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     John was born on 23 February 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown John L. Anderton, age 4/12 in HH#544 headed by Edward Anderton, a 25 year old laborer..¹ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Clara E. W. Holland, daughter of John S. D. Holland and Sally Watson, on 22 December 1875 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 26 year old light house keeper, born in Acc Co and living on Assateague Island. She was age 20, born in Acc Co and living in Horntown. They were married at John Davis' by I.T. Adkins..⁴ John died on 19 December 1921 at age 71.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ As of 25 January 1871,her married name was Bunting. She married Levin Thomas Bunting on 25 January 1871 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² Sarah was living in 1922 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.³ Sarah died at Harold's Corner, Somerset Co, MD.³

     John was born in February 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Jane 'Lizzie' Stant, daughter of Edward Thomas Stant and Ann Janette 'Nettie' Silverthorn, on 6 June 1888 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was age 19. They were married by W. F. Hayes. Miss Lizzie Stant and Mr. John T. Anderton were married in the M.E. Church, South, Temperanceville, Wednesday, 6 Jun 1888 by Rev. Hayes (Pen. Ent., 9 Jun 1888)..^3,1 John was living in 1933 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born on 27 December 1901 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² He married Hester Coutant, daughter of George Coutant and Emma Eckard, in September 1923 at Malborro, NY. William was living in 1964 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² William died on 29 March 1995 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 93.¹ His body was interred at Salem Meth Ch Cem, Pocomoke, Wor Co, MD.¹

     Roger was born circa 1635 at England. Roger immigrated to Accomack Co, VA in 1667. He departed from Bristol, England, but that may have just been the port city of departure. He could have lived somewhere else in England..¹ Roger was named as a headright on 16 August 1667 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger Milles was listed as a headright in a land certificate issued to Henry Smith for a 1,000-acre patent on 16 Aug 1667 (Acc Orders, 1666-1670, p. 36).. Deposition of Roger Myles aged about 32 years, 9 Dec 1668: Several times he heard Eliza Carter say that she thought she had a frog or snake in her belly. She said she could go down to Accohannock and get some physic and make either a hog or a dog of it. Signed, Roger Myles. - Court Date 9 Dec 1668. (McKey - V2 p 123 - Accomack Co. Orders 1666 - 1670 p 90). Roger Miles (I) proved by several evidences that he had served his time as servant to Henry Browne, who had not paid him his corn and clothes. Ordered that Browne pay Miles according to the coustom of the country and pay court Charges. Deposition of Daniell Foxcroft aged 42 years, * April 1670: About the middle of March 1667, Foxcroft sold Roger Miles (I) to Henry Brown for 3 years, to be free the First of ApriL. Signed, Daniel Foxcroft. Depostition of Daniell Clanson aged about 34 years, 8 April 1670: Henry Browne said that Roger Miles was free from Mr. Smith (sic) the first of April. Signed, Daniel (X) Clenson. (McKey - V2 p 198 - Accomack Co. Orders 1666 - 1670 p 189, 190).
He married Ann Fooks, daughter of (f/o Thos & Ann) Fooks and (-----) (-----), circa 1672.² Roger was named as a headright on 16 October 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. He or another Roger Miles, perhaps his son, is a headright in a land certificate issued to James Mills for a 1,500-acre patent on 16 Oct 1673 (Acc Wills, 1673-1676, p. 1).. An Indian named Arthur (attorney: Charles Holden) complained that Roger Miles had detained his gun. Ordered that Miles deliver the gun "sell fixed" to Arthur and pay court costs. (p 133). Court Date 17 Apr 1678. (McKey - V5 p 99 - Accomack Co. Orders 1676 - 1678 p 133). Deposition of Roger Milles aged about 48 years: About last November, Roger was at John Priteman's house at Myssongo, where John Pretteman, Jr. told him about a large white horse, side hobbled with a small cord "and very much galled therewith," Roger advised Prettiman to ride the horse to John Baylie's or some place where he might hear of an owner. Two or three days later when Roger saw Prettiman on the horse at Hunting Creek Mill, he told Prettiman that it was William Anderson's horse. Signed and sworn in open court 3 Jul 1683, by Roger Milles. - Court Date 3 Jul 1683. (McKey - V7 p 24 - (Accomack Co. Orders 1682 - 1690 p 15, 15a). Roger bought land in 1683. Roger Miles purchased 620 acres of land (A116) just south of Gargatha and on the east side of US Route 13 from Miles and Ann Gray in 1683. This was the land patented to Miles Gray in 1672. But two years later Roger and his wife Ann deeded 200 acres back to Ann Gray for her life and then it was to go to her son John Gray.. Roger Miles & Ann now his wife - Deed of Gift - Land formerly belonging to Miles Gray by a patten, Bounded, Bridget Savage, Robt. Davis, Lawerence Robinson - 200 Acres to Ann Gray now wife of Miles Gray and after her death to the reputed son of Miles & Ann Gray. Also, mentioned is the Son & Daughter of Thomas Thomas & Jane his wife, their names Thomas & Enan Robert Thomas - 17 Nov 1685. (Accomack County Wills & Deeds 1676 - 1690 p 408b) This implies that Roger may have another wife named Ann. Roger was named as an heir in October 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. William Smith, in a declaration made in Oct 1686 and recorded 2 Dec 1686, left his whole estate to his cousin Roger Miles with the exception of his land which he left to Roger's son Roger. It was proved by Isaac Dix, age about 42 and Mary Dix, age about 31 (Acc Wills & Deeds, 1676-1690(vi), p. 448).. William Smith died possessed of personal and real estate in the county; in as oral will he gave Roger Miles his personal estate. The will was proved in open court 2 Oct 1686. Miles provided to the court the depositions of Richard Hastings and John Townsend, who declared that the mothers of Smith and Miles were sister born to one mother. Ordered that Miles retain the real estate until a better righ appeared. (p. 107) - Court Date 13 Jan 1686/87 (McKey - V7 p 188 - p107) No connection has been found with Richard Hasting and John Townsend. Lt. CoL. John West sued Roger Miles as executor of William Smith (deceased), producing a note written in 1680, in which Smith had requested West to pay William Benston 4100 lbs tobacco; Smith obliged himself to repay the sum. West, showing the note and receipt, requested and order against Miles, as Smith's executor. After Miles' attorney pleaded a law limiting how far notes are pleadable against the estates of dead men, the court judged that West had not sued within the time allowed. The suit was dismissed. CoL. John West was dissatisfied with the above judgment and requested liberty to appeal to the next general court. This was granted with him and the defendant giving security according to the law. - Court Date 20 Feb 1688/89. (McKey - V7 p 266 - (Accomack Co. Orders 1682 - 1690 p 153a, 154).
Roger Miles and his wife Ann were summoned to court at the suit of Mr. Joseph Robinson against Andrew Steward, and since both of them attended court three days, in was ordered that Robinson pay them 120 lbs tobacco each with court cost - Court Date 15 Dec 1691. (McKey - V8 p 58 - Accomack Co. Orders 1690 - 1697 p 49a, 50). Roger sold land in 1693. In 1693 Roger Miles and his wife Ann deeded 200 acres to Mary Wright. There was no further record of either Roger or Ann Miles, but the balance of the land later was found to be in the possession of a William Miles, who may have been the heir-at-law (Whitelaw, p. 1124). This Indenture made xx day of March in ye year of our Lord God one thousand six hundred ninety three (1693) between Roger Miles of Accomack County in this Collony of Virginia of the one part and Mary Wright of ye sd County of the other part Wittnessesed That ye said Roger Miles for & in considerationof the Sume of one Thousand Eight Hundred pounds of tobacco delivery of these Presents by the said Mary Wright The Receipt where of xx ye To Roger Milesdoth hereby acknowledge and himself therewith fully Satisfied and paid and thereof and of every part and parcel there of doth clearly acquit exonerate and discharge the Said Mary Wright her heirs exeruts and adms for Ever by these presents hath given granted anonated bargained Sold Enfeoffed and confirmed and by these presents doth fully xxxxx.& xxxxxx give grant xxxx barhain & Sell & xxx Enfeoffe and confirme until the said Mary Wright her heirs for Ever one parcel of Land containing Two Hundred acres xxxxx Singulary xxx in Accomack County aforesaid in the wood between Gargaphia and Gilford & bounded at followes begainning at a corner marked Red oak being ye Souther most Corner Tree of a parcel of Land belonging to John Parker Son & running from thence North West one hundred ninty six poles then running South west Eight degrees Southerly by one hundred and Sixty poles then running South East Six degrees Easterly two hundred & sixteen poles then running North East Sixteen degrees with all and Singuearmety Rights monpors jurisd & appurtenances together with all building meadows fieldings pastures woods under woods wayes horeditamont & appurtenances whatsoever to yeSd Land and premises or to any pastor parcel of them belonging or many wise apportaining grand also all the Estate right till or interest xxx possession proberty claime and domand whatsoever louching or connrarzin the person isses xxxx partor parcel of them To have and to hold the Said Two hundred acres of Land and all & other the premises horeby granted Bargained & to xx or mentioned to be harxxx or forcby granted bargained & Sold wxx & very of them Rights member and appurtenances whatsoever unto yeSaid Mary Wright her heirs and to the one by proper issue & Behoove of the Said Mary Wright & her heirs for Ever and the Sd Roger Miles for himself & his heirs Executor & domain the Sd Land & all & Singular at her the premises before granted bargained & Sold with Sd appurtaenances unto the Said Mary Wright her heirs for Ever agst him the said Roger his heirs * saaings and all and every other person or person whatsoever Lawfully Claimmyany part or parcel of the aforesaid Two hundred acres of Land with warranty of the Same on Witness whereof the Sd Roger Miles hata here unto Sett my hand and Seal the day & year first above written. Sealed and delivered in the present of - Robert Norton - Danl xxxx Tho Jenifer March 20th 1693 The above written acknowledged in open Court by Roger Miles as his xxxx act and Deed to Mary Wirtht (Accomack County Court Records, Deeds & Wills 1692 - 1715 p 48). Title to 200 acres of the Fowkes-Finney part of A118, which is between US Route 13 and Metomkin Bay and between the North Fork of Parker Creek and Bundick Creek, passed to Ann Miles (wife of Roger Miles) after the death of her brother Thomas Fowkes (Whitelaw, p. 1134). Roger Miles was taxed on 200 acres (VA Hist. Mag., Vol. 34, p. 252). Mr. Tully Robinson petitioned to be paid for serving as a witness for Peter Walker against Roger Miles. Since Robinson attended four days, Walker was ordered to pay him 160 lbs tobacco and court costs. Court Date 2 Aug 1698. (McKey - V9 p 32 - Accomack Co. Orders 1697 - 1703 p 36a). Roger died circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He last appeared in Accomack County Court records on 2 Aug 1698. It is assumed he died shortly thereafter. According to Mrs. Turman's research, "Roger and his wife Ann died intestate before 1712 when their son William appeared as owner of 220 acres of land from one of Roger's purchases..

