Eastern Shore Public Library

Joseph Matthews

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Matthews, a soldier in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Bartholomew (of Jon.) Mears1

M, b. 12 March 1757, d. 18 December 1823
FatherJonathan Mears (Guilford) b. c 1725, d. Feb 1796
ChartsDescendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
     Bartholomew was born on 12 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA.2,3 He married Jaquet 'Jaca' Hinman, daughter of Bayly Hinman and Ann Young, circa 1774.4 Bartholomew served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bartholomew Mears, a gunner in the Navy..5 He married Rebecca Byrd, daughter of Solomon Byrd Sr. and Ann Bull, on 31 August 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Bartholomew Mears and she as Rebecca Bird. No other information was given..6 Bartholomew was named in his father's will on 2 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Bartholomew was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bartholomew Mears & Jonathan Mears were named to settle the estate of Robert Mears. Richard Sparrow was the security..7 He married Elizabeth Copes, daughter of Charles Copes, on 29 May 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Sparrow was the security on the M.L.B. of Bartholomew Mears and Elizabeth Copes..6 Bartholomew was named in his brother's will on 1 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother in the will of Jonathan Mears. He was to act as guardian for Jonathan's son Thomas A. Mears..8 He made a will on 7 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. To son David Mears, daughter Comfort Shreaves & daughter Betsy Silverthorn all my marsh & land I bought of Thomas Ames. My Negro Rachel to be sold by her choosing her master. To son Samuel Mears my Negro woman Mat & all her increase & my wife is to have no thirds of Samuel Mears' Negroes. To son Jonathan W. Mears my Negro girl Leah & her increase. To son Henry Mears my Negro girl Susey & 100 acres that I bought of Capt. William Watts & if Henry does not arrive to age 21 or have issue, then to son Jonathan W. Mears & if Jonathan dies before he arrive to age 21 or has issue, then to son Samuel Mears. To sons Jonathan & Henry ... To son Jonathan W. Mears $80 in lieu of a colt left as a legacy by his uncle Jonathan Mears which was given before his death. To my 3 eldest children ... To son Daivd ... To my 3 youngest children ... Residue to my 6 children. Capt. Thorogood Taylor & his father Crippen Taylor & William Thornington & Southey Northam to appraise my estate. My friends David Mears & Thomas Shreaves Extrs. This will is to remain in Henry White's hands until it comes to the clerk's table. Witt: Maddox Fisher, Henry Young & Joseph Riggs..9 Bartholomew died on 18 December 1823 at age 66. There was an order to inventory his estate on 29 Sep 1823 so perhaps his tombstone reading was in error..10 His body was interred at Rayfield Cem, Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Bartholomew Mears, 12 Mar 1757 - 18 Dec 1823, died at age 65 years, 9 months & 4 days..2 Bartholomew's will was probated on 29 December 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Young, Thomas Hickman & James Bloxom securities..9 Bartholomew estate was settled on 28 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 29 Sep 1823 (Order to Invy), 13 & 14 Jan 1824 (Invy & Sale), 19 & 28 Feb 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - The widow is a buyer. Legacy to Samuel Mears Negro woman Martha & all increase, George & John. Legacy to Jonathan Mears Negro girl Leah & her increase. Legacy to Henry Mears Negro Sucky. A legacy to David Mears & 2 sisters. Appraisers: Thorowgood Taylor, Crippen Taylor & Southey Northam. Black woman Rachel. David Mears & Thomas Shreaves Extrs. Auditors: Erastus Poulson & William Nock of Z..10

Family 1

Jaquet 'Jaca' Hinman b. c 1752
MarriageHe married Jaquet 'Jaca' Hinman, daughter of Bayly Hinman and Ann Young, circa 1774.4 
Children

Family 2

Rebecca Byrd b. c 1760
Marriage*He married Rebecca Byrd, daughter of Solomon Byrd Sr. and Ann Bull, on 31 August 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as only as Bartholomew Mears and she as Rebecca Bird. No other information was given..6 

Family 3

Elizabeth Copes b. 22 Nov 1769, d. c 1843
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Copes, daughter of Charles Copes, on 29 May 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Sparrow was the security on the M.L.B. of Bartholomew Mears and Elizabeth Copes..6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 432 (will of Jonathan Mears, Guilford).
  2. [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S2007] Lyon Gardner Tyler (Editor), Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, p. 949-950 (ancestors of George Conquest Anthony, D.D.S.).
  4. [S496] Barbara Massey Horsman, Massey Family of Worcester County, Maryland.
  5. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  6. [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  7. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 437 (adm. of Robert Mears).
  8. [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 369 (will of Jonathan Mears, brother Bartholomew).
  9. [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 365 (will of Bartholomew Mears).
  10. [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 365 (settlement of Bartholomew Mears).

