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     John Oakley was born circa 1690.¹ He married Florianna Littlehouse, daughter of William Littlehouse and Dorothy Gray, circa 1715.¹ John witnessed a will on 6 January 1725/26 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Tankred, John Oakley & Mark Littleton witnessed the will of Thomas Simson.² He died before 6 October 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Oakley was granted to John Scarburgh. There were no named securities.³

     Peter DuParkes was born circa 1640. In his will of 26 Aug 1678 Capt. John Savage, Gent. gave his daughter Mary Savage the plantations whereon Phillip Mongom, Edward Perkinson & Peter Duparks were living containing 300 acres.¹ He married Susanna (-----) circa 1680. Peter DuParkes died before 28 March 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. Whereas it appeared to the court by the oath of George Corbin that there is due to him as assignee of George West as intermarrying with Susanna the widow and relick of Peter Duparkes deceased four barrells of corn from the estate of James Gawagan deceased. It is therefore the judgement of the court and accordingly ordered that Col. John Stringer admin'r of the estate of the said Gawagan forthwith make payment of the said four barrells of corn to the said Corbin out of the said estate. James Gawagan died before 31 Jan 1687 when administration on his estate was granted to Col. John Stringer as his greatest creditor. Appraisers were George Corbin, Charles Wressell, Richard DuParks & William Baker.^2,3

     (h/o_Bridget) Chance was born circa 1730.¹ He married Bridget (-----), daughter of Susanna (-----), circa 1750.¹

     Daniel Twiford was born circa 1723 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Daniel was named in his father's will on 4 January 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Daniel in the will of Bartholomew Twifoot, wife Sarah.¹

     John Twiford was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was named in his father's will on 4 January 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John in the will of Bartholomew Twifoot, wife Sarah.¹

     Sarah Twiford was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her father's will on 4 January 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Lingo in the will of Bartholomew Twifoot, wife Sarah.¹

     Rachel Twiford was born circa 1731 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rachel was named in her father's will on 4 January 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Lingo in the will of Bartholomew Twifoot, wife Sarah.¹

     James Twiford was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was named in his father's will on 4 January 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James in the will of Bartholomew Twifoot, wife Sarah.¹ He married Anne 'Nanny' Dix, daughter of John Dix and Sabra Milby, circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.² James was named in his mother's will on 14 January 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son James Twiford in the will of Sarah Rodgers. She also named a daughter-in-law Anne Twiford.³

     Levin Twiford was born circa 1745.¹ Levin was named in his father's will on 4 January 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Levin Twifoot in the will of Bartholomew Twifoot, wife Sarah.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1760,her married name was Wise.² She married John Christian [65] Wise Sr., son of William [18] Wise and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1760.² Margaret was named in her mother's will on 14 January 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Wise in the will of Sarah Rodgers.¹ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 14 September 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of John Wise Sr..³

     Sarah Wise was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her grandmother's will on 14 January 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Sarah Wise in the will of Sarah Rodgers.¹

     Sarah Twiford was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her grandmother's will on 14 January 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sarah Twiford in the will of Sarah Rodgers.¹

     Charles Savage was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary 'Molly' Kellam, daughter of Joseph Kellam and Patience Savage, circa 1760.¹ Charles was named in his father's will on 27 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles in the will of Robert Savage, wife Dorothy.² Charles made a will on 16 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Molly use of my land & plantation during her widow & then to my son Robert Savage. To son Charles (under 21). To son Joseph Savage. To daughters Patience, Elizabeth & Sally Savage. Children residual legatees. Wife & son Robert Savage Exrs. Witt: John Smith, John Kellam.¹ He died before 24 February 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Mary 'Molly' Kellam was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1760,her married name was Savage.¹ She married Charles Savage, son of Robert Savage and Dorothy (-----), circa 1760.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 16 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Molly in the will of Charles Savage.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 18 January 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Savage in the will of Joseph Kellam, who also named a granddaughter Margaret Savage and a grandson Robert Savage Jr., who was to be one of the Extrs.³ Mary was named in her son's will on 17 August 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as mother Mary Savage in the will of Charles Savage.⁵

     Robert Savage was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was named in his father's will on 16 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robert Savage in the will of Charles Savage, wife Molly.¹ Robert made a will on 6 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. To 3 sisters Peggy, Patience & Sally 2 acres of land adjcent the land of Thomas Robins & Hutchinson Kellam - Bal. of my land to my brother Joseph Savage, he to pay my debts & to claim no part of the estate my mother shall leave at her death, & he to build a sawed log house on the said 2 acres, & should he refuse the land to be sold except the said 2 acres & the money to be divided between my brother & 3 sisters. William Harmon & brother Joseph Savage Exrs. Witt: Patrick Casey, George Smith Savage, Richard Savage.² He died before 25 July 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.²

     Charles Savage was born circa 1764.¹ Charles was named in his father's will on 16 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles, under 21, in the will of Charles Savage, wife Molly.¹ Charles made a will on 17 August 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. To brother Joseph Savage. To each of my 3 sisters 4 £ cash. To mother Mary Savage. Mother, bros. & sisters residual legatees. Brother Joseph Exr. Witt: George Savage, Patrlck Casey, William Mears.² He died before 25 July 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.²

     Joseph Savage was born circa 1762.¹ Joseph was named in his father's will on 16 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Savage in the will of Charles Savage, wife Molly.¹ Joseph was named in his brother's will on 17 August 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Joseph Savage in the will of Charles Savage.² Joseph was named in his brother's will on 6 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Joseph Savage in the will of Robert Savage.³

     Patience Savage was born circa 1768.¹ Patience was named in her father's will on 16 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience Savage in the will of Charles Savage, wife Molly.¹ Patience was named in her brother's will on 6 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Patience in the will of Robert Savage.²

     Elizabeth or Margaret 'Peggy' Savage was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 16 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Savage in the will of Charles Savage, wife Molly.² Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 18 January 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Margaret Savage in the will of Joseph Kellam.³ Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 6 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Peggy in the will of Robert Savage.⁴

