hiers forever. I give to my daughter Comfort Crowson 1 cow & calf to her & her heirs forever & I also give my daughter Comfort 2 ewes to her & her hiers forever. I give to my daughter Ann Mary Littleton 600 lbs tobacco & 2 ewes to her & her heirs forever. I give to my son Charles Littleton my horse Smoaker to him & his heirs forever. I give all the rest of my estate to my 4 sons Charles, Mark, Edmund & Thomas Littleton to be equally divided among them & to their heirs forever. I also give my son Thomas 2 years schooling & my son William to pay for the same. I do also give to my 4 sons Charles, Mark, Edmund & Thomas 500 lbs tobacco to each of them to be paid by my son Willaim and they shall all come of age at 18 years old. I do order & appoint my son William Littleton to be whole & sole executor & to see this my last will & testament fully performed in all points according to the true intent & meaning thereof all which I do confirm with my hand & seal this 15 Sep 1718. Signed John Littleton. Witt: Ri Drumond, Edmund Tatham & Rich Drumond Jnr..^16,17 John died before 1 August 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. According to Whitelaw, it has been impossible to identify his man. It is definitely known that he is not a direct descendant of the original emigrant Nathaniel Littleton, though they may have been a descendant of a collateral branch in England. While the male line of Nathaniel ceased entirely in the early part of the next century, this man still has a number of male descendants living (1951)..^16,1

     Thomas was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Littleton (under 18) in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek. He was given 2 years of schooling to be paid by son William..¹ He married (-----) Barnet, daughter of Thomas Barnet, circa 1738 at Kent Co, DE.² Thomas bought land on 13 February 1750 at Kent Co, DE. It was on this date that Thomas Littleton, yeoman, bought 68 acres in the forest of Mispilion from James Thistlewood of Mispilon Hundred for £11..^3,2 Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 7 May 1756 at Kent Co, DE.⁴ Thomas sold land on 15 December 1766 at Kent Co, DE. It was on this date that Thomas Littleton, yeoman, sold Edward Gibbs, merchant, also of Kent Co, 98 1/2 acres of Black Swamp in the forrest of Mispilion Hundred for £30 which he had bought from Hennery Whitaker on 20 Jan 1749..⁵ He resided at, at Jones Co, NC, circa 1770.⁶

