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     Elizabeth was born on 24 February 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Isaac was born on 15 August 1858 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Mary Nelson Floyd, daughter of John Henry Floyd and Fluvanna Parkes Underhill, on 24 January 1892 at Liberty Hall, Marionville, N'hamp Co, VA.^2,3 Isaac Dunton Robins died on 31 March 1936 at N'hamp Co, VA, at age 77.¹

     Joseph was born on 7 July 1863 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Isabella Gertrude Robins, daughter of George M. Robins and Margaret Jane Bell, on 28 January 1886 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph J. Robins, a 24 year old sailor in the Life Saving Service, the son of Isaac T. & Eliza E. Robins and she was shown as Isabella Gertrude Robins, age 25, the daughter of George W. & Margaret Robins..^2,1 Joseph died on 15 December 1919 at age 56.¹

     Stratten was born on 23 August 1865 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Mildred was born on 3 July 1887 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born on 17 March 1892 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Thomas died on 3 April 1892.¹

     John was born on 3 October 1809 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Robins, a 42 year old carpenter in HH#585 headed by Isaac Robins, a 63 year old farmer..² John died on 22 September 1867 at Hog Island, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 57.¹

     Thomas was born on 13 June 1812 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret A. Wyatt, daughter of William Wyatt (s/o Littleton Sr.), on 15 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William Wyatt was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas W. Robins and Margaret A. Wyatt of William..² Thomas died on 29 January 1886 at age 73. The Bible record shows he died at ten on January 29th 18__..¹

     Charles was born on 8 November 1816 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Charles died on 8 March 1894 at age 77.¹

     Margaret was born on 17 January 1819 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Richard J. Walter, son of Richard Walter Sr. and Mary 'Polly' Benston, 2 Sep 1837 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. W.A. Thompson was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Walter & Margare S. Robins of Isaac.² As of 2 September 1837,her married name was Walter.² Margaret died on 19 April 1846 at age 27.¹

     Sarah was born on 29 September 1821 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Sarah died on 24 September 1823 at age 1.¹

     Elizabeth was born on 6 May 1824 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth died on 20 June 1848 at age 24.^2,1

     Mary was born on 20 February 1830 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 27 March 1841 at age 11.¹

     James was born on 13 November 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ James died on 1 February 1843 at age 10.¹

     Henry was born on 19 January 1836 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Henry died on 5 May 1837 at age 1.¹

     Margaret was born on 21 September 1898 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born on 11 May 1894 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 10 December 1919,her married name was Ward.² She married Clarence W. Ward on 10 December 1919.²

     Eliza was born on 8 March 1898 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 6 November 1920,her married name was Ward.² She married John James Ward on 6 November 1920.²

     Mary Nelson Floyd was born on 17 June 1866 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 24 January 1892,her married name was Robins.^2,1 She married Isaac Dunton Robins, son of Isaac Dunton Robins and Eliza Edna Ward, on 24 January 1892 at Liberty Hall, Marionville, N'hamp Co, VA.^2,1 Mary Nelson Floyd died on 13 April 1947 at N'hamp Co, VA, at age 80.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820. She married Abraham J. Robins, son of John S. Robins and Jane Core, on 17 June 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Abraham Robins and Elizabeth Robins..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 7 October 1870,her married name was Robins.¹ She married Abraham J. Robins, son of John S. Robins and Jane Core, on 7 October 1870 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abraham Robins, age not given, a widowed sailor, born & living in N'hamp Co, the son of John & Jennie Robins, and she was shown as Tabitha S. Badger, age 24, the daughter of Eldred & Margaret S. Badger..¹

     Eldred was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret C. Kellam, daughter of Samuel Kellam and Elizabeth Downing, 17 Feb 1839 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington was the security on the M.L.B. of Eldred B. Badger and Margaret Kellam of Samuel..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was named in her mother's will on 9 January 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Margaret C. Kellam in the will of Elizabeth Kellam, sister of Edmund W.P. Downing.¹ As of 17 February 1839,her married name was Badger.² She married Eldred Badger 17 Feb 1839 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. John Arlington was the security on the M.L.B. of Eldred B. Badger and Margaret Kellam of Samuel..²