     Sally Savage was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was named in her father's will on 16 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Savage in the will of Charles Savage, wife Molly.¹ Sally was named in her brother's will on 6 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Sally in the will of Robert Savage.²

     Dorothy (-----) was born circa 1720.¹ She married Robert Savage, son of Rowland Savage I and Mary (-----), circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1740,her married name was Savage.¹ Dorothy was named in her husband's will on 27 July 1761 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Dorothy in the will of Robert Savage.¹

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1720.¹ She married William Warrington, son of Walter Warrington and Arnashai (-----), circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1752,her married name was Warrington.¹

     Joseph Moore was born circa 1730.¹ He married Anne (-----) circa 1758.¹ Joseph made a will on 31 May 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Ann Moore the whole estate she brought here, & 1/4 of my personal estate during her widow Grandaughter Elizabeth Moore. To son John Moore. To daughter Agnes Right. To son Joseph Moore (under age). To James Moore. Son John & Elijah Right Exrs. Witt: Solomon Johnson, Joseph Moore, Richard Sanders.¹ He died before 27 September 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Joseph Moore was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joseph was named in his father's will on 31 May 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joseph Moore, under age, in the will of Joseph Moore, wife Ann.¹

     William T. Robins was born circa 1860. He married Frances (-----) circa 1885.

     Frances (-----) was born circa 1865. She married William T. Robins circa 1885. As of circa 1885,her married name was Robins.

     Andrew West was born circa 1825.¹ He married Susan (-----) circa 1850.

     Susan (-----) was born circa 1830.¹ She married Andrew West circa 1850. As of 1850,her married name was West.

     Nicholas Potter was born circa 1730.¹ On 30 Jun 1752 Nicholas Potter (security by John Window Jr) posted bond for his appearance to answer Tanner Kellam's charges of fathering her illegitimate child.² Nicholas made a will on 26 May 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Vianna Potter land where I now live. To son Custis Potter. To son. Labin Potter 1 s. To son John 1 s. Custis Potter & Vianna Potter residual legatees. Sons John Potter & John Spiers Exrs. Witt: William Nock, Littleton Wyatt, Peter Dolby, Branson Dolby, Littleton Armitrader.¹ He died before 26 May 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Vianna Potter was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Vianna was named in her father's will on 26 May 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Vianna Potter in the will of Nicholas Potter. He have her the land where I now live.¹

     Custis Potter was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Custis was named in his father's will on 26 May 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Custis Potter in the will of Nicholas Potter.¹

     Comfort Spiers was born circa 1750.¹ Comfort made a will on 5 January 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Rachel Spires. To daughter Suffiah Potter. To daughter Rachel balance of estate & for
want of issue to be divided between Labin Potter's children. Friends William Haly & Thomas Bagwell Exrs. Witt: Thomas Bagwell, Peggy Bagwell.¹ She died before 28 July 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.¹

     Rachel Spiers was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rachel was named in her mother's will on 5 January 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Spires in the will of Comfort Spires.¹

     James Potter was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James made a will on 26 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Potter in the will of Laban Potter, wife Sophiah.¹

     Sally Potter was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was named in her father's will on 26 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daugther Sally in the will of Laban Potter, wife Sophiah.¹

     William Chance was born circa 1765 at St. George Paish, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at St. George Paish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Chance, a head of household, age 70-80 (bc 1760-1770). Listed with him were 2 males age 0-5, 2 males age 5-10, 1 male age 30-40, 1 female age 5-10 and 1 female age 20-30.²

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Elijah Chance II, son of Elijah Chance I and Leah (-----), circa 1799.¹ As of circa 1799,her married name was Chance.¹

     William Chance was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Kesiah (-----) circa 1780.² William witnessed a will on 16 February 1801 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that William Chance & William Floyd witnessed the will of Sophia Rogers Floyd.³ William made a will on 10 September 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. I give to my wife Kesiah Chance the whole of my estate and at her decease the whole of my estate to be equally divided among all my children. Signed with his mark, William Chance. Witnesses: Thomas Bell and Michael Dowty.² He died before 9 September 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Administrator Matthew H. Dunton. Appraisers: William Dunton, Nathaniel Nottingham, Hancock Dunton and John H. Harmanson. Inventory and Appraisement taken on May 23, 1805.Audit and Settlement. Matthew H. Dunton administrator.Recorded on March 10, 1817.² William was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elijah Chance and William Chance were named as the dec'd brothers of Jacob Chance dec'd, a soldier in the Rev. War. William Chance left children not known to the deponent.¹

     Kesiah (-----) was born circa 1760.¹ As of circa 1780,her married name was Chance.¹ She married William Chance, son of Elijah Chance I and (-----) (-----), circa 1780.¹ Kesiah was named in her husband's will on 10 September 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Kesiah Chance in the will of William Chance.¹

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1720. She married Elijah Chance I, son of William Chance I (Cooper), circa 1740. As of circa 1740,her married name was Chance.

     Nancy Chance was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Abel Harrison 20 Mar 1812 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. G. Harrison was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Harrison and Nancy Chance.¹ As of 20 March 1812,her married name was Harrison.¹ Nancy was named as an heir on 10 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Nancy Harrison, the wife of Abel, a daughter of William Chance dec'd, who was a brother of Jacob Chance dec'd, a soldier in the Rev. War.²

     Sally Chance was born circa 1785 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 17 Jun 1806 (bond),her married name was Scott.² She married John Scott on 17 June 1806 at Northampton Co, VA. John Tower was the security on the M.L.B. of John Scott and Sally Chance.² Sally was named as an heir on 10 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Sally Scott, the widow of John, a daughter of William Chance dec'd, who was a brother of Jacob Chance dec'd, a soldier in the Rev. War.¹