     Mark was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. Mark was named in his father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mark Littleton (under 18) in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek..¹ Mark witnessed a will on 6 January 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Tankred, John Oakley & Mark Littleton witnessed the will of Thomas Simson, who named 9 children in his will..² On 2 Aug 1726 Mark Littleton brought action for damages of £20 against Thomas Rew for assault. Littleton's attorney appeared as did Rew, who was granted time till the next court. (NOTE: This was evidently the Thomas Rew who was named a fathering a bastard child of Mark's sister Mary.).³ On 6 Oct 1727 the action brought by John Simpson against Mark Littleon was delayed at the request of Littleton. On 9 Nov 1727 it was noted that Mark Littleton would have judgment granted against him if he did not appear at the next court to answer the action of John Simpson. On 6 Mar 1727/28 the action of John Simpson against Mark Littleton was referred to the next court for trial. On 8 May 1728 the case of John Simpson against Mark Littleton was brought to trial and the jury found for Littleton, who was to receive court costs and attorney's fee.⁴ At a 6 Jun 1728 court it was recorded that last November Lucretia Lewis was presented for bastardy by the grand jury; she now produced a certificate signed by Rev. Mr. Thomas Thompson, rector in Dorchester Co, MD, showing that she was legally married to William Sherewood of this county. Mark Littleton, who received the certificate from Mr. Thompson, swore to the truth of the same. Ordered that Lucretia Lewis be discharge; she paid court costs.⁵ On 2 Apr 1729 it was ordered that Mark Littleton be taken into the sheriff's custody till posting a bond for his good behavior. He had distrubed the sheriff while he was excuting his office. On 4 June 1729 he was discharged from his bond for good behavior.⁶ He married Sarah Tatham, daughter of Edmund Tatham and Comfort Ewell, circa 1730.⁷ Mark Littleton openly detested William Andrews, a justice of the peace. In fact, their interactions degenerated into what could only be called a feud. Previously in court as the victim of assault and for interfering with the sheriff while he was executing his office, Mark again come to the attention of the court in Jan 1730/31. He was acused of assaulting, beating & wounding Mary Andrews the wife of William Andrews Gent. Though Mark denied it, the next month he was found guilty and fined £10 for the assult. Mark, along with three others, immediately retaliated by hurling serious accusations at Andrews. Summoned before his fellow justices that March, Andrews faced charges of signing a false certificate and casting some very scandalous aspersions on this court. Another man swore about the certificate and then Mark Littleton, the man recently convicted of assaulting Andrews' wife, swore to a very candid conversation that he claimed he and with Andews. Littleton and Andrews confiding that he would not have missed being a Jusitce of the Peace for Fifty pound for that he could never get a Cause in the Court before he was a Justice. When Mark asked why, Andrews said that the court were obliged to give judgment for him because they would expect hiim to do the same for them, upon which the said Mark told him he thought the court were upon their oaths to do justice in all affairs and the said Andrews answered him and said you don't know their tricks so well as I do. Shocked and probably wondering where these accusations might lead, the other justices agreed that the matter against Andrews had been duly proved. They unanimously concluded that the proceedings should be laid before the Lt. Governor so William Andrewes Gent. may be dealt with according to his deserts. Maybe the Lt. Governor consider the source, or maybe he know more tricks than the county justices did. At any rate, silence descended upon the matter; Andrews, who continued to sit as a justice of the peace, received no further censure. He did however continue the feud with Littleton. That April he and his wife Mary again brought an action of assualt against Littleton. The next day, Littleton returned the favor by bringin actions of assault and debt against Andrews. In August both suits were referred to the next court for trial. On 8 Sep 1731 Littleton was convictec of assulting and wounding mary Andrews, who was awarded 50 shillings in damages. The next day Littleton was granted a judgment for the debt Andrews owed him and Andrews was convicted of assulting Littleton, who was also awarded 50 shillings in damages.⁸ Mark bought land on 6 June 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mark Littleton, son of John, bought 100 acres of Whitelaws' tract A124 (about 1/2 mile southeast of Gargartha) from Samuel and Elizabeth Davis. This was the balance of the James Davis land north of the Taylor strip, and included the rest of the little triangle. The deed, dated 27 May 1732, shows it was bounded by the lands of Capt. Griffith Savage, Robert Taylor and William Baker and a divisional line of marked trees, which were marked in the presence of Southy Rew and Samuel Davis and Mark Littleton. A record of the death of Mark was not noted, but he was succeded by a son of the same name, who in 1759 deeded it back to Samuel Davis, but somehow some of the land remainded Littleton ownership, in spite of the deed. In 1797 Mark Littleton (wife Raner) left a little plot of 4 acres at the apex of the triangle to his son George, and the balance to his sons Southy and James. It was the appearance of the name Southy in this family which has lead many to think that the line came down from the Nathaniel Littleton family through his son Southy, but as shown in the history of several tracts both in N'hamp and Accomack, that male line ceased to exist soon after 1700..^9,10,11 He served on a jury on 5 September 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.¹² On 8 Nov 1732 Mark Littleton attended four days as evidence against William Tilney (plaintiff) for Mason Abbott, who was ordered to pay him according to law.¹³ He served on a jury on 3 July 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.¹⁴ On 5 Dec 1733 it was ordered that Southy Littleton (orphan) be bound to Mark Littleton to learn the trade of carpenter.¹⁵ Mark died in 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. On 28 Jul 1735 boundary lines were processioned in the precincts between Back Creek and the North Branch of Guilford up to the said branch including Elias Bells and bounded upon Wallops Road to Joseph Taylors Longuelove Branch. Among them were the line between Samuel Davice and Mark Littleton; the line between Mark Littleton and Robert Taylor; the line between Elias Bell and William Baker; the line between William Baker and Mark Littleton; the line between William Baker and Henry Right; the line between Henry Right and Robert Taylor; and the line Robert Taylor and Southy Rew. (NOTE: When these lines were processioned in 16 Jul 1739, Mark Littleton was replaced by Sarah Littleton, who was evidently his widow.).¹⁶

