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     Sarah was born on 5 November 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,5 Sarah was named in her father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Parker (under age) in the will of George Parker..¹ She married Rev. George (257) Ker, son of Edward Ker and Margaret (128) Shepherd, on 6 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mihalyka, this marriage could have possibly occurred in Accomack County. According to Shippen: "Sarah Parker married George Ker of Scotland. She died Sep 1822 and left one son, Dr. John Ker, who left many descendants, and one daughter, Margaret Ker. According to George Ker's Family Bible, George and Sarah were married 6 Jan 1796, he age 30 years on 10 Jun 1795 & she being age 19 on 5th Nov 1795..^6,7 Sarah was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was brought out that George Ker had died and left a widow Sarah Ker and 3 children, Nancy, John & Margaret..⁸ Sarah died on 19 October 1822 at age 45.^4,5 Her body was interred at Sylvan Retreat, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her Sarah Ker the 2nd wife of George Ker and the daughter of George & Sarah Parker..⁴ Administration of Sarah's estate was filed on 28 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ker was named to settle the estate of Sarah Ker. John B. Walker & Thomas R. Joynes were the securities.⁹

     Ann was born on 13 February 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Ann was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Ker, a daughter of George Ker, dec'd and a niece of Edward Ker the younger, dec'd..² Ann was named in her uncle's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Ann R. Ker and given a suit of mourning by John Shepherd Ker..⁴ She made a will on 10 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. To Peggy Window, wife of Zorobabel Window ... To aunts Elizabeth Seymour & Isabell Bowman ... Under a sense of the great impropriety of slavery & having full confidence that my uncle William Seymour will liberate & set free my slaves when it shall be prudent for him to do so, I do hereby give to my uncle William Seymour all the undivided part of the slaves that I am entitled to out of the estate of my dec'd father George Ker & also all the undivided part of the personal estate of my father which I an entitled to out of his estate together with all my other estate. Uncle William Seymour Extr. Witt: Joseph Ames, William Lee & John M. Watson..¹ Ann died in June 1807 at age 18.¹ Ann's will was probated on 30 June 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly & Jacob Outten securities..¹

     David was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Isabella (264) Ker, daughter of Edward Ker and Margaret (128) Shepherd, circa 1792.^2,3 David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Bowman, a head of household with 2 males, age 0-10; 4 males (including himself), age 26-45; 4 females, age 16-26; and 10 slaves..⁴ David sold land in 1803 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that David & Isbell Bowman, John & Margaret Finney and Euphamy Bowman sold land just north of Accomac which they had inherited from their mother Katharine Bowman who had inherited it from their father David Bowman, who in 1786 left everything to his wife Katharine..¹ He made a will on 26 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. The land I bought of William B. Addison to be sold & annual installments from the sale be set up to support my wife & children until my oldest child reaches 21 or my wife marries, if one of the children dies or the wife marries, the survivors get the remaining. John S. Ker is trustee for the management of this fund. My Negro man Daniel shall be free on 1 Jan after my death. My wife shall take … & slaves as she thinks necessary for the use of herself & children. All the residue including slaves to be sold & applied in same manner as land above. The wife shall dispose of the remainder of the estate as she sees necessary to maintain her & the children. If my 2 children die before arriving at lawful age, then the wife gets 2/3 & 1/3 to my sister Euphamy Bowman. Friend John S. Ker guardian of my children George K. Bowman & David Bowman. John S. Ker Extr. Witt: James Oswald Bowman, Abel Coleburn & Jacob Outten. Codicil: 10 Oct 1805 - The sale of land to be done in public or private sale to bring what the Extr. thinks is reasonable. Friend William Seymour Extr. Witt: James Oswald Bowman & William B. Addison..⁵ David died in October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,6 David's will was probated on 28 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard D. Bayly & Edmund Bayly securities on the bond of $50,000..⁵ David was named as an heir on 30 May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Bowman was named as a son of David Bowman, the elder, who died seized of a lot in Onancock.⁶ David estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 4 & 18 Nov 1805 (Invy & Sale), 19 Feb 1812 (Sale by widow), 1 Jan 1813 (Sale of remaining Negroes), 30 Aug 1813 (Order for Audit), 18 Sep 1813 (Audit), 31 Jan 1825 (Rec'd) - Some items were returned by the widow & sold on 19 Feb 1812, except that which was used for the benefit of the widow Isabell Bowman & children. Negro man Isaac; girls Olive, Martha, Lydia, Rachel & Judah; & woman & 2 children. Sale of property belonging to David Bowman that was in the possession of Thomas Rodgers (Caulker) having been purchased by D. Bowman at the sale of the goods of said Rodgers. On 1 Jan 1813 the Negroes that remained alive which Mrs. Bowman retained under the will of her husband David Bowman & which were directed to be sold by his will at her marriage. Bridget who was one of those retained, died in Dec 1806. Remaining Negroes Frank, Littleton & Leah. John S. Ker & William Seymour Extrs. Cash paid on 6 Feb 1806 to Thomas Evans for bond & interest to William Finney dec'd. Cash paid Thomas Bayly Jr. for his 1/7 of the 1/9 part of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. due him in right of his wife £16.11.0. To William H. Deeble in right of his (wife) £16.11.0. To John Revell for his ½ of 1/9 £57.18.8. To Margaret S. Revell for her ½ of 1/9 £57.18.8. To Isabell Bowman for her 1/9 £115.17.5. To Zoro Ames for his 1/3 of 1/9 £38.12.5. To William Christian your ward £38.12.5. To George E. Christian your ward £38.12.5. To William M. Scarburgh for his 1/7 of 1/9 £16.11.0. To Edmund Scarburgh for his 1/7 of 1/9 £16.11.0. To George Parker Admr. of George Ker for his 1/9 £115.17.5. To Samuel Coard Admr. of Edward K. Scarburgh for his 1/7 of 1/9 £16.11.0. To (Samuel Coard Admr. of Edward K. Scarburgh for) his 1/7 of 1/9 part in right of his wife Catherine £16.11.0. To (Samuel Coard Admr. of Edward K. Scarburgh) as guardian to his 2 daughters Margaret & Jane for their 1/7 of 1/9 part in right of his wife Catherine £16.11.0. Cash retained by William Seymour Extr. to John S. Ker for his 1/9 £115.17.5. Cash retained by (William Seymour) committee to Hugh Ker for his 1/9 £115.17.5. Cash retained by (William Seymour) as guardian to Edward S. Snead for his 1/9 in right of his mother £115.17.5. Cash retained by (William Seymour) due himself in right of his wife for her 1/9 £115.17.5. Paid George Window impart of his part of his father's estate to which D. Bowman was Extr., £28.17.6. Paid Levin S. Joynes guardian to Betsy Window her £28.17.6. Paid Archibald Dennis for his wife Leah Window proportion of her father Ro.(?) Window's estate £28.17.6. Paid John Finney for Euphamy Addison order on me as Extr. to D. Bowman for Mrs. Addison's proportion of her father & mother's estate £109.1.10. To William Seymour one of the balance remaining of the houses & lots unconsumed agreeable to Mr. Bowman's will, said Seymour having intermarried with Mr. Bowman's widow who was entitled under his will to a child's part which was 1/3 £256.18.9. To George Bowman's 1/3 of the above entered to his credit with William Seymour his guardian £256.18.9. To David Bowman 1/3 (the son of David dec'd) entered to his credit with William Seymour £256.18.5. Edward Ker was Extr. to the estate & after his death his sons George & John S. Ker, these two gentlemen were concerned with the D. Bowman Jr. dec'd in business of merchandise on the books of those concerns all the transactions relating to the estate of David Bowman Sr. dec'd & Catharine Bowman were entered & as in a settlement of these concerns the court of this county by their final decree gave the estate of D. Bowman Jr. the exclusive benefit if any resulting in those businesses of merchandise which it was impossible for them to know owing to the deranged state of the books of his estate by being thus benefits by making all the debts due those concerned payable to it of course would become liable for the debts due by the concerns to others & thus it is that the debt due to the estate of David Bowman Sr. dec'd & Catharine Bowman, David Bowman Jr. is liable to pay. Received for Edward Christian orphan paid by Zoro Ames being for rent due the orphan £30.0.0. Received of Matthew Doughty one of the securities to William Lewis note, which Doughty has paid, Lewis being dead & insolvent. Received of William Mears of E. impart of his brother James Mears book account. Auditors: Samuel Waples & James Poulson.⁷ David estate was settled on 28 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 3 & 28 Feb 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - William Seymour Extr. Cash paid to furnish old Daniel a Negro freed by W. Bowman after he was age 45 who is now so afflicted that he can't maintain himself. Of the balance, William Seymour dec'd in his lifetime paid to George K. Bowman his ½ thereof & the remaining ½ belongs to David Bowman, son of David Bowman dec'd. By cash in part of Capt. William Ewell note due the dec'd paid by his brother John Ewell. Auditors: William Gillett & William P. Custis. (Earliest audited items were 1 Jan 1814.).⁸

     John was born on 18 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 John was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Ker, a son of George Ker, dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger, dec'd..¹ He married Mary Jacob Waddey, daughter of John Robinson (481) Waddey and Hannah O. White, on 15 May 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Dr. John Ker Sr. and she was shown as Mary (Jacob) Waddey, ward of John E. Nottingham who was also the security. They were married by S. Wilmer..^4,5 John was named as administrator of an estate on 28 October 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Ker was named to settle the estate of Sarah Ker. John B. Walker & Thomas R. Joynes were the securities..^6,7 John lived in 1823 at Sylvan Retreat, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA.⁸ John bought land in 1832 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He bought a tract at Eastville and built "Cessford." The land was part of Elkington, sold in 1778 by Littleton Tazewell to John Stratton..⁸ He made a will on 25 January 1836 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He stated in his will that his children (not named) should be well educated, and that his business continue for the benefit of his family, left all his estate to wife Mary J. Ker during her widowhood for "well-being of my children," and named friends Nathaniel J. Winder & Montcalm Oldham extrs..⁸ John died on 2 January 1847 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 47. He died at 6 1/2 o'clock in the morning in the City of Philadelphia after a long distressing illness, at the age of 47 years, 9 months and 14 days..^2,9 His body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.² John's will was probated on 8 March 1847 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.⁸

