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     (w/o was born circa 1740. He married Burton (374) Bunting, daughter of Smith Bunting and Anne (130) West, circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Seymour was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Seymour was named in her father's will on 6 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Seymour Bunting in the will of Smith Bunting, wife Eleshe..² As of 26 February 1810,her married name was Addison.³ She married Richard Addison, son of Arthur Addison and Esther Turner, 26 Feb 1810 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. Ayres Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Addison and Seymour Bunting..³ Seymour (375) Bunting died before 16 January 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her husband Richard Addison remarried Matilda Sharpley.⁴ Seymour was named in her brother's will on 14 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as the dec'd first wife of Richard Addison (I think Seymour) in the will of George Bunting, unmarried.⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1798,her married name was Hargis.³ She married John Hargis Sr. circa 1798.³

     Smith was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. Smith was named in his father's will on 6 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a son Smith Bunting in the will of Smith Bunting, wife Eleshe..² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1775.¹ He married Hyatinca (-----) circa 1780.¹ Smith died before 26 April 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration of his estate was granted to Hyatinca Bunting..³

     (-----) was born circa 1755. As of circa 1775,her married name was Bunting.¹ She married Smith (377) Bunting, son of Smith Bunting and Anne (130) West, circa 1775.¹

     Hyatinca was born circa 1760. As of circa 1780,her married name was Bunting.¹ She married Smith (377) Bunting, son of Smith Bunting and Anne (130) West, circa 1780.¹ Hyatinca was named as administrator of an estate on 26 April 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was granted administration on the estate of her husband Smith Bunting..¹

     Robinson was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. Robinson was named in his father's will on 6 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robinson Bunting in the will of Smith Bunting, wife Eleshe..²

     William was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 6 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Bunting in the will of Smith Bunting, wife Eleshe..²

