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     Jacob was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob was named in his mother's will on 17 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jacob Sturgis in the will of Adah Sturgis..¹

     Adah was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. Adah was named in her mother's will on 17 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Adah Sturgis in the will of Adah Sturgis..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 17 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of Adah Sturgis..¹

     Abigal was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Abigal was named in her mother's will on 17 December 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Abigal in the will of Adah Sturgis..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1625. She married John (1) Parramore circa 1654.¹ (-----) died before 1661.¹

     Mary was born in 1632. She deposed in Dec 1662 that she was aged 30, which puts her birth at 1632..^2,3 As of circa 1646,her married name was Studson.^2,4 She married John Studson I circa 1646 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,4 As of circa 1650,her married name was Warder.^2,4 She married Robert Warder circa 1650.^2,4 As of before 31 December 1650,her married name was Robinson.^2,4 She married John Robinson I before 31 December 1650 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,4 On 11 Nov 1653 John Robinson Sr. gave by deed of gift to John Robinson Jr., to his (John Robinson Sr.'s) son William Robinson, and to the children of John Studson dec'd, viz: John Studson and Mary Studson. (Marshall's Note: John Studson the son of Mary the wife of Robert Warder is referred to and by 31 Dec 1650 John Robinson had married the wife of Robert Warder.).⁴ Mary was named in her husband's will on 13 January 1661 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Mary Robinson and named extr. in the will of John Robinson..⁵ Mary was named as an heir on 12 June 1661 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as John Cutting's daughter Mary Parramore in the will of Richard Bayly, freehoulder.¹ As of 20 April 1662,her married name was Parramore.² She married John (1) Parramore on 20 April 1662 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was shown as Mary Parramore when deposed in Dec 1662 that she was aged 30, which puts her birth at 1632.³ On 17 Aug 1663 Mary Paramore, formerly Mary Studson, and her son John Studson requested in open court that Col. Edm. Scarburgh evaluate their 250 acres of land in Arrococo Neck and to do as he sees fit concerning their land lying between Mr. Hugh Yeo and Mr. Tho. Fookes.⁶ On 16 Sep 1665 John Studson, who recently died, had owned cattle that were now in the possession of Mary Paramore. The cattle derived from a heifer and cow calf given to Studson by John Robinson, deceased, on the condition that the cattle return to Robinson if Studson were to die in his minority without issue. Capt. Jno. Custis, on behalf of Robinson's orphans, petitioned the court for the return of the cattle. Ordered that Mary Paramore deliver the cattle and pay court costs. The Northampton County deed of gift, signed 11 November 1653, by John Robinson, planter, specified the following: - to his son John Robinson, Jr.: one red cow called Husse, one black heifer, one pied cow calf, to have forever - to his son Wm. Robinson: one pied heifer, to have forever - to John Studson, son of John Studson, deceased: one pregnant red heifer, one brown cow calf, to have under the same conditions as Mary.
- to Mary Studson, daughter of John Studson, deceased: one pregnant red and white cow, to have forever unless she died in her minority or without issue, then the cattle and their increase would return to John Robinson, Sr., or his heirs. Witnessed by Thomas Johnson and Alphonsus Ball. Recorded by Edm. Mathews. (NOTE: So evidently he died under age and without heirs and so his circa birth year of 1646 seems reasonable.).⁷ Mary was named in her husband's will on 6 February 1675 at Somerset Co, MD. She was named a wife Mary in the will of John Parramore..² She sold land in 1676 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Richard Robinson and his mother Mary Parramore (widow of John) joined in a deed for the 150 acres to Thomas Marshall.⁸ She made a will on 28 May 1696 at Northampton Co, VA. The undated verbal will of Mary Parramore, widow, was proved 28 May 1696. My negro Gustis to my son Robinson but for want of his heirs to my son Richard Parramore. Witt: Mary Dalby aged 39; Esther Noble, Sarah Simes aged 47, and George Balliman agee 45..^2,9 Mary died before 28 May 1696 at Northampton Co, VA.⁹

     John was born in 1618.¹ He married Mary Cutting, daughter of John Cutting I and (-----) (-----), before 31 December 1650 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 On 11 Nov 1653 John Robinson Sr. gave by deed of gift to John Robinson Jr., to his (John Robinson Sr.'s) son William Robinson, and to the children of John Studson dec'd, viz: John Studson and Mary Studson. (Marshall's Note: John Studson the son of Mary the wife of Robert Warder is referred to and by 31 Dec 1650 John Robinson had married the wife of Robert Warder.).³ He was shown as Jno. Robinson in Jun 1658 when he gave his age as 40.¹ He made a will on 13 January 1661 at Northampton Co, VA. My now eldest son William Robinson (under 18) to enjoy this seat of land at Nusswattux I now live upon, and my two young sons to have the seat of land in Accomack obtained by pattent under the name of William Robinson. My three boys and my dau. to have a mare colt and its increase to run for 9 years and then to be eq. div. But in case their mother remains a widow and finds this stock burdensome, she to sell at her disposing. My beloved wife Mary Robinson extrx. My friend Mr. John Custis to oversee. Witt: William Bosman, Thomas Walley. [Marshall's Note: Mary Robinson widow entered into a marital agreement with John Parramore.].⁴ John died before 28 January 1661/62 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁵

     William was born circa 1653 at Northampton Co, VA.² William was named as an heir on 11 November 1653 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Robinson Sr. gave by deed of gift to John Robinson Jr., to his (John Robinson Sr.'s) son William Robinson, and to the children of John Studson dec'd, viz: John Studson and Mary Studson. (Marshall's Note: John Studson the son of Mary the wife of Robert Warder is referred to and by 31 Dec 1650 John Robinson had married the wife of Robert Warder.).² William was named in his father's will on 13 January 1661 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my now eldest son William Robinson, under age 18, in the will of John Robinson, wife Mary..¹ William was named in his mother's will on 28 May 1696 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Robinson, but for want of his heirs, to my son Richard Parramore. (NOTE: He had to be her son William, as her son Richard was already dec'd.).³

     Robert was born circa 1625. Robert was named as administrator of an estate on 10 February 1646 at Northampton Co, MD. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Anstire, tanner, was granted to Robert Warder.¹ He died circa 1650 at Northampton Co, VA. On 11 Nov 1653 John Robinson Sr. gave by deed of gift to John Robinson Jr., to his (John Robinson Sr.'s) son William Robinson, and to the children of John Studson dec'd, viz: John Studson and Mary Studson. (Marshall's Note: John Studson the son of Mary the wife of Robert Warder is referred to and by 31 Dec 1650 John Robinson had married the wife of Robert Warder.).² He married Mary Cutting, daughter of John Cutting I and (-----) (-----), circa 1650.^3,2

     John was born circa 1625. On 3 Jan 1642/43 John Stuttson deposed in open court that being at work up Mr. Charltons ground did hear John Cuttings tell John Knight carpenter saying it was long of you that I came for Virginia you promised to free me so the said Knight replyed saying I will perform my promise so imediately the said Knight departed and went to Mr. Yardley's house and at his return home this deponent being at work in the said ground up the frame of the house did hear the said Knight tell the said Cuttings saying I asked Mr. Yardley's advice concerning thy freedom and Mr. Yardley (Argoll Yardley Esquire) gave me advice therein I haven told him thy case and further this deponent heard the said Knight tell the said Cuttings saying if it bee upon thy conditions that thou are to have all necessaries at the first penny if Mr. Charlton do not perform his promise with you I will set you free for what I do I have advice from Mr. Yardley. In further deposition John Stutson said that Mr. Charlton and John Knight carpenter being at some difference did hear Knight tell Mr. Charlton, I care not to work with you any longer except I might work quietly, whereunto Mr. Charlton answered saying if thou find any fault then go and bring me my monie as I have layed out and I am engaged for and go whether thou will, then Knight answered saying I will do it tomorrow and bring you your monie. Knight did continue in the work for ten days after and then went away and left his work.¹ He married Mary Cutting, daughter of John Cutting I and (-----) (-----), circa 1646 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 John Studson I bought land in 1648 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that John Studson bought 200 acres of tract N110 (near Silver Beach) from Leonard Peddocke but nothing more was noted about him in this vicinity. In 1650 Benjamin Lawrence deposed that Peddocke had sold 250 acres to John Robinson; no deed was recorded but Robinson later obtained a title from Francis Yardley.⁴ He died circa 1649 at Northampton Co, VA. On 11 Nov 1653 John Robinson Sr. gave by deed of gift to John Robinson Jr., to his (John Robinson Sr.'s) son William Robinson, and to the children of John Studson dec'd, viz: John Studson and Mary Studson. (Marshall's Note: John Studson the son of Mary the wife of Robert Warder is referred to and by 31 Dec 1650 John Robinson had married the wife of Robert Warder.).³ He patented land on 6 March 1653/54 at Keller, Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that there was an unrecorded patent to John Studson for 250 acres of tract A37 (west side of Keller), which was reissued to him in 1661. Nugent shows a patent was issued on 6 Mar 1653/54 to John Studson (or Hudson) for 250 acres in N'hamp begining at land of John Robins & running towards land of Tho. Johnson. (NOTE: Since John Studson I was shown to be dec'd by 1649 or 1650, it is assumed this patent was actually awarded to his son and heir-at-law John Studson II.).^5,6 On 17 Aug 1663 Mary Paramore, formerly Mary Studson, and her son John Studson requested in open court that Col. Edm. Scarburgh evaluate their 250 acres of land in Arrococo Neck and to do as he sees fit concerning their land lying between Mr. Hugh Yeo and Mr. Tho. Fookes.⁷