Southy (of Thos) Mears1

M, b. circa 1730, d. March 1781
FatherThomas Mears b. c 1695, d. Mar 1775
MotherPeggy (-----) b. c 1700
ChartsDescendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
     Southy was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy was named in his father's will on 28 March 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Meers, heir at law, at the probate of the estate of Thomas Meers..1 Southy died in March 1781 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Administration of Southy's estate was filed on 27 March 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Taylor was named to settle the estate of Southy Mears. Argol Kellam, Sr. was the security.2

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 284 (will of Thomas Meers, son Southy).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 321 (adm. of Southy Mears).

Levin Melson1

M, b. circa 1754, d. before 29 June 1795
FatherIsaac Melson b. c 1714, d. b 1 Jun 1785
MotherRachel (-----) b. c 1740
     Levin was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Melson, a carpenter in the Navy..2 He married Nanny Wyatt, daughter of William Wyatt Sr. and Susannah Kendall (Kendall?), circa 1776.3 Levin Melson married Ann 'Nanny' Milliner, daughter of Henry Milliner and Neomi 'Amey' (-----), circa 1779.4 Levin was paid for public service during the Revolutionary War in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Melson 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..2 Levin was named in his father's will on 5 June 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Levin Melson in the will of Isaac Melson, wife no name..1 Levin made a will on 31 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Nanny Melson whole estate during her widow To son Noah Wyatt Melson a small piece of land adjcent Tully Lillaston, to include the house where Rachel Melson now lives. Rest of my land to my son James Milliner. Bal. of estate to son Noah Wyatt Miliner & my daughter Amey Melson, Bridget Melson & Rachel Melson. Wife Nanny Exec. - Witt: Southy Satchell, Susanna Lilleston, Jacob Lillaston.5 Levin died before 29 June 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated and it was also on this date that administration on the estate of Levin Melson was granted to Nanny Melson with Major Guy & Benjamin Burton securities..6,5 On 27 Sep 1830 it was ordered that James Melson, Levin Lewis, Nancy White, Henry Melson, Cassey Melson, Samuel Melson and Thomas Melson are the heirs at law of Levin Melson, dec'd, who was a carpenter in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War. The said James Melson being a son of said Levin Melson; the said Levin Lewis being the only child of Bridget Lewis, dec'd, formerly Bridget Melson, a daughter of said Levin Melson dec'd and the said Nancy White being the only child of Amey White dec'd formerly Amey Melson, a duaghter of said Levin Melson dec'd and the said Henry, Cassey, Samuel and Thomas Melson being the only children of Noah Melson dec'd who was a son of said Levin Melson dec'd.7

Family 1

Nanny Wyatt b. c 1748
Marriage*He married Nanny Wyatt, daughter of William Wyatt Sr. and Susannah Kendall (Kendall?), circa 1776.3 
Child

Family 2

Ann 'Nanny' Milliner b. c 1756
Marriage*Levin Melson married Ann 'Nanny' Milliner, daughter of Henry Milliner and Neomi 'Amey' (-----), circa 1779.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 355 (will of Isaac Melson, wife no name).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 428 (will of Levin Melson, wife Nanny).
  4. [S2061] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, District Court Wills & Deeds, 1789-1799, p. 299-301 (Deed from Smith Milliner & Nancy his wife & others to John Welburn).
  5. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 428 (will of Levin Melson, wife Nanny Melson).
  6. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 413 (adm of Levin Melson).
  7. [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 16 (heirs of Levin Melson, dec'd, a carpenter in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War).