     Ann was born in 1639 at England.^1,2 As of before 16 December 1669,her married name was Wright.³ She married Henry Wright I before 16 December 1669 at Accomack Co, VA.³ It was on this date that Ann Write petitioned to be discharged of her husband's estate. Ann Fooks was named as a headright on 18 November 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Anne Fowke on a certificate granted to Mr. Thomas Fowkes for 650 acres for transporting 13 persons into the colony. (NOTE: She was probably his sister and there was some delay - as was usually the case - in his requesting the certificate.).⁴ She married Roger Miles (I) circa 1672.⁵ As of circa 1672,her married name was Miles.⁵ Ann was named in her brother's will on 10 September 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Fowkes left 100 acres of land (Whitelaw tract A118) to a step-granddaughter Amy, the daughter of Robert and Temperance Mason. Amy married an Abbott, and the title passed to a son Mason Abbott. Before the death of Fowkes, there had been some talk of his selling 200 acres to Robert Mason, but no deed was executed; however, the land was claimed by Mason, and after his death title passed to his sister Ann Miles, and then to a son William Miles, who sold to Mason Abbott. (NOTE: Evidently Whitelaw was referring to Fowkes' sister Ann Miles, not Robert Mason's sister, as Fowkes also left another legacy to my sister Ann 'Miells.") Items were also left to a "neafew" Mary Ryle, daughter of Ann, now Ann "Miels", formerly in the possession of Henry Ryle, now in the custody of John Smally..⁶ Ann was named in her sister-in-law's will on 20 August 1678 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Fowkes' wife Amy, requested that her son William Anderson, the executor, see to it that 1,000 L of tobacco be raised out of her estate to be laid out for the best advantage of Mary Right, daughter of Ann "Myles" and of Henry Right deceased. (NOTE: It is assumed that the Mary Wright who Roger and Ann Miles deeded land to in 1693, and the Mary Ryle, daughter of now Ann "Miels" and Henry Ryle in the Thomas Fowkes will of 1674, and Mary Right, daughter of Ann "Myles" and Henry Right deceased in the Amy Fowkes will of 1678 are all the same person with various spelling of the surname. It is also assumed that the Ann Miels/Miells sister of Thomas Fowkes in his will of 1674, and the Ann Myles wife of Henry Right dec'd in the Amy Fowkes will of 1678, and Ann Miles, wife of Roger Miles and mother of William Miles in Whitelaw, p. 1124 and p. 1134 are all the same person.).⁷ She gave a deposition on 26 May 1679 at Accomack Co, VA. Deposition of Ann Miles aged about 40 years: Ann, "formerly using Mr. Yeo's house", often heard Mr. Yeo say that he had sent for his cousin to make him his heir when he died. After William Yeo came, Mr. Yeo acknowledged him "as his kinsman, calling him cousin." In return, William called Mr. Yeo "uncle." William slept and ate with Mr. Yeo, who continued to say that he sent for William to make him his heir if he died. Signed 26 May 1679, Ann (P) Miles.^1,2 She sold land in 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1683 Roger Miles purchased 620 acres of land (Whitelaw tract A116) from Miles and Ann Gray, but two years later he and his wife Ann deeded 200 acres back to Ann Gray for her life and then it was to go to her son John Gray. She deeded land in 1693 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1693 Roger Miles and his wife Ann deeded 200 acres to Mary Wright. The balance of the land was later to be found in the possession of a William Miles, who may have been the heir-at-law (Whitelaw, p. 1124). On 2 Jun 1708 in Accomack County Court, Mary Right, who had been presented for having a bastard child, was summoned to this court. When her mother informed the court that Mary was weak and unable to come, they ordered that she appear at the next court.⁸ Ann died before 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mrs. Turman's research, "Roger and his wife died intestate before 1712 when their son William appeared as owner of 220 acres of land from one of Roger's purchases..

     Roger was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger was named as an heir in October 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. William Smith, in his will made Oct 1686 and probated 2 Dec 1686, left to cousin Roger Miles his whole estate with the exception of his land which he left to his son Roger Miles. It was proved by Isaac Dix, age about 42 and Mary Dix, age about 31 (Acc Co Wills & Deeds, 1676-1690(vi), p. 43).. At a court held 8 September 1701, it was ordered that Mr. George Parker, Sr., (surveyor of the Sea Side) take some residents .... Roger Miles and other went with Mr. Parker and view the road. - Court Date 6 Oct 1702. (McKey - V9 p 143 - Accomack Co. Orders 1697 - 1703 p 130a). Roger witnessed a will on 18 May 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Roger Miles, Thomas Crippen and William Miles witnessed the will of Charles Champleshon, mariner. Richard Kitson was named guardian on his son Charles (under age). The will of Charles Campleshon, was proved by the oath of Roger Miles and William Miles and by the testimony of Thomas Crippin, a Quaker (p. 123) - Court Date 5 Oct 1709. (McKey - V10 p 175 - Accomack Co. Orders 1703 - 1710 p 175).¹ The list of tithables were to be taken by the justices as follows: Mr. Skiner Wallop from Gingotauge Bridge to John Onion's Branch and on to Rodgers Miles on Wallops Road. - Court Date 5 Jun 1711. (McKey - V11 p 37 - Accomack Co. Orders 1703 - 1710 p 19a). Roger died before 1712. According to Mrs. Turman's research, "Roger and his wife Ann died intestate before 1712 when their son William appeared as owner of 220 acres of land from one of Roger's purchases. It is also assumed that their son Roger was also deceased by this time..

     William was born circa 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) Parker (Parker?) circa 1700. It is thought that he married a Paker, since one of his grandsons was named Parker Miles and that name was used by his descendants for many generations. William bought land in 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Miles bought 135 acres from tract A115. The William Hickman part seems to have been the northeast corner of the tract. In 1707 William Hickman sold his 135 acres to Charles Fonelson and in 1712 he and his wife Ann sold to William Miles and it became merged with a part of A116. Cha. Venelson presented and acknowledged a deed for land he sold to William Miles. Ann the wife of Cha. Venelson acknowledged her relinquishment of dower to the land her husband sold to Wm. Miles. Court Date 6 May 1712 (McKey - V11 p 70 & 71- Accomack Co. Orders 1703 - 1710 p 40).² He was shown as a carpenter in a land sale of 1715. William sold land on 15 November 1715 at Winter Quarters, Som Co, MD. Deed from Wm Miles of Accomack County to William Jenkins of Somersett County - Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk (Spelling remains the same) This Indture made this fifteen Day of Novembe in ye Second Yeare of the Reigne of our Soverainge Lord George of Great Britain france & Ireland King Defender of the faith &c and in ye yeare of our Lord God One Thousand Seven hundred and fifteen Between Wm Miles of Accomack County in ye Colony of Virginia Carpenter & Mary his wife of the one part and William Jenkins of Somersett County in ye Provience of Maryland planter of the Other part Wittnesseth that whereas Charles Absolute Lord and Proprietary of the provience of Maryland Did by his Patten Grant unto William Stevens of Somersett County Esqr Deceased all that Percell or Tract of Land Caled Winter Quarter bearing Date the 24th Day of June Anno Domi 1675 The said Land Situate Lying & being in Somersett County on the East side of Chesesepeke bay one the Southside of Pocomoke River Near Naswadtox Bonded as followeth begining at a marked Oake Standing Neare ye Side of the said River thence with a line Drawn North East half a pint Easterly up ye sd River for a bredth Ninety Perches to a marked Hickory thence with a Line Drawn South East half a pint Easterly into the Woods for Length five Hundred thirty three perches & 1/3 part of a Perch to a marked Oake thence with a Line Drawn South Westt half a Point Westerly Ninty perches to a marked Pine and from thence With a Right Line to ye first bounder Containing three Hundred Acres More or Less To Have and To Hold the Same unto him ye The sd William Stevens his heirs & assigns for Ever and Where as the said William Stevens & Elizabeth his Wife by An Indenture Under Theire hands and Seals bearing Date ye fifth Day of Noveme Ano Dom 1677 did Give Grant bargain Sell and Deliver unto Josias Seward and Walter lane of Somersett County and Provience of Maryland all ye afforsd percell of Land Caled Winter Quarter for the Consideration of four Thousand pounds of Tobbacco To Have and To Hold the same unto them the said Josias Seward And Walter Lane theire heirs and Assigns for Ever and Whereas ye sd Josias Seward and Margrett his wife and Walter Lane Did by an Indenture under theire hands & Seals bearing Date ye 11th Day of October Ano Domi 1680 Did Give Grant bargain Sell and Confirm unto Jno Parker of Accomacke County in the Colony of Virginia all the sd Percell of Land caled Winter Quarter To have and To Hold The same unto him the sd Jno Parker his heirs & Assigns for Ever and Whereas ye sd Jno Parker did in his Last Will & Testament bearing Date in Accomack County Above said the 9th Day of January Ano Domi 1692 give & bequeath all the above percell of Land caled Winter Quarter To Have and To Hold The same to him ye sd William Parker his heirs & assigns for Ever and Whereas the sid William Parker for ye consideration of Eight Thousand Pounds of Tobbacco did by Deed Indent and Confirm unto William Whittington of Somersett County Esqr The sd percell of land Caled Winter Quarter To have and To hold the same unto him ye sd Wm Whittington and to his heirs & assigns for Ever And whereas The sd William Whittington Esqr & Mrs. Hannah his Wife for The consideration of Twelve Thousand pounds Tobbacco Did by deed Indent and Confirm unto William Demcem bearing Date The Sixteenth Day of September Anno Domi 1703 all the said Percell of Land Caled Winter Quarter To Have and To Hold the same unto him the sd William Dencem his heirs & Assigns for Ever and Whereas the sd William Dencem and Elizabeth his Wife Did by theire Deed Indent unto William Whittington bearing Date the 22d Day of March Ano Domi 1704/5 Liber PI Fol: 103 all that percell of Land Caled Winter Quarter To Have & To hold The same unto his ye sd William Whittington his heirs & Assigns for Ever And Whereas the sd William Whittington and Elizabeth his Wife for the Consideration of Thirteen Thousand pounds of Tobbacco by their Deed Indent and Confirm unto William Miles above sd bearing Date the 4th Day of June Ano Domi 1714 Recorded in Liber JK Fol:100: 101: 102 LL the Above mentioned percell of Land caled Winter Quarter To Have and To Hold The same unto him the same unto him the said William Miles and to his heirs & assigns for Ever Now This Indenture ffurther Witnesseth That the sd Wm Miles and Mary his Wife for Divers Good Causes and Considerations them hereunto Moveing but more Especially for the Sum of five Thousand four hundred pounds of Tobbacco Paid by the above Named William Jenkins before the Ensealing & Delivery hereof Whereof the sd William Miles And Mary his Wife Doe hereby Acknowledge themselves fully and Wholy Sattisfied contented & paid and have for themselves & theire heirs Acquitted Exonerated and Discharged the sd William Jenkins his heirs Executors & Admins for Ever have Given Granted bargained Sold Allinated Enfeofed Conveyed Confirmed and Delivered and Doe by These presents Give Grant bargain Sell Alinate Enfe of Convey