Elizabeth Parker
F, b. circa 1772, d. before 4 May 1813
| Birth* | circa 1772 | Elizabeth was born circa 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 20 November 1799 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth Riley in the will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth.1 |
| Marriage* | 27 November 1805 | She married Thomas Young, son of George Hope Young and Comfort Baker, on 27 November 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. James Eichelberger was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Young and Elizabeth Parker of John R.2 |
| Married Name | 27 November 1805 | As of 27 November 1805,her married name was Young. |
| Death* | before 4 May 1813 | Elizabeth Parker died before 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Elizabeth Young, infant child of Thomas Young, was shown as an heir of Henry Fletcher Sr. (NOTE: Thomas Young had married Elizabeth Parker, a daughter of Elizabeth Fletcher and John Riley Parker, Elizabeth Fletcher being a daughter of Henry Fletcher Sr.)3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 465 (will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 78 (Ejectment Proceedings - Watson descendants vs Fletcher descendants).
Leah Parker
F, b. circa 1774, d. before 4 May 1813
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Leah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 20 November 1799 | Leah was named in her father's will on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Leah Parker in the will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth.1 |
| Marriage* | 29 December 1810 | She married William Finney V, son of William Finney IV and Euphamia Fletcher, on 29 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. James Eichelberger was the security on the M.L.B. of William Finney and Leah Parker..2,3 |
| Married Name | 29 December 1810 | As of 29 December 1810,her married name was Finney. |
| Death* | before 4 May 1813 | Leah died before 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. She was evidently dec'd by this date as her Euphemia Finney was listed as an heir of Henry Fletcher Sr..4 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 465 (will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth).
- [S831] Jean M. Mihalyka, Colonial Deaths, Northampton County, p. 14.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 78 (Ejectment Proceedings - Watson descendants vs Fletcher descendants).
Capt. Henry Parker1,2
M, b. 5 January 1767, d. 7 December 1818
| Birth* | 5 January 1767 | Henry was born on 5 January 1767 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 7 December 1797 | He married Agnes (288) West, daughter of Anthony (85) West and Eleanor Revell (Revell?), on 7 December 1797.3,4 |
| Will - Father's* | 20 November 1799 | Henry was named in his father's will on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Henry Parker in the will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth. He was given the plantation where I now live together with the island marsh.5 |
| Est Settm't F-in-law* | 30 June 1806 | He was named in the settlement of his father-in-law's estate on 30 June 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. In the settlement of the estate of Anthony West, 1/8 part to the following: Henry Parker, for his wife Agnes; John West Sr., for his wife Ann; Revell Twiford, for his wife Rachel; John West dec'd; Isaac West; Eliza West; Margaret West & George West dec'd.6 |
| Will - Sister-in-law* | 12 March 1811 | Henry was named in his sister-in-law's will on 12 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. In her will Elizabeth West named Revell Twiford, sister Peggy & her children, brother Isaac & his son John, Capt. Henry Parker, my sister's daughter Nelly Lilliston, my niece Ann Parker & niece Sally Parker, William Lee, niece Betsy Twiford, Betsy Wilson & children of my sister Rachel Twiford.2 |
| Land cause* | 4 May 1813 | He was named in a land cause on 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Parker an heir of Henry Parker Sr.7 |
| Will* | 17 October 1818 | Henry made a will on 17 October 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Agnes … & 6 silver spoons marked "A. W." in addition to that part of my estate to which she would have been entitled if I had died intestate. To son John Riley Parker my plantation on Onancock containing 200 acres & also the island marsh containing 150 acres which were given to me in the will of my dec'd father. Also $400 to son John to be paid to him by son George W. Parker. To son George West Parker the plantation where I now live containing 142 acres with the rights to the Ferry established from my said land by an Act of the General Assembly to the town of Norfolk, York & Hampton, together with my 2 packet boats "Accomack" & "Norfolk" & everything belonging to said boats. Also 20 acres of the land I purchased of Samuel Ross & wife at the lower side of the landing near George Shepherd's house, adjoining the northwest corner of William P. Moore's land & on the south side of Bull Branch. Son George to pay son John in 8 annual installments beginning on 1 Jan after my death. To son William Henry Parker the land I purchased of Edward A. Revell containing 128 acres & also the land I bought of Samuel Ross & wife containing about 100 acres on the southwest side of the 20 acre tract given to son George W. Parker. Also $300 to be paid to him by daughter Sally & $100 to be paid to him from son George. To daughter Sarah Parker ½ of the water grist mill I purchased of William Seymour & also ½ of the land purchased by my brother William & myself from Zorobabel Kellam & wife & also all the land that I purchased of Samuel Ross & wife containing 57 acres which is near George Shepherd's house, for which she is to pay my son William $300. To daughter Ann West Parker the land on a deed which formerly belonged to Robert Andrews & which I purchased at public sale containing 175 acres & also 25 acres near Ames Ridge formerly belonging to Samuel Trader dec'd. Ann is to pay daughter Brunetta $250 in 5 annual payments. To daughter Brunetta Parker the land I purchased of John Richardson & also the land I purchased of William Mears containing together 107 acres. Also 25 acres of land near the head of Andua which I purchased at public sale, she paying to Thomas Young my note on this land. To daughter Brunetta 20 shares of stock in the Union Insurance Company of Norfolk & also my Negroes Patrick, Jenny & Caty & also $250 to be paid by daughter Ann & $900 out of my estate. To daughter Elizabeth Fletcher Parker 22 ½ acres in Dolls Swamp formerly belonging to Charles Parker & also my Negroes Rachel, James, Daniel, Harry, Nat & David & $1,200. Remainder to all my children: sons 1½ shares each & daughters 1 share each. If either of my children John, George, William, Sarah or Ann should die under age 21 & without issue, then their share to my daughter Burnetta & if Burnetta dies her part to be divided amongst my other children. If a second one of my children John, George, William, Sarah or Ann should die under age 21 & without issue, then their share to my daughter Elizabeth & if Elizabeth dies her part to be divided amongst my other children. Extr. to transfer to Isaac Smith 10 shares of stock in the Union Insurance Company of Norfolk standing in my name & belonging really to said Smith. To daughter Sally my ½ of the land I sold to Henry & William Parker containing 11 ½ acres being part of the land I purchased of Ross & wife. Wife Agnes Parker, brother William O. Parker & friend Isaac Smith Extrs. Witt: Thomas R. Joynes, Isaac West & Eleanor R. Lilliston. Codicil: 4 Dec 1818 - To daughter Brunetta Parker, in case she loses the land I left her in my will which I purchased of John Richardson which is in suit in Accomack Court & if John Richardson recovers the land, then $600 in lieu of the land. My two Negro boys Natt & Patrick, given to daughters Brunetta & Elizabeth F. Parker, shall remain on the Ferry Boats until my son George W. Parker shall arrive at lawful age upon his guardian paying $18 annually, more than such hands would hire for to work in the field, but if the boats are rented out to any person other than my wife, then my daughters Burnetta & Elizabeth F. Parker or their guardians are to have possession of the boys. Witt: William P. Moore, Isaac West & Eleanor R. Lilliston. Prob: Thomas Parramore, John C. Kellam, William R. Custis & John Custis securities on the $50,000 bond.8 |
| Death* | 7 December 1818 | Henry died on 7 December 1818 at age 51.1 |
| Burial* | | His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Henry Parker, the husband of Agnes (West) and the son of John R. & Elizabeth F. Parker. The grave was evidently moved from Parker Place..1 |
| Est settm't | 27 March 1822 | His estate was settled on 27 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. 8 & 9 Feb 1819 (Invy), 10 Feb 1819 (Sale), 15 Aug 1821 (Order to Audit), 27 Mar 1822 (Rec'd) - Agnes Parker & Isaac Smith Extrs. Negroes Jinny, Rachel, James, Nat, David, Harry & David. Legacies to Mrs. Agnes Parker, Brunetta Parker, Eliza. F. Parker & George W. Parker. Appraisers: Littleton Chandler, William O. Parker, George Scarburgh & William P. Moore. Buyers: Agnes Parker, William O. Parker, Sally Parker & Littleton Custis (Negro). Named in settlement: Negroes Kier & Jacob. Paid the United States for part of the condemnation of the Schooner "Thomas & Henry" & part of an account. This balance to Mrs. Agnes Parker … & to Brunetta Parker legacy retained in Isaac Smith's hands as her guardian. To Elizabeth F. Parker legacy retained in her mother Agnes Parker's hands as her guardian. On 24 Sep 1821 John Watson acknowledged receipt of $500.62 in full in right of his wife - unnamed, witnessed by John H. Kellam. On 24 Sep 1821 Henry Finney acknowledged receipt of $500.62 in full in right of his wife Ann, witnessed by William R. Custis. Auditors: Thomas R. Joynes & Richard D. Bayly.9 |
| Est settm't | 29 March 1824 | His estate was settled on 29 March 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 4 Feb 1824 (2nd Audit) 29 Mar 1824 (Rec'd) - Isaac Smith Extr. Auditors: Richard D. Bayly & Thomas R. Joynes. Agnes Parker received of Isaac Smith $178 in full for her part of the balance & also $230.34 in full for her wards John, George, William & Elizabeth Parker's part of the balance. Witt: William D. Chandler & Thomas N. Joynes. John M. Watson received from Isaac Smith $41.88 in full of his one share due in right of his wife Sally. Henry F. Finney received of Isaac Smith $41.88 in full for his part in right of his dec'd wife Ann.10 |
| Est settm't* | 25 September 1826 | His estate was settled on 25 September 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. 20 Sep 1826 (3rd Audit)/25 Sep 1826 (Rec'd) - Isaac Smith & Agnes Parker Extrs. Cash received of James Chandler for 1824 land rent up to the death of Isaac West, $10. Auditors: Thomas R. Joynes & Richard D. Bayly. Agnes Parker received $45.35 for her 1/3 of the balance, $16.01 each for her wards George Parker & William Parker & $10.67 for her ward Elizabeth Parker's part of the balance. John M. Watson in right of his wife Sarah & Henry F. Finney in right of his dec'd wife Ann, both received $10.67 for their portions of the 3rd audit.11 |
Family
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Agnes (288) West b. 20 Nov 1768, d. 18 Mar 1839 |
| Marriage* | 7 December 1797 | He married Agnes (288) West, daughter of Anthony (85) West and Eleanor Revell (Revell?), on 7 December 1797.3,4 |
| Children | 1. | Sarah R. 'Sally' Parker+ b. 3 Oct 1799, d. 31 Jan 1886 |
| | 2. | Ann West Parker+ b. 17 Jun 1802, d. 4 Jul 1822 |
| | 3. | John Riley (s/o Hy & Agnes) Parker+ b. 9 Mar 1804, d. 5 Dec 1879 |
| | 4. | Anna (dau of Hy & Agnes) Parker+12 b. c 1806, d. b 25 Jun 1837 |
| | 5. | George West Parker+ b. 25 Jan 1808, d. 5 Nov 1877 |
| | 6. | William Henry Parker+ b. 17 Nov 1809, d. 28 Jun 1883 |
| | 7. | Brunetta Parker b. c 1810 |
| | 8. | Elizabeth Fletcher Parker+ b. 5 Nov 1811 |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 588 (will of Elizabeth West).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 408 (will of Henry Parker).
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 528 (Anthony West Family).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 465 (will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 588 (settlement of Anthony West).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 78 (Ejectment Proceedings - Watson descendants vs Fletcher descendants).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 408 (will of Henry Parker, wife Agnes).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 410 (settlement of Henry Parker, Agnes Parker & Isaac Smith Extrs).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 409 (settlement of Henry Parker, Isaac Smith Extr).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 409 (settlement of Henry Parker, Isaac Smith & Agnes Parker Extrs).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 406 (will of Anges Parker).
Charles Parker
M, b. circa 1776
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Charles was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 20 November 1799 | Charles was named in his father's will on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Charles Parker in the will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth. He was given land bought of Bennet & George Scarburgh containing 90 acres and also 25 acres purchased of Stephen Pusey.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 465 (will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth).
Euphamy Parker
F, b. 19 March 1778, d. 10 March 1826
| Birth* | 19 March 1778 | Euphamy was born on 19 March 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1791 | She married Levy Rogers circa 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1791 | As of circa 1791,her married name was Rogers. |
| Will - Father's* | 20 November 1799 | Euphamy was named in her father's will on 20 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Euphamy Rodgers in the will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth.3 |
| Land cause* | 4 May 1813 | She was named in a land cause on 4 May 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Levi Rodgers and Euphemia his wife were shown as heirs of Henry Fletcher Sr.2 |
| Will - Husb's* | 12 March 1818 | Euphamy was named in her husband's will on 12 March 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Euphamy in the will of Levi Rodgers and he also named a daughter Elizabeth P. Rodgers.4 |
| Land cause | 30 November 1819 | She was named in a land cause on 30 November 1819 at Slutkill Neck, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Levi Rodgers was on the 12 day of March, 1818, seized and possessed in fee simple of a large real and personal estate, and being so seized on that day duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed & devised his said estate among his widow and children; that the said Levi Rodgers departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1819; that subsequent to the date of the said will, viz: 28 Dec. 1818, the said Levi Rodgers purchased of a certain George Turner & Esther, his wife, a certain tract of land containing 24 acres, situate in Slutkill Neck; that the said Levi Rodgers made no disposition of the said land either in his will or otherwise, and in consideration of which your orator and oratrixes are advised that the said Levi Rodgers shall be considered as having died intestate as to the said 24 acres, and that the same shall descend and pass to all his children subject to the dower of Euphamia Rodgers as his widow; that at the time of the death of the said Levi Rodgers he left six children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth P., who has been married to your orator James Boggs since the death of the said Levi Rodgers; Raymond Rodgers; Harriet T; Lucy; Ann and Jane M. Rodgers - 30 Nov. 1819 (Euphamia Rodgers, widow of Levi Rodgers, married James Eichelberger before 17 Jan. 1820.)5 |
| Marriage | 22 December 1819 | She married James Eichelberger on 22 December 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. William Cockle was the security on the M.L.B. of James Eichelberger, widower, and Euphamen Rodgers, widow of Levi.6 |
| Married Name | 22 December 1819 | As of 22 December 1819,her married name was Eichelberger. |
| Death* | 10 March 1826 | Euphamy Parker died on 10 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 47.1 |
| Burial* | | Euphamy was buried at Rodgers Cemetery, Crockett Town, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Euphamey Rodgers, wife of Levy Rodgers, 19 Mar 1778 - 10 Mar 1826.1 |
| Admin of estate* | 25 December 1826 | Administration of Euphamy estate was filed on 25 December 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Euphemia Eichelberger was granted to husband James Eichelberger with James Boggs & Henry Parker securities.7 |
Citations
- [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 78 (Ejectment Proceedings - Watson descendants vs Fletcher descendants).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 465 (will of John Riley Parker, wife Elizabeth).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 453 (will of Levin Rodgers, wife Euphamy).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 121 (Rodgers &c. vs Rodgers, Suit for Division).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 186 (adm of Euphemia Eichelberger to James Eichelberger).
William Broadwater
M, b. circa 1670, d. 1726
| Birth* | circa 1670 | William was born circa 1670. |
| Was Living | 30 May 1692 | William was living on 30 May 1692.1 |
| Biography* | 4 June 1700 | Col. John Custis presented and acknowledged a deed for land he sold to William Broadwater. According to Whitelaw John Custis of Hungars sold 500 acres to William Broadwater (Whitelaw tract A162 in "Jolles Neck") which extended eastward from the north and south road through Withams, on both sides of the crossroad, and was between the north head-branch of Holden's Creek on the south, and the south head-branch of Bullbegger Creek, known as Tunnell's Mill Branch, on the north. In 1726, William Broadwater left 125 acres each to his sons William, Jacob, Elias and Joshua. In his will, dated 9 Mar 1725, William Broadwater named sons, William, Jacob, Elias, Joshua, Caleb, and James; daughters Leshia Hobryant, Elizabeth Ellis and Mary Ellis; and sons-in-law Turlo Hobryant and Thomas Ellis. To eldest son William Broadwater 125 acres at the head of my whole divident of 500 acres at the head of Ewamus branch. To son Jacob Broadwater 125 acres of said tract. To son Elias Broadwater 125 acres on Crooked Creek Branch. To son Joshua Broadwater 125 acres at the head of my 500 acres in Jollys Neck on Crooked Branch. To son Caleb Broadwater 200 acres "being near ye farerest of Nanticooke River in Maryland" near the head of said River, same land purchased of Thomas Gordon and is called Grodon's Lot in Deep Creek. This being all my land and my youngest son James Broadwater is left without land, if any of his brothers should die without issue their land to descend to the said James. To daughter Leshia 1 ewe, and what things I lent her husband Turlo Hobryant I give to her children. Wife's clothing to be divided between 3 daughters Elizabeth Ellis, Lishia Hobryant and Mary Ellis. Son in law Thomas Ellis. Children residual legatees. Friends William Beavans and Hancock Custis to make division. Six sons William, Caleb, Elias, Joshua, Jacob and James executors. Witnesses were Joseph Feddaman, John Aleworth, Charles Taylor, and John Jenkinson (Acc Co Wills, Deeds, &c., 1715-29, vol. ii, p. 66).2 |
| Death* | 1726 | William died in 1726.3 |
| Probate* | 3 May 1726 | William's will was probated on 3 May 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S497] James Handley Marshall, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802, p. 145.
- [S704] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1697-1703, Volume 9, p. 96 (4 Jun 1700 Court).
- [S104] Accomack Co, VA, Wills, Deeds & c., 1715-29, part 2 (typed), p. 66.
William Broadwater
M, b. circa 1690, d. 1774
| Birth* | circa 1690 | William was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1720 | He married Bridget (-----) circa 1720. |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | William was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Biography* | 1 November 1773 | In his will, written 1 Nov 1773, William Broadwater named a wife Bridget; sons William and Jesse Broadwater; and daughters Susannah and Ann Broadwater. Children Susanna, Ann, and Jesse Broadwater were residual legatees. Wife was the executrix. Witnesses were Caleb Broadwater, William Burton and Jacob Broadwater (Acc Co Wills &c., 1772-77, p. 185). |
| Death* | 1774 | William died in 1774.1 |
| Probate* | 20 April 1774 | William's will was probated on 20 April 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S129] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1772-77, p. 185.
