Parker (grandson of Giles of Robt) Copes1
M, b. circa 1782
| Father | (s/o Giles of Robt) Copes1 b. c 1760, d. b 11 Mar 1790 | |
| Mother | Betsy Johnson1 b. c 1760 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1782 | Parker (grandson of Giles of Robt) Copes was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 11 March 1790 | Parker was named in his grandfather's will on 11 March 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Giles Copes, wife Sally, named a sons Major Copes, Revel Copes, Giles Copes & John Copes, a daughter Polly Copes and grandchildren Mary Johnson Copes & Parker Copes. |
| Marriage | 8 January 1817 | He married Polly (of William) Joynes on 8 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. John Watson was security on the M.L.B. of Parker Copes and Polly Joynes of Wm.2 |
Lucretia 'Crittey' Copes1
F, b. circa 1790
| Father | Levin Copes1 b. c 1767, d. b 1 Oct 1800 | |
| Mother | Sarah Hooke1 b. c 1755 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 25 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Lucretia 'Crittey' Copes was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Uncle's* | 24 March 1795 | Lucretia was named in her uncle's will on 24 March 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Hancock Copes, wife Elizabeth, named sons Henry Savage Copes (under 21) and John Custis Copes and if they both died without issue, then to my wife Elizabeth for life, reversion to Crittey Copes, daughter of Levin Copes.1 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 6 October 1808 | Lucretia witnessed a will on 6 October 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Wise, James Watson & Lucretia Copes witnessed the will of Elijah Vessels.2 |
Molly (-----)1
F, b. circa 1750
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | Molly (-----) was born circa 1750.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Solomon Copes, son of Peter Parker Copes I and Rhoda 'Rhody' Clark (Clark?, circa 1770.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Copes. |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 28 April 1779 | Molly (-----) was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 28 April 1779 at Accomack Co, VA. Molly Copes, widow of Solomon Copes, a poor soldier who died in the service, allowed £3 per month from 28 Jan 1778 to this date for her support.1 |
Family |
Solomon Copes b. c 1750, d. b 28 Jan 1778 | |
| Children | 1. | Thomas Copes+2 b. c 1772, d. b 30 Mar 1831 |
| 2. | Elizabeth Copes+2 b. c 1774, d. b 30 Mar 1831 |
George Copes1
M, b. circa 1812
| Father | Thomas Copes1 b. c 1772, d. b 30 Mar 1831 | |
| Mother | Jane 'Jenney' Luke1 b. c 1780 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1812 | George Copes was born circa 1812 at Northampton Co, VA.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 30 March 1831 | He was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes, George Copes, William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix, William Dix, William & Richard Singleton are the heirs at law of Solomon Copes dec'd, formerly a soldier in the Virginia Line of Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. The said William Copes and George Copes being children of Thomas Copes dec'd, one of the children of Solomon Copes dec'd; the said William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix being children of Elizabeth Dix dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Copes, a daughter of said Solomon Copes; the said William and Richard Singleton being children of Henney Singleton formerly Henny Dix, a daughter of said Elizabeth Dix; the said William Dix being son of Isaac Dix, who was a son of Elizabeth Dix.1 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
Elizabeth Copes1
F, b. circa 1774, d. before 30 March 1831
| Father | Solomon Copes1 b. c 1750, d. b 28 Jan 1778 | |
| Mother | Molly (-----)1 b. c 1750 |
| Birth* | circa 1774 | Elizabeth Copes was born circa 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | She married Isaac (325) (of George) Dix Sr., son of George (163) Dix and Bridget (539) Powell, circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1795 | As of circa 1795,her married name was Dix. |
| Death* | before 30 March 1831 | Elizabeth Copes died before 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 30 March 1831 | She was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes, George Copes, William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix, William Dix, William & Richard Singleton are the heirs at law of Solomon Copes dec'd, formerly a soldier in the Virginia Line of Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. The said William Copes and George Copes being children of Thomas Copes dec'd, one of the children of Solomon Copes dec'd; the said William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix being children of Elizabeth Dix dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Copes, a daughter of said Solomon Copes; the said William and Richard Singleton being children of Henney Singleton formerly Henny Dix, a daughter of said Elizabeth Dix; the said William Dix being son of Isaac Dix, who was a son of Elizabeth Dix.1 |
Family |
Isaac (325) (of George) Dix Sr. b. c 1772, d. b 30 May 1816 | |
| Children | 1. | William Copes (of Isaac) Dix+1 b. 2 Jul 1803, d. 11 Jul 1854 |
| 2. | Henrietta 'Henney' Dix+1 b. c 1805, d. b 30 Mar 1831 | |
| 3. | Isaac (s/o Eliz Copes) Dix+1 b. c 1807, d. b 30 Mar 1831 | |
| 4. | Elizabeth Dix1 b. c 1810 | |
| 5. | Molly Dix1 b. c 1812 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
Henrietta 'Henney' Dix1
F, b. circa 1805, d. before 30 March 1831
| Father | Isaac (325) (of George) Dix Sr.1 b. c 1772, d. b 30 May 1816 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Copes1 b. c 1774, d. b 30 Mar 1831 |
| Birth* | circa 1805 | Henrietta 'Henney' Dix was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 31 January 1825 | She married Samuel Singleton, son of Richard Singleton and Esther Shrieves, on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. George West was security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Singleton and Henrietta Dix of Issac dec'd.2 |
| Married Name | 31 January 1825 | As of 31 January 1825,her married name was Singleton. |
| Death* | before 30 March 1831 | Henrietta 'Henney' Dix died before 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 30 March 1831 | She was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes, George Copes, William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix, William Dix, William & Richard Singleton are the heirs at law of Solomon Copes dec'd, formerly a soldier in the Virginia Line of Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. The said William Copes and George Copes being children of Thomas Copes dec'd, one of the children of Solomon Copes dec'd; the said William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix being children of Elizabeth Dix dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Copes, a daughter of said Solomon Copes; the said William and Richard Singleton being children of Henney Singleton formerly Henny Dix, a daughter of said Elizabeth Dix; the said William Dix being son of Isaac Dix, who was a son of Elizabeth Dix.2 |
Family |
Samuel Singleton b. c 1795, d. b 31 Oct 1836 | |
| Children | 1. | William H. Singleton1 b. c 1826 |
| 2. | Richard Singleton1 b. c 1828 |
Samuel Singleton1
M, b. circa 1795, d. before 31 October 1836
| Father | Richard Singleton1 b. c 1765 | |
| Mother | Esther Shrieves1 b. c 1770 |
| Birth* | circa 1795 | Samuel Singleton was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Land cause* | June 1817 | He was named in a land cause in June 1817 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. Showard & wife vs. Singleton in Suit for recovery of land. Came Thomas Showard & Elizabeth, his wife, formerly Elizabeth Boniwell, & represented that previous to the late marriage of your orator & oratrix, in the month of April, 1815, viz: in the month of _____ 1814, your oratrix was seized in her own right of a parcel of land situate in the Parish of St. George in Accomack County containing 7 acres, and being so seized a certain Samuel Singleton of this County applied to your oratrix to purchase a certain part of said land supposed to contain one or 1 1/2 acres; that your oratrix finally consented to sell the said land; that the said 1 1/2 acres has not been paid for, and that it has since been found that the deed called for the whole of the 7 acres &c.2 |
| Marriage* | 31 January 1825 | He married Henrietta 'Henney' Dix, daughter of Isaac (325) (of George) Dix Sr. and Elizabeth Copes, on 31 January 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. George West was security on the M.L.B. of Samuel Singleton and Henrietta Dix of Issac dec'd.1 |
| Death* | before 31 October 1836 | Samuel Singleton died before 31 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Samuel Singleton was granted to George West with James P. Taylor, William R. Coard & James H. Dix securities.3 |
Family |
Henrietta 'Henney' Dix b. c 1805, d. b 30 Mar 1831 | |
| Children | 1. | William H. Singleton4 b. c 1826 |
| 2. | Richard Singleton4 b. c 1828 |
Citations
- [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. 125.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 488 (adm of Samuel Singleton to George West).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
Elizabeth Dix1
F, b. circa 1810
| Father | Isaac (325) (of George) Dix Sr.1 b. c 1772, d. b 30 May 1816 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Copes1 b. c 1774, d. b 30 Mar 1831 |
| Birth* | circa 1810 | Elizabeth Dix was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 30 March 1831 | She was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes, George Copes, William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix, William Dix, William & Richard Singleton are the heirs at law of Solomon Copes dec'd, formerly a soldier in the Virginia Line of Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. The said William Copes and George Copes being children of Thomas Copes dec'd, one of the children of Solomon Copes dec'd; the said William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix being children of Elizabeth Dix dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Copes, a daughter of said Solomon Copes; the said William and Richard Singleton being children of Henney Singleton formerly Henny Dix, a daughter of said Elizabeth Dix; the said William Dix being son of Isaac Dix, who was a son of Elizabeth Dix.1 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
Molly Dix1
F, b. circa 1812
| Father | Isaac (325) (of George) Dix Sr.1 b. c 1772, d. b 30 May 1816 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Copes1 b. c 1774, d. b 30 Mar 1831 |
| Birth* | circa 1812 | Molly Dix was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 30 March 1831 | She was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes, George Copes, William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix, William Dix, William & Richard Singleton are the heirs at law of Solomon Copes dec'd, formerly a soldier in the Virginia Line of Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. The said William Copes and George Copes being children of Thomas Copes dec'd, one of the children of Solomon Copes dec'd; the said William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix being children of Elizabeth Dix dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Copes, a daughter of said Solomon Copes; the said William and Richard Singleton being children of Henney Singleton formerly Henny Dix, a daughter of said Elizabeth Dix; the said William Dix being son of Isaac Dix, who was a son of Elizabeth Dix.1 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
John Dix1
M, b. circa 1828
| Father | William Copes (of Isaac) Dix1 b. 2 Jul 1803, d. 11 Jul 1854 | |
| Mother | Sally Willett1 b. c 1807 |
| Birth* | circa 1828 | John Dix was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 4 July 1854 | John was named in his father's will on 4 July 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will William C. Dix named 8 children John, Isaac, Elizabeth (wife of William Singleton), William, Catharine, Levin, Sally & Robert. William Singleton was also named an Extr.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 172 (will of William C. Dix).
