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     John Perkins was born circa 1740.¹ He married Mary 'Polly' White, daughter of Ambrose White (IV) and Barsheba Furbush (Forbush or Forbes), after 27 January 1773.¹

     Nathaniel Miller was born circa 1735 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Nathaniel was named in his brother's will on 27 January 1773 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as brother Nathaniel Miller and named Extr. in the will of John Miller, wife Mary.² Nathaniel made a will on 16 February 1773 at Worcester Co, MD.³ Nathaniel was named in his father's will on 2 October 1777 at Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as son Nathaniel Miller in the will of Jospeh Miller, wife Bathsheba.⁴ He died before 23 March 1779 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     Mary Miller was born circa 1740 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1765,her married name was Bounds.² She married (-----) Bounds circa 1765.² Mary was named in her father's will on 2 October 1777 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Mary Bounds in the will of Jospeh Miller, wife Bathsheba.²

     Elizabeth Miller was born circa 1742 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1765,her married name was Tingle.² She married (-----) Tingle circa 1765.² Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 2 October 1777 at Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Tingle in the will of Jospeh Miller, wife Bathsheba.²

     John Miller was born circa 1674.¹ He married Isabella (-----) circa 1695.¹ John Miller died before 8 September 1714 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Isabella (-----) was born circa 1675.¹ She married John Miller circa 1695.¹ As of circa 1695,her married name was Miller.¹

     John Miller was born in 1695 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Sarah Fassett, daughter of Capt. William Fassett Sr. and Mary Rouse, circa 1725.² John Miller died before 16 November 1750 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     David Pepper was born on 4 May 1805 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE.^2,3 He married Naomi Warrington, daughter of Joseph Warrington Jr. and Ann Jefferson, on 11 January 1833 at Sussex Co, DE.^4,3 David was listed as a head of household in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as David Pepper the head of HH#128, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Peppers: Naomi age 38, Harriet A. age 15, Mary E. age 13, David M. age 11, Charles T. age 10, Arthur age 7, Lydia E. age 5 & Eli age 1. Also listed was William H. Abbott, age 18; Henry Abbott, age 4; and Peter Sockom, age 19.¹ He died on 6 November 1889 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE, at age 84.^2,3

     Naomi Warrington was born on 3 February 1812 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE.^3,4 She married David Pepper, son of Eli Pepper and Chloe Marvel, on 11 January 1833 at Sussex Co, DE.^3,5 As of 11 January 1833,her married name was Pepper.⁵ Naomi was listed with her husband in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Naomi Pepper age 38 in HH#128 headed by David Pepper, a 45 year old farmer.⁶ She died on 2 January 1886 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE, at age 73.^3,4

     Harriet A. Pepper was born circa 1835 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Harriet A. Pepper age 15 in HH#128 headed by David Pepper, a 45 year old farmer.¹

     Mary E. Pepper was born circa 1837 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Mary E. Pepper, ag 13 in HH#128 headed by David Pepper, a 45 year old farmer.¹

     Charles T. Pepper was born circa 1840 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ Charles was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Charles T. Pepper, age 10 in HH#128 headed by David Pepper, a 45 year old farmer.¹

     Arthur Pepper was born circa 1843 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Arthur Pepper, age 7 in HH#128 headed by David Pepper, a 45 year old farmer.¹

     Lydia E. Pepper was born circa 1845 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ Lydia was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. She was shown as Lydia E. Pepper, age 5 in HH#128 headed by David Pepper, a 45 year old farmer.¹

     Eli Pepper was born circa 1849 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ Eli was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Broadkiln Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was shown as Eli Pepper, age 1 in HH#128 headed by David Pepper, a 45 year old farmer.¹

     Samuel Tindall was born circa 1702 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

     Sydney Sheppard Kellam was born on 11 August 1915 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He died on 4 April 1961 at age 45.¹ Sydney was buried at Cape Charles Cemetery, Cape Charles, N'hamp Co, VA.¹

     Euselius M. Kellogg was born circa 1870.¹ He married Lydia V. (-----) circa 1890.¹

