Marshalls of Northampton Co., VA

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

Introduction

Many, many thanks to members of the GHOTES for so generously sharing their information on Marshalls and allied surnames and research expertise. I had a great advantage over my granddad-many more source books of Eastern Shore Records have been published and the additional research tool of the internet and the wonderful folks at the GHOTES.

It's almost funny how several branches have been added to this tree. One started out thanks to an old photo found in someone's attic which, thankfully, had a name on the back with the surname Marshall. After years of sharing research, the link was finally made. Another recent line was added after DNA testing. This DNA testing is also pointing to the Marshalls of Northampton County, VA coming there from the area of Sharpenhow, Bedfordshire, England.

If you are using this compilation to research this or allied families, please use it as a guide. My location, time and means has its limits on original sources. Much of this information is from secondary sources and the notes of others researching these families.

There are three main Marshall families to sort through in this part of the shore: the Accomack, Northampton and Somerset (or Bayside) families. They all moved from one county to another. Add to that, the same surname in nearby counties and intermarriages among them all. No connection has been found to link these families and recent DNA testing has proved no relationship between the Marshalls of early Accomack County and those of Northampton County. DNA testing has, however, proved a link to a Marshall line out of Dorcester Co., MD. Where intermarriages occur among these other Marshall families, the other Marshall lines are identified with asterisks (*Accomack, **Bayside). This journal follows what is known of the Marshalls who started out in Northampton County, VA. You will also find several allied families (Bunting, Purnell, and others) posted at the Ghotes site.

If you have corrections or additions or connect to this family, I would be most interested in hearing from you. Judy Stell, stellva@msn.com report last updated March 2005

Still Unplaced: Mary Purnell Marshall d. 1818 m. Thomas Marshall Purnell; Isaac Marshall 1772-1831 m. Mary Polly Collier; Mary A. Marshall m. 1854 Isaac Bredell Purnell; Herbert Marshall b.c. 1846 s/o Josiah Herbert Marshall m. 1904 Mary Martin Purnell

References which may not have complete information or may be abbreviated in this report:

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1. John¹ Marshall was born about 1600. John died after 1685 in Northampton Co., VA.

In 1640, a Certificate was granted to John Wilkins for 500 acres at Allens Creek extending toward the land of Obed Robins. The fragments of this certificate show the following headrights: Mr. John Wilkins and Bridgett his wife; John Marshall and....., Mary Vaughan, John ___, Edward Blacklocke....other names destroyed. (Beverly Fleet, Virginia Colonial Abstracts Vol. 32 Accomacke County 1637-1640, Richmond VA, 1948, Transcript p. 166, p. 94)

"Att a Courte held at Accowmacke the Sixth day of July 1640....The deposition of John Dolby aged twenty yeares or thereaboutes sworne and examined in open courte sayeth as Followeth. This deponend sayeth that about a Fortnight since or theraboutes heard John Marshall say unto him this deponent, that hee the said Marshall could find in his heart to knock his Maister John Wilkins on the head. An further hee deposeth not. the deposition of Walter Dickenson (aged) twenty yeares or thereaboutes sworne and examined in open Cort saieth as Followeth. This deponent saieth that about a Fortnight since hee heard John Mars(hall) say unto him this Deponent that hee that said Marshall could Find in his heart to knock his Mr. (master) John Wilkins on the head And Further he deposeth not. The deposition of Henry Metcalfe aged one and twenty yeares or thereaboutes sworne and examined saieth as Followeth. This deponent saieth that the last yeare hee heard John Marshall saie that hee could Find in his heart to give his Mr. (master) John Wilkins A Kinge Henry Knocke and further hee saieth not.

