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     William was born circa 1694 at Princess Anne Co, VA. William was named in his grandfather's will on 16 April 1695 at Princess Anne Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson William Thorowgood in the will of William Robinson, son Tully..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1698 at Princess Anne Co, VA.

     (child_of_ was born after 25 November 1699 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Susanna was born circa 1688 at Princess Anne Co, VA.^3,1 She married Argall (57) Thorowgood, son of Argall (13) Thorowgood and Pembroke Fowler, circa 1705 at Princess Anne Co, VA. Susanna was named in her uncle's will on 27 March 1711 at Princess Anne Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Sandford, sometime of Accomack County, Virginia, but now living in the City of London, named Susanna Sandford, daughter of my brother John Sandford, sometime of Princess Ann County, Virginia. He also named another of his daughters as Mary.³ As of circa 1720,her married name was Cheshire.⁴ She married Capt. William Cheshire circa 1720.⁴ Susanna made a will on 30 May 1746 at Princess Anne Co, VA.⁵ Susanna died before 16 January 1749/50 at Princess Anne Co, VA.⁵

     Mary was born circa 1715. She married John (193) Thorowgood, son of Argall (57) Thorowgood and Susanna (85) Sandford, circa 1735.¹

     See Woodhouse Family. Margaret was born circa 1720. She married John (193) Thorowgood, son of Argall (57) Thorowgood and Susanna (85) Sandford, circa 1745.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1720. He married Margaret Scarburgh, daughter of Mitchell [35] Scarburgh I and Dorothy Wainhouse, on 18 January 1768 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1714 at Princess Anne Co, VA.

     Pembroke was born circa 1716 at Princess Anne Co, VA.

     See Mason Family. Neil was born circa 1750. He married Pembroke 'Pennebruck' (513) Thorowgood, daughter of John (193) Thorowgood and Margaret Scarburgh, on 25 January 1779 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1780. She married Thomas Wishart Jr. circa 1795.¹ She married Mitchell (512) Thorowgood, son of John (193) Thorowgood and Margaret Scarburgh, on 30 November 1802 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Peter was born circa 1750. He married Margaret (89) Sayer circa 1775.

     See Gookin Family. Margaret was born circa 1750. She married Peter Singleton circa 1775.

     Thomas was born circa 1775. He married Margaret Singleton, daughter of Peter Singleton and Margaret (89) Sayer, circa 1795.¹ Thomas died before 30 November 1802 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1760. He married Sarah Scarburgh 'Sally' (514) Thorowgood, daughter of John (193) Thorowgood and Margaret Scarburgh, on 17 January 1779 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Robert was born on 1 January 1754 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹ Robert died in October 1759 at Princess Anne Co, VA, at age 5.¹

     William was born circa 1747 at Princess Anne Co, VA. On 10 Aug 1763 in Princess Anne Co, VA, William and his brother Argall Thorowgood chose William Keeling as their guardian. They were evidently between the ages of 14 and 21.¹ He married Jacamine Harper on 6 April 1767 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Smith on 13 December 1786 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹ William died before 7 January 1799 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Jacamine was born circa 1745. She married William (508) Thorowgood, son of John (193) Thorowgood and Margaret (187) Keeling, on 6 April 1767 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹ Jacamine died before 11 May 1786 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1750. She married William (508) Thorowgood, son of John (193) Thorowgood and Margaret (187) Keeling, on 13 December 1786 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Argall was born circa 1749 at Princess Anne Co, VA. On 10 Aug 1763 in Princess Anne Co, VA, Argall Thorowgood was apprenticed to William Keeling to learn navigation.¹

     John was born in 1738 at Princess Anne Co, VA. He married Patience Wainhouse, daughter of Francis Wainhouse (III) and Bridget Johnson, before 2 May 1768 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹ He married Frances Haynes on 12 November 1771 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹ John made a will on 30 December 1800 at Princess Anne Co, VA. His will was probated on 4 Apr 1803.¹ John died in 1803 at Princess Anne Co, VA. He died in his 65th year..¹

     Patience was born circa 1740 at Princess Anne Co, VA. Patience was named in her father's will on 28 January 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience in the will of Francis Wainhouse, wife Bridget..¹ She married John (506) Thorowgood, son of John (193) Thorowgood and Mary (-----), before 2 May 1768 at Princess Anne Co, VA.²

