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     William was born circa 1736 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Isaac was born circa 1738 at Worcester Co, MD. Isaac was named in his grandfather's will on 20 March 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as grandson Isaac Hill in the will of William Walton.²

     Micajah was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD. Micajah was named in his grandfather's will on 20 March 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as grandson Micaijah Hill in the will of William Walton.²

     Tabitha was born circa 1742 at Worcester Co, MD. Tabitha was named in her grandfather's will on 20 March 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as granddaughter Tabitha Hill in the will of William Walton.² As of circa 1762,her married name was Collier.¹ She married (-----) Collier circa 1762.¹

     Mary was born circa 1744 at Worcester Co, MD. Mary was named in her grandfather's will on 20 March 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as granddaughter Mary Hill in the will of William Walton.² She married (-----) Parker circa 1765.¹

     Sophiah was born circa 1746 at Worcester Co, MD. Sophiah was named in his grandfather's will on 20 March 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as granddaughter Sophia Hill in the will of William Walton.²

     Nancy was born circa 1748 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Stephen was born circa 1750 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Zepporah (-----) circa 1770.¹ He made a will on 25 September 1784 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Stephen died in October 1784.¹ Stephen's will was probated on 12 November 1784 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1735. He married Tabitha (103) Hill, daughter of William Stevens Hill and Rebecca (62) Walton, circa 1762.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1740. He married Mary (104) Hill, daughter of William Stevens Hill and Rebecca (62) Walton, circa 1765.¹

     Zepporah was born circa 1750. She married Stephen (107) Hill, son of William Stevens Hill and Rebecca (62) Walton, circa 1770.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1754 at Worcester Co, MD. Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 20 March 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as granddaughter Elizabeth Walton in the will of William Walton.²

     Mary 'Molly' (109) Walton was born circa 1758 at Worcester Co, MD.² Mary was named in her grandfather's will on 20 March 1761 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as granddaughter Moley Walton in the will of William Walton.² As of circa 1775,her married name was Burton.³ She married Woolsey Burton III, son of Benjamin Burton and Esther 'Hester' Cord, circa 1775.^4,3

     Mary was born circa 1715 at Worcester Co, MD. She married Stephen (65) Walton, son of Stephen (19) Walton and Mary (-----), circa 1735.¹ She was devised 300 acres of Hoggs Choice by her father Philip Selby.¹

     Phillip was born on 10 April 1680 at Somerset Co, MD.^3,4 Phillip was named in his father's will on 12 December 1694 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Philip in the will of Daniel Selby, wife Mary. He was given "Cedar Grove," "Bantry," "Carriganasick," "Assucken."² Phillip was named in his brother's will before 7 February 1705/6 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as brother Phillip in the will of Parker Selby, wife Tabitha.¹ He married Wise [62] Scarburgh, daughter of Matthew Scarburgh and Hannah Scarburgh [17] Wise, circa 1710.⁵

     Wise was born circa 1682 at Somerset Co, MD. She married Phillip Selby, son of Daniel Selby and Mary Parker, circa 1710.²

     Peggy was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD. As of circa 1765,her married name was Marshall.² She married Thomas Marshall, son of Peter Marshall and Elizabeth Ward, circa 1765.² Peggy was named in her husband's will on 9 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Peggy Wise Marshall in the will of Thomas Marshall..² As of 16 November 1786,her married name was Hargis.³ She married Thomas Hargis 16 Nov 1786 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. George Corbin was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Hargis and Wise Marshall..³

     William was born circa 1738 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Esther Delastatius, daughter of Ezekiel Delastatius and (d/o Joseph) Matthews, circa 1778 at Worcester Co, MD.² He made a will on 24 January 1797 at Worcester Co, MD. To son William, tract Transylvania containing 260 acres. To 4 daughters Polly, Sally, Hetty & Betsey. Polly Extr. Witt: John Purnell, John Holland & Elizabeth Delastatius. Polly Walton, daughter and executrix of William Walton, sold 212 acres of Hoggs Choice on 15 Jul 1797..^1,3 William died before 11 February 1797 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,3