     George was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 6 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Bunting in the will of Smith Bunting, wife Eleshe..² George was named as a guardian on 28 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Bunting was appointed guardian to Wm. Rob. Bunting and Amey Coward Bunting orphans of Levin Bunting dec'd, who gave Joseph Moore & Robert Twyford for security.³ George was named in his nephew's will on 12 August 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as uncle George Bunting and named Extr in the will of Smith Bunting, son of Levi.⁴ He made a will on 14 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. To my nephew Custis Bull & his 8 children $200. To my nephew Southey Bull & his 5 children $160. To my niece Sophiah Gardner & her children $100. To the 3 children of Richard Addison by his first wife (I think Seymour) £10 each. To the children of Smith Bunting (Back River) by his first wife £10 each. To William R. Bunting £5 & claims I have against him. To William R. Bunting's 4 children $25 each. To Ann & Betsey Melson, children of Robinson Melson by his wife Susey, $30 each. To the widow of Zadock Poulson & his children the property I purchased at the sale of Zadock's property made by Nehemiah Stockley. To Hessy Belote, wife of Charles Belote, $25. To Margaret A. & Mary Poulson, children of John Poulson, £10 each. To Betsey Melson, wife of James Melson, $50 & ... To Eliza James, wife of Levin James, £5. To Margaret Kellam, wife of Charles Kellam, £5. To Polly Watson, Anna Bloxom & George Poulson £10 each. To the 2 children of James Bull of Bagwell $25 each. To Peggy, Nancy, Sophiah , George & Thomas Hargis $10 each. To the children of my nephew George Bull £5 each. To John Poulson, son of John, £10 & ... To Richard Bloxom ... My house & lot in Onancock Town to be sold & the money together with the balance of my personal estate to my brothers' & sisters' children. Charles Belote & Levin James Extrs. Witt: Henry P. Parker. Prob: John Bull, John Mason & John Hargis, who are part of the distributees appeared & opposed the will. The witness, Henry P. Parker, who proved the will noted that the testator said that one or two of his legatees were of bad conduct & if he were to do it over again he would not give them anything & on the issue of it being necessary to have 2 witnesses, the testator said he would have it witnessed by Dr. Satchell. The witness also believed that there had been other wills in the house, but no other will was witnessed by Parker. It was also proved by John Finney, that he wrote the will except the date & that it was changed several times … An erasure of a legacy was made by the witness … Also proved by William M. Riley who saw the testator only 2 or 3 hours before his death & asked him if he had a will & he answered yes & it was written by Col. John Finney & witnessed by Henry P. Parker & that he had given Custis & Southey Bull more than any of his relations & upon being asked if he did not intend to do something for the children of Zadock Poulson, he said he had bought their father's property & given it to them & that was all he intended to give them. It was also proved by Levin S. Joynes that early in Aug 1831 he was sent for by the testator to write his will, but he did not do it … It was also proved by John J. Wise that on the Saturday before his death he was sent for to write his will, but could not then go, but went to visit a few days before his death & the testator expressed his dissatisfaction with the will Col. Finney had written & it was also proven by John G. Joynes that about the middle of Sep 1831 the testator told him he was dissatisfied with the will Finney had written & he intended to have it altered & the testator was liable to have his mind change relative to the disposition of his estate by idle stories told to him about his relatives, which were frequently told to him in sport ... It was also proved by Samuel C. White that he was called upon to witness a will by Bunting, but he could not say whether the signature of Bunting on the will before the court was the proper handwriting of Bunting or not. It was also proved by James Carmine that he saw Bunting everyday for several days before his death & he does not believe that he was in his senses more than half his time & that the "George" part of the signature was in the proper handwriting, but the "Bunting" was not. Smith Warrington also proved that the testator told him 2 or 3 weeks before his death that he was not satisfied with his will & should never get one that he would be satisfied with. It was also proved by Henry P. Parker, who dated the will, that it was written by John Finney. It was also proved by Levin S. Joynes that the testator was in the habit of signing his name "Georg" instead of "George." Charles Belote & Levin James, the named Extrs, gave bond with W. P. Moore & John A. Edwards their securities..⁵ George died before 18 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his estate was probated..¹ George estate was settled on 16 November 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. 20 Nov 1834 (Audit), 7 Apr 1835 (1st Rec'd), 16 Nov 1835 (2nd Rec'd) - Charles Belote & Levin James Extrs. Paid Comfort Snead for nursing & Dr. S. Satchell & Vespasian Ellis for advice & H. P. Parker, John Finney & William M. Riley to prove the will. Property was in Zadock Poulson's possession. Value of property given to Zadock Poulson's widow & children $15.97. The following legacies were paid: Henry James, William J. & Edward Gardner $100.75; James Melson for his wife $53.62; George Poulson, Francis A. Bloxom for his wife, Robert Badger for his wife, Joseph Sharpley for his wife, Henry M. Taylor for his wife & Esther Addison $35.75 each; John Poulson $35.74; Polly Watson $35.70; Ann Melson $32.17; Adah Bunting's Extr. $28.81; Bridget Bull (of Southey) & Sally Bull (of Southey) $28.60 each; Charles Belote for his wife $25; Elizabeth Bull (of Custis), Harriet Bull, William Rowley for his wife, Richard Bloxom for his wife, Henry Bayly for his wife, Custis Bull, Nathaniel Lang for his wife, William Bull (of B.) for his wife & Charles Bull $24.28 each; William Gardner for his wife, Arthur Mears for his wife & Eliza Gardner $20.48 each; Charles Kellam for his wife $18.20; Southey W. Bull $17.90; Nancy Dix $17.85; William R. Bunting Admr. $17.87; Levin James for his wife $16.67; Margaret Hargis, George Hargis, Sophiah Hargis, Thomas Hargis & Nancy Hargis $10.73 each. Auditors: Thomas R. Joynes & William Parramore Jr..⁶ He estate was settled on 7 October 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. 5 Nov 1831 (Invy & Sale), 28 Feb 1832 (Returned), 4 Apr 1837 (Rec'd), 4 May 1836 (Audit), 4 Apr 1837 (1st Rec'd), 7 Oct 1837 (2nd Rec'd) - Curators: Charles Belote & Levin James. Appraisers: William Lee, Henry P. Parker & William M. Riley. Charles Belote & Levin James Extrs. Paid to Southey Bull for his & his children George & Custis legacies $85.79. Paid to Southey Bull of Southey for his legacy $28.60. Paid to Smith K. Bunting for his legacy $35.75. Paid to Amy & William Bunting $53.50. Auditors: Thomas R. Joynes & William Parramore Jr.⁷