     Samuel Kellam was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 Samuel was named in his grandfather's will on 11 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Samuel Kellam in the will of John Kellam Sr. He was given the land where I now live adjoining marsh opposite Henry's field.³ He married Elizabeth Downing, daughter of Arthur Downing Jr. and Elizabeth Wainhouse, 04 Mar 1816 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Kellam and Elizabeth Downing, ward of Edmund Downing who gave consent. They were married on 6 Mar 1816.⁴ Samuel was named as administrator of an estate on 26 August 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Kellam was granted to Samuel Kellam with Abel Garrison, James Shield & George Beach securities.⁵ On 8 Jan 1817 Samuel Kellam was shown as a buyer at the estate sale of George Kellam.² He was named in the settlement of his mother's estate on 30 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that at the estate settlement of Rachel Kellam that Abel Garrison, Samuel Kellam, James Shield & Jesse Kellam were all to pay $109.27 each. (NOTE: Evidently Abel Garrison wife Peggy Kellam was Rachel's daughter, Samuel Kellam was her son, James Shield wife Ann Bagwell Kellam was her daughter & Jesse Kellam was her son.).¹ He died before 11 June 1827 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Samuel Kellam was granted to Edmund W.P. Downing.⁶

     Margaret was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas W. Robins, son of Isaac Dunton Robins and Elizabeth F. 'Bettie' Smith, on 15 January 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. William Wyatt was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas W. Robins and Margaret A. Wyatt of William..¹

     William was born circa 1760. William was named as administrator of an estate on 30 September 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Littleton Wyatt Sr. was granted to William Wyatt with Robert Twiford & Abraham Kellam securities.¹

     Joseph was born circa 1800. He married Ann Eliza James 08 Nov 1830 (lic) at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Ann was born circa 1810. As of 8 November 1830,her married name was Robins.^1,2 She married Joseph Robins 08 Nov 1830 (lic) at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Joseph Robins and Ann Eliza James. Evidently the license was issued in Worcester County on 8 Nov 1830 and they were married in Accomack County on 9 Nov 1830..^1,2

     John was born circa 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. John was named in a land cause on 12 August 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date John Robins was shown to be a son of John Robins and his wife Jane. Jane had died intestate and her land had been held jointly by her heirs John Edward Robins, James T. Robins, Abraham Robins, Susan Robins now wife of George Abdell, and John Robins (N'hamp Co Land Causes, 1834-1856, p. 264-273)..

     Susan was born circa 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Susan M. Robins, age 17 in HH#171 headed by Edward Robins, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1839 at Northampton Co, VA. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William J. Robins, age 11 in HH#171 headed by Edward Robins, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph W. Robins, age 8 in HH#171 headed by Edward Robins, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Robins, a 17 year old painter in HH#228 headed by Piner W. Clark,a 40 year old coach maker..¹

     John was born circa 1835 at Northampton Co, VA. John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as John Robins, age 15 in HH#362 headed by Nathaniel Bradford, a 31 year old sailor..¹

     George was born circa 1839 at Northampton Co, VA. George was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as George Robins, age 11 in HH#411 headed by John Mears, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1844 at Northampton Co, VA. Rebecca was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Robins, age 7 in HH#588 headed by Abraham J. Robins, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Minna was born circa 1847 at Northampton Co, VA. Minna was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Minna Robins, age 3 in HH#588 headed by Abraham J. Robins, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Susan was born circa 1821 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Lewis S. Robins, son of Arthur Robins (V) and Susanna Smith, on 7 June 1854 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Louis S. Robins, no age shown, a wheelwright, the son of Arthur & Susan Robins and she was shown as Susan M. Richardson, age 33, the daughter of Wm. & Elizabeth Richardson..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1832 at Northampton Co, VA. She married Lewis S. Robins, son of Arthur Robins (V) and Susanna Smith, on 17 January 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Louis S. Robins, a 40 year old widowed carpenter, the son of Arthur & Sarah Robins and she was shown as Sarah C. Ward, a 28 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. & Lovey Isdell..¹