     Richard was born circa 1663 at Northampton Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 6 February 1675 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son Richard Parramore in the will of John Parramore..¹ He married Mary Johnson, daughter of Capt. Obedience Johnson (I) and Temperance Dalby, circa 1686.³ Richard was named in his brother's will on 19 August 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Richard Parramore and given 50 shillings in the will of Richard Robinson, wife Rebecca..⁴ Richard was named in his mother's will on 28 May 1696 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Parramore in the will of Mary Parramore, widow..² Richard died before 28 February 1705/6 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Frances was born circa 1641 at Northampton Co, VA. She married (-----) Henson circa 1660.¹

     John was born circa 1648 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Abijah Manlove, daughter of Mark Manlove and Hannah (-----), circa 1670.² John Parramore settled in Somerset Co, MD by 1671, where on 8 Aug 1671, he and his wife sold land Abijah had purchased on 16 Aug 1669 before their marriage.² John was named in his father's will on 6 February 1675 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son John Parramore in the will of John Parramore..¹ He married Phillis (-----) before 27 October 1701 at Somerset Co, MD. On 27 Oct 1701 a 2nd wife Phillis joined him in the sale of Parramore's First Choice which he had patented on 28 May 1679..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1650 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Jephet Cooke circa 1666. Elizabeth Parramore married Jephet Cooke, a cooper of Acc Co..¹ Elizabeth died before 26 August 1669 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Jephet was born circa 1640. He married Elizabeth (5) Parramore, daughter of John (1) Parramore and Elizabeth Drake, circa 1666. Elizabeth Parramore married Jephet Cooke, a cooper of Acc Co..¹ Jephet died before 28 February 1677/78 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Arnall was born circa 1656 at Northampton Co, VA. Arnall was named in his father's will on 6 February 1675 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son Arnall Parramore in the will of John Parramore..¹ He married Bridget Robinson, daughter of John Robinson I and Mary Cutting, circa 1680.^2,3 He made a will on 13 November 1687 at Somerset Co, MD. Arnall Parramore named a wife Sarah(sic) (pregnant), eldest son Thomas (under 18) got a plantation, daughter Sarah, and referred to my 3 children, to my sister Mary Bell: her sons Roger & Cornelius, & to brother Thomas. (NOTE: The will of Richard Robinson, 19 Aug 1695 - 28 Nov 1695, N'hamp Co, however named Robinson Parramore, daughter to my sister Bridgett Robinson, dec'd, and referred to 5 children of my sister Bridgett Robinson, dec'd.).^2,4 Arnall died before 4 December 1688 at Somerset Co, MD.² Arnall was named as an heir on 19 August 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Robinson, wife Rebecca, named Thomas Parramore, son of Arnall Parramore and my sister Bridget his wife, in his will and if he dies then to his sister Robinson Parramore..⁵

     Bridget was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA. She was baptized on 28 April 1661 at Hungars Parish, N'hamp Co, VA.^1,2 As of circa 1680,her married name was Parramore.^3,4 She married Arnall (6) Parramore, son of John (1) Parramore and (-----) Mayden, circa 1680.^3,4 Bridget was named in her husband's will on 13 November 1687 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as wife Sarah(sic), who was with child, in the will of Arnall Parramore.⁵ As of circa 1689,her married name was Page.³ She married Stephen Page circa 1689.^3,4 Bridget died before 19 August 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Bridget Robinson dec'd in the will of Richard Robinson, wife Rebecca. He gave her daughter Robinson Parramore 250 acres in Somerset Co, MD. He also gave the 5 children of my sister Bridget Robinson dec'd 10 cows and 10 ewes..⁶

     Mary was born circa 1648 at Northampton Co, VA. Mary was named as an heir on 11 November 1653 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Robinson Sr. gave by deed of gift to John Robinson Jr., to his (John Robinson Sr.'s) son William Robinson, and to the children of John Studson dec'd, viz: John Studson and Mary Studson. (Marshall's Note: John Studson the son of Mary the wife of Robert Warder is referred to and by 31 Dec 1650 John Robinson had married the wife of Robert Warder.).² Mary was named as an heir on 25 October 1658 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Studson and given a heifer at Mr. Johnson's in the will of John Ellis, brother of Henry Ellis.³ As of circa 1664,her married name was Barnes.⁴ She married Stephen Barnes circa 1664.⁴ Mary Studson sold land in 1665 at Keller, Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Stephen and Mary Barnes sold the 250 acres of tract A37 (west of Keller) that had been patented to her father John Studson (or her brother in behalf of his dec'd father) in 1654. They sold the land to Hugh Yeo, stating that they were the Studson heirs. (NOTE: Mary must have been the daughter of John I, who died in 1649/50 and sister of John II who died earlier in 1665, and thus was now the heir-at-law.).⁴ She married Thomas Peale I in 1675.^1,5,6 As of 1675,her married name was Peale.^1,5 Mary died before 19 August 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Mary Shisson(sic) dec'd in the will of Richard Robinson, wife Rebecca. He gave her son Thomas Peele 500 acres at the bottom of the neck in Somerset Co, MD. (NOTE: She was his half-sister Mary Studson.).⁷

