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     Esther was born circa 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. Esther chose a guardian on on 11 August 1741 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Esther chose Philip Jacob as her guardian, but was of age by 14 Sep 1742..¹

     Ann was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John Floyd II, son of John Floyd I and Mary Berry (Berry?), circa 1722.² As of circa 1722,her married name was Floyd.² Ann was named in her father's will on 8 February 1725/26 at Northampton Co. She was shown as my daughter Ann Floyd in the will of Thomas Wilkins, wife Mary.³ As of after 14 November 1738,her married name was Holt.² She married George Holt after 14 November 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.² In May 1743 it was recorded in N'hamp Co that Berry, Benjamin & Mary Floyd, children of John Floyd (wp 14 Nov 1738) by their next friend Phillip Jacob, shown that the said John was possessed of a Negro woman slave named Bibbo at the time of his death. The slave was heired by John Floyd, son and heir, still an infant. 1/3 of the Slave's value was set apart for the widow (Anne). Since John is an infant he cannot be compelled to divide the slave without a Court order, John agrees to a division. Court orders the slave to be sold: 1/4 of sale to the widow, 1/4 to the heir-at-law and 2/4 to be divided between the 3 petitioners.⁴ Ann was named as administrator of an estate on 9 September 1755 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this data that administration on the estate of George Holt was granted to Ann Holt with Esau Jacob and Addison Nottingham securities of £300. Apprs: Esau Jacob, John Bowdoin, Nehemiah Fitchet & Isaac Jacob.⁵ She was the security on a M.L.B. On 27 September 1755. Anne Holt, widow, was the security on the M.L.B. of James Goffigon and Mary Floyd, spinster.⁶ She married James Peterkin on 20 January 1758 at Northampton Co, VA.^7,6 As of 20 January 1758,her married name was Peterkin.^7,6

     Mary was born circa 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Joseph Ash circa 1746 at Northampton Co, VA.² Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 9 May 1758 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this data that she was named to administer the estate of Joseph Ash..² Mary died before 11 December 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this data that administration on her estate was granted to Littleton Wilkins..²

     Sebrah was born circa 1726 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Frances was born circa 1680. She married William (19) Wilkins, son of Nathaniel (5) Wilkins and Frances Hunt, circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1702 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Catherine (-----) circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.³ William died before 12 June 1770 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Nathaniel was born circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA.² Nathaniel was named as an heir on 14 February 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my cousin Nathaniel Wilkins, son of William Wilkins, in the will of Richard Ayres, son of Richard Hill Ayres..³ He made a will on 12 October 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. He left a nuncupative will naming many relatives..¹ Nathaniel died before 13 November 1750 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Esther was born circa 1706 at Northampton Co, VA. As of circa 1725,her married name was Waterfield.² She married John Waterfield, son of William Waterfield Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1725 at Northampton Co, VA.² Esther was named in her husband's will on 28 December 1746 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Esther and she was not to be disturbed of the above land during her life in the will of John Waterfield.³ She married Elias Dunton, son of Rickards Dunton Sr. and Anne Carvey, on 6 October 1750 at Northampton Co, VA.² Esther died before 10 October 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Nathaniel was born circa 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Sarah Bell, daughter of George Bell and Hannah Brickhouse, circa 1720 at Northampton Co, VA.² Nathaniel made a will on 12 August 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son John n. woman Mary. To my son George n. girl Bridget. To son Nicholas n. girl Tabby. To son Joseph n. boy Baccus. To dau. Anne Powell n. girl Dilley and gold ring. To son Jonathan £22. To my children Joseph, Anne and Jonathan n. woman Pegg. To beloved wife Sarah the use of land and ns. during her widowhood. To son John all my land and plantation. Wife Sarah and my son John extrs. Witt: Edward White, Joseph Godwin, Hillary Warren.³ Nathaniel died before 10 October 1732 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3

