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     Adah was born on 24 August 1805 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Matthew was born in 1661 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Matthew was named in his father's will on 10 November 1676 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Mathew Moore in the will of Thomas Moore, planter. He was given 150 acres residue where Dorman Joy now lives. He and his brothers Gilbert & Thomas were given my island called Rackon Island.¹ He married Elizabeth Pigott, daughter of Capt. Francis Pigott Gent. and Frances (6) Robins, on 18 December 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. A note entered in Jim Marshall's published wills of N'hamp Co after the end of Capt. Francis Pigot, Gent. will shows that his daughter Elizabeth married Mathew Moore. (NOTE: The marriage date is attributed to someone working on the Moore family at a GHOTES Conference, whose name was not noted.).⁴ Matthew witnessed a will on 9 April 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Mathew Moore, Elizabeth Moore & George Noble witnessed the will of Elizabeth Gelding, widow & extr of William Gelding Sr.⁵ He married Alice (-----) circa 1699 at Northampton Co, VA.⁶ Matthew Moore Sr. married Elizabeth Griffith, daughter of Jerom Griffith Sr. and Elizabeth Gelding, circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA.⁷ Matthew made a will on 22 August 1715 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Thomas Moore 150 A. where I now live, all my right to Rocoon Island, and n. man Daniel. To dau. Elizabeth n. girl Hannah. To son Mathew Moore n. boy Will. To my son Zachariah n. boy Edward. To my dau. Frances n. boy John. To my son John n. boy Richard. To my dau. Leah n. girl Sophia. To my son William Satchel n. man Watt. To my wife for life her 1/3 of the land where I live, and 1/3 of Racoon Island, n. man Robin, and n. woman Sarah. To my five youngest children 4 mares when the eldest is of lawful age. My son William Satchel to take the estates of my dau. Elizabeth and of my son Zachariah until they are of lawful age. My wife (no name) to keep the estates of her own three children. George Freshwater, Sr. and his son Mark to take Comfort Freshwater and her estate until she is of age. To Comfort Freshwater one yearling mare which I owe for part of her father's estate. Son Thomas extr. Thomas Eyre, Jr. and Daniel Eyre to oversee. Witt: Daniel Eyre, Mark Freshwater, William Eyre.⁸ Matthew died before 19 February 1717/18 at Northampton Co, VA.^9,8

     Sally was born on 1 August 1849 at Northampton Co, VA. She married George David Hitchens, son of David Hitchens and Rosina 'Rosey' Kellam, circa 1870.¹ Sally died on 5 November 1948 at Capeville, Northampton Co, VA, at age 99.

     His middle name could be Fenton, Finland or Finley. William was born on 17 July 1851 at Northampton Co, VA. William died on 24 June 1945 at Capeville, Northampton Co, VA, at age 93.

     Ann was born on 28 January 1854 at Northampton Co, VA. Ann died on 29 July 1953 at age 99.

     Henry was born on 26 August 1858 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Ellen Davis Hitchens, daughter of David Hitchens and Rosina 'Rosey' Kellam, circa 1880.² Henry died on 30 August 1935 at Capeville, Northampton Co, VA, at age 77.

     Mary was born in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Emeline was born circa 1863 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Henry was born in March 1840 at Meade Co, KY. Henry died in February 1841.

     Mary was born on 31 May 1844 at Meade Co, KY. Mary died on 8 October 1844.

     Peter was born on 11 September 1840 at Meade Co, KY. He married Celestine Durbin, daughter of Christopher Durbin, on 27 February 1857. Peter died on 14 April 1920 at California at age 79.

     Celestine was born circa 1840. She married Peter F. Wessells, son of Thomas Wessells and Sarah Ellen O'Bryan, on 27 February 1857.

     Christopher was born circa 1800. He married Margaret Honora Brown circa 1845.

     Cecelia was born circa 1842 at Meade Co, KY. She married Samuel Joseph Manning, son of John Henry Manning and Ann Gough, on 28 January 1863 at Meade Co, KY.¹

     Samuel was born circa 1840. He married Cecelia E. Wessells, daughter of Thomas Wessells and Sarah Ellen O'Bryan, on 28 January 1863 at Meade Co, KY.¹

     John was born in 1763 at Maryland. He married Ann Gough circa 1835.

     Ann was born circa 1815. She married John Henry Manning circa 1835.

     Robert was born on 23 September 1850 at Meade Co, KY. He married Mary Victoria Durbin, daughter of Christopher Durbin and Margaret Honora Brown, on 25 April 1870. He married Marietta Cecelisa O'Bryan, daughter of Henry O'Bryan Jr. and Cecelia Osburn, on 27 December 1880.¹ Robert died on 18 February 1910 at Meade Co, KY, at age 59. His body was interred at St. Theresa Cem, Rhodelia, KY.

     Mary was born on 21 December 1847 at Meade Co, KY. She married Robert Wessells, son of Thomas Wessells and Sarah Ellen O'Bryan, on 25 April 1870. Mary died on 28 March 1874 at age 26. Her body was interred at St. Theresa Cem, Rhodelia, KY.

     Margaret was born circa 1810. She married Christopher Durbin circa 1845.

     Marietta was born on 30 May 1862. She married Robert Wessells, son of Thomas Wessells and Sarah Ellen O'Bryan, on 27 December 1880.¹ Marietta died on 22 March 1896 at age 33. Her body was interred at St. Theresa Cem, Rhodelia, KY.

     Henry was born circa 1825. He married Mary Barr circa 1845. He married Cecelia Osburn circa 1855.

     Cecelia was born circa 1830. She married Henry O'Bryan Jr. circa 1855.

     Mary was born circa 1825. She married Henry O'Bryan Jr. circa 1845.

     Stephen was born on 29 March 1856 at Meade Co, KY. He married Sarah Manning, daughter of John Baptist Manning and Honora T. Brown, circa 1880.¹ Stephen died on 12 March 1925 at age 68. His body was interred at Michael Cem, Louisville, KY.

     Sarah was born on 18 September 1861. She married Stephen Kincheloe 'K' Wessells, son of Thomas Wessells and Sarah Ellen O'Bryan, circa 1880.¹ Sarah died on 1 March 1926 at age 64. Her body was interred at Michael Cem, Louisville, KY.

     John was born circa 1830. He married Honora T. Brown circa 1855.

     Honora was born circa 1830. She married John Baptist Manning circa 1855.

