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     Georgia was born on 11 April 1861 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE.^1,2 Georgia was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Georgie E. Pepper, age 9 in household headed by David M. Pepper, age 31.³ She married James Fassett Williams, son of Ebenezer Fassett 'Ebe' Williams and Sophia Ann Mary Miller, on 22 January 1884 at Sussex Co, DE. She resided near Georgetown, DE & he resided at Chincoteague, VA. James was the owner of the Steamer Co that ran between the mainland and Chincoteague Island. He also operated oyster boats on the Eastern Shore..¹ Georgia died on 17 July 1917 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 56.^1,2

     David was born on 13 November 1838 at Sussex Co, DE.² David was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as David M. Pepper, age 11 in HH#128 headed by David Pepper, a 45 year old farmer.¹ He married Rebecca Porter Hearne, daughter of George Hearne and Martha 'Patty' Cathell, on 21 December 1859 at Sussex Co, DE.³ David was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as David M. Pepper, age 21. Listed with him was Rebecca P. Pepper, age 20.⁴ David was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as David M. Pepper a 31 year old head of household. Listed with him were the following Peppers: Rebecca, age 29; George E., age 9; Williamina, age 7; Horace H., age 5; Clarane F., age 3; and John, age 2/12. There were 6 others listed in the household.⁵ He died on 17 April 1897 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 58.²

     Rebecca was born on 3 September 1838 at Sussex Co, DE.^2,1,3 Rebecca was listed with another family in the census of 1850 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Rebecca P. Hearn, age 13 in HH#900 headed by George W.C. Hearn, a 26 year old farmer. Others in the HH inculded Ann M. Hearn, age 31; Harriett H. Hearn, age 22; & John M. Hearn, age 15.⁴ As of 21 December 1859,her married name was Pepper.⁵ She married David Marvel Pepper, son of David Pepper and Naomi Warrington, on 21 December 1859 at Sussex Co, DE.⁵ Rebecca was listed with her husband in the census of 1860 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Rebecca P. Pepper, age 20 in a household headed by David M. Pepper.⁶ Rebecca was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Rebecca Pepper, age 29 in a HH headed by David M. Pepper, age 31.⁷ She died at Sussex Co, DE.²

     Horace was born on 2 July 1885 at Sussex Co, DE.² He married Hattie May Bond on 18 July 1946 at St. Paul's Church, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA.² Horace died on 3 June 1950 at age 64.²

     Howard was born on 4 April 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Howard died on 8 December 1947 at age 60.²

     Georgia was born on 4 October 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,3 She married Thomas Hearne Fooks (IV), son of Thomas Hearn Fooks (III) and Sarah Catherine 'Katie' Watson, on 2 February 1918 at Elkton, MD.^4,3 As of 20 February 1918,her married name was Fooks.^5,6 Georgia died on 12 June 1973 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE, at age 78.²

     Thomas was born on 29 April 1887 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE.^1,2 He married Georgia Rebecca Williams, daughter of James Fassett Williams and Georgia Emma Pepper, on 2 February 1918 at Elkton, MD.^3,4 Thomas died on 4 June 1960 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE, at age 73.²

     Sarah was born on 15 April 1920 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE.² As of 9 September 1946,her married name was Glasburn.³ As of 7 September 1956,her married name was Burton.³ She married Samuel Lippincott Borton Jr. on 7 September 1956 at Quaker Meeting, Hockesin, DE.³

     John was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. John bought land in 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that John Mason bought 50 acres from John & Polly Howard..² He married Barsheba (-----) circa 1770.² John sold land in 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that John Mason & wife Barshaba resold the 50 acres he purchased from John & Polly Howard to Jacob Taylor..² John sold land on 5 May 1796 at Bertie Co, NC. It was on this date that John Mason & wife Bathsheba sold 60 acres on Casby Swamp in Bertie Co, NC adjacent to Solomon Jones & Joseph Horn to Josiah Peele for £125. They both signed 'X'..³ John sold land on 20 May 1800 at Guilford County, NC. It was on this date that John 'X' Mason sold 100 acres on the north side of Reedy Fork to Jacob Shearer. The deed was witnessed by Thos. Coalscott & Solomon 'X' Mason..¹

     Barsheba was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Mason, son of Solomon Mason (I), circa 1770.¹

