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     Harriet (-----) was born circa 1825.¹ She married Philip C. Franklin circa 1845.² As of circa 1845,her married name was Franklin.²

     Wesley A. Barrow was born circa 1835.² He married Amelia (-----) circa 1858.²

     Amelia (-----) was born circa 1840.² She married Wesley A. Barrow circa 1858.² As of circa 1858,her married name was Barrow.¹

     John Fitchett was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Susan A. Allison on 12 January 1862 at Drummondtown, Acc Co, VA. They were shown as John Fitchett and Miss Susan A. Allison, both of Drummondtown, and they were married by Rev. E.S. Grant.¹

     Susan A. Allison was born circa 1840.¹ As of 12 January 1862,her married name was Fitchett.¹ She married John Fitchett on 12 January 1862 at Drummondtown, Acc Co, VA. They were shown as John Fitchett and Miss Susan A. Allison, both of Drummondtown, and they were married by Rev. E.S. Grant.¹

     John T. Nelson was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Emma S. 'Emily' Taylor, daughter of Justice Bundick Taylor and Elizabeth Bull, on 8 January 1872 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Nelson, a 29 year old widowed farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of John & Gaily Nelson and she was shown as Emma Taylor, age 18, the daughter of Justice B. Taylor. The Regimental Flay shows they were married on 30 Dec 1861 and she was the daughterof the late Justice B. Taylor.^1,2

     John Nelson was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Gaily (-----) circa 1832.²

     Gaily (-----) was born circa 1815.¹ She married John Nelson circa 1832.² As of circa 1832,her married name was Nelson.²

     Robinson Davis was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary S. Taylor, daughter of Samuel Teackle Taylor Sr. and Lucretia S. 'Critty' Harmon, on 30 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robinson Davis, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Henry & Hetty Davis and she was shown as Mary S. Taylor, age 17, the daughter of Sam'l T. & Critty Taylor.^1,2

     Samuel J. Henderson was born circa 1825.¹ He married Susan L. Logan, daughter of Oliver Logan and Mary Ann S. Gillett, on 24 March 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Samuel J. Henderson and Susan S. Logan of Oliver dec'd.¹

     Bowman Blackstone was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Kessy Salisbury on 13 December 1847. They were shown only as Bowman Blackstone and Kessy Salisbury.¹

     Kessy Salisbury was born circa 1825.¹ As of 13 December 1847,her married name was Blackstone.¹ She married Bowman Blackstone, son of William B. Blackstone and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bundick, on 13 December 1847. They were shown only as Bowman Blackstone and Kessy Salisbury.¹