     Charles was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles was named in his father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Littleton (under 18) in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek..¹ Charles witnessed a will on 2 January 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Solomon Ewell, Comfort Ewell, Sarah Wallop, Charles Littleton & John Wallop witnessed the will of Capt. John Watts, wife Priscilla..² On 5 Apr 1726 Priscilla Watts, widow and executor of Capt. John Watts (dec'd), presented the will for probate. After she swore to the will, it was proved by the oaths of Col. Solomon Ewell, Comfort Ewell, Sarah Wallop, Charles Littleton and John Wallop.³

     The assumption is that this Mary Littleton's two bastard children (who were not named when she had the bastard children) were Southy Littleton and Comfort Littleton. Then Mary Littleton married Joseph Walker and they had sons Southy, Littleton and Joseph Walker. It is further assumed that Stephen Walker was a son of Joseph Walker, by his first wife before he married Mary Littlteton, making him a step-brother to Comfort Littleton and that he was the natural father of Comfort's children. Another possibility is that Comfort was a daughter of Joseph Walker, by his first wife before he married Mary Littleton and that Stephen Walker was her brother and she married an unknown son of Mark Littleton. Ann was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. On 6 Nov 1716 the grand jury presented Mary Lettleton for fornication and on 6 Mar 1716/17 the sheriff reported that he had summoned her and others, that they failed to appear at this court. Ordered that the sheriff take them into custody and keep them till they entered a bond for their appearance at the next court.² Ann was named in her father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Mary Littleton in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek..¹ On 4 Apr 1722 it was recorded that at the November court Mary Lettleton was presented for fornication and having a bastard child; summoned to his court, Mary now failed to appear. Ordered that the sheriff take Mary into custody till she posted a bond for her appearance at the next court. On 8 Jan 1723/24 it was recorded that at the December court the sheriff was ordered to take Tho. Rew into custody for his appearance at this court to answer for fathering the child of Mary Lettleton, a single woman. After questioning him, the court ordered the sheriff to immediately take Rew into custody till he posted a bond to save the parish the cost of supporting the child and for his good behavior. He was also to pay court costs.³ She married Joseph Walker Sr., son of John Walker and Margaret (-----), circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. The assumption is that Joseph Walker married Ann Mary Littleton is based on him naming a son Littleton Walker..⁴ On 5 Dec 1733 it was ordered that Southy Littleton (orphan) be bound to Mark Littleton to learn the trade of carpenter. Evidently his father had died as it appears that his mother had married Joseph Walker and was still living at this time.⁵ Ann was named in her husband's will on 22 April 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of Joseph Walker..⁴ Ann died after 1747. The assumption is that this Mary Littleton's two bastard children (who were not named when she had the bastard children) were Southy Littleton and Comfort Littleton. Then Mary Littleton married Joseph Walker and they had sons Southy, Littleton and Joseph Walker. It is further assumed that Stephen Walker was a son of Joseph Walker, by his first wife before he married Mary Littlteton, making him a step-brother to Comfort Littleton and that he was the natural father of Comfort's children. Another possibility is that Comfort was a daughter of Joseph Walker, by his first wife before he married Mary Littleton and that Stephen Walker was her brother and she married an unknown son of Mark Littleton..

     Comfort was born circa 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Crowson, son of Robert Crowson and (-----) (-----), circa 1717.¹ Comfort was named in her father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Comfort Crowson in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek..¹