James Broadwater Sr.
M, b. circa 1710, d. before 30 January 1797
| Birth* | circa 1710 | James was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | James was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1730 | He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1730. |
| Biography* | 1750 | In 1750, Howell Bootin and wife Elizabeth of Worcester Co, MD, sold 150 acres (Whitelaw tract A162) to James Broadwater. In 1768 Nathan Milburn, calling himself a cooper, and his wife Rebecca, sold to James Broadwater, who also had purchased 25 acres from the Loughland land to the south. In 1797, James Broadwater (wife Elizabeth) left his holdings here to his sons George and Henry, and 12 years later 279 acres were divided (Whitelaw, p. 1294). In 1764, James and Sarah Hutchinson sold 25 acres (White tract A162) to James Broadwater, it being the upper part east of Jenkinson land, near the Emmanuel Church at Jenkins' Bridge (Whitelaw, p. 1290). In 1770, John and Leah Brittingham, and Thomas and Sarah Cade, united in a deed to James Broadwater for their interest in 114 acres (Whitelaw tract A169 west of New Church) which the wives, with Mary the wife of Robert Bayly, had inherited from a John Massey. In 1774 James and Betty Broadwater resold to William Broadwater. In 1770 Robert and Mary Bayly sold their interest in the same land to Mary Wilkinson. In 1772 the Brittinghams again sold their third interest, this time to William Broadwater. In 1779 William and Mary Broadwater sold to Meshack Feddeman 76 acres, together with Elizabeth Nock's one-third life interest (Whitelaw, p. 1313). This James Broadwater had 2 wills to be probated in Acc Co. In the one dated 16 Sep 1795 and probated 18 May 1801, he named a wife Betty Broadwater; sons George, Henry and James; daughters Rachel Cutler and Nancy Finney; grandsons Theossiles(?) Milburn, James Parker, Walter Parker, Susannah Paker and Gilbert Parker; and son-in-law Robert Parker. To wife the plantation wher I now live. To son George land on south side of plantation adjcent to Dixon Hall. Land to son Henry Broadwater adjcent to Corgin land. Wife Betty Broadwater executrix. Witnesses were Walter Bayne and Maddox Fisher (Acc Co Dist Court Wills &c., 1800-06, p. 151). In another will dated 9 Jan 1797 and probated 30 Jan 1797, James Broadwater named a wife Elizabeth; sons George, Henry and James Broadwater; and daughters Ann Finney, Rachel Cutlar and Leah Parker (deceased). Land to be divided between 2 sons George and Henry Broadwater. Son James Broadwater in Worcester Co, MD, Rachel Cutlar and the children of my deceased daughter Leah Parker, formerly the wife of Robert Parker on Watts Island, residual legatees. Wife Elizabeth executrix. Witnesses were M. Beard, Stephen Beard and Joseph Merril. In order of probate William Corbin qualified (Acc Co Wills &c., 1796-98, p. 124). In May 1816, it was determined that James Broadwater the elder late of this county owned 279 acres near Pocomoke and died in 1796, leaving 5 children: James, George, Henry, Rachel and Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & _______ his grandchildren, the children of his deceased daughter and wife of Robert Parker. After various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate (without a will). IT GOES ON TO NAME MANY OF HIS DESCENDENTS, INCLUDING OTHER GRANDCHILDREN AND EVEN GREAT GRANDCHILDERN, WHICH ARE LISTED BELOW (Acc Co Land Causes, 1812-21, p. 275). |
| Will | 16 September 1795 | James made a will on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Betty Broadwater Extr. To wife Betty Broadwater during her life or widowhood my plantation whereon I now live & Negroes Toby, Peter, Joshua, Sabrough & all her children. To son George Broadwater after the death or marriage of his mother the land on the south side of the plantation whereon I now live adjoining Dixon Hall & Corbin land provided son George pays daughter Rachel Cutler £33 before he takes possession & gives my son Henry the privilege of draining his land hereafter given by the ditches as they now stand & also timber to upkeep Henry's part of the line fence from George's part of land during their lives. To son George Negro Toby & ½ Sabrough & ½ of her increase & the balance due me from my son George after paying the above sum to my daughter Rachael Cutler. To son Henry Broadwater after the death or marriage of his mother all the remainder of the plantation whereon I now live as above described for the division between my sons George & Henry … adjoining Dixon Hall & Corbin line & also Negroes Peter & ½ Sabrough & ½ her increase. If either son George or Henry dies, then their part to daughter Rachel Cutler & after her death to my surviving son. To son James Broadwater Negroes Jacob & William. To grandson Theofpiles(?) Milburn Negro boy Scott & ... To son-in-law Robert Parker ... To grandson James Parker Negro lad Major. To grandchildren Walter, Susannah & Gilbert Parker … To daughter Nancy Finney after death of her mother, Negro man Joshua. To wife Betty Broadwater … & 1/3 of the balance in lieu of dower. To daughter Rachel Cutler £33 to by paid by my son George & Negro man Levin & woman Easter. Remainder to son James Broadwater & daughters Rachel Cutler & Nancy Finney. Witt: Walter Bayne & Maddox Fisher. This will was probated 18 May 1801.1 |
| Will* | 9 January 1797 | James made a will on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Land to be divided between my 2 sons George & Henry Broadwater. To daughter Ann Finney. Son James Broadwater, in Worcester County, Maryland, Rachel Cutlar & the children of my deceased daughter Leah Parker, formerly the wife of Robert Parker on Watts Island, residual legatees. - Wife Elizabeth Exec. Witt: M. Beard, Stephen Beard, Joseph Merril.2 |
| Death* | before 30 January 1797 | James died before 30 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his second will was probated. William Corbin qualified..2 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | He was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. That a certain James Broadwater the elder late of this county, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate near Pocomoke in said County, containing 279 acres, and being so seized departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1796, leaving five children, viz: James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & ____ his grandchildren, being the children of his deceased daughter Parker, the wife of Robert Parker; that after various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate; that previous to the death of the said James Broadwater his daughter Rachel was married to a certain Cutler, and after the death of the said James Broadwater, viz: in the year ____, the said Rachel departed this life intestate leaving your oratrixes Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Hill and Sarah Benson her only children; that on the ____ day of ____ your orator John Thompson was married to your oratrix Elizabeth Thompson, then Elizabeth Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Shadrack Hill was married to your oratrix Margaret, then Margaret Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Azariah Benson was married to your oratrix Sarah, then Sarah Cutler; that the aforesaid Nancy Broadwater afterwards was married on the ____ day of ____ to a certain John Finney, since deceased; that the said Nancy Finney at her death on the ____ day of ____ left two children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney, and the said William Finney died on the ____ day of ____ under age and intestate and without issue, leaving your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis his sister living; that on the ____ day of ____ 1813, your orator Stephen I. Lewis was married to your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney; that the aforesaid Gilbert Parker died intestate and without issue, leaving his brothers James & George and his sisters Truit & Milburn living; that the said George Parker departed this life intestate on the ____ day of ____ leaving your infant orator and oratrix, George & Elizabeth, his only children; that the said George Broadwater departed this life on the ____ day of ____ having first made and published his last will & testament and devised all his interest in the said land to his brother Henry; that on the ____ day of ____ the said Henry Broadwater conveyed his interest in said lands to John Finney and others as trustees for certain purposes, and shortly thereafter the said Henry Broadwater and all the trustees in said deed departed this life; that it was decreed by this Court that the executors of the said John Finney, surviving trustee, sell the interest of the said Henry Broadwater in the said land, at which sale your orator Rowland E. Beavans became the purchaser thereof; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Truit, and on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Gilbert Milburn; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid James Broadwater the younger conveyed his interest in said land to a certain William Selby of this county, and on the ____ day of ____ the said James Parker conveyed all his interest in said land to a certain William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said William Truit and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said Gilbert Milburn and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby; that after the death of the said John Finney his widow, Nancy, married the aforesaid Rowland E. Beavans and died without leaving any issue by him &c.3 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 93 (will of James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 444 (will of James Broadwater, wife Elizabeth).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
Elias Broadwater
M, b. circa 1694, d. February 1751
| Biography* | | In his will, written 28 Jan 1750/51, Elias Broadwater named a wife Phebe and sons Caleb, Elias, Ezekiel, Charles, Scarburgh and George Broadwater. The wife and 6 sons were residual legatees. Son Caleb was the executor. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater, William Sterling, Charles Parks and William Broadwater (Acc Co Wills, 1749-52, p. 171). In 1726, Elias Broadwater inherited the southwest quarter of his father William's land (Whitelaw tract A162). In 1751, Elias (wife Phebe) was succeeded by a son Caleb (wife Esther), who in 1784 was followed by a son Elias. He later gave land at the west end to his son Caleb, and after the death of Elias, a survey in 1824 showed 82 acres available for the other heirs (Whitelaw, p. 1292). |
| Birth* | circa 1694 | Elias was born circa 1694 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1720 | He married Phebe (-----) circa 1720. |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | Elias was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | February 1751 | Elias died in February 1751.1 |
| Probate* | 27 February 1751 | Elias's will was probated on 27 February 1751 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S115] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1749-52, p. 171.
Joshua Broadwater
M, b. circa 1696, d. 1749
| Biography* | | In 1726, Joshua Broadwater inherited the southeast quarter (125 acres) of his father William's land (Whitelaw, p. 1292). On 27 Feb 1749, Joshua Broadwater's estate was administered to Jacob Broadwater, with Robert Pitt security (Acc Co Orders, 1744-53, p. 389). In 1770, William Harris sold 125 acres to Caleb Broadwater, the deed stating that in 1750 Joshua Broadwater had had the entail docked and sold to Thomas Harris by a General Court deed, and that William had inherited after the intestate death of Thomas. In 1784, Caleb Broadwater (wife Esther) left this part of his lands to his son Joseph and Ezekiel. A number of inter-family transactions followed, and in the 1824 survey of the Elias Broadwater land to the westward, this part was shown to have been owned by a David Broadwater (Whitelaw, p. 1292). |
| Birth* | circa 1696 | Joshua was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | Joshua was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | 1749 | Joshua died in 1749 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S113] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1744-53, p. 389.
Caleb Broadwater
M, b. circa 1692, d. 1756
| Birth* | circa 1692 | Caleb was born circa 1692 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1720 | He married Mary (-----) circa 1720. |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | Caleb was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Biography* | | In 1731, John and Mary Kendall made three sales (Whitelaw tract A171, on the east west side of Oak Hall) of 160 acres each, to Caleb Broadwater, Martenus Vanelson and Guzaline Vanelson. In 1756, Caleb Broadwater left to his wife Mary and then to a duaghter "Massey," who turned out to be Ann or "Nanney," the wife of Stephen Massey. In 1776 the estate of Stephen Massey was administered to his widow Anne, and in 1791 a survey showed 167 acres which were divided as follows: 107 acres to Caleb Massey, and 30 acres each to Thomas and Adkins Massey (Whitelaw, p. 1320). In his will, dated 11 Mar 1756, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Mary and daughters Ann Massey, Mary Tunnel, and Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater. To wife Mary Broadwater my dwelling plantation for life and then to my daughter Massey and for want of heirs to my 3 youngest daughters, Mary, Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater. Wife residual legatee and executrix. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater, Charles Vanelson, and Anne Vanelson. In order of probate William Tunnel and Mary his wife, Stephen Massey and Ann his wife, and Scarburgh and Sinah Broadwater, daughters and co heirs of the testator, appeared by William Tunnel, their guardian and having nothing to object said will was admitted to probate (Acc Co Wills, 1752-57, p. 342). |
| Probate* | 29 April 1756 | Caleb's will was probated on 29 April 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 1756 | Caleb died in 1756.1 |
Citations
- [S117] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1752-57, p. 342.
Jacob Broadwater Sr.
M, b. circa 1725, d. before 25 February 1767
| Birth* | circa 1725 | Jacob Broadwater Sr. was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | Jacob was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Biography* | 4 February 1742 | On 4 Feb 1742, Jacob Broadwater witnesses the will of Benjamin Marchant, along with Samuel Feddeman, Howel Bootin and Joshua Milbourne (Acc Co Wills, 1737-43, p. 472). On 11 Feb 1763, Jacob Broadwater, Stephen Lewis, and Jacob Broadwater Jr. witnessed the will of John Cain (Acc Co Wills, 1761-67, p. 207). On 25 Feb 1767, Jacob Broadwater's estate was administered to Jacob Broadwater (his son), with Sebastian Cropper and John Townsend Jr. securities (Acc Co Orders, 1767-68, p. 8). Jacob's part of the land his father left him (Whitelaw tract A162) was the northwest quarter. In 1767 Jacob died intestate and was succeeded by a son of the same name, who in 1796 left his whole estate to his children; two years later a survey showed 140 acres for division among his heirs (Whitelaw, p. 1292). |
| Marriage* | circa 1744 | He married Wealthy Corbin, daughter of Robert Corbin and Anne (-----), circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. On 31 Mar 1774 Ralph Corbin administrator of Anne Corbin (who had been administrator of Robt Corbin) declined to further prosecute Henry Fletcher, Robert Jenkinson and Jacob Broadwater, so the matter was dismissed. (NOTE: This implies that Jacob Broadwater Sr. had married one of Robt Corbin's daughters (either Wealthy or Susanna), and being now dec'd, his eldest son and heir-at-law Jacob Broadwater Jr. was released from prosecution regarding settlement of the estate.)2 |
| Article of Agreement* | 5 December 1764 | Jacob Broadwater Sr. and Arcadia Welburne signed Articles of Agreement on 5 December 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob agrees with Arcadia not to have any right, claim or title to any part of her estate which she now possesses, no longer then her life and Arcadia agrees with Jacob not to have any right, claim or title to any part of his estate no longer then his life.3 |
| Marriage* | before 27 August 1765 | Jacob Broadwater Sr. married Arcadia Welburne, daughter of Daniel Welburne and Barbaray Drummond, before 27 August 1765. It was on this date that the inventory of William Nicholson’s estate, which was ordered on 11/25/1760, was returned by administratrix Arcadia Broadwater.1 |
| Death* | before 25 February 1767 | Jacob died before 25 February 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Jacob Broadwater was granted to Jacob Broadwater with Sebastian Cropper & John Townsend Jr. securities..4 |
Family 1
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Wealthy Corbin b. c 1721 |
| Marriage* | circa 1744 | He married Wealthy Corbin, daughter of Robert Corbin and Anne (-----), circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. On 31 Mar 1774 Ralph Corbin administrator of Anne Corbin (who had been administrator of Robt Corbin) declined to further prosecute Henry Fletcher, Robert Jenkinson and Jacob Broadwater, so the matter was dismissed. (NOTE: This implies that Jacob Broadwater Sr. had married one of Robt Corbin's daughters (either Wealthy or Susanna), and being now dec'd, his eldest son and heir-at-law Jacob Broadwater Jr. was released from prosecution regarding settlement of the estate.)2 |
| Children | 1. | Jacob Broadwater Jr.+ b. b 1745, d. Sep 1796 |
| | 2. | William Broadwater+ b. c 1750, d. b 26 Sep 1787 |
| | 3. | Caleb Broadwater+ b. c 1754, d. 1790 |
| | 4. | Coventon Broadwater b. c 1756, d. b 1831 |
| | 5. | Esther Broadwater b. c 1758 |
Family 2
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Arcadia Welburne b. c 1731, d. b 26 Mar 1771 |
| Article of Agreement* | 5 December 1764 | Jacob Broadwater Sr. and Arcadia Welburne signed Articles of Agreement on 5 December 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob agrees with Arcadia not to have any right, claim or title to any part of her estate which she now possesses, no longer then her life and Arcadia agrees with Jacob not to have any right, claim or title to any part of his estate no longer then his life.3 |
| Marriage* | before 27 August 1765 | Jacob Broadwater Sr. married Arcadia Welburne, daughter of Daniel Welburne and Barbaray Drummond, before 27 August 1765. It was on this date that the inventory of William Nicholson’s estate, which was ordered on 11/25/1760, was returned by administratrix Arcadia Broadwater.1 |
Citations
- [S1994] James H. Marshall, Welbourne Family Research, Acc Wills 1761-1767, p. 492.
- [S2701] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1773-1777, Volumes 26 & 27, p. 110 (31 Mar 1774 Court).
- [S631] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 003, 1757-1770, p. 377 (Articles of Agreement between Jacob Brodwatter & Arcadia Nicholson).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 208 (adm of Jacob Broadwater to Jacob Broadwater).
Elizabeth Broadwater
F, b. circa 1702
| Birth* | circa 1702 | Elizabeth was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | before 1726 | She married (-----) Ellis before 1726. |
| Married Name | before 1726 | As of before 1726,her married name was Ellis. |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | Elizabeth was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
(-----) Ellis
M, b. circa 1700
Leshia Broadwater
F, b. circa 1704
| Birth* | circa 1704 | Leshia was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | before 1726 | She married Turlo Hobryant before 1726. |
| Married Name | before 1726 | As of before 1726,her married name was Hobryant. |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | Leshia was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Turlo Hobryant
M, b. circa 1700
Mary Broadwater
F, b. circa 1706
| Birth* | circa 1706 | Mary was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | before 1726 | She married (-----) Ellis before 1726. |
| Married Name | before 1726 | As of before 1726,her married name was Ellis. |
| Was Living | 9 March 1726 | Mary was living on 9 March 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
(-----) Ellis
M, b. circa 1700
Phebe (-----)
F, b. circa 1700
| Birth* | circa 1700 | Phebe was born circa 1700. |
| Marriage* | circa 1720 | She married Elias Broadwater, son of William Broadwater, circa 1720. |
| Married Name | circa 1720 | As of circa 1720,her married name was Broadwater. |
| Was Living | 28 January 1751 | Phebe was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Caleb Broadwater
M, b. circa 1722, d. November 1784
| Biography* | | In his will, written 15 Nov 1784, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Esther; sons Joseph, Ezekiel, Elias, Caleb and Edward Broadwater; daughters Mary Sterling and Martha Broadwater. To wife Esther Broadwater 125 acres purchased of William Harris during her widowhood and then to my 2 sons Joseph and Ezekiel Broadwater, they paying my youngest son Edward Broadwater 7 L 10 s. Son Elias executor. Witnesses were Jacob Broadwater and William Burton. Codicil - Children Elias Broadwater, Mary Sterling, Caleb, Joseph, Martha, Ezekiel and Edward Broadwater residual legatees (Acc Co Wills &c., 1784-87, p. 80). |
| Birth* | circa 1722 | Caleb was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Esther Thornton, daughter of Edward Thornton (II), circa 1750. |
| Was Living | 28 January 1751 | Caleb was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | November 1784 | Caleb died in November 1784.1 |
| Probate* | 30 November 1784 | Caleb's will was probated on 30 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S136] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1784-87, p. 80.