     William Robinson Smith Riley was born on 19 July 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid, daughter of William Reid and Catharine Nash, on 8 December 1863 at Baltimore, MD.² William Robinson Smith Riley died on 15 January 1893 at Washington, DC, at age 75. The Evening Star, Monday, January 16, 1893, William R. Riley Dead - A Well-Known Citizen Expires After a Short Illness - In the death of Mr. Wm. R. Riley this city loses one of its substantial citizens. His death occurred yesterday at his late residence, No. 7 Iowa circle. Mr. Riley had reached the advanced age of seventy-five years. He was, however, a man of active habits, and while not exactly vigorous, yet he was seldom ill. His last sickness lasted only six days. On Monday just a week ago he was taken sick in his office in the Riley building, 9^th and E streets. He was removed to his residence and by Thursday pneumonia developed which resulted in his death at 1 o'clock yesterday. He had planned to leave for Florida today where his wife was staying. Mrs. Riley was at once informed of the illness of her husband and reached home Saturday morning. Mr. Riley had spent practically all his life in this city. He came here with his father from his birthplace in Accomac, Va., when only four years of age. When quite young he entered a dry-goods' house as a clerk, and when still a young man he became the owner of the store in which he had started in life as a clerk. The same business ability which marked his early career enabled him to amass a considerable fortune. He was identified with a number of the substantial business enterprises of the city. He was the founder of the Arlington Fire Insurance Company, and a director in that company at the time of his death. For a number of years he was one of the directors of the Washington Gas Light Company. He established the West End Bank and until recently was the president. He was a member of the old city council, was connected with Columbia Lodge of Odd Fellows, and was an active member of Ascension Church. Six children survive him, two sons and four daughters. The funeral services will be held at the Church of the Ascension Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, and Rev. John H. Elliot will officiate. The interment will be in the family lot in Congressional cemetery. The Evening Star, January 26, 1893 The Will of William R. Riley The will of the late Wm. R. Riley was filed today. He leaves his property to his wife, Elizabeth B. Riley, expressing the desire in any disposition she may make that house 1125 14th street shall become the property of his daughter, Fannie R. Collins. It directs that square 415 and sub 1, square 391 known as Fox and Lambell's wharf, shall not be sold or disposed of except by direction of his sister, Ann R. Riley, and that the rents and profits be paid to her and Laura C. Riley during the life of the first named, and at her death or by her direction during life the property is to be disposed of and the proceeds divided between the heirs of his father, Thos. R. Riley. The wife is named as executrix. Personal Sketches -- District of Columbia, p. 264 William Robinson Smith Riley, president of the West End National bank, Washington, D.C., was born in Accomac county, Va., July 19, 1817, but when seven years of age was taken to Washington by his parents. Here he received his education, and from 1839 until 1889 was one of the most extensive dry goods merchants of the city, but in the latter year relinquished trade to assume the presidency of the bank named above. For two years he served the city as a member of the council under Mayor John W. Maury's administration and proved himself to be as efficient in city government as he was in his own business. In 1863 Mr. Riley married Miss Elizabeth King Reid, daughter of William Reid, of Norfolk, Va., and to this congenial and felicitous union have been born eight children, of whom six grew to maturity, viz.: Fanny, wife of Dr. Charles Read Collins, of King George county, Va; Robinson, of Washington, D.C; Ellen Robinson Riley, Elizabeth Reid Riley, Ida Blackstone Riley, and Charles Reid Riley. The Evening Star, March 22, 1890 New National Banks Recent Additions to the City’s Fiscal Institutions The Men Who Manage Them The West End and the Traders Bank Already Opened— The Lincoln Bank About to Begin Business— Sketches of Promising Business Concerns For a long time the need of a bank in the western section of the city has been sharply felt by the business interests of that neighborhood. The demand of business men for banking facilities nearer at hand than those afforded by the banking houses in the vicinity of 15th street resulted in the establishment of the West End national bank. Until recently there has been no bank between 15th street and Georgetown, and the business men of the interlying district have been compelled to lose much valuable time in going back and forth for the transaction of business. The idea of establishing the new bank first started last September. It was gradually worked up and the bank was formally organized October 16, 1889. The new bank opened its doors for business January 76, 1890, in its present temporary quarters, 1908 Pennsylvania avenue. The building on the corner of 19th street is being greatly improved and fitted up as a model banking house. It is rapidly approaching completion and will soon be occupied by the bank as its permanent quarters. This will give it much needed additional room for its business which has been increasing steadily and rapidly, making the success of the new institution a foregone conclusion. Mr. William R. Riley is president of the bank, Mr. George A. McIlhenny, vice president, and Mr. Chas. P. Williams, cashier. The following is the list of directors: Wm. R. Riley, John R. Riley, John R Carmody, Owen O’Hare, George W. Linkins, A.P. Fardon, Geroge A. McIlhenny, John E. Beall, W.R. Wilcox, Frank T. Rawlings, E.S. Wescott, George J. Johnson, Hon. John W. Foster, Calvin Witmer, John F. Vogt and Leroy Tuttle, jr. President Riley Mr. Wm. R. Riley, the president of the West End national bank, has been so long connected with Washington And the business interests of the city that he stands in no need of an introduction here. For many years Mr. Riley has occupied a place in the front ranks of representative businessmen and his name has been connected with almost all of the movements looking to the advancement of the city and its general welfare. He was not born in this city but in Virginia, though his family came here when he was seven years of age and he has made this his home ever since. He was educated in the schools of the District though his schooling did not extend over a very large number of years. When he was still quite a boy he entered the dry goods business with Anthony Holmead, who was a prosperous merchant a half century ago. As was largely the custom the, Mr. Riley made his home with his employer, but he left when he was of age to go into business for himself at the northeast corner of 8th street and Market space. He afterward moved to the center of the block, where he remained until about twelve years ago, when he built the Riley building at the corner of 9th and E streets. Recently he built a handsome residence on Iowa circle and retired from active business altogether, intending to devote himself simply to his various interests. He had no intention then of entering the banking business, but he was waited on by a committee from the new bank, who requested him to take charge as its first president. This he finally decided to do. In ante bellum days Mr. Riley represented the seventh ward in the city councils for a number of years. He was one of the originators and is now a director in the Arlington fire insurance company and is also a stock holder and director in the Bank of the Republic. He has been a director in the Washington and Georgetown railroad company for the last fifteen years and for the last ten years a director in the Washington gas light company. He was also one of the organizers and is now a large stockholder in the Corcoran fire insurance company. In matters spiritual Mr. Riley is a member of the Episcopal church and for a quarter of a century he has been known as one of the firmest pillars of Ascension church. William was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, DC.¹

     William Rew Thornes was born circa 1962.¹ He died before 2011.¹ He was named in his father's obituary on 24 January 2011. He was shown as a dec'd son William Rew Thornes in the obituary of Mr. John W. Thornes of Saxis.¹

     Ann Robinson Smith Riley was born in 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She died on 25 February 1904 at Washington, DC. On Thursday, February 25, 1904 at 8:10 a.m., Ann R. Riley, eldest daughter of the late Thomas R. and
Elizabeth Blackstone Riley, in the 85th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, 176 Oregon ave. on
Saturday, February 27 at 2 o’clock. Interment private.¹ Ann was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, DC.¹

     Ellen Robinson Riley was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of 1850,her married name was Stansbury.² She married Charles Frederick Stansbury, son of Arthur Stansbury and Susanna Brown, in 1850.² Ellen Robinson Riley died on 20 May 1872 at Washington, DC.¹

     Thomas Wise Riley was born on 5 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He owned the 11th St. Wharf in Washington between 1846 and 1899. He bought & sold horses, wood, coal & lumber. He was a stage coach operator between 1838 & 1846. In 1909 he was a widely known merchant of Washington, DC located on the southwest corner of 10th & F Streets, Southwest.² He married Mary Elevia Mackely (Young?) in 1846 at Grace Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.² Thomas Wise Riley was named in his father's obituary on 27 January 1846 at Sinnickson, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Wise of Sinnickson, Accomack County in the obituary/personal sketch of Thomas Robinson Riley.³ He died circa 1913 at Washington, DC.¹

