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     (unborn) was named in an unknown person father's will on 13 August 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Southy Matthews, wife Tabitha, named an unborn child in his will..² (unborn) was born in 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1670. As of circa 1690,her married name was Stockley.¹ She married John Stockley, son of John Stockley and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1690.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 23 November 1715 at Alhallow's Parish, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as my wife Mary in the will of John Stockley.²

     George was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named as an heir on 25 July 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. At probate of the will of Thomas Bonnewell, wife Ann, George Matthews and George Stockley were named as heirs at law. Evidently they were the sons of his sisters Mary and Arabelle..² He married Elizabeth (-----) before 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw Elias Stockley was succeeded by a son George who inherited both the John Huffington part and the 150 acres his father had acquired out of the John Bardford part. In 1763 George & Elizabeth Stockly sold 255 acres to Edmund Core..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1745. She married George Stockley, son of Elias Stockley and Mary Bonnewell, before 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw Elias Stockley was succeeded by a son George who inherited both the John Huffington part and the 150 acres his father had acquired out of the John Bardford part. In 1763 George & Elizabeth Stockly sold 255 acres to Edmund Core..¹

     Fitzhugh was born on 6 November 1912 at Accomack Co, VA. He died in 1987.¹

     Laura was born on 18 November 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Samuel Thomas 'S.T.' Wessells, son of Oliver F. Wessells and Mary Jane C. Young, on 27 December 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Oliver F. & Mary A. Wessells, and she was shown as Laura Lee Hope, age 16, daughter of Sylverster H. & Arintha C. Hope..¹ Laura died in 1944 at Newport News, VA.²

     Dorsey was born on 18 February 1910 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Martha C. Farinholt on 7 April 1934 at Maryland.¹ Dorsey died on 19 January 1983 at Newport News, VA, at age 72.¹

     Shirley was born on 1 December 1919 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Nellie was born circa 1915 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Martha was born on 15 February 1907 at New Kent Co, VA.¹ She married Dorsey Thomas Wessells Sr., son of Samuel Thomas 'S.T.' Wessells and Laura Lee Hope, on 7 April 1934 at Maryland.¹ Martha died on 1 March 2002 at Newport News, VA, at age 95.¹

     John was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. In a deed of 31 Mar 1772 in Acc Co he was shown as John Rowsby Whittington, eldest son & heir at law of William Whittington dec'd, who was the grandson and heir at law of William Whittington & Elizabeth his wife, both dec'd, another of the 6 daughters & coheirs of the Elias & Comfort Taylor. He owned the 1/6 of Saxis Island on the north of the 2/6 that was being sold by James Wishart & his mother Hannah to Stephen Marshall of Somerset Co.¹

     John was born circa 1732 at Glasgow, Scotland. He married Mary Wishart, daughter of James Wishart (I) and Hannah Taylor, in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John made a will on 17 January 1750/51 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Mary. Brother Andrew Gilchrist. Uncle James Gibson. To mother in law Hannah Wishart. To Thomas Wishart. Should my wife be with child I give it the whole of my estate, real & personal in the Town of Glasgow, in North Britain, given to me by my mother Agness Gibson, alias Gilchrist, but if she should not be with child I give the said estate to my brother Andrew Gilchrist. To wife Mary 1/2 my estate in this country & the other 1/2 to my brother Andrew. Wife Mary Gilchrist, Brother Andrew Gilchrist & James Wishart Exrs. Witt: William Gray, Anne Wishart, Elizabeth Wishart.¹ He died before 26 February 1750/51 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     George was born circa 1700 at Scotland. He married Agness Gibson, daughter of (f/o James & Agness) Gibson, circa 1730.¹

     Agness was born circa 1710 at Scotland. She married George Gilchrist circa 1730.¹ Agness was named in her son's will on 17 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my mother Agness Gibson, alias Gilchrist, in the will of John Gilchrist, wife Mary. If his wife was with child he gave it the whole of my estate in the town of Glasgow, in North Britain, given to me by my mother Agness Gibson, alias Gilchrist..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1725,her married name was Beavans. She married William Beavans Sr. circa 1725. Tabitha was named as administrator of an estate on 26 March 1745 at Accomack, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Beavans was granted to his widow Tabitha Beavans with Teackle Taylor & Mason Abbot securities.² Tabitha made a will on 31 October 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Sophia Beavans. Clothing to be divided between my 4 daughters Son Joshua Beavans residual legatee & Exr. Daughter Sophia Exec. Witt: William Beavans, Mary Beavans, Hannah Wishart.¹ Tabitha died before 22 February 1757 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1735. He married Jacomin Wishart, daughter of James Wishart (I) and Hannah Taylor, in 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Sally was born circa 1784 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Sally sold land on 28 March 1803 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Sterling, widow of Litt Sterling dec’d and Easter Sterling, Sally Sterling, Forst Sterling, Hannah Sterling, Ailce Sterling and Josiah Sterling sold 94(?) ¼ acres to Jacob Northam for $1,200 land upon Sexes Island formerly belonging to Littleton Sterling dec’d, bounded as follows: North: Benjamin Marshall, West: Pocomoke River, South: Parker Creek, East: some Cedar Posts upon the Messongo side on the marsh. (NOTE: All signed with 'X' so all may have been of age.).² Sally was named in her mother's will on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Stearling in the will of Molly Stearling, son Josiah..¹