Richard Singleton1
M, b. circa 1828
| Father | Samuel Singleton1 b. c 1795, d. b 31 Oct 1836 | |
| Mother | Henrietta 'Henney' Dix1 b. c 1805, d. b 30 Mar 1831 |
| Birth* | circa 1828 | Richard Singleton was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 30 March 1831 | He was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes, George Copes, William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix, William Dix, William & Richard Singleton are the heirs at law of Solomon Copes dec'd, formerly a soldier in the Virginia Line of Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. The said William Copes and George Copes being children of Thomas Copes dec'd, one of the children of Solomon Copes dec'd; the said William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix being children of Elizabeth Dix dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Copes, a daughter of said Solomon Copes; the said William and Richard Singleton being children of Henney Singleton formerly Henny Dix, a daughter of said Elizabeth Dix; the said William Dix being son of Isaac Dix, who was a son of Elizabeth Dix.1 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
Richard Singleton1
M, b. circa 1765
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Richard Singleton was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 26 March 1790 | He married Esther Shrieves, daughter of Bartholomew Shrieves and (-----) (-----), on 26 March 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Richard Singleton and Esther Shreaves.1 |
Family |
Esther Shrieves b. c 1770 | |
| Child | 1. | Samuel Singleton+1 b. c 1795, d. b 31 Oct 1836 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Esther Shrieves1
F, b. circa 1770
| Father | Bartholomew Shrieves2 b. c 1740, d. b 25 Jun 1805 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----) b. c 1745 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia) | |
| Last Edited | 20 Jun 2020 |
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Esther Shrieves was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 26 March 1790 | She married Richard Singleton on 26 March 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Richard Singleton and Esther Shreaves.1 |
| Married Name | 26 March 1790 | As of 26 March 1790,her married name was Singleton. |
| Land cause* | 12 October 1805 | Esther Shrieves was named in a land cause on 12 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Partition Suit of William Shrieves &c. vs Bonwell - That one Bartholomew Shrieves late of the county aforesaid, dec., was seized as of fee of 100 acres of land in Accomack County, Parish of Accomack, near the head of Deep Creek, and being so thereof seized on the __ day of ___ 1805, departed this life intestate, leaving the following children, William, Milby(sic) (Milly), Mary, the wife of the said John West, Esther Singleton, Susanna Shrieves & Sarah Shrieves and also grandchildren to-wit: the said John & Elizabeth Bonwell, being children of Dolly Bonwell, dec'd, a daughter of the said Bartholomew Shrieves, which said children & grandchildren entered into and became seized of the said premises &c. John Custis (B.S.) appointed guardian to the infant defendants, John & Elizabeth Bonwell, to defend this suit. 12 Oct. 1805 - (Susanna Shrieves not a party to this suit, but allotted her 1/7 share in the division.)3" |
| Land sold* | 2 May 1809 | She sold land on 2 May 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. John Bonwell of Dolly, Milly Shreaves, Esther Singleton and Rachel Shreaves (Extrx of William Shreaves dec'd) sold to Thomas Custis the land they had inherited from Susanna Shreaves dec'd. Signed: Esther (her X mark) Singleton, Mary (her X mark) Shreaves, Rachel (her X mark) Shreaves & John (his X mark) Bonwell. Proved 26 June 1809 as to said Milly, Esther & Rachel by Edmund R. Custis, George Scott & William Scott & partly proved as to said John Bonwell by Ethiel Lyon & Henry S. Fisher. On 26 Jan 1824 it was acknowledged by John Bonwell & order to be recorded.4 |
| Marriage* | 20 December 1815 | She married Laban Chandler, son of Laban (501) Chandler and Elizabeth 'Betty' Rogers, on 20 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Mitchell Chandler was security on the M.L.B. of Laban Chandler and Esther Singleton, widow of Richard.1,5 |
| Married Name | 20 December 1815 | As of 20 December 1815,her married name was Chandler. |
Family 1 |
Richard Singleton b. c 1765 | |
| Marriage* | 26 March 1790 | Esther Shrieves married Richard Singleton on 26 March 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Richard Singleton and Esther Shreaves.1 |
| Child | 1. | Samuel Singleton+1 b. c 1795, d. b 31 Oct 1836 |
Family 2 |
Laban Chandler b. c 1784, d. b 1830 | |
| Marriage* | 20 December 1815 | Esther Shrieves married Laban Chandler, son of Laban (501) Chandler and Elizabeth 'Betty' Rogers, on 20 December 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Mitchell Chandler was security on the M.L.B. of Laban Chandler and Esther Singleton, widow of Richard.1,5 |
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. 485 (adm of Bartholomew Shrieves to John Custis).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 55.
- [S3047] Rodwicke Ybarra < and e-mail address>, Corrections and Additions to the MilesFiles, citing Acc Deeds No. 20, 1822-1824, p. 531-532.
- [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835.
Margaret Willis1
F, b. circa 1790
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia) | |
| Last Edited | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Margaret Willis was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 8 December 1810 | She married Raymond Rowley on 8 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. George Flehart was security on the M.L.B. of Raymond Rowley and Margaret Willis.1 |
| Married Name | 8 December 1810 | As of 8 December 1810,her married name was Rowley. |
| Marriage* | 18 July 1822 | Margaret Willis married Laban Chandler, son of Laban (501) Chandler and Elizabeth 'Betty' Rogers, on 18 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Ayres was security on the M.L.B. of Laban Chandler and Margaret Rolly, widow of Ray.1,2 |
| Married Name | 18 July 1822 | As of 18 July 1822,her married name was Chandler. |
| Census head* | 1830 | Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at St. George Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Chandler, age 30-40 (b.c. 1790-1800). Listed with her were 1M5-10, 1M10-15 (Bagwell Chandler?), 2F0-5, 1F10-15 (Mary Chandler?) and no slaves or free colored persons. (NOTE: Based on there being other younger children in the household, Margaret and her dec'd husband Laban Chandler may have had other children.)3 |
Family 1 |
Raymond Rowley b. c 1785, d. b 26 Mar 1822 |
Family 2 |
Laban Chandler b. c 1784, d. b 1830 |
Raymond Rowley1
M, b. circa 1785, d. before 26 March 1822
| Last Edited | 14 Jan 2017 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | Raymond Rowley was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 8 December 1810 | He married Margaret Willis on 8 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. George Flehart was security on the M.L.B. of Raymond Rowley and Margaret Willis.1 |
| Est settm't* | before 26 March 1822 | His estate was settled before 26 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Settlement of Raymond Rowley - 26 Mar 1822 (Invy), 27 Mar 1822 (Sale), 30 Jun 1823 (Audit), 28 Jul 1823 (Rec'd) - John Y. Bagwell Admr. Appraisers: Bowman H. Bayly, James H. Dix & Major Rayfield. Buyer: William Rowley Sr. Auditors: Levin R. Ayres & Thomas W. Blackstone.2 |
| Death* | before 26 March 1822 | Raymond Rowley died before 26 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Raymond Rowley was granted to John Y. Bagwell with Raymond Riley & Southey Grinnalds securities.3 |
Family |
Margaret Willis b. c 1790 |
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. 458 (settlement of Raymond Rowley, John Y. Bagwell admr).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 458 (adm of Raymond Rowley to John Y. Bagwell).
George Fluhart1
M, b. circa 1785
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | George Fluhart was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Security on MLB* | 8 December 1810 | He was the security on a M.L.B. On 8 December 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. George Flehart was security on the M.L.B. of Raymond Rowley and Margaret Willis.1 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 241 (marriage of Raymond Rowley & Margaret Willis).
Isaac (s/o Eliz Copes) Dix1
M, b. circa 1807, d. before 30 March 1831
| Father | Isaac (325) (of George) Dix Sr.1 b. c 1772, d. b 30 May 1816 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Copes1 b. c 1774, d. b 30 Mar 1831 |
| Birth* | circa 1807 | Isaac (s/o Eliz Copes) Dix was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1830 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1830.1 |
| Death* | before 30 March 1831 | Isaac (s/o Eliz Copes) Dix died before 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 30 March 1831 | He was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes, George Copes, William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix, William Dix, William & Richard Singleton are the heirs at law of Solomon Copes dec'd, formerly a soldier in the Virginia Line of Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. The said William Copes and George Copes being children of Thomas Copes dec'd, one of the children of Solomon Copes dec'd; the said William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix being children of Elizabeth Dix dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Copes, a daughter of said Solomon Copes; the said William and Richard Singleton being children of Henney Singleton formerly Henny Dix, a daughter of said Elizabeth Dix; the said William Dix being son of Isaac Dix, who was a son of Elizabeth Dix.1 |
Family |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1810 | |
| Child | 1. | William T. Dix+1 b. 26 Nov 1830, d. 19 Mar 1893 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
(-----) (-----)1
F, b. circa 1810
| Birth* | circa 1810 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1810.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1830 | She married Isaac (s/o Eliz Copes) Dix, son of Isaac (325) (of George) Dix Sr. and Elizabeth Copes, circa 1830.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1830 | As of circa 1830,her married name was Dix. |
Family |
Isaac (s/o Eliz Copes) Dix b. c 1807, d. b 30 Mar 1831 | |
| Child | 1. | William T. Dix+1 b. 26 Nov 1830, d. 19 Mar 1893 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
William T. Dix1,2
M, b. 26 November 1830, d. 19 March 1893
| Father | Isaac (s/o Eliz Copes) Dix1 b. c 1807, d. b 30 Mar 1831 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1810 |
| Birth* | 26 November 1830 | William T. Dix was born on 26 November 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 30 March 1831 | He was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 30 March 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. William Copes, George Copes, William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix, William Dix, William & Richard Singleton are the heirs at law of Solomon Copes dec'd, formerly a soldier in the Virginia Line of Continential Establishment in the Rev. War. The said William Copes and George Copes being children of Thomas Copes dec'd, one of the children of Solomon Copes dec'd; the said William C. Dix, Elizabeth Dix, Molly Dix being children of Elizabeth Dix dec'd, formerly Elizabeth Copes, a daughter of said Solomon Copes; the said William and Richard Singleton being children of Henney Singleton formerly Henny Dix, a daughter of said Elizabeth Dix; the said William Dix being son of Isaac Dix, who was a son of Elizabeth Dix.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1853 | He married Martha S. (-----) circa 1853.4 |
| Census head* | 1860 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Dix the head of HH#165, a 26 year old sailor. Listed with him were Martha Dix, age 24; Isaac Dix, age 4; and Anna Dix, age 2.5 |
| Census head* | 1870 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Capeville, Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Dix the head of HH#284, a 39 year old farmer. Listed with him were Martha Dix, age 38; Isaac Dix, age 14; Mary Dix, age 12; Wm. Dix, age 10; Joe Dix, age 7; Martha Dix, age 6; Geo. Dix, age 5; and Marg't Dix, age 2.4 |
| Death* | 19 March 1893 | He died on 19 March 1893 at Northampton Co, VA, at age 62.3 |
| Birth | He was born at Widgeon Plot, Northampton Co, VA.3 |
Family |
Martha S. (-----) b. 25 Mar 1833, d. 24 Aug 1892 | |
| Marriage* | circa 1853 | He married Martha S. (-----) circa 1853.4 |
| Children | 1. | Isaac Dix5 b. c 1856 |
| 2. | Mary Anna Dix5 b. c 1858 | |
| 3. | William T. Dix Jr.4 b. c 1860 | |
| 4. | Martha S. Dix+4 b. 23 Jul 1860, d. 2 Jun 1936 | |
| 5. | Joe Dix4 b. c 1863 | |
| 6. | George Dix4 b. c 1865 | |
| 7. | Margaret Dix4 b. c 1868 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 22 (heirs of Solomon Copes).
- [S2019] Phyllis Elmore, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1853-1922, marriage of William T. Dix Jr. to Elinore Hillyar shows him as the son of William T. & Martha Dix.
- [S559] Jean Merritt Mihalyka, Gravestone Inscriptions in Northampton County, Virginia.
- [S710] Frances Bibbins Latimer & Doris Adler, 1870 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
- [S587] Frances Bibbins Latimer, 1860 Northampton Co, VA, Census.