     Catharine Custis Riley was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1845,her married name was Smolinski.² She married John J. Smolinski circa 1845.² Catharine Custis Riley was named in her father's obituary on 27 January 1846 at Washington, MD. She was shown as a daughter Catharine Custis, wife of John J. Smolinski of Washington in the obituary/personal sketches of Thomas Robinson Riley.² She died circa 1880 at Washington, DC.¹

     Laura Custis Riley was born circa 1824 at Washington, DC.¹ She died on 28 July 1893 at Washington, DC. On Friday, July 28, 1893, at 1:40 o'clock a.m., Laura Custis, daughter of the late Thomas Robinson Riley of Accomac county, Va. Funeral private, notice of which will be given hereafter.¹ Laura was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, DC.¹

     Melinda Hack Riley was born circa 1827 at Washington, DC.¹ As of circa 1845,her married name was Smith.² She married Congressman Eldridge J. Smith circa 1845.² Melinda Hack Riley died after 1846.¹ She was named in her father's obituary on 27 January 1846 at Washington, DC. She was shown as a daughter Melinda Hack, wife of Eldridge J. Smith in the obituary/personal sketches of Thomas Robinson Riley. He was the Minnesota Congressman and abolutionish.^2,3

     Elizabeth 'Betty' Wise Riley was born on 7 November 1825 at Washington, DC.¹ As of June 1852,her married name was Hodges.² She married Benjamin Thomas Hodges in June 1852. Benjamin Thomas Hodges was educated at Kenyon College, OH and lived 1844-1856 at "Pentland Hills near Marlboro" in Prince George Co, MD. In 1854 they also lived at Prospect Hill on the Potomac River, Northeast of Georgetown; 1859-1874 they lived at Green Hill in Montogmery Co, MD and from 1874 to 1877 at Pentland Hills near Marlboro in Prince George County, MD.² Elizabeth 'Betty' Wise Riley died in 1879 at Prince George Co, MD.¹

     John Blackstone Riley was born in 1828 at Washington, DC.¹ He died on 29 April 1851 at Washington, DC. On Tuesday, April 29 at a quarter before 8 o'clock p.m., John Blackstone Riley, aged 23 years, third
son of the late Thomas R. Riley of this city. His funeral will take place on Friday, May 2 on 4 o'clock p.m.
from the late residence of his father, corner of 9th and H streets Island. Friends of the family are invited to
attend.¹ John was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, MD.¹

     Philander 'Phil' Chase Riley was born in 1833 at Washington, DC.¹ He married Virginia Covington Smith, daughter of Benjamin Price Smith, in 1868.¹ Philander 'Phil' Chase Riley died on 15 May 1883 at Montgomery Co, MD. On Tuesday, May 15 at 11 p.m. at his late residence in Montgomery County, Maryland of pneumonia, Philander Chase Riley in the 51st year of his age. Funeral at the Congressional Cemetery Thursday, May 17 at 2 o'clock p.m.¹ Philander was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, DC.¹

     Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid was born on 10 February 1835 at Norfolk, VA.^1,2 As of 8 December 1863,her married name was Riley.¹ She married William Robinson Smith Riley, son of Thomas Robinson Riley and Elizabeth Wise Cropper Blackstone, on 8 December 1863 at Baltimore, MD.¹ Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid died on 7 December 1911 at Hospital, Winchester, VA, at age 76. She died after several weeks illness. On
December 7, 1911 at 11:30 p.m., Elizabeth K. Reid Riley, beloved wife of thelate William E. Riley. Funeral notice hereafter (Baltimore, Richmond and Norfolk papers).^1,2 Elizabeth was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, DC.²

     William Reid was born circa 1810.¹ He married Catharine Nash circa 1834.¹

     Catharine Nash was born circa 1815.¹ She married William Reid circa 1834.¹ As of circa 1834,her married name was Reid.¹

     John J. Smolinski was born circa 1820.¹ He married Catharine Custis Riley, daughter of Thomas Robinson Riley and Elizabeth Wise Cropper Blackstone, circa 1845.¹

     Congressman Eldridge J. Smith was born circa 1815 at Minnesota.¹ He married Melinda Hack Riley, daughter of Thomas Robinson Riley and Elizabeth Wise Cropper Blackstone, circa 1845.¹

     William R. Riley died on 4 July 1865 at Washington, DC. On the 4th instant, Wm. R. Riley, infant son of Wm. R. and E.K. Riley. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at five o'clock from the residence of his parents, No. 413, corner 9th and E.¹ He was born on 4 July 1865 at Washington, DC.¹ William was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, DC.¹

     William 'Willie' R. Riley was born on 16 July 1868 at Washington, DC.¹ He died on 7 August 1869 at Washington, DC, at age 1. On the morning of the 7th August, after a long and painful illness, Willie, infant son of William R. and Elizabeth K. Riley, aged 1 year and 22 days. His funeral will take place tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 4-1/2 o'clock from the residence of his parents, 413 E(?) street, near 9th. The relatives of the family are invited to attend.¹ William was buried at Congressional Cemtery, Washington, DC.¹

     Fanny Reid Riley was born circa 1867 at Washington, DC.¹ As of circa 1885,her married name was Collins.¹ She married Dr. Charles Read Collins circa 1885.¹

     Dr. Charles Read Collins was born circa 1865.¹ He married Fanny Reid Riley, daughter of William Robinson Smith Riley and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid, circa 1885.¹