     William was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was an apprentice in 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William was apprenticed to John Evins..¹ He married Comfort Littleton, daughter of John Littleton Sr. and Margaret Riley, circa 1717.² William died in 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. On 2 Jun 1713 Ann Thorns, who was presented by the grand jury at the last court for bastard-bearing, swore that John Lettleton Jr. was the father of her child. Ordered that Lettleton be taken into custody till he posted a bond to save the parish from supporting the child and for his good behavior.² John was named in his father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Littleton in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek..¹ He married Sarah (-----) circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John bought land on 2 May 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Rich'd Jones presented and acknowledged a deed for land he sold to John Lettleton. According to Whitelaw John Littleton bought 50 acres of Whitelaws' tract A113 (South East of Guilford where the village of Hopeton is towards the eastern end of the tract) from Richard Jones, it being the lower strip along the line of A109. It was the land Jones had bought in 1714 from John West's widow Matilda. In 1722 John and Sarah Littleton sold it to Richard Barnecastle, and in 1746 his son John & wife Agathy sold it to William Litchfield and 3 years later William & his wife Tabitha sold it to Thomas Riley..^4,5 John bought land on 9 June 1724 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that John & William Littleton of Dorchester Co bought 150 acres called Dorchester at the head of the northeast branch of Chicnacomoco from John & Margaret Young also of Dorchester Co..⁶ John bought land on 13 March 1732 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that John and William Littleton of Dorchester Co bought 100 acres on the main road from Jamaica Ferry to Vienna Town from Henry Ennalls also of Dorchester Co..⁶ On 28 Mar 1733 John Littleton received repayment of a debt due from the estate of John Chilnot and on 12 Feb 1735 from the estate of Francis Jolly. On 11 Jun 1735 he was security on the administation of the estate of Obadiah King. On 10 Nov 1737 he patented a 50-acre tract named "Sarah's Delight" where the original patent was granted to Henry Conyers in 1715.⁷ John sold land on 13 August 1734 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that John Littleton of Dorchester County and his wife Sarah sold 75 acres, being the northwest end of a 376-acre tract called "Brotherly Kindness" to John Harper also fo Dorchester Co..⁷ John patented land on 10 November 1737 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that William Littleton received a patent for a 50-acre tract named "Littleton's Beginning." On the same day his brothers John received a patent for a 50-acre portion of "Sarah's Delight" and Edmund patented the 100-acre "Littleton's Last Shift.".⁶ John sold land on 27 July 1743 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that John Littleton and his wife Sarah of Fairfax Co, VA sold "Sarah's Delight" to Abraham Jones of Dorchester Co, MD which was on the south side of the north branch of Chicknacomico River, containing 50 acres. Also one moyety of "Dorchester" containing 150 acres bought from John Young adjoining "Sarah's Delight." Also 50 acres of "Norwick" adjoining thereto bought from Henry Ennalls on 13 Mar 1732..⁷ John bought land on 16 January 1745 at Fairfax Co, VA. It was on this date that John Littleton of Fairfax Co, VA bought 300 acres of a larger tract of 795 acres from Zephaniah Wade of Truro Parish, Fairfax Co, VA..⁷ He made a will on 1 October 1745 at Fairfax Co, VA. He was shown as John Littleton of the Parish of Truro and County of Fairfax, planter. To wife Sarah the plantation where she now lives with half the tract of land, being 125 acres and after her decease to my son Solomon. To my son Charles the remaining part of my land and if he died without heirs, to my cousin (meaning nephew) William Littleton. To my cousin (meaning nephew) William one musket. Signed John (+) Littleton. Witt: Henry (H) Tren, William (W) Littleton & Zepha Wade..⁸ John died before 15 April 1746 at Fairfax Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. An inventory was recorded on 24 Jul 1746 and an amendment was filed on 10 May 1748. Between the time he wrote his will and it was probated, one of the witnesses Zephania Wade died. in Wade's lengthy statement of accounts on 17 May 1748 show transactions with Sarah & Charles Littleton as well as such notables and Fairbax Co neighbors as George Washington's older brother Maj. Lawrence Washington (Fairfax Co Will Book A1, pt. 1, pp. 235-236). In 1748 George Washington would have been age 16 and had been Lawrence's ward for 5 years. It is entirely likely that John Littleton's son Charles, by then about age 21, would have known George Washington, as descendants have claimed..⁸

     Tabitha was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Michael Ward Sr. circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. The assumption that Tabitha Littleton married this Michael Ward is based on the fact that this Michael Ward was in Accomack Co early, as a headright for Ann Toft, and that he was named in Accomack Co records up until 1720 and Tabitha was named as a daughter Tabitha Ward in her father's will of 1718. Another early Ward in Accomack Co that would have been the right age to have been her husband, Thomas Ward, was traced and found to have been married to Arcadia Toft as her second husband at the time Tabitha was named in her father's will. The other assumption is that this Michael Ward and wife Tabitha Littleton had a son Michael Ward who lived in N'hamp Co and was the right age to be their son and he named a son Litlteton Ward..¹ Tabitha was named in her father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Warde in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek. He gave her a feather bed & other household items, but if she failed to come for them or send for them within 3 years, then to my son Thomas. (NOTE: Evidently she did not live nearby.).¹