     Billy Vessels lived on a farm near Rhodelia, now a vacant field between Mr. Sam Mattingly and Mr. Jim Rhodes, owned by Mr. Arnold. Some sources state that Billy Vessels served during the Civil War in the Confederate forces, but inquires to the Government Services Administration were unable to verify this information. After the death of Mary Emma he married Ellen Wise who had returned from the Sisters of Nazareth Community; this second marriage was childless but Vessels reared some of the children of his sister Cecilia, wife of Samuel Joseph Manning, after the death of Cecilia and Samuel. After the death of Billy, Ellen re-entered the religous life. Having broken her religious vows, she apparently encournted difficulty in finding acceptance into a religious order; but eveidently was accepted by an Order in Indiana, with the assistance, apparently, of Rev. Paul Manning O.F.M. nephew of Billy, whom Ellen and Billy had helped to rear. John was born circa 1836 at Meade Co, KY. He married Mary Emma Cissel on 17 February 1857 at Meade Co, KY. She was shown as Emmeline Cissel, whose guardian was Augustine Mills..¹ He married Ellen Wise circa 1880.¹

     Mary was born circa 1838. She married John William 'Billy' Wessells, son of Thomas Wessells and Sarah Ellen O'Bryan, on 17 February 1857 at Meade Co, KY. She was shown as Emmeline Cissel, whose guardian was Augustine Mills..¹

     Ellen was born circa 1840. She married John William 'Billy' Wessells, son of Thomas Wessells and Sarah Ellen O'Bryan, circa 1880.¹

     William was born between 1756 and 1757 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Moore, daughter of John Moore and Mary (-----), circa 1780.^2,3 William Scott Jr. died in 1806.⁴

     (s|o_Thos) died on 28 March 1812. (s|o_Thos) was born on 28 March 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Easter was born on 1 August 1824. Another record in this book shows 1 Aug 1826..¹

     Rachel was born on 16 April 1791 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Jeremiah 'Jerry' Elliott circa 1810.¹

     William was born circa 1785. He married Elizabeth Thurston on 6 August 1811 at Northampton Co, VA. Peter Williams was the security on the M.L.B. of William Costin Jr. & Elizabeth Thurston. They were married by I. Bratten..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William Costin Jr. on 6 August 1811 at Northampton Co, VA. Peter Williams was the security on the M.L.B. of William Costin Jr. & Elizabeth Thurston. They were married by I. Bratten..¹

     Seth was born on 8 July 1851 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born on 24 February 1797 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     John was born on 21 March 1801 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1825. She married Robert Elliott Wilkins, son of John (491) Wilkins Sr. and Elizabeth Elliott, on 11 November 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. Daniel Fitchett was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert E. Wilkins to Mary Ann Fitchett, daughter of Daniel Fitchett. They were married on 13 Nov 1844 by P. Warren Jr..²

     Daniel was born circa 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. Daniel was named in his father's will on 24 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Daniel (under age) in the will of Jonathan Fitchett, Nancy Fitchett.¹

     Azariah was born circa 1710. He married Agnes Somers, daughter of Thomas Somers and Ann (-----), circa 1751 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Azariah Scott married (-----) (-----) circa 1755. Azariah Scott died before 11 February 1789 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Azariah Scott was granted to Thomas Widgeon.²

     Agnes Somers was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ A cattle mark was recorded for Agnes Somers in 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the cattlemark of William Somers was recorded for his sister Agness Somers under the care of Daniel Neech.¹ She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 3 September 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. She would have been one of the 3 small children mentioned when his mother Margarett Somers, who was left with 3 small children, petitioned to sell her husband John Somers very small estate at public outcry (auction).¹ Agnes was named as an heir on 16 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. Agness Somers, Thomas Sommers and Eustice Saunders were named in the will of Daniel Neech, wife Margert.²

     Ellen was born circa 1852 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Henry A. Wise Elliott, son of William W. Elliott and Harriett A. Rowley, circa 1880.¹

     Margaret was born on 11 February 1833 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1738 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elisha Willis, daughter of Josias Willis II and Elishey (-----), on 26 July 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. Jno. Widgeon Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Wilkins and Elishey Willis, daughter of Josias Willis who gave consent..^2,3

     Elisha was born circa 1757 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Benjamin (204) Wilkins, son of John (69) Wilkins and Judith (-----), on 26 July 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. Jno. Widgeon Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Wilkins and Elishey Willis, daughter of Josias Willis who gave consent..^1,3 Elisha was named in her father's will on 28 March 1817 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elishe Wilkins in the will of Josias Willis and given one dollar.⁴

     Josias was born circa 1726 at Northampton Co, VA. Josias was named as an heir on 4 February 1727 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Josias Willis Jr. in the will of Thomas Ellegood, planter, single person.² He married Elishey (-----) circa 1755.³ Josias was named as administrator of an estate on 12 March 1771 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Willis was granted to Josias Willis Jr.⁴ Josias was named as an appraiser of an estate on 10 March 1772 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Henry Guy, Nathaniel Tyson, William Wilkins & Josiah Willis Jr. were named to appraise the estate of Robert Widgeon.⁵ Josias was named as an appraiser of an estate on 12 August 1773 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Widgeon, William Wood, Thomas Widgeon & Josias Willis were named to appraise the estate of Powell Johnson.⁶ Josias witnessed a will on 7 June 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Scott, Josias Willis, Elishey Willis & John Robins witnessed the will of John Wilkins.³ Josias made a will on 28 March 1817 at Northampton Co, VA. I give to my son Josias Willis one Negro woman named Molly and Negroes Ben, Adah, Jacob & Esther their increase from this day also all the monies he has in his hands of mine on condition that he will pay to my grandson Thomas Mills forty one pounds thirteen shillings and four pence to my grand daughter Elisha Pratt thirteen pounds seventeen shillings and nine pence to my grand daughter Leah Widgeon thirteen pounds seventeen shillings and nine pence and to my great grandson William Warren five pounds eleven shillings & two pence and to my daughter Elisha Wilkins one dollar. I give to my son Marrott Willis a Negro woman named Esther, her daughters Sarah & Adah & her son Peter and what money he has in his hands of mine on condition that he will pay to my grand daughter Rachel Willis forty one pounds thirteen shillings & four pence & to my great grandson William Warren eight pounds six shillings & eight pence. I give to my daughter Elishe Wilkins one dollar to be paid by my son Josias & a Negro woman named Agnes & no more of my estate. I give to my son Thomas Willis one Negro man named Abel & one bed & furniture. I give to my son George Willis one dollar & what I have already advanced for him & no more of my estate. I give to my grandson William Willis (of Thomas) one Negro boy named George one ox cart & walnut chest & one gun. I devise to my grandson Revil Willis one Negro girl named Edey reserving for my grandson Severn Willis of Thomas the first child the said Edey may have that lives to be two years old. I nominate and appoint my sons Josias, Marrott and Thomas executors. Signed with his mark, Josias Willis. Witnesses: John K. Floyd, Thomas S. Wilkins and Temple N. Robins.⁷ He died before 10 January 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Administrators Josiah Willis and Thomas Willis. Bond $1000. Appraisers: William Thomas, William Wilson, Walter Luker and John Wilson. No administration records.⁷