     Richard 'Robinson' Riley was born on 18 November 1869 at Washington, DC.¹ He married Genevieve Goad on 4 October 1901 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lambeth, London, England. According to family lore, Richard Robinson-Riley and Genevieve Goad met in a Paris (or London?) train station. She had been traveling around the world for a year recouping from her first husband Andrew Martin's untimely death. Her photo album of that trip includes color-tinted photographs ranging from Japanese shrines to Chinese mountain-scapes to fur capped Laplanders of Norway. Shortly after they met the were married in London. Their marriage certificate shows he was living at 24 Stockwell Park Cresent and she was living at the Savoy Hotel. They then returned to the USA for 2 years at which time their only child, Genevieve, was born in San Francisco. They moved back to France when baby "Gigi" was 18 months old.¹ Mr. Robinson-Riley has been actively engaged in the interests of Americans in France during his long residence here, having been in the Consular Service for many years. During the war he had charge for the hospital work at Nice and was decorated by the French Goverment for his servies. (uncited French newspaper, 14 Jan 1923).¹ Richard 'Robinson' Riley died on 31 October 1961 at Santa Barbara, CA, at age 91.¹ Richard was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Santa Barbara, CA.¹

     Genevieve Goad was born on 27 June 1876 at Colusa Co, CA.¹ As of 4 October 1901,her married name was Riley.¹ She married Richard 'Robinson' Riley, son of William Robinson Smith Riley and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid, on 4 October 1901 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Lambeth, London, England. According to family lore, Richard Robinson-Riley and Genevieve Goad met in a Paris (or London?) train station. She had been traveling around the world for a year recouping from her first husband Andrew Martin's untimely death. Her photo album of that trip includes color-tinted photographs ranging from Japanese shrines to Chinese mountain-scapes to fur capped Laplanders of Norway. Shortly after they met the were married in London. Their marriage certificate shows he was living at 24 Stockwell Park Cresent and she was living at the Savoy Hotel. They then returned to the USA for 2 years at which time their only child, Genevieve, was born in San Francisco. They moved back to France when baby "Gigi" was 18 months old.¹ Genevieve Goad died on 23 January 1957 at Santa Barbara, CA, at age 80.¹ Genevieve was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Santa Barbara, CA.¹

     Ellen Robinson Riley was born on 13 May 1876 at Washington, DC.¹ As of 1 December 1899,her married name was Harrison.¹ She married Dabney Carr Harrison Jr. on 1 December 1899. Dabney was educated at William & Mary College and at Hampden-Sidney College and worked as a Federal civil engineer.¹ Ellen Robinson Riley died in 1952 at Staunton, VA.¹

     Dabney Carr Harrison Jr. was born on 15 October 1858 at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co, WV.¹ He married Ellen Robinson Riley, daughter of William Robinson Smith Riley and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid, on 1 December 1899. Dabney was educated at William & Mary College and at Hampden-Sidney College and worked as a Federal civil engineer.¹ Dabney Carr Harrison Jr. died on 9 July 1931 at Winchester, VA, at age 72.¹

     Elizabeth Reid Riley was born circa 1875 at Washington, VA.¹ As of circa 1900,her married name was Benham.¹ She married Henry K. Benham Sr. circa 1900.¹ Elizabeth Reid Riley died circa 1947.¹

     Henry K. Benham Sr. was born circa 1875.¹ He married Elizabeth Reid Riley, daughter of William Robinson Smith Riley and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid, circa 1900.¹ Henry K. Benham Sr. died in 1903.¹

     Henry K. Benham Jr. was born circa 1900.¹

     Ida Blackstone Riley was born on 28 June 1880 at Washington, VA.¹ As of 1 December 1903,her married name was McKinney.¹ She married Andrew McKinney on 1 December 1903 at Washington, VA. In 1914 Andrew was a banker at 52 Wall St. in New York City, a member of the Stock Exchange and in 1917 he was a member of the Calument Club in New York City.¹ As of 22 January 1917,her married name was Willets.¹ Ida Blackstone Riley married Samuel Willets on 22 January 1917 at New York City, NY. In 1917 Samuel was in real estate at 49 Wall St., New York City and had lived at Brighthome Farms, Roslyn, Long Island befor moving to 22 East 78th St in New York City. He was a member of the Meadow Brook Hunt Club and the Piping Rock Golf Club, both on Long Island.¹ Ida Blackstone Riley died on 1 January 1935 at age 54. Her funeral was on 3 Jan 1935 in Westbury, Long Island, NY.¹

     Andrew McKinney was born circa 1875.¹ He married Ida Blackstone Riley, daughter of William Robinson Smith Riley and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid, on 1 December 1903 at Washington, VA. In 1914 Andrew was a banker at 52 Wall St. in New York City, a member of the Stock Exchange and in 1917 he was a member of the Calument Club in New York City.¹

     Samuel Willets was born circa 1880.¹ He married Ida Blackstone Riley, daughter of William Robinson Smith Riley and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid, on 22 January 1917 at New York City, NY. In 1917 Samuel was in real estate at 49 Wall St., New York City and had lived at Brighthome Farms, Roslyn, Long Island befor moving to 22 East 78th St in New York City. He was a member of the Meadow Brook Hunt Club and the Piping Rock Golf Club, both on Long Island.¹

     Charles Reid Riley was born on 20 April 1877 at Washington, DC.¹ He married Helen Hickcox circa 1900.¹

     Helen Hickcox was born circa 1880.¹ As of circa 1900,her married name was Riley.¹ She married Charles Reid Riley, son of William Robinson Smith Riley and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' King Reid, circa 1900.¹