     Kendall was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Kendall was named in his father's will on 6 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Kendal Bunting in the will of Smith Bunting, wife Eleshe..² He married Zillah (507) Darby, daughter of Owen Darby and Tamar (185) Kellam, circa 1785.^1,3 Kendall died before 15 January 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Zillah was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1785,her married name was Bunting.^2,3 She married Kendall (381) Bunting, son of Smith Bunting and Anne (130) West, circa 1785.^2,3 Zillah was named in her father's will on 2 April 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daugther Zilliah Bunting in the will of Owen Darby, wife Tamer.³ Zillah was named in her mother's will on 16 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Zillah Bunting in the will of Tamer Darby. She was given my part of the riding chair that is between myself & Kendal Bunting.⁴

     Bridget was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Jonathan Bunting, son of William Bunting and Rebecca Hollowell, circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. Bridget was named in her father's will on 28 May 1728 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as by daughter Bridget Buntin and given 5 shillings in the will of Thomas Smith, antient & sickly.¹

     William was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 26 February 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Black Bunting in the will of Jonathan Bunting, wife Mary..¹ William was named in his brother's will on 6 May 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother William Black Bunting in the will of Smith Bunting, wife Eleshe..² He made a will on 20 December 1776. To sons Charles & William B. Bunting my land & mill, & should either die their part to the survivor, & shouid both die to fall to my grandson William Crippen. To my love begotten son Edward Phillips 20 £ for his maintenance. Bal. of estate as follows: To son John Selby Bunting 2 shares & Charles, William & Betty Cropper 1 share. Sons Charles & William to maintain my son Selby. Spencer Bagwell & sons William & Charles Exrs. Not witnessed..³ William died before 28 May 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. It was proved by Isaac Smith & Spencer Bagwell. In order of probate the Exrs. named in the foregoing will refused to act & Thomas Bayley, Jr., was granted letters of Adm. with will annexed..³

     Adah was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. Adah was named in her father's will on 26 February 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of my 3 youngest daughters Adah Bunting in the will of Jonathan Bunting, wife Mary..¹

     Rebekah was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.² Rebekah was named in her father's will on 26 February 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of my 3 youngest daughters Rebekah Bunting in the will of Jonathan Bunting, wife Mary..¹

     Polly was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly was named in her father's will on 26 February 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of my 3 youngest daughters Polly Bunting in the will of Jonathan Bunting, wife Mary..¹

     Amy was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Milner circa 1760.¹ Amy was named in her father's will on 26 February 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Amy Milner in the will of Jonathan Bunting, wife Mary..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1735. He married Amy Bunting, daughter of Jonathan Bunting and Bridget Smith, circa 1760.¹

     Betty was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Cropper circa 1760.¹ Betty was named in her father's will on 26 February 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Betty Cropper in the will of Jonathan Bunting, wife Mary..¹ Betty was named in her brother's will on 20 December 1776. She was shown as Betty Cropper in the will of William B. Bunting..²

     (-----) was born circa 1735. He married Betty Bunting, daughter of Jonathan Bunting and Bridget Smith, circa 1760.¹

     Charles was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles was named in his father's will on 20 December 1776. He was shown as a a son Charles Bunting in the will of William B. Bunting..¹

     Edward was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was named in his father's will on 20 December 1776. He was shown as my "love begotten" son Edward Phillips and give £20 in the will of William B. Bunting for his maintenance. He was evidently under age..¹

     John was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 20 December 1776. He was shown as a son John Selby Bunting in the will of William B. Bunting. Since sons Charles and William were to maintain my son Selby, he was evidently under age..¹

     (d|o_Wm.B) was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Crippen circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1750. He married (d|o_Wm.B) Bunting, daughter of William Black Bunting, circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his grandfather's will on 20 December 1776. He was shown as a grandson William Crippen in the will of William B. Bunting..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died before 28 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George West was granted administration on his estate..¹

     Mary was born circa 1775. She married John (382) West, son of Major (132) West, circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Frances was born circa 1725. She married Tully Robinson (133) Smith, son of George Smith and West (30) Robinson, circa 1745.¹ She married (-----) Moore after 17 July 1753 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1725. He married Frances (184) Keeling after 17 July 1753 at Princess Anne Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1746.

