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     Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wallop was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named as an heir on 29 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Marshall, dec'd, the 4th brother of George Marshall the elder, who left: William Wallop & Revell (sic) Wallop, & Sally, Elizabeth, & Nancy Wallop, infant children of William & Bridget Wallop dec'd, formerly Bridget Marshall, a daughter of Charles Marshall. (NOTE: Revell should be Rosell.).¹ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 3 April 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William Wallop, the son of Elizabeth Wallop who died in 1792 & Skinner Wallop who died in 1816 (sic), died and left 4 children, viz: Sally Welburn, wife of William Welburn, Betsy Wallop, William Wallop & Rosella Wallop.² As of circa 1825,her married name was Hayes. She married (-----) Hayes circa 1825. As of 9 April 1827,her married name was Marshall.³ She married George Esme Marshall, son of George (of Esme) Marshall, on 9 April 1827 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as George Esme Marshall and she as Elizabeth Hayes. No other information was given..³ Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wallop sold land on 2 October 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Stringer Marshall and Roselle T., his wife and George E. Marshall and Elizabeth, his wife sold William Welburn, Sr. for $30 for 25 acres of Wallops Hammock on Wallops Island being land which William Wallop got of his father Skinner Wallop.⁴

     Ann (-----) was born circa 1625.² She married Emmanuel Hall Sr. circa 1645.² As of circa 1645,her married name was Hall.² Ann was named in her husband's will on 3 April 1666 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as only my wife in the will of Immanuel Halle. Marshall's note shows that Eustace Peasons married the mother of the 3 orphans of Emanuel Hall.² As of after 28 May 1666,her married name was Parsons.² She married Eustace Parsons after 28 May 1666 at Northampton Co, VA.² Cattle marks were recorded in 1676 for Grace Parsons the daughter and for Anne Parsons the wife of Eustice Parsons, Anne's mark being formerly the mark of Henry Mitchell.³ Ann was named as an heir on 28 August 1679 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Anne Fathrey, aged 16, witnessed the will of William Beadle, who left his entire estate to the mother of Anne Fathrey and she was to pay his debt to Thomas Eyre. The dec'd's estate was placed in the custody of Anne Parsons.⁴

     Eustace Parsons was born circa 1625.¹ He married Ann (-----) after 28 May 1666 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Eustace made a will on 27 July 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. It was a verbal will. At the house of Richard Bundick. Entire estate to William Richards son of Susannah Richards. Witt: George 'X' Green, Ann 'O' Simson.² He died before 28 July 1692 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The devisee is reputedly the son of the testator and of Susannah Richards who qualified as the admtrx. [Note: Cattle marks recorded in 1676 for Grace Parsons the dau. and for Anne Parsons the wife of Eustice Parsons, Anne's mark being formerly the mark of Henry Mitchell.]²

     (-----) Fathrey was born circa 1650.¹ He married Anne Hall, daughter of Emmanuel Hall Sr. and Ann (-----), before 28 August 1679.¹

     William Beadle was born circa 1640.¹ William made a will before 28 August 1679 at Northampton Co, VA. It was a verbal will. To the mother of Anne Fathrey my entire estate, she to pay my debt to Thomas Eyre. Witt: Anne at an unknown age Fathrey aged 16, Susannah Stone aged 24.¹ He died before 28 August 1679. It was on this date that his verbal will was probated. The dec'd's estate was placed in the custody of Anne Peasons.¹

     Mary (-----) was born in 1638.¹ As of circa 1655,her married name was Taylor.² She married John Taylor circa 1655.² As of circa 1660,her married name was James.¹ Mary (-----) married John James circa 1660.¹ On 3 Mar 1679/80, Mary James, aged 42 the wife of John James, and Sara Masman gave depositions that John Taylor, on his deathbed stated he was indebted 1000 lbs tobacco to Capt. Walker.¹

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1625.¹ As of circa 1645,her married name was James.¹ She died before 24 May 1652. It was on this date that George Hacke claimed that Mr. Burwell's scandalous and defamatory speeches regarding the wife of John James contributed to her death.¹

     John James was born circa 1625. On 30 Mar 1651 John James was among many who signed an oath to be true and faithful to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords.² He patented land between 1654 and 1661 at Northampton Co, VA. Part of Whitelaw's tract A1 east of Belle Haven was first patented in 1654 to John Gray for 300 acres. Gray assigned to John James, he to Alexander Draper, he to Edward Southern, he to Robert Hart, who finally assigned to Edward Smith, who obtained his own patent in 1661.³ He married Mary (-----) circa 1660.⁴ John James was named as a headright on 21 April 1663 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John James on a certificate granted to Richard Bundick for 600 acres of land. On 12 Jul 1664 this certificate was evidently combined with another of Richard Bundick's for a total of 1400 acres on the Sea Board of Accomack Co, begining at land of Col. Edmund Scarburgh, bounded on the South by Longtone Branch &c. Lucy Ames Edwards says it was north of Metompkin Inlet.^5,6,7 On 3 Mar 1679/80, Mary James, aged 42 the wife of John James, and Sara Masman gave depositions that John Taylor, on his deathbed stated he was indebted 1000 lbs tobacco to Capt. Walker.⁴ John witnessed a will on 1 March 1681/82. It was on this date that John James and Charles Perks witnessed the will of John Mattison, planter.¹ He died before 28 August 1683 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the will of John Mattison, planter, was probated and it was noted that one of the witnesses, John James, is dec'd.¹

     Ann James was born circa 1662 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ In 1678 a cattle mark was recorded for Anne James the daughter of John James.¹

     John Taylor was born circa 1630.¹ On 30 Mar 1651 John James was among many who signed an oath to be true and faithful to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords.² He married Mary (-----) circa 1655.¹ John Taylor died before 3 March 1679 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that according to the depositions of Sara 'X' Masman and of Mary James aged 42 the wife of John James, on his deathbed the dec'd stated he was indebted 1000#t to (Capt.) Walker. Apprs: Henry Masman, Charles Parkes, Francis Pettitt. The court ordered Henry Masman to sell the estate at public outcry.³

     Ann James was born circa 1688 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Ann was named in her grandfather's will on 1 December 1695 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as grandchild Ann in the will of Emanuell Hall. He gave my grandchildren Pasabell and Ann 2 heifers to be kept by their father John James.¹ Ann was named as an heir on 17 February 1708/9 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife's daughter Ann James in the will of Philip Fisher, wife Elizabeth.²