     Solomon was born circa 1775 at North Carolina. He married Polly Jones, daughter of Solomon Jones, on 25 September 1797 at Bertie Co, NC.² Solomon bought land in 1821 at Anderson Co, TN. It was in this year that Solomon Mason reappears in Anderson Co, TN, where he purchases land and pays taxes from 1805-1823. Campbell County was created from Anderson County in 1806 and Solomon was living in the Campbell County area.
.³ Solomon was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Franklin Co, TN. Both Solomon Mason & his son Solomon moved from Campbell Co, Tn to Franklin Co, TN after 1823 and were living next to each other in the 1830 census..³ Solomon died before 1850 at Franklin Co, TN. Solomon Mason give land in Franklin Co, TN to his son Eli Mason in 1849 and was not listed in the 1850 census..³

     Polly was born circa 1775 at North Carolina. She married Solomon Mason (II), son of John Mason and Barsheba (-----), on 25 September 1797 at Bertie Co, NC.² Polly died in 1830.³

     Solomon was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elijah was born circa 1798 at Bertie Co, NC.

     William was born circa 1800 at Bertie Co, NC.

     John was born in 1805 at Anderson Co, TN.

     Thomas was born in 1813 at Campbell Co, TN.

     Solomon was born on 13 April 1814 at Campbell Co, TN. He married Elizabeth Land on 30 January 1840 at Lincoln Co, TN.¹ Solomon died on 30 August 1872 at Lincoln Co, TN, at age 58.

     Eli was born in 1817 at Campbell Co, TN. He married Elizabeth F. Kilpatrick on 19 November 1841 at Franklin Co, TN.¹ Eli died after 1870 at Scottsboro, Jackson Co, AL.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820. She married Eli Mason, son of Solomon Mason (II) and Polly Jones, on 19 November 1841 at Franklin Co, TN.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1822. She married Solomon Mason (III), son of Solomon Mason (II) and Polly Jones, on 30 January 1840 at Lincoln Co, TN.¹ Elizabeth died in 1887.²

     James was born on 24 March 1841 at Lincoln Co, TN. James died on 22 March 1863 at age 21.

     Mary was born on 8 August 1842 at Lincoln Co, TN.

     Martha was born on 9 February 1845 at Lincoln Co, TN. Martha died on 7 March 1869 at age 24.

     Nancie was born on 7 March 1847 at Lincoln Co, TN. Nancie died in 1904.

     John was born on 10 June 1849 at Lincoln Co, TN. He married Mary Ann Young circa 1870.² John died on 24 September 1926 at age 77.

     Joseph was born on 3 February 1851 at Madison Co, AL. Joseph died on 13 November 1937 at age 86.

     Sarah was born on 6 February 1853 at Lincoln Co, TN. Sarah died in 1926.²

     Eliza was born on 25 May 1855 at Lincoln Co, TN.

     Virginia was born on 6 January 1858 at Lincoln Co, TN. Virginia died in 1887.²

     Emily was born on 16 May 1860 at Lincoln Co, TN. Emily died on 19 April 1896 at age 35.

     Robert was born on 6 June 1863 at Lincoln Co, TN. He married Laura Frances Lawler on 25 November 1890 at Madison Co, AL.² Robert died on 21 April 1943 at Lincoln Co, TN, at age 79.

     Laura was born in 1870. She married Robert Lee Mason, son of Solomon Mason (III) and Elizabeth Land, on 25 November 1890 at Madison Co, AL.¹ Laura died in 1948.²

     Edine was born on 1 December 1843 at Lincoln Co, TN. Edine died in 1896.

     Mary was born in 1854. She married John T. Mason, son of Solomon Mason (III) and Elizabeth Land, circa 1870.¹ Mary died in 1926.

     James was born in 1879. He married Rossie Stevenson circa 1906.¹ He married Mary Regina Yost circa 1913.¹ James died in 1939.

     Rossie was born in 1887. She married James Robert Mason, son of John T. Mason and Mary Ann Young, circa 1906.¹ Rossie died in 1911.

     Mary was born circa 1890. She married James Robert Mason, son of John T. Mason and Mary Ann Young, circa 1913.¹

     Robert was born in 1915.