Forasmuch as this courte hath this present day taken into a serious consideration as well the manie misdemeanors and refractory courses allsoe the injurious and unlawfull speeches of John Marshall by him the said Marshall Formerly used and spoken towardes and concerninge Mr. John Wilkins, which hath at large appred by severall depositions Formerly deposed and this present day taken And whereas the same hath rended to such dangerous and ungodly action And being such ill president It is there upon thought Fitt and soe ordered by this Court that hee the said John Marshall shall For his enormous offences committed suffer and undergoe the punishment of thirty stripes upon his bare shoulders. As allsoe that hee satisfie his said Master For all such charges as hee is to undergoe and pay both unto the high Sheriff and allsoe For all the charges of Court in and about this said suyte And Furthermore and in consideration of the promises hee is hereby ordered From henceforth to bee and remayne upon his good Abearance and well Behaviour." (Susie M. Ames, County Court Records of Accomack-Northampton, VA 1640-1645, Charlottesville, VA, University Press, p. 5, 19)

John appears in Northampton Court on May 15, 1643 and July 4, 1643 to give depositions. No age is given, nor any indication as to whether he is still in the service of John Wilkins. (Susie M. Ames, County Court Records of Accomack-Northampton, VA 1640-1645, Charlottesville, VA, University Press, p. 276, 289)

In 1649, John appears as a witness to the will of his former master, John Wilkins, on December 23. The title "planter" is given after his name. He gave a deposition on January 28, 1650 regarding the will of Edward Drew. (James Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., p. 26-27)

In 1685, John Marshall purchased 150A at N115 from Henry Edwards. Whitelaw says he left it to his son, Thomas; however, no will or disposition has been found. He may have 'left' it to his son, Thomas through the laws of primogeniture. The property then passed by Thomas Marshall's will of 1700 to his sons George and John.

John Marshall had the following child:

+ 2 i. Thomas² Marshall was born 1626.

2. Thomas² Marshall (John¹) was born 1626. Thomas died 1704 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married Mary (N) (wife of Thomas Marshall) about 1655. Mary was born 1638. Mary died before 1704. Mary was his wife's name when he presented his son, Thomas for baptism in 1661. He did not name a wife in his will. Court records of Northampton County show Mary Marshall in May, 1688, aged 50. (Houston & Mihalyka, Colonial Residents, Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore MD, 1985, p. 67)

He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, January 1, 1704. Thomas's will was probated in Northampton Co., VA, May 30, 1704. Thomas would have been about age 14 when he came to Northampton. His name is probably on that portion of the headright certificate which was destroyed. If indentured with his father to John Wilkins, his seven years coincide with his attaining majority.

In 1658, Dermon Macloud left his will in Northampton Co VA. He bequeathed a cow calf and 'the 170 pounds tobacco he owes me' to Thomas Marshall. Others recieving calves or cows from Dermon Macloud were: Olester Southerland, Daniel Eson and the three children of John Coulston: John, Elizabeth and Ann. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., p. 58)

In 1664, Thomas bought 150A of the Truett section of tract N115 from Mr. Bloyes. In 1700, he deeded this to sons, John and George. He also gave his sons the land his father purchased from Henry Edwards, or the Edwards section of N115. Thomas' son, John, and grandson, Thomas, also made purchases of the remaining land at N115 between 1708 and 1724. In 1744, John's son, Thomas, purchased 60A of adjoining N114. A suit over the bounds in 1746 required a survey which showed that this part was on the bay shore and above the north fork of Boulman's Branch and was merged with N115. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 526-528)

Richard Robinson gifted a cow to Thomas' son, George, on May 26, 1679. George would have been about 20 years old. The significance of this gift is not known. (Accomack Wills & Deeds 1679-1690, copied by James Marshall) Richard Robinson and his mother Mary Parramore joined in a deed for 150 acres (N113) to Thomas Marshall in 1676. Thomas gave this land to his son, Thomas, and later gave to Thomas Jr.'s daughters. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 522) Neither Richard Robinson nor Mary Parramore named any Marshalls in their wills and the relationship, if any, is not known. (Thomas Marshall's wife, Mary, may have been a Robinson)