(-----) (-----)
F, b. circa 1770
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 14 Jul 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1770 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1770. |
| Marriage* | circa 1795 | She married Beverly Copes I, son of Peter Parker Copes II and Elizabeth Sturgis (Sturgis?), circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1795 | As of circa 1795,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Beverly Copes I b. c 1764, d. b 28 Mar 1819 | |
| Children | 1. | Beverly Copes II b. c 1795 |
| 2. | Parker (of Beverly) Copes2 b. c 1800 | |
| 3. | Nancy Copes1 b. c 1810 | |
| 4. | Bersheba Copes1 b. c 1812 |
Nancy Copes1
F, b. circa 1810
| Father | Beverly Copes I2 b. c 1764, d. b 28 Mar 1819 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)2 b. c 1770 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1810 | Nancy Copes was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 26 April 1828 | She married James Merrill on 26 April 1828 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as James Merrill and Nancy Copes.1 |
| Married Name | 26 April 1828 | As of 26 April 1828,her married name was Merrill. |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 28 June 1831 | Nancy Copes was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 28 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Beverly Copes, formerly a midshipman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War died intestate. Parker Copes, Beverly Copes, Nancy Merrill, Bersheba Martin, wife of ___ Martin of Philadelphia and Hetty Copes are the only heirs at law of said Beverly Copes.2 |
Family |
James Merrill b. c 1800 |
James Merrill1
M, b. circa 1800
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | James Merrill was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 26 April 1828 | He married Nancy Copes, daughter of Beverly Copes I and (-----) (-----), on 26 April 1828 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as James Merrill and Nancy Copes.1 |
Family |
Nancy Copes b. c 1810 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Margaret Benston1
F, b. circa 1800
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Margaret Benston was born circa 1800.1 |
| Marriage* | 5 May 1817 | She married Beverly Copes II, son of Beverly Copes I and (-----) (-----), on 5 May 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Beverly Copes and Margaret Benson.1 |
| Married Name | 5 May 1817 | As of 5 May 1817,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Beverly Copes II b. c 1795 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Parker (of Beverly) Copes1
M, b. circa 1800
| Father | Beverly Copes I1 b. c 1764, d. b 28 Mar 1819 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1770 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Parker (of Beverly) Copes was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 15 August 1823 | He married Elizabeth Matthews on 15 August 1823 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Parker Copes and Elizabeth Matthews.1 |
| Marriage* | 29 May 1827 | Parker (of Beverly) Copes married Sally (of Merrill) Purnell, daughter of Merrill Purnell, on 29 May 1827 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Parker Copes and Sally (of Merrill) Purnell.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 28 June 1831 | Parker (of Beverly) Copes was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 28 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Beverly Copes, formerly a midshipman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War died intestate. Parker Copes, Beverly Copes, Nancy Merrill, Bersheba Martin, wife of ___ Martin of Philadelphia and Hetty Copes are the only heirs at law of said Beverly Copes.2 |
Family 1 |
Elizabeth Matthews b. c 1802 |
Family 2 |
Sally (of Merrill) Purnell b. c 1805 |
Elizabeth Matthews1
F, b. circa 1802
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1802 | Elizabeth Matthews was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 15 August 1823 | She married Parker (of Beverly) Copes, son of Beverly Copes I and (-----) (-----), on 15 August 1823 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Parker Copes and Elizabeth Matthews.1 |
| Married Name | 15 August 1823 | As of 15 August 1823,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Parker (of Beverly) Copes b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Sally (of Merrill) Purnell1
F, b. circa 1805
| Father | Merrill Purnell1 b. c 1775 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1805 | Sally (of Merrill) Purnell was born circa 1805 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | 29 May 1827 | She married Parker (of Beverly) Copes, son of Beverly Copes I and (-----) (-----), on 29 May 1827 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Parker Copes and Sally (of Merrill) Purnell.1 |
| Married Name | 29 May 1827 | As of 29 May 1827,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Parker (of Beverly) Copes b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Merrill Purnell1
M, b. circa 1775
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Merrill Purnell was born circa 1775 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Sally (of Merrill) Purnell1 b. c 1805 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Bersheba Copes1
F, b. circa 1812
| Father | Beverly Copes I1 b. c 1764, d. b 28 Mar 1819 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1770 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1812 | Bersheba Copes was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1830 | She married (-----) Martin circa 1830.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1830 | As of circa 1830,her married name was Martin. |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 28 June 1831 | Bersheba Copes was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 28 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Beverly Copes, formerly a midshipman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War died intestate. Parker Copes, Beverly Copes, Nancy Merrill, Bersheba Martin, wife of ___ Martin of Philadelphia and Hetty Copes are the only heirs at law of said Beverly Copes.1 |
Family |
(-----) Martin b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 24 (heirs of Beverly Copes).
(-----) Martin1
M, b. circa 1800
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | (-----) Martin was born circa 1800.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1830 | He married Bersheba Copes, daughter of Beverly Copes I and (-----) (-----), circa 1830.1 |
Family |
Bersheba Copes b. c 1812 |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 24 (heirs of Beverly Copes).
Hetty Copes1
F, b. circa 1819
| Father | Beverly Copes I1 b. c 1764, d. b 28 Mar 1819 | |
| Mother | Ann 'Nancy' Moore1 b. c 1790, d. b 27 Nov 1837 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1819 | Hetty Copes was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 28 June 1831 | She was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 28 June 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Beverly Copes, formerly a midshipman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War died intestate. Parker Copes, Beverly Copes, Nancy Merrill, Bersheba Martin, wife of ___ Martin of Philadelphia and Hetty Copes are the only heirs at law of said Beverly Copes. On that same day it was ordered that the guardian of Hetty Copes, one of the heirs of Beverly Copes, a midshipman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War, sell and assign all the scrip to which she may be entitled for the military services aforesaid of said Beverly Copes.1 |
| Marriage* | 22 September 1838 | She married Henry F. Townsend on 22 September 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Henry F. Townsend and Hetty Copes, ward of John B. Ailworth.2 |
| Married Name | 22 September 1838 | As of 22 September 1838,her married name was Townsend. |
Family |
Henry F. Townsend b. c 1815 |
Henry F. Townsend1
M, b. circa 1815
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1815 | Henry F. Townsend was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 22 September 1838 | He married Hetty Copes, daughter of Beverly Copes I and Ann 'Nancy' Moore, on 22 September 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Henry F. Townsend and Hetty Copes, ward of John B. Ailworth.1 |
Family |
Hetty Copes b. c 1819 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Matilda Read1
F, b. circa 1790
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Matilda Read was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 17 May 1808 | She married Giles (of Giles of Robt) Copes, son of Giles (of Robert) Copes and Sally (-----), on 17 May 1808 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as Jiles Copes and Matilda Reed.1 |
| Married Name | 17 May 1808 | As of 17 May 1808,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Giles (of Giles of Robt) Copes b. c 1774 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Sarah Price1
F, b. circa 1800
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Sarah Price was born circa 1800.1 |
| Marriage* | 2 July 1817 | She married John (of Giles) Copes, son of Giles (of Robert) Copes and Sally (-----), on 2 July 1817 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as John Copes and Sarah Price.1 |
| Married Name | 2 July 1817 | As of 2 July 1817,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
John (of Giles) Copes b. c 1776, d. b 27 Sep 1830 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
(-----) (-----)
F, b. circa 1770
| Birth* | circa 1770 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1770. |
| Marriage* | circa 1790 | She married Major Copes, son of Giles (of Robert) Copes and (d/o Philip) Fisher, circa 1790. |
| Married Name | circa 1790 | As of circa 1790,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Major Copes b. c 1770 | |
| Children | 1. | Nancy Copes+ b. c 1792 |
| 2. | Eliza Copes1 b. c 1794 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
(-----) (-----)
F, b. circa 1752
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 25 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1752 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1752 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1769 | She married Charles Copes Sr., son of Peter Parker Copes I and Rhoda 'Rhody' Clark (Clark?, circa 1769. |
| Married Name | circa 1769 | As of circa 1769,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Charles Copes Sr. b. c 1740 | |
| Children | 1. | Elizabeth 'Betsy' Copes+ b. 22 Nov 1769, d. c 1843 |
| 2. | Sally Copes+2 b. c 1775, d. c 1838 |
Citations
John Lambden1
M, b. circa 1785
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | John Lambden was born circa 1785.1 |
| Marriage* | 18 January 1810 | He married Catharine 'Catey' Copes, daughter of Lt. Southy Copes and (-----) (-----), on 18 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. James Eichelberger was security on the M.L.B. of John Lambden and Catherine Copes.1 |
Family |
Catharine 'Catey' Copes b. c 1782 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
John Boisnard1
M, b. circa 1775, d. before 22 October 1817
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | John Boisnard was born circa 1775.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1800 | He married Leah Parker Copes, daughter of Lt. Southy Copes and (-----) (-----), circa 1800.1 |
| Death* | before 22 October 1817 | John Boisnard died before 22 October 1817.1 |
| Land cause* | 22 October 1817 | He was named in a land cause on 22 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. This contains the same information as the one dated 15 May 1797, with the following additional information. That the said Thomas Copes the fourth being so seized, Thomas Copes on the ____ day of Dec. 1793, died intestate, without issue, leaving four sisters, Comfort, the wife of Scarburgh West, Leah Parker Copes, Ritter Copes & Catharine Copes, the defendants in the present action who are heirs of the said Thomas Copes the 4th, who entered into the lands whereof he was seized, and are still thereof seized, &c. That Comfort Twiford, one of the lessors of the plaintiff, is the same person who was Comfort West, the wife of Scarburgh West; that Ritter Copes who was a defendant in the suit above mentioned is now dead without issue, and that Catharine Copes who was one of the defendants in the suit is the same Catharine Lamden, one of the lessors of the plaintiff who has intermarried with John Lamden, a lessor of the plaintiff; that Leah Copes another of the defendants in the suit above mentioned is now dead leaving James Boisnard her only child and heir at law, she having intermarried with John Boisnard who is now dead.1 |
Family |
Leah Parker Copes b. c 1772, d. b 22 Oct 1817 | |
| Child | 1. | James Boisnard1 b. c 1805 |
Citations
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 85-86 (lands of T. Copes et al).
James Boisnard1
M, b. circa 1805
| Father | John Boisnard1 b. c 1775, d. b 22 Oct 1817 | |
| Mother | Leah Parker Copes1 b. c 1772, d. b 22 Oct 1817 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1805 | James Boisnard was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Land cause* | 22 October 1817 | He was named in a land cause on 22 October 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. This contains the same information as the one dated 15 May 1797, with the following additional information. That the said Thomas Copes the fourth being so seized, Thomas Copes on the ____ day of Dec. 1793, died intestate, without issue, leaving four sisters, Comfort, the wife of Scarburgh West, Leah Parker Copes, Ritter Copes & Catharine Copes, the defendants in the present action who are heirs of the said Thomas Copes the 4th, who entered into the lands whereof he was seized, and are still thereof seized, &c. That Comfort Twiford, one of the lessors of the plaintiff, is the same person who was Comfort West, the wife of Scarburgh West; that Ritter Copes who was a defendant in the suit above mentioned is now dead without issue, and that Catharine Copes who was one of the defendants in the suit is the same Catharine Lamden, one of the lessors of the plaintiff who has intermarried with John Lamden, a lessor of the plaintiff; that Leah Copes another of the defendants in the suit above mentioned is now dead leaving James Boisnard her only child and heir at law, she having intermarried with John Boisnard who is now dead.1 |
Citations
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 85-86 (lands of T. Copes et al).