     William was born circa 1800. He married Lovey (-----) circa 1830.¹

     Lovey was born circa 1810. She married William Isdell circa 1830.¹

     Ann was born circa 1672. She married Edmund Ayres, son of John Ayres Sr. and Mary Hill, circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was named in her husband's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann in the will of Edmund Ayres..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha was named in her father's will on 2 May 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabytha in the will of William Litchfield, wife Margaret..² She married Francis Ayres, son of Francis Ayres and Sarah MackWilliam, circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,1 Tabitha sold land on 3 May 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Tabitha, wife of Francis Ayres 2nd, appeared in Court and presented her relinquishment of dower in 100 acres of land sold by her husband by "Livery and Seizin" to Henry Custis on 27 Apr 1726..⁴ On 29 Jan 1746 Tabitha Ayres appeared in court as guardian of her son Jacob who had brought charges against another minor for assult and battery. Jacob won the case.⁵

     Ann was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jacob Ayres, son of Francis Ayres and Tabitha Litchfield, circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She made a will on 7 August 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. I give my son Edmund Ayres my still that he has now in possession also one bed & furniture and the rest of my furniture. I give to Hampton Ayres, son of George Ayres, $5. I give to my grandson Elisha Ayres, son of Levin Ayres, $5. I give to my grandson Richard White $5. I give to my grandson Francis Ayres, son of Francis Ayres, $5. I give to Ann B. Ayres, daughter of the aforesaid Francis Ayres, one black gownd one white cotton peticoat. I give all the remainder of my wearing apparel to my daughter Sally White. Witt: George Drummond, William Melson & James Smith.



.² Ann died before 16 May 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date her will was probated and proved by the oaths of James Smith a witness thereto and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of Edmund Ayres taking oath and giving Thomas Bayly Senr for security, who entered into and acknowledged a Bond in the penalty of $1,000.

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     William was born on 12 May 1723 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Betty Parker, daughter of John Parker (II) and Bridgett Sacker, before 1750.² William Crowson married (-----) (-----) in 1770. On 30 Oct 1771 William Crowson & Edward Parker were securities on the administration of the estate of John Guy to Betty Guy.³ William witnessed a will on 7 August 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Crowson, William Parker & Revil Custis witnessed the will of Makemie Boggs..⁴ On 22 Feb 1774 William Crowson and Andrew Russell were the securities on the administration of the estate of Thomas Perry to Abel Russell.⁵ In his will of 5 Aug 1774 Robert Parker Sr., wife Peggy, named William Crowson guardian to daughters Molly & Peggy Parker.⁶ William was named as the executor of a will on 17 August 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Crowson and son John Parker were named executors in the will of William Parker..⁷ He made a will on 8 November 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. To 2 daughters Peggy & Agnes Crowson. To daughter Susannah Boggs all my land where I now live, she paying each of her 4 sisters £15 current money, & upon her refusal the land to go to my daughter Catherine Brittingham upon the same condition. 4 daughters Sarah Boggs, Catherine Brittingham, Peggy Crowson and Agness Crowson residual legatees. Daughters Susannah Boggs & Catherine Brittingham Executrices. Witt: John R. Parker, Kendall Ames, Francis Boggs..⁸ William died before 26 November 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated, wherein William Boggs qualified..⁸ He left land in 1796 at tract A56, south side of Matchatank Creek, Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Crowson left his land in tract A56 to his daughter Susannah Boggs. Whitelaw assumed she had married William Boggs, but according to Mary Frances Carey and E. Spencer Wise, she had married Arthur Boggs and her sister Sarah married William Boggs.⁹

     Sirah was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Willett on 22 April 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Wise was the security on the M.L.B. John Willett and Sirah Crowson..¹

