Catherine 'Caty' Matthews1,2
F, b. 1776, d. October 1810
| Will - Father's* | 13 August 1775 | Catherine was named in her father's will on 13 August 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Southy Matthews, wife Tabitha, named an unborn child in his will..3 |
| Birth* | 1776 | Catherine was born in 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Orphan's account* | 26 August 1783 | She was named in an orphan's account on 26 August 1783 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mason, guardian, made oath to the accounts of Thomas Stockley Matthews, Charles Matthews, William Matthews and Catharine Matthews orphans covering the period August 1782 to Aug 1783.4 |
| Orphan's account | 2 March 1786 | She was named in an orphan's account on 2 March 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mason made oath to the accounts of Catharine Matthews for 1783, 1784 & 1785 and for Mary Matthews for 1782 and 9 months of 1784.5 |
| Orphan's account | 19 April 1789 | She was named in an orphan's account on 19 April 1789 at Accomack Co, VA. Sacker Parker made oath to the account of Catey Mathews, orphan of Southy Mathews from 20 Dec 1787 to 19 Apr 1789.6 |
| Orphan's account | 1790 | She was named in an orphan's account in 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Sacker Parker made oath to the account of Catey Mathews, orphan of Southy Mathews 1789 and 1790 and mentions £15 to account for James Mason for 1788.7 |
| Marriage* | circa 1792 | She married Benjamin Nock, son of William Nock and (-----) (-----), circa 1792.8 |
| Married Name | circa 1792 | As of circa 1792,her married name was Nock. |
| Court - named in ord* | 31 March 1801 | Catherine 'Caty' Matthews was named in a court order on 31 March 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. A partition suit was filed by William (Stockley) Matthews and Benjamin Nock in right of his wife Catharine against Betsy Mason (who was under age & Zadock Nock was appointed her guardian for this purpose). It was ordered that William Matthews have 2/5 part, Benjamin Nock have 2/5 part and Betsy Mason have 1/5 part. (NOTE: Evidently William & Catharine Matthews' siblings Mary, Thomas & Charles Matthews were now dec'd.)2 |
| Land Division of* | 21 May 1801 | She was named in a division of land on 21 May 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. By virtue of a court order of March 1801, I Parker Barnes D. S. of Accomack County have on the 21st and 22nd day of May gone on the land of late of Thomas Mathews dec'd & surveyed & divided one tract of land Containing 175 situated on the head of Assawamon Creek & bounded as follows towit, On the N.E. by Burton Mill pond & the lands of J-Wharton late of Sackar Parker, & Bagwell Wharton on the N. W. by the lands of Betsy Mason, on the S.W. by the Branch called(?) which divides from the lands of T. Teakle late of Alex. Stockley & on the S.E. by the Main County road dividing from the lands where John Wharton now lives. Also aother Tract containing 83 near the head of Burton's Mill Branch & Bownded as follows, towit, on the N.E. by the lands of George Warner late of William Taylor, on the N.W. by the lands of Captain William Mathews, on the S.W. by a small branch dividing from the lands of Eyers Stockley & Solomon Burton late of J-Blake & on the S.E. by the Mill pond of the aforesaid Thomas S. Matthews (dec'd), for the plats, courses, distances boundaries & divisions & more particularly see the plat below.2 |
| Death* | October 1810 | She died in October 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.8 |
| Land cause* | 28 January 1823 | She was named in a land cause on 28 January 1823 at Assawoman, Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Caty Nock late of this county departed this life in the month of October, 1810, seized in her own right in fee simple of a tract of land situate in this county containing 53 acres: and one other tract of land containing 16 acres, also the moiety of a mill stream and mill seat at the head of Assawoman; that the said Caty Nock at the time of her death left seven children, viz: your oratrixes Tabitha, now the wife of Robert Broadwater(sic), Mary, Elizabeth, Thomas, Joseph, Caty and Charles Nock, to whom the said land descended subject to the right of Benjamin Nock, her husband, as tenant by the curtesy; that the said Benjamin Nock departed this life in the year 1811; that the said Caty Nock & Charles Nock both departed this life in the year 1811 under age, intestate and without issue, so that the two tracts of land became subject to partition between the five remaining children of the said Caty Nock; that on the 31 Jan. 1817, the said Thomas Nock conveyed his interest in said tracts to your orator Robert P. Broadwater, &c. (NOTE: The original land cause does not show Tabitha as the now wife of Robert Broadwater.)8 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 296 (will of Southy Matthews, wife Tabitha).
- [S2388] Ed Kane, to M.K. Miles.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800.
- [S824] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Fiduciary (Orphan's) Accounts, 1780-1787, p. 22 (accounts of Thomas Stockley Matthews, Charles Matthews, William Matthews and Catharine Matthews orphans, to James Mason).
- [S2389] Accomack Co, VA, Orphan's Accounts, 1787-1801 (Reel 123), p. 3 (Catharine Matthews orphan account with James Mason, text provided by Ed Kane).
- [S2389] Accomack Co, VA, Orphan's Accounts, 1787-1801 (Reel 123), p. 90 (Catharine Matthews orphan account with Sacker Parker, text provided by Ed Kane).
- [S2389] Accomack Co, VA, Orphan's Accounts, 1787-1801 (Reel 123), p. 126 (Catharine Matthews orphan account with Sacker Parker, text provided by Ed Kane).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 134 (Broadwater &c. vs Nock, partition suit).
Mary (-----)
F, b. circa 1670
| Birth* | circa 1670 | Mary was born circa 1670. |
| Marriage* | circa 1690 | She married John Stockley, son of John Stockley and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1690.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1690 | As of circa 1690,her married name was Stockley. |
| Will - Husb's* | 23 November 1715 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 23 November 1715 at Alhallow's Parish, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as my wife Mary in the will of John Stockley.2 |
Citations
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1227 (tract A140).
- [S2065] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Other Wills in the Prerogative Court for Someret & Worcester Counties, MD 1664-1775, p. 15 (will of John Stockley, wife Mary).
George Stockley1
M, b. circa 1740
| Birth* | circa 1740 | George was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Heir - named as* | 25 July 1758 | George was named as an heir on 25 July 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. At probate of the will of Thomas Bonnewell, wife Ann, George Matthews and George Stockley were named as heirs at law. Evidently they were the sons of his sisters Mary and Arabelle..2 |
| Marriage* | before 1763 | He married Elizabeth (-----) before 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw Elias Stockley was succeeded by a son George who inherited both the John Huffington part and the 150 acres his father had acquired out of the John Bardford part. In 1763 George & Elizabeth Stockly sold 255 acres to Edmund Core..1 |
Citations
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1229 (tract A140).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 192 (will of Thomas Bonnewell, wife Ann).
Elizabeth (-----)
F, b. circa 1745
| Birth* | circa 1745 | Elizabeth was born circa 1745. |
| Marriage* | before 1763 | She married George Stockley, son of Elias Stockley and Mary Bonnewell, before 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Whitelaw Elias Stockley was succeeded by a son George who inherited both the John Huffington part and the 150 acres his father had acquired out of the John Bardford part. In 1763 George & Elizabeth Stockly sold 255 acres to Edmund Core..1 |
| Married Name | before 1763 | As of before 1763,her married name was Stockley. |
Citations
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1229 (tract A140).
Fitzhugh Lee Godwin Sr.