Elias Broadwater
M, b. circa 1724
| Birth* | circa 1724 | Elias was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 28 January 1751 | Elias was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Ezekiel Broadwater
M, b. circa 1726
| Birth* | circa 1726 | Ezekiel was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 28 January 1751 | Ezekiel was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Witnessed* | 21 December 1768 | Ezekiel witnessed a will on 21 December 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Ezekiel Broadwater, Covington Ewell and Thomas Townsend witnessed the will of Stephen Townsend, wife Mary.1 |
| Biography* | 20 February 1772 | On 20 Feb 1772, Ezekiel Broadwater was named in the will of Joseph Feddeman as he was renting land from Feddeman. He also witnessed the Feddeman will (Acc Co Wills &c., 1767-72, p. 673). |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 243 (will of Stephen Townsend, wife Mary).
Scarburgh Broadwater
M, b. circa 1730
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Scarburgh was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 28 January 1751 | Scarburgh was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. |
George Broadwater
M, b. circa 1732
| Birth* | circa 1732 | George was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 28 January 1751 | George was living on 28 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Esther Thornton1
F, b. circa 1730
| Birth* | circa 1730 | Esther was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | She married Caleb Broadwater, son of Elias Broadwater and Phebe (-----), circa 1750. |
| Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Broadwater. |
| Will - Father's* | 8 November 1759 | Esther was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Esther Thornton in the will of Edward Thornton Sr..1 |
| Was Living | 15 November 1784 | Esther was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 195 (will of Edward Thornton Sr.).
Ezekiel Broadwater
M, b. circa 1754
| Birth* | circa 1754 | Ezekiel was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 15 November 1784 | Ezekiel was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Edward Broadwater
M, b. circa 1760, d. 1815
| Biography* | | David Mills was the security on the 1799 Acc Co M.L.B. of Edward Broadwater and Polly Chase. On 30 Oct 1815, Edward Broadwater's estate was administered to Caleb Broadwater with Elias Broadwater and Savage Broadwater securities (Acc Co Orders, 1815-17, p. 160). |
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Edward was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 15 November 1784 | Edward was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 30 November 1799 | He married Polly Chase on 30 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 27 December 1809 | He married Euphemia 'Fanny' or 'Phany' Taylor, daughter of Southy Taylor, on 27 December 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. George Bonwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Edward Broadwater and Euphanica Taylor of Southy..1 |
| Death* | 1815 | Edward died in 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S246] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1815-17, p. 160.
Elias Broadwater Sr.
M, b. circa 1756, d. 1823
| Birth* | circa 1756 | Elias was born circa 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | He married Esther(?) (-----) circa 1775.1 |
| Was Living | 15 November 1784 | Elias was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | 1823 | Elias died in 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Biography* | 30 November 1824 | On 30 Nov 1824, it was recorded that Elias Broadwater (Sr.) the elder late of this county departed this life intestate in 1823 leaving three children: Caleb, Nancy wife of Savage Broadwater, and Walter Broadwater; and also 2 grandchildren: Walter Broadwater and Alfred Broadwater, children of Elias Broadwater Jr., son of Elias Sr. Elias Broadwater Sr., at the time of his death, owned a tract of land in the neighborhood of Pocomoke containing 80 acres, which descended to his aforesaid children and grandchildren (Acc Co Land Causes, 1821-26, p. 303). |
Citations
- [S471] Brother's Will.
- [S148] Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes 1821-1826, p. 303.
Caleb Broadwater
M, b. circa 1758, d. 1792
| Birth* | circa 1758 | Caleb was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Anne (-----) circa 1780. |
| Was Living | 15 November 1784 | Caleb was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | 1792 | Caleb died in 1792.1 |
| Biography* | 8 July 1792 | In his will, written 8 Jul 1792, Caleb Broadwater named a wife Anne Broadwater as executrix. 10 acres now in the possession of Elias and Esther Broadwater to be sold to pay my debts. Witnesses were Elias Broadwater and William Sterling (Acc Co Wills, 1788-94, p. 644). |
| Probate* | 30 October 1792 | Caleb's will was probated on 30 October 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S83] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1788-94, p. 644.
Mary Broadwater1
F, b. circa 1755
| Birth* | circa 1755 | Mary was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | before 1775 | She married Richard Sterling Sr., son of William Sterling and Sarah (-----), before 1775. |
| Married Name | before 1775 | As of before 1775,her married name was Sterling. |
| Will - Father's* | 15 November 1784 | Mary was named in her father's will on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Mary Sterling in the will of Caleb Broadwater, wife Esther..1 |
| Will - Husb's* | 27 January 1787 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 27 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary Sterling in the will of Richard Sterling, wife Mary..2 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 350 (will of Caleb Broadwater, wife Esther).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 368 (will of Richard Sterling, wife Mary).
Richard Sterling Sr.1
M, b. circa 1750, d. before 25 September 1787
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Richard was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 30 May 1771 | Richard was named in his father's will on 30 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Richard Sterling in the will of William Sterling, wife Sarah, and the heir at law at probate. He was given the remaining part of my land & should he offer to sell it, then to my son Southy Sterling. Richard to was school my son Southy..1 |
| Marriage* | before 1775 | He married Mary Broadwater, daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, before 1775. |
| Will* | 27 January 1787 | He made a will on 27 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Manor plantation containing 147 acres to be sold & the money equally divided between my children, viz: Rebecca, Harry & Richard Sterling. To wife Mary Sterling personal estate during her widow & then to be divided between my 3 children aforesaid. Caleb Broadwater, Jr. Exr. Witt: Elias Broadwater, William Sterling..2 |
| Death* | before 25 September 1787 | Richard died before 25 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 284 (will of William Sterling, wife Sarah).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 368 (will of Richard Sterling, wife Mary).
- [S136] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1784-87, p. 434.
Martha Broadwater
F, b. circa 1764
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Martha was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 15 November 1784 | Martha was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 9 July 1790 | She married William Beavans on 9 July 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 9 July 1790 | As of 9 July 1790,her married name was Beavans. |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Mary (-----)
F, b. circa 1700
| Birth* | circa 1700 | Mary was born circa 1700. |
| Marriage* | circa 1720 | She married Caleb Broadwater, son of William Broadwater, circa 1720. |
| Married Name | circa 1720 | As of circa 1720,her married name was Broadwater. |
| Was Living | 11 March 1756 | Mary was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Ann 'Nanney' Broadwater
F, b. circa 1736, d. 1795
| Biography* | | In her will, dated 21 Jan 1795, Nanney Massey named sons Caleb, Atkyns and Thomas Massey. To son Caleb Massey land where he now lives containing 100 acres. To son Atkyns Massey land where he now lives containing 30 acres. Son Thomas Massey residual legatee. Witnesses were William Downing, Ephraim Broadwater and Nancy Burton. In order of probate, Caleb Massey qualified (Acc Co Wills &c., 1794-96, p. 131). |
| Birth* | circa 1736 | Ann was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | before 1756 | She married Stephen Massey, son of Thomas Massey Sr. and Jane Townsend, before 1756. |
| Married Name | before 1756 | As of before 1756,her married name was Massey. |
| Will - Father's* | 11 March 1756 | Ann was named in her father's will on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my daughter Masssey in the will of Caleb Broadwater and as Ann, wife of Stephen Massey at probate..1 |
| Probate* | 29 June 1795 | Ann's will was probated on 29 June 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 1795 | Ann died in 1795. |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 185 (will of Caleb Broadwater, wife Mary).
- [S84] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1794-96, p. 131.
Stephen Massey1
M, b. circa 1725, d. 1776
| Biography* | | On 26 Nov 1776 Stephen Massey's estate was administered to Anne Massey, with Joseph Matthews and Francis Houston (Acc Co Orders, 1774-77, p. 479). |
| Birth* | circa 1725 | Stephen was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | before 1756 | He married Ann 'Nanney' Broadwater, daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Mary (-----), before 1756. |
| Was Living | 11 March 1756 | Stephen was living on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Death* | 1776 | Stephen died in 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S496] Barbara Massey Horsman, Massey Family of Worcester County, Maryland.
- [S1596] Administration of Wife's 1st Husband's Estate.
- [S128] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1774-77, p. 479.
Mary Broadwater
F, b. circa 1738, d. before 29 January 1782
| Birth* | circa 1738 | Mary was born circa 1738 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | before 1756 | She married William Tunnell, son of Scarburgh Tunnell and Elizabeth Matthews, before 1756.1 |
| Married Name | before 1756 | As of before 1756,her married name was Tunnell. |
| Will - Father's* | 11 March 1756 | Mary was named in her father's will on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Mary in the will of Caleb Broadwater and as Mary, wife of William Tunnel at probate..1 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 14 November 1758 | She witnessed a will on 14 November 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Bartholomew Taylor, Mary Broadwater, Mary Tunnel & Thomas Matthews witnessed the will of William Thornton, wife Sarah.2 |
| Will - Husb's* | 28 September 1778 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 28 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Mary in the will of William Tunnel. She was given my whole estate during her widowhood to bring up my children..3 |
| Death* | before 29 January 1782 | Mary died before 29 January 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Mary Tunnel was granted to Thomas Abbot with Jabez Pitt security..4 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 185 (will of Caleb Broadwater, wife Mary).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 193 (will of William Thornton).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 313 (will of William Tunnel, wife Mary).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 322 (adm of Mary Tunnel).
William Tunnell1
M, b. circa 1734, d. before 24 November 1778
| Birth* | circa 1734 | William was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | before 1756 | He married Mary Broadwater, daughter of Caleb Broadwater and Mary (-----), before 1756.2 |
| Anecdote* | 29 April 1756 | It was on this date that Caleb Broadwater's will was probated and William Tunnel & Mary his wife, Stephen Massey & Ann his wife, & Scarburgh & Sinah Broadwater, daughters & co heirs of the testator, appeared by William Tunnel, their guardian & having nothing to object said will was admitted to Probate.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 1 March 1757 | William was named in his father's will on 1 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Tunnell in the will of Scarburgh Tunnell..1 |
| Will* | 28 September 1778 | He made a will on 28 September 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary whole estate during her widow to being up my children. To son Nathaniel to have as good learning as my wife can give him. To son Nathaniel plantation where I now live containing 170 acres, & for want of heirs to my daughter Elizabeth Tunnel; my land to be valued & my daughter Elizabeth to pay the worth of said land to every daughter, namely Sarah Tunnel, Esther Tunnel & Marget Tunnel according to appraisement. 4 children Elizabeth, Sarah, Esther & Marget residual legatees. Wife Exec. Witt: Joseph Mathews, Sarah Mathews, Ann Mersey.
.3 |
| Death* | before 24 November 1778 | William died before 24 November 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 190 (will of Scarburgh Tunnell).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 185 (will of Caleb Broadwater, wife Mary).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 313 (will of William Tunnel, wife Mary).
Scarburgh Broadwater
F, b. circa 1740
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Scarburgh was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 11 March 1756 | Scarburgh was named in her father's will on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Scarburgh in the will of Caleb Broadwater..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 185 (will of Caleb Broadwater, wife Mary).
Sinah Broadwater
F, b. circa 1742
| Birth* | circa 1742 | Sinah was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 11 March 1756 | Sinah was named in her father's will on 11 March 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sinah Broadwater in the will of Caleb Broadwater..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 185 (will of Caleb Broadwater, wife Mary).
Anne (-----)
F, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Anne was born circa 1760. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Caleb Broadwater, son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, circa 1780. |
| Married Name | circa 1780 | As of circa 1780,her married name was Broadwater. |
| Was Living | 8 July 1792 | Anne was living on 8 July 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. |
William Beavans
M, b. circa 1760
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Polly Chase
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Polly was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 30 November 1799 | She married Edward Broadwater, son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, on 30 November 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 30 November 1799 | As of 30 November 1799,her married name was Broadwater. |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Elias Broadwater Jr.1
M, b. circa 1770, d. before 1823
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Elias was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Comfort (-----) circa 1790. |
| Marriage* | 23 March 1813 | Elias Broadwater Jr. married Polly Whealton on 23 March 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. David Miles was security on the M.L.B. of Elisa Broadwater and Polly Jones, widow of Edward.2 |
| Death* | before 1823 | Elias died before 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S1596] Administration of Wife's 1st Husband's Estate.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S148] Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes 1821-1826, p. 303.
Comfort (-----)
F, b. circa 1770
Darius Broadwater1
M, b. 18 February 1834, d. 26 September 1836
| Birth* | 18 February 1834 | Darius was born on 18 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Death* | 26 September 1836 | Darius died on 26 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 2.1 |
Citations
- [S1322] Somerset Co Wills, EB23, p58.
Rowena Broadwater1
F, b. circa 1840, d. 30 June 1842
| Birth* | circa 1840 | Rowena was born circa 1840 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. |
| Death* | 30 June 1842 | Rowena died on 30 June 1842 at Messongo, Acc Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S1596] Administration of Wife's 1st Husband's Estate.
Alfred Broadwater1
M, b. circa 1794
| Birth* | circa 1794 | Alfred was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Was Living | 30 November 1824 | Alfred was living on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S1596] Administration of Wife's 1st Husband's Estate.
Walter Broadwater Sr.1
M, b. circa 1790
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Walter was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 30 November 1824 | Walter was living on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S1596] Administration of Wife's 1st Husband's Estate.
John Tunnell1
M, b. circa 1776, d. before April 1808
| Birth* | circa 1776 | John was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 6 October 1796 | He married Mary Watts (of James) Selby, daughter of James (of Parker & Mary Watts) Selby and Sarah 'Sally' Quinton, on 6 October 1796 at Worcester Co, MD. Powell shows John Tunnels married Mary Selby on 6 Oct 1796. However Ruth Dryden shows she was named in her father's will on 14 Feb 1797 as daughter Mary Watts Selby (evidently unmarried)..2,3,4 |
| Death* | before April 1808 | John died before April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.5 |
| Land cause | April 1808 | He was named in a land cause in April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. In the suit of William Seymour, surviving partner of Ker & Seymour, vs Thomas Tunnell regarding his debt, there is a suit for sale of Tunnell's land. That a certain John Tunnell of this County being indebted to the said Ker & Seymour in the sum of £34.18.6 in order to secure the payment of same executed a deed of mortgage dated 11 Feb. 1805, on certain lots of land in the Town of Onancock; that after the institution of this suit the said John Tunnell died leaving Littleton Tunnell & Sally Tunnell his children, infants, Mary W. Tunnell his widow, who is appointed guardian of the said infants to defend this suit &c.5 |
| Admin of estate* | 27 February 1809 | Administration of John estate was filed on 27 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Tunnell was granted to Charles Tunnell. William S. Tunnell & William Delastatius were securities.6 |
| Land cause* | 26 June 1820 | He was named in a land cause on 26 June 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Charles Tunnell the younger being on the 13 Feb. 1810, seized in fee simple of a house and lot in the town of Onancock in this county, containing about 2 acres, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he devised to his wife Maria during her life or widowhood, the aforesaid house & lot, and at her death or marriage he devised the same in fee simple to his nephew Littleton Tunnell; the said Charles Tunnell also bequeathed to the said Littleton Tunnell his negro woman Sally, which said will was proved 27 Aug. 1810; that Charles Tunnell, Sr., on the 6 June, 1815, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to his grandson the said Littleton Tunnell, in fee, a negro girl named Nina, which said will was recorded 29 July 1816; that the said Maria Tunnell, the widow of the said Charles Tunnell, Jr., departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810; that the said Littleton Tunnell being seized of the house and lot, and negro slaves aforesaid, departed this life under age, intestate and without issue on the ____ day of Apr. 1819; that at the time of his death the said Littleton Tunnell's father, John Tunnell, was dead; that the said Littleton Tunnell left at his death his mother, viz: your oratrix Mary, one sister of the whole blood, viz: Sally, now the wife of Americus Scarburgh, she being the daughter of your oratrix Mary and the said John Tunnell, and also two sisters of the half blood, viz: your oratrixes Elizabeth and Mary, your oratrix Elizabeth being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by John Massey her second husband, and your oratrix Mary being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by your orator Joseph Broadwater, her third husband, to whom the said houses and lot & negroes descended, giving to your oratrixes Mary Broadwater, Sr. and Sally Scarburgh whole shares, and to your oratrixes Elizabeth Massey and Mary Broadwater, Jr., each half shares, &c.7 |
Citations
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, pp. 146-147.
- [S2148] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book JW, 1790-1799, p. 36 (will of James Selby, land on MD-VA line).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146-147 (Broadwater vs Scarburgh).