     Thomas Riley was born circa 1703 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Thomas was named in his father's will on 19 October 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as my son Thomas Raly (under age 18) in the will of Lawrence Rily, wife Tabitha.¹ Thomas was listed as a tithable in Bogerternorton Hundred in 1723 (Somerset County Court, Maryland, tax lists 1723-1759 [MSA C1812]; 1723 household #67) living in the household of his step-father Robert Hill (Barbara Massey Horsman, The Massey Family of Worcester County, Maryland). A young man was taxable at 15 years of age. Thomas Ryley (also Riley, Rioly, Railey, Realy, Reily, Reyley and Ryly) who remained in Hill’s household through at least 1727 (1728 was missing and 1729 was illegible), was the head of his own household in 1730. It was stipulated in his father’s will that he remain in school till he was 21 years old. He was probably at least 21 in 1727 when he appears to have left home. (Somerset County Court, Maryland, tax lists 1723-1759 [MSA C1812]; 1723 household #67, 1727 Household #95, 1729 household 36, 1730 household #68).² He married Rachel Peale, daughter of Thomas Peale II and Ansley 'Anslee' Savage, circa 1732 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Thomas made a will on 17 April 1751 at Worcester Co, MD. In the Name of God amen, the seventeenth day of Aprile in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty one, I Thomas Rily of the Province of Maryland in Wocester County being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind & memory Thanks be given to God therefor Calling now(?) to mind the mortalety of my body and knowing that it is apointed for all men once to dye, do make & ordain this my last Will and Testament That is to say Principally and first of all I give and Recomend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and fore my body I recomend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the descretion of my Executor nothing doubting but at the general resurrection but I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to Bless me in this life, I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form___ Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Stephen Rily one hundred acres of Land part of my Tract called Newport Pannel and his and Assigns forever, where Adam Greayer now lives Beginning at a bunch of marked Poplars with four notches in each and from thence up the branch binding all along on the high Land on the same side the branch to poplar stands on continuing the same course untill it is run so far as to contain the sd. Quantety runing line across to Burtons Line___ Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Levin Rily one hundred acres of Land part of the afsd. Tract begining at the old Beaver Dam Where Burtons line and mine joyns thence down the sd. Beaver dam to the division line between Watts's land and mine Thence along the same so far as to contain the said Qyantity by runing a line right across to mine & Burtons line, and the same to him his heirs and Assigns forever begining at a forked Poplar it being a line Tree of my land where the line runs across the bottom of the Neck dividing his high land from mine and from thence runing wright out three Chane from the said forked poplar and runing from thence each way a line paralel to the old line so as to make the sd. land three chane wide at each end let the same be more or less provided that the said John Donelson does make over his marsh that lyes between my lines and Burtons begining where Burtons lines and mine intersects and runing down to a gut issuing out of the small small Creek which his marsh bounds on oposite to where he lives to my son Thomas Rily his heirs and Assigns forever___ Item I desire that Elias Eavens may have the place where he now lives Six years paying the rearly rent of Eight pounds to my Executrix at the end of each year but if he the said Elias Eavens does not pay each years rent at the End of the year then he shall be disposest and have no rite to the place any longer which rents I desire my Executrix may pay unto my son Levin Rily at the age of twenty one years___ Item I desire that Thomas Peel may live where Adam Graeyer now lives he also paying the yearly rent of five pounds ten Shillings to be paid to my Executorix untill my son Stephen Rily comes to the age of twenty one years, which rents I desire may be paid unto my son Stephen Rily at the age of twenty one years___ Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Thomas Riley Two Cows and Calves and six Ewes and lams and all my Lands to him and his heirs forever not there before given___ Item I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Elizebeth Rily a third part of all my moveable Estate to her, her heirs and Assigns forever___ Item I give unto my Daughter Tabitha Rily a third part of my Moveable Estate and to her heirs and Assigns forever Lastly I give unto my beloved Wife Rachel a third part of my Moveable Estate, whom I also Constitute make and ordain my whole and sole Executorix of this my last Will and Testament. and I do hereby Utterly disallow revoke and disanul all and every other former Testaments Wills or Will and Executors by me before this time named Willed and bequeathed Ratifying and Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament in--Whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal the day and year above written. Signed Thomas Rily in the presence Adam Greer, Isaac Murray, Fenix Hall. May 31st 1751. Came Adam Greer, Isaac Murray and Pheanix Hall the subscribing Witness made Oath on the Holy Avengalis of Almighty God that they saw the Testator Thomas Rily sign seal and heard him publish pronounce and declare the within contained writing to be his last Will and Testament and that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of a sound disposeing mind and memory and that they subscribed their names as witness's to the said Will in the presence of the Testator and at his request-- Sworn before Benton Harris Depty. Comry. of Worcestor Coty. June ye 7th 1751 came Rachl. Rily widow to the Decd. and quited claim to the legacies and devises made to her by the Decd. and Electeth and chuseth in Lieu thereof to have the part of his Estate as allowed by Law Before Benton Harris Depty. Comry. of Worcestor Coty.⁴ He died before 7 June 1751 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁴

     Sarah Riley was born circa 1705 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Sarah was named in her father's will on 19 October 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as my daughter Sarah Rayly (under age) in the will of Lawrence Rily, wife Tabitha. He gave his two Daughters Sarah Raly and Mary Raly a piece of Land in the Indian Town Called by the name of Partners Choice and if in Case that my wife Doth bring a girle my Desire is that my Land in the town may be Equally Divided between my three Daughters if it be not a girle my will is that it may be Equally Divided between my two Daughters above mentioned them and their heirs forever.¹ As of circa 1729,her married name was Truitt.² She married James Truitt II, son of James Truitt I and Mary Riley, circa 1729 at Worcester Co, MD.²

     Mary Riley was born circa 1707 at Somerset Co, MD.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 19 October 1709 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as my daughter Mary Raly in the will of Lawrence Rily, wife Tabitha. He gave his two Daughters Sarah Raly and Mary Raly a piece of Land in the Indian Town Called by the name of Partners Choice and if in Case that my wife Doth bring a girle my Desire is that my Land in the town may be Equally Divided between my three Daughters if it be not a girle my will is that it may be Equally Divided between my two Daughters above mentioned them and their heirs forever.¹

     (unborn child) Riley was born between November 1709 and 1710 at Somerset Co, MD.¹

     Rachel Peale was born circa 1714 at Worcester Co, MD. She married Thomas Riley, son of Lawrence Riley and Tabitha White, circa 1732 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of before February 1742/43,her married name was Riley.¹ Rachel was named in her father's will on 13 February 1742/43 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as my daughter Rachel Ryleone of 9 daughters named in the will of Thomas Peale, wife Anslee. She was given my Negro Girl Called Sucy (Lucy) to her and her heirs for Ever but my Will and Desire is that my loving Wife should have the use of the above named Negro girl during her life or Widowhood then to return to my said Daughter.³ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 17 April 1751 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as my wife Rachel in the will of Thomas Rily.⁴

     Stephen Riley was born circa 1733 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Stephen was named in his father's will on 17 April 1751 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as my son Stephen Rily (under 21) in the will of Thomas Rily, wife Rachel.¹

     Levin Riley was born circa 1735 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Levin was named in his father's will on 17 April 1751 at Worcester Co, MD. He was to receive rent from a property at age 21–the renter was to have possession for six more years, implying that Levin would be 21 in 1756.¹ He married Rebecca Franklin, daughter of William Franklin, circa 1760.²

     Thomas Riley was born circa 1737 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Thomas was named in his father's will on 17 April 1751 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Thomas Riley in the will of Thomas Rily, wife Rachel.¹ He married Ann Collier, daughter of Peter Collier and Elizabeth Layfield, before 1762.² Thomas made a will on 5 May 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. In the name of God amen the 5th day of may in the year of our Lord 1778. I Thomas Riley of worcester County in the porvince of maryland planter Being Very sick and weake of Body but of sound mind and memory and as tuching my worldly estate I dispose of the same in the following manner Imprimis it is my will and Desire that my Just Debts and funeral Charges be paid and Satisfied. Item I give and Bequeath to my beloved wife Ann Riley all the Lands I am possest of with all the improvemants Thereunto belonging. During her widowhood Item I give and Bequeath to my son Thomas Riley after my wifes widowhood one hundren and fifty Acres of Land more or less it Being my Part of a Tract of land called newport pennel with privilege of wod and Timber on the place called Bowens Discovered To him his heirs and assigns forever Item I give and to my son William Riley the sixty seven acres of Land that I baugh of having ton (?) with privlege of Pasture on the place called Newport pennel after my wifes Widowhood to him his heirs and assigns forever Ten Acres of the said Land excepted which I give and Bequeath unto William Watts in consideration of payment Received for The Same to him his heirs and Assigns forever Item I give and bequeath one Negro wench called Nance between my son Littleton Riley and my Daughter Elizabeth to them their heirs and Assigns forever Item I give and bequeath to my son Isaac Riley one negro boy called grant and pair of Silver Shoebucels to him his heirs and Assigns forever Item I give and Bequeath to my son James Riley one Negro girl called Lidda to him his heirs and Assigns forever Item I give and Bequeath further give and Bequeath to my said wife all the Remainder of my moveable Estate not before given away During her widowhood whom I likewise Constitute and ordain my sole executrix of this my last will and Testament Signed Sealed and Acknowledged by the Above named Thomas Riley for his Last Will and Testament and hath hereunto set his hand and Seal the Day and date above written. Singed: Thomas Thomas Riley. Witness: Benjamin Mills, Levin Riley, Rebecca Riley, Tabitha Marcheent.³ He died before 17 June 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated. Then came Ann Riley & made Oath -- that the within Instrument of writining is the true & Whole Will & Testament of Thos. Riley late of worcester County that hath come to her hands or possesion and that She doth not know of any other. Ss Wm. Morris Regr Will for Wor. County Worcester County Ss June 17th 1770. Then came Levin Riley, Rebecca Riley & Tabitha Marchment three of the Subscribing Witnesses to the within last Will & Testament of Thomas Riley late of worcester Coty deceased made Oath & that they did see the Testator therein Named Sign & Seal this Will and that they heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his Last Will & Testament that at the time of his so doing, he was to the Best of their Apprehensions of Sound disposing mind memory & understanding, and that they respectively Subscribed their nemes as Witnesses to this Will, in the presence and at the Request of the Testator & in the Presence of each other and that they saw Benjamin Mills one of the witnesses of the within will Subscribe his names as a Witness therto. Ss Wm. Morris Regr Wills for Wor. Coty.³