M, b. 6 November 1911, d. 26 March 1985
Citations
- [S1965] Fitzhugh Lee Godwin Jr., "A Genealogical Study of the Godwins of the Eastern Shore of Virginia,.
Louise Catherine Justice (Justis)1
F, b. 28 January 1915, d. 24 July 2011
| Birth* | 28 January 1915 | Louise was born on 28 January 1915 at Leemont, Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 8 October 1933 | She married Fitzhugh Lee Godwin Sr., son of Clarence Hundley Godwin and Emma Ann Barnes, on 8 October 1933 at Leemont, Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | 8 October 1933 | As of 8 October 1933,her married name was Godwin. |
| Death* | 24 July 2011 | Louise Catherine Justice (Justis) died on 24 July 2011 at Hospital in Norfolk, VA, at age 96.1 |
Citations
- [S1965] Fitzhugh Lee Godwin Jr., "A Genealogical Study of the Godwins of the Eastern Shore of Virginia,.
- [S1965] Fitzhugh Lee Godwin Jr., "A Genealogical Study of the Godwins of the Eastern Shore of Virginia,, p. 67.
Laura Lee Hope1
F, b. 18 November 1885, d. 1944
| Birth* | 18 November 1885 | Laura was born on 18 November 1885 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Marriage* | 27 December 1903 | She married Samuel Thomas 'S.T.' Wessells, son of Oliver F. Wessells and Mary Jane C. Young, on 27 December 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel T. Wessells, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Oliver F. & Mary A. Wessells, and she was shown as Laura Lee Hope, age 16, daughter of Sylverster H. & Arintha C. Hope..1 |
| Married Name | 27 December 1903 | As of 27 December 1903,her married name was Wessells. |
| Death* | 1944 | Laura died in 1944 at Newport News, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S1043] Tom Wessells, to M.K. Miles.
Dorsey Thomas Wessells Sr.1
M, b. 18 February 1910, d. 19 January 1983
| Birth* | 18 February 1910 | Dorsey was born on 18 February 1910 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 7 April 1934 | He married Martha C. Farinholt on 7 April 1934 at Maryland.1 |
| Death* | 19 January 1983 | Dorsey died on 19 January 1983 at Newport News, VA, at age 72.1 |
Citations
- [S1043] Tom Wessells, to M.K. Miles.
Shirley Hope Wessells1
F, b. 1 December 1919
| Birth* | 1 December 1919 | Shirley was born on 1 December 1919 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S1043] Tom Wessells, to M.K. Miles.
Nellie Mary Wessells1
F, b. circa 1915
| Birth* | circa 1915 | Nellie was born circa 1915 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Citations
- [S1043] Tom Wessells, to M.K. Miles.
Martha C. Farinholt
F, b. 15 February 1907, d. 1 March 2002
| Birth* | 15 February 1907 | Martha was born on 15 February 1907 at New Kent Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 7 April 1934 | She married Dorsey Thomas Wessells Sr., son of Samuel Thomas 'S.T.' Wessells and Laura Lee Hope, on 7 April 1934 at Maryland.1 |
| Married Name | 7 April 1934 | As of 7 April 1934,her married name was Wessells. |
| Death* | 1 March 2002 | Martha died on 1 March 2002 at Newport News, VA, at age 95.1 |
Citations
- [S1043] Tom Wessells, to M.K. Miles.
John Rousby Whittington1,2
M, b. March 1768, d. before 9 January 1789
| Birth* | March 1768 | John was born in March 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 May 1768 | John was named in his father's will on 15 May 1768 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will William Whittingham gave wife Mary King Whittingham, 1/3 lands, plantation in Indian Town, Double Purchase Addition adjacent Double Purchase & Whittington's Meadow, & Extr. to son not yet baptised, John Rousby Whittinghton, balance and if he does not attain age, the to Step-Father Benton Harris and mother Betty Harris. To cousin Thomas Martin son of James (in Snow Hill) house & lot in Snow Hill. To cousin John Martin, son of John, my Indian Town lands including Double Purchase, Addition to Double Purchase, Whittington's Meadow, and adjoining lands after my wife death. My slaves and their progeny to be freed at the death of my family. To cousin Southey Littleton Whittington or Littleton Whittington son of Southy Littleton Whittington who now lives in Virginia, Sandy Wharf, Baltimores Gift and part of Sikes Island. To cousin Nancy Martin land of Outten Truitt Crown Point Hard Labour, 150 acres. To Nancy Martin who now lives at my Step-Fathers. To Dolly Martin and Esther Hall wife of Richard. Mentioned father Wm. W. Whittington. Friends Benton Harris, George Hayward guardians. Witt: Neil McMullen, Samuel Smyly, Polly Richardson & Jehu Jenkinson.3,4 |
| Anecdote* | 31 March 1772 | In a deed of 31 Mar 1772 in Acc Co he was shown as John Rowsby Whittington, eldest son & heir at law of William Whittington dec'd, who was the grandson and heir at law of William Whittington & Elizabeth his wife, both dec'd, another of the 6 daughters & coheirs of the Elias & Comfort Taylor. He owned the 1/6 of Saxis Island on the north of the 2/6 that was being sold by James Wishart & his mother Hannah to Stephen Marshall of Somerset Co.1 |
| Will - Step-Grfathe* | 5 February 1777 | John was named in his step-grandfather's will on 5 February 1777 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will Capt Benton Harris gave wife Betty her 1/3rds and named her Extr. To friend William Whittington's son William, who was born after his fathers death, tract Swamp Timber Grove (700 ac). To my sisters - unnamed. To John Rousby Whittington, son of William, plantation of 200 acres & if no issue to my sisters, 2 tracts bought of Benjamin Dennis, east of Pocomoke River adjacent Bowhouse Landing. To John Riggin my sisters son, land adjacent plantation where my father lived called Harrisons Adventure containing 400 acres. To Benton Riggin. The tract Colrain bought of Richard Conner to be sold. To niece Esther Hall and her children. To Nancy Martin, daughter of Capt. John Martin. To William Whittington the son of my friend Wm, son-in-law (step-son). Major Samuel Handy and Wm. Handy to assist wife. Witt: Mathew Hopkins, John Selby Martin and John Irving.5 |
| Will* | 29 February 1788 | John made a will on 29 February 1788 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will John Rousby Whittington mentioned his father William dec'd. To brother William all the lands devised to him by his father William. To father-in-law (step-father) William Handy, Esq., part of a legacy bequeathed to him by Benton Harris, dec'd. Mother Mary King Handy, wife of said William. To children of William & Mary Handy; Robert, Samuel, Levin(sic) (Mary?), Gerturde & Nancy. Witt: Anne Dennis, Nancy Butler & John Done.6,7 |
| Death* | before 9 January 1789 | He died before 9 January 1789 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.6 |
Citations
- [S630] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 004, 1770-1777, p. 100.
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 16 (#B-15 William Whittington).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 1 (will of William Whittington, wife Mary King Whittingham).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, p. 120 (Maryland Calender of Wills, Vol 14, 1767-1772, will of William Whittington).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 41 (will of Capt. Benton Harris, wife Betty).
- [S2208] David V. Heise, Worcester County, Maryland Will Book JW13, 1783-1790, p. 41 (will of John Rousby Whittington).