     John was born circa 1686 at Northampton Co, VA. He made a will on 19 October 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. He named his brothers Nathaniel and Nicholas in his will..¹ John died before 9 July 1710 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Frances (20) Wilkins, daughter of Nathaniel (5) Wilkins and Frances Hunt, circa 1705 at Northampton Co, VA.² Jonathan Bell was security on the administration of an estate on 30 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Mary Grice, widow of Peter Grice dec'd was granted to Henry Stott on behalf of Stott Grice, son of Peter Grice & Mary his wife and the rest of their children. Jonathan Bell & William Tankred securities.³ Jonathan was named in his father's will on 7 August 1721 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Jonathan in the will of George Bell, wife Hannah.¹

     William was born circa 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. William Chance (attorney: Mr. Tully Robinson) sued Mr. Thomas Preeson (attorney: Capt. Jno. Custis), accusing him of transporting out of the county Mr. Charles Fleetwood, who owed Chance 3 pounds 13 shillings sterling. After examining the accounts, the court ordered that Preeson pay Fleetwood's debt with court costs.¹ He was on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, in 1690. He was shown as Wm. Chance with 2 tithables on Jo. Robinson's list. In 1691 he was again on Mr. Robinson's list with 2 tithables. In 1692 he had 3 tithables.^2,3 The grand jury presented Wm. Chance, Wm. Chance's man and others for not planting corn according to law.⁴ William Chance complained against Henry Lamberson, who (upon examination) confessed that he had "through inadvertency and ignorance broke open and drew some nails of [or off] a house belonging to ye said Chance." Lamberson claimed his actions were not done in contempt of the law and promised better behavior in the future. The court found Lamberson guilty of a misdemeanor and ordered that he be taken into custody and remain there till giving bond for good behavior and payment of court charges.⁵ William witnessed a will on 23 December 1694 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ He married Mary Drummond, daughter of Capt. John Drummond (I) (Quaker) and Patience Hill, before 1695.⁷ William Chance I (Cooper) bought land in 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Chance, Cooper, bought 150 acres of tract A109, south of Guilford and west of Parksley, from William Silverthorne. He and his wife Mary resold this land to Charles Ewell in 1706.⁸ He served on a jury on 18 December 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Chance.⁹ On 5 Apr 1699 William Chance sued Ursula Roberts for taking from him an indentured servant named Jane Roberts. Chance claimed his damages amounted to 5000 lbs tobacco. At the last court an order passed against Francis Croston as bail for Ursula's appearance; now Mr. Tully Robinson appeared as her attorney and pleaded the general issue. A jury was impaneled, and after listening to the evidence reached the verdict that Chance had failed to prove his declaration. The court confirmed the verdict and dismissed the suit; the order against Croston was reversed and Chance paid court costs. By 2 Jan 1699/1700 Ursula Roberts had sued William Chance "for detaining one Jane Edwards, ye natural child of the said plaintiff." Ursula requested the return of the child. Chance made a written reply and produced an indenture made between himself and Richard Roberts "ye putative father of the said Ursula's bastard child." In it Roberts bound Jane to Chance and his wife till she arrived at the age of 18 years. The court considered that Roberts had "saved the parish harmless from ye charge and trouble of ye said bastard child, that he had good & lawful title in ye law to dispose thereof by virtue of ye said indenture & therefore have dismissed the suit."¹⁰ He was security on the administration of an estate on 2 December 1701 at Accomack Co, VA. Ralph Justice & William Chance were securities on the adm of the estate of John Lewis to his widow Elizabeth.¹¹ Thomas Ryle, Robert Lewis and Robert Milner were presented "each of them for carrying home a canoe full of oysters on ye Sabbath day, being ye 10th of February 1704/05." Ryle and Milner confessed and paid their fines; Lewis, however, "said [the oysters] were for a great bellied woman that longed," and was granted till the next day to produce his evidence. William Chance then came in "to testify that his wife being sick had a mind to some oysters and desired the said Robert Lewis to get her some oysters, and he attempting to go on Saturday but could not for ye wind, so went on ye Sabbath day." The court took this "into their clemency" and discharged Lewis, apparently without thinking to ask if the pregnant lady ate Lewis's entire canoe load of oysters.¹² He served on a jury on 6 June 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.¹³ He sold land on 5 February 1705/6 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Chance and wife Mary sold the 150 acres of tract A109 south of Guilford and west of Parksley to Charles Ewell. This was the land William Chance, Cooper, bought from William Silverthorne in 1695.⁸ He bought land in 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Chance bought 250 acres from Henry Ayres and his wife Comfort of Somerset Co, MD. In 1726 this William Chance died intestate and was succeeded by a son William, who in 1751 left the 250 acres to a grandson Wiliam Coard. This land was between Parksley and Accomac on the Bayside road.¹⁴ William witnessed a will on 26 August 1707 at Accomack Co, VA.¹⁵ At the last court Ann Rouse had been presented for having a bastard child. Now William Chance came to court and became security to pay her fine of 500 lbs tobacco and court charges.¹⁶ Ordered that John Griffin be surveyor of the highways in the place of William Chance and that he cause the road from the courthouse to the south branch of Hunting Creek to be cleared according to law.¹⁷ William witnessed a will on 30 December 1717 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Hill Drummond, William Chance, Joseph Allen & William Chance Jr. witnessed the will of William Yeo.¹⁸ It was on this date that it was ordered that William Chance be constable in the place of Mr. Hill Drumond.¹⁹ He died before 5 February 1725/26 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Chance was granted to his son William Chance with Henry Bagwell & Thomas Wise securities.²⁰