Robert Mendom

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Mendom, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

George Metcalf

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Metcalf, a quatermaster in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Thomas Metcalf1

M, b. circa 1760, d. October 1803
FatherThomas Metcalf b. c 1732, d. Jul 1771
MotherElizabeth (-----) b. c 1735
ChartsDescendants of Henry Williams (First Families of Virginia)
     Thomas was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 29 December 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas (under age) in the will of Thomas Metcalf, wife Elizabeth..1 Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Metcalf, a soldier in the Army..2 He made a will on 21 May 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. To James Ross, the son of Betsy Ross dec'd, my Negro man Jacob ... 2 chests that were his mother's ... & my fiddle. To my daughter Polly Metcalf the remainder of my personal estate upon condition that she school & maintain James Ross as to give him a common English education until he is of sufficient age to be bind out & then for him to be bound out & no further charge to her & if Polly dies without issue, then to James Ross. Friend Edmund Bayly Extr. Witt: Ebern Bird, Parker Copes & Samuel Barnes..3,4 Thomas died in October 1803.4 Thomas's will was probated on 19 October 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bayly Sr. security..4 On 2 Sep 1807 Isaac Dix was named a representative of Thomas Metcalf and Walter Metcalf.5

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 255 (will of Thomas Metcalf, wife Elizabeth).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  3. [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
  4. [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 378 (will of Thomas Metcalf).
  5. [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 6.

William Miles

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Miles, a seaman in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Sgt. Henry Milliner

M, b. circa 1750
FatherHenry Milliner1 b. c 1720, d. 25 Jun 1771
MotherNeomi 'Amey' (-----)1 b. c 1725, d. b 1 Jul 1779
     Henry was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry was named in his father's will on 22 November 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Henry Milner in the will of Henry Milner, wife Neomi.1 Henry served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Milliner, a Sergeant in the Army..2

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 255 (will of Henry Milner, wife Neomi).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Lt. Robert Milliner1

M, b. circa 1750, d. between April 1781 and August 1781
FatherHenry Milliner2 b. c 1720, d. 25 Jun 1771
MotherNeomi 'Amey' (-----) b. c 1725, d. b 1 Jul 1779
     Robert was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was named in his father's will on 22 November 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as sonRobert Milner in the will of Henry Milner, wife Neomi.2 Robert served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Milliner, a Boatswain in the Navy..3 Robert was named in his mother's will on 25 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert in the will of Amey Milliner..4 Robert made a will circa 1781. To brother William Millener my land. To brother Southy Millener. To brother Smith Millener. William & Smith Millener Exrs. Witt: William Arbuckle, John Bagwell, George Monger, Israel Watson, Levin Prewit.5 Robert died between April 1781 and August 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. His will was probated between Apr & Aug 1781..1 On 27 Sep 1830 it was recorded that Smith, John, Southy, Thomas, Tabitha and Anna Maria Milliner and Susanna Hurst, wife of Thomas Hurst, Polly Carey, wife of Samuel S. Carey, Nancy Milliner, devisee of James Milliner, Richard, William, James, Henry Catherine and Tabitha Drummond, William Dunton and John Dunton are heirs at law of Robert Milliner dec'd, formerly Lieut. in the Virginia State Navy in the Rev. War. The said Smith, John, Southy, Thomas, Tabitha and Anna Maria Milliner, James Milliner, Polly Carey, Susanna Hurst being children of Smith Milliner dec'd, who was the eldest brother of the said Robert Milliner dec'd, who died before 1 Jan 1787, and the said Richard, William, James, Henry, Catharine and Tabitha Drummond being the children of Catherine Drummond dec'd, daughter of said Smith Milliner dec'd, and the said William Dunton and John Dunton being the children of Elizabeth Dunton dec'd, who was a daughter of said Smith Milliner dec'd.1

Citations

  1. [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 16 (heirs of Robert Milliner dec'd, formerly a Lieutant in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War).
  2. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 255 (will of Henry Milner, wife Neomi).
  3. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800.
  5. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 330 (will of Robert Millener).