     Frances was born circa 1750. She married John (506) Thorowgood, son of John (193) Thorowgood and Mary (-----), on 12 November 1771 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Peggy was born circa 1740 at Princess Anne Co, VA. She married Thomas Hunter Jr. on 18 December 1762 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1740 at Princess Anne Co, VA. He married Peggy (507) Thorowgood, daughter of John (193) Thorowgood and Mary (-----), on 18 December 1762 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Robert was born circa 1669 at Lower Norfolk Co, VA.²

     Rose was born circa 1672 at Lower Norfolk Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1649 at Northampton Co, VA.² As of circa 1680,her married name was Griffith.¹ She married Jerom Griffith Sr. circa 1680.³ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 11 November 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my eldest daughter Elizabeth Griffin in the will of William Gelding Sr.⁴ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 9 April 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth, the wife of Jerom Griffith, in the will of Elizabeth 'E' Gelding, widow & extrx. of William Gelding Sr..⁵ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 14 March 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Elizabeth in the will of Jerom Griffeth Sr..⁶ Elizabeth was named in her son's will on 27 February 1716/17 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as only my mother in the will of James Griffeth. His daughter Martha was to stay with his mother.⁷

     William was born circa 1625. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1648 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William made a will on 11 November 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. Being anchient and lame. I confirm my deed of gift for 200 A. to my son Charles Gelding. To my other son William Gelding the remaining half of my land it being the part where I now live. To my eldest dau. Elizabeth Griffin 100#t. To dau. Katherine Moore 100#t. To my dau. Danirus Pike 100#t. To my dau. Ellenor Moore 100#t. My loving wife Elizabeth Gelding resid. legatee and extrx. Witt: Thomas (TC) Coffin, William Howard, John Burroughes.² William died before 28 March 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..²

     Elizabeth was born in 1614 at Virginia.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1615. Thomas died before 30 January 1670 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of Thomas Benthall was administered to Joseph Benthall, son of the dec'd..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1675. She married William Benthall, son of Joseph Benthall (I) and Mary (-----), circa 1695.¹ Elizabeth was named as administrator of an estate on 15 May 1716 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of William Benthall was administered to Elizabeth Benthall widow of the dec'd on behalf of herself and children. Apprs: William Waterfield Sr., Richard Jacob, Delvs Newton & Peter Cleg..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 27 December 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 She married Obadiah George Goffigon, son of Obadiah Goffigon and Mary 'Polly' Trower, on 17 February 1881 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Obadiah G. Goffigon, a 30 year old single waterman, born & living in N'hamp Co, the son of Obadiah & Polly Goffigon and she was shown as Bettie S. Robins, age 20 years, 2 months & 23 days, born & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of Isaac D. & Eliza Robins. They were married by Andrew Broaddus. According to family Bible records, they were married on 23 Feb 1881..^1,3 Elizabeth died on 23 March 1892 at age 31.^2,3 Her body was interred at Red Bank Cem, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bettie F. Goffigon, wife of Obed C. Goffigon and daughter of I.D. & Eliza Robins, 27 Dec 1860 - 23 Mar 1892, married 23 Feb 1881..²

     Isaac was born on 21 April 1788 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Isaac was named in his uncle's will on 13 November 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Robins, son of my brother Thomas Robins in the will of Arthur Robins Senr. He was given the plantation where on Leavin Ames now lives..² He married Elizabeth F. 'Bettie' Smith, daughter of John Smith and Mary (-----), on 29 September 1808 at Northampton Co, VA. In N'hamp County he was shown as Isaac Dunton Robins, son of Thos. & Lettice Robins and she was shown as Elizabeth F. Smith, daughter of Jno. & Mary Smith. In Acc County Arthur Robins was the security on the 22 Sep 1808 M.L.B. of Isaac Robins and Elizabeth F. Smith..^1,3,4 Isaac was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Robins the head of HH#585, a 63 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000. Listed with him were the following Robins: Elizabeth, age 56; Isaac, age 22; Henry, age 13; James, age 8 and John, a 42 year old carpenter..⁵ Isaac died on 23 April 1855 at age 67. He was aged 67 years and 2 days..³

