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     Joseph was born circa 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Comfort Ayres, daughter of Edmund Ayres and Ann (-----), circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Joseph was named in his father's will on 9 October 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Dunton in the will of Benjamin 'X' Dunton, wife Mary..⁴ Joseph died before 25 March 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date administration was granted on the estate of Joseph Dunton to Richard Bundick. Robert Drummond and John Young securities..⁵

     Harper was born on 9 October 1868.¹ He married Henrietta Dawson 'Nettie' Ayres, daughter of Richard Johnson Ayres Jr. and Elizabeth Hack Dawson, 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..^2,3 Harper died on 10 October 1951 at age 83.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1760. She married Richard Ayres, son of Jacob Ayres and Ann (-----), circa 1782.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 26 March 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Elizabeth in the will of Richard Ayres..¹ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Ayres (Richard), a head of household, aged 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1774). Listed with her was 1 female aged 10-16; another female her age; 1 free Negro and 1 slave..²

     Grace was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. Grace was named in her father's will on 26 March 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Grace in the will of Richard Ayres, wife Elizabeth..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. Peggy was named in her father's will on 26 March 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Peggy in the will of Richard Ayres, wife Elizabeth..¹

     Jacob was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob was named in his father's will on 26 March 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jacob in the will of Richard Ayres, wife Elizabeth..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 26 March 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of Richard Ayres, wife Elizabeth..¹ She married John Turnall, son of Robert Turnall Sr. and Ann Bundick, on 22 February 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Nock was the security on the M.L.B. John Tunnell and Elizabeth Ayres..²

     Hessey was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Hessey was named in her father's will on 26 March 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Hessey in the will of Richard Ayres, wife Elizabeth..¹ She married George Whealton on 14 January 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Elisha Whealton was the security on the M.L.B. George Whealton & Hessey Ayres..²

     William was born circa 1630 at England.¹ He took the oath of allegiance to hereby engage and promise to be true and faithful to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords on 30 March 1651 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Gower.² William patented land on 27 March 1656 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Gowers was granted 300 acres bounded easterly upon Deep Creek & southerly towards Chissenessecks for transporting the following 6 persons into the colony: Occome, Tonye, Duke, Robin, Tom & Brunke, Negroes, assigned by Col. Scarburgh..³ William was named as a headright on 20 September 1661 at Rappahannock Co, VA. It was on this date that Capt. Humphry Booth was granted 1,000 acres in Rapphannock County on the south side of the river for transporting 20 persons into the colony, including Wm. Gower..⁴ William patented land on 23 February 1663 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Gowers was granted 600 acres at Hunting Creek, bounding on land of Richard Hill Senior, running Easterly up the Creek & Southerly towards Deep Creek for transporting 12 persons into the colony..⁵ He made a will on 31 July 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. To Francis Ayres, son of John Ayres, 300 acres. To John Arew 300 acres, being the plantation where I now live in exchange for 300 acres belonging to the said John Arew lying in Hunting Creek & adjcent the land where John Ayres now lives: which said 300 acres, exchanged or not, I give to John Ayres, son of John Ayres. To Patience Ayres, daughter of John Ayres. To John Drummond & to his sons Richard & John Drummond. To Isaac Dix. To George Middleton & William Willet. To Dorothy Conder. To Mary Hewett, daughter of Robert Hewett. Capt. Richard Hill residual legatee. Witt: Rich: Hill, John Drummond. According to Ayres, Dawson & Allied Families the Gowers records of Lancaster and Rappahannock Counties is, that the reason William Gowers bequeathed the principal part of his estate in 1668 to the children of John Ayres, the Master Mariner, was that John's first wife Joan, was a sister of William Gowers, and born in England..^6,1 William died before 5 January 1668/69 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁶

     John was born circa 1650. John was named as an heir on 31 July 1668 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Arew in the will of William Gowers. He was given 300 acres, being the same plantation where I now live in exchange for 300 acres belonging to the said John Arew lying in Hunting Creek & adjacent to land where John Ayres, son of John Ayres, now lives: which said 300 acres, exchanged or not, I give to John Ayres, son of John Ayres..¹ He married Elisha Ward, daughter of Benomy Ward and Sarah Hewitt, circa 1698.² John Rew sold land in 1709 at tract N41, N of Rd between Chariton & Oyster, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that John and Elisheba Rue of Accomack County deeded 100 acres to George Willis and wife Elizbeth, the deed stating that Benoni Ward had left the 200 ares to his wife Sarah, who had given it to her daughters Elisheba and Elizabeth.²