     Christopher was born circa 1650. He married Mary Hill, daughter of Capt. Richard Hill and Mary Drake, circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary Hill Ayres' marriage to her husband's occasional partner and friend of 30 years, Christopher Thomson, a bachelor, must have occured late in 1702 or early in 1703, as Christopher Thomson wrote his will in Dec 1703..^1,2 He made a will on 9 December 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. After the death of my wife to my son in law Edmund Ayres plantation where I now live containing 300 acres, being part of 500 acres as by patent will appear. To Francis Ayres, son of my son in law Francis Ayres 100 acres of said land. To Richard Ayres, son of Richard Ayres, my son in law, 100 acres of said tract. To son in law Henry Ayres 100 acres of said tract. To Ann Mary Ayres my daughter in law 100 acres of said tract. To Edmund Ayres & Ann his wife plantation containing 800 acres at Blackwater Creek in Maryland for life, then to their two daughters Tabitha & Ann Mary Ayres. Wife (no name) residual legatee & Exec. Witt: John Drummond, Robert Davis, Regnald Eyre, Isaac Metcalfe, Simon Michael..¹ Christopher died before 7 June 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     Patience was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Arthur Coard circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.² Patience (81) Chance died before 30 April 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her father William Chance named grandchildren John, William & Esther Cord in his will instead of her.³

     Jonah was born circa 1715 at Northampton Co, VA. Jonah died before 12 April 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Williams was granted administration on his estate..¹

     Desdemona was born circa 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Willcock Macky on 19 September 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. William Sargant Kitteridge was the security on the M.L.B. of Willcock Macky and Desdemona Jackson..^1,2

     Willcock was born circa 1720. He married Desdemona (83) Jackson, daughter of Jonah (23) Jackson and Scarburgh Parker, on 19 September 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. William Sargant Kitteridge was the security on the M.L.B. of Willcock Macky and Desdemona Jackson..^1,2

     Jane was born circa 1675. She married John (24) Jackson, son of Jonah Jackson (II) and Lydia (6) Wilkins, circa 1695 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Jane was named in her husband's will on 9 October 1735 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Jean in the will of John Jackson..²

     Lydia was born circa 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Lazarus Rogers circa 1740.² Lydia died before 8 December 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Comfort was born circa 1714 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Richard Braser circa 1735 at Northampton Co, VA. Comfort died before 13 November 1781 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1682 at Northampton Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 1 August 1689 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary in the will of John Tankred, Gentleman, wife Sarah..² She married John (26) Hunt, son of Capt. Thomas Hunt and Anne (7) Wilkins, circa 1700.¹ Mary was named in her mother's will on 17 January 1719 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Hunt in the will of Sarah 'S' Tankred, widow, and given a gold ring..³ Mary died before 26 April 1720.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1713 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Eliza was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA. Eliza was named in her grandfather's will on 25 January 1710 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Azariah was born circa 1702 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Ann Willett, daughter of William Willett and Anne Stringer, circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.² Azariah died before 13 April 1736 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Mary was born circa 1715 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Smart was born circa 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. Smart was named in her father's will on 24 February 1708/9 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Smart Dunton in the will of William Dunton, wife Elizabeth.¹ As of circa 1710,her married name was Hunt.² She married Thomas (27) Hunt, son of Capt. Thomas Hunt and Anne (7) Wilkins, circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA.² Smart was named in her husband's will before 20 October 1719 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Smart in the undated will of Thomas Hunt that was probated on this date.³