     Mary was born circa 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. Mary was named in her father's will on 24 January 1797 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Polly and named Extr in the will of William Watlton.² Mary sold land on 15 July 1797 at Worcester Co, MD. Polly Walton, daughter and executrix of William Walton, sold 212 acres of Hoggs Choice on 15 Jul 1797..¹ Mary was named in her aunt's will on 23 December 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Walton, daughter of William Walton, in the will of Eliza Delatatius.³ Mary was named in her uncle's will on 2 July 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Waltham, daughter of William Waltham dec'd in the will of Peter Delastatius, wife Polly.⁴ Mary was named in her great-uncle's will on 10 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. William Matthews Sr. gave £120 to Mary Wallam, Sarah Tilghman & Elizabeth Wallam. No relationship was shown. (NOTE: They were grandchildren of his half-brother Ezekiel Delastatius.).⁵ Mary was named in her aunt's will on 19 December 1815 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as neice Mary Waltun in the will of Wealthy Warrington.⁶ She died before 27 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly Delastatious, widow of Peter, is dead. William Delastatious, son of Joseph Delastatious, died intestate leaving Peter and John Delastatious his only heirs, and Polly, Esther & Betsey Waltham, devisees of Peter Delastatious died intestate leaving William Waltham and Sally Waltham, now Sally or Sarah Hayward, their only heirs.⁷

     Sarah was born circa 1710. She married Henry (68) Gascoigne, son of William (22) Gascoigne (II), circa 1730.¹

     Henry was born circa 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Sarah Bell, daughter of Thomas Bell and Mary Watson, 14 Apr 1752 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 He married Sarah Stott, daughter of Laban Stott, on 13 July 1773 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 18 March 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,3 Henry died before 12 September 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,3

     William was born circa 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Anne Harmanson, daughter of Matthew Harmanson, on 17 January 1769 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 24 November 1771 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William died in February 1772.¹ William's will was probated on 10 March 1772 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Peggy was born circa 1742 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William Sturgis on 18 February 1764 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Thomas Bell on 28 September 1780 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1738,her married name was Upshur.^1,2,3 She married Thomas Upshur (I), son of Arthur Upshur (II) and Sarah Browne, circa 1738.^1,2,3 Sarah was named in her husband's will on 17 January 1750/51 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Sarah in the will of Thomas Upshur.⁴ As of 14 Apr 1752 (bond),her married name was Gascoigne.^1,5 She married Henry (112) Gascoigne, son of Henry (68) Gascoigne and Sarah (-----), 14 Apr 1752 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA.^1,5 Sarah was named in her father's will on 12 May 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah Gaskins in the will of Thomas Bell..⁶

     Thomas was born in 1713 at Warwick, Quinby, Acc Co, VA.³ Thomas was named in his father's will on 26 May 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Upshur in the will of Arthur Upshur, wife Sarah..² He married Sarah Bell, daughter of Thomas Bell and Mary Watson, circa 1738.^4,1,3 Thomas made a will on 17 January 1750/51 at Northampton Co, VA. To my wife Sarah during her life ns. Will and Sue and then to my son Brown Upshur. Likewise I give her a seal skin trunk and my horse "Spark". To my son Thomas the plantation whereon I live, ns. Tony and Comfort, my writing desk, my silver headed cane, and my gun which I use to call "Dent". To my son Brown ns. Candis, Dick and Alice, silver tankard, my sword and pistolls, six black chairs which belonged to my father, the largest cheary free table, and my whipsaw. Wife to have use of ns. until my two sons come to age. William Bell extr. Witt: William Bell, Thomas Fisher, Jr. Codicil Sons' perishable estates not to be sold but value to be paid them in specie when 21. Witt: Abel Upshur, Major Meholloms.⁵ Thomas died before 12 March 1750/51 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,5

     Sarah was born circa 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. Sarah was named in her grandmother's will on 7 January 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Sarah, child of my son Laban Stott, in the will of Joanna Finney.¹ She married Henry (112) Gascoigne, son of Henry (68) Gascoigne and Sarah (-----), on 13 July 1773 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Laban was born circa 1720 at Hungars Parish, Northampton Co, VA.¹ Laban was named in his father's will on 14 January 1735/36 at Hungars Parish, Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Laban (under 21) in the will of Jonathan Stott.¹ Laban was named in his mother's will on 26 January 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Laban Stott in the will of Joanna Finney.²