Confirm and Deliver unto him the sd William Jenkins and to his heirs & assignes for Ever two hundred Acres of Land taken outt of the above tract or percell of Land Caled Winter Quarter The sd Five Hundred Acres of Land Bounded as ffolloweth Begining at a marked White Gum Standing in the Westt Side of a branch near a foot path that leads Over sd branch Where an Old tan house Was borned down thence from the sd Gum runing alongst the West Side of the sand branch Including the maine body of the sd branch binding with Isaac Brittinghams one hundred Acres of land taken outt of sd Tract caled Winter Quarter untill itt mett With the South Westt side line of the sd Tract Caled Winter Quarter thence runing along the sd Line into the Woods to the Exten of the sd Line to a markd Pine thence Runing the head Line of the sd Land Caled Winter Quarter Nintey perches to a marked Oake Above sd thence runing Alongst the North East Side Line of the sd Tract Caled Winter Quarter to the aforsd Withe Gum Containing by Estimation two hundred Acres More or Less To Have and To Hold the sd two hundred Acres of Land to him the sd William Jenkins & to his heirs and Assigns for Ever Without Any Mortgage Redemption use or limitation to recall Alter Change or Determine the same With a ll itts Rights profits benefits & Priviledges Whatsoever thereunto (belonging Royall Mines Excepted) free & Clear Freely & Clearly Acquitted Exonerated and Discharged of & from all and All manner of former and Other bargains grants Seals for fitures Joynters Dowries Surrenders and of & from all Other titles Incumbrances Claimes and Demands Whatsoever Soo Yt he the sd William Jenkins and his heirs and Assigns Shall & May form hence forward and for Ever have hold Occupy possess & Injoy ye Sane peaceably and quietly from the sd William Miles and Mary his Wife and theire heirs for Ever as they the sd William Miles & Mary his Wife & thiere heirs Will for Ever Warrant & Defend the sd two hundred Acres of Land 7 premises bargained & sold to him the sd William Jenkins and to his heirs & Assigns for Ever from any person or persons Whatsoever Laying Claime to the Whole or Any part or percell thereof from by or under them the sd William Mile & Mary his Wife or their heirs or Any Other person or persons Whatsoever & they the sd William Miles & Mary his Wife doo further promise and Grant to & for themselves and their heirs that they shall and Will from time to time and at all times hereafter for & Dureing the term and time of Seaven Years Now Next Ensuing the Date hereof at & upon the Reasonable Requestt Costt & charges in the law of his the sd William Jenkins hie heirs or their Counsell Learned in the Law make Doe Acknowledge Execute and pr formed all or Any Other Instrument in Writting by Conveyance or Any Other way thought Nesassary for the better Assuring Confirming and Conveying of the Abovesd Two hundred Acres of Land and premises to his the sd William Jenkins and to His heirs & Assigns for Ever In Confirmation and full (-----) of the (-----) of the above Written the Above Named William Miles and Mary his Wife hath to this present Indenture sett to their hands and Seales Giveing deed and State with full and peaceable Possession by Way of Livery and Seizen of In & to the sd Two Hundred Acres of Land and (-----) Aforsd As Witness the Day and Yeare first Above Written -- Signed Sealed & Delivered in presents of us Isaac Brittingham & John Doughterty -- signed: Wm Miles: Seale -- Recorded this 22 Day of June Ano 1718 pr Alex Hall -- Memorandum That this Day vizt the fifteenth Day of Novemb In the second Yeare of the Reigne of our Soveraign Lord George of Great Britton ffrance & Ireland King Defender of the faith & ye Ano Domi 1715 before us the Subscribers hereof tow of his majets Justices of the Peace of Somersett County Cane the within mentioned William Miles & Mary his Wife in theire proper Persons parties to this Within Written Indenture and Did Acknowledge the Within receited two hundred Acres of Land and premises to be the Right of him the Within Named William Jenkins and to his heirs & Assignes of Ever According to form and manner of a Certain Act of Assembly of this Provience in this Case Made & Provided for Enrolling Conveyances &c And for This Acknowledgment Quitt Claime and Agreement the said William Jenkins hath given to them the said William Miles and Mary his Wife five Thousand four hundred pounds of Tobbacco -- Taken before me -- Charles Ballard & William Planner -- Source: Somerset County Maryland Deed Book EF O13: 144-150. He married Mary (-----) before 15 November 1715. William Miles and his wife Mary sold Winter Quarters on Pocomoke River in 1715.. William sold land in 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. William Miles presented and acknowledged a deed for land he sold to Mason Abbott. Court Date 3 Mar 1718/19. (McKey - V12 p 135 - Accomack Co. Orders 1714 - 1719 p26a). William was named as an heir in 1723 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Payne left items to friend William Miles and to Ann Miles..³ William Miles was to be to be one of three to inventory & appraise the estate of Danll Sturgis, Dec'd. Court date 7 Jun 1726. (Orders Accomack Co. 1724 - 1731 p 56a). The following is from Mrs. Turman's report on the Miles family. "On 24 July 1727, William Miles deeded 150 acres to his son William. He bought some adjoining land to add to that owned by Roger and Ann. On 26 Jan 1742 William Miles deeded 185 acres to Roger Miles, his eldest son. Since no wife released her dower, it is concluded that she was deceased before 1742. William Miles died intestate after 1744 [based on being mentioned in his son Roger's will of 1744] and his administration was not found. It appears that he lived at the place given his son Roger until his death. [Sources: Acc Co Deeds & Wills, 1715-1729, p. 1, p. 142 (typescript); Acc Co Deeds & Wills, 1737-1746, p. 268] William deeded land as a gift on 4 July 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. William Miles came into Court & presented & acknowledged his Deed for land to his son, William Miles junr which on his futher motion is admitted to record - 4 Jul 1727. (Orders Accomack Co. 1724 - 1731 p 76a) The deed reads as follows: To All Christian People to whom thes presents shall come I William Miles of the County of Accomack in the Collony of Virginia sent Greeting know yee that I William Miles for and in Consideration of the Love, good will and Affection which I have and Do bear toward my Loveing and dutifull son William Miles of Accomack County as foresaid. Have given and granted and by these presents doe fully, freely, clearly and absolutely Give and grant unto the said William Miles his Heirs and Assigns part of that Land whereon I now Liveth, Scituate bounded as followeth making his first Bounder on Sibbe Onions Land on the Southeast being the Land formerly belonging to Capt. Daniel Jenifer beginning at the aforesaid Onions Land so running a Line of narked Trees Northwest a cross my Land to Joseph Hickman Land & Southerly bindeth upon William Hickman Land and the Land formerly Charles Camhsons Land and so to the first bounder on Onions Land & ca: Together wth.all the Rights, Title, Interest, Claim and Demand whatsoever which I now have or which my or either of my Heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assignes may hereafter have of to or in the said granted premises or any part thereof. To Have and to hold the said unto him the said William Miles junr. His Heirs and Assignes forever absolutely whithout any Manner of Condition As I the said William Miles Senr: have fully and freely given unto on the said Onions Landt and Hickmans & Camphsons Lands TO HAVE & TO HOLD the said one hundred & fifty Acres of Land together with all and singular the appurtenances to him the said William Miles his Heirs Ever. To be holden of our sovereigne Lord the King under such Rents & Services as are by the original patents reserv'd and I the said William Miles senr: Doe hereby for me my Heirs & ca: covenant, promise and grant to and with the said William Miles junr: his Heirs Execrs: Administrators & Assignes the abovesaid one Hundred & fifty Acres of Land with all the Appurtenance and every part sand parcel thereof are absolutely, freely & clearly acquitted, Exonerated and Discarged of and from all manner of Incumbrances whatsoever, And that I have good Right, Title, and Interest to the premises and to give & convey the said Land as in the Every Expressed as I the said William Miles have fully, freely and absolutely and of my own accord set this 4th: Day of July Anno Domi 1727 - Sealed & Deliverd - William (M) Miles (M is his mark) In the presence of Tho" Evans, John Rogers. - At a Court feld for Accomack County on the 4th. Day of July 1727. (Accomack Co. Deeds & Wills 1715 - 1729 Transcript Part 2 p 142). William Miles inventories & appraised estate of Sleby Onions - Court Date 6 Aug 1729. (Orders Accomack Co. 1724 - 1731 p 116). William deeded land as a gift on 3 February 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. On 3 Feb 1735, years after William Miles gave "Deed of Gift" 150 acres at the south end to his son William, a balance of 185 acres was given to a son Roger. Williams and wife Ester sold 150 Acres to John Major in 1735. (Accomack Co. Deeds & Wills 1729 - 1737 p 484 & 485). William sold land on 25 January 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. This Indenture made twenty fifth day of January in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and forty one Between William Miles of Accomack County of the one part and Roger Miles his Oldest Son of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Miles as well and in consideration of the Natural Love and Affection that he bears his said Son Roger Miles a in Consideration of the sum of five Shillings to him in hand paid by the said Roger at and before the insealing and Delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof the sd. William Miles hereby acknowledgeth and Exonerate and Discharges the sd. Roger thereof and every pat and parcel thereof for Ever Hath Bargained & Sold & by those presents Doth Bargain & Sell unto the sd. Roger Miles, his Heirs and Assigns for Ever a Certain Tract of Land and Plantation Lying and being in the Accomack County in the Colony of Virginia Near Wallops Road containing One Hundred & Eighty five acres be the Same more or Less To have & to Hold the aforesaid One Hundred Acres of land together with all and singular the Appurtenance belonging or in any wise Appertaining to him thesaid Roger Miles his Heirs and Assigns for Ever and to the Only proper use and behoof and to no other Use or Uses whatsoever free and Clear from all and all manner of Incumbrences whatsoever Except Such Yearly Quitrents as Shall grow due to the Chief Lord of the fee with good and Sufficient Warranty from him the sd. William Miles his Heirs and and all other persons Claming by from or under or him the said William Miles and from all and every other Person or Persons whatsoever - In Testimony where of the sd. William Miles hath hereto put his hand and affixed his Seal the day and month and year of Our Lord above mentioned - Wm. M. Miles (Signed) - Signed Sealed Delivered in the Presence of: William Arbuckle, George Glading, Solomon Glading - At a Court held for Accomack County April 27th 1742 - William Miles presented & Acknowledged the within Indenture of Bargain & Sale to be his Act & Deed to Roger Miles & by the Court admitted to Record - Truly Recorded - Geo. Holden Co of Cur - Test Geo Holden (Accomack Co. Va. Deeds, Etc. 1737 - 1746 p 268). William was named in his son's will on 25 September 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his son Roger Miles' will named a son William Miles and gave him the plantation where my father now lives containing 180 acres..⁴ William died after 1744.