John Moore

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Moore, a Sailing Master in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Levi Moore

M, b. circa 1750
     Levi was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Levi served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levi Moon (sic), a Corporal in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Thomas Moore

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Moore, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

David Murray

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Murray, a Master's Mate in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Massey

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Massey, a fifer in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

James Nelson

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Nelson, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Robert Nelson

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Nelson, a Sergeant in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Thomas Nelson

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Nelson, a soldier in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Nicholson

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Nicholson, a Captain in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Nock

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Nock, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Miles Northam

M, b. circa 1750
     Miles was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Miles served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Miles Northam, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Selby Onions

M, b. circa 1750
     Selby was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Selby Onions, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Samuel Owens

M, b. circa 1750
     Samuel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Owens, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Lt. George Oldham

M, b. circa 1750
     His common name was George. 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 Oldham (VA): 2nd Lieutenant 9th Virginia, 13 Mar 1776; 1st Lieutenant, 22 Jul 1776; resigned 6 Aug 1778..1,2 George was paid for public service during the Revolutionary War in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Oldham 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..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  2. [S796] With Addenda by Robert H. Kelby Francis B. Heitman, Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution, April 1775 to December 1783 (New, Revised and Enlarged Edition of 1914, with Addenda, 1932), p. 419.

Merrill Paradise

M, b. circa 1750
     Merrill was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Merrill served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Merrill Paradise, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Anderson Parker IV

M, b. circa 1750
     Anderson was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Anderson served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Anderson Parker, a Sergeant in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Caleb Parker

M, b. circa 1750
     Caleb was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Caleb served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Caleb Parker, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Clement Parker

M, b. circa 1750
     Clement was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Clement served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Clement Parker, a Colonel in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Levin (99A) Parker1

M, b. circa 1755
FatherPhillip (41) Parker b. c 1698, d. b 24 Feb 1784
MotherAnn (-----) b. c 1730, d. b 26 Sep 1814
ChartsDescendants of Richard Bennett (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
     Levin was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Parker, a soldier in the Army..2

Citations

  1. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 450 (Utie-Bennett Family).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Robert Parker

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Parker, a seaman in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Gen. Thomas Parker

M, b. circa 1750, d. 24 January 1820
     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 Parker (VA): 1st Lieutenant 9th Virgnia, 4 Jul 1776; taken prisoner at Germantown, 4 Oct 1777; Captain, 23 Apr 1778; transferred to 5th Virginia, 12 Feb 1781; transferred to 1st Virginia, 1 Jan 1783; and served to close of war. Additional service: Lieutenant - Colonel 8th US Infrantry, 8 Jan 1799; hororably discharged 15 Jun 1800; Colonel 12th US Infantry, 12 Mar 1812; Brig - General, 12 Mar 1813; resigned 1 Nov 1814. (Died 24 Jan 1820.).1,2 Thomas died on 24 January 1820.1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  2. [S796] With Addenda by Robert H. Kelby Francis B. Heitman, Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution, April 1775 to December 1783 (New, Revised and Enlarged Edition of 1914, with Addenda, 1932), p. 426.

Thomas (187) Parker Jr.1

M, b. circa 1760, d. 24 June 1793
FatherClement (91) Parker b. c 1733, d. b 30 Apr 1783
MotherRosannah (-----) b. c 1735
ChartsDescendants of Richard Bennett (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
     Thomas was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Parker Jr., a Midshipman in the Virginia Navy aboard the Diligence galley in 1777..2,3 Thomas died on 24 June 1793 at Accomack Co, VA.3

Citations

  1. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 459 (Utie-Bennett Family).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  3. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 459 (Utie-Bennett).

John Riley Parker

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Riley Parker, a Captain in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

John Parks Sr.