     Elizabeth was born on 22 January 1793 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Isaac Dunton Robins, son of Thomas Robins and Lettice (-----), on 29 September 1808 at Northampton Co, VA. In N'hamp County he was shown as Isaac Dunton Robins, son of Thos. & Lettice Robins and she was shown as Elizabeth F. Smith, daughter of Jno. & Mary Smith. In Acc County Arthur Robins was the security on the 22 Sep 1808 M.L.B. of Isaac Robins and Elizabeth F. Smith..^1,2,3 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Robins, age 56 in HH#585 headed by Isaac Robins, a 63 year old farmer..⁴ Elizabeth died on 9 May 1855 at age 62. She was aged 62 years, 3 months & 17 days..²

     Thomas was born circa 1762 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Lettice (-----) circa 1785.¹ Thomas was named in his father's will on 25 November 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Thomas and given Negro fellow Abraham, 6 silver table spoons and 6 silver teaspoons in the will of Arthur Robins, wife Zillor. His wife Lotice was loaned 400 acres as long as she remained his son's widow and then to be divided by his children. According to Whitelaw, Arthur III had laid out a part of his land at tract A1C for his son Thomas in 1790 and the survey showed the land to be 400 acres, which were at the northeast corner of the whote plantation. No deed was ever given to Thomas and apparently he died soon afterwards, as in 1792 Arthur Robins devised the land to Lettice Robins, so long as she remained the widow of his son Thomas, and then it was to go to their children. Whitelaw failed to check the 1802 will of Thomas' brother Arthur wherein he named his bother Thomas as living and left all his land to his brother's 4 sons Arthur, Isaac, John and Bowdin Robins..^1,3 Thomas was named in his brother's will on 13 November 1802 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Thomas Robins in the will of Arthur Robins Senr. Evidently Arthur gave all his land and plantations to his brother Thomas' 4 sons: Arthur, Isaac, John & Bowdin. He gave his manner plantation to Arthur Robins, son of Thomas; the land where Leavin Ames now lives to Isaac Robins, son of Thomas; the lands where Henry Dolby and John Sturgis now live to John Robins, son of Thomas; and all the remaining part of my lands lying below the seaside road to Bowdoin Robins, son of Thomas. So although Thomas Robins did not leave a will himself, all his sons were identified in the will of his brother Arthur..² Thomas died before 28 November 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Robins was granted to John Simpkins. Thomas R. Joynes & William L. Savage were securities..⁴

     Lettice was born circa 1765. She married Thomas Robins, son of Arthur (28) Robins (III), circa 1785.¹ Lettice was named as an heir on 25 November 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter (daughter-in-law) Lotice Robins in the will of Arthur Robins. He loaned her the use of land to raise the children of his son Thomas as long as she remains my son's widow. Evidently he had already deaded the 400 acres to his son Thomas Robins earlier in the year..¹

     John was born circa 1760. He married Mary (-----) circa 1785.¹

     Mary was born circa 1760. She married John Smith circa 1785.¹

     Eliza was born on 24 February 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Isaac Dunton Robins, son of Isaac Dunton Robins and Elizabeth F. 'Bettie' Smith, on 29 April 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Dunton Robins, son of Isaac D. & Bettie and she was shown as Miss Eliza E. Ward, daughter of Albert D. & Lettia R. Ward. Jno. E. robbins as to ages. (Mrs?) E. Widgeon witness. They were married 1 May 1853 at an Episcopal Church in Belle Haven..^1,2 Eliza died. The Family Bible shows Eliza Edna Robins died ......²

     Isaac was born on 21 August 1827 at Northampton Co, VA.² Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Robins, age 22 in HH#585 headed by Isaac Robins, a 63 year old farmer..³ He married Eliza Edna Ward, daughter of Albert D. Ward and Letitia R. Badger, on 29 April 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Dunton Robins, son of Isaac D. & Bettie and she was shown as Miss Eliza E. Ward, daughter of Albert D. & Lettia R. Ward. Jno. E. robbins as to ages. (Mrs?) E. Widgeon witness. They were married 1 May 1853 at an Episcopal Church in Belle Haven..^1,4 Isaac died on 6 June 1897 at age 69.⁵

