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     Hancock was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Hancock served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Hancock Chandler, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Littleton was born on 10 March 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Littleton served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Chandler, a soldier in the Militia..² He married Susanna Drummond, daughter of William Drummond (ship carpenter) and Leah (-----), on 7 September 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Littleton died on 4 July 1832 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 71.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Chandler, a Lieutenant in the Navy. According to Dorman he was lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy on board the Patriot when she was captured and died a prisoner..^2,1 Thomas died on 25 July 1781.¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Charnock, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Robert was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Chase, a soldier in the Militia..¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Cheshire, a soldier in the Army..¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Christian, a shipmaster in the Navy..¹

     Nicholas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Nicholas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Nicholas Christian, a Boatswain in the Navy..¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Clark, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Tully was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Tully served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Tully Clark, a soldier in the Army..¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Clerk, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Stratton was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Stratton served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Stratton Cobb, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Robert was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Coleburn, a Captain in the Militia..¹

     James was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Collins, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Collins, a drummer in the Army..¹

     Stephen was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Stephen served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Stephen Collins, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Golony, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Major was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Major served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Major Colony, a Lieutenant in the Militia..¹

     Southy was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Colonna, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Timothy was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Timothy served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Timothy Colonna, a soldier in the Army..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Colony, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Ezekiel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ezekiel Conner, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Beverly was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Beverly served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Beverly Copes, a Midshipman in the Navy..^1,2

     Charles was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Copes, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Peter was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Peter served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Copes, a soldier in the Army..^1,2 He married Margaret S. 'Peggy' (-----) on 18 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington was the security on the M.L.B. of Peter Parker Copes and Peggy Elliott, widow of Teackle..³

     Solomon was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Solomon Copes, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Copes, a Captain in the Militia..²

     Coventon was born in 1711 at Accomack Co, VA.² Colonel Coventon Corbin's home was on Chincoteague Bay on the "Corbin Hall" site where he and his wife Barbaray are buried. In 1745 Coventon Corbin bought 125 acres of the Ann Potter part of A180 (between New Church and Horntown) from John and Ann Potter. In 1778 Coventon left it to his son George (Whitelaw, p. 1360). Also in 1745 John and Ann Potter sold 75 acres of swamp land which was also part of A180 to Coventon Corbin which later went to his son George (Whitelaw, p. 1361). In 1746 Coventon Corbin bought 150 acres of the Thomas Towles Part of A162 (west of Oak Hall) from William Johnson; it had been sold formerly to Ralph Corbin, but no deed had been given, and it was now deeded to Coventon as the heir-at-law of Ralph Corbin. The deed further stated that it was part of 200 acres which Johnson had bought from Thomas Towles by a General Court deed. The other 50 acres Johnson had sold to Nathaniel Stockley, but in 1749 Johnson bought it back and then sold it to Coventon Corbin. In 1778 Coventon Corbin left to his son George, who in 1793 left to his cousin George. In 1807 George and Mary Corbin sold as 169 acres to William Selby, and in 1821 he (wife Sally) left to John Burton, alias Button; five years later a survey for Burton heirs showed 205 acres (Whitelaw, pp. 1291/2). In 1746 Coventon and his wife Barbara deeded the Glading part of the North Half of the Neck of A148 (just east of Hallwood) to Coventon's brother George, after whom it was to go to George's son Ralph (Whitelaw, p. 1267). In 1756 Coventon and Barbara Corbin sold the Edward Bayly part of A140 (between Mappsville and Temperanceville) to Thomas Welbourn, the deed stating that he had bought it from Bayly by a General Court deed in 1751 (Whitelaw, p. 1233). Also in 1756 Coventon Corbin sold 40 acres of the Thomas Welburn part of A180 to Francis Welburn and an unspecified acreage to Daniel Marshall, each deed stating that it was a part of the land he had bought from Thomas Welburn by a General Court deed (Whitelaw, p. 1366). In 1757 he sold the Nicholas Mellichops part of A140 to Joseph Walker, the deed stating that he bought it from Charles Ashley by a General Court deed in 1746 (Whitelaw, p. 1228). In 1757 William and Betty Davis deeded to Coventon Corbin one-half of the swamp land (of the Charles Marshall part of A180 between New Church and Horntown) which had belonged to Charles Marshall. In 1772 Coventon Corbin sold 42 acres of swamp land he said he had bought from John Dubberly to Benjamin Royal. The next year Royal and his wife Susannah resold to George Marshall (Whitelaw, p. 1357). In 1760 Coventon Corbin deeded to Walter Douglas one-half of 684 acres of the John Robins part of A187 (Chincoteague Island) which he said he had bought from Edward Robins by a General Court deed. In 1778 Coventon left the balance of his island land to his son George Corbin (Whitelaw, p. 1378). In 1769 Coventon Corbin bought 40 acres of the Daniel Walker part of A181 (between Horntown and the MD-VA line) from Major and Tabitha Pettit (Whitelaw, p. 1369). In 1772 Coventon Corbin sold to Benjamin Royal 148 acres of 150 acres of the John Dubberly part of A180 (between New Church and Horntown) which he had bought from Dubberly; no local record was found so probably there was a General Court deed. Six years later Corbin left the other two acres, at the lower end of Horntown, to his grandson Thomas Cropper (Whitelaw, p. 1356). His will, written 8 Mar 1777, specified: To grandson Coventon Corbin (Cropper?) plantation purchased of George Dukes lying in Worcester Co, MD and the 100 acres on "Gingoteague" Island, also that parcel of land purchased of John Robins lying in Worcester Co, MD. Crops on the Dukes plantation to be sold for the education of my said grandson, and what I have given him to be rented and laid out for his education until he is 21 years of age, then to take possession of said lands. Should my said grandson die before the age of 21 I give the lands given to him to Thomas Cropper, all the rents &c. for his education till he is 21, and should he also die before the age of 21 I give the said lands to my grandaughter, Agnis Corbin, daughter of my son George. To grandson John Cropper. To grandson Thomas Cropper 2 acres at the lower end of Horntown, being part of the land purchased of John Dubberly. To son George Corbin all my other lands which I have a right to either on the Islands or on the main not before devised. Son George residual legatee and executor. Witt: Shadrack Dennis, Smith Melvin, Jemimah McCredy, John Field (Acc Wills &c. 1777-1780, p. 161). The above will mentions a grandson, Coventon Corbin, as first choice to inherit Worcester Co lands, with Thomas Cropper second choice and grandaughter Agnis Corbin third choice. This would imply that Coventon's only known son George had a son Coventon born before 1777. However, no record of such a person has been found, but Coventon's daughter Sabra Cropper did have a son Coventon Corbin Cropper, who could have been the Coventon Corbin referenced in the will. The Worcester Co lands should be traced to see who actually inherited them. He married Love Ward, daughter of Thomas Ward and (-----) (-----), circa 1730.² He married Barbaray Drummond, daughter of Hill Drummond and Sabra [52] Robins, after 1736.^2,3 Coventon served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. 27 Jun 1775 "Covington Corbin Gent. having produced a Commission from his Excellency the Governor appointing him Colonel of the Militia of this County took the Severall Oaths of Government and repeated and Subscribed the Test" (Acc Orders, 1774-1777, p. 363)..^4,5 Coventon died on 30 August 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.² His body was interred at Corbin Hall, Acc Co, VA.² Coventon's will was probated on 29 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     George was born in 1744 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Revell Horsey, daughter of Col. Stephen Horsey IV and Agnes Revell, circa 1772.¹ In 1774 George Corbin was deeded a 372 acre plantation called Oak Hall by James and Mary Ingram in trust for Ingram. Later in the year Corbin and Ingram united in a deed of sale to William Downing. In 1786 William and Anne Downing sold 100 acres in the northeast corner adjacent to Logtown to George Corbin; this later went to his daughter Agnes D., and in time, she and her second husband Samuel Downing sold it also to William R. Drummond (Whitelaw, p. 1321). In 1781 John Cropper Jr. was appointed county lieutenant under Colonel William Davies, Virginia's Commissioner for War, succeeding his uncle George Corbin in that position (Whitelaw, p. 1042). In 1782 George Corbin bought a portion on the western corner of A180 (near Horntown) from Thomas and Martha Martin of Sussex Co, DE (Whitelaw, p. 1354). In 1784 Colonel John and Margaret (Pettit) Cropper deeded 126 acres of N84 (near Marionville) to George Corbin (brother to John Cropper's mother Sabra), saying the land had come to Margaret upon the death of her brother William, and a few months later Corbin deeded it back to Cropper alone (Whitelaw, p. 451). In 1785 George Corbin came to possess 60 acres within A171 call Logg Town which was about where where the road from Chincoteague meets the main highway, so perhaps the early settlement was here before it moved down to the present Oak Hall. This land passed to George's daughter Agnes D. Corbin, who married John S. Ker. In 1812 Agnes and her second husband Samuel Downing sold a total of 156 acres called Logtown to William R. Drummond. Also in 1785 George Corbin bought another 120 acres in this same location which also descended to his daughter Agnes and was included in the 156 acres of Logtown which she and her second husband Samuel Downing sold to William R. Drummond (Whitelaw, p. 1320). In 1785 George Corbin bought 120 acres of A180 (near Horntown) from Risden and Scarburgh Moore. George left it to his daughter Agnes D., who married John S. Ker. An adjacent 125 acres of A180 was sold by John and Ann Potter to Covington Corbin and in 1778 Coventon left to his son George, so both parts became united and went on to Anges' husband John S. Ker. On 5 Jul 1787 a Daniel Welburn of Halifax Co, NC, deeded to George Corbin all of the Samuel Welburn neck and swamp land for the good round sum of L450, stating that it included both the part which George had inherited from his father Coventon, and that which George had bought from Risdon Moore (Whitelaw, p. 1360). 75 acres of the swamp land was sold in 1745 by John and Ann Potter to Coventon Corbin, which later went to his son George and then to his daughter Agnes D. Corbin (Whitelaw, p. 1361). In 1786 the Assembly granted a charter to George Corbin, Isaac Avery, Thomas Evans, Littleton Savage, Levin Joynes, George Parker, John Harmanson, Edward Ker and John Cropper Jr., as trustees for "establishing a Seminary of learning either in the county of Accomack or Northampton" to be known as Margaret Academy (Whitelaw, p. 733). In 1790 an Act of the General Assembly authorized John Cropper, George Corbin, John Teackle and John Wise to sell land and buildings in Somerset Co, MD, and Accomack Co, VA, which were purchased for religious worship, to be paid to the trustees of the Washington Academy in MD and Margaret Academy in Accomack Co, VA (Whitelaw, p. 1024). In 1787 George Corbin bought 73 acres of A147 (near Hallwood) from Robert and Mary Bayly. He left it to his daughter Agnes D. Ker (Witelaw, p. 1263). In 1787 Corbin Hall, on A180 (near Horntown) over looking Chincoteague Bay was erected by George Corbin (Whitelaw, p. 1364). Also in 1787 he appeared on the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax List "A" as having 19 blacks above 16; 14 blacks under 16; 14 horses, mares, colts & mules; and 56 cattle. In 1787 George Corbin bought 325 acres of A141 (east and south of Temperanceville) from Edward and Diedamia Taylor. It was next to A143 and on the east side of the seaside road after it turned northward again. In 1793 (Whitelaw said 1787) George Corbin left this 325 acres to his daughter Agnes D., the wife of John S. Ker. About 40 years later a survey of adjacent land showed this was owned by William D. Cropper (Whitelaw, p. 1241). In 1780 George Corbin bought 150 acres of A146 (between Temperanceville and Wattsville) from Edward Ewell and four years later 100 acres more which he called his home place. In 1793 he left it to his daughter Agnes D., the wife of John S. Ker, and in 1831 their heirs sold as 191 1/2 acres by survey to John Tatham (Whitelaw, p. 1251). In 1789 George Corbin bought 364 acres of A71 (Onancock) from Edmund and Elizabeth Custis and in 1793 left "my plantation at Onancock" to his friend Catherine Scott for life and then to his daughter Agnes D., the wife of John Shepherd Ker, upon which Kerr Place was erected (Whitelaw, p. 927). Also in 1789 George Corbin bought 364 acres of A72 from Edmund and Elizabeth Custis which became the eastern end of the later Kerr Place plantation for a while (Whitelaw, p. 936). One of George Corbin's last purchases would have been in 1793 when he bought 36 acres of A180 (near Horntown) from Thomas W. Marshall which he had held jointly with his sister Euphamy Marshall (Whitelaw, p. 1356). George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Colonel George Corbin served in the Revolutionay War. 28 Mar 1781: "Ordered that John Cropper, gent. be recommended to his excellency the Governor as a proper person to discharge the office of County Lieutenant in the roome of George Corbin Esqr who resigned on account of bodily infirmities" (Acc Orders 1780-1783, p. 142)..^3,4 George was named in his father-in-law's will on 2 October 1776 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son-in-law George Corbin and named Extr in the will of Stephen Horsey.⁵ George was paid for public service during the Revolutionary War in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Col. George Corbin on a list found in the Archives of the Virginia State Library of Accomack County people who were paid for public service from 1781 to 1783..⁴ He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ George was living at Corbin Hall, Acc Co, VA. He made a will on 24 September 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Agnes Durmmond Ker whole estate provided if she have a son that my son-in-law John Shepard Ker call such son George Corbin, to which said son I will my Chingoteague plantation, Island and swamp land. To friend Catherine Scott for life my plantation at Onancock, and my daughter Agnes Drummond Ker to pay her 50 £ annually. To Catherine Parker 25 L annually as long as she continues in Mrs. Scott's family. To friend Revil Horsey and wife, of Somerset. To John Read and William Hill, my tenants in Horntown. To Mrs. Barbary Knox. To nephew John Welburne. To George Corbin, son of my cousin Ralph Corbin, Jr., my plantation on Pocomoke, being the lands that were my grandfathers. To William and Drummond Welburne lands purchased of William Broadwater's executors, also 50 acres purchased of Ralph Corbin and my 1/2 of the lands and mills held in partnership with William Selby. Nephew John Cropper and son-in-law John Shepard Ker executors. Wittnesses: George Ker, Peter Delastatius, Samuel Henderson. Codocil: The lands directed to devolve on my grandson to be called George Corbin to include all lands on Chingoteague, Assateague and Wallops Islands, the lands bought of Risdon Moore and Scarburgh, his wife, being 37 and 1/2 acres, the lands on Wolf's Ridge, being 150 acres, also Joynes containing 100 acres and no other (Acc Wills 1788-1794, p. 782). In reference to a grandson to be named George Corbin, the title to the Chincoteague plantation, Island and swamp land did not descend according to that stipulation. There may have been such a son who died early. The 1806 will of Agnes' husband John S. Ker, left to a son Edward H. Ker, after the death of his wife Agnes D., who later married Samuel Downing (Whitelaw, p. 1362)..⁷ George died on 28 September 1793.² His body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.² George's will was probated on 29 October 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.⁸

