Bunting Family

• Surname List
• Introduction
• First Generation
• Second Generation
• Third Generation
• Fourth Generation
• Fifth Generation
• Sixth Generation
• Index

Introduction

Gail Walczyk and Carolyn Seaman are Bunting descendants and Judy Stell has a collateral line. Using Mary Frances Carey's "Buntings of Jenkins Bridge" and her 1998 update, "Early Buntings of The Eastern Shore of Virginia," Gail, Carolyn and Judy added their information, and new information. Since its original posting, there has been added additional information, particularly from the research of Louis Barnes. This journal includes many dead-ends which have not been solved. It appears that several orphaned Buntings, not named in wills or other documents, certainly connect to this particular family but it is unclear how.

Corrections and additions are welcomed. Feel free to contact Judy (stellva@msn.com). Remember, the Ghotes disclaimer certainly applies. We hope you enjoy the Bunting family as much as we did.

Gail - Carolyn - Judy

UNPLACED:

1) Solomon Bunting b.c. 1775, d.c. 1850 m. Catherine T. Elliot, b.c. 1775, daughter of Teackle Elliot 1755-1803 and Margaret Warrington. Solomon and Catherine had a daughter, S. Catherine Bunting, who married Andrew Gordon Finney. S. Catherine and Andrew G. Finney had a daughter, Catherine Teackle Finney, who married Thomas H. Bourne. This family was in Accomack County, VA. at A65, Forked Neck, purchased from descendants of Caleb Upshur. In 1840, Solomon and Catherine T. sold 182A to Littleton LeCato. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 863; DAR Lineage Books reported by Carolyn Seaman) In 1826, John T. Finney sold 365A of A46 to Solomon Bunting. In 1850, he left to his son, Thomas C. Bunting. Thomas C. Bunting and his wife, Maria G., sold to William S. Hope in 1872. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 785) Thomas C. Bunting also purchased 216A of A7 in 1857 from Emily L. Upshur which became known as "Bunting Farm." (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 587). Thomas C. Bunting and Maria G. also purchased 166A of A16 from John & Emily Bradford. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 613) Solomon's father is not proved. He is shown in this journal as son of William of Smith; however, other indicators suggest he may have been the son of Levin of Smith.

2) William Smith Bunting m. 1805 Accomack Nanny Rodgers, m. 2nd December, 1806 Accomack Maria Bunting, daughter of Zillah/Ziller Darby & Kendal Bunting, m. 3rd July 3, 1810 York Co. Ann "Nancy" Topping. It is suspect that William "Smith" Bunting was the son of Smith Bunting, Jr. and is speculatively shown as such in this journal.

3) Solomon Bunting, Jr. will dated 1783, probate 1785, named his wife Aima and son, James, and a Negro Candas (about age 15) "given me by my grandfather." (James Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., p. 483) (future research: suspect by dates as 4th generation who predeceased his father; with property in NH Co., this is possibly Jonathan Bunting d. 1791)

4) William Bunting, chairmaker, married Ann Savage, sister of George. George Savage's will dated 1791 left 100A to his son, Zorobable Savage, and 40A to his sister, Ann Bunting. William and Ann Bunting purchased 100A of A116 from James & Susannah Walker in 1785. Ann Savage Bunting married 2nd Henry Wright, Jr. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 1127)

5) Comfort Kellam Buntain was named as daughter of John Kellam in his will dated September 22, 1761, probate August 27, 1771. Comfort's siblings were: John Kellam, Argil Kellam, Zorobable Kellam, Susannah Savage, Ann Sinah LeCatt, Sophia Bagwell (wife of Thomas d.c. 1771?) and Adah Wyatt. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 256-257)

6) Levi Bunting, shown on Tax List A in 1787, Accomack

7) Saker Bunting, shown on Tax List A in 1787, Accomack

8) John Wesley Bunting (Cpt.) b. 4/5/1836, d. 3/12/1907, is living in the household of George Gladding in 1850. He married Susan E. Jester and had children: Kendall, John, Elizabeth, George and William and lived at Chincoteague, VA. Yet unproved information indicates he was an orphan and came from Staunton, VA to the shore. (Mary Frances Carey, The Bunting Family of Jenkins Bridge, p. 24; notes of Louis Barnes) He is suspected to be a grandson of Kendal Bunting & Zillah Darby.

9) There was a David Bunting and a George Bunting at Pocomoke, MD in the 1820's and a William Bunting there in the 1840s. (Mary Frances Carey, The Bunting Family of Jenkins Bridge, p. 24)

10) Jonathan Wesley Bunting, c.1836-aft. 1870, son of William Smith Bunting & Ann Topping, 32nd VA Infantry Reg., Co. I, York Rangers was taken prisoner during the Battle of Williamsburg, 5/5/1862. Family members report that he returned after the war to find his wife believed him dead and had remarried and that he changed his name to Evans and went to Staunton, VA. A John Evans is found in the 1870 census of Augusta Co., VA. His age was 37 and his occupation, blacksmith. His wife was Mary E. and he had young children. Jonathan/John Wesley Bunting is NOT unplaced, but his possible life as John Evans in Staunton is unclear. Jonathan Wesley Bunting shares the approximate same year of birth as Cpt. John W. Bunting (see #8 above) and both share in family lore a connection to Staunton, VA.

1. William¹ Bunting (I) was born in England about 1645. William died before June 5, 1716 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married twice. He married Mary Atkinson about 1679. Mary was born about 1659. Mary was the daughter of James Atkinson (Sr.) and Mary(wife of James Atkinson). On February 20, 1694, James Atkinson gave a cow to his nephew William Bunting, son of William (Mary F. Carey, Acc. Wills 1692-1715, Pt.1, p. 82).

Mary was the defendant in court October 21, 1680, Accomack Co. "Mary Bunton, by virtue of a warrant from Major Edmund Bowman, was bound over to this court on the suspicion of felony. She confessed that she had taken an apron, a handkerchief, a hood, a towel and a pillow case from the house of Isaac Dix. She begged the court's mercy, and since it was her first offence, the court ordered that she receive 20 lashes on the bare back. However the court considered 'her present condition' and further ordered that she be brought to court to receive the punishment when they thought fit. She be taken into the sheriff's custody till she posted bond for her good behavior. Upon the petition of Isaac Dix, several items found in the custody of William Bunton were ordered restored to Dix, the rightful owner. Constable Willet was ordered to deliver the goods to Dix. (JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts Vol. II, Bowie MD, Heritage Books, Inc., 1996, p. 121-122)

Taken in court August 18, 1681 in Accomack Co.: Deposition of Mary Bunton aged about 22 years: Mary's Godfather and Godmother were gone from home Dority Conder sent me for some eggs. When Mary could not find any, Dority sent her to another place. she still could not find any, and 'as I came back again, I see the dog upon her stopping and her clothes were up, but what the dog did to her, I cnnot tell. when she see me coming, she thrust the dog from her.' Signed in Open Court August 18, 1681 by Mary Bunton."

Deposition of Mary Hill aged about 55 years: "Dority, the wife of John Arew 'being very sick and like to die, had great desire to see (me) and could not, as supposed, depart this world before she saw me.' Christopher Thompson was sent to Gargaphia for Mary, who brought Mr. Parke, the minister of the parish with her. Parke came and 'admonished her and she fell hugging the said Mr. Parke, offering to kiss him.' He gave her 'many Godly admonitions' and asked her to say the Lord's Prayer, she tried, but could not say it, when Mr. Parke walked some distance away, Dorothy told Mary Hill that 'what Mary Atkinson had declared was truth, and (I) made answer 'Why then did you make me beat a poor motherless child wrongfully?' Mary Hill went on to say that Dorothy 'seemed mad, being forced to be bound and manacled with irons by reason she tore her clothes and offered violence both to herself and others. Signed in open court August 18, 1681, Mary Hill."

Deposition of Mary Ayres Arew during the sickness of his wife Dorothy, who asked the women then present to carry her 'to the chimney and hold her fast and not look up for fear the Devil should come for his.' Afterwards while they were laying her down, it thundered and Dorothy 'said the Devil called for her.' She wanted the women 'to sit down by her and told us that, as you are all women and the mothers of children that you'd be private in what I shall say, for what Mary Atkinson did formerly say concerning the dog was most certainly true.' then the said Dorothy said, 'Let me go out of the bed to the dunghill and send for all the neighbor's dogs that they may tear me to pieces.' Dorothy went on to say something about puppies; Mary did not remember what it was, but quoted Dorothy as saying, 'Be not afraid of me, for I shall not die now, for seven years I reign upon earth and then have greater shame and conflict to go through than this.' Signed and sworn in open court on August 18, 1681, by Mary Ayres. (JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts Vol. II, Bowie MD, Heritage Books, Inc., 1996, p. 180-181)

He married Rebecca Hollowell about 1688. Rebecca was born about 1660. Rebecca died before November 25, 1740 in Accomack Co., VA. Rebecca is listed as one of eight headrights for Thomas Welburne on September 18, 1688, when he was granted 400 acres near Chincoteague Creek. On May 11, 1686, Richard Hastings gave a cow to Richard Bull, son of Tobias Bull and his wife Rebecca (Mary F. Carey; Acc. Wills & Deeds 1676-1690, p. 423). On March 16, 1687, Tobias and Rebecca gave depositions, and her age given as about 27 years. (Mary F. Carey; Acc. Wills & Deeds 1682-1697, p. 112) Tobias Bull left his estate to his wife Rebecca. His children were Richard, Tobias, Jr., and Rebecca. Richard Bull had eight children, among them, a son named Dewey. Dewey died in 1738 in Accomack and Rebecca Bunting, widow, was named to administer his estate (Mary F. Carey, Acc. Orders 1737-1744, p. 66). The orders say "widow," not widow of Dewey as reported by Stratton Nottingham. Rebecca would have been Dewey's grandmother. Again, specific proof has not been found that Rebecca Hollowell, widow of Tobias Bull, married William Bunting. In her "Early Buntings of the Eastern Shore of VA, 1988," Mary Frances Carey stated, "No record has been found giving Rebecca's maiden name. She was apparently Rebecca Hollowell Bull, the widow of Tobias Bull. The evidence for this is circumstantial but much more than conjecture." William gave a deposition in Accomack County court on September 8, 1686, stating his age as 40 years, or thereabouts. He was a blacksmith. William was at Accomack before February 12, 1672, the date on which Daniel & Anne Jennifer were granted a patent for 2,000 acres for headrights, including that of William Bunn. On October 17, 1678, William Bunton acknowledged that he had run away for four months from the service of Mrs. Peters for whom Major West had purchased him. Bunton was ordered to serve ten weeks for damage done; he was ordered to serve West after the expiration of his indenture according to the law--eight months. Bunton was also to pay court costs.