     Caleb was born circa 1786 at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.² Caleb was named in his grandmother's will on 26 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Calab Upshur in the will of Leah Upshur, widow of Arthur.³ He attended Princeton University, receiving his A.B degree in 1802 and his M.A. degree in 1806. He was Clerk of the Superior Court of N'hamp Co from 1813 until his death and was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 11 of Eastville. He lived in the vicinity of Eastville.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1810.² Caleb was named in a land cause on 19 July 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. In a land cause of Upshur, et al, vs. Upshur, et al, a suit for division of land, it was brought out that Caleb B. Upshur. Juliet Elliott, wife of John T. Elliott, Arther B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur's father was Littleton Upshur who owned at the time of his death a tract of land containing 1200 acres, situate in the County of Northampton, and also was seized of 12 acres for the life of a certain Sally Fisher, who is now alive and in being. Littleton Upshur died on 27 August 1812 intestate leaving Nancy Upshur. his widow and relice, and Caleb B. Upshur, Arthur B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur, and Juliet, who on 22 Feb 1814. intermarried with John T. Elliott, and also Leah C. Upshur, George P. Upshur and Elizabeth P. Upshur his children and coheirs, all of whom are now alive and in being, &c..¹ Caleb was named as an heir on 12 June 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Caleb B. Upshur and received 110 acres in the estate settlement of his father Littleton Upshur Sr.⁴ Caleb was named in his brother's will on 5 September 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Caleb B. Upshur and named executor in the will of Arthur B. Upshur, wife Elizabeth G. Upshur.⁵ Caleb made a will on 19 June 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. I give and devise my interest in the storehouse & lot of land in the town of Eastville purchased by John E. Nottingham & myself of Edward Stratton & adjoining the court house lot to my son Horace L. Upshur & his heirs forever. I also give & bequeath to my said son Horace my Negro boy Alfred & the watch I usually wear. To my two children Mary Evelina Upshur & Horace Littleton Upshur I give & bequeath the whole of my books. All the Negroes which may in any manner belong to me except the aforesaid Alfred & my man Jim Riley I give and bequeath to my said children Mary E. and Horace L. Upshur. My Negro man Jim Riley whose faithful service have equaled those of any other slave I hereby emancipate & absolutely set free & I ask as a particular & last favor of the Court with whom I have been so long connected in office to permit my said Negro man to reside in this county as a free man. Should both of my children die under the age of twenty one years & leaving no issue I then devise the interest in the storehouse & lot aforesaid to John Upshur the son of my brother Arthur & bequeath my Negro boy Alfred to Arthur W. Upshur the son of my brother Littleton & the balance of my property to be divided into two equal parts one of which parts I give to my brother Littleton & the other part to be equally divided among the children of my brother Arthur. I hereby appoint my brother Littleton curator of the property & guardian & protector of the persons of my children. Should my brother Littleton be prevented from executing this part of my will or refuse to do it, I assign all these duties first to my brother Abel P. Upshur and should he be prevented or refuse to do it, then I appoint my friend John E. Nottingham. I hereby appoint my brother Littleton Upshur executor. Signed, Caleb B. Upshur. No witnesses. Administrator Littleton Upshur. John Adams, Thomas S. Satchell, Lawrence Enholms and Peter S. Bowdoin were ordered to appraise the estate of Caleb B. Upshur. Audit and Settlement. Littleton Upshur executor. Begins on March 16, 1821. Recorded on July 14, 1823. Inventory, Appraisement and Account of Sales taken on April 23, 1821. Audit and Settlement. Littleton Upshur executor. Recorded on June 12, 1826.⁶ He died on 23 February 1821 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA.²

     Arthur was born on 29 February 1788 at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.^2,3 He attended Yale with his younger brother Abel Parker Upshur I, and the names of both boys appear in register of 1805 as members of the junior class. The two brothers did not finish their course at Yale, but left in May 1806 and entered Princeton. During the War of 1812 Arthur served as Ensign in the 27th Regiment of Virginia Militia, N'hamp Co, in the company of Capt. Littleton Upshur II, his brother. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 11 of Eastville.² He married Elizabeth G. Carpenter, daughter of John Carpenter and Lucy (623) Galt, 27 Apr 1811 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur B. Upshur and Elizabeth G. Carpenter. Rickards Dunton the guardian of Elizabeth gave consent. The married took place on 28 Apr 1811.^2,4 Arthur was named in a land cause on 19 July 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. In a land cause of Upshur, et al, vs. Upshur, et al, a suit for division of land, it was brought out that Caleb B. Upshur. Juliet Elliott, wife of John T. Elliott, Arther B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur's father was Littleton Upshur who owned at the time of his death a tract of land containing 1200 acres, situate in the County of Northampton, and also was seized of 12 acres for the life of a certain Sally Fisher, who is now alive and in being. Littleton Upshur died on 27 August 1812 intestate leaving Nancy Upshur. his widow and relice, and Caleb B. Upshur, Arthur B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur, and Juliet, who on 22 Feb 1814. intermarried with John T. Elliott, and also Leah C. Upshur, George P. Upshur and Elizabeth P. Upshur his children and coheirs, all of whom are now alive and in being, &c..¹ Arthur was named as an heir on 12 June 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur B. Upshur and received 95 acres in the estate settlement of his father Littleton Upshur Sr.⁵ Arthur made a will on 5 September 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. My will and desire is that the tract of land on which I now live shall be sold. I give to my wife Elizabeth G. Upshur & her heirs my Negroes Levin & George upon condition that she will convey her right of dower to the purchase of the tract of land herein directed to be sold. I give to my son John L. Upshur & his heirs my large gun. I give to my brother George P. Upshur. All the balance & residue of my estate I give and bequeath to my son John L. Upshur. I nominate & appoint my brother Caleb B. Upshur executor. Signed, Arthur B. Upshur. Witnesses: C. B. Upshur, Richard Johnson, Johannes Johnson. Administrator Caleb B. Upshur. Appraisers: Thomas S. Satchell, John Adams, Harold L. Wilson and Silas Jefferson. Inventory, Appraisement and Account of Sales taken on March 18, 1819. Audit and Settlement. Caleb B. Upshur executor. Recorded on June 10, 1822.⁶ He died on 17 January 1819 at age 30.^2,3 Arthur was buried at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.^2,3