     Frances was born circa 1750. She married Edward Park on 16 December 1767 at Princess Anne Co, VA. It was on this date that consent was given for her to marry..¹

     Edward was born circa 1745. He married Frances (384) Smith, daughter of Tully Robinson (133) Smith and Frances (184) Keeling, on 16 December 1767 at Princess Anne Co, VA. It was on this date that consent was given for her to marry..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1752.

     Sarah was born circa 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Rev. John Lyon circa 1775.¹ Sarah was named as administrator of an estate on 27 April 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Lyon was granted to Sarah Lyon. Levin Joynes was security..² She made a will on 29 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Helen Burton ... To son Ethel Lyon my Negro boys Frank & Arthur & ... Remainder to son & daughter. Nothing is to be considered my estate except £100, my slaves as they are now & the rest of my estate as it was on 1 Jan 1806 at which time I discontinued farming & my son Ethel commenced farming on his own account ... I have made the foregoing bequest under the idea that my son John, who has been absent from this county about 15 years, is dead. If my son John should return, it is my will that he should have the plate given to my daughter Helen & all the rest as above, except the slaves given to son Ethel ... Son Ethel Extr. Witt: Thomas R. Joynes..³ Sarah died before 27 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated. Levin S. Joynes & Thomas R. Joynes securities..¹

     John was born in 1725 at New England.¹ He matriculated at Queen's College, Oxford University in 1743, aged 18. He was of Warrington, Lancashire, but born in New England. He received the king's bounty for New England in 1764 and was missionary of the Society for the Propagation of the Cospel at Lewes, DE 1769-74 and a minister of St. George's Parish in Accomack County 1774-85. He was a Loyalist who in 1781 was tried by court-martial and found guilty of having given aid and comfort to the enmy in the late Invasion.¹ He married Sarah (387) Smith, daughter of John (134) Smith and Susannah (573) Custis, circa 1775.¹ John died before 27 April 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Lyon was granted to Sarah Lyon. Levin Joynes was security..^1,2

     John was born on 16 September 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Leah Upshur, daughter of Caleb Upshur and Anne Brown, on 10 January 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. They move to Nansemond Co, VA about 1806 after the birth of their 4th child..² John died on 10 December 1824 at Suffolk, VA, at age 62.¹

     Leah was born in 1773 at Rose Cottage, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married John Custis (388) Smith, son of John (134) Smith and Susannah (573) Custis, on 10 January 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. They move to Nansemond Co, VA about 1806 after the birth of their 4th child..¹ Leah died on 21 September 1847 at Suffolk, VA.¹

     Caleb was born in 1744 at Warwick, Quinby, Acc Co, VA.² Caleb was named in his father's will on 2 September 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Caleb (under age) in the will of Abel Upshur.³ He married Anne Brown circa 1770.² Caleb died on 17 October 1778 at Warick, Quinby, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Caleb was buried at Warwick, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Caleb Upshur who died 17 Oct 1778, aged 34 years.⁴ Administration of Caleb estate was filed on 24 November 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. Adm. his estate to John Upshur & Abel Upshur - John Teackle & Thomas Teackle sec.⁵

     Anne was born circa 1750. She married Caleb Upshur, son of Abel Upshur I and Rachel Revell, circa 1770.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born in 1653 at England.^1,2 George Smith of London and formerly of Leicestershire came to the Eastern Shore in 1670.¹ He married Elizabeth Robinson, daughter of Capt. William Robinson Jr. and Susanna (-----), in 1679.³ George was named as an heir on 16 April 1695 at Princess Anne Co, VA. He was shown as Mr. George Smith, the now husband of my daughter Elizbeth Smith, in the will of William Robinson, son Tully..⁴ George died before 3 October 1707 at Lower Norfolk Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1660 at Princess Anne Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her his aunt's will on 20 April 1676 at Lower Norfolk Co, VA. She was shown as my cousin Elizabeth Robinson in the will of Mary Emperor.³ She married Dr. George Smith in 1679.⁴ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 16 April 1695 at Princess Anne Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Smith in the will of William Robinson, son Tully. Her now husband was shown as Mr. George Smith which implies she had been married before..²