     Hillery was born circa 1714 at Northampton Co, VA. Hillery was named in his father's will before 20 October 1719 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Hillary Hunt in the undated will of Thomas Hunt, wife Smart, which was probated on this date.² He married Febe (-----) circa 1736.³ Hillery died before 12 January 1741/42 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Thomas was born circa 1716 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will before 20 October 1719 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas Hunt in the undated will of Thomas Hunt, wife Smart, which was probated on this date.² He married Ann Willett, daughter of William Willett and Anne Stringer, before 6 June 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Thomas died before 14 March 1758 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Abigail was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. Abigail was named in her father's will before 20 October 1719 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Abigail Hunt in the undated will of Thomas Hunt, wife Smart, which was probated on this date.² Abigail died before 13 May 1740 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Ann was born circa 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will before 20 October 1719 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ann Hunt in the undated will of Thomas Hunt, wife Smart, which was probated on this date.² As of before 10 March 1728/29,her married name was Segar.³ She married Christopher Segar before 10 March 1728/29 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Ralph was born circa 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Mary Bullock on 21 October 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as of Portsmouth County [sic]..² Ralph died before 12 December 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. He was a justice of N'hamp County and left will dated 29 Jan 1752..²

     William was born circa 1694 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Bridget (117) Waterson, daughter of Richard (32) Waterson and Elizabeth (4th) (-----), circa 1726 at Northampton Co, VA.² William died before 11 July 1738 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his widow was granted administration on his estate..³

     John was born circa 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1725 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 He made a will on 18 June 1772 at Northampton Co, VA.³ John died before 11 August 1772 at Northampton Co, VA.³

     Daniel was born in 1704 at Northampton Co, VA. He was aged 21 in Nov 1725..² Daniel inherited land on 14 January 1718 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this data that he was devised 158 acres at the head of Old Plantation Creek by his father's will. On 1 Jan 1742/3 he leased the plantation where his father formerly dwelt to his brother Joseph for 12 years..² He married Anne (-----) circa 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.² He made a will on 16 August 1749 at Northampton Co, VA.² Daniel died before 11 February 1752 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Leah died before 1923 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that an account was presented by Capt. Ralph Pigot for her funeral expenses. A division of her estate was ordered on 15 Sep 1726..¹ Leah was born circa 1706 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Arida was born circa 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John Stevens circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Azel was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. He was devised 150 acres at the head of Hungar's Creek, was a justice of N'hamp County and served as clerk of Hungar's Parish until 1782.² He married Susannah (-----) circa 1735 at Northampton Co, VA.² Azel died before 14 September 1790 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1705. He married Arida 'Rhoday' (103) Benthall, daughter of Daniel Benthall and Frances (30) Hunt, circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. Joseph chose a guardian on on 11 January 1726 at Northampton Co, VA.² Joseph bought land on 9 May 1747 at Bertie Co, NC. It was on this data that he purchased 200 acres in Bertie Co, NC, and on 22 Aug 1752, as a planter of Bertie County purchased 520 acres on Potacasie Creek, N'hamp Co, NC, from his brother William and settled there..² He made a will on 21 October 1796 at Northampton Co, NC.² Joseph died before November 1798 at Northampton Co, NC.²

     William was born circa 1714 at Northampton Co, VA. William was on the list of tithables at Northampton Co, VA, for in 1737. He was a tithable in the household of his brother Azel..² William bought land on 27 August 1750 at Northampton Co, NC. It was on this data that he moved briefly to N'hamp Co, NC where he purchased 520 acres, but had returned to N'hamp Co, VA by 22 Aug 1752 when he sold that land to his brother Joseph..² He married Agnes (-----) circa 1762 at Northampton Co, VA.² William died before 13 April 1784 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Tabitha was born circa 1716 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Daniel Luker before 9 September 1740 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Daniel was born circa 1715. He married Tabitha (107) Benthall, daughter of Daniel Benthall and Frances (30) Hunt, before 9 September 1740 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Daniel died before 10 April 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on his estate was granted to his widow..¹