(-----) (-----)
F, b. circa 1750
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1750 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1750. |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | She married Joshua Copes, son of Giles Copes III and (-----) (-----), circa 1770. |
| Married Name | circa 1770 | As of circa 1770,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Joshua Copes b. c 1740, d. b 29 Dec 1789 | |
| Children | 1. | William (of Joshua) Copes+ b. c 1775 |
| 2. | Nancy (of Joshua) Copes1 b. c 1778 |
Citations
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 48 (Daniel Baker & Nancy his wife vs William Copes in a partition suit).
Nancy (of Joshua) Copes1
F, b. circa 1778
| Father | Joshua Copes1 b. c 1740, d. b 29 Dec 1789 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1750 |
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1778 | Nancy (of Joshua) Copes was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Land inherited* | 1789 | She inherited land in 1789 at tract A121, Modest Town area, Accomack Co, VA. In 1752 Ayres Onions joined with John & Susanna Onions, all of Worcester County, in a sale of 100 acres of this tract to Giles Copes. In 1767 he left it to his son Joshua, who died intestate in 1789, and 11 years later the land was divided between a son William and a daughter Nancy, the wife of Daniel Baker, each getting 45 acres.2 |
| Marriage* | 12 January 1799 | She married Daniel Baker on 12 January 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Copes was security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Baker and Nancy Copes.3 |
| Married Name | 12 January 1799 | As of 12 January 1799,her married name was Baker. |
| Land cause* | 4 September 1799 | Nancy (of Joshua) Copes was named in a land cause on 4 September 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. That one Joshua Copes was lately seized of and in a tract of land containing 100 acres, situate in the County and Parish of Accomack, and being so seized had issue the aforesaid Nancy & William Copes, his children, and no more, and being so seized the said Joshua, to-wit: on the ____ day of ____ 1789, died intestate and that his said children were then and still are living, whereby the said land descended to the said Nancy & William Copes, who entered upon the same and became seized thereof; that on the ____ day of ____ 179- the said Nancy intermarried with the said Daniel Baker &c.1 |
Family |
Daniel Baker b. c 1775, d. b 31 Mar 1819 |
Citations
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 48 (Daniel Baker & Nancy his wife vs William Copes in a partition suit).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1143 (tract A121).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Daniel Baker1
M, b. circa 1775, d. before 31 March 1819
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Daniel Baker was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 12 January 1799 | He married Nancy (of Joshua) Copes, daughter of Joshua Copes and (-----) (-----), on 12 January 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Copes was security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Baker and Nancy Copes.1 |
| Marriage* | 31 July 1804 | Daniel Baker married Peggy Copes (widow?) on 31 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. James White was security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Baker and Peggy Copes.1 |
| Death* | before 31 March 1819 | Daniel Baker died before 31 March 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Daniel Baker was granted to Thompson Holmes with John Custis & Thomas R. Joynes securities.2 |
| Est settm't* | 29 July 1822 | His estate was settled on 29 July 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. 2 Apr 1819 (Invy), 6 Apr 1819 (Sale), 25 Jul 1822 (Audit), 29 Jul 1822 (Rec'd) - Thompson Holmes Admr. Buyer: widow. Appraisers: James Gillett, Josiah Doughty, & E. H. James. Auditors: James Melvin, J. Gillett & O. Logan.3 |
Family 1 |
Nancy (of Joshua) Copes b. c 1778 |
Family 2 |
Peggy Copes (widow?) b. c 1780 |
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. 23 (adm of Daniel Baker to Thompson Holmes).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 23 (settlement of Daniel Baker, Thompson Holmes Admr).
Peggy Copes (widow?)1
F, b. circa 1780
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1780 | Peggy Copes (widow?) was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 31 July 1804 | She married Daniel Baker on 31 July 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. James White was security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Baker and Peggy Copes.1 |
| Married Name | 31 July 1804 | As of 31 July 1804,her married name was Baker. |
Family |
Daniel Baker b. c 1775, d. b 31 Mar 1819 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Francis Copes1
M, b. circa 1765, d. before 28 July 1806
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Francis Copes was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | He married (-----) (-----) circa 1785. |
| Will* | 17 July 1806 | Francis made a will on 17 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. To my only daughter Polly Copes my whole estate. Sell Negro girl Rachel & the money to go as the rest of the estate. Henry Parker Extr. Witt: Galen Conner & Elizabeth Conner.1 |
| Death* | before 28 July 1806 | He died before 28 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved. Matthew Harrison security.1 |
| Est settm't* | 28 January 1808 | His estate was settled on 28 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. 2 Aug 1806 (Invy), 22 Jan 1808 (Audit), 25 Jan 1808 (Rec'd) - Henry Parker Extr. Buyer: Polly Copes. Appraisers: Isaac Smith, John Read & Babel Hutchinson. Auditors: George Scarburgh & Isaac Smith.2 |
Family |
(-----) (-----) b. c 1765 | |
| Child | 1. | Polly Copes1 b. c 1790 |
(-----) (-----)
F, b. circa 1765
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | (-----) (-----) was born circa 1765. |
| Marriage* | circa 1785 | She married Francis Copes circa 1785. |
| Married Name | circa 1785 | As of circa 1785,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Francis Copes b. c 1765, d. b 28 Jul 1806 | |
| Child | 1. | Polly Copes1 b. c 1790 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 137 (will of Francis Copes).
Polly Copes1
F, b. circa 1790
| Father | Francis Copes1 b. c 1765, d. b 28 Jul 1806 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1765 |
| Last Edited | 21 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Polly Copes was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 17 July 1806 | Polly was named in her father's will on 17 July 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my only daughter Polly Copes in the will of Francis Copes.1 |
| Marriage* | 24 May 1808 | She married Thomas Bloxom, son of John Bloxom Sr. and Rebecca Byrd, on 24 May 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel Hall was security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Bloxom and Polly Copes.2 |
| Married Name | 24 May 1808 | As of 24 May 1808,her married name was Bloxom. |
Family |
Thomas Bloxom b. c 1790 |
John H. Copes1
M, b. circa 1814
| Father | John Custis Copes1 b. c 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1824 | |
| Mother | Ann Outten1 b. c 1797, d. b 17 Jul 1824 |
| Birth* | circa 1814 | John H. Copes was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1824 | John was named in his father's will on 7 March 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will John C. Copes named 4 children John H. Copes, Elizabeth Copes, George Hancock Copes & Lovey D. Copes.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 17 July 1824 | John was named in his grandfather's will on 17 July 1824 at Drummond Town, Accomack Co, VA. In his will Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth, named son William D. Outten, daughter Sally T. Coleburn & her daughter Betsy T. Coleburn, grandchildren John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes, children of John C. Copes dec'd.2 |
| Land cause* | March 1825 | He was named in a land cause in March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Matthias Outten late of this county in his lifetime, viz: on the 7 Apr. 1821, was indebted to a certain Thomas R. Fisher, dec., of whose last will and testament your orator, William P. Custis, was the executor; that in order to secure the same the said Matthias Outten on the 7 Apr. 1821 conveyed to your orator a tract of land containing 40 acres and also two lots in the town of Drummond, containing by estimation 1 acre; that on the 17 Mar. 1824, the said Matthias Outten became indebted to your oratorm and in order to secure the same conveyed to your orator a tract of land near Drummondtown containing 50 acres, also one other tract of land situate near Drummondtown containing 34 acres, one other tract near Drummondtown containing 22 acres, also one lot of land in Drummondtown containing by estimation 2 acres; that on the 17 July 1824, the said Matthias Outten duly made and published his last will and testament which said will was proved 25 Oct. 1824, in which he devised to his daughter Sally T. Coleburn, wife of James H. Coleburn, for life, with remainder to his grandaughter Betsy F. Coleburn, his plantation called Snead's & Hargis, containing 40 acres, with a contingent limitation to William D. Outten & John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes; the said Mathias Outten devised to his grandchildren John H. and Elizabeth Copes his two lots in the town of Drummond, and also devised to his son William D. Outten his field called the Joynes field, also the houses and lots on which the testator lived containing 1 acre; he also directed that the lands purchased by him from William R. Bunting, and also the 16 acres purchased by him from Mckeel Bonwell should be sold for the payment of his debts, and also gave his executor the right to sell the field called the Monger field if necessary for the same purpose, and appointed your orator and the said William D. Outten executors. The land devised by the said Matthias to his daughter Sally T. Coleburn, is the same land mentioned by the said Matthias in the second deed above mentioned to your orator, and expressed therein as containing 50 acres; the lots devised to his grandchildren John H. and Elizabeth Copes in the said will are the same lands conveyed by the first deed of mortgage to your orator; the land devised to the said William D. Outten is the same lot conveyed by the second deed to your orator; the land devised to the said William D. Outten called the Joynes field is the same conveyed in the second mortgage to your orator; the land directed to be sold and purchased by the testator from William R. Bunting is the same land conveyed in the first deed of mortgage; the land directed to be sold called the Monger field, is the same land conveyed in the second deed of mortgage containing 20 acres; the land directed to be sold purchased from Mckeel Bonwell was conveyed in neither of the aforesaid deeds; after the death of the said Matthias Outten your orator ascertained that the testator was indebted to a certain John B. Walker, his late ward, in a greater sum than the value of the whole real estate, and that there is still a considerable balance due the said Walker &c.3 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 138 (will of John C. Copes, Levi Dix Extr).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 405 (will of Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 150 (Custis vs. Outten).