     Albert was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Letitia R. Badger on 27 September 1827 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Letitia was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Albert D. Ward on 27 September 1827 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Roberta was born in 1878 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Obadiah George Goffigon, son of Obadiah Goffigon and Mary 'Polly' Trower, on 8 February 1897 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Obadiah G. Goffigon, a 45 year old widowed farmer, the son of Obadiah & Polly Goffigon and she was shown as Bertie Sturgis, age 18, the daughter of Henry & Julia Sturgis. They were married by Rev. Patrick H. Purnell..¹ Roberta was listed with her husband in the census of in 1900 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Roberta Goffigon, a 21 year old wife, born May 1879, in HH#458 headed by Obed Goffigon, a 47 year old farmer. She had given birth to 1 child and had 1 child living..³ Roberta was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1910 at Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Bertie Goffigon, the head of HH#283, a 33 year old widow, with 3 children born & 3 living. Listed with her the following Goffigons: Oliver, a 12 year old son; Polly, a 10 year old daughter; and Rudolph, a 3 year old son. Also listed was Julia Sturgis, a 51 year old widowed mother, with 3 children born & 3 living..⁴ Roberta died in 1945 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.² Her body was interred at Red Bank Cem, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Roberta May Sturgis Goffigon, wife of Obed Goffigon, 1878 - 1945..²

     Henry was born on 5 July 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Julia A. Downing, daughter of John Benjamin Downing and Julia Ann Bloxom, circa 1875. Henry died on 13 April 1888 at age 35.¹ His body was interred at Sturgis Plot, Scarburgh Neck, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as H.H. Sturgis, son of W.S. & C.K. Sturgis, 5 Jul 1852 - 13 Apr 1888..¹

     Julia was born in 1859 at Northampton Co, VA.² Julia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Juliett A. Downing, age 1 in HH#658 headed by John B. Downing, a 55 year old ship carpenter..¹ She married Henry H. Sturgis, son of William S. Sturgis and Catharine Keziah Ames, circa 1875. Julia died in 1937.² Her body was interred at Red Bank Cem, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julia A. Downing Sturgis, wife of H.H. Sturgis, 1859 - 1937..²

     Julia was born on 7 February 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John Benjamin Downing, son of Francis Downing and Polly (-----), on 13 August 1856 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. B. Downing, a 55 year old widowed ship carpenter, born in Acc Co, the son of Francis & Polly Downing and she was shown as Julia Ann Bloxom, age 28 and single, born in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. W. & Eliza E. Bloxom. They were married at the residence of Mrs. Bloxom's by J. Allen. Isaac Purnell said she was over 21..¹ Julia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Juliett Downing, age 37 in HH#658 headed by John B. Downing, a 55 year old ship carpenter..³ Julia died on 17 September 1908 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 80.² Her body was interred at Red Bank Cem, N'hamp Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julia A. Downing, wife of J.B. Downing, 7 Feb 1828 - 17 Sep 1908..²

     Polly was born circa 1775. As of circa 1795,her married name was Downing.¹ She married Francis Downing, son of John Robins Downing (Yeoman) and Elizabeth Hornsby, circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Orbitt was born circa 1857 at Northampton Co, VA. Orbitt was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Orbitt Downing, age 3 in HH#658 headed by John B. Downing, a 55 year old ship carpenter..¹