     Susan Chance was born circa 1795 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 19 December 1816,her married name was Harrison.² She married James Harrison 19 Dec 1816 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA.² Susan was named as an heir on 10 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Susan Harrison, the wife of James, a daughter of William Chance dec'd, who was a brother of Jacob Chance dec'd, a soldier in the Rev. War.¹

     James Harrison was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Susan Chance, daughter of William Chance and Kesiah (-----), 19 Dec 1816 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Sophia Chance was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She died before 10 December 1832. It was on this date that she was shown as Sophia Chance, the dec'd daughter of William Chance dec'd, who was a brother of Jacob Chance dec'd, a soldier in the Rev. War. Sophia died intestate and left John Moore as her only son & heir.¹

     John Moore was born circa 1820 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John was named as an heir on 10 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as John Moore, the only son & heir of Sophia Chance, the dec'd daughter of William Chance dec'd, who was a brother of Jacob Chance dec'd, a soldier in the Rev. War.¹

     William Chance was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He died on 8 October 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Chance who died of consumption at the age of 21 years and 9 months. He was the son of Jos. & Laura Chance. An unmarried laborer. His father gave the information.¹

     Eliza A. Chance was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She died on 22 November 1872 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eilza A. Chance who was burnt at the age of 11 years. She was the daughter of Jos. & Emma Chance. Her aunt Leah Chance gave the information.¹

     Henry Harmon was born circa 1740.¹

     Matilda 'Tinny' Spiers was born between 1775 and 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Matilda was listed as a head of household in the census of 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tinney Spiers, a head of household, age 26-45 (bc 1775-1794). She was living alone with 1 slave.² Matilda was named in her uncle's will on 29 July 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my niece Matilda Spiers in the will of Thomas Burton. She was given the plot where she lived for her use as long as she continues single.³ Matilda was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Spires, a head of household, age 50-60 (bc 1770-1780). She was living alone with 1 slave. She was the only Spires/Spiers listed in the Acc Co census.⁴ Matilda was named as an heir on 1 April 1834 at Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Matilda Spiers on a list of heirs-at-law of Caleb Spiers, a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Rev. War.⁵ She died before 27 March 1837 at Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Matilda Spiers was granted to Garrison Burton with Jacob Bell & Thomas P. Copes securities.⁶

     Edward Turner Sr. was born circa 1670.¹ Edward made a will on 13 September 1728 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Edward one chest called "foxcraft". To my dau. Esther Savage n. girl Phillis, her husband only to have his lifetime in her. To my son in law Robertson Savage. To my dau. Sarah Eshon n. woman Criss. To my son George Nicholas Turner my plantation whereon I now dwell bounded by a little pasture called "Cedar Point". To my son Edward all the eastern part of my plantation bounded by orchard called "Moratouses". My two sons to have an eq. share of the crop with their mother and my wife to have the rest. To my loving wife Judy. To Thomas Savage's dau. Agnes one ewe lamb. To Nathaniel Savage's dau. Ausly. To Elishey Belote. Son George Nicholas Turner extr. Witt: Thomas Johnson, Nathaniel Savage, Isaac Smith.¹ He died before 11 February 1728/29 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Esther Turner was born circa 1702 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Robinson Savage I, son of Thomas Savage (II) and Bridget Kellam, circa 1725 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1725,her married name was Savage.¹ Esther was named in her father's will on 13 September 1728 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Esther Savage in the will of Edward Turner, wife Judy. He also named my son-in-law Robertson Savage.¹