     Mary was born circa 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1665. She married William (31) Waterson, son of John Waterson and Frances (8) Wilkins, circa 1685 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Jacob was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA. Jacob died before 15 May 1728 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the inventory on his estate was made..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Thomas Bullock circa 1725 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Sarah died before 11 May 1742 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born in 1660 at Northampton Co, VA. On 14 May 1734 he stated he was aged 70 when he asked to be levy free..^1,2 He married Sarah (111) Waterson, daughter of William (31) Waterson and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1725 at Northampton Co, VA.² Thomas died before 11 May 1736 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born after 1706 at Northampton Co, VA. She was under age 16 in 1722..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1670. She married Richard (32) Waterson, son of John Waterson and Frances (8) Wilkins, circa 1690 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Millisent was born circa 1675. She married Richard (32) Waterson, son of John Waterson and Frances (8) Wilkins, before 1 December 1696 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     She married Richard (32) Waterson, son of John Waterson and Frances (8) Wilkins, before 191 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was born circa 1680.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1685. She married Richard (32) Waterson, son of John Waterson and Frances (8) Wilkins, circa 1706 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Ezekiel was born after 1706 at Northampton Co, VA. Ezekiel died circa 1718. He was under age 12 when he died..¹

     Francis was born circa 1707 at Northampton Co, VA. Francis died before 9 August 1727 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on his estate was granted to Abraham Booker. He was under age..¹

     Richard was born circa 1711 at Northampton Co, VA. Richard died after 1719 at Northampton Co, VA. He was under age 9 when he died. His mother is not known..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1706 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Bridget was born circa 1707 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William (98) Pigott, son of Ralph Pigott and Ann (29) Hunt, circa 1726 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Charles Thompson after 11 July 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Bridget sold land circa 1745 at Old Plantation Creek, N'hamp Co, VA. She joined her husband Charles Thompson in selling Levin Evans her 1/4 interset in 150 acres on a branch of Old Plantation Creek which had belonged to her father..¹

     Charles was born circa 1710. He married Bridget (117) Waterson, daughter of Richard (32) Waterson and Elizabeth (4th) (-----), after 11 July 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1708 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Thomas Tyler before 8 February 1726 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth, as the widow of Thomas Tyler, sold to William Pigot 37 1/2 acres, part of 250 acres on Old Plantation Creek which William Waterson had given to her father..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1700. He married Elizabeth (117A) Waterson, daughter of Richard (32) Waterson and Elizabeth (4th) (-----), before 8 February 1726 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth, as the widow of Thomas Tyler, sold to William Pigot 37 1/2 acres, part of 250 acres on Old Plantation Creek which William Waterson had given to her father..¹ Thomas died before 8 February 1725/26 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     She married Thomas Short before August 196 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Frances joined her husband Thomas Tyler in selling 37 1/2 acres, part of 250 acres on Old Plantation Creek which William Waterson had given to her father..¹ Frances was born circa 1709 at Northampton Co, VA.

     He married Frances (117B) Waterson, daughter of Richard (32) Waterson and Elizabeth (4th) (-----), before August 196 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Frances joined her husband Thomas Tyler in selling 37 1/2 acres, part of 250 acres on Old Plantation Creek which William Waterson had given to her father..¹ Thomas was born circa 1700.