     Easter was born circa 1782 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Easter sold land on 28 March 1803 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married James Davis on 9 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Levi Small was the security on the M.L.B. of James Davis and Esther Sterling..²

     Alice was born circa 1788 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. Alice sold land on 28 March 1803 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Sterling, widow of Litt Sterling dec’d and Easter Sterling, Sally Sterling, Forst Sterling, Hannah Sterling, Ailce Sterling and Josiah Sterling sold 94(?) ¼ acres to Jacob Northam for $1,200 land upon Sexes Island formerly belonging to Littleton Sterling dec’d, bounded as follows: North: Benjamin Marshall, West: Pocomoke River, South: Parker Creek, East: some Cedar Posts upon the Messongo side on the marsh. (NOTE: All signed with 'X' so all may have been of age.).¹ She married George or Isaac Smith on 10 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. George Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Smith and Alice Sterling..² Alice sold land on 21 August 1811 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that George Smith & his wife Alse sold 1/7 of an undivided tract, being 13 acres, on the south end of Sackes Island, bounded on the North by Absalom Lewis, East by Thos Fletcher, South by Parker Creek & West by Pocomoke Sound, to Josiah Sterling. (NOTE: This would be Alse's 1/7 part of the 90 acre tract that Jacob Northam & wife Sally sold back to Molly Sterling and her children in 1807.).³

     George was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Alice 'Alse' Sterling, daughter of Littleton Sterling and Mary 'Molly' (-----), on 10 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. George Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Smith and Alice Sterling..¹ George sold land on 21 August 1811 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that George Smith & his wife Alse sold 1/7 of an undivided tract, being 13 acres, on the south end of Sackes Island, bounded on the North by Absalom Lewis, East by Thos Fletcher, South by Parker Creek & West by Pocomoke Sound, to Josiah Sterling. [NOTE: This would be Alse's 1/7 part of the 90 acre tract that Jacob Northam & wife Sally sold back to Molly Sterling and her children in 1807.].²

     Catherine was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Catherine was named in her father's will on 30 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catherine Sterling in the will of William Sterling, wife Sarah..¹

     John was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will written 4 Dec 1741 in Acc Co, Thomas Copes left his son Southy Copes 200 acres wher John Sterling now lives.¹ He married Rachel (-----) circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will of 21 Jun 1762 George Booth named his godson William Sterling, son of John Sterling.² John died before 30 January 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Starling was granted to Rachel Starling with Benjamin Royal & Woodman Bloxom securities..³

     Rachel was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Sterling circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Starling was granted to Rachel Starling with Benjamin Royal & Woodman Bloxom securities..¹

     Richard was born circa 1675. Richard witnessed a will on 6 November 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Sterling, William Flear & Sebastian Silverthorne witnessed the will of John Booth of Pocomoke River, wife Katherine..¹ Richard died before 4 August 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Richard Sterling was granted to Col. Tully Robinson as his greatest creditor with Robert Snead security..²

     Samuel was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel was named in his father's will on 6 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel S. Tunnell in the will of Charles Tunnell..¹ He married Maris Watts, daughter of David (178A) Watts Esq. and Peggy Wallop, on 14 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. John H. Watts & James Wishart were the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel S. Tunnell of Charles and Maris Watts of David..² Samuel was named in his uncle's will on 22 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Samuel Selby Tunnell in the will of William Selby, wife Sally. Among other lands he and his brother William Selby Tunnell were given all my salt marsh and hammocks, which would have been Whitelaw's tract A154, south of Saxis Island..³ He married Susan Riley, daughter of John R. Riley Sr. and Susannah Fletcher, on 4 August 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. James Northam & Samuel Walston were the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel S. Tunnell and Susan Riley of John..² Samuel died before 29 November 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Samuel S. Tunnell was granted to William S. Tunnell & Samuel Henderson, the widow relinquishing her right to qualify to settle the estate. James White & John Custiss securities..⁴

     Tabitha was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Charles Tunnell Sr., son of Scarburgh Tunnell and Elizabeth Matthews, circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Tabitha was named in her father's will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Tunnel in the will of William Selby Sr. He also named grandchildren Charles Tunnel, William Tunnel & Molly Tunnel..¹