Abstract of Thomas' will dated January 1, 1703-4, probate May 30, 1704: two daughters of son, Thomas, Mary and Ann, 150A bayside 'Muddy Branch' to be equally divided. To sons, John and George, 200A on Ridge between Occohanock and Nasswattox Creeks to be equally divided, with George to have his choice. The 300A where I and my sons live to remain as described in deeds by me formerly made to them. Servant man, Joseph Smith, to George. John and George residual legatees and executors. Witnessed by Jacob Johnson, Arthur Roscoe and Obedience Johnson. (James Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., p. 176)

Thomas Marshall and Mary (N) (wife of Thomas Marshall) had the following children:

3 i. (Ann)³ Marshall. (Ann) died after 1687 in Northampton Co., VA. Thomas Marshall, Jr. named his sister to oversee his estate in his will of 1687, yet she is not named by her father or other brothers. This daughter may have been named Ann. There was an Ann Marshall as one of twelve women to testify and witness in court March 26, 1677, (Orders of 1676-1678, p.39 copied by Jim Marshall) who cannot be identified with any other Marshall family. Thomas Marshall, Jr.'s daughters were named Mary and Ann - possibly for his mother and his sister.

+ 4 ii. John Marshall was born about 1656.

+ 5 iii. George Marshall was born about 1659.

+ 6 iv. Thomas Marshall was born about 1661.

4. John³ Marshall (Thomas², John¹) was born about 1656. John died 1720 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married Sarah (N) (wife of John Marshall). Sarah died after May 5, 1720. Sarah may have been a second marriage and mother of Jacob, Elizabeth and possibly Sarah. She might have been the Sarah who married David Stott and was mother of John Stott - see Thomas Marshall, #18 Fourth Generation.

He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, May 5, 1720. John's will was probated in Northampton Co., VA, May 17, 1720. John bought 100A of the Bradford section of N115 in 1710 from John Smith d. 1712 and wife Joan (Sheapheard). In 1700, he received the southern half of the Truett N115 section from his father, Thomas. In 1720, John and wife, Sarah, left to their son Thomas, who had already acquired the Bradford N115 section to the south in 1708 from Abraham Smith and purchased the the section owned by Isaac Smith in 1724. (Ralph Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, pp. 527-528) John was Justice of the Peace for Northampton County.

John may have married a daughter or grandaughter of John Smith d. 1697 and Jane (Charlton). This is purely speculation based on the appearance of "Smith" given names starting with John's sons and continuing for several generations and the number of land and legal transactions between the families. John Marshall's father, Thomas, had land that bounded that of John Smith d. 1697.

This is most likely the John Marshall mentioned in the will of John Smith d. 1712 Northampton County and called 'attorney' of John Sheapheard in a deed of gift in 1707 by Sheapheard to Isaac Smith, son of John Smith d. 1712 & Jane Sheapheard (daughter of John).

Sarah was the name of John's wife at the time of his death; she may have been a second marriage. Land records indicate a Sarah (probably Marshall) married David Stott, Jr. and had a son, John Stott, who was of age by 1758. Sarah Stott was living in 1764. (See Thomas Marshall in Fourth Generation.) Sarah may not have been mother to all of John's children and the wording of his will and wording for son, Jacob, who received an item that had been his mother's. This gives the indication that Jacob's mother was deceased.

Abstract of will: loving wife Sarah, 250A plantation whereon I now live during her widowhood and then to be equally divided by my wife and three sons John, Isaac and Jacob and by my two daughters Elizabeth and Sarah. Son Thomas 150A tract whereon I now dwell and 100A adjoining thereto purchased of John Smith. My heirs to adhere to the survey of Zorubable Preeson and not to disturb Isaac Smith (minor) of a small piece of land where Zachariah Bowles formerly lived. My son John 100A in Naswadux Neck given by my father Thomas in his will of 5 January 1702-3. Son Isaac 10A in Naswadux Neck on a place called the Ridge bounded by land formerly John Scammeby's being part of that tract of land bought by me of Henry Webb, 1/2 the 5 pounds owed me by Mr. James Potter, and 1/2 the 20 shillings owed by James Lang. To my daughter Elizabeth the girl called Sarah Gill until Elizabeth is lawful age. To my daughter Sarah. To my son Jacob a chest called his mother's. My three sons Thomas, John and Isaac executors. Henry Stakes to make coffin and to be given 5 shillings credit on his account. Wittness: John Bryant, Holloway Bunting, Mary Marshall. (James Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., p. 230)

John Marshall and Sarah (N) (wife of John Marshall) had the following children:

+ 7 i. Isaac⁴ Marshall (Sr.) was born about 1685.

