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     Margaret was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was named in her father's will on 2 May 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret in the will of William Litchfield, wife Margaret..¹

     Peter was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter was named in his father's will circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Peter Thomas Hack in the undated will of John W. Hack, wife Sabra C. Hack..¹

     Arthur was born in 1624 at Co Essex, England.¹ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1650.² Arthur Upshur (I) married Mary Hardwige (Hardwige?) before 7 May 1655 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 Arthur Upshur (I) married Mary Clarke, daughter of Dr. George Clarke and (-----) (-----), after 2 March 1662/63 at Northampton Co, VA.^4,5 He made a will on 12 February 1707 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Arthur Upshur, Jr. plantation where I now dwell containing 2000 acres, 1000 acres being formerly given by me to my son John Upshur. To daughter Ann, now the wife of Benjamin Dolby 300 acres where she now dwells at Naswadox for life, then to her husband for life & then to my grandson Abel Upshur - Grandaughter Susanna Upshur. To grandson Abel Upshur (under 19) 250 acres adjcent the aforesaid 300 acres. To son Arthur Upshur, Jr. the remainder of my land. To 5 grandchildren Amy Stott, Lydia Stott, Margaret Stott, Bridget Stott & Jonathan Stott. To daughter in law Sarah Upshur. Grandson Arthur Upshur. Grandaughters Sarah & Abigail Upshur. Son Arthur residual legatee & Exr. Witt: William Bradford, John Layler, John Willis, John Washbourne...⁶ Arthur died on 26 January 1708/9 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arthur was buried at Warwick, Quinby, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Arthur Upshur, born in County Essex England, died 26 Jan 1709, age 85 years.¹

     Sebastian was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA. Sebastian was named in his father's will on 14 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son Sebastian Cropper in the will of Sebastian Cropper, wife Rachell..¹ Sebastian was named as administrator of an estate on 27 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Blaxton was granted to Sebastian Cropper Sr. with George Stewart as security..² He made a will on 24 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Sebastian Cropper. To son Bowman 100 acres at the upper part of my plantation To daughter Leah Blaxton negroes, reversion to my grandaughter Elizabeth Blaxton. To daughter Leah Blaxton during her life or widow 5 acres, together with the houses & a quarter of the orchard where Smith Milliner now lives. To daughter Bridget. To daughter Sophia. Bal. of estate to be divided between all my children except Rachel Evans, she having received her estate Sons Sebastian & Bowman & friend James Arbuckle Exrs. Witt: Charles Taylor, Mary Simpson, William Arbuckle, John Custis..³ Sebastian died before 27 October 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Sebastian Cropper named heir at law to the testator..³

     Esther was born circa 1714 at Accomack Co, VA. Esther was named in her father's will on 14 December 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an underage daughter Ester in the will of Sebastian Cropper, wife Rachell..¹

     John was born in 1644.¹ In 1659 William Taylor gave a heifer to his son-in-law (meaning step-son) John Cropper. So Taylor may have married the mother, whoever she was.² In his will of 15 Aug 1673 John Fawsett gave his underaged sons Thomas & Charles a tract of land called James Neck purshased of John Cropper at the head of Occohannock Creek, being 245 acres.³ John witnessed a will on 20 June 1674 at Occahannock Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John Cropper & Lawrence Pery witnessed the will of Thomas Bowles of Ockahanock..⁴ He married Gerturde Bowman, daughter of Maj. Edmund Bowman and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1675.⁵ John Cropper died before 1693. John Cropper was evidently dec'd by this date as his wife Gertrude is known to have become the wife of Daniel Esham.²