     George was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1680 at Somerset Co, MD. Thomas was named in his father's will on 13 November 1687 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as sone Thomas Parramore, under 18, in the will of Arnall Parramore. He was given a plantation.² Thomas was named in his uncle's will on 19 August 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Parramore, son of Arnall Parramore and my sister Bridget his wife, in the will of Richard Robinson, wife Rebecca..³

     Sarah was born circa 1682 at Somerset Co, MD. Sarah was named in her father's will on 13 November 1687 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Sarah in the will of Arnall Parramore.²

     Robinson was born in 1688 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Robinson was named in her uncle's will on 19 August 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Robinson Parrammore, daughter of my sister Bridget Robinson dec'd in the will of Richard Robinson, wife Rebecca. She was given the remaining 250 acres of the neck in Somerset Co, MD..² As of circa 1710,her married name was Johnson.⁴ She married Jeptha Johnson, son of Jeptha Johnson and Elizabeth Teague, circa 1710.⁴ She married Thomas Fox circa 1748.⁴ Robinson died before 9 December 1760 at Northampton Co, VA.⁵

     Stephen was born circa 1660. He married Bridget Robinson, daughter of John Robinson I and Mary Cutting, circa 1689.^1,2

     (-----) was born circa 1635. He married Frances (2) Parramore, daughter of John (1) Parramore and Jane Drake, circa 1660.¹

     Jane was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Sarah was born circa 1676 at Northampton Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah and given a feather bed in the will of David James, wife Joan.² As of after 19 April 1703,her married name was Parramore.¹ She married Thomas (3) Parramore, son of John (1) Parramore and Elizabeth Drake, after 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her mother's will on 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah Parramore in the will of Joan James, widow.³

     David was born circa 1650. He married Joan (-----) circa 1672. David James bought land in 1683 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that David James bought 37 1/2 acres of tract N99 from Nicholas and Anne Granger and from John and Margaret Granger. Then in 1692 he bought another 37 1/2 acres each from Mary and Elizabeth Dolby. The 4 women were the daughters and cohiers of Edward Dolby and the 150 acres they sold were the balance owned by him at his death. When David James died in 1703 he left the home part to his wife Joan and then to his son William, 100 acres where Dolby had formerly lived to his son David, and the 50-acres balance to his son Robert.¹ David made a will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son David James 100 A. on the head of Nauswaudux Creek, it being that part of my land containing the plantation whereon Edward Dolby formerly lived (N99). To my loving wife Joan James during her life 100 A. adjoining my son David's part, it being the plantation I now live on, and then to my son William James (N99). To son Robert James 50 A. at the head of my land adjoining George Dewey (N99). To my dau. Sarah feather bed. To my son Fran hand mill, musquett and pewter dish. To my three daus. Elizabeth Juit, Mary Badger, and Ann Taylor one ewe apiece. To my son Thomas James bed and pewter dish. To son John James bed and gun. Remaining estate to my wife to bring up those of my children who are in their minority. Wife and son David extrs. Witt: Luke Laylor, John Eshom, Robert 'X' Briggs.^2,1 He died before 28 August 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.²

     Joan was born circa 1650. As of circa 1672,her married name was James. She married David James circa 1672. Joan was named in her husband's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Joan James in the will of David James.¹ Joan made a will on 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Joan James, widow. To my son Francis James. To my son William James feather bed now at his house. To my son John James a chest already lent him. To my son Robert James 2s 6p. To my three daus. Elizabeth Shehaun, Mary Badger, and Sarah Parramore. To my son Thomas James. My grandson Phillip James (under 19) not to receive his estate without the consent of his uncle my son Thomas James. Sons Thomas, John and Francis resid. legatees. Son Thomas extr. Witt: Luke Laylor, John Eshon, Mary 'X' Eshon.² She died before 17 February 1712/13 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.²