     William was born circa 1725. He made a will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. The house & lot I sold to Sally Gladdin, wife of John Gladdin, Sr., to contain 1 acres. To daughter Tabitha Tunnel during her life the plantation I bought of Michael Robins & the plantation I bought of Joseph Tilghman, reversion to my grandson Charles Tunnel of 150 acres, being part of the land purchased of Joseph Tilghman, & to Grandson William Tunnel the plantation purchased of Michael Robins & 65 acres of the land purchased of Tilghman. To son William Selby 1/2 the Mills & land I hold with Col. George Corbin, also during his life the plantation where I now live, also the marsh lands I purchased of John Milligan & Mrs Holden, & then to my grandson George Selby after the death of his father William. To son William the plantation I lately purchased of Thomas Custis, Esq., with all my right, title & int. to the lands on Chincoteague Island, also the plantation I purchased of Francis Houston during his natural life, & then to my grandson Gorey Waugh Selby after the death of his father, William. To grandaughter Molly Tunnel. Son William residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Walter Bayne, Sally Bayne..¹ William died before 30 April 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1755. She married William Selby Jr., son of William Selby Sr., circa 1775.¹ (-----) died before 1806.

     Gorey was born circa 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. Gorey was named in his grandfather's will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson Gorey Waugh Selby, after the death of his father William, in the will of William Selby Sr..¹

     James was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his uncle's will on 22 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Milligan, son of John Milligan, in the will of William Selby, wife Sally. He was given the land I purchased of John Milburn dec'd containing 166 1/2 acres & 1/3 of that purchased of Nancy Milburn, widow of William Milburn dec'd. [NOTE: William Selby was actually his great-uncle, being his mother Sally (Tunnell) Milligan's uncle.].¹

     Ann was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. Ann was named in her father's will on 30 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Temperance Sterling in the will of William Sterling, wife Sarah..¹

     Betty was born circa 1710 at Somerset Co (now Worcester Co), MD.

     Aaron was born circa 1752 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. Aaron was named in his father's will on 15 March 1795 at Somerset Co, MD. Aaron Sterling left to his son Aaron the tracts called Haphazzard, Barnet, Johnson's Lott, Sterlings Choice, Comical Joke; tracts bought of William Wheatly. Tract near Haphazzard of 5 acres; tract bought of Richard Barnes. Priviledge 2 3/4 acres..^1,2

     John was born on 31 May 1676 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.³ He married Hannah (-----) circa 1700 at Somerset Co, MD. John inherited his father's plantation which consisted most of what is now known as Lawsonia, near Crisfield, MD, and lived there all his life where all his children were born..³ John Sterling II married Mary Martin, daughter of Francis Martin Sr. and Mary Roach, circa 1723 at Somerset Co, MD.² John died in 1741 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.^3,2

     Hannah was born circa 1690 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1700,her married name was Sterling.² She married John Sterling II, son of John Sterling I and Alice Bassett, circa 1700 at Somerset Co, MD. John inherited his father's plantation which consisted most of what is now known as Lawsonia, near Crisfield, MD, and lived there all his life where all his children were born..² Hannah died on 21 July 1748 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.²

     John was born in 1638 at England.^3,2 He married Alice Bassett on 28 May 1667 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. John Sterling settled in Annemessex in 1667 near the extreme end of the peninsula forming the little Annemessex River on the North and Pocomoke Sound to the South across from Virginia. This was in general the present Crisfield-Lawsonia area..³ John died in 1701 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.^3,2

     Alice was born circa 1645. She married John Sterling I, son of Thomas Sterling, on 28 May 1667 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. John Sterling settled in Annemessex in 1667 near the extreme end of the peninsula forming the little Annemessex River on the North and Pocomoke Sound to the South across from Virginia. This was in general the present Crisfield-Lawsonia area..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1600 at Essex, England.¹

     Elizabeth was born on 10 January 1668 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.² Elizabeth died before 1674.

     Margaret was born on 8 July 1671 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

     Elizabeth was born on 31 October 1674 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

     Sarah was born on 5 September 1678 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

     Ester was born on 20 September 1681 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.