+ 8 ii. John Marshall (Jr.) was born about 1690.

+ 9 iii. Thomas Marshall (Mjr.) was born 1692.

+ 10 iv. Elizabeth Marshall was born after 1699.

11 v. Jacob Marshall was born before 1720. He married Margaret Bagwell in Northampton Co., VA, December 29, 1749. Margaret was born after 1704. Margaret was the daughter of Alexander Bagwell and Daughter 1 Maddux. Margaret was named by her father and was under age in 1722. She chose John Jacob her guardian 1/8/1723 and a month later chose Thomas Marshall 2/2/1723 (NH Orders Bk 18 1722-1729) On July 9, 1723, Thomas Marshall presented an inventory of her estate and this inventory is recorded on p. 187 Wills, Deeds, Etc. No. 15, 1717-1725. No discharge of the guardianship has been found. On June 11, 1726, Arthur Robert asked the court for four pounds, eleven shillings out of the estate of Alexander Bagwell in right of his wife Margaret, late one of the daughters of Alexander Bagwell. (NH Orders Bk 18 1722-1729, film at VA Archives)

He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, May 13, 1752. Jacob did not receive land from his father, but a chest called 'his mother's.' (James Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., p. 230) His brother, Thomas, had been guardian to Margaret Bagwell in 1723, prior to her marriage to her first husband, Arthur Roberts.

+ 12 vi. Sarah Marshall was born about 1720.

5. George³ Marshall (Thomas², John¹) was born about 1659. George died 1713 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married twice. He married Daughter Tompson about 1680. Daughter was the daughter of John Tompson and Rebecca Savage. He married Mary (Moore) about 1695. Mary was born about 1658. Mary died March 1, 1724 in Northampton Co., VA. She made a will in Northampton Co., VA, March 1, 1724. Mary Marshall's will of 1724 left 10 shillings to granddaughter, Ann Mary Bunting, 10 shillings to granddaughter, Rachel White, and 13 shillings 4 pence to grandson, Jonathan Bunting. She also mentioned her daughter, Rachel Stakes, and grandson, George Bunting. Her son-in-law, Holloway Bunting, is named executor. Witnesses to her will: Thomas Johnson, Posthumus Coare, John Parramore. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Admin. NH Co., p. 246) Mary's grandaughter, Rachael White, was the under age daughter of Rebecca Bull and Henry White. With information from Mary Frances Carey that Rebecca Bull's parents were Rebecca Hollowell and Tobias Bull, that Mary would be the grandmother of Rachael White means she was married to a White previous to George Marshall and had a son, Henry White.

An Edward Moore, wife Elizabeth, had a patent on N124. In 1704, this property was in the possession of Richard Moore, who Whitelaw presumes to be their son and heir. Richard sold 150A to Henry White and in 1709 they left it to Henry White. It is only an assumption that Henry's mother, Mary, was related in some way to Richard Moore. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 553) A Mary Moore married William White February 9, 1662. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., VA, p. 67) However, she would have been in her 50's when the Marshall children, Rachel and Tamar, were born.