     Robert was born circa 1645. He married Micall (-----) circa 1665.¹ Robert was named as an heir on 11 July 1667 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Hewitt in the will of Robert Simes and give all my goods in Virginia..² He made a will on 16 March 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Huitt, of Choratock. To wife Micall plantation where I now live at Choratock for life then to my daughter Mary Huitt, reversion to my son in law Richard Jones, Jr. To son in law Richard Jones, Jr. 300 acres at Pungoteage where he now lives. To Rowland Savage 300 acres at Pungoteage where he now lives. To daughter Mary 200 acres at Pungoteage., reversion to Francis Savage son of Rowland Savage. To Mary Savage, daughter of Rowland Savage. To Richard Joanes, Sr. Wife & daughter Mary (under 16) residual legatees. Wife Exec. Witt: Andrew Winder, William Littlehouse..¹ Robert died before 17 April 1677 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     Micall was born circa 1640. She married (-----) Jones circa 1660.¹ She married Robert Hewitt circa 1665.¹ Micall was named in her husband's will on 16 March 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Micall and given the plantation where I now live at Choratock for life in the will of Robert Huitt..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1635. He married Micall (-----) circa 1660.¹

     Richard Jones Jr. was born circa 1650.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard was named as an heir on 16 March 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son-in-law (step-son) Richard Jones Jr. in the will of Robert Huitt of Choratock, wief Micall..¹ Richard made a will on 14 November 1737 at Accomack Co, VA. To John Sparrow, son of David & Mary Sparrow, whole estate real & personal, for life, but should the said John mortgage or attempt to cut the entail of the said land I give the same to David Sparrow, son of David & Mary, & for want of heirs to the daughter of the said David & Mary. David Sparrow, John Onions & Southey Rew Exrs. Witt: Griffith Savage, David James, Timothy Silaven, Tabitha Onions.² He died before 3 January 1737/38 at Accomack Co, VA. The will of Richard Jones (decd.) was proved by the oaths of Griffith Savage, David James and Tabitha Onions. Jonathan Chambers and wife Mary along with William Nock and wife Elizabeth (the women being sisters and co-heiresses) were summoned to contest the will, but they failed to appear. David Sparrow (an executor) was granted a certificate for obtaining probate. Thomas Onions, John Onions, Southey Rew and John Bagwell (or three of them) were to appraise the estate and report to the next court.^2,3

     Francis was born circa 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis was named as an heir on 16 March 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Savage, son of Rowland Savage in the will of Robert Huitt of Choratock, wife Micall..¹ He married Rose Kellam, daughter of Richard Kellam I and Sarah Ansley, circa 1710. In a letter from Belford Kellam of Cheriton, VA to E. Spencer Wise of Virginia Beach, VA dated 9 Jul 1985, Belford relates that Rose Kellam married a 3rd time after Garrison's death. He said he had the dates and information in his notes which were not before him when he wrote the letter. Dean Hickman & Linda Harris show she married a Francis Savage.^2,3 Francis was named in his brother's will on 29 December 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Savage in the will of John Savage. He and John Savage were named as overseers of my estate.⁴

     Mary was born circa 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named as an heir on 16 March 1676 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1700,her married name was Rhoades.² She married John Rhoades circa 1700.² Mary was named in her father's will on 23 August 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary Roads, wife of John Roads, in the will of Rowland Savage, wife Mary.²

     Joshua was born circa 1620. He married (-----) (-----) circa 1645. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He made a will on 9 July 1683 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Margaret Exec. To sons John & Joshua my plantation to be divided between them. To daughter Mary. Witt: John Drummond, Timothy Coe, Wonie Mackannie - Children under 18..¹ Joshua died before 14 November 1683 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Hampton was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Hampton was named in his grandmother's will on 7 August 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Hampton Ayres, son of George Ayres, in the will of Ann Ayres and give $5..¹ Hampton died before 22 August 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Eliza was born circa 1840. She married Robert I. Hudson on 30 June 1865.