- [S2624] Mark C. Lewis (of Parksley VA), The Martin Family of Worcester County, MD and their Wittington Connection for Miss Elizabeth Perry of Staunton VA.
John Gilchrist1
M, b. circa 1720, d. before 26 February 1750/51
| Birth* | circa 1720 | John was born circa 1720 at Glasgow, Scotland.2 |
| Court - plaintiff* | 27 April 1742 | He was a plaintiff in a court case on 27 April 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. John Gilchrist sued Henry Lingo, whom the shriff could not find. Ordered that he be arrested.2 |
| Marriage* | 1750 | He married Mary Wishart, daughter of James Wishart (I) and Hannah (of Elias) Taylor, in 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will* | 17 January 1750/51 | John made a will on 17 January 1750/51 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Mary. Brother Andrew Gilchrist. Uncle James Gibson. To mother in law Hannah Wishart. To Thomas Wishart. Should my wife be with child I give it the whole of my estate, real & personal in the Town of Glasgow, in North Britain, given to me by my mother Agness Gibson, alias Gilchrist, but if she should not be with child I give the said estate to my brother Andrew Gilchrist. To wife Mary 1/2 my estate in this country & the other 1/2 to my brother Andrew. Wife Mary Gilchrist, Brother Andrew Gilchrist & James Wishart Exrs. Witt: William Gray, Anne Wishart, Elizabeth Wishart.1 |
| Death* | before 26 February 1750/51 | He died before 26 February 1750/51 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 159 (will of John Gilchrist, wife Mary).
- [S978] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1737-1744, Volume 17, p. 268 (27 Apr 1742 Court).
George Gilchrist
M, b. circa 1700
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 159 (will of John Gilchrist, wife Mary).
Agness Gibson
F, b. circa 1700
| Birth* | circa 1700 | Agness was born circa 1700 at Scotland. |
| Marriage* | circa 1720 | She married George Gilchrist circa 1720.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1720 | As of circa 1720,her married name was Gilchrist. |
| Will - Son's* | 17 January 1751 | Agness was named in her son's will on 17 January 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my mother Agness Gibson, alias Gilchrist, in the will of John Gilchrist, wife Mary. If his wife was with child he gave it the whole of my estate in the town of Glasgow, in North Britain, given to me by my mother Agness Gibson, alias Gilchrist..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 159 (will of John Gilchrist, wife Mary).
Tabitha (-----)
F, b. circa 1705, d. before 22 February 1757
| Birth* | circa 1705 | Tabitha was born circa 1705 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1725 | She married William Beavans Sr. circa 1725. |
| Married Name | circa 1725 | As of circa 1725,her married name was Beavans. |
| Administrator* | 26 March 1745 | Tabitha was named as administrator of an estate on 26 March 1745 at Accomack, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Beavans was granted to his widow Tabitha Beavans with Teackle Taylor & Mason Abbot securities.2 |
| Will* | 31 October 1756 | Tabitha made a will on 31 October 1756 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Sophia Beavans. Clothing to be divided between my 4 daughters Son Joshua Beavans residual legatee & Exr. Daughter Sophia Exec. Witt: William Beavans, Mary Beavans, Hannah Wishart.1 |
| Death* | before 22 February 1757 | Tabitha died before 22 February 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that her will was probated..3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 188 (will of Tabitha Beavans).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 132 (adm of William Beavans to Tabitha Beavans).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 188 (will of Tabitha Beavans, son Joshua Beavans).
John Milligan I1
M, b. circa 1735
| Birth* | circa 1735 | John was born circa 1735. |
| Marriage* | 1756 | He married Jacamen Wishart, daughter of James Wishart (I) and Hannah (of Elias) Taylor, in 1756 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Land bought* | 1762 | John Milligan I bought land in 1762 at tract A140, Mappsville-Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Joseph and Naomi Walker sold part of this tract to John Milligan.3 |
| Land sold* | 1768 | He sold land in 1768 at tract A140, Mappsville-Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. John and Jacamen Milligan sold their part of this tract to Alexander Jeffery, who said he was the son of Francis & Marion Jeffery of Edinburgh.3 |
| Court - name in stat* | 25 July 1769 | He was named in a statement that was recorded in court records on 25 July 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. In Hannah Wishart vs Robert Abbot’s executors, Littleton Dennis and Robert Pitt were to take the deposition of witness John Milligan, who was “Very Sick and Languishing.”.4 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 376 (will of Anne Holden).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 212 (will of Elizabeth Whittington, son Joshua).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1228 (tract A140).
- [S2601] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1769-1773, Volumes 24 & 25, p. 43 (25 July 1769 Court).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1277 (tract A154).
Sally Sterling1
F, b. circa 1784
| Birth* | circa 1784 | Sally was born circa 1784 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Land sold* | 28 March 1803 | Sally sold land on 28 March 1803 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Sterling, widow of Litt Sterling dec’d and Easter Sterling, Sally Sterling, Forst Sterling, Hannah Sterling, Ailce Sterling and Josiah Sterling sold 94(?) ¼ acres to Jacob Northam for $1,200 land upon Sexes Island formerly belonging to Littleton Sterling dec’d, bounded as follows: North: Benjamin Marshall, West: Pocomoke River, South: Parker Creek, East: some Cedar Posts upon the Messongo side on the marsh. (NOTE: All signed with 'X' so all may have been of age.)2 |
| Will - Mother's* | 29 July 1816 | Sally was named in her mother's will on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Stearling in the will of Molly Stearling, son Josiah..1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 506 (will of Molly Stearling, son Josiah).
- [S620] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 010, 1800-1804, p. 415.
Easter Sterling1
F, b. circa 1782
| Birth* | circa 1782 | Easter was born circa 1782 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Land sold* | 28 March 1803 | Easter sold land on 28 March 1803 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 9 March 1809 | She married James Davis on 9 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Levi Small was the security on the M.L.B. of James Davis and Esther Sterling..2 |
| Married Name | 9 March 1809 | As of 9 March 1809,her married name was Davis. |
Citations
- [S620] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 010, 1800-1804, p. 415.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Alice 'Alse' Sterling1
F, b. circa 1788
| Birth* | circa 1788 | Alice was born circa 1788 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. |
| Land sold* | 28 March 1803 | Alice sold land on 28 March 1803 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary Sterling, widow of Litt Sterling dec’d and Easter Sterling, Sally Sterling, Forst Sterling, Hannah Sterling, Ailce Sterling and Josiah Sterling sold 94(?) ¼ acres to Jacob Northam for $1,200 land upon Sexes Island formerly belonging to Littleton Sterling dec’d, bounded as follows: North: Benjamin Marshall, West: Pocomoke River, South: Parker Creek, East: some Cedar Posts upon the Messongo side on the marsh. (NOTE: All signed with 'X' so all may have been of age.)1 |
| Marriage* | 10 December 1803 | She married George or Isaac Smith on 10 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. George Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Smith and Alice Sterling..2 |
| Married Name | 10 December 1803 | As of 10 December 1803,her married name was Smith. |
| Land sold | 21 August 1811 | Alice sold land on 21 August 1811 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that George Smith & his wife Alse sold 1/7 of an undivided tract, being 13 acres, on the south end of Sackes Island, bounded on the North by Absalom Lewis, East by Thos Fletcher, South by Parker Creek & West by Pocomoke Sound, to Josiah Sterling. (NOTE: This would be Alse's 1/7 part of the 90 acre tract that Jacob Northam & wife Sally sold back to Molly Sterling and her children in 1807.)3 |
Citations
- [S620] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 010, 1800-1804, p. 415.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S848] VA Accomack Co, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 013, 1810-1812, p. 307.