     Gerturde was born circa 1650 at Accomack Co, VA. Gerturde was named as an heir on 8 February 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Gertrude Bowman, daughter of Capt. Edm: Bowman & wife Elizabeth in the will of Henry Jones.² As of circa 1675,her married name was Cropper.¹ She married John Cropper circa 1675.¹ Gerturde was named in her father's will on 26 February 1691 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Gerturde Cropper in the will of Edmund Bowman, unnamed wife. She was given the plantation where I now live from the Cowpen Branch to the seaboard side & all marsh belonging to it for life, then to grandson Sebastian Cropper. He also gave grandson Edmund Bowman Cropper land called Chruch Neck binding upon Folly Branch. He also gave grandson Nathaniel Cropper land between small beare branch & Cowpen branch..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund was named in his grandfather's will on 26 February 1691 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Edmund Bowman Cropper in the will of Edmund Bowman, unnamed wife. Whitelaw shows this as the upper end of the Bowman Patent. In 1729 an order was entered to record a deed from Cropper and his wife Elizabeth to Edward West, but no such deed is of record and the property was later intact, so the sale must not have been completed..^2,3 Edmund witnessed a will on 10 December 1718 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edmund Bowman Cropper, Charles Snead & Thomas Copes witnessed the will of Edmund Ayres, wife Ann..⁴ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1720.⁵ Edmund died before 5 December 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Edmund Bowman Cropper was granted to his widow Elizabeth Cropper. In 1729 an order was entered to record a deed from Cropper and his wife Elizabeth to Edward West, but no such deed is of record and the property was later intact, so the sale must not have been completed. He was succeeded by a son Thomas, who in 1781 left the mannor part of his plantation to a grandson Edmund and the balance to a son John. Then in 1789 John Cropper Sr. sold his part to John Cropper Jr. (General Cropper) and 3 years later he bought Edmund's part, calling the whole Edge Hill..^5,3

     Nathaniel was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel was named in his grandfather's will on 26 February 1691 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Nathaniel Cropper in the will of Edmund Bowman, unnamed wife..¹

     Bowman was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. Bowman was named in his father's will on 24 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Bowman Cropper in the will of Sebastian Cropper Sr..¹ He made a will on 8 May 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. To nephew John Blackstone. To nephew Bowman Blackstone as much as will defray the expense of schooling him 4 years. Witt: William Bunting, Purnal Belk..² Bowman died before 30 July 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Sebastian Cropper qualified..²

     Leah was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Blackstone, son of John Blackstone and Ann Mary (-----), circa 1765.¹ Leah was named in her father's will on 24 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah Blaxton in the will of Sebastian Cropper Sr. She was given negroes, reversion to my granddaughter Elizabeth Blaxton, and 5 acres during her life or widowhood together with the houses & a quarter of the orchard where Smith Milliner now lives..¹ She made a will circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. In her undated will, she was shown as Leah Blackstone. To son John Blackstone. Daughter Elizabeth Blackstone. Son Bowman Blackstone. Sebastian Cropper, John Blackstone & John Cropper, Jr., Exrs. - Witt: John Cropper, Jr., Sebastian Cropper, Thomas Cropper..² Leah died before 27 January 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..²

     Bridget was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. Bridget was named in her father's will on 24 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Bridget in the will of Sebastian Cropper Sr..¹

     William was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 22 July 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Blaxton in the will of John Blaxton, wife Ann Mary..² He married Leah Cropper, daughter of Sebastian Cropper Sr., circa 1765.³ William died before 27 February 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Blaxton was granted to Sebastian Cropper Sr. with George Stewart as security..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 24 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Elizabeth Blaxton in the will of Sebastian Cropper Sr..² Elizabeth was named in her mother's will circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Blackstone in the will of Leah Blackstone..³

     Sophia was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. Sophia was named in her father's will on 24 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sophia in the will of Sebastian Cropper Sr..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Evans circa 1770.¹ Rachel was named in her father's will on 24 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Evans in the will of Sebastian Cropper Sr..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1745. He married Rachel Cropper, daughter of Sebastian Cropper Sr., circa 1770.¹

     John was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his uncle's will on 8 May 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew John Blackstone in the will of Bowman Cropper..² John was named in his mother's will circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Blackstone in the will of Leah Blackstone and named as one of the Extrs..³ He married Elizabeth (454) Wise, daughter of Samuel (167) Wise and Susanna Custis, circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ John Blackstone died before 1800. He may have died before 1800 as there were no Blackstones in either the 1800 or 1810 census.