     Mary was born on 4 October 1805 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 She married Dr. John Ker Sr., son of Rev. George (257) Ker and Sarah (116) Parker, on 15 May 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Dr. John Ker Sr. and she was shown as Mary (Jacob) Waddey, ward of John E. Nottingham who was also the security. They were married by S. Wilmer..^4,5 Mary died on 9 November 1846 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 41. She died at 8 o'clock in the morning, age 41 years, 1 month and 5 days, at Cessford..^2,6 Her body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Jacob Ker, wife of Dr. John Ker..²

     George was born on 28 October 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Adah (92) Bagwell, daughter of Thomas (35) Bagwell and Elizabeth Wharton, on 8 March 1756 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker son of George & Sarah Parker and she was shown as Adah Bagwell, daughter of Thos & Elizabeth Bagwell..^3,4 He married Sarah (66) Andrews, daughter of Jacob (32) Andrews and Margaret Joynes, in January 1775. George Parker Junr, only son of George Parker, Gent. of "Popular Grove," married the second time Sarah Andrews, daughter of Jacob Andrews, of "Sylvan Retreat," and Margaret Joynes, his wife, January 1775..⁵ He was of "Sylvan Retreat" in Accomack County. He made a will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sarah 1/2 the plantation where I now live on Onancock Creek during her widow, also a child's part of my slaves during her life, then to be divided between my children except my son Thomas, also a child's part of my personal estate in lieu of dower. To son George Parker the other 1/2 of my land & the reversion of the half given my wife. To son John Andrews Parker. To son Jacob Parker. To daughter Sarah Parker. Wife Sarah & son George Exrs. Witt: Levin Joynes, Elizabeth Poulson, Jabez Taylor. (John, Jacob & Sarah under age).⁶ George died on 3 September 1784 at age 48.³ His body was interred at Popular Cove Wharf, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George Parker, husband of Adah (Bagwell) Parker (1st wife), who died at the age of 48 years, 10 months & 6 days..³ George's will was probated on 27 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Sarah was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age 18 in 1770 wher her father named her in his will..^2,3 She married George (179) Parker V, son of George (86) Parker IV and Sarah (-----), in January 1775. George Parker Junr, only son of George Parker, Gent. of "Popular Grove," married the second time Sarah Andrews, daughter of Jacob Andrews, of "Sylvan Retreat," and Margaret Joynes, his wife, January 1775..⁴ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah in the will of George Parker and give 1/2 the plantation where I now live on Onancock Creek during her widowhood..⁵ She made a will on 6 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Sarah Ker during her life the house & land where I now live, containing 50 acres ... Remainder of my land & reversion of above land to son Jacob G. Parker & if chooses to take land, then he must pay granddaughter Arentha D. Parker, daughter of my dec'd son John Andrew Parker, $3,400. If son Jacob does not agree to pay this amount, then the land & house to granddaughter Arentha D. Parker, but if she dies before she comes to age or without issue, then her part to my daughter Sarah Ker & my son Jacob G. Parker. Remainder to daughter Sarah Ker & son Jacob. Son Jacob G. Parker Extr. Witt: Peggy S. Custis & William Darby..⁶ Sarah died in November 1822.⁶ Sarah's will was probated on 25 November 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶

     Thomas was born on 8 January 1757 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Thomas served in the Revolutionary War in in 1777 at Virginia. He was an ensign in the 2nd Virginia Regiment on 4 Jan 1777, lieutenant on 13 Oct 1777, wounded and captured at Savannah, exchanged 22 Dec 1780 and served to close of war..³ He married Elizabeth (114) Andrews, daughter of William (65) Andrews and Anna Maria Hall, circa 1780. Thomas was named in his father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Parker in the will of George Parker..¹ He was of "Poplar Grove" in Accomack County. Thomas died in November 1819 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 62.³

     George was born on 10 May 1761 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was named in his father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Parker in the will of George Parker. He and his mother Sarah were the Extrs..¹ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Eyre, daughter of Severn (30) Eyre III and Margaret L. Taylor, on 12 October 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker of Acc Co and she was shown as Margaret Eyre, daughter of Severn Eyre Esq dec'd & ward of Littleton Eyre, who gave consent. Thomas Lytt Savage was the security..^2,3 He represented Accomack County in the Convention of 1788 and was elected judge of the General Court in Dec 1825.² He was of Kendall Grove.⁴ He married Elizabeth (536) Smith, daughter of Isaac (201) Smith II and Elizabeth Custis (405) Teackle, on 25 May 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker and she was shown as Elizabeth Stith, widow of Griffin Stith and daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Smith. Thos Lyt Savage was the security..^2,3 George was named in his brother-in-law's will on 18 December 1807 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George parker and named as one of the Extr in the will of William Eyre, wife Grace D. Eyre.⁵ He married Susannah (541) Smith, daughter of Isaac (201) Smith II and Elizabeth Custis (405) Teackle, on 19 May 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker and she was shown as Susan Savage, widow of Wm. B. Savage and daughter of Isaac & Elizabeth Smith..^6,3 George died on 12 July 1826 at Richmond, VA, at age 65.²

     His common name was John A. John was born on 20 September 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,4 John was named in his father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Andrews Parker (under age) in the will of George Parker..¹ He was a member of the House of Delegates from Accomack County 1801-03 term.⁴ He married Harriet Burleigh Darby, daughter of Col. John (338) Darby and Esther (155) Christian, on 2 June 1802 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ He made a will on 1 February 1806 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ John died on 11 August 1810 at age 30.^5,4 John's will was probated on 10 September 1810 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ John was named in his mother's will on 6 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son John Andrew Parker in the will of Sarah Parker. His daughter Arentha D. Parker was also named..²

     Jacob was born on 10 November 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.^5,3 Jacob was named in his father's will on 13 August 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jacob Parker (under age) in the will of George Parker..¹ He was a physican of Park Hall in Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.⁴ He married Anne Gertrude Stratton, daughter of Hon. John (466) Stratton and Lucy (177) Digges, on 5 February 1811.^3,4 Jacob was named in his mother's will on 6 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son and Extr. Jacob G. Parker in the will of Sarah Parker..² He was of Park Hall in Eastville.⁶ Jacob died on 12 May 1829 at age 46. He died at the age of 46 years & 6 months..^3,4

     Adah was born on 12 September 1734 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George (179) Parker V, son of George (86) Parker IV and Sarah (-----), on 8 March 1756 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Parker son of George & Sarah Parker and she was shown as Adah Bagwell, daughter of Thos & Elizabeth Bagwell..^2,3 Adah died on 26 August 1766 at age 31.² Her body was interred at Popular Cove Wharf, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Adah (Bagwell) Parker, 1st wife of George Parker, who died at the age of 31 years, 11 months & 14 days..²

     Arentha was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Arentha was named in her grandmother's will on 6 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Arentha D. Parker, daughther of dec'd son John Andrew Parker, in the will of Sarah Parker..¹

     David was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. David was named in his father's will on 26 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son David Bowman in the will of David Bowman..¹ David was named in his brother's will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother David Bowman (under age) in the will of George K. Bowman. He and Edward S. Snead were named as Extrs..² David was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as David Bowman (the son of David dec'd) and was to receive his 1/3 which was entered to his credit with William Seymour his guardian £256.18.5. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).³ David was named in his cousin's will on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Bowman in the will of Edward H. Ker and along with William A. Christian, Margaret Ames the wife of Richard Ames, Leah Seymour and 4 children of Richard D. Bayler, was to receive part of his estate if Edward Smith Snead's children all died under the age 21. He was also given my undivided ½ of land formerly belonging to my grandfather George Corbin on which Edmund Bell now lives on Assawoman Creek & also my undivided ½ of the Ewell land which also belonged to George Corbin..⁴ He made a will on 28 October 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Balance after debts, funeral expenses & legacies hereafter given, to my sister Leah B. Seymour. To sister Leah B. Seymour ..., items bought at her mother's sale. Friend Edward S. Snead Extr. Witt: William D. Seymour, Hugh Seymour & William A. Parker..⁵ David died in November 1828.¹ David's will was probated on 24 November 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. James Poulson & William D. Seymour securities..¹

     George was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 26 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George K. Bowman in the will of David Bowman..¹ He made a will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. The mercantile concern of Snead & Bowman should be settled as soon as possible. One half of my part of the balance & ½ of the money from the unsettled part of my father's estate to brother David Bowman. To mother Isabella Seymour all the residue & at her death or marriage to brother David Bowman & she is to have use of my large Bible. If David dies before age 21, then my mother to have the use of all the property & money given him & at her death or marriage, then to James H. Addison & Catharine Addison, children of William B. Addison dec'd & Euphamy his wife ¼ of all my estate & ¾ to my half-sister & half-brother Leah B. Seymour & Edward S. S. Seymour & if either of these two die without issue, then their part to John A. Finney, Margaret Finney, Mary Finney, Ann Finney, William, David, James, Oswald & Lewis H. Finney, children of John Finney & Peggy Finney my aunt. If James H. & Catharine Addison die without issue, then their part to the named children of John Finney & Peggy. Edward S. Snead & my brother David Bowman Extrs. Witt: John Finney, W. D. Seymour, James Poulson..² George died in March 1823.² George's will was probated on 1 April 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William D. Seymour & James Poulson securities..² George estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 15 Dec 1822 (Invy), 10 Jan 1823 (Sale), 27 & 31 Jan 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - Legacies to David Bowman. Appraisers: William Lee, William E. Wise & John Finney. Edward S. Snead Extr. Negro man Daniel. Edward S. Snead was the surviving partner of the late firm of Snead & Bowman. Auditors: William E. Wise & Levin S. Joynes..³ George was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as George Bowman and was to receive his 1/3 which was entered to his credit with William Seymour his guardian £256.18.9. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).⁴ George estate was settled on 31 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. 17 & 31 Dec 1827 (Audit & Rec'd) - Edward S. Snead Extr. Balance due on Edward S. Snead account as surviving partner of the late firm of Snead & Bowman. Auditors: William E. Wise & Levin L. Joynes.³