     William was born circa 1624 at England.¹ He married Susanna (-----) circa 1645.³ Capt. William Robinson Jr. came to Virginia about 1649.¹ William was named in his mother's will on 3 December 1667 at Shadwell, Stepney Parish, England. He was shown as a son William Robinson in the will of Elizabeth 'ER' Robinson, widow, of Shadwell, England, which was probated in N'hamp Co, VA on 29 Jun 1668..⁴ He made a will on 16 April 1695 at Princess Anne Co, VA.⁵ William died before 4 March 1695/96 at Princess Anne Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁶

     John was born in 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     William was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth (136) Smith, daughter of Col. John Smith and Elizabeth (31) Robinson, circa 1750.² William Finney III received land as a gift on 26 July 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Finney II deeded 200 acres at Wallops Neck, near Chincoteague Inlet, to his son William Finney III where he now lives. In 1778 his son William Finney IV deeded it to his brother John Finney, solider, for his natural life.^3,4,5 William died before 30 October 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on his estate was granted to Elizabeth Finney. John Smith security..⁶ William was named in his father's will on 7 November 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son William Finny dec'd in the will of William Finny, wife Joanna. He left his chidren 1 shilling each.⁷

     John was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married (d/o_Sarah_&_Jno) Evans, daughter of John Evans and Sarah Justice, circa 1782. Whitelaws shows that 280 acres of land in tract A121 belonging to Ralph Justice was left to his granddaughter Sarah, the daughter of Abbott Justice, in 1729. Sarah married Jonathan Warrington, but he died in 1744 without an heir, so title remained with Sarah. For some years afterwards, the processioning records give a John Evans as being on this land, so he may have married the widow Sarah Warrington, but no disposition be either a John or a Sarah Evans could be found. Later on a John Finney, son of William, was in possession and in 1809 he left the north part to his eldest son John Evans Finney and the south part to his son William J. Finney; the name of the eldest son is significant, as it suggests that John Finney had married a daughter of John & Sarah Evans.³ He married Susanna (177) Custis, daughter of John (Sea Side) (75) Custis and Esther Savage, after 28 March 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He married Ann 'Nancy' Broadwater, daughter of James Broadwater Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----), on 28 July 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Finny (Kega) a head of household, age 26-45 (bc 1755-1774). Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 2 females, age 0-10; 1 female, age 16-26; 1 female, age 26-45 and 7 slaves.⁶ John was named as an heir in 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that it was brought out in a land cause that John Finney was the half-brother of James Nock, who died seized of a tract of land containing 81 1/2 acres.⁷ John made a will on 4 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Finney Sr., of William dec'd. To eldest son John Evans Finney all my plantation where I now live joining Thomas Justice dec'd. To my second son William James Finney all the remaining part of my plantation & woods lying on Sea Side Road, which I hold by the death of my brother James Nock. To daughter Betsy Upshur Finney Negro man George, woman Nanny & child Lett. My Extr. is to purchase out of the Estate of Henry Broadwater dec'd a Negro man Scott who now lives with me. If purchase is made, Scott to daughter Betsy Upshur Finney. To son John E. Finney, my 2 old Negro men Peter & Dick with Negro woman Esther. To son William J. Finney Negro boy Rome. To my 3 children the residue. I give my Extr. full power to dispose of the land & Negroes belonging to the estate of Henry Broadwater on which I have a deed in trust, my right in the lands of James Broadwater Jr. dec'd. Good friend Samuel Crippen Extr. Witt: John Boisnard, Ayres Tatham & William Justice Jr.² John died before 27 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² He estate was settled on 25 March 1816 at Accomack Co, MD. 5 Mar 1809 (Invy), 8 Mar 1809 (Sale), 28 Nov 1814 (Order to Audit), 26 Nov 1815 (Audit), 25 Mar 1816 (Rec'd) - Samuel Crippen Extr. Negro men Peter & Deck & woman Esther. Legacies to John E. Finney, Negro lad Romeo; to William J. Finney, Negro man George & woman Nancy & child; & to Betsy W. Finney. Buyer: Mrs. Nancy Finney. Auditors: Martin Laws & William Stran.⁸

     Anne was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Sarah was born circa 1720. She married Robinson (137) Smith, son of Benoni Smith and Sarah (33) Robinson, circa 1740.¹