     Annie was born in 1904. She married Albert Eakin Overall Sr. circa 1928.¹ Annie died in 1980.

     Albert was born in 1902. He married Annie Ruth Mason, daughter of Robert Lee Mason and Laura Frances Lawler, circa 1928.¹ Albert died in 1988.

     Robert was born in 1930.

     Sarah was born in 1844. Sarah died in 1889.

     William was born in 1845. William died in 1935.

     Hannah was born in 1847.

     James was born in 1849.

     John was born in 1854.

     George was born in 1855. George died in 1933.

     Columbus was born in 1859.

     Eli was born in 1862. Eli died in 1929.

     John was born circa 1910. He married Vera Linton, daughter of Stephen R. Linton Sr. and Serena E. 'Rena' Marshall, circa 1935 at Delaware.

     Leon was born circa 1915. He married Lula Linton, daughter of Stephen R. Linton Sr. and Serena E. 'Rena' Marshall, circa 1935 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.

     Jimmy was born circa 1938. He died.

     Jerri was born circa 1948.

     Sturn was born on 5 April 1921 at Kingsport, TN. Sturn died on 28 December 2007 at age 86.

     Jane was born on 28 September 1938 at West Jefferson, NC. Jane died on 22 July 2007 at Arcadia Nursing Home, Acc Co, VA, at age 68.

     Lennon was born on 10 October 1967 at Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA. Lennon died on 15 July 1985 at age 17.

     Orden was born circa 1900.

     Sally was born on 28 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Burton Jones on 19 November 1861 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Burton Jones and Sarah A. Melvin..³ She married Charles Taylor, son of Tully W. Taylor and Elizabeth (-----), on 5 October 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Taylor, a 39 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Tully & Elizabeth Taylor, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA and she was shown as Sally Ann Jones, a 36 year old widow, the daughter of Thomas & Ann Sophia Melson, born & living in Acc Co, VA..¹ Sally died on 17 August 1880 at age 47.²

     Tully was born circa 1800. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Tully died before 11 September 1840 at Sussex Co, DE. It was on this date that his estate was appraised. Furman & Bennett signed it on 24 Sep 1840 and George T. Taylor made oath about the goods, chattles & money of Tully Taylor dec'd on 2 Mar 1841..

     Elizabeth was born circa 1805. She married Tully W. Taylor circa 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Mary was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Jones, age 18, in a household headed by Charles Taylor, age 52 and his wife Sarah A. Taylor, age 49, who was evidently her mother..

     James was born on 21 July 1856 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as James Taylor, age 4 in a household headed by Charles Taylor, age 35. (Bob Gootee). He married Lillie (-----) circa 1878 at Delaware. It is rumored, not proven, that James went to an orphanage in Wilmington, DE to get Lillie to take care of his children and later married her. They married in Northampton Co, VA 8 Jan 1894. He was a 36 yr old widower and she was 17 and single. (Bob Gootee)
. James died on 29 November 1918 at age 62. Mr James A Taylor, for the past fifteen years, the well known and most efficient police officer of Cape Charles was shot and killed last Friday by Jerry Warren, a negro he attempted to arrest. He was taken to Norfolk Hospital that afternoon, where he died two hours after his arrival. On Thursday night there was a row at a festival with which the colored people were celebrating and two colored sailors attempting to restore order were shot by Warren and one of them seriously wounded. About 5 O'Clock Friday morning a squad of sailors sent from the island and guided by Taylor, surrounded the hut in the suburbs to which Warren had fled. Taylor with his usual intrepidity entered the house first and received three shots from Warren, the last and fatal one in the abdomen. Mr Taylor was born in Delaware, 61 years ago and as a boy moved to Chincoteague Island with his family. He entered the Life Saving Service and was for many years, stationed at Smiths Island. In 1893 he came to Cape Charles, where his first wife was dying. He married the 2d time and leaves a widow and 8 children, the youngest ten years old. He was buried on Monday from the Catholic Church to which he became a convert in 1890 and continued always a practical and active member. He was one of the trustees of the Cape Charles Church. Deep regret at his death is felt, not only in this town, but throuhout the county, as he had been always not only an officer whose place it will be difficult to fill, but in every way a highly respected and upright man. [Note: Jerry Warren, charged with killing Sergt. James Taylor of Cape Charles, on November 30th last and shooting two colored sailors, was tried before Judge James Fletcher, at Eastville on Thursday and sentenced to be electrocuted June 27th.] (Eastern Shore Herald Obit-7 Dec 1918).¹ His body was interred at Cape Charles Cem, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James A. Taylor, 21 Jul 1856 - 29 Nov 1918, erected by the Mayor & Council of Cape Charles..¹