     George was born on 20 March 1825 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 He married Sarah Caroline 'Sally' Winder, daughter of Nathaniel James Winder and Sarah Upshur 'Sally' Bayly, on 2 October 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Ker (son of John Ker Sr.) and she was shown as Miss Sarah C. Winder, daughter of Nathaniel J. & Sarah U. Winder, who was the security and gave consent. The John Ker Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 3 Oct 1849. Matthew Wise reports their were 3rd cousins..^3,1 George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Ker the head of HH#220, a 25 year old physican with real estate valued at $14,000. Listed with him were the following Kers: Sally C., age 19; Hugh, age 19; James, age 13; Herber, age 13; Severan P., age 11; and Abel U., age 6. His brother Edward Ker, age 23 was only 2 doors away in HH#222 headed by Leroy Oldham, a 31 year old merchant..⁴ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as George Kerr the head of HH#264, a 35 year old physican with real estate valued at $17,000 and personal property valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Sarah C., age 29; Ella W., age 9; and Abel U., age 16..⁵ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Kerr the head of HH#254, a 45 year old physican with real estate valued at $9,000 and personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Sarah, age 39 & keeping house; Ella, age 19 & attending school; and Geo., age 9 & attending school..⁶ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as George Ker, a 55 year old physician and head of household. Listed with him were the following Kers: Sarach C., a 49 year old wife and keepin house; Ella W., a 29 year old daughter and at home; and George Ker, a 19 year old son and farmer..^7,8 He made a will on 26 December 1888 at Northampton Co, VA. He left his whole estate to my very dear and greatly beloved wife Sarah Caroline Ker, and named her Extr. He referred to his children, but not by name..⁹ George died on 22 August 1892 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 67. Dr. George Ker died at Cessford..^1,2 His body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George Kerr, M.D..² George's will was probated on 12 September 1892 at Northampton Co, VA.⁹

     Margaret was born on 27 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ker, a daughter of Geroge Ker dec'd and a niece of Edward Ker the younger, dec'd..¹ She married Rev. Samuel C. Stratton on 1 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward H. Ker was the security on the 1 Nov 1823 M.L.B. of Samuel C. Stratton and Margaret S. Ker of Geo. According to Shippen, Margaret Shepherd Ker, only daughter of George Ker, of "Cessford," Scotland, and Sarah Parker, his wife, married Rev. James Stratton, of Connecticut. The George Ker Family Bible shows they were married on 17 Nov 1824..^3,4,2 Margaret died on 10 January 1832 at Newtown, CT, at age 34. A note in the George Ker Family Bible shows she died suddenly at the age of 34 years, 9 months and 14 days..²

     Edward was born on 15 March 1827 at Northampton Co, VA.² Edward was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, age 23 in HH#222 headed by Leroy Oldham, a 31 year old merchant. This was only 2 doors from his brother and sisters in HH#220..³ He married Caroline T. 'Carrie' Rutter on 16 October 1850 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, son of John Ker Sr., and she was shown as Miss Caroline T. Rutter. Peter B. Smith said she was over age 21. They were married on 17 Oct 1850 by A. Weed. The John Ker Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 19 Oct 1850 at Christ Church in Eastville, VA. The John Waddey Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 17 Oct 1850 at Christ Church, Eastville, VA..^1,4 Edward was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Norfolk, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Ker, a 33 year old laborer in HH#802 headed by Cassander Baker, age 63. Also listed with him was Chas. Ker, age 9. Since there were several last names in the household, this may have been a boarding house..⁵ Edward was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Charles City Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, a 40 year old laborer in HH#277 headed by Thomas Linton, a 69 year old laborer..⁶

     Caroline was born circa 1830. Caroline was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Rutter, age 21 in HH#251 headed by Ann F. Floyd, age 34..¹ She married Edward Ker, son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey, on 16 October 1850 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Ker, son of John Ker Sr., and she was shown as Miss Caroline T. Rutter. Peter B. Smith said she was over age 21. They were married on 17 Oct 1850 by A. Weed. The John Ker Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 19 Oct 1850 at Christ Church in Eastville, VA. The John Waddey Sr. Family Bible shows they were married on 17 Oct 1850 at Christ Church, Eastville, VA..^2,3

     Hugh was born on 28 February 1831 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Hugh was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Hugh Ker, age 19 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..² He married Annie Elizabeth Yerby, daughter of Dr. George Teackle Yerby and Charlotte Hack Jacob, on 31 August 1852 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD. They were shown only as Hugh Ker and Annie E. Yerby. Bible records show they were married on 3 Sep 1852. They were married 200 yards from the MD-VA line by Rev. Waters. The John Ker Sr. Familiy Bible shows they were married on 3 Sep 1852 in Maryland about 200 yards from the Virginia line by Rev. Mr. Warters..^3,4,5 Hugh was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Hugh Kerr the head of HH#282, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Ann E., age 24; Alice Y., age 6; and George Y., age 3..⁶ Hugh was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Hugh Kerr the head of HH#311, a 58 (probably 38) year old clerk of wharf. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Annie, age 34 and farming; Alice, age 16 & attending school; and Yerby, age 14 & attending school. Also listed was Marg't Teackle, age 65 & at home; and Kate Hageman, age 69 and a house keeper..⁷ Hugh was listed with another family in the census of in 1880 at Baltimore, MD. It could have been him, who was shown as Hugh Kerr, a 50 year old boarder in HH#198 headed by Hattie E. Clunet, age 30, in the City of Baltimore, MD. He was a purser on a boat and born in VA..⁸

     Annie was born in 1834 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Yerby, age 16 in HH#266 headed by George T. Yerby, a 48 year old physican..¹ She married Hugh Ker, son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey, on 31 August 1852 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD. They were shown only as Hugh Ker and Annie E. Yerby. Bible records show they were married on 3 Sep 1852. They were married 200 yards from the MD-VA line by Rev. Waters. The John Ker Sr. Familiy Bible shows they were married on 3 Sep 1852 in Maryland about 200 yards from the Virginia line by Rev. Mr. Warters..^3,4,5 Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Kerr, age 24 in HH#282 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 28 year old farmer..⁶ Annie was named in her father's will in 1865 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that George Yerby left "Selma" to his daughter Anne E. Kerr, and in 1914 she left to her granddaughter Elise U. Jarvis for life, after which it was to go to the latter's nephew James R. Lumly..⁷ Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Kerr, age 34 and farming in HH#311 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 38 year old clerk of whart..⁸ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.^9,10 Annie was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Annie E. Kerr, the head of HH#444, a 77 year old widow. Listed with her were (-----) Nottingham, a 56 year old farmer and boarder; and Emma Barger, ag 47 year old servant and companion..¹¹ Annie died in 1914.^12,2 Her body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Elizabeth Ker Yerby, 1834-1914..²

     Samuel was born in 1767 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He married Elizabeth (229) Handy, daughter of George Handy and Nelley (103) Gillis, on 29 April 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. Dorman shows they were married 24 Apr 1816, citing Manokin Church records..² He married Sally Waller on 8 February 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel Ker and Sally Waller. No other information was given..² He married Louisa A. Davis on 22 October 1833 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel I.S. Ker and Louisa A. Davis. No other information was given..³ Samuel died on 8 December 1851 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD. He died aged 88. He was the Ruling Elder of Manokin Church at Princess Anne..¹

     Eliza was born circa 1795.

     Sally was born circa 1800. She married Dr. Samuel I.S. (241) Ker, son of Rev. Jacob Ker and Esther (113) Wilson, on 8 February 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel Ker and Sally Waller. No other information was given..¹

     Milly was born circa 1800. She married James Ballard on 21 October 1820 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James Ballard and Milly Kerr. No other information was given..¹

     James was born circa 1795. He married Milly Ker on 21 October 1820 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James Ballard and Milly Kerr. No other information was given..¹

     Louisa was born circa 1810. She married Dr. Samuel I.S. (241) Ker, son of Rev. Jacob Ker and Esther (113) Wilson, on 22 October 1833 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel I.S. Ker and Louisa A. Davis. No other information was given..¹

     John was born on 10 September 1823 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Maria Cecelia Willig on 21 April 1847 at Baltimore, MD. They were shown only as John Ker Jr. and Cecelia Willig and were married in Baltimore, MD..^2,3 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at 5th Ward, Baltimore City, MD. He was shown as John Keer the head of HH#1114, a 27 year old physician, born in VA. Listed with him were the following Keers: Cecilia, age 24, born in MD; Ann, age 2, born in MD; Mary, age 1, born in MD; and Jane Haskins, a 45 year old black servant. Matthew Wise reports he was in the 5th Ward, Baltimore, page 231..^4,5 John died on 10 June 1868 at age 44.⁴

     Maria was born circa 1826 at Maryland.¹ She married Dr. John Ker Jr., son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey, on 21 April 1847 at Baltimore, MD. They were shown only as John Ker Jr. and Cecelia Willig and were married in Baltimore, MD..^2,3 Maria was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at 5th Ward, Baltimore City, MD. She was shown as Cecilia Keer, age 24 and born in MD in HH#1114 headed by John Keer, a 27 year old physican born in VA..¹