On December 4, 1694, John Martial/Marshall leased to William and Rebecca Bunting or their heirs 500 acres of land at "Chingoteak Neck on ye Sea board", for a period of eleven years at an annual rent of 300 pounds of tobacco and casks. (Carolyn Seaman, Acc. Wills 1692-1715, Pt. 1, p. 117) William Bunting and William Martial/Marshall were witnesses to a will together. These Martial/Marshalls were of the Accomack family.

William's son, Holloway Bunting, married the daughter of George Marshall, son of John of the Northampton Marshalls. Four generations after William, his great great grandaughter, Elizabeth Bunting, daughter of George and Elizabeth Johnson Bunting, married Benjamin Marshall of the "Bayside" Marshall family.

William Bunting(I) and Mary Atkinson had the following child:

2 i. William² Bunting (II) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1680. William died after 1694. On February 20, 1694, James Atkinson gave a cow to his nephew William Bunting. (Mary Frances Carey, Early Buntings of the Eastern Shore of VA, 1988)

William Bunting(I) and Rebecca Hollowell had the following children:

+ 3 ii. Jonathan Bunting was born about 1691.

+ 4 iii. Holloway Bunting was born about 1695.

3. Jonathan² Bunting (William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1691. Jonathan died before February 29, 1764 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married twice. He married Bridgett Smith about 1713. Bridgett was born about 1696. Bridgett was the daughter of Thomas Smith. Bridgett died after September, 1742 in Accomack Co., VA. He married Mary "Polly" West before March 14, 1760. Mary was the daughter of Scarburgh West. See West Project at the Ghote web site.

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, February 26, 1763. Jonathan's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, February 29, 1764. Jonathan gave his age as 46 years or thereabouts in July, 1736. (Houston & Mihalyka, Colonial Residents, p. 18) Jonathan's father bought 150A at Mattomkin at a "bridg by a fresh water branch of Mattomkin Creek" in 1686. He mortgaged the land to Charles Scarburgh in 1690, but lost it when Scarburgh died and left it to his daughter, Tabitha. Tabitha's husband, John Bagwell later sold the land back to Jonathan Bunting. (Mary F. Carey; Acc. Wills & Deeds 1676-1690, p. 444; 1682-1697 p. 1934; 1692-1715 p. 292 & Pt. 3, p. 212). He was a blacksmith in Northampton County until 1713, when he paid 1,200 pounds "current money of Virginia" and 2,000 pounds tobacco and cask for the 150 acres at "Mattomkin." Jonathan lived near the Accomack County Courthouse until his mother's death and may have helped her with the ordinary she kept there. He was granted the license for an ordinary in 1728.

On April 4, 1721, it was ordered that Jonathan "be Cryer of ye Court & yt he make fires in he Court houfe in ye winter to be Seaxon and sweep and keep the Courthouse. Records show his making table and benches for the court and making repairs to the courthouse. (Mary F. Carey, Early Buntings of the Eastern Shore of VA, 1988)

Further support of the relationship of Rebecca Bunting as the widow of Tobias Bull includes Jonathan Bunting paying a fine for Richard Bull on June 5, 1716 to the County Church Wardens for Richard's having "sworn six profane oaths." (Mary F. Carey, Acc. Orders 1714-1717, p. 21)

We also know a little more about the Buntings from the Parish records of St. George's Accomack: 28 Nov 1766, 400 pounds of tobacco paid to William Black Buntin for keepin E. Shippard from 1 October to 3 December; 16 Mar 1767, Smith, William Black and Polly Buntin were assigned to pew #37; William Buntin Jr. and Richard Buntin assigned to pew #46; 5 Dec 1767, 600 pounds tobacco to Wm. B. Buntin for keeping Betty Sheppard 2 months. (Gail M. Walczyk, St. George's Parish Accomack County Vestry Book 1763-1787, p. 14)

In Northampton Court, January, 1725-6: The petition of Obedience Johnson and Temperance, his wife, shows that the said Temperance was the daughter of John White deceased. She made a choice of Jonathan Bunting as her guardian, with Thomas Smith as his security. The said Jonathan Bunting has removed the said Temperance's estate out of the county. She has demanded her estate from the security. Thomas Smith refuses to resolve the problem as the law directs. Thomas Smith summoned. (John M. Mihalyka, Loose Papers and Sundry Court Cases, Northampton County, VA, Vol. I, Eastville VA, Hickory House, 1997, p. 122)

In 1740, Jonathan bought 150 acres from William Cole at "Mattompkin called the folly," which was outside and east of present-day Accomack. He built a public grist mill on his new land and sold the land in town to Joshiah Lewis, Inholder, in 1742. (Mary F. Carey, Acc. Deeds 1737-1746, p. 210, p. 278, p. 899; Orders 1737-1746 p. 304, p. 282) When Jonathan gave slaves to two of his older, married, daughters in 1754, he was called "planter." (Mary F. Carey, Acc. Deeds 1746-1757, p. 405)

Witnesses to his will: Thomas Batson, John Bundick, Beershiba Bundick.

Jonathan Bunting and Bridgett Smith had the following children:

+ 5 i. Smith³ Bunting was born about 1715.

+ 6 ii. William Black Bunting was born about 1718.

7 iii. Elizabeth "Betty" Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1721. She married Unknown Cropper.

+ 8 iv. Amey or Naomy Bunting was born about 1724.

9 v. Holloway Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1727. Holloway died before 1763 in Accomack Co., VA. In 1743, Jonathan Bunting petitioned the Accomack Court on behalf of his son Holloway Bunting "now of the age of Sixteen years being troubled with fitts & a natural fool is not able to work and praying that he may be levy free." (Mary F. Carey, Acc. Orders 1737-1744, p. 499)

Jonathan Bunting and Mary "Polly" West had the following children:

10 vi. Adah Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1748.

11 vii. Rebekah Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1750.

12 viii. Polly Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1752.

4. Holloway² Bunting (William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1695. Holloway died before November 10, 1776 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married Tamar Marshall in Northampton Co., VA, about 1720. Tamar was born about 1703. Tamar was the daughter of George Marshall and Mary (Moore). Tamar died 1778 in Northampton Co., VA. Upon Tamar's death, her estate was administered in Northampton Co., VA, November 10, 1778. Tamar married Holloway after her father's will of 1713. She inherited N115 and N103 from her father and on the death of her brother, William. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Admin. NH Co., p. 465; Ralph Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, pps. 509-510, 527-528). See Northampton Marshalls and Bunting Family Journals.

He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, February 22, 1772. Holloway's will was probated in Northampton Co., VA, February 13, 1776. Holloway's name also appears in records as Hollowell (his mother's maiden name) and even as Willowby Bunton (1739 tithable list). He and Tamar lived on the land she inherited from her father, 100 acres "upon Acohannck Ridge." This was located south of Occahannock Creek and north of Jamesville on the bayside, west of Exmore. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 509). He was a planter and later received the land left to Tamar's brother, William.

He named his granddaughter Aritence Fitzgerald and left her Negro girl Lukey and all the goods lent my son-in-law Thomas Fitzgerald. He named daughter Rachel Johnson and gave her use of Negro girl Comfort and boy Lakum during her life and then to her children Laban and Jonathan, He named his wife, Tamor and gave her use of Negro girl Agness and boy Southy during her widowhood and then to daughters Bridget Gaskins and then grandsons Thomas and John Gaskins. To Tamar he left use of Negro boy Spencer and then he to go to grandchildren Severn and Jonathan Bunting. Son, Jonathan received all lands after his mother's death.

Holloway never named Solomon as a son nor any of his children as grandchildren.

Holloway Bunting and Tamar Marshall had the following children:

+ 13 i. Jonathan³ Bunting was born before 1724.

14 ii. George Bunting was born in Northampton Co., VA before 1724. George died 1734 in Northampton Co., VA.

+ 15 iii. Ann Mary Bunting was born before 1724.

16 iv. Tamar Bunting was born in Northampton Co., VA after 1724.

+ 17 v. Bridget Bunting was born after 1724.

18 vi. Rebecca Bunting was born in Northampton Co., VA after 1724.

+ 19 vii. Rachel Bunting was born about 1725.

+ 20 viii. Solomon Bunting(Sr.) was born about 1727.

5. Smith³ Bunting (Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1715. Smith died 1770 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married twice. He married Ann West in Accomack Co., VA, about 1736. Ann was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1717. Ann was the daughter of John West(Lt.) and Agnes Burton. Ann died about 1760 in Accomack Co., VA. Her father called her Ann Bunting in 1754. She was not mentioned in her mother's will of 1760.

He married Elisha or Eleshe Edmunds about 1763. Elisha died about 1776 in Accomack Co., VA. She was the widow of Jonathan Edmunds and named her children in her 1776 will with surnames Chapman and Edmunds. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 293

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, May 6, 1770. Smith's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, May 29, 1770. Executors: wife, Eleshe; brother, William Black Bunting. Witnesses: Tabitha Bayly, Elizabeth Bayly.

Smith Bunting and Ann West had the following children:

+ 21 i. Bridget⁴ Bunting was born about 1739.

22 ii. Robinson Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1744. Robinson died after 1770.

+ 23 iii. Levin Bunting was born about 1748.

+ 24 iv. Kendal Bunting was born about 1751.

+ 25 v. Smith Bunting(Jr.) was born about 1752.

+ 26 vi. Neomy Bunting was born about 1753.

27 vii. George Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1754. George died 1831 in Accomack Co., VA. He was named executor by Smith Bunting, son of his brother, Levin, in 1802.

Whitelaw describes a George Bunting who died by 1832, when his executors sold his property at Onancock. He purchased the property in 1809 from John Smith Snead, then of Kentucky, Lots 3 and 4. In 1816 Bunting sold to Rev. William Lee and reserved a small lot on the street and creek which became known as Bunting Lot. Apparently, according to Whitelaw, George was an eccentrid character, as tradition relates that he had his coffin made some years before his death and slept in it each night, but during the day it ws hoisted to the ceiling by an arrangement of ropes and pulleys. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 911)

This is probably one and the same George Bunting who evidently had a lot of trouble writing his will to his satisfaction over a period of weeks or longer, in which he named some of his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. With the "bad conduct" of his beneficiaries, real or rumoured, he would change his will. This is all expressed by the many witnesses when the will was presented. This will names or his estate distributes to more than 50 heirs, all descendants of his many brothers and sisters. (notes of M.K. Miles - Accomack Sup. Ct. W 1831-55, p. 28)

28 viii. Ann "Nancy" Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1755. A note of interest from the Parish records concerns an Ann Bunting, who, on September 28, 1778, paid a fine for her bastard. This might be Ann "Nancy," daughter of Smith, of Jonathan, on whom nothing is really known except she would be of the right age and in the right area to be included in these Parish records. (Gail M. Walczyk, St. George's Parish Accomack County Vestry Book 1763-1787, p. 67)

29 ix. Burton Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1757. She married Jacob Ironmonger. Jacob was the son of Edward Ironmonger. (Mary Frances Carey, Early Buntings of the Eastern Shore)

+ 30 x. Seymour Bunting was born about 1759.

