123. Margaret Pettit was born on 12 Apr 1752 in Accomack County, Va.. She died on 3 Jun 1781 in Accomack County, Va..
She was married to General John Cropper Jr. (son of
Major Sebastian Cropper Jr. and Sabra
Corbin) on 15 Aug 1776 in Accomack County, Va.. General
John Cropper Jr. was born on 23 Dec 1755 in Accomack County, Va.. He died
on 15 Jan 1821 in Accomack County, Va.. He served in the military in Revolutionary
War. He was holder of many military grades including captain through genral
in Revolutionary War. He was holder of many offices such as sheriff, Va. Senator,
friend of Geo. Washington and Lafayette in Revolutionary War. Margaret Pettit
and General John Cropper Jr. had the following children:
+279 i.
Sarah Corbin (Sally) Cropper.
+280 ii.
Margaret Pettit Cropper.