Hundreds of Eastern Shore Families from Charlemagne to the Present
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| 1 | Ella's death certificate gave her name as Ella Roberta Sturgis and shows she was buried on February 9, 1919 at Fairview Cemetery, Roanoke, VA. She was living with her daughter, Ella Rolly, on Day Street, Roanoke, Virginia. A letter from Ella Sturgis dated 1919 indicates she may have had a stroke sometime shortly before her death. She signed her letters "Mama Ella" and "Mama Sturgis." | Marshall, Alexene Roberta B. "Ella" (I57077)
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| 2 | ALMA LOUISE ILICH - HAMPTON - Alma Louise called home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, May 8, 2008. She was born in Accomack County on the Eastern, but lived most of her life on the Peninsula.She was a longtime member of West Hampton Baptist Church and member of the Yates Sunday School class. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood W.Ilich and her son, James Bull. Alma is survived by her son, Robert "Bobby" Ilich and his wife, Peggy of Wake Forest, N.C; Judy Elliott and her husband David of Newport News, Doris Walton and her husband, David of Hampton and Shirley Schindler of Newport News; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral a celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday, May 13. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at the Northhampton Convalescent Rehabilitation Center and to Dr.Joseph Ward for the care given to our Mom. Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family.View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dai- lypress.com/guestbooks. | Barnes, Alma Louise (I126541)
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| 3 | In the death certificate for John, he was shown as being buried in Metompkin District, Accomack County, Virginia on 23 Sep 1934. Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987 | Dix, John Thomas (I27573)
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| 4 | Mrs Lillian Mae Smith, 79, 14 Myrtle St Hampton, died Wednesday in Riverside Hospital. A native of Beaver Dam, Md she had been Peninsula resident for 58 years. She was a member of Northside Church of Christ and Loyal Ladies Bible Class. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs Susie Marie Tyndall of High Point, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Grinnalds of Mt. Holly, N.J.; a brother, Milton Russell of Onancock; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A funeral will be conducted at 2 Friday in Northside Church of Christ by Mr. Kenneth Kehrer Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park. Family will receive friends at Peninsula Funeral Home from 7-9 tonight. Daily Press - 22 Jul 1976 - Page 12, Newport News, Virginia, USA | Russell, Lillian Mae (I126149)
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| 5 | "Adrein Marchel" is listed in the Somerset Co, MD, 1757 Tax List, as head of HH#554 in Pocomoke Hundred. No other tax payer are in this house. Neighbors included James Nairn in HH#553 and George Weatherlake in HH#555. In 1759, Adrian "Marchal" is listed in HH#402 in Pocomoke Hundred. In the same household is Jacob Mathews, Baley Mathews, Caleb Milbourn. Neighbors included John Hall in HH#401 and Ezekil Mathews in HH#403. | Marshall, Adrian (192) (I3259)
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| 6 | "Being only in company with the subscriber, knocked overboard in Potomack River by boom on the sloop Diamond of Accomack County, about 4 o'clock on Sunday morning last past & drowned." Deposition of Charles Bayly. | Thornes, Arthur (I50213)
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| 7 | "Bettie Killman," age 45 and a widow, was married to James H. Bennett, age 52 and a widower, at Edward Joynes' Gate in Acc Co, VA (Acc marriage records). | Mears, Elizabeth 'Betty' (I17222)
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| 8 | "Born in Virginia--Soldier in the Revolution, having at the tender age of 16 buckled on his armor to battle for his country. A public officer for about half of his life". | Simkins, John (of Arthur) (I71994)
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| 9 | "Brittingham's Addition" 1/16/1768 Sarah Brittingham widow of Elijah sold all rights to Thomas Marshall. 1/16/1768 Esme Marshall gave to son Thomas Marshall Jr. that Elijah Brittingham willed to son Samuel Brittingham who sold to Esme Marshall. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records, p. 75) | Marshall, Thomas (I3297)
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| 10 | "Brittingham's Chance" a resurvey of "Convenience", 4/2/1771 Thomas Brittingham sold to Thomas Marshall 96A from father Elijah Brittingham. 8/4/1786 Thomas Marshall with wife Esther sold to Zadock Wheeler 243A. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records, p. 75) | Marshall, Thomas (I3297)