     Lydia V. (-----) was born circa 1870.¹ She married Euselius M. Kellogg circa 1890.¹ As of circa 1890,her married name was Kellogg.¹

     Ralph Thomas Whitelaw was born on 21 September 1880 at St. Louis, MO.¹ He died on 26 March 1950 at N.A.M. Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA, at age 69. Death Claims Ralph Whitelaw After Operation - Ralph Thomas Whitelaw, 69, of Accomac, died Sunday morning, March 26, at Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox. The son of Robert H. and Mary Westage Whitelaw, be was born in St. Louis, Missouri, 21 Sep 1880. After attending St. Louis schools he went to Amherst College and was graduated in 1902. While at Amherst he became a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity. Upon graduation he went into business with his father, and his brother, R. Malcolm Whitelaw, carried on the family chemical business founded in 1853, until he retired in 1926. He went to France in World War I, serving in the AEF. He had married Miss Paula Oertel on 1 Apr 1922. There were no children. After his retirement he and Mrs. Whitelaw traveled around, looking for the place where they wanted to live. They chose the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and bought pre-Revolutionary "Warwick" at Quinby, which they restored and made into a charming and most livable home. Mrs. Whitelaw died in 1933 and then he built a home next to "Whispering Pines" at Accomac, where he spent the rest of his life. Technically retired, he remained always a busy man, active in many fields. He helped the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce and did his part in civilian defense during World War II and last year he was instrumental in re-activating the local branch of the Association of the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. He was generous in doing favors, but chary in asking them. For the past fifteen years he had devoted himself largely to a study of old homes on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Starting from the papers of the late Thomas Upshur at "Brownsville," Northampton County, he and Miss Anne Floyd Upshur carried on their investigations, accumulating a treasure of material about the Eastern Shore, centered on the old home but extending into various related and associated fields. They collected information on more then two hundred Eastern Shore buildings of the seventeenth, eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. They located eight in Northampton and four in Accomack County dating back in construction to the 1600s. One of these, "Winona," has some claim to being the oldest authenticated brick in America. Mr. Whitelaw pursued this research in Richmond and Washington, D.C., as well as among the local records and on the ground. The material for a book was all but complete at the time of his death. A memorial for Mr. Whitelaw was conducted by Rev. Edwin T. Williams at St. James Episcopal Church, Accomac, Monday, March 27 at 11 o'clock. In accordance with his wishes his remains were cremated and his ashes rest at Ferncliff, Ardsley, N.Y. He was a Congregationalist. Surviving members of the family are his brother, R. Malcolm Whitelaw, of Sarasota, Fla., and three nephews, Eugene S. Wilson, of Amherst, Mass., Robert W. Wilson, of Washington, D.C., and M. Hasley Whitelaw, of Jacksonville, Fla.
Whitelaw Will Makes Generous Bequests to Shore - Library, School and Historical Society Given Valuable Research Files - Out of his affection for the Shore were he spent his latter years, Ralph T. Whitelaw expressed his sentiment through his will dated Oct. 3, 1947 and probated March 28, 1950. In this carefully prepared document he does these things. His writings, records, pictures, maps, etc., relating to the Eastern Shore of Virginia, are willed to the Virginia Historical Society, he wrote: "If within six months after my death, the said Society will contract to edit and publish (but not to have already edited and published) my manuscript under the title, "Virginia's Eastern Shore," I then direct my Executors to pay to said Society the sum of $5,000 towards that purpose." If such possible contract eventuates and after legitimate expenses of the undertaking have been covered by sales of the book it was Mr. Whitelaw's wish that the Society divide semi-annually any profit from the sale, between itself and Miss Anne Floyd Upshur, with whom Mr. Whitelaw worked on the book. After Miss Upshur's death, the Society receives all profits, in any. The executors' responsibility in this matter terminates at the end of six months regardless of what may be done, unless limited time is necessary to complete negotiation then pending and the manuscript goes to the society. To Onancock High School he left his scrap books of clippings, reference books on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, its architecture, furniture, etc., because he felt the Callahan Collection was there and Shore information data should be in one place for the convenience of the public. He lelt his library to the Accawmacke Library at Onancock, subject to the first choice by Miss Upshur of books, etc., she desired. Out side the Shore, he made generous bequests to Amherest College, his Alma Mater, to his fraternity and to relatives and friends. The little house by the side of the road in which he lived will be sold by the executors with first choice for its purchase being offered to Albert Dobson of Whispering Pines.¹