     Nathaniel was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel was named as an heir on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a cousin (nephew) Nathaniel Ames in the will of Elisha Stringer, who named a sister Elizabeth Ames and Caleb Ames extr..¹ He married Elizabeth or Phillis (-----) circa 1784. He made a will on 23 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Elizabeth to have use of land where I now live to bring up my 3 children James, John & unborn child until my son James comes of lawful age, then to go to my said son James. To son John the land where Hannah Johnson now lives. Wife Elizabeth & friend John Milby Exrs. Witt: Jesse Ames, Marget Mears, Molly Callahan..² Nathaniel died in February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² Nathaniel's will was probated on 29 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.² Nathaniel estate was settled on 27 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 Jun 1805 (Audit), 27 Jan 1806 (Rec'd) - Zorobabel Ames Admr. of John Milby dec'd, who was Extr. of Nathaniel Ames dec'd. To the hires of the Negro woman Beck 2/3. To the hire of Comfort 2/3. To the hire of Moses 2/3. The following received £22.19.10: the widow's part, James Ames' part, John Ames' part. Cash paid Elisha Ames' note. Cash paid Caleb Ames' account. Cash paid Joseph Ames. Auditors: Custis Willis & Francis Savage..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Nathaniel Ames, son of Lt. Caleb Ames and Elizabeth Stringer, circa 1784. Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 23 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Elizabeth in the will of Nathaniel Ames..¹ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. The following received £22.19.10: the widow's part, James Ames' part, John Ames' part..² Elizabeth died in June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. P. 7 (will of Phillis Ames).³

     James was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 23 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James, under lawful age, in the will of Nathaniel Ames..¹ James was named as an heir on 27 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. The following received £22.19.10: the widow's part, James Ames' part, John Ames' part..²

     (unborn_child) was named in an unknown person father's will on 23 February 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Shown as an unborn child in the will of Nathaniel Ames..¹ (unborn_child) was born in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Anne was born circa 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Belote circa 1765.¹ Anne was named in her father's will on 3 February 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Anne Belote in the will of Joseph Ames Sr..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1740. He married Anne Ames, daughter of Joseph Ames and Dorothy Darby, circa 1765.¹

     Caleb was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Peggy was born circa 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. Peggy was named in her his aunt's will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a cousin (niece) Peggy Ames in the will of Elisha Stringer, who named a sister Elizabeth Ames and Caleb Ames extr.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her his aunt's will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a cousin (niece) Rachel Ames in the will of Elisha Stringer, who named a sister Elizabeth Ames and Caleb Ames extr.¹

     Robert was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert was named in his his aunt's will on 29 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a cousin (nephew) Robert Read in the will of Elisha Stringer.¹

     May was born in 1926 at Alexandria, VA.¹

     Willard was born on 30 June 1888 at Northampton Co, VA.² Willard was listed with his father in the census of in 1900 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Willard Goffigon, an 11 year old farm laborer, born Jun 1888, in HH#458 headed by Obed Goffigon, a 52 year old farmer..¹

     Oliver was born in May 1898 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Oliver was listed with his parents in the census of in 1900 at Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver Goffigon, a 2 year old son, born May 1898, in HH#458 headed by Obed Goffigon, a 52 year old farmer..¹ Oliver was listed with his mother in the census of in 1910 at Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Oliver Goffigon, a 12 year old son in HH#283 headed by Bertie Goffigon, a 33 year old widow..²

     Polly was born in 1900 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Polly was listed with her mother in the census of in 1910 at Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Goffigon, a 10 year old daughter, in HH#283 headed by Bertie Goffigon, a 33 year old widow..¹

     Rudolph was born in 1907 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Rudolph was listed with his mother in the census of in 1910 at Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA. He was shown as Rudolph Goffigon, a 3 year old son, in HH#283 headed by Bertie Goffigon, a 33 year old widow..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1750. She married John Sturgis Sr. on 15 July 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Benjamin Royal was the security on the M.L.B. of John Sturgis and Tabitha Royal..¹

     John was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 28 April 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Sturgis in the will of Absolum Sturgis, wife Ester..¹ He married Margaret 'Peggy' (-----) on 4 August 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of John Sturgis Jr. and Mrs. Peggy Richardson, widow..² John died before 28 November 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the estate of John Sturgis was administered to Richard Bayly. Thomas Smith & Thomas R. Joynes securities..³ John estate was settled on 29 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Here he was shown as John Sturgis Sr. - 13 Dec 1814 (Invy & Sale), 27 Jul 1816 (Audit), 29 Jul 1816 (Rec'd) - Buyer: John Sturgis. Auditors: George Smith & Charles Satchell..⁴