+ 31 xi. William Bunting was born about 1760.

6. William Black³ Bunting (Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1718. William died before May 28, 1777 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Mary (Selby) about 1740.

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, December 20, 1776. William's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, May 28, 1777. William named his "love begotten child" Edward Phillips. He named executors: Spencer Bagwell and sons, William and Charles. The will was proved by Isaac Smith and Spencer Bagwell. At probate, the executors refused to act and Thomas Bayley, Jr. was granted administration.

William Black Bunting and Mary (Selby) had the following children:

32 i. Charles⁴ Bunting.

+ 33 ii. William Black Bunting(Jr.).

34 iii. John "Selby" Bunting.

35 iv. Betty Bunting. She married Unknown Cropper.

+ 36 v. Daughter Bunting.

William Black Bunting and Unknown Phillips had the following child:

37 vi. Edward Phillips was born in Accomack Co., VA before December 20, 1776. Called in his father's will "love begotten son."

8. Amey or Naomy³ Bunting (Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1724. Amey died 1779 in Accomack Co., VA.

She married Henry Milliner in Accomack Co., VA, about 1740. Henry was born about 1718. Henry died before June 25, 1771 in Accomack Co., VA.

She made a will in Accomack Co., VA, October 25, 1778. Amey's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, July 1, 1779. Exor. James Arbuckle; Witness: George Arbuckle. James Arbuckle refused to act and William Milliner was granted letters of administration.

Amey or Naomy Bunting and Henry Milliner had the following children:

38 i. Henry⁴ Milliner (Jr.).

+ 39 ii. Smith Milliner was born about 1741.

40 iii. William Milliner was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1745.

41 iv. Laney Milliner was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1748. She married Unknown Melson.

42 v. Robert Milliner(Lieut.) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1751. Robert died before January 1, 1787. Robert served as a Lieutenant in the Virginia Navy during the Revolutionary War. On September 27, 1830, Accomack County, it was ordered that the heirs of Robert Milliner, of Henry, be named. (Gail Walczyk; Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers & Sailors of the Eastern Shore, p. 16; Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 330)

43 vi. Southey Milliner was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1754.

44 vii. Rachel Milliner was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1757.

45 viii. Elizabeth Milliner was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1760.

46 ix. Anne Milliner was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1762.

13. Jonathan³ Bunting (Holloway², William¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA before 1724. Jonathan died 1791 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Elizabeth "Betty" (wife of Jonathan Bunting) 1747. Elizabeth died 1809 in Accomack Co., VA. She made a will in Accomack Co., VA, February 12, 1808. Elizabeth's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, June 20, 1809. Elizabeth was the widow of John Jenkinson. In her will, she left her son George Senior the plantation whereon she lived containing by estimate 251 acres. She named son Severn and left a desk & oval table. To son Jonathan she left a bed and furniture and to daughter Phamy Downing, she left one chest and wearing apparel. She signed her mark "X". Witnesses were Betsy Downing, Teackle Shay and Arthur Stratton.

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, March 12, 1791. Jonathan's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, September 27, 1791. Jonathan named his wife Betty, son-in-law Nathaniel Smart, son Jonathan, son George, son Severn, son Ishmael, son William, son Thomas and daughters Thamer and Euphamy. He left his son George his plantation. Witnesses to his will: Arthur Watson, John Sickels, Isaac Smith. Executors: son, Severn; wife, Betty.

At least three of Jonathan's sons were in Maryland, at least for a time, or owned land there. Esme/Ismy has records in Worcester, as does Thomas. Jonathan and Thomas also appear in Somerset County.

Jonathan Bunting and Elizabeth "Betty"(wife of Jonathan Bunting) had the following children:

47 i. Severn⁴ Bunting. Severn as named in his mother's will but not in that of his brother, George, both written in 1808. A Sevren Bunting is shown in the Accomack census of 1800, page 2 (10100-2000100)

48 ii. William Bunting.

49 iii. Thomas Bunting. Thomas died after 1797. He married Rose Evans. A Jonathan and Thomas Bunting were in Somerset County 1787-1793 as their names appear in land records with their wives. On August 27, 1787, Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, and Rose Evans, one of the coheirs of Ephraim Evans sold to Jonathan Milbourn 18A Handys Hall near Oystershell Town. On March 19, 1792 Abigail Collins sold to Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, Thomas Bunting & wife Rose, for 5 shillings 151 1/2 acres Handys Hall, Owen Glendore, Oyster Shell and Handy's Meadow. On March 19, 1792, Thomas and Rose Bunting sold to Jonathan Bunting for 5 shillings Handys Hall, Oyster Shell Banks and Handys Meadow. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co. MD Land Records, "Dales Adventure", p. 114)

In 1768 Ephraim Evans mortgaged 30A "Handys Meadow" to John Collins that was willed to Ephraim after death of widow Rose Evans. On March 19, 1792 Abigail Collins sold to Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, Thomas Bunting, wife Rose, for 5 shillings Owen Glendore, Oyster Shell Bank, Handys Hall, Handy Meadow. March 19, 1792 Thomas & Rose Bunting sold to Jonathan Bunting 45 acres. March 6, 1793 Jonathan & Nancy Bunting and Thomas Evans sold 53 acres to Ralph Milbourn. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co., MD Land Records, "Handys Meadow," p. 195)

Thomas Bunting purchased land from the family of Joseph Boggs deceased on June 1, 1795. Thomas and his wife, Rosey, sold this land to Ralph Milburn of Somerset Co., MD on September 27, 1797. (Accomack Co. Deeds No 8, 1793-1797, Reel 16, p. 418; Accomack Co. Deeds No. 9, 1797-1800, Reel 17, p. 117, VA State Archives)

Worcester Orphans Court, December 5, 1797, orphan Beady Johnson, son of Solomon, over 14, chose Esme (signed Ismy) Bunting as his guardian; sureties: Joseph Schoolfield and Thomas Bunting. (David V. Heise, Worcester Co. MD Orphans Court Proceedings Vol. 1, pp. 236)u

50 iv. Tamar Bunting.

51 v. Euphamy Bunting. She married Unknown Downing. Phamy was living in 1808 and named in her mother's will.

52 vi. Nancy Bunting. Nancy died before 1791. She married Nathaniel Smart in Northampton Co., VA, 1784. Nathaniel died before July 30, 1798 in Accomack Co., VA. Upon Nathaniel's death, his estate was administered in Accomack Co., VA, July 30, 1798. Thomas Jenkins qualified as administrator. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 440) (Mary F. Carey, MLB 1774-1806, p. 27)

53 vii. Jonathan Bunting was born about 1747. Jonathan died after 1808. He married Ann(wife of Jonathan Bunting). A Jonathan and Thomas Bunting were in Somerset County 1787-1793 as their names appear in land records with their wives. On August 27, 1787, Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, and Rose Evans, one of the coheirs of Ephraim Evans sold to Jonathan Milbourn 18A Handys Hall near Oystershell Town. On March 19, 1792 Abigail Collins sold to Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, Thomas Bunting & wife Rose, for 5 shillings 151 1/2 acres Handys Hall, Owen Glendore, Oyster Shell and Handy's Meadow. On March 19, 1792, Thomas and Rose Bunting sold to Jonathan Bunting for 5 shillings Handys Hall, Oyster Shell Banks and Handys Meadow. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co. MD Land Records, "Dales Adventure", p. 114)

In 1768 Ephraim Evans mortgaged 30A "Handys Meadow" to John Collins that was willed to Ephraim after death of widow Rose Evans. On March 19, 1792 Abigail Collins sold to Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, Thomas Bunting, wife Rose, for 5 shillings Owen Glendore, Oyster Shell Bank, Handys Hall, Handy Meadow. March 19, 1792 Thomas & Rose Bunting sold to Jonathan Bunting 45 acres. March 6, 1793 Jonathan & Nancy Bunting and Thomas Evans sold 53 acres to Ralph Milbourn. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co., MD Land Records, "Handys Meadow," p. 195)

He was named in his mother's will, but not in that of his brother, George, both written in 1808.

+ 54 viii. George Bunting(Sr.) was born about 1750.

+ 55 ix. Ishmael Isma Bunting was born 1760.

15. Ann Mary³ Bunting (Holloway², William¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA before 1724. Ann died before 1772.

She married Thomas Fitzgerald. Ann Mary was named in her grandmother's will. Holloway did not name her but did name a som-in-law and grandaughter. It is not proved that Ann Mary was the daughter who married Thomas Fitzgerald.

Ann Mary Bunting and Thomas Fitzgerald had the following child:

56 i. Aritence⁴ Fitzgerald was born before 1772.

17. Bridget³ Bunting (Holloway², William¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA after 1724.

She married Harmon Gaskins. Harmon died 1771 in Northampton Co., VA.

Bridget Bunting and Harmon Gaskins had the following children:

57 i. Thomas⁴ Gaskins.

58 ii. John Gaskins.

19. Rachel³ Bunting (Holloway², William¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1725. Rachel died after 1795.

She married twice. She married Joshua Johnson in Northampton Co., VA, about 1745. Joshua was born about 1722. Joshua was the son of Richard Johnson and Tabitha Dewey. Joshua died before 1772 in Northampton Co., VA. She married Obedience Johnson (III) in Northampton Co., VA, after 1772. Obedience was the son of Obedience Johnson (Jr.) and Dorothy Washburne. Obedience died 1795 in Northampton Co., VA. Whitelaw conjectures Rachel Bunting's marriage to Obedience Johnson and their children named in an 1812 deed; Obedience's son, John, was by his first marriage. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 530) Rachel's father, Holloway Bunting, named her and her sons, Jonathan and Laban. He gave Rachel use of Negro girl Comfort and boy Lakum during her life and then to her children Laban and Jonathan.

Rachel Bunting and Obedience Johnson(III) had the following children:

+ 59 i. Peggy⁴ Johnson.

60 ii. Susanna "Sukey" Johnson. She married John Young in Northampton Co., VA, 1794. In 1812, Cessey Ayres and her husband Edmund, joined with Susannah and John Young, William and Peggy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Abel and Rachel Abdell and Abel B. Johnson in a deed to Richard Johnson for 79 acres formerly belonging to Rachel Johnson. These were Rachel's children by Obedience Johnson. His son, John, and her sons, Jonathan and Laban, did not join in the deed. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 530)

+ 61 iii. William P. Johnson.