     Jonathan Garrison was born on 4 December 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.² Jonathan was named as an heir on 28 July 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Anne Outten brought suit against against the estate of Archibald Garrison for £174:05:05 1/2 current Virginia money that she had loaned him. His children were named as Molly, wife of Benjamin Floyd; Jonathan, Berry, Adah, Esther, Peggy, and Sukey Garrison.¹ He married Nancy Selby, daughter of James Selby and Mary 'Polly' Sturgis, on 19 August 1806 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Jonathan Garrison & Nancy Selby.³ Jonathan Garrison sold land in 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Jonathan & Nancy Garrison sold the balance of the old Garrison home plantation in Accomack to their brother-in-law, James Harrison, husband of Peggy Garrison.⁴ He died in 1812 at Worcester Co, MD. He died intestate. He brought a bad gene into the family. He died of Bright's Desease at an early age about 1812. His daughter, Mary Anne Sudler, died of Bright's Disease in 1835. Her only surviving child, Dr. James Selby Sudler died of Bright's Disease in 1863. His daughters, Mary Anne Garrison Sudler Riggin died of the same disease in 1889, and her sister, Elizabeth Ellen Sudler Turner Himadi, the grandmoter of Timothy Field Beard, died of it in 1905. Her great-grandson John Pistell died of it in 2008. He was born in 1949 and lived longer that the others due to dialysis.⁵

     Berry Garrison was born on 23 March 1777 at Accomack Co, VA.² Berry was named as an heir on 28 July 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Anne Outten brought suit against against the estate of Archibald Garrison for £174:05:05 1/2 current Virginia money that she had loaned him. His children were named as Molly, wife of Benjamin Floyd; Jonathan, Berry, Adah, Esther, Peggy, and Sukey Garrison.¹

     Adah Garrison was born on 17 March 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.² Adah was named as an heir on 28 July 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Anne Outten brought suit against against the estate of Archibald Garrison for £174:05:05 1/2 current Virginia money that she had loaned him. His children were named as Molly, wife of Benjamin Floyd; Jonathan, Berry, Adah, Esther, Peggy, and Sukey Garrison.¹

     Esther Garrison was born on 6 June 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.² Esther was named as an heir on 28 July 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Anne Outten brought suit against against the estate of Archibald Garrison for £174:05:05 1/2 current Virginia money that she had loaned him. His children were named as Molly, wife of Benjamin Floyd; Jonathan, Berry, Adah, Esther, Peggy, and Sukey Garrison.¹

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1725. She married Jonathan Garrison, son of Jonathan Garrison and Phyllis (-----), circa 1742.¹ As of circa 1742,her married name was Garrison.¹

     Nancy Selby was born circa 1789 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of 19 August 1806,her married name was Garrison.³ She married Jonathan Garrison, son of Archibald Garrison and Kaziah Floyd, on 19 August 1806 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Jonathan Garrison & Nancy Selby.³ As of 22 October 1814,her married name was Pennewell.³ Nancy Selby married David Pennewell on 22 October 1814 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as David Pennewell and Nancy Garrettson. The license was dated 22 Oct and they were married on 31 Oct 1814. She was his 4th wife and became the grandmother of Simeon Selby Pennewill, Governor of Delaware from 1909 to 1913.^3,4 As of after 21 October 1831,her married name was Sudler.¹ Nancy Selby married Dr. John Ralston Sudler, son of Dr. Joseph Sudler and Sarah Benn Ralston, after 21 October 1834.¹ Nancy Selby died on 28 July 1855 at Greenwood, Sussex Co, DE.¹

     James Selby was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Mary 'Polly' Sturgis, daughter of Capt. Outten Sturgis and Martha Purnell, circa 1785 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ James was named in his father-in-law's will on 18 September 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son-in-law James Selby in the will of Outten Sturgis, wife Sarah.² He died before 8 December 1801 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James Selby of Jno. had bonds posted by Polly Selby, John Selby of Parker and Benjamin Gunby.³