     Abel was born on 17 June 1790 at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.² Abel was named in his grandmother's will on 26 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Abel Upshur in the will of Leah Upsher, widow of Arthur.³ Abel was named as an heir on 12 June 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abel P. Upshur and received 30 acres containing the mannor buildings in the estate settlement of his father Littleton Upshur Sr.⁴ He married Elizabeth W. Dennis, daughter of Hon. John Dennis and Eleanor Jackson, on 26 February 1817.² Abel was named in his brother's will on 19 June 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brothr Abel P. Upshur in the will of Caleb B. Upshur.⁵ He married Elizabeth Anne Brown Upshur, daughter of John Brown Upshur I and Mary 'Molly' Elizabeth Stith, 22 Jun 1824 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William S. Upshur and Richard D. Bayly were the security on the M.L.B. of Abel P. Upshur and Eliz. Ann Brown Upsher, daughter of J.P. Upshur dec'd. They were married on 25 Jun 1824. They were 2nd cousins.^6,7 Abel was named in his brother's will on 4 March 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Abel P. Upshur in the will of Littleton Upshur.⁸ He was a close friend fo President John Tyler and was named Secretary of the Navy and later succeded Daniel Webster as Secretary of State.² Abel made a will on 13 April 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. I emancipate & set free my servant David Rich & direct my executor to give him one hundred dollars. I give to my brother George P. Upshur the whole of my property of every description except such parts as I herein expressly dispose of in some other way. The surplus of my estate my said trustee shall manage & shall apply one half the net annual income thereof to the use of my daughter & the other half thereof to the use of my wife so long as she shall remain my widow. But if my wife shall marry again then only one third of the said net annual income shall be applied to her use & the other two thirds shall be applied to the use of my daughter. The provision herein made for my wife is in lieu of dower. At the death of my wife so much of my property as I have given her shall be held by my said trustee for the use of my daughter. Whenever my daughter shall marry my trustee may either surrender to her the property here in given to her or he may retain the same & apply the profits to her separate use. Should my daughter attain the age of twenty one years without being married my said trustee shall surrender her property to her. I give to my brother in law Peter P. Mayo of Norfolk. To my nephew John L. Upshur all the rest of my law books. I give to my daughter the gold watch which I usually wear & to my nephew Littleton Upshur son of my brother Littleton Upshur the silver watch which was his father's & which has his name upon the dial plate. If convenient, I desire to be buried in the graveyard at Vaucluse. I constitute my brother George P. Upshur my executor & guardian of my child. Signed, A. P. Upshur. Witnesses: Mary E. Upshur, S. S. Upshur, R. S. Upshur, Wm S. Upshur. George P. Upshur administrator. Bond $100,000. No order to appraise the estate. Audit and Settlement. George P. Upshur administrator. Starts on March 4, 1844. Recorded on June 14, 1847.⁹ He died on 28 February 1844 at Washington, DC, at age 53. He, along with several other high ranking civilians, was killed on board the navy ship Princeton, when a large canon exploded during firing practice in Washington Harbor.² Abel was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, DC.⁶

     John was born in 1792 at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.² In the War of 1812 he served as Private in the 27th Regiment of Virginia Militia in the company of Capt. Littleton Upshur II, his brother. He lived on the Eastern Shore and practiced medicine ther until his untimely death at the age of 26 years.² John was named in a land cause on 19 July 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. In a land cause of Upshur, et al, vs. Upshur, et al, a suit for division of land, it was brought out that Caleb B. Upshur. Juliet Elliott, wife of John T. Elliott, Arther B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur's father was Littleton Upshur who owned at the time of his death a tract of land containing 1200 acres, situate in the County of Northampton, and also was seized of 12 acres for the life of a certain Sally Fisher, who is now alive and in being. Littleton Upshur died on 27 August 1812 intestate leaving Nancy Upshur. his widow and relice, and Caleb B. Upshur, Arthur B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur, and Juliet, who on 22 Feb 1814. intermarried with John T. Elliott, and also Leah C. Upshur, George P. Upshur and Elizabeth P. Upshur his children and coheirs, all of whom are now alive and in being, &c..¹ John was named as an heir on 12 June 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Upshur and received 125 acres in the estate settlement of his father Littleton Upshur Sr.³ He married Lucy Parker, daughter of Col. Thomas (211) 'Hangman Tom' Parker and Elizabeth (114) Andrews, 8 Apr 1818 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of John Upshur and Luch Parker. They were married on 15 Apr 1818. She died just two weeks after their marriage and he died 18 days after she died.^4,5 Dr. John Upshur died on 15 May 1818.^2,6 John was buried at Sylavn Retreat, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone book shows he was buried at the Parker Plot in Pungoteague. His tombstone shows him as Dr. John Upshur, husband of Lucy & son of Littleton & Jane, died 15 May 1818 age 26.^4,6 Administration of John estate was filed on 14 December 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. Administrator Caleb B. Upshur. Bond $5,000. Appraisers: Thomas S. Satchell, John E. Nottingham, John Adams and Silas Jefferson. Division of Slaves. January 13, 1820 Heirs: Littleton Upshur for his mother, Littleton Upshur for his sister Leah, Littleton Upshur for his sister Elizabeth, Abel P. Upshur, George P. Upshur, Littleton Upshur, John T. Elliott, Caleb B. Upshur and Caleb B. Upshur as executor for Arthur B. Upshur. Inventory, Appraisement and Account of sales taken on December 10, 1818. Audit and Settlement. Caleb B. Upshur administrator. Recorded on March 11, 1822.⁷

     Leah was born circa 1797 at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.³ Leah was named in a land cause on 19 July 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. In a land cause of Upshur, et al, vs. Upshur, et al, a suit for division of land, it was brought out that Caleb B. Upshur. Juliet Elliott, wife of John T. Elliott, Arther B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur's father was Littleton Upshur who owned at the time of his death a tract of land containing 1200 acres, situate in the County of Northampton, and also was seized of 12 acres for the life of a certain Sally Fisher, who is now alive and in being. Littleton Upshur died on 27 August 1812 intestate leaving Nancy Upshur. his widow and relice, and Caleb B. Upshur, Arthur B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur, and Juliet, who on 22 Feb 1814. intermarried with John T. Elliott, and also Leah C. Upshur, George P. Upshur and Elizabeth P. Upshur his children and coheirs, all of whom are now alive and in being, &c..¹ Leah was named as an heir on 12 June 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Leah C. Upshur and received 92 acres in the estate settlement of her father Littleton Upshur Sr.⁴ As of 7 July 1824,her married name was Mayo.² She married Peter Poythress Mayo, son of Joseph Mayo and Jane Poythress, 07 Jul 1824 (bond). A.P. Upshur was the security on the M.L.B. of Peter P. Mayo and Leah C. Upshur. They were married on 9 Jul 1824. The Acc Co marriage records show Peter D. Mago married Leah C. Upshur on 3 Aug 1823.^2,5,6