     George was born in 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Taylor in 1782.¹ George died in 1818.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1760. She married George (396) Smith, son of Robinson (137) Smith and Sarah Hancock, in 1782.¹

     Mathew was born circa 1717 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Hannah (154) Scarburgh, daughter of John [63] Scarburgh and Mary Cade (38) Wise, circa 1750 at Worcester Co, MD. Mathew died before 18 April 1777 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that that Hannah Selby gave bond for the administration of his estate..¹

     Parker was born circa 1753 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Mary (-----) circa 1775.¹ Parker died in 1796.¹

     Mary was born circa 1755. She married Parker (428) Selby, son of Mathew Selby and Hannah (154) Scarburgh, circa 1775.¹

     Wise was born circa 1755 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Betty was born circa 1757 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Ann was born circa 1759 at Worcester Co, MD.

     Tabitha was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Tully Robinson (158) Wise I, son of Col. John (39) Wise (III) and Scarburgh (32) Robinson, circa 1754.¹ Tabitha was named in her father's will on 9 November 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Tabitha in the will of George Douglas, wife Tabitha. She was also shown as one of my 2 married daughters. They and their husbands were given whatever things I have given them & they are in possession of. Tully Robinson Wise was to have his silver shoe & knee buckles. (NOTE: Was this his son-in-law or his grandson?).² Tabitha was named in her husband's will on 30 April 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as only a wife in the will, but as Tabitha Wise at probate of the will of Tully Robinson Wise..³

     Tully was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. Tully served in the Revolutionary War in circa 1776.¹ He married Sarah Luker, daughter of Luke Luker and Susannah (51) Christian, circa 1790.¹ Tully died before 30 June 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1770. She married Tully (442) Wise II, son of Tully Robinson (158) Wise I and Tabitha Douglas, circa 1790.¹

     Abraham was born circa 1760. He married Mary (437) Wise, daughter of Col. John (157) Wise (IV) and Margaret 'Peggy' Douglas, on 2 February 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Hack was the security on the M.L.B. of Abraham Outten and Mary Wise..¹ Abraham died before 2 February 1786 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     John was born on 30 October 1749 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 John was named in his grandmother's will on 24 October 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Wise Jr. in the will of Sorrowful Margaret Cable..³ John died on 31 October 1760 at Nottingham, PA, at age 11.^1,2 His body was interred at Wise Cem, S. Chesconessex, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Wise, son of Jno. Jr. & Eliz, 30 Oct 1749 - 31 Oct 1760. (age 11 yrs lacking 10 days. Died at Nottingham ye grammar school in PA under the care of Sam'l Finley)..²

     Cassey was born on 21 August 1759 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She made a will on 23 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. To sister Tabitha Custis Negro girl Agnes. To brother William Gillett $50. To niece Mary Robinson Wise Negro girl Else. To 2 sisters Elizabeth Wise & Mary Outten the remainder. Witt: Jonathan West & Robinson West..² Cassey died before 1 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated. John Custis & John Wise securities..^1,2 Cassey estate was settled on 29 April 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Miss Cassey Wise - 22 Mar 1811(?) (Invy), 23 Apr 1811 (Audit), 29 Apr 1811 (Rec'd) - Betsey Wise Admr. Negroes Leithco, Will, Leithco Jr., John, Nelson, Levin, Easther, Edmond, Agnes & Else. Appraisers: Charles Snead, Samuel Waples & Thomas Snead..³

     Margaret was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 30 April 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Wise in the will of Tully Robinson Wise, wife Tabitha. To son John Wise all my ready money & debts due me at my death, all my right, title & interest in & to the salt works on Jingoteague Island, all my interest in a sloop called the Supply lately built & now lying in Jingoteague Creek..²

     Scarburgh was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Katherine was born circa 1765 at Norfolk Co, VA. She married George Douglas (443) Wise (Craney Island), son of Tully Robinson (158) Wise I and Tabitha Douglas, on 3 October 1783. Katherine Elizabeth Stewart was the daughter of Andrew Stewart, of "Bowling Green," Norfolk County. Andrew Stewart, who is said to have been of Welsh descent, was a wealthy landowner, and was for many years County Surveyor. His name appears frequently among his Wise descendants..^1,2