     Mary 'Polly' Sturgis was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.² She married James Selby, son of Capt. John Selby and Anne Drummond, circa 1785 at Worcester Co, MD.² As of circa 1785,her married name was Selby.² Mary was named in her father's will on 18 September 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Polly Selby in the will of Outten Sturgis, wife Sarah.¹

     David Pennewell was born on 21 October 1763 at Worcester Co, MD.² He married Nancy Selby, daughter of James Selby and Mary 'Polly' Sturgis, on 22 October 1814 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as David Pennewell and Nancy Garrettson. The license was dated 22 Oct and they were married on 31 Oct 1814. She was his 4th wife and became the grandmother of Simeon Selby Pennewill, Governor of Delaware from 1909 to 1913.^1,2 David Pennewell died on 21 October 1831 at Greenwood, Sussex Co, DE, at age 68.³

     Dr. John Ralston Sudler was born on 31 August 1797 at Milford, Kent Co, DE.² He married Mary Ann Garrison, daughter of Jonathan Garrison and Nancy Selby, on 22 April 1828 at Greenwood, Sussex Co, DE.¹ Dr. John Ralston Sudler married Nancy Selby, daughter of James Selby and Mary 'Polly' Sturgis, after 21 October 1834.¹ Dr. John Ralston Sudler died on 3 April 1871 at Bridgeville, Sussex Co, DE, at age 73.¹

     Dr. James Selby Sudler was born on 12 July 1831 at Bridgeville, Sussex Co, DE.¹ He sold land on 20 September 1854. John Ralston Sudler, the widower of Mary Ann Garrison, and her son James Selby Sudler, both of Sussex Co, DE were paid $500 by James Chapman of Accomack for their rights to the Jonathan Garrison land. It would appear that there were problems in clearing the title to the Garrison land, and by this date James Selby Sudler was the only living descendant of Jonathan Garrison who died in 1812. His father had dower rights to the land through his former wife. Nancy Selby Garrison Penniwill was still alive, but her dower rights had evidently ceased with her remarriage. He married Sarah Ann Hitch, daughter of William Hitch and Miranda Short, on 24 July 1856 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.¹ Dr. James Selby Sudler died on 1 August 1863 at Bridgeville, Sussex Co, DE, at age 32. He died of Bright's Disease.²

     John Watts was born circa 1630.¹ He married Dorothy (-----) circa 1660.¹ John made a will on 29 April 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John. Bal. personal estate 1/3 to wife Dorothy & the other 2/3 to my children Margery, Jannett & John (all under 16). Wife & friend John Drumaond to be guardians of my children. To son John 450 acres where I now dwell at Accocomson & 250 acres on Teasers Island in Somerset County, Md. granted me by patent & 300 acres in Somersat County being the Southermost part of 600 acres granted me by patent. To daughter Tabitha, now wife to John Tarr, the remaining part of my 600 acres in Somerset County for life then to her heirs with reversion to her heirs at common law. Wife Exec. Witt: John Wallop, Thomas Mitchell.¹ He died before 4 June 1684 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.¹

     Dorothy (-----) was born circa 1640.¹ She married John Watts circa 1660.¹ As of circa 1660,her married name was Watts.¹ Dorothy was named in her husband's will on 29 April 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Dorothy in the will of John Watts.¹

     Tabitah Watts was born circa 1660.¹ As of circa 1680,her married name was Tarr.¹ She married John Tarr circa 1680.¹ Tabitah was named in her father's will on 29 April 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Tabitah Tarr, now wife of John Tarr, in the will of John Watts, wife Dorothy.¹