     William was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. He gave a deposition in 1762 in Dorchester Co, MD and stated his age as near 70..² He married Johana Smith, daughter of Simon Smith Sr. and Grace Evans, circa 1715 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 William was named in his father's will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Littleton and named Extr. in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek. He was given my 200 acre plantation where I now live..¹ William was named as the executor of a will on 4 July 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. On 4 Jul 1721 with the consent of the heir-at-law, Wm. Littleton (executor of his father, Jno. Lettleton, dec'd) presented and swore to this father's will. One of the justices was a witness of the will, but because there was a bear (sparsely attended) court, the will was ordered to remain in the office. On 1 Aug 1721 William Littleton (executor of Jno. Lettleton) presented and swore to the will which was proved by the oaths of Edm'd Tatham and Capt. Rich'd Drummond Jr., who swore that he saw Capt. Rich'd Drummond (now deceased) sign the will as a witness..⁵ He served on a jury on 1 May 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Lettleton when he was sworn in for a grand jury..⁶ On 29 Sep 1722 the road rerouted by Wm. Parks was viewed and found fit for rolling and carting. Signed by Wone rew, Mark Ewell, Thomas Rew, Wm. Lewes, John Lewes, Wm. Lettleton and Samuell Risell.⁷ William sold land on 6 August 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Littleton's son William and his wife Johannah sold 200 acres to Richard Drummond for 9000 lbs tobacco. It was on the south side of Back Branch, alias Timber Creek, on the north by Back Branch, east by Bayside Road adjoining Peter Claywell, on south & southwest by Thomas Riley & John Lewis, on west by the late John Arue (Rew) dec'd, which land had been purchased of Lawrence Riley by my father John Littleton dec'd, and given to me by his will..^8,9 William bought land on 9 June 1724 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that John & William Littleton of Dorchester Co bought 150 acres called Dorchester at the head of the northeast branch of Chicnacomoco from John & Margaret Young also of Dorchester Co..¹⁰ On 2 Feb 1724/5 William Littleton petitioned to be paid for attending one day as a witness for Rich'd Drummond in his suit against Robt Justis. Ordered that Drummond pay Littleton 40 lbs tobacco and court costs.¹¹ In his will of 9 Jun 1730 Richard Drummond, wife Ann, left his son George Drummond a plantation purchased of William Littleton lying on Hunting Creek being 200 acres.¹² William bought land on 13 March 1732 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that John and William Littleton of Dorchester Co bought 100 acres on the main road from Jamaica Ferry to Vienna Town from Henry Ennalls also of Dorchester Co..¹⁰ William patented land on 10 November 1737 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that William Littleton received a patent for a 50-acre tract named "Littleton's Beginning." On the same day his brothers John received a patent for a 50-acre portion of "Sarah's Delight" and Edmund patented the 100-acre "Littleton's Last Shift.".¹⁰ William was named as administrator of an estate on 29 December 1747 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Comfort Whealton was granted to William Littleton. Charles Littleton was also listed as next of kin and on 1 Sep 1749 William Littleton and William Jones were mentioned in the will of Solomon West..¹⁰ William patented land on 31 October 1749 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that William Littleton patented a 177-acre tract named "Littleton's Folly.".¹⁰ He made a will on 21 May 1763 at Dorchester Co, MD. To son Marke Littleton 100 acres where he now lives, but for want of heirs then to my son John Littleton. If son Marke Littleton should die before his wife Elizabeth, she shall enjoy the 100 acres during her widowhood. To son Southy Littleton 100 acres where he now lives. To son William my dwelling plantation to include with the plantation 125 acres. To son John Littleton 135 acres where he now lives which I bought of John McCallister. To William Whelton one cow and calf and one suit of cloaths provided he will give my Extr a release for any claim he shall have against my estate as administrator of his mother. To all my children their share of my personal estate and to my wife Johanah and to her disposal and my personal estate should not be appraised but that my wife may do with it as she thinks proper..¹³ William died before 17 January 1771 at Dorchester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated by Southy Littleton of Dorchester Co..¹³