     Mary was born circa 1765. She married John Bayne circa 1785.¹ She married George Douglas (443) Wise (Craney Island), son of Tully Robinson (158) Wise I and Tabitha Douglas, on 20 April 1794 at Norfolk Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1760. He married Mary Wishart circa 1785.¹

     Elizabeth was born on 21 May 1749 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 5 August 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Elizabeth Custis in the will of John Wise, wife Scarburgh..² Elizabeth died on 22 July 1794 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 45.¹

     Fairfax was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Robinson (161) Wise, daughter of Col. John (39) Wise (III) and Scarburgh (32) Robinson, circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Fairfax Smith served on a jury on 31 August 1763 at Accomack Co, VA.² He made a will on 1 December 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Mary Robinson Smith to have use of whole estate during her life to being up my 2 daus, then to my said daughters Molly & Sally Smith. To brother Charles Bagwell. To each of my daughters six silver soup spoons marked "James Fairfax". Wife & Brother Charles Bagwell Exrs. Witt: Johennes Watson, Lewis Algeo, James Taylor..³ Fairfax died before 26 June 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     Molly was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Molly was named in her father's will on 1 December 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Molly Smith in the will of Farifax Smith, wife Mary Robinson Smith..²

     Sally was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally was named in her father's will on 1 December 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Smith in the will of Farifax Smith, wife Mary Robinson Smith..²

     Sarah was born circa 1740. She married Thomas (166) Wise, son of Thomas (40) Wise and Mary Margaretta Hack, circa 1760.¹

     Ann was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her grandfather's will on 7 September 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Anne Wise, daughter of my son Thomas Wise, in the will of Thomas Wise, wife Esther. She was given 200 acres being the remainder of the land purchased of Ambrose Willet. Her father Thomas to have the privilege of living thereon during his life..² She married John Coghill circa 1783.¹ Ann sold land on 7 November 1788 at Essex Co, VA. It was on this date that John Coghill and wife Nancy sold 3 tracts of 100, 50 and 70 acres, which was all the land he owned, and on 18 Apr 1795 they sold 22 acres, part of Thomas Wise's tract..¹

     John was born circa 1760. He married Ann 'Nancy' (451) Wise, daughter of Thomas (166) Wise and Sarah (-----), circa 1783.¹

     Betsey was born circa 1785 at Essex Co, VA.

     Tabitha was born on 19 June 1771 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Erastus Poulson, son of John Poulson and Mary 'Polly' Dix, on 8 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas H. Guy was the security on the M.L.B. of Erasters Poulson and Tabitha Custis, sister of Thomas Wise..² Tabitha died on 6 May 1815 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 43.¹

     Esther was born circa 1760. As of circa 1780,her married name was Rogers.¹ She married Daniel (457) Rogers, son of James (168) Rogers and Patience Rowles, circa 1780.¹

     Comfort was born in 1741.¹ She married John (169) Rogers, son of Daniel Rogers and Hannah Scarburgh (43) Wise, circa 1760.² Comfort died in 1802.²

     Lavinia was born on 2 May 1770.¹ She married Prettyman Marvel circa 1785.¹ Lavinia died in 1852 at Indiana.¹

     Prettyman was born in 1763.¹ He married Lavinia (461) Rogers, daughter of John (169) Rogers and Comfort Prettyman, circa 1785.¹ Prettyman died on 11 October 1856 at Illinois.¹

     George was born circa 1772.

     John was born circa 1774.

     Patience was born circa 1776.

     Unice was born circa 1778.

     Leah was born circa 1780.

     Ann was born circa 1782.

     Comfort was born circa 1784.

     Rachel was born circa 1786.

     Polla was born circa 1788.

     Orpha was born circa 1790. She married Elisha Marvel circa 1810.¹

     Elisha was born circa 1785. He married Orpha (471) Rogers, daughter of John (169) Rogers and Comfort Prettyman, circa 1810.¹

     Mary was born circa 1765. She married Zerobabel (473) Rogers, son of Zorobabel (170) Rogers and Matilda (96) West, circa 1785.¹

     Daniel was born on 18 December 1779 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Edward was born on 28 November 1782 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Elizabeth was born on 12 February 1786 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died on 21 July 1806 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 20.¹

     Mary was born on 29 March 1790 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 21 March 1792 at Northampton Co, NC, at age 1.¹