     Charles was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret 'Peggy' (-----) circa 1790.¹ Charles died before 28 April 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. No Date (Invy), 28 Apr 1801 (Order to Audit), 15 May 1804 (Rec'd) - Thomas Smith Admr. Negroes John, Mark, Jim, Comfort, Bridget & Mildred. Margaret Richardson 2/3 of rent & ... Also board, schooling & clothing of 3 children. Appraisers: John Smith, Richard Savage & George S. Savage. Auditors: Custis Willis & Francis Savage..²

     Susy was born circa 1800. She married Jonathan W. Richardson, son of Charles Richardson and Margaret 'Peggy' (-----), on 16 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Sturgis was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan W. Richardson and Susy Benston..¹

     John was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. On 27 Dec 1824 in Acc Co Jonahan W. Richardson was named to settle the estate of Francis Richardson. John W. Sturgis & James L. Benson were securities.¹ John was the security on a M.L.B. On 16 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John W. Sturgis was security on the M.L.B. of William S. Sturgis and Keziah C. Ames of Jno..² On 30 Nov 1835 in Acc Co, John W. Sturgis, Thomas S. Richardson & Geroge P. Cutler were securities on the administration of the estate of Catharine Ames to William S. Sturgis.³

     Francis was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis died before 27 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jonahan W. Richardson was named to settle the estate of Francis Richardson. John W. Sturgis & James L. Benson were securities..¹

     Absalom was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. Absalom was named in his father's will on 30 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Absalom Sturgis in the will of Richard Sturgis Sr., Nunc. He also qualifed at probate to settle the estate..¹ He married Easter (-----) circa 1750.² He made a will on 28 April 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Americus Sturgis at his mother.s death. To daughter Fanney Sturgis. Wife Easter Sturgis. To daughter Mary Sturgis. To son John Sturgis. Wife & children residual legatees. Daughter Fanny Sturgis & son Americus Sturgis Exrs. Witt: Edmund Heath, Mary Sill..² Absalom died in October 1773.² Absalom's will was probated on 26 October 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Easter was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Absalom Sturgis, son of Richard Sturgis, circa 1750.¹ Easter was named in her husband's will on 28 April 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Easter in the will of Absolum Sturgis..¹

     Mary was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 28 April 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Sturgis in the will of Absolum Sturgis, wife Easter..¹

     Fanney was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. Fanney was named in her father's will on 28 April 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Fanney Sturgis in the will of Absolum Sturgis, wife Easter..¹

     Americus was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Americus was named in his father's will on 28 April 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Americus Sturgis in the will of Absolum Sturgis, wife Easter..¹ Americus was named as an heir on 16 December 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as America Sturgis in the will of John Sill. He was given part of my land adjacent to Peter Hack's line to my old orchard & adjacent Christian Sill's line.²

     Sarah was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 30 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Sturgis in the will of Richard Sturgis Sr., Nunc..¹

     Richard was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 30 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Sturgis in the will of Richard Sturgis Sr., Nunc..¹

     John was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. John died before 30 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son John Sturgis, with a daughter Betty Sturgis, in the will of Richard Sturgis Sr., Nunc..¹

     Betty was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Betty was named in her grandfather's will on 30 April 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Betty Sturgis, daughter of my dec'd son John, in the will of Richard Sturgis Sr., Nunc..¹

     Richard was born circa 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 6 March 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard, under age 21, in the will of John Sturgis, wife Elizabeth. Since John also named a son Jonathan, as under age 20, and a son Daniel, as under age 16, Richard was probably age 20..¹ He married Sarah Wharton, daughter of Francis Wharton Sr. and Elizabeth Welburne, circa 1686 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sarah was born circa 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Richard Sturgis, son of John Sturgis (I) and Elizabeth Bundick, circa 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 6 October 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Sturgis, wife of Richard Sturgis and given 1 shilling, in the will of Franics Wharton, wife Elizabeth..¹ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 12 February 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Sarah Sturgis in the will of Richard Sturgis..²

     John was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 12 February 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Sturgis, under age 16, in the will of Richard Sturgis, wife Sarah..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 12 February 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Sturgis, under age 16, in the will of Richard Sturgis, wife Sarah..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1670. She married Daniel Sturgis, son of John Sturgis (I) and Elizabeth Bundick, circa 1690.¹ Elizabeth was named as administrator of an estate on 7 June 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Daniel Sturgis' widow Elizabeth Sturgis was named to settle his estate. John Barnes & Thomas Simson were securities..¹