He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, November 19, 1713. John Tompson left a cow calf to his 'godson' William Marshall, son of George. John Tompson's widow, Rebecca, married second Richard Robinson. A Richard Robinson gifted a cow to George Marshall on May 26, 1679, before John Tompson's death or his marriage to Rebecca. (Accomack Wills & Deeds 1679-1690, copied by James Marshall) George may have been married twice: his first wife may have been a Tompson and his second wife, Mary. Mary may have had at least one child from a previous marriage. In her 1724 will, she named grandaughter, Rachel White, who was daughter of Rebecca and Henry White. George did not name Rebecca White or her daughter, Rachel. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Admin. NH Co., p. 246)

George received the northern half of N115 from his father in 1700 and part of N103.(Ralph Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, pp. 527-528). His will gives son, William, land bounded by his brother, John Marshall. Daughter, Tamar, received 100A of land at Acohannock Ridge, adjacent to Richard Johnson, dec'd. George named daughter, Rachell, and wife, Mary, who was executrix. The will was witnessed by Henry Blair, Obed Johnson, William Stakes and William Taylor. Mary declined as executrix and son, William, qualified.(James H. Marshall, Wills & Admin. NH Co. p. 203)

George Marshall and Mary (Moore) had the following children:

+ 13 i. Rachel⁴ Marshall.

+ 14 ii. Tamar Marshall was born about 1703.

George Marshall and Daughter Tompson had the following child:

15 iii. William Marshall was born about 1692. William died March 20, 1716 in Northampton Co., VA. William was gifted a cow calf by John Tompson, calling him 'god son.'

William died intestate and William Stakes was appointed to administer on March 20, 1715-16, Northampton Co VA. William had been executor of his father's will and inherited land, N115 and N103, from his father, which reverted to his sister, Tamar Bunting. (Ralph Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, pp. 527-528)

6. Thomas³ Marshall (Thomas², John¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1661. Thomas died 1687 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married Cecill (Moore). Cecill was the daughter of Thomas Moore. That Cecil was the daughter of Thomas Moore is unknown. Thomas Moore was the only person having a daughter named Cecil of the right time period. (research of James H. Marshall)

He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, February 20, 1687. Thomas was baptized April 28, 1661, Hungars Parish. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co. VA, p. 67) Probate of his estate was February 28, 1687. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co. VA, p. 131)

Thomas Marshall and Cecill (Moore) had the following children:

+ 16 i. Mary⁴ Marshall.

17 ii. Ann Marshall was born 1688. Ann died after 1704.

7. Isaac⁴ Marshall (Sr.) (John³, Thomas², John¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1685. Isaac died 1751 in Worcester Co., MD.

He married Sarah Peale. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Peale.

He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, January 30, 1751. Isaac's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, March 8, 1751. Isaac sold his lands in Northampton County to his cousin's husband, William Stakes, in 1723 and moved to Worchester Co MD. Isaac was in Worcester by 1724, when he appears as an appraiser for the estate of Jane Persons (Worcester JWB15, p. 154) Isaac held the following properties in Worcester: 100 acres "Shirley's Venture" purchased in 1738, 200 acres "Deel/Deal" purchased in 1738, 250 acres "St. Laurence Neck" quit claimed in 1745, and "Marshall's Addition" patented in 1748.

Isaac left to wife, Sarah, use of land and servants during her life, livestock and use of the new apartment of "my dwelling place." To sons John and Isaac he left "Deel", "Saint Lawrence's", and "Marshall's Addition" and outlined the division of the land. To son, John, "my tobacco screw, but his mother to have it for her own occasion in prising her own tobacco." He left daughter, Sarah, twenty-five pistols; to daughter Elizabeth a servant named Rose, but in case Rose dies of illness which she now has, 30 pounds Maryland currency; to daughter Leah. To wife, Sarah and children John, Isaac, Rachel, Elizabeth and Leah to divide all money after debts have been paid; to wife and children Sophia Evans, Sarah Marshall, John Marshall, Tabitha Nottingham, Rachel, Elizabeth, Isaac and Leah to divide all remaining household goods. Witnesses: Ephriam Heather, Richard Blizzard and Major Hudson. (Suzanne B. Hurley, Research of Langmaid Farm, Newark District, Worcester Co., MD, 1998, Ocean City Lifesaving Museum)

In December of 1742, Isaac was appointed with Isaac Morris, Cpt. William Lane, Thomas Hayward, Cpt. John Scott, Alexander Buncle and William Selby as commissioner to survey and lay out the 100 acres for Snow Hill town. (Paul B. Touart, Along the Seaboard Side, Worcester County, MD, 1994, p. 33)