George or Isaac Smith
M, b. circa 1775
| Birth* | circa 1775 | George was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | 10 December 1803 | He married Alice 'Alse' Sterling, daughter of Littleton Sterling and Mary 'Molly' (-----), on 10 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. George Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Smith and Alice Sterling..1 |
| Land sold* | 21 August 1811 | George sold land on 21 August 1811 at Saxis Island, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that George Smith & his wife Alse sold 1/7 of an undivided tract, being 13 acres, on the south end of Sackes Island, bounded on the North by Absalom Lewis, East by Thos Fletcher, South by Parker Creek & West by Pocomoke Sound, to Josiah Sterling. (NOTE: This would be Alse's 1/7 part of the 90 acre tract that Jacob Northam & wife Sally sold back to Molly Sterling and her children in 1807.)2 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S848] VA Accomack Co, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 013, 1810-1812, p. 307.
Catherine Sterling1
F, b. circa 1765
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Catherine was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 30 May 1771 | Catherine was named in her father's will on 30 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Catherine Sterling in the will of William Sterling, wife Sarah..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 284 (will of William Sterling, wife Sarah).
John Sterling
M, b. circa 1710, d. before 30 January 1770
| Birth* | circa 1710 | John was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Anecdote* | 4 December 1741 | In his will written 4 Dec 1741 in Acc Co, Thomas Copes left his son Southy Copes 200 acres wher John Sterling now lives.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Rachel (-----) circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Anecdote | 21 June 1762 | In his will of 21 Jun 1762 George Booth named his godson William Sterling, son of John Sterling.2 |
| Death* | before 30 January 1770 | John died before 30 January 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Starling was granted to Rachel Starling with Benjamin Royal & Woodman Bloxom securities..3 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 127 (will of Thomas Copes).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 213 (will of George Booth).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 232 (adm of John Starling to Rachel Starling).
Rachel (-----)
F, b. circa 1735
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Rachel was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married John Sterling circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Sterling. |
| Administrator* | 30 January 1770 | Rachel was named as administrator of an estate on 30 January 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of John Starling was granted to Rachel Starling with Benjamin Royal & Woodman Bloxom securities..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 232 (adm of John Starling to Rachel Starling).
Richard Sterling
M, b. circa 1675, d. before 4 August 1710
| Birth* | circa 1675 | Richard was born circa 1675. |
| Will - Witnessed* | 6 November 1706 | He witnessed a will on 6 November 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Sterling, William Flear & Sebastian Silverthorne witnessed the will of John Booth of Pocomoke River, wife Katherine.1 |
| Death* | before 4 August 1710 | Richard died before 4 August 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Richard Sterling was granted to Col. Tully Robinson as his greatest creditor with Robert Snead security..2 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 37 (will of John Booth of Pocomoke River).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 52 (adm of Richard Sterling to Col. Tully Robinson).
Samuel Selby Tunnell1
M, b. circa 1780, d. before 29 November 1827
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Samuel was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 6 June 1815 | Samuel was named in his father's will on 6 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel S. Tunnell in the will of Charles Tunnell..1 |
| Marriage* | 14 August 1815 | He married Maris Watts, daughter of David (178A) Watts Esq. and Peggy Wallop, on 14 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. John H. Watts & James Wishart were the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel S. Tunnell of Charles and Maris Watts of David..2 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 22 July 1818 | Samuel was named in his uncle's will on 22 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a nephew Samuel Selby Tunnell in the will of William Selby, wife Sally. Among other lands he and his brother William Selby Tunnell were given all my salt marsh and hammocks, which would have been Whitelaw's tract A154, south of Saxis Island..3 |
| Marriage | 4 August 1821 | He married Susan Riley, daughter of John R. Riley Sr. and Susannah Fletcher, on 4 August 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. James Northam & Samuel Walston were the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel S. Tunnell and Susan Riley of John..2 |
| Death* | before 29 November 1827 | Samuel died before 29 November 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Samuel S. Tunnell was granted to William S. Tunnell & Samuel Henderson, the widow relinquishing her right to qualify to settle the estate. James White & John Custiss securities..4 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 546 (will of Charles Tunnell).
- [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. 479 (will of William Selby, wife Sally).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 549 (adm of Samuel S. Tunnell).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 146 (Broadwater & wife vs Scarburgh).
Tabitha (of Col. William) Selby
F, b. circa 1755
| Birth* | circa 1755 | Tabitha was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Marriage* | circa 1774 | She married Charles Tunnell Sr., son of Scarburgh Tunnell and Elizabeth Matthews, circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1774 | As of circa 1774,her married name was Tunnell. |
| Will - Father's* | 9 November 1792 | Tabitha was named in her father's will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Tabitha Tunnel in the will of William Selby Sr. He also named grandchildren Charles Tunnel, William Tunnel & Molly Tunnel..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 398 (will of William Selby Sr.).
Col. William (of Parker & Mary Watts) Selby Sr.1
M, b. circa 1729, d. before 30 April 1793
| Birth* | circa 1729 | William was born circa 1729 at Worcester Co, VA.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Sarah Truitt, daughter of George Truitt and Elizabeth Outten, circa 1750 at Worcester Co, MD.3 |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | Col. William (of Parker & Mary Watts) Selby Sr. married Mary Townsend circa 1765.4 |
| Land deeded to* | 1767 | Col. William (of Parker & Mary Watts) Selby Sr. was deeded land in 1767 at tract A162, Jolly's Neck, Accomack Co, VA. In 1717 John Baily left the 500 acres on Euwamus Creek to his grandson Parker Selby, who was the son of his daughter Tabitha and her first husband Parker Selby, but at the time of the will, she was the wife of John Purnell of Somerset. 1767 James Selby deeded his interest to his brother William, stating that the land had been left by Parker Selby of Worcester to his sons James, John and William, and that John had previously sold his interest to James and William by a General Court deed. 1770 William Selby sold the southern 200 acres to Samuel Wilson, to become the second piece of woodland for A161 as told in that story. As also reported, in 1792 Selby bought the north 46 acres of A161 along the creek west of Selby's Bridge, and as will be reported later, he bought additional land to the eastward of him, and in 1821 he left the whole plantation to his nephew William Selby Tunnell. Selby's wife Sally later married a John Custis. In 1831 643 acres were divided among the heirs of W.S. Tunnell: this piece included at the east end a mill, which first had been called Selby's Mill and later Tunnell's Mill.2 |
| Will - Mother's* | 5 April 1775 | William was named in his mother's will on 5 April 1775 at Worcester Co, MD. In her will Mary Selby named: son James; heirs of son Parker dec'd; heirs of sons John, William, Micajah, Zadock and James after their deaths; provides for a brick wall around dec'd husband Daniel Selby's grave.5 |
| Rev War Veteran* | 1775 | William served in the Revolutionary War in in 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Selby, a Colonel in the Militia..6 |
| Land bought* | 1779 | He bought land in 1779 at tract A166, New Church, Accomack Co, VA. John Benston and his wife Sarah sold 200 acres of this tract to William Selby, who with his wife Mary reold to Lisney Gootee; two year later James Selby and Anne Benson, both of Maryland, joined in a release to Gootee for any interest they might have in the John Benson land.4 |
| Rev War Pub Ser* | 1781 | William was paid for public service during the Revolutionary War in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Selby on a list found in the Archives of the Virginia State Library of Accomack County people who were paid for public service from 1781 to 1783..6 |
| Est Settm't Step-Fat* | 27 August 1785 | He was named in the settlement of his step-father's estate on 27 August 1785 at Worcester Co, MD. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Daniel Selby was granted to Zadock Selby with Benjamin McCormack & Nehemiah Latchum securities. Inventory by Zadock Selby Admr. Next of kin Parker Selby and William Selby.7 |
| Will* | 9 November 1792 | He made a will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will William Selby Sr. directed the house & lot I sold to Sally Gladdin, wife of John Gladdin, Sr., to contain 1 acres. To daughter Tabitha Tunnel during her life the plantation I bought of Michael Robins & the plantation I bought of Joseph Tilghman, reversion to my grandson Charles Tunnel of 150 acres, being part of the land purchased of Joseph Tilghman, & to Grandson William Tunnel the plantation purchased of Michael Robins & 65 acres of the land purchased of Tilghman. To son William Selby 1/2 the Mills & land I hold with Col. George Corbin, also during his life the plantation where I now live, also the marsh lands I purchased of John Milligan & Mrs Holden, & then to my grandson George Selby after the death of his father William. To son William the plantation I lately purchased of Thomas Custis, Esq., with all my right, title & int. to the lands on Chincoteague Island, also the plantation I purchased of Francis Houston during his natural life, & then to my grandson Gorey Waugh Selby after the death of his father, William. To grandaughter Molly Tunnel. Son William residual legatee & Exr. Witt: Walter Bayne, Sally Bayne..8 |
| Death* | before 30 April 1793 | William died before 30 April 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..8 |
Citations
- [S2066] Nora Miller Turman, Nora Miller Turman's Genelaogy Research Files, Selby File Folder (information provided by Miss Ruth V. Greer, 2904 23rd Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101, from the 1980s).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1293-1294 (tract A162).