62 iv. Elizabeth Johnson. Elizabeth died after 1812. In 1812, Cessey Ayres and her husband Edmund, joined with Susannah and John Young, William and Peggy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Abel and Rachel Abdell and Abel B. Johnson in a deed to Richard Johnson for 79 acres formerly belonging to Rachel Johnson. These were Rachel's children by Obedience Johnson. His son, John, and her sons, Jonathan and Laban, did not join in the deed. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 530)

63 v. Rachel Johnson. Rachel died 1824. She married Abel Abdell in Northampton Co., VA, 1807. Abel died after 1812. In 1812, Cessey Ayres and her husband Edmund, joined with Susannah and John Young, William and Peggy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Abel and Rachel Abdell and Abel B. Johnson in a deed to Richard Johnson for 79 acres formerly belonging to Rachel Johnson. These were Rachel's children by Obedience Johnson. His son, John, and her sons, Jonathan and Laban, did not join in the deed. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 530)

64 vi. Abel B. Johnson. Abel died after 1812. In 1812, Cessey Ayres and her husband Edmund, joined with Susannah and John Young, William and Peggy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Abel and Rachel Abdell and Abel B. Johnson in a deed to Richard Johnson for 79 acres formerly belonging to Rachel Johnson. These were Rachel's children by Obedience Johnson. His son, John, and her sons, Jonathan and Laban, did not join in the deed. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 530

+ 65 vii. Richard Johnson.

66 viii. Polly Johnson.

+ 67 ix. Kasiah "Cessy" Johnson was born 1775.

Rachel Bunting and Joshua Johnson had the following children:

68 x. Laban Johnson was born in Northampton Co., VA September 9, 1744. Not sure this is the Laban Johnson who married Peggy Harmanson.

A Laban Johnson died 1805 Worcester Co. MD with wife Elizabeth (Bowen), daughter Sarah Taylor and sons, William and Moses. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Co. MD Wills MH f.259, p.14)

69 xi. Jonathan Johnson was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1745.

20. Solomon³ Bunting (Sr.) (Holloway², William¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1727. Solomon died 1787 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married twice. He married Jane Smith about 1748. Jane was the daughter of John Smith (III). Jane's father named her and her husband in his 1761 will and left Solomon Bunting 3 yards of bear skin. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., VA, p. 389; notes of Silver F. Smith)

He married Margaret Peggy Riggs about 1778. Margaret was the daughter of Isaac Riggs. Peggy was the widow of William Coward of Accomack and had a son, Samuel Coward, who died in 1821. (Carolyn Seaman)

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, September 28, 1781. Solomon first appeared on the tithable list for Holloway's household in 1743 Northampton. Solomon was not named in Holloway's will. In his 1781 will, Solomon left 176 acres of land in Northampton County at Neswaddes Neck to his son, William, "who is now beyond the Sea and has been for the space of four years," if he returns and names a son Solomon. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 365)

In a letter dated May 25, 1783, Solomon writes to his son, William and says, "your brothers Solomon, Holoway and Jonathan send love and etc., I have no more children but you four you may be sure you shall not be forgot any more than if you were here." Solomon's daughter, Peggy was born after this letter was written. Mary Frances Carey believes that Solomon also had a son by his second wife, named James

Exors: wife, Peggy; son, Solomon; William Satchell. Witnesses: Esther Coxwell, John Custis, Benjamin Darby, William Garrison, William Chord, Robert Coxwell. In order of probate: Holloway Bunting & Levin Bunting qualified. Witnesses to the 1784 codicil: William F. Ross, Kendal Savage and John Rose (or Ross).

Solomon Bunting(Sr.) and Jane Smith had the following children:

+ 70 i. Jonathan⁴ Bunting.

+ 71 ii. Holloway Bunting.

72 iii. Ann Bunting. Ann died after 1771. She married Levin Bunting in Northampton Co., VA, December 13, 1771. Levin was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1748. Levin was the son of Smith Bunting and Ann West. Levin died 1797 in Accomack Co., VA. Upon Levin's death, his estate was administered in Accomack Co., VA, June 27, 1797. Mary Frances Carey notes that Levin married his cousin, Ann. Whitelaw shows Levin married to Adah. Adah was his wife at the time of his death. Parish records show that Thomas Custis, Levin Buntin and John Custis, on October 16, 1775, were to procession the bounds of every person's lands from Bowman's Branch to Walkers Branch and thence up to the middle road. Four years later, on September 15, 1779, Sitathal Fitchett, Leven Bunting and John Custis were to procession these same lands again. St. George's Parish records show on December 3, 1774, 6 shillings 6 pence to Levin Buntin for 3 leveys over charges last year. On November 27, 1780, Solomon Bunting was paid 21 pounds for keeping Levin for 18 days. On December 18, 1781, 780 pounds of tobacco was paid to Sophia Taylor for keeping Levin Bunting. (Gail M. Walczyk, St. George's Parish Accomack County Vestry Book 1763-1787, pp. 48, 50, 69, 75, 77)

Levin Bunting sold the land where he "presently resides" to William Edmunds on September 27, 1796. This 50 acre tract was bounded by Jacob Bird, Levi Bird, John Edmunds and William ___ on the southwest side of the main seaside road. Levin signed his name on the deed. (Wills, Deeds, District Court 1789-1799, Accomack Co., Reel 74, p. 197, VA State Archives)

Samuel Coward was named administrator of Levin's estate, his widow, Adah, relinquished her right. Security by Severn Kellam and George Colburn.

NOTE: Mrs. Carey named Levin's children as William R., Peggy, Amy, Edward S., and Edmund. The will of a Smith Bunting in 1802 called himself "son of Levin." Ann and Levin were second cousins.

+ 73 iv. Solomon Bunting(Jr.).

74 v. Nancy Bunting. She married John Hayes. A letter from Jonathan to his brother, William in New York says: "our sister Nancy left only one child. Nancy married to John Hayes of Accomack." (Carolyn Seaman)

+ 75 vi. William Bunting was born September 14, 1752.

Solomon Bunting(Sr.) and Margaret Peggy Riggs had the following children:

76 vii. Peggy Marshall Bunting was born about 1784. She married Henry Stirling Butler about 1807.

77 viii. James Bunting was born about 1784. He married Hannah (Sterling). A James Bunting married Hannah Riggen in 1814, she is shown on the license as widow. A Hannah Sterling married Levin Riggen on Jun 11, 1806, Josiah Sterling, secured. (Nora M. Turman, Marriages of Accomack Co. 1776-1854) Mrs. Carey indicates Solomon may have had a son, James. Solomon made a codicil to his will on April 9, 1784 to add the name of his daughter, Peggy. Solomon died between the date of this codicil and probate on February 1, 1787 and there is no other codicil or indication that he had a son, James. However, Solomon Bunting, Jr. d. 1785 did have a son, James Bunting.

21. Bridget⁴ Bunting (Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1739. Bridget died after 1770.

She married John Bull about 1757. In "The Buntings of Jenkins Bridge," Mrs. Carey shows that Bridget married a Bull. In "Early Buntings of the Eastern Shore," she shows this to be John Bunting: The administration of the estate of John Bull was December 30, 1788, Accomack Co. and powers given to Bridget Bull. It should be noted that John Cropper was security, as he was to many of the Bunting estates of the descendants of Smith Bunting. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 370) This would be John Bull, son of John & Arcadia Bull, who left their 175A property to John Bull d. 1788.

The will of Bridget's brother, George, in 1832, names his Bull nephews Custis, Southey and George and the children of James Bull of Bagwell.

Whitelaw shows that Carter John Bull, Constable and Deputy-Sheriff was a son of John. (A89 & A90, Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 989-991)

The will of a Richard Bull was dated June 19, 1796 and probated June 26, 1797, Accomack Co. He named his wife, Bridget and his children: Molly, Betsey, Sally, Teackle, Tobias, Polly Bayly, Richard (under age) and grandaughters Kitty Bonwill and Nancy Bloxom. Dr. William Burton believes this is Bridget Bunting's husband. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 447) Richard inherited land at A70 from his father, Benjamin, which had been purchased by Tobias Bull in 1734. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 893-4)

Bridget Bunting and John Bull had the following children:

+ 78 i. Bagwell⁵ Bull.

+ 79 ii. Custis Bull.

80 iii. George Bull.

+ 81 iv. Southey Bull.

23. Levin⁴ Bunting (Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1748. Levin died 1797 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married twice. He married Ann Bunting in Northampton Co., VA, December 13, 1771. Ann was the daughter of Solomon Bunting(Sr.) and Jane Smith. Ann died after 1771. Ann and Levin were second cousins.

He married Adah (wife of Levin Bunting) after 1771. Adah died 1805 in Accomack Co., VA.

Upon Levin's death, his estate was administered in Accomack Co., VA, June 27, 1797. Mary Frances Carey notes that Levin married his cousin, Ann. Whitelaw shows Levin married to Adah. Adah was his wife at the time of his death. Parish records show that Thomas Custis, Levin Buntin and John Custis, on October 16, 1775, were to procession the bounds of every person's lands from Bowman's Branch to Walkers Branch and thence up to the middle road. Four years later, on September 15, 1779, Sitathal Fitchett, Leven Bunting and John Custis were to procession these same lands again. St. George's Parish records show on December 3, 1774, 6 shillings 6 pence to Levin Buntin for 3 leveys over charges last year. On November 27, 1780, Solomon Bunting was paid 21 pounds for keeping Levin for 18 days. On December 18, 1781, 780 pounds of tobacco was paid to Sophia Taylor for keeping Levin Bunting. (Gail M. Walczyk, St. George's Parish Accomack County Vestry Book 1763-1787, pp. 48, 50, 69, 75, 77)

Levin Bunting sold the land where he "presently resides" to William Edmunds on September 27, 1796. This 50 acre tract was bounded by Jacob Bird, Levi Bird, John Edmunds and William ___ on the southwest side of the main seaside road. Levin signed his name on the deed. (Wills, Deeds, District Court 1789-1799, Accomack Co., Reel 74, p. 197, VA State Archives)

Samuel Coward was named administrator of Levin's estate, his widow, Adah, relinquished her right. Security by Severn Kellam and George Colburn.

NOTE: Mrs. Carey named Levin's children as William R., Peggy, Amy, Edward S., and Edmund. The will of a Smith Bunting in 1802 called himself "son of Levin."

Levin Bunting and Adah(wife of Levin Bunting) had the following children:

+ 82 i. William R.⁵ Bunting (Sr.).

+ 83 ii. Peggy Bunting.