     Anne was born circa 1745 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William (113) Gascoigne, son of Henry (68) Gascoigne and Sarah (-----), on 17 January 1769 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Laban (111) Johnson, son of Moses (48) Johnson and Tabitha Garrison, on 14 February 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     See Parramore Family in Adv of Purse & Person. Laban was born circa 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. Laban was named in his father's will on 6 December 1763 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Laban Johnson in the will of Moses Johnson Sr., wife Tabitha..¹ He married Anne Harmanson, daughter of Matthew Harmanson, on 14 February 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1735. He married Peggy (114) Gascoigne, daughter of Henry (68) Gascoigne and Sarah (-----), on 18 February 1764 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1750. He married Sarah (115) Gascoigne, daughter of Henry (68) Gascoigne and Sarah (-----), on 28 September 1780 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1740. He married Susannah (74) Gascoigne, daughter of Thomas (23) Gascoigne and Sarah (35) Andrews, circa 1765. According to Dorman, there are unidentified issue from her marriage to a Dunton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1710. As of circa 1732,her married name was Floyd.¹ She married James (79) Floyd, son of Charles Floyd and Elizabeth (29) Fisher, circa 1732.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 19 February 1746/47 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Floyd in the will of Thomas Joyne, planter.² She died before 27 November 1759 at Northampton Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as she was not named in her husband James Floyd's will.³

     Thomas was born circa 1680. Thomas made a will on 19 February 1746/47 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Edmund my 100 A. plantation. To my grandson Thomas Joyne my hand mill. To my son Charles. To son Watkins Joyne. To son Berry £5. To my dau. Mary Floyd. To dau. Esther Joyne. Sons Edmund and Watkins extrs. Witt: Arthur Downing, John Joyne, John Savage.¹ He died before 12 May 1747 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Ezekiah was born circa 1732 at Northampton Co, VA.² Ezekiah was named in his uncle's will on 31 January 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother James' son Ezekiah Floyd in the will of Matthew Floyd Jr.³ Ezekiah died before 27 November 1759.^1,4

     Mary was born circa 1736 at Northampton Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 27 November 1759 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Floyd in the will of James Floyd.²

     Mary was born circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Mary was named in her uncle's will on 26 May 1749 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary, a child of my brother Matthew, in the will of Berry Floyd.³ Mary was named in her father's will on 15 April 1751 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary Floyd and given £3 10s in the will of Matthew Floyd Sr.² She married Maj. John (197) Floyd III, son of John Floyd II and Ann (66) Wilkins, on 14 February 1765 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,4 Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 11 July 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Floyd was granted to Mary and John Floyd.⁵ As of 17 December 1778,her married name was Heath.^1,4 She married Josiah Heath on 17 December 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,4 Mary died in March 1800.¹ Administration of Mary's estate was filed on 14 April 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Matthew Floyd was named to settle the estate of Mary Heath.¹

     Josiah was born circa 1745. He married Mary Floyd, daughter of Matthew Floyd Sr. and Sarah Green, on 17 December 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2

     John was born circa 1753 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ This John Floyd is shown as both #126 in the Fisher family and #494A in the Wilkins family. However, since Dorman acknowledges errors in the Floyd part of the Fisher family, the Wilkins family # is assigned to John.^1,2 John was named as administrator of an estate on 11 July 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Floyd was granted to Mary and John Floyd.³ He bought land in 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Stringer Sr. gave a deed of trust to John Floyd for the North 100 acres of the Fereby Stringer part of tract A10 between Belle Haven & Pungoteague. Then in 1796 Berry Floyd bought it at public auction.⁴ He married Lucretia 'Elishe' Johnson widow on 2 April 1787 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹ John sold land on 27 November 1789 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Floyd and wife Elishe sold land where he had lived that his father inherited from his grandfather..^2,5 He sold land in 1791 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that John & Elishe Floyd of Princess Anne County sold 80 acres of tract N37 to Steward Saunders and 100 acres to Benjamin Scott.⁶ John Lewis Fulwell, wife Margaret, in his will of 27 Feb 1793 left his son George Prout's Island purchased of John Floyd, son of (Maj.) John Floyd.⁷