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Parkes Sr., a soldier in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Solomon Parks

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Parks, a soldier in the Army..1,2

Citations

  1. [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Col. William (26) Parramore Sr.1,2,3

M, b. 27 December 1741, d. 4 June 1816
FatherThomas (10) Parramore b. c 1704, d. b 27 Dec 1774
MotherJoanna Cusits Hope b. c 1710
ChartsDescendants of William Custis (Ravenswood, Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of John Parramore (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Sir George Yeardley (Ancient Planter)
     William was born on 27 December 1741 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He married Sarah (55) Seymour, daughter of William Digby Seymour and Rose (26) Powell, on 22 October 1763 at Northampton Co, VA. Michael Christian was the security on the M.L.B. of William Parramore and Sarah Seymour. William was of Acc Co & the son of Thomas Parramore Gentleman also of Acc Co and Sarah was the daughter Digby Seymour Gentleman dec'd..1 Col. William Parramore was a member of the Acc County Committee of Safety in 1774 and qualified as a justice on 25 Apr 1775.4 William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Parramore, a Colonel in the Militia..5,6 William was paid for public service during the Revolutionary War in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Parramore 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..6 He married Sarah (85) Custis, daughter of Robinson (238) Custis and Mary (35) Parramore, on 12 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. John Henderson was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Parramore Sr. and Sarah Grinnalds..7 William died on 4 June 1816 at age 74.2 His body was interred at Belle Vue Cem, Locustville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Col. William Parramore, the husband of Sarah and the son of Thomas & Joanna Parramore. He died leaving 2 sons, Thos. & Wm. & 8 grandchidren..2

Family 1

Sarah (55) Seymour b. c 1741, d. 25 Apr 1802
Marriage*He married Sarah (55) Seymour, daughter of William Digby Seymour and Rose (26) Powell, on 22 October 1763 at Northampton Co, VA. Michael Christian was the security on the M.L.B. of William Parramore and Sarah Seymour. William was of Acc Co & the son of Thomas Parramore Gentleman also of Acc Co and Sarah was the daughter Digby Seymour Gentleman dec'd..1 
Children

Family 2

Sarah (85) Custis b. c 1738, d. b 22 Feb 1819
Marriage*He married Sarah (85) Custis, daughter of Robinson (238) Custis and Mary (35) Parramore, on 12 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. John Henderson was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Parramore Sr. and Sarah Grinnalds..7 

Citations

  1. [S622] Comp Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
  3. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 779 (Parramore Family).
  4. [S888] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 782 (Parramore Family).
  5. [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
  6. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  7. [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).

Joshua Perkins

M, b. circa 1752
MotherEsther Perkins II1 b. 1730
     Joshua was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Joshua served in the Revolutionary War in in 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Perkins, a seaman in the Navy..3 He served in the Revolutionary War on 6 June 1777. Joshua Perkins was a member of Captain Windsor Brown's Virginia Company of troops when Brown advertised in the 6 June 1777 issue of the Virginia Gazette that he had deserted. Brown described him as: a mulatto, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 24 or 25 years old, and is a straight made fellow; had on a short striped jacket, a felt hat bound round with French lace (Virginia Gazette, Purdie edition, p. 3, col. 3). (NOTE: This seems to be an Amry unit and the Joshua Perkins of Accomack was a seaman in the Navy.).1 Joshua's heirs were named on 29 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally Perkins is the only heir at law of Joshua Perkins, seaman in the the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War.4

Citations

  1. [S2153] Paul Heinegg, Perkins Family of Accomack Co, Virginia and North Carolina.
  2. [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
  3. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  4. [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 52 & 61 (Joshua Perkins heir).

Nimrod Perkins

M, b. circa 1755, d. before 24 September 1849
MotherEsther Perkins II b. 1730
     Nimrod was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was bound out on 28 August 1765. He was bound as an apprentice shoemaker to William Sacker James in Accomack County on 28 August 1765 (Orders 1764-65, 489). He was taxable in Accomack County in 1785 and 1790 (PPTL, 1782-1814, frames 154, 347), a "Mulatto" taxable in Northampton County in 1787 and 1788 (PPTL, 1782-1823, frames 74, 81).1 He served in the Revolutionary War between 1777 and 1781. On 31 July 1832 Nimrod Perkins states he enlisted as a drummer on board the Diligence Galley in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War in 1777 and continued on board until she was laid up in 1781, and that he was on board and in the service more than three years. When he entered, Johannas Watson was captain, Richard Paker was 1st lieut. and Jesse Canon 2nd lieut. He was born in Accomack Co; was a resident of the county when he enlisted and when he was discharged. He received a Virginia Military Land Warrent for 100 acres and scrip for the same for said service.2,3 Nimrod was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nimrod Purkins a head of household. There was 1 free white female, age 16-26, and 2 Free Negroes, so he must have been one of the Free Negroes.4 He died before 24 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Nimrod Perkins was granted to William Nock with Thomas Paramore, Zadock Nock & Peter D. Corbin securities.5

Citations

  1. [S2153] Paul Heinegg, Perkins Family of Accomack Co, Virginia and North Carolina.
  2. [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 33 (Nimrod Perkins a drummer on the Diligence).
  3. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  4. [S578] Comp Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
  5. [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 422 (adm of Nimrod Perkins to William Nock).