     Bowman was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Bowman was named in his uncle's will on 8 May 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Bowman Blackstone in the will of Bowman Cropper..² Bowman was named in his mother's will circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Bowman Blackstone in the will of Leah Blackstone..³ He died before 30 January 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Bowman Blackston was granted to Fenwick Fisher with Edmund Bayly security.⁴

     George was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. George W. Cropper, son of Thomas & Elizabeth Waters Cropper, married in Houston, Texas leaving 4 young children. Their mother went to Utah and the children and their descendants have been active in the Church of the Latter Day Saints. The files of Blackstone Drummond Ayres contain a number of letters that were written by relatives of the Eastern Shore and some written by Thomas Cropper to his son George (Mrs. Nora M. Turman).¹

     John was born circa 1715. He married Ann Mary (-----) circa 1740.¹ John witnessed a will on 21 March 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Blaxton, Anne Blaxton & Stephen Fitzgerald witnessed the will of Henry Satchell, wife Elizabeth..² John was named as an heir on 18 July 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Blackstone and left a legacy in the will of George Parkser, seaside, wife Amey.³ He made a will on 22 July 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Blaxton. To wife Ann Mary Blaxton. Son William Blaxton. Daughter Mary Blaxton. Wife & 2 children William & Mary Blaxton residual legatees. Wife Exec. Witt: Stephen Fitzgerald, Thomas Cropper, Susanna Trader..⁴ John died before 28 August 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..⁴

     Ann was born circa 1720. She married John Blackstone circa 1740.¹ Ann witnessed a will on 21 March 1747 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Blaxton, Anne Blaxton & Stephen Fitzgerald witnessed the will of Henry Satchell, wife Elizabeth..² Ann was named in her husband's will on 22 July 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann Mary Blaxton in the will of John Blaxton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 22 July 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Blaxton in the will of John Blaxton, wife Ann Mary..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1690. She married Edmund Bowman Cropper, son of John Cropper and Gerturde Bowman, circa 1720.¹ Elizabeth was named as administrator of an estate on 5 December 1733 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Edmund Bowman Cropper was granted to his widow Elizabeth Cropper..¹

     Nathaniel was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Delany 'Laney' Snead, daughter of Charles Snead Sr. and Arabella Bowdoin, circa 1770.² Nathaniel died before 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was deceased by this date as his father Thomas Cropper named several grandchildren as children of my son Nathaniel..¹

     Edmund was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Edmund was named in his grandfather's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Edmund Cropper and given my manor plantation in the will of Thomas Cropper..¹

     Ann was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her grandfather's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Ann Cropper, daughter of Nathaniel, in the will of Thomas Cropper..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her grandfather's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Sarah Cropper, daughter of Nathaniel, in the will of Thomas Cropper..¹

     Betty was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. Betty was named in her grandfather's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Betty Cropper, daughter of Nathaniel, in the will of Thomas Cropper..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Elijah was named in his father's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Elijah Cropper in the will of Thomas Cropper. Elijah's son William Cropper was given two years schooling and son Elzee Cropper bastard son was given one years schooling..¹

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his grandfather's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Cropper, son of my son Elijah 'Elzee' Cropper, in the will of Thomas Cropper. He was given 2 years schooling..¹

     Bastard was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. Bastard was named in his grandfather's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a bastard of my son Elijah 'Elzee' Cropper, in the will of Thomas Cropper. He was given 1 years schooling..¹

     Levin was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Bastard was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Bastard was named in his grandfather's will on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a bastard of my son Levin Cropper by one of the Bakers, in the will of Thomas Cropper. He was given one years schooling..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Delany was born circa 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Nathaniel Cropper, son of Thomas Cropper and Sarah Simpson, circa 1770.¹ Delany was named as an heir on 14 July 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter-in-law Delany Cropper in the will of Thomas Cropper. She was to have the use of my gandson Edmund's estate till he arrive to 21 years, provided she bring up my said grandson & lives as Nathaniel Cropper's widow..² Delany was named in her father's will on 1 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Laney Cropper in the will of Charles Snead, wife Arabella..³

     (-----) was born circa 1745. She married Richard Justice, son of Richard Justice Sr. and Ann Savage, circa 1766.