     John Floyd I was born circa 1640.¹ Note: the surname of Floyd is derived from the Welsh name of Lloyd which in turn came from the Welsh "Llwyd", meaning "grey". The name has been spelled variously as: Floyde, Flude, Flood, Floodd, Flud, Fludd, Fluid, Floid, Floide, Flode, Flod, Floydd and Floyd. The Lloyd progenitors of this family came from Wales. At least one branch settled in Ireland.² He was named as a headright on 30 July 1660 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that a land certificate was granted to John Wilcocks for 1,000 acres for transporting 20 persons into the county. The full list included Ann Wilcocks, Rose Yardly, Mary Avery, Cornelius Johnson, John Custis, Wm Marshall, Robt Marklockson, Henry Yardley, Wm Burton, Arien Ames, John Wilcocks, Wm St. Johns, Mary Barber, Ann Jeanes, Geo. Jenkins, John Floyd, Florence Pomroy, Wm Taylor, John Fereby & Wm Pryer. (NOTE: He was presumably born in Wales, although nothing of his parentage or early life is known.).^3,4 He bought land on 1 May 1668 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Waterson and his wife Frances assigned 100 aces of tract N37 to John Floyd. In 1687 Floyd left to son John who later died intestate but seems to have been followed by still another John. In 1789 John and Elishe Floyd of Princess Anne County sold to James Floyd. In 1823 a survey of the land of the late Captain James Floyd showed 127 1/2 acres.^5,4 John Floyd was appointed constable of N'hamp County by the county court in 1669. His home plantation, the 100 acres acquired by him from Waterson, et. al. in 1668, was located about two miles south of Cheriton in the present N'hamp County on the water on the eastern side of the peninsula just south of the present small village of Oyster.⁶ He married Mary Berry (Berry?) circa 1674 at Northampton Co, VA. According to Brice M. Clagett of Washington, DC, it has been alledged that John Floyd's wife was born Mary Berry and was a daughter of either William Berry or James and Elizabeth Berry. There appears to be no evidence for this and presumably the allegation is based merely on the fact that a son of John & Mary was named Berry Floyd. That fact alone cannot, of course, be regarded as conclusive proof of Mary's maiden name. William Berry, founder of the family of that name in Southern Maryland, was born on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and was a son of James Berry, who first appears there about 1640.^1,7 John Floyd I patented land in 1681 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that a patent for 2,200 acres was granted to Thomas Hunt, John Floyd, Edmund Bibby and George Clarke. In 187 a new patent was granted to the same partners for a total of 3,350 acres called Hogg Island alias Shooting Beach. The next year the island was formally divided as follows: the south end to mary "Lloyd" on behalf of Charles, Berry and Matthew "Lloyd," the deed for which definitely says "Lloyd," but it was later disposed of by Floyd; to Thomas Hunt, the land north of the Floyds; the part north of him to Elizabeth Clarke on behalf of George and William Clarke; and the north end to Bibby. (NOTE: Brice Claget reports that Lloyd and Floyd are interchangeable in Welsh.) In the allotment of the Floyd part it was stated that it was near Coffin's house; perhaps he was the Thomas Coffin who had taken out a patent for Rogues' Island, and as overseer for the owners of Hog Island, he may have been the first person to live the latter. In 1728 Benjamin and Matthew Floyd sold 100 acres to Thomas Bell. In 1746 Samuel Floyd sold 139 acres to Charles Floyd. In 1747 Matthew Floyd sold 139 acres to Berry Floyd. In 1750 There was a formal division of 595 acres of Floyd land: 139 acres to Samuel Floyd; 278 acres to Matthew Floyd Sr., and 178 acres to Berry Floyd.⁸ He patented land in 1687. It was in this year that a Patent was issued to John Floyd for 400 acres called Prout's Island. In the years following, sales for parts of the island were noted, but no effort was made to trace each component part. In 1815 a Patent was issued to H. W. Cobb for 210 acres of Prout's Island. As time went on, storms cut a channel through the upper part of the island and the north part thus cut off became Prout's Island, while the remainder was called Cobb's Island. The former is now entirely gone. During the last quarter of the past century, a substantial hotel was built on the latter island and it became a very popular resort for some years, but erosion became so severe that finally the project had to be abandoned.⁹ John made a will on 2 April 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son John my 100 A. plantation whereon I now live, a set of cooper's tools and carpenter's tools. To my sons Charles, Berry, and Mathew all my 1/4 part of Hogg Island to be eq. div. To my dau. Sarah one feather bed. To my dau. Esther one feather bed, but if she dies under 16 then to the rest of her brothers and sister. To my loving wife Mary two feather beds. My sons to be at age at 18 if their mother remarries, else 20, and daus. at 16. To my son John the 1/2 of Prouts Island. To my wife for life the use of 1/3 of my plantation. Wife Mary and my son John extrs. Witt: William Jarvis, William 'TWS' Shepheard, Thomas Hunt.¹ According to Brice Clagget the Floyd quarter of Hog Island amounted to 837 acres, and on the whole John Floyd's descendants obeyed his testamentary command that "my desire is that if any of my three son shall not like to live on their part of Hog Island that they sell to their brothers or brother for the just value and . . . sell it to no other person." In the century and a half that Floyds continued on Hog Island, there were many conveyances among the family and, though there were a few to outsiders, these were made up for by new acquisitions. In 1833, by two deeds, 700 acres of Hog Island were conveyed to Joshua Bloore by Esther, Betsy, James, Sally D., Thomas B., Sally, William, Polly and Susan S. Floyd. Eight years previously Shepherd B. Floyd had deeded 125 acres to Eli Dowty. Thus the Floyd ownership of the Island came to an end (except for 100 acres purchased in 1828 by Matthew Floyd from Charles West); but the family has continued in Northampton County and is still prominent there; being noted in recent years for breeding racehorses. A small settlement of oysterman and fisherman remained on the island until the early 1930's, when a great hurricane drove them away. They never returned, and the island is now totally uninhabited.¹⁰ He died before 28 July 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Berry or Benjamin Floyd was born circa 1678 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Berry was named in his father's will on 2 April 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Berry, under 18, in the will of John Floyd, wife Mary.¹ He inherited land in 1688 at Hog Island, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that Mary Lloyd (Floyd) on behalf of (her sons) Charles, Berry & Matthew Lloyd (Floyd), was alloted the south end of Hog Island which had be patented to her husband John Floyd the year before and he had died.² He married (w/o Berry or Benj) (-----) circa 1720.³ Berry or Benjamin Floyd sold land in 1728 at Hog Island, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that Benjamin & Matthew Floyd sold 100 acres on Hog Island To Thomas Bell.² He bought land in 1728 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Berry Floyd bought 150 acres of the Major Joynes part of tract N128 (which is east of Exmore and north of Willis Wharf) from John Eshon. Then in 1750 he left to his son-in-law John Savage, until a granddaughter Esther Savage married or became 21. In 1761 Savage released it to John and Esther (Savage) Custis and 2 years later they sold it to Moses Kellum.⁴ Berry witnessed a will on 11 April 1733 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date William Bell, Berry Floyd & Thomas Joynes were witnesses to the will of Gilburd Henderson, wife Mary. At probate one of the witness' name was given as Benjamin Floyd.⁵ In Jun 1743 it was recorded in N'hamp Co that Benjamin Floyd accepts credit for 11 bu corn, cakes and beans as well as for making 4 pairs of shoes and mending a pair for the debt owed by John Henderson for land rent. The balance due Floyd was £1.19.8.⁶ Berry made a will on 26 May 1749 at Northampton Co, VA. To my nephew Berry Floyd 100 A. on Hog Island on the north side of my land, in consideration of 100 A. (also on the island) conveyed by my brother Matthew Floyd to Thomas Bell. To my son in law John Savage the use of all my lands (excepting the 100 A.), and also the slaves Matt, Venus, Daniel, and Rachel during his life. To my granddau. Esther Savage the 150 A. plantation whereon I now dwell, and ns. Peter and Leah. To my granddau. Sarah Savage the remainder of my Hog Island land, and slaves Bristol and Dublin and the child that Venus now goes with. If my granddaus. Esther and Sarah Savage die under 21, then the land I now live on to my nephew Matthew Floyd son of Matthew Floyd, and my Hog Island land to Berry Floyd son of Matthew. My two granddaus. Esther and Sarah Savage resid. legatees, but if they die under 21 then remaining estate to the five children of my brother Matthew, viz., Charles, Matthew, Berry, Sarah and Mary. Son in law John Savage extr. Witt: John Joyne, John Henderson, William Joyne.³ He died before 11 December 1750 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.³ In Sept 1757 it was recorded in N'hamp Co that on the complaint of Easland Joyne, admx of Edmund Joyne and Comfort Henderson, extrx of John Henderson it is shown that in their lifetime the said Edmund and John became bound as securities for John Savage for his faithful administration of the estate of Berry Floyd as by his will dated 11 Dec 1750. The petitioners fear that they are in danger of suffering damage. The Sheriff of Acc Co is ordered to have the said John Savage appear. Case determined.⁷