     Lucretia was born circa 1760. As of 2 April 1787,her married name was Floyd.¹ She married John (494A) Floyd IV, son of Maj. John (197) Floyd III and Frances (-----), on 2 April 1787 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born in 1761 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ This Margaret Floyd is shown as both #127 in the Fisher family and #494B in the Wilkins family. However, since Dorman acknowledges errors in the Floyd part of the Fisher family, the Wilkins family # is assigned to Margaret.^2,1 As of 8 August 1775,her married name was Garrison.^1,2,3 She married Abel Garrison, son of Jonathan Garrison and (-----) (-----), on 8 August 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2,32

     Abel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret (494B) Floyd, daughter of Maj. John (197) Floyd III and Frances (-----), on 8 August 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3,43 Abel was named in his father's will on 18 January 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Abel Garrison in the will of Jonathan Garrison, wife Susannah.¹

     Susanna (-----) was born circa 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. As of circa 1742,her married name was Wilkins.² She married Jonathan (173) Wilkins, son of Nathaniel (58) Wilkins and Rachel (-----), circa 1742 at Northampton Co, VA.² Susanna was named as administrator of an estate on 14 April 1747 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Jonathan Wilkins was granted to Susanna Wilkins, relict of the dec'd.³ As of 12 May 1748,her married name was Elligood.^2,4 She married John Elligood, son of John Elligood and Eleanor 'Elinor' Hanby, on 12 May 1748 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,4,5 Susanna (-----) died in 1751 at Northampton Co, VA.⁶ In Sep 1754 it was recorded in Northampton Co, VA, that Frances Wilkins, infant under 21 year (by John Smaw, her next friend and guardian), one of the daughters of Jonathan Wilkins late of N'hamp Co, shows that her father at the time of his death (adm 14 Apr 1747) was possessed of several slaves - Ben and Sarah. The slaves desecnded to the said Frances and her two sisters, Rachel and Joanna, infants under age 21. The three daughters were coheirs subject to the dowwer of their mother, Susanna. The said Susanna vested herself of the slaves as administrix of the estate and guardian of the three daughters. She soon married John Ellegood. They, the said Susanna and John kept possession of the two slaves and all of the profits from there on. Susanna died in 1751. Nathan Wilkins, brother to the above Jonathan and Uncle to Frances, Rachel & Jonna died in 1747 (adm 8 Mar 1747) unmarried. His sundry slaves (Mary & Dinah, woman & a girl) descended to the three Wilkins sisters. The said John Ellegood, after the death of his wife Susanna, held possession of all the slaves as guardian. However, Frances, after the death of her mother, chose John Smaw as her guardian. Since then she has frequently applied to her sisters, Rachel and Joanna for a partition of the slaves and their increase now living: Leah, Jack, Daniel, Esther, Ben and ... (paper torn). This petition asks the Court to order a division. Filed 15 May 1754 & the partition was ordered.⁶

     William was born circa 1685 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William was named in his father's will on 2 January 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son William (under 18) in the will of John Satchell, wife Alice.¹ He married Comfort Moore, daughter of Matthew Moore Sr. and Elizabeth Pigott, circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. In the Nov 1751 chancery suit, she was shown as Comfort, a daughter of Mathew Moor, who had died by 1749, who had married William Satchell and had a daughter Elizabeth. In July 1753 in the continuance of the suit, Elizabeth Satchell was shown as the daughter of William Satchell and Comfort (Moor) his wife, who married Robert Hill after 1751.² William was named as an heir on 22 August 1715 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son (meaning step-son) William Satchel, in the will of Mathew Moore. He was given Negro man Watt and he was to take the estates of my daughter Elizabeth and of my son Zachariah until they are of lawful age. (NOTE: He was probably their older half-brother, all three being the children of Mathew Moore's second wife Alice.).³ He married Susannah (-----) circa 1722.⁴ William made a will on 13 April 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. To my dau. Susanna Satchell my 100 A. plantation whereon I now live, and also 75 A. bounded by a line of marked trees between me and John Ellegood after paying £5 to each of her sisters, viz., Hhamer and Henritta Satchell. To my wife Susanna the use of my remaining estate during her widowhood and then to be div. by my wife and five children, viz., Elizabeth, Comfort, Sarah Mears, Hhamer and Henritta Satchell. Wife extrx. Witt: Hillary Stringer, Neech Eyre, Benjamin (X) Dixon. (Note: The legatee's name is Sarah Mears Satchell.).⁴ He died on 10 May 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The widow relinquished her right to legacies and claimed her dower rights.⁴