     Thomas was born circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 7 July 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Parramore, under age 18, in the will of Thomas Parramore..² He married Joanna Cusits Hope, daughter of William Hope and Joanna Mary Custis, circa 1734.³ Thomas bought land on 22 March 1739 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Thomas Parramore purchased from Levin Gale the 150 acres called "Wetuxeduet" or "Double Purchase" which Gale had bought from his cousin Richard (36) Parramore..³ Thomas Parramore represented Acc County in the House of Burgesses from 1748-49, 1758-71.³ He made a will on 8 May 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. Son William Parramore. To son John Parramore my plantation in Maryland. To son Thomas Parramore 100 acres of marsh which I bought of John Michael, my lease Hold Estate which I bought in Bradford's Neck, as also the time to come, which shall be the season after my death, in the Lease I have from Sacker Shield where my son William now lives. Son in law Ezekiel Young. Son in law Major Guy. To grandaughter Anne Abbott, wife of Richard Abbott. Grandchildren John & Sarah Stran. Grandsons John & Robert Purnell. To Ann Holland, daughter of my son in law William Holland. Grandaughter Mary Holland, daughter of William. Grandson William Stran. To son William Parramore 100 acres land & marsh on the Beach which I bought of Mr. William Burton, deceased Son William my heir apparent. Daughters Sarah Guy & Elizabeth Guy. Sons William, John & Thomas, daughter Mary Holland & the children of Sinah Stran, deceased residual legatees. Sons William, John & Thomas Parramore Exrs. Witt: Samuel Long, Henry Heath, George Bell..⁴ Thomas died before 27 December 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..^3,4

     Elizabeth was born circa 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 7 July 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Parramore, under age 16, in the will of Thomas Parramore..²

     Abijah was born circa 1650 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John (4) Parramore, son of John (1) Parramore and Elizabeth Drake, circa 1670.¹

     Mark was born circa 1625. He married Hannah (-----) circa 1650 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Hannah was born circa 1625. She married Mark Manlove circa 1650 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Phillis was born circa 1655. She married John (4) Parramore, son of John (1) Parramore and Elizabeth Drake, before 27 October 1701 at Somerset Co, MD. On 27 Oct 1701 a 2nd wife Phillis joined him in the sale of Parramore's First Choice which he had patented on 28 May 1679..¹

     John was born on 29 November 1670 at Somerset Co, MD.² He married Mary (-----) circa 1700.² John died before 15 January 1707/8 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Frances was born on 22 February 1673 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Mathew was born on 12 May 1677 at Somerset Co, MD.² He married Susannah (-----) before 10 June 1729 at Somerset Co, MD.² Mathew died before 28 May 1739 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Sarah was born on 30 September 1679 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Thomas was born on 16 December 1681 at Somerset Co, MD.² He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1705.² Thomas died circa 1734 at Nanticoke Hund'd, Somerset Co, MD.²

     Mary was born circa 1671 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Richard (8) Parramore, son of John (1) Parramore and Mary Cutting, circa 1686.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 30 November 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Parramore in the will of Obedience Johnson, Gent., wife Temperance. She was given 150 acres in Accomack..² She married Washbourne (23) Ashby, son of Edward Ashby and Lettice (6) Granger, before 21 July 1713 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Obedience was born in 1643 at Northampton Co, VA.² Obedience was named in his father's will on 25 November 1658 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Obedience Johnson, under 18, in the will of Col. Thomas Johnson, wife Jane. He was to have the neck of land called "Matasippy' where I now live..¹ Obedience patented land on 20 October 1661 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that a land patent was granted to Obedience Johnson, son and heir of Thomas Johnson, 200 acres in N'hamp County at Occahannock Creek at the head of Matacepe Neck bounded on the westward parts by a branch called Cedar branch which separates this tract from the land of Henry Edwards & George Suett (Truett), on the northern parts by the land of the said Johnson, on the eastern parts by a branch called Pine Bridge branch & southerly into the main woods. The said land being formerly granted to the said Major Thomas Johnson by patent dated 14 Mar 1655 and is now due to the said Obedience as son and heir..³ He married Temperance Dalby, daughter of John Dalby I and Margaret Drew (Drew?), before 16 November 1665 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Temperance Johnson, wife of Obedience Johnson, reliquished her right, title & interest in a parcell of land her husband sold to Wm. Major..^4,5 Obedience was named as an heir on 29 April 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas & Temperance Johnson, children of Obedience Johnson, were named in the will of John Dolby Sr. of Hungers Parish, N'hamp County..⁶ Obedience was named in his brother's will on 20 November 1673 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Obedience Johnson in the will of Richard Johnson..⁷ Obedience Johnson first appears on the Bench of the Accomack County Court as "Capt. Obed: Johnson" at the session on 22 Oct 1680, when with him on the Bench were Lt. Col. Jno. West, Capt. Richard Hill and Mr. Jno. Wallop. He continued to serve until 21 Sep 1687.⁸ He made a will on 30 November 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Obedience Johnson the plantation called "Mattinaippe" with the littell neck bounded southerly by a line of marked trees intended to be the line between sons Obedience and Richard, and bounded on the east, north and west by Occohannock Creek and its branches. To my son Richard Johnson 200 A. bounded northerly by land given to my son Obedience and southwardly according to patent into the woods. To my dau. Elizabeth White (and to her husband John White during his life) 150 A. being part of 300 A. of marsh called "White Marsh" in Accomack County. To my dau. Mary Parramore 150 A. in Accomack (the remainder of the 300 A.). To my loving wife Temperance during her widowhood the plantation whereon I now live in Mattiaippe Neck. To son Obedience my great gun, silver hilted sword and belt. To my granddau. Temperance White (under 16). To granddau. Temperance Parramore. Wife resid. legatee and extrx. Witt: Mary Johnson, Luke Johnson, George Marshall..⁴ Obedience died before 28 January 1708/9 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Temperance was born circa 1648 at Ireland.² She married Capt. Obedience Johnson (I), son of Col. Thomas Johnson and Mary Berryman, before 16 November 1665 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Temperance Johnson, wife of Obedience Johnson, reliquished her right, title & interest in a parcell of land her husband sold to Wm. Major..^3,4 Temperance was named in her father's will on 29 April 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas & Temperance Johnson, children of Obedience Johnson, were named in the will of John Dolby Sr. of Hungers Parish, N'hamp County..¹ Temperance was named in her husband's will on 30 November 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Temperance in the will of Obedience Johnson, Gent..³