     According to Matthew Wise, there were no children. George was born in 1856 at Northampton Co, VA.³ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Y. Kerr, age 3 in HH#282 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 28 year old farmer..² George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Yerby Kerr, age 14 & attending school in HH#311 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 38 year old clerk of whart..⁴ He married Mary Hannah Jarvis, daughter of Thomas William Bell Jarvis and Mary Hannah Scherer, on 23 November 1881 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Y. Kerr, a 25 year old single mercantile agent, born in N'hamp Co & living in Baltimore, MD, the son of Hugh & Annie E. Kerr and she was shown as Mary H. Jarvis, age 23, born in Accomack Co & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Thomas B. & Mary H. Jarvis. They were married by Rev. George M. Easter..¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Baltimore, MD. He was shown as George Y. Kerr the head of HH#284, a 61 year old salesman. Listed with him was Mary J. Kerr, a 49 year old wife. Both were born in VA..⁵ George died in 1925.³ His body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.³

     Mary was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Jarvis, age 2 in HH#1106 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 45 year old farmer..² She married George Yerby Ker, son of Hugh Ker and Annie Elizabeth Yerby, on 23 November 1881 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Y. Kerr, a 25 year old single mercantile agent, born in N'hamp Co & living in Baltimore, MD, the son of Hugh & Annie E. Kerr and she was shown as Mary H. Jarvis, age 23, born in Accomack Co & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Thomas B. & Mary H. Jarvis. They were married by Rev. George M. Easter..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Baltimore, MD. She was shown as Mary J. Kerr, a 49 year old wife of George Y. Kerr, a 61 year old salesman..⁴ Mary died in 1952.³ Her body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Jarvis Kerr, wife of George Yerby Kerr..³

     Alice was born on 21 August 1853 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Y. Kerr, age 6 in HH#282 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 28 year old farmer..² Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Kerr, age 16 & attending school in HH#311 headed by Hugh Kerr, a 38 year old clerk of whart..⁴ She married Judge Henry Littleton Upshur, son of Dr. George Littleton Upshur (Nottingham) and Sarah Andrew B. Parker, on 22 November 1876 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry L. Upshur, a 22 year old farmer, born in Norfolk City, VA & living in N'hamp Co, the son of George L. & Sarah A.B. Upshur and she was shown as Alice Y. Kerr, age 23, born & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Hugh & Anne E. Kerr. They were married by Rev. Arthur S. Johns. Bible records show they were married in Christ Church, Eastville, by Rev. A.S. Johns, Rector of Hungers Parish. She was shown as Alice Yerby Kerr, only daughter of Hugh and Annie E. Kerr. According to Matthew Wise, they were distant cousins..^1,5 Alice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Alice S. Upshur, a 26 year old wife and keeping house in a household headed by Henry Upshur, a 25 year old farmer..⁶ According to the 1900 census Elsie had borne 9 children, but only 2 survived.⁷ Alice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1910 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Alice K. Upshur, a 56 year old wife of Henry L. Upshur, a 55 year old justice of the peace. She had given birth to 9 children, but only 2 were living..⁸ Alice was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Northampton Co, VA. In 1920 both Henry L. Upsher, age 64, and his wife Alice K. Upshur, age 65, were listed as boarders in another household..⁹ Alice died on 22 January 1926 at age 72.^3,5 Her body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.³

     Henry was born on 29 October 1854 at Norfolk, VA.² He married Alice Yerby Ker, daughter of Hugh Ker and Annie Elizabeth Yerby, on 22 November 1876 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry L. Upshur, a 22 year old farmer, born in Norfolk City, VA & living in N'hamp Co, the son of George L. & Sarah A.B. Upshur and she was shown as Alice Y. Kerr, age 23, born & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Hugh & Anne E. Kerr. They were married by Rev. Arthur S. Johns. Bible records show they were married in Christ Church, Eastville, by Rev. A.S. Johns, Rector of Hungers Parish. She was shown as Alice Yerby Kerr, only daughter of Hugh and Annie E. Kerr. According to Matthew Wise, they were distant cousins..^1,3 Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Upshur, a 25 year old farmer and head of household. Listed with him were Alice S. Upshur, a 26 year old wife and keeping house; Gertrude P. Upshur, a 2 year old daughter; Anne E. Karr, age 45; Margaret Giddings, a 25 year old black domestic servant; Peter Moses, a 34 year old black farm laborer; and Oscar Spady, a 13 year old black farm laborer..^4,5 He attended Virginia Military Institute and lived most of his life at "Elkington" near Eastville, which he inherited from his mother. Here the judge raised fine horses and maintained a half-mile training track. Judge Upshur served in several public positions including Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and Justice of the Peace. They had two daughters who lived to maturity and other children who died in infancy.⁶ He attended Virginia Military Institute and lived most of his life at "Elkington" near Eastville, which he inherited from his mother. Here the judge raised fine horses and maintained a half-mile training track. He served in several public positions including Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and Justice of the Peace.⁶ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry L. Upshur a head of household and 55 year old justice of the peace. Listed with him was Alice K. Upshur, a 56 year old wife. She had given birth to 9 children, but only 2 were living..⁷ Henry was listed with another family in the census of in 1920 at Northampton Co, VA. In 1920 both Henry L. Upsher, age 64, and his wife Alice K. Upshur, age 65, were listed as boarders in another household..⁸ Henry was listed with another family in the census of in 1930 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Henry L. Upshur, a 75 year old widowed boarder in the household of Wm. C. Scott..⁹ Henry died on 26 November 1940 at age 86.² His body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     George was born on 14 January 1822 at Selma, Northampton Co, VA. He was born a Nottingham, but his mother had his named changed after his father died to help perpetuate the Upshur name which was dying out in the Vaucluse branch of the family..² He attended the College of William and Mary during 1837-1840 and the University of Pennsylvania where he received a medical degree in 1843. Dr. Upshur was a Resident Physician of the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, and attended the first cases of the yellow fever epidemic of 1855 when he finally succumbed to it.² He married Sarah Andrew B. Parker, daughter of Dr. Jacob Godwin (118) Parker and Anne Gertrude Stratton, on 8 February 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. Alfred Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. George Littleton Upshur and Miss Sarah (Andrews) Parker. (He was the son of John E. & Elizabeth (Upshur) Nottingham) of Norfolk, VA and (she was the daughter of Dr. Jacob G. & Anne (Stratton) Paker). They were also married on 8 Feb 1844 by J. Ufford. A note shows that he had changed his name from George Upshur Nottingham to George Littleton Upshur..¹ Dr. Upshur was a Resident Physician of the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, and attended the first cases of the yellow fever epidemic of 1855 when he finally succumbed to it. After his death his wife and children returned to the Easter Shore and made their home at "Elkington" near Eastville, the home of his mother's brother, Alfred Parker.² George died on 19 September 1855 at Norfolk, VA, at age 33.² His body was interred at Elmwood Cem, Norfolk, VA.²

     Sarah was born on 31 December 1822.² As of 8 February 1844,her married name was Upshur.¹ She married Dr. George Littleton Upshur (Nottingham), son of John Evans Nottingham and Elizabeth Parker Upshur, on 8 February 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. Alfred Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. George Littleton Upshur and Miss Sarah (Andrews) Parker. (He was the son of John E. & Elizabeth (Upshur) Nottingham) of Norfolk, VA and (she was the daughter of Dr. Jacob G. & Anne (Stratton) Paker). They were also married on 8 Feb 1844 by J. Ufford. A note shows that he had changed his name from George Upshur Nottingham to George Littleton Upshur..¹ Sarah died on 29 August 1910 at Richmond, VA, at age 87. Sarah Andrews Parker, daughter of Jacob Godwin Parker and Anne Gertrude Stratton his wife, and wife of George Lyttleton Upshur, departed this life 29 Aug 1910 at the age of 87 years, 7 months & 29 days at 500 W. Grace Street, Richmond, VA and was interred in Elmwood Cemetery on 30 Aug 1910..² Sarah was buried at Elmwood Cem, Norfolk, VA.³

     John was born circa 1795 at Northampton Co, VA. John was named as administrator of an estate on 13 March 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William E. Nottingham was granted to John E. Nottingham.³ John was named in his brother-in-law's will on 19 June 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as friend John E. Nottingham in the will of Caleb B. Upshur. The two of them had purchased a storehouse and lot in Eastville adjoining the court house from Edward Stratton.⁴ He married Elizabeth Parker Upshur, daughter of Littleton Upshur I and Ann 'Nancy' (215) Parker, on 30 December 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. They were shown as John E. Nottingham and Elizabeth P. Upshur. Littleton Upshur was the security. They were married the same day as the bond by S. Wilmer..⁵ John Evans Nottingham died before 12 February 1827 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John E. Nottingham was granted to Littleton Upshur. The widow, Elizabeth P. Nottingham, relinquished her right of administration. Bond $25,000. Appraisers: Smith Nottingham, John Ker, John Simkins and Jacob G. Parker. Inventory, Appraisement and Account of Sales taken on February 19, 1827. Pages 629-643. Audit and Settlement. Littleton Upshur administrator. Pages 643-648. “Amount paid to Sally Nottingham widow of Jacob Nottingham in full of her portion of her husband’s estate and also in full of her accounts allowed by the court for the support of her children.” “Amount paid to John G. Hunt in right of his wife who was Mary E. Nottingham daughter of Jacob Nottingham which is in full of her portion of her father’s estate.” “Balance due to Edw’d T. Nottingham orphan of Wm E. Nottingham and now paid to his guardian John W. Luker. Balance due to Emeline Nottingham orphan of Wm E. Nottingham and is now paid to her guardian John W. Luker. Amount paid to Leonard B. Nottingham curator of Robert J. Nottingham orphan of Jacob which is in full of his portion of his father’s estate.” “Amount paid Leonard B. Nottingham curator of John E. Nottingham orphan of Jacob which is in full of the balance of his portion of his father’s estate. Amount paid Polly Nottingham of Wm. Sen being in full of the balance due her. Amount paid Polly Nottingham guardian of Edward Nottingham in full of the balance due to him of his father’s estate.” “Balance due to Custis Nottingham orphan of Jacob Nottingham being in full of the balance of his portion of his father’s estate. Balance due to William Nottingham orphan of Jacob Nottingham. Balance due Bellesarah Nottingham orphan of Jacob Nottingham. Balance due Lucy Ann Nottingham orphan of Jacob Nottingham. Balance due Emily Nottingham orphan of William Nottingham Senr. Balance due Edith Nottingham orphan of Wm Nottingham.” Recorded on October 13, 1828. Audit and Settlement with Littleton Upshur administrator. Begins on October 13, 1828. Inv 38 pages 454-458. Recorded on July 9, 1832. Audit and Settlement. Littleton Upshur, administrator. Begins on July 9, 1832. Inv 38 pages 532-533. Recorded on January 14, 1833. Audit and Settlement. Abel P. Upshur administrator de bonis non. (Littleton Upshur was the former administrator) Begins on July 9, 1832. Inv 39 pages 104-105. To E. Nottingham widow her 1/3, Geo U. Nottingham for his 1/3 and John H. Nottingham his 1/3. Recorded on October 12, 1835. Audit and Settlement. Littleton Upshur administrator. Inv 39 pages 142-143. Recorded on April 11, 1836. Audit and Settlement. Abel P. Upshur administrator de bonis non. Begins in 1835. Inv 40 pages 152-154. Separate Audit and Settlement for Negro hires and Land Rent. Begins on November 11, 1833. Pages 154-158. Recorded on November 9, 1840. Audit and Settlement. George L. Upshur administrator de bonis non. Starts on September 21, 1843. Inv 41 pages 247-249. Distributees: G. L. Upshur, J. H. Upshur and Elizabeth P. Nottingham. Recorded on February 10, 1845.⁶