84 iii. Amy Coward Bunting. Amy was named in the suit of Smith Bunting vs. his siblings regarding the dower land of his mother reported in Accomack Court November 27, 1797. (Accomack Co. Orders 1796-1798, Reel 89, p. 336, VA State Archives)

85 iv. Edward Scarburgh Bunting. Edward was named in the suit of Smith Bunting vs. his siblings regarding the dower land of his mother reported in Accomack Court November 27, 1797. (Accomack Co. Orders 1796-1798, Reel 89, p. 336, VA State Archives)

86 v. Edmund Scarburgh Bunting. Edmund died before March, 1810. Peggy was named in the suit of Smith Bunting vs. his siblings regarding the dower land of his mother reported in Accomack Court November 27, 1797. (Accomack Co. Orders 1796-1798, Reel 89, p. 336, VA State Archives)

In an 1810 deed, Edmund is called the deceased brother of William R. Bunting. (Wills, Deeds, District Court 1807-1830, Accomack Co., Reel 74, p. 146, VA State Archives)

+ 87 vi. Smith Bunting.

+ 88 vii. Nancy Bunting.

24. Kendal⁴ Bunting (Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1751. Kendal died 1796 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Zillar-Zillah-Ziller Darby. Zillar-Zillah-Ziller was the daughter of Owen Darby and Tamer Kellam. Zillar-Zillah-Ziller died October, 1818. Zillah is named daughter by Tamar Darby in her 1791 will. Zillah's sister is Tamar Bunting in 1791. Tamar Darby named Kendal Bunting as her executor. Levin Bunting was a witness to the will.

Zeller Bunting is shown on the 1800 census of Accomack County page 2 (10010-0100019). Marriage record of December, 1806 shows Maria Bunting as the daughter of Zillah.

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, January 7, 1796. Kendal's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, January 25, 1796. Kendall married Zillar/Zillah Darby. A notation in the Smith Bunting Bible (extracted copy on file at Poquoson Library, Bunting file) shows that Zillen Bunting, wife of Kendal Bunting, departed this life October, 1818. Their daughter, Anna Maria, married a Smith Bunting.

Mary Frances Carey speculates in "The Buntings of Jenkins Bridge" that John W. Bunting was the orphan of Kendal Bunting. By dates, there would be a generation between Kendal and John W. Mrs. Carey's research among descendants of John W. Bunting reported that he was an orphan from Staunton. Kendal Bunting did not name his children in his will and it is not proved that he had a son or whether that son went to Staunton. That John W. Bunting named his son Kendal is the strongest fact on which this speculation is based.

Executor: friend, Severn Kellam; Witnesses: Americus Scarborough, George Bunting, Andrew Turner.

Kendal Bunting and Zillar-Zillah-Ziller Darby had the following children:

+ 89 i. Son⁵ Bunting.

90 ii. Luther & Others Bunting was born about 1784. He married twice. He married Rosey Mason in Accomack Co., VA, November 27, 1809. He married Elizabeth Lewis in Accomack Co., VA, March 4, 1812. Luther was a member of Capt. Samuel Shield's Company of Light Infantry and on the muster roll of March 1, 1813. The muster shows him from York Co., VA, a waterman born in Accomack County and 6' tall. William "Smith" Bunting is also a member of the same company. (Vincent Walkins, History of Tabernacle Methodist Church)

Kendal died without a will. The names of his children are not known. Mrs. Carey believes that the John W. Bunting of Chincoteague & Pocomoke City descends from Kendal. Mrs. Carey names the children of Kendal as "Luther & others." (Mary Frances Carey, The Buntings of Jenkins Bridge)

There is a Luther Bunting on the 1810 census of Accomack. Luther and his second wife, Elizabeth, moved to Poquoson, York Co., VA about the same time as William "Smith" Bunting. Smith Bunting had married Luther's sister, Anna Maria, as his second wife and referred to Luther as "brother." It is not clear if the use of this term indicates "brother-in-law" or if there may have been a brotherly relationship if Smith had been an orphan raised in Luther's household.

+ 91 iii. Anna "Maria" Bunting was born about 1788.

25. Smith⁴ Bunting (Jr.) (Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1752. Smith died 1786 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Hyatinca "Tincey" (?wife of Smith Bunting Jr). Hyatinca died before November 30, 1789 in Accomack Co., VA. She made a will in Accomack Co., VA, before November 30, 1789. Hyatinca's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, June 28, 1791. Nuncupative will Proved by: Richard Young and Reubin Young.Estate administration: John Cropper, Jr., Thomas Cropper, security: "That she have the one half of all her estate after paying her just debts to Jonathan Tarp"

Upon Smith's death, his estate was administered in Accomack Co., VA, April 26, 1786. Gail Walczyk found information on Smith in Albert Willett's "Poquoson Watermen (p. 167) that Smith was a member of a militia regiment made up of mostly men from Accomack County, under Captain Snead in York County, VA, during the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Carey has marked Smith Bunting, Jr.'s name that he had service during the Revolution.

Smith died without a will and administration was granted to a Hyatinca Bunting and secured by John Cropper, Sr. in 1786. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 346)

Smith Bunting(Jr.) and Hyatinca "Tincey"(?wife of Smith Bunting Jr) had the following child:

92 i. John⁵ Bunting. John Bunting, son of Smith Bunting d. 1786, was named in the will of Smith Bunting d. 1802, son of Levin. John would have been Smith's 1st cousin.

Smith Bunting(Jr.) had the following child:

+ 93 ii. William "Smith" Bunting (of Back Creek) was born about 1780.

26. Neomy⁴ Bunting (Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1753.

She married George Poulson. Upon George's death, his estate was administered in Accomack Co., VA, August 28, 1789. Neomy's descendants are named in the will of her brother, George, in 1832. (marriage-Mary Frances Carey, Buntings of Jenkins Bridge)

Neomy Bunting and George Poulson had the following children:

94 i. George⁵ Poulson (Jr.).

+ 95 ii. Zadock Poulson(Sr.).

+ 96 iii. John Poulson(Jr.).

30. Seymour⁴ Bunting (Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1759.

She married Richard Addison in Accomack Co., VA, February 26, 1810.

Seymour Bunting and Richard Addison had the following children:

97 i. Esther⁵ Addison.

98 ii. Nancy Addison. She married Henry M. Taylor in Accomack Co., VA, 1832.

31. William⁴ Bunting (Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1760. William died 1820 in Accomack Co., VA.

William Bunting had the following child:

+ 99 i. Solomon⁵ Bunting was born November, 1785.

33. William Black⁴ Bunting (Jr.) (William Black³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown. William died before July 30, 1793 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Sallie Sarah Cropper in Accomack Co., VA, September 15, 1785. Sallie died after 1794. Indenture June 3, 1794 between Sarah Bunting, widow of William Black Bunting, deceased, and John Cropper, Jr., for 30 pounds, 13 shillings 4 spence for her dower in 142 acres, Accomack Co., VA (Accomack County Deeds No. 8, 1793-1797, Reel 16, p. 236, VA State Archives) (marriage & child - George Core, ghote)

William Black Bunting(Jr.) and Sallie Sarah Cropper had the following child:

100 i. Margaret "Peggy"⁵ Bunting. Margaret died after 1839. She married William Core. William died about 1827 in Accomack Co., VA. February Court, 1798 ordered that overseers of the Poor provide a master for Peggy Bunting, orphan of William B. Bunting, and bind her out till lawful age and in the meantime provide for the maintenance of her. (Accomack County Orders 1796-1798, Reel 89, p. 372, VA State Archives)

Peggy and William had three children: William Henderson Core, Margaret Core, and Edward Caleb Core. See Core Family of Virginia by George Core, ghote to continue this line.

36. Daughter⁴ Bunting (William Black³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown. Daughter died before 1777.

She married Unknown Crippen.

Daughter Bunting and Unknown Crippen had the following child:

101 i. William⁵ Crippen.

39. Smith⁴ Milliner (Amey or Naomy³ Bunting, Jonathan², William¹) was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1741. Smith died before September 27, 1830.

He married Mary (wife of Smith Milliner) in Accomack Co., VA, about 1768. Smith's descendants were named in the court order to show the heirs of Robert Hilliner, September 27, 1830 Accomack County. (Gail Walczyk; Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers & Sailors of the Eastern Shore, p. 16)

Smith Milliner and Mary(wife of Smith Milliner) had the following children:

+ 102 i. Catherine⁵ Milliner was born about 1769.

103 ii. Smith Milliner(Jr.) was born about 1771.

104 iii. John Milliner was born about 1774.

105 iv. Southey Milliner was born about 1777.

106 v. Thomas Milliner was born about 1780.

+ 107 vi. Elizabeth Milliner was born about 1783.

108 vii. James Milliner was born about 1786. James died before September 27, 1830.

109 viii. Susanna Milliner was born about 1788. She married Thomas Hurst about 1806. Thomas was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1788.

110 ix. Tabitha Milliner was born about 1792.

111 x. Anna Maria Milliner was born about 1795.

112 xi. Polly Milliner was born about 1798. She married Samuel S. Carey. (Gail Walczyk; Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers & Sailors of the Eastern Shore, p. 16)

54. George⁴ Bunting (Sr.) (Jonathan³, Holloway², William¹) was born about 1750. George died 1811 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Elizabeth Johnson 1770. Elizabeth was the daughter of Moses Johnson and Tabitha Garrison. Elizabeth's nephew, Solomon of Elijah, was in Worcester County when he died by 1796. Solomon's son, Beedy Johnson, chose Esme Bunting as his guardian and Thomas Bunting was security. Esme and Thomas being Elizabeth's brothers-in-law, who were also in Worcester at the time.

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, March 11, 1808. George's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, June 21, 1811. George left land at A162 to his sons Elijah and George. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 1289) George named his sons: George, Elijah and William and deceased son, John; along with daughters Tabitha, Peggy and Nancy. He also named his grandson George Marshall and daughter Betsy Marshall. He called Ismy Bunting his brother. He noted that his mother was still living on the date of his will.

George Bunting(Sr.) and Elizabeth Johnson had the following children:

113 i. Tabitha⁵ Bunting. She married Unknown Merrill after September 4, 1798. Tabitha was probably the Tabitha Bunting, witness to the will of her brother, John, in 1798.

114 ii. Peggy Bunting. She married Teackle Shay.

115 iii. Nancy Bunting. She married George McCready in Accomack Co., VA, November 21, 1807.

116 iv. Mary Bunting. She married Unknown Wallow.

+ 117 v. Elijah Bunting.

+ 118 vi. George Bunting(Jr.).

119 vii. William Bunting. William died 1818 in Accomack Co., VA. William served in the Revolutionary War and received a pension for his service. William was named in his father's will of 1808.

+ 120 viii. John Bunting was born 1775.

+ 121 ix. Elizabeth Betsey Bunting was born about 1788.