     Elizabeth Riley was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 17 April 1751 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth Riley in the will of Thomas Rily, wife Rachel.¹

     Tabitha Riley was born circa 1743.¹ Tabitha was named in her father's will on 17 April 1751 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as my daughter Tabitha Rily in the will of Thomas Rily, wife Rachel.¹

     Ann Collier was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of before 1762,her married name was Riley.¹ She married Thomas Riley, son of Thomas Riley and Rachel Peale, before 1762.¹ Ann was named in her father's will in 1764 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Ann was named in her husband's will on 5 May 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as wife Ann Riley in the will of Thomas Riley.³ She died on 21 September 1794.⁴

     Peter Collier was born circa 1700.¹ He married Elizabeth Layfield circa 1720.² Peter Collier died circa 1764.¹

     Thomas Riley was born circa 1768 at Worcester Co, MD.² Thomas was named in his father's will on 5 May 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as my son Thomas Riley in the will of Thomas Riley, wife Ann.¹ He married Tabitha Franklin circa 1790.² Thomas Riley died in 1811.²

     William Riley was born circa 1765 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ William was named in his father's will on 5 May 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as my son William Riley in the will of Thomas Riley, wife Ann.¹

     Littleton Riley was born circa 1768 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Littleton was named in his father's will on 5 May 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as my son Littleton Riley in the will of Thomas Riley, wife Ann.¹

     Elizabeth Riley was born circa 1770 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 5 May 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth in the will of Thomas Riley, wife Ann.¹

     Isaac Riley was born circa 1773 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Isaac was named in his father's will on 5 May 1778 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as my son Isaac Riley in the will of Thomas Riley, wife Ann.¹

     Thomas James (mariner) was born circa 1620.¹ He died before 28 August 1650 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that John Stringer in behalf of John Robley of Elizabeth City County claims to be creditor of the estate. The court orders the estate to be sold at public outcry to satisfy the creditors.¹

     Howell James was born circa 1640.¹ He died on 30 January 1670 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Luke Gelding, Jonas Dickson and Howell James were killed when scaffolding gave way during the sinking of a well.¹

     William James was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William was named in his father's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son William James in the will of David James, wife Joan.¹ He married Sarah Spiers, daughter of John Spiers and Sarah Ebourne, circa 1705.² William was named in his mother's will on 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son William James in the will of Joan James, widow. He was given a feathe bed now at his house.³ William was named in his brother's will on 16 November 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William James in the will of Robert James, unmarried.⁴ William made a will on 14 October 1715 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son David my gun that was Robert James's. To my son William chest and table. To loving wife Sarah. Remaining estate to be div. by wife and my son William. Friends William Parker and Thomas James to see to the proper care of my children's estate during their minority, their mother to have use of my estate to bring up my children. Wife extrx. Witt: Luke Johnson, John 'J' James.² He died before 17 November 1719 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.²

     Robert James was born circa 1688 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Robert was named in his father's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Robert James in the will of David James, wife Joan. He was given 50 acres at the head of my land adjoining George Dewey.¹ Robert was named in his mother's will on 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son Robert James in the will of Joan James, widow. He was given 2s 6p.² Robert made a will on 16 November 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. To my brother John during the time of the lease my 250 A. plantation at Matchepreig(sic) in Accomack Co., and n. lad Peter, if John pays Phillip James (son of David dec'd) all that part of his father's estate that I received. To my brother Thomas during the time of the lease 200 A. at Matchaprig in Accomack Co., and £2 9s due me from John Jackson. To my brother Francis my 50 A. plantation whereon I now dwell. To William James my gunn. To Mary the wife of Renoles Badger 1000#t due me from Jonathan James. To Nathaniel Badger 800#t. Brother Francis resid. legatee and extr. Witt: Luke Johnson, John White, Georg 'X' Duey.³ He died before 16 February 1713/14 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     Elizabeth James was born circa 1678 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1700,her married name was Jewett.² She married (-----) Jewett circa 1700.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Juit in the will of David James, wife Joan.¹ As of circa 1710,her married name was Shehaun.¹ She married (-----) Shehaun circa 1710.³ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth Shehaun in the will of Joan James, widow.³

     John James was born circa 1692 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John was named in his father's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son John James in the will of David James, wife Joan. He was given a bed and gun.¹ John was named in his mother's will on 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son John James in the will of Joan James, widow. He was given a chest alread sent him.² John was named in his brother's will on 16 November 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother John in the will of Robert James, unmarried.³ He married Sarah (-----) circa 1715.⁴ John witnessed a will on 14 October 1715 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Luke Johnson & John James witnessed the will of William James, wife Sarah.⁵ He died before 20 April 1721 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John James was granted to Sarah James on behalf of herself and children.⁴

     John Jewett was born circa 1675.¹ He died before 14 February 1721/22 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Juit was granted to William Smith & Francis his wife on behalf of themselves and their brethren. Appraisers: Thomas James, Dingly Grey, John Johnson & John Tilney.¹

     Mary James was born circa 1672 at Northampton Co, VA. As of circa 1692,her married name was Badger.¹ She married Reginald 'Renoles' Badger circa 1692.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Badger in the will of David James, wife Joan.² Mary was named in her mother's will on 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Badger in the will of Joan James, widow.³ Mary was named in her brother's will on 16 November 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Mary, the wife of Renoles Badger, in the will of Robert James, unmarried. She was given 1000 lbs tobacco due me from Jonathan James.⁴

     Reginald 'Renoles' Badger was born in 1662.^2,3 On 6 Feb 1672/73 Richard Bayly's servant boy named Reynold Badger was judged to be 11 years old.² On 27 May 1679 deposition of Reignald (sic) Badger aged about 17 years: About the end of January, Richard Hovington (who, along with Badger, served Mr. Richard Bally at the time) was about to fell a large pine that stood near a new forty foot tobacco house. He asked Badger which way he thought the tree would fall, but did not wait for a reply; Hovington said the tree leaned toward the branch and about sunset went to work felling the tree. The next morning Hovington shifted the notch to the other side, then with the wind blowing hard and the tree almost down, Hovington cried out, "I am undone, I am undone." Badger advised Hovington to let the tree alone "for it will go upon the house." But Hovington answered, "No, no," and kept felling till the tree was down. Signed 27 May 1679, by Reignald (25) Badger.³ He was named as a headright on 18 February 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Reynold Badger on a certificate granted to Mr. Richard Bayly for 700 acres of land.⁴ On 8 Nov 1690 Mary Turner was presented for fornication and having a bastard child. Mr. Richard Bally, her present master, confessed judgment for her fine. Ordered that he pay the 500 lbs tobacco to the church wardens; in return Mary was willing to serve her master according to law. Upon being examined in open court, Mary Turner swore that Reynold Badger was the father of her child. Ordered that he be taken into custody till giving security to answer at the next court.⁵ On 18 Mar 1690/91 Mary Turner swore that Reynold Badger was the father of her bastard child. Now Badger appeared with Richard Bally, who acknowledged himself as security to save the parish from supporting the child. In exchange for Richard Bally providing the above security, Reynold Badger gave to Bally's daughter Elizabeth the child born to Mary Turner. The child, named Ursula Turner, had turned one year old on 16 March; she was ordered to serve Elizabeth till attaining lawful age. Also on this same date Mr. Richard Bally had been allowed 600 lbs tobacco from last year's parish levy for six months' nursing of Mary Turner's bastard child, of which Reynold Badger was the reputed father. Now Badger acknowledged judgment for the 600 lbs tobacco "and tendered payment immediately, having kept tobacco at ye said Mr. Richard Bally's, where he made his crop." Ordered that the sheriff receive the tobacco from Badger and be accountable for it at the next parish levy.⁶ He married Mary James, daughter of David James and Joan (-----), circa 1692.¹ Reginald 'Renoles' Badger bought land in 1693 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Reynold Badger bought 150 acres of tract A64 from Edmund & Elizabeth Scarburgh, it being the northwest of the Bayly land and extending along the western bounds of the tract. In 1748 Reginal Badger left to his son Jacob, who died intestate in 1754, leaving a widow Ann and a son John as heir-at-law. In 1784 John Badger, wife Elizabeth, also died intestate; no heir was indentified, and in some undertermined way the property came into the hands of Brown Bradford, who in 1795, wife Peggy, left the same land to a son John Brown Bradford.⁷ On 20 Nov 1696 Reynold Badger was granted a judgment of 415 lbs tobacco against Samuel Beech, who denied that 70 lbs tobacco was paid to Robert Taylor [presumably for Beech]. Since Badger could not prove the 70 lbs, Beech was ordered to pay 415 lbs tobacco and court costs.⁸ He was named as a headright on 5 April 1698 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Renald Badger on a certificate granted to Mr. William Bradford for 600 acres of land, 7 rights being by assignment of Maj. Richard Bally and 5 in his and the said Bradford's own right.⁹ Reginald was named as a guardian on 4 September 1711 at Accomack Co, VA. David Taylor, orphan of Thomas Taylor, chose Renals Badger for his guardian. The court approved and ordered Badger to take Taylor's estate into his possession after giving security.¹⁰ On 2 Apr 1712 it was recorded that at the last court Regnall Badger (guardian of David Taylor, son of Thomas Taylor, deceased) brought action against John Wylie (administrator of the estate of Thomas Taylor), who asked to answer at this court. When he failed to answer, Badger's attorney (Mr. Phillipson) moved that an account be given of David's estate. Badger chose Capt. Henry Scarburgh and Wylie chose Mr. William Burton; they were both ordered to state the account and other matters in dispute and report to the next court.¹¹ He married Bridget (-----) circa 1740.¹² Reginald made a will on 27 September 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Jacob Badger plantation where I now live. To son John Badger land bought of Morris Shepherd. To Frances Badger. To Leanna, the daughter of Frances. Daughter Anne Moore. To daughter Rachel Lurton's 2 children, Henry & Hannah. Daughter Sabra. To Joseph Gunter. To grandson David, son of Nathaniel Badger. Wife Bridget. Sons John & Jacob residual legatees & Exrs. Witt: William Spiers, John Phillips, Robert Barry.¹² He died before 27 December 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Stephen Harrison was appointed guardian to the heir-at-law.¹³