     Robert Corbin was listed as a head of household on the 1810 Census, age over 45 (b. before 1765) with a wife of the same age, 1 son 10-16, 1 daughter under 10, 1 daughter 26-45, and 2 slaves. In 1820 Robert was again over 45 with a wife of the same age, 1 son under 10, 1 son 10-16, 1 daughter 10-16, and 1 slave. In 1830 Robert was 60-70 (b.c. 1760-1770) with a wife age 40-50 (b.c. 1780-1790), 1 son 10-15, 1 son 15-20, and 1 daughter 15-20. It is possible that some of these children were grandchildren or other relatives. In 1787 Robert Corbin appeared on the Acc Co, VA, Personal Property Tax List "A" as having no tithables and Ralph Corbin, Sr. was "charged with tax." Robert was born on 3 February 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.² Robert served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. According to a declaration of Robert (Stephen) Corbin (Sr.) on 30 Jun 1851 his father, Robert Corbin, was a revolutionary soldier: "in order to obtain for the children of the aforesaid Robert Corbin the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832 - I have been informed by Robert Chase, a revolutionary pensioner, as well as by others who resided in the immediate neighborhood, that my father Robert Corbin performed Military duty in the Revolutionary War, and served under the following named officers and as herein stated. That he was enrolled in a company of Militia commanded by Captain Jesse Dickerson in the year 1778 or 79; which was commanded by Col. Southy Simpson. That he kept guard at "Holdings Creek" and other places on the sea and bay side. In consequence of the death of my father I cannot state now particularly the different places at which he was stationed in keeping guard. I have been informed that my father immediately after the passage of the law of 1832 in consequence of bodily infirmity made his declaration before a justice of the peace. The justice is now dead and the declaration made before him in my father's life time cannot be found. Robert Chase a revolutionary pensioner stated he served with him on guard and that he believes he served two years or more. He further states that in consequence of the exposed condition of this County the Militia Companies were frequently on duty and he is satisfied that no Company performed more service than Capt. Jesse Dickerson's in which my father was enrolled. My father was born in the County of Accomack, State of Virginia 3rd day of February in the year 1764, and was 79 years old when he died, as will appear by the family record in my possession" (Acc Orders 1851-1854, p . 51). 26 Aug 1851: "It is ordered to be certified to the Court that it appears by satisfactory evidence that Robert Corbin, a declaration of whose services in the Revolutionary War is now on record in this Court, was a resident of this County and died in the same on or about the 15th day of November, 1843. It is further ordered to be certified that he left no widow but the following children whose names are Milcah Stant, Edward and Robert Corbin, and they were his only living children at the time of his death" (Acc Orders 1851-1854, p. 76). Other records of Robert Corbin of Pigg Point being in a Revoluntary War Militia Company commanded by Capt. Jesse Dickerson under Col. Southy Simpson is in Richmond, VA, Files no. 11394-32949-8245..^3,4 Robert was a member of the armed forces serving at the Revolution.² He was listed as a resident in the census report in 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Robert was living at Pigg Point, Acc Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Tunnell, daughter of Joseph Tunnell Jr. and Mary Abbott, on 18 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Marshall & Jesse Duncan were the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Corbin and Betsy Tunnell..⁶ Robert died on 15 November 1843 at age 79.²

     William was born on 24 September 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. 25 Jul 1831: "It is ordered to be certified that it appears to the Court by satisfactory evidence that William Corbin who was formerly master at Arms in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War died intestate X X X" (Acc Orders 1829-1832, pp. 334-335). How could this William Corbin, having been born 24 Sep 1757 and in the Revolution, been under age when his father, Ralph Corbin Jr.'s, will was written in 1799? Did Ralph have two son named William?.² He married Sarah Pollitt, daughter of John Pollitt and Mary Handy, on 30 September 1781 at Coventry Parish, Som Co, MD. William was living at Worcester Co, MD. William died before 1831.³

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Crabb, a gunter in the Navy..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Crippen, a soldier in the Army..¹