     Martin was born circa 1800. He married Elizabeth Crowson on 7 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Gillispie was the security on the M.L.B. Martin Shay and Elizabeth Crowson..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810. She married Martin Shay on 7 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Gillispie was the security on the M.L.B. Martin Shay and Elizabeth Crowson..¹

     Henry was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catharine Crowson, daughter of William Crowson and Polly Watson, on 16 January 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Whittington P. Pool was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Shay of Eli and Catharine Crowson of Wm..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Shay, son of Elijah Shay and Agnes (100) Trader, on 16 January 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Whittington P. Pool was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Shay of Eli and Catharine Crowson of Wm..¹

     William was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Watson, daughter of Daniel Watson and (-----) (-----), on 27 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. William Wise was the security on the M.L.B. William Crowson and Polly Watson..²

     Peggy was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Peggy was named in her father's will on 8 November 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy Crowson in the will of William Crowson..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Brittingham circa 1795.¹ Catharine was named in her father's will on 8 November 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catherine Brittingham in the will of William Crowson..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1770. He married Catharine Crowson, daughter of William Crowson and (-----) (-----), circa 1795.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Boggs (s/o John), son of John Boggs and Rachel Parker, circa 1795.¹ As of circa 1795,her married name was Boggs.¹ Sarah was named in her father's will on 8 November 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Boggs in the will of William Crowson..¹ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 20 November 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown only as my wife (no name) in the will of William Boggs brother of John.²

     Hessy was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Crowson, son of Charles Crowson and Comfort (127) West, on 12 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hargis was the security on the M.L.B. John Crowson, widower, and Hessy Scott of Severn..¹ Hessy died before 11 April 1831. It was on this date that her father Severn Scott, wife Nancy, wrote his will and did not name her as an heir..²

     Sally was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Crowson, son of Charles Crowson and Comfort (127) West, on 18 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. John Hargis was the security on the M.L.B. John Crowson and Sally Cobb..¹

     Mary was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Crowson, son of Levin Thomas (366A) Crowson (I) and Amey Turnall, on 12 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard & Rachel Bundick were the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Crowson, widower, and Mary Fosque of Rachel Bundick..¹ Mary died before 23 January 1838. It was on this date that Andrew Lee & James White was the security on the M.L.B. Thomas Crowson, widower, and Sally Lee of Andrew..¹

     Sally was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Crowson, son of Levin Thomas (366A) Crowson (I) and Amey Turnall, on 23 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Andrew Lee & James White was the security on the M.L.B. Thomas Crowson, widower, and Sally Lee of Andrew..¹

     Polly was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Crowson, son of Charles Crowson and Comfort (127) West, on 27 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. William Wise was the security on the M.L.B. William Crowson and Polly Watson..² Polly Watson was named in a land cause on 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly, wife of William Crowson, a child of Daniel Watson in
Ejectment Proceedings. Toby Tryright, lessee of Bezelel Watson, William Crowson & Polly his wife, Susy W., George & Betty Martin - vs - Ann Welch, Elizabeth Welch, Margaret R. Welch, William Welch & Sarah Welch, infant children of Elizabeth Welch by Raymond Riley, their guardian, Elizabeth Young, infant child of Thomas Young, John Riley & Susannah, his wife, Euphemia Finney, Henry Parker, William Parker, Levi Rodgers & Euphima, his wife, Jesse Dickerson, Susannah Dickerson, James White, William Ewell, Raymond Riley, Dennis Clayton & Susannah, his wife, Elijah Boggs & Nancy his wife. - - That Matthew Fletcher was seized in fee of and in the premises in the declaration mentioned, and being so thereof seized on the 22 Jan. 1750, made his last will and testament, to-wit: (abstract) To Bezelel Watson 125 acres of land adjoining Harrison's land; to my brother in law Daniel Watson 125 acres of land adjoining upon Robert Keath's land; Brother in law Bezelel Watson & Littleton Scarburgh Major Ex'rs. That Daniel Watson, one of the devisees in said will mentioned, departed this life on the ____ day of Oct. 1811, intestate, leaving the lessors of the plaintiff his only children and heirs at law; that the present defendants are the tenants in possession and heirs at law to the said Matthew Fletcher, and that they entered upon and became seized of the premises upon the death of the said Daniel Watson.¹