     Samuel was born on 27 October 1867 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ He married Alene Powell on 8 February 1892.¹

     Alene was born circa 1870. She married Samuel T. Hudson, son of Robert I. Hudson and Eliza A. Taylor, on 8 February 1892.¹

     Robert was born on 29 January 1883.¹

     Anna was born circa 1860. She married Robert I. Hudson on 17 May 1881.¹

     Isaac was born on 9 June 1873.¹

     Mary was born circa 1875.

     Mary died on 4 May 1892. Mary was born on 4 May 1892 at Assateague Island, Acc Co, VA.

     Anna died on 4 May 1892. Anna was born on 4 May 1892 at Assateague Island, Acc Co, VA.

     Ann was born circa 1900. She married Hiram Thomas White, son of William Henry White and Almira Catherine Hudson, circa 1970.¹

     Charles was born on 19 December 1903 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Charles died on 1 October 1904.

     Viola was born on 19 December 1903 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Viola died on 13 October 1904.²

     Charles was born on 11 August 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Almira Catherine Hudson, daughter of Robert I. Hudson and Eliza A. Taylor, circa 1939.¹ Charles died in 1964.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Charles Mumford, 1870 - 1964..²

     Henry was born on 30 April 1840 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Hester Catherine 'Hetty' Justice on 27 May 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Mumford, a 24 year old mariner, born in Wor Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Wm. M. & Mary M. Mumford and she was shown as Hetty Catherine Justice, age 20, born in Wor Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jon & Elizabeth Justice. They were married by W.P. Thornton..² Henry died on 15 February 1914 at age 73.¹ His body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Henry A. Mumford, 30 Apr 1840 - 15 Feb 1914..¹

     Hester was born circa 1849 at Worcester Co, MD. She married Henry A. Mumford on 27 May 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Mumford, a 24 year old mariner, born in Wor Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Wm. M. & Mary M. Mumford and she was shown as Hetty Catherine Justice, age 20, born in Wor Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Jon & Elizabeth Justice. They were married by W.P. Thornton..¹

     Alicia was born circa 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Edward Shrieves, son of Bowdoin Shrieves and Mary Annie Hickman, on 8 December 1897 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Shrieves, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Bowdoin & Addie Shrieves and she was shown as Alicia B. Baker, age 18, the daughter of George W. & Ambert Baker..²

     George was born circa 1850. He married Ambert (-----) circa 1875.¹

     Ambert was born circa 1850. She married George W. Baker circa 1875.¹

     Ellen was born on 8 June 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Bernard R. Core circa 1920.^1,2 Ellen died on 14 August 1973 at age 75.¹ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Bernard was born in 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Ellen Shrieves, daughter of Edward Shrieves and Alicia B. 'Elisha' Baker, circa 1920.^2,1 Bernard died in 1949.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Charles was born on 8 March 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Lillie May Daisey circa 1912.¹ He married Rachel 'Rae' Smith circa 1915.^2,1 Charles died on 10 June 1929 at age 37.¹ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lillie was born on 14 February 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Charles H. Bowden circa 1912.¹ Lillie died on 9 February 1913 at age 21.¹ Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lillie May Daisey Bowden, 1st wife of Charles H. Bowden, 14 Feb 1891 - 9 Feb 1913..¹

     John was born on 3 November 1916 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. John died on 2 May 1950 at age 33.¹

     Charles was born on 3 November 1916 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ruth was born circa 1910. She married Henry Clifton White, son of William Henry White and Almira Catherine Hudson, on 23 July 1966.¹

     Norma was born circa 1943.

     Adele was born circa 1920.

     Kelly was born on 6 July 1979 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Larie was born on 12 June 1971.¹

     Unnamed was born on 7 September 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Dorothy was born on 18 February 1917.¹ She married Harry James Walker Sr., son of Muscoe Garnet Walker and Bessie Carroll Taylor, on 30 September 1937.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1920.

     Anna was born circa 1940.

     Mary was born on 5 July 1940.¹ She married Vaughn Edward Rowley, son of John Edward Rowley and Mollie Taylor, on 10 August 1957.¹ Mary died in 2006.¹

     Vaughn was born on 23 April 1936.¹ He married Mary Ann Walker, daughter of Harry James Walker Sr. and Dorothy Mae Brooks, on 10 August 1957.¹ Vaughn died in 2005.¹

     John was born circa 1910. He married Mollie Taylor circa 1935.¹

     Mollie was born circa 1915. She married John Edward Rowley circa 1935.¹