     Elizabeth was born on 11 March 1801 at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named as an heir on 12 June 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth P. Upshur and received 83 acres in the estate settlement of her father Littleton Upshur Sr.³ As of 30 December 1820,her married name was Nottingham.⁴ She married John Evans Nottingham, son of John Nottingham and Margaret 'Peggy' Nottingham, on 30 December 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. They were shown as John E. Nottingham and Elizabeth P. Upshur. Littleton Upshur was the security. They were married the same day as the bond by S. Wilmer..⁴ Following the death of her husband, Elizabeth had the surname of her two young sons changed in 1841 from Nottingham to Upshur by act of the Virginia Assembly. Her brothers persuaded her to do this in order to perpetuate the Upshur name which appeared to be dying out in the Vaucluse branch of the family.² Elizabeth died on 15 September 1879 at Norfolk, VA, at age 78.⁵ Her body was interred at Elmwood Cem, Norfolk, VA.⁵

     J.F.A. was born in 1901.¹ J.F.A. died in 1973.¹

     Ella was born on 20 October 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was born at 12 o'clock..^2,3 Ella was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ella W. Kerr, age 9 in HH#264 headed by George Kerr, a 25 year old physican..¹ Ella was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Ella Kerr, age 19 & attending school in HH#254 headed by Geo. Kerr, a 45 year old physican..⁴ Ella was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Ella W. Ker, a 29 year old daughter and at home in a household headed by George Ker, a 55 year old physician..⁵ Ella was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Ella W. Kerr the head of HH#222, age 67 and single. She was living alone..⁶ Ella died on 5 December 1923 at age 73. She died unmarried and left "Cessford" to my friends Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Ailworth, all except 100 acres on the south side of the land..³ His body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ella W. Kerr of "Cessford.".³

     James was born on 4 September 1836 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ James was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Fairfax Co, VA. The 3 brothers James (age 13), Heber (age 13) and Severn P. (age 11) Ker were students in an Episcopal Church school in Fairfax, VA..² James was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James Ker, age 13 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..³ He married Rebecca P. (-----) circa 1858.⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as James Ker, a 33 year old Agent Selling Insurance with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Kers: Rebecca P., age 31; Mary S., age 10; James Jr., age 7; and Annie B., age 1..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as James Ker the head of HH#7 on Fayette Street, a 43 year old clerk in (------). Listed with him were the following Kers: Rebecca A., a 41 year old wife and keeping house; Jas. Jr., a 17 year old son & clerk in RR Depot; Annie B., an 11 year old daughter. Also listed was Louisa Burgiss, a 29 year old servant..⁵

     Herber was born on 4 September 1836 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Herber was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Fairfax Co, VA. The 3 brothers James (age 13), Heber (age 13) and Severn P. (age 11) Ker were students in an Episcopal Church school in Fairfax, VA..² Herber was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Herber Ker, age 13 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..³ He married Mary E. Kinney, daughter of Chesley Kinney and Margaret R. (-----), circa 1859.⁴ Herber was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Franktown District, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Heber Kerr the head of HH#477, a 23 year old farmer with real estate value at $5,000 and personal property valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Kerrs: Mary E., age 24; and Marg't R. Kinney, age 43..⁴ Herber was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Herber Ker the head of HH#350, age 33 with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were Kers: Mary E., age 34 and keeping house; John, age 10; Heber, age 8; Severn, age 6; Richard, age 4; and Edward, age 1..^5,6 He married Sue (-----) circa 1879.⁷ Herber was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Heber Ker the head of HH#16, a 43 year old Asst. Post Master. Listed with him were the following Kers: Sue, a 29 year old wife, married 1 year; Herber, an 18 year old son; Severn, a 16 year old son; Richard, a 13 year old son. Also listed was Margaret Kinney, a 63 year old mother-in-law..⁷ Herber died in December 1905 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA, at age 69. Heber Ker died, Tuesday, aged 69 in Staunton, VA. He was survived by a wife and 4 sons, John C. Ker, of St. Loius, S. P. Ker and Heber Ker, Jr. of Pittsburg, Pa. and R. S. Ker, Commonwealth's Attorney for Augusta Co, VA..⁸

     Severn was born on 17 March 1839 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Severn was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Fairfax Co, VA. The 3 brothers James (age 13), Heber (age 13) and Severn P. (age 11) Ker were students in an Episcopal Church school in Fairfax, VA..² Severn was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Severn P. Ker, age 11 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..³ Severn was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Kerr, age 18 in HH#278 headed by Benj. I. Dalby, a 54 year old farmer..⁴

     Abel was born on 25 February 1844 at Northampton Co, VA.² Abel was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abel W. Ker, age 6 in HH#220 headed by George Ker, a 25 year old physican..³ Abel was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abel U. Kerr, age 16 in HH#264 headed by George Kerr, a 25 year old physican..⁴ Abel was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Staunton, Augusta Co, VA. He was shown as Upshur Ker, age 25 in the American Hotel, along with Charles Hege, age 28 and his wife Virginia, age 23 and daughter Jinnie, age 1..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1836 at Virginia.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Kinney, age 14 in HH#1355 headed by Chesley Kinney, a 43 year old sawyer..² She married Herber Ker Sr., son of Dr. John Ker Sr. and Mary Jacob Waddey, circa 1859.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Kerr, age 24 in HH#477 headed by Heber Kerr, a 23 year old farmer. Also listed was Marg't R. Kinney, age 43, who is assumed to have been her mother..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Ker, age 34 and keeping house in HH#350 headed by Heber Ker, age 33..³

     Margaret was born circa 1817 at Virginia.¹ She married Chesley Kinney, son of (-----) Kinney, circa 1835.² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kinney, age 34 in HH#1355 headed by Chesley Kinney, a 43 year old sawyer..² She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the census of in 1880 at Augusta Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Kinney, a 63 year old mother-in-law in HH#16 headed by Heber Ker, a 43 year old Asst. Post Master..³

     George was born circa 1802 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Charlotte Hack Jacob, daughter of Col. Robert C. Jacob and Elizabeth Hack, 05 Apr 1824 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Peter S. Bowdoin was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. George T. Yerby and Charlotte H. Jacob. He was also the guardian of Charlotte. They were married on 7 Apr 1824 by S. Wilmer..³ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Yerby the head of HH#266, a 48 year old physican with real estate valued at $8,500. Listed with him were the following Yerbys: Charlotte, age 43; Susan, age 21; and Anna, age 16. Also listed was William Kellam, a 22 year old overseer..² George died in 1865 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Yerby left "Selma" to his daughter Anne E. Kerr, and in 1914 she left to her granddaughter Elise U. Jarvis for life, after which it was to go to the latter's nephew James R. Lumly..⁴

     Charlotte was born circa 1807 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 12 January 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte H. Jacob an heir in the settlement of the estate of Robert Jacob, John K. Evans Extr.¹ As of 5 April 1824,her married name was Yerby.³ She married Dr. George Teackle Yerby, son of Dr. George Yerby and Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, 05 Apr 1824 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Peter S. Bowdoin was the security on the M.L.B. of Dr. George T. Yerby and Charlotte H. Jacob. He was also the guardian of Charlotte. They were married on 7 Apr 1824 by S. Wilmer..³ Charlotte was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Charlotte Yerby, age 43 in HH#266 headed by George T. Yerby, a 48 year old physican..²

     Susan was born circa 1829 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Susan was named as an heir on 25 July 1838 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan B. Yerby, daughter of Dr. George T. Yearby, in the will of John Upshur Sr. of Brownsville.² Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Yerby, age 21 in HH#266 headed by George T. Yerby, a 48 year old physican..¹

     George was born on 19 August 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was born at 20 minutes 6 o'clock A.M..^1,2 George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Kerr, age 9 & attending school in HH#254 headed by Geo. Kerr, a 45 year old physican..³ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as George Ker, a 19 year old son and farmer in a household headed by George Ker, a 55 year old physician..^4,5 George died on 8 February 1890 at age 29. The remains of George K. Kerr, the only son of Dr. George Kerr of this place (Eastville) who was killed in the railroad accident on the Norfolk & Western on Saturday night, were brought home tonight (February 10th) for interment..^6,2,7 His body was interred at Christ Church Cemetery, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George Winder Kerr..²