     Charles Frederick Stansbury was born on 13 October 1821.¹ He married Ellen Robinson Riley, daughter of Thomas Robinson Riley and Elizabeth Wise Cropper Blackstone, in 1850.¹ Charles Frederick Stansbury died in January 1881 at age 59.¹

     Arthur Stansbury was born circa 1790.¹ He married Susanna Brown circa 1820.¹

     Susanna Brown was born circa 1800.¹ She married Arthur Stansbury circa 1820.¹ As of circa 1820,her married name was Stansbury.¹

     Mary Elevia Mackely (Young?) was born in 1835 at Baltimore, MD.¹ As of 1846,her married name was Riley.¹ She married Thomas Wise Riley, son of Thomas Robinson Riley and Elizabeth Wise Cropper Blackstone, in 1846 at Grace Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.¹ Mary Elevia Mackely (Young?) died on 1 December 1909 at Washington, DC. She came to Washington, DC with her parents as a child. She was survived by her husband, 2 daughters, 3 sons, and 17 grandchildren all residents of this city (Wash Post, 3 Dec 1909).¹ Mary was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, DC.¹

     Thomas R. Riley was born circa 1848.¹

     William Wallace Riley was born circa 1850 at Washington, DC.¹ He owned the 11th Street Wharf in Wasington from 1899 to 1913. He died on 19 March 1936.¹

     Elizabeth Riley was born circa 1852.¹

     Benjamin Thomas Hodges was born on 28 February 1815 at Prince George Co, MD.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Wise Riley, daughter of Thomas Robinson Riley and Elizabeth Wise Cropper Blackstone, in June 1852. Benjamin Thomas Hodges was educated at Kenyon College, OH and lived 1844-1856 at "Pentland Hills near Marlboro" in Prince George Co, MD. In 1854 they also lived at Prospect Hill on the Potomac River, Northeast of Georgetown; 1859-1874 they lived at Green Hill in Montogmery Co, MD and from 1874 to 1877 at Pentland Hills near Marlboro in Prince George County, MD.¹ Benjamin Thomas Hodges died on 22 March 1894 at Rockville, MD, at age 79.¹

     Virginia Covington Smith was born in 1840 at Loudoun Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1868,her married name was Riley.¹ She married Philander 'Phil' Chase Riley, son of Thomas Robinson Riley and Elizabeth Wise Cropper Blackstone, in 1868.¹ Virginia Covington Smith died on 3 August 1924 at Gershum, Montgomery Co, MD. The Washington Post, August 4, 1924 - Mrs. Virginia Smith Riley - Heart Disease Fatal to Gershum Resident, 84 Years Old - Mrs. Virginia Smith Riley, 84 years old, of Gershum, Montgomery county, Md., died of heart disease early yesterday in her home after an illness of ten days. Funeral services will be held in the home tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in Congressional cemetery. Mrs. Riley was born in Loudoun county, Va., and lived most of her life in the District and in Maryland. She moved to that State following her marriage in 1868 to Philander C. Riley. Before her marriage she was Miss Virginia Covington Smith. She is survived by three sons, Dr. Benjamin Riley, of New York; Maj. Philander Riley, United States army, who is stationed in Manila, and Smith Riley, of this city, and four daughters, Mrs. E.T. Allen, of Portland, Ore., and the Misses Elizabeth, Ellen and Harriett Riley, of Gershum.¹

     Benjamin Price Smith was born circa 1800.¹

     Virginia Smith 'Jennie' Riley was born in July 1873 at Montgomery Co, MD.¹ She died on 7 March 1884 at Gershom, Montgomery Co, MD, at age 10. At her home, “Gershom” in Montgomery county, Md., on Friday, March 7th, 1884, Virginia Smith, second daughter of Virginia S. and the late Philander C. Riley, aged 10 years and 8 months. Funeral at Congressional cemetery on Sunday, march 9th, at 2 p.m. Friends and relatives invited.² Virginia was buried at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, MD.¹

     Dr. Benjamin Riley was born circa 1868 at Montgomery Co, MD.¹ He was named in his mother's obituary on 4 August 1924 at New York. He was shown as a surviving son Dr. Benjamin Riley of New York in the obituary of Virginia Smith Riley.¹

     Maj. Philander Riley was born circa 1870 at Montgomery Co, MD.¹ He was named in his mother's obituary on 4 August 1924 at Manila. He was shown as a surviving son Maj. Philander Riley who was stationed in Manila in the obituary of Virginia Smith Riley.

     (d/o Phil) Riley was born circa 1872 at Montgomery Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1895,her married name was Allen.¹ She married E.T. Allen circa 1895.¹ (d/o Phil) Riley was named in her mother's obituary on 4 August 1924 at Portland, OR. She was shown as a surviving daughter, Mrs. E.T. Allen of Portland, OR in the obituary of Virginia Smith Riley.¹

     E.T. Allen was born circa 1870.¹ He married (d/o Phil) Riley, daughter of Philander 'Phil' Chase Riley and Virginia Covington Smith, circa 1895.¹

     Elizabeth Riley was born circa 1875 at Montgomery Co, MD.¹ She was named in her mother's obituary on 4 August 1924 at Gershum, Montgomery Co, MD. She was shown as a surviving daughter, Miss Elizabeth Riley of Gershum in the obituary of Virginia Smith Riley.¹