55. Ishmael Isma⁴ Bunting (Jonathan³, Holloway², William¹) was born 1760. Ishmael died 1816 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Molly (wife of Isma Bunting). Molly died after 1820. Molly is on the 1820 census in Accomack Parish, p. 26. Ismy was called brother by George Bunting Sr. in his 1808 will. (Mary F. Carey, The Bunting Family of Jenkins Bridge, p. 26). An Isma Bunting is shown in the 1810 census for Accomack, p. 78 (31001-0120110)

Worcester Orphans Court, December 5, 1797, orphan Beady Johnson, son of Solomon, over 14, chose Esme (signed Ismy) Bunting as his guardian; sureties: Joseph Schoolfield and Thomas Bunting.

August 7, 1798, Worcester Orphans Court, Beedy Johnson, of Solomon, 17, bound to Esme Bunting to learn the trade of farmer, cypress cooper. Sureties: Joseph Schoolfield, Moses Aydelott. (David V. Heise, Worcester Co. MD Orphans Court Proceedings Vol. 1, pp. 236, 244)

In his will dated June 16, 1816, probated August 26, 1816, he named wife Molly and James Melvin as executors. He named children Polly, Ismay, John, Colmore, Harry, Nanny and Susan, under age 14. (Miles & Miles, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., VA 1800-1860, p. 111)

Ishmael Isma Bunting and Molly(wife of Isma Bunting) had the following children:

122 i. Nancy⁵ Bunting.

123 ii. Polly Bunting.

124 iii. Jonathan Bunting.

125 iv. Susanna Bunting.

126 v. Coleman Bunting. He married Elizabeth Wilkerson in Accomack Co., VA, 1835. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Wilkerson and Elizabeth Owens.

127 vi. Harry or Henry Bunting.

+ 128 vii. Ismy Bunting(Jr.).

129 viii. Betsey Bunting. She married Henry Q. Selby in Accomack Co., VA, January 6, 1813.

59. Peggy⁴ Johnson (Rachel³ Bunting, Holloway², William¹) birth date unknown. Peggy died 1800 in Northampton Co., VA.

She married Brown Bradford in Northampton Co., VA, March 14, 1788. Brown died 1795 in Accomack Co., VA. He named his wife Peggy and left her his whole estate during her widowhood to school and bring up his children. Children were to be bound out to learn a trade. Children: John Brown Bradford, under age, Ezra Bradford, under age, and an unborn child. He also named his brothers, Ezra and Littleton and his sister, Susannah Bradford. Peggy named her son, John Brown Bradford and son Ezra Bradford and her sister, Polly Johnson. Hezekiah Pitts was executor and witness was William Johnson.

Peggy Johnson and Brown Bradford had the following children:

+ 130 i. John Brown⁵ Bradford was born before 1794.

131 ii. Ezra Bradford was born in Accomack Co., VA before 1794. Ezra died after 1800.

132 iii. Child Bradford was born 1795. Child died before 1800.

61. William P.⁴ Johnson (Rachel³ Bunting, Holloway², William¹) birth date unknown. William died before 1836.

He married Margaret R. (wife of William Johnson) before 1805. Margaret died after 1850. In 1812, Cessey Ayres and her husband Edmund, joined with Susannah and John Young, William and Peggy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Abel and Rachel Abdell and Abel B. Johnson in a deed to Richard Johnson for 79 acres formerly belonging to Rachel Johnson. These were Rachel's children by Obedience Johnson. His son, John, and her sons, Jonathan and Laban, did not join in the deed. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 530)

William P. Johnson and Margaret R.(wife of William Johnson) had the following children:

133 i. Louisa B.⁵ Johnson. Louisa died before 1845. She married Joseph S. M. Gunter in Northampton Co., VA, 1837. Joseph died after 1845.

+ 134 ii. John Y. Johnson was born 1805.

+ 135 iii. Sarah 'Sally' A. Johnson was born about 1819.

65. Richard⁴ Johnson (Rachel³ Bunting, Holloway², William¹) birth date unknown. Richard died 1824 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married Polly B. Bloxom in Northampton Co., VA, 1812. Polly was the daughter of William Bloxom. Polly died after 1825. In 1812, Cessey Ayres and her husband Edmund, joined with Susannah and John Young, William and Peggy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Abel and Rachel Abdell and Abel B. Johnson in a deed to Richard Johnson for 79 acres formerly belonging to Rachel Johnson. These were Rachel's children by Obedience Johnson. His son, John, and her sons, Jonathan and Laban, did not join in the deed. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 530)

Richard Johnson and Polly B. Bloxom had the following children:

136 i. Margaret⁵ Johnson.

137 ii. Mary Johnson.

+ 138 iii. Catherine "Kitty" F. Johnson was born about 1820.

+ 139 iv. Harriet A. Johnson was born about 1821.

67. Kasiah "Cessy"⁴ Johnson (Rachel³ Bunting, Holloway², William¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA 1775. Kasiah died 1834.

She married Edmund Ayres in Northampton Co., VA, 1800. Edmund was born 1775. Edmund was the son of Jacob Ayres and Ann(wife of Jacob Ayres). Edmund died 1834 in Northampton Co., VA. In 1812, Cessey Ayres and her husband Edmund, joined with Susannah and John Young, William and Peggy Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Abel and Rachel Abdell and Abel B. Johnson in a deed to Richard Johnson for 79 acres formerly belonging to Rachel Johnson. These were Rachel's children by Obedience Johnson. His son, John, and her sons, Jonathan and Laban, did not join in the deed. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 530)

Kasiah "Cessy" Johnson and Edmund Ayres had the following children:

140 i. Edmund B.⁵ Ayres. He married Elizabeth Twiford in Accomack Co., VA, December 26, 1822. Elizabeth was the daughter of Revell Twiford.

141 ii. William J. Ayres.

142 iii. Sallie Ayres.

+ 143 iv. Richard Johnson Ayres was born February, 1801.

+ 144 v. John J. Ayres was born 1806.

70. Jonathan⁴ Bunting (Solomon³, Holloway², William¹) birth date unknown. Jonathan died 1815 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married Ann "Nancy" White in Northampton Co., VA, December 9, 1791. Ann was the daughter of Obedience White(II) and Elishe(wife of Obedience White). Ann died before January 10, 1824 in Northampton Co., VA. Nancy's brother, Teackle White, is a witness to the will of Holloway Bunting in 1808 (Holloway being brother of Nancy's husband, Jonathan).

The administration of Nancy (also called Ann) Bunting's estate is shown with inventory and appraisement of property recorded January 10, 1824 and final accounting April 8, 1826. Letters of administration were granted to Hezekiah Wescott but he died before 1826. The page in Northampton Orders is not clear to determine who took over administration. Distribution of her estate has not been located to determine all heirs. (Northampton Co. Wills, Etc., Reel 41, pp-257-259, VA State Archives; Northampton Orders #37, 1822-1826, Reel 55, p. 79) Chart prepared by Mary Frances Carey shows Jonathan, son of Solomon, had four children. Information provided by Bill Wilkins gives the bond date in Northampton County for the marriage of a Jonathan Bunting and Nancy White. Records prepared by Mary E. Seaman indicate one of his sons was named Holloway. Mary Seaman was privy to family records of Jonathan's father and brother.

From family records, we learn that Jonathan rented the Northampton home in 1788, to satisfy that portion of his father's will requiring the estate to give Jonathan four years schooling. Jonathan lived with his brother, William, in Brooklyn and received one quarter's schooling there. Brother, Holloway, rented the homestead in 1789, giving Jonathan part of the rent. In 1791, several large claims were made against the Solomon Bunting estate. A Gen. Pitts was able to show these suits were without foundation, but the estate has to pay costs. After his brother, Holloway's, death in 1807, Jonathan left and took care of several of the children, with his own, until his death in 1815. Jonathan's widow and chidren remained at the homestead until the eldest son's death in 1821. This son, William, died insolvent, and Jonathan's widow died two years later; her estate was unable to pay debts. (family records prepared by Mary Elisabeth Seaman)

In 1824, the family accumulated more debt fending off an imposter, claiming to be Solomon, son of Solomon, and rightful heir to the estate. (family records prepared by Mary Elisabeth Seaman)

Jonathan named his three youngest children in his will: Betsy, Ann and John and left his estate to his beloved wife for use during her natural life. He asked that his son, William, bring in the horse saddle & briddle previously given him to account for the value. He requested that his estate be equally divided between all my children. If either of my children should die under age and without issue the part of the one dying shall be equally divided between my 3 youngest. He signed his name. Obedience White was executor and witness was M.S. Pitts.

By the wording of his will, it appears Jonathan had older children; one of whom was named William. These children would have been of age and, therefore, born before 1792. He may have been married previous to Nancy White and had children Sally Bunting, William Bunting, and possibly a Holloway and Solomon Bunting.

Jonathan Bunting and Ann "Nancy" White had the following children:

145 i. Sally⁵ Bunting. Sally died 1820 in Northampton Co., VA. A Sally Bunting, will dated November 12, 1820, probate February 12, 1821, gave all her estate to her sister Ann, after the death of her mother, Nancy. She named her brother, William, as executor. She stated that if the Negros not already be freed, they were to be free at the age of 85. She signed her mark "X." Witnesses: Samuel L. Stott and Richard L. Bunting.

Jonathan Bunting did not name a daughter, Sally; however, he had a daughter, Ann, son, William, and wife Nancy, and Richard L. Bunting would be a 1st cousin to Sally, should she have been daughter of Jonathan.

146 ii. William Bunting was born 1791. William died after 1820. William was of age at the time of his father's will. He was named in that will that he should bring in the saddle and briddle previously given him by his father to have it valued.

William was called brother and named executor of the will of Sally Bunting dated November 12, 1820.

147 iii. John Bunting was born after 1792.

148 iv. Betsy Bunting was born after 1792.

149 v. Ann Bunting was born after 1792. Ann died after 1820. It is thought that this Ann is named sole legatee of Sally Bunting in her will dated November 12, 1820; Sally calling Ann her sister. Ann is given all of Sally's property, including slaves who are to be freed at age 85.

150 vi. Holloway Bunting was born 1808. Holloway is not named in his father's will dated 1813. Notes of Carolyn Seamon indicate that Jonathan had a son named Holloway. Jonathan Bunting did not name his older children in his will: Holloway may have been born prior to 1792 or died before 1813.

71. Holloway⁴ Bunting (Solomon³, Holloway², William¹) birth date unknown. Holloway died 1808 in Northampton Co., VA.

A Holloway Bunting was witness to the will of John Scarburgh in 1793, Northampton Co. VA.

He named his son, Solomon T., Ginny Bunting and Samuel Bunting, and left them all 4 shillings. The remaining estate was to be divided among his three under age children: Charlotte, Richard L. and Elishe Bunting. He named his loving brother, Jonathan Bunting as executor. He signed with his mark "X." Witnesses were: George Turner, Teackle White and Arthur R. Savage.