     Susannah was born circa 1700. As of circa 1722,her married name was Satchell. She married William Satchell, son of John Satchell and Alice (-----), circa 1722.¹ Susannah was named in her husband's will on 13 April 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Susanna in the will of William Satchell.¹

     William was born circa 1740 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,3 William was named as an heir on 7 May 1751 at Northampton Co, VA. In his will of this date William Stott gave Susanna Floyd one shilling and William Floyd his musket.⁴ William was named in his father's will on 31 January 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son William (under age) in the will of Matthew Floyd Jr., wife Susanna dec'd. According to Whitelaw, he was given 275 acre of tract N21, which is east of the upper part of Old Plantation Creek. Then in 1785 William Floyd (wife Esther) left to son John K. Floyd. In 1806 John K. Floyd sold it to a William Floyd.^2,5 He sold land in 1757 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that that Alexander Kemp sold 30 acres to John Robins, and William Floyd, as heir to his mother Susanna, confirmed to Robins.³ William was named in his uncle's will on 27 November 1759 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my nephew William Floyd in the will of James Floyd. He was given my young black mare, saddle and bridle.⁶ He married Esther L. (138C) Kendall, daughter of John Kendall and Elizabeth (51) Harmanson, on 14 April 1772 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,7 William (128) Floyd bought land in 1773 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that the executors of John Walter sold 294 acres to William Floyd; it being the 240 acres of inherited land and the 54 acres he had bought back from Dunton. In 1785 William Floyd (wife Esther) had added to his holdings and he now left a 400-acres plantation to his sons William and Matthew. In 1806 William and Frances Floyd deeded a half-interest to John K. Floyd; presumably Matthew had died intestate because later in the year the land was surveyed for a division of 386¼ acres between John K. Floyd and the heirs of Matthew Floyd. On this tract is N65A and the survey indicated a substantial two-story brick-end house at this location. It may have been built by the first William Floyd, possibly even dating from the period of Walter ownership, and it may have been on the site of the original Walter home, as it is on the Hudson patent which he acquired before his own. The house of the survey has passed out of existence; the present one is of a much later period and is called Rat Hall.⁸ He made a will on 1 February 1785 at Hungars Parish, N'hamp Co, VA.^1,9,5 William died before 8 November 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,9

     Jonathan was born circa 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. Jonathan was named in his father's will on 9 July 1763 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Jonathan (under age) in the will of John Ellegood, wife Esther. He was given all my land including Sand Shole, but if he dies under age without issue, then my children which I had by wife Esther Ellegood.¹ He married Esther L. (138C) Kendall, daughter of John Kendall and Elizabeth (51) Harmanson, on 28 January 1788 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 Jonathan made a will on 9 November 1791 at Northampton Co, VA. To my loving wife Esther all my estate during her widowhood and then to be eq. div. by my children Elizabeth Ellegood and Susannah Ellegood. In case children predecease my wife then estate to be div. by my sons in law John K. Floyd, Matthew Floyd, and William Floyd. Wife extrx. Witt: William Scott, Sr., Peter Wilkins, Elizabeth Goffigon.⁴ He died before 11 December 1792 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1742 at Northampton Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 31 January 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth Floyd (under age) in the will of Matthew Floyd Jr., wife Susanna dec'd.²

     Edmund was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (85) Floyd, daughter of Charles Floyd and Elizabeth (29) Fisher, on 30 May 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. John Floyd was security on the M.L.B. of Edmund Potter and Mary Floyd. Edmund was of Acc Co and she was a spinster. Watkins Joyne was a witness. According to Dorman, they moved to Kent Co, DE..² Edmund Potter Sr. bought land in 1753 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Edmund Potter bought 125 acres of the George Freshwater part of tract N4 from William & Sisely Freshwater and 3 years later he and his wife Mary resold to John Pigot.³ He bought land in 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Edmund Potter bought 275 acres of the Argall Yardley West part of tract A55 from Peter Watson and his wife Mary.⁴ He bought land in 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Edmund Potter bought 30 aces of the John West part of tract A55 from Whittingham Bayly and his wife Lisha. Edmund Potter and his wife Mary resold to Makemine Boggs.⁵ He sold land in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Edmund and Mary Potter sold 300 acres of the Argall Yardley West part of A55 that he had bought from Peter Watson in 1756 and a windmill to John Smith, and in 1818 he deeded as 275 acres to his sons John G. and Thomas H. Smith.⁴ He made a will on 26 February 1785 at Kent Co, DE.² Edmund died in October 1786.² Edmund's will was probated on 14 November 1786 at Kent Co, DE.²

     Edmund was born circa 1754.