     Ellen Riley was born circa 1877 at Montgomery Co, MD.¹ She was named in her mother's obituary on 4 August 1924 at Gershum, Montgomery Co, MD. She was shown as a surviving daughter, Miss Ellen Riley of Gershum in the obituary of Virginia Smith Riley.¹

     Harrriett Riley was born circa 1879 at Montgomery Co, MD.¹ She was named in her mother's obituary on 4 August 1924 at Montgomery Co, MD. She was shown as a surviving daughter, Miss Harriett Riley of Gershum in the obituary of Virginia Smith Riley.¹

     Elizabeth Riley was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was named in her grandmother's will on 23 October 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as granddaughter Elizabeth Riley in the will of Patience Savage, son William Hope Savage.¹

     Benjamin Riley was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was named in his grandmother's will on 23 October 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson Benjamin Riley in the will of Patience Savage, son William Hope Savage.¹

     Elijah 'Eli' Doughty was born on 7 October 1846 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Elijah was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Eliha Dowty, age 4 in HH#486 headed by Martin Dowty, age 28.³ He married Margaret Elizabeth Doughty on 9 July 1866 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Eli Doughty, a 21 year old seaman, the son of Martin & Sally Doughty and she was shown as Elizabeth Doughty, age 23, parents not shown.⁴ Elijah 'Eli' Doughty died on 11 July 1926 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 79.¹ Elijah was buried at Old Downing Graveyard, Northampton Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Eli Doughty, 7 Oct 1844 - 11 Jul 1926. (NOTE: His great grandson, Jerry Doughty, reports that like their marriage record shows, he was 2 years younger then his wife Margaret and thus born in 1846.).¹

     Margaret Elizabeth Doughty was born on 12 May 1844 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married Elijah 'Eli' Doughty, son of Martin J. Doughty and Sally Dunton, on 9 July 1866 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Eli Doughty, a 21 year old seaman, the son of Martin & Sally Doughty and she was shown as Elizabeth Doughty, age 23, parents not shown.¹ Margaret Elizabeth Doughty died on 30 January 1928 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 83.¹ Margaret was buried at Old Downing Graveyard, Northampton Co, VA.²

     Martin J. Doughty was born circa 1822 at Northampton Co, VA.² He married Sally Dunton on 21 July 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. Rickards Dunton Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of his daughter Sally Dunton and Martin Dowty. James S. Carpenter as to Martin's age; Wm. S. Christian witness; they were married on 22 Jul 1845.¹ Martin was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Martin Dowty the head of HH#486, age 28, no occupation was shown. Listed with him were the following: Mary Dowty, age 21; Sally Dowty, age 23; Eiljah Dowty, age 4; Letty A. Dougherty, age 1; Margarett Kelly, age 13 and Francis Colins, age 12 and black.²

     Sally Dunton was born circa 1827 at Northampton Co, VA.² She married Martin J. Doughty on 21 July 1845 at Northampton Co, VA. Rickards Dunton Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of his daughter Sally Dunton and Martin Dowty. James S. Carpenter as to Martin's age; Wm. S. Christian witness; they were married on 22 Jul 1845.¹ As of 21 July 1845,her married name was Doughty.¹ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Dowty, age 23 in HH#486 headed by Martin Dowty, age 28.²

     William Satchell was born in 1613 at England.² Wm. Satchell, age 22, examined 7 Aug 1635 and was to be transported to Virginia in the Globe, of London.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1650. William Satchell gave by deed of gift in 1651 at Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that William Satchell gave by deed of gift to Mary Beedle the daughter of Richard and Ann Beedle.³ He bought land in 1652 at tract N52, Matchipungo, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that William Stone sold 200 acres of tract N52 to William Satchell begining from the south side of Scotts quarter branch at the now dwelling house of the said William Satchell and so extending southerly.⁴ He bought land in 1657 at tract N52, Matchipungo, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that Captain William Whittington had sold Satchell 100 acres on the north side of the branch and 3 years later his widow Elizabeth, now the wife of William Spencer, released her dower interets in the 100 acres. In 1680 William Satchell left his 300 acres as follows: 100 acres each to his son John, and daughters Grace and Ellen, John received the land on the north side of the branch. Grace became the wife of John Batson and title to her 100 acres passed to their son John, who in 1736 left to his son Jonah. In 1744 as told in connection with the 30-acres part of the William Ellegood land, 130 acres were left by Jonas Batson to his son Thomas, who sold by a General Court deed to Southy Satchell, who later left to his son William.⁴ He married Ann (-----) circa 1676.⁵ William made a will on 27 January 1679 at Northampton Co, VA. To my youngest dau. Ellen Satchell 100 A. on the seaboard side on the south side of a fence standing on the north side of Scotch Quarter Branch, and thence to an old hedge of cherry trees. To my dau. Grace Batson 100 A. from the said cherry trees southward over a branch called the Blind Branch to a line of marked trees. To my son John Satchell all the rest of my land lying on the other side of the fence standing on the north side of Scotch Quarter Branch, and if all my children die without issue then to my godson John Evans at Pocomoke. To dau. Ellen my mill. To my son Ju? Satchell my gun. Witt: Humphry 'HR' Reade, William Robinson. (Notes: Ellen Satchell, the dau. of William, married Thomas Middleton. In 1651 William Satchell gave by deed of gift to Mary Beedle the dau. of Richard and Ann Beedle.).¹ He died before 3 March 1679/80 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1630. She married William Satchell circa 1650. As of circa 1650,her married name was Satchell.