     Ann James was born circa 1684 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1700,her married name was Taylor.¹ She married (-----) Taylor circa 1700.¹ Ann was named in her father's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Ann Taylor in the will of David James, wife Joan.¹

     (-----) Taylor was born circa 1675.¹ He married Ann James, daughter of David James and Joan (-----), circa 1700.¹

     (-----) Jewett was born circa 1675.¹ He married Elizabeth James, daughter of David James and Joan (-----), circa 1700.¹

     (-----) Shehaun was born circa 1675.² He married Elizabeth James, daughter of David James and Joan (-----), circa 1710.¹

     David James was born circa 1674 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1699.² David was named in his father's will on 19 April 1703 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son David James in the will of David James, wife Joan. He was given 100 acres (N99) on the head of Nauswaudux Creek, it being that part of my land containing the plantation whereon Edward Dolby formerly lived.^2,3 He died before 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. He was evidently dec'd by this date, as his mother Joan James, widow, did not name him in her will and instead named a grandson Phillip James (under 19).² David was named in his brother's will on 16 November 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that the will of his brother Robert James named Phillip James, son of David dec'd.⁴

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1680.¹ As of circa 1699,her married name was James.¹ She married David James, son of David James and Joan (-----), circa 1699.¹

     Phillip James was born in 1699 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Phillip James, orphan when he was age 14 when he chose a guardian in Mar 1712/13.^1,2 Phillip was named in his grandmother's will on 30 April 1712 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Phillip James (under 19) in the will of Joan James, widow.¹ Phillip was named in his uncle's will on 16 November 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Phillip James, son of David dec'd, in the will of Robert James, unmarried.³ He married Pegg (-----) circa 1734.² Phillip James died before 12 September 1738 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Phillip James was granted to Thomas Clark and Pegg his wife nearest of kin to the dec'd.⁴

     William James was born in 1713 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Wm James when he was age 14 when he chose a guardian in Feb 1727/28.^1,2 William was named in his father's will on 14 October 1715 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son William (under age) in the will of William James, wife Sarah.¹ William was named as an heir on 20 February 1720/21 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson-in-law (meaning step-grandson) William James in the will of William Parker. He was given planation where I now live containing 200 acres. According to Whitelaw, this was the 200 acres William Parker had bought from Tabitha Hill in 1703. In 1757 James gave 100 acres to his son Thomas. In 1764 William and Amey James sold 50 acres to James Twiford, to become merged with some adjacent land of his. In 1765 William James (wife Amey) left his home plantation of 109 acres to his son Thomas, who (wife Sarah) died intestate in 1783. (NOTE: This William Parker had married the widow Sarah Spiers, who had a daughter Mary who married Jonathan James of Accomack and she had another daughter Sarah who married William James of N'hamp. Evidently both of these daughters had sons named William James. The assumption is that the land went to the William James of N'hamp as his father William in his will of 1715 named a friend William Parker to see to the proper care of my children's estate during their minority. This William Parker also named David James another son of his friend William James of N'hamp.).^3,4 William chose a guardian on on 8 November 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William James chose his guardian Delight Shield, who posted bond..⁵ On 9 Jan 1728/29 upon the petition of Delight Shield (guardian of William James, orphan), Nathaniel Savage and his wife were ordered to deliver all of the orphan's estate to Shield.⁶ He married Amey (-----) circa 1734.⁷ William was named in his father-in-law's will on 9 January 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my son-in-law (meaning step-son) in the will of Spencer Johnson, wife Sarah.⁸ He bought land in 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William James, who already owned the William Parker part, bought another adjacent 149 acres of tract A64 from James Twiford.⁹ He deeded land as a gift in 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William James gave 100 acres of tract A64 to his son Thomas.⁴ He was named in processioners returns in 1764 at 3rd District, St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. The 3rd Precinct from Bowmans Branch to Burtons Branch. This is to Certify that we the appointed Processioners Thomas Midcalf and Thomas Bagwell, have processioned and Settled the Line between Col: Thomas Parremore and Mrs. Rule, widow, in presence of Capt William Parremore and Littleton Harmon, John Wharton and Mark Midcalf. Likewise the line between Sacker Sheild and the afsd Mrs. Widow Rule. Likewise the Line between the Sd Sheild and Thomas Bagwell, John Wharton and Mark Midcalf, present; Likewise between Thomas Bagwell and Sarah Bagwell and Patience Bagwell and Saml Midcalf; and Likewise between Mark and Williams Midcalf, John Wharton present; Likewise between Isaac Midcalf and Mark Wharton; also present; Likewise the Line between Said Wharton and Isaac Midcalf; Likewise the Line sd Wharton and Sarah Bagwell, Mark Midcalf present; Likewise between Sarah Bagwell and Ezekiel Bloxom, Littleton Harmon present; Likewise between Ezekiel Bloxom and the Widow Rule; Likewise the widow Rule and James Twiford; Likewise between Twiford, Thomas Lewis, Sacker Sheild and Thomas James present; Likewise between Saml Doe and Thomas Elliot; Likewise between Elliot and John Dowson; Likewise between Dowson & Willm James; and the lines between James and Henry Hickman, Willm Onley and Wm James, present; Likewise the lines between Hickman & James Foster, Joseph Custis, William Onley, Fairfax Onley, George Garrison, Thomas Bagwell, John Wharton, George Garrison, and Tinley Rogers present; Likewise the lines between Greens Land & Levin Stewart; and John Taylor, Tinley Rogers & Littleton Harmon present; and all the lines in our Precinct without Stopage.¹⁰ He sold land in 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William and Amey James sold 50 acres to James Twiford, to become merged with some adjacent land of his.⁴ William made a will on 18 May 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Amey during her life or widowhood, my manor plantation and after her death or marriage to son Thomas James plantation where I live being 109 acres & for want of heirs to my daughter Fanny James. He also gave son Thomas a handmill, large cupboard and pewter. To daughter Johannah Bradford for life, reversion to her 4 daughters Retter, Leagh, Fanny & Mettelder some cattle. To daughter Margaret Lurton for life, reversion to her 2 daughters Tabitha & Semer Lurton some cattle. To daughter Sarah Foskey for life, reversion to her 3 sons Luke, George & John Foskey some pewter. Daughters Susannah James a bed and furnishings, oval table called the best, spinning wheel, pewter and a brown ewe and lamb. To daughter Rachel James bed and furnishings, pewter, couch, linning wheel, 1 cow and calf and 1 ewe and lamb. To daughter Fanny James one riding horse and side saddle, 1 linning wheel, 1 oval table, pewter and a heifer and ewe and lamb. Wife Amey to be Extr. Witt: Mark Metcalf, Leah Badgers, William Savage.^11,12 William died before 26 February 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹¹

     Elizabeth (-----) was born circa 1695.¹ As of circa 1715,her married name was James.¹ She married Francis James, son of David James and Joan (-----), circa 1715.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 28 December 1723 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Elizabeth in the will of Francis James.¹

     Sarah James was born circa 1716 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her father's will on 28 December 1723 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Sarah James in the will of Francis James, wife Elizabeth. She was given the 50 acre plantation whereon I now live.¹

     Elizabeth James was born circa 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 28 December 1723 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Elizabeth James in the will of Francis James, wife Elizabeth.¹

     Bridget (-----) was born circa 1700.² She married Thomas James, son of David James and Joan (-----), circa 1716 at Northampton Co, VA.² As of circa 1716,her married name was James.² Bridget was named as administrator of an estate on 13 November 1726 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas James was granted to Bridget James, widow of the dec'd.¹ As of before January 1733/34,her married name was Smith.³ She married William Smith before January 1733/34 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Bridget (-----) died before December 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. In Dec 1737 Phillip Jacob, planter and Ann his wife and daughter of Thomas James who died intestate in 1726, show that Thomas James died possessed of sundry Negro slaves: Betty, Bob, Mary, Cush and Glasgow. He left 2 children - Robert and your petitioner's wife Ann. The widow Bridget afterwards married a certain William Smith and had administration of Thomas' estate. A distribution was made by the court on her prayer. She was assigned as dower Cush and Glasgow. Moll, daughter of the slave Mary, was born after the said Thomas' death and before the distribution in which she was not considered. Ann, who was then an infant, has received no part of the slave, Moll. Bridget has since died and as heir-at-law Robert James has claimed Cush and Glasgow. He hes refused to make any distribution to his sister Ann Jacob, nor will he give her one moiety of the slave Moll. Robert James is called to answer. He states that he will not give any part of Cush and Glasgow who belong to him as heir-at-law. However, he is agreeable to divide the Negro, Mull.⁴

     Sarah (-----) was born circa 1695.¹ As of circa 1715,her married name was James.¹ She married John James, son of David James and Joan (-----), circa 1715.¹ Sarah was named as administrator of an estate on 20 April 1721 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John James was granted to Sarah James on behalf of herself and children.¹

     Michael James was born circa 1754 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ In May 1759 in N'hamp County Court, Elizabeth James, widow of Robert James petitions in behalf of William, Peggy, Robert, Michael & Bridget James children of the dec'd. The said Robert died intestate leaving several slaves: Glasgow, Cush, Daniel, Joshua, Dido, Abraham and Grace. The plea is for Thomas James, son and heir-at-law to the dec'd Robert to pay the above named children their shares of the slaves. Thomas James, an infant is represented by Nathaniel Savage, his guardian. He agrees to the division, after laying out the dower of the said Elizabeth. Case dismissed for want of prosecution.¹ He married Bridget (-----) circa 1825.² Michael James died before 8 November 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Michael James was granted to John Addison, the widow Bridget relinquishing her right of administration.² On 13 Aug 1832 the following were named as heirs-at-law of Michael James, late a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy: Cassandra Mapp wife of John C. Mapp, Michael R. Savage, Susage Wescoat wife of Hezekiah, John Savage, George Savage, Robert Rodgers, James Rodgers, Jane Rodgers, Edward Rodgers, Robert James, Peggy Savage, Rosey Johnson wife of Jeptha, William Addison of Thomas & Betsey Bunting.³ On 10 Sep 1832 it was recorded that Michael James, on whose estate John Addison administered in this Court, was a native of N'hamp Co, VA, where his relations and those entitled to distribution of his estate reside. He was a Lieutenant in the Navy of Virginia in the Rev. War and served to the end of the War. He was retired by the board of officers of Virginia in 1784. John Addison administered on the estate of the said Michael James with the approbation of the heirs entitled to distribution of the estate, for the express purpose of receiving from the State of Virginia the amount in money due in half for life for the said Michael James. John Addison appoints Thomas M. Bayly of the County of Accomack to receive money due to the estate from the United States under Act of Congress of 5 Jul 1832, entitled "An Act for liquidating & paying certain claims of the State of Virginia."⁴ On 13 May 1833 it was recorded that Michael James who was a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy in Rev. War died intestate, leaving one child who died shortly after the death of her father, an infant intestate & without issue. Michael James left no other child or descendant or any other child. The said Michael James left at his death the following brothers & sisters who are his heirs-at-law, and no other brothers or sisters or descendants of any other brother or sister: Bridget James & Susan Savage, formerly Susan James who were sisters of the whole blood to said Michael James; and five brothers & sisters of the half blood, viz: Thomas James, Robert James, Peggy Bool, Elizabeth Savage and John Ewing. Said Bridget James has lately died having devised her whole estate to John C. Mapp the younger, William W. Mapp, Alfred N.H. Mapp and Robins W.W. Mapp. Said Susan Savage has died intestate leaving as her heirs-at-law her children Michael Savage, Susanna, wife of Hezekiah P. Wescott, George Savage and Ann R. Rodgers. Said Ann R. Rodgers is since dead intestate leaving as her heirs-at-law her children Robert, James, Edward & Jane Rodgers. Said George Savage has also died intestate leaving as his heirs-at-law his children John & George. The said Thomas James has died intestate leaving as his heirs-at-law his children Elizabeth the wife of James Poulson, Cassanddra the wife John C. Mapp, Rosey the wife of Jeptha Johnson, Robert James, Ann Jacob, Petty Savage and one grandchild Margaret James the wife of John S. James who is the only child of his dec'd son William James. The said Robert James, the half brother of Michael James, has died intestate leaving the following heirs-at-law, viz: his children Thomas James & Ainsley Dennis, formerly Ainsley James, and the following grandchildren, viz: William Oague, who was the only child of his dec'd daughter Susan Oague, formerly Susan James, also Robert D. James, Abel James, Susan Dowty the wife of James Dowty, and one great grandchild, viz: Maria Scott, the only child of Maria Scott dec'd; the said Robert O. James, Abel James, Susan Dowty and Maria James Scott being the only children of Sally James, daughter of said Robert James & also the children of Arthur Addison, whose names are unknown to the Court, by his dec'd wife, who was another child of said Robert James. The said Peggy Bool has died intestate leaving three children, viz: Wm. Addison, Elizabeth Bunting & Robert Addison, the said Robert Addison has since died intestate leaving children whose names are unkown to the Court. The said John Ewing has since died intestate leaving Victor Ewing his only child & heir-at-law. The said Elizabeth Savage, the half sister of the said Michael James is now living.⁵

     Bridget James was born circa 1756 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ In May 1759 in N'hamp County Court, Elizabeth James, widow of Robert James petitions in behalf of William, Peggy, Robert, Michael & Bridget James children of the dec'd. The said Robert died intestate leaving several slaves: Glasgow, Cush, Daniel, Joshua, Dido, Abraham and Grace. The plea is for Thomas James, son and heir-at-law to the dec'd Robert to pay the above named children their shares of the slaves. Thomas James, an infant is represented by Nathaniel Savage, his guardian. He agrees to the division, after laying out the dower of the said Elizabeth. Case dismissed for want of prosecution.¹ Bridget made a will on 23 April 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. I give unto John C. Mapp the younger, William W. Mapp, Alfred N. H. Mapp and Robins W.W. Mapp children of John C. Mapp and Cassandria Mapp all my right title and interest which I now have or may hereafter be intitled to in right of my brother Michael James deceased for his Revolutionary services. Friend John C. Mapp, Senr. executor. Signed with her mark, Bridget James. Witnesses: Wm A. Christian, Robert James, Rosanna Johnson and Jeptha Johnson.² She died before 10 December 1832 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.² Bridget was named as an heir on 13 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Michael James who was a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy in Rev. War died intestate, leaving one child who died shortly after the death of her father, an infant intestate & without issue. Michael James left at his death the following brothers & sisters: Bridget James & Susan Savage, formerly Susan James who were sisters of the whole blood to said Michael James; and five brothers & sisters of the half blood, viz: Thomas James, Robert James, Peggy Bool, Elizabeth Savage and John Ewing. Said Bridget James has lately died having devised her whole estate to John C. Mapp the younger, William W. Mapp, Alfred N.H. Mapp and Robins W.W. Mapp.³