     John Tarr was born circa 1650.¹ He married Tabitah Watts, daughter of John Watts and Dorothy (-----), circa 1680.¹ John was named in his father-in-law's will on 29 April 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Tarr, husband of my daughter Tabitha, in the will of John Watts, wife Dorothy.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth (-----) circa 1692.² John made a will on 11 May 1695 at Somereset Co, MD. To son Samuel, land. To sons Michael and John, land. To daughter Mary. To wife Mary. Mentions Walter Read and Francis Joyce. Witt: James Glens, Thomas Donaway and Nicholas Lisney.³ He died before 20 August 1695 at Somereset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     Margery Watts was born circa 1665.¹ Margery was named in her father's will on 29 April 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Margery (under 16) in the will of John Watts, wife Dorothy.¹

     Jannett Watts was born circa 1667.¹ Jannett was named in her father's will on 29 April 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Jannett (under 16) in the will of John Watts, wife Dorothy.¹

     Daniel Selby was born on 7 November 1677 at Somerset Co, MD.² Daniel was named in his father's will on 12 December 1694 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son Daniel in the will of Daniel Selby, wife Mary. He was given "Yorkshire," "Sandy Point," "Kilkenny."¹

     William Selby was born on 30 August 1683 at Somerset Co, MD.² William was named in his father's will on 12 December 1694 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as son William in the will of Daniel Selby, wife Mary. He was given "Mattemkin" (Accomac County), "Dublin."¹ William was named in his brother's will before 7 February 1705/6 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as brother William in the will of Parker Selby, wife Tabitha.³

     Daniel Selby was born circa 1699 at Somerset Co, MD.³ Daniel was named in his father's will before 7 February 1705/6 at Somerset Co, MD. He was shown as eldest son Daniel (under 18) in the will of Parker Selby, wife Tabitha. He was given "Cantry" & "Carragonstick."¹

     Sarah Purnell was born circa 1692 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1720,her married name was Kellam.¹ She married (-----) Kellam circa 1720. She may have been the wife of John Outten.^1,2 Sarah was named in her father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Sarah Kellam in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹

     Joyce Purnell was born circa 1700 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1718,her married name was Newbold.¹ She married Thomas Newbold II, son of Thomas Newbold I and Adriana (-----), circa 1718 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2 Joyce was named in her father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Joyce Newbold in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹

     Tabitha Purnell was born circa 1708 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1730,her married name was Cropper.² She married (-----) Cropper circa 1730.² Tabitha was named in her father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Tabitha Cropper in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.²

     (-----) Cropper was born circa 1705.¹ He married Tabitha Purnell, daughter of Major John Purnell and Tabitha Bayly, circa 1730.¹

     Thomas Newbold II was born circa 1680 at Pocomoke, Somerset Co, MD.² He married (-----) (-----) circa 1702 at Somerset Co, MD.⁴ Thomas Newbold II married Joyce Purnell, daughter of Major John Purnell and Director Smith, circa 1718 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,4 Thomas Newbold II died before 23 April 1746 at Somerset Co, MD.⁵

     (-----) Kellam was born circa 1690.¹ He married Sarah Purnell, daughter of Major John Purnell and Director Smith, circa 1720. She may have been the wife of John Outten.^1,2

     (w/o Rackcliffe) Purnell was born circa 1696 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1720,her married name was Rackcliffe.¹ She married (-----) Rackcliffe circa 1720.¹ (w/o Rackcliffe) Purnell died before 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her father John Purnell named a grandson Purnell Rackliff in his will instead of her.¹

     (-----) Rackcliffe was born circa 1690.¹ He married (w/o Rackcliffe) Purnell, daughter of Major John Purnell and Director Smith, circa 1720.¹

     Purnell Rackcliffe was born circa 1725 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Purnell was named in his grandfather's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as grandson Purnell Rackliff in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹

     Elizabeth Purnell was born circa 1710 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1730,her married name was Major.¹ She married (-----) Major circa 1730.¹ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Major in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹

     (-----) Major was born circa 1700.¹ He married Elizabeth Purnell, daughter of Major John Purnell and Tabitha Bayly, circa 1730.¹

     Sophia Purnell was born circa 1712 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1735,her married name was Jenkins.¹ She married (-----) Jenkins circa 1735.¹ Sophia was named in her father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Sophia Jenkins in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹

     (-----) Jenkins was born circa 1710.¹ He married Sophia Purnell, daughter of Major John Purnell and Tabitha Bayly, circa 1735.¹