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| 11 | "Brittingham's Chance," a resurvey of "Conveniency," was patented 9 Aug 1762 by Elijah Brittingham. His 1765 will left to wife Sarah and sons Samuel and Thomas. On 2 Apr 1771, Thomas Brittingham sold 96A to Thomas Marshall that he got from his father. On 25 Jun 1773, Thomas Brittingham, wife Mary, sold 3 1/2A to Joseph Houston. Thomas Marshall, wife Esther, sold 4 Aug 1786 to Zadock Wheeler. | Brittingham, Elijah (I56360)
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| 12 | "Brittingham's Chance," a resurvey of "Conveniency," was patented 9 Aug 1762 by Elijah Brittingham. His 1765 will left to wife Sarah and sons Samuel and Thomas. On 2 Apr 1771, Thomas Brittingham sold 96A to Thomas Marshall that he got from his father. On 25 Jun 1773, Thomas Brittingham, wife Mary, sold 3 1/2A to Joseph Houston. Thomas Marshall, wife Esther, sold 4 Aug 1786 to Zadock Wheeler. | Brittingham, Thomas (I126913)
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| 13 | "Burke's Distinguished Families of American" show her middle name as Byrd. | Games, Amanda Byrd (I103032)
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| 14 | "Burke's Distinguished Families of American" shows her as Blanche Games Bradford, born 17 July 1888, m. 4 Mar 1919, Joseph Winder Atkins (Dutton Post Office, Gloucester Co, VA) and has issue, four sons and two daus. | Bradford, Blanche Games (I103041)
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| 15 | "Burke's Distinguished Families of American" shows him as US Army Colonel Henry Colmore, Fort MacPherson, Atlanta, Georgia. | Bradford, Col. Henry Colemore (I103040)
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| 16 | "Capt Adam Thoroughgood, 5350 acs, lying Nly upon Chesopean Bay, to begin at the first Cr. of that river, running to a broad cr. that shooteth behind a long point of land Wly, into the maine land Ely, up the Riv. to a little island shooting into Chesopean Riv., E. upon the same, this land lying upon the west side & if in case these bounds or neck of land does not include the sd. 5350 acs, then he shall measure upon the first sd. Cr. soe farr as the remainder of his sd. acs. shall extend. Sd. land granteds at the especiall recommendation of him from their Lordshipps and other his Majesties most Honble. private Counsell to the Govr. & Counsell of State of Va. 24th of June 1635. Also due as followeth: 50 acs. for his personal adv. 50 acs for per adv of his wife Sarah Thorowgood & 5350 acs. for trans. of 105 persons. Trans. of himselfe, wife Sarah, and Thomas Thorowgood, Franceis Newton, James Leading, Stephen Bernard, Joh. Newarke, Edward Pitts, Rich. Jenerie, Wm. Edwards, Dennis Russell, John Bernards, Jon. Waters, Jos. Leake, Thomas Brooks, Jon. Moise, Jon. Penton, Edward Parish, Thomas Melton, Augustine Warner, Tho. Chandler, Andrew Chant, John Persie, Edward Wallis, Thomas Boulton, Robert Heasell, Richard Johnson, Margaret Bilbie, Jane Proseer, Jane Westerfield, Ann Spark, Susan Colson, in the "Hopewell" in 1629; John Harris, John Lock, Andrew Boyer, Thomas Boyer in the "True Love" in 1628; Thomas Keeling, Rachel Lane in the "Hopewell" 1628; William Hines, Edward Reynolds, Wm. Hookes, Edward Palmer, Edward Jones, John Dyer in the french ship in 1629, Victo Fraford, Casandra Underwood, Merciful Halley, Ann Long, Dorothy Wheeler, Ann Allerson, in the "Africa"; Eliz. Gosmore in the "Christpopher & Mary"; Franceis Bramly in the "Ark"; John Writt, Wm. Fawne, Wm. Was, George Mee, Gilbert Gye, John Enies, James Wilson, Daniel Hutton, Wm. Gastrock,Wm. Speed, Jon. Reynolds in the "Hopewell" in 1633; Jon. Wakefield, James Belly, Patrick Blacock, Stephen Swaine, John Cowes, Ann Boulton, in the "Bona Adventure" in 1634; Wm. Fletcher in "Middleton" in 1634; Robert Westwell in the "Merchants Hope" in 1634; Robert Spring in the "John & Dorothy"; Adam Thorowgood, Edward Windham, Cob. Howell, Tho. Creaser, Henry Hill, Roger Ward, Jon. Withers, Wm. Holton, Wm. Kempe, Humphrey Heyward, Jon. Alporte, Symond Stanfield, Robert Gainie, Thomas Smith, George Whitehead, Henry Franklin, Jon. Hill, Joseph Sedgewick, Arthur Eggleston, Richard Poole, Jon. Holton, Stephen Withers, Christ. Newgent, Jon. Brewton, Thomas Atmore, Mary Hill, Henry Wood in the "John & Dorothy" in 1634; Wm. Burroughs, Ann Burroughs, Ann Whitthorne, Eliza. Creaser, Eliza Curtisse, Mary Hill, Jr. Wm. Atkins." Others Transported or Arriving on a Thorowgood ship: Thomas Marshall transported by Capt. Adam Thoroughgood 1635, county unknown; Thomas Keeling transported himself and Ann his wife on the "John & Dorothy" in 1634 (note Thomas Keeling came to the colony early transported by Adam Thorowgood on the "Hopewell" in 1628); | Thorowgood, Capt. Adam (1) (I21549)
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| 17 | "Convenience" 1762 200 acres resurveyed to "Brittingham's Chance." 2/8/1767 Samuel Brittingham with wife Betty sold to Esme Marshall 300A. 11/8/1773 Thomas Marshall sold to William Merrill 100A that Elijah Brittingham died seized. 1783 tax-Thomas Marshall 100A. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records) | Marshall, Thomas (I3297)