     He married Ann (-----) before September 198 at Northampton Co, VA.² Washbourne was born circa 1689 at Northampton Co, VA. He was under age 21 in 1694..² He married Mary Johnson, daughter of Capt. Obedience Johnson (I) and Temperance Dalby, before 21 July 1713 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Temperance was born circa 1686 at Northampton Co, VA. On 28 Sep 1693 in N'hamp County Richard Robinson gave a cow to Temperance Parramore.¹ Temperance was named in her grandfather's will on 30 November 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Temperance Parramore in the will of Obedience Johnson, Gent., wife Temperance..²

     Mary was born circa 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. She was of age by 21 Jul 1713..¹

     Obedience was born circa 1690 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) before 8 May 1728.² Obedience died before 8 December 1767 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Richard was born circa 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Bridget (-----) circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.² Richard died before 11 December 1760 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1705 at Northampton Co, VA. John chose a guardian on on 4 May 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he chose Richard Kittson as his guardian. He would have been at least age 14 to chose his own guardian..¹ He married Amy (-----) circa 1728.¹ John died before 14 July 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Amy was born circa 1705 at Northampton Co, VA. She married (-----) Pitts circa 1725.¹ She married John (25) Parramore, son of Richard (8) Parramore and Mary Johnson, circa 1728.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1700. He married Amy (-----) circa 1725.¹

     John was born circa 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1770. John was named in his father's will on 8 May 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. He was devised "Parramore's Double Portion" in Worcester Co, MD by his father..² John died before 27 July 1787 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     Sarah was born circa 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Major Guy, son of Nicholas Guy and Ann (-----), circa 1770.¹