     George was born on 8 March 1799 at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.² During the War of 1812, as a boy of 14, he served as Private under his older brother, Capt. Littleton Upshur II, in the 27th Regiment of Virginia Militia. He entered the US Navy as Mishipman in 1818 and in 1827 was promoted to Lieutenant. During 1832-1834 he served on the Braziian Station aboard the USS Lexington at the attack and dispersion of the pirates off the Falkland Islands.² George was named in a land cause on 19 July 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. In a land cause of Upshur, et al, vs. Upshur, et al, a suit for division of land, it was brought out that Caleb B. Upshur. Juliet Elliott, wife of John T. Elliott, Arther B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur's father was Littleton Upshur who owned at the time of his death a tract of land containing 1200 acres, situate in the County of Northampton, and also was seized of 12 acres for the life of a certain Sally Fisher, who is now alive and in being. Littleton Upshur died on 27 August 1812 intestate leaving Nancy Upshur. his widow and relice, and Caleb B. Upshur, Arthur B. Upshur, Abel P. Upshur and John Upshur, and Juliet, who on 22 Feb 1814. intermarried with John T. Elliott, and also Leah C. Upshur, George P. Upshur and Elizabeth P. Upshur his children and coheirs, all of whom are now alive and in being, &c..¹ George was named as an heir on 12 June 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George P. Upshur and received 83 acres in the estate settlement of his father Littleton Upshur Sr.³ George was named in his brother's will on 5 September 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a brother George P. Upshur in the will of Arthur B. Upshur, wife Elizabeth G. Upshur.⁴ George was named in his brother's will on 4 March 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother George P. Upshur in the will of Littleton Upshur.⁵ He married Margaret Eyre 'Peggy' Parker, daughter of Gen. Severn Eyre Parker and Maria Teackle Savage, 25 Jun 1836 (bond) at Kendall Grove, Northampton Co, VA. Severn E. Parker was the security on the M.L.B. of George P. Upshur and Peggy E. Parker, his daughter. George was of the US Navy. They were married on 28 Jun 1836.⁶ About the time of his marriage he bought property near Eastville in Old Town Neck on Mattawaman Creek which he called "Caserta" after the town in Italy where he had spen many pleasant days. After the death of his wife and children he sold "Caserta" in 1847. During 1843-1844 he commanded the USS Truxton on her first cruise to the Mediterranean and servered in the Receiving Ship at Norfolk during 1844-47. He was commissioned Commander in 1847 and in that year became Superintendant of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, the second officer to hold that office. In 1852 he took command of the USS Levant at Norfolk, and joined the Mediterranean Squadron. A portrait of Commander Upshur hangs in the Naval Academy Library and a large collection of his foreign coins is on exhibit in the Academy Museum. One of the streets in the Academy grounds, "Upshur Row," was named in his honor.⁷ George was named in his nephew's will on 28 December 1840 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my Uncle George P. Upshur in the will of John L. Upshur. He was living with his uncle when he wrote his will.⁸ George was named in his brother's will on 13 April 1841 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother George P. Upshur in the will of Abel P. Upshur.⁹ He died on 3 November 1852 at Spezia, Italy, at age 53. He died on board the USS Levant whild in command. His body was placed in a metal casket, preserved in alcohol and brought back by his faithful body servant, Borrowes, for burial beside his wife and two children.⁷ George was buried at Vaucluse, N'hamp Co, VA.^7,10

     Samuel was born circa 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Griffith 13 Dec 1785 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Widgeon was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Costin & Elizabeth Griffith, daughter of _____ who gave consent..³ Samuel Costin married Polly Roberts on 19 January 1796 at Northampton Co, VA. Parker Willis was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Costin and Polly Roberts.³ Samuel was named as an heir on 12 August 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Costin was named as a son of Abraham Costin Sr. who died Jany 1800 intestate.² He died before 13 July 1807 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Samuel Costin was granted to Custis Hyslop.⁴ Samuel was named as an heir on 11 November 1818 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Nathaniel, Ralph P., Bowdoin, Coventon, Francis and Charlotte Costin and _____ Lilliston & Sukey his wife, were named in a land cause as children of Samuel Costion dec'd who was a son of Elizabeth Costin dec'd.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1765 at Northampton Co, VA. As of 13 Dec 1785 (bond),her married name was Costin.¹ She married Samuel Costin, son of Abraham Costin and Elizabeth Griffith, 13 Dec 1785 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Widgeon was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Costin & Elizabeth Griffith, daughter of _____ who gave consent..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her uncle's will on 2 December 1746 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my cousin Elizabeth Griffith, daughter of William Griffith, in the in will of John (X) Fathery..² As of circa 1760,her married name was Costin.³ She married Abraham Costin circa 1760 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 17 February 1764 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Costin in the will of William Griffith, wife Ann.⁴ Elizabeth made a will on 2 November 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. Being fare advanced in life believing that in a little time I shall go to prove the Realities of great Eternity, I hereby undertake to devise all my estate in the following manner. I give unto my daughter Anne Williams five barrels of corn. I give unto Ellener Evans my daughter five barrels of corn. I give unto my surviving children which shall be at my death all my property divided without favor or affection. Signed with her mark, Elizabeth Costin. Witnesses: William Costin Senr and Lukey Costin.⁵ Elizabeth died in October 1818 at Northampton Co, VA.⁶