     Lillie was born circa 1860. She married James Alfred Taylor, son of Charles Taylor and Hulda 'Huldey A.' Bull, circa 1878 at Delaware. It is rumored, not proven, that James went to an orphanage in Wilmington, DE to get Lillie to take care of his children and later married her. They married in Northampton Co, VA 8 Jan 1894. He was a 36 yr old widower and she was 17 and single. (Bob Gootee)
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     Mary was born circa 1855 at Sussex Co, DE. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 6 in a household headed by Charles Taylor, age 35. (Bob Gootee). She married George W. Cluff, son of Littleton Cluff and Nancy Sharpley, on 5 April 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Cluff, a 20 year old sailor, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Littleton & Nancy Cluff and she was shown as Mary A. Taylor, age 19, born in Sussex Co, DE & living in Acc Co, the duaghter of Chas & Hulda Taylor..¹ Mary died in 1942 at Salisbury, Wic Co, MD.

     Hulda was born on 31 December 1832 at Sussex Co, DE. On 20 Jul 1844 there was an indenture between Ebenezer Williams from Huldy J. Bull in Sussex Co, DE. Edward Tingle, a Justice of the Peace and Lemuel Derickson, a trustee of the (poor?) both of the county of Sussex and the state of Delaware have put and bound? are by these presents ?? ?? lived a certain Hulday J. Bull daughter of Sally Bull and John Bull ?? a poor child of said Baltimore Hundred in said county now the age of eleven years 6 months and twenty days or nearly as can be ascertained to Ebenezar F. Williams of Baltimore Hundred in the county and state aforementioned for and during or until the full term and ? six years one month and ten days from the day of the date hereof. The said Hulday Jane Bull to serve the said Ebenezar F. Williams as an apprentice for the term aforementioned or until she shall arrive at the age of eighteen years; if that shall happen ? than the expiration of the term aforementioned ? no longer. And the said Ebenezar F. Williams do hereby contract covenant and agree to teach do cause the said Hulday J. Bull to be taught the art, trade or keeping of house wifery to the best of his wifes skill, knowledge and ability and to give to the said Hulday J. Bull the proper care and attention to ? support and clothe the said Hulday Bull during the term of her apprenticeship, and at the regular expiration of the said term, to furnish the said Hulday Bull with two suits of clothes suitable to the conditions. Said also ? monthly schooling to be given the said Huldy Bull by the said Ebenezar F. Williams.





She married Charles Taylor, son of Tully W. Taylor and Elizabeth (-----), on 17 March 1852 at Sussex Co, DE. (Bob Gootee).

     George was born circa 1852 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He married Mary Anne Taylor, daughter of Charles Taylor and Hulda 'Huldey A.' Bull, on 5 April 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Cluff, a 20 year old sailor, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Littleton & Nancy Cluff and she was shown as Mary A. Taylor, age 19, born in Sussex Co, DE & living in Acc Co, the duaghter of Chas & Hulda Taylor..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1814. He married Nancy Sharpley on 23 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Littleton Cluff and Nancy Sharpley..^2,3

     Nancy was born circa 1820. She married Littleton Cluff, son of Benjamin Cluff and Leah Dennis, on 23 December 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Littleton Cluff and Nancy Sharpley..^1,2

     According to Bob Gootee, there is no information on this Thomas Taylor. Thomas was born circa 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Amelia was born circa 1890. She married Joseph Brustedt Sr. circa 1921.

     (-----) was born circa 1890. He married Laura R. 'Vallie' Marshall, daughter of John Day Marshall and Matilda Ann 'Tillie' Miles, circa 1910 at New Jersey.