     Margaret was born circa 1669 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1684,her married name was Littleton.^2,3 She married John Littleton Sr. circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Margaret was named in her father's will on 1 August 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret in the will of Thomas Rily Sr., wife Sarah..¹ Margaret was named as an heir on 26 February 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sarah Ryle of Accomack County, widow, for the tender love and affaction I bare for my grandchildren hereafter named, do give as follows: To Thomas Lilliston a young black cow about 4 years old, came of Blackburry and a yew with all their increase; To Anne Sloocum, daughter of Robert and Sarah Sloocum, a pide cow named Blossum and a feather bed and bolster, all now in the possession of said Robert Slocomb and to be delivered to her at the age of 16 or marriage, whichever comes first; To the next child born of daughter Margaret that shall live a cow called Nancy, it being a brown cow, with all her increase. It was signed with her mark and acknowledged in Court on 3 Mar 1707/08 and recorded on 3 Apr 1708..⁴

     Blanche was born on 26 May 1902 at Worcester Co, MD. Blanche was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Blanche Littleton, age 8 in HH#430 headed by Rome Littleton, age 36 and his wife Sallie Littleton, age 37.. She married Rosser A. Taylor on 22 April 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were the owners and operators of R. A. Taylor Grocery and Antique Store in Horntown, Virginia, where they lived for many years..¹ Blanche died on 27 December 1987 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 85. She died at the Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury.. Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Virginia was born on 25 November 1905 at Worcester Co, MD. She was born near Pocomoke City, MD.. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1910 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as Virgie Littleton, age 5 in HH#430 headed by Rome Littleton, age 36 and his wife Sallie Littleton, age 37.. She married Hildred Clark Johnson on 4 August 1923.¹ She married Dorsey Wilkerson on 25 December 1936. They lived on a farm near Snow Hill, MD..¹

     Rosser was born in 1902 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Blanche M. Littleton, daughter of Romulus N. 'Rome' Littleton and Sallie Hattie Bonnewell, on 22 April 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were the owners and operators of R. A. Taylor Grocery and Antique Store in Horntown, Virginia, where they lived for many years..² Rosser died in 1960.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Herbert was born in 1924 at Accomack Co, VA.² Herbert died in 1993.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Hildred was born in 1904 at Horsey, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Virginia Alma 'Virgie' Littleton, daughter of Romulus N. 'Rome' Littleton and Sallie Hattie Bonnewell, on 4 August 1923.² Hildred died on 1 November 1932. He died in an accident..² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Dorsey was born circa 1910 at Miona, Acc Co, VA. He married Virginia Alma 'Virgie' Littleton, daughter of Romulus N. 'Rome' Littleton and Sallie Hattie Bonnewell, on 25 December 1936. They lived on a farm near Snow Hill, MD..¹ Dorsey died on 8 November 1970.¹

     Edward was born in July 1924.

     Annabelle was born in December 1926. She married Ralph K. Taylor circa 1950.¹

     William was born in January 1931.

     Ralph was born circa 1925. He married Annabelle Johnson, daughter of Hildred Clark Johnson and Virginia Alma 'Virgie' Littleton, circa 1950.¹

     Joachim was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. Joachim was named in his uncle's will on 18 November 1678 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my godson Joachim Michael, the eldest son of my brother John Michael in the will of John Michael Sr..² Joachim was named in his father's will on 12 September 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as me eldest son Joachim (under age 18) and given the plantation at Nusswattox, being 400 acres formerly belonging to Richard Hinman in the will of John Michael..¹ Joachim died before 28 August 1707 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Michael of Accomack Co, brother of the dec'd, on behalf of himself, his brother Simon Michael, and his sister Graciana Bonewell, was named to settle the estate of Joakim Michael. Securites were Thomas Smith and Robert Gascoigne for 50,000 lbs of tobacco. Appraisers were Thomas Teague, William Tankard, John Pettit and Charles Carpenter..³

     Ann was born circa 1676. Ann was named in her father's will on 12 September 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter (under age 16) in the will of John Michael..¹