     William was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Ann (-----) circa 1718.² William was named in his father's will on 31 May 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son William in the will of Jerom Griffith..³ William died before 14 April 1772 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Abraham was born circa 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Griffith, daughter of William Griffith and Ann (-----), circa 1760 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Abraham died in January 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.² Samuel Costin et als vs Thomas Widgeon et als 1801 - Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk - Saml Costin & al vs . . . Chy Tho: Widgeon & al - 1800 J. W. August 12th order for subpoena &c - To the worshipfull the Justices of Northampton County in Chancery Humbly complaining sheweth unto your worships your Orator & Oratrixes Samuel Costin, John Costin, Abraham Costin, John Williams & Anne his wife, Thomas Butler & Francis his wife, Arthur Evans & Eleanor his wife, Peggy Costin William Salisbury & Elizabeth his wife, That a certain Abraham Costin, Senior, late of this county now deceased, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in his demesne as of fee of and 100 acres of land and being so thereof seized departed this life upon the __ day of Jany 1800 --- Intestate, leaving the following children, to wit, Your Orators and Oratrixes Saml, John, Abraham, & Peggy Costin, Anne Williams Frances Butler, Eleanor Evans & Elizabeth Salisbury and the following grandchildren, to wit, Thomas, Sarah, Levin, and William Widgeon, the issue of Susanna one of the deceased daughters of sd Abraham Costin Senr. by Thomas Widgeon her decd husband, Amelia & Sarah Goffigon the issue of Sarah another deceased daughter of sd Abraham Costin Senr. by Peter Goffigon her decd husband & Mary Dixon the issue of Lucretia another decd daughter of the sd Abraham Costin Senr. by Jno Dixon he decd husband. --- That by virtue of the death & intestacy of the sd Abraham Costin Senr. the afsd Lands & appurtenances have descended & passed as your Orators & Oratrixes are advised, to his sd Children & grandchildren, in the following portions, that is to say to each of his sd Children one eleventh part, to the afsd four children of Susanna one fourth of one eleventh part each, to the two children of Sarah Goffigon on hale of one eleventh part each, & to the child of Lucretia Dixon one eleventh part. --- And your Orators & Oratrixes also shew that the afsd land so descended as afsd, from a scarcity of timber and other causes, if divided among the sd Children & grandchildren according to their several rights as aforestated will be greatly diminished in its value in so much that the shares therein will not be worth one hundred dollars each. --- Your Orators & Oratrixes inasmuch as it would tend very much to enhance the value of the shares of the parties afsd in said Lands had proposed that a sale thereof should be made altogether & the money arising therefrom divided among them according to their several Interests therein. But so it is may it please your worships that the sd grandchildren viz: Thomas, Sarah, Levin, & Wm. Widgeon; Amelia & Sarah Goffigon & Mary Dixon being infants under the age of 21 years cannot consent to a sale of sd Lands nor can the same be effected but by the aid of your worships in Chancery. --- to the end therefore that a sale of the sd Lands and appurtenances may be made and the money arising therefrom be divided among your Orators & Oratrixes & the sd Infants according to their several & respective lands, had proposed that a sale thereof should be made altogether & the money arising therefrom divided among them according to their several Interest therein. But so it is may it please your worships that the sd grandchildren viz: Thomas, Sarah, Levin & Wm. Widgeon; Amelia & Sarah Goffigon & Mary Dixon being infants under the age of 21 years cannot consent to a sale of sd Lands, nor can the same be effect but by the aid of your worships in Chancery. --- To the end therefore that a sale of the sd Lands and appurtenances may be mad and the money arising there from be divided among your Orators & Oratrixes & the sd Infants according to their several & respective rights therein, may it please your worships to grant to your Orators & Oratrixes the Com:Wealth's writ of subpoena to the sd Thomas, Sarah, Levin & Wm. Widgeon, Amelia & Sarah Goffigon & Mary Dixon to be directed commanding them & each of them that on a certain day & under a certain pain therein to be limited & inserted they be & appear before your worships then & there to answer the premisses & to stand to, abide by & perform such other or further order or decree therein as to your worships shall seem meet & consistent with equity & right & your Orator & oratrixes will ever pray &c
Wise for Complt. - Costin & al vs . . . Spoe: Chan: Widgeon & al - 1800 November 12th Decree &c & Continued -1801 March 11th final Decree - Executed the within as commanded - Wm. Wilson DSh for John Tompkins Sheriff - The Commonwealth of Virginia To the Sheriff of Northampton County Greeting: You are hereby commanded that you summon Thomas, Sarah, & Levin Widgeon & William Widgeon, Amelia & Sarah Goffigon, & Mary Dixon to appear before our Justices of said County Court at the Courthouse on the second Monday in November next, to answer a Bill in Chancery exhibited against them by Samuel, John & Abraham Costin, John Williams, & Anne his Wife, Thomas Butler & Frances his Wife, Arthur Evans & Eleanor his Wife, Peggy Costin & William Salisbury & Elizabeth his Wife: And this they shall in no wise omit under the penalty of £100; and have then there this Writ. Witness Thomas Lytt. Savage Clerk of our said Court at the Courthouse the 12th Day of November 1800 in the 25th year of the Commonwealth - Thos. Lytt. Savage - The ansr of Thomas, Sarah, Levin, & Wm. Widgeon, Amelia & Sarah Goffigon & Mary Dixon by John Evans their guardian by the court especially appointed to answer the bill of complaint of Saml, John and Abraham Costin, John Williams & Anne his wife, Thos. Butler & Frances his wife, Arthur Evans & Eleanor his wife, Peggy Costin, & Wm. Salisbury & Elizabeth his wife agt them exhibited. The defts. by their guardians say that they cannot gainsay the truth of the several matters & things set forth & charges in the complainants sd bull of complaint, but admit the same to be true & submit themselves to such order or decree in the premisses as this court may make therein. --- John Evans - Return to be made to the Court - Costin & al vs . . . Commissioners report Widgeon & al - 1801 Febry 9th final Decree - Northampton - January 13th Day 1801 - By Virtue of and in Obedience to a Decree of the court bearing Date the 12th November last --- We have made Sale of the lands which Abram Costin Died Seized of agreeable to the Order of which Abram Costin Junr became purchaser for the Sum of One thousand & twenty five Dollars --- who has Complyed with the terms of sale --- Set forth in the said Decree
Nathl Goffigon - Benjamin Stratton - Sources: Walczyk, Gail M. Northampton County VA Chancery Causes, 1721-1816, Vol 5. Coram NY: Peters Row, 2009, p. 1.²

     Joe was born on 12 August 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. Joe died on 29 December 1940 at age 46. His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joe Elliott Bloxom, son of John M. & Lou E. Bloxom, 12 Aug 1894 - 29 Dec 1940..

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Henry Phillips on 20 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Leatherbury was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Henry Phillips and Sally Turlington of Joseph..² Sarah was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Turlington, a child of Anna Parker, who after the death of her husband _____ Parker, intermarried with Joseph Turlington. She was formerly Anna Kelly, who died in the life time of John T. Elliot, a daughter of Isaiah Kelly and Hannah his wife, who was formerly Hannah Elliott, who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On the 17 December, 1827, the aforesaid Sally, Alias Sarah Turlington conveyed to the said John G. Joynes all her right, title and interest in said estate..¹

     William was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah 'Sally' Turlington, daughter of Joseph Turlington and Anna Kelly, on 20 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Leatherbury was the security on the M.L.B. of Wm. Henry Phillips and Sally Turlington of Joseph..¹

     Maria was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Major Savage, son of William Savage, on 31 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Leatherbury & Joseph Turlington were the securities on the M.L.B. of Major Savage of William and Maria Turlington of Joseph..² Maria was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Savage, formerly Maria Turlington, and now the wife of Major Savage. She was a child of Anna Parker, who after the death of her husband _____ Parker, intermarried with Joseph Turlington. She was formerly Anna Kelly, who died in the life time of John T. Elliot, a daughter of Isaiah Kelly and Hannah his wife, who was formerly Hannah Elliott, who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 18 Feb 1828 Major Savage and Maria, his wife, conveyed to the said John G. Joynes all their right, title and interest in said estate..¹