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| 18 | "Dimaria" P. (Davis) Godwin, wife of Samuel A. Godwin Sr., aged 71 years, died on 24 Jul 1926, burial was in Parksley Cemetery, survivors were listed (E.S. News, 30 Jul 1926). | Davis, Demeriah P. (I16643)
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| 19 | "Eburn Byrd" named a wife Mary, a son Jacob (90 acres adjacent to Thomas Hargress); a grandson Jacob Byrd; a grandson Levi Byrd (105 acres); a daughter Mary Hornsby; a grandson Eburn Hornsby; a grandson Major Byrd; a son Jacob Byrd, a grandson Levi Byrd and daughter Mary Hornsby were residual legatees. Son Jacob Byrd, Executor. Wittness were John Wharton and Elizabeth Wharton (Acc Co Wills&c, 1767-1772, p. 160). | Byrd, Eborn (I5301)
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| 20 | "Elitha" Northam gave niece Hetty Northam the land whereon she and her mother now live and many household items. To nephew Thomas Alfred Northam son of James Northam all the land and mills whereon I now live and a few household items. Witnesses were David Broadwater and Elizabeth A.W. Trader. | Northam, Elitha 'Talitha' (of Southy) (I33437)
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| 21 | "Engleside" in Berlin, Worcester County, built about 1840, probably "Mt. Pleasant" during the 19th century, is attributed to Littleton Bowen. He was a prominent planter of the antebellum period. Bowen purchased the "Mt. Pleasant" tract in 1839 from John C. Briddell, who the lived in Missouri. The 300 acre tract sold for $7,500. | Bowen, Littleton D. (of Elijah) (I112117)
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| 22 | "Geo. P. Bonnawell" age 37, male and a sailor died in Sep 1859, cause supposed killed, or sudden sickness, Acc Co, VA (1860 Census, Schedule 3, persons died in 1860 census year). | Bonnewell, George Parker (I825)
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| 23 | "Glasses Security" was formerly the property of John Irving when on 11 Apr 1795 Benjamin Purnell bought from his brother John Purnell of Quepongo wife Sarah. On 17 Aug 1802, Charles Bennett, with wife Sarah (daughter of John Irving) sold part of "Glasses Security" to Benjamin Purnell (Jr). On 2 Dec 1803 Charles Richardson sold rights to Sarah Bennett and 21 Aug 1804 Charles Bennett with wife Sarah sold to James B. Robins. | Purnell, 2nd Lt. Benjamin (I57245)
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| 24 | "Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. in Old Trinity Church Cemetery in Church Creek." | Derby, Marietta Wise (I100066)
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| 25 | "hath unlawfully entertained and cohabited with one Jane Griffin the wife of Enoch Griffin late of this county to dishonor of almighty God the evil example of others and against the peace of our Sovereign Lady the Queen her crown and dignity ...” Acquitted | Hammond, Capt. Edward 'Eddie' I (I68310)
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| 26 | "Here lie the mortal remains of a woman who feared God but did not fear death. Anne Spence was the daughter of Lemuel Purnell and Denny his wife and the second wife and widow of George Spence. She was born March 19, 1762 and died January 13, 1818. She was the mother of eight sons, four of whom sleep in the ____ the grave of a tender mother." | Purnell, Anne 'Nancy' (I68860)
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| 27 | "Homicide at Messongo:" Bennette T.W. Byrd was shot and mortally wounded by Samuel T. Taylor, near Messongo Bridge, this county (Acc), last Thursday morning (Pen. Ent., 30 May 1885). The article explains the circumstant of the shooting. In his will, signed in 1872, Benjamin T.W. Byrd named his mother, Hennie Byrd; wife, Tabitha (Elitha) Ann Byrd; friend, Wm. S. Byrd, who was also the executor. Witnesses were Parker Byrd, Staton F. Byrd and Teackle L. Byrd (Acc Co Wills, 1882-1901, p. 87). | Byrd, Benjamin T.W. (I5392)
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| 28 | "I bequeath all South pint(sic) (point) the whole patten belonging to me unto Joseph Crockett". To Spencer Tyler all my part of hog neck. To Lazarus Bacor. To Jacob Tylor. To David Tylor. Joseph Crockett Exr. Witt: Butler Tylor, Arthur Parkes, Sarah Tylor. | Fish, John (I115779)
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| 29 | "I Comfort Taylor widow of George Taylor of Somersett County in the province of Maryland...in consideration of the Natural affection & Motherly Love which I have & bear unto my Elder son Samuel Taylor, give unto the said Samuel Taylor all that parcel of Land which my father John Johnson formerly bought of George Hamblen, known as Hamblens Neck being a part of the tract formerly surveyed for George Hamblen called by the name of Winchester after my decease"; witt: Walter Taylor, Wm Kennett; recorded 20 Sep 1728 | Johnson, Comfort (I79202)