     Esther was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Miles (II), son of William Miles (I) and (-----) Parker (Parker?), circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. William Miles acknowledged his deed with Livery & Seisin to John Major - Esther Miles his wife relinquished her dower. 3 Feb 1735 (Accomack Co. Orders - 1731 - 1737 p 177).. Esther deeded land as a gift on 2 February 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Miles Jr. sold John Major for 30 Pounds, land which my father William Miles gave me by Deed of Gift & Acknowledged the same in open court 4 Day of July 1727. Esther Miles relinquish my right title & interest of Dower thirds. - 2 Feb 1735 (Accomack Co. Va. Deeds & Wills 1729 - 1737 p 484 & 485). Esther witnessed a will on 6 February 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Esther Miles, Lemuel Kendall and Robert Slocomb witnessed the will of Thomas Tyre..¹

     Stephen was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Patience (-----) before 10 October 1713 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Patience was born circa 1695. She married Stephen Miles before 10 October 1713 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Patience witnessed a will on 10 October 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Jones, William Northam, Ann Durmmond and Patience Miles wittnessed the will of John Drummond, son Hill Drummond..²

     Roger was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.² Roger Miles at Massongo's his Mark of Cattle &c is a Flower de Luce on ye. Right ear & a Swallow Fork on the left ear which at the desire of the said Roger Miles is admitted to record May the 14th 1728 (Accomack Co. Will, deed Etc. 1715 - 1729 p214.      He married Elizabeth Bayly, daughter of Maj. Richard Bayly (II) and Elizabeth Lacy?, circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger married Elizabeth Smith, widow of Valentine Smith, probably before May 1728. Elizabeth had one son, Bayly Smith, who eventually inherited his parents' land, but it appears that Roger and Elizabeth reared their family there. On 11 Feb 1724 Richard Bayly (possible father of Elizabeth) had assigned to Elizabeth Smith and Valentine Smith, her husband for L100 current money a 300-acre tract of land on the south side of Messongo Creek. The land was entailed in that Valentine was to have a life interest if his wife predeceased him. The land was to go to the lawful heirs of their "body." Elizabeth was not mentioned in the will of said Richard Bayly so the relationship was not established. The date of Valentine's death was not determined, but his administration was not granted to Roger Miles until 5 Oct 1731. The order book that should have furnished more details could not be found by this researcher..^3,4 Pltf. Thomas Fletcher - Defendt. Roger Miles - For trespass - Inpetancies granted - This case will come up many times finally has a jury trial. Court Date 6 Feb 1729. Other dates 3 Jun 1729, 2 Jul 1729, 6 Aug 1729 6 May 1730, 4 Aug 1730, 8 Oct 1730, 4 Nov 1730, Decision in favor of Roger Miles. (Orders Accomack Co. 1724 - 1731 p 144a). He served on a jury in 1729 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger Miles on jury several times: 2 Sep 1729, 3 Nov 1730, 4 Nov 1730, 1 Jun 1731. (Orders Accomack Co. 1724 - 1731). On 5 Oct 1731 Roger Miles was named to settle the estate of Valentine Smith.⁵ On 1 Jun 1736 it was ordered that Roger Miles and Ann Parker be summoned to next Court to answer the information of the churchwardens for incontinent living and that Thos Fletcher, Susannah Michaele, John Dear and Mary Brymer be summoned to give Evideance on behalf of churchwardens aforesaid (Accomack Co. Orders - 1731 - 1736 p 185). In the imformation brought by the churchwardens of this Parish against Roger Miles & Ann Parker for incontinent Living, the Evedience being examined & Argument heard it did not appear the the aforesaid Roger & Ann were guilty Therefore they are ordered to be discharged - 7 Jul 1736 (Accomack Co. Orders - 1731 - 1737 p 189).
On 29 May 1739 it was ordered Roger Miles be appointed Surveyor of the Roads in the Room of Walter Warrington (Accomack Co. Orders - 1737 - 1744 p 148). He made a will on 25 January 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Nottingham's abstract: To son William Miles the plantation were my father now lives containing 180 acres. Son-in-law (meaning step-son in today terminology) Baley Smith. Wife (no name) & children residual legatees. Friend Henry Fletcher Extr. Witt: John Hall, Timothy Donoho and Elizabeth Brymer. From Turman: He left to son William "plantation where my father lives containing 180 acres." To son-in-law Bayly Smith, his inheritance. The term meant step-son at that time and a court order regarding the settlement of Roger's estate referred to Bayly as the heir of Valentine Smith. Wife and children residue of estate. The estate was divided without a sale. The inventory and appraisal were returned to the court 28 Aug 1744 and the report of division and audit were returned to the court 29 Aug 1745. After the widow's part was taken out and that of Bayly Smith paid, each child got L8-9-3. That is 8 pounds, 9 shillings 3 pence current money. Son William was under age. [Sources: Acc Co Deeds & Wills, 1729-1737, p. 214; Acc Co Orders, 1731-1736, p. 4; Acc Wills & c., 1743-1749, p. 21]. Full will follows: In the name of God Amen, I Roger Miles (III) of Accomack County in Virginia being in a sick and weak condition of body but of sound and perfect mind and reason thanks be to God for the same but calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and that it is appointed for all men to die to present all disputes which after my Death may arise about what worldly estate it hath pleased God to bestow on me have made this my last will and Testament in manner following Imprimis I command and give up my Soul and into the hands of Almighty God my Sins of and through the merit and Interception of my blessed savior Jesus Christ and my body I bequeath to the earth from whence it was taken to be interr's at the discretion of my executor here after mentioned Item I give and bequeath my Plantation where on my Father now lives containing one hundred and eighty acres of land to my son William Miles (III) when he come to the Age of Twenty one years and the rest of my estate to be equally divided after my debits is paid and the estate of my son in Law Baley Smith is paid of the my desire is that my wife and children may all have an equal part of my Estate Equally Divided among them all and I appoint my friend Henry Fletcher Executor of my last Will or Wills here to fore by me made and this to be taken for my last and on other In Testimony where of have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal this Twenty Fifth Day of January Anno Dom. 1743/(slash thru the 3)4 Duly executor of Roger Miles as his last Will and Testament                               In present of us: John Hall Timothy Donoho; Elizabeth E.(her mark) Baymer.     At a Court held for Accomack County 24th Apr 1744: The above last will and Testament of Roger Miles deceased was presented by Henry Fletcher Ex. Therein named and was proved by the Oaths of all the Witnesses Thereto is admitted to Record and on the motion of said Ex. taking the Oath and giving John Hall for his security who enter'd into and acknowledged a Bond for that purpose Certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form.     Exd. Geo. Holden CLK (Accomack County Va. Will 1743 - 1749 p 21 & 22).⁶ Roger died in April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Roger's will was probated on 24 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ Roger estate was settled on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. Division of Roger Miles Estate 29 Aug 1745
William Miles his Part:
2 Oval Table at 12/6 and 6 Chairs and frame 6/...0/18/6
Jugg & Earthen Pott 1/ and 3 lb of new Powder at 1/3 @ p...0/04/9
35 lb of Bacon at 2 ½ @ p. lb. & 7/2½ & one pair of Tongs & Shourd...0/08/6
1 pair of Pott hooks 6 @ and £6/03/5 Cash...6/03/11
Cash...0/04/6
Total to William Miles...8/00/2
Keziah Miles her Part:
1 looking Glass 1/8 & 1 Diapor ? Table Cloth 2 Napkins...0/08/8
3 Pounds of new Powder at 1/3 @ pound & 6 lb of old Ditto at 10 @...0/08/9
35 lb of Bacon at 2½ per bound 7/3 & 3 Pounds of Goose Feathers & old Bag...0/10/3
1 Piece of a side of Leather 2/8 to 4 old Tubs & old Bell...0/04/6
Cash...6/03/5
Cash...0/04/6
Total to Keziah Miles...8/00/1
Parker Miles his Part:
30 lb of new Powder at 1/3 p. pound and 1 Pine chest...0/06/3
1 Chest Lock 1/ and 10 Pewter Spoons...0/02/3
35 lb. of Bacon at 2½ @ and 2 lb of Pork...0/17/6
1 Glass Cup & 3 bottles...0/00/10
4 knives & forks Chair & one frying Pann...0/04/0
1 Skillet & pair of Shears & Claw hammer...0/01/4
Cash...6/03/5
Cash...0/04/6
Total to Parker Miles...8/00/1
Mary Miles her Part:
6 ½ Pounds of new Powder at 1/3 p. pound...0/08/1½
35 lb. of bacon at 2½ p. Pound & 7½ bushels of Corn...0/14/9
1 New Iron Pott 2/7 & 1 old Ditto a 6...0/03/1
1 Bog Iron Carters & Tow Combs...0/00/10
1 Drawing Knife & hand Saw & 4½ Pounds of wool...0/05/2
1 old file 3. & Cash...     6/03/8
Cash...0/04/6
Total to Mary Miles...8/00/2
Pursuant to an Order of court bearing date September the 25th 1744 We the Subscribers have divided the Estate of Roger Miles and Bayly Smith heir of Valentine Smith Dec'd Imprimis to wit.
1 Yoks of Oxen £4/10 and 1 feather bed & 34 lb at 6 p. pound...£5/07/0
1 Rigg & 2 blankest at 9/ & 1 Heiford 18/...1/07/0
1 Cow & Yearling at 5 & 1 bedstead Cord & Matt...1/09/6
1 (?) ax at 3/ & 1 Wain & Wheels at 18/...1/01/0
4½ yards of large (?) at 5/ p. yard 1/02/6 & one Pewter Cup at 6...1/03/0
Total to Bayly Smith...10/07/6
On acct. proved     5/6     
Pursuant to an Order of the Court bearing October the 30th 1744 We the Subscribers have divided & Audited the Estate of Roger Miles Deceased as follows:
Widows Part:
1 Sow and 6 Piggs 10/ and 1 brown Stear     ...2/00/0
1 bedstead No 3 wt. 53 Pounds at 1/ p. pound...2/13/0
1 Trunk Lock and Key at 7/6 and 1 Lin. wheel...0/11/6
2 blankets and 1 Rung and 1 old Sheet...0/10/7
1 Iron Pott wt 50 with hook at 2 p. pound...0/08/4
3 borrows grown 15/ and 5 Sheep for 10/...1/05/0
1 Plow Cock bolt and hooks and Ox Yoke...0/08/4
Parcal of wooden ward (?) 1/3 & an old harrow 1/8...0/02/11
1 Bedstead Cord & Matt 4/ & 1 old Ax & 2 bread hods...0/07/3
Less in the Estate in her part...0/02/2
Total to Widows Part...8/09/3
Each Childs part after the deduction of Debt brings 8/9/3 apiece. Auditors: Major Bird,     William Mathews & Jospeh Mathews. Returned into court August 29th 1745 & Admitted to Record. Test. Geo. Holden C. of Court (Accomack Co. Va. Wills 1743 - 1749 P 237 - 238).⁷

     Elizabeth was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Valentine Smith circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 Elizabeth bought land on 11 February 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. According to the Turman research, it was on this date that Richard Bayly had assigned to Elizabeth Smith and Valentine Smith, her husband for L100 current money a 300 acre tract of land on the south side of Messongo Creek. The land was entailed in that Valentine was to have a life interest if his wife predeceased him. The land was to go to the lawful heirs of their body. Since Elizabeth was not named in the will of said Richard Bayly, the relationsip was not established. According to Whitelaw, Richard Bayly deeded the eastern 300 acres entailed to Elizabeth and Valentine Smith; the later died intestate in 1731 and his estate was administered to Roger Miles, who may have married Elizabeth, but a son Bayly Smith was the heir-at-law. In 1797 Bayly Smith (wife Elizabeth) left 100 acres each to his sons Spencer and Ralph and the balance to son Zorallingtine (Valentine?). A survey ten years later revealed that his was the eastern part of the whole tract, and that the last-named son received 197 acres, which included a small creek frontage and a little above the road, while the other two sons' lands were above him, with Spencer's part to the eastward. (Note: This land is in the present area know as Marsh Market on Messongo Creek.).^3,4 She married Roger Miles (III), son of William Miles (I) and (-----) Parker (Parker?), circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. Roger married Elizabeth Smith, widow of Valentine Smith, probably before May 1728. Elizabeth had one son, Bayly Smith, who eventually inherited his parents' land, but it appears that Roger and Elizabeth reared their family there. On 11 Feb 1724 Richard Bayly (possible father of Elizabeth) had assigned to Elizabeth Smith and Valentine Smith, her husband for L100 current money a 300-acre tract of land on the south side of Messongo Creek. The land was entailed in that Valentine was to have a life interest if his wife predeceased him. The land was to go to the lawful heirs of their "body." Elizabeth was not mentioned in the will of said Richard Bayly so the relationship was not established. The date of Valentine's death was not determined, but his administration was not granted to Roger Miles until 5 Oct 1731. The order book that should have furnished more details could not be found by this researcher..^5,6 On 24 Mar 1744 it was ordered that Major Bird, William Matthews, Joseph Matthew & Edward Dickerson or any three appraise estate of Roger Miles. Elizabeth Miles, Widow of Roger Miles dec'd declared in court that she was not satisfied with Thos Bagwell in her husband Will & renounced all Benefits there by (Accomack Co. Orders - 1737 - 1744 p 570). Elizabeth was named as an heir on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the widow's (no name) share of the estate of Roger Miles was itemized and recorded..⁷

     Valentine was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Bayly, daughter of Maj. Richard Bayly (II) and Elizabeth Lacy?, circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Valentine died in 1731. Mrs. Turman's Roger Miles report indicates that he died as early as 1728..³ Administration of Valentine's estate was filed on 5 October 1731 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Roger Miles was named to settle his estate.³

     William was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Esther (-----) circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. William Miles acknowledged his deed with Livery & Seisin to John Major - Esther Miles his wife relinquished her dower. 3 Feb 1735 (Accomack Co. Orders - 1731 - 1737 p 177).. William sold land on 2 February 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Miles Jr. sold John Major for 30 Pounds, land which my father William Miles gave me by Deed of Gift & Acknowledged the same in open court 4 Day of July 1727. Esther Miles relinquish my right title & interest of Dower thirds. - 2 Feb 1735 (Accomack Co. Va. Deeds & Wills 1729 - 1737 p 484 & 485) The deed reads as follows: In all Christian People to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know yee that I William Miles junr of the County of Accomack in Virginia for divera causes & Considerations me thereto moving but more especially for & in consideration of thirty pounds whereof thirteen pounds ten shillings to be paid in Tobacco & Cask the remainder to be payd in Country pay at Country prices as usual to me in hand payd & secured before the perfection hereof by John Major of the same County planter have bargained Sold & Confirmed delivered & Assign's & set over likeas by these presents I do bargain Alien Sell Conform & deliver Assign & set over to the said John Major his heirs executors, Administrators & Assigns for ever one hundred & fifty acres of Land which said Land my father William Miles gave me by Deed of Gift & Acknowledged the same in open court as his act & Deed the 4th day of July 1727/ & bounded as followeth making the first bounder on Silbs Onions Land on the southeast being the Land formerly belonging to Cap t Daniel Jennifer beginning at the aforesaid Onions Land so running a Line of Marked trees Northwest across my Land to Joseph Hickman Land & Southerly bendeth upon William Hickmans Land & the Land formerly Charles Camtisons Land & so to the first bounder on Onions Land aforesaid &c. To have & to hold the said one hundred & fifty acres of Land together with all & Singular the Appurtenances &c: to him the said John Major & his heirs forever to be holden under & of our sovereign Lord the King & under such Rents & services As are by the original patents reserved & I the said William Miles Junr do hereby for me my heirs &c: Covenant promise & Grant to & with thee the said John Major his heirs Executors & administrators & Assigns all the above said One hundred & fifty acres of Land with all the Appurtenances & every part & parcel thereof are absolutely freely & clearly acquitted exonerated & Discharged of & from all Dowers jointers thirds &c: & all other incumbrances whatsoever & that I have Good right title & Interest to the premises & to sell & convey the said Land As is herein expressed, & I do for me my heirs &c. further Covenant promise & Grant to & with the said John Major his heirs &c to Warrant & Defend the primisses & every part & parcel thereof form time to time & at all times from the claim of any person or persons whatsoever in Witness whereof & other the premises I have hereunto set my hand & fixed my seal this second day of February Anno Dom: 1735. Signed sealed & Delivered in the present of us Andrew Finney, William Hickman, Jestitian (his mark) Evans - William (His Mark) Miles junr. I Esther Miles Lawfull wife of the within mention"d William Miles junr relinquish my right title & interest of Dower thirds or any other pretence of title whatsoever of the within mentioned of one hundred & fifty acres of Land unto the within mentioned John Major his heirs &c: for ever as Witness my hand & seal this second day of February 1635. Esther (her mark) Miles// Memorandum that quiet & peaceable possession of the Lands Tenements & Hereditaments of the within mentioned to be granted & delivered by Turff & Twigg & Latch of the Door by Willm Miles junr & Livery & seizen in the Name of all the Lands & Tenements contain'd in this Deed according to the Form & effect of this Deed to John Major & his heirs Assigns for ever in the presence of us whose Names are underwritten. Andrew Finney, William Hickman Jestitian Evans William (his Mark) Miles junr At a Court held for Accomack County the third day of February 1735/ William Miles junr in open Court presented & Acknowledged this his Deed with Livery & Seizin to John Major or whose motion the same was admitted to record & Esther Miles his wife being first privately examined relinquished all her right of Dower of in & to the Land in the said Deed Mentioned. Recorded - Jno Jackson Cl: Cur. (Accomack Co. Va. Deed & Wills 1729 - 1737 p 484 - 485). He married Elizabeth (116) West, daughter of Scarburgh (25) West and Mary (-----), circa 1744.^2,3 William died in March 1764.⁴ Administration of William's estate was filed on 29 March 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jacob Stakes was named to settle the estate of William Miles. Henry Heath was the security.⁴ William estate was settled on 27 January 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the inventory of William Miles showed a total value of inventory £34/15/7 ½ . In Obedience to an Order of Accomack County Court we have Appraised & Inventoryed the Estate of William Miles Deceased. As Appears on the Other side - Jacob Staks Admor. Southy Simpson, Thos. Crippen, Chas Bagwell - Geo. Holden - CL. Curt Acco. By virtue of an order of Accomack Cournty corrt we have Audited & Settled the Estate of William Miles Deceased as prove account, Thos. Crippen, Charles Bagwell & Southy Simpson. (Accomack Co. Wills 1761 -1767 Reel 52 p 696, 697) The inventory of William Miles included: 1 Ax 6/0, 1 Cyder Cask 6/6, 1 Tub 1/3, 1 Pair Compasses & Frow 2/0, Half of a Whipsaw 11/0, 1 Suit of Cloaths 1/17/6, Some Boaids 2.7, 1 Cow 15/0, 1 Plow4/1, 1 Skillet 1/6, 4 Chairs 5/5, 1 Tub & 1 Chest 1/ 4, 1 Horse 2/15, 1 Bed 1/10, 1 Bed & Furniture1/0, 1 Ax 1/ 2, 1 Cyder Cask 5.?, 1Do Do 4/6, 1 Frying Pan 3/0, 1 Hackle 2/0, Some Fother 4/6, Some Pewter 5.4, 1 Sword 3/3, 1 Sow & 5 Shoats 2/10/0, 1 Table 5/1, 11 ½ Bushels of Corn 1/1/1, 1 Cart & Wheels 3/2, 1 Flax Brake 3/11, 1 Bridle 1/6, 1 Grind Stone 6/0, 1 Sow & Piggs 10/0, 1 Case 3/?, 1 HolBord ? 2/6, 1 Old Wipsaw 5/0, 1 Hoe 3/3, 1 Cow 2/15/0, 1 Saddle 3/0, 1 Wheel 10/0, 7 lbs. Of Bacon at 6 ½ 1/10/5 ½, 1 Pott 3/0, Some Flax Seed 2/0, 1 Grubing Hoe ¾, 1 Mare 10/17/0, 1 Chest ?/0, Some Salt 1/0, 1 Cagg 0/4, 1 Tub 2/5, 1 Hoe 2/0, Some Rice 1/0 Totals 34/15/7 ½ - In Obedience to an Order of Accomack County Court we Have Appraised & Inventoryed the Estate of Willima Miles Deceased - As Appears on the Other side - Jacob Staks Admor. - Southy Simpson, Thos. Crippen, Chas. Bagwell - Returned into Court January 27th 1767 and admitted to Record - Geo. Holden, Cl Curt Acco. Exad. (Accomack Co. Va. Wills 1761 - 1767 p 696 & 697).