     Major was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Maria Turlington, daughter of Joseph Turlington and Anna Kelly, on 31 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund Leatherbury & Joseph Turlington were the securities on the M.L.B. of Major Savage of William and Maria Turlington of Joseph..¹

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Hannah was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Hannah was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Hannah Kelly, an infant child of John Kelly who died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott and who was a son of Isaiah and Hannah Kelly, dec'd, who was formerly Hannah Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier..¹

     Mary was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Kelly, an infant child of John Kelly who died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott and who was a son of Isaiah and Hannah Kelly, dec'd, who was formerly Hannah Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier..¹

     William was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Hewas shown as William Kelly, an infant child of John Kelly who died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott and who was a son of Isaiah and Hannah Kelly, dec'd, who was formerly Hannah Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier..¹

     Richard was born circa 1789 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Seymour (375) Bunting, daughter of Smith Bunting and Anne (130) West, 26 Feb 1810 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Ayres Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Addison and Seymour Bunting..² He married Matilda Sharpley, daughter of John Sharpley, 16 Jan 1821 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Ralph B. Corbin was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Addison of Arthur and Matilda Sharpley of John. John Addison gave consent..² Richard was named in his brother's will on 19 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Richard Addison in the will of John Addison, son of Arthur.³ Richard was named in his father's will in February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Addison in the will of Arthur Addison, wife Roseanna. He was given one bed that was his mother's & 1/2 my clothes & no more. (NOTE: Evidently his mother was dec'd.).⁴ Richard was named in his brother-in-law's will on 14 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Addison in the will of George Bunting, unmarried. He gave the 3 children of Richard Addison by his first wife (I think Seymour) £10 each.⁵ Richard was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Addison, who was a child of Esther Oague, who after the death of said Oague intermarried with _____ Addison. Esther was formerly Esther Turner, who died prevoius to the death of her nephew John T. Elliott's intestate death in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. She died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. On 28 Sep 1827 the aforesaid Richard and George Addison, together with Matilda, the wife of the said Richard and Elizabeth, the wife of the said George, by deed of that date, and afterwards, viz: on the 31 January, 1831, the said William B. Broughton by deed of that date, and the 31 day of January, 1831, the said George Gladding and Hetty, his wife, by deed of that date, conveyed to your orator Thomas R. Joynes all the right, title and interest to which they were entitled, of, in and to the real estate aforesaid of the said John T. Elliott..¹

     John was born circa 1801 at Northampton Co, VA. John was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Dowty, a child of _____ Dowty and his wife Susan, who was formerly Susan Turner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood and died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. He was alive at the time of John T. Elliott's death, which has been since been determined to be 30 Dec 1823. On 11 Aug 1828 John Dowty conveyed to the said John G. Joynes all his right, title and interest in said estate..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William W. Andrews on 17 October 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. John Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Andrews and Margaret Dowty, ward of John Adams. Westerhouse Widgeon as to Wm's age. They were married on 24 Oct 1831 by P. Williams..² Margaret was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Andrews, formerly Margeret Dowty and now the wife of William Andrews, a child of _____ Dowty and his wife Susan, who was formerly Susan Turner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood and died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. She was alive at the time of John T. Elliott's death, which has been since been determined to be 30 Dec 1823..¹

     William was born circa 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Margaret Doughty, daughter of Thomas S. Doughty and Susanna Turner, on 17 October 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. John Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Andrews and Margaret Dowty, ward of John Adams. Westerhouse Widgeon as to Wm's age. They were married on 24 Oct 1831 by P. Williams..¹ He married Polly S. Parsons, daughter of William Parsons Sr. and Sally (-----), on 8 December 1838 at Northampton Co, VA. Curtis F. Williams was the security on the M.L.B. of William W. Andrews and Polly S. Parsons, daughter of Wm. Parsons Sr. dec'd. Littleton Townsend as to their ages. They were married 11 Dec 1838 by P. Williams..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Caty Doughty, daughter of Thomas S. Doughty and Susanna Turner, circa 1820.¹

     William was born circa 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. William was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Taylor, the only child of _____ Taylor and his wife Caty, who was a child of _____ Dowty and his wife Susan, who was formerly Susan Turner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood and died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. He was alive at the time of John T. Elliott's death, which has been since been determined to be 30 Dec 1823..¹

     John was born circa 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. John was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Turner, a child of John Turner, dec'd, a maternal uncle of the whole blood and died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott, whose death has since been determined to be 30 Dec 1823..²

     Priscilla was born circa 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Holloway Bunting, son of Solomon Bunting and Jane Smith, on 21 May 1787 at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Clark was the security on the M.L.B. of Holloway Bunting and Priscilla Turner, daughter of John Furbush Turner, who gave consent..¹

     Holloway was born circa 1765 at Northampton Co, VA. Holloway was named in his father's will on 28 September 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Holloway in the will of Solomon Bunting..¹ He married Priscilla Turner, daughter of John Furbush Turner and (-----) (-----), on 21 May 1787 at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Clark was the security on the M.L.B. of Holloway Bunting and Priscilla Turner, daughter of John Furbush Turner, who gave consent..² He married Sally White, daughter of Obedience White (II) and Elishe Savage, on 10 July 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. Arthur Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Holloway Bunting and Sally White..³ Holloway died in 1808 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     Jane was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Bezeal Watson circa 1810.¹ Jane was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Jane, wife of Bezeal Watson, and a daughter of _____ Bunting and Priscilla his wife, who was formerly Priscilla Turner a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott and who died in his lifetime. On 11 Dec 1824 Bezeleal Watson and Jane, his wife, conveyed by mortgage to your orator John W. Leatherbury all their right, title and interest in said estate; that on the 2 February, 1827. the said John W. Leatherbury assigned the mortgage deed to a certain William W. West; that on the 2 July, 1827, the said William W. West filed his bill for the purpose of foreclosing the said mortgage; that the said interest was sold by decree of court, at which sale a certain John C. Jacob became the purchaser as agent for your orator John W. Leatherbury..¹

     Bezeal was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Jane Bunting, daughter of Holloway Bunting and Priscilla Turner, circa 1810.¹

     Shepherd was born circa 1788 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Mary Dennis, daughter of Sukey Dennis widow?, on 9 September 1812 at Northampton Co, VA. Nath'l West was the security on the M.L.B. of Shephard Bunting and Mary Denis, daughter of Sukey Denis who gave consent. Andrew James & Lucy Denis were witnesses. They were married by I. Bratten..¹ Shepherd was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Shepherd Bunting, dec'd, a son of _____ Bunting and Priscilla his wife, who was formerly Priscilla Turner a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott and who died in his lifetime. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823..²

     Mary was born circa 1795 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Shepherd Bunting, son of Holloway Bunting and Priscilla Turner, on 9 September 1812 at Northampton Co, VA. Nath'l West was the security on the M.L.B. of Shephard Bunting and Mary Denis, daughter of Sukey Denis who gave consent. Andrew James & Lucy Denis were witnesses. They were married by I. Bratten..¹

     Sukey was born circa 1770.