Richard Pettigrew

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Pettigrew, a seaman in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

George Philby

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Philby, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Charles Phillips

M, b. circa 1750
     Charles was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Phillips, a Sergeant in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Elijah Phillips

M, b. circa 1750
     Elijah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Phillips, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Jacob Phillips

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Phillips, a Boatswain in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

John Phillips

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Phillips, a soldier in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Jonathan Phillips

M, b. circa 1750
     Jonathan was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Jonathan served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jonathan Phillips, a soldier in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Matthias Phillips

M, b. circa 1750
     Matthias was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Matthias served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Matthias Phillips, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Phillips

M, b. circa 1750
FatherJohn Phillips1 b. c 1710, d. b 29 Jan 1760
MotherTabitha Watkinson1 b. c 1715
     William was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 18 November 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Phillips in the will of John Phillips, wife Tabitha.1 William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Phillips, a seaman in the Navy..2

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 196 (will of John Phillips, wife Tabitha).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Capt. William Polk

M, b. circa 1743, d. 14 January 1835
ChartsDescendants of William Andrews (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of John Fisher (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Smith (First Families of Virginia)
     William was born circa 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sabra (71) Bradford, daughter of William (42) Bradford and Sarah (-----), on 25 January 1764.1 William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Polk, a Captain in the Militia. He took the oath in 1777..2,1 William was paid for public service during the Revolutionary War in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Polk 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..2 William was named in his father-in-law's will on 31 January 1784 at Accomack Co, Ohio. He was shown as son-in-law William Polk in the will of William Bradford, wife Sarah. He also named a daughter Sabra Polk.3 William was named in his son-in-law's will on 3 October 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Polk, father of my wife Sally, in the will of Jacob Lurton.4 William was named in his mother-in-law's will on 3 October 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Polk when he qualified at probate of the estate of Sarah Bradford.5 He married Leah Andrews, daughter of Andrew (44) Andrews and Sarah Rowley, circa 1795.6 William died on 14 January 1835 at Ohio.1,7

Family 1

Sabra (71) Bradford b. c 1743, d. b 3 Oct 1794
MarriageHe married Sabra (71) Bradford, daughter of William (42) Bradford and Sarah (-----), on 25 January 1764.1 
Children

Family 2

Leah Andrews b. c 1735
Marriage*He married Leah Andrews, daughter of Andrew (44) Andrews and Sarah Rowley, circa 1795.6 

Citations

  1. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 205 (Richard Smith Family).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  3. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 356 (will of William Bradford, wife Sarah).
  4. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 360 (will of Jacob Lurton, wife Sally the daughter of William Polk).
  5. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 420 (will of Sarah Bradford).
  6. [S936] James Handley Marshall, Marshall Family Research.
  7. [S2235] 1st cousin of Joseph Powers Boggs William 'Bill' Boggs Jr., Boggs Family Chart & Other Information, as to the location of his death.

John Potter

M, b. circa 1750, d. before 18 December 1809
FatherNicholas Potter1 b. c 1730, d. b 26 May 1794
     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 Potter, a soldier in the Army..2 John was named in his father's will on 26 May 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John in the will of Nicholas Potter. He was given 1 shilling. He and John Spiers were named Extrs.1 John died before 18 December 1809. It was on this date that he was shown as John Potter dec'd on his daughter's marriage to John Mapp..3

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 415 (will of Nicholas Potter).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  3. [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns), p. 177 (marriage of John Mapp & Susanna Potter of John dec'd).