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 95-96 (Wm Seymour vs Thomas Tunnell).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 548 (adm. of John Tunnell).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
Littleton Tunnell1,2
M, b. circa 1800, d. April 1819
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Littleton was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Land cause | April 1808 | He was named in a land cause in April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. In the suit of William Seymour, surviving partner of Ker & Seymour, vs Thomas Tunnell regarding his debt, there is a suit for sale of Tunnell's land. That a certain John Tunnell of this County being indebted to the said Ker & Seymour in the sum of £34.18.6 in order to secure the payment of same executed a deed of mortgage dated 11 Feb. 1805, on certain lots of land in the Town of Onancock; that after the institution of this suit the said John Tunnell died leaving Littleton Tunnell & Sally Tunnell his children, infants, Mary W. Tunnell his widow, who is appointed guardian of the said infants to defend this suit &c.3 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 13 February 1810 | Littleton was named in his uncle's will on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Littleton Tunnell in the will of Charles Tunnell Jr., wife Maria S..4 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 6 June 1815 | Littleton was named in his grandfather's will on 6 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson Littleton Tunnell in the will of Charles Tunnell..2 |
| Death* | April 1819 | Littleton died in April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Land cause* | 26 June 1820 | He was named in a land cause on 26 June 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Charles Tunnell the younger being on the 13 Feb. 1810, seized in fee simple of a house and lot in the town of Onancock in this county, containing about 2 acres, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he devised to his wife Maria during her life or widowhood, the aforesaid house & lot, and at her death or marriage he devised the same in fee simple to his nephew Littleton Tunnell; the said Charles Tunnell also bequeathed to the said Littleton Tunnell his negro woman Sally, which said will was proved 27 Aug. 1810; that Charles Tunnell, Sr., on the 6 June, 1815, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to his grandson the said Littleton Tunnell, in fee, a negro girl named Nina, which said will was recorded 29 July 1816; that the said Maria Tunnell, the widow of the said Charles Tunnell, Jr., departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810; that the said Littleton Tunnell being seized of the house and lot, and negro slaves aforesaid, departed this life under age, intestate and without issue on the ____ day of Apr. 1819; that at the time of his death the said Littleton Tunnell's father, John Tunnell, was dead; that the said Littleton Tunnell left at his death his mother, viz: your oratrix Mary, one sister of the whole blood, viz: Sally, now the wife of Americus Scarburgh, she being the daughter of your oratrix Mary and the said John Tunnell, and also two sisters of the half blood, viz: your oratrixes Elizabeth and Mary, your oratrix Elizabeth being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by John Massey her second husband, and your oratrix Mary being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by your orator Joseph Broadwater, her third husband, to whom the said houses and lot & negroes descended, giving to your oratrixes Mary Broadwater, Sr. and Sally Scarburgh whole shares, and to your oratrixes Elizabeth Massey and Mary Broadwater, Jr., each half shares, &c.5 |
Citations
- [S148] Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes 1821-1826, p. 306.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 546 (will of Charles Tunnell).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 95-96 (Wm Seymour vs Thomas Tunnell).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 547 (will of Charles Tunnell Jr., wife Maria S.).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
Charles Tunnell Sr.1
M, b. circa 1750, d. before 29 July 1816
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Charles was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 1 March 1757 | Charles was named in his father's will on 1 March 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles Tunnell in the will of Scarburgh Tunnell..1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 23 November 1771 | Charles was named in his brother's will on 23 November 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother Charles Tunnel in the will of Washburn Tunnel, wife Rachel..2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1774 | He married Tabitha (of Col. William) Selby, daughter of Col. William (of Parker & Mary Watts) Selby Sr. and Sarah Truitt, circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Will* | 6 June 1815 | He made a will on 6 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William S. Tunnell a mill & ... & a Negro woman Rebecca & a boy Joshua. To grandson Littleton Tunnell a Negro girl Necia. To granddaughter Tabitha Milligan a Negro girl Ann who has been at John Milligan's for several years. To surviving granddaughters of my daughter Sally Milligan, Tabitha not included... & $75 from John Milligan for hire of Negro Embraw sold to him on 30 Dec 1811 & also $96.66 due from John Milligan for hire of said Negro previous to purchasing him ... To daughter Molly Silverthorn, wife of John Silverthorn, a Negro woman Sarah, boy Henry, girl Esther, woman Leah & child Betsy & 6 china plates that came from Mrs. Holden. To granddaughter Sally Tunnell my Negro girl Claris. To Rachael Thornton the annual rent of the house & lot now in the occupation of George D. Thomas for 8 years & ... & $50. To son Samuel S. Tunnell the plantation where I live & land I purchased of Arthur Whittington & John Evans & 10 acres on Wallops Island. Remainder to son Samuel S. Tunnell. Friend David Watts Sr. & son Samuel S. Tunnell Extrs. Witt: George Ewell, Thomas Russell & Jesse Taylor.4,5 |
| Death* | before 29 July 1816 | Charles died before 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..6,5 |
| Land cause* | 26 June 1820 | He was named in a land cause on 26 June 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Charles Tunnell the younger being on the 13 Feb. 1810, seized in fee simple of a house and lot in the town of Onancock in this county, containing about 2 acres, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he devised to his wife Maria during her life or widowhood, the aforesaid house & lot, and at her death or marriage he devised the same in fee simple to his nephew Littleton Tunnell; the said Charles Tunnell also bequeathed to the said Littleton Tunnell his negro woman Sally, which said will was proved 27 Aug. 1810; that Charles Tunnell, Sr., on the 6 June, 1815, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to his grandson the said Littleton Tunnell, in fee, a negro girl named Nina, which said will was recorded 29 July 1816; that the said Maria Tunnell, the widow of the said Charles Tunnell, Jr., departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810; that the said Littleton Tunnell being seized of the house and lot, and negro slaves aforesaid, departed this life under age, intestate and without issue on the ____ day of Apr. 1819; that at the time of his death the said Littleton Tunnell's father, John Tunnell, was dead; that the said Littleton Tunnell left at his death his mother, viz: your oratrix Mary, one sister of the whole blood, viz: Sally, now the wife of Americus Scarburgh, she being the daughter of your oratrix Mary and the said John Tunnell, and also two sisters of the half blood, viz: your oratrixes Elizabeth and Mary, your oratrix Elizabeth being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by John Massey her second husband, and your oratrix Mary being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by your orator Joseph Broadwater, her third husband, to whom the said houses and lot & negroes descended, giving to your oratrixes Mary Broadwater, Sr. and Sally Scarburgh whole shares, and to your oratrixes Elizabeth Massey and Mary Broadwater, Jr., each half shares, &c.7 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 190 (will of Scarburgh Tunnell).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 261 (will of Washburn Tunnel, wife Rachel).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 398 (will of William Selby Sr.).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, pp. 146-147.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 546 (will of Charles Tunnell).
- [S148] Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes 1821-1826, p. 306.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
Charles Tunnell Jr.1,2
M, b. circa 1774, d. before 27 August 1810
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Charles was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrFath's* | 9 November 1792 | Charles was named in his grandfather's will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Charles Tunnel in the will of William Selby Sr..2 |
| Marriage* | 15 February 1808 | He married Maria Snead (559) Topping, daughter of Capt. Garret Topping (shoe maker) and Scarburgh (217) Snead, on 15 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Welsh was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Tunnell Jr. and Maria Snead Topping..3 |
| Will* | 13 February 1810 | He made a will on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Maria S. Tunnell my Negro girl Juda & ... To my nephew Littleton Tunnell my Negro woman Sally. To wife house & lot in the town of Onancock & at her death or marriage to nephew Littleton Tunnell. Witt: David Watts & Charles Tunnell Sr. Prob: Charles Tunnell & David Watts securities..4,5 |
| Death* | before 27 August 1810 | Charles died before 27 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..4,5 |
| Land cause* | 26 June 1820 | He was named in a land cause on 26 June 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Charles Tunnell the younger being on the 13 Feb. 1810, seized in fee simple of a house and lot in the town of Onancock in this county, containing about 2 acres, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he devised to his wife Maria during her life or widowhood, the aforesaid house & lot, and at her death or marriage he devised the same in fee simple to his nephew Littleton Tunnell; the said Charles Tunnell also bequeathed to the said Littleton Tunnell his negro woman Sally, which said will was proved 27 Aug. 1810; that Charles Tunnell, Sr., on the 6 June, 1815, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to his grandson the said Littleton Tunnell, in fee, a negro girl named Nina, which said will was recorded 29 July 1816; that the said Maria Tunnell, the widow of the said Charles Tunnell, Jr., departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810; that the said Littleton Tunnell being seized of the house and lot, and negro slaves aforesaid, departed this life under age, intestate and without issue on the ____ day of Apr. 1819; that at the time of his death the said Littleton Tunnell's father, John Tunnell, was dead; that the said Littleton Tunnell left at his death his mother, viz: your oratrix Mary, one sister of the whole blood, viz: Sally, now the wife of Americus Scarburgh, she being the daughter of your oratrix Mary and the said John Tunnell, and also two sisters of the half blood, viz: your oratrixes Elizabeth and Mary, your oratrix Elizabeth being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by John Massey her second husband, and your oratrix Mary being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by your orator Joseph Broadwater, her third husband, to whom the said houses and lot & negroes descended, giving to your oratrixes Mary Broadwater, Sr. and Sally Scarburgh whole shares, and to your oratrixes Elizabeth Massey and Mary Broadwater, Jr., each half shares, &c.6 |
Citations
- [S148] Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes 1821-1826, p. 306.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 398 (will of William Selby Sr.).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, pp. 146-147.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 547 (will of Charles Tunnell Jr., wife Maria S.).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
Maria Snead (559) Topping1
F, b. circa 1786
| Birth* | circa 1786 | Maria was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 15 February 1808 | She married Charles Tunnell Jr., son of Charles Tunnell Sr. and Tabitha (of Col. William) Selby, on 15 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Welsh was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Tunnell Jr. and Maria Snead Topping..2 |
| Married Name | 15 February 1808 | As of 15 February 1808,her married name was Tunnell. |
| Will - Husb's* | 13 February 1810 | Maria was named in her husband's will on 13 February 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Maria S. Tunnell in the will of Charles Tunnell Jr..3 |
| Marriage* | 21 August 1811 | She married William Delastatius, son of Joseph Delastatius and Sarah (-----) (widow of John Selby), on 21 August 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock Selby was the security on the M.L.B. of William Delastatius and Mariah Tunnall. (NOTE: The land cause showed Maria, the widow of Charles Tunnnell Jr., died in 1810.)2,4 |
| Married Name | 21 August 1811 | As of 21 August 1811,her married name was Delastatius. |
| Land cause* | 26 June 1820 | Maria Snead (559) Topping was named in a land cause on 26 June 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Charles Tunnell the younger being on the 13 Feb. 1810, seized in fee simple of a house and lot in the town of Onancock in this county, containing about 2 acres, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he devised to his wife Maria during her life or widowhood, the aforesaid house & lot, and at her death or marriage he devised the same in fee simple to his nephew Littleton Tunnell; the said Charles Tunnell also bequeathed to the said Littleton Tunnell his negro woman Sally, which said will was proved 27 Aug. 1810; that Charles Tunnell, Sr., on the 6 June, 1815, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to his grandson the said Littleton Tunnell, in fee, a negro girl named Nina, which said will was recorded 29 July 1816; that the said Maria Tunnell, the widow of the said Charles Tunnell, Jr., departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810; that the said Littleton Tunnell being seized of the house and lot, and negro slaves aforesaid, departed this life under age, intestate and without issue on the ____ day of Apr. 1819; that at the time of his death the said Littleton Tunnell's father, John Tunnell, was dead; that the said Littleton Tunnell left at his death his mother, viz: your oratrix Mary, one sister of the whole blood, viz: Sally, now the wife of Americus Scarburgh, she being the daughter of your oratrix Mary and the said John Tunnell, and also two sisters of the half blood, viz: your oratrixes Elizabeth and Mary, your oratrix Elizabeth being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by John Massey her second husband, and your oratrix Mary being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by your orator Joseph Broadwater, her third husband, to whom the said houses and lot & negroes descended, giving to your oratrixes Mary Broadwater, Sr. and Sally Scarburgh whole shares, and to your oratrixes Elizabeth Massey and Mary Broadwater, Jr., each half shares, &c.4 |
Citations
- [S940] John Frederick Dorman, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, p. 556 (Anthony West Family).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 547 (will of Charles Tunnell Jr., wife Maria S.).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
Mary Watts (of James) Selby1
F, b. circa 1776, d. before 25 May 1835
| Birth* | circa 1776 | Mary was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 6 October 1796 | She married John Tunnell, son of Charles Tunnell Sr. and Tabitha (of Col. William) Selby, on 6 October 1796 at Worcester Co, MD. Powell shows John Tunnels married Mary Selby on 6 Oct 1796. However Ruth Dryden shows she was named in her father's will on 14 Feb 1797 as daughter Mary Watts Selby (evidently unmarried)..2,3,4 |
| Married Name | 6 October 1796 | As of 6 October 1796,her married name was Tunnell. |
| Will - Father's* | 14 February 1797 | Mary was named in her father's will on 14 February 1797 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will James Selby named: son James (under 21) lands & Virginia lands contiguious to same on north-west side of Pitts Creek; son Henry lands on south side of Pitts Creek in Accomack County, VA; 5 daughters Mary Watts Selby, Sarah Selby, Elizabeth Selby, Tabitha Selby and Nancy Selby (all minors); daughter Mary guardian of the other children.1 |
| Land cause | April 1808 | She was named in a land cause in April 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. In the suit of William Seymour, surviving partner of Ker & Seymour, vs Thomas Tunnell regarding his debt, there is a suit for sale of Tunnell's land. That a certain John Tunnell of this County being indebted to the said Ker & Seymour in the sum of £34.18.6 in order to secure the payment of same executed a deed of mortgage dated 11 Feb. 1805, on certain lots of land in the Town of Onancock; that after the institution of this suit the said John Tunnell died leaving Littleton Tunnell & Sally Tunnell his children, infants, Mary W. Tunnell his widow, who is appointed guardian of the said infants to defend this suit &c.5 |
| Marriage | 15 June 1812 | She married John Massey Jr., son of John Massey Sr. and Elizabeth Feddeman, on 15 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. John Cole was the security on the M.L.B. John Massey and Mary S. Tunnell, widow of John..6 |
| Married Name | 15 June 1812 | As of 15 June 1812,her married name was Massey. |
| Marriage* | 29 July 1816 | She married Joseph Broadwater, son of Caleb Broadwater and Esther Thornton, on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Michael Robbins and William Jenkins were the security on the M.L.B. Joseph Broadwater and Mary Massey, widow of John..6 |
| Married Name | 29 July 1816 | As of 29 July 1816,her married name was Broadwater. |
| Land cause* | 26 June 1820 | Mary Watts (of James) Selby was named in a land cause on 26 June 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Charles Tunnell the younger being on the 13 Feb. 1810, seized in fee simple of a house and lot in the town of Onancock in this county, containing about 2 acres, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he devised to his wife Maria during her life or widowhood, the aforesaid house & lot, and at her death or marriage he devised the same in fee simple to his nephew Littleton Tunnell; the said Charles Tunnell also bequeathed to the said Littleton Tunnell his negro woman Sally, which said will was proved 27 Aug. 1810; that Charles Tunnell, Sr., on the 6 June, 1815, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to his grandson the said Littleton Tunnell, in fee, a negro girl named Nina, which said will was recorded 29 July 1816; that the said Maria Tunnell, the widow of the said Charles Tunnell, Jr., departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810; that the said Littleton Tunnell being seized of the house and lot, and negro slaves aforesaid, departed this life under age, intestate and without issue on the ____ day of Apr. 1819; that at the time of his death the said Littleton Tunnell's father, John Tunnell, was dead; that the said Littleton Tunnell left at his death his mother, viz: your oratrix Mary, one sister of the whole blood, viz: Sally, now the wife of Americus Scarburgh, she being the daughter of your oratrix Mary and the said John Tunnell, and also two sisters of the half blood, viz: your oratrixes Elizabeth and Mary, your oratrix Elizabeth being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by John Massey her second husband, and your oratrix Mary being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by your orator Joseph Broadwater, her third husband, to whom the said houses and lot & negroes descended, giving to your oratrixes Mary Broadwater, Sr. and Sally Scarburgh whole shares, and to your oratrixes Elizabeth Massey and Mary Broadwater, Jr., each half shares, &c.7 |
| Will - Husb's* | 3 April 1822 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 3 April 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Joseph "Brodwater" (no A) named a wife Mary W. Brodwater, son David Brodwater, under 25, and daughter Mary Ann Brodwater, under 10. To wife Mary W. Brodwater $86.42, money from sale of land of Littleton Tunnell, deceased. Daughter Mary Ann Brodwater interest on money due her from the estate of Littleton Tunnell, deceased.8 |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 26 September 1825 | She was named in her husband's estate settlement on 26 September 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 & 26 Jun 1822 (Order & Invy), No Date (Sale), 11 Mar 1824 (Audit), 26 Sep 1825 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Walter Broadwater, Samuel Henderson & T. Conner. David Broadwater Extr. Cash paid Mary Ann Broadwater orphan account, $108.22. Cash paid Elizabeth W. Massey orphan account, $6.23. Paid Southey Broadwater for proving will. Cash received of the widow, $2.25. Cash received of Mary W. Broadwater, $3.75. Auditors: Samuel Henderson & Walter Broadwater.9 |
| Death* | before 25 May 1835 | She died before 25 May 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Mary W. Broadwater was granted to David Broadwater with Henry Fletcher & Nathaniel Topping securities.10 |
Citations
- [S2148] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book JW, 1790-1799, p. 36 (will of James Selby, no wife shown).
- [S2148] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book JW, 1790-1799, p. 36 (will of James Selby, land on MD-VA line).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146-147 (Broadwater vs Scarburgh).
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 95-96 (Wm Seymour vs Thomas Tunnell).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 94 (will of Joseph Brodwater, wife Mary W.).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 94 (settlement of Joseph Brodwater, David Broadwater Extr).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 94 (adm of Mary W. Brodwater to David Brodwater).