     Samuel was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel witnessed a will on 22 July 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Justice, Anthony Hudson & Thomas Ward witnessed the will of John Bloxam, carpenter, wife Mary..¹ Samuel was named as administrator of an estate on 6 May 1719 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James MacComes was granted to Samuel Justis, with Marcus Andrews and Mason Abbott securities..²

     Benjamin was born circa 1675. Benjamin witnessed a will on 30 June 1715 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Witherinton Fitchett, Samuel Davis & Benjamin Coe witnessed the will of Thomas Bell, wife Cohole.¹ He married Mary Justice, daughter of Ralph Justice and Mary Abbott, circa 1715 at Accomack Co, VA.² Benjamin died before 3 October 1721 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Benjamin Coe was granted to his widow Mary Coe with Ralph Justis & John Justis securities..²

     (f|o_John) was born circa 1670.

     (f|o_Richard) was born circa 1650.

     Richard was born circa 1680. On 18 May 1708 he was shown as Richard Kitson and named guardian of my under age son Charles in the will of Charles Campleshon, mariner.¹ He made a will on 23 February 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. To Thomas Parramore my gold watch. To goddaughter Johanna Parramore gold ring. To goddaughter Ann Kitson. To kinswoman Johanna Kitson. To godson & kinman John Kitson "when he comes to 21 or sooner if his father sees fit, silver Tankard marked "A.K. 1714" To godson Ralph Justice. To nephew John Kitson 400 acres where I now live for life, reversion to his son John Kitson, the use of the same to continue to his heirs. To nephew John Kitson 300 acres adjcent the said 400 acres Nephew John Kitson residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Arthur Emmerson, William White, Mary Parramore..² Richard died before 24 June 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..²

     Sarah was born circa 1716 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah died before 6 December 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Sarah Coe was granted to Jonathan Baker. He was evidently her step-father..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. On 1 Mar 1743/44 William Baker, Jr., sued Thomas Bennet, who failed to appear. Baker was awarded £2:09:02 plus costs. Baker's witness, Thomas Webb attended eleven days.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Eli' Justice, daughter of Robert Justice Sr. and Comfort Hope, circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 Thomas witnessed a will on 7 February 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Justice, James Fitzgearld & Thomas Webb witnessed the will of Jacob Bishop. John Kitson Sr., John Nock & Thomas Webb were to divide the estate. (NOTE: Thomas Webb probably married Richard Justice's sister and John Kitson also married a Justice.).⁴ Thomas died before 29 December 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Webb was granted to Charles Snead with Severn Guthrey & Smith Bunting securities..⁵

     Robert was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775. He was shown as Robert Webb, a Pilot in the Navy. On 30 Nov 1830 it was recorded that Betsey Young, Jonathan Young and Thorowgood & Sarah Ann Young, children of William Young, who was a brother of said Betsey and Jonathan Young are heirs at law of Robert Webb who was formerly in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War. On 30 June 1831 it was ordered that Levin James, guardian to Thorowgood and Sarah Young, heirs of Robert Webb, formerly a pilot in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War, sell, assign and transfer all the scrip to which they may be entitled for the services of the said Rober Webb..^2,3 Robert was named in his grandfather's will on 1 December 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Webb and given 1/2 my estate and for want of heirs to be divided between his mother & Sarah the daughter of Isaiah Justis, in the will of Robert Justis..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. Susanna was named in her uncle's will on 2 November 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a cousin Susey Parker, daughter of George, in the will of Sacker Parker, mother Naomi Parker..¹ She was named in an orphan's account on 28 August 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. Wm. Drummond paid for schooling for Susannah Parker, orphan, and George Parker, orphan.³

     Esther was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. Esther was named in her uncle's will on 2 November 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a cousin (niece) Esther Parker, daughter of John, in the will of Sacker Parker, mother Naomi Parker..¹

     Ann was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her uncle's will on 2 November 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a cousin (niece) Ann Justice, daughter of Richard, in the will of Sacker Parker, mother Naomi Parker..¹

     Ralph was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. Ralph died before 28 February 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Ralph Justice was granted to John Lewis with Andrew Russel & Arthur Russel securities..²

     Solomon was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon was named in his grandfather's will on 10 May 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Solomon Justice in the will of Richard Justice, unnamed wife. He was given a gun that was called his father's..¹

     John was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. John was named in his father's will on 10 May 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an under age son John in the will of Richard Justice..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel Ailworth, daughter of (f/o_Jms&Rachel) Ailworth, circa 1768.² Thomas died before 25 September 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Justice was granted to William Young with James Berry security..³