What was probably the residence of Isaac Marshall "sits on a ridge of land overlooking Newport Bay." Parts of parcels from "St. Lawrence Neck," "Deel," and "Marshalls Addition" comprised a plantation of over 500 acres along Marshalls Creek. A photograph of the home (which was standing in 1998) built about 1740 is shown in Paul Touart's "Along the Seaboard Side." This property remained in the Marshall family, until it was transferred to George W. Purnell (who married a great granddaughter of Isaac Marshall) in 1817. It has been known as "Langmaid Farm" for the family who owned it for much of the 20th century. (Paul B. Touart, Along the Seaboard Side, Worcester County, MD, 1994, p. 249; Suzanne B. Hurley research on "Langmaid Farm" 1998)

Isaac Marshall (Sr.) and Sarah Peale had the following children:

18 i. Isaac⁵ Marshall (Jr.). Isaac died 1761 in Worcester Co., MD. He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, March 29, 1761. Isaac's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, July 10, 1761. Isaac left to his nephew, Isaac, son of John Marshall, his plantation comprised of land called "Deal" and "St. Laurence", personalty and livestock. Isaac named his brother, John, as executor. Witnesses: Morris Smith, Moses Pettit and Elizabeth Marshall. (Suzanne B. Hurley, Research of Langmaid Farm, 1998)

19 ii. Sophia Marshall. Sophia died about 1754. She married Ebenezer Evans.

+ 20 iii. Sarah Marshall.

21 iv. Rachel Marshall. She married Matthew Outten. Matthew was the son of Abraham Outten and Rhonda Peale. Matthew died 1773 in Somerset Co., MD.

+ 22 v. Elizabeth Marshall.

23 vi. Levin Marshall. Levin died before 1751. He married Margaret(wife of Levin Marshall).

+ 24 vii. Leah A. Marshall.

+ 25 viii. Tabitha Marshall.

+ 26 ix. John Marshall.

27 x. Ronna Marshall. She is named as one of his eight living children (Levin is deceased) in his will; however, she is not named with a specific item for distribution and she is not shown in the administration account submitted December 11, 1756.

8. John⁴ Marshall (Jr.) (John³, Thomas², John¹) was born about 1690. John died 1750 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married twice. He married Mary Michael about 1721. Mary was born 1703. Mary was the daughter of Yardley Michael and Ann(widow of Michael & White). Mary died about 1737 in Northampton Co., VA. He married Mary Stringer in Northampton Co., VA, 1742. Mary was born about 1706. Mary was the daughter of Jacob Stringer and Elishe Harmanson. (See Tilney Family Journal and Northampton Marshalls at Ghote)

John was a domestic partner of Mary Nottingham in Northampton Co., VA, 1738. He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, February 19, 1744. John left in his will To my beloved wife Mary the use of n. woman Lucy, n. boys Mark and Esau and n. girl Sulher during her life, and n. man Luke, and one large oval table formerly hers. But if my wife should marry and have issue then the ns. to return to her issue after her death. But if my wife dies without lawful issue then above ns. to my son John. To my son Thomas my 250A plantation, n. man Abel, n. woman Jane, n. girl Phyllis, n. boy tony and n. woman Bridget. To my son John n. man Imanuell, n. woman Jude and her child, n. boys Sub, Peter and George, and girl Tamar. To my dau. Elizabeth Kerby n. women Rachel and Betty. Resid. legatees wife and my three children Thomas, Elizabeth and John. My brother Thomas and my friend Mr. Littleton Eyre to act as trustees. Son Thomas extr. Witt: Thomas Marshall, Levi Moor, Ann Nottingham. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., VA p. 331)

John did not name his son, Isaac; however, John's son Thomas named his brother Isaac in his 1753 will. Thomas did not name his brother, John; however, he did name slaves Sub and Tamar (who were given to John), giving them to his daughter, Sarah. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Admin. NH Co., p. 354)

John Marshall (Jr.) and Mary Michael had the following children:

+ 28 i. Thomas⁵ Marshall.