     John was born on 23 December 1755 at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.² John Cropper Jr. was referred to as Jr. because of an older cousin John. In 1776 he was commissioned captain of a Shore company of the 9th Virginia Regiment, which in December left to join General Washington at Morristown. In 1777 he was commissioned major of the 7th Virginia Regiment and in September was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine. In 1778 General Layfayette appointed him lieutenant colonel in command of the 11th Virginia Regiment (Daniel Morgan's Riflemen) and in June he participated in the Battle of Monmouth (Whitelaw, p. 1041). For more details on General John Cropper see Whitelaw, pp. 1041-1043. In 1815 General Cropper Jr.'s original home on Folly Creek burned and he and his family moved to the Latin House (A93B), while the existing handsome mansion known as Bowman's Folly was built (Whitelaw, p. 1046). John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Cropper (VA): Captain 9th Virginia, 5 Feb 1776; Major 7th Virginia, 7 Oct 1776; wounded at Brandywine, 11 Sep 1777. Lieutenant-Colonel 11th Virginia, 26 Oct 1777; transferred to 7th Virginia, 14 Sep 1778; resigned 16 Aug 1779; served subsequently as Colonel, Virginia Militia 1781 to close of war. (Died 15 Feb 1821)..^4,5 John was named in his father's will on 18 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Cropper in the will of Sebastian Cropper Jr., wife Sabra..³ He married Margaret (87) Pettitt, daughter of William Pettitt and Mary (35) Parramore, on 15 August 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by the Rev. William Vere at the house of Geo. Abbit in the County of Accomack..² John was named in his grandfather's will on 8 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John Cropper in the will of Coventon Corbin..⁶ He married Catherine (269) Bayly, daughter of Col. Thomas (145) Bayly and Ann (131) Drummond, on 18 September 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were married by the Rev. William Vere at Hills Farm..² John died on 15 January 1821 at age 65.⁷ His body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Cropper Sr., a Captain in the Navy..³ John was named in his father's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Cropper in the will of Thomas Cropper. He was given the residue of my plantation & all other lands I have any claim to not already given, slaves, negro Tobit, he to give a moderate hire for him until the youngest of my son Nathaniel's children be brought up, the said sum to be divided between my son Nathaniel's children..¹ He married Catherine (215) Snead, daughter of John (64) Snead and Scarburgh (84) Harding, before 14 October 1783. It was on this date that John Cropper Sr. signed a receipt for his wife's part of the estate of John Snead..⁴ Capt. John Cropper Sr. died before 30 July 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Cropper Sr. was granted to John B. Ailsworth with William H.B. Custis, James J. Ailworth, Peter F. Browne & Edmund R. Allen securities. Nottingham shows him as John Cropper Sr., dec'd, who was a captain in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War. (NOTE: Evidently administration on several estates of Rev. War veterans who were long dead were granted to John B. Ailworth on 30 Jul 1849.).^5,2

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Cropper, a carpenter in the Navy..¹ He married Sally Lilliston, daughter of Selby Lilliston and (-----) (-----), circa 1810.² John Cropper Sr. (carpenter) died before 1 December 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Cropper Sr. was granted to John Cropper Jr. with Thomas Cropper security.^3,4 On 30 Nov 1830 it was recorded that
John Lilliston, James Lilliston, James Hickman, son of Kessey Hickman and Mary Lilliston are the heirs at law of Kessey & Margaret Lilliston, devisees of Sally Cropper, only heir at law of John Cropper dec'd, a carpenter in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War. Another record shows that John Cropper, formerly a carpenter in the Virginia Navy during the Rev. War, died intestate by 28 Jun 1831.⁵

     Sebastian was born in 1731 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sebastian received land as a gift in 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Bowman Cropper gave 200 acres of A92 (east of Accomac) to his son Sebastian, who inherited the residue four year later upon the intestate death of his father. The son became known as Sebastain Jr. to distinguish him from his contemporary uncle of the same name. He (wife Sabra Corbin) did not mention the land in his will of 1776 (Whitelaw, p. 1041).. He married Sabra Corbin, daughter of Col. Coventon Corbin and Barbaray Drummond, circa 1754.² Sebastian was named as administrator of an estate on 30 November 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Bowman Cropper was granted to Sebastian Cropper Jr. with William Nicholson & John Baley securities..³ Sebastian served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sebastian Cropper, a Captain in the Militia..⁴ He made a will on 18 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sabra Cropper. To son John Cropper negroes after his mother's death or marriage. To son Thomas Cropper negroes at his mother's death or marriage. To son Covington Corbin Cropper. Bal. of estate to be sold & what remains to be divided between wife & 3 sons. Mr. George Corbin & son John Cropper Exrs. Witt: James Arbuckle, John Nicholson..⁵ Sebastian died on 20 March 1776.¹ His body was interred at Bowman's Folly, Joynes Neck, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sebastian's will was probated on 25 June 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Cropper, a seaman in the Navy..² Thomas was named in his father's will on 18 March 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Cropper in the will of Sebastian Cropper Jr., wife Sabra..¹ Thomas was named in his grandfather's will on 8 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an under age grandson Thomas Cropper and given rents for his education in the will of Coventon Corbin..³ He married Elizabeth Handy 'Betsy' (89) Waters, daughter of George (47) Waters and Betty Handy, before 12 October 1795. According to Mrs. Turman, Thomas Cropper, brother of General John Cropper and the great-grandfather of Dr. John Hack Ayres, married Elizabeth Waters of Somerset Co, MD before 12 Oct 1795..^4,5 Thomas Cropper bought land in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Cropper, a brother of General John Cropper, bought 700 acres of tract A93 from Thomas & Alice Bayly, but a survey later in the year showed only 585 acres.⁶ He sold land in 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Cropper & his wife Elizabeth sold his part of tract A94 to William Parramore as 247 acres where George W. Cropper now dwells and in 1841 Parramore left to his son James H. Parramore.⁷ Thomas died in 1843.

     Henry was born on 28 July 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Matilda (324) Hack, daughter of Peter (102) Hack Hack and Anne (237) Custis, circa 1765.^1,2 Henry served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Custis, a Lt. Colonel in the Militia..³ Henry died on 27 May 1793 at age 50.¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Custis (Bayside), a Captain in the Militia..¹

     His common name was Thomas. Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Custis (VA): 2nd Lieutenant 9th Virginia, 4 Jul 1776; 1st Lieutenant 22 Jul 1776; retired 14 Sep 1778..^1,2

     Jacob was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jacob Damerell, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Darmone was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Darmone served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Damon Darby, a seaman in the Navy..¹

     Severn was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Severn served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Darby, a soldier in the Army..¹

     James was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Davis, a soldier in the Militia..¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Davis, a soldier in the Militia..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was named in his grandfather's will on 3 November 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Joseph Delastatius in the will of Joseph Matthews. He also named a son-in-law Ezekiel Delastatius..¹ Joseph served in the Revolutionary War in in 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Delastatious, a soldier in the Army..² He married Sarah (-----) (wid/o John Selby) circa 1783 at Worcester Co, MD.³ On 7 Jan 1783 administration on the estate of John Selby was granted to Sarah Selby and Phillip Selby. Additional inventory was at Joseph Delastatius who married Sarah Selby admx.³ Joseph Delastatius married Eleanor Henderson (Henderson?) circa 1795.⁴ Joseph Delastatius bought land in 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Deed from Smith Horsey to Joseph Delastatious, 105 1/2 acres which Horsey bought of Ephraim Millman bounded N by Joseph Waggaman, E by William Taylor, S & W by Ephraim Millman.⁵ He bought land in 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Deed from William & Catharine Staton to Joseph Delastatious, 14 3/4 acres for £22:2:6 bounded on NW side by Ewamsus Branch, being 1/7 of George Staton's land.⁵ Joseph was named in his brother's will on 2 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as brother Joseph Delastatius in the will of Peter Delastatius, wife Polly. He and wife Polly were named Extrs.⁶ Joseph made a will on 12 January 1802 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Joseph Delastatius of Worcester Co, MD. My plantation in Virginia to be rented out 9 years after my death & the profits arising therefrom to my 2 sons Ezekiel & Peter Delastatius & after the 9 years the plantation containing 165 acres to my son William Delastatius. The small framed house I intended on building on my Virginia plantation of about 16 x 18 feet should be completed & be paid out of my present year crop. To son Ezekiel Delastatius Negro boy Jack & child Abel. To son Ezekiel … To son Peter Delastatius Negro boys James & Harry & … To son William Delastatius … To wife Eleanor Delastatius 1 stack of Indian corn & … Son William should remain with family until he can be provided a trade. To my legitimate son Joseph Taylor £25. To Thomas Taylor, son Joshua Taylor or Obadiah Taylor for the sole purpose of educating Joseph Taylor & nothing else. Remainder to be sold & the money to my 3 sons William, Ezekiel & Peter Delastatius. Wife, Benjamin Gumby & William Selby (S. H.) Extrs. Witt: John Holland, Peter S. Corbin & Peter Holland.⁷ He died before 23 September 1808 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated in Worcester Co, MD by John Holland & Peter Holland, Peter S. Corbin being since dead. It was probated in Accomack Co, VA on 26 Dec 1808 and the Extrs named relinquished to William Delastatius who became the Admr.⁷ Joseph's heirs were named on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Delastatious and John Delastatious are the only heirs at law of Joseph Delastatious, soldier in the Virginia Line in the Rev War.⁸ Joseph's heirs were named on 27 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Delastatious, devisee of Joseph Delastatious, died intestate and without issue and Ezekiel Delastatious has been absent from this county and unheard of for more then 7 years and is supposed to have died intestate. William & Ezekiel left Peter and John Delastatious their only heirs at law.⁹