Elizabeth Copes1
F, b. circa 1816
| Father | John Custis Copes1 b. c 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1824 | |
| Mother | Ann Outten1 b. c 1797, d. b 17 Jul 1824 |
| Birth* | circa 1816 | Elizabeth Copes was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1824 | Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 7 March 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will John C. Copes named 4 children John H. Copes, Elizabeth Copes, George Hancock Copes & Lovey D. Copes.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 17 July 1824 | Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 17 July 1824 at Drummond Town, Accomack Co, VA. In his will Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth, named son William D. Outten, daughter Sally T. Coleburn & her daughter Betsy T. Coleburn, grandchildren John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes, children of John C. Copes dec'd.2 |
| Land cause* | March 1825 | She was named in a land cause in March 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. That a certain Matthias Outten late of this county in his lifetime, viz: on the 7 Apr. 1821, was indebted to a certain Thomas R. Fisher, dec., of whose last will and testament your orator, William P. Custis, was the executor; that in order to secure the same the said Matthias Outten on the 7 Apr. 1821 conveyed to your orator a tract of land containing 40 acres and also two lots in the town of Drummond, containing by estimation 1 acre; that on the 17 Mar. 1824, the said Matthias Outten became indebted to your oratorm and in order to secure the same conveyed to your orator a tract of land near Drummondtown containing 50 acres, also one other tract of land situate near Drummondtown containing 34 acres, one other tract near Drummondtown containing 22 acres, also one lot of land in Drummondtown containing by estimation 2 acres; that on the 17 July 1824, the said Matthias Outten duly made and published his last will and testament which said will was proved 25 Oct. 1824, in which he devised to his daughter Sally T. Coleburn, wife of James H. Coleburn, for life, with remainder to his grandaughter Betsy F. Coleburn, his plantation called Snead's & Hargis, containing 40 acres, with a contingent limitation to William D. Outten & John H. Copes & Elizabeth Copes; the said Mathias Outten devised to his grandchildren John H. and Elizabeth Copes his two lots in the town of Drummond, and also devised to his son William D. Outten his field called the Joynes field, also the houses and lots on which the testator lived containing 1 acre; he also directed that the lands purchased by him from William R. Bunting, and also the 16 acres purchased by him from Mckeel Bonwell should be sold for the payment of his debts, and also gave his executor the right to sell the field called the Monger field if necessary for the same purpose, and appointed your orator and the said William D. Outten executors. The land devised by the said Matthias to his daughter Sally T. Coleburn, is the same land mentioned by the said Matthias in the second deed above mentioned to your orator, and expressed therein as containing 50 acres; the lots devised to his grandchildren John H. and Elizabeth Copes in the said will are the same lands conveyed by the first deed of mortgage to your orator; the land devised to the said William D. Outten is the same lot conveyed by the second deed to your orator; the land devised to the said William D. Outten called the Joynes field is the same conveyed in the second mortgage to your orator; the land directed to be sold and purchased by the testator from William R. Bunting is the same land conveyed in the first deed of mortgage; the land directed to be sold called the Monger field, is the same land conveyed in the second deed of mortgage containing 20 acres; the land directed to be sold purchased from Mckeel Bonwell was conveyed in neither of the aforesaid deeds; after the death of the said Matthias Outten your orator ascertained that the testator was indebted to a certain John B. Walker, his late ward, in a greater sum than the value of the whole real estate, and that there is still a considerable balance due the said Walker &c.3 |
| Marriage* | 29 December 1835 | She married Samuel B. Burton, son of John B. (of John Sr) Burton and Sarah P. Bagwell, on 29 December 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Cropper was security on the M.L.B. of Samuel B. Burton and Elizabeth Copes of John C. Copes.4 |
| Married Name | 29 December 1835 | As of 29 December 1835,her married name was Burton. |
Family |
Samuel B. Burton b. c 1811, d. b 27 Feb 1837 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 138 (will of John C. Copes, Levi Dix Extr).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 405 (will of Mathias Outten, wife Elizabeth).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 150 (Custis vs. Outten).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
George Hancock Copes1
M, b. circa 1818
| Father | John Custis Copes1 b. c 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1824 | |
| Mother | Ann Outten1 b. c 1797, d. b 17 Jul 1824 |
| Birth* | circa 1818 | George Hancock Copes was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1824 | George was named in his father's will on 7 March 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will John C. Copes named 4 children John H. Copes, Elizabeth Copes, George Hancock Copes & Lovey D. Copes.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 138 (will of John C. Copes, Levi Dix Extr).
Lovey D. Copes1
F, b. circa 1822
| Father | John Custis Copes1 b. c 1790, d. b 29 Mar 1824 | |
| Mother | Henrietta Wright1 b. c 1798 |
| Birth* | circa 1822 | Lovey D. Copes was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 7 March 1824 | Lovey was named in her father's will on 7 March 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will John C. Copes named 4 children John H. Copes, Elizabeth Copes, George Hancock Copes & Lovey D. Copes.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 138 (will of John C. Copes, Levi Dix Extr).
Samuel B. Burton1
M, b. circa 1811, d. before 27 February 1837
| Father | John B. (of John Sr) Burton2 b. c 1780, d. Nov 1836 | |
| Mother | Sarah P. Bagwell2 b. c 1790, d. b 30 Mar 1840 |
| Birth* | circa 1811 | Samuel B. Burton was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 29 December 1835 | He married Elizabeth Copes, daughter of John Custis Copes and Ann Outten, on 29 December 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Cropper was security on the M.L.B. of Samuel B. Burton and Elizabeth Copes of John C. Copes.1 |
| Death* | before 27 February 1837 | Samuel B. Burton died before 27 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Samuel B. Burton was granted to Sarah B. Burton (who was not his wife) with Thomas P. Bagwell & Jackson D. Tunnell securities.2 |
Family |
Elizabeth Copes b. c 1816 |
Margaret H. Dix1
F, b. circa 1808, d. before 1850
| Father | Isaac (of Levi) Dix Jr.1 b. c 1784, d. b 27 Sep 1830 | |
| Mother | Polly Metcalf1 b. c 1782, d. b 1822 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) | |
| Last Edited | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Birth* | circa 1808 | Margaret H. Dix was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was under age when she was married in 1827.1 |
| Marriage* | 22 June 1827 | She married John (of Giles) Copes, son of Giles (of Robert) Copes and Sally (-----), on 22 June 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy W. Bull was security on the M.L.B. of John Copes and Margaret H. Dix of Isaac, who gave consent.1 |
| Married Name | 22 June 1827 | As of 22 June 1827,her married name was Copes. |
| Census head* | 1830 | Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Copes, aged 20 to 30 with 2M0-5. |
| Marriage* | 24 December 1831 | She married Isaac (of Robt) Hickman, son of Robert (of Constable Tho) Hickman and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----), on 24 December 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. George Hickman & Thomas P. Bagwell were security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Hickman and Margaret Copes, widow of John.1 |
| Married Name | 24 December 1831 | As of 24 December 1831,her married name was Hickman. |
| Census head | 1840 | Margaret was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Hickman a head of household, aged 30-40. Listed with her were 1F0-5 and 1F5-10.2 |
| Death* | before 1850 | She died before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. No record of Margaret Hickman's death or remarriage has been found. She was not listed in the 1850 Accomack County census, but it was apparently her daughter Maria Hickman, age 16 in the household of Littleton Nock, who had married her aunt Susan P. Dix in 1838.3 |
Family 1 |
John (of Giles) Copes b. c 1776, d. b 27 Sep 1830 | |
| Marriage* | 22 June 1827 | She married John (of Giles) Copes, son of Giles (of Robert) Copes and Sally (-----), on 22 June 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy W. Bull was security on the M.L.B. of John Copes and Margaret H. Dix of Isaac, who gave consent.1 |
| Child | 1. | John Henry Copes+4 b. 2 Apr 1828, d. 14 Mar 1912 |
Family 2 |
Isaac (of Robt) Hickman b. c 1808, d. b 1840 | |
| Marriage* | 24 December 1831 | Margaret H. Dix married Isaac (of Robt) Hickman, son of Robert (of Constable Tho) Hickman and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----), on 24 December 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. George Hickman & Thomas P. Bagwell were security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Hickman and Margaret Copes, widow of John.1 |
| Child | 1. | Maria Ricketts Hickman+5 b. 17 Sep 1834, d. 30 Oct 1905 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S581] Jody Powell, 1840 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S1988] Dean Hickman, Melfa, VA,.
- [S2341] Beverly Walker < and e-mail address>, Emails to M.K. Miles, Beverly Walker letter to Mary Frances Carey dated 18 Apr 2001, from Carey's Dix file.
Isaac Dix
M, b. circa 1804, d. before 24 November 1823
| Father | Isaac (of Levi) Dix Jr. b. c 1784, d. b 27 Sep 1830 | |
| Mother | Polly Metcalf b. c 1782, d. b 1822 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) | |
| Last Edited | 18 Jul 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1804 | Isaac Dix was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. |
| Will* | 11 July 1823 | Isaac made a will on 11 July 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. To John T. B. Barnes my silver watch & my fiddle. To Lovey H. Barnes … To Catharine R. Barnes … To Polly D. Barnes … To John Barnes of Archibald the balance of my property. John Barnes of Archibald Extr. Witt: Richard Hickman, William W. Hickman & William Harvey.1 |
| Death* | before 24 November 1823 | He died before 24 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated. Southey B. Grinnalds & Charles Mason securities.1 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 169 (will of Isaac Dix).
Tabitha Edmunds1
F, b. circa 1765
| Charts | Descendants of William Taylor I (Assawoman) Parker Copes, Private, 11th Regt. Continental Line, with Capt. Thomas Parker & Col. Campbell | |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Tabitha Edmunds was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 4 October 1787 | She married Pvt. Peter Parker Copes (DAR#A025841), son of Peter Parker Copes II and Elizabeth Sturgis (Sturgis?), on 4 October 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Copes was security on the M.L.B. of Parker Copes and Tabitha Edmunds.1 |
| Married Name | 4 October 1787 | As of 4 October 1787,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Pvt. Peter Parker Copes (DAR#A025841) b. c 1762, d. 11 Jan 1849 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
James R. Copes1
M, b. circa 1810
| Last Edited | 25 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1810 | James R. Copes was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 7 May 1832 | He married Eliza Ardis (widow?) on 7 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Copes & Victor Bell were security on the M.L.B. of James Copes and Eliza Ardis.1 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 6 October 1836 | James witnessed a will on 6 October 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Feddeman, Michael Marshall, John S. Marshall & James R. Copes witnessed the will of Elizabeth Wilkerson, wife of Jesse.2 |
| Census head* | 1840 | James was listed as a head of household in the census of 1840 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James R. Copes, a head of household, age 20-30 (bc 1810-1820).3 |
Family |
Eliza Ardis (widow?) b. c 1810 |
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. 608 (will of Elizabeth Wilkerson, wife of Jesse).
- [S581] Jody Powell, 1840 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Eliza Ardis (widow?)1
F, b. circa 1810
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1810 | Eliza Ardis (widow?) was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 7 May 1832 | She married James R. Copes on 7 May 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Copes & Victor Bell were security on the M.L.B. of James Copes and Eliza Ardis.1 |
| Married Name | 7 May 1832 | As of 7 May 1832,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
James R. Copes b. c 1810 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Rachel Taylor1
F, b. circa 1800
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Rachel Taylor was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 29 August 1825 | She married Henry Broadwater on 29 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Thompson Holmes and Nehemiah Stockley were security on the M.L.B. of Henry Broadwater and Rachel Taylor.1 |
| Married Name | 29 August 1825 | As of 29 August 1825,her married name was Broadwater. |
| Marriage* | 21 September 1831 | Rachel Taylor married Peter Copes on 21 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert White was security on the M.L.B. of Peter Copes and Rachel Broadwater, widow of Henry.1 |
| Married Name | 21 September 1831 | As of 21 September 1831,her married name was Copes. |
Family 1 |
Henry Broadwater b. c 1800, d. b 21 Sep 1831 |
Family 2 |
Peter Copes b. c 1785 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Peter Copes1
M, b. circa 1785
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | Peter Copes was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 23 October 1807 | He married Rebecca Broadwater on 23 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Gladding was security on the M.L.B. of Peter Copes and Rebecca Broadwater.1 |
| Marriage | 21 September 1831 | Peter Copes married Rachel Taylor on 21 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert White was security on the M.L.B. of Peter Copes and Rachel Broadwater, widow of Henry.1 |
Family |
Rebecca Broadwater b. c 1785 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Henry Broadwater1
M, b. circa 1800, d. before 21 September 1831
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Henry Broadwater was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 29 August 1825 | He married Rachel Taylor on 29 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Thompson Holmes and Nehemiah Stockley were security on the M.L.B. of Henry Broadwater and Rachel Taylor.1 |
| Death* | before 21 September 1831 | Henry Broadwater died before 21 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Peter Copes married Rachel Broadwater, widow of Henry.2 |
Family |
Rachel Taylor b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 67 (marriage of Peter Copes and Rachel Broadwater, widow of Henry).