     Martha Bowen was born circa 1700 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1720,her married name was Purnell.¹ She married Major John Purnell, son of Thomas Purnell and (-----) (-----), circa 1720.¹ Martha was named in her husband's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as wife Martha in the will of John Purnell.¹ As of circa 1743,her married name was Selby.² She married William Selby circa 1743.² Martha made a will on 13 February 1780 at Worcester Co, MD. To Zadok Whait. To grandson Robert Purnell. To daughter Martha Sturgis & grandson Thomas Purnell Sturgis. To granddaughter Martha Sturgis. To 6 grandchildren John, Thomas, Purnell, Joshua, Mary (only 5 names listed). To son-in-law Outten Sturgis Extr. Witt: Levi Merrill, Rhoda Bowing (Bowen).⁴ She died before 13 October 1780 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that her will was probated.⁴

     Hezekiah Purnell was born circa 1722 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Hezekiah was named in his father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Hezekiah in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha. He was given "Purnell's Exchange," "Pharsalis," and "Piney__?__."¹

     Bathsheba Purnell was born circa 1724 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Bathsheba was named in her father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Bathsheba in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹

     Mary Purnell was born circa 1726 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Mary was named in her father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Mary in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹

     Martha Purnell was born circa 1728 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Martha was named in her father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as a daughter Martha in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹ As of circa 1750,her married name was Sturgis.² She married Capt. Outten Sturgis, son of Jonathan Sturgis and Esther 'Hester' Outten, circa 1750.²

     John Purnell was born circa 1730 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ John was named in his father's will on 5 April 1741 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son John Purnell in the will of John Purnell, wife Martha.¹

     William Bowen II was born circa 1656 at Hungars Parish, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ Henry Bishop left Northampton Co, VA and moved to Somerset Co, MD prior to 1672, with his wife Ann, his sons: John, Henry Jr., Aaron, David and George Bishop; his daughters: Elizabeth, Sarah and Ann Bishop; his wife's sons: David and William Bowen; and his wife's daughter Mary Bowen.³ He patented land on 21 May 1683 at Bowens Choice, Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that 350 acres know as Bowens Choice was patented by William Bowen.² He married Mary Hammond, daughter of Capt. Edward Hammond Sr. and Anne Smith, circa 1690.⁴ William Bowen II was on the tax list from 1723 to 1725 at Bogerternorton Hundred, Wor Co, MD. He was shown as William Bowin Sr., head of household. Living with him were John Bowin and David Bowin, Negroes James (1723 & 1725), Dick (1723) and Bess (1725).⁵ William made a will on 4 March 1727 at Worcester Co, MD. To son Luke Extr & plantation. To son Littleton land. To son John (under 18), Extr & land. To son George, land. To daughters Martha Purnell, Elizabeth Bridell & Ann Ballard. To 5 children: John, Luke, George, Joyce & Priscilla. To grandaughter Isabella Thompson. Witt: George Jones, Joseph Truitt & Edward Rownd.⁶ He died before 30 March 1728 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.⁶

     William Selby was born circa 1700.¹ He married Martha Bowen, daughter of William Bowen II and Mary Hammond, circa 1743.¹

     Capt. Outten Sturgis was born circa 1725 at Somerset Co, MD.^1,2 He married Martha Purnell, daughter of Major John Purnell and Martha Bowen, circa 1750.¹ Capt. Outten Sturgis married Sarah Coard, daughter of William Coard III and Rachel (-----), circa 1785.^3,4 Outten made a will on 18 September 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. To son Joshua, Extr. To granddaughter Elizabeth Custis Sturgis. To grandson William Custis & granddaughter Polly Custis. To wife Sarah. Plantation called "?ersala" 300 acres where Joshua Sturgis dwells to daughters Polly Selby, Martha Aydelotte, Esther Gunby. Grave for wife now deceased. To son-in-law Benjamin Gunby, James Selby & Benjamin Aydelotte Extrs. Witt: John Holland, Benjamin Aydelotte, John Jones Sr. Codicil - to Esther Sturgis daughter of Abraham O. Sturgis.³ He died before 25 October 1796 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.³