     Peter was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter was named in his grandfather's will on 3 November 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Peter Delastatius in the will of Joseph Matthews. He also named a son-in-law Ezekiel Delastatius..² Peter served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Delastatious, a Sergeant in the Army..³ Peter was named as administrator of an estate on 24 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Delastatius was granted to Peter Delastatius with George Corbin security.⁴ He married Mary 'Polly' Dickerson, daughter of (f/o Polly & George) Dickerson, on 12 January 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Delastatius was the security on the M.L.B. of Peter Delastatius and Mary Dickerson.⁵ Capt. Peter Delastatius was on the personal property tax list on 24 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Peter Delistatious and was charged with 0 white males age 16-21, 4 blacks over age 16, 1 blacks under age 16, 3 horses & 6 cattle. He was listed next to Jessee Dickerson & George D. Wise and near Samuel Beavans.⁶ He bought land in 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. Deed from William Shipman to Peter Delastatious 50 acres being same lands William Selby bought of William Delastatious bounded South by Moses Dunn, West by Daniel Taylor, North by land formerly of Jonathan Powell and East by William Delastatious.⁷ He bought land in 1790 at tract A170, South of New Church, Acc Co, VA. Deed from William Delastatious and wife to Peter Delastatious, 42 acres, part of place where William now lives, bounded South, East and West by Samuel Henderson and NorthWest by Moses Dunn & NorthEast by William Delastatious.^7,8 He bought land in 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Deed from William Selby to Peter Delastatious selling 35 acres for 52 pounds being part of tract bought of Pitt adjoining William Selby, Peter Delastatiouis, William Marshall and Charles Tunnell's heirs.⁷ Peter was named in his sister's will on 23 December 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Peter Delastatius and named Extr in the will of Eliza Delastatius.⁹ He bought land in 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Deed from William Delastatious to Peter Delastatious 9 3/4 acres being NW part of tract.⁷ Peter was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Capt. Peter Delastatious, a head of household, age over 45 (born before 1755). Listed with him were 2 males age 0-10; 1 male age 10-16; 1 male age 16-26, 1 feamale age 0-10; 1 female age 16-26, 1 female age 26-45; and 4 slaves. (NOTE: Since he only named one child Samuel Delastatius in his will, he must have had nieces and nephews living with him.).¹ Peter made a will on 2 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Polly & brother Joseph Delastatius Extrs. To son Samuel Delastatius all lands & plantation whereon I now live together with 35 acres I purchased from William Selby. To wife Polly all the residue during the term of her continuing as my widow & the minority of my son Samuel if she will board, clothe & educate him & if she marries, then she should take (no part) of my estate, except Negro Edmund, during the term of her life, balance to son Samuel. Negro Edmund shall be free when my son Samuel is age 16. To wife Polly Negro woman Hannah & girl Peggy until she is age 21. Residue to my son Samuel & should he die before lawful age, all the estate be sold at public sale & proceeds & interest to my half-brother Ezekiel Delastatius £60 & the residue to William Delastatius, son of Joseph Delastatius, Sally, Polly & Betsy Waltham, daughters of William Waltham dec'd. Witt: William Downing, Walter Bayne.¹⁰ He died before 31 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. James Melvin & Walter Bayne securities.¹⁰ He deeded land as a gift in 1803 at tract A170, South of New Church, Acc Co, VA. Peter Delastatius (wife Polly) left his plantation to his son Samuel, and in 1815 118 1/2 acres by survey were sold to Henry Silverthorne.⁸ He estate was settled on 27 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. 15 May 1805 & 10 Dec 1805 (Sale), 28 Jul 1806 (Order to Audit), 27 Jun 1808 (Rec'd) - Buyers: Joseph Delastatius, John Roberts & black man. William Tilghman guardian of Betsy Walton for the balance of her estate due at the time of the death of P. Delastatius, her former guardian.¹¹ Peter's heirs were named on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Walton, Sally Hayward, Peter Delastatious and John Delastatious are the only heirs at law of Peter Delastatious, soldier in the Virginia Line in the Rev War.¹² Peter's heirs were named on 27 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly Delastatious, widow of Peter, is dead. William Delastatious, son of Joseph Delastatious, died intestate leaving Peter and John Delastatious his only heirs, and Polly, Esther & Betsey Waltham, devisees of Peter Delastatious died intestate leaving William Waltham and Sally Waltham, now Sally or Sarah Hayward, their only heirs.¹³

     William was born circa 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 3 November 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William Delastatius in the will of Joseph Matthews. He also named a son-in-law Ezekiel Delastatius..¹ William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Delastatious, a soldier in the Army..² He died before 24 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Delastatius was granted to Peter Delastatius with George Corbin security.³ William's heirs were named on 1 April 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William Walton, Sally Hayward, Peter Delastatious and John Delastatious are the only heirs at law of William Delastatious, soldier in the Virginia Line in the Rev War.⁴

     Selby was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Selby served in the Revolutionary War in in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Jester, daughter of (h/o Rachel) Jester and Rachel (-----), on 22 April 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. John Sharlock was the security on the M.L.B. of Selby Delastatius and Elizabeth Jester of Rachel.⁴ Selby Delastatius was on the personal property tax list on 7 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Delistatious and was charged with 0 white males age 16-21, 0 blacks over age 16, 0 blacks under age 16, 1 horses & 0 cattle. He was listed next to Sebastin Delastatious and near Collinses, Evanses and Taylors.⁵ He bought land in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. John Taylor sold 30 acres to Selby Delastatious for £60 which he inherited from Batholomew Taylor bounded N by John Taylor, E by Joshua Thornton, S by James Taylor & W by John Taylor.³ He was security on the administration of an estate on 30 July 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Catharine Bloxom was granted to John Johnson with William Stephens & Selby Delastatious securities.⁶ Selby was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Delastatious, a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1774). Listed with him was 1 male age 0-10; 1 male age 10-16; 1 male age 16-26; 2 females age 0-10; 2 females age 10-16; 1 female age 26-45 & no slaves.¹ He sold land in 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. From Selby Delastatius & Elizabeth his wife to Severn Delastatius trustee 144 pounds current money of Virginia a tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in Accomack parish and bounded in manner following: on the north by John Matthews, on the south by Aanis Shipman, on the east by Evans Matthews & on the west by Abel Coulburn, containing Sixty four acres more or less.⁷ Selby witnessed a will on 11 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Downing & Selby Delastatius witnessed the will of Severn Delastatius, wife Ann.⁸ He was named as a buyer in the settlement of an estate in 1806. Selby Delastatius & Ann Delastatius were listed as buyers at the estate sale of Severn Delastatius.⁹ He was the security on a M.L.B. On 13 May 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby Delastatius was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Crippen Delastatius and Sarah Mathews, widow.⁴ Selby made a will on 14 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. To son James Delastatius ... To daughter Margaret Delastatius … To daughter Nancy Delastatius … To daughter Elizabeth Delastatius £12. To children all rights to the property that shall be left, except James Delastatius. Levin Evans Extr. Witt: James Davis & Richard Onley.¹⁰ He died before 25 July 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. David Watts, James Davis & Richard Onley securities.¹⁰ He estate was settled on 31 July 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. 29 Jul 1808 (Invy), 11 Aug 1808 (Sale), Jun 1809 (Order to Audit), 31 Jul 1810 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Ralph Corbin, Elias Broadwater & Littleton Evans. Buyers: James Delastatius, Nancy Delastatius & Crippen Delastatius. Named in settlement: Samuel Delastatius, Nancy Delastatius & Peggy Delastatius. Auditors: William Conquest & Thomas Jones.¹¹