Elizabeth W. Massey1
F, b. circa 1813
| Birth* | circa 1813 | Elizabeth was born circa 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | before 31 October 1814 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will before 31 October 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. In his undated will John Massey Sr. gave to daughter Mary Selby Negro woman Grace & also the plantation whereon I now live for as long as she lives & at her death to grandson Outten Selby, provided son-in-law John Selby pays daughter Elizabeth W. Massey $600 ($100 before she arrives to 16 years for raising & schooling & $500 within 2 years of arriving to 16 years) & if she dies before age 16, then to my 3 daughters Mary, Nancy & Catharine, provided my daughter Mary Selby makes over all the rights & title to the Maryland lands where John Hancock lives (150 acres in Worcester Co.) & John Henderson lives (130 acres in Worcester Co.) to my two daughters Nancy Coston & Catharine Massey. To daughter Elizabeth W. Massey Negro girl Leah until she arrives to age 16. If Elizabeth dies before she comes to age, then Leah to daughters Mary, Nancy & Catharine. My old Negro man Joseph be kept with the plantation where I now live & old Jenny to my 3 daughters Mary Selby, Nancy Coston & Catharine Massey. Remainder to my 4 daughters Mary Selby, Nancy Coston, Catharine Massey & Elizabeth Massey. Son-in-law John Selby Extr. Witt: Joseph Feddeman, E. H. James & John Massey Jr. Prob: William Delastatius & William Tunnell securities.2 |
| Land cause* | 26 June 1820 | She was named in a land cause on 26 June 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Charles Tunnell the younger being on the 13 Feb. 1810, seized in fee simple of a house and lot in the town of Onancock in this county, containing about 2 acres, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he devised to his wife Maria during her life or widowhood, the aforesaid house & lot, and at her death or marriage he devised the same in fee simple to his nephew Littleton Tunnell; the said Charles Tunnell also bequeathed to the said Littleton Tunnell his negro woman Sally, which said will was proved 27 Aug. 1810; that Charles Tunnell, Sr., on the 6 June, 1815, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to his grandson the said Littleton Tunnell, in fee, a negro girl named Nina, which said will was recorded 29 July 1816; that the said Maria Tunnell, the widow of the said Charles Tunnell, Jr., departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810; that the said Littleton Tunnell being seized of the house and lot, and negro slaves aforesaid, departed this life under age, intestate and without issue on the ____ day of Apr. 1819; that at the time of his death the said Littleton Tunnell's father, John Tunnell, was dead; that the said Littleton Tunnell left at his death his mother, viz: your oratrix Mary, one sister of the whole blood, viz: Sally, now the wife of Americus Scarburgh, she being the daughter of your oratrix Mary and the said John Tunnell, and also two sisters of the half blood, viz: your oratrixes Elizabeth and Mary, your oratrix Elizabeth being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by John Massey her second husband, and your oratrix Mary being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by your orator Joseph Broadwater, her third husband, to whom the said houses and lot & negroes descended, giving to your oratrixes Mary Broadwater, Sr. and Sally Scarburgh whole shares, and to your oratrixes Elizabeth Massey and Mary Broadwater, Jr., each half shares, &c.3 |
| Est Settm't Named In* | 26 September 1825 | She was named in an estate settlement on 26 September 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 & 26 Jun 1822 (Order & Invy), No Date (Sale), 11 Mar 1824 (Audit), 26 Sep 1825 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Walter Broadwater, Samuel Henderson & T. Conner. David Broadwater Extr. Cash paid Mary Ann Broadwater orphan account, $108.22. Cash paid Elizabeth W. Massey orphan account, $6.23. Paid Southey Broadwater for proving will. Cash received of the widow, $2.25. Cash received of Mary W. Broadwater, $3.75. Auditors: Samuel Henderson & Walter Broadwater.4 |
Citations
- [S148] Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes 1821-1826, p. 306.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 356 (will of John Massey Sr.).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 94 (settlement of Joseph Brodwater, David Broadwater Extr).
Joseph Broadwater
M, b. circa 1752, d. before 24 June 1822
| Birth* | circa 1752 | Joseph was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 15 November 1784 | Joseph was living on 15 November 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 26 January 1790 | He married Sarah 'Sally' Corbin, daughter of Ralph Corbin Sr. and Rachel (-----), on 26 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage | 29 July 1816 | He married Mary Watts (of James) Selby, daughter of James (of Parker & Mary Watts) Selby and Sarah 'Sally' Quinton, on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Michael Robbins and William Jenkins were the security on the M.L.B. Joseph Broadwater and Mary Massey, widow of John..1 |
| Will* | 3 April 1822 | Joseph made a will on 3 April 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary W. Broadwater 1/3 of my estate during her life in lieu of dower & also $86.42 from the sale of land of Littleton Tunnell dec'd. To son David Broadwater all the balance & he to pay my daughter Mary Ann Broadwater $30 annually until she arrives to age 10, taking the interest of her money that was due her from the estate of Littleton Tunnell dec'd & then $18 to age 18 & at age 18 $102.10 which is her part of the estate of Littleton Tunnell dec'd & $297.90 out of my estate & send her to school for 2 years & if David fails to do this, then my daughter is to have her support out of my estate until age 18 & then half my estate to her & the other half to son David Broadwater. To son David Broadwater when he arrives to age 25 my land provided he pays the 1/3 to my wife & above legacies to my daughter. If my 2 children David & Mary Ann die without issue, then to Henry Sterling, Edward Broadwater & Atty Broadwater's heirs. Son David Broadwater Extr. Witt: Walter Broadwater, Savage Broadwater & Southey Broadwater.2 |
| Death* | before 24 June 1822 | Joseph died before 24 June 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved. James White and Savage Broadwater were securities..2 |
| Est settm't* | 26 September 1825 | His estate was settled on 26 September 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 & 26 Jun 1822 (Order & Invy), No Date (Sale), 11 Mar 1824 (Audit), 26 Sep 1825 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Walter Broadwater, Samuel Henderson & T. Conner. David Broadwater Extr. Cash paid Mary Ann Broadwater orphan account, $108.22. Cash paid Elizabeth W. Massey orphan account, $6.23. Paid Southey Broadwater for proving will. Cash received of the widow, $2.25. Cash received of Mary W. Broadwater, $3.75. Auditors: Samuel Henderson & Walter Broadwater.3 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 94 (will of Joseph Brodwater, wife Mary W.).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 94 (settlement of Joseph Brodwater, David Broadwater Extr).
Mary Ann Broadwater
F, b. January 1818, d. 27 July 1899
| Birth* | January 1818 | Mary was born in January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Land cause* | 26 June 1820 | She was named in a land cause on 26 June 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Charles Tunnell the younger being on the 13 Feb. 1810, seized in fee simple of a house and lot in the town of Onancock in this county, containing about 2 acres, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he devised to his wife Maria during her life or widowhood, the aforesaid house & lot, and at her death or marriage he devised the same in fee simple to his nephew Littleton Tunnell; the said Charles Tunnell also bequeathed to the said Littleton Tunnell his negro woman Sally, which said will was proved 27 Aug. 1810; that Charles Tunnell, Sr., on the 6 June, 1815, duly made and published his last will and testament in which he bequeathed to his grandson the said Littleton Tunnell, in fee, a negro girl named Nina, which said will was recorded 29 July 1816; that the said Maria Tunnell, the widow of the said Charles Tunnell, Jr., departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1810; that the said Littleton Tunnell being seized of the house and lot, and negro slaves aforesaid, departed this life under age, intestate and without issue on the ____ day of Apr. 1819; that at the time of his death the said Littleton Tunnell's father, John Tunnell, was dead; that the said Littleton Tunnell left at his death his mother, viz: your oratrix Mary, one sister of the whole blood, viz: Sally, now the wife of Americus Scarburgh, she being the daughter of your oratrix Mary and the said John Tunnell, and also two sisters of the half blood, viz: your oratrixes Elizabeth and Mary, your oratrix Elizabeth being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by John Massey her second husband, and your oratrix Mary being the daughter of your oratrix Mary by your orator Joseph Broadwater, her third husband, to whom the said houses and lot & negroes descended, giving to your oratrixes Mary Broadwater, Sr. and Sally Scarburgh whole shares, and to your oratrixes Elizabeth Massey and Mary Broadwater, Jr., each half shares, &c.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 3 April 1822 | Mary was named in her father's will on 3 April 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Joseph "Brodwater" (no A) named a wife Mary W. Brodwater, son David Brodwater, under 25, and daughter Mary Ann Brodwater, under 10. To wife Mary W. Brodwater $86.42, money from sale of land of Littleton Tunnell, deceased. Daughter Mary Ann Brodwater interest on money due her from the estate of Littleton Tunnell, deceased.3 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 26 September 1825 | She was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 26 September 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 24 & 26 Jun 1822 (Order & Invy), No Date (Sale), 11 Mar 1824 (Audit), 26 Sep 1825 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Walter Broadwater, Samuel Henderson & T. Conner. David Broadwater Extr. Cash paid Mary Ann Broadwater orphan account, $108.22. Cash paid Elizabeth W. Massey orphan account, $6.23. Paid Southey Broadwater for proving will. Cash received of the widow, $2.25. Cash received of Mary W. Broadwater, $3.75. Auditors: Samuel Henderson & Walter Broadwater.4 |
| Marriage* | 20 November 1838 | She married Edward H. Conquest I, son of Joseph B. Conquest and Mary Nock, on 20 November 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob J. Staton and William W. Coleburn were the security on the M.L.B. of Edward H. Conquest and Mary Ann Broadwater of Joseph. They were evidently married on 22 Nov 1838 when she was shown as Mary Ann Bowden..5 |
| Married Name | 20 November 1838 | As of 20 November 1838,her married name was Conquest. |
| Census w/husband* | 1850 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Conquest, age 33 in HH#588 headed by Edward H. Conquest, a 34 year old farmer..6 |
| Census w/husband* | 1860 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ann Conquest, age 43 in HH#856 headed by Edward H. Conquest, a 44 year old farmer.7 |
| Census w/husband | 1870 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Atlantic District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Conquest, a 50 year old house keeper in HH#459 headed by Edward Conquest, a 53 year old farmer.8 |
| Death* | 27 July 1899 | Mary died on 27 July 1899 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 81. She was shown as Mary E. Conquest, who died 26 July 1899, aged 82 years. She was the widow of Edward H. Conquest and the mother of Edward H. Conquest, Mrs. Jospeh W. Matthews, Mrs. William H. Green and Mrs. Alice Bowen..1,9 |
| Burial* | | Her body was interred at Conquest Plot, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 94 (will of Joseph Brodwater, wife Mary W.).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 94 (settlement of Joseph Brodwater, David Broadwater Extr).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, Pen Ent 5 Aug 1899 issue (obituary of Mary E. Conquest).
- [S2374] Conquest Family Descendant Chart (13 feet long containing 100s of names, but no dates) probably prepared by Anita Hughes, the wife of John William Conquest, son of LeCato Conquest. Evidently the chart passed from her son Johnny Conquest to his cousin Richard 'Dick' Earl Conquest and was later loaned by Dick's widow Jeanne Canoles Conquest via Bobby Wilkerson to M.K. Miles in 2013.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Rachel Cowley1
F, b. circa 1750, d. 1802
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Rachel was born circa 1750. |
| Marriage* | circa 1772 | She married George Hope, son of William Hope and Annabella (Abigail?) Towles, circa 1772. |
| Married Name | circa 1772 | As of circa 1772,her married name was Hope. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Caleb Broadwater, son of Jacob Broadwater Sr. and Wealthy Corbin, circa 1780. |
| Married Name | circa 1780 | As of circa 1780,her married name was Broadwater. |
| Was Living | 6 February 1795 | Rachel was living on 6 February 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Biography* | 6 February 1795 | On 6 Feb 1795, Rachel (Cowley) Broadwater was named in the will of her sister Elizabeth (Cowley) Abbott. Elizabeth Abbott also named a niece Hester Broadwater and a brother William Cowley. An Elizabeth Broadwater was also named, but the relationship was not mentioned (Acc Co Wills &c., 1794-96, p. 219). In her will, dated 17 Feb 1801, Rachel Broadwater named sons Robert Broadwater and "Rhuben" Hope; daughters Peggy Fisher, wife of George Fisher and Liddy Nock, wife of Elijah Nock; and a granddaughter Betsy Fisher, daughter of George and Peggy Fisher. Neighbors and friends Geroge Fisher Senr. and William H. Beavens executors. Witnesses were William H. Beavens and Elijah Nock Junr. At probate James J. Abbott gave bond, with Richard Bloxom Senior, Samuel Johnson Jr., and John Moore Sr. securities (Acc Co Wills &c., p. 425). |
| Death* | 1802 | Rachel died in 1802.2 |
| Probate* | 26 July 1802 | Rachel's will was probated on 26 July 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S473] Sister's Will.
- [S207] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1800-04, p. 425.
Hester 'Hetty' James1
F, b. circa 1780, d. 1817
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Hester was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Brother's* | 14 May 1796 | Hester was named in her brother's will on 14 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Hetty James in the will of William James, unmarried.2 |
| Land cause* | 7 August 1798 | She was named in a land cause on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain William James, lately dec'd, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized of 200 acres of land on Kecotank Branch, and being so seized on the 14 May 1796, made his last will & testament and devised the aforesaid land to the said Betsy, now the wife of William Coleburn, Nancy now wife of Charles Kellam, and the said Molly & Hetty James, and afterwards on 16 May 1796, the said William James departed his life.3 |
| Marriage* | 17 March 1812 | She married Teackle Mason, son of Bennett Mason and Nanny Rodgers Clemens, on 17 March 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Dennis Bloxom & Coventon Mason were the securties on the M.L.B. of Teackle Mason & Hetty James..4 |
| Married Name | 17 March 1812 | As of 17 March 1812,her married name was Mason. |
| Death* | 1817 | Hester died in 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.5 |
| Will - Bro-in-law* | 29 January 1818 | Hester was named in her brother-in-law's will on 29 January 1818. In his will Robert Savage gave youngest daughter Mary Anne Savage my grist mill & all the land that I possess at Kegotank, part of it situated on the head of Kegotank Creek & extending over the main county road where Joshua Broadwater now resides containing 108 acres & also an anticipated right in a piece of land now in the possession of Mr. Teackle Mason, descending to my 2 children at the death of Teackle Mason by their aunt Hetty Mason. All my personal estate to daughter Mary Anne Savage except … & excluding slaves Daniel & Betty. My Negro man Ephraim be sold at public sale for the benefit of my daughter Mary Anne Savage. To my eldest daughter Sarah C. Savage the whole of my plantation whereon I now live including that which I bought of Richard Dix containing 200 acres, provided Sarah relinquishes all claim in the mill & land which belonged to their mother & aunts (Note: Other conditions apply. Both daughters are under age 21.) To brother Zorobabel Savage all my ... To daughter Sarah C. Savage one blue chest which belonged to her mother. Brother Zorobabel Savage & my 2 friends & relations John Savage of Griffin & John Savage of Richard Extrs. & my 2 friends John Savage of Richard & John Savage of Griffin to be guardians of my 2 daughters. Witt: Samuel Mapp, Crety Mapp & Elizabeth Willett.6 |
| Land cause | 27 November 1821 | She was named in a land cause on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was determined that Hetty Mason, formerly Hetty James, late of this county, died in 1817 leaving one child named Delight Mason. Hetty and her husband Teackle Mason owned 35 acres of land on Kegotank Creek, which had been left to her by her dec'd brother William James. Delight Mason died intestate an infant and without issue in 1819 and Teackle Mason died in 1821. Elizabeth Warner, wife of George Warner Jr., was a whole sister. David James, deceased, was a whole brother and left children Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah Ann James. Robert J. Broadwater, who died in 1820 intestate, was a half brother and left children Rosanna, Sarah and Robert J. Broadwater. Nancy Savage, deceased, was a whole sister, and left children Mary Anne and Sally C. Savage.5 |
Citations
- [S471] Brother's Will.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 441 (will of William James, unmarried).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 46 (Coeburn & Kellam vs James & James).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 144 (Warner vs Savage).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 470 (will of Robert Savage, daughters Mary Anne & Sarah C.).
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Broadwater
F, b. circa 1786, d. 10 May 1795
| Birth* | circa 1786 | Elizabeth was born circa 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 1790 | Elizabeth was living in 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | 10 May 1795 | Elizabeth died on 10 May 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Selby Dunton
M, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Selby was born circa 1770. |
| Marriage* | before 1800 | He married Catherine 'Caty' Broadwater, daughter of William Broadwater and Mary (-----), before 1800.1 |
| Was Living | 2 August 1800 | Selby was living on 2 August 1800.1 |
| Marriage* | 16 Apr 1808 (bond) | He married Elizabeth Kellam 16 Apr 1808 (bond) at Northampton Co, VA. Laban Hickman was the security on the M.L.B. of Selby Dunton and Elizabeth Kellam.2 |
Citations
- [S144] Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes 1773-1805, p. 232.
- [S622] Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----)
F, b. circa 1710, d. 1807
| Birth* | circa 1710 | Elizabeth was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1730 | She married James Broadwater Sr., son of William Broadwater, circa 1730. |
| Married Name | circa 1730 | As of circa 1730,her married name was Broadwater. |
| Will - Husb's* | 16 September 1795 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Betty Broadwater and named Extr. in the will of James Broadwater Sr.1 |
| Biography* | 5 January 1807 | In her will, written 5 Jan 1807, Betty Broadwater named a son Henry Broadwater and daughters Mary Broadwater and Nancy Finney. Thomas Evans Esq. and son Henry Broadwater to be executors. Witnesses were William Selby and George Dickerson (Acc Co Wills &c., 1806-09, p. 220). On 29 Jun 1807, the estate of Betty Broadwater was administered to John Finney, with Samuel Cripper and John Gillaspie securities (Acc Co Orders, 1806-07, p. 350). |
| Death* | 1807 | Elizabeth died in 1807.2 |
| Probate* | 27 July 1807 | Elizabeth's will was probated on 27 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 93 (will of James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty).
- [S208] Accomack Co, VA, Wills & c., 1806-09, p. 220.