     E. was born circa 1890. He married Laura R. 'Vallie' Marshall, daughter of John Day Marshall and Matilda Ann 'Tillie' Miles, before 24 September 1921 at New Jersey. On 24 Sep 1921 the lands on Saxis Island that Matilda Gerew died seized & possessed were auctioned by George L. Doughty Jr., attorney for Vallie R. Fry (nee Gaskill) and E. Linton Fry, her husband and Joseph Breustedt Sr. & Amelia Breustedt his wife. (Acc Co Deed Bk 122, p. 377).

     Peggy was born on 26 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Isaac was born on 30 October 1773 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 7 December 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William in the will of Isaiah Evans, wife Elizabeth..² William was named in his brother's will on 29 June 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother William Evans in the will of Zerrobable Evans. He was shown as heir-at-law at probate..³ William was named in his brother's will on 5 October 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother William Evans in the will of Isaiah Evans..⁴ William died before 1 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Evans was granted to Sebastian Cropper with Joh Cropper Jr. & Thomas Cropper security..⁵

     Thomas was born in 1645 at England.³ On 16 Feb 1665/66 at Accomack County Court, at the request of Teage Andrews, the case between him and Mr. James Fookes, for Andrews' entertainment of Fookes' son, was referred to the next court. On 16 Mar 1665/66 it was recorded that "For 13 days, Teage Andrews illegally "entertained" Thomas Fookes, son of Mr. James Fookes. Ordered that Andrews pay Mr. Fookes 30 lbs tobacco for each day and pay court costs. Ordered that Teage Andrews be taken into custody till he posted bond for his good behavior and paid court costs. (NOTE: This could imply that Thomas Fooks had been a servant of Teage Andrews, who kept him 13 days past his 21st birth day. However, if that be the case Thomas should have appeared on the tithable list before 1674.).³ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1667. Herbert C. Fooks reported that Thomas Fowkes, Quaker, of Accomack Co, VA married Sarah Dorrington of Dorchester Co, MD, the daughter of William Dorrington. However, on 2 May 1680 William Dorrington of Dorchester County Gent. was firmly bound to Thomas Foulks of the said County, Chirurgeon, in the full and just sum of 14,000 pounds of tobacco to be payed in Hapfaur River of Dorchester County that 7,000 pounds of tobacco be payed by 10 Nov 1682. (NOTE: The Thomas Fowkes, Quaker, of Accomack Co, VA, lived on Onancock River and was on the tax list there every year from 1674 to 1695 was never referred to in Accomack County records as a Chirurgeon, and was never referred to as living in Dorchester County. Herbert C. Fooks made an error is assuming the Thomas Foulks of Dorchesther County, MD was the same person as Thomas Fowkes of Accomack County, VA. Roy Foulkes questioned if they were the same person, but left it unresolved. The Thomas Foulks of Dorchester had a son Nicholas and a daughter Margaret for whom he patented land in Dorchester County in 1681 and it was evidently Nicholas' son John who was shown in the Debt Book in 1734 as owning both tracts patented in Nicholas and Margaret's names. The Thomas Fowkes of Accomack made no mention of these children or this grandson in his will.).^4,5 On 18 Mar 1666/67 in Accomack County Court the complaint of William Turner against his master, Mr. James Fookes, was referred to the next court. Turner claimed that his master's son, Thomas Fookes, and Roger Burkum could provide evidence for his complaint, and they were summoned to the next court.⁶ Thomas Fooks (Quaker) was named as a headright on 18 November 1671 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Fowke on a certificate granted to Mr. Thomas Fowkes for 650 acres for transporting 13 persons into the colony. (NOTE: He was probably his nephew and there was some delay - as was usually the case - in his requesting the certificate.).⁷ He was on the personal property tax list on 11 September 1674 at Accomack Co, VA. James Fooks was shown with 4 tiths and Thomas Fooks was shown with 1 thith on Mr. Jno. Wise's list. (NOTE: This was the first time that Thomas Fooks, son of James, was shown on the tithable list, implying he was now age 21.).⁸ On 11 Nov 1674 in Accomack County Court Jno. Lues, servant to Mr. Charles Scarburgh, apprenticed himself to serve his master for three additional years on the condition that Scarburgh set free a woman servant named Margaret Sommerset. Signed 9 November 1674, John (I) Leues. Witnesses: James Fooks and Thomas Fooks.⁹ He was on the personal property tax list between 1675 and 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. After his first entry on the list of Tithables in 1674 he contined on the list as follows: 1675 - 1, 1677 - 2; 1679 - 2; 1680 - 1; 1681 - 2; 1682 - 3; 1683 - 3; 1684 - 2; 1685 - 3; 1686 - 2; 1687 - 2; 1688 - 2; 1689 - 3; 1691 - 3; 1692 - 4; 1693 - 2; 1694 - 3; 1695 - 3.