     James was born circa 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. James was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James Bunting, a son of Shepherd Bunting, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Bunting and Priscilla his wife, who was formerly Priscilla Turner a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott and who died in his lifetime..¹

     Delight was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. Delight was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Delight Bunting, a child of Shepherd Bunting, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Bunting and Priscilla his wife, who was formerly Priscilla Turner a maternal aunt of John T. Elliott and who died in his lifetime..¹ She married Thomas Dalby on 27 December 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. James S. Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Dalby and Delitha Bunting. James S. Carpenter was also as to their ages. They were married on 27 Dec 1837 by G. Wescoat..²

     Thomas was born circa 1815 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Delight 'Delitha' Bunting, daughter of Shepherd Bunting and Mary Dennis, on 27 December 1837 at Northampton Co, VA. James S. Carpenter was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Dalby and Delitha Bunting. James S. Carpenter was also as to their ages. They were married on 27 Dec 1837 by G. Wescoat..¹

     Haster was born circa 1784 at Northampton Co, VA. Haster was named in her mother's will on 26 November 1811 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Easter Ross in the will of Rosey Ross.² She married Henry Cook circa 1820.¹ Haster was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty the wife of Henry Cook and a daughter of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823. On 7 Apr 1827 Henry Cook and Hetty, his wife, conveyed to Major S. Pitts all their interest in said estate..¹

     Henry was born circa 1795. He married Haster 'Hetty' Ross, daughter of (h/o_Rosey) Ross and Rosanna 'Rosey' Turner, circa 1820.¹

     James was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. James was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James Ross, only child of Rosey Ross, dec'd, who was a daughter of _____ Ross and Rosey his wife, who was formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. James' mother Rosey and grandmother Rosey both died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823. On 20 May 1833 James Ross conveyed to John W. Leatherbury his interest in said estate, and that on the --- day of --- 1833 John Ross and George T. Belote and Peggy, his wife, John Ross and Peggy Belote being two of the children of John Ross, dec'd, who was one of the children of ----- Ross and Rosey, his wife, conveyed to the said John W. Leatherbury all the interest to which they were entitled..¹

     Susan was born circa 1810 at Northampton Co, VA. Susan was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Ross, a child of David Ross, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823..¹

     Severn was born circa 1812 at Northampton Co, VA. Severn was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Severn Ross, a child of David Ross, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823..¹

     Ann was born circa 1780 at Northampton Co, VA. As of 8 February 1802,her married name was Ross.¹ She married John Ross, son of (h/o_Rosey) Ross and Rosanna 'Rosey' Turner, 08 Feb 1802 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. George Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of John Ross and Nancy Hutson..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1790. Susanna was named as an heir on 16 November 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Susannah Andrews in the will of Severn Kellam, unmarried. His sister Adah Kellem was to use the income from his land for 10 years for her to find a home and cloath and school Susannah Andrews. He also named his son Severn Ross which he had by Rosey Ross and if he marries and has a child to live to be a month old, he was to have my land forever. But if he dies first, then to Susannah Andews if she marries & has a child to live to be a month old, at which time I give her my land forever.¹ As of 2 March 1808,her married name was Ross.² She married David Ross, son of (h/o_Rosey) Ross and Rosanna 'Rosey' Turner, 02 Mar 1808 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Jesse Ross was the security on the M.L.B. of David Ross and Susanna Andrews..² Susanna Andrews sold land in 1843 at Northampton Co, VA. According to Whitelaw (N113) the descent of title of his land is uncertain, but in 1843 a Severn Ross of Baltimore gave a mortgage on a half interest in 130 aces of David Ross land; which was foreclosed the next year and sold to Richard J. Ayres. In 1844 Susan Ross mortgaged the other half, and while a foreclosure was not noted, that interest also passed into the possession of Ayres.³

     Nancy was born circa 1796 at Northampton Co, VA. She married David Ross, son of (h/o_Rosey) Ross and Rosanna 'Rosey' Turner, on 10 February 1817 at Northampton Co, VA. George D. White was the security on the M.L.B. of David Ross and Nancy White. They were married 19 Feb 1817 by C. Bonewell..² Nancy was named in her father's will on 4 November 1823 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Ross in the will of Teagle White..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1808 at Northampton Co, VA. She married George T. Belote on 12 January 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Teackle J. Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of George T. Belote and Margaret Ross, daughter of Ann Ross. Teackle was also as to Ann's age. They were married 13 Jan 1830 by G. Wescoat..² Margaret was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Belote, wife of George T. Belote, and formerly Peggy Ross, a child of John Ross, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823. On 20 May 1833 James Ross conveyed to John W. Leatherbury his interest in said estate, and that on the --- day of --- 1833 John Ross and George T. Belote and Peggy, his wife, John Ross and Peggy Belote being two of the children of John Ross, dec'd, who was one of the children of ----- Ross and Rosey, his wife, conveyed to the said John W. Leatherbury all the interest to which they were entitled..¹

     George was born circa 1805. He married Margaret 'Peggy' Ross, daughter of John Ross and Ann 'Nancy' Hudson, on 12 January 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. Teackle J. Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of George T. Belote and Margaret Ross, daughter of Ann Ross. Teackle was also as to Ann's age. They were married 13 Jan 1830 by G. Wescoat..¹

     Mary was born circa 1806 at Northampton Co, VA. Mary was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Ross, a child of John Ross, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823. On 20 Mar 1833 Polly Ross, by the name of Mary M. Ross, conveyed to your orator John R. Fisher all her right, title and interest in said estate..² She married Reuben Fisher on 18 February 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. George T. Belote was the security on the M.L.B. of Reuben Fisher and Mary M. Ross, daughter of John Ross dec'd. George T. Belote also as to their ages. They were married on 18 Feb 1835 by G. Wescoat..³

     John was born circa 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. John was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Ross, a child of John Ross, dec'd, who was a son of _____ Ross & Rosey his wife, formerly Rosey Turnner, a maternal aunt of the whole blood of John T. Elliott. Rosey died in the lifetime of John T. Elliott. It has since been determined that John T. Elliott died 30 Dec 1823. On 20 May 1833 James Ross conveyed to John W. Leatherbury his interest in said estate, and that on the --- day of --- 1833 John Ross and George T. Belote and Peggy, his wife, John Ross and Peggy Belote being two of the children of John Ross, dec'd, who was one of the children of ----- Ross and Rosey, his wife, conveyed to the said John W. Leatherbury all the interest to which they were entitled..²