     Lula was born on 6 April 1882 at Back Creek, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married James Henry Crowson, son of Levin Thomas Crowson (III) and Sallie Dennis Rew, on 24 December 1905 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. Lula B. Justice to James H. Crowsen - Date of Marriage; 24 Dec 1905 - Married near Leemont - Married - PE 6 Jan 1906.^1,2 Lula died on 28 February 1942 at Crowsontown, Acc Co, VA, at age 59.¹ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lula Brown Crowson, wife of James Henry Crowson & daughter of Sam'l Revel & Vianah Justis, 6 Apr 1882 - 28 Feb 1942..¹

     James was born on 7 January 1882 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Lula Brown Justice, daughter of Samuel Revel Justice and Vianah T. 'Vienna' Silverthorn, on 24 December 1905 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. Lula B. Justice to James H. Crowsen - Date of Marriage; 24 Dec 1905 - Married near Leemont - Married - PE 6 Jan 1906.^1,2 James died on 13 August 1962 at Crowsontown, Acc Co, VA, at age 80.¹ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James Henry Crowson, husband of Lula Brown Crowson, son of Levin Thos. & Sallie Dennis (Rew), 7 Jan 1882 - 13 Aug 1962..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1625. She married Robert Drake, son of Robert Drake and Joane Gawton, circa 1650.¹

     William was born on 29 October 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was a minister of the Church of England and went to James City Co, VA, where he died unmarried.²

     Elizabeth was born on 26 April 1839 at Leesburg, Louden Co, VA.^2,3 As of 31 March 1868,her married name was Ayres.⁴ She married Richard Johnson Ayres Jr., son of Richard Johnson Ayres Sr. and Leah Wainhouse Johnson, on 31 March 1868 at Springdale, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA.⁴ Elizabeth died on 16 March 1893 at Baltimore, MD, at age 53.⁵

     She had no issue by either marriage. Sarah was born on 22 February 1869 at Shepherd's Plain, Pungoteage, Acc Co, VA.² She married Lawrence Baker Sheppard, son of (f/o Harper & Lawrence) Sheppard, on 7 December 1892.² She married Benjamin Easter Ph.D. on 26 December 1906. He held the chair of Romance Languages at Washington and Lee University, Lexinton, VA and belonged to the established family of the Lords De la Warr, founders of Virginia..² Sarah died on 14 April 1953 at age 84.²

     Henrietta was born on 19 February 1871 at Shepherd's Plain, Pungoteage, Acc Co, VA.² She was baptized on 5 October 1872 at Shelburne Parish, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA. It was on this date that Henrietta Dawson Ayer, Daughter of Richard & Elizabeth Ayer, was baptized. Sponsors were Mrs. Richard Ayer, Miss Nettie Dawson..³ She married Harper Donelson Sheppard, son of (f/o Harper & Lawrence) Sheppard, on 22 December 1896 at St. Peter's Episcopal Ch, Baltimore, MD. According to Whitelaw, p. 666, Mrs. Henrietta D. (Ayres) Sheppard lived at Shepherd's Plain as a child and her discription of the property is on pages 666 & 667..^4,5 Henrietta died on 6 June 1960 at age 89.²

     Sallie was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Richard 'Big John' Drummond, son of Col. John P. Drummond, circa 1828.^1,2

     Amey was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 24 December 1785,her married name was Melson.¹ She married Daniel Melson Sr., son of Solomon Melson and Elizabeth Warner, on 24 December 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Melson and Amey Drummond..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Daniel Melson Sr., son of Solomon Melson and Elizabeth Warner, on 9 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Daniel Melson & Betsy Wise..¹

     George was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Hessey Ayres, daughter of Richard Ayres and Elizabeth (-----), on 14 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Elisha Whealton was the security on the M.L.B. George Whealton & Hessey Ayres..¹