     Elizabeth was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Miles (II), son of William Miles (I) and (-----) Parker (Parker?), circa 1744.^1,2 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 14 March 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Elizabeth Miles in the will of Scarburgh West. According to the West Family book, she was the eldest daughter..^1,3

     The following is from Mrs. Turman's report on the Miles family. "William Miles, son of Roger and Elizabeth, was a minor when his father died in 1744. Since his mother was living, it was not necessary for him to have a guardian when such a small amount of cash was involved. No administration for his mother was found. William's first wife's name has not been found and only circumstantial evidence shows that the wife who survived him was Polly. The following was taken from another part of Ms. Turman's report. -- "William Miles, lineal ancestor of Darius appears to be the "William of Pocomoke" listed in the 1800 Census and he was the son of a Miles who died intestate circa 1764 (?) (probably typo - 1744). He is not the William who served in the Virginia Navy during the Revolutionary War. The inventory taken 9 Apr 1817, and report of settlement of estate returned to court 31 Jan 1825 names no heirs. The identified son of William was David Miles who married Margaret." William was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his father's will on 25 January 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as son William Miles and left 180 acres in the will of Roger Miles..³ William was named as an heir on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Miles was given part of the estate of Roger Miles..¹ He married (1w|o Wm. Miles) (-----) circa 1756.² He married Polly (-----) circa 1760.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Miles, Poko (assumend to be Pocomoke Neck), a head of household, age over 45. Listed with him were 1 female, age 0-10; and 1 female age 26-45. Also listed were 1 free Negro and 1 slave..⁴ William died in March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Administration of William's estate was filed on 31 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Watts was named to settle the estate of William Miles. Elias Broadwater & William Matthews Sr. were the securities.⁵ William estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 31 Mar 1817 (Order to Invy), 7 Apr 1817 (Invy & Sale), 3 Feb 1824 (Order to Audit), 31 Jan 1825 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Joseph Broadwater, Michael Robins & William Watts. Buyers: Widow, Henry Miles, Polly Miles & David Miles. The widow took an amount for hire of Negro boy for 1817. David Miles Admr. Auditors: Michael Robins & Walter Broadwater. Turman reports he value was $757.46. The sale was on 9 Apr 1817 for $1,097.92..⁶

     Polly was born circa 1736. She married William Miles III, son of Roger Miles (III) and Elizabeth Bayly, circa 1760.¹

     Keziah was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. Keziah was named as an heir on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Keziah Miles was given a part of the estate of Roger Miles..¹

     Mary was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named as an heir on 29 August 1745 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Richard Justice, son of Richard Justice Sr. and Ann Savage, circa 1770.² She married Roger Miles (IV), son of William Miles (II) and Elizabeth (116) West, on 28 December 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Rodger Miles and she as Rachel Justice. Nottingham shows 28 Dec 1797 and Turman shows 23 Dec 1797..^3,4 Rachel was named in her husband's will on 25 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Rachel Miles in the will of Roger Miles..⁵ Rachel sold land on 25 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a deed from Rachel Miles to George Miles was partly proved by the oath of James Ailworth a witness thereto. On 29 Jul 1811, it was fully proved by the oath of Robert Hickman and William W. Burton (Acc Orders, 1809-1811, p. 275).. Rachel was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel Miles, mother of Ralph Justice, was involved in a partition suit. This was a partition suit with William Justice, Jr., Samuel Justice, William White & Nancy, his wife, Rachel Miles, Obed Adams & Anna, his wife, Robert P. Broadwater & Sally his wife, Amey Rowley and Richard Nock vs. Polly, Anna & Tabitha Justice, infants. It reveals that Rachel's first husband, Richard Justice, died and that Thomas Justice, one of their sons, destroyed his father's will because he was not included in it. In rectifying the situation, all the heirs of Richard Justice and Rachel are identified..⁶ She made a will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles. To son William Justice ... To son Samuel A. Justice timber to repair his dwelling house & to build a kitchen & barn on his land if done in his lifetime. To granddaughters Peggy & Esther White ... To granddaughters Polly Justice, Ann Justice & Tabitha Justice ... & 27 acres adjoining the lands of William Justice, Richard Bloxom & Breachy Broadwater. Brother Richard Wimbrough & son Samuel A. Justice Extrs. Witt: Jacob Warner, Solomon Warner & William Gardner. (NOTE: Since there were no Miles children listed in Rachel's will it is assumed that she had no children by Roger Miles, and that George and Ann Miles, who were listed in Roger's will, were Roger's children by an earlier marriage.).¹ Rachel died in July 1823.¹ Rachel's will was probated on 28 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. George Hope & Isaac Dix securities..¹ Rachel estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Jul 1823 (Order to Invy), 11 & 13 Aug 1823 (Invy & Sale), 23 Oct 1824 (Audit), 31 Jan 1825 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Jacob Warner, Elijah Hickman & Solomon Ewell. Richard Wimbrough & Samuel A. Justice Extrs. Auditors: Jacob Warner & Littleton A. Hinman..⁷

     Richard was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his grandmother's will on 1 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Richard Justice in the will of Mary Justice..² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1766. Richard was named in his father's will on 12 February 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard in the will of Richard Justice Sr., wife Anne..¹ He married Rachel Wimbrough, daughter of (f|o_Rich_&_Rachel) Wimbrough, circa 1770.³ Richard died before 26 December 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the will of Richard Justice was granted to John Cropper with Edmund Bayly security..⁴ Richard was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Richard Justice late of the County of Accomack was at the time of his death seized & possessed of a very considerable real and personal estate; that previous to the death of the said Richard Justice, which happened in the year ____ he duly made and published his last will and testament, and among other things devised to his son Ralph Justice his lands in the woods called the Quarters, containing 150 acres; that the said Richard Justice departed this life shortly after the date of the said will leaving the same in his desk and without having altered or revoked the same; that a few days after the death of the said Richard Justice, Thomas Justice, one of his sons to whom no part of the estate of the said Richard Justice was devised, obtained possession of the said will and destroyed it; that shortly after the said Thomas Justice and Benjamin Nock, who had married Rachel Justice, one of the children of the said Richard, to whom also no part of the estate of the said Richard was devised, employed counsel and obtained a writ of partition against your orators, William & Samuel Justice, who are sons of the said Richard Justice, your orator Nancy White who is a daughter of the said Richard Justice, and the said Ralph Justice, all of whom were infants and undefended by counsel; that in the execution of the said writ a part of said Quarter plantation which had been devised to the said Ralph Justice, was allotted to the said Benjamin Nock in right of his wife, another part thereof allotted to your orator, Samuel Justice, and another part to your oratrix Nancy White, then Nancy Justice; that in the year ____ a suit was instituted by your orator William Justice in the Superior Court of Chancery for the Williamsburg District against all the heirs and representatives of the said Richard Justice, setting forth the circumstances above mentioned, and praying the Court to establish the said will in full force; that after various proceedings in said suit, a decree was rendered by said Court in the year 1813, fully establishing the said will as set forth in the bill of complaint; that Ralph Justice departed this life in the year 180-, aged upwards of 21 years, intestate and without issue; that at the death of the said Ralph Justice he left living your orators William & Samuel, his brothers, and your oratrix Nancy White his sister, all of the whole blood, your oratrix Rachel Miles, his mother (she having married a certain Roger Miles who is since dead), your orator and oratrixes Richard Nock, Anna Adams, Amey Rowley and Sally Broadwater, all of whom are the children of Rachel Nock, now dec., who was a sister of the half blood to the said Ralph Justice, and Polly, Anna and Tabitha Justice who are children of Thomas Justice dec; his brother of the whole blood; your orators & oratrixes are advised that on the death of the said Ralph Justice the aforesaid Quarter plantation which was devised to him by his father, Richard Justice, descended to his aforesaid heirs in the same manner as if the said will had not been destroyed, and that the same is now subject to partition in the following manner, viz: To your orators Samuel & William Justice & your oratrixes Nancy White & Rachel Miles each a whole share thereof, being 2/11; to your orator Richard Nock and your oratrixes Anna Adams, Sally Broadwater & Amey Rowley, equally to be divided between them, a half share thereof, being 1/11, and to the said Polly, Anna & Tabitha Justice equally to be divided between them a whole share thereof, being the remaining 2/11 &c..⁵

     Scarburgh was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. Scarburgh witnessed a will on 22 July 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Scarburgh Miles, along with John Spires and John Beech, witnessed the will of William Beech..²

     Phillip was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Euphemia 'Uphany or Pharney' (-----) circa 1795.¹ Phillip was named as administrator of an estate on 28 December 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Phillip Miles was named to settle the estate of Shepherd Drummond, allas Shepherd Drake. James Rooks was security..² Phillip witnessed a will on 8 December 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Phillip Miles and Argol Bloxom witnessed the will of Sarah Drummond. When the will was probated on 29 Oct 1804 Johannas Watson testified to the handwirting of Argol Bloxom dec'd & it was noted that the other witness (Phillip Miles) was also dead..³ Phillip was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Phillip Miles, head of household, age 26-45 years old. Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 male, age 10-16; 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 26-45 (his wife). He was the only Miles in St. George Parish. The other 6 Miles families were in Accomack Parish. He had no slaves or free Negroes living with him..⁴ Phillip died in December 1800.⁵ Administration of Phillip's estate was filed on 29 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Pharney Miles was named to settle the estate of Phillip Miles. John Lewis & Daniel Melson were securities.⁵ Phillip estate was settled on 31 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. 2 Sep 1802 (Audit), 31 Jan 1803 (Rec'd) - Uphany Miles Admr. Auditors: Charles Snead & Stephen Drummond..⁶