     Rachel was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA. Rachel sold land on 13 April 1731 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Rachael Waterson sold her interest in 150 acres given to her father by her uncle William Waterson..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1726 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William Scott III, son of William Scott II and Mary (-----) (?), circa 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. Sarah was named in her husband's will in 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Sarah in the will of William Scott.² She died before 11 December 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. She may have died before this date as her brother-in-law Zorobabel Scott refused executorship. Her husband had named her Extr but if she died before son William became 21, then Zorobabel Scott was to be Extr.²

     John was born in 1729 at Northampton Co, VA. He deposed in 1771 that he was aged 42..² He married Agnes (446) Johnson, daughter of Benjamin (163) Johnson and Sarah (-----), circa 1756 at Northampton Co, VA. He was a blacksmith of N'hamp County and later of Norfolk County.³ He married Smart Stockley, daughter of Woodman Stockley and Grace (96) Hunt, on 10 January 1764 at Northampton Co, VA.³ John died before 20 May 1793 at Norfolk Co, VA.³

     Joachim was born circa 1731 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1770 at Northampton Co, VA.² Joachim died before 10 October 1786 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Peggy was born circa 1735 at Northampton Co, VA. Peggy chose a guardian on on 14 April 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this data that she chose John Wilkins as her guardian..¹ As of 14 April 1752,her married name was Moore.¹ She married Matthew Moore (bricklayer), son of Thomas Moore III and Frances Freshwater, on 14 April 1752 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2

     Matthew was born circa 1722 at Northampton Co, VA. Matthew was named in his father's will on 11 February 1736/37 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Matthew (under age) in the will of Thomas Moor, planter, wife Frances.² Matthew was named as administrator of an estate on 10 July 1745 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Levi Moor was granted to Matthew Moor.³ He married Peggy (153) Wilkins, daughter of Watkins (44) Wilkins, on 14 April 1752 at Northampton Co, VA.^4,5

     Elizabeth was born circa 1745 at Northampton Co, VA. Elizabeth chose a guardian on on 14 December 1762 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this data that she chose Matthew Moor as her guardian..¹ As of 10 July 1764,her married name was Nottingham.^1,2 She married Richard Nottingham, son of Jacob Nottingham I and Mary (-----), 10 Jul 1764 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2

     Richard was born circa 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. Richard was named in his father's will on 4 January 1746/47 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard in the codicil to the will of Jocob Nottinghan, wife Mary.¹ He married Elizabeth (154) Wilkins, daughter of Watkins (44) Wilkins, 10 Jul 1764 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 Richard Nottingham married Mary Evans, daughter of Arthur Evans and Mary (-----), on 18 December 1776 at Northampton Co, VA. Edmund Glanville was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Nottingham and Mary Evans, daughter of Arthur Evans dec'd.³ Richard Nottingham died before 13 January 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Richard Nottingham was granted too Mary Nottingham.⁴

     Violet was born circa 1705. She married John (45) Wilkins, son of Argoll (13) Wilkins and (-----) (-----), circa 1724 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. George died. He died unmarried..¹

     Anne was born circa 1726 at Northampton Co, VA. She married James Cox circa 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. James Cox was a school master on N'hamp County, who sold to Watkins Wilkins the 60 acres on the Seaside inherited by his wife..²

     Amy was born circa 1718. She married Berry (47) Wilkins, son of Argoll (13) Wilkins and (-----) (-----), circa 1735 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Amy died after 13 December 1743 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Watkins was born in August 1737 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ It was on this data that he was bound to Nicholas Campbell.¹ Watkins sold land on 23 January 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this data that, as the son and heir of Berry Wikins, he sold 60 acres that had been left by the will of his grandfather to his uncle John and after the death of his children passed to his uncle Argoll and then to his father..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1710. He married (d|o_Argoll) (48) Wilkins, daughter of Argoll (13) Wilkins and (-----) (-----), circa 1731 at Northampton Co, VA. Joseph died before 9 March 1741/42 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1741 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Berry Joynes circa 1760.²

     Rachel was born circa 1734 at Northampton Co, VA. She married William Holland circa 1750.² Rachel died before 11 January 1774 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Littleton Wilson and Thomas Downs were granted adminsitration on her estate..²