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| 30 | "I Comfort Taylor widow of George Taylor of Somersett County in the province of Maryland...in consideration of the Natural affection & Motherly Love which I have & bear unto my Elder son Samuel Taylor, give unto the said Samuel Taylor all that parcel of Land which my father John Johnson formerly bought of George Hamblen, known as Hamblens Neck being a part of the tract formerly surveyed for George Hamblen called by the name of Winchester after my decease"; witt: Walter Taylor, Wm Kennett; recorded 20 Sep 1728 | Johnson, John (I125386)
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| 31 | "I Comfort Taylor widow of George Taylor of Somersett County in the province of Maryland...in consideration of the Natural affection & Motherly Love which I have & bear unto my Elder son Samuel Taylor, give unto the said Samuel Taylor all that parcel of Land which my father John Johnson formerly bought of George Hamblen, known as Hamblens Neck being a part of the tract formerly surveyed for George Hamblen called by the name of Winchester after my decease"; witt: Walter Taylor, Wm Kennett; recorded 20 Sep 1728 | Taylor, Samuel (I79203)
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| 32 | "I give & bequeath for the good of the Middle Church my great Common Prayer Book with Singing Psalms in it" To godson William Abbott. To William White "that lives on the seaside" to him & his wife & his sister Elizabeth Claywell. To George Trewit living in Maryland called "Accomack George" & to his daughter Comfort & to his cousin Sarah Trewit, daughter of Henry Trewit. To godson Isaac Dix. To goddaughter Mary Evans, wife of Jestinian Evans. To Mary Nickleson. To Leah White. To Patience Tankred. Goddaughter Mary Evans, daughter of Capt. Thomas Evans. To Esther Barns & Mrs. Sacker Parker, widow To Mason Abbott. To Francis Young's children. To John Young's wife. To Elizabeth Riley, wife of Thomas Riley. To Wise Middleton, wife of William Middleton. To my landlord John Young. To Tabitha Stockly. Francis Young's children residual legatees. Friends John Young, Thomas Riley & William White Exrs. Witt: George Bundick, William Hickman, Joseph Hickman. | Wilson, William (I63157)
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| 33 | "I give & bequeath unto my natural Born Child which I call Elizabeth Smith" negro boy Ephriam &c. & should she die before she arrives to the age of 18 negro to my son John Snead - Witt: Sally Ironmonger, Molly Scott, William Gibb. Codicil - Should my son John Snead die before he arrives to lawful age the said negro to belong to my sister Bridget West - Same witnesses. | West, Elizabeth (529) (I62360)
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| 34 | "I John Coe of the County of Kent on Delaware being at this time sick and weak in Body but through the mercies of God am of a sound and disposing mind and memory for which with all other blessings bestowed on me I humbly return most hearty acknowledgements and being sencible of the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and ordain in last will testament in manner and form following viz. It is my will and desire that all my just debts and expences be duly paid and discharged by my executors herin after named in as short time as conveniently may be after my decease. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William Coe my new dwelling plantation and tract of land belonging to the same containing five hundred and fifty acres to be delivered to him at the age of four and twenty and to his heirs and assigns forever as also a negro man named George to be delivered to him at the same time. I give and bequeath to my son John Coe my plantation and tract of land which I purchased of John Hall adjoining to my other land before mentioned containing one hundred and seventy five acres, to be delivered to him at the age of one and twenty years and to his heirs and assigns forever as also a negro man named Sampson to be delivered to him at the same time. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Coe my land lately taken upon the double runs containing two hundred acres but if the same should be taken from him, then it is my will that he shall have instead thereof the sum of Thirty pounds at the age of one and twenty years I also give to him a mallato boy called mingo to be delivered to him at the same time the whole to be heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Patience Coe my negro girl called Hagar now living with my mother in Virginia and also my best bed and furniture two cows and calves and a yearling Heifer and a mare colt with their increase from this time the whole to be delivered to her when she shall demand the same. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah my negro woman called Mall and my next best bed and furniture to be delivered her at the age of sixteen years and also two cows and calves at the same time. I also give and bequeath to my sons William John and Thomas one bed and furniture to each of them at the respective time of their age above mentioned. I give and bequeath unto my three sons in law Samuel, Isaac and Cornelius Willbanks one two year old heifer to each of them provided they abide and continue with my executors till they arrive at the age of one and twenty years. I give and bequeath to my servant woman Grace Lodge a two year old mare at the time of her freedom and it is my will and desire that after my just debts are paid and my children brought up with my executors with whom I desire they may continue until they arrive at their respective ages that the remainder of my estate wheresoever the same may be found be devided amongst my children in equal shares. I give and bequeath to my brother William Coe my riding horse with the bridle and saddle and my oldest negro named Dick. And lastly I nominate and constitute and appoint my said brother William Coe my sole executor of this my last will and testament continued on the other side of this half sheet of paper and so far on this as the same shall continue desiring him to give and allow to every one of my children the best learning and education that may be conveniently had and to pay for the same out of the said remainder of my estate and also that they may as much as possible frequent the Religious meetings of my friends the People called Quakers. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal the four and twentyeth day of the second month April in the year of our Lord 1717. | Hinman, Sarah (I26245)
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| 35 | "I John Coe of the County of Kent on Delaware being at this time sick and weak in Body but through the mercies of God am of a sound and disposing mind and memory for which with all other blessings bestowed on me I humbly return most hearty acknowledgements and being sencible of the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and ordain in last will testament in manner and form following viz. It is my will and desire that all my just debts and expences be duly paid and discharged by my executors herin after named in as short time as conveniently may be after my decease. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William Coe my new dwelling plantation and tract of land belonging to the same containing five hundred and fifty acres to be delivered to him at the age of four and twenty and to his heirs and assigns forever as also a negro man named George to be delivered to him at the same time. I give and bequeath to my son John Coe my plantation and tract of land which I purchased of John Hall adjoining to my other land before mentioned containing one hundred and seventy five acres, to be delivered to him at the age of one and twenty years and to his heirs and assigns forever as also a negro man named Sampson to be delivered to him at the same time. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Coe my land lately taken upon the double runs containing two hundred acres but if the same should be taken from him, then it is my will that he shall have instead thereof the sum of Thirty pounds at the age of one and twenty years I also give to him a mallato boy called mingo to be delivered to him at the same time the whole to be heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Patience Coe my negro girl called Hagar now living with my mother in Virginia and also my best bed and furniture two cows and calves and a yearling Heifer and a mare colt with their increase from this time the whole to be delivered to her when she shall demand the same. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah my negro woman called Mall and my next best bed and furniture to be delivered her at the age of sixteen years and also two cows and calves at the same time. I also give and bequeath to my sons William John and Thomas one bed and furniture to each of them at the respective time of their age above mentioned. I give and bequeath unto my three sons in law Samuel, Isaac and Cornelius Willbanks one two year old heifer to each of them provided they abide and continue with my executors till they arrive at the age of one and twenty years. I give and bequeath to my servant woman Grace Lodge a two year old mare at the time of her freedom and it is my will and desire that after my just debts are paid and my children brought up with my executors with whom I desire they may continue until they arrive at their respective ages that the remainder of my estate wheresoever the same may be found be devided amongst my children in equal shares. I give and bequeath to my brother William Coe my riding horse with the bridle and saddle and my oldest negro named Dick. And lastly I nominate and constitute and appoint my said brother William Coe my sole executor of this my last will and testament continued on the other side of this half sheet of paper and so far on this as the same shall continue desiring him to give and allow to every one of my children the best learning and education that may be conveniently had and to pay for the same out of the said remainder of my estate and also that they may as much as possible frequent the Religious meetings of my friends the People called Quakers. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal the four and twentyeth day of the second month April in the year of our Lord 1717. | Coe, John (Quaker) (I26707)