     Matthew Floyd Sr. was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Matthew was named in his father's will on 2 April 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Mathew, under 18, in the will of John Floyd, wife Mary.¹ He inherited land in 1688 at Hog Island, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that Mary Lloyd (Floyd) on behalf of (her sons) Charles, Berry & Matthew Lloyd (Floyd), was alloted the south end of Hog Island which had be patented to her husband John Floyd the year before and he had died.² He married Sarah Green, daughter of John Green and Alice (-----), circa 1714.^3,4 Matthew Floyd Sr. sold land in 1728 at Hog Island, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that Benjamin & Matthew Floyd sold 100 acres on Hog Island To Thomas Bell.² Matthew was named in his brother's will on 26 May 1749 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Matthew Floyd in the will of Berry Floyd. He also named Matthew's 5 children as Charles, Matthew, Berry, Sarah and Mary.⁵ He was named in a division of land on 10 July 1750 at Hog Island, N'hamp Co, VA. It was on this date that there was a formal division of 595 acres of Floyd land on Hog Island: 139 acres to Samuel Floyd; 278 acres to Matthew Floyd, Sr., and 178 acres to Berry Floyd. (NOTE: Clagett shows that a share also went to Matthew Jr.).^2,6 Matthew made a will on 15 April 1751 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Charles 160 A. being the south side of my land, one hand mill and a pair of small steelyards. To my son Matthew 115 A. being the north side of my land adjoining Thomas Bell. To my son Berry 69 A. of the land that was Samuel Floyd's south side adjoining the land that his uncle Berry Floyd gave him, half part of Rogues Island being 100 A., my cooper's tools, and all my wearing apparel. To my dau. Sarah Fathery my largest iron pot. To dau. Mary Floyd £3 10s. Resid. legatees my five children above named. Son Charles extr. Witt: Matthew Harmanson, Isaac Clegg, William Andrews, Patrick Harmanson.⁷ Matthew was named as a guardian on 13 August 1751 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this data that Benjamin Floyd chose Matthew Floyd as his guardian.⁸ He died before 9 June 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁷

     Sarah Floyd was born circa 1682 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her father's will on 2 April 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Sarah, under 16, in the will of John Floyd, wife Mary.¹

     Esther Floyd was born circa 1684.¹ Brice Clagett shows her as allegedly marring Richard Rogers in 1713 and Emma Smith McMath lined that out and wrote in that she married Edmund Bibby, one of the other patentees of Hog Island, in 1681. However, that date seems to be closer to her birth date.² Esther was named in her father's will on 2 April 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Esther, under 16, in the will of John Floyd, wife Mary.¹

     Mary Berry (Berry?) was born circa 1655.¹ She married John Floyd I circa 1674 at Northampton Co, VA. According to Brice M. Clagett of Washington, DC, it has been alledged that John Floyd's wife was born Mary Berry and was a daughter of either William Berry or James and Elizabeth Berry. There appears to be no evidence for this and presumably the allegation is based merely on the fact that a son of John & Mary was named Berry Floyd. That fact alone cannot, of course, be regarded as conclusive proof of Mary's maiden name. William Berry, founder of the family of that name in Southern Maryland, was born on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and was a son of James Berry, who first appears there about 1640.^1,2 As of circa 1674,her married name was Floyd.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 2 April 1687 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of John Floyd, wife Mary.¹

     Sarah Savage was born circa 1748 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her grandfather's will before 26 May 1749 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Sarah Savage (under 21) in the will of Berry Floyd. She was given the remainder of my Hog Island land and slaves Bristol and Dublin and the child that Venus now goes with.¹

     Jonathan Savage Jr. was born circa 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Susanna Kellam, daughter of John Kellam and Ursilla Smith, circa 1760.² Jonathan was named in his father's will on 20 August 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Jonathan in the will of Jonathan Savage Sr.¹ Jonathan made a will on 24 July 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Plantation & 4 negroes to be rented for 4 years beginning the first of Jan. next & the money to be applied to the payment of my debts. At the expiration of the 4 years I give my plantation & negroes to my wife Susanna. Wife residual legatee & Exec. Isaac Smith Exr. Witt: Selby Hickman, Susanna Hickman, Solomon Willis.³ He died on 27 September 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     Sarah Savage was born circa 1736 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her father's will on 20 August 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Sarah Savage in the will of Jonathan Savage Sr.¹

     William Savage was born circa 1742 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William was named in his father's will on 20 August 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son William in the will of Jonathan Savage Sr.¹

     Nannie T.S. (-----) was born circa 1838.¹ As of circa 1865,her married name was Read.¹ She married Dr. William Parramore Reed, son of Rev. Enoch Reed and Ann Teackle (150) Parramore, circa 1865.¹ Nannie was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² She died on 27 November 1881.³ Nannie was buried at Wardtown, Acc Co, VA.³

     Nannie P.J. Reed was born on 13 March 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nannie was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Locust Mount, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.² She died on 17 December 1886 at age 19.¹ Nannie was buried at Wardtown, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nannie P.J. Reed, daughter of Dr. W.P. & N.T.Y. Reed, 19 Mar 1867 - 17 Dec 1886.¹