     Margaret was born in 1782 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Margaret was named in her father's will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Christian (under age) in the will of William Christian. She was given negroes James, Sabrah, Nanny, Leah, and George, mahogany case of drawers, a large church Bible, silver shoe buckles that were her mother's, gold sleeve buttons marked "C.C.", and all her mother's juelry. My daughter Margaret to live with my kinsman William Seymour and he to oversee her estate until she is of lawful age. My daughter Margaret not to marry without the consent of Mr. & Mrs. Seymour..² Margaret was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Christian, a daughter of Catherine Christian dec'd and a niece of Edward Ker the younger..¹ She married Zorobabel Ames II, son of Zorobabel Ames I and Elizabeth Kellam, circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 3 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown only as wife (no nam) in the will of Zorobabel Ames. She was given the remainder of my real estate (not sold) & the whole of my Negroes until they shall be free, the respective period of which may be known by reference to a Deed of Emancipation, except such Negroes as I may fall heir to in right of my wife out of the estate of John Christian until my son George Christian (Ames) shall arrive at lawful age ... Also the Negroes which I may fall heir to of the above estate, if over age 25, should have the choice either to go free or remain with my wife so that they could become free without leaving the State. To wife all the profits of my land & Negroes over & above the support of herself & children & the education of my children until son George arrives to lawful age. To wife 1/3 part of land not sold during her life or widowhood. My Extr. should have my new house finished. Friend William Seymour Extr. Codicil: 10 Jan 1810 - In case of death or marriage of wife before son George arrives to lawful age, then the whole of the profits that may arise from the time of service of my Negroes until the same expires shall go to my daughters Elizabeth & Catharine..⁵ On 24 Mar 1810, Margaret Ames was a buyer at the estate sale of Zorobabel Ames.⁶ She married Rev. Richard Ames, son of Thomas Ames and Tabitha Mears, on 23 November 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Avery Melvin was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Ames and Margaret Ames, widow..⁷ Margaret was named in her cousin's will on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ames the wife of Richard Ames in the will of Edward H. Ker and along with William A. Christian, David Bowman, Leah Seymour and 4 children of Richard D. Bayler, was to receive part of his estate if Edward Smith Snead's children all died under the age 21..⁸ Margaret died on 31 May 1834.³ Her body was interred at Ames Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret Ames, wife of Richard Ames, who died on 31 May 1834 at the age of 52 years..³

     William was born circa 1784 at Northampton Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Christian (under age) in the will of William Christian and was given his 400 acre plantation. I lend to my son William my 400 acre plantation, but if he should try to sell or die without heirs, then I give to my next eldest son living. If they both die then I give the land to my daughter Margaret Christian. To my son William my negro woman Bett and Candas, silver shoe buckles, and gold sleeve buttons marked "W.C." Friend George Ker to supervise the estate of my son William until he is of lawful age..² William was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Christian, a son of Catherine Christian dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger..¹ He married Elizabeth Seymour, daughter of George Christian (220) Seymour and Margaret (-----), on 30 October 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as William Christian your ward and received £38.12.5 of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).⁴ William was named in his cousin's will on 31 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William A. Christian in the will of Edward H. Ker and along with Margaret Ames the wife of Richard Ames, David Bowman, Leah Seymour and 4 children of Richard D. Bayler, was to receive part of his estate if Edward Smith Snead's children all died under the age 21..⁵ He made a will on 20 April 1839 at Northampton Co, VA. He left to wife the "right to remain in my mansion house and to cultivate my plantation" if she choose, and pay rent, and receive a third of the net profits of the whole estate during her life. To son William 2/3 of his plantation (which was Locust Grove) during wife's life, then William to have the whole, also 14 negroes. William was to receive a liberal education and a profession. The testator gave his executors authority to send son William to school or college south of the Potomac; if son refuses selection, wife to have above slaves & plantation; if she should be dead, then to 2 grandchildren. If all should be dead, then plantation & slaves should go to nephews George E. & John A. Ames. He would perfer son to study legal profession, but "if my executors think his talents better suited to medicine or some other liberal profession," then he should pursue that. The executor should have such authority until son completes his study for a career. Remainder was to go to 2 grandchildren, William Seymour Christian & George Christian, and mentioned "my 2 grown sons." Executors & guardians of son & grandsons were to be friends Wm. B. Seymour & Miers W. Fisher. Witt: Miers W. Fisher, Matilda J. Ames, Susan W. Johnson, Jas. M. Savage, and A.W. Downing. In a codicil or 21 Mar 1840, grandson George having died, his share to brother William S. Christian, with conditions..⁶ William died in September 1840.⁶ William's will was probated on 9 November 1840 at Northampton Co, VA.⁶

     John was born circa 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Christian (under age) in the will of William Christian. To my sons John Christian and George Edward Christian the rest of my estate with the exception of 2/3 of the land rent until my son William is of lawful age. My friend John S. Ker to supervise the estate of my son John..² John was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Christian, a son of Catherine Christian dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger..¹

     George was born circa 1788 at Northampton Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 9 November 1799 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Edward Christian (under age) in the will of William Christian. To my sons John Christian and George Edward Christian the rest of my estate with the exception of 2/3 of the land rent until my son William is of lawful age. Friend David Bowman to supervise the estate of my son George..² George was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Edward Christian, a son of Catherine Christian dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger..³ George was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as George E. Christian your ward and received £38.12.5 of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. He was also shown as Edward Christian orphan and Zoro Ames paid for rent due the orphan £30.0.0. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).⁴

     John was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Revell, a son of Ann Revell dec'd and a nephew of Edward Ker the younger..¹ John was named in a land cause on 23 March 1803 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Revell Jr., son of Edward Revell, in a partition suit against his Margaret & Edward Revell. There had been four children: John, Margaret & Leah by one marriage and Edward by another marriage..³ John's land was surveyed in 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey for the division of the land of the late Edward Revell showed 1,685 acres on Pungoteague Creek; 625 east of the Bayside read went to John K. Revell, 560 acres to Margaret Revell, and the home part to Edward A. Revell..⁴ He married Eliza S. (163) Robins, daughter of Daniel G. (67) Robins and Comfort Stockley, on 26 June 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. George Burton was the security on the M.L.B. of John K. Revell and Eliza S. Robins. According to Matthew Wise, she was his cousin..⁵ John was named in his uncle's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew John K. Revell and given a suit of mourning by John Shepherd Ker..⁶ He made a will on 16 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. The lands deeded me by George Marshall adjoining the lands of William Welburne & others near Horntown & also the lands on Chincoteague Island, both of which formerly belonged to my wife, the lots purchased of the Extrs. of David Bowman(?) & William B. Addison & wife whereon I now reside & 29 acres of wood land lying on the west side of the county road leading from Pungoteague to Onancock, being part of a tract that belonged to my dec'd father, to be sold on the following terms ... The land which has fallen to my daughter Comfort Ann Revell by the death of her Aunt Joice Robins also to be sold. If daughter refuses, then when she arrives at lawful age she is to forfeit 4 time the amount & ... To Extr. William Seymour ½ of my water grist mill & stream in consideration of the trouble in the settlement. My wearing apparel to my brother Edward & 2 cousins William Revell & John B. Revell. To sister Margaret & brother Edward each a suit of mourning. To daughter Comfort Ann Revell the remaining part of my personal & real estate consisting of 594 acres lying on the east side of the road leading from Pungoteague to Onancock & my Island lands known as Revells Island, but if she dies under age & without issue, then the lands to my cousins John B. Revell & Hugh G. Seymour & personal estate to cousin William Revell. My uncle William Seymour should take the guardianship of my daughter. Uncle William Seymour Extr. Witt: Zorobabel Kellam, William Christian & John M. Watson..⁷ John died in February 1810.⁷ John's will was probated on 26 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Downing & James Poulson securities..⁷ John was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, he was shown as John Revell and received £57.18.8 for his 1/2 of the 1/9 part of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).⁸ John estate was settled on 28 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 19 Mar & 9 May 1810 (Invy), 21 Mar 1810 (Sale), 3 & 28 Feb 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - Appraisers: John Finney, Isaac Smith & William A. Christian. William Seymour Extr. Houses & lots & 29 acres of woodlands sold agreeable to the will of the dec'd. Col. Thomas Parker for his ward Edward Revell. Cash paid for a suit of mourning for Margaret S. Revell. Cash paid to Samuel Ross who intermarried with Margaret S. Revell the balance of an account due Margaret S. Revell. A suit of mourning left Edward Revell in John K. Revell's will. Cash paid to T. Evans for surveying Chincoteague Island land. Cash paid to E. Beauchamp for balance due him by John K. Revell late postmaster. [Note: Many references to Chincoteague Island land.] Auditors: William Gillett & William P. Custis..⁹

     Margaret was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was named in a land cause on 4 March 1801 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Revell, a daughter of Ann Revell dec'd and a niece of Edward Ker the younger..¹ Margaret was named in a land cause on 23 March 1803 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Revell, daughter of Edward Revell, in a partition suit against her brother John Revell Jr. There had been four children: John, Margaret & Leah by one marriage and Edward by another marriage..² Margaret's land was surveyed in 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey for the division of the land of the late Edward Revell showed 1,685 acres on Pungoteague Creek; 625 east of the Bayside read went to John K. Revell, 560 acres to Margaret Revell, and the home part to Edward A. Revell..³ Margaret was named in her uncle's will on 28 August 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a niece Margaret S. Revell and given a suit of mourning by John Shepherd Ker..⁴ Margaret was named in her brother's will on 16 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Margaret and given a suit of mourning in the will of John K. Revell..⁵ She married Samuel Ross on 5 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Downing was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Ross and Margaret S. Revell..⁶ Margaret was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, she was shown as Margaret S. Revell and received £57.18.8 for his 1/2 of the 1/9 part of the estate of Edward Ker Jr. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).⁷ Margaret witnessed a will on 1 September 1845 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Margaret S. Ross, John Fox & Nancy Lang witnessed the will of Susan Hornsby, St. George Parish. Jacob M. Ross was the executor..⁸