- [S2518] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Daniel Selby I.
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1306 (tract A166).
- [S825] Ruth Dryden, Worcester County, MD, Will Book JW4, 1769-1783, p. 38 (will of Mary Selby, dec'd husband Daniel).
- [S577] Compiled for the Bicentennial by Susie Wilkins Walker and Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Soldiers and Sailors in America's War for Independence, April 1775 to December 1783.
- [S2150] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Administrators Bonds JW12 & Inventories, 1783-1790, p. 22 (settlement of Daniel Selby by Zadock Selby admr).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 398 (will of William Selby Sr.).
Elizabeth (-----)1
F, b. circa 1760, d. before 1806
Citations
- [S2518] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Daniel Selby I.
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 398 (will of William Selby Sr.).
Gorey Waugh Selby1
M, b. circa 1780
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Gorey was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - GrFath's* | 9 November 1792 | Gorey was named in his grandfather's will on 9 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson Gorey Waugh Selby, after the death of his father William, in the will of William Selby Sr..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 398 (will of William Selby Sr.).
James W. Milligan1,2
M, b. circa 1818
| Birth* | circa 1818 | James was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Uncle's* | 22 July 1818 | James was named in his uncle's will on 22 July 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Milligan, son of John Milligan, in the will of William Selby, wife Sally. He was given the land I purchased of John Milburn dec'd containing 166 1/2 acres & 1/3 of that purchased of Nancy Milburn, widow of William Milburn dec'd. (NOTE: William Selby was actually his great-uncle, being his mother Sally (Tunnell) Milligan's uncle.)1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 29 November 1835 | James was named in his grandfather's will on 29 November 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandson James W. Milligan in the will of John Milligan Sr. He was to have my land where I now live after the death of his fahter John.2 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 479 (will of William Selby, wife Sally).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 383 (will of John Milligan).
Ann Temperance Sterling1
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Ann was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will - Father's* | 30 May 1771 | Ann was named in her father's will on 30 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Temperance Sterling in the will of William Sterling, wife Sarah..1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 284 (will of William Sterling, wife Sarah).
Elizabeth 'Betty' Whittington1,2
F, b. circa 1696
| Birth* | circa 1696 | Elizabeth was born circa 1696 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Step Mother* | 22 November 1734 | Her was named in the will of her step-mother on 22 November 1734 at Somerset Co, MD. In her will Elizabeth Davis gave to certain slaves who are to be manumitted at age of 21, personalty; one of them to live with David Murry; another slave is left to Isaac Morris, William Whittington, Edmond Hough, Southey Whittington or either of them which she is willing to serve. To Esther Morris, one of the slaves, testator is obligated to leave to some one of Col. Whittington's children; and other personalty. To Hannah Hough, Elizabeth Whittington, Mary Whittington, Mary Woodcraft, Bridget Gray, Dennis Hopkins and Edmond Hough, personalty. To Isaac Morris, Edmond Hough and Southy Whittington, 3/4 residue of estate divided equally, and to William Jr., Southy, Esther and Betty, children of William Whittingh Sr., remaining 1/4 conditionally. Extr: Isaac Morris. Witt: Nathaniel Hopkins, David Murray, Hannah Murray.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 131 (Whittington Family).
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 7, 1732-1738, p. 117 (will of Elizabeth Davis).
Aaron 'Crow' Sterling Jr.1,2,3
M, b. 10 January 1750/51, d. before 25 August 1835
| Birth* | 10 January 1750/51 | Aaron was born on 10 January 1750/51 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.3 |
| Will - Father's* | 15 March 1795 | Aaron was named in his father's will on 15 March 1795 at Somerset Co, MD. Aaron Sterling left to his son Aaron the tracts called Haphazzard, Barnet, Johnson's Lott, Sterlings Choice, Comical Joke; tracts bought of William Wheatly. Tract near Haphazzard of 5 acres; tract bought of Richard Barnes. Priviledge 2 3/4 acres..1,2 |
| Death* | before 25 August 1835 | He died before 25 August 1835 at Somerset Co, MD.4 |
Citations
- [S1046] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland Land Records, p. 28 (tract Barnett).
- [S1053] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 7, 1788-1799, p. 34 (will of Aaron Sterling, wife Mary).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 13 (#B-7 Esther Whittington).
John Sterling II1,2
M, b. 31 May 1676, d. 1741
| Birth* | 31 May 1676 | John was born on 31 May 1676 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.3,4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1700 | He married Hannah (-----) circa 1700 at Somerset Co, MD. John inherited his father's plantation which consisted most of what is now known as Lawsonia, near Crisfield, MD, and lived there all his life where all his children were born..3,4 |
| Marriage* | circa 1723 | John Sterling II married Mary Martin, daughter of Francis Martin II and Mary Roach, circa 1723 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Death* | 1741 | John died in 1741 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.3,2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 439 (Sterling Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Hannah (-----)1
F, b. circa 1676, d. circa 1722
| Birth* | circa 1676 | Hannah was born circa 1676 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1700 | She married John Sterling II, son of John Sterling I and Alice Bassett, circa 1700 at Somerset Co, MD. John inherited his father's plantation which consisted most of what is now known as Lawsonia, near Crisfield, MD, and lived there all his life where all his children were born..3,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1700 | As of circa 1700,her married name was Sterling. |
| Death* | circa 1722 | Hannah died circa 1722 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
John Sterling I1,2
M, b. 1638, d. 1701
| Birth* | 1638 | John was born in 1638 at Stock, Essex, England.4,2,3 |
| Marriage* | 28 May 1667 | He married Alice Bassett on 28 May 1667 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. John Sterling settled in Annemessex in 1667 near the extreme end of the peninsula forming the little Annemessex River on the North and Pocomoke Sound to the South across from Virginia. This was in general the present Crisfield-Lawsonia area..4,3 |
| Death* | 1701 | John died in 1701 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.4,2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 439 (Sterling Family).