¹⁰ Thomas bought land in 1675 at tract A71, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas Fowkes bought 200 acres from Garrett & Mary (Calvert) Supple and 100 acres more, two years later. This was part of Whitelaw's tract A71 in Onancock. According to Whitelaw no relationship between him and man of the same name in tract A36A has been discovered. This one was a Quaker, according to a record in 1694, which stated that Quaker meetings were held at his home after burning of the meetinghouse at Guilford, tract A112A..¹¹ Thomas was named as a guardian on 17 September 1675 at Accomack Co, VA. James Bonewell requested Tho. Fowks as his guardian. The court ordered that Roger Mikeel, the former guardian, deliver Bonewell's estate to Fowkes, who gave security according to the law. Ordered that Bonewell remain with Roger Mikeel till the middle of October.¹² He served on a jury on 18 April 1676 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Tho. Fowks.¹³ He served on a jury on 13 September 1677 at Accomack Co, VA. Mr. Tho. Fowkes was sworn in for the grand jury for the following year.¹⁴ He bought land in 1679 at tract A112A, Guilford, Acc Co, VA. It was in this year that William Jarman & his wife Dorothy sold 1 acre to George Johnson, Timothy Coe, George Trewet, Thomas Fowkes, Wonie Maklanie and John Drummond, as trustees; and the balance of the 300 acre tract was sold jointly to John Parker, Thomas Morris and Richard Moore. This is the historic site of the Guilford Quaker Meetinghouse. In 1683 Parker, Morris and Moore confirmed to the above trustees the sale of the acre. ". . . Where now there is a small house standing by the name of the meeting house . . . that the People of God Commonly called Quakers shall have right and priviledge from time to time to meet upon the said ground and in the aforesaid meeting house and there at pleasure to meet and bury their dead." A later deed for the balance of the patent definitely placed the lot on the branch in the extreme northwest corner of the tract.¹⁵ On 26 May 1679 in Accomack County Court, Deposition of James Boniwell aged about 20 years: About the middle of November 1678, Thomas Williams came to the house of Thomas Fookes on horseback to speak with Robt. Dunbar. While they were talking, Williams' horse disappeared from the fence where he was tied. When he missed the horse, Williams asked Dunbar to lend him his horse for the trip home, promising to return it in two days. Signed 26 May 1670, by I B.¹⁶ In 1692 an affidavit by John Drummond reads: Whereas the late act of Parliament does Injoyne all Prostant dissenters from the Church of England to Signifie to the quarter sesions where they live, the places of their meetings to performe divine worship; - In obedience to which Act wee the people commonly called quaker doe hereby Informe all persons conserned that we doe constantly meet on the first day of the week called Sunday at our meeting house built for that use near Gilford in the County and on the fifth day of the week calle Thursday either at the house of Sara Coe widow or at the house of George Johnson deceased and our monthly and quarterlie meetings at the house of the said Geo Johnson. Signed in the behalfe of the meeting.¹⁵ In 1694 - This day William Nock on the behalf of the persons comonly called Quakers and himself requested that in regard the meeting house at Muddy (Guilford) Creek for the exercise of their Religion was lately burnt they had selected Thomas Fowkes his house at Onancock (tract A72B) for their place of meeting and desired that according to the Law of England in such cases provided that the same might be Recorded as a manifest thereof.¹⁷ In November 1694, the Quaker meeting house at Muddy Creek had been "lately burnt"; William Nock, on behalf of the Quakers and himself, reported that they had selected Thomas Fookes' house at Onancok for their place of meeting. He desired that it be recorded according to law.¹⁸ On 4 Jun 1701 Thomas Fooks sued George Parker of Matomking, who failed to appear. If Parker did not appear at the next court, it was ordered that Mr. Robert Pitt, as the former sheriff, be responsible for the amount awarded by the court. An attorney in the case was TR (Tully Robinson). On 5 Aug 1701 Thomas Fowks sued George Parker of Matomkin, claiming that Parker was bound (on 7 December 1699) with Charles Camplishan for the payment of 40 pounds sterling if they did not cause 20 pounds sterling to be "laid out in London in such goods & merchandises as (Fowks) had on the date of the said bond given an invoice for." The proceeds were to be delivered to Fowks at his dwelling at Onancok Creek on 1 January 1700/01; Fowks asked for the penalty of the bond. At the last court an order passed against the recent sheriff (Mr. Robert Pitt) for the appearance of Parker, who now failed to appear. Fowks, who now moved against Pitt, produced the bond which was proved by witnesses John Stanton and William Pritchet. The court ordered that Pitt pay 40 pounds sterling and the cost of the suit for breach of the contract.¹⁹ He made a will on 25 October 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.²⁰ Thomas died before 5 February 1722 at Accomack Co, VA.²⁰ He left land in 1723 at tract A71, near Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Thomas Fookes left all of his land to a son Daniel. In 1740 Daniel Fooks left the home place of 200 acres to a daughter Elizabeth, and 100 acres in the woods to his daughter Sarah. Elizabeth married Isaiah Evans and then John Parker and Sarah married William Wise.¹