     Grace Satchell was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She married John Batson circa 1678.¹ As of circa 1678,her married name was Batson.¹ Grace was named in her father's will on 27 January 1679 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Grace Batson in the will of William Satchell. He gave her 100 acres from the cherry trees southward over a branch called the Blind Branch to a line of marked trees.¹ She inherited land in 1680 at tract N52, Matchipungo, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that William Satchell left his 300 acres as follows: 100 acres each to his son John, and daughters Grace and Ellen, John received the land on the north side of the branch. Grace became the wife of John Batson and title to her 100 acres passed to their son John, who in 1736 left to his son Jonah. In 1744 as told in connection with the 30-acres part of the William Ellegood land, 130 acres were left by Jonas Batson to his son Thomas, who sold by a General Court deed to Southy Satchell, who later left to his son William.² Grace was named in her husband's will on 13 September 1704 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Grace Badson in the will of John Batson.³

     William Batson was born circa 1682 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William was named in his father's will on 13 September 1704 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son William Badson in the will of John Batson, wife Grace.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1705.² William Batson bought land in 1713 at tract N51, Old Town Neck, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that Josias Cowdrey sold 180 acres in tract N51 to William Batson and in the next year he also obtained a deed from Yardley Michael who had come forward and claimed the land as next in succession to his brother Adam.³ He sold land in 1717 at tract N51, Old Town Neck, N'hamp Co, VA. It was in this year that William and Elizabeth Batson sold 50 acres to Samuel Church, who resold to John Marshall in 1726. This was the north part and becamed merged with another portion of the 500 acres which Marshall acquired. In 1720 the will of William Batson mentioned several children, but the only one to survive for any length of time was a daughter Mary, who married Jonah Widgeon, but they had no issue who lived, so the title went to a John Batson who was an elder brother to the dec'd William, and from him it went to his son, another Jonah.³ William made a will on 24 September 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. To my loving wife Elizabeth my land and moveables for life, and then to my son Francis the land whereon I now live. My son not to disturb his mother. Wife extrx. Witt: Argoll Harmanson, John Battson, Francis Battson. (Note: In 1707 a cattle mark was recorded for William Batson given by his mother Grace Batson.).² He died before 18 October 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.²

     Elizabeth (-----) was born circa 1685.¹ As of circa 1705,her married name was Batson.¹ She married William Batson, son of John Batson and Grace Satchell, circa 1705.¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 24 September 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth in the will of William Battson.¹ She died before 12 February 1733 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Elizabeth Batson was granted to Jonas Widgeon, son-in-law of the dec'd. Appraisers: Michael Christian Gent., John Marshall, John Haggoman & John Mapp.²

     Francis Batson was born circa 1706 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Francis was named in his father's will on 24 September 1720 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Francis in the will of William Battson, wife Elizabeth.¹

     John Batson was born circa 1680 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Ann (-----) circa 1704.¹ John Batson inherited land in 1720 at tract N51, Old Town Neck, N'hamp Co, VA. In 1720 the will of William Batson mentioned several children, but the only one to survive for any length of time was a daughter Mary, who married Jonah Widgeon, but they had no issue who lived, so the title went to a John Batson who was an elder brother to the dec'd William, and from him it went to his son, another Jonah. In 1744 Jonah Batson (wife Tabitha) left to son John but upon his death another son Thomas inherited. In 1758 Mrs. Tabitha Batson released to son Thomas her dower interest and he sold as 138 1/2 acres to Michael Christian II and it became merged with the N51J land.² John made a will on 23 March 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Jonas. To my two grandchildren Benjamin and Grace Batson. To my sons Luke and William. To my dau. Grace Rhoan one shilling. Resid. legatees my children John, Mary, Luke, and William Batson. Wife Ann and my son Jonas extrs. Witt: Southy Satchell, William 'WD' Dolby, Elenor 'O' Dolby.¹ He died before 8 July 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Ann (-----) was born circa 1685 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1704,her married name was Batson.¹ She married John Batson, son of John Batson and Grace Satchell, circa 1704.¹ Ann was named in her husband's will on 23 March 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Ann in the will of John Batson.¹

     Jonas Batson was born circa 1706 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Tabitha Johnson, daughter of Edmund Johnson and Ann (-----), circa 1730.^2,3 Jonas was named in his brother's will on 24 February 1737 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother Jonas and named Extr in the will of Joseph Batson, wife no name.⁴ Jonas was named in his father's will on 23 March 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Jonas in the will of John Batson, wife Ann.¹ Jonas made a will on 12 August 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Thomas 130 A. where my father John Batson did live, 30 A. of which I purchased from Abraham Smith. To my son John 130 A. lying in the Old Town. To my wife Tabitha 1/4th part of my personal estate during her life and then entire personal estate to be eq. div. by my six children, viz., Thomas, John, Leah, Rachel, Bridget and Ann Batson. Wife and son Thomas extrs. Witt: Stephen Dolby, William 'X' Batson, Joseph Jefferys.³ Jonas was named in his brother-in-law's will on 26 December 1747 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as brother (meaning brother-in-law) Jonas Batson in the will of Edmund Johnson. He also named a sister Tabitha Batson.⁵ He died before 13 December 1748 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     Luke Batson was born circa 1708 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Luke was named in his father's will on 23 March 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Luke in the will of John Batson, wife Ann.¹