     Rebecca was born on 5 November 1683 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.²

     Mary was born on 13 February 1687 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹ She married James Ward circa 1705 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

     James was born circa 1680. He married Mary Sterling, daughter of John Sterling I and Alice Bassett, circa 1705 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.¹

     Francis was born circa 1660. He married Mary Roach, daughter of John Roach I and Sarah Williams, in November 1683 at Somerset Co, MD.^2,1 Francis Martin Sr. patented land on 29 May 1689 at Parkers Peace, Crisfield, Somerset Co, MD. It was 150 acres near modern day Crisfield.³ Francis made a will on 28 July 1699 at Somerset Co, MD. To son John all lands in the event there being no other son born. Should there be another son he to have 150 acres tract Cherryhinton. To eldest daughter Mary, daughters Sarah, Frances and Martha, personalty. In event of marriage of their mother, daughter to be of age at 15 and sons at 18. Wife Mary Extr and residuary legatee. Witt: Thomas Stookwell, Jno. Starling & Anthony Bell.⁴ He died before 3 August 1699 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁴

     Mary Roach was born on 3 February 1668 at Annamessex, Somerset Co, MD.⁴ As of November 1683,her married name was Martin.¹ She married Francis Martin Sr. in November 1683 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,4 Mary was named in her husband's will on 28 July 1699 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as wife Mary and named Extr in the will of Francis Martin.⁵ As of after 3 August 1699,her married name was Brittingham.^6,5 She married William Brittingham Sr. after 3 August 1699 at Accomack Co, VA. Five tracts of land that had been patented in Somerset Co by Francis Martin became possed by William Brittingham in Virginia by marrying the widow.^7,5,8 Mary was named in her father's will on 8 February 1708 at Annamessex, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Mary in the will of John Roach, wife Sarah.² Mary was named in her husband's will on 18 March 1708/9 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of William Brittingham Sr.⁶

     John was born circa 1708 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. He married Mary Todd circa 1730. He lived on the homestead of his father and grandfather at Little Annemessex. He had two Royal Grants of land in Somerset Co, the first of 38 acres, patented 4 Apr 1748, named Sterling's Chance, the 2nd of 9 acres, under date 25 Mar 1762 called Sterling's Fancy..^1,2 John died in 1779.

     Henry was born circa 1710 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. He married Grace (-----) circa 1736 at Somerset Co, MD. He married Deborah Somers, daughter of John Somers and Joannah 'Iona' (-----), on 9 January 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.^2,1 Henry died in 1784 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Mary was born circa 1710. As of circa 1730,her married name was Sterling.^1,2 She married John Sterling III, son of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1730. He lived on the homestead of his father and grandfather at Little Annemessex. He had two Royal Grants of land in Somerset Co, the first of 38 acres, patented 4 Apr 1748, named Sterling's Chance, the 2nd of 9 acres, under date 25 Mar 1762 called Sterling's Fancy..^1,2

     Aaron was born on 9 December 1756 at Little Annamessex, Som Co, MD. Aaron died in 1840.

     Aaron was born in May 1738 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD. Aaron died in 1835 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.

     Alice was born circa 1730 at Somerset Co, MD. She married Aaron Sterling Sr,, son of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1765.¹

     Mary was born circa 1735. She married Aaron Sterling Sr,, son of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 15 March 1795 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of Aaron Sterling, wife Mary..²

     Grace was born circa 1715. She married Henry Sterling, son of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1736 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Hannah was born circa 1719 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. She married Thomas Ward on 11 November 1761 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1720. He married Hannah Sterling, daughter of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), on 11 November 1761 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1722 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. She married James Ward circa 1742 at Somerset Co, MD. They lived at Annamessex..¹ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 20 October 1770 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that she was named in the will of James Ward..¹

     James was born circa 1715. He married Rachel Sterling, daughter of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1742 at Somerset Co, MD. They lived at Annamessex..¹ He made a will on 20 October 1770 at Somerset Co, MD. His will mentioned a grandaughter Hannah Moore..¹ James died before 21 November 1771 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1750 at Somerset Co, MD.

     William was born circa 1752 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Sterling was born on 10 May 1743 at Somerset Co, MD. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ He made a will on 17 June 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Sterling died before 12 September 1775 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1745. She married Sterling Ward, son of James Ward and Rachel Sterling, circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 17 June 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Jesse was born circa 1754 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Sarah was born circa 1756 at Somerset Co, MD.

     Mary was born circa 1758 at Somerset Co, MD.

     John was born on 12 May 1737 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD. He married Betsy Todd circa 1765.²

     Elijah was born on 14 August 1739 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Henry was born on 4 July 1743 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD. He married Sally (-----) circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.²

     Isaac was born on 9 April 1745 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Mary was born on 1 September 1747 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Rachel was born on 1 November 1749 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Shadrack was born on 25 June 1753 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Betty was born on 29 August 1759 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Esther was born on 26 March 1766 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Ephraim was born circa 1768 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD. Ephraim died in 1830.

     Thomas was born circa 1770 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.

     Betsy was born circa 1740 at Somerset Co, MD. She married John Sterling, son of Henry Sterling and Grace (-----), circa 1765.¹

     Henry was born circa 1765 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD. He married Mary Ward circa 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Henry died in 1856.

     Mary was born circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD. She married Henry Sterling, son of John Sterling and Betsy Todd, circa 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1767 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.