     Curtis was born circa 1724 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Curtis died circa 1778 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Sarah was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married Thomas Justice, son of Richard Justice, circa 1790.³ Sarah was named as administrator of an estate on 26 September 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sarah Justice was shown as Adm on the estate settlement of Thomas Justice..⁴

     Comfort was born in 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2,3 She married William (Back Creek) Justice, son of Richard Justice and Esther (-----), on 21 April 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Laban Moore was the security on the M.L.B. of William Justice (Back Creek) and Comfort Barnes..⁴ Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Justice a head of house hold age 26-45 (b.c. 1775-1794). Listed with her were 2 males age 0-10, 3 females age 0-10, 1 female age 10-16, and no slaves..¹ Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Justice a head of household age 40-50 (b.c. 1780-1790). Listed with her was 1 male age 5-10, 1 male age 10-15, 1 male age 20-30, 1 female age 5-10, 2 females age 10-15, 1 female age 15-20, 1 female age 30-40 and no slaves..² Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Justice a head of household age 50-60 (b.c. 1780-1790). Listed with her was 1 male age 5-10, 1 male age 20-30, 1 female age 15-20 and no slaves..³

     Rebecca was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. As of 20 February 1815,her married name was Jackson.^1,2 She married John Jackson 20 Feb 1815 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of John Jackson and Rebecca Laws of Jno..^1,2 Rebecca was named in her father's will on 12 August 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Rebecca Jackson in the will of John Laws Sr., wife Mary.³

     John was born circa 1790. He married Rebecca Laws, daughter of John Laws Sr. and Adah Core, 20 Feb 1815 (bond) at Accomack Co, VA. William Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of John Jackson and Rebecca Laws of Jno..^1,2

     Polly was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Isaiah Hickman circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Isaiah was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly or Sarah Justice, daughter of Ralph Justice Jr. and Sinah Simpson, circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     Polly was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Savage circa 1815.¹ Polly was named in a land cause on 11 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was named as Polly Savage, formerly Polly Hickman, the only daughter of Polly Justice, a sister of the whole blood to the mother of the said Edmund Core..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1790. He married Polly Hickman, daughter of Isaiah Hickman and Polly or Sarah Justice, circa 1815.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1775. She married Capt. Thomas Justice, son of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough, circa 1795.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1780. She married Benjamin Nock circa 1800.

     (-----) was born circa 1740. She married Isaiah Justice Sr., son of Robert Justice Sr. and Comfort Hope, circa 1755.

     Nancy was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her father's will on 28 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Justice in the will of William Justice, wife Tabby. Since his son James Justice was shown to be under age 21, but his daughter Nancy was not, evidently she was of age by this time..¹ She married William Landing on 3 February 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William Landing and Nancy Justice..²

     William was born circa 1815. He married Nancy Justice, daughter of William (of Robert) Justice and Rebecca Gladding, on 3 February 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William Landing and Nancy Justice..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Ayres, son of Francis Ayres and Tabitha Litchfield, on 18 January 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. John Riggs was the security on the M.L.B. of William Ayres and Rachel Justice..¹

     James was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 28 October 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Justice, under age 21, in the will of William Justice, wife Tabby..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² Tabitha was named in her father's will on 8 May 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as one of my two youngest children now born by my wife Anna in the will of Samuel Justice of R..¹ She married James T. Wright, son of John E. Wright and Louisa (-----), on 18 December 1892 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as James T. Wright, age 24 and Tabitha Justice, age 18. No other information was given..³

     Samuel was born in 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Bertie T. Lewis on 3 February 1897 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Samuel J. Justice, age 21 and Birdie A. Lewis, age 19..³ Samuel died in 1921.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Samuel R. Justice, husband of Bertie T. Justice, 1878 - 1921..²

     Bertie was born in 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Samuel R. Justice, son of Samuel R. (of R.) Justice and Ann E. 'Annie' Townsend, on 3 February 1897 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Samuel J. Justice, age 21 and Birdie A. Lewis, age 19..¹ Bertie died in 1961.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bertie T. Justice, wife of Samuel R. Justice, 1881 - 1961..²