     Severn was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Atterlanter Evans, daughter of John Evans and Sarah Crippen, circa 1784. Mrs. Turman shows her as Atterlanter Evans, who went by Ann. However, Atta was the nick name for Atterlanter, not Ann. Perhaps Severn Delastatius did marry Atterlanter Evans and after her death he married an Ann. Another possibility is that she was Ann Evans, daughter of Jesse Evans Jr. and his wife Elizabeth Crippen.^2,3 Severn served in the Revolutionary War in on 8 January 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Delastatious, a Sergeant in the Army. There are 2 offical forms found in Mrs. Turman's Delastatious file. One shows that Severn Delastatius, Sgt. Cav, appears on a list of soldiers of the Virgnia Line on Continental Establishement who have received Certificates for the balance of there full pay agreeable to an Act of Assembly passed November Session 1781, received by Col. Cropper, 8 Jan 1785 in the sum of £7-2 (from Vol. 176, page 361). The other identical form shows Severn Delastatius, Sol. Inf, received by Col. Cropper, undated, in the sum of £19-10-2 (from Vol. 176; page 361)..^4,2 He was on the personal property tax list on 14 May 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Delistatious and was charged with the tax for Walter & Lemuel Delistatious (who were over age 21). In addition he was charged with 0 white males age 16-21, 1 blacks over age 16, 0 blacks under age 16, 2 horses & 18 cattle. He was listed near Richard & Wm Conquest, George Justis, Solomon Johnson, Stephen Riggin & Levy & Robert Small Jr. & Sr.¹ He bought land on 31 December 1788 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. John Evans & Comfort his wife of the Parish & County of Accomack sold 24 acres to Severn Delastatius of the same place for 42 pounds. It being land that John Evans bought of Joseph Mathews dec’d bounded on the East and South Westwardly by lands that formerly belonged to the said Joseph Mathews dec’d & North & Eastwardly by the land of Ezekiel Mathews. Signed: John Evans & Comfort (X) Evans.⁵ He bought land on 15 August 1792 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Elizabeth Mathews, daughter of Joseph Matthews dec'd, sold 50 acres to Severn Delastatius for 50 pounds. It being in Accomack Parish & Accomack County, a part of the land of her father Joseph Mathews dec'd, at present undivided. Signed: Elizabeth Mathews. Witt: Joshua Silverthorn, Mary Bell & Leah Silverthorn. Recorded 26 March 1793.⁶ He bought land on 13 August 1793 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Elizabeth Mathews of Accomack Parish & County sold 50 acres to Severn Delastatius for 50 pounds specie. It was a part of a parcel of land belonging to Joseph Mathews, father of the said Elizabeth Mathews, who died intestate. It was described as her "absolute estate of inheritance." Signed: Elizabeth Mathews. Witt: Peter Delastatius, Geo. Mathew & Nancy Mathews.⁷ He bought land on 15 October 1793 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. William Ross & Sarah his wife sold 5 & ¾ acres to Severn Delastatius (both of Accomack Parish & County) for 16 pounds. It was bounded as follows: on the lands of William Shiphams Northerly, on the lands of the heirs of Ephraim Mathews dec'd Westerly, & on the lands of the heirs of Joseph Mathews dec'd Southerly and Easterly. Signed: William (X) Ross & Sarah (X) Ross. Witt: Arthur Whittington, Rebecca Whittington & Selby Delastatius.⁸ He was named in a division of land on 23 May 1794 at tract A147, Hallwood-Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. The lands of Joseph Mathews, "Quaddrant," were surveyed and divided and 128 acres went to Severn Delastatius (tract 3 of 67 acres & tract 8 of 61 acres), 191 acres went to John Wharton, 60 acres to Hessee Matthews, 35 acres to Jesse Henderson and 80 acres to Robins Matthews.^9,10 He bought land on 11 August 1794 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Eliz'th Mathews, now of Somerset County, Maryland (but formerly of the parish & county of Accomack, Virginia) sold Severn Delastatius of Accomack Parish & County, VA, for 11 pounds a tract of land whereon Joseph Mathews dec'd formerly lived and the remainder of that lot which fell to the said Eliza by the death of the above said Joseph Mathews dec'd and adjoining the same which Severn formerly bought of the said Elizabeth containing 11 acres. Signed: Betsey Mathews. Witt: Walter Beavans, Suker Barker & Smith Horsy.¹¹ He married Ann (-----) circa 1795.¹² Severn Delastatius bought land on 23 February 1795 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. Jean Mathews of Accomack County sold 71 ½ acres to Severn Delastatius for 60 pounds specie. It being bounded on the north by the lands of John Wharton, on the east by William Mathews, on the south by Jessee Henderson and on the west by Jabez Pitt and William Conquest together with a small tenement situate on Pocomoke Road divided by William Mathews on the north and east by Ares Stockly on the south east & by Thomas Jones on the south and west, the same lying and being in the aforesaid lands being the property of the said Jean Mathews by her father dying intestate(?) which consisted of 1/8 of her father's land divided according to law. Signed: Jean Mathews. Witt: Thomas Jones, Moses Powers, Elisha Powers & William Mathews.¹³ Severn was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Delastatious, a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1774). Listed with him was 1 male age 10-16; 1 female age 0-10; 1 female age 10-16; 1 female age 26-45; 1 free Negro & 4 slaves.¹⁴ He bought land in 1802 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. From Selby Delastatius & Elizabeth his wife to Severn Delastatius trustee 144 pounds current money of Virginia a tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in Accomack parish and bounded in manner following: on the north by John Matthews, on the south by Aanis Shipman, on the east by Evans Matthews & on the west by Abel Coulburn, containing Sixty four acres more or less.¹⁵ He bought land in 1803 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. From Levin Mathews of Ephraim of Accomack County and state of Virginia to Severn Delastatius of the same place 112 pounds current money of the state aforesaid in Specia, 45 acres of land situate lying and being in the County of Accomac and state aforesaid and bounded as follows, to wit: beginning at a sassafras post on the side Post rode and to a marked maple standing in the branch, thence to one other sassafras post standing in the said Mathews field, thence with a course to southward and westward as will include the aforesaid 45 aces adjoining the lands of the said Delastatius which he hath lately purchased of the heirs of Joseph Matthews Sr. dec'd.¹⁶ He sold land in 1805 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. From Severn Delastatius and Ann his wife of Accomack County and state of Virginia to Smith Whealton of the same place 100 pounds current money of Virginia 67 acres of land more or less situate, lying and being in the parish of Accomack and County aforesaid and bounded as follows: by the lands of Jesse Henderson on the west, by the lands of the heirs of Jabez Pitts on the north, by the lands of William Conquest and John Wharton on the East, and by the lands of William Matthews on the south.¹⁷ He sold land in 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. From Severn Delastatius & Anne his wife & Thomas Jones & Martha his wife, all of the County of Accomack in the parish of Accomack & in the state of Virginia, to John Staton of aforesaid for $85 a tract of land containing 5 ½ acres be the same more or less situate, lying and being in the County and state aforesaid being a part of Joseph Matthews land and dying intestate the same became the property of Jenny Matthews which did dispose of the same to Severn Delastatius bounded on the East by William Matthews land, on the South by the lands of Benjamin Nock, and the heirs of Ayres Stockley dec'd and thence be the Pocomoke road and then lands of Thos Jones, on the West.¹⁸ He bought land in 1805 at Temperanceville area, Accomack Co, VA. From Smith Whealton and Elizabeth his wife to Severn Delastatius, 100 pounds current money of Virginia, 60 acres of land more or less, situate, lying and being in the parish of Accomack and county aforesaid and bounded as follows: beginning at a marked maple and running up a small branch to a ditch and then with the ditch to a marked white gum, thence by a line of marked trees to a white Gum, a corner tree joining the lands of said Delastatius, thence by a line of marked trees to a corner Hickory at the lands of Shipman heirs, thence by a line of marked trees to a sassafras post on the road leading from Assawoman to Jenkins Bridge, then along said road to the maple at the beginning.¹⁹ Severn made a will on 11 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Anna Delastatius Extr. To wife Ann my Negro Levin during her life. To daughter Polly Delastatius land lying to the northward & eastward of Pocomoke Road, about 110 acres, … & £55. To daughter Atta Delastatius land lying on southward & westward of Pocomoke Road, about 150 acres. To daughter Atta my Negro woman Sarah & the child with which she is now pregnant. To daughter Atta my Negroes George & Euphamy. At my demise my Negroes Charlotte & Harry to be sold at public sale. To Thomas Crippen Chase £10. To daughter Atta the remainder. Witt: Samuel Downing & Selby Delastatius.²⁰ He died before 28 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Levin Matthews & George Matthews securities.²¹ He estate was settled on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. 28 Oct 1805 (Order to Invy), No Date (Sale), 29 Dec 1806 (Order to Audit), 29 Feb 1808 (Rec'd) - Ann Delastatius Extr. Negroes Leavine, Sarah, Uphamy, boy child, boy Henry & girl Sally. Appraisers: Levin Evans, Elijah Milburn & Jesse Duncan. Buyers: Ann Delastatius & Selby Delastatius. Named in settlement: Polly Delastatius. Auditors: Ralph Corbin & Levin Evans.²² He served in the Revolutionary War on 1 June 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Bayly, age about 76 years, who being duly sworn deposeth that he was drafted in April 1781 for 18 months, and went across the bay under Captain Parker, and was afterwards commanded by Thomas Coverly, and that he re-instated after crossing the bay, served till July 1783, and was discharged upon condition of serving again if called upon -- that he drew a warrant for 200 acres of land in 1784, and that Severn Delastatious, of Accomack Co, VA, a near neighbor to the witness was drafted in like manner at the same time and then reinstated as a Sergeant to serve till the war ended and the troops were discharged. Signed: Zadock 'X' Bayly, Accomack Co, VA, 1 Jun 1833. This day Zadock Bayly made oath to the above deposition and I certify that he is a man of truth and veracity. Witness my had as a Justice of the Peace, Nath'l Topping, J.P. Parker Copes, a Revloutionary pensioner and a man of unquestionable veracity came before me and made oath that he served a term of 18 months in the Parker Company of the 11th Virginia Regiment, and that Severn Delastatious re-inlisted for service to the end of the war as a Sergeant in the said company, as witness my hand and seat at Accomack Court Hourse, 3 June 1833. Signed: William R. Custis (S.P.) John Charnock made the same oath. List of Revolutionary Soldiers of Virgnia, by Eckenrode, p. 135 shows Severn Delastatious receiving a Bounty Warrant. Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolutionary War, by John H. Cwathmey shows Sgt. Severn Delastatious, W.D., of Accomack Co, VA and Selby Delastatious, Infantry of Accomack Co, VA. Land Office Military Warrent No. 8583 states that John Duncan is sole heir of Atta Duncan, who was Atta Delastatious, who was sole heir of her father, Severn Delastatious, warrent for 400 acres of land, dated 6 June 1838.² If Severn Delastatius was a half-brother of Joseph, Peter & William Delastatius, as suggested by Mrs. Turman, why was his living heirs not listed among the heirs of his half-brothers who served in the Rev. War? Severn himself was a Sergeant in the Army in the Rev. War and qualified for bounty land himself, but that should not have disqualified his living hiers from being listed as heirs of his 3 half-brothers.²³