     Margaret 'Peggy' James was born in 1749 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't orphan of Robert, age 14 when she chose a guardian in May 1763.^1,2 In May 1759 in N'hamp County Court, Elizabeth James, widow of Robert James petitions in behalf of William, Peggy, Robert, Michael & Bridget James children of the dec'd. The said Robert died intestate leaving several slaves: Glasgow, Cush, Daniel, Joshua, Dido, Abraham and Grace. The plea is for Thomas James, son and heir-at-law to the dec'd Robert to pay the above named children their shares of the slaves. Thomas James, an infant is represented by Nathaniel Savage, his guardian. He agrees to the division, after laying out the dower of the said Elizabeth. Case dismissed for want of prosecution.¹ As of circa 1770,her married name was Waltham.³ She married Stephen Waltham, son of John Heath (alias Waltham), circa 1770 at Northampton Co, VA.³ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 29 May 1773 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Margaret in the will of Stephen Waltham. She was given 6 new pewter plates, 2 pewter dishes, mare "Doll", safe, linen wheel and loom and all the weaving harness.³ As of 14 October 1775,her married name was Addison.⁴ She married Thomas Addison, son of Thomas Addison Sr. and Sabra (-----), 14 Oct 1775 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Edw'd Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Addison and Margaret Waltham, widow.⁴ Margaret was named in her husband's will on 2 August 1786 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Margaret in the will of Thomas Addison.⁵ As of 31 May 1787,her married name was Bull.⁴ She married Richard Bull 31 May 1787 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Jonathan Stott was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Bool and Margaret Addison.⁴ Margaret made a will on 29 May 1802 at St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bull of St. Georges Paish. To daughter Sarah Bradford ... To son Charles W. Bull £100 to be lent out until he arrives to age 21. To daughter Margaret Addison £80 & … To daughter Elizabeth Waterfield ... Remainder to Robert Addison, Elizabeth Waterfield & William Addison. Elijah Hancock Extr. Witt: Isaac Waterfield & Peggy Hancock. Prob: Isaac Outten & Francis Roberts securities.⁶ She died before 26 July 1802 at St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.⁶ She estate was settled on 31 October 1803 at St. Georges Parish, Acc Co, VA. 28 Jul 1802 (Account), 30 Dec 1802 (Legacy), 31 Oct 1803 (Rec'd) - Elijah Hancock Extr. Legacies: to Charles Wesley Bull left by his mother; to Margaret Twiford left her by her mother; to Sally Bradford; & to Betsy Waterfield. Auditors: Zorobabel Ames, Levin Ames Sr. & Thomas Ames Sr.⁷ Margaret was named as an heir on 13 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. On 13 May 1833 it was recorded that Michael James who was a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy in Rev. War died intestate, leaving one child who died shortly after the death of her father, an infant intestate & without issue. Michael James left no other child or descendant or any other child. The said Michael James left at his death the following brothers & sisters who are his heirs-at-law, and no other brothers or sisters or descendants of any other brother or sister: Bridget James & Susan Savage, formerly Susan James who were sisters of the whole blood to said Michael James; and five brothers & sisters of the half blood, viz: Thomas James, Robert James, Peggy Bool, Elizabeth Savage and John Ewing. The said Peggy Bool has died intestate leaving three children, viz: Wm. Addison, Elizabeth Bunting & Robert Addison, the said Robert Addison has since died intestate leaving children whose names are unkown to the Court.⁸

     William James was born in 1748 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Wm James, orphan of Robt when he was age 14 when he chose a guardian in Jan 1762.¹ In May 1759 in N'hamp County Court, Elizabeth James, widow of Robert James petitions in behalf of William, Peggy, Robert, Michael & Bridget James children of the dec'd. The said Robert died intestate leaving several slaves: Glasgow, Cush, Daniel, Joshua, Dido, Abraham and Grace. The plea is for Thomas James, son and heir-at-law to the dec'd Robert to pay the above named children their shares of the slaves. Thomas James, an infant is represented by Nathaniel Savage, his guardian. He agrees to the division, after laying out the dower of the said Elizabeth. Case dismissed for want of prosecution.²

     Abel James was born in 1735 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Abel James, orphan of Phillip when he was age 14 when he chose a guardian in Jul 1749.¹ In Sep 1751 Peggy Clark appeared in court with Abell & John James, orphans.² Abel was named as administrator of an estate on 27 October 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Kendall Major was granted to Able James with Luke Luker security.³ He sold land in 1774 at Northampton Co, VA. In was in this year that a survey showed 103 acres of tract N99 which Abel James sold to John Blair.⁴

     Pegg (-----) was born circa 1710.¹ She married Phillip James, son of David James and (-----) (-----), circa 1734.¹ As of circa 1734,her married name was James.¹ As of before September 1738,her married name was Clark.² Pegg (-----) married Thomas Clark before September 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.² In Sep 1738 Thomas Clark's petition shows that he has married the widow of Philip James who left no will. Clark asks for administration on Jame's estate on behalf of his wife and himself. The wife was Pegg.² Pegg was named as administrator of an estate on 12 September 1738 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Phillip James was granted to Thomas Clark and Pegg his wife nearest of kin to the dec'd.³

     John James was born circa 1737 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ In Sep 1751 Peggy Clark appeared in court with Abell & John James, orphans.¹

     Ann James was born circa 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ In Jan 1733/34 Ann James by her guardian William Smith, complains that her father Thomas James, Gent., died intestate leaving her, his daughter Ann and her brother, his heirs. He was possessed of 2 Negro women named Mary and Betty and one Negro boy named Robin all living. She is advised that she is entitled to one half of the value of the slaves. However, her brother Robert denies that she has any right to the half interest in the slaves. He, being under age, claims he is unable to divide and pay the said Ann her moiety. All are contrary to equity; the said Ann is abiding by the strict rules of the Common Law. The said Robert is called to Court to answer.² As of circa 1736,her married name was Jacob.¹ She married Phillip Jacob, son of John Jacob and Mary (-----), circa 1736.¹ In Dec 1737 Phillip Jacob, planter and Ann his wife and daughter of Thomas James who died intestate in 1726, show that Thomas James died possessed of sundry Negro slaves: Betty, Bob, Mary, Cush and Glasgow. He left 2 children - Robert and your petitioner's wife Ann. The widow Bridget afterwards married a certain William Smith and had administration of Thomas' estate. A distribution was made by the court on her prayer. She was assigned as dower Cush and Glasgow. Moll, daughter of the slave Mary, was born after the said Thomas' death and before the distribution in which she was not considered. Ann, who was then an infant, has received no part of the slave, Moll. Bridget has since died and as heir-at-law Robert James has claimed Cush and Glasgow. He hes refused to make any distribution to his sister Ann Jacob, nor will he give her one moiety of the slave Moll. Robert James is called to answer. He states that he will not give any part of Cush and Glasgow who belong to him as heir-at-law. However, he is agreeable to divide the Negro, Mull.¹ Ann was named in her husband's will on 6 May 1751 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Anne in the will of Philip Jacob.³ She died before 10 October 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Anne Jacob was granted to Esau Jacob with Michael Christian and William Westerhouse securities on a bond of £100.⁴

     Mary Heath (widow) was born circa 1740.¹ As of 7 July 1764,her married name was James.¹ She married Thomas James, son of David James and Elizabeth (-----), 07 Jul 1764 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Luke Heath was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas James Sr. and Mary Heath; widow.¹ Mary made a will on 29 March 1772 at Northampton Co, VA. To dau. Anne Heath mare "Doll", bed, spotted rug, and 4 pewter plates. To son Benjamin Heath bed and bolster, green rug, pine chest and 4 pewter plates. To my poor dau. Sarah Heath bed and bolster during her life, and then to be eq. div. by Ann and Benjamin. Son Benjamin and dau. Anne extrs. Witt: Luke Heath.² She died before 15 September 1773 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.²