     His common name was Smith. Smith was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith was named in his father's will on 31 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Smith in the will of Smith Snead, wife Sophia. He was given plantation purchased of William Fitzgerald & Peter Fitzgerald..¹ Smith served in the Revolutionary War in circa 1775. He was of Accomack County and later of N'hamp County. He entered the 9th Virginia Regiment on 10 Feb 1776; was promoted to Captain 31 Aug 1776; taken prisoner at Germantown, 4 Oct 1777; exchanged 2 Nov 1780; retained in 2nd Virginia 12 Feb 1781, with rank of Major from 9 Dec 1779, and served to the close of the war. He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati..^2,3 He married Rosetta (154) Christian, daughter of Michael (47) Christian and Patience (90) Michael, on 12 February 1783 at Northampton Co, VA. Thos Parker of Acc Co was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Snead and Rosetta Christian..^4,3,5 Smith was named as administrator of an estate on 29 November 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Sophia Snead was granted to Smith Snead with George Corbin security..¹ He married Margaret S. (265) Ker, daughter of Edward Ker and Margaret (128) Shepherd, circa 1792. According to Shippen: Margaret Ker (althought Shippen had the wrong Margaret) married Mr. Snead, of Accomac County, and had one son, Smith Snead, Esqr., who married Miss Dennis and left three daughters and two sons. One daughter, Susan Dennis Snead, married Mr. Charles Snead, and resides in Baltimore, MD, and has one daughter, Susan Dennis Snead. The others included: Margaret Ker Snead, unmarried; Elizabeth Snead, died; Edward Snead, died; and _____ Snead, died..^6,7,8,3 He made a will on 18 October 1792 at Northampton Co, VA. To my wife [no name] during her life the land I bought of Willam Waterfield's administrator, £25 per year to keep my children, negroes Edmund, Levin, Ladies, Cate, and Newberry and her two children, a dressing table called hern[sic], riding chair and a mare called "Sally Trimmer," and 200 bushels of oats. To my daughter Sarah Christian Snead (not of lawful age) the dressing table that was her mother's. To child my wife goes with the certificates in the possession of Major Parker or the money they sell for. To my son Charles the land I now live on, also the land bought of William Waterfield's adminstrator, and all other lands that I own in any place whatever, my books and writing desk. To my sister Elizabeth Snead £20 and my share of the lot in Onancock Town formerly belonging to George Snead. Residual legatees all my children. My brother William Snead and friend Thomas Usphur, Jr. Extrs. Witt: Elizabeth Mapp, William Jenne & William Harmanson..⁹ Smith died before 11 December 1792 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Margaret Snead, widow of the dec'd, relinquished her right..⁹

     Charles was born circa 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. Charles was named in his father's will on 18 October 1792 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Snead in the will of Smith Snead. According to Dorman his guardian was George Parker..^3,2

     Sarah was born on 24 February 1784 at Northampton Co, VA.² Sarah was named in her father's will on 18 October 1792 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Christian Snead (not of lawful age) in the will of Smith Snead. Since she was given the dressing table that "was her mother's," it is assume that she was by a deceased wife, not his current wife Margaret..³ She married John Harmanson Winder, son of Dr. John (211) Winder and Susannah (155) Harmanson, on 4 November 1816 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ Sarah died on 29 August 1845 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 61.²

     Zorobabel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Kellam, daughter of Joseph Kellam and Patience Savage, circa 1775. Zorobabel Ames I died before 28 January 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Zerrobabel Aimes was granted to Elizabeth Aimes with Joseph Kellam security.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Zorobabel Ames I circa 1775. Elizabeth was named as administrator of an estate on 28 January 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Zerrobabel Aimes was granted to Elizabeth Aimes with Joseph Kellam security.³ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 18 January 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Aimes in the will of Joseph Kellam.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 3 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Ames in the will of Zorobabel Ames..² She married Edward Stevenson on 3 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Shadrach T. Ames & Samuel Walston were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Stephenson and Elizabeth L. Ames of Zorobabel..¹

     Edward was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth L. Ames, daughter of Zorobabel Ames II and Margaret Blair Christian, on 3 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Shadrach T. Ames & Samuel Walston were the securities on the M.L.B. of Edward Stephenson and Elizabeth L. Ames of Zorobabel..¹

     George was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 3 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Christian Ames in the will of Zorobabel Ames..¹ He married Hester Milby circa 1830.² George was named in his uncle's will on 20 April 1839 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew George E. Ames in the will of William A. Christian..³ George was named as administrator of an estate on 29 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George C. Ames was named to settle the estate of John A. Ames. George S. Mapp was the security..⁴

     Hester was born circa 1805. She married George Christian Ames, son of Zorobabel Ames II and Margaret Blair Christian, circa 1830.¹

     His common name was Richard. Richard was born on 11 April 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Ann 'Nancy' Ames on 27 August 1793 at Northampton Co, VA. Coventon Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of John Milby and Nancy Aimes. Wm. Christian was the guardian of John, an orphan and gave consent. They were married by C. Simkins..³ He married Leah (222) Seymour, daughter of William (54) Seymour and Leah (99) Bagwell, on 30 August 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Richard Ames and Leah Seymour. No other information was given..⁴ Richard was named as administrator of an estate on 26 April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Ames was named to settle the estate of Leah Ames. Thomas W. Mears & Isaac Dunton were securities..⁵ He married Margaret Blair Christian, daughter of Capt. William Christian and Catharine (262) Ker, on 23 November 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Avery Melvin was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Ames and Margaret Ames, widow..⁴ He made a will on 26 September 1834 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. To son Shadrack Thomas $1,800. All my lands (except the new graveyard & for that I reserve ¼ acre as a burying place of the family) to my 3 daughters Tabitha Ann, Charlotte Isabella & Lauretta Margaret in the following manner: To my daughter Charlotte Isabella all the land in the south corner of my tract ... from the road leading to Pungoteague ... with houses ... 1/3 of the woods called Hammock & ½ the woods called Bar Swamp & ½ of the cleared land attached to said swamp. To daughter Tabitha Ann all the land in the west corner of my tract ... adjoining the lands of the heirs of John M. Ames ... To daughter Lauretta Margaret all the rest of my land ... Son-in-law John D. Mapp & step-son John A. Ames Extrs. Witt: William Stakes Sr., William L. Stakes & William M. Pettitt..⁶ Richard died on 20 November 1834 at age 58.² His body was interred at Ames Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Richard Ames, husband of Margaret..² Richard's will was probated on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. George T. Mapp, George S. Mapp & Levin S. Ames securities.⁶

     Ann was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Rev. Richard Ames, son of Thomas Ames and Tabitha Mears, on 27 August 1793 at Northampton Co, VA. Coventon Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of John Milby and Nancy Aimes. Wm. Christian was the guardian of John, an orphan and gave consent. They were married by C. Simkins..¹ Ann died circa 1801.

     Tabitha was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John D. Mapp, son of George Thomas Mapp and Leah (114) Harrison, on 27 January 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Turman's Acc Co Marriage Book, George L. Mapp was the security on the 14 Sep 1832 M.L.B. of John D. Mapp of George L. and Tabitha A. Ames of Richard. (NOTE: However, Ames, Mears & Allied Lines, page 313 shows they were married 27 Jan 1830.).^3,4 Tabitha was named in her father's will on 26 September 1834 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Ann in the will of Richard Ames. John D. Mapp was also shown as a son-in-law. She was given all the land in the west corner of my tract ... adjoining the lands of the heirs of John M. Ames ....¹ Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha A. Mapp, age 40 in HH#671 headed by John D. Mapp, a 39 year old farmer..⁵ Tabitha was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha A. Mapp, age 50 with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $2,000, in HH#1028 headed by Geo. T. Mapp, a 23 year old merchant..⁶

     John was born on 18 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Tabitha Ann Ames, daughter of Rev. Richard Ames and Leah (222) Seymour, on 27 January 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Turman's Acc Co Marriage Book, George L. Mapp was the security on the 14 Sep 1832 M.L.B. of John D. Mapp of George L. and Tabitha A. Ames of Richard. (NOTE: However, Ames, Mears & Allied Lines, page 313 shows they were married 27 Jan 1830.).^1,4 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Mapp the head of HH#671, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $800. Listed with him were the following Mapps: Tabitha A., age 40; Susan A., age 15; George T., age 13; and Virginia, age 4..⁵ John died on 3 June 1856 at age 45.³ John was named in his father's will on 24 January 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son John D. Mapp in the will of George T. Mapp. His children John T., Richard A., Virginia E. & Laura A. Mapp were named as grandchildren..²

     His common name was Shadrack. Shadrack was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah S. Gardner, daughter of Walter C. Gardner and Elizabeth Simkins, on 4 August 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Jno. Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of Shadrack T. Ames and Sarah S. Gardiner, daughter of Walter C. Gardiner dec'd. Jno. A. Ames as to Shadrack's age and Benja. J. Dolby as to Sarah's age. They were married on the same day as the bond by E. Stevenson..³

     Sarah was born circa 1810. She married Rev. Shadrack Thomas Ames, son of Rev. Richard Ames and Leah (222) Seymour, on 4 August 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Jno. Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of Shadrack T. Ames and Sarah S. Gardiner, daughter of Walter C. Gardiner dec'd. Jno. A. Ames as to Shadrack's age and Benja. J. Dolby as to Sarah's age. They were married on the same day as the bond by E. Stevenson..¹

     Isabella was born in 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She married Samuel T. Taylor on 2 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Colonna was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel T. Taylor and Isabella C. Ames..⁴ Isabella was named in her father's will on 26 September 1834 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Charlotte Isabella Ames in the will of Richard Ames. She was given all the land in the south corner of my tract ... from the road leading to Pungoteague ... with houses ... 1/3 of the woods called Hammock & ½ the woods called Bar Swamp & ½ of the cleared land attached to said swamp..¹ Isabella died on 17 November 1836.³ Her body was interred at Ames Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Isabella C. Taylor, wife of Samuel T. Taylor, who died on 17 Nov 1836 at the age of 22 years..³