     Euphemia was born circa 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Phillip Miles, son of William Miles (II) and Elizabeth (116) West, circa 1795.¹ Euphemia was named as administrator of an estate on 29 December 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Pharney Miles was named to settle the estate of Phillip Miles. John Lewis & Daniel Melson were securities..² Phillip Miles' estate was audited on 2 Sep 1802 and recorded on 31 Jan 1803. Uphany Miles Admr. Auditors: Charles Snead & Stephen Drummond. She married John Drummond (IV), son of John Drummond (III) and Sarah (-----), on 15 June 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Boggs was the security on the M.L.B. of John Drummond and Phany Miles..³ Euphemia was named as an heir in June 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. John Drummond Senr. of Accomack County, who applied for a pension, died June 1833 leaving a widow who is now dead; Nancy Drummond, Patience Marshall and Sophia White are his only surviving children and heirs at law. Recorded 24 Feb 1851..⁴ Euphemia was named as an heir on 15 August 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a step-mother Euphemia Drummond in the will of Sarah A. Drummond..⁵

     George was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 25 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Miles in the will of Roger Miles..¹ He married Nancy Poulson on 15 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. William Major was the security on the M.L.B. of George Miles and Nancy Poulson..² He made a will on 20 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. My man Isaac to be emancipated after serving 7 years after my decease, according to laws of Virginia. To wife Nancy Miles ... Remainder to my 3 daughters Fanny Elizabeth Miles, Rosey Ann Miles & Margaret Jane Miles. Wife Nancy Miles Extr. Witt: Littleton A. Hinman & Elijah Hickman..³ George died in January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.³ George's will was probated on 31 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner & John S. Bundick securities..³ George estate was settled on 31 March 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. 5 Feb 1820 (Invy), 10 Feb 1820 (Sale), 28 Mar 1823 (Audit), 31 Mar 1823 (Rec'd) - Since the former inventory & sale was destroyed by fire with most of the other papers belonging to the estate on 26 Jan 1821, this is the best information that can be obtained. [Note: The dates shown above for the Invy & Sale are evidently the actual original dates.] Nancy Miles Extr. Negro man Isaac, woman Susey & boy Spencer. Appraisers: George W. Bundick, William White & Elijah Hickman. Buyer: Widow. Auditors: George W. Bundick & William White..⁴

     The following is from Ms. Turman's Miles Family report. -- "David Miles, son of William, was married when the 1800 Census was taken and a notation identified him as the son of William. He was under 26 years of age and there were one male under 5 and two females, one under 26 and another between 26 and 45 years of age in his household. The next reference to David Miles was 29 Dec 1806, when he was security for the marriage of Savage Broadwater to Nancy Broadwater. "Daivd married Margaret whose last name was not found. She died before 1824, when David sold his livestock and some household furniture. From the members of his household in the 1800 Census, it appears that David and Margaret had other children, but only one son has been identifed. No record of an administration has been found for David to date. [Sources: 1800 Acc Parish, Acc Co Census; 1820 Census; Nottingham's Marriage License Bonds, Acc Co, pp 5 & 50; Acc Co Deeds, 1824-25, p39] David was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He married Margaret Purnell (Purnell?) circa 1795.^4,1 David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Miles, a head of household, age 16-26. Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 female, age 16-26 (his wife) and 1 female, age 26-45..⁵ David was named as administrator of an estate on 30 April 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Miles was named to settle the estate of John Buckler. Major Hinman, son of Moses, security..⁶ David witnessed a will on 2 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Miles, James Broadwater, Ralph Corbin & Elias Broadwater were witnesses to the will of Nancy Stockley..⁷ David witnessed a will on 17 October 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Miles, George Scherer and Sarah Corbin witnessed the will of Ralph Corbin. He was also an appraiser and auditor when this estate was settled..⁸ David was the security on a M.L.B. On 12 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. David Miles and Thomas Matthews were the securities on the M.L.B. of Noah Smith and Nancy Gaskins of Wm..⁹ David Miles was named as the administrator of the estate of William Miles during audit and settlement of the estate on 3 Feb 1824.¹⁰ He married Catherine 'Caty' Gladding, daughter of John Gladding and Hepsey Powell, on 23 May 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Matthews and John Gladding were the securities on the M.L.B. of David Miles and Caty Beacham, widow of Asa..^11,9 David died after 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     She may have been a Purnell, since her son James had the middle initial P. and one of his sons had a middle name of Purnell. Margaret was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married David Miles, son of William Miles III and Polly (-----), circa 1795.^2,1 Margaret died before 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Catherine was born circa 1802. She married Asa Adams Beauchamp on 19 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married David Miles, son of William Miles III and Polly (-----), on 23 May 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Matthews and John Gladding were the securities on the M.L.B. of David Miles and Caty Beacham, widow of Asa..^2,3

     Asa was born circa 1800. He married Catherine 'Caty' Gladding, daughter of John Gladding and Hepsey Powell, on 19 February 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Asa died before 1833.

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was named in his father's will on 10 November 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Gladden (under age) in the will of Howel Gladden.¹ He married Hepsey Powell on 10 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Hepsey was born circa 1780. She married John Gladding, son of Howel Gladding and (-----) (-----), on 10 January 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     It appears that James became a successful business man and money lender at an early age. He purchased several tracts of land which he deeded to his sons, but retained a life interest in some of them. James P. and Margaret were the parents of five sons as shown in the 1850 Census and four lived to marry and rear families. The date of Margaret's death was not found, but the second wife of James P. was Nancy in the 1880 Census. James P. made his will in August 1889 with no day indicated. It was probated 30 Dec 1889. The record of his death filed by son Alfred shows that he died 20 Nov 1889, age 84 years, and that record states that he was the son of David and Margaret Miles. (Roger Miles Descendants by Mrs. Turman: Sources: Acc Co Marriages; Acc Co Deeds from 1849; Acc Co Wills, 1882-1901, p167; Acc Co Reg of Deaths, Bk 2, July 1871 - Dec 1896, entry no. 89 for year 1889). Tombstone records shows him as James "F" Miles, but the since the stone is over 100 years old, the "P" could have faded and looks like and "F". In a deed dated 12 Aug 1859, James P. Miles and Margaret his wife sold 60 acres to James H. Fletcher for $700, bounded on the north by Charlotte and Ann Broadwater, on the east by J.H. Fletcher, on the south by Robert Chasser, and on the west by James H. Fletcher (Acc Deeds No. 42, 1858-1860, p. 524). James was born on 13 November 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Barnes on 4 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Miles and Elijah Hinman were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Miles and Elizabeth Barnes..³ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Broadwater, daughter of Savage Broadwater and Nancy Broadwater, on 26 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Miles and Revel Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Miles, widower, and Margaret Broadwater. She was the daughter of Savage whose land was between the road through the village of Withams and the railroad..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James P. Miles, the head of HH#840, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Miles: Margaret, age 42; Richard, age 14; Amos, age 8; Ambrose, age 7; Wesley, age 6; Alfred, age 5; and Darius, age 1. Also listed were Raymond Stockley, an 18 year old black laborer; Mary Johnson, age 37 and black; and Isaac Johnson, age 4/12 and black..⁵ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Miles the head of HH#26, age 55 and farming with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $6,500. Listed with him were the following Mileses: Margaret, age 55; Amos P., age 18 and farming; Ambrose B., age 17; Wesley S., age 15; Alfred, age 13; and Darius, age 11. Also listed was Isaac Johnson, age 9 and black..⁶ He married Nancy (-----) on 13 April 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 60 year old widowed farmer and she was Nancy Taylor, age 40 and also widowed. The license and marriage were the same day..⁷ James died on 20 November 1889 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 84. He died of dropsy at the age of 84 years, the son of David and Marg. Miles. (His tombstone shows 19 Nov 1889.) James P. Miles died 19 Nov 1889 and was born 19 Nov 1805, aged 84 (Pen Enterprise, 30 Nov 1889)..^8,2,9 His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.² James's will was probated on 30 December 1889 at Accomack Co, VA.^10,11

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805.¹ She married James P. Miles, son of David Miles and Margaret Purnell (Purnell?), on 4 January 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Miles and Elijah Hinman were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Miles and Elizabeth Barnes..²

     Margaret Broadwater's nickname, Hetsey, was taken from her son Alfred's marriage record. Margaret was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James P. Miles, son of David Miles and Margaret Purnell (Purnell?), on 26 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah Miles and Revel Taylor were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Miles, widower, and Margaret Broadwater. She was the daughter of Savage whose land was between the road through the village of Withams and the railroad..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Miles, age 42 in HH#840 headed by James P. Miles, a 45 year old farmer..¹ Margaret was named in her father's will on 10 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Miles, age 55 in HH#26 headed by James Miles, a 55 year old farmer..³

     Nancy was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James P. Miles, son of David Miles and Margaret Purnell (Purnell?), on 13 April 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 60 year old widowed farmer and she was Nancy Taylor, age 40 and also widowed. The license and marriage were the same day..¹

     Richard was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.² Richard was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Miles, age 14 in HH#840 headed by James P. Miles, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Amos was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Amos was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Amos Miles, age 8 in HH#840 headed by James P. Miles, a 45 year old farmer..⁴ Amos was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Amos P. Miles, age 18 and farming in HH#26 headed by James Miles, a 55 year old farmer..⁵

     Ambrose was born on 17 October 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ambrose was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ambrose Miles, age 7 in HH#840 headed by James P. Miles, a 45 year old farmer..³ Ambrose was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ambrose B. Miles, age 17 in HH#26 headed by James Miles, a 55 year old farmer..⁴ He married Sarah Ann East, daughter of George M.T. East and Sarah H. Savage, on 12 February 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ambros B. Miles, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Jas. P. & Marg't Miles and she was shown as Sarah East, age 26, the daughter of Geo. T. & Sarah East. They were married by G.W. Matthews.. Ambrose died on 3 March 1926 at age 83.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Wesley was born on 17 November 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² Wesley was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley Miles, age 6 in HH#840 headed by James P. Miles, a 45 year old farmer..³ Wesley was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wesley S. Miles, age 15 in HH#26 headed by James Miles, a 55 year old farmer..⁴ He married Annie E. Taylor, daughter of Southey J. Taylor and Sarah 'Sally' Covington, on 27 October 1886 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. S. Miles, a 40 year old single farmer, the son of J.P. & Peggy Miles and she was shown as Annie E. Taylor, age 21 and single, the daughter of Southey & Sally Taylor. They were married by B.F. Jester..⁵ Wesley died on 11 January 1930 at Miona, Acc Co, VA, at age 85. Mr. Wesley S. Miles died at his home near Miona on 11 Jan 1930, aged 85 years. Survivors were listed (Pen. Ent., 18 Jan 1930). He was the son of the late James P. and Margaret Miles. Interment was in Nelson Cemetery and survivors were listed (E.S. News, 24 Jan 1930)..⁶ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Alfred was born in 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Miles, age 5 in HH#840 headed by James P. Miles, a 45 year old farmer..³ Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Miles, age 13 in HH#26 headed by James Miles, a 55 year old farmer..⁴ He married Elizabeth H. 'Bettie' Byrd, daughter of William T. Byrd and Hetty Ann 'Hettie' Fisher, on 16 September 1874 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a 27 year old farmer, son of James & Betsey, but according to his birth year, his mother would have had to have been Margaret Broadwater, his father's second wife..¹ He married Virginia A. Cutler circa 1887.^2,5 Alfred died on 30 January 1918 at Accomack Co, VA. Mr. Alfred S. Miles died Wednesday, 30 Jan 1918, aged 71 years. Suviviros were listed: 3 daughters, 4 sons, and 3 brothers (not listed) (Pen. Ent., 9 Feb 1918)..⁶ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Darius was born in 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Darius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Darius Miles, age 1 in HH#840 headed by James P. Miles, a 45 year old farmer..¹ Darius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Darius Miles, age 11 in HH#26 headed by James Miles, a 55 year old farmer..³ He married Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman on 30 September 1885 at Worcester Co, MD.⁴ Darius died on 7 September 1936 at Miona, Acc Co, VA.⁵ His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born on 11 December 1853 at Muddy Creek, Acc Co, VA.² She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ She married Alfred S. Miles, son of James P. Miles and Margaret 'Peggy' Broadwater, on 16 September 1874 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as a 27 year old farmer, son of James & Betsey, but according to his birth year, his mother would have had to have been Margaret Broadwater, his father's second wife..¹ Elizabeth died on 11 January 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 31. She died of "womb" at age 31. She was the child of Wm. T. & Hetty Byrd, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper and the wife of Alfred S. Miles who gave the information..⁴ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.⁵

     William was born on 29 May 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Bird, a 26 year old carpenter in HH#1046 headed by Johannes Bird, a 72 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..² He married Hetty Ann 'Hettie' Fisher, daughter of Henry F. Fisher and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Northam, on 22 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty N. Fisher of Henry..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ William died on 31 May 1897 at New Church, Acc Co, VA, at age 73.³ His body was interred at Byrd Cem, Railroad Track, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.³