     Major was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. Major was named in his father's will on 20 March 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Major Guy in the will of Nicholas Guy wife Ann..¹ He married Elizabeth (35) Parramore, daughter of Thomas (10) Parramore and Joanna Cusits Hope, circa 1765.² He married Sarah (30) Parramore, daughter of Thomas (10) Parramore and Joanna Cusits Hope, circa 1770.² He married Rachel Milliner, daughter of Henry Milliner and Neomi 'Amey' (-----), on 28 June 1783 at Northampton Co, VA.² Major Guy sold land on 10 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Smith Milliner and Nancy his wife, Major Guy and Rachel his wife, Ann Melson (widow of Levin) and Rosey Melson, Middleton Melson and Rosey his wife, and John Melson and Betty his wife, children and heirs of Lancy Melson dec'd sold land to John Welburn, all of the County of Accomack, VA, for 116 pounds & one Shilling. It was 4 undivided 5th parts of a tract of land with the appurtenances which descended to the said grantors by the death of a certain Southy Milliner their relation, lying and being in the Parish and County of Accomack and bounded as follows by the lands of Selby Simpsons heirs on the North, and by the lands of John Moore on the East, by the lands of John A. Bundick on the South and by the County road on the West containing in the whole 28 acres. (NOTE: Smith Milliner, Rachel Guy and Ann Melson were siblings of Lancy Melson dec'd & Southy Milliner dec'd. Rosey Melson, Middleton Melson & John Melson were the children of Lancy Melson dec'd.).³ He was named as the executor of a will on 10 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my uncle Major Guy and named Extr in the will of William Milliner, Norfolk. He also named an aunt Rachel Guy.⁴ Major died before 29 June 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Rachel was born in 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her mother's will on 25 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel in the will of Amey Milliner..¹ Rachel was named in her sister's will before 28 August 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Rachel Millener in the will of Elizabeth Millener..² Rachel witnessed a will on 4 April 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Bowman, Rachel Milliner and Elizabeth Lewis witnessed the will of William Milliner..³ She married Major Guy, son of Nicholas Guy and Ann (-----), on 28 June 1783 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ Rachel Milliner sold land on 10 October 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Smith Milliner and Nancy his wife, Major Guy and Rachel his wife, Ann Melson (widow of Levin) and Rosey Melson, Middleton Melson and Rosey his wife, and John Melson and Betty his wife, children and heirs of Lancy Melson dec'd sold land to John Welburn, all of the County of Accomack, VA, for 116 pounds & one Shilling. It was 4 undivided 5th parts of a tract of land with the appurtenances which descended to the said grantors by the death of a certain Southy Milliner their relation, lying and being in the Parish and County of Accomack and bounded as follows by the lands of Selby Simpsons heirs on the North, and by the lands of John Moore on the East, by the lands of John A. Bundick on the South and by the County road on the West containing in the whole 28 acres. (NOTE: Smith Milliner, Rachel Guy and Ann Melson were siblings of Lancy Melson dec'd & Southy Milliner dec'd. Rosey Melson, Middleton Melson & John Melson were the children of Lancy Melson dec'd.).⁵ Rachel was named in her nephew's will on 10 October 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my aunt Rachel Guy in the will of William Milliner, Norfolk. He also name his uncle Major Guy as his Extr.⁶

     Sinah was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Stran circa 1752.² Sinah died before 1773.³

     (daughter_of_Thos) was born circa 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Purnell circa 1755.²

     Mary was born circa 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Holland circa 1760.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Major Guy, son of Nicholas Guy and Ann (-----), circa 1765.¹

     Mary was born circa 1675. She married John (13) Parramore, son of John (4) Parramore and Abijah Manlove, circa 1700.¹ Mary deeded land as a gift on 15 January 1708 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that John Parramore's widow Mary age personalty to her 3 children..¹

     Richard was born circa 1702 at Somerset Co, MD. Richard sold land on 22 November 1737 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Richard Parramore had moved to Sussex Co, DE when he sold Parrimore's Double Purchase and his right in all other lands in Somerset Co, MD and 14 Dec 1737 when, described as mariner, he sold the land known as Weetuxian where his great-grandfather John Parramore had lived and had devised to his son Arnall..¹

     John was born circa 1704 at Somerset Co, MD. He married Ellinor White on 28 August 1743.² John patented land on 26 July 1749 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that John Parramore patented 30 acres called Crooked Ridge in Somerset Co, MD..²

     Matthew was born circa 1706 at Somerset Co, MD. Mathew was aged 15 months in Jan 1707/8..² He married Mary Wright, daughter of John Wright, circa 1735.² Matthew lived on 7 November 1758 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that Mathew Parramore had settled in Sussex Co, DE when he and his wife sold 400 acres in Broad Kill Hundred of which her father John Wright died seized..² Matthew sold land on 29 October 1760 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that he sold portions of "Chance.".² Matthew died before 4 August 1779 at Sussex Co, DE.²

     Ezekiel was born circa 1697 at Somerset Co, MD. He married Anne Melson, daughter of Samuel Melson and Margaret Taylor, circa 1725.² Ezekiel died before 16 February 1743/44 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     Matthew was born circa 1698 at Somerset Co, MD. Matthew died before 16 December 1783 at Sussex Co, DE.²

     Joseph was born circa 1699 at Somerset Co, MD. He married Isabell (-----) circa 1730.¹ Joseph sold land on 8 March 1735 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Joseph Parramore and his wife Isabell sold 58 acres called Ryon's Grove, which he had been granted on 2 Nov 1730..¹

     James was born circa 1700 at Somerset Co, MD. He married Mary Frigs on 25 September 1719.² He married Elizabeth (-----) on 31 January 1725.² James died on 9 August 1740 at Sussex Co, DE.²

     Susannah was born circa 1700. She married (-----) Caldwell circa 1720.¹ She married Mathew (15) Parramore, son of John (4) Parramore and Abijah Manlove, before 10 June 1729 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1690. He married Susannah (-----) circa 1720.¹

     Isabell was born circa 1705. She married Joseph (41) Parramore, son of Mathew (15) Parramore, circa 1730.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1685. She married Thomas (17) Parramore, son of John (4) Parramore and Abijah Manlove, circa 1705.¹