     Mary Ann Garrison was born circa 1808 at Worcester Co, MD.² She married Dr. John Ralston Sudler, son of Dr. Joseph Sudler and Sarah Benn Ralston, on 22 April 1828 at Greenwood, Sussex Co, DE.¹ As of 22 April 1828,her married name was Sudler.¹ Mary Ann Garrison died on 21 October 1834 at Bridgeville, Sussex Co, DE. She died of Bright's Disease.^1,3

     Sarah Ann Hitch was born on 22 June 1835 at Laurel, DE.¹ As of 24 July 1856,her married name was Sudler.¹ She married Dr. James Selby Sudler, son of Dr. John Ralston Sudler and Mary Ann Garrison, on 24 July 1856 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.¹ As of 17 October 1866,her married name was Smith.¹ Sarah Ann Hitch married Frank E. Smith on 17 October 1866.¹ Sarah Ann Hitch died on 11 October 1924 at Asbury Park, NJ, at age 89.¹

     Elizabeth Ellen Sudler was born on 14 June 1863 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.¹ As of 27 March 1883,her married name was Turner.¹ She married Henry Clay Turner, son of Jane Elliott, on 27 March 1883 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.¹ As of 10 December 1900,her married name was Himadi.² Elizabeth Ellen Sudler married David A. Himadi on 10 December 1900 at Brooklyn, NY.² Elizabeth Ellen Sudler died on 7 February 1905 at New York City, NY, at age 41. She died of Bright's Disease.^1,3

     Henry Clay Turner was born on 3 July 1848 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE. He was born an Elliott.² He married Elizabeth Ellen Sudler, daughter of Dr. James Selby Sudler and Sarah Ann Hitch, on 27 March 1883 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.¹ Henry Clay Turner died on 3 December 1897 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, MD, at age 49.²

     Mary Ann Garrison Sudler was born on 30 August 1858 at Bridgeville, Sussex Co, DE.¹ As of 24 November 1881,her married name was Riggin.¹ She married Harvy Riggin on 24 November 1881 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.¹ Mary Ann Garrison Sudler died on 3 October 1889 at Altoona, PA, at age 31. She died of Bright's Disease.^1,2

     Harvy Riggin was born circa 1855 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.¹ He married Mary Ann Garrison Sudler, daughter of Dr. James Selby Sudler and Sarah Ann Hitch, on 24 November 1881 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.¹

     Frank E. Smith was born circa 1835 at Wilmington, New Castle Co, DE.¹ He married Sarah Ann Hitch, daughter of William Hitch and Miranda Short, on 17 October 1866.¹

     Martha Sturgis was born circa 1762 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1785,her married name was Aydelotte.¹ She married Benjamin Aydelotte circa 1785.¹ Martha was named in her father's will on 18 September 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Martha Aydelotte in the will of Outten Sturgis, wife Sarah.¹

     Benjamin Aydelotte was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Martha Sturgis, daughter of Capt. Outten Sturgis and Martha Purnell, circa 1785.¹ Benjamin was named in his father-in-law's will on 18 September 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son-in-law Benjamin Aydelotte in the will of Outten Sturgis, wife Sarah.¹

     Esther Sturgis was born circa 1764 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ As of circa 1785,her married name was Gunby.¹ She married Benjamin Gunby circa 1785.¹ Esther was named in her father's will on 18 September 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Esther Gunby in the will of Outten Sturgis, wife Sarah.¹

     Benjamin Gunby was born circa 1760 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Esther Sturgis, daughter of Capt. Outten Sturgis and Martha Purnell, circa 1785.¹ Benjamin was named in his father-in-law's will on 18 September 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son-in-law Benjamin Gunby in the will of Outten Sturgis, wife Sarah.¹

     Joshua Sturgis was born circa 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ Joshua was named in his father's will on 18 September 1795 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as son Joshua and named Extr. in the will of Outten Sturgis, wife Sarah.¹

     David A. Himadi was born circa 1860.¹ He married Elizabeth Ellen Sudler, daughter of Dr. James Selby Sudler and Sarah Ann Hitch, on 10 December 1900 at Brooklyn, NY.¹