Holloway Bunting had the following children:

151 i. Solomon T.⁵ Bunting was born before 1787.

152 ii. Samuel Bunting was born before 1787.

153 iii. Ginny Bunting was born before 1787.

154 iv. Charlotte Bunting was born after 1787.

155 v. Richard L. Bunting was born after 1787. Richard died after 1820. Richard was witness to the will of Sally Bunting on November 12, 1820. It appears Sally was his cousin, the daughter of his uncle Jonathan.

156 vi. Elishe Bunting was born after 1787.

73. Solomon⁴ Bunting (Jr.) (Solomon³, Holloway², William¹) birth date unknown. Solomon died 1823 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Leah Mayson in Accomack Co., VA, August 16, 1803.

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, September 25, 1822. Solomon gave a deposition on August 2, 1820 to prove his service in the Revolutionary War. On September 27, 1831, his service was certified that it appeared satisfactory evidence and his heirs named as: Margaret, Thomas and Susan Bunting and Rachel Bundick, wife of Richard. (Mary F. Carey, Acc. Orders 1819-1822, p. 170)

A will for a Solomon Bunting dated September 25, 1822 left to his wife "hole of my property of every discription." Witnesses: James Sheild, Margaret Sheild, Patsy Turlington. Probate date was November 25, 1823. (Accomack County Wills 1821-1823, Reel 6, p. 434, VA State Archives)

Solomon Bunting(Jr.) and Leah Mayson had the following children:

157 i. Margaret⁵ Bunting.

158 ii. Thomas Bunting.

159 iii. Susan Bunting.

160 iv. Rachel Bunting. She married Richard Bundick.

161 v. Sally Bunting.

75. William⁴ Bunting (Solomon³, Holloway², William¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA September 14, 1752. William died October, 1819 in Philadelphia, PA.

He married twice. He married Widow Forbes. Widow died before 1808. He married Elisabeth Seaman. Elisabeth was the daughter of Samuel Seaman and Mary Birdsall. Elizabeth's family lived at Jerusalem, Long Island, NY. (Carolyn Seaman) William was on board a vessel owned by his father and others laden with Peach Brandy and other goods and bound for Norfolk, when it was seized by a British 'Man of War.' All on board were taken to Long Island waters, near New York. On the passage, every effort was made to induce the men to enlist in 'King George's service.' Those who refused were mistreated and transferred to prison ships. William suffered physical injuries but told them "they might cut him up in pound pieces, and half pound pieces, but he would never lift his hand gainst his country." The good will of an old doctor saved his life. His name was put on the death list and after being carried out for burial, the doctor arranged for his escape. (letter written by William's daughter, Jane Jackson)

William made his way to New York, where he found employment apportioning rations. After the war, he keep the accounts and superintendedand paid the workmen repairing the city. He went on to become a distiller in New York and prospered.

He would return to the shore when he could to tend to his family business and visit his brothers and sisters. In 1819, he left for Virginia on the "Andrea." Sick with typhoid fever, William died on their arrival at Philadelphia and was buried at the Swedish Burial Ground in the city. Not arriving in Virginia, it took his family nearly three months to learn of his death. His trunk went on to Virginia and the family was able to recover it. This trunk contained papers necessary for the settlement of his estate, plus clothing and $90. Letters from his father and other family members were in that trunk, and it is from these that the history of William Bunting was preserved by Mary Elizabeth Seaman and recorded in "Buntings of Virginia."

William Bunting and Elisabeth Seaman had the following children:

+ 162 i. Ann Maria⁵ Bunting was born December 21, 1808.

163 ii. Jane Elizabeth Bunting was born in Jerusalem, Long Island, NY September 19, 1811. Jane died May 28, 1896 in Wantagh, Long Island, NY. She married Noah Jackson. (family records prepared by Mary Elisabeth Seaman)

164 iii. Solomon Bunting was born in NY March 28, 1813. Solomon died March 21, 1883. He married three times. He married Margaret Nichols. He married Charity Maria Smith. He married Sarah Smith. (family records prepared by Mary Elisabeth Seaman)

165 iv. Jemima Bunting was born in NY September 6, 1815. Jemima died April 29, 1816. (family records prepared by Mary Elisabeth Seaman)

+ 166 v. William Bunting(Jr.) was born January 14, 1817.

78. Bagwell⁵ Bull (Bridget⁴ Bunting, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown. Bagwell died before 1832.

Bagwell Bull had the following child:

167 i. James⁶ Bull.

79. Custis⁵ Bull (Bridget⁴ Bunting, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown.

Custis Bull had the following child:

168 i. Rosey⁶ Bull. She married Richard Bloxom in Accomack Co., VA, 1817. Richard was the son of Argil Bloxom.

81. Southey⁵ Bull (Bridget⁴ Bunting, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown.

Southey Bull had the following children:

169 i. Southey⁶ Bull (Jr.).

170 ii. Custis Bull.

82. William R.⁵ Bunting (Sr.) (Levin⁴, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown. William died before September 28, 1835 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married three times. He married Mahala (wife of W.R.Bunting). He married Agnes Bloxom in Accomack Co., VA, March 3, 1810. She was the widow of Custis Bloxom.

He married Elizabeth (wife of W.R.Bunting) in Accomack Co., VA, January 29, 1827. She was the widow of Thomas Fox. William R. Bunting sold land to Matthias Outten on March 1, 1810, part of which he'd purchased of John Boissard and part of which he'd inherited from his brother, Edmund Bunting, and in a division of land from his father, Levin Bunting, between the heirs of said Levin. The property was in Accomack County bounded by the county road, a branch of Folly Creek and the lands of Amey Bunting (William's sister) (Wills, Deeds, District Court 1807-1830, Accomack Co., Reel 74, p. 146, VA State Archives) William is shown on the 1810 and 1820 census of Accomack County, St. George's Parish.

Only because he named a daughter, Adah, is it thought that William's mother was by Levin's second wife, Adah.

Accomack court stipulated on September 28, 1835 that Elizabeth Bunting be appointed guardian of Amy and William Bunting, orphans of William R. Bunting. (George Core)

Notes from George Core indicate his middle name as Robert.

William R. Bunting(Sr.) and Mahala(wife of W.R.Bunting) had the following children:

171 i. Adah⁶ Bunting. Adah died 1833 in Accomack Co., VA. She made a will in Accomack Co., VA, August 19, 1833. Adah's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, October 28, 1833. Adah called herself daughter of William R. in her will. She named her "mother-in-law", widow of William R. Bunting, Elizabeth, as her executor and left her everything. Witnesses to the will were William Groten and John Hargis.

172 ii. William Robinson Bunting(Jr.) was born in Accomack Co., VA March 15, 1830. William died January 24, 1909 in Accomack Co., VA. He married twice. He married Annie P. Shield in Accomack Co., VA, December 31, 1849. Annie was born 1827. Annie died 1891. She was the daughter of James K. and Elizabeth Shield. She was buried just outside the rear door of the old Bunting farmhouse. (George Core)

He married Polly G. Haley in Accomack Co., VA, March 29, 1893. Polly was born 1841. Polly was the daughter of William Haley. She was the widow Bull at her marriage to Bunting, age 52. Known to the family as Uncle Billy, he lived with his sister, Amy, and her husband and was buried by his wife outside the rear door of the old Bunting farmhouse. (George Core) NOTE: His marriage license to Annie Shield shows him ward of Golden Fox.

William R. Bunting(Sr.) had the following child:

173 iii. Amy Coward Bunting was born about 1831. She married John William Core in Accomack Co., VA, November 5, 1851. John was born about 1833. John was the son of Levi Core. John and Amy lived on the old Bunting Farm near Folly Creek with Amy's widowed brother, William Robinson Bunting. (George Core)

83. Peggy⁵ Bunting (Levin⁴, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown.

She married Ebern Bird in Accomack Co., VA, January 3, 1801. Peggy was named in the suit of Smith Bunting vs. his siblings regarding the dower land of his mother reported in Accomack Court November 27, 1797. (Accomack Co. Orders 1796-1798, Reel 89, p. 336, VA State Archives)

Peggy Bunting and Ebern Bird had the following child:

+ 174 i. Elizabeth⁶ Bird was born about 1802.

87. Smith⁵ Bunting (Levin⁴, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown. Smith died 1802 in Accomack Co., VA.

He married Nancy (wife of Smith Bunting).

He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, August 12, 1802. Indenture September 29, 1798 between Smith Bunting, wife Nancy, and Thomas Cropper, for the sum of 24 pounds current money for 13 acres of the late Levin Bunting to be out of Smith Bunting's share of said tract of land when the same shall be divided and out of the dower land of said tract of land in the possession of Adah Bunting widow of the said Levin. (Accomack Co. Deeds No. 9, 1797-1800 Reel 17, p. 240) Indenture of Release December 15, 1798 between Adah Bunting, widow of Levin, and Thomas Cropper for the sum of 40 pounds her dower lands adjoining the woodlands of Thoms Cropper to the soutward of the main county road and the woodlands which the said Thomas Cropper purchased at the division of Levin Buntings lands which was drawn by Smith Bunting. Wit: Mary Marshall, alias Slover, John Custis & James White. (Reel 17, p. 293) Indenture February 27, 1799 between Smith & Nancy Bunting and Thomas Cropper in consideration of 40 pounds for 6 2/3 acre. Wit: Robard Snead, James White and John Edmunds. (Reel 17, p. 419)

Smith Bunting and Nancy(wife of Smith Bunting) had the following child:

175 i. Sally⁶ Bunting. She married John Hargis(Jr.) in Accomack Co., VA, December 20, 1825. John was born 1790. John was the son of John Hargis and Nancy Bunting. John died October 15, 1881 in Accomack Co., VA.

88. Nancy⁵ Bunting (Levin⁴, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown.

She married John Hargis. John and Nancy Hargis were named in the suit of Smith Bunting vs. his siblings regarding the dower land of his mother reported in Accomack Court November 27, 1797. (Accomack Co. Orders 1796-1798, Reel 89, p. 336, VA State Archives)

Nancy Bunting and John Hargis had the following child:

176 i. John⁶ Hargis (Jr.) was born 1790. John died October 15, 1881 in Accomack Co., VA. He married Sally Bunting in Accomack Co., VA, December 20, 1825. Sally was the daughter of Smith Bunting and Nancy(wife of Smith Bunting).

89. Son⁵ Bunting (Kendal⁴, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) birth date unknown. Son died about 1844.

Son Bunting had the following child:

+ 177 i. John W.⁶ Bunting (Capt.) was born April 5, 1836.