George Broadwater
M, b. circa 1732, d. before 29 December 1806
| Birth* | circa 1732 | George was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | He married Elizabeth Godwin circa 1770. |
| Was Living | 9 January 1797 | George was living on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will* | 23 April 1797 | George made a will on 23 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will, dated 23 Apr 1797, George Broadwater named a wife Elizabeth Godwin Broadwater, a brother Henry Broadwater, and a mother Betty Broadwater. To William Corbin of Worcester Co, MD. Wife to be executrix. Witnesses were Richard George and William Burton. At probate William Burton and James Wharton verified the hand writing of George Broadwater. Richard R. Savage qualifed with Zadock Nock and John Boswell securities (Acc Co Wills &c., 1806-09, p. 29). On 30 Jan 1809, George Broadwater's estate was administered to John Cole, with Samuel Crippen and Teackle Mason securities.1 |
| Death* | before 29 December 1806 | George died before 29 December 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 92 (will of George Broadwater, wife Elizabeth Godwin Broadwater).
Henry Broadwater
M, b. circa 1734, d. before 30 May 1814
| Birth* | circa 1734 | Henry was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Was Living | 9 January 1797 | Henry was living on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Death* | before 30 May 1814 | Henry died before 30 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. On 30 May 1814, Henry Broadwater's estate was administered to Samuel Crippen, with William S. Custis and William E. Wise securities (Acc Co Orders, 1812-14, p. 419)..1 |
Citations
- [S563] Virginia Accomack County, Court Order Book, 1812-1814, p. 419.
Ann 'Nancy' Broadwater
F, b. circa 1736, d. before 1816
| Birth* | circa 1736 | Ann was born circa 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 28 July 1794 | She married John Finney, son of William Finney and Mary (-----), on 28 July 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John Finney Jr. and Nancy Broadwater..1 |
| Married Name | 28 July 1794 | As of 28 July 1794,her married name was Finney. |
| Will - Father's* | 9 January 1797 | Ann was named in her father's will on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Ann Finney in the will of James Broadwater, wife Elizabeth.2 |
| Census head* | 1810 | Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Finne of Jno., a head of household, age 26-45. Listed with her were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 slave.3 |
| Marriage* | 24 March 1811 | She married Rowland E. Beavans on 24 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadak Selby was the security on the 1811 Acc Co M.L.B. of Rowland Beavans and Ann Finney, widow..1 |
| Married Name | 24 March 1811 | As of 24 March 1811,her married name was Beavans. |
| Death* | before 1816 | Ann died before 1816. |
| Heir - named as* | May 1816 | Ann was named as an heir in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was brought out in a land cause that James Broadwater had died in 1796 seized of 279 aces near Pocomoke and left among others a daughter Nancy who afterwards married John Finney, since dec'd, and at the time of Nancy's death she left 2 children, Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney who died under age living his sister Eilzabeth U. Lewis living and in 1813 Stephen I. Lewis was married to Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney.4 |
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Rowland E. Beavans b. c 1770 |
| Marriage* | 24 March 1811 | She married Rowland E. Beavans on 24 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadak Selby was the security on the 1811 Acc Co M.L.B. of Rowland Beavans and Ann Finney, widow..1 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 444 (will of James Broadwater, wife Elizabeth).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson vs Selby).
Rachel Broadwater
F, b. circa 1740
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Rachel was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married Ebenezer Cutler circa 1760.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Cutler. |
| Will - Father's* | 9 January 1797 | Rachel was named in her father's will on 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Land deed named in* | 26 January 1816 | She was named in a deed on 26 January 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. John Thompson and Elizabeth his wife of the Town of Portsmouth, Asariah Benson and Sarah his wife of the County of Warwick, and the same John Thompson, Extr of the will of Catherine Cutler dec'd sells to William Selby of Accomack County. Whereas Rachel Cutler one of the children of James Broadwater dec'd, being entitled to a portion of a tract of land lying in the County of Accomack, which descended to her by the death of her said father dec'd, the same by her will to her 4 daughters, the said Sarah Benson, Eliza Thompson, Margaret Hill and Catharine Cutler to be equally divided between them and whereas the said Catharine Cutler by her will did direct her Extr, the said John Thompson, to sell and dispose of her interest in the said tract when, in his opinion it would be for the interest of her Legatees and he has accordingly sold the same to the said Wm. Selby. This indenture sells the interest of daughters Elizabeth Thompson, Sarah Benson & Catharine Cutler to Wm. Selby for $171.50 for Rachel Cutler dec'd portion of her father's estate, believed to contain between 48 and 50 acres for their 3/4, the other 1/4 being in the children of Margaret Hill who is now dec'd.2 |
Citations
- [S137] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1787-90, p. 333.
- [S611] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 015, 1815-1817, p. 500.
Leah Broadwater
F, b. circa 1745, d. before 9 January 1797
| Birth* | circa 1745 | Leah was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Robert Parker (Watts Island), son of Capt. William H. Parker and Leah Taylor, circa 1770. |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Parker. |
| Biography* | 1784 | In 1784, William Parker left Watt's Island to his son Robert Parker, who married Leah Broadwater. It remained in the Parker family for several generations (Whitelaw, p. 974). |
| Death* | before 9 January 1797 | Leah Broadwater died before 9 January 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my dec'd daughter Leah Parker, formerly the wife of Robert Parker on Watts Island in the will of James Broadwater, wife Elizabeth.1 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | She was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.2 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 444 (will of James Broadwater, wife Elizabeth).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 93 (will of James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty).
James Parker (of R.) (Watts Island)1,2
M, b. circa 1770, d. before 28 January 1850
| Birth* | circa 1770 | James was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrFath's* | 16 September 1795 | James was named in his grandfather's will on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty, named a son-in-law Robert Parker and grandchildren James, Walter, Susannah & Gilbert Parker. He also named a grandson Theofpiles(?) Milburn.3 |
| Marriage | 21 December 1805 | He married Ann 'Nancy' East, daughter of Severn East Sr. and Leannah 'Leah' (of John) Badger, on 21 December 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker East was the security on the M.L.B. of James Parker and Nancy East..4,5 |
| Will - Father's* | 1 March 1809 | James was named in his father's will on 1 March 1809 at Watts Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as son James in the will of Robert Parker (Watts Island), wife Hannah. He was given a division of land & marsh between my son Josiah & also . . . The land given to James, if he dies without issue, to daughter Susy Milburn's eldest son & if he dies then to the next eldest. (NOTE: This seems to imply that he did not have children at this time.)6 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 28 August 1815 | He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 28 August 1815 at Watts Island, Acc Co, VA. Legacies in the estate of Robert Parker (Watts Island) went to: Elijah Grinnalds, guardian of the children of Polly Stephenson; to James Parker; to Hannah Parker, guardian to Josiah Parker; to Isaac Coleburn for his wife Leah; to George Parker; to Gilbert Milburn, to William Juett(?) (Truitt) for his wife Betsy; and to Thomas Stephenson for his wife Polly.7 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | He was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.8 |
| Marriage | 29 August 1836 | He married Henrietta 'Henny' White on 29 August 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert & Pete East were the securities on the M.L.B. of James Parker of Robert and Hanney Savage, widow of Jesse..9 |
| Will* | 29 August 1849 | James made a will on 29 August 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Parker (of R.) - To my son Henry Parker my Snead land except … which runs to the County Road to be the line between my Window land & the Snead land, but if Henry dies without heirs, then the Snead land to my son George Parker & if he dies without heirs, then to my daughter Sally Parker & son Smith Parker & if they die without heirs, then to my grandson Thomas Parker & granddaughter Patience Parker, children of my son Thomas & my grandchildren Edward Parker, Sarah, Emily & Margaret Parker, children of my son Thomas dec'd. To son George Parker my Window land over the road, but if he dies without heirs, then to Henry Parker, Smith Parker & Sally Parker & if they die without heirs, then to my 6 grandchildren named above. To my son Smith Parker my land below the road whereon I now live including the 4 or 5 acres I took off the Snead land & if he dies without heirs, then to Henry, George & Sally Parker & if they die without heirs, then to my 6 grandchildren named above. To my daughter Sally Parker my land at Bull Branch & if she dies without heirs, then to Henry, George & Smith Parker & if they die without heirs, then to my 6 grandchildren named above. My Negro boy Mark to be sold & the proceeds to my daughter Sally … To my son Smith $100. To son James Parker $100, but the amount he owes me to come out of it. Remainder to be sold … & to my wife Henrietta Parker & my children Henry Parker, George Parker, Smith Parker & Sally Parker. Friend Lewis L. Snead Extr. Witt: John S. Gibb, Bagwell C. Mason & Thomas Mason.10 |
| Death* | before 28 January 1850 | He died before 28 January 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Nathaniel Topping & John E. Ames securities.10 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will & settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116-117 (Thompson vs Selby partition suit).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 93 (will of James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 182 (will of Severn East, St. George Parish, wife Tabitha).
- [S10] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1774-1806.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will of Robert Parker, Watts Island).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island, wife Hannah).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 410 (will of James Parker of R.).
Ebenezer Cutler
M, b. circa 1740, d. before 29 April 1789
| Birth* | circa 1740 | Ebenezer was born circa 1740. |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | He married Rachel Broadwater, daughter of James Broadwater Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----), circa 1760.1 |
| Death* | before 29 April 1789 | Ebenezer died before 29 April 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Ebenezer Cutler was granted to Rachel Cutlar with James Broadwater & Jacob Broadwater securities..1,2 |
Citations
- [S137] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1787-90, p. 333.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 371 (adm of Ebenezer Cutlar to Rachel Cutlar).
- [S611] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 015, 1815-1817, p. 500.
George Parker (Watts Island)1,2
M, b. circa 1778, d. before May 1816
| Birth* | circa 1778 | George was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1800. |
| Will - Father's* | 1 March 1809 | George was named in his father's will on 1 March 1809 at Watts Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as son George in the will of Robert Parker (Watts Island), wife Hannah. His father gave another son Josiah Negro boy Jacob now in possession of son George. He was given money from the sale of Negros.3 |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 28 August 1815 | He was named in the settlement of his father's estate on 28 August 1815 at Watts Island, Acc Co, VA. Legacies in the estate of Robert Parker (Watts Island) went to: Elijah Grinnalds, guardian of the children of Polly Stephenson; to James Parker; to Hannah Parker, guardian to Josiah Parker; to Isaac Coleburn for his wife Leah; to George Parker; to Gilbert Milburn, to William Juett(?) (Truitt) for his wife Betsy; and to Thomas Stephenson for his wife Polly.4 |
| Death* | before May 1816 | George died before May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby..5 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will & settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will of Robert Parker, Watts Island, wife Hannah).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island, wife Hannah).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
Gilbert Parker (Watts Island)1
M, b. 1783, d. 30 September 1801
| Birth* | 1783 | Gilbert was born in 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Parker, born 13th 1783 (no month was shown)..2 |
| Will - Grfath's* | 16 September 1795 | Gilbert was named in his grandfather's will on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty, named a son-in-law Robert Parker and grandchildren James, Walter, Susannah & Gilbert Parker. He also named a grandson Theofpiles(?) Milburn.3 |
| Death* | 30 September 1801 | Gilbert died on 30 September 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Parker, who departed this life Sep 30th 1801..2 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | He was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Accomack Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.4 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S3017] Thomas Stevenson & Mary Travis Parker Family Bible.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 93 (will of James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
Betsy Parker (Watts Island)1,2
F, b. circa 1780
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Betsy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 1 March 1809 | Betsy was named in her father's will on 1 March 1809 at Watts Island, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Betsy in the will of Robert Parker, wife Hannah.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1810 | She married William Truitt circa 1810.4 |
| Married Name | circa 1810 | As of circa 1810,her married name was Truitt. |
| Est Settm't Father's* | 28 August 1815 | Betsy Parker (Watts Island) was named in the settlement of her father's estate on 28 August 1815 at Watts Island, Acc Co, VA. Legacies in the estate of Robert Parker (Watts Island) went to: Elijah Grinnalds, guardian of the children of Polly Stephenson; to James Parker; to Hannah Parker, guardian to Josiah Parker; to Isaac Coleburn for his wife Leah; to George Parker; to Gilbert Milburn, to William Juett(?) (Truitt) for his wife Betsy; and to Thomas Stephenson for his wife Polly.5 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | She was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.4 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will & settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will of Robert Parker, Watts Island, wife Hannah).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island, wife Hannah).
Elizabeth Cutler1
F, b. circa 1762
| Birth* | circa 1762 | Elizabeth was born circa 1762 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married John Thompson circa 1780.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1780 | As of circa 1780,her married name was Thompson. |
| Lived* | 26 January 1816 | Elizabeth Cutler lived on 26 January 1816 at Portsmouth, VA.2 |
| Land sold* | 26 January 1816 | She sold land on 26 January 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Portsmouth, VA.2 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | She was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain James Broadwater the elder late of this county, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate near Pocomoke in said County, containing 279 acres, and being so seized departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1796, leaving five children, viz: James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & ____ his grandchildren, being the children of his deceased daughter Parker, the wife of Robert Parker; that after various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate; that previous to the death of the said James Broadwater his daughter Rachel was married to a certain Cutler, and after the death of the said James Broadwater, viz: in the year ____, the said Rachel departed this life intestate leaving your oratrixes Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Hill and Sarah Benson her only children; that on the ____ day of ____ your orator John Thompson was married to your oratrix Elizabeth Thompson, then Elizabeth Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Shadrack Hill was married to your oratrix Margaret, then Margaret Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Azariah Benson was married to your oratrix Sarah, then Sarah Cutler; that the aforesaid Nancy Broadwater afterwards was married on the ____ day of ____ to a certain John Finney, since deceased; that the said Nancy Finney at her death on the ____ day of ____ left two children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney, and the said William Finney died on the ____ day of ____ under age and intestate and without issue, leaving your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis his sister living; that on the ____ day of ____ 1813, your orator Stephen I. Lewis was married to your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney; that the aforesaid Gilbert Parker died intestate and without issue, leaving his brothers James & George and his sisters Truit & Milburn living; that the said George Parker departed this life intestate on the ____ day of ____ leaving your infant orator and oratrix, George & Elizabeth, his only children; that the said George Broadwater departed this life on the ____ day of ____ having first made and published his last will & testament and devised all his interest in the said land to his brother Henry; that on the ____ day of ____ the said Henry Broadwater conveyed his interest in said lands to John Finney and others as trustees for certain purposes, and shortly thereafter the said Henry Broadwater and all the trustees in said deed departed this life; that it was decreed by this Court that the executors of the said John Finney, surviving trustee, sell the interest of the said Henry Broadwater in the said land, at which sale your orator Rowland E. Beavans became the purchaser thereof; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Truit, and on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Gilbert Milburn; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid James Broadwater the younger conveyed his interest in said land to a certain William Selby of this county, and on the ____ day of ____ the said James Parker conveyed all his interest in said land to a certain William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said William Truit and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said Gilbert Milburn and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby; that after the death of the said John Finney his widow, Nancy, married the aforesaid Rowland E. Beavans and died without leaving any issue by him &c.3 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S611] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 015, 1815-1817, p. 500.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116-117 (Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a partition suit).