Alice Bassett
F, b. circa 1646
| Birth* | circa 1646 | Alice was born circa 1646.1 |
| Marriage* | 28 May 1667 | She married John Sterling I, son of Thomas Sterling and Sara (-----), on 28 May 1667 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. John Sterling settled in Annemessex in 1667 near the extreme end of the peninsula forming the little Annemessex River on the North and Pocomoke Sound to the South across from Virginia. This was in general the present Crisfield-Lawsonia area..2,1 |
| Married Name | 28 May 1667 | As of 28 May 1667,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 439 (Sterling Family).
Thomas Sterling
M, b. 9 November 1603
| Birth* | 9 November 1603 | Thomas was born on 9 November 1603 at Stock, Essex, England.2,1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1632 | He married Sara (-----) circa 1632 at England.1 |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 439 (Sterling Family).
Elizabeth Sterling1
F, b. 10 January 1668, d. before 1674
| Birth* | 10 January 1668 | Elizabeth was born on 10 January 1668 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Death* | before 1674 | Elizabeth died before 1674. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 439 (Sterling Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
Margaret Sterling1
F, b. 8 July 1671
| Birth* | 8 July 1671 | Margaret was born on 8 July 1671 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 439 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Elizabeth Sterling1
F, b. 31 October 1674
| Birth* | 31 October 1674 | Elizabeth was born on 31 October 1674 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 439 (Sterling Family).
Sarah Sterling1
F, b. 5 September 1678
| Birth* | 5 September 1678 | Sarah was born on 5 September 1678 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1700 | She married Morris Dougen circa 1700.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1700 | As of circa 1700,her married name was Dougen. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 439 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Ester Sterling1
F, b. 20 September 1681
| Birth* | 20 September 1681 | Ester was born on 20 September 1681 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Rebecca Sterling1
F, b. 5 November 1683
| Birth* | 5 November 1683 | Rebecca was born on 5 November 1683 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.2,3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Mary Sterling1
F, b. 13 February 1686/87
| Birth* | 13 February 1686/87 | Mary was born on 13 February 1686/87 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.1,2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1705 | She married James Ward circa 1705 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1705 | As of circa 1705,her married name was Ward. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
James Ward
M, b. circa 1680, d. before 19 December 1729
| Birth* | circa 1680 | James was born circa 1680. |
| Marriage* | circa 1705 | He married Mary Sterling, daughter of John Sterling I and Alice Bassett, circa 1705 at Annamessex, Som Co, MD.1,2 |
| Death* | before 19 December 1729 | James Ward died before 19 December 1729 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Francis Martin II1
M, b. circa 1658, d. before 3 August 1699
| Birth* | circa 1658 | Francis was born circa 1658 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1680 | He married Katharine (-----) circa 1680 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 1 November 1683 | He married Mary Roach, daughter of John Roach I and Sarah Williams, on 1 November 1683 at Somerset Co, MD. They were married by David Richardson, a minister..2,3,1 |
| Land patented* | 29 May 1689 | Francis Martin II patented land on 29 May 1689 at Parkers Peace, Crisfield, Somerset Co, MD. It was 150 acres near modern day Crisfield.4 |
| Will* | 28 July 1699 | Francis made a will on 28 July 1699 at Somerset Co, MD. To son John all lands in the event there being no other son born. Should there be another son he to have 150 acres tract Cherryhinton. To eldest daughter Mary, daughters Sarah, Frances and Martha, personalty. In event of marriage of their mother, daughter to be of age at 15 and sons at 18. Wife Mary Extr and residuary legatee. Witt: Thomas Stookwell, Jno. Starling & Anthony Bell.5 |
| Death* | before 3 August 1699 | He died before 3 August 1699 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated.5 |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 157 (Francis Martin Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 326 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Roach and Martin Families).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Roach and Martin Families).
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 158 (Francis Martin Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
Mary Roach1
F, b. 3 February 1668/69, d. after 5 April 1709
| Birth* | 3 February 1668/69 | Mary Roach was born on 3 February 1668/69 at Annamessex, Somerset Co, MD.4,5 |
| Marriage* | 1 November 1683 | She married Francis Martin II, son of Francis Martin I and Eleanor (-----), on 1 November 1683 at Somerset Co, MD. They were married by David Richardson, a minister..1,4,6 |
| Married Name | 1 November 1683 | As of 1 November 1683,her married name was Martin. |
| Will - Husb's* | 28 July 1699 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 28 July 1699 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as wife Mary and named Extr in the will of Francis Martin.7 |
| Marriage* | after 3 August 1699 | She married William Brittingham Sr. after 3 August 1699 at Accomack Co, VA. Five tracts of land that had been patented in Somerset Co by Francis Martin became possed by William Brittingham in Virginia by marrying the widow.8,7,9 |
| Married Name | after 3 August 1699 | As of after 3 August 1699,her married name was Brittingham. |
| Will - Father's | 8 February 1708 | Mary was named in her father's will on 8 February 1708 at Annamessex, Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Mary in the will of John Roach, wife Sarah.2 |
| Will - Husb's | 18 March 1708/9 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 18 March 1708/9 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of William Brittingham Sr.10 |
| Death* | after 5 April 1709 | She died after 5 April 1709 at Somerset Co, MD.11 |
Family 1
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Francis Martin II b. c 1658, d. b 3 Aug 1699 |
| Marriage* | 1 November 1683 | She married Francis Martin II, son of Francis Martin I and Eleanor (-----), on 1 November 1683 at Somerset Co, MD. They were married by David Richardson, a minister..1,4,6 |
| Children | 1. | Matthew Martin7 b. 24 Mar 1684, d. 1 Apr 1684 |
| | 2. | Mary Martin+12 b. 27 Nov 1687, d. b 1 Aug 1746 |
| | 3. | Sarah Martin7 b. 22 Aug 1689 |
| | 4. | Frances Martin7 b. 30 Nov 1691 |
| | 5. | John Martin7 b. 11 Feb 1693/94, d. a 1718 |
| | 6. | Martha Martin7 b. c 1696 |
| | 7. | Francis Martin III6 b. c 1700, d. a 1721 |
Family 2
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William Brittingham Sr. b. c 1640, d. b 5 Apr 1709 |
| Marriage* | after 3 August 1699 | Mary Roach married William Brittingham Sr. after 3 August 1699 at Accomack Co, VA. Five tracts of land that had been patented in Somerset Co by Francis Martin became possed by William Brittingham in Virginia by marrying the widow.8,7,9 |
Citations
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 157 (Francis Martin Family).
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 15 (will of John Roach, wife Sarah).
- [S224] Clayton Torrence, Old Somerset on The Eastern Shore of Maryland, p. 458 (Roach Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 326 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Roach and Martin Families).