     William was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Martha (-----) circa 1720.¹ He made a will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Martha whole estate during her widow & then to my son William Sturgis plantation where I now dwell, he to allow my son Joshua Sturgis a sufficient maintenance during his natural life out of the profits of the same. Son Isaiah Sturgis. Soh Jacob Sturgis. Daughter Martha Sturgus. Daughter Elizabeth Sturgis. Daughter Bathsheba Sturgis. Daughter Mary Coverly. Bal. of estate to be divided between the rest of my children. Wife Martha & son William Exrs. Witt: Abel Finney, John Barnes, William Arbuckle, Wonne Rew..¹ William died in January 1751.¹ William's will was probated on 29 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Sturgis heir at law to the testator.
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     Martha was born circa 1700. She married William Sturgis circa 1720.¹ Martha was named in her husband's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Martha in the will of William Sturgis..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua was named in his father's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joshua Sturgis in the will of William Sturgis, wife Martha. He was also named heir at law at probate, making his th oldest son..¹

     William was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Sturgis in the will of William Sturgis, wife Martha..¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah was named in his father's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Isaiah Sturgis in the will of William Sturgis, wife Martha..¹ He married Adah (-----) circa 1750.² Isaiah died before 26 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Adah Sturgis was named to settle the estate of Isaiah Sturgis. William Sturgis & Parker Copes securities..²

     Jacob was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob was named in his father's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jacob Sturgis in the will of William Sturgis, wife Martha..¹

     Martha was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Martha was named in her father's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Martha Sturgis in the will of William Sturgis, wife Martha..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of William Sturgis, wife Martha..¹

     Bathsheba was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. Bathsheba was named in her father's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Bathsheba Sturgis in the will of William Sturgis, wife Martha..¹ Bathsheba was named as an heir on 28 June 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister-in-law Bersheba Sturgis in the will of William Drummond, wife Diadamia..² As of 3 Dec 1774 (bond),her married name was Dix.³ She married Levin Milby Dix, son of John Dix and Sabra Milby, 3 Dec 1774 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John Dix was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Dix and Barshaby Sturges.³ Bathsheba was named as administrator of an estate on 29 June 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Levin Dix was granted to Barshiba Dix with John Bundick & Beverly Copes securities.⁴ Bathsheba made a will on 26 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William Dix plantation where I now live, together with all the rest of my estate for 7 years, provided he finds all my children a maintenance during that time, then I give him his choice to keep the lands forever on paying my children 100 £ each, or to sell the same & the money to be divided between all my children (himself included). To son William all my personal estate at the expiration of 7 years provided he schools my 2 youngest sons Levin & Thomas each one year. If my children refuse when they come to lawful age of giving up that piece of land (which is about 18 acres that my husband purchased of John Hickman) to my son William Dix, in that case my will is that they have but $5. of my estate. Son William Exr. Witt: Parker Barnes, John A. Bundick, Nancy Dix.⁵ She died before 24 June 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated. Parker Barnes qualified.⁵

     Mary was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Coverly circa 1740.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 7 January 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Coverly in the will of William Sturgis, wife Martha..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1720. He married Mary Sturgis, daughter of William Sturgis and Martha (-----), circa 1740.¹

     Adah was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Isaiah Sturgis, son of William Sturgis and Martha (-----), circa 1750.¹ Adah was named as administrator of an estate on 26 May 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Adah Sturgis was named to settle the estate of Isaiah Sturgis. William Sturgis & Parker Copes securities..¹ She made a will on 17 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. Son William Sturgis. Daughter Martha Sturgis. To son Jacob Sturgis. Daughter Adah Sturgis. 5 youngest children, Elizabeth, Adah, Abigal, Martha & Jacob Sturgis residual legatees. Southy Simpson Exr. Witt: Anne Copes, William Parker..² Adah died before 29 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..²

     William was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his mother's will on 17 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Sturgis in the will of Adah Sturgis..¹

     Martha was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. Martha was named in her mother's will on 17 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Martha Sturgis in the will of Adah Sturgis..¹