     William was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Foster on 2 June 1704 at Transquaking, Tred Avon near present Easton, Talbot Co, MD. They were shown as William Foulks of Accomack Co, VA and Mary Foster Jr. According to Herbert C. Fooks the original records show that whereas William Foulks of Accomac in Virginia and Mary Foster Junior, of Dorchester County in Maryland, Spinster, have declared their intentions of marriage before several public meetings of the people of God called Quakers in the County of Talbot according to the good order used amongst them whose preceedings therein after a deliberate consideration thereof were approved by the said Meetings they appearing clear of all others, Now these are to certifie all whom it may concern that the full accomplishment of their said intentions this the 2d day of the 6th month 1704 they the said William Foulks and Mary Foster Junr, appeared in public assembly of the aforesaid people and others meet together for that end and purpose in their meeting house at Transquaking in the County of Dorchester aforesaid, and according to the example of the Holy Men of God, recorded in the scriptures of truth, in a solomen manner, he the said William Foulks, taking the said Mary Foster by the hand, did openly declare . . . Witt: John Foster, Daniel Cox, Thos. Foulks, Suanna Dawson, James Foulks, Henry Hill, Thos. Evedon, John Pitt, George Bowes, Mary Foster, Naomy Berry, Hannah Gansheads, Frances Fisher, Elizabeth Hames, Martha Kennerly and Dorothy Stevens.^2,3 William was named in his father's will on 25 October 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Fookes in the will of Thomas Fookes..¹ William made a will in April 1740 at Talbot Co, MD. He signed his will William (his X mark) Fookes.³ He died before 23 October 1740 at Talbot Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     James was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 25 October 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Fookes in the will of Thomas Fookes..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catherine Roach, daughter of John Roach II and Alice 'Alis' Hall, circa 1720. She was the daughter of John Roach of John who surveyed 'Makepeace' for patent in 1663 near the present site of Crisfield, MD.² Benjamin was named in his father's will on 25 October 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Benjamin Fookes in the will of Thomas Fookes..¹ Benjamin was named in his father-in-law's will on 26 October 1725 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as a son-in-law Benjamin Fookes, husband of daughter Catharine & gave them "Long Acre" in the will of John Roach, wife Alis.³ Benjamin witnessed a will on 13 May 1734 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that Dennis Driskell, Benjamin Fooks and John Tadwine witnessed the will of William Carey, wife Elizabeth.⁴ Benjamin was named in his mother-in-law's will on 12 January 1743 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son-in-law Benjamin Fooks in the will of Alse Roach and given one shilling.⁵ He married Mary Simpson, daughter of Thomas Simpson and Sophia Marshall, circa 1746.^2,6 Benjamin made a will on 31 October 1752 at Stepney Parish, Worcester Co, MD.^7,8 He died before 8 November 1753 at Stepney Parish, Worcester Co, MD.^8,7

     Neomy was born circa 1686 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Edmunds circa 1715.¹ Neomy was named in her father's will on 25 October 1720 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Neomy Edmonds in the will of Thomas Fookes..¹