     Ann was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas P. Watson, son of John Watson and Elizabeth Doughty, on 20 October 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas P. Watson and Ann P. Ayres..² Ann was named in her father's will on 2 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann B. Watson in the will of Francis R. Ayres, wife Susan..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann B. Ayres, daughter of Francis Rogers 'Frank' Ayres and Susannah 'Susan' Crowson, on 20 October 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas P. Watson and Ann P. Ayres..²

     John was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sallie Ayres, daughter of Edmund Ayres and Keziah 'Cassie' Johnson, circa 1828.^2,3 John was named as an heir on 24 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Drummond was named as a son of John P. Drummond, who was a son of John Drummond, who was a brother of James Drummond who died in the Rev. War..⁴ John was named as an heir on 26 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was named as John Drummond, a son of John P. Drummond dec'd, who was a son of John Drummond dec'd, who was a brother of James Drummond a Rev. officer..⁵ John was named as an heir on 30 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Richard Drummond was named as a living son of John P. Drummond, late a resident of this county who is reputed to be a prosecutor of Rev. land claims, who died intestate in 1840..⁶

     Comfort was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. Comfort was named in her father's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Comfort Ayres in the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..¹ As of circa 1720,her married name was Dunton.^2,3 She married Joseph Dunton, son of Benjamin Dunton Sr. and Margaret Widgeon, circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Comfort sold land in 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Comfort (Ayres) Dunton sold her 60 acres to Jacob Dunton..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. Tabitha was named as an heir on 26 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of 2 daughters Tabitha and Ann Mary Ayres, daughters of Edmund Ayres, in the will of Thomas Nightingale..² Tabitha was named as an heir on 9 December 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Ayres a daughter of Edmund Ayres and his wife Ann in the will of Christopher Tomson..³ She married Thomas Onions, son of John Onions (I) and Elizabeth Selby (Selby?), circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was named in her father's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Onions in the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..¹ Tabitha sold land in 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. In was in this year that Thomas and Tabitha (Ayres) Onions sold her 60 acres to John & Tabitha Melson and three years later they resold to Jacob Dunton..⁴ Tabitha was named in her husband's will on 18 May 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Tabitha Onions in the will of Thomas Onions. She was given 250 acres being part of a tract that fell to her by the decese of Christopher Tompson, being situate on Black Water Creek & Venesse's Creek in Maryland. He also named daughters Elizabeth & Comfort and a brother John Onions..⁵ As of before 13 November 1751,her married name was Gibbings.⁶ She married Thomas Gibbings (Givans in Wor Co) before 13 November 1751. It was on this date that Ann Melson, Thomas Givans and wife Tabitha Givans sold to Thomas Robins 240 acres given by Christopher Thompson to Edmund Ayres for life, then to be divided between Tabitha and Ann Mary Thompson(sic). It was called Thompsons Purchase which was patented on 4 May 1689 by Christopher Thompson for 500 acres in Baltimore Hundred. On 9 June 1753 a triparte agreement, Tabitha Givans of Accomack Co, VA, daughter of Edmund Ayres, sold to Amaziah Curren and Thomas Robins. On 31 Aug 1759 John Onions and wife Susanna Onions sold 100 aces to Joseph Melson. On 31 Aug 1759 Joseph Melson and wife Ann Melson sold 143 1/2 aceres to John Onions.⁶ Tabitha Ayres was named in her husband's estate settlement on 28 March 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Gibbings was granted to Ralph Justice. Tabitha, widow of the said Thomas, refusing to give security, security was provided by George Douglas.⁷

     Patience was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. Patience was named in her father's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience in the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..¹ As of circa 1725,her married name was Dunton.² She married Jacob Dunton, son of Benjamin Dunton Sr. and Mary Waterfield, circa 1726.² Patience died before 14 September 1762. It was on this date that her husband Jacob Dunton wrote his will and named a wife Elizabeth..³