     John was born circa 1706 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Benjamin was born circa 1708 at Somerset Co, MD. He married Rachel (-----) circa 1730.² Benjamin died before 28 September 1756. He was of Parramore's Misfortune in Somerset Co, MD..²

     Isaac was born circa 1710 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Joseph was born circa 1712 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Jeptha was named as an heir on 11 September 1680 at Northampton Co, VA. This Jeptha Johnson was evidently the unborn child that Elizabeth, the wife of Jeptha Johson, goes with in the will of Edmund (EK) Kelley, wife Frances..² Jeptha was born in 1681 at Northampton Co, VA.³ In 1684 in N'hamp County Frances Kelley, widow of Edmund, made a deed of gift of personalty (not land) to the children of her son Jeptha Johnson by a previous marriage: Edmund, Obedience, Sarah, Laurana, Jeptha and Elizabeth Johnson.¹ He married Robinson (20) Parramore, daughter of Arnall (6) Parramore and Bridget Robinson, circa 1710.⁴ Jeptha was named in his uncle's will on 26 August 1718 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my cousin (meaning nephew) Jepter Johnson in the will of Simon Teague..⁵ Jeptha died before 10 March 1746/47 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1680. He married Robinson (20) Parramore, daughter of Arnall (6) Parramore and Bridget Robinson, circa 1748.¹

     Robinson was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1735.² Robinson died before 12 March 1750/51 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Elijah was born circa 1714 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Tabitha (-----) circa 1735.¹ Elijah died before 5 August 1748 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1715. She married Elijah (49) Johnson, son of Jeptha Johnson and Robinson (20) Parramore, circa 1735.¹

     Elisha was born circa 1716 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Rachel was born circa 1718 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Peter Doughty circa 1740.²

     Naomy was born circa 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. She married (-----) Bryant circa 1740.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1715. He married Naomy (52) Johnson, daughter of Jeptha Johnson and Robinson (20) Parramore, circa 1740.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1690. She married George Knight circa 1710.¹ She married Obedience (23) Parramore, son of Richard (8) Parramore and Mary Johnson, before 8 May 1728.¹ Elizabeth died before 9 August 1769 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1685. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1710.¹

     Robins was born circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA. Robins died before 13 July 1756 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Hamutal was born circa 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Jackson (240) Rogers, son of Lazarus Rogers and Lydia (86) Jackson, circa 1765 at Northampton Co, VA.² Hamutal died before 13 January 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Bridget was born circa 1710. She married Richard (24) Parramore, son of Richard (8) Parramore and Mary Johnson, circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Bridget died before 19 April 1771 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. John died before 10 January 1764 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1736 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Benjamin Dixon before June 1761 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Richard was born circa 1738 at Northampton Co, VA. He made a will on 4 November 1774 at Northampton Co, VA. To my cousin (nephew) Hezekiah Warren £5 for schooling. To my cousin (niece) Lisah Dixon 35s. My brother Thomas residual legatee but for want of heirs to be divided by the rest of my brothers and sisters. Brother Thomas extr. Witt: John Thomas & Mary 'X' Warren..² Richard died before 8 August 1775 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..^1,3

     Keziah was born circa 1755 at Northampton Co, VA. As of circa 1775,her married name was Bell.² She married Isaac Bell, son of Joab Bell and Keziah (-----), circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Bridget was born circa 1742 at Northampton Co, VA. She made a will on 14 December 1777 at Northampton Co, VA. To Keziah Bell wife of Isaac during her life the use of a negro girl Semmor, and then to Thomas and Edmund Bell the sons of Isaac Bell and his wife Keziah. To loving brother Thomas Parramore. To my cousins John Parramore, Sally Parramore, Rosanna Parramore, William Parramore, Hezekiah Warren, Esther Warren, Mathew Warren and Bridget Dixon £30 in the hands of my brother Ezra Parramore. To Sarah Dixon. Thomas Parramore extr. Witt: John Thomas, Susanna Harrison & Rosanna (X) Hopkins..² Bridget died before 12 May 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2

     Thomas was born circa 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. He married (d|o_Thos.) Dalby, daughter of Thomas Dalby, circa 1770.² Thomas was named in his brother's will on 4 November 1774 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Thomas in the will of Richard Parramour..³

     Ezra was born circa 1746 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Sturgis, daughter of Jacob Sturgis, before March 1769 at Northampton Co, VA.² Ezra died before 13 August 1783 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1745. She married John (27) Parramore, son of Thomas (10) Parramore and Joanna Cusits Hope, circa 1770.

     Thomas was born circa 1772 at Worcester Co, MD.

     John was born circa 1774 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Mary was born circa 1776 at Worcester Co, MD.