     Emma was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Susannah was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as the mother of a bastard child in February 1748/49 at Accomack Co, VA. Susannah Justice had a son whom she attributed to George Parker–who later claimed the child was a mulatto. The court ordered her to bring the child in, and in July the court dismissed Parker’s complaint against Susannah, implying that they believed Susannah, not Parker.² She was named as the mother of a bastard child on 1 January 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Susannah Justice made oath that George a Male Bastard Child of which she is this Day Convict was begotten on her body by Southy Littleton and Ordered that Process issue against the said Southy returnable to the next Court (on page 79 (29 January 1755): Church Wardens against Southy Littleton The said Southy being brought to the Barr being Charged with being the Father of Susannah Justices Male Bastard Child and failing to give Security to keep the Parish Indemnifyd by reason of any Maintenance or bringing up the said Bastard Child Ordered that he be Committed to the Custody of the Sheriff till he give good and sufficient Security in the Sum of fifty Pounds and the payment of the Costs. Susannah Justice made oath that Nanny a Female Bastard Child Born of her Body was begotten by John Holt Ordered that Process Issue against the said John returnable to the next court (on page 70 (29 January1755): William Baker as Security with said John Holt Recognized in the sum of fifty Pounds to said Churchwardens for to bear the Parish Harmless for Maintaining a Female Bastard Child of Susannah Justices named Nanny & Ordered that the said John pay the Costs.³ Susannah was named in her father's will on 12 May 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ralph Justice named Sarah Justice, daughter of Susannah, in his will. (NOTE: He did not name Susannah as a daughter.).¹ She was named as the mother of a bastard child on 31 October 1758 at Acc Co, VA. In the Action of Debt brought by the Church Wardens against Susannah Justice The said Defendant this day Came into Court & Saith that she Cannot gainsay but that she is Guilty of having the Bastard Children as she by the said Church wardens is charged Whereupon Its Considered that she make her fine with the said Church Wardens by the Payment of fifty Shillings or Five hundred Pounds of Tobacco & Cask & that she pay the Costs of this Prosecution. Costs Clks 187 Shs 50 Nt 214 & 15/or 150 lbsTobo. The said Susannah this day in Court paid the above Fine & Costs. The Said Susannah likewise this day made Oath that Jonathan Ailworth is the Putative Father of Elijah & Leah two Bastard Children lately born of her body of which she was this day Convict & Ordered that Process Issue against the said Jonathan returnable to the next Court” (Elijah and Leah may have been born as early as 30 May 1758, when the church wardens started looking for Susannah (p. 243), though the wardens were also known to bring charges against women with unborn children. It seems clear that these children were twins; Susannah paid only one fine.).⁴

     Sarah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her grandfather's will on 12 May 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Justice, daughter of Susannah, in the will of Ralph Justice. (NOTE: He did not name her as a granddaughter.).¹

     William was born circa 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1800 census shows William Justis Young as aged over 45 implying he was born before 1755. However, that may be a little early if his mother Eli was married first to Thomas Webb, who died in 1762..² William was named in his grandfather's will on 1 December 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert Justice named Elizabeth Young's 3 children (but not by name) and gave them the other 1/2 of my estate..¹ He married Shady Johnson (Johnson?) circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Justis Young, head of household, aged over 45 (born before 1755). Listed with him were 1 male 0-10, 1 male 10-16, 2 females 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26-45, and 1 slave..² William sold land on 1 December 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jonathan Young and William J. Young, with Shady his wife, joined Elizabeth Young, wife of John Young, in selling 3 acres to John Wessells, for 7 pounds 4 shillings, to be paid to Jonathan Young..³ He made a will on 9 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Shady Young & son Jonathan Young Extrs. To wife Shady Young my Negro woman Esther & her increase & after her death to my children Jonathan Young, Betsey Baker, Eli Young, Ritta Young & William Young. To wife ... To my daughter Eli Young, Ritta Young & my son William Young my Negro girl Rodey. ½ of the remainder to wife & ½ to my children Jonathan Young, Betsey Baker or her children, Eli Young, Ritta Young & William Young. Witt: William Nock Sr., Richard Young & Betsey Onions..⁴ William died before 29 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. John Young, James East, Lancelot Ward & Howson Kellam securities..⁴