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 53 (will of Anthony Bel, wife Abigail).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S975] Henry C. Peden Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 9, p. 158 (Francis Martin Family).
- [S2203] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 20, p. 25 (Brittingham Family).
- [S1046] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, Maryland Land Records, p. 82 (tract Cherry Hinton), p. 171 (tract Frustration), p. 220 (tract Holstons Choice), p. 280 (tract Martins Hope), p. 326 (tract Parkers Peace), p. 394 (tract Troublesome).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 43 (will of William Brittingham Sr.).
- [S3181] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Nicholas P. Cudnik.
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
John Sterling III1,2
M, b. circa 1708, d. 1779
| Birth* | circa 1708 | John was born circa 1708 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | He married Mary Travers, daughter of William Travers II and Elizabeth (-----), circa 1735. He lived on the homestead of his father and grandfather at Little Annemessex. He had two Royal Grants of land in Somerset Co, the first of 38 acres, patented 4 Apr 1748, named Sterling's Chance, the 2nd of 9 acres, under date 25 Mar 1762 called Sterling's Fancy..1,2,3 |
| Marriage* | before 1779 | John Sterling III married Mary Kellam before 1779 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Death* | 1779 | John died in 1779 at Annamessex, Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Henry Sterling I1
M, b. circa 1714, d. 1784
| Birth* | circa 1714 | Henry was born circa 1714 at Lawsonia, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1736 | He married Grace Moore, daughter of Thomas (38) (of Jno) Moore and Mary Martin, circa 1736 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | 9 January 1755 | He married Deborah Somers, daughter of John Somers and Joannah 'Iona' Riggin, on 9 January 1755 at Somerset Co, MD.3,1 |
| Death* | 1784 | Henry died in 1784 at Ape's Hole, Lawsonia, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S1030] Vernon L. Skinner Jr. & F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Volume 18, p. 168 (Summers Family of Somerset County).
Mary Travers1
F, b. circa 1715, d. before 9 April 1805
| Birth* | circa 1715 | Mary was born circa 1715 at Dorchester Co, MD.2 |
| Will - Father's* | 1 March 1728 | Mary was named in her father's will on 1 March 1728 at Dorchester Co, MD. In his will William Travers, planter, gave to son William dwelling plantation ____; should unborn child be a son and live to age of 18, to have 1/2 thereof. To son Mathew tract "Taylor's Folly" on Taylor's Island; said sons to receive estate at age of 18. To children, viz. William, Mathew, daughter Rebecca Ferguson, daughter Mary and unborn child, personal estate equally. Daughter Mary to be of age at 16 or marriage. Wife Eliza, Extr. Witt: Mathew Travers, Roger Hooker & Mathew Travers Jr.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1735 | She married John Sterling III, son of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1735. He lived on the homestead of his father and grandfather at Little Annemessex. He had two Royal Grants of land in Somerset Co, the first of 38 acres, patented 4 Apr 1748, named Sterling's Chance, the 2nd of 9 acres, under date 25 Mar 1762 called Sterling's Fancy..3,4,1 |
| Married Name | circa 1735 | As of circa 1735,her married name was Sterling. |
| Death* | before 9 April 1805 | Mary Travers died before 9 April 1805 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S2200] Maryland Probate Records 1674-1774, CD #5206, Calendar of Wills, Vol 6, 1726-1732, p. 158 (will of William Travers, planter, wife Eliza).
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 327 (Part III, Thomas Moore I, The Sterling Family).
Aaron Sterling1
M, b. 9 December 1756, d. 21 March 1840
| Birth* | 9 December 1756 | Aaron was born on 9 December 1756 at Little Annamessex, Som Co, MD. |
| Death* | 21 March 1840 | Aaron died on 21 March 1840 at Somerset Co, MD, at age 83.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 447 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Aaron 'Hickory' Sterling1
M, b. 13 May 1738, d. 25 August 1835
| Birth* | 13 May 1738 | Aaron was born on 13 May 1738 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Death* | 25 August 1835 | Aaron died on 25 August 1835 at Crisfield, Somerset Co, MD, at age 97.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Alice (-----)
F, b. circa 1730
Citations
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 13 (#B-7 Esther Whittington).
Mary (-----)
F, b. circa 1735
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Mary was born circa 1735. |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married Aaron Sterling Sr,, son of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.1,2 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Sterling. |
| Will - Husb's* | 15 March 1795 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 15 March 1795 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as a wife Mary in the will of Aaron Sterling, wife Mary..3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 13 (#B-7 Esther Whittington).
- [S1053] Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset County, MD, Will Book EB 7, 1788-1799, p. 34 (will of Aaron Sterling, wife Mary).
Grace Moore1
F, b. circa 1718, d. 1753
| Birth* | circa 1718 | Grace Moore was born circa 1718 at Ape's Hole, Lawsonia, Somerset Co, MD.2,1 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1720 | Grace was named in her father's will on 17 July 1720 at Somerset Co, MD. She was shown as daughter Grace (under age) in the will of Thomas Moore, wife Mary.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1736 | She married Henry Sterling I, son of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1736 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1736 | As of circa 1736,her married name was Sterling. |
| Death* | 1753 | Grace Moore died in 1753 at Ape's Hole, Somerset Co, MD.1 |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S2124] Vernon L. Skinner Jr., Somerset County, MD, Wills 1667-1748 (Liber EB 9), p. 7 (will of Thomas More, wife Mary).
Thomas Ward Sr.1
M, b. circa 1733, d. before 7 June 1796
| Birth* | circa 1733 | Thomas was born circa 1733 at Annamessex, Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Marriage* | 7 November 1761 | He married Hannah (of Aaron) Sterling, daughter of Aaron Sterling Sr, and Esther (38) Whittington, on 7 November 1761 at Somerset Co, MD.4,2 |
| Will* | 23 April 1796 | Thomas made a will on 23 April 1796 at Somerset Co, MD. In his will Thomas Ward gave to his wife Hannah his dwelling house and half his dwelling plantation, 3 negroes and half his movable estate during her natural life or widowhood. Son James was to receive the other half of the plantation, all land after the death or marriage of wife Hannah, James to pay "my son" William £15 when he arrives at 21. To sons Noah, Thomas, William, Aaron (under 21), John (under 21) and daughter Milley Ward he left each a negro, the residue to be divided among his 8 children: Southy, Jesse, Noah, Thomas, William, Milly, Aaron, John, son Jesse to be Extr. Witt: Isaac Moore, Aaron Sterling Jr., Thomas Bird.5 |
| Death* | before 7 June 1796 | He died before 7 June 1796 at Annamessex, Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was proved.2 |
Family
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Hannah (of Aaron) Sterling b. c 1743 |
| Children | 1. | Esther Ward1 b. 2 May 1763, d. b 1796 |
| | 2. | James Ward+1 b. 25 Mar 1764, d. c 1816 |
| | 3. | Southy Ward1 b. 14 Jan 1766 |
| | 4. | Aaron Ward1 b. 13 Sep 1767, d. 1767 |
| | 5. | Sarah Ward1 b. 25 Mar 1770, d. b 1796 |
| | 6. | Jesse Ward1 b. 28 Feb 1772 |
| | 7. | Noah Ward1 b. 4 Sep 1774, d. b 18 Oct 1803 |
| | 8. | Thomas Ward Jr.1 b. 28 Jun 1777, d. 1803 |
| | 9. | William Ward1 b. 26 Apr 1780, d. bt 1833 - 1850 |
| | 10. | Amelia 'Milly' Ward1 b. 28 Apr 1782, d. 1803 |
| | 11. | Aaron Sterling Ward1 b. 13 Jan 1785, d. 1876 |
| | 12. | John Ward1 b. 19 Aug 1787, d. b 11 Aug 1835 |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 17 (#B-19 Hannah Sterling).