     Kessey Jacob was born circa 1748 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 6 February 1764,her married name was James.¹ She married Thomas James, son of Robert James and Ansley Savage, 06 Feb 1764 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Isaac Clegg was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas James to Kessey Jacob, daughter of Hancock Jacob who gave consent.¹ Kessey Jacob died on 18 August 1787 at Northampton Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her father Hancock Jacob named grandchidlren Robert & Elizabeth James and a son-in-law Thomas James in his will instead of her.²

     Phillip Jacob was born circa 1714 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Phillip was named in his father's will on 8 February 1728/29 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Philip (under 18) in the will of John Jacob, wife Mary.² He married Ann James, daughter of Thomas James and Bridget (-----), circa 1736.¹ Phillip made a will on 6 May 1751 at Northampton Co, VA. To loving wife Anne use of n. woman Rachel and n. man Samson during her life and then to the child she now goes with. To my dau. Bridget Jacob n. boy Glasgow and n. girl Amy. To dau. Mary Jacob ns. Peter and Rachel. To dau. Martha Jacob ns. Betty and Tobe. To my son William one gun and hand mill. Wife extrx. Witt: John Walter, William Dunton.³ He died before 12 November 1751 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     William Smith was born circa 1700.¹ He married Bridget (-----) before January 1733/34 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Thomas Clark was born circa 1700.¹ He married Pegg (-----) before September 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ In Sep 1738 Thomas Clark's petition shows that he has married the widow of Philip James who left no will. Clark asks for administration on Jame's estate on behalf of his wife and himself. The wife was Pegg.¹

     (-----) Roberts was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Benjamin Watson, son of Peter Watson (s/o Robt Sr) and Ann Shepherd, circa 1720.¹ As of circa 1720,her married name was Watson.¹ (-----) Roberts died before 9 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Edmund Watson was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edmund was named in his father's will on 9 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son Edmund Watson in the will of Benjamin Watson, wife dec'd.¹ Edmund was named in his grandfather's will on 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Edmund Watson in the will of Francis Roberts, wife Rose.² Edmund was named in his grandmother's will on 20 October 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Edmund Watson in the will of Rose Roberts.³

     Benjamin Watson was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was named in his father's will on 9 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my second son Benjamin Watson in the will of Benjamin Watson, wife dec'd.¹ Benjamin was named in his grandfather's will on 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Benjamin Watson in the will of Francis Roberts, wife Rose.² On 27 Jun 1749 Benjamin Watson, putative father of Elizabeth Haizelop's illegitimate child, was to give security (£50:00:00 for himself and a like amount from another) to save the parish from the cost of the "maintainance, Education & bringing up" of the child with Watson paying court costs. Benjamin, Fereby Stringer and Arthur Watson posted the required security.³

     Francis Watson was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Francis was named in his father's will on 9 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my youngest son Francis Watson in the will of Benjamin Watson, wife dec'd.¹ Francis was named in his grandfather's will on 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Francis Watson in the will of Francis Roberts, wife Rose.²

     Amy Watson was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Amy was named in her father's will on 9 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my eldest daughter Amy Watson in the will of Benjamin Watson, wife dec'd.¹ Amy was named in her grandfather's will on 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Amy Watson in the will of Francis Roberts, wife Rose.²

     Margaret Watson was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was named in her father's will on 9 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Margaret in the will of Benjamin Watson, wife dec'd.¹ Margaret was named in her father's will on 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Margaret Watson in the will of Francis Roberts, wife Rose.²

     Priscilla Watson was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Priscilla was named in her father's will on 9 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Priscilla Watson in the will of Benjamin Watson, wife dec'd.¹ Priscilla was named in her grandfather's will on 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my granddaughter Priscilla Watson in the will of Francis Roberts, wife Rose.² Priscilla was named in her grandmother's will on 20 October 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my granddaughter Priscilla Watson in the will of Rose Roberts.³

     Elisha Hilton was born circa 1712 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elisha was named in her brother's will on 9 October 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as sister Elisha Hilton in the will of Benjamin Watson, wife dec'd.¹

     Sabra Roberts was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. As of circa 1725,her married name was Simkins.¹ She married William Simkins, son of William Simkins and Ann Shepherd, circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sabra was named in her father's will on 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Sabra Simpkins in the will of Francis Roberts, wife Rose.² Sabra was named in her husband's will on 3 February 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my wife Sabra in the will of William Simpkins.³ Sabra was named in her mother's will on 20 October 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my daughter Sabra Simpkins in the will of Rose Roberts.⁴ Sabra made a will on 18 December 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Patience Roberts & Arthur Roberts, my son in law. Daughter Sabrah James & Hezekiah James, my son in law. To 2 grandchildren John & Sarah Stott 8 negroes, & their increase to be divided in 3 parts, 1/3 to Patience Roberts & Arthur Roberts, her husband & their children, 1/3 to Sabrah James & Hezekiah James & their children, & the other 1/3 to be equally divided between John Stott & Sarah Stot & their heirs, & should they die under age without issue to my daughter Patience Roberts & Arthur Roberts, & Sabra James & Hezekiah James. Daughters Patience & Sabra residual legatees. Caleb Smith Exr. Witt: Joshua Wyatt, Joakim Roberts, Nancy Roberts.⁵ She died before 27 January 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.⁵

     (-----) Roberts was born circa 1708 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1730,her married name was Green.¹ She married (-----) Green circa 1730.¹ (-----) Roberts died before 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her father Francis Roberts, wife Rose, named a granddaughter Rose Green in his will.¹

     (-----) Green was born circa 1705.¹ He married (-----) Roberts, daughter of Francis Roberts II and Rose Garrison, circa 1730.¹

     Rose Green was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rose was named in her grandfather's will on 24 March 1744/45 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my grandduaghter Rose Green in the will of Francis Roberts, wife Rose.¹ Rose was named in her grandmother's will on 20 October 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my granddaughter Rose Green in the will of Rose Roberts.²

     William Simkins was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ William was named in his father's will on 3 February 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William Simpkins in the will of William Simpkins, wife Sabra.¹

     Arthur Simkins was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arthur was named in his father's will on 3 February 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Arthur Simpkins in the will of William Simpkins, wife Sabra.¹

     Sabra Simkins was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sabra was named in her father's will on 3 February 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Sabra in the will of William Simpkins.¹ As of circa 1766,her married name was James.² She married Hezekiah James, son of Thomas James and Sarah Stewart, circa 1766.² Sabra was named in her mother's will on 18 December 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Sabra James in the will of Sabrah Simpkins. She also named son-in-law Hezekiah James.² Sabra made a will on 25 December 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. I give my two beds and bed covering to my two sons William James and Thomas James. I give the balance of my estate to my son William James. Signed with her mark, Sabrah James. Witness: Arthur R. Savage.³ She died on 10 October 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated.³

     Mary Simkins was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1750,her married name was Stott.¹ She married (-----) Stott circa 1750.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 3 February 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Stott in the will of William Simpkins, wife Sabra.¹ She died before 18 December 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her mother Sabrah Simpkins named grandchildren John & Sarah Stott.²

     (-----) Stott was born circa 1725.¹ He married Mary Simkins, daughter of William Simkins and Sabra Roberts, circa 1750.¹