     Edward was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Dickison, a soldier in the Army..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Dix, a Sergeant in the Army..¹

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Doe, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Branson was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Branson served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Branson Dolby, a seaman in the Navy..²

     Francis was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Downing, a soldier in the Army..¹

     James was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Drummond (VA): 2nd Lieutenant in 9th Virginia, 5 Feb 1776 to _____..^2,3 James died before 31 March 1778 at the Revolution. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James Drummond was granted to John Drummond with William Young security..^4,5 Administration of James's estate was filed on 26 April 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the unadministered estate of James Drummond was granted to William Drummond with Elijah Grinalds security.⁶ It was on this date that John Drummond was certified as heir at law of James Drummond who was a lieut. in the 9th Regiment in the Continental Establishment and died in the American Army during the Revolutionary War.⁷ On 24 Feb 1851 it was recorded that James Drummond who was a Lieutenant and died in the Revolutionary War intestate, leaving no children nor descendants of children, but left three brothers and two sisters, viz: John Drummond (his eldest brother) Stephen Drummond, William Drummond, Comfort Drummond and Sophia Drummond his only heirs at law. John Drummond (eldest brother of James) died many years ago intestate, leaving six children, viz: John P. Drummond, Sally Drummond, Tabitha Drummond, Patience Marshall, Nancy Drummond and Sophia White his only children and heirs at law. John P. Drummond died intestate leaving Elizabeth Mears, Tabitha Grant, Enos Drummond, Scipio Drummond, John Drummond and Nancy Drummond his only children and heirs at law. Sally Drummond (daughter of John) died intestate leaving John R. Drummond, Levin J. Drummond and Oliver P. Drummond her only children and heirs at law. Tabitha Drummond (daughter of John) also died intestate leaving Levin Lewis and Thomas Lewis her only children and heirs at law. Stephen Drummond (brother of James) died intestate leaving Hill Drummond, James Drummond, Ketturah Weston and Elizabeth Middleton, wife of William Middleton, his only children and heirs at law. William Drummond (brother of James) died intestate leaving Nancy Drummond, Caty Drummond, William S. Drummond and Richard Drummond his only children and heirs at law. Comfort Drummond (sister of James) died intestate leaving Spencer Drummond, Sally Corbin, William Drummond, John C. Drummond and Noah Drummond her only children and heirs at law. Sophia Drummond (sister of James) died intestate leaving Henry Hall her grandson, her only heir at law.⁵

     Richard was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Drummond Jr., a soldier in the Militia..¹ On 26 Nov 1783 Richard Drummond Junr was allowed for finding himself rations for 2 months on duty in the militia, a light horse.²

     William was born circa 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Drummond, a Sergeant in the Army. On 26 Jun 1781, William Drummond, lieut., was recommended in the room of (to replace) Thomas Slocomb (Acc Co Orders, 1780-83, p. 157). He was of an age to serve as a "soldier of the ninth Virginia Regiment during the Rev. War (Acc Co Orders 1809 - 1811, p. 198)..³ William was named in his father's will on 12 October 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Drummond in the will of John Drummond, wife Sarah. He was shown as William Drummond Jr. at probate when he qualified to settle the estate. His father left him no land and only half a boat..¹ He married Anne Robinson (391) Smith, daughter of William Robinson (135) Smith and Mary Robinson (161) Wise, on 14 April 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of William Drummond Jr. and Anne Robinson Riley..^4,5 He made a will on 1 July 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. In his undated will was probated 28 Aug 1797. Whole estate to wife Anne Robinson Drummond for life. My Messongo lands & mill to be sold & the money to remain in my wife's hands until her death. To son William S. Drummond my Hunting Creek land. To daughter Ann Temperance Drummond. To daughter Betsey silver spoons marked "W.D." Daughter Betsey to be in the care of Sophia Melon. To daughter Catharine Scarburgh Drummond. To son Richard Hill Drummond. At the death of my wife estate to be divided between Betsy, Nancy, Catharine & Richard Drummond. Friend Thomas Fletcher Exr. Witt: Henry Hall, Charles Drummond, George Miles..^6,7 William died before 28 August 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁶ Administration of William's estate was filed on 26 September 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Drummond was granted to Anne R. Drummond with Thomas Waters & Robert Twiford securities.⁸ William estate was settled on 25 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Drummond of John. Dec 1801 (Audit), 19 & 25 Jan 1802 (Audit & Rec'd) - Anne R. Drummond Admr. Named in settlement: Stephen Drummond & Spencer Drummond. Auditors: Thomas Custis & Thomas Cropper..⁹ Tracing the land that William Drummond Junr owned is cmoplicated. At the settlement of his estate on 19 Jan 1802 it showed that 100 pounds had been realized by sale of land and mill. However no record has been found of him being left land in the Hunting Creek Area mentioned in his will, or of him buying it. However, on 4 Jan 1802 a deed was made from John Custis, who sold by order of Court dated 21 Aug 1798, lands belonging to the children of William Drummond, dec'd, to Smith Melson (Acc Co Deeds 1800-1804, p. 244). This deed explanins that no deed had been given at the time of the sale, but now Melson is selling the same land to Daniel Drummond, 11 acres located at head of Doe Creek. It brought 50 pounds, which was paid to the guardian of said William Drummond who was entitled thereto. This child was evidently William S. Drummond, whose father left him "my Hunting Creek Lands." Willia Drummond Junr bought his Messongo land on 21 Nov 1795 from Robert Chase and wife Sarah, 61 acres of land and marsh together with a grist mill with all the appertenances belonging for 32 pounds specie (Acc Co Deeds 1793-1797, p. 334). This property was apparently also sold by John Custis in 1798 for 50 pounds without him giving a deed for it.⁷ It was on this date that Elizabeth Lewis, wife of Custis Lewis, William S. Drummond, Ann T. Drummond, Richard H. Drummond and Catherine S. Drummond were named the only children and heirs of William Drummond dec'd, a soldier of the 9th VA Regt. during the Rev. War.¹⁰ William was named as an heir on 24 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that James Drummond who was a Lieutenant and died in the Revolutionary War intestate, leaving no children nor descendants of children, but left three brothers and two sisters, viz: John Drummond (his eldest brother) Stephen Drummond, William Drummond, Comfort Drummond and Sophia Drummond his only heirs at law. William Drummond (brother of James) died intestate leaving Nancy Drummond, Caty Drummond, William S. Drummond and Richard Drummond his only children and heirs at law..²

     Southy was born circa 1730. He married Scarburgh (-----) circa 1755.¹ Southy served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southy East, a seaman in the Navy..² He made a will on 6 April 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Scarbrought East whole estate during her widowhood. To son William land where I now live. To son Severn East. To son Southy East ground to set a house & shop upon on the South-west corner of the land if he should want it on Deep Creek Road. To son Asia East. To son Richard East. To daughter Mary East. To daughter Sarah. To son Nehemiah East. Balance of estate to wife Scarbrough to distribute among the children as she thinks most convenient. Witnesses Thomas Metcaff, Peggy Metcaff, and Elizabeth Ross..³ Southy died in 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Southy's will was probated on 29 June 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. In the order of probate Robinson Custis qualified..³

     He was shown as John E. Elliott dec'd on several orphan's accounts of his children to his brother Teackle Elliott, their guardian. John was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Elliott, a soldier in the Army..² John was named as the executor of a will on 8 January 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Elliott and the widow Levinah Bell were named as excutors in the will of Jacob Bell..³ John was named in his brother's will on 25 April 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Elliott in the will of William Elliott. He and brother Teackle were named Executors..⁴ He made a will on 26 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John 75 acres where I now live, & for want of heirs to my son Levin Elliott. To daughter Sally Elliott. To daughter Elizabeth Lewis. To Sally Bradford 3 £ cash, personalty. 3 children, Elizabeth Lewis, Levin Elliott & Sally Elliott residual legatees. Friends Teackle Elliott, George Taylor & Thomas Elliott Exrs. Witt: Caty Mears, George Taylor, Caleb Bonwell, William Bonwell..⁵ John died in February 1797.⁵ John's will was probated on 27 February 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ It was recorded on 1 Apr 1834 that John, Sally, Betsey Warrington; Cassey Midcap, wife of Jesse Midcap; Mahala Wise; Henny Riley and Sally Lewis are the only heirs at law of John Elliott, soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Rev. War.⁶