     John was born circa 1756. John died before 1839.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1758. He made a will on 26 July 1839 at Kent Co, DE.¹ Benjamin died in November 1843.¹ Benjamin's will was probated on 22 November 1843 at Kent Co, DE.¹

     Charles was born circa 1760. Charles died before 1839.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1762. She married (-----) Brinkley circa 1785.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1760. He married Elizabeth 'Absbeth' (134) Potter, daughter of Edmund Potter Sr. and Mary (85) Floyd, circa 1785.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1764 at Northampton Co, VA. As of circa 1781,her married name was Griffith.^1,2 She married Salathiel Griffith circa 1781 at Sussex Co, DE.^1,2 Sarah was named as administrator of an estate on 18 November 1806 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Sarah Potter Griffith exhibited an accounting of the estate of Salathiel Griffith as his administratrix..¹ Sarah died before 6 July 1814 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Potter Griffith exhibited and accounting of his mother, Sarah Griffith..¹

     Salathiel was born circa 1760. He married Sarah Scarborough (135) Potter, daughter of Edmund Potter Sr. and Mary (85) Floyd, circa 1781 at Sussex Co, DE.^1,2 Salathiel died in November 1806 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ Administration of Salathiel's estate was filed on 18 November 1806 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Sarah Potter Griffith exhibited an accounting of the estate of Salathiel Griffith as his administratrix.¹

     Potter Griffith was born on 26 September 1782 at Milford, Sussex Co, DE.² He married Abigail Bennett, daughter of Nehemiah Bennett and Hester Oliver, circa 1805.² Potter was named as administrator of an estate on 6 July 1814 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Potter Griffith exhibited an accounting of his mother, Sarah Griffith..¹ He died on 13 December 1866 at Milford, Sussex Co, DE, at age 84.² Potter was buried at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery, Milford, Sussex Co, DE.²

     Mary was born circa 1766 at Sussex Co, DE. She married (-----) Parker circa 1785.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1760. He married Mary (136) Potter, daughter of Edmund Potter Sr. and Mary (85) Floyd, circa 1785.¹

     Maddox was born circa 1760.

     John was born circa 1762.

     Clement was born circa 1764.

     William was born circa 1766.

     Thomas was born circa 1768.

     Ann was born circa 1770.

     Susannah was born circa 1772.

     Vitator was born circa 1774.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750. She married Col. Thomas (145) Bayly, son of Edmund Bayly (II) and Rose (88) Fisher, circa 1802.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 27 March 1808 at Hills Farm, Hunting Creek, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as my present wife Elizabeth Bayly and given the following slaves which I got by my marriage to her, wit: Thomas, Nehemiah, Milly, Sukey, Pleasant, Henry & Shepherd & ... & window curtians she bought in Philadelphia & ... & $100 & ... to be in lieu of dower..¹

     Nanny was born circa 1745. As of circa 1770,her married name was Bayly.¹ She married Levin (147) Bayly, son of Edmund Bayly (II) and Tabitha (243) Custis, circa 1770.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1745 at Northampton Co, VA. As of 20 February 1770,her married name was Christian.^1,2,3 She married Michael (47) Christian, son of Dr. Michael Christian and Rose (26) Powell, on 20 February 1770 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2,3

     Ann was born circa 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John Hays on 6 September 1777 at Northampton Co, VA. John Hays was of Rockbridge County, who was a student at Liberty Hall Academy and a trustee of that school between 1782 and 1807. He was a captain in the 9th Virginia Regiment, 1776-1778, and major of the 3rd Virginia Regiment, 1778-81, an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati and a representative from Rockbridge County in the House of Delegates 1784-85..¹ Ann was named in her father's will on 29 November 1783 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Anne Hays in the will of Michael Christian..²