     Hetty was born on 2 March 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² Hetty was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Fisher, age 18, in HH#1052 headed by Jacob K. Bird, age 41 and a farmer. Also listed was Susan Bird, age 28, who was her sister..³ She married William T. Byrd, son of Johannas Byrd and Delana 'Laney' Coke, on 22 February 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty N. Fisher of Henry..⁴ Hetty was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁵ Hetty died on 16 January 1886 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 55. 'Hetty M.' wife of Wm. T. Byrd of J., died of liver disease at age 56 years. Her husband gave the information..¹ Her body was interred at Byrd Cem, Railroad Track, Mearsville, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3,4 He married Sarah H. Savage on 5 June 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of George East and Sarah Savage..⁵ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. East the head of HH#1169, a 36 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Easts: Sarah H., age 35; Wm. T., age 11; Geo. W., age 9; Sarah A., age 9; Jno. J., age 7; Susan, age 5; Mary H., age 4; Melissa H., age 1; and Alice, age 27..³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George L. East the head of HH#34, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Easts: Sarah H., age 45; William T., a 21 year old sailor; George W., a 19 year old farmer; Sarah Ann, age 19; John J., age 17; Susan J., age 15; Mary H., age 13; Malissa E., age 11; Virginia T., age 9; Leroy G., age 6; and Ellen D., age 4. Also listed was John R. Onley, an 18 year old farm labor and Edmond Parker, a 22 year old black farm laborer..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George East the head of HH#AT708, a 56 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Easts: Sarah, age 55 and keeping house; Susan East, age 25; Malicy East, age 21; Virginia East, age 19; Leeroy, age 16; and Ellen, age 14. Also listed were John Purnel, an 18 year old black farm laborer and Smith East, a 16 year old black farm laborer..² He married Elizabeth Dennis Corbin, daughter of Rev. Ralph Broadwater Corbin and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Dennis, on 18 September 1878 at Chinch Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. East, a 64 year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Susan and she was shown as Elizabeth D. Evans, a 62 year old widow. They were married near Chinch Town by T.M. Poulson..¹ George died on 22 March 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. East, who died of cancer at the age of 73 years (parents not shown). He was born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Eliz. East, who gave the information..⁶

     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married George M.T. East, son of John East and Susanna Savage, on 5 June 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of George East and Sarah Savage..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah H. East, age 35 in HH#1169 headed by Geo. T. East, a 36 year old farmer..² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah H. East, age 45 in HH#34 headed by George L. East, a 46 year old farmer..⁴

     Annie was born on 20 February 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She married Wesley S. Miles, son of James P. Miles and Margaret 'Peggy' Broadwater, on 27 October 1886 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. S. Miles, a 40 year old single farmer, the son of J.P. & Peggy Miles and she was shown as Annie E. Taylor, age 21 and single, the daughter of Southey & Sally Taylor. They were married by B.F. Jester..¹ Annie died on 13 April 1923 at age 58.² Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born in 1864.¹ She married Darius Purnell Miles, son of James P. Miles and Margaret 'Peggy' Broadwater, on 30 September 1885 at Worcester Co, MD.² As of 30 September 1885,her married name was Miles.² Sarah was living in 1937 at Miona, Acc Co, VA.³ Sarah died in 1946.¹ Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Etta was born in 1892.² She married Lawson Robert Parks, son of Wilber Thomas 'Tom' Parks and Serena Renonia Hall, circa 1907.^3,4 Etta was living in 1937 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ Etta died in 1990.² Her body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mattie was born circa 1890.¹ She married Hyman Ellison Rice, son of Thomas G. Rice and Annie P. Ellison, on 26 December 1912 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was a 32 year old undertaker, born and living in Kinston, NC and she was age 22, born and living in Acc Co, VA..² Mattie was living in 1937 at Kingston, NC.¹ Mattie died on 25 June 1986.³

     Eunice was born circa 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward William Lewers, son of William James Lewers IV and Laura B. Mark, on 26 February 1908 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward William Lewers, a 28 year old farmer, born and living in Acc Co, the son of William & Laura Lewers, and she was shown as Eunice Evelyn Miles, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Darius & Elizabeth Miles. They were married by Geo. H. Stocksdale..¹ Eunice was living in 1937 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² Eunice died in 1990.³

     Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.² Lillian was born in 1892.² She married Harry W. Taylor circa 1914.^3,4 Lillian was living in 1937 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹

     Fletcher was born in 1897.² He married Mary Sue Nottingham circa 1920.^2,3 Fletcher was living in 1937 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ Fletcher died in 1941.² His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born in 1892.² He married Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Harrison J. 'Hance' Lewis and Florence O. Marshall, circa 1920. Samuel was living in 1937 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ Samuel died in 1966.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Lawson was born in 1890.² He married Etta Lee Miles, daughter of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman, circa 1907.^3,4 Lawson died in 1971.² His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Hyman was born on 2 January 1880 at Kinston, Lenior Co, NC.^1,2 He married Mattie Williamson Miles, daughter of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman, on 26 December 1912 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was a 32 year old undertaker, born and living in Kinston, NC and she was age 22, born and living in Acc Co, VA..¹ Hyman died on 2 April 1930 at age 50.²

     Edward was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Eunice Evelyn Miles, daughter of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman, on 26 February 1908 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward William Lewers, a 28 year old farmer, born and living in Acc Co, the son of William & Laura Lewers, and she was shown as Eunice Evelyn Miles, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Darius & Elizabeth Miles. They were married by Geo. H. Stocksdale..¹ Edward died in 1947.²

     His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.² David was born in 1898.² He married Mollie B. (-----) circa 1920.² David was living in 1937 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Harry was born in 1887.¹ He married Lillie May Wessells, daughter of Samuel Henry Wessells and Cora Aline Gladding, on 3 July 1910 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.² He married Lillian E. Miles, daughter of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman, circa 1914.^3,4 Harry died in 1966.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann was named in her father's will on 25 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Miles in the will of Roger Miles..¹ Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Miles the head of HH#1084, age 61 and living alone. She was listed between George Martin, age 68 and Geo. E. Croswell, a 27 year old merchant..^3,2 Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Miles the head of HH#242, aged 70 and living alone. She was listed between John Stant, a 44 year old oysterman and Elizabeth Drummond, age 56. Elijah Miles, a 58 year old farmer was head of HH#236..⁴

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his mother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Justice in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..²

     Samuel was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Powell, daughter of Peter (535) Powell and Amey Turnall, on 21 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Crowson was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel A. Justice and Elizabeth Powell..⁴ Samuel was named in his mother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel A. Justice in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..² Samuel was security on the administration of an estate on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Hancock was granted to Mary Hancock. Samuel A. Justice, Major Onley & Thomas J. White were the securities. (NOTE: Samuel A. Justice was Mary's uncle.).⁵ He married Rose Ann Bloxom, daughter of Dennis Bloxom and Henrietta 'Henny' Garrett, on 20 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Wright was the security on the Acc Co M.L.B. of Samuel A. Justice and Rose Ann Bloxom of Dewey..¹ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel A. Justice, a head of household, age 50-60 (b.c. 1780-90). Listed with him were 1 male age 5-10, 1 female age 0-5, 1 female age 10-15, 1 female age 15-20, 1 female age 20-30, & 4 slaves..⁶ He married Mary 'Molly' Mears, daughter of Meshack Mears II and Margaret 'Peggy' Baker, on 10 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Samuel A. Justice and Molly Mears..¹ Samuel was named as administrator of an estate on 30 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel A. Justice was shown as administrator on the estate of Parker Shreaves, widow Amy..⁷ He made a will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Thomas Henry Justice ... To daughter Sarah A. Justice Negro girl Clarissa. To my children Thomas, Mary, Amy, Margaret, Ann & Susannah Negro man Levin & woman Pat & if either of the Negroes become disabled than they be maintained by my heirs & that they never be sold beyond the limits of Accomack County. The plantation whereon I live to my children Mary, Amy, Margaret, Ann, Susannah, Thomas Henry & Sarah Ann. Land adjoining the lands of Edmund Baker & others to be sold if need be to pay debts & if not to my children as above named. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Sylvester J. Marshall & Peter W. Scringer..⁸ Samuel died before 22 February 1847.⁸ Samuel's will was probated on 25 October 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Partly proved by Sylvester J. Marshall on 22 Feb 1847. Littleton A. Hinman became the Curator with John D. Parks & Edmund R. Allen his securities. On 26 Jul 1847 it was ordered that a Commission issue to the Mayor of the City of Baltimore to authorize the taking & certifying the attestation of Peter W. Scringer, a witness to the will. [Note: The request was sent by the Clerk on 1 Sep 1847 & Peter W. Scringer appeared before the Mayor of the City of Baltimore on 28 Sep 1847 & proved the will.].⁸

     Nancy was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William White (VI), son of William White (V), on 7 November 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Baker was the security on the M.L.B. of William White and Nancy Justice..³ Nancy was named in a land cause on 31 March 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Nancy White, a daughter of Richard Justice, dec'd, and a wife of William White..⁴ Nancy died before 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was probably dead by this date as her mother Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles, named her granddaughters Peggy & Esther White and did not name her daughter Nancy White..^5,6,7

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was named in his father's will on 24 March 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William White, one of 5 sons, in the will of William White, son Arthur..¹ He married Nancy Justice, daughter of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough, on 7 November 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Baker was the security on the M.L.B. of William White and Nancy Justice..³ William was named in his brother's will on 20 April 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as by brother William White in the will of George White, wife Nancy. George gave his son Samuel White my land being part of the tract whereon I now live adjoining by brother William White, Sarah Crippen & James, Nancy & William White..⁴ He married Polly (-----) on 8 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. James White & Richard D. Bayly were the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. White of Metompkin, widower, and Polly Watson, widow of Arthur..⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William White Sr. the head of HH#11, an 80 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,900. Listed with him were William White Jr., a 39 year old laborer and Catharine Phillips, age 55..⁶ He made a will on 4 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William White the plantation whereon I now live & the land called the Harry White lot adjoining the land of James & William C. White & the whole of my personal estate (except my slaves, bonds, notes, accounts & money). To my granddaughter Ann White (daughter of James S. White) the plantation I bought of Samuel White adjoining the land of William C. White & others. To my son Thomas J. White $2,000. Three children Thomas, William & Margaret White to sell the land called quarter land that belonged to their mother & divide the proceeds. My slaves & their future increase to be free at age 30. All my slaves that are age 30 at my death to be free. All my slaves under age 30 to my sons Thomas & William White until they arrive at age 30. All the future increase of my slaves born before the emancipation of their mothers shall be free at age 30. Remainder to son William White. Sons Thomas J. & William White Extrs. & they to get John A. Bundick & some other person to divide the slaves given to Thomas & William White. Witt: John A. Bundick, Jacob Warner & John D. Parks. Prob: Edmund R. Allen & John B. Ailworth securities on the $70,000 bond..⁷ William died before 26 December 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁷

     Esther was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Esther was named in her grandmother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Esther White in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married George Miles III, son of William Miles III and Polly (-----), on 21 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. William J. Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of George Miles of Wm. and Nancy Smith of Elisha..^2,3 She married William Broadwater, son of John Broadwater, on 27 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William J. Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of William Broadwater, widower and Nancy Miles, widow of George..³