     According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, this Thomas Elliott was one of two cousins named Thomas Elliott who were born in England. His father John had a brother (unnamed) who died young and left his son Thomas to be raised by his brother John, who also had a son Thomas Elliott of about the same age. In order to distinguish between the two Thomas Elliotts, Rev. Elliott referred to the orphan as Thomas, farmer, who setted in Onley, Acc Co, VA and to his cousin as Thomas, mechanic, who settled near Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Rev. Elliott also shows his ancestors in England as follows: Thomas Elliott the immigrant mechanic was the son of John Elliott, who was the son of Charles Elliott, who was the son of William Elliott, who was the son of Thomas Elliott, who was the son of John Elliott, who was the son of William Elliott, who was the son of Charles Elliott, who was a minister in the Church of England and his son John Elliott was of high position, holding large estates, back to the 15th century. Thomas was born circa 1705 at England. According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, Thomas Elliott the mechanic was nearly 30 years old when he married..¹ The following account is taken from to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book. The two cousins of the same name Thomas from early boyhood entertained views alike raised together in one family. The parents of one of the cousins died and left the son an orphan, hence his uncle and father of the other cousin took the orphan boy to his home as a companion of his son, hence raised and educated as one family, enjoying equal privileges. They were as brothers. No distinction made, what one had was enjoyed by both. Early when but boys they would walk the sandy shores of the eastern shore of the Atlantic ocean with a desire to cross the great sea to the other side, to America, which had been pictured to their fancy in such glowing colors that the impression was so vivid and strong that was not to be easily erased, hoping that and opening of kind providence would sometime favor their enterprise resolving to embrace the most favorable opportunity. The two cousins were near one age and no more thought of this trip would be made until they became of age to act for themselves. One of the cousins learned the trade of making sleighs, the other worked on the farm. The father was a farmer, the adopted son learned to farm. When the young men were nearing their freedom, the old father died and left some estate to his son the sleigh maker and a legacy to his brother's son whom he had adopted. He having beside some estate from his father that died in his infancy, having been closely managed by his uncle who was his guardian. These young men were strictly moral and baptized by the Church of England. Now there seemed to be an opening for their long contemplated enterprise to see America and there to seek their fortunes in a foreign land. Although there was deep thought and painful anxiety about leaving one's native land to an uncertain, unseen land produced much halting and suspense, there was yet left a tender mother that demanded their care. They could not leave their tender mother and their native land they yet loved. In a few years their mother also died in great peace. Her grave cared for yet remains many friends and relatives, but still they resoled to seek their fortunes in America. They gather up all their means and made deposits in some of the best banks and check payable in America, taking with them enough to pay expenses of their voyage. The next thing was to find passage. This they soon found, a ship Angolio bound from London to Norfolk in the state of Virginia.¹ The two Thomas Elliott cousins embarked from England on 17 Jun 1724 with their goods and chattels, took second class accommodations, paid their faire and entered for sea. The long anticipated trip was commenced, sails hoisted, bid adieu to friends, heading for the west over the vast expanse of a less ocean they looked back to the sinking land. Soon shut out of vision they walked the deck. There was no land to be seen in any direction, all was water, wind and waves. Not having any experience of a sailor's life, soon they became sick. All was trouble and sorrow and a small hope of mitigating their troubles with a long voyage ahead, fearful days and restless nights to pass. No loving thing to be seen, seldom a sail. They were shut out of the world. Nothing to cure the scurvy of the sea. Sometimes fearful of the pirates that infested the sea, they would walk the deck of the old bark thinking of home and loved ones and imagine their reception in a strange land. No one that they could apply to befriend them. They spoke to each other in the most familiar way as Tom and Tom, but no two persons could be closer ailed one to the other. They formed no acquaintances on the ship. They often spoke of the business they should follow. Tom the farmer was confident of his success as a farmer, the staple business of all countries, and Tom the sleigh maker supposed his business would be in demand as all domestic wars were won by hand. The two cousins scanned to shore up to cheer up under the prospect ahead. The weather had been remarkably fine, the wind favorable and everything indicative of a pleasant passage. At noon each day the captain took in the sun and worked up his trip, reported that they were nearing the Gulf Stream and that Cape Henry bore a due west direction. The ship was making extra time if still favorable. One week more they should see the western land. The Gulf Stream trade winds bearing down on them, but they held their course on the old ship, plunded like a thing of life. The report of the Captain was that the ship had made two hundred miles in the last 24 hours. Next day at noon the Captain's report was a fine South West winds fair making good times things would be pleasant, yet they thought of their native land and loved ones across the sea. Next day noon Captain reports nearing the American land and favorable that they would see land on tomorrow. Next morning they were headed off by a head wind that increased to a storm. Sea very high, the ship labored hard. Dark and thick weather. After getting the ship under close reef sails the Captain orders to hold the ship as close to the wind as possible to get under the land. This storm continued that day and night with fearful violence. Next day land is in view. The Captain had lost his reckoning, was unable to determine what land was made.
The Captain orders was to keep off one point. The lead was thrown, the water was shoaling in a few minutes the ship struck on an off shore sand bar. All was gloom and doubtful. No prospect of getting the ship off, she was a total wreck. They remained on board during a day and gloomy night. There was much water in the ship. They had to leave early in the morning in the boats and made for the shore. Some of the inhabitants came down to the beach and reported that the point on which the ship struck was Dorson Sholes near Cedar Island and the inlet was Wachapreague, County of Accomack, Virginia. They returned to the ship and took off what articles they could and left her a total loss, all the crew and passengers safe on the Shore. The passengers and crew except the two Tom Elliotts were taken by a vessel to Norfolk. The two Tom Elliotts were taken to the mainland by some of the inhabitants that were down to the beach with their baggage and what was saved from the wreck. Now planted their feet on American soil, this being the 17 July 1724, one month on their passage. After prospecting around, viewing the county and forming some acquaintances, they concluded to look no further but to make Accomack County their homes.¹ Thomas Elliott, being a fine man in appearance, became popular, was very social, introduced his sleigh making business. Being a very useful trade sleighs were much in demand and many customers, settled himself bought land and built the old Elliott homestead which yet remains. After completing his dwelling and establishing his business he thought it time to look up a wife. Being near thirty years old in Northampton County he became enamored with one Miss Anne Wescott, a nice accomplished lady of means.¹ The sleight maker was very fair, a well-proportioned man and the ladies pronounced him handsome, and to distinguish him from his cousin of the same name was called "White Tom Elliott." The other being dark-skinned, his working being out-of-doors on the farm was called "Black Tom Elliott," not inferior but all respects the pure Anglo-Saxon but merely for distinguishing the one from the other. The two cousins continued one on the farm and the other at his trade became very popular and highly respected, each as a citizen very progressively, as you may suppose. Were together finally they concluded not to prospect any further but to situate themselves. They both bought farms, the mechanic bought a farm in the neighborhood of Wachapreague now known as the Samuel Colonna farm as a part of the tract, built and commenced as a bachelor and continued his trade which he found to be quite profitable. His family became know as the Elliotts of Locustville, merchants and tradesmen of rank and distinction. The other cousin purchased a farm near the Cross Roads now known as the Hargis farm. He went in for farming, soon married and settled down, raised a highly respected family.¹ He married Ann Wescott, daughter of (f|o_Sophia & Ann) Wescott, in 1733. According to Rev. John W.A. Elliott's Ledger Book, this marriage took place as supposed in year 1733. Their marriage was performed by a church parson. Mr. Elliott was brought up in the Episcopal Church in England and some of his ancestors were ministers of that order. They became as one by a marriage union, lived in loving friendship and raised a family of interesting children. Sons of the offspring yet remain of Elliotts, Bells, and Mearses. His wife was a lady of high esteem in Northampton County, a Miss Anne Wescott, a lady of some means and who proved to be a most excellent wife. This connection brought Thomas Elliott among the first families of Northampton. He was refined, handsome, and his manners took him amidst the best societies. That intermarriage is respected to the present-day by the Wescott and Elliott families..¹ Thomas witnessed a will on 23 September 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Elliott, William Belote & Zorobabel Rodgers witnessed the will of James Warrington..² He made a will on 19 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife whole estate during her widow, then to sons John, Thomas, William & Charles Elliott all my lands to be equally divided between them. 6 children John, Thomas, William, Charles Elliott, Anne Bell & Hannah Kelly residual legatees. Sons John & Thomas Exrs. Witt: Zorobabel Rodgers, Fosque Savage..³ Thomas died in January 1790.³ Thomas's will was probated on 27 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Coventon was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Coventon served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Coventon Evans, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Crippen, daughter of John Crippen and Patience Savage, circa 1764.² Jesse served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jesse Evans, a fifer in the Army..³ Jesse was named in his father's will on 3 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Jesse in the will of Jesse Evans Sr., wife no name.¹ Jesse made a will on 4 November 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth whole estate during her widow To daughter Anna. To daughter Peggy. To son William "chest that was his brother Levin's" To daughter Betsy Richardson. To son Goorge Crippin Evans. To daughter Mary Taylor. To daughter Suse Taylor. Bal. of estate after the death of my wife to be divided between all my children. Witt: William Hargis, Isaac Melvin.² He died before 29 January 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.²

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Evans, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Ewell, a soldier in the Army..¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Fields, a steward in the Navy..¹