Polly (of William) Joynes1
F, b. circa 1800
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Polly (of William) Joynes was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 8 January 1817 | She married Parker (grandson of Giles of Robt) Copes, son of (s/o Giles of Robt) Copes and Betsy Johnson, on 8 January 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. John Watson was security on the M.L.B. of Parker Copes and Polly Joynes of Wm.1 |
| Married Name | 8 January 1817 | As of 8 January 1817,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Parker (grandson of Giles of Robt) Copes b. c 1782 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Rebecca Broadwater1
F, b. circa 1785
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | Rebecca Broadwater was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 23 October 1807 | She married Peter Copes on 23 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Jesse Gladding was security on the M.L.B. of Peter Copes and Rebecca Broadwater.1 |
| Married Name | 23 October 1807 | As of 23 October 1807,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Peter Copes b. c 1785 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Nathaniel Copes1
M, b. circa 1794
| Father | Selby Copes Sr.1 b. c 1765 | |
| Mother | Margaret Folio1 b. c 1762 |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1794 | Nathaniel Copes was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 16 September 1800 | Nathaniel was named in his grandmother's will on 16 September 1800 at St. George Paish, Accomack Co, VA. In her will Percy Folio, St. George Parish, named Selby Copes Sr. Extr, a daughter Margaret Copes and grandsons John Copes, Nathaniel Copes, Selby Copes Jr. & William Copes.1 |
| Marriage* | 11 October 1820 | He married Peggy C. Hutchinson, daughter of William Hutchinson, on 11 October 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. William Hutchinson was security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Copes and Peggy C. Hutchinson of William.2 |
Family |
Peggy C. Hutchinson b. c 1800 |
John Copes1
M, b. circa 1792
| Father | Selby Copes Sr.1 b. c 1765 | |
| Mother | Margaret Folio1 b. c 1762 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1792 | John Copes was born circa 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 16 September 1800 | John was named in his grandmother's will on 16 September 1800 at St. George Paish, Accomack Co, VA. In her will Percy Folio, St. George Parish, named Selby Copes Sr. Extr, a daughter Margaret Copes and grandsons John Copes, Nathaniel Copes, Selby Copes Jr. & William Copes.1 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 3 April 1821 | John witnessed a will on 3 April 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Copes & William Copes witnessed the will of William Edwards Jr., wife Tamer.2 |
Selby Copes Jr.1
M, b. circa 1796
| Father | Selby Copes Sr.1 b. c 1765 | |
| Mother | Margaret Folio1 b. c 1762 |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1796 | Selby Copes Jr. was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 16 September 1800 | Selby was named in his grandmother's will on 16 September 1800 at St. George Paish, Accomack Co, VA. In her will Percy Folio, St. George Parish, named Selby Copes Sr. Extr, a daughter Margaret Copes and grandsons John Copes, Nathaniel Copes, Selby Copes Jr. & William Copes.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 214 (will of Percy Folio).
William Copes1
M, b. circa 1798
| Father | Selby Copes Sr.1 b. c 1765 | |
| Mother | Margaret Folio1 b. c 1762 |
| Last Edited | 24 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1798 | William Copes was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - GrMoth's* | 16 September 1800 | William was named in his grandmother's will on 16 September 1800 at St. George Paish, Accomack Co, VA. In her will Percy Folio, St. George Parish, named Selby Copes Sr. Extr, a daughter Margaret Copes and grandsons John Copes, Nathaniel Copes, Selby Copes Jr. & William Copes.1 |
| Will - Witnessed* | 3 April 1821 | William witnessed a will on 3 April 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Copes & William Copes witnessed the will of William Edwards Jr., wife Tamer.2 |
Peggy C. Hutchinson1
F, b. circa 1800
| Father | William Hutchinson1 b. c 1775 |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Peggy C. Hutchinson was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 11 October 1820 | She married Nathaniel Copes, son of Selby Copes Sr. and Margaret Folio, on 11 October 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. William Hutchinson was security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Copes and Peggy C. Hutchinson of William.1 |
| Married Name | 11 October 1820 | As of 11 October 1820,her married name was Copes. |
Family |
Nathaniel Copes b. c 1794 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
William Hutchinson1
M, b. circa 1775
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | William Hutchinson was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Peggy C. Hutchinson1 b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Eliza Copes1
F, b. circa 1794
| Father | Major Copes1 b. c 1770 | |
| Mother | (-----) (-----)1 b. c 1770 |
| Birth* | circa 1794 | Eliza Copes was born circa 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 28 December 1814 | She married Daniel Watkins on 28 December 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Evans Taylor was security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Watkins and Eliza Copes of Major.1 |
| Married Name | 28 December 1814 | As of 28 December 1814,her married name was Watkins. |
Family |
Daniel Watkins b. c 1790 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Daniel Watkins1
M, b. circa 1790
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Daniel Watkins was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 28 December 1814 | He married Eliza Copes, daughter of Major Copes and (-----) (-----), on 28 December 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Evans Taylor was security on the M.L.B. of Daniel Watkins and Eliza Copes of Major.1 |
Family |
Eliza Copes b. c 1794 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Isaac (of Robt) Hickman1
M, b. circa 1808, d. before 1840
| Father | Robert (of Constable Tho) Hickman2 b. c 1774, d. bt 1820 - 1830 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth 'Betsy' (-----)2 b. c 1780 |
| Charts | Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) | |
| Last Edited | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Birth* | circa 1808 | Isaac (of Robt) Hickman was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. From census records Isaac was born circa 1805 and living near him were likely brothers Thomas J. Hickman (born 1816/17/22) and John Hickman (born circa 1820).2 |
| Marriage* | 24 December 1831 | He married Margaret H. Dix, daughter of Isaac (of Levi) Dix Jr. and Polly Metcalf, on 24 December 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. George Hickman & Thomas P. Bagwell were security on the M.L.B. of Isaac Hickman and Margaret Copes, widow of John.1 |
| Death* | before 1840 | Isaac (of Robt) Hickman died before 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. His widow Margaret Hickman, age 30-40 was the head of a household with 2 small females. No record of his death has been found.3 |
Family |
Margaret H. Dix b. c 1808, d. b 1850 | |
| Child | 1. | Maria Ricketts Hickman+4 b. 17 Sep 1834, d. 30 Oct 1905 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S2420] Mary Frances Carey, William Hickman and Accomack County, Virginia Descendants, p. 15.
- [S581] Jody Powell, 1840 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2341] Beverly Walker < and e-mail address>, Emails to M.K. Miles, Beverly Walker letter to Mary Frances Carey dated 18 Apr 2001, from Carey's Dix file.
Mary Copes1
F, b. circa 1787
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1787 | Mary Copes was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 12 October 1807 | She married James Hornsby on 12 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennet Mason of Caleb was security on the M.L.B. of James Hornsby and Mary Copes.1 |
| Married Name | 12 October 1807 | As of 12 October 1807,her married name was Hornsby. |
Family |
James Hornsby b. c 1785 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
James Hornsby1
M, b. circa 1785
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1785 | James Hornsby was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 12 October 1807 | He married Mary Copes on 12 October 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Bennet Mason of Caleb was security on the M.L.B. of James Hornsby and Mary Copes.1 |
Family |
Mary Copes b. c 1787 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Capt. Edmund Watson1
M, b. circa 1790
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1790 | Capt. Edmund Watson was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 21 January 1824 | He married Nancy (of Thomas) Copes, daughter of Thomas (f/o Charles) Copes, on 21 January 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Capt. Edmund Watson and Nancy Copes.1 |
Family |
Nancy (of Thomas) Copes b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Nancy (of Thomas) Copes1
F, b. circa 1800
| Father | Thomas (f/o Charles) Copes1 b. c 1765 |
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | Nancy (of Thomas) Copes was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
| Will - Witnessed | 12 September 1817 | Nancy witnessed a will on 12 September 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that George W. Bundick, John C. White & Nancy Copes of Thomas witnessed the will of Archibald Barnes, wife Attalanta.1 |
| Marriage* | 21 January 1824 | She married Capt. Edmund Watson on 21 January 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Capt. Edmund Watson and Nancy Copes.2 |
| Married Name | 21 January 1824 | As of 21 January 1824,her married name was Watson. |
Family |
Capt. Edmund Watson b. c 1790 |
Zadock McMath1
M, b. circa 1765, d. before 30 September 1805
| Father | John McMath (bricklayer)2 b. May 1738, d. b 23 Jan 1796 | |
| Mother | Sarah (-----)2 b. c 1740 |
| Last Edited | 29 Jan 2017 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | Zadock McMath was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. Turman shows that if Zadock was a son of John, he was by John's first wife Sarah.2 |
| Marriage* | 28 February 1792 | He married Mary 'Polly' Copes on 28 February 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Zadock McMath and Polly Copes.1 |
| Land bought* | 1795 | Zadock McMath bought land in 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. John McLean sold land to Zadock McMath.3 |
| Land bought* | 1798 | He bought land in 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. Gilbert Morris sold land to Zadock McMath.4 |
| Census head* | 1800 | Zadock was listed as a head of household in the census of 1800 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock MackMouth, a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1775). Listed with him were 2M16-26, 1F16-26, 1F26-45, 1 Free Negro and 1 Slave.5 |
| Administrator* | 28 April 1800 | Zadock was named as administrator of an estate on 28 April 1800. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Baker Bloxom was granted to Zadock McMath with William Wallop securities.6 |
| Will* | 17 July 1805 | Zadock made a will on 17 July 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Zadock McMath gave to wife Polly McMath the whole of my estate until my daughter arrives to age 18, provided she continues to be a widow & support my daughter Sally in a suitable manner. When daughter Sally arrives at age 18 my estate to her & my wife. If wife marries or dies the whole of my estate to my daughter Sally, provided she shall marry & have a lawful heir of her body. If daughter Sally dies before age 18, then the whole of my estate to my friend John Wharton, merchant. John Wharton guardian to my daughter. John Wharton Extr. Witt: John Bowles, William Beavans & George Beavans. Prob: John Custis (B. S.) security.7 |
| Death* | before 30 September 1805 | He died before 30 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved.7 |
Family |
Mary 'Polly' Copes b. c 1770 | |
| Marriage* | 28 February 1792 | He married Mary 'Polly' Copes on 28 February 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Zadock McMath and Polly Copes.1 |
| Child | 1. | Sally (of Zadock) McMath7 b. c 1793 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S2705] Nora Miller Turman, McMath Family Information.
- [S608] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 008, 1793-1797, p. 300 (Zadock McMath from John McLean).
- [S609] Virginia Accomack County, Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 009, 1797-1800, p. 152 (Zadock MaMath from Gilbert Morris).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 70 (adm of Baker Bloxom to Zadock McMath).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 364 (will of Zadock McMath, wife Polly).