     Shady was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Justice Young, son of John Young (II) and Elizabeth 'Eli' Justice, circa 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. Shady was named in her husband's will on 9 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Shady Young & along with son Jonathan Young were named Extrs. in the will of William Young..¹

     Ritta was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Ritta was named in her father's will on 9 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ritta Young in the will of William Young, wife Shady..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Preeson Baker, son of Richard Baker and Rachel Bundick, on 10 September 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Baker was the security on the M.L.B. of Preeson Baker and Elizabeth Young of Wm..³ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 30 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Betsey Young, Jonathan Young and Thorowgood & Sarah Ann Young, childrent of William Young, who was a brother of said Betsey and Jonathan Young are the heirs at law of Robert Webb who was formerly in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..² Elizabeth was named as an heir on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date it was recorded that Jonathan, William, Elizabeth and Betsey Young are the only heirs at law of Joseph Webb, a seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..⁴

     Eli was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. Eli was named in her father's will on 9 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Eli Young in the will of William Young, wife Shady..¹ She married Taylor Owens on 13 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Young was the security on the M.L.B. of Taylor Owen and Elia Young of Wm..² Eli was named as an heir on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date it was recorded that Jonathan, William, Elizabeth and Betsey Young are the only heirs at law of Joseph Webb, a seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..³

     Caty was born circa 1780. She married Taylor Owens on 9 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Hancock was the security on the M.L.B. of Taylor Owens and Caty Guardinir..¹

     William was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 9 November 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Young in the will of William Young, wife Shady..¹ He married Ann Coleburn on 13 February 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Young and Ann Coulbourn..³ William died before 30 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Young was granted to John Turlington with Abel Phillips & William Savage securities..⁴ William was named as an heir on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date it was recorded that Jonathan, William, Elizabeth and Betsey Young are the only heirs at law of Joseph Webb, a seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War..⁵

     Ann was born circa 1795. She married William Young, son of William Justice Young and Shady Johnson (Johnson?), on 13 February 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as William Young and Ann Coulbourn..¹ She married Charles Hickman, son of Edward Hickman and Peggy Parker, on 25 April 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. James Floyd was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Hickman of Edward and Ann Young, widow of William. Tully Beasley as to their ages..²

     Thorowgood was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Thorowgood was named as an heir on 30 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Betsey Young, Jonathan Young and Thorowgood & Sarah Ann Young, childrent of William Young, who was a brother of said Betsey and Jonathan Young are the heirs at law of Robert Webb who was formerly in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War. On 30 June 1831 it was ordered that Levin James, guardian to Thorowgood and Sarah Young, heirs of Robert Webb, formerly a pilot in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War, sell, assign and transfer all the scrip to which they may be entitled for the services of the said Rober Webb..²

     Sarah was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named as an heir on 30 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Betsey Young, Jonathan Young and Thorowgood & Sarah Ann Young, childrent of William Young, who was a brother of said Betsey and Jonathan Young are the heirs at law of Robert Webb who was formerly in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War. On 30 June 1831 it was ordered that Levin James, guardian to Thorowgood and Sarah Young, heirs of Robert Webb, formerly a pilot in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War, sell, assign and transfer all the scrip to which they may be entitled for the services of the said Rober Webb..²

     Samuel was born on 2 September 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sally was born on 25 November 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Virginia was born on 18 December 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born on 4 March 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Charles was born on 13 August 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Ralph was born on 15 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Clara was born on 23 December 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Zeddock was born on 23 January 1898 at Accomack Co, VA. Zeddock died on 5 February 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Drummond Cem, Flag Pond Rd, Sanford, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Zeddock Drummond, son of John F. & Mary J. Drummond, 23 Jan 1898 - 5 Feb 1898..¹

     Preeson was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Molly Hudson on 29 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. James S. Corburn & Henry Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Preeson Justice and Molly Hutson..¹

     Molly was born circa 1810. She married Preeson Justice on 29 October 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. James S. Corburn & Henry Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Preeson Justice and Molly Hutson..¹

     Sabra was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Smith Cutler, son of George Cutler Jr. and Margaret Wyatt, on 29 August 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Smith Cutler and Sabra Coleburn..¹