Zorobabel (of Jno of Hathan) Chandler, Sr.

Abt 1747 - Bef 1837  (< 90 years)

• Name	Zorobabel (of Jno of Hathan) Chandler  [1]
  Suffix	Sr.
  Birth	Abt 1747	Accomack Co, Virginia   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Will - Grand Fathers	8 Nov 1762	Accomack Co, Virginia   [3]
  	In his will Hathan Fettapace Chandler gave wife whole estate for life. Daughter Peggy Pilcher 1 s. To Elizabeth Chandler, widow of John Chandler 1 s. To 2 sons Caleb & Hathan Chandler all my land. To younger son William Sacker Chandler (under age) To grandson Zorobabel Chandler. Bal. of estate to be divided between all my children except Peggy Pilcher, but her children to have equal part with all my children - Wife (no name) & son Caleb Exrs. Witt: John Philips, Laban Rodgers, John Rodgers.
  Court - named in statement	29 Mar 1763	Accomack Co, Virginia   [4]
  	Heir Zorrobabel Chandler was cited to appear next court to contest the proof of the will of Hathan FettyPlace Chandler.
  Est Settmt Fathers	27 Apr 1763	Accomack Co, Virginia   [5]
  	Zerrobabel Chandler (minor heir of Hathan Fettyplace Chandler, decd) with his guardian William Andrews, had no objections, so the will was proved by John Phillips and Laban Rodgers. Executors Rachel Chandler and Caleb Chandler qualified (security: John Kendall and William Smith).
  Court - namd in suit	28 Feb 1765	Accomack Co, Virginia   [6]
  	"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.
  Court - defendant	25 Feb 1768	Accomack Co, Virginia   [2]
  	"Levin Lawful," lessee of Caleb Niblet, brought ejectment against "Lawrence Luckless." Joanna Lewis and Zerrobabel Chandler became defendants and pleaded not guilty. The same was continued for trial. (NOTE: Since Zerrobabel is not shown with a guardian, he must now be age 21.)
  Land sold	1770	Accomack Co, Virginia   [7]
  	Zorobabel Chandler & wife sold land to Hancock Belote.
  Court - namd in suit	30 Dec 1772	Accomack Co, Virginia   [8]
  	Zorobabel Chandler brought action against Levin Bayly, who admitted owing £5:04:00.
  Jury duty	30 Sep 1773	Accomack Co, Virginia   [9]
  	Tho Chandler and Zorobabel Chandler were on a jury.
  Land sold	1778	Accomack Co, Virginia   [10]
  	Zerobabel Chandler & wife Ann sold land to Hancock Belote.
  Orphans account	Aug 1779	Accomack Co, Virginia   [11]
  	It was on this date that Zorobable Chandler made oath to the account of John Window, orphan, to Zorobable Chandler, his guardian.
  Orphans account	29 Oct 1782	Accomack Co, Virginia   [12]
  	It was on this date that Zorobable Chandler made oath to the account of John Window, orphan of John, to Zorobable Chandler, his guardian.
  Orphans account	31 Aug 1785	Accomack Co, Virginia   [13]
  	It was on this date that Zorobable Chandler made oath to the account of John Window, orphan, to Zorobable Chandler, his guardian.
  Tax list (personal)	27 Mar 1787	St. George Parish, Accomack Co, Virginia   [14]
  	He was shown as Zorobable Chandler with 0 white males above 16 and under 21, 2 blacks above 16, 1 black under 16, 2 horses & 6 head of cattle.
  Land mortgaged	1789	Accomack Co, Virginia   [15]
  	Zorobabel Chandler from Rachel Watson, mortgage.
  Record ID	72168
  Death	Bef 31 Jul 1837	Accomack Co, Virginia   [16]
  	It was on this date that administration on the estate of Zorobabel Chandler was granted to Levin James with Thomas James & Edmund Mason securities.
  Person ID	I72168	MilesFiles23
  Last Modified	13 Jun 2020

  
  

  Father	John (of Hathan) Chandler,   b. Abt 1724, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 8 Nov 1762, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 38 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth (--?--),   b. Abt 1725   d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	Abt 1747	Accomack Co, Virginia   [3]
  Family ID	F32836	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ann (--?--),   b. Abt 1750   d. Yes, date unknown
  Marriage	Bef 1770  [7, 17]
  Children	1. Zorobabel Chandler, Jr.,   b. Abt 1778, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 29 May 1849, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 71 years) + 2. James (of Zoro Sr) Chandler,   b. Abt 1780, Accomack Co, Virginia d. Bef 26 Jan 1829, Accomack Co, Virginia (Age < 49 years)
  Last Modified	13 Mar 2023
  Family ID	F32842	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S558] Turman, Nora Miller, Accomack Co, VA, Marriages, 1776-1854, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994), 558. [S2314] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1765-1769, Volumes 21, 22, 23, (Heritage Books, Westminster, MD 2012), p. 191 (25 Feb 1768 Court), 2314. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 214 (will of Hathan Fettapace Chandler, wife Rachel), 570. [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, (Heritage Books, Westminster, MD 2012), p. 436 (29 Mar 1763 Court), 2224. [S2224] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1753-1763, Volume 19, (Heritage Books, Westminster, MD 2012), p. 443 (27 Apr 1763 Court), 2224. [S2313] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1764-1765, Volume 20, (Heritage Books, Westminster, MD 2012), p. 20 (28 Feb 1765 Court), 2313. [S630] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 004, 1770-1777, p. 4 (Zorobabel, et al to Hancock Belote), 630. [S2601] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1769-1773, Volumes 24 & 25, (Heritage Books, Westminster, MD 2016), p. 292 (30 Dec 1772), 2601. [S2701] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1773-1777, Volumes 26 & 27, (Heritage Books, Westminster, MD 2017), p. 63 (30 Sep 1773 Court), 2701. [S1991] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 005, 1777-1783, p. 52 (Zeorbabel & Ann Chandler to Hancock Belote), 1991. [S2017] Walczyk, Acc Orphan's Accts, 1771-1780, (Coram, NY: Peter's Row, 1999), p. 94 (John Widow, orpahn, to Zorobabel Chander, his guardian), 2017. [S824] Walczyk, Acc Orphan's Accts, 1780-87, (Coram, NY: Peter's Row, 2000), p. 13 (John Widow, orpahn of John, to Zorobabel Chander, his guardian), 824. [S824] Walczyk, Acc Orphan's Accts, 1780-87, (Coram, NY: Peter's Row, 2000), p. 46 (John Widow, orpahn, to Zorobabel Chander, his guardian), 824. [S142] Netti Schreiner-Yantis and Florence Love, Schreiner-Yantis & Love, Acc Co Tax Lists 1787, (Genealogical Books in Print, Springfield, VA, 1987), p. 93 & 110, 142. [S632] Accomack Co, VA, Deeds, No. 006, 1783-1788, p. 198 (Zorobabel from Rachel Watson, mortgage), 632. [S688] Moody K. Miles III & Barry W. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 2000), p. 121 (adm of Zorobabel Chandler to Levin James), 688. [S2647] Lewis, Mark - Letters to James E. Mears, (Accomac, VA: Eastern Shore Public Library, James E. Meas Papers, 1934-1954), 2647.