     William A. Reed was born on 19 November 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. A. Read, born Sep 1870, son of Doctor Wm. Read & Nannie. His father gave the information.^1,2 He died on 2 December 1884 at age 14.¹ William was buried at Wardtown, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William A. Reed, son of W.P. Reed, 19 Nov 1870 - 2 Dec 1884.¹

     Eliza V. Reed was born on 19 August 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 As of 31 March 1891,her married name was Ennis.³ She married Irving Spencer Ennis on 31 March 1891 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Irving S. Ennis, age 30 and Eliza V. Reid, age 19.³ Eliza V. Reed died on 31 January 1938 at age 65.^1,2 Eliza was buried at Bell Haven Cemetery, Bell Haven, Acc Co, VA.²

     Irving Spencer Ennis was born on 20 January 1861 at Snow Hill, Wor Co, MD.² He married Eliza V. Reed, daughter of Dr. William Parramore Reed and Nannie T.S. (-----), on 31 March 1891 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Irving S. Ennis, age 30 and Eliza V. Reid, age 19.¹ Irving Spencer Ennis died on 24 November 1950 at age 89.² Irving was buried at Bell Haven Cemetery, Bell Haven, Acc Co, VA.²

     Henry R. Nottingham was born in 1855 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 Henry was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Henry R. Nottingham, age 5 in HH#198 headed by John E. Nottingham Jr., a 31 year old farmer.¹ He married Margaret Murray circa 1885.³ Henry R. Nottingham died in 1936.² Henry was buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Anne S. Nottingham was born circa 1857 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Anne was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Anne S. Nottingham, age 3 in HH#198 headed by John E. Nottingham Jr., a 31 year old farmer.¹

     Sally B. Nottingham was born circa 1859.¹ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sally B. Nottingham, age 1 in HH#198 headed by John E. Nottingham Jr., a 31 year old farmer.¹

     Margaret Murray was born in 1861.² As of circa 1885,her married name was Nottingham.¹ She married Henry R. Nottingham, son of John Evans Nottingham and Sally Stratton Kennard, circa 1885.¹ Margaret Murray died in 1938.² Margaret was buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     W. Stratton Nottingham was born in 1887 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He died in 1932.¹ W. was buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, Onancock, Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as W. Stratton Nottingham, son of Henry R. & Martaret M. Nottingham, 1887-1932.¹

     Thomas Cowdrey was born circa 1658 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Thomas was named in his father's will on 11 August 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas Cowdery in the will of Benjamin Cowdery.² He married Anne Nottingham, daughter of Richard Nottingham I and Elizabeth Haddon, on 29 March 1697.^1,3 Thomas made a will on 25 May 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. To my three sons Josias, William and Thomas Cowdry my 250 A. plantation whereon I formerly lived to be eq. div., with Josias to have the housing and orchards with his 84 A. part. To my dau. Elizabeth Cowdry 2 cows. To my dau. Frances Cowdry 2 cows. Loving wife Ann resid. legatee and extrx. My brothers-in-law Benjamin and Robert Nottingham to oversee. Witt: James 'X' Warrener, Mary 'X' Steuens(sic), Benjamin Nottingham.¹ He died before 28 July 1698 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Benjamin Cowdrey was born circa 1620 at London, England.¹ Benjamin made a will on 11 August 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. Formerly cittizen and vintner of London. Of my 1000 A. on Misselling Creek in Sussex County as by the deeds of gift may more at large appear: 300 A. to my grandson Henry Spencer, 300 A. to grandson Samuel Spencer, and the remaining 400 A. to my dau. Frances Spencer. Of the 250 A. whereon I now live on Mattawomes Creek: 150 A. to my son Thomas Cowdery, and 100 A. to my son Benjamin Cowdery. To my dau. Anne Cowdery all my linen. To my son William Cowdery one musquett, and a barrell of corn for him to purchase a cow calf for the good of his children. My two sons Thomas and Benjamin resid. legatees. Son Thomas extr. with Teague Harman and Mathew Patrick to oversee. My son Spencer to pay his eq. share of the debts. Witt: Teague (H) Harman, Nathaniel Capell.¹ He died before 1 December 1684 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Sarah DuParkes was born circa 1665.¹ As of circa 1690,her married name was Tatham.¹ She married Thomas Tatham circa 1690.¹ As of before 1 March 1702,her married name was Nottingham.¹ Sarah DuParkes married John Nottingham, son of Richard Nottingham I and Elizabeth Haddon, before 1 March 1702 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Tatum was granted to John Nottingham as marrying Sarah the widow of the dec'd in the right of her and the dec'd's child.¹

     Thomas Tatham was born circa 1660.¹ He married Sarah DuParkes circa 1690.¹ Thomas Tatham died before 1 March 1702 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Tatum was granted to John Nottingham as marrying Sarah the widow of the dec'd in the right of her and the dec'd's child. Secs: William Nottingham, Robert Gascoigne. Apprs: Hillary Stringer, John Savage, William Jarvis, John Senior.¹

     Patience Haggoman was born circa 1664 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Patience was named in her father's will on 10 October 1672 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Patience Hagamond (under age) in the will of John Hagamond, wife Margaret, of Hungars Parish.¹ As of circa 1685,her married name was Atkinson.² She married James Atkinson circa 1685.² Patience was named in her brother's will on 3 May 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Patience Atkinson in the will of John Haggaman, mother Margaret Tomlinson. He also named my cozen (meaning niece) Rachell the daughter of James Atkinson.²

     Marcus Haggoman was born circa 1658 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Marcus was named in his father's will on 10 October 1672 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my eldest son Marcus Hagamond in the will of John Hagamond, wife Margaret, of Hungars Parish. He was evidently under age, but was to be at his own disposing.¹

     Samuel Tomlinson I was born circa 1645. He married Margaret (-----) after 28 November 1672 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     James Atkinson was born circa 1660.¹ He married Patience Haggoman, daughter of John Haggoman and Margaret (-----), circa 1685.¹ James was named in his brother-in-law's will on 3 May 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as James Atkinson in the will of John Haggaman, mother Margaret Tomlinson. He also named a sister Patience Atkinson.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1690.² James Atkinson died before 7 April 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James Atkinson was granted to Henry Allen as marrying Elizabeth Atkinson, widow of said James.²