     Elisha was born circa 1780. He married Nancy Wheatley on 29 June 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1780. She married Elisha Smith on 29 June 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     The 1810 Census shows her as Comfort Miles, head of family. There were no free white males listed. Free white females included 1 under age 10, 1 between age 16 and 26 and 1 over age 45. Comfort is assumed to be the oldest, born before 1765. The 1820 Census does not list a Comfort Miles. However, the 1830 Census shows her again as Comfort Miles, head of family. There were no free white males listed. Free white females included only 1 between age 50 and 60, implying that Comfort was born 1770-80. The ranges of these three births: 1755-74, before 1765, and 1770-80 do not have a common overlay between them. Based on these dates, the best guess at her birth is circa 1768, which is consistent with her marriage to George Miles in 1790, when she would have been about age 22. Since she is not listed in the 1840 Census as a head of family and there were no free white females listed in any other Miles families matching her age, it is assumed that she died between 1830 and 1840. Therefore, her death is shown as circa 1835. Comfort was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She married George Miles (I), son of Parker Miles (I) and Tabitha (-----), on 11 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Miles of Geo., a head of household, age 26-45. She is assumed to be the wife of the deceased George Miles. Listed with her were 2 males, age 0-10; 1 female, age 0-10 and 1 female, age 16-26. Being age 26-45 would put her birth 1755-1774..⁵ Comfort was named in her father's will on 8 August 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Comfort Miles in the will of Shadrack Taylor. He also left his son Staton Taylor all the land I bought of Henry Fletcher, called Mason land containing 100 acres on the condition that he shall not molest Comfort Miles during her single life in the quite possession of 10 acres on the west side adjoining the land of Jesse Duncan, with timber sufficient to build, repair & fuel, but make no waste of timber under penalty of £50..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Comfort died circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Bayly was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Bayly was named as an heir on 25 February 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law (meaning step son at that time) Baley Smith in the will of Roger Miles..² On 25 Feb 1749/50 he was a witnesses to the will of Solomon Cary along with Joseph Taylor, Charles Vannelson and James Taylor. (Note: He would have been at least age 21 in order to witness a will.).³ He married Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of James Taylor (III), circa 1750. On 10 Mar 1767 she was named as daughter Elizabeth Smith in the will of James Taylor and on 10 Jul 1769 he was named as brother-in-law Bayly Smith in the will of Teackle Taylor. James Taylor's will named a son Teackle Taylor..^4,5 Bayly was named as an heir on 10 July 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother-in-law Bayly Smith in the will of Teackle Taylor..⁶ He made a will on 29 September 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth all my lands during her widowhood. To son Spencer Smith 100 acres adjacent to the land of Mr. Henry Fletcher on the west & upon Ann Holden on the north and Walter Bayne on the east. To son Ralph Smith 100 acres adjacent to the above. To Zorallingtine Smith all the remainder of my land adjacent to the creek. To daughter Ann Smith. To daughter Nancy Smith. Witt: Elijah Northam, Elijah Pilsheard and Thomas Wheelton. The will was not signed..⁷ Bayly died in February 1797.⁷ Bayly's will was probated on 27 February 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Smith qualified to settle the estate..⁷

     (1w|o was born circa 1736.¹ She married William Miles III, son of Roger Miles (III) and Elizabeth Bayly, circa 1756.²

     Savage was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Savage was living on 24 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Nancy Broadwater, daughter of Elias Broadwater Sr. and Esther(?) (-----), on 28 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. David Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Savage Broadwater and Nancy Broadwater..² Savage was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Savage Broadwater the head of HH#1120 (#1119 in the trasnscribed version), a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600. Listed with him were the following Broadwaters: Nancy, age 66; Hetty, age 40; Ann, age 30; and Charlotte, age 20. Also listed were Ephraim Dennis, a 25 year old black laborer and Erastus Dennis, a 20 year old black laborer..¹ He made a will on 10 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will, dated 10 Sep 1850, Savage "Brodwater" (no A) named a wife Nancy Broadwater; sons Caleb and Richard Brodwater; and daughters Ann and Charlotte Brodwater, and Peggy, Jane, Mary and Hetty (no last names listed). Witnesses were Peter D. Corbin, Revil Taylor and Wm. T. Horsey. At a court held on 25 Nov 1850, James P. Miles was granted letters of administration with David Brodwater and Richard Conquest securities..³ Savage died in September 1850. Savage's will was probated on 30 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Nancy was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Savage Broadwater, son of William Broadwater and Esther (-----), on 28 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. David Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Savage Broadwater and Nancy Broadwater..³ Nancy was living on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Broadwater, age 66 in HH#1120 headed by Savage Broadwater, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600..²

     Charles was born circa 1860.¹ He married Sarah Elizabeth Dennis on 18 December 1880 at Wicomico Co, MD.¹

     Inez was born on 10 February 1904 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.² Inez died on 11 February 1909 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA, at age 5.² Her body was interred at Lewis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mae was on the roll of the at Bethel Bapt Ch, Mears, Acc Co, VA.² Mae was employed at as a Postmistress. Mae was born on 16 February 1906 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.³ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mae was living in 1924 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married James Orris Byrd, son of Orris Octavius Byrd and Sophia Susan White, on 29 November 1924 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁵ Mae died on 29 November 1982 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 76.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³

     Ralph was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. The land cause shows that son Ralph Justice departed his life in the year 180_, aged upwards of 21 years..¹ Ralph died before 25 July 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Ralph Justice Jr. was granted to Roger Miles with Thomas Hickman & William Justice Sr. securities..^1,2 Ralph estate was settled on 29 July 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. 30 Apr 1805 (Order to Audit), 29 Jul 1805 (Rec'd) - Roger Miles Admr. Auditors: Parker Barnes & John Young..³

     His common name was Thomas. Thomas was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1795.³ He married Molly Wright, daughter of Abel Wright, on 11 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Rodger Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Justice and Molly Wright..⁴ He made a will on 23 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Molly all the property or estate that was given her by her father to her for life & also my riding mare & also Negro girl Patience & at her death or marriage the Negro to my 3 children Polly, Ann & Tabitha Justice. To wife Molly my dwelling house & part of the land adjoining John Teackle, John Finney, William Justice, John Laws & Major Bird as long as she lives a widow. All my land is to be sold & the remaining money to my 3 children Polly, Ann & Tabitha Justice. Remainder to my wife as long as she lives a widow & at her death or marriage the property to my 3 children. John Teackle Sr. Extr. Witt: John Taylor, Sally Justice, Ralph Justice & Caty Wright..³ Thomas died before 31 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Edmund Bayly & William Gibb securities..^1,3 Thomas estate was settled on 25 July 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Capt. Thomas Justice. 5 Mar 1803 (Invy), 30 Apr 1805 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: John Finney & John Laws & Aires Tatham. Negro girl Patience sold. No date (Audit), 25 Jul 1808 (Rec'd) - John Teackle Admr..⁵

     Rachel was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Benjamin Nock circa 1786.¹ Rachel died before 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. She had died by this date as Richard Nock, Anna Adams, Amey Rowley and Sally Broadwater were named as the children of Rachel Nock, now dec'd, who was a sister of the half blood of the said Ralph Justice, a son of Richard Justice..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1770.¹ He married Rachel Justice, daughter of Richard Justice and (-----) (-----), circa 1786.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1800.

     Richard was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Nock, Anna Adams, Amey Rowley and Sally Broadwater were shown as child of Rachel Nock, now dec'd, who was a sister of the half blood to the said Ralph Justice..¹

     Anna was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 22 March 1802,her married name was Adams.^1,2 She married Obediah 'Obed' Adams on 22 March 1802 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,2 Anna was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Nock, Anna Adams, Amey Rowley and Sally Broadwater were shown as child of Rachel Nock, now dec'd, who was a sister of the half blood to the said Ralph Justice..¹

     Obediah was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Silverthorn on 5 November 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Obed Adams and Sally Silverthorn..² He married Anna Nock, daughter of Benjamin Nock and Rachel Justice, on 22 March 1802 at Worcester Co, MD.^3,4 Obediah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Obed Adams, a head of household, aged 26-45 (b.c. 1765-1784). Listed with him were 1 males, age 0-10; 2 males, age 16-26; 1 female, age 0-10; and 1 female, age 26-45. No slaves.⁵ Obediah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Obediah Adams, a head of household, aged over 45 (b. before 1775). Listed with him were 4 males, age 0-10; 2 males, age 16-26; 2 female, age 0-10; and 3 female, age 10-16; 1 female, age 16-26 and 1 female 26-45. No slaves. (NOTE: There was an Obed Addams in Accomack Parish, with a very similiar household, who is assumed to be a duplicate entry.).⁵ Obediah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Obed Adams, a head of household, age 60-70 (b.c. 1760-1770). Listed with him was 1 male, age 0-5; 2 males, age 10-15; 2 males, age 15-20; 1 female, age 0-5; 1 female, age 10-15; 1 female, age 15-20; 2 females, age 20-30 and 1 female, age 50-60. No slaves.⁶ Obediah was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Obed Adams, a head of household, age 60-70 (b.c. 1760-1770). Listed with him was 1 male, age 10-15; 1 female, age 10-15; 1 female, age 20-30 and 1 female, age 50-60. 1 Free Negro.⁷

     Amey was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James Rowley on 2 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Amey was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Nock, Anna Adams, Amey Rowley and Sally Broadwater were shown as child of Rachel Nock, now dec'd, who was a sister of the half blood to the said Ralph Justice..⁴

     James was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Amey Nock, daughter of Benjamin Nock and Rachel Justice, on 2 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Sarah was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Robert J. Broadwater Sr., son of Caleb Broadwater and Rachel Cowley, on 25 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Sarah was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Nock, Anna Adams, Amey Rowley and Sally Broadwater were shown as child of Rachel Nock, now dec'd, who was a sister of the half blood to the said Ralph Justice..⁴

     On 28 Aug 1797, Robert Broadwater was named as the son of Caleb Broadwater who died in 1790 (Acc Co Land Causes, 1773-1805, p. 177). Edwin Bell was the security on the 1807 Acc Co M.L.B. of Robert Broadwater and Sarah Nock. Robert was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was living on 28 August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Sarah 'Sally' Nock, daughter of Benjamin Nock and Rachel Justice, on 25 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² Robert died in 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Molly was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Molly was named in her father's will on 12 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Molly in the will of Abel Wright..¹ She married Capt. Thomas Justice, son of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough, on 11 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Rodger Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Justice and Molly Wright..² Molly was named in her husband's will on 23 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Molly in the will of Thomas Justice..³ She married Smith Cutler, son of George Cutler Jr. and Margaret Wyatt, on 14 May 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. John Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Cutler and Molly Justice..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 23 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Polly Justice in the will of Thomas Justice, wife Molly..³ Mary was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Polly, Anna & Tabitha Justice were shown as children of Thomas Justice, now dec'd, who was a brother of the whole blood to the said Ralph Justice..¹ Mary was named in her grandmother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Polly Justice in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..⁴ She married William Hancock on 16 September 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel A. Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of William Hancock, widower, and Polly Justice of Thos..^5,6 Administration of Mary's estate was filed on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Hancock was granted to Mary Hancock. Samuel A. Justice, Major Onley & Thomas J. White were the securities. (NOTE: Samuel A. Justice was Mary's uncle.).⁷

     William was born circa 1790. He married Mary 'Polly' Justice, daughter of Capt. Thomas Justice and (-----) (-----), on 16 September 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel A. Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of William Hancock, widower, and Polly Justice of Thos..^1,2 William died before 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Hancock was granted to Mary Hancock. Samuel A. Justice, Major Onley & Thomas J. White were the securities. (NOTE: Samuel A. Justice was Mary's uncle.).³

     Anna was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Anna was named in her father's will on 23 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann in the will of Thomas Justice, wife Molly..⁴ Anna was named in a land cause on 27 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Polly, Anna & Tabitha Justice were shown as children of Thomas Justice, now dec'd, who was a brother of the whole blood to the said Ralph Justice..¹ Anna was named in her grandmother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Ann Justice in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..⁵ She married Major Onley (s/o Edmund), son of Edmund Onley and Ann 'Nancy' (-----), on 19 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Jusitce was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Only of Edmund and Ann Justice of Tho..²

     Major was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was named in an orphan's account on 28 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ann Only returned 4 orphan accounts for Ann, Margaret, William and Major Only.⁴ He married Anna Justice, daughter of Capt. Thomas Justice and (-----) (-----), on 19 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Jusitce was the security on the M.L.B. of Major Only of Edmund and Ann Justice of Tho..¹ He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1840.³ Major was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Only the head of HH#567, a 55 year old farmer. Listed with him were Tabitha Only, age 45; John Only, age 9; and Eliza Brunswick, age 21 and black..³ Major was listed with his son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Onley, age 64 and farming in HH#1005 headed by Geo. (should have been Jno.) Onley, a 20 year old farmer..⁵

     Edmund was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ann 'Nancy' (-----) circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edmund Onley was on the personal property tax list on 13 April 1787 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Onley with 2 horses and 4 head of cattle. He was listed near Benjamin, George, John & Solomon Nock and Matthias Outten.³ He was on the personal property tax list on 11 June 1788 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Onley with 1 white male above 16 (himself) and 1 horse.⁴ He was named in processioners returns in 1792 at Deep Creek to Parish Line, St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that lines were processioned between Thos Ironmunger & Will: Chord; present Thomas Lilliston Senr Edmd Onley & Calib Melson.⁵ Edmund witnessed a will on 4 March 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edmund Only, William Drummond and Nancy Lewis witnessed the will of Smith Melson Sr.⁶ On 27 Sep 1796 Edmund Only & Robert Russell were the securities on the administration of the estate of George Ayres.⁷ He served on a jury on 19 October 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.⁸ Edmund died before 25 September 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edmund estate was settled on 29 June 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. 9 Oct 1798 (Sale), 29 Jun 1801 (Audit), 29 Jun 1801 (Rec'd) - John Custis Admr..⁹