91. Anna "Maria"⁵ Bunting (Kendal⁴, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born about 1788. Anna died March 31, 1819 in Poquoson, VA.

She married William "Smith" Bunting (of Back Creek) in Accomack Co., VA, December 27, 1806. William was born about 1780. William was the son of Smith Bunting(Jr.). William died February 4, 1845 in York Co., VA. He gave his age as 50-60 in the 1840 York County census. It is not proved that he was the son of Smith Bunting, Jr. Smith Bunting, Jr. did leave young orphans, but their names are not known.

Smith Bunting was a member of Capt. Samuel Shield's Company of Light Infantry on the muster roll of March 1, 1813, War of 1812. He is described as a planter, a native of Accomac, who was 5' 6" tall. A Luther Bunting, waterman from Accomack, 6' tall, is listed in the same Company. Captain Shield's Company would have been part of the 2nd Battalion 115th Regiment of Virginia Militia and participated in the Battle of Hampton on June 25, 1813. (Vincent Walkins, History of Tabernacle Methodist Church, pp. 16-18)

Notes of Michael Bunting indicate that Smith referred to Luther Bunting as "brother." Luther was the son of Kendal and Zillar Bunting and brother of Smith's second wife, Anna Maria Bunting. Smith may have used the term to refer to his "brother-in-law" and the possibility exists that William Smith Bunting, orphan, may have been raised in the household of Kendal & Zillar Bunting.

Smith Bunting's name appears on a York County Legislative Petition dated February 11, 1839 regarding the curtailment of their livlihood as oystermen. (Vincent Walkins, History of Tabernacle Methodist Church, pp15, 76, 79) Smith is found in the 1820 and 1840 census of York County. Ann Bunting is shown as head of household in the 1850 & 1860 census of York County.

Smith Bunting had 17 children as shown in his Bible. (extract from Smith Bunting Bible on file at Poquoson Library, Bunting file; Louis Barnes). He had 11 by his 3rd wife, Nancy Topping. He had 5 by wife, Anna Maria Bunting, three who lived to adulthood.

William "Smith" Bunting (of Back Creek) and Anna "Maria" Bunting had the following children:

178 i. John Kendal⁶ Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA September 5, 1807. John died November 20, 1809 in Accomack Co., VA.

179 ii. John Kendal Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA October 15, 1810. John died November, 1810 in Accomack Co., VA.

180 iii. Smith Kendal Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA February 23, 1812. Smith died 1865 in Baltimore, MD. He married Margarett Miller in Baltimore, MD, January 22, 1834. Margarett was born about 1814. Margarett died after 1870 in Baltimore, MD. $35.75 was paid to Smith K. Bunting for his legacy on by October 7, 1837 when the inventory, sale & audit of the estate of George Bunting was recorded. (notes of Louis Barnes) He was a resident of Baltimore City in the 1840 & 1850 census. As S.K. Bunting, age 38 in 1850, he was a carpenter born in Virginia. He is shown as Smith K. in 1860. Smith was deceased by 1870, when Margarett is shown as head of household. (notes of Michael Bunting)

Children of Smith and Margaret Bunting, all born in Baltimore, MD (notes of Michael Bunting): George W. Bunting b.c. 1834, d. aft. 1870; Joseph Bunting b.c. 1835; William Henry Bunting b.c. 1837; Catherine Bunting b.c. 1838; Mary E. Bunting b.c. 1843; Margaret Bunting b.c. 1844; Emily Bunting b.c. 1846; Cornelia Bunting b.c. 1848; Smith K. Bunting b. 1849, d. aft. 1890; Edward Bunting b.c. 1852; Winfield Scott Bunting b.c. 1855, m. May Elizabeth Wooden.

181 iv. Elizabeth Bunting was born in York Co., VA March 2, 1813. Elizabeth died September 2, 1832 in York Co., VA.

+ 182 v. Millendy-Malinday Bunting was born September 4, 1815.

183 vi. George W. Bunting was born in York Co., VA March 18, 1817. George died after 1870 in Baltimore, MD. Before June 3, 1846, $33.33 was paid to P. P. Mayo for George Bunting of Smith's legacy from the estate of George Bunting d. 1832. He is shown in the 1850 census living next to his step-mother, Ann Bunting, with wife, Amelia, and children: Susan 15, Ann 8, Wesley 6, Virginia E. 4, and Septimus (male) 2. George moved to Baltimore, MD after the 1850 census.

It would appear George married previous to Amelia and by his wife wife had daughter, Susan Bunting b.c. 1836 York Co. He married second Amelia and had children: Ann Maria Bunting b.c. 1842 York Co., m. Henry Simpson; Wesley Bunting b.c. 1844 York Co., d. aft. 1870; Virginia E. Bunting b.c. 1846 York Co.; Septimus Bunting b.c. 1848 York Co., d. bef. 1855; Septimus Bunting b.c. 1855 Baltimore, d. aft. 1890. (notes of Michael Bunting)

93. William "Smith"⁵ Bunting (of Back Creek) (Smith⁴, Smith³, Jonathan², William¹) was born about 1780. William died February 4, 1845 in York Co., VA.

He married three times. He married Nanny Rodgers in Accomack Co., VA, December 5, 1805. Nanny was born about 1785. Nanny died 1806 in Accomack Co., VA. Nanny/Nancy was the daughter of John Rogers. (notes of Michael Bunting)

He married Anna "Maria" Bunting in Accomack Co., VA, December 27, 1806. Anna was born about 1788. Anna was the daughter of Kendal Bunting and Zillar-Zillah-Ziller Darby. Anna died March 31, 1819 in Poquoson, VA. He married Ann "Nancy" Topping in York Co., VA, July 14, 1819. Ann was born June 21, 1805. Ann was the daughter of George Topping and Rosey Bonwell. Ann died after 1860. He gave his age as 50-60 in the 1840 York County census. It is not proved that he was the son of Smith Bunting, Jr. Smith Bunting, Jr. did leave young orphans, but their names are not known.

Smith Bunting was a member of Capt. Samuel Shield's Company of Light Infantry on the muster roll of March 1, 1813, War of 1812. He is described as a planter, a native of Accomac, who was 5' 6" tall. A Luther Bunting, waterman from Accomack, 6' tall, is listed in the same Company. Captain Shield's Company would have been part of the 2nd Battalion 115th Regiment of Virginia Militia and participated in the Battle of Hampton on June 25, 1813. (Vincent Walkins, History of Tabernacle Methodist Church, pp. 16-18)

Notes of Michael Bunting indicate that Smith referred to Luther Bunting as "brother." Luther was the son of Kendal and Zillar Bunting and brother of Smith's second wife, Anna Maria Bunting. Smith may have used the term to refer to his "brother-in-law" and the possibility exists that William Smith Bunting, orphan, may have been raised in the household of Kendal & Zillar Bunting.

Smith Bunting's name appears on a York County Legislative Petition dated February 11, 1839 regarding the curtailment of their livlihood as oystermen. (Vincent Walkins, History of Tabernacle Methodist Church, pp15, 76, 79) Smith is found in the 1820 and 1840 census of York County. Ann Bunting is shown as head of household in the 1850 & 1860 census of York County.

Smith Bunting had 17 children as shown in his Bible. (extract from Smith Bunting Bible on file at Poquoson Library, Bunting file; Louis Barnes). He had 11 by his 3rd wife, Nancy Topping. He had 5 by wife, Anna Maria Bunting, three who lived to adulthood.

William "Smith" Bunting (of Back Creek) and Anna "Maria" Bunting had the following children:

178 i. John Kendal⁶ Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA September 5, 1807. John died November 20, 1809 in Accomack Co., VA.

179 ii. John Kendal Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA October 15, 1810. John died November, 1810 in Accomack Co., VA.

180 iii. Smith Kendal Bunting was born in Accomack Co., VA February 23, 1812. Smith died 1865 in Baltimore, MD. He married Margarett Miller in Baltimore, MD, January 22, 1834. Margarett was born about 1814. Margarett died after 1870 in Baltimore, MD. $35.75 was paid to Smith K. Bunting for his legacy on by October 7, 1837 when the inventory, sale & audit of the estate of George Bunting was recorded. (notes of Louis Barnes) He was a resident of Baltimore City in the 1840 & 1850 census. As S.K. Bunting, age 38 in 1850, he was a carpenter born in Virginia. He is shown as Smith K. in 1860. Smith was deceased by 1870, when Margarett is shown as head of household. (notes of Michael Bunting)

Children of Smith and Margaret Bunting, all born in Baltimore, MD (notes of Michael Bunting): George W. Bunting b.c. 1834, d. aft. 1870; Joseph Bunting b.c. 1835; William Henry Bunting b.c. 1837; Catherine Bunting b.c. 1838; Mary E. Bunting b.c. 1843; Margaret Bunting b.c. 1844; Emily Bunting b.c. 1846; Cornelia Bunting b.c. 1848; Smith K. Bunting b. 1849, d. aft. 1890; Edward Bunting b.c. 1852; Winfield Scott Bunting b.c. 1855, m. May Elizabeth Wooden.

181 iv. Elizabeth Bunting was born in York Co., VA March 2, 1813. Elizabeth died September 2, 1832 in York Co., VA.

+ 182 v. Millendy-Malinday Bunting was born September 4, 1815.

183 vi. George W. Bunting was born in York Co., VA March 18, 1817. George died after 1870 in Baltimore, MD. Before June 3, 1846, $33.33 was paid to P. P. Mayo for George Bunting of Smith's legacy from the estate of George Bunting d. 1832. He is shown in the 1850 census living next to his step-mother, Ann Bunting, with wife, Amelia, and children: Susan 15, Ann 8, Wesley 6, Virginia E. 4, and Septimus (male) 2. George moved to Baltimore, MD after the 1850 census.

It would appear George married previous to Amelia and by his wife wife had daughter, Susan Bunting b.c. 1836 York Co. He married second Amelia and had children: Ann Maria Bunting b.c. 1842 York Co., m. Henry Simpson; Wesley Bunting b.c. 1844 York Co., d. aft. 1870; Virginia E. Bunting b.c. 1846 York Co.; Septimus Bunting b.c. 1848 York Co., d. bef. 1855; Septimus Bunting b.c. 1855 Baltimore, d. aft. 1890. (notes of Michael Bunting)

William "Smith" Bunting (of Back Creek) and Ann "Nancy" Topping had the following children:

184 vii. Mary Ann Bunting was born in York Co., VA October 12, 1820. Mary died August 8, 1906 in York Co., VA. She married Daniel Carmines(Jr.) in York Co., VA, May 10, 1839. Daniel was born in York Co., VA May 2, 1802. Daniel died April 26, 1869 in York Co., VA. Daniel was son of Daniel Carmines and Dorothy Elizabeth