Col. Charles [10] Scarburgh, (I) (Burgess) (Councillor)

1643 - Bef 1702  (< 59 years)

• Name	Charles [10] Scarburgh  [1, 2, 3]
  Prefix	Col.
  Suffix	(I) (Burgess) (Councillor)
  Birth	1643	Accomack Co, Virginia   [3, 4, 5]
  	He deposed on 31 Dec 1678 that he was aged 35.
  Gender	Male
  Land surveyed	10 Mar 1651/52	Occohannock Creek, Northampton Co, Virginia   [6]
  	A survey had been taken of 2,000 acres of land belonging to Charles & Littleton Scarburgh situated in Northampton County, at Occahannock Creek, beginning at a little branch on the easter branch side of a great Indian Field bounded on the southern part by the said Occahannock Creek, on the western by the main bay of Chesapeake, on the northern by Cossotocke Creek, extending to the head of the main southern most branch, and finally by the eastern part with a right line drawn from the head of the branch unto the Indian Field branch, the first boundary. Signed 10 March 1651/52 by Edm. Scarburgh.
  Graduation	1664	Caius College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England   [1]
  Land Dispute	25 Mar 1672	Northampton Co, Virginia   [7]
  	Mr. Edmund Scarburgh producing a patent granted to him in 1649 for 2,000 acres in N'hamp County out of which his father Col. Edmund Scarburgh in his life time did patent for his son Littleton Scarburgh, 1,000 acres for which Charles Scarburgh the elder brother of Edmond did sue him in N'hamp County Court from which Edmond appealed to this General Court. It is ordered that the land in Edmonds patent be surveyed allowing him ten percent in the survey, and if any over plus land be found within the bounds thereof, then, that to remain to Charles Scarburgh as heir to his brother Littleton.
  Anecdote	1680	Accomack Co, Virginia   [5]
  	He was a Burgess from N'hamp County, 1680-82, from Accomack, 1684, 1688, 1691-92 and was a member of the Council, 1696-1702. In 1693 he is mentioned as commander in chief of militia, justice and president of the court of Accomack County. He was one of 9 persons named in 1691 to be present for the taking their Majesties' grant of a Charter to erect a Colledge (William & Mary). In 1683 he held 9,950 acres in Accomack County. Most of the heirs of Colonel Charles Scarburgh and his wife Elizabeth Bennett were named in a deed of 2 Oct 1721 conveying all rights to "Bennett's Adventure" to George Dashiell of Somerset County (Somerset Co, MD, Deed Bk. IK, p. 192).
  Burgess	Between 1680 and 1693  [8]
  	He was also on the Governor's Councill 1691-1702.
  Will - Mothers	14 Jun 1691	Accomack Co, Virginia   [2]
  	In a Codicil to her will, Mary Scarburgh revoked the legacy to her son Charles on account of his neglect.
  Reference Identifer	Burgess
  Record ID	20094
  Will	6 Aug 1701	Pungoteague, Accomack Co, Virginia   [9]
  	In his will Charles Scarburgh gave to eldest son Bennet Scarburgh 521 acres near Kikotanck formerly called Hogneck, now Antingham; land in Jollys Neck and his one share of Benefield in Pocomoke containing 3,000 acres and his share of 2,500 acres in Wickocomo in Maryland, to be equally divided between him and his sister Ann Parker. To son Charles Scarburgh planatation at Great Matomkin where he now lives containing by patent 2,100 acres. To son Henry Scarburgh plantation where I now live at Pungoteague after the death of my wife and my Island called Scarburgh Winter Island in the mouth of Pungoteague. To daughter Ann, wife of George Parker of Onancock, Gent: her share of 3,000 acres at Pocomoke called Benefield and of 2,500 acres at Wickomoco, Maryland, called Bennet's Adventure and 1/2 of 2,000 acres at Pocomoke, in Virginia, to be divided between her and her brother Bennet Scarburgh. To daughter Mary Scarburgh land at Pungoteagure called Yeo's Neck, now Bradfield, purchased of Justinian Yeo. To daughter Sarah 2,000 acres on the south side of White Marsh. To daughter Tabitha Scarburgh land near the Court House, land at Anancock, called the Town, land in Burton's Branch. To wife Elizabeth lot at Anancock Town, Tangier Island, at Bundicks and Muddy Creek and 3,000 acres called Hogquarter in Maryland and all other land not already by me given, also my plantation and land and Winter Island for life. Wife residual legatee and executrix. Witt: John West, minor, John Lilliston, Edmond Scarburgh and John Morragh.
  Death	Bef 6 Oct 1702	Accomack Co, Virginia   [3, 10]
  	It was on this date that his will was probated.
  Burial	Scarburgh Graves, Evans Wharf on north side of Pungoteague Creek, Accomack Co, Virginia   [3, 11]
  	A memorial marker shows him as Charles Scarburgh, 1643-1702, member of Governor's Council (erected by VA Cons Comm in 1947). Whitelaw states that about 3/4 way across a large field are 2 large imported flat slabs laying side by side which is the probable burial site of Charles & Elizabeth Scarburgh, with no inscriptions.
  Person ID	I20094	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	15 Mar 2023

  
  

  Father	Col. Edmund [3] Scarburgh, (II) (Burgess),   b. 1617, St. Martin's in-the-Fields, Greater London, England d. May 1671, Hedra Cottage, Occohannock Creek, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age 54 years)
  Mother	Mary Cade, (Cade?),   b. Between 1610 and 1612, England d. Bef 15 Dec 1691, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 81 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1638	Accomack Co, Virginia   [12]
  Family ID	F1196	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth (3) Bennett,   b. Abt 1642, Nansemond Co, Virginia d. Bef 7 Jul 1719, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 77 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1670	Virginia   [1]
  	According to Lucy Edwards, Col. Charles Scarburgh (Councillor) was married in either Accomack Co or Nansemond Co, Virginia.
  Children	+ 1. Elizabeth (11) Scarburgh,   b. Abt 1671, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 6 Apr 1700 (Age < 29 years)   2. Maj. Bennett (7) Scarburgh,   b. Abt 1673, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 7 May 1734 (Age < 61 years) + 3. Ann (10) Scarburgh,   b. Abt 1675, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 1719 (Age < 43 years) + 4. Capt. Charles (8) Scarburgh, (II),   b. Abt 1677, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 22 Dec 1724, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 47 years) + 5. Col. Henry (9) Scarburgh, I,   b. Abt 1679, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Oct 1735 (Age 56 years) + 6. Mary (12) Scarburgh,   b. Abt 1681, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Yes, date unknown   7. Sarah (13) Scarburgh,   b. Abt 1683, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 1728 (Age < 44 years) + 8. Tabitha (14) Scarburgh,   b. Abt 1685, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 1 Nov 1748 (Age < 63 years)
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F1203	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

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