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| 36 | "I John Coe of the County of Kent on Delaware being at this time sick and weak in Body but through the mercies of God am of a sound and disposing mind and memory for which with all other blessings bestowed on me I humbly return most hearty acknowledgements and being sencible of the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and ordain in last will testament in manner and form following viz. It is my will and desire that all my just debts and expences be duly paid and discharged by my executors herin after named in as short time as conveniently may be after my decease. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William Coe my new dwelling plantation and tract of land belonging to the same containing five hundred and fifty acres to be delivered to him at the age of four and twenty and to his heirs and assigns forever as also a negro man named George to be delivered to him at the same time. I give and bequeath to my son John Coe my plantation and tract of land which I purchased of John Hall adjoining to my other land before mentioned containing one hundred and seventy five acres, to be delivered to him at the age of one and twenty years and to his heirs and assigns forever as also a negro man named Sampson to be delivered to him at the same time. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Coe my land lately taken upon the double runs containing two hundred acres but if the same should be taken from him, then it is my will that he shall have instead thereof the sum of Thirty pounds at the age of one and twenty years I also give to him a mallato boy called mingo to be delivered to him at the same time the whole to be heirs and assigns forever. I give and bequeath to my daughter Patience Coe my negro girl called Hagar now living with my mother in Virginia and also my best bed and furniture two cows and calves and a yearling Heifer and a mare colt with their increase from this time the whole to be delivered to her when she shall demand the same. I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah my negro woman called Mall and my next best bed and furniture to be delivered her at the age of sixteen years and also two cows and calves at the same time. I also give and bequeath to my sons William John and Thomas one bed and furniture to each of them at the respective time of their age above mentioned. I give and bequeath unto my three sons in law Samuel, Isaac and Cornelius Willbanks one two year old heifer to each of them provided they abide and continue with my executors till they arrive at the age of one and twenty years. I give and bequeath to my servant woman Grace Lodge a two year old mare at the time of her freedom and it is my will and desire that after my just debts are paid and my children brought up with my executors with whom I desire they may continue until they arrive at their respective ages that the remainder of my estate wheresoever the same may be found be devided amongst my children in equal shares. I give and bequeath to my brother William Coe my riding horse with the bridle and saddle and my oldest negro named Dick. And lastly I nominate and constitute and appoint my said brother William Coe my sole executor of this my last will and testament continued on the other side of this half sheet of paper and so far on this as the same shall continue desiring him to give and allow to every one of my children the best learning and education that may be conveniently had and to pay for the same out of the said remainder of my estate and also that they may as much as possible frequent the Religious meetings of my friends the People called Quakers. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal the four and twentyeth day of the second month April in the year of our Lord 1717. | Coe, William (Quaker) (I93847)
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| 37 | "I John Groten Soldier in the Sarvice of the United States in the Ninth Regiment of Virginia Forces, being called to the field of Battle & not knowing but a Random Shot may take my life I ordain this my last Will and Testament" To wife Margaret Groten my plantation on Mattchapungo during her life or widow & then to my son John Groten. Wife, daughter Betty & son Kendall resid, legatees. Wife Margery Groten & Tully Robinson Wise Exrs. Witt: William Parramore, Thomas Parramore, Charles Snead. | Groten, John (soldier) (I49397)
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| 38 | "I Jonathan Waggaman of Accomack, being about to take a voyage" &c. To son William Elliot Waggaman 500 acres near the seaside, 400 acres of which I bought of my mother Mrs Frances Waggaman & the other of Thomas & John Gascoins, & for want of heirs to my son Ephraim Waggaman. To son Henry Waggaman 200 acres on Pitts Creek in Accomack County & for want of issue to son Ephraim. Should my son William rather have the plantation on Pitts Creek he shall enjoy the same provided he makes over to my son Henry the 500 acres above given him, and that between the 21st and 22nd years of the said William's age. 3 sons William Elliot, Henry & Ephraim Waggaman residual legatees. Brother Mr. Jacob Waggaman & Mr. Richard Kitson Exrs. Witt: John Walker, Thomas Merrill, Comfort Merrill. According to Whitelaw Jonathan (wife Comfort) son William E. Waggaman chose to exchange the lands and in 1729 the widow Comfort deeded her dower rights to him and 4 years later the sons formally exchanged the 2 parcels of land. | Waggaman, Jonathan (I53177)