     Hezekiah James was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the security on a M.L.B. On 2 July 1763 at Northampton Co, VA. Hezekiah James was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stott Sr. and Anne James, daughter of Thomas James who gave consent.² He married Sabra Simkins, daughter of William Simkins and Sabra Roberts, circa 1766.¹ Hezekiah was named in his brother's will on 23 August 1768 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as brother Hezekiah James and named Extr in the will of John James.³ He bought land in 1770 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Hezekiah James bought a part of tract N102 from Elias Eliason & his wife Annah. In 1798 he left this land to his son William and in 1826 he left it to his son Hezekiah P. James.⁴ He bought land in 1777 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Hezekiah James bought 109 aces of tract N115 (on the Bayside near Jamesville) from Jonathan & Betty Bunting and 3 years later he bought a balance of 75 acres. In 1798 he left this, his home place, to his son William and in 1826 he left all of his lands to hsi son Hezekiah P. James.⁵ He bought land in 1777 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Hezekiah James bought 100 acres of tract N103 from Jonathan Bunting and his wife Betty. He also bought 109 acres of tract N115 from Jonathan Bunting and his wife Betty and 3 years later they sold him a balance of 75 acres. In 1798 he left both of these tracts to his son William and in 1826 he left it to his son Hezekiah P. James.⁶ Hezekiah was named in his mother-in-law's will on 18 December 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my son-in-law Hezekiah James in the will of Sabrah Simpkins.¹ He was the security on a M.L.B. On 12 April 1785 at Northampton Co, VA. Hezekiah James was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Nottingham and Anne Johnson.⁷ He bought land in 1797 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Hezekiah James bought 217 acres of tract N112 from Smith Major (wife Elizabeth) and deeded it to his son Thomas the next year. In 1816 Thomas James deeded 70 acres to a trustee for the separate use of his wife Ann. In 1832 Thomas and Ann B. James began selling small lots of 3 to 10 acres, which may have been the beginning of the use of bay shore property for resort or pleasure purposes. In 1834 Ann B. James left the balance of her land to children Leavin T., Ann Alizur and Lloyd T. James. In 1822 Thomas James gave a deed of trust for the 150-acres balance to William James, who apparently foreclosed, and the title passed to a son John S. James, and in 1837 he and his wife Margaret C. James sold to Edward N. Johnson.⁸ Hezekiah made a will on 21 March 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. I give unto my son Thomas James a Negro man called James and Negro boy called Leven. My will and desire is for my son's great house to be completed out of my estate and kitchen. I give to my son Thomas James one hundred and twelve pounds, my hand mill and blacksmith tools. I leave the remainder part of my estate to be equally divided between my son William James and my son Thomas James. I leave my son William James and my son Thomas James my executors. Signed, Hezekiah James. Witnesses: John Pitts and Charles Kellum.⁹ He died before 14 October 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁹

     John Stott was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was named in his grandmother's will on 18 December 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson John Stott in the will of Sabrah Simpkins.¹

     Sarah Stott was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was named in her grandmother's will on 18 December 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Sarah Stott in the will of Sabrah Simpkins.¹

     Thomas James was born circa 1768 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the security on a M.L.B. On 25 September 1798 at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas James was the security on the M.L.B. of William James and Sukey Smith.² Thomas was named in his father's will on 21 March 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas James in the will of Hezekiah James.¹ He bought land in 1808 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas James Jr. bought 100 acres of tract N114 (Royal Rest) from George Turner, wife Leuraney. In 1812 Thomas and Nancy James sold as 110 acres to William James (his brother) and in 1826 he left the land where I now live to his daughter Malana W. James, who married Severn Savage.³ He married Anne Bagwell 'Nancy' Watson, daughter of Ephriam Watson and Tabitha (234) Wharton, on 15 December 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Watson was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas James and Anne Bagwell Watson.⁴ Thomas was named in his mother's will on 25 December 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas James in the will of Sabrah James.⁵ He deeded land as a gift in 1816 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas James deeded 70 acres to a trustee for the separate use of his wife Ann. In 1832 Thomas & Ann B. James began selling several small lots of 3 to 10 acres.⁶ He deeded land in 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas James gave a deed of trust for the 150-acres balance of his part of N112 to William James (his brother), who apparently foreclosed, and title passed to a son John S. James, and in 1837 he and his wife Margaret C. James sold to Edward N. Johnson.⁷ He died before 12 March 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. On 12 Jun 1833 the administration on the estate of Thomas James was granted to the sheriff. He had been dead for more than 3 months.⁸

     William James was born circa 1770 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Susannah 'Sukey' Smith 25 Sep 1798 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Thomas James was the security on the M.L.B. of William James and Sukey Smith.² William was named in his father's will on 21 March 1803 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son William James in the will of Hezekiah James. He was left part of tract N102.^1,3 He bought land in 1812 at Northampton Co, VA. In 1808 Thomas James Jr. bought 100 acres of tract N114 (Royal Rest) from George Turner, wife Leuraney. In 1812 Thomas and Nancy James sold as 110 acres to William James (his brother) and in 1826 he left the land where I now live to his daughter Malana W. James, who married Severn Savage.⁴ William was named in his mother's will on 25 December 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son William James in the will of Sabrah James.⁵ He bought land in 1822 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Thomas James gave a deed of trust for the 150-acres balance of his part of N112 to William James (his brother), who apparently foreclosed, and title passed to a son John S. James, and in 1837 he and his wife Margaret C. James sold to Edward N. Johnson.⁶ He bought land in 1825 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that William James bought 338 acres of tract N98 from Edmund and Sally Roberts and the next year he (wife Susannah) left it to his son John S. James. In 1838 John S. & his wife Margaret C. James sold to John Y. Johnson and 6 years later he resold to William Costin Sr.⁷ William made a will on 28 January 1826 at Northampton Co, VA. I give to my son John S. James the land purchased of Edmund Roberts. To my son William I. James the land purchased of Charles Kellum, George Willis and wife and Jno P. Johnson. It is my will for the said Wm Ira to have his mother's land the whole containing together two hundred ninety seven and 2/3 acres. I give all the land that was given to me by my father Hezekiah James to my son Hezekiah P. James (tract N115). I give the land where I now live to my daughter Malana W. James. I give to my daughter Sarah Ann James the mortgage that I hold against Thomas James. I give to my son John S. James one Negro man called Stepny and one called Lakum. The balance of my estate to be equally divided between my wife Susannah James, my son John S. James, William I. James, Hezekiah P. James and my daughter Malana W. James and Sarah A. James. My wife and son John S. James executors. Signed, William James. Witnesses: Arthur R. Savage, Thos Ames and William (his mark) Tomson.^8,9 He died before 10 April 1826 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁸

     Sally James was born circa 1766 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 27 February 1786,her married name was Simkins.¹ She married John Simkins 27 Feb 1786 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Wm Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of John Simkins and Sally James, daughter of Hezekiah James.¹

     John Simkins was born circa 1760.¹ He married Sally James, daughter of Hezekiah James and Sabra Simkins, 27 Feb 1786 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Wm Simkins was the security on the M.L.B. of John Simkins and Sally James, daughter of Hezekiah James.¹

     Thomas James was born circa 1718 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ On 20 Apr 1721 administration on the estate of John James was granted to Sarah James on behalf of herself and children. (NOTE: This Thomas James is one of the likely children, as he has not otherwise been placed with parents.).² Thomas had a guardian named in July 1732 at Northampton Co, VA. George Nicholas Turner was shown as the guardian of Thomas & John James.³ He married Sarah Stewart, daughter of Andrew Stewart and (d/o_Edw) Kellam, circa 1738. Hezekiah James was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stott Sr. and Anne James, daughter of Thomas James who gave consent.¹

     Anne James was born circa 1745 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of 2 July 1763,her married name was Stott.¹ She married John Stott Sr. 02 Jul 1763 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Hezekiah James was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stott Sr. and Anne James, daughter of Thomas James who gave consent.¹

     John Stott Sr. was born circa 1740 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Anne James, daughter of Thomas James and Sarah Stewart, 02 Jul 1763 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Hezekiah James was the security on the M.L.B. of John Stott Sr. and Anne James, daughter of Thomas James who gave consent.¹

     John James was born circa 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John made a will on 23 August 1768 at Northampton Co, VA. To Hezekiah James and Stewart James n. man Toby. Brother Hezekiah James extr. Witt: Caleb Smith, Robert James, Edmund Watson.¹ He died before 13 September 1768 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Stewart James was born circa 1742 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1765 at Northampton Co, VA. Stewart was named in his brother's will on 23 August 1768 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Stewart James and given Negro man Toby in the will of John James, brother Hezekiah.¹ Stewart witnessed a will on 4 June 1772 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Francis Gurney, John Spence, Randle Mitchell, William Christian, Rachel Johnson, Hezekiah Pitts and Stewart James witnessed the will of William McLaughlin of N'hamp County, shopkeeper, now in Philadelphia.² He died on 9 March 1784 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Stuart James was granted to Edmund Scarburgh. Thomas James was to be one of the appraisers.³

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1680.¹ She married John Major, son of William Major I and Mary Dalby, circa 1700.¹ As of circa 1700,her married name was Major.¹