     Rachell Atkinson was born circa 1686 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Rachell was named in her uncle's will on 3 May 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my cozen (meaning niece) Rachell, the daughter of James Atkinson, in the will of John Haggaman, mother Margaret Tomlinson. He also named a sister Patience Atkinson.¹

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1656 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1675,her married name was Warren.¹ She married Joseph Warren circa 1675.¹ (-----) (-----) died on 3 May 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as John Haggaman, mother Margaret Tomlinson, named my cozens (meaning neices) Frances & Elizabeth, both daughters of Joseph Warren in his will. He also called Joseph Warren a brother-in-law.¹

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1630.¹ He married Margaret (-----) circa 1655.¹

     Joseph Warren was born circa 1650 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married (-----) (-----), daughter of (-----) (-----) and Margaret (-----), circa 1675.¹ Joseph was named in his brother-in-law's will on 3 May 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a brother-in-law Joseph Warren in the will of John Haggaman, mother Margaret Tomlinson. He also named my cozens (meaning nieces) Frances and Elizabeth, both daughters of Joseph Warren.¹ Joseph made a will on 20 September 1690 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Robert Warren that half of my land where I live. To son Joseph Warren the other half of my land. Remaining estate to be eq. div. by my wife and my daus. Frances and Elizabeth Warren. Wife Frances extrx. My brothers Henry and John Warren and Richard and Benjamin Nottingham to oversee. Witt: William Gelding, Elizabeth 'E' Gelding, Benjamin Nottinghame.² He died before 28 May 1691.¹

     Frances Warren was born circa 1676 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Frances was named in her uncle's will on 3 May 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my cozen (meaning niece) Frances, daughter of Joseph Warren, in the will of John Haggaman, mother Margaret Tomlinson.¹ Frances was named in her father's will on 20 September 1690 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Frances Warren in the will of Joseph Warren, wife Frances.²

     Elizabeth Warren was born circa 1678 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her uncle's will on 3 May 1688 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a cozen (meaning neice) Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Warren, in the will of John Haggaman, mother Margaret Tomlinson.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 20 September 1690 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a daugther Eilzabeth Warren in the will of Joseph Warren, wife Frances.²

     Elizabeth Nottingham was born circa 1670 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1690,her married name was Abdell.¹ She married John Abdell circa 1690.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 18 September 1721 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Eizabeth in the will of John Abdell.¹

     John Abdell was born circa 1665.¹ He married Elizabeth Nottingham, daughter of Richard Nottingham I and Elizabeth Haddon, circa 1690.¹ John made a will on 18 September 1721 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Nottingham my 200 A. plantation in Accomack Co. against Rickannas Bridge. To my loving wife Elizabeth during her life my 150 A. plantation that I live upon and then to my son Thomas. To wife, servant man Charles Britton. To my friend Thomas Abdell. To my dau. Mary Abdell. To my dau. Ann Carpenter. To my dau. Rachael Abdell. To my dau. Sarah. Remaining estate to be eq. div. by my wife and six children. Wife extrx. Witt: Thomas Abdell, William Abdell, Elizabeth 'EA' Abdell.¹ He died before 12 January 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The witness Elizabeth Abdell is dec'd.¹

     Nottingham Abdell was born circa 1692 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Nottingham was named in his father's will on 18 September 1721 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Nottingham Abdell in the will of John Abdell, wife Elizabeth.¹ He married Rachell (-----) circa 1735.² Nottingham made a will on 3 June 1745 at Northampton Co, VA. To my loving wife Rachell. To my son Thomas (under 18) my land that I now dwell upon. To my dau. Rachell Abdeel. To my dau. Peggy. To my dau. Ann Mary. My horse "Trample" to be sold for one half in cash and the other in country pay. Resid. legatees wife and children. Wife extrx. Witt: Arthur Roberts, Jonathan Stott, Henry Bryant.² He died before 10 December 1745 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.²

     Ann (-----) was born circa 1730. As of circa 1750,her married name was Nottingham.¹ She married Richard Nottingham III, son of Richard Nottingham II and Mary Clark, circa 1750.¹ Ann was named in her husband's will on 9 June 1758 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Ann in the will of Richard Nottingham Sr.¹

     Edith Nottingham was born circa 1755 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 11 August 1775,her married name was Williams.¹ She married John Williams Sr., son of Samuel Williams and Sarah (37) Haggoman, 11 Aug 1775 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Nottingham Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Edith Nottingham, daughter of Thos. Nottingham Sr. Samuel Williams gave consent & Thos. Nottingham gave consent.^1,2 Edith Nottingham died before 17 August 1787 at Northampton Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her husband John Williams married Margaret Glanville.²