     Huldah was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. Huldah was named in her father's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Huldah in the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..¹ She married George [67] Wise, son of John 'Johannes' [19] Wise the Younger and Frances Parker, circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. Mark C. Lewis shows Hulda Ayres married George Wise of Johannis..^2,3 Huldah sold land in 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that George & Huldah (Ayres) Wise sold her 60 acres of tract A97, the Edmund Ayres 300 acres portion, to Jacob Dunton, who had married her sister Patience Ayres..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Ayres in the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..¹ She married Robert Snead Sr., son of Robert Snead Jr. and Margaret (-----), circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth sold land in 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert and Elizabeth (Ayres) Snead sold her 60 acres to Isaac Melson..³

     Thomas was born circa 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Ayres, daughter of Edmund Ayres and Ann (-----), circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas was named in his father's will on 20 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Oneons and give 100 acres where I now dwell in the will of John Oneons, wife Elizabeth..¹ Thomas witnessed a will on 26 March 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Onions, Thomas Onions & Thomas Evans witnessed the will of Selby Onions, wife Ann Mary..³ He made a will on 18 May 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughters Ann & Grace Onions a tract of land I had by my wife Tabitha Onions containing 250 acres, being part of a tract of land that fell to her by the death of Christophor Thompson, situate between Blackwater Creek & Venesses Creek in the Province of Maryland. To 2 youngest daughters Elizabeth & Comfort Onions land where I now live, wife to have use of same until my youngest child is 21. Wife Exec. - Brother John Exr. Witt: Peter Harlee, William Sturgis, Andrew Finney..⁴ Thomas died before 2 May 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Ann was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA.² Ann was named as an heir on 26 July 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of 2 daughters Tabitha and Ann Mary Ayres, daughters of Edmund Ayres, in the will of Thomas Nightingale..³ Ann was named as an heir on 9 December 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Mary Ayres a daughter of Edmund Ayres and his wife Ann in the will of Christopher Tomson..⁴ As of circa 1716,her married name was Onions. She married Selby Onions, son of John Onions (I) and Elizabeth Selby (Selby?), circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵ Ann was named in her father's will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ann Mary in the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..¹ Ann was named in her husband's will on 26 March 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann Mary Onions in the will of Selby Onions. He also gave to son John Onions 25O acres in Somerset County, Maryland on Indian River between Vinesis Branch & Blackwater Branch.⁵ As of after 26 March 1728,her married name was Melson.^6,7,8

     Ann was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will on 18 May 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Onions in the will of Thomas Onions, wife Tabitha. He gave daughters Ann & Grace Onions a tract of land I had by my wife Tabitha Onions containing 250 acres, being part of a tract of land that fell to her by the death of Christophor Thompson, situate between Blackwater Creek & Venesses Creek in the Province of Maryland..¹ As of circa 1738,her married name was Melson.^2,3 She married Joseph Melson (s/o Jno), son of John Melson and Elizabeth Painter, circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Ann Onions sold land on 13 November 1751 at Thompsons Purchase, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that Ann Melson, Thomas Givans and wife Tabitha Givans sold to Thomas Robins 240 acres given by Christopher Thompson to Edmund Ayres for life, then to be divided between Tabitha and Ann Mary Thompson(sic). It was called Thompsons Purchase which was patented on 4 May 1689 by Christopher Thompson for 500 acres in Baltimore Hundred. (NOTE: Since no husband was shown for Ann Melson, her husband was dec'd or he would have signed the deed with her.) On 9 June 1753 a triparte agreement, Tabitha Givans of Accomack Co, VA, daughter of Edmund Ayres, sold to Amaziah Curren and Thomas Robins. On 31 Aug 1759 John Onions and wife Susanna Onions sold 100 aces to Joseph Melson. (NOTE: John Onions was a son of Ann Mary Eyres Onions Melson by her first husband Selby Onions.) On 31 Aug 1759 Joseph Melson and wife Ann Melson sold 143 1/2 aceres to John Onions. (NOTE: Evidently this was some sort of land swap.).⁴