     Simon was born circa 1674. Simon was named in his father's will on 12 September 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Symon (under age 18) in the will of John Michael..¹ He married Susana Bonnewell, daughter of James Bonnewell II and Mary Watson, circa 1706. Simon was named as an heir on 28 August 1707 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Michael of Accomack Co, brother of the dec'd, on behalf of himself, his brother Simon Michael, and his sister Graciana Bonewell, was named to settle the estate of Joakim Michael..² He made a will on 12 January 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Simon Michaell. To son John Michaell plantation where I now live with 350 acres, also 148 acres acres purchased of Capt. Richard Drummond. To son Joachim Michaell planatation on the seaside with 300 acres when he is 18 years of age. To wife Susanne land where I live for life. To daughter Sarah Milbourn. To daughter Ann Michaell. To daugther Mary Michaell. Wife and children residual legatees. Wife Extr. Witt: John Johnson, John Aleworth and Samuel Cowly..³ Simon died in May 1728.³ Simon's will was probated on 4 June 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     (unborn_c|o_John) was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. (unborn_c|o_John) was named in an unknown person father's will on 12 September 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. He/she was shown as an unborn child of John Michael and given the balance of my land at Masongo, supposed to be 1,100 or 1,200 acres..¹

     Adrians was born circa 1680. Adrians was named in her father's will on 12 September 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Adrians (under age 16) in the will of John Michael..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1678. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 12 September 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth (under age 16) in the will of John Michael..¹

     John was born circa 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 12 January 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Michaell in the will of Simon Michaell and given the plantation where I now live with 350 acres and also 148 acres purchased of Capt. Richard Drummond..¹

     Joachim was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. Joachim was named in his father's will on 12 January 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joachim Michaell in the will of Simon Michaell and given the plantation on the seaside with 300 acres when he is 18 years of age..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Milbourn circa 1725.¹ Sarah was named in her father's will on 12 January 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Milbourn in the will of Simon Michaell..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1700. He married Sarah Michael, daughter of Simon Michael and Susana Bonnewell, circa 1725.¹

     Ann was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will on 12 January 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Michaell in the will of Simon Michaell..¹

     Mary was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 12 January 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Peggy was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Stephen Bonnewell, son of John Bonnewell Senior and Rachel Lurton, on 21 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. George Topping was the security on the M.L.B. of Stephen Bonwell and Peggy Topping..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Bonnewell, daughter of Stephen Bonnewell and Peggy Topping, on 18 February 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. John Hogshear & Henry S. Copes were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas Sharrod and Betsey Boniwell..¹

     Mary was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named as an heir on 6 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Bonewell (no relationship) in the will of Easter Ling. She was to receive all my houses & orchards & ... after my husband dies. Since Jacob Bonewell had a known daughter Mary who married Thomas West in 1825 and since a Southy Bishop and an Esther Bishop both wittnessed his will in 1791, this Molly Bonewell is assumed to be a daughter of Jacob Bonewell and it is also assumed that Jacob had married a sister of Esther Ling, thus making Molly Bonewell her niece..² She married Thomas West on 5 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Alexander Lang Jr. and Littleton Bloxom were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas West, widower, and Mary Boniwell of Jacob..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Molly' Bonnewell, daughter of Jacob Lurton Bonnewell and (-----) Bishop, on 5 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Alexander Lang Jr. and Littleton Bloxom were the securities on the M.L.B. of Thomas West, widower, and Mary Boniwell of Jacob..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Smullen on 24 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William Welburn & Drummond Welburn were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Smulling and Peggy Boniwell..¹

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Delastatius, daughter of Sebastian Delastatius V and (1w/o Sebastian V) (-----), on 25 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. William Brewington was the security on the M.L.B. of ______m Smulling and Nancy Delastatius.¹ On 24 Feb 1805 Polly Delastatius, m/o Samuel Delastatius, in her will requested that William Smulling give his son Walter Smulling to the care & guardianship of James Melvin until he arrives to age 21, then I give to Walter Smulling $16 due me for the hire of my Negro woman Hannah & my Negro woman Peg to be sold and the money to be given to Walter Smulling.² William witnessed a will on 1 November 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Drummond Welburne, William Smulling & Nancy Smulling witnessed the will of Nancy Drummond Marshall.³ He married Peggy Bonnewell on 24 April 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William Welburn & Drummond Welburn were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Smulling and Peggy Boniwell..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Alfred Mitchell on 28 October 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Aflred Mitchel and Elizabeth Bonnawell. No other information was given..¹