     Bartholomew was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Bartholomew served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bartholomew Fisher, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was bound out as a orphan in 1774 and later served in the Revolutionary War.. On 28 Jun 1774 Isaac Fisher, orphan, was bound to Salathiel Fitchett to learn the trade and occupation of a ship's carpenter.² Isaac served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. On 29 Jul 1835 it was ordered that - Elizabeth Hart and Parker Shreaves are the only heirs at law of Isaac Fisher, seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War (Acc Co Orders, 1832-36, p. 504)..³ Isaac was named in his brother's will on 18 December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Fisher, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Maddox was born in June 1759 at Northampton Co, VA.² Maddox served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. On 28 Aug 1832, Maddox Fisher, age 73, states he enlisted in a company of militia commanded by Capt. Wm. Christian in Jan 1777 and remained in the company about two years, and then went up to Acc Co to live and was enrolled in a militia company commanded by Capt. Wm. Justice 1 Jan 1779 and continued in said company until the end of the War. He was born in N'hamp Co, VA, Jun 1759..³ Maddox was living in 1798 at Eastern Shore, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Parramore obtained quitclaim deeds from the heirs of Thomas Dolby Sr., including local heir Maddox Fisher. Since Maddox was not named as a son of Thomas Fisher Jr. in his will in Isle of Wright Co, he must have been the son of Thomas' brother Esme Fisher..¹ He married Leah Mears, daughter of Nathan Mears and Elizabeth (-----), on 15 January 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. John Justice was the security on the M.L.B. of Maddox Fisher and Leah Mears..⁴ Maddox was living on 28 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ He made a will on 27 March 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Loving wife Leah Fisher all my estate. Witnesses John F. Riley, Samuel Johnson and John Bird..⁶ Maddox died in March 1834 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 74. Maddox Fisher was a resident of Acc Co and died there on 31 Mar 1834; he left a widow who died 18 Jul 1843; they left no children. Peter F. Brown is administrator of Maddox Fisher's estate..⁷ Maddox's will was probated on 28 March 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Thomas was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. There is no direct proof for this Thomas being a son of Thomas (89) (wife Susannah). However, they both lived in the Guilford area, the younger Thomas named a daughter Suannah and was listed next to Henry Fletcher on the 1792 Tax List, whereas Susannah Fisher Sr., wife of (89) was listed next to Henry Fletcher on the 1787 Tax List. He married Naomi (-----) circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. On 31 Jan 1783 Naomi Fisher, wife of Thomas Fisher, soldier in the Army was allowed 3 barrels of corn and 150 weight of pork for the support and maintenance of herself and 3 small children. Rejected Claims, microfilm in the Virginia State Library, shows that Thomas Fisher had been paid for his service with a certificate for 200 acres of land in 1783 for service in the Revloutionary War. Thomas Fisher had enlisted in the Ninth Virginia Regiment and later served in the First and Fifth Regiments of the Continental Line. On 1 Apr 1834 Tully W. Fisher, Henry W. Fisher, Susan Northam, Delight Christopher, John Northam, Henry Northam and Sally Hinmon, were named as the only heirs of Thomas Fisher, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War. On 27 Aug 1834 Betsy Northam, wife of William Northam of E., was named as one of the heirs at law of Thomas Fisher, soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionary War..^2,3 Thomas was living on 2 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Fisher, William Young and Mills (Miles?) Northam witnessed the will of John Johnson..⁴ Thomas died in 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. There are no Thomas Fishers in the 1800 Accomack County census.. Thomas was on the list of tithables at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, for in 1792. A Thomas Fisher with 3 tithables is listed next to Henry Fletcher. Susannah Fisher Sr. (not tithable) was listed next to Henry Fletcher on the 1787 Tax List for Accomack Parish..⁵

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Fisher, a Captain in the Militia..¹

     Isma was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Isma served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isma (Israel, Izel) Fletcher, a Captain in the Militia..¹

     Henry was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Fletcher, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Richard was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Fletcher, a soldier in the Militia..¹

     George was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.² George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Garrison, a Lieutenant in the Militia..³ George made a will on 19 March 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sarah whole estate during her widow to bring up unborn child, then said child (if alive) to have whole estate & should the said child die to be divided between Mary Garrison, daughter of Archibald & Phillis Garrison, daughter of Abel, & Peggy Garrison, daughter of Nancy Garrison. Wife & Francis Savage Exrs. Witt: Isaiah Garrison, John Churn.² George was named in his father's will on 18 January 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son George Garrison in the will of Jonathan Garrison, wife Susannah.¹ He died before 23 February 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The Exrs. named in the foregoing will relinquished their right & Dickie Dunton qualified.²

     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Gibb, a soldier in the Militia..¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. John died before 25 June 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Gladding was granted to Henry Gladding with Horace M. Newton, James White, Walter Douglas & John Gladding securities..² John estate was settled on 24 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Gladding Sr. - 4 May 1821 (Invy), 9 May 1821 (Sale), No date (Audit), 24 Nov 1823 (Rec'd) - Henry Gladding Extr. Negroes & their ages: Milly 45 & her infant female child Hart, Isaiah 25, Alice 23 & her infant child Sarah, Charity & her infant boy Levin, boy George, Frank 9, Caleb 9, Will 7, Parker 5 & Sophiah 4. Appraisers: James Melvin, William S. Tunnell & Matthew Beard. Buyers: John Gladding, Henry Gladding & Nancy Gladding. Named in settlement: Elias Gladding. Auditors: James Melvin & William S. Tunnell..³

     His common name was David. David was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. David served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Gould (VA): Hospital Surgeon, 8 Sep 1777; Senior Hospital Surgeon in Virgnia, 11 Oct 1779; died 12 Jul 1781..^1,2 David died on 12 July 1781.²

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Gray, a soldier in the Army..¹

     Southy was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Grinalds a Sergeant in the Mililtia..² He married Sarah (85) Custis, daughter of Robinson (238) Custis and Mary (35) Parramore, on 2 August 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Southy Grinales and Sarah Abbot..³ Southy Grinnalds was named as the executor of a will on 26 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Teackle relinquished his right to be Extr of the estate of Ezekiel Tatham and Southy Grinalds qualified in his place.⁴ Southy was named in his brother's will on 29 January 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Southy Grinnalds in the will of Thomas Grinnalds.¹ Southy was named as administrator of an estate between 28 April 1795 and 29 June 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Grinalds was granted to Elijah Grinalds & Southy Grinalds with Charles Stockly security.⁵ He made a will on 20 April 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sarah Grinalds. To brother Elijah Grinalds. To son-in-law (meaning step-son) Tommey Abbott. To John Grinalds. To Thomas Grinalds six silver tea spoons marked "T.G." &c. To nephew William Grinalds. To newphew Southy Grinalds 6 silver tea spoons marked "S.S.G." &c. Stock not already given to be divided between my wife & mother Catharine Grinalds. Wife & brother Elijah to settle my estate..⁶ Southy died before 20 October 1798. It was on this date that his will was probated. As the will was not witnessed, it was proved by John Teackle Sr. & Charles Stockly..⁷

     John was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Kendall (Kendall?) circa 1770.¹ John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Groton, a soldier in the Army..² John was named in his father's will on 10 October 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Groton in the will of Solomon Groton, wife Ann. He was given plantation where my faher William Groton formerly lived containing 90 acres, his wife to have 1/3 of it after his death during her widowhood and after my son John's death to go to his son John.¹ John made a will on 24 December 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. "I John Groten Soldier in the Sarvice of the United States in the Ninth Regiment of Virginia Forces, being called to the field of Battle & not knowing but a Random Shot may take my life I ordain this my last Will and Testament" To wife Margaret Groten my plantation on Mattchapungo during her life or widow & then to my son John Groten. Wife, daughter Betty & son Kendall resid, legatees. Wife Margery Groten & Tully Robinson Wise Exrs. Witt: William Parramore, Thomas Parramore, Charles Snead.³ He died before 30 September 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     The assumption is that the Ephraim listed as the brother of Daniel Hall in Daniel's will was the father of Ephraim who was a seaman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War. This is based on the fact that the elder Ephraim would have been about 50 years of age during the Revolution, normally too old to be a seaman, and that he must have had a son Ephraim, who was in the Revolutionay War. He evidently died before 1800 as he was not listed as a head of household in that year's census. Ephraim was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Ephraim served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. "It is ordered to be certified that it appears to the Court satisfactory proof that John C. Hall, Mary Ann, Eliza and John Hall, Gilbert Hall and Sophia Copes the wife of Peter Parker Copes are the only heirs at law of Ephraim Hall who was a Seaman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War, and that the said Ephraim Hall died intestate." "Ordered that the guardian of the infant heirs of Ephraim Hall dec'd, do sell, assign and transfer all the Military Land Script to which they are entitled for the services of said Ephraim Hall in the Revolutionary War." (Acc Orders 1832-36, p17, dated 25 Sep 1832, and p564) It should also be noted that in most of the Acc Orders stating heirs of Revolutionary War vetrans, it specifically mentions when the named heirs are sons or daughters. It is assumed that since no specific relationship was mention, that the heirs were his necies or nephews..² He married Susanah (-----) circa 1785.^3,4 Ephraim died before 1800.

     George was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. It is ordered to be certified that George Hall who was a Seaman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War died intestate and that no orginal will of said George Hall or any copy of any such will has ever been proven or offered for probation in this Court. It is also ordered to be certified that John C. Hall and Mary Ann, Eliza and John Hall infant children of George Hall the younger dec'd, are the only heirs at law of said George Hall the elder, the said John C. and George Hall the younger being children of George Hall the elder (Acc Orders 1832-36, p. 17, dated 25 Sep 1832). Also on that same page, it was ordered that John C. Hall guardian of Mary Ann, Eliza and John Hall infant children of George Hall the younger, do sell, assign and transfer all the script to which they are entitled as heirs at law of George Hall the elder a Seaman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionay War. George Hall, who served in the Virginia State Navy, said that the Henry Galley was stationed in the same area from 1777 through 1780 and part of the time was under the command of Captain Richard Barron (Militiamen, Vol. 1, p. 9)..² He married Polly Clark, daughter of Tully Clark, circa 1785.³ George died circa 1796.⁴

     John was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. John served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Hall, a drummer in the Army by Turman. It is ordered to be certified that it appears to the court that John Hall, who was a Seaman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War died intestate and that no orginial will of said John Hall has ever been proved or offered for probation in this Court, that John C. Hall, Mary Ann, Eliza and John Hall the younger, Gilbert Hall and Sophia Copes the wife of Peter P. Copes are the only heirs at law of the said John Hall the elder (Acc Orders 1832-36, p. 17, dated 25 Sep 1832). Ordered that the guardian of the infant heirs of John Hall dec'd, do sell, assign and transfer all the military land script to which they may be entitled for the services of said John Hall in the Revolutionary War (Acc Orders 1832-36, p. 564, dated _________). He evidently died before 1800 as he was not listed as a head of a household..² John died before 1800.