     William Batson was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ William was named in his father's will on 23 March 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son William in the will of John Batson, wife Ann.¹

     Grace Batson was born circa 1712 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1730,her married name was Roan.² She married William Roan circa 1730.² Grace was named in her father's will on 23 March 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Grace Rhoan in the will of John Batson, wife Ann.¹ Grace was named as administrator of an estate on 13 September 1749 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Batson was granted to William Roan and Grace his wife with Thomas Clegg securities.³

     William Roan was born circa 1710 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Grace Batson, daughter of John Batson and Ann (-----), circa 1730.¹ William was named as administrator of an estate on 13 September 1749 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Thomas Batson was granted to William Roan and Grace his wife with Thomas Clegg securities.²

     John Batson was born circa 1714 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John was named in his father's will on 23 March 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son John in the will of John Batson, wife Ann.²

     Mary Batson was born circa 1716 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 23 March 1740 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary Batson in the will of John Batson, wife Ann.¹

     Thomas Batson was born circa 1684 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Susanna Hanby, daughter of Daniel Hanby and Mary (-----), circa 1706.¹ Thomas was named in his sister-in-law's will on 25 April 1724 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my brother (meaning brother-in-law) Thomas Batson and named Extr in the will of Elizabeth Parker, mother of John Parker.³ Thomas made a will on 4 November 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son Daniel my plantation and all my land being 145 A. My wife Susannah to have the use of my plantation and land and personal estate during her widowhood, and then the personal estate to be div. by wife and all my children, viz., Mary, Alan, Peter, Susanna, Elizabeth and Thomas Batson. Wife extrx. Witt: John 'J' Hall, Thomas 'X' Griffeth.¹ He died before 14 December 1725 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Mary, Peter, Susanna, Elizabeth and Thomas were the only children intended to have the above devise.¹

     Mary Batson was born circa 1708 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1725,her married name was Widgeon.¹ She married Jonas Widgeon circa 1725.¹

     Jonas Widgeon was born circa 1700 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Batson, daughter of William Batson and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1725.¹ Jonas was named as administrator of an estate on 12 February 1733 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Elizabeth Batson was granted to Jonas Widgeon, son-in-law of the dec'd. Appraisers: Michael Christian Gent., John Marshall, John Haggoman & John Mapp.²

     Thomas Batson was born circa 1730 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Thomas was named in his father's will on 12 August 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son Thomas and given 130 acres where my father John Batson did live in the will of Jonas Batson, wife Tabitha.¹ Thomas was named in his uncle's will on 26 December 1747 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as my cousin (meaning nephew) Thomas Batson in the will of Edmund Johnson.² Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 9 May 1758 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Batson was granted to Thomas Batson. Appraisers: Esau Jacob, Samuel Williams, Jarath Powell & Thomas Johnson.³ He sold land in 1758 at tract N51, Old Town Neck, Northampton Co, VA. It was in this year that Mrs. Tabitha Batson released to son Thomas her dower interest and he sold as 138 1/2 acres to Michael Christian II.⁴

     John Batson was born circa 1732 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ John was named in his father's will on 12 August 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as son John and given 130 acres in the Old Town (Neck) in the will of Jonas Batson, wife Tabitha.¹ He died before 9 May 1758 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Batson was granted to Thomas Batson. Appraisers: Esau Jacob, Samuel Williams, Jarath Powell & Thomas Johnson.²

     Leah Batson was born circa 1734 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Leah was named in her father's will on 12 August 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Leah Batson in the will of Jonas Batson, wife Tabitha.¹

     Rachel Batson was born circa 1736 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Rachel was named in her father's will on 12 August 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Rachel Batson in the will of Jonas Batson, wife Tabitha.¹

     Bridget Batson was born circa 1738 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Bridget was named in her father's will on 12 August 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Bridget Batson in the will of Jonas Batson, wife Tabitha.¹ She married William Wood on 7 June 1760 at Northampton Co, VA. Jno. Harmanson was the security on the M.L.B. of William Wood and Bridget Batson.² As of 12 January 1786,her married name was Wood.²

     Ann Batson was born circa 1740 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Ann was named in her father's will on 12 August 1744 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ann Batson in the will of Jonas Batson, wife Tabitha.¹

     (-----) Morgan was born circa 1710.¹ He married Ann Batson, daughter of Francis Batson and Ann (-----), circa 1740.¹

     Mary (-----) was born circa 1725 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ As of circa 1745,her married name was Batson.¹ She married Nehemiah Batson, son of Francis Batson and Ann (-----), circa 1745.¹ Mary was named in her husband's will on 23 January 1752 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of Nehemiah Batson.¹

     John Elligood was born circa 1675 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1700. John Elligood married Ann (-----) circa 1706.¹ John made a will on 14 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. To my son John Elligood my plantation whereon I now live with that part of my land lying on the westward side of the new road. To my son William Elligood the other part of my land lying to the east of the said road. To my son John one great chest called a New England chest, my gun, and my razor and hone. To my loving wife Ann Elligood. If my son John does not wish to live with his mother-in-law then John Jacob to have him until 18. Phillip Jacob to have my son William until 18. Wife extrx. and resid legatee. My brother-in-law Rober(sic) Widing and my friend Benjamin Nottingham to oversee. Witt: Alee Sanders, Benjamin Fathere, Benjamin Nottingham.¹ He died before 30 May 1709 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. The widow Anne Elligood petitioned the Court for her dower thirds through her attorney Andrew Hamilton.¹