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| 39 | "I lend the use of my land for 10 years to my sister Adah Kellam for her to find a home and cloath and school Susanah Andrews on" and if my sister refuse supplying the said Susannah Andrews the said land to be rented for 10 years & Susannah Andrews to have the rent. Rosey Ross to have the use of my negro Nathan for 4 years & then the said Nathan to be free. I also lend Rosey Ross my negro girl Beck until she is 21 years old, at which time she is free by my father's will. At the expiration of 10 years my land to be rented out annually until a child called Severn Ross, but not baptised, which I had by Rosey Ross shall marry & have a child to live to be a month old, & should that period ever arrive I give the said Severn my land forever; if the said Severn be alive at the end of 10 years he to have the rents of my land during his life in case he dies before the gift takes place, & should he die before the gift takes place Susannah Ahdrews to have the rents of my land during her life or until she marries & have a child to live to be a month old, at which time I give her my land forever. Bal. of estate to be sold, & what remains after payment of debts to be lent out, & should Susannah Andrews or Severn Ross live to marry I give them 1/2 of it, & if tho other be dead the whole. Should both die whole estate to my sister Adah Kellam. James Powell & Hezekiah Pitts Exrs. Witt: John White, William White. According to Whitelaw (N113) the descent of title of his land is uncertain, but in 1843 a Severn Ross of Baltimore gave a mortgage on a half interest in 130 aces of David Ross land; which was foreclosed the next year and sold to Richard J. Ayres. In 1844 Susan Ross mortgaged the other half, and while a foreclosure was not noted, that interest also passed into the possession of Ayres. | Kellam, Severn (492) (I62318)
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| 40 | "In case my son Scarburgh West shall save the 50 acres of land bequeathed by Southy Copes to his daughter Comfort, now the wife of the said Scarburgh, for which there is a suit at law depending against the said Scarburgh & Comfort", in that case I bequest to my son Alexander West the plantation where I now live, including the land I purchased of John Cropper. Jr. Wife Elizabeth to have her maintenance on same during her widow My said plantation to be subject to the payment of 30 £ to my son Phillip Parker West when he attains the age of 21 years. In case my son Scarburgh saves the land above mentioned, I bequst to my son John West the land I purchased of Johannes Watson, 25 acres more or less; in case my son Scarburgh shall loose at law the land above mentioned, I bequest to the said Scarburgh the plantation where I now live, my said plantation to be subject to the payment of 30 £ to my son John West when he attains the age of 21 years, & to my son Phillip Parker West 30 £ when he attains the like age. In case my son Scarburgh takes the land where I now live I give the land purchased of Johannes Watson, 25 acres more or less, to my son Alexander West. To wife Elizabeth negroes until my daughter Leah arrives to the age of 15 years for the purpose of maintaining herself & the younger children Phillip Parker, Adah, Leah. To Mary Satchell (daughter - p. 206) Bal. of estate to be divided between wife & children except that child that takes the plantation where I live. Wife Elizabeth & sons Scarburgh & Alexander Exrs. Witt: John Cropper, Jr., Richard Jacobs, Sebastian Cropper. | West, Phillip Parker (121) (I35742)
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| 41 | "In consideration of the Love goodwill & Affection which I have & do bear toward William Henry Payne and Tabithy Payne [brother and sister] of the same county & state give all my goods & chattles now being in the care of John Payne [their father]", witt: Thomas Taylor [son]. Note: the Paynes were from Snow Hill, MD but were of no known relation to the Taylors | Taylor, Obediah (of Roger) (I124751)