John Thompson
M, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | John was born circa 1760. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Elizabeth Cutler, daughter of Ebenezer Cutler and Rachel Broadwater, circa 1780.1 |
| Lived* | 26 January 1816 | John Thompson lived on 26 January 1816 at Portsmouth, VA.2 |
| Land sold* | 26 January 1816 | He sold land on 26 January 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. John Thompson and Elizabeth his wife of the Town of Portsmouth, Asariah Benson and Sarah his wife of the County of Warwick, and the same John Thompson, Extr of the will of Catherine Cutler dec'd sells to William Selby of Accomack County. Whereas Rachel Cutler one of the children of James Broadwater dec'd, being entitled to a portion of a tract of land lying in the County of Accomack, which descended to her by the death of her said father dec'd, the same by her will to her 4 daughters, the said Sarah Benson, Eliza Thompson, Margaret Hill and Catharine Cutler to be equally divided between them and whereas the said Catharine Cutler by her will did direct her Extr, the said John Thompson, to sell and dispose of her interest in the said tract when, in his opinion it would be for the interest of her Legatees and he has accordingly sold the same to the said Wm. Selby. This indenture sells the interest of daughters Elizabeth Thompson, Sarah Benson & Catharine Cutler to Wm. Selby for $171.50 for Rachel Cutler dec'd portion of her father's estate, believed to contain between 48 and 50 acres for their 3/4, the other 1/4 being in the children of Margaret Hill who is now dec'd.2 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | He was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain James Broadwater the elder late of this county, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate near Pocomoke in said County, containing 279 acres, and being so seized departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1796, leaving five children, viz: James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & ____ his grandchildren, being the children of his deceased daughter Parker, the wife of Robert Parker; that after various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate; that previous to the death of the said James Broadwater his daughter Rachel was married to a certain Cutler, and after the death of the said James Broadwater, viz: in the year ____, the said Rachel departed this life intestate leaving your oratrixes Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Hill and Sarah Benson her only children; that on the ____ day of ____ your orator John Thompson was married to your oratrix Elizabeth Thompson, then Elizabeth Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Shadrack Hill was married to your oratrix Margaret, then Margaret Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Azariah Benson was married to your oratrix Sarah, then Sarah Cutler; that the aforesaid Nancy Broadwater afterwards was married on the ____ day of ____ to a certain John Finney, since deceased; that the said Nancy Finney at her death on the ____ day of ____ left two children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney, and the said William Finney died on the ____ day of ____ under age and intestate and without issue, leaving your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis his sister living; that on the ____ day of ____ 1813, your orator Stephen I. Lewis was married to your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney; that the aforesaid Gilbert Parker died intestate and without issue, leaving his brothers James & George and his sisters Truit & Milburn living; that the said George Parker departed this life intestate on the ____ day of ____ leaving your infant orator and oratrix, George & Elizabeth, his only children; that the said George Broadwater departed this life on the ____ day of ____ having first made and published his last will & testament and devised all his interest in the said land to his brother Henry; that on the ____ day of ____ the said Henry Broadwater conveyed his interest in said lands to John Finney and others as trustees for certain purposes, and shortly thereafter the said Henry Broadwater and all the trustees in said deed departed this life; that it was decreed by this Court that the executors of the said John Finney, surviving trustee, sell the interest of the said Henry Broadwater in the said land, at which sale your orator Rowland E. Beavans became the purchaser thereof; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Truit, and on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Gilbert Milburn; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid James Broadwater the younger conveyed his interest in said land to a certain William Selby of this county, and on the ____ day of ____ the said James Parker conveyed all his interest in said land to a certain William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said William Truit and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said Gilbert Milburn and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby; that after the death of the said John Finney his widow, Nancy, married the aforesaid Rowland E. Beavans and died without leaving any issue by him &c.3 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S611] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 015, 1815-1817, p. 500.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
Margaret Cutler1
F, b. circa 1764, d. before 26 January 1816
| Birth* | circa 1764 | Margaret was born circa 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | She married Shadrack Hill circa 1780.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1780 | As of circa 1780,her married name was Hill. |
| Death* | before 26 January 1816 | Margaret Cutler died before 26 January 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. John Thompson and Elizabeth his wife of the Town of Portsmouth, Asariah Benson and Sarah his wife of the County of Warwick, and the same John Thompson, Extr of the will of Catherine Cutler dec'd sells to William Selby of Accomack County. Whereas Rachel Cutler one of the children of James Broadwater dec'd, being entitled to a portion of a tract of land lying in the County of Accomack, which descended to her by the death of her said father dec'd, the same by her will to her 4 daughters, the said Sarah Benson, Eliza Thompson, Margaret Hill and Catharine Cutler to be equally divided between them and whereas the said Catharine Cutler by her will did direct her Extr, the said John Thompson, to sell and dispose of her interest in the said tract when, in his opinion it would be for the interest of her Legatees and he has accordingly sold the same to the said Wm. Selby. This indenture sells the interest of daughters Elizabeth Thompson, Sarah Benson & Catharine Cutler to Wm. Selby for $171.50 for Rachel Cutler dec'd portion of her father's estate, believed to contain between 48 and 50 acres for their 3/4, the other 1/4 being in the children of Margaret Hill who is now dec'd.3 |
| Land deed named in* | 26 January 1816 | She was named in a deed on 26 January 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. John Thompson and Elizabeth his wife of the Town of Portsmouth, Asariah Benson and Sarah his wife of the County of Warwick, and the same John Thompson, Extr of the will of Catherine Cutler dec'd sells to William Selby of Accomack County. Whereas Rachel Cutler one of the children of James Broadwater dec'd, being entitled to a portion of a tract of land lying in the County of Accomack, which descended to her by the death of her said father dec'd, the same by her will to her 4 daughters, the said Sarah Benson, Eliza Thompson, Margaret Hill and Catharine Cutler to be equally divided between them and whereas the said Catharine Cutler by her will did direct her Extr, the said John Thompson, to sell and dispose of her interest in the said tract when, in his opinion it would be for the interest of her Legatees and he has accordingly sold the same to the said Wm. Selby. This indenture sells the interest of daughters Elizabeth Thompson, Sarah Benson & Catharine Cutler to Wm. Selby for $171.50 for Rachel Cutler dec'd portion of her father's estate, believed to contain between 48 and 50 acres for their 3/4, the other 1/4 being in the children of Margaret Hill who is now dec'd.3 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | She was named in a land cause in May 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a Partition Suit. That a certain James Broadwater the elder late of this county, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate near Pocomoke in said County, containing 279 acres, and being so seized departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1796, leaving five children, viz: James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & ____ his grandchildren, being the children of his deceased daughter Parker, the wife of Robert Parker; that after various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate; that previous to the death of the said James Broadwater his daughter Rachel was married to a certain Cutler, and after the death of the said James Broadwater, viz: in the year ____, the said Rachel departed this life intestate leaving your oratrixes Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Hill and Sarah Benson her only children; that on the ____ day of ____ your orator John Thompson was married to your oratrix Elizabeth Thompson, then Elizabeth Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Shadrack Hill was married to your oratrix Margaret, then Margaret Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Azariah Benson was married to your oratrix Sarah, then Sarah Cutler; that the aforesaid Nancy Broadwater afterwards was married on the ____ day of ____ to a certain John Finney, since deceased; that the said Nancy Finney at her death on the ____ day of ____ left two children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney, and the said William Finney died on the ____ day of ____ under age and intestate and without issue, leaving your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis his sister living; that on the ____ day of ____ 1813, your orator Stephen I. Lewis was married to your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney; that the aforesaid Gilbert Parker died intestate and without issue, leaving his brothers James & George and his sisters Truit & Milburn living; that the said George Parker departed this life intestate on the
____ day of ____ leaving your infant orator and oratrix, George & Elizabeth, his only children; that the said George Broadwater departed this life on the ____ day of ____ having first made and published his last will & testament and devised all his interest in the said land to his brother Henry; that on the ____ day of ____ the said Henry Broadwater conveyed his interest in said lands to John Finney and others as trustees for certain purposes, and shortly thereafter the said Henry Broadwater and all the trustees in said deed departed this life; that it was decreed by this Court that the executors of the said John Finney, surviving trustee, sell the interest of the said Henry Broadwater in the said land, at which sale your orator Rowland E. Beavans became the purchaser thereof; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Truit, and on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Gilbert Milburn; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid James Broadwater the younger conveyed his interest in said land to a certain William Selby of this county, and on the ____ day of ____ the said James Parker conveyed all his interest in said land to a certain William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said William Truit and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said Gilbert Milburn and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby; that after the death of the said John Finney his widow, Nancy, married the aforesaid Rowland E. Beavans and died without leaving any issue by him &c.2 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116-117 (Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a Partition Suit).
- [S611] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 015, 1815-1817, p. 500.
Shadrack Hill
M, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Shadrack was born circa 1760. |
| Marriage* | circa 1780 | He married Margaret Cutler, daughter of Ebenezer Cutler and Rachel Broadwater, circa 1780.1 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | Shadrack Hill was named in a land cause in May 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a Partition Suit. That a certain James Broadwater the elder late of this county, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate near Pocomoke in said County, containing 279 acres, and being so seized departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1796, leaving five children, viz: James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & ____ his grandchildren, being the children of his deceased daughter Parker, the wife of Robert Parker; that after various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate; that previous to the death of the said James Broadwater his daughter Rachel was married to a certain Cutler, and after the death of the said James Broadwater, viz: in the year ____, the said Rachel departed this life intestate leaving your oratrixes Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Hill and Sarah Benson her only children; that on the ____ day of ____ your orator John Thompson was married to your oratrix Elizabeth Thompson, then Elizabeth Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Shadrack Hill was married to your oratrix Margaret, then Margaret Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Azariah Benson was married to your oratrix Sarah, then Sarah Cutler; that the aforesaid Nancy Broadwater afterwards was married on the ____ day of ____ to a certain John Finney, since deceased; that the said Nancy Finney at her death on the ____ day of ____ left two children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney, and the said William Finney died on the ____ day of ____ under age and intestate and without issue, leaving your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis his sister living; that on the ____ day of ____ 1813, your orator Stephen I. Lewis was married to your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney; that the aforesaid Gilbert Parker died intestate and without issue, leaving his brothers James & George and his sisters Truit & Milburn living; that the said George Parker departed this life intestate on the
____ day of ____ leaving your infant orator and oratrix, George & Elizabeth, his only children; that the said George Broadwater departed this life on the ____ day of ____ having first made and published his last will & testament and devised all his interest in the said land to his brother Henry; that on the ____ day of ____ the said Henry Broadwater conveyed his interest in said lands to John Finney and others as trustees for certain purposes, and shortly thereafter the said Henry Broadwater and all the trustees in said deed departed this life; that it was decreed by this Court that the executors of the said John Finney, surviving trustee, sell the interest of the said Henry Broadwater in the said land, at which sale your orator Rowland E. Beavans became the purchaser thereof; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Truit, and on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Gilbert Milburn; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid James Broadwater the younger conveyed his interest in said land to a certain William Selby of this county, and on the ____ day of ____ the said James Parker conveyed all his interest in said land to a certain William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said William Truit and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said Gilbert Milburn and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby; that after the death of the said John Finney his widow, Nancy, married the aforesaid Rowland E. Beavans and died without leaving any issue by him &c.1 |
Citations
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116-117 (Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a Partition Suit).
Sarah Cutler1
F, b. circa 1766
| Birth* | circa 1766 | Sarah was born circa 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 15 December 1796 | She married Azariah (of Sam Jr) Benston, son of Samuel Benston Jr. and Anne (wid of Sam Jr) (-----), on 15 December 1796 at Northampton Co, VA. Michael Dunton was security on the M.L.B. of Azariah Benson and Sarah Cutler. They were married on 19 Dec 1796..2 |
| Married Name | 15 December 1796 | As of 15 December 1796,her married name was Benston. |
| Lived* | 26 January 1816 | Sarah Cutler lived on 26 January 1816 at Warwick Co, VA.3 |
| Land sold* | 26 January 1816 | She sold land on 26 January 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. John Thompson and Elizabeth his wife of the Town of Portsmouth, Asariah Benson and Sarah his wife of the County of Warwick, and the same John Thompson, Extr of the will of Catherine Cutler dec'd sells to William Selby of Accomack County. Whereas Rachel Cutler one of the children of James Broadwater dec'd, being entitled to a portion of a tract of land lying in the County of Accomack, which descended to her by the death of her said father dec'd, the same by her will to her 4 daughters, the said Sarah Benson, Eliza Thompson, Margaret Hill and Catharine Cutler to be equally divided between them and whereas the said Catharine Cutler by her will did direct her Extr, the said John Thompson, to sell and dispose of her interest in the said tract when, in his opinion it would be for the interest of her Legatees and he has accordingly sold the same to the said Wm. Selby. This indenture sells the interest of daughters Elizabeth Thompson, Sarah Benson & Catharine Cutler to Wm. Selby for $171.50 for Rachel Cutler dec'd portion of her father's estate, believed to contain between 48 and 50 acres for their 3/4, the other 1/4 being in the children of Margaret Hill who is now dec'd.3 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | She was named in a land cause in May 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a Partition Suit. That a certain James Broadwater the elder late of this county, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate near Pocomoke in said County, containing 279 acres, and being so seized departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1796, leaving five children, viz: James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & ____ his grandchildren, being the children of his deceased daughter Parker, the wife of Robert Parker; that after various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate; that previous to the death of the said James Broadwater his daughter Rachel was married to a certain Cutler, and after the death of the said James Broadwater, viz: in the year ____, the said Rachel departed this life intestate leaving your oratrixes Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Hill and Sarah Benson her only children; that on the ____ day of ____ your orator John Thompson was married to your oratrix Elizabeth Thompson, then Elizabeth Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Shadrack Hill was married to your oratrix Margaret, then Margaret Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Azariah Benson was married to your oratrix Sarah, then Sarah Cutler; that the aforesaid Nancy Broadwater afterwards was married on the ____ day of ____ to a certain John Finney, since deceased; that the said Nancy Finney at her death on the ____ day of ____ left two children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney, and the said William Finney died on the ____ day of ____ under age and intestate and without issue, leaving your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis his sister living; that on the ____ day of ____ 1813, your orator Stephen I. Lewis was married to your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney; that the aforesaid Gilbert Parker died intestate and without issue, leaving his brothers James & George and his sisters Truit & Milburn living; that the said George Parker departed this life intestate on the
____ day of ____ leaving your infant orator and oratrix, George & Elizabeth, his only children; that the said George Broadwater departed this life on the ____ day of ____ having first made and published his last will & testament and devised all his interest in the said land to his brother Henry; that on the ____ day of ____ the said Henry Broadwater conveyed his interest in said lands to John Finney and others as trustees for certain purposes, and shortly thereafter the said Henry Broadwater and all the trustees in said deed departed this life; that it was decreed by this Court that the executors of the said John Finney, surviving trustee, sell the interest of the said Henry Broadwater in the said land, at which sale your orator Rowland E. Beavans became the purchaser thereof; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Truit, and on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Gilbert Milburn; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid James Broadwater the younger conveyed his interest in said land to a certain William Selby of this county, and on the ____ day of ____ the said James Parker conveyed all his interest in said land to a certain William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said William Truit and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said Gilbert Milburn and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby; that after the death of the said John Finney his widow, Nancy, married the aforesaid Rowland E. Beavans and died without leaving any issue by him &c.4 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S622] Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
- [S611] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 015, 1815-1817, p. 500.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116-117 (Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a Partition Suit).
Azariah (of Sam Jr) Benston1
M, b. circa 1760
| Birth* | circa 1760 | Azariah was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 June 1781 | Azariah was named in his father's will on 17 June 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Samuel Benston gave to wife Anne whole estate during her widow to bring up my children & then to be divided between my wife & children Azariah, Anne, Joy, Comfort & Amos. Wife Anne Exec. - Witt: Thomas Underhill, Susanna Underhill, Elizabeth Pearson.1 |
| Marriage* | 15 December 1796 | He married Sarah Cutler, daughter of Ebenezer Cutler and Rachel Broadwater, on 15 December 1796 at Northampton Co, VA. Michael Dunton was security on the M.L.B. of Azariah Benson and Sarah Cutler. They were married on 19 Dec 1796..2 |
| Lived* | 26 January 1816 | Azariah (of Sam Jr) Benston lived on 26 January 1816 at Warwick Co, VA.3 |
| Land sold* | 26 January 1816 | He sold land on 26 January 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. John Thompson and Elizabeth his wife of the Town of Portsmouth, Asariah Benson and Sarah his wife of the County of Warwick, and the same John Thompson, Extr of the will of Catherine Cutler dec'd sells to William Selby of Accomack County. Whereas Rachel Cutler one of the children of James Broadwater dec'd, being entitled to a portion of a tract of land lying in the County of Accomack, which descended to her by the death of her said father dec'd, the same by her will to her 4 daughters, the said Sarah Benson, Eliza Thompson, Margaret Hill and Catharine Cutler to be equally divided between them and whereas the said Catharine Cutler by her will did direct her Extr, the said John Thompson, to sell and dispose of her interest in the said tract when, in his opinion it would be for the interest of her Legatees and he has accordingly sold the same to the said Wm. Selby. This indenture sells the interest of daughters Elizabeth Thompson, Sarah Benson & Catharine Cutler to Wm. Selby for $171.50 for Rachel Cutler dec'd portion of her father's estate, believed to contain between 48 and 50 acres for their 3/4, the other 1/4 being in the children of Margaret Hill who is now dec'd.3 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | He was named in a land cause in May 1816 at near Pocomoke, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a Partition Suit. That a certain James Broadwater the elder late of this county, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death seized in fee simple of a tract of land situate near Pocomoke in said County, containing 279 acres, and being so seized departed this life on the ____ day of ____ 1796, leaving five children, viz: James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy, and leaving James, George, Gilbert & ____ his grandchildren, being the children of his deceased daughter Parker, the wife of Robert Parker; that after various disputes relative to wills said to have been left by the said James Broadwater, it was finally decided upon competent authority that the said James Broadwater died intestate; that previous to the death of the said James Broadwater his daughter Rachel was married to a certain Cutler, and after the death of the said James Broadwater, viz: in the year ____, the said Rachel departed this life intestate leaving your oratrixes Elizabeth Thompson, Margaret Hill and Sarah Benson her only children; that on the ____ day of ____ your orator John Thompson was married to your oratrix Elizabeth Thompson, then Elizabeth Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Shadrack Hill was married to your oratrix Margaret, then Margaret Cutler, and on the ____ day of ____ your orator Azariah Benson was married to your oratrix Sarah, then Sarah Cutler; that the aforesaid Nancy Broadwater afterwards was married on the ____ day of ____ to a certain John Finney, since deceased; that the said Nancy Finney at her death on the ____ day of ____ left two children, viz: your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney, and the said William Finney died on the ____ day of ____ under age and intestate and without issue, leaving your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis his sister living; that on the ____ day of ____ 1813, your orator Stephen I. Lewis was married to your oratrix Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney; that the aforesaid Gilbert Parker died intestate and without issue, leaving his brothers James & George and his sisters Truit & Milburn living; that the said George Parker departed this life intestate on the
____ day of ____ leaving your infant orator and oratrix, George & Elizabeth, his only children; that the said George Broadwater departed this life on the ____ day of ____ having first made and published his last will & testament and devised all his interest in the said land to his brother Henry; that on the ____ day of ____ the said Henry Broadwater conveyed his interest in said lands to John Finney and others as trustees for certain purposes, and shortly thereafter the said Henry Broadwater and all the trustees in said deed departed this life; that it was decreed by this Court that the executors of the said John Finney, surviving trustee, sell the interest of the said Henry Broadwater in the said land, at which sale your orator Rowland E. Beavans became the purchaser thereof; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Truit, and on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid ____ Parker was married to a certain Gilbert Milburn; that on the ____ day of ____ the aforesaid James Broadwater the younger conveyed his interest in said land to a certain William Selby of this county, and on the ____ day of ____ the said James Parker conveyed all his interest in said land to a certain William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said William Truit and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby, and on the ____ day of ____ the said Gilbert Milburn and his wife conveyed their interest in said land to the said William Selby; that after the death of the said John Finney his widow, Nancy, married the aforesaid Rowland E. Beavans and died without leaving any issue by him &c.4 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 359 (will of Samuel Benston, wife Anne).
- [S622] Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
- [S611] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 015, 1815-1817, p. 500.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116-117 (Thompson & wife &c. vs Selby in a Partition Suit).