Maj. John Poulson

M, b. circa 1750
     His common name was John. 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 Poulson (VA): 1st Lieutenant 9th Virginia, 5 Feb 1776; Captain 17 Jul 1776; taken prisoner near Germantown, 5 Oct 1777; exchanged 2 Nov 1780; retained as Major 8th Virginia, 12 Feb 1781, to rank from 12 May 1779; retired 1 Jan 1783.

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Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
  2. [S796] With Addenda by Robert H. Kelby Francis B. Heitman, Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution, April 1775 to December 1783 (New, Revised and Enlarged Edition of 1914, with Addenda, 1932), p. 450.

Samuel Powell

M, b. circa 1750
     Samuel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Powell, a Quartermaster in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Solomon Powell

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Powell, a Quartermaster in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Raleigh

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Raleigh, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Samuel Ramsey

M, b. circa 1750
     Samuel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Ramsey, a soldier in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Edmund Read

M, b. circa 1750
     Edmund was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edmund Read, a soldier in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Edward Revell

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Revell, a Captain in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

John Revell

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Revell, a Gunner's Mate in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

John Richards

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Richards, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Preeson Richards

M, b. circa 1750
     Preeson was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Preeson served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Preeson Richards, a Corporal in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Richards

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Richards, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Richardson

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Richardson, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Charles Richardson

M, b. circa 1750
     Charles was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Richison, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Richardson

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Richison, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Zerobabel Richardson

M, b. circa 1750
     Zerobabel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Zerobabel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zerobabel Richison, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

George Riggs

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Riggs, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

George B. Riggs

M, b. circa 1750
     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 B. Riggs, a seaman in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Riggs

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Riggs, a seaman in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

John Riley

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Riley, a Lieutenant in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Thomas Robins

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Robins, a soldier in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Henry Rogers

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Rodgers, a seaman in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

James Rogers

M, b. circa 1750
ChartsDescendants of William Custis (Ravenswood, Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Randall Revell (Burgess at Jamestown)
     James was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Shield, daughter of Reuben Shield and Tabitha (-----), circa 1775.1 James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Rodgers, a soldier in the Army..2

Family

Sarah Shield b. c 1748

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 385 (will of Nicholas Shield, wife Becky).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

John Rogers

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Rogers, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Robert Rogers

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Rogers, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Zerobabel (473) Rogers1,2

M, b. circa 1762, d. before 29 January 1793
FatherZorobabel (170) Rogers b. c 1735, d. Jan 1789
MotherMatilda (96) West b. c 1731
ChartsDescendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)
     Zerobabel was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Zerobabel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zorobal Rodgers, a Captain in the Militia..3 Zerobabel was paid for public service during the Revolutionary War in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zorubabel Rogers 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..3 He married Mary (-----) circa 1785.2 Zerobabel was named in his father's will on 2 August 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.1 Zerobabel died before 29 January 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on his estate was granted to John Wise, his wife Mary relinquishing..2

Family

Mary (-----) b. c 1765

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 380 (will of Zorobabel Rodgers).
  2. [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 547 (Anthony West Family).
  3. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Jacob Rogers

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Rogers, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

John Rogers

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Rogers, a Captain in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Adam Romas

M, b. circa 1750
     Adam was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Adam served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Adam Romas, a seaman in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Elijah Ross

M, b. circa 1750
     Elijah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Ross, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

James Rowley

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Rowley, a Gunner's Mate in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

James Roberts

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Roberts, a seaman in the Navy..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Andrew Russell

M, b. circa 1750
     Andrew was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Andrew served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Andrew Russell, an Ensign in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

John Russell

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Russell, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Robert Russell

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Russell, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Samuel Russell

M, b. circa 1750
     Samuel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Russell, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Solomon Russell1

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Russell, a Sergeant in the Army..2

Citations

  1. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 211 (will of Samuel Russell).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Thomas Russell

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Russel, a Lieutenant in the Militia..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

William Russell

M, b. circa 1750
     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 Russell, a soldier in the Army..1

Citations

  1. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.

Moses Salisbury1

M, b. circa 1750
Father(f|o Moses) Salisbury b. c 1725
     Moses was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Moses served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Moses Salisbury, an Armourer in the Navy..2

Citations

  1. [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 26 (heirs of Moses Salisbury, formerly an armorer in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War).
  2. [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.