     Grace was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. Grace was named in her father's will on 18 May 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Grace Onions in the will of Thomas Onions, wife Tabitha..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 18 May 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Onions in the will of Thomas Onions, wife Tabitha..¹

     Comfort was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. Comfort was named in her father's will on 18 May 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Comfort Onions in the will of Thomas Onions, wife Tabitha..¹

     John was born circa 1655. He married Elizabeth Selby (Selby?) circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 20 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Thomas Oneons 100 acres where I now dwell. To son Selby Oneons 100 acres, being 1/2 the divident where I live. To son John Oneons. Daughter Ann. Daughter Grace. To son Samuel Oneona. Daughter Elizabeth. Wife Elizabeth residual legatee & Exec. Witt: Richard Kitson, John Nock, Mary Kitson..¹ John died before 5 June 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1660. She married John Onions (I) circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 20 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of John Oneons..¹

     Selby was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. Selby was named in his father's will on 20 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Selby Oneons in the will of John Oneons, wife Elizabeth..^2,1 He married Ann Mary Ayres, daughter of Edmund Ayres and Ann (-----), circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He made a will on 26 March 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Onions 25O acres in Somerset County, Maryland on Indian River between Vinesis Branch & Blackwater Branch. To son Ears (Eyres) Onions 100 acres in Accomack County where I now live & bounded according to my father's will. Eyres under age - To daughter Elizabeth Onions. To wife Ann Mary Onions, balance of estate for the support of my children. Wife Exec. Witt: Thomas Evans, Samuell Onions, Thomas Onions..³ Selby died before 2 July 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. P. 84 (will of Selby Onions, wife Ann Mary).^2,3

     Ann was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will on 20 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann in the will of John Oneons, wife Elizabeth..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel was named in his father's will on 20 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel Oneons in the will of John Oneons, wife Elizabeth..¹ Samuel witnessed a will on 3 February 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Onions, Thomas Simson Jr., Thomas Simson Sr., & William Willson witnessed the will of John Tayler..² Samuel witnessed a will on 26 March 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Onions, Thomas Onions & Thomas Evans witnessed the will of Selby Onions, wife Ann Mary..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 20 April 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of John Oneons, wife Elizabeth..¹ She made a will on 22 December 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. To John Bennet (under 21), son of John Bennet & Elizabeth, his wife. To Elizabeth Onions. Eyres Onions residual legatee. Friend Eyres Onions Exr. Witt: John Drummond, Elizabeth Drummond..² Elizabeth died before 30 January 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..²

     Ayres was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. Ayres was named in his father's will on 26 March 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Ears or Eyres Onions in the will of Selby Onions, wife Ann Mary. He was given 100 acres in Accomack Co where I now live & bounded according to my father's will. Eyres is under age..¹ Ayres was named in his his aunt's will on 22 December 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as friend Eyres Onions and named Extr. and a residual legattee in the will of Elizabeth Onions.^2,3

     John was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 26 March 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son John Onions in the will of Selby Onions, wife Ann Mary. He was given 250 acres in Somerset County, MD on Indian River between Vinesis Branch & Blackwater Branch..¹ He married Susanna (-----) circa 1740.² John Onions sold land on 31 August 1759 at Thompsons Purchase, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that John Onions & wife Susanna Onions sold 100 acres to Joseph Melson, 18 acres to Abner Lamb and 21 acres to Benjamin Derrickson.² He sold land on 24 May 1760 at Thompsons Purchase, Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that John Onions & wife Susanna Onions sold 40 acres to Abner Lamb.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 26 March 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Onions in the will of Selby Onions, wife Ann Mary..¹ Elizabeth was named in her his aunt's will on 22 December 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Onions in the will of Elizabeth Onions.^2,3

     Mary was born circa 1765. She married George Ayres, son of Jacob Ayres and Ann (-----), circa 1790.¹ Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 27 September 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of George Ayres was granted to Mary Ayres. Robert Russell & Edmund Only were securities..¹ Mary died before 27 February 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.²