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Upshur Finney1
F, b. circa 1796
| Birth* | circa 1796 | Elizabeth was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 February 1809 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 4 February 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Betsy Upshur Finney in the will of John Finney Sr, of William dec'd.1 |
| Marriage* | 23 October 1813 | She married Stephen I. Lewis on 23 October 1813 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Stephen J. Lewis and Eliza U. Finney..2 |
| Married Name | 23 October 1813 | As of 23 October 1813,her married name was Lewis. |
| Heir - named as* | May 1816 | Elizabeth was named as an heir in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was brought out in a land cause that James Broadwater had died in 1796 seized of 279 aces near Pocomoke and left among others a daughter Nancy who afterwards married John Finney, since dec'd, and at the time of Nancy's death she left 2 children, Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney who died under age living his sister Eilzabeth U. Lewis living and in 1813 Stephen I. Lewis was married to Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney.3 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 204 (will of John Finney Sr., of William dec'd).
- [S15] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson vs Selby).
Stephen I. Lewis
M, b. circa 1790
Citations
- [S15] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
William James Finney1
M, b. circa 1798, d. before May 1816
| Birth* | circa 1798 | William was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 4 February 1809 | William was named in his father's will on 4 February 1809 at Accomack Co, MD. He was shown as my second son William James Finney in the will of John Finney Sr, of William dec'd.2 |
| Death* | before May 1816 | William died before May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was brought out in a land cause that James Broadwater had died in 1796 seized of 279 aces near Pocomoke and left among others a daughter Nancy who afterwards married John Finney, since dec'd, and at the time of Nancy's death she left 2 children, Elizabeth U. Lewis and William Finney who died under age living his sister Eilzabeth U. Lewis living and in 1813 Stephen I. Lewis was married to Elizabeth U. Lewis, then Elizabeth U. Finney..3 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 204 (will of John Finney Sr., of William dec'd).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson vs Selby).
George Parker1,2
M, b. circa 1810
| Birth* | circa 1810 | George was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | He was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.3 |
Citations
- [S1596] Administration of Wife's 1st Husband's Estate.
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
Elizabeth Parker1,2
F, b. circa 1812
| Birth* | circa 1812 | Elizabeth was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | She was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.3 |
Citations
- [S1596] Administration of Wife's 1st Husband's Estate.
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
Rowland E. Beavans
M, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Rowland was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 24 March 1811 | He married Ann 'Nancy' Broadwater, daughter of James Broadwater Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----), on 24 March 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadak Selby was the security on the 1811 Acc Co M.L.B. of Rowland Beavans and Ann Finney, widow..1 |
| Was Living | May 1816 | Rowland was living in May 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S1596] Administration of Wife's 1st Husband's Estate.
William Truitt
M, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1810 | He married Betsy Parker (Watts Island), daughter of Robert Parker (Watts Island) and Leah Broadwater, circa 1810.1 |
| Est Settm't F-in-law* | 28 August 1815 | William Truitt was named in the settlement of his father-in-law's estate on 28 August 1815 at Watts Island, Acc Co, VA. Legacies in the estate of Robert Parker (Watts Island) went to: Elijah Grinnalds, guardian of the children of Polly Stephenson; to James Parker; to Hannah Parker, guardian to Josiah Parker; to Isaac Coleburn for his wife Leah; to George Parker; to Gilbert Milburn, to William Juett(?) (Truitt) for his wife Betsy; and to Thomas Stephenson for his wife Polly.2 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | He was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.1 |
Citations
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island, wife Hannah).
Susanah 'Susy' Parker (Watts Island)1,2
F, b. circa 1774, d. before 1833
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Susanah was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrFath's* | 16 September 1795 | Susanah was named in her grandfather's will on 16 September 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty, named a son-in-law Robert Parker and grandchildren James, Walter, Susannah & Gilbert Parker. He also named a grandson Theofpiles(?) Milburn..3 |
| Marriage* | 11 January 1798 | She married Gilbert Milbourn, son of Jacob Milbourn and (-----) (-----), on 11 January 1798 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Gilbert Milbourn and Susan Parks(sic)..4 |
| Married Name | 11 January 1798 | As of 11 January 1798,her married name was Milbourn. |
| Will - Father's* | 1 March 1809 | Susanah was named in her father's will on 1 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Susy Milburn in the will of Robert Parker, Watts Island. He left a legacy to her oldest son & if he dies then to next eldest. He also named Gilbert Milburn.5 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | She was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.6 |
| Death* | before 1833 | She died before 1833 at Somerset Co, MD.7 |
Citations
- [S488] Grandfather's Land Cause.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will & settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 93 (will of James Broadwater Sr., wife Betty).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will of Robert Parker, Watts Island).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
- [S2857] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Elizabeth Lankford.
Gilbert Milbourn
M, b. circa 1770, d. before 11 April 1838
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Gilbert was born circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 11 January 1798 | He married Susanah 'Susy' Parker (Watts Island), daughter of Robert Parker (Watts Island) and Leah Broadwater, on 11 January 1798 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown as Gilbert Milbourn and Susan Parks(sic)..2 |
| Will - Father-in-law* | 1 March 1809 | Gilbert was named in his father-in-law's will on 1 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Gilbert Milburn in the will of George Parker, Watts Island, who also named a daughter Susy Milburn.3 |
| Will - Father's* | 26 May 1812 | Gilbert was named in his father's will on 26 May 1812 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Jacob Milbourn gave to son Lodowick the home platation and named him Extr. To son Gilbert. Extr to sell to Levy Ward my Negroes. To son-in-law William Marshall. To grandchildren Isaac Marshall, Jacob Marshall, Mary Ann Cox, William Anders & Molly C. Andres. To daughter Anna Andres (Andrews) and her child not yet named. Witt: William Roach, John Lawson & James Morrison.1 |
| Est Settm't F-in-law* | 28 August 1815 | He was named in the settlement of his father-in-law's estate on 28 August 1815 at Watts Island, Acc Co, VA. Legacies in the estate of Robert Parker (Watts Island) went to: Elijah Grinnalds, guardian of the children of Polly Stephenson; to James Parker; to Hannah Parker, guardian to Josiah Parker; to Isaac Coleburn for his wife Leah; to George Parker; to Gilbert Milburn, to William Juett(?) (Truitt) for his wife Betsy; and to Thomas Stephenson for his wife Polly.4 |
| Land cause* | May 1816 | He was named in a land cause in May 1816 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. James Broadwater, the elder, late of this county, died seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 279 acres and died in 1796 leaving 5 children James, George, Henry, Rachel & Nancy still living and James George, Gilbert & _____ his grandchildren, being the the children of his dec'd daughter, wife of Robert Parker. Gilbert Parker died intestate without issue leaving brothers James & George and sisters Truit & Milburn living. George Parker died intestate leaving infants George & Elizabeth his only children. A Parker daughter married William Truit and another Parker daughter married a Gilbert Milburn. James Parker, William Truit & Gilbert Milburn conveyed all their interest to William Selby.5 |
| Death* | before 11 April 1838 | He died before 11 April 1838 at Somerset Co, MD.6 |
Citations
- [S2172] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 23, 1800-1820, p. 49 (will of Jacob Milbourn).
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (will of Robert Parker, Watts Island).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 412 (settlement of Robert Parker, Watts Island, wife Hannah).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 116 (Thompson & wife & c. vs Selby).
- [S2857] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Elizabeth Lankford.
Robert James
M, b. circa 1744, d. before 26 June 1787
| Birth* | circa 1744 | Robert was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's | 2 September 1764 | Robert was named in his father's will on 2 September 1764 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Robert in the will of David James, wife Elizabeth.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1766 | He married Mary (of Wm Hope I) Savage, daughter of William Hope (of Griffin II) Savage I and Elizabeth Rogers (Rogers?), circa 1766. |
| Heir - named as* | 20 May 1766 | Robert was named as an heir on 20 May 1766 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robert James and given plantation were I live & all the balance of my estate and named Extr in the will of Anne Stockley. William Bradford was named heir-at-law at probate. (NOTE: He was her oldest living brother.)2 |
| Land rec'd as gift* | 1771 | He received land as a gift in 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Ann Stockley, widow, who had also been the widow of Thomas Bonwell who died in 1758, left her plantation (tract A121) that she heired form Bonwell to Robert James. There was no explanation of the relationship, if any, an at probate William Bradford was named heir-at-law. (NOTE: William Bradford was her oldest living brother.)3 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 16 July 1774 | Robert witnessed a will on 16 July 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Laws, William Laws, William Sacker James and Robert James witnessed the will of Moses Freeman.4 |
| Administrator* | 27 May 1783 | Robert was named as administrator of an estate on 27 May 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Kendall Hope was granted to Robert James, the heir-at-law refusing to qualify.5 |
| Will* | 18 January 1787 | Robert made a will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife dur. her widow all my lands & water grist mill. Daughters Elizabeth, Nancy & Mary. To son William 200 acres on the North side of my plantation where I now live, also my water grist mill. To son David (under age) plantation which I bought of George Colony. Should unborn child be a boy I give said child the residue on the South side of the plantation where I now live, but if a girl, or being a boy should die before arriving at 21 years in the life time of my son David, then I give the said residue of my plantation to my son David, & if said child should be a boy & my son David should die before he comes to the age of 21 in the life time of my now unborn child, he being a boy, then after the death of my said son David my said child the plantation I purchased of George Colony & which I have above devised to my son David. Wife to bring up & educate my children. Wife Mary & friend George Savage Exrs. Witt: Thomas Evans, Thomas Holt. According to Whitelaw, this Robert James (wife Mary) left the north 200 acres of tract A121 to his son William and the balance to his son David. He also left the Colony part of A121 to his son David.6,7 |
| Death* | before 26 June 1787 | Robert died before 26 June 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..6 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 220 (will of David James, wife Elizabeth).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 255 (will of Anne Stockley, heir-at-law William Bradford).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1163 (tract A121).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 317 (will of Moses Freeman).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 323 (adm of Kendall Hope to Robert James).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 367 (will of Robert James, wife Mary).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1161 & 1163 (tract A121).
William James
M, b. before 1767, d. 16 May 1796
| Birth* | before 1767 | William was born before 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 18 January 1787 | William was named in his father's will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William in the will of Robert James, wife Mary. He was given 200 acres on the North side of my plantation where I now live, also my water grist mill. According to Whitelaw, this was part of tract A121, which William left to his sisters Nancy, Mary & Betty James and Elizabeth the wife of Capt. William Coulburn.1,2 |
| Will* | 14 May 1796 | William made a will on 14 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. Whole estate to be divided between my 4 sisters Elizabeth Coulburn, Nancy James, Mary James & Hetty James. Brother in law Capt. William Coulburn. John Teackle, Sr. Exr. - Witt: Zadock Nock - Samuel Lippincot, Rebecca Walker. According to Whitelaw, he gave his part of tract A121, which William left to his sisters Nancy, Mary & Betty James and Elizabeth the wife of Capt. William Coulburn.3,2 |
| Death* | 16 May 1796 | William died on 16 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.4 |
| Probate* | 31 October 1796 | His estate was probated on 31 October 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.3 |
| Land cause* | 7 August 1798 | He was named in a land cause on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain William James, lately dec'd, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized of 200 acres of land on Kecotank Branch, and being so seized on the 14 May 1796, made his last will & testament and devised the aforesaid land to the said Betsy, now the wife of William Coleburn, Nancy now wife of Charles Kellam, and the said Molly & Hetty James, and afterwards on 16 May 1796, the said William James departed his life.4 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 367 (will of Robert James, wife Mary).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1163 (tract A121).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 441 (will of William James, unmarried).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 46 (Coeburn & Kellam vs James & James).
Elizabeth James
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Elizabeth was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 18 January 1787 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Elizabeth in the will of Robert James, wife Mary.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married Capt. William Coleburn, son of William Coleburn and Rachel (-----), circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. In 1796 William James left his part of track A121 to his sisters Nancy, Mary, and Betty James, and Elizabeth the wife of Captain William Coulburn.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Coleburn. |
| Will - Brother's* | 14 May 1796 | Elizabeth was named in her brother's will on 14 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Elizabeth Coulburn in the will of William James, unmarried.3 |
| Land cause* | 7 August 1798 | She was named in a land cause on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain William James, lately dec'd, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized of 200 acres of land on Kecotank Branch, and being so seized on the 14 May 1796, made his last will & testament and devised the aforesaid land to the said Betsy, now the wife of William Coleburn, Nancy now wife of Charles Kellam, and the said Molly & Hetty James, and afterwards on 16 May 1796, the said William James departed his life.4 |
| Marriage* | 21 January 1811 | She married George Warner Jr. on 21 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner was the security on the M.L.B. of George Warner Jr. and Elizabeth Coleburn, widow of William..5 |
| Married Name | 21 January 1811 | As of 21 January 1811,her married name was Warner. |
| Est Settm't Husb's* | 24 August 1812 | Elizabeth James was named in her husband's estate settlement on 24 August 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George Warner Jr. acknowledged receipt from Samuel Crippen (admr of the estate of William Coleburn) for £43.10.7 for my wife's 1/3 part of her husband's estate & also £87.1.2 which is in full for Robert Coleburn & Nancy Coleburn, from their father's estate.6 |
| Land cause | 27 November 1821 | She was named in a land cause on 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was determined that Hetty Mason, formerly Hetty James, late of this county, died in 1817 leaving one child named Delight Mason. Hetty and her husband Teackle Mason owned 35 acres of land on Kegotank Creek, which had been left to her by her dec'd brother William James. Delight Mason died intestate an infant and without issue in 1819 and Teackle Mason died in 1821. Elizabeth Warner, wife of George Warner Jr., was a whole sister. David James, deceased, was a whole brother and left children Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah Ann James. Robert J. Broadwater, who died in 1820 intestate, was a half brother and left children Rosanna, Sarah and Robert J. Broadwater. Nancy Savage, deceased, was a whole sister, and left children Mary Anne and Sally C. Savage.7 |
Family 2
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George Warner Jr. b. c 1785 |
| Marriage* | 21 January 1811 | She married George Warner Jr. on 21 January 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner was the security on the M.L.B. of George Warner Jr. and Elizabeth Coleburn, widow of William..5 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 367 (will of Robert James, wife Mary).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1163 (track A121).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 441 (will of William James, unmarried).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 46 (Coeburn & Kellam vs James & James).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 130 (settlement of William Coleburn, Samuel Cripen Admr).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 144 (Warner vs Savage).
William Riley Coleburn1
M, b. circa 1776, d. before 26 March 1832
| Birth* | circa 1776 | William was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 15 March 1785 | William was named in his father's will on 15 March 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Coleburn in the will of Robert Coleburn, wife Tabitha. According to Whitelaw, this was part of tract A46, the land where my mother-in-law (meaning step-mother) Catharine Coleburn now holds for her thirds.2,3 |
| Land inherited* | 1785 | He inherited land in 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw Robert Coleburn, wife Tabitha, left to his son William the land where my mother-in-law Catharine Coleburn now holds for her thirds and the balance of his land to his son John.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1805 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1805. |
| Heir - named as* | 29 May 1808 | William was named as an heir on 29 May 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Riley Coleburn in the will of Susey Backer. She gave him 9 acres I purchased of Abel Coleburn.1 |
| Will - Mother's* | 3 March 1815 | William was named in his mother's will on 3 March 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son William Coleburn in the will of Tabitha Spiers.4 |
| Land sold* | 1820 | He sold land in 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Coleburn sold 125 aces of arable land in tract A46 to George T. Mapp. The fact that this had been the dower land of Catharine Coleburn gives some support to the possibility that this had been the site of the original Coleburn home on their half of the tract.3 |
| Death* | before 26 March 1832 | He died before 26 March 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William R. Coleburn was granted to John Coleburn with Samuel Henderson & Henry F. Riley securities.5 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 18 (will of Susey Backer).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. p. 357 (will of Robert Coleburn, wife Tabitha).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 784 (tract A46).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 503 (will of Tabitha Spiers).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 130 (adm of William R. Coleburn to John Coleburn).
Nancy James
F, b. circa 1774, d. before 27 November 1821
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Nancy was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 18 January 1787 | Nancy was named in her father's will on 18 January 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Nancy in the will of Robert James, wife Mary.1 |
| Will - Brother's* | 14 May 1796 | Nancy was named in her brother's will on 14 May 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Nancy James in the will of William James, unmarried.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1797 | She married Charles Kellam, son of Solomon Kellam I and Matilda Scarburgh, circa 1797.3 |
| Married Name | circa 1797 | As of circa 1797,her married name was Kellam. |
| Land cause* | 7 August 1798 | Nancy James was named in a land cause on 7 August 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was recorded that a certain William James, lately dec'd, was in his lifetime and at the time of his death, seized of 200 acres of land on Kecotank Branch, and being so seized on the 14 May 1796, made his last will & testament and devised the aforesaid land to the said Betsy, now the wife of William Coleburn, Nancy now wife of Charles Kellam, and the said Molly & Hetty James, and afterwards on 16 May 1796, the said William James departed his life.3 |
| Marriage* | 29 December 1801 | She married Robert (of Geo) Savage, son of George (of Wm H I) Savage and Sarah (-----), on 29 December 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. James Ailworth was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Savage and Nancy Kellam..4,5 |
| Married Name | 29 December 1801 | As of 29 December 1801,her married name was Savage. |
| Death* | before 27 November 1821 | Nancy died before 27 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that it was determined that Hetty Mason, formerly Hetty James, late of this county, died in 1817 leaving one child named Delight Mason. Hetty and her husband Teackle Mason owned 35 acres of land on Kegotank Creek, which had been left to her by her dec'd brother William James. Delight Mason died intestate an infant and without issue in 1819 and Teackle Mason died in 1821. Elizabeth Warner, wife of George Warner Jr., was a whole sister. David James, deceased, was a whole brother and left children Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah Ann James. Robert J. Broadwater, who died in 1820 intestate, was a half brother and left children Rosanna, Sarah and Robert J. Broadwater. Nancy Savage, deceased, was a whole sister, and left children Mary Anne and Sally C. Savage..6 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 367 (will of Robert James, wife Mary).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 441 (will of William James, unmarried).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 46 (Coeburn & Kellam vs James & James).
- [S491] Sister's Land Cause.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 144 (Warner vs Savage).