     Samuel was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Isabella Charlotte Ames, daughter of Rev. Richard Ames and Margaret Blair Christian, on 2 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Colonna was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel T. Taylor and Isabella C. Ames..¹ He married Emily A. Ames on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Mears & David Watts were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel T. Taylor, widower, and Emily A. Ames, ward of Richard W. Grant..¹

     Emily was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Samuel T. Taylor on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Mears & David Watts were the securities on the M.L.B. of Samuel T. Taylor, widower, and Emily A. Ames, ward of Richard W. Grant..¹

     Lauretta was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Lauretta was named in her father's will on 26 September 1834 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Lauretta Margaret in the will of Richard Ames and was given all the rest of my land ....¹

     John was born on 17 December 1771 at Beverly, Pocomoke City, Wor Co, MD.¹ He married Eleanor Jackson, daughter of Henry Jackson and Elizabeth (58) Wilson, on 8 August 1793.¹

     Eleanor was born circa 1770 at Beckford, Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹ As of 8 August 1793,her married name was Dennis.¹ She married Hon. John Dennis, son of Littleton Dennis Esq. and Susanna Upshur, on 8 August 1793.¹ Eleanor Jackson died on 15 July 1827.¹

     Edward was born on 15 March 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. County birth records show him as Edw'd K. Snead, who was born on 15 Mar 1858, the son of Edw'd K. (attorney-at-law) & Mary D. Snead. His father gave the information..^1,2 Edward died on 15 August 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd K. Snead, who died of unknown causes at the age of 5 months. He was the son of Edw'd K. & Mary Snead. His father gave the information..^1,3 His body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward K. Snead, the son of Edward K. & Mary D. Snead..¹

     John was born on 7 April 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.² John died on 6 November 1864 at age 1. His body was interred at Scott Hall, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John G. Snead, the son of Edward K. & Mary D. Snead..

     Ellen was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ellen was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen D. Snead, age 3 in HH#591 headed by Dr. John D. Snead, a 29 year old physician. Also listed were her parents Edward K. Snead, a 32 year old attorney at law and Mary D. Snead, age 29..¹

     Helen was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² Helen was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Helen Jarvis, age 8 in HH#1106 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 45 year old farmer..² She married Judge Edward Ker Snead, son of Col. Edward Smith (568) Snead and Susan Upshur Dennis, on 16 December 1872 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward K. Snead, a 45 year old widowed lawyer, the son of Edw'd Smith & Susan Snead and she was shown as Helen R. Jarvis, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Thos. B. & Mary H. Jarvis. They were married by J. Atkinson..¹ As of 18 April 1878,her married name was Fitchett.³ Helen Robinson Jarvis married William J. Fitchett, son of Christopher Fitchett and Leah Costin, on 18 April 1878 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Fitchett, a 40 year old widowed merchant, born in N'hamp Co & living in Baltimore, MD, the son of Christopher & Leah Fitchett and she was shown as Helen R. Snead, a 24 year old widow, born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Thomas B. Jarvis.³

     Sally was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Jarvis, age 5 in HH#1106 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     John was born in March 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. John died on 25 September 1871 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA, at age 3. He was shown as John A. Snead, who died of croup at the age of 3 years and 6 months. He was the son of E.K. & Mary D. Snead, born in Acc Co, and his father gave the information..

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah (-----) circa 1775.¹ Thomas Ironmonger sold land in 1788 at tract A89, Greenbush, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas and Sarah Ironmonger began selling off parts of his inheritance, conveying 5 acres each to Zorobabel Mason and Solomon West, 20 acres to Isaiah Bagwell, and 50 acres to John Bull Jr.¹ Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 27 September 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Zadock Monger was granted to Betsy Monger with Thomas Monger & George White securities. (NOTE: The assumption is that Thomas was his brother.).² He sold land in 1808 at tract A89, Greenbush, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas & Sarah Ironmonger sold a home place of 100 acres to John Cropper and the next year the latter's wife Catharine joined him in a resale to Isaiah Bagwell; this also became merged with this Greenbush plantation.¹

     Margaret was born on 15 March 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² Margaret died on 9 October 1818 at age 20.² Margaret was named as an heir on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. In the estate settlement of David Bowman, she was shown as Margaret Coard and received £16.11.0 for her 1/7 of 1/9 of the estate of Edward Ker Jr., which went to her father Samuel Coard in right of his wife Catherine. (Note: The settlement was finally recored on 31 Jan 1825, but the actual payment may have been years earlier, as David Bowman died in 1805.).¹

     Catharine was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She married David Bowman (I) circa 1765. Catharine died in January 1790.¹ Administration of Catharine's estate was filed on 26 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Oswald Bowman, Edward Ker & Americus Scarburgh were named to settle the estate of Catherine Bowman. John Wise & Edmund Bayly were the securities.¹

     Euphamy was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Euphamy sold land in 1803 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that David & Isbell Bowman, John & Margaret Finney and Euphamy Bowman sold land just north of Accomac which they had inherited from their mother Katharine Bowman who had inherited it from their father David Bowman, who in 1786 left everything to his wife Katharine..¹ Euphamy was named in her brother's will on 26 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as sister Euphamy Bowman in the will of David Bowman..² She married William B. Addison on 13 November 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Outten was the security on the M.L.B. of William B. Addison and Euphamia Bowman..³ Euphamy was named as an heir on 30 May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Euphamia, who married William B. Addison, was named as a daughter of David Bowman, the elder, who died seized of a lot in Onancock. She left an only child Catherine Finney.⁴ She made a will on 23 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac should have 4 barrels corn & 100 lbs. bacon ... & shall be free & to have ... & 6 bushels oats. To daughter Catharine Addison my Negro girl Mary. To son James Addison ½ of said Negro's increase. To son James Addison ... To daughter Caty ... The remainder to my 2 children. Witt: Ephraim Watson, E. A. Revell & Zorobabel Kellam..⁵ Euphamy died in March 1816.⁵ Euphamy's will was probated on 25 March 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. There being no Extr. named, John Finney became the Admr. with Richard D. Bayly & Levin S. Joynes..⁵ Euphamy was named in her brother's will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Euphamy, wife of William B. Seymour dec'd in the will of George K. Bowman, who named their children James H. Addison & Catharine Addison as heirs..⁶ Euphamy estate was settled on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 7 Mar 1816 (Invy), 31 Jan 1825 (Audit & Rec'd) - Appraisers: Isaac Smith, Solomon Wise & George Scarburgh. John Finney Admr. Cash paid to Negro Isaac for legacies per will $23. Cash paid to James H. Addison legacy delivered to his guardian $24. Cash paid to Catharine Addison legacy delivered to her guardian $14. Auditors: George Scarburgh, Isaac Smith & William P. Moore..⁷

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Euphamy Bowman, daughter of David Bowman (I) and Catharine (-----), on 13 November 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Outten was the security on the M.L.B. of William B. Addison and Euphamia Bowman..¹ William died in November 1812.² Administration of William's estate was filed on 30 November 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Finney was named to settle the estate of William B. Addison. William P. Moore & Hutchinson Kellam were the securities.³ William estate was settled on 30 November 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. 8 Dec 1812 (Invy), 27 Nov 1815 (Order to Audit), 29 Nov 1815 (Audit), 30 Nov 1815 (Rec'd) - John Finney Admr. Appraisers: John Arlington, George Ashby & George Scarburgh. Legacy received from estate of Daniel Twiford & Nancy Twiford's legacy from the estate of Daniel Twiford. Auditors: William P. Moore & Isaac Smith..⁴

     Catharine was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Catharine was named in her mother's will on 23 February 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catharine Addison and given my Negro girl Mary in the will of Euphamy Addison. She was shown as Catharine Addison in the settlement and her lagecy of $14 was paid to her guardian..¹ Catharine was named in her uncle's will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Se was shown as Catharine Addison, a daughter of William B. Addison dec'd & Euphamy his wife in the will of George K. Bowman..²

     James was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. When David Bowman's will was probated on 28 Feb 1786, George Corbin was appointed guardian to James Oswell Bowman, heir at law to the testator and Katharine Bowman was granted letters of administration.¹ James was named as administrator of an estate on 26 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Oswald Bowman, Edward Ker & Americus Scarburgh were named to settle the estate of Catherine Bowman. John Wise & Edmund Bayly were the securities..² James died in October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Administration of James's estate was filed on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Finney was named to settle the estate of James O. Bowman. Thomas M. Bayly & Garret Topping were the securities.⁴ James was named as an heir on 30 May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Oswald Bowman, who died in Oct 1805, was named as a son of David Bowman, the elder, who died seized of a lot in Onancock.³

     Edward was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was named in his brother's will on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a half-brother Edward S.S. Seymour in the will of George K. Bowman..¹

     John was born on 25 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Finney, a son of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..¹ He died on 16 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 18.² John was buried at Meadville, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John A. Finney, son of Col. Jno. & Marg't.²

     Ann was born in 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Finney, a daughter of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..¹ She married John Cropper Wise Sr., son of Maj. John (438) Wise (V) and Sarah Corbin (182) Cropper, on 17 September 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. John C. Wise & James H. Addison were the security on the M.L.B. of John C. Wise & Anne Finney of John..³ Ann was named in her father's will on 28 March 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Ann C. Wise, wife of John C. Wise, in the will of John Finney.⁴ She died on 13 June 1882.² Ann was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Anne Finney, daughter of Col. John Finney and wife of John Cropper Wise, born in Accomac Co, VA, died 13 June 1882; aged 69 years.²

     David was born on 21 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.² David was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Finney, a son of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..¹ He died on 16 October 1826 at age 8.² David was buried at Meadville, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as David Finney, son of Col. Jno. & Marg't, 21 Mar 1818 - 16 Oct 1826.²

     James was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was named as an heir on 15 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Finney, a son of John Finney & Peggy Finney, my aunt, in the will of George K. Bowman..^3,1