     John Williams Sr. was born on 17 August 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.² John was named in his grandfather's will on 15 April 1763 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson John Williams in the will of John Haggoman Sr., wife Sarah.⁴
He married Edith Nottingham, daughter of Thomas Nottingham and Scarburgh (422) Godwin, 11 Aug 1775 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Nottingham Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Edith Nottingham, daughter of Thos. Nottingham Sr. Samuel Williams gave consent & Thos. Nottingham gave consent.^1,3 John Williams Sr. married Margaret Scott, daughter of Zorobabel Scott and (-----) (-----), 17 Aug 1787 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Severn Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Margaret Glanville.³ John Williams Sr. married Margaret 'Peggy' Goffigon, daughter of Southy Goffigon and Margaret Evans, on 12 June 1793 at Northampton Co, VA. Hillery Hunt was the security on the M.L.B. of John Williams and Margaret Goffigon. Nath'l Goffigon her guardian gave consent.³ John Williams Sr. bought land before 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. Towards the end of the century a John Williams became the owner of the whole tract N24, which contains "Millford," in some unexplained manner. Then in 1801 Peter Bowdoin, then owner of N25, sold Williams a mill property of 2 acres on the branch. In 1805 the will of John Williams, wife Margaret, directed that mill and land were to be divided among his youngest children: Benjamin, Thomas and James, when Benjamin became of age. Then in 1816 a survey for division showed 382 acres.⁵ John made a will on 10 December 1804 at Northampton Co, VA. It is my will that six hundred pounds which I agreed to give to my son John Williams should be paid out of my estate and when paid it is then my true will and meaning that my son John Williams never should inherit no more of my estate nor his heirs forever. It is my will and desire that my son William Williams should inherit and enjoy all the lands in my upward plantation provided my son William pays to my daughters or their heirs the just and full sum of three hundred pounds. To my son Samuel S. Williams the just and full sum of six hundred pounds. It is my will and desire that the plantation and mill where I now live should be kept during the widow hood of my wife with as many of my Negroes as my executor thinks best for the benefit of my estate for the support and bringing up of my six youngest children till they come of age or marry. And further it is my will and desire that the plantation and mill whereon I live should be equally divided between my three youngest sons Benjamin, Thomas and James Williams when Benjamin comes to age. My will and desire is that all my Negroes should be equally divided between my six youngest children; Sarah, Margaret, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Thomas and James. I do hereby ordain my son William Williams my sole executor. Signed, John Williams. Witnesses: John Goffigon, John Nottingham and Benjamin Scott.⁶ He died before 9 April 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Administrator William Williams. Appraisers: John Goffigon, John Nottingham, George Powell and Azariah Williams. Inventory and Appraisement taken on March 19, 1808. Division of Land recorded on June 10, 1816. In conformity to a decree of the worshipful court of the County of Northampton we have divided the land therein named between the parties in the following manner: to Margaret Williams widow of John the Elder in right of her dower, Thomas Williams, Samuel Williams, John Williams heirs, William Williams, Susanna Trower, widow of James in right of dower, Sally Nottingham, Margaret Jarvis, Elizabeth Williams and Margaret Williams, mother of James.⁶

     Mary Nottingham was born circa 1757 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 29 April 1786,her married name was Williams.^1,2 She married William Williams, son of Samuel Williams and Sarah (37) Haggoman, 29 Apr 1786 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Wilson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Williams and Mary Nottingham, daughter of Thos. Nottingham Sr. who attested to her age.² Mary was named in her father's will on 11 October 1796 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Williams in the will of Thomas Nottingham, wife Scarburgh. He named 2 grandsons Thomas Nottingham Williams adn John Scarburgh Williams, sons of William Williams and Mary Williams and gave them £40 each.¹

     William Williams was born on 9 April 1759 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Mary Nottingham, daughter of Thomas Nottingham and Scarburgh (422) Godwin, 29 Apr 1786 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thos. Wilson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Williams and Mary Nottingham, daughter of Thos. Nottingham Sr. who attested to her age.³ William was named in his brother-in-law's will on 8 December 1787 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Williams in the will of Thomas Nottingham Jr., wife Margaret.⁴ He died on 28 September 1801 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 42.²

     William E. Nottingham Sr. was born on 20 December 1767 at Northampton Co, VA.⁴ William was named in his father's will on 11 October 1796 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son William in the will of Thomas Nottingham, wife Scarburgh.³ He married Mary A. 'Polly' Bell, daughter of Robert (155) Bell and Mary Jarvis, on 6 February 1798 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas Jarvis was the security on the M.L.B. of William Nottingham and Molly Bell.⁵ William made a will on 20 April 1819 at Northampton Co, VA. I give to my loving wife Polly Nottingham. I give to my daughter Anne S. Williams. I give to my son Edward Nottingham & his heirs forever the whole of the plantation whereon William Odear resides at present, containing one hundred & forty seven acres. I further give to my son Edward two Negro boys one called Littleton & the other Peter. I give to my son William Thomas Nottingham & his heirs forever the piece of land whereon Joshua Nottingham resides at present containing seventy nine acres. I further give to my son William to be taken off my home plantation all the land that my father purchased of John Robins, to the westward of the seaside county road. I further give to my son William two Negro boys called George & Jacob. I give to my son Robert B. Nottingham the balance of my lands not before given, to him and his heirs forever containing two hundred and eighty five acres. My desire further is that my son Robert shall pay to my daughters Mary B. Nottingham, Harriott Nottingham, Emmily Nottingham & Edith Nottingham to each of them one hundred dollars a piece. In case of the death of either of my sons before they arrive to the age of twenty one years old that the surviving sons should equally inherit my landed estate. Friends Jacob Nottingham Sr. and Thomas S. Satchell shall be executors. Signed, William Nottingham Sr. Witnesses: Nathl Widgeon, Nathl Wilkins and Richard (his mark) Bell.¹ He died on 8 June 1819 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 51.⁴ William was buried at Poplar Valley, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Nottingham, 20 Dec 1767 - 8 Jun 1819, died aged 51 years, 5 months & 18 days.⁴ His estate was probated on 14 June 1819 at Northampton Co, VA; It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Thomas Nottingham was born circa 1750 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret (-----) circa 1775.¹ Thomas made a will on 8 December 1787 at Northampton Co, VA. Entire estate to be eq. div. by my loving wife Margaret, my son William, and my dau. Sally Nottingham. If wife gives the land I live on to either William or Sally then the part of the ns. falling to wife in the div. to be at her disposal. Wife, my father Thomas, William Williams, and John Brickhouse, Jr. extrs. Witt: William Wilkins, Sr., Mary Johnson.¹ He died before 12 February 1788 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Margaret (-----) was born circa 1755.¹ As of circa 1775,her married name was Nottingham.¹ She married Thomas Nottingham, son of Thomas Nottingham and Scarburgh (422) Godwin, circa 1775.¹ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 8 December 1787 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of Thomas Nottingham Jr.¹