     William Hitch was born on 2 April 1802 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE.¹ He married Miranda Short, daughter of Philip (of Isaac) Short and Sally Hill, in 1834.¹ William Hitch died on 6 December 1886 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE, at age 84.¹

     Miranda Short was born on 26 August 1818 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ She married William Hitch, son of Levin Hitch and Nancy Bacon, in 1834.¹ As of 1834,her married name was Hitch.¹ Miranda Short died in November 1888 at Laurel, Sussex Co, DE, at age 70.¹

     Dr. Joseph Sudler was born in 1770 at Chestertown, MD.¹ He married Sarah Benn Ralston, daughter of John Ralston Esq. and Mary Benn, on 29 October 1796 at Milford, DE.¹ Dr. Joseph Sudler died on 13 September 1827 at Milford, DE.¹

     Sarah Benn Ralston was born circa 1780.¹ She married Dr. Joseph Sudler, son of Capt. Emory Sudler and Martha Smyth, on 29 October 1796 at Milford, DE.¹ As of 29 October 1796,her married name was Sudler.¹ Sarah Benn Ralston died on 7 November 1802 at Milford, DE.¹

     Levin Hitch was born circa 1765.¹ He married Nancy Bacon, daughter of Dudson Bacon and Elizabeth Vaughan, circa 1790.¹ Levin Hitch died circa 1803 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

     Nancy Bacon was born circa 1770 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ She married Levin Hitch, son of Samuel Hitch and (-----) (-----), circa 1790.¹ As of circa 1790,her married name was Hitch.¹ Nancy Bacon died after 1860 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

     Philip (of Isaac) Short was born circa 1790 at Sycamore (near Laurel), Sussex Co, DE.¹ He married Sally Hill, daughter of Elzey Hill and Nancy Miller, circa 1816.¹ Philip (of Isaac) Short died in 1858 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

     Sally Hill was born circa 1800.¹ She married Philip (of Isaac) Short, son of Isaac Short and Elizabeth Connaway, circa 1816.¹ As of circa 1816,her married name was Short.¹ Sally Hill died in 1855 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

     Capt. Emory Sudler was born circa 1750 at Chestertown, MD.¹ He married Martha Smyth, daughter of Thomas Smyth and Mary Frisby, circa 1770.¹

     Martha Smyth was born circa 1750 at Chestertown, MD.¹ She married Capt. Emory Sudler, son of Capt. Joseph Sudler Jr. and Ann Emory, circa 1770.¹ As of circa 1770,her married name was Sudler.¹

     John Ralston Esq. was born circa 1750 at Milford, DE.¹ He married Mary Benn, daughter of James Benn and Sarah Gunn, circa 1780.¹

     Mary Benn was born circa 1760.¹ She married John Ralston Esq. circa 1780.¹ As of circa 1780,her married name was Ralston.¹

     Dudson Bacon was born circa 1740 at London, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Vaughan, daughter of William Vaughan and Mary Jones, circa 1765.¹ Dudson Bacon died in 1783 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

     Elizabeth Vaughan was born circa 1740.¹ She married Dudson Bacon, son of John Bacon and (-----) (-----), circa 1765.¹ As of circa 1765,her married name was Bacon.¹

     Samuel Hitch was born circa 1740.¹ He married (-----) (-----) circa 1760.

     (-----) (-----) was born circa 1740. She married Samuel Hitch circa 1760. As of circa 1760,her married name was Hitch.

     Isaac Short was born circa 1760.¹ He married Elizabeth Connaway, daughter of Leven Connaway and Judith (-----), circa 1785.¹

     Elizabeth Connaway was born circa 1765 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ She married Isaac Short, son of Edward Short and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1785.¹ As of circa 1785,her married name was Short.¹

     Elzey Hill was born circa 1775 at Broad Creek, Sussex Co, DE.¹ He married Nancy Miller, daughter of John Miller and Mary 'Polly' White, circa 1788.² Elzey Hill died circa 1812 at Broadcreek Hundred, Sussex Co, DE. He was sometime Collector of the Tax for Broadcreek Hundred.³