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| 42 | "It is ordered that John Wessells a soldier in the Continental Line in the Revolutionary War died intestate" (Acc Orders 1832-36, 24 Feb 1834, p. 250). "It is ordered to be certified that it appears to the Court by satisfactory proof that John Wessells Senr., William Wessells, Ephraim Wessells, James Wessells, Catherine Russell, Nancy Wessells, Ephraim Wessells (of N.), Elizabeth Ewell, Sarah Johnson, Catherine Wessells (of N.), Laura Wessells, Isaac Wessells, Nancy Hickman, George Russell (of George), Thomas Russell, James Russell, Lucretia Russell, Esther Russell, Elijah Russell, William Russell, Thomas Moore, Polly Moore, Isaac Sterling, Anna Young, Ephraim Wessells, Senr., Sarah Ann Russell, Nancy Wessells, Catherine Young, Betsey Summers, Arthur F. Wessells, John Wessells, Jr., Richard Wessells, Ephraim Wessells (of B.), Kessey Annis, Susan Annis, Margaret Young, Nancy Dix, Susan Wessells, Samuel Wessells, Delight Russell, Noah Russell, Mary Russell, Southy Russell, Ann Maria Onions, Susan Onions, Westley Onions, Levena Jane Onions and Raymond Melvin Parkes are the only heirs at law of John Wessells who was a soldier in the Virginia Continental Line in the Revolutionay War" (Acc Orders 1832-1836, 29 July 1835, p. 503). | Wessells, John (I49699)
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| 43 | "It is ordered to be certified that it appears to the Court satisfactory proof that John C. Hall, Mary Ann, Eliza and John Hall, Gilbert Hall and Sophia Copes the wife of Peter Parker Copes are the only heirs at law of Ephraim Hall who was a Seaman in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War, and that the said Ephraim Hall died intestate." "Ordered that the guardian of the infant heirs of Ephraim Hall dec'd, do sell, assign and transfer all the Military Land Script to which they are entitled for the services of said Ephraim Hall in the Revolutionary War." (Acc Orders 1832-36, p17, dated 25 Sep 1832, and p564) It should also be noted that in most of the Acc Orders stating heirs of Revolutionary War vetrans, it specifically mentions when the named heirs are sons or daughters. It is assumed that since no specific relationship was mention, that the heirs were his necies or nephews. | Hall, Ephraim (the younger) (I49398)
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| 44 | "It is ordered to be certified that it appears to this court by satisfactory evidence that James Marshall of Sykes Island, to whom was recently granted a pension, was a resident of this county and died in the said county on or about the 9th day of January 1851, and that he left a widow, Patience Marshall, who is still living" (Acc Orders 1851-1854, p5). Pension record # W.7390 for James and Patience Marshall indicates that he was in fact granted a pension for service in Acc Co as a private in company commanded by Captain Jesse Dickerson of the Regiment commmanded by Col. Simpson in the Virginia line for 2 years. His pension (certificate # 32.847) was granted at Richmond in the amount of $80 per year and was later granted to his widow, Patience Marshall, after his death on 9 Jan 1851. (INCLUDE MORE INFO FROM HIS PENSION FILE HERE). Turman & Walker show he was a seaman in the Virginia State Navy. | Marshall, James (I49492)
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| 45 | "John Christie" 36, Seaman, Maryland, living with his wife Mary, age 28 and five children: Lewis Christie 14, William Christie 12, George Christie 8, Polly Christie 6, and Robert Christie 2m. | Christy, John 'Jack' (I92713)
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| 46 | "John Christy", 25, sailor, Maryland, living with his wife Mary E., age 21, and two sons, Louis W. (3) and William A. (1) Owns real estate valued at $50; Living next to his mother-in-law, Keziah Marshall on one side David Tyler, farmer on the other | Christy, John 'Jack' (I92713)
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| 47 | "John Trytitle," lessee of Joanna Lewis and John Chandler (guardian of Zorrobabel Chandler), sued "Hugh Hold Title" for land in St George Parish. Undersheriff Charles Snead swore he notified tenants Isaac Lewis and Rachel Chandler, who both failed to appear. Unless someone made himself defendants, the plaintiff would be awarded possession. | Taylor, Johannah (I21715)
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| 48 | "John Trytitle," lessee of Joanna Lewis and John Chandler (guardian of Zorrobabel Chandler), sued "Hugh Hold Title" for land in St George Parish. Undersheriff Charles Snead swore he notified tenants Isaac Lewis and Rachel Chandler, who both failed to appear. Unless someone made himself defendants, the plaintiff would be awarded possession. | Simpson, Rachel (I32462)
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| 49 | "John Trytitle," lessee of Joanna Lewis and John Chandler (guardian of Zorrobabel Chandler), sued "Hugh Hold Title" for land in St George Parish. Undersheriff Charles Snead swore he notified tenants Isaac Lewis and Rachel Chandler, who both failed to appear. Unless someone made himself defendants, the plaintiff would be awarded possession. | Chandler, John III (turner) (I62325)
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| 50 | "John Trytitle," lessee of Joanna Lewis and John Chandler (guardian of Zorrobabel Chandler), sued "Hugh Hold Title" for land in St George Parish. Undersheriff Charles Snead swore he notified tenants Isaac Lewis and Rachel Chandler, who both failed to appear. Unless someone made himself defendants, the plaintiff would be awarded possession. | Chandler, Zorobabel (of Jno of Hathan) Sr. (I72168)
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