     Peter was born circa 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Rose Johnson on 13 February 1751 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Mary (308) Waterson, daughter of John (109) Waterson and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1753 at Northampton Co, VA.³ He married Rose Goffigon, daughter of James Goffigon and Leah Willett, on 3 November 1774 at Northampton Co, VA.² Peter died before 11 December 1781 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Solomon was born circa 1731 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Sanctica was born circa 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. Sanctica was named in her father's will on 9 October 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Santica in the will of Benjamin 'X' Dunton, wife Mary..³ She married Thomas Westerhouse circa 1740.¹ Sanctica was named in her mother's will on 11 October 1748 at Hungars Parish, Northampton, VA. She was shown as my daughter Santica Westerhouse in the will of Mary Dunton, widow, of Hungars Parish.⁴ As of circa 1749,her married name was Hall.¹ She married John Hall circa 1749 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Patrick (49) Wilkins, son of Argoll (13) Wilkins and Mary Warren, circa 1750 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Sanctica died before 10 February 1778 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1670 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Widgeon circa 1690.² Benjamin Dunton Sr. received land as a gift in 1695 at tract N58, Bridgetown, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Dunton made a composite deed of gift, to take effect upon his death, for an equal division of the 600 acres among his five sons: Thomas, William, John, Benjamin and Joseph. In the document he made reference to the division lines which he had discussed with the sons, but unfortunately those lines were not in the deed so the exact division is uncertain except that the home part was to go his son Thomas. Three of the portions, except for a small part which went out of the family, were soon aborbed by the other two.¹ He married Mary Waterfield, daughter of William Waterfield Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1704.^3,4 He made a will on 9 October 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. To my wife Mary 20s. To son Joseph. To son Joseph. To my grandson William Waterfield. To grandaughter Frances Waterfield. To grandson Waterfield Dunton. To granddaughter Sina Dunton. To granddaughter Elisha Dunton. To my son Levin my planation I now live on. Residual legatees my wife, my sons Joseph, Jacob and Levin and my daughter Santica. Wife and son Joseph extrs. Witt: Jonathan Stott, David Bell & Rickards 'X' Dunton..⁵ Benjamin died before 13 March 1743 at Northampton Co, VA.⁵

     Mary was born circa 1687 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1704,her married name was Dunton.^2,1 She married Benjamin Dunton Sr., son of Thomas Dunton Sr. and (-----) (-----), circa 1704.^2,1 Mary was named in her father's will on 12 April 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Dunton in the will of William Waterfield, wife no name.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 9 October 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Mary and give 20s. in the will of Benjamin 'X' Dunton..³ Mary made a will on 11 October 1748 at Hungars Parish, Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Dunton, widwo, of Hungars Parish. To my grandchildren Sinah Dunton, Clarke Nottingham and Waterfield Dunton when they are all of age. To my son Jacob Dunton. To my dau. Santica Westerhouse. To Frances Smith one pistole. To granddaus. (underage) Adah and Susanna Westerhouse, daus. of Santica. To granddau. Sarah Dunton (underage). To my n. Sary one quilt and a stuff gown. To my dau. in law Frances Dunton. To my son Levin Dunton. Sons Jacob and Levin extrs. Witt: Laban Stott, Jonathan Stott, Henry Barlow.⁴ She died before 10 January 1748/49 at Hungars Parish, Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Dunton, widwo, of Hungars Parish. To my grandchildren Sinah Dunton, Clarke Nottingham and Waterfield Dunton when they are all of age. To my son Jacob Dunton. To my dau. Santica Westerhouse. To Frances Smith one pistole. To granddaus. (underage) Adah and Susanna Westerhouse, daus. of Santica. To granddau. Sarah Dunton (underage). To my n. Sary one quilt and a stuff gown. To my dau. in law Frances Dunton. To my son Levin Dunton. Sons Jacob and Levin extrs. Witt: Laban Stott, Jonathan Stott, Henry Barlow.⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1720. He married Sanctica Dunton, daughter of Benjamin Dunton Sr. and Mary Waterfield, circa 1740.¹

     John was born circa 1720. He married Sanctica Dunton, daughter of Benjamin Dunton Sr. and Mary Waterfield, circa 1749 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1755 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Reuben Beach, son of Samuel Beach III and Sarah (-----), on 8 January 1779 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Agatha was born circa 1700. She married Samuel Johnson, son of George Johnson (I) (Quaker) and Ellinor (-----), on 12 September 1723 at Northampton Co, VA. Mathew Harmanson Gent & Jno Waterson were security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Johnson and Agatha Gildon, sister of Charles Gildon. Thos Lucor witness..^1,2