Mary 'Polly' Copes1
F, b. circa 1770
| Last Edited | 18 Dec 2016 |
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Mary 'Polly' Copes was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 28 February 1792 | She married Zadock McMath, son of John McMath (bricklayer) and Sarah (-----), on 28 February 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Zadock McMath and Polly Copes.1 |
| Married Name | 28 February 1792 | As of 28 February 1792,her married name was McMath. |
| Census w/husband* | 1800 | Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1800 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She would have been the 1F26-45 (b.c. 1755-1775) in the household headed by Zadock MackMouth, a head of household, age 26-45 (b.c. 1755-1775). Listed with him were 2M16-26, 1F16-26, 1F26-45, 1 Free Negro and 1 Slave.2,3 |
| Will - Husb's* | 17 July 1805 | Mary was named in her husband's will on 17 July 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Zadock McMath gave to wife Polly McMath the whole of my estate until my daughter arrives to age 18, provided she continues to be a widow & support my daughter Sally in a suitable manner. When daughter Sally arrives at age 18 my estate to her & my wife. If wife marries or dies the whole of my estate to my daughter Sally, provided she shall marry & have a lawful heir of her body. If daughter Sally dies before age 18, then the whole of my estate to my friend John Wharton, merchant. John Wharton guardian to my daughter. John Wharton Extr. Witt: John Bowles, William Beavans & George Beavans. Prob: John Custis (B. S.) security.3 |
| Census head* | 1810 | Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of 1810 at Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary McMath, a head of household, age 45+ (born before 1765). Listed with her were 1F10-16 and 2 others and no slaves.2 |
| Marriage* | 16 July 1811 | She married Severn Bloxom, son of Woodman Bloxom Jr., on 16 July 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. William S. Matthews was security on the M.L.B. of Severn Bloxom and Polly McMath, widow of Zadock.1,4 |
| Married Name | 16 July 1811 | As of 16 July 1811,her married name was Bloxom. |
Family 1 |
Zadock McMath b. c 1765, d. b 30 Sep 1805 | |
| Marriage* | 28 February 1792 | Mary 'Polly' Copes married Zadock McMath, son of John McMath (bricklayer) and Sarah (-----), on 28 February 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Zadock McMath and Polly Copes.1 |
| Child | 1. | Sally (of Zadock) McMath3 b. c 1793 |
Family 2 |
Severn Bloxom b. c 1770 | |
| Marriage* | 16 July 1811 | Mary 'Polly' Copes married Severn Bloxom, son of Woodman Bloxom Jr., on 16 July 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. William S. Matthews was security on the M.L.B. of Severn Bloxom and Polly McMath, widow of Zadock.1,4 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 364 (will of Zadock McMath, wife Polly).
- [S14] Mark C. Lewis, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage License Bonds, 1806-1835, p. 18.
Sally Copes1
F, b. circa 1770
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1770 | Sally Copes was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 25 January 1791 | She married William Taylor (carpenter) on 25 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William Taylor, carpenter, and Sally Copes.1 |
| Married Name | 25 January 1791 | As of 25 January 1791,her married name was Taylor. |
Family |
William Taylor (carpenter) b. c 1765 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
William Taylor (carpenter)1
M, b. circa 1765
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1765 | William Taylor (carpenter) was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 25 January 1791 | He married Sally Copes on 25 January 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William Taylor, carpenter, and Sally Copes.1 |
Family |
Sally Copes b. c 1770 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Parker Taylor I1
M, b. circa 1775, d. before 30 October 1820
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Parker Taylor I was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | after 8 August 1802 | He married Polly Taylor, daughter of Shadrack (of Jms III) Taylor I and Keziah Staton, after 8 August 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Land deed named in* | 28 December 1804 | Parker Taylor I was named in a deed on 28 December 1804 at Tract A167, New Church, Accomack Co, VA. William Benson of James Benson dec'd of the Parish and County of Accomack sold to James Melvin of the same place, for $125, all his proportionable part of 2 undivided tracts of land which fell to him by the death of his father and also by the death of his brother Thomas Benson dec'd and also all right & title in and to him that may or shall fall unto him by or in case of the death of his said brothers James or John Benson. The lands being in the Parish & County of Accomack and the plantation whereon Parker Taylor Junr now lives bounded on the North by lands of James Marshall and others, on the West by lands of Nathaniel Benson and others, on the South by land of James Ardis and others and on the East by lands now or formerly belonging to John Smith and others, containing 110 acres. The other plantation that James Benson dec'd purchased of Jacob Richardson dec'd bounded on the North by the Maryland and Virginia line, on the West and South by lands of James Melvin and the East by the land of Drummond Welburn, particular courses may be ascertained by having reference to a deed from Jacob Richardson to James Benson dec'd, the father of the aforesaid William Benson, containing and now laid out for 39 acres. Witt: Wm. Downing, Samuel Downing, Elias Brodwater, William Watts & James Davis. It was fully proven on 25 Feb 1805 and ordered to be recorded.2 |
| Land sold* | 26 March 1813 | He sold land on 26 March 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Taylor and Polly his wife and James Benson & Euphama his wife of Accomack County sold to James Walker Melvin of the same place for $200 a tract of land in Accomack County beginning at a marked white oak on the Maryland & Virginia line, it being a corner tree of Welburn land and others, thence Westerly binding on the Maryland line by a line of marked trees to the corner of James Melvins peach orchard whereon the said James W. Melvin now lives, thence Southwardly with James Melvin's lands to where formerly stood a Sassafras post, South 51 degrees, East 13 chains and 36 links to a pine stump, thence North 72 degrees 30 minutes, East 9 chains 40 links to a gum thence North 83 degrees East 10 chains 60 links by & with Drummond land to a Mapole, thence North 49 degrees, east by & with said Welburns land 14 chains to the beginning, containing 39 acres. Signed: Parker (his X mark) Taylor, Polly (her X mark) Taylor, Jas. Benson & Euphamy (her X mark) Benson. Witt: J. Gillett, David Watts, Thos. Hargis, Charles S. Piper & John S. Melvin. (NOTE: Since the wives Polly and Euphama were unable to travel to the Court to acknowledge their consent, justices of the court: William Downing, James Gillett and David Watts were directed to visit them and obtain their consent, which was provided to the Court on 26 March 1813 by J. Gillett & David Watts.)3 |
| Will* | 18 April 1820 | Parker made a will on 18 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Oliver Logan Extr. To son Parker Taylor, Obadiah Taylor, Nehemiah Taylor & Edward Taylor, my Negro girl Arries until she arrives to age 31. To son William Taylor $20. To daughter Sally Townsend … To son Severn Taylor … To son James Taylor $10. To daughter Euphamy Taylor $10. To daughter Rachel Taylor $10. Balance to wife to raise my 4 small children. Witt: David K. Baker, John Gladding & James Whealton.1 |
| Death* | before 30 October 1820 | He died before 30 October 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was proved. William Johnson & James White securities.1 |
Family |
Polly Taylor b. c 1778, d. Nov 1844 | |
| Children | 1. | Sally (of Parker) Taylor1 b. c 1803 |
| 2. | Severn Taylor1 b. c 1805 | |
| 3. | William (of Parker) Taylor1 b. c 1807 | |
| 4. | Rachel (of Parker) Taylor1 b. c 1809 | |
| 5. | Parker Taylor II+1 b. c 1811 | |
| 6. | James (of Parker) Taylor1 b. c 1812 | |
| 7. | Euphamy (of Parker) Taylor1 b. c 1813 | |
| 8. | Obediah 'Obed' Taylor1 b. c 1815 | |
| 9. | (d/o_Polly) Taylor+1 b. c 1817 | |
| 10. | Nehemiah (of Parker) Taylor1 b. c 1819 | |
| 11. | Edward (of Parker) Taylor+1 b. c 1820 |
Citations
Sarah Copes1
F, b. circa 1808
| Father | Severn (Levin?) Copes2 b. c 1775 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1808 | Sarah Copes was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | 26 February 1827 | She married William (of Parker) Taylor, son of Parker Taylor I and Polly Taylor, on 26 February 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. William R. Taylor Jr. & James Melson were security on the M.L.B. of William Taylor of Parker dec'd and Sarah Copes of Severn.1 |
| Married Name | 26 February 1827 | As of 26 February 1827,her married name was Taylor. |
Family |
William (of Parker) Taylor b. c 1807 |
Severn Taylor1
M, b. circa 1805
| Father | Parker Taylor I1 b. c 1775, d. b 30 Oct 1820 | |
| Mother | Polly Taylor1 b. c 1778, d. Nov 1844 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1805 | Severn Taylor was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 18 April 1820 | Severn was named in his father's will on 18 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Parker Taylor named children Parker Taylor, Obadiah Taylor, Nehemiah Taylor, Edward Taylor, William Taylor, Sally Townsend, Severn Taylor, James Taylor, Euphamy Taylor, Rachel Taylor.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 526 (will of Parker Taylor).
James (of Parker) Taylor1
M, b. circa 1812
| Father | Parker Taylor I1 b. c 1775, d. b 30 Oct 1820 | |
| Mother | Polly Taylor1 b. c 1778, d. Nov 1844 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Birth* | circa 1812 | James (of Parker) Taylor was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 18 April 1820 | James was named in his father's will on 18 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Parker Taylor named children Parker Taylor, Obadiah Taylor, Nehemiah Taylor, Edward Taylor, William Taylor, Sally Townsend, Severn Taylor, James Taylor, Euphamy Taylor, Rachel Taylor.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 526 (will of Parker Taylor).
Rachel (of Parker) Taylor1
F, b. circa 1809
| Father | Parker Taylor I1 b. c 1775, d. b 30 Oct 1820 | |
| Mother | Polly Taylor1 b. c 1778, d. Nov 1844 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1809 | Rachel (of Parker) Taylor was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 18 April 1820 | Rachel was named in her father's will on 18 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Parker Taylor named children Parker Taylor, Obadiah Taylor, Nehemiah Taylor, Edward Taylor, William Taylor, Sally Townsend, Severn Taylor, James Taylor, Euphamy Taylor, Rachel Taylor.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 526 (will of Parker Taylor).
Nehemiah (of Parker) Taylor1
M, b. circa 1819
| Father | Parker Taylor I1 b. c 1775, d. b 30 Oct 1820 | |
| Mother | Polly Taylor1 b. c 1778, d. Nov 1844 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1819 | Nehemiah (of Parker) Taylor was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 18 April 1820 | Nehemiah was named in his father's will on 18 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Parker Taylor named children Parker Taylor, Obadiah Taylor, Nehemiah Taylor, Edward Taylor, William Taylor, Sally Townsend, Severn Taylor, James Taylor, Euphamy Taylor, Rachel Taylor.1 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 526 (will of Parker Taylor).
Sally (of Parker) Taylor1
F, b. circa 1803
| Father | Parker Taylor I1 b. c 1775, d. b 30 Oct 1820 | |
| Mother | Polly Taylor1 b. c 1778, d. Nov 1844 |
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1803 | Sally (of Parker) Taylor was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | before 18 April 1820 | She married (-----) Townsend before 18 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 18 April 1820 | Sally was named in her father's will on 18 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Parker Taylor named children Parker Taylor, Obadiah Taylor, Nehemiah Taylor, Edward Taylor, William Taylor, Sally Townsend, Severn Taylor, James Taylor, Euphamy Taylor, Rachel Taylor.1 |
| Married Name | before 18 April 1820 | As of before 18 April 1820,her married name was Townsend. |
Family |
(-----) Townsend b. c 1800 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 526 (will of Parker Taylor).
(-----) Townsend1
M, b. circa 1800
| Charts | Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek) Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1800 | (-----) Townsend was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | before 18 April 1820 | He married Sally (of Parker) Taylor, daughter of Parker Taylor I and Polly Taylor, before 18 April 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Family |
Sally (of Parker) Taylor b. c 1803 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 526 (will of Parker Taylor).
Severn (Levin?) Copes1
M, b. circa 1775
| Last Edited | 22 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1775 | Severn (Levin?) Copes was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Family |
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| Child | 1. | Sarah Copes1 b. c 1808 |
Citations
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 526 (will of Parker Taylor).