     Susannah was born circa 1754 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Ellison Armistead on 5 April 1780 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Susannah was named in her father's will on 29 November 1783 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Susannah and her present husband Ellison Armistead in the will of Michael Christian..³

     Rosetta was born circa 1756 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Maj. Smith U. (218) Snead, son of Smith (65) Snead and Sophia Booth, 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..^1,3,4 Rosetta was named in her father's will on 29 November 1783 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Rose in the will of Michael Christian..²

     John was born circa 1750 at Rockbridge Co, VA. He married Ann 'Nancy' (152) Christian, daughter of Michael (47) Christian and Patience (90) Michael, on 6 September 1777 at Northampton Co, VA. John Hays was of Rockbridge County, who was a student at Liberty Hall Academy and a trustee of that school between 1782 and 1807. He was a captain in the 9th Virginia Regiment, 1776-1778, and major of the 3rd Virginia Regiment, 1778-81, an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati and a representative from Rockbridge County in the House of Delegates 1784-85..¹ He made a will on 29 May 1808 at Rockbridge Co, VA.¹ John died in December 1808.¹ John's will was probated on 2 January 1809 at Rockbridge Co, VA.¹

     Ellison was born circa 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Susannah (153) Christian, daughter of Michael (47) Christian and Patience (90) Michael, on 5 April 1780 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Ellison died before 10 January 1792.¹

     John was born circa 1767 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1788.¹ He made a will on 26 October 1793 at Isle of Wight Co, VA.¹ John died in November 1793.¹ John's will was probated on 2 December 1793 at Isle of Wight Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1770. She married John (156) Michael, son of John (94) Michael and Margaret Christian, circa 1788.¹

     Joackim was born circa 1789.

     Patience was born circa 1791.

     Esther was born circa 1792.

     William was born circa 1793.

     Ann was born circa 1730. She married Thomas (95) Michael, son of Joachim (42) Michael (I) and Margaret Wainhouse, circa 1755.¹ She married John Waltham on 26 December 1759 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1730. He married Ann (-----) on 26 December 1759 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1748 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Rose Wainhouse, daughter of Francis Wainhouse (III) and Bridget Johnson, on 23 January 1771 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret (-----) circa 1780.¹

     Rose was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. Rose was named in her father's will on 28 January 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rose Wainhouse in the will of Francis Wainhouse, wife Bridget..¹ She married John (161) Michael, son of Thomas (95) Michael and Comfort (306) Waterson, on 23 January 1771 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Margaret was born circa 1750. She married John (161) Michael, son of Thomas (95) Michael and Comfort (306) Waterson, circa 1780.¹

     Hannah was born circa 1750. She married William Gibb McDonald on 1 July 1773 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Richard was born circa 1600 at England. Richard Smith came to Virginia in the London Merchant in March 1619/20. He was living at Pasbehaighs, James City, at the time of the census of 1623/4 and the muster of 1624/5. Soon, however, he moved to the Eastern Shore, where he had been granted, 18 Nov 1618, 200 acres on Occahannock Creek, and received a certificate for 100 acres in Accawmack County, 23 Sep 1639. The area where he resided became Northampton County and in his will, proved 31 Jan 1659/60, he mentioned 500 acres which he devised to his daughter "Alse" Smith and 450 acres left to his daughter Susan Smith. Since he devised to his daughter Alice by her maiden surname, Smith, and also referred to Nathaniel Bradford as his son-in-law (then meaning step-son), it seems clear Richard Smith had two wives, both dead when he wrote his will, one of whom was the mother of Alice and probably of Susan, and one who was a widow Bradford, mother of Nathaniel Bradford. Susan Smith was left the Linen which was her mother's.¹ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1640.

     Peggy was born circa 1730. She married William (117) Nock, son of Benjamin Nock and Rose (67) Armey Trader, circa 1750.¹ Peggy was named as administrator of an estate on 28 August 1771. It was on this date that Peggy Nock was named to settle the estate of William Nock. John Spiers, Robert Coleburn & William Guy were the securities.
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     Mary was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Nock, son of William Nock (I) and Patience Waddelowe, circa 1695.² Mary was named in her father's will on 27 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Nock and given 1 shilling in the will of John Barnes..¹

     Patience was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jacob Bishop circa 1725.¹