     Benjamin was born circa 1702 at Northampton Co, VA. Benjamin was named in his father's will on 22 February 1734 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Benjamin in the will of Samuel Johnson, wife Josephus Maria Johnson.² He married Sarah (-----) before 10 January 1737/38 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Benjamin was named in his sister's will on 23 January 1742/43 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Benjamin Johnson and all his children in the will of Mary Johnson.⁴ He married Anne (-----) circa 1750.³ He married Rose Goffigon, daughter of James Goffigon and Leah Willett, on 30 June 1773 at Northampton Co, VA. John Smith was security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Johnson and Rose Hunt, widow of Obediah Hunt..^3,5 Benjamin died before 14 December 1773 at Northampton Co, VA.^6,7

     Ann was born circa 1704 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Joseph Batson, son of John Batson and Ann (-----), circa 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will on 22 February 1734 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ann Batson, wife to Joseph, in the will of Samuel Johnson, wife Josephus Maria Johnson.² Ann was named in her husband's will on 24 February 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife (no name) in the will of Joseph Batson.³

     Susannah was born circa 1700. As of circa 1720,her married name was Stratton.¹ She married John (55) Stratton, son of Benjamin Stratton and Ann (15) Wilkins, circa 1720.^1,2 Susannah was named in her husband's will on 14 February 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Susanna and given the use of plantation I now live on during her widowhood to bring up my children in the will of John Stratton.
In a Codicil John noted that in case of his mother's death, I nominate my son Benjamin Extr. Therefore, Susanna was his mother and he being the oldest, she was the mother of all his named children.²

     Benjamin was born on 18 October 1721 at Northampton Co, VA.³ He resided at "Stratton Manor" in N'hamp County. Benjamin was named in his father's will on 14 February 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Benjamin in the will of John Stratton, wife Susanna. In a Codicil John noted that in case of his mother's death, I nominate my son Benjamin Extr. Therefore, Susanna was his mother and he being the oldest, she was the mother of all his named children.² He married Elizabeth Stewart circa 1783 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Benjamin made a will on 25 September 1783 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son William the 585 A. plantation whereon I now live, including 80 A. bought of John Smaw, but excepting 15 A. to the east of the 80 A. purchased of John Wilkins (BS) and his wife, which I give to my son Benjamin. To son William 6 silver table spoons marked "B&E", and n. fellow Pleasant. To my son Benjamin my 284 A. sea side plantation, n. man Luke, 6 silver table spoons marked "B&E", and £40. To dau. Bettsey Stratton when 18, ns. Pricilla, Joe, Stephen and Lydia, £40, and 12 silver teaspoons. Remaining part of ns. (including those ns. who may return after their escape to the British) to be eq. div. by my sons William and Benjamin and my grandson Thomas S. Stoakly. Thomas to receive his share when 21. Brother John and my sons William and Benjamin extrs. Witt: William Salts, John Hughs, John (X) Wingate, Littleton (X) Jones, Patience (X) Stripe.⁴ Benjamin died before 13 April 1784 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴

     Nathaniel was born circa 1723 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Elishe (245) Hunt, daughter of Azariah (89) Hunt and Ann Willett, on 28 September 1757 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Nathaniel died before 14 November 1769 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Stratton was granted administration on his estate..⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1722 at Northampton Co, VA. He made a will on 9 March 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Thomas died before 9 April 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. William died on 14 February 1751.¹

     Agnes was born on 9 January 1740 at Northampton Co, VA.³ She married William (203) Wilkins, son of John (69) Wilkins and Judith (-----), on 9 November 1758 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ Agnes died on 21 March 1773 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 33.³

     William was born on 15 May 1736 at Northampton Co, VA. He deposed in 1765 that he was aged 29..² He married Agnes (169) Stratton, daughter of John (55) Stratton and Susannah (-----), on 9 November 1758 at Northampton Co, VA.³ He married Elizabeth Goffigon, daughter of James Goffigon and Leah Willett, on 12 August 1773 at Northampton Co, VA.² William died before 11 December 1797 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Rachel was born circa 1695. She married Nathaniel (58) Wilkins, son of John (16) Wilkins and (-----) (-----), circa 1720. She married Thomas Downs before 10 December 1734 at Northampton Co, VA.¹