John Copes1
M, b. circa 1735
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | John Copes was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Security on Admin* | 26 June 1771 | He was security on the administration of an estate on 26 June 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Rachel Dunton was granted to Elizabeth Dunton with John & Thomas Copes securities.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 233 (adm of Rachel Dunton to Elizabeth Dunton).
Betty Harmon1
F, b. circa 1727
| Father | Simon Harmon1 b. c 1692, d. b 29 Aug 1770 | |
| Mother | Sarah (-----)1 b. c 1700 |
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1727 | Betty Harmon was born circa 1727 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | She married (-----) Ailor circa 1750.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1750 | As of circa 1750,her married name was Ailor. |
| Will - Father's* | 1 August 1769 | Betty was named in her father's will on 1 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Simon Harmon, wife Sarah, named children Betty Ailor, Rachel Huff, Ezekiel Harman, Henry Harman, John Harman, Peggy Henderson, Rose Jackson and grandson Robert Savage & cousin William Harmanson Jr.1 |
Family |
(-----) Ailor b. c 1725 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).
(-----) Ailor1
M, b. circa 1725
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1725 | (-----) Ailor was born circa 1725.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1750 | He married Betty Harmon, daughter of Simon Harmon and Sarah (-----), circa 1750.1 |
Family |
Betty Harmon b. c 1727 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).
John (of Simon) Harmon1
M, b. circa 1733
| Father | Simon Harmon1 b. c 1692, d. b 29 Aug 1770 | |
| Mother | Sarah (-----)1 b. c 1700 |
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1733 | John (of Simon) Harmon was born circa 1733 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - Father's* | 1 August 1769 | John was named in his father's will on 1 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Simon Harmon, wife Sarah, named children Betty Ailor, Rachel Huff, Ezekiel Harman, Henry Harman, John Harman, Peggy Henderson, Rose Jackson and grandson Robert Savage & cousin William Harmanson Jr.1 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).
Peggy Harmon1
F, b. circa 1735
| Father | Simon Harmon1 b. c 1692, d. b 29 Aug 1770 | |
| Mother | Sarah (-----)1 b. c 1700 |
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | Peggy Harmon was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | She married (-----) Henderson circa 1755.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1755 | As of circa 1755,her married name was Henderson. |
| Will - Father's* | 1 August 1769 | Peggy was named in her father's will on 1 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Simon Harmon, wife Sarah, named children Betty Ailor, Rachel Huff, Ezekiel Harman, Henry Harman, John Harman, Peggy Henderson, Rose Jackson and grandson Robert Savage & cousin William Harmanson Jr.1 |
Family |
(-----) Henderson b. c 1730 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).
(-----) Henderson1
M, b. circa 1730
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1730 | (-----) Henderson was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1755 | He married Peggy Harmon, daughter of Simon Harmon and Sarah (-----), circa 1755.1 |
Family |
Peggy Harmon b. c 1735 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).
Rose Harmon1
F, b. circa 1737
| Father | Simon Harmon1 b. c 1692, d. b 29 Aug 1770 | |
| Mother | Sarah (-----)1 b. c 1700 |
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1737 | Rose Harmon was born circa 1737 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | She married (-----) Jackson circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Married Name | circa 1760 | As of circa 1760,her married name was Jackson. |
| Will - Father's* | 1 August 1769 | Rose was named in her father's will on 1 August 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will Simon Harmon, wife Sarah, named children Betty Ailor, Rachel Huff, Ezekiel Harman, Henry Harman, John Harman, Peggy Henderson, Rose Jackson and grandson Robert Savage & cousin William Harmanson Jr.1 |
Family |
(-----) Jackson b. c 1735 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).
(-----) Jackson1
M, b. circa 1735
| Last Edited | 23 Jun 2014 |
| Birth* | circa 1735 | (-----) Jackson was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1760 | He married Rose Harmon, daughter of Simon Harmon and Sarah (-----), circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Family |
Rose Harmon b. c 1737 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).
Robert (of John of Rich) Savage1
M, b. circa 1742, d. before 28 December 1818
| Father | John (of Richard) Savage1 b. c 1700, d. b 28 May 1751 | |
| Mother | Rachel Harmon1 b. c 1715 |
| Charts | Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) Descendants of Col. Thomas Johnson (Burgess at Jamestown) | |
| Last Edited | 27 May 2016 |
| Birth* | circa 1742 | Robert (of John of Rich) Savage was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
| Will - GrFath's* | 1 August 1769 | Robert was named in his grandfather's will on 1 August 1769. In his will Simon Harmon, wife Sarah, named children Betty Ailor, Rachel Huff, Ezekiel Harman, Henry Harman, John Harman, Peggy Henderson, Rose Jackson and grandson Robert Savage & cousin William Harmanson Jr. Grandson Robert Savage & cousin William Harmanson Jr. were named Extrs. |
| Marriage* | circa 1770 | He married Thamar 'Tamar' Ashby, daughter of Ezekiel Ashby I and Sarah (-----), circa 1770.2 |
| Land cause* | 15 May 1797 | Robert (of John of Rich) Savage was named in a land cause on 15 May 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Aminidab Seekright (made up name), lessee of Ezekiel Beach, Robert Savage & Tamer, his wife, James Ashby & Susannah Ashby by John Wise, their attorney, vs Ferdinando Dreadnaught (made up name) Ejectment Proceedings. That Ezekiel Ashby was in his lifetime and at his death seized in his demesne as of fee of and in the lands & appurtenances in the declaration mentioned, which were contiguous to other lands of the said Ezekiel, and being so seized on the ____ day of ____ 1764 made his last will & testament; that on or about the 15 Apr. 1764 the said Ezekiel Ashby died without having altered said will, which said will was probated 24 Apr. 1764; that the aforesaid Ezekiel Ashby died possessed of several slaves & personal estate including the legacies in his said will mentioned to amount of £370:7:8 1/2 that John Ashby in the said will mentioned after the death of the said Ezekiel entered into the lands in question and was thereof seized at the time of his death; that William Ashby was the eldest son and heir at law of the said Ezekiel Ashby; that the said William Ashby died on or about the ____ day of ____ 1767 intestate and without issue; that John Ashby aforesaid was the second son of the said Ezekiel Ashby and heir at law of said William Ashby; that said John Ashby made his last will & testament and afterwards died without having altered said will on or about the ____ day of Jan. 1792, leaving children to-wit: John Ashby, the defendant, Sarah, Samuel, Ezekiel, William, David & Elizabeth, which said will was probated 1 Feb. 1792; that upon the death of the said John Ashby the elder, John Ashby, his son, the defendant, entered upon the lands in the declaration mentioned and became and still is possessed thereof; That the lands in the declaration mentioned are the same lands mentioned in the will of said Ezekiel Ashby and called and known by the name of Fox Ridge, and contains 70 acres, and is the same land conveyed by a certain James & Elizabeth Longo to the said Ezekiel Ashby; that the lessors of the plaintiff, to-wit: James, Tamer & Susanna, are children of the said Ezekiel Ashby and part of the children mentioned in the residuary clause of the said Ezekiel's will; that Ezekiel Beach, one other lessor of the plaintiff, is the son and only child of Mary, one other child in the said resid. clause mentioned; Sarah, one other of the children named in the said resid. clause died on the ____ day of ____ 1769, an infant, intestate & without issue; that Ezekiel, another of said children in said resid. clause mentioned, died on or about the ____ day of ____ 1794, having first made his last will & testament, which was probated 30 Jan. 1797; That afterwards, to-wit: on or about the ____ Jan. 1796, David Ashby, one other of the said children in the said resid. clause mentioned, died having first made and published his last will & testament, which said will was probated 25 Jan. 1796; that George Ashby, one of the sons of Ezekiel Ashby the elder died on or about the ____ day of ____ 1794, after having made his last will & testament, which was probated 23 Feb. 1795; that Sarah Ashby, widow of Ezekiel the elder, & mentioned in said will, died intestate and without having married a second time on or about the ____ day of ____ 1795, leaving property of her own acquiring after the death of the said Ezekiel her husband, and of the estate of said Ezekiel Ashby bequeathed to her by his said will during life or widowhood, to amount of $114:8:5 &c.3 |
| Death* | before 28 December 1818 | He died before 28 December 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Robert Savage was granted to John W. Watson with Littleton Watson & John G. Bagwell securities.4 |
| Rev War Vet relative* | 27 September 1831 | He was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. The heirs of David Ashby, who served in the Rev. War and died without issue, and of James Ashby who also served in the Rev. War and has not been heard from for the last 15-20 years, where recorded. They left brothers & sisters as follows: (A) John Ashby, (B) Molly Ashby and (C) Tamar Ashby. (A) John Ashby left 5 children: (1) John Ashby, (2) Sally Ashby, (3) Samuel Ashby, (4) Ezekiel Ashby & (5) Elizabeth Ashby. (1) John Ashby died leaving Smith Ashby and Sally Floyd, wife of Thomas, his only heirs at law; (2) Sally Ashby married Jesse Ames and died leaving three children: John A. Ames, Thomas Ames and Jesse Ames; the said Jesse is dead and left three children: Emily Ames, Georgianna Ames and Virginia Margaret Ames; (3) Samuel Ashby, dec'd, left 4 children: Juliet Robins, wife of Arthur, Elizabeth Mears, widow of William, Levi Ashby and Mary Ashby; (4) Ezekiel Ashby died leaving four children: Margaret Ashby, Elizabeth Ashby, Washburn Ashby and David Ashby; and (5) Elizabeth Mears, dec'd, left 3 children: William D. Mears, Sally Mears, & Elizabeth Mears. (B) Molly Ashby married William Beach and both died leaving Ezekiel Beach their only child; the said Ezekiel Beach died leaving one child: Molly Beach who married Littleton Willis; the said Molly Willis is dead leaving Elizabeth Willis her only heir at law. (C) Tamor Ashby married Robert Savage and died leaving children unknown. Said Smith Ashby, Sally Floyd, John A. Ames, Thomas Ames, Emily Ames, Georgianna Ames, Virginia M. Ames, Juliet Robins, Elizbeth Mears, Levi Ashby, Mary Ashby, Margaret Ashby, Ezekiel Ashby, Washburn Ashby, David Ashby, William D. Mears, Polly(sic) Mears, Elizabeth Mears, Elizabeth Willis and the children of Tamar and Robert Savage are the only heirs at law of David and James Ashby, both of whom were soldiers in the Army of the Rev. War.2 |
Family |
Thamar 'Tamar' Ashby b. c 1752, d. b 14 Apr 1801 | |
| Children | 1. | William (of Robt & Thamar) Savage Sr.5 b. c 1770 |
| 2. | Sally (of Robt & Thamar) Savage5 b. c 1772 | |
| 3. | John (of Robt & Thamar) Savage5 b. c 1774 | |
| 4. | Elizabeth 'Betsy' (of Robt & Thamar) Savage5 b. c 1776 | |
| 5. | Rowland (of Robt & Thamar) Savage+5 b. c 1778 | |
| 6. | Mary 'Molly' (of Robt & Thamar) Savage5 b. c 1785 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 252 (will of Simon Harmon, wife Sarah).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 27 (heirs of David & James Ashby, who served in the Rev. War).
- [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Land Causes, 1728-1825, p. 62 (Lessee of Ezekiel Beach &c in ejectment proceedings).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 471 (adm of Robert Savage to John W. Watson).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 9 (David Ashby heirs named).