- [S2129] Accomack Co, VA, Guardian Bonds, 1843-1852 unpaged, unnumbered pages.
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 13 (#B-7 Esther Whittington).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 17 (#B-19 Hannah Sterling) (citing Som. Wills EB17: 525-527).
Rachel Sterling1
F, b. between 1713 and 1716, d. 1771
| Birth* | between 1713 and 1716 | Rachel was born between 1713 and 1716 at Lawsonia, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1728 | She married James Ward Sr., son of Thomas Ward and Margaret Price, circa 1728 at Somerset Co, MD. They lived at Annamessex..2 |
| Married Name | circa 1728 | As of circa 1728,her married name was Ward. |
| Will - Husb's* | 20 October 1770 | Rachel was named in her husband's will on 20 October 1770 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that she was named in the will of James Ward..1 |
| Death* | 1771 | She died in 1771 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 17 (#B-19 Hannah Sterling).
James Ward Sr.1
M, b. circa 1698, d. before 21 November 1771
| Birth* | circa 1698 | James was born circa 1698 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1728 | He married Rachel Sterling, daughter of John Sterling II and Hannah (-----), circa 1728 at Somerset Co, MD. They lived at Annamessex..1 |
| Will* | 20 October 1770 | He made a will on 20 October 1770 at Somerset Co, MD. His will mentioned a grandaughter Hannah Moore..2 |
| Death* | before 21 November 1771 | James died before 21 November 1771 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated..2 |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S556] Matthew M. Wise, Littleton Heritage: Some American Descendants of Col. Nathaniel Littleton (1605-1654) of Northampton Co., Virginia, and His Royal Forebears, p. 17 (#B-19 Hannah Sterling).
Thomas Ward1
M, b. circa 1750
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Thomas was born circa 1750 at Somerset Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
William (of Jas) Ward1
M, b. 15 April 1742, d. before October 1790
| Birth* | 15 April 1742 | William was born on 15 April 1742 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage | before 1770 | He married Mary Ward, daughter of Jacob Ward and Mary (-----), before 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Marriage | after 1786 | William (of Jas) Ward married Tabitha Adams, daughter of Collins Adams and Tabitha Quinton, after 1786 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Death* | before October 1790 | William (of Jas) Ward died before October 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S2820] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Isabella Frances Lankford.
- [S2819] Susan Noel Godman Rager, Ancestors of George Warren Godman.
Sterling Ward1
M, b. 10 May 1743, d. before 12 September 1775
| Birth* | 10 May 1743 | Sterling was born on 10 May 1743 at Somerset Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | He married Elizabeth Hall circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Will* | 17 June 1775 | He made a will on 17 June 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | before 12 September 1775 | Sterling died before 12 September 1775 at Somerset Co, MD. It was on this date that his will was probated..1 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
Elizabeth Hall1
F, b. circa 1745
| Birth* | circa 1745 | Elizabeth was born circa 1745. |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | She married Sterling Ward, son of James Ward Sr. and Rachel Sterling, circa 1765 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1765 | As of circa 1765,her married name was Ward. |
| Will - Husb's* | 17 June 1775 | Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 17 June 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
Jesse Ward1
M, b. 15 March 1746/47
| Birth* | 15 March 1746/47 | Jesse was born on 15 March 1746/47 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | He married Esther (-----) circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Sarah Ward1
F, b. 15 February 1751/52
| Birth* | 15 February 1751/52 | Sarah was born on 15 February 1751/52 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1775 | She married William Wheatley circa 1775 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1775 | As of circa 1775,her married name was Wheatley. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Mary Ward1
F, b. between 1745 and 1748
| Birth* | between 1745 and 1748 | Mary was born between 1745 and 1748 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Samuel Kellam circa 1770.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Kellam. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
John Sterling1
M, b. 12 May 1737, d. after 1817
| Birth* | 12 May 1737 | John was born on 12 May 1737 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | He married Betsy Todd circa 1765.3 |
| Death* | after 1817 | John Sterling died after 1817 at Ape's Hole, Lawsonia, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 339.
Elijah Sterling1
M, b. 14 August 1739
| Birth* | 14 August 1739 | Elijah was born on 14 August 1739 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Henry Sterling II1,2
M, b. 4 July 1743, d. between 1816 and 1819
| Birth* | 4 July 1743 | Henry was born on 4 July 1743 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Marriage* | circa 1764 | He married Sally (-----) circa 1764 at Somerset Co, MD.3 |
| Death* | between 1816 and 1819 | Henry Sterling II died between 1816 and 1819 at Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 457 (Sterling Family).
Isaac Sterling1
M, b. 9 April 1745
| Birth* | 9 April 1745 | Isaac was born on 9 April 1745 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 440 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Mary Sterling1
F, b. 1 September 1747
| Birth* | 1 September 1747 | Mary was born on 1 September 1747 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Rachel Sterling1
F, b. 1 November 1749
| Birth* | 1 November 1749 | Rachel was born on 1 November 1749 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Shadrack Sterling1
M, b. 25 June 1753
| Birth* | 25 June 1753 | Shadrack was born on 25 June 1753 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Betty Sterling1
F, b. 29 August 1759
| Birth* | 29 August 1759 | Betty was born on 29 August 1759 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Esther Sterling1
F, b. 26 March 1766
| Birth* | 26 March 1766 | Esther was born on 26 March 1766 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Ephraim (of Henry) Sterling1
M, b. circa 1768, d. 1830
| Birth* | circa 1768 | Ephraim was born circa 1768 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
| Death* | 1830 | Ephraim died in 1830.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Thomas Sterling1
M, b. circa 1763
| Birth* | circa 1763 | Thomas was born circa 1763 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Betsy Todd
F, b. circa 1751
| Birth* | circa 1751 | Betsy was born circa 1751 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1765 | She married John Sterling, son of Henry Sterling I and Grace Moore, circa 1765.2 |
| Married Name | circa 1765 | As of circa 1765,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2212] Dan Ray Moore, John Moore of Somerset County, Maryland, p. 339.
Henry (of John) Sterling Sr.1
M, b. circa 1765, d. 1856
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Henry was born circa 1765 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | He married Mary Ward circa 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Death* | 1856 | Henry died in 1856 at Annamessex, Somerset Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
- [S2808] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Ancestors of Emma S. Sterling.
Mary Ward
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Mary was born circa 1770 at Somerset Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married Henry (of John) Sterling Sr., son of John Sterling and Betsy Todd, circa 1790 at Somerset Co, MD.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Sterling. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
Nancy Sterling1
F, b. circa 1767
| Birth* | circa 1767 | Nancy was born circa 1767 at Ape's Hole, Som Co, MD. |
Citations
- [S567] Woodrow T. Wilson, Thirty-Four Families of Old Somerset Co., Maryland, p. 441 (Sterling Family).