     Alfred was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Bonnewell on 28 October 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Aflred Mitchel and Elizabeth Bonnawell. No other information was given..¹

     George was born on 29 April 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Warrington, daughter of John Burton Warrington Sr. and Sally Elliott, on 21 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as George W. Scott and Elizabeth Bonnawell, widow..² George died on 15 October 1902 at age 85.¹ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Walter Smith, son of Robert Smith and Nancy (-----), on 29 April 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. William C. Watson was the security on the M.L.B. Walter Smith and Margaret Bonnewell..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Bonnewell circa 1775.¹ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 31 March 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Margaret in the will of James Bonwell, with an underage son John and an unborn child..¹

     John was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 31 March 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Bonwell in the will of James Bonwell (wife Margaret) and was given enough of my estate to have him kept at school, gold sleeve buttons, silver stock buckle & knee buckles..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Custis, daughter of Revell Custis, on 10 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. John Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of John Bonwell and Elizabeth Custis of Revel..²

     Unborn was named in an unknown person father's will on 31 March 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. He/she was shown as an unborn child in the will of James Bonwell (wife Margaret)..¹ Unborn was born circa 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 19 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Bonewell in the will of James Bonewell and was given my plantation where I live, my yoke of steers, a mare I purchased of John Bonewell, my still & ... To son George Bonewell £100 ... & he to pay son John Bonewell in 5 equal annual payments. If son John Bonewell dies without heirs, my plantation should go to my son George Bonewell. Son John Bonewell Extr..¹ He married Catherine Kellam, daughter of Howson Kellam and Elizabeth 'Betty' Ward, on 26 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Snead was the security on the M.L.B. of John Bonwell and Catherine Kellam of Dolly..^2,3

     Susanna was born circa 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Wise circa 1800.¹ Susanna was named in her father's will on 19 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Susanna Wise in the will of James Bonewell..¹ She made a will on 11 August 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² Susanna died before 25 March 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..²

     Rachel was born circa 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her father's will on 19 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Bonewell in the will of James Bonewell..¹

     Mary was born circa 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 19 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Bonewell in the will of James Bonewell..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 19 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Bonewell in the will of James Bonewell..¹

     Ann was born circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will on 19 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Bonewell in the will of James Bonewell..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John Bonnewell, son of James Bonnewell, on 26 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Snead was the security on the M.L.B. of John Bonwell and Catherine Kellam of Dolly..^2,3 Catherine died before 21 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She must have died before this date as it was on this date that Howson Kellam named three grandchildren: Betsy, William & George Bonewell, and gave them $1 each..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Betsy was named in her grandfather's will on 21 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of three grandchildren: Betsy, William & George Bonewell, and given $1 each in the will of Howson Kellam..¹

     William was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Willett, daughter of Waitman Willett, on 7 April 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. William Parramore Jr. & Levin Core were securities on the M.L.B. of William Bonwell of John and Elizabeth Willett of Waitman..² William was named in his grandfather's will on 21 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as one of three grandchildren: Betsy, William & George Bonewell, and given $1 each in the will of Howson Kellam..¹

     George was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his grandfather's will on 21 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as one of three grandchildren: Betsy, William & George Bonewell, and given $1 each in the will of Howson Kellam..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Bonnewell, son of James Bonnewell and Margaret (-----), on 10 September 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. John Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of John Bonwell and Elizabeth Custis of Revel..¹ She married Henry Mason, son of Henry Mason and Sarah Rayfield Rayfield? Sterling?, on 4 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. James Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Mason and Betsy Bonwell, widow of John..¹

     Revell was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Henry was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry was named in his mother's will on 13 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son and Extr. Henry Mason in the will of Sarah Mason..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Custis, daughter of Revell Custis, on 4 May 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. James Russell was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Mason and Betsy Bonwell, widow of John..²