+ 29 ii. Elizabeth Marshall.

30 iii. John Marshall. John died before October 20, 1753 in Northampton Co., VA. John was named in his father's will, written in 1744. His father left his slaves Imanuell, Jude, Peter, Sub, George and Tamar. When John's brother, Thomas, wrote his will in 1753, Thomas did not name John, but did name brother Isaac and the children of sister Elizabeth Kerby. Thomas bequeathed slaves, Sub, George and Tamar to his daughter, Sarah. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., p. 331, 354)

John Marshall (Jr.) and Mary Nottingham had the following child:

31 iv. Elisheba Nottingham was born in Northampton Co., VA 1738.

John Marshall (Jr.) and Mary Stringer had the following child:

32 v. Isaac Marshall was born in Northampton Co., VA 1750. He was listed as a ward in Northampton Co., VA, 1750. He was listed as a ward in Northampton Co., VA, 1764. Isaac was born after his father wrote his will. He was under age in 1753 and his brother, Thomas, was his guardian after his father's death. In 1764, Isaac, age 14, named George Dashiell his guardian. (Houston & Mihalyka, Colonial Residents, p. 67) Isaac was named in the will of his brother, Thomas in 1753. George & Rose Dashiell lived in Coventry Parish, Somerset County, and Worcester Co. MD. No further information on Isaac has been found.

9. Thomas⁴ Marshall (Mjr.) (John³, Thomas², John¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA 1692. Thomas died before January 19, 1760 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married Patience "V" (Fisher, Wainhouse, Marshall) in Northampton Co., VA, about 1718. Patience was born about 1682. Patience died before November 8, 1768 in Northampton Co., VA. Patience was a defendant in a court case in Northampton Co., VA, 1710. According to Purse & Person and Whitelaw, Patience married 1st Thomas Fisher (See the Fisher Family Journal) and 2nd Francis Wainhouse. With the following information, compelling evidence is given that Patience married 3rd Thomas Marshall. In her will, probated November 8, 1765, Patience Marshall named her daughter Margaret (Wainhouse) Haggoman, a child of Francis Wainhouse named in his 1717 will. Margaret married first Joachim Michael and William Haggoman second.

September 28, 1710, Court, Northampton Co., VA: this day the action of the case between Alexander Bagwell and Francis Wainehouse as marrying Patience Fisher executors of Thomas Fisher deceased defendant being called in July Court last and by consent of both plantiff and defendant...judgement is granted by the plantiff against the defendant for the sum of 400 pounds of tobacco to be paid out of the estate of Thomas Fisher deceased with cost of suit. (Frank V. Walczyk, Northampton Co. VA Orders & Wills 1698-1710, Vol. II, 1704-1710, Peter's Row, Coram, NY, 2001, p. 174)

Thomas Marshall was named guardian to Francis and Margaret Wainhouse, for whom he filed an accounting in 1724. Accomack court records state that Thomas was made guardian for these orphans of Dorothy Wainhouse on her marriage. Dorothy was Francis Wainhouse, Sr.'s sister. She was probably the first guardian after his death and she married about 1715. The Accomack records do not say 'why' Thomas Marshall was named, but it appears he married Patience about 1718-19.

Patience also named her grandson, Esme Baily, son of Edmund and Rose Bayly, in her will (although Isma Bayly was her great grandson by her granddaughter, Rose Fisher) and Thomas Marshall was Isma Bayly's guardian at the death of his father, Edmund Bayly in 1751. The administration of Thomas Fisher's estate was granted to Patience on behalf of herself and her children in 1709. Records show that Maddox Fisher was the son of Thomas Fisher; however, the names of any siblings are not provided. The use of the word "children" in the administration indicates more than one. A Tabitha Johnson, wife of John d. 1754, named her son Ismy; neither Tabitha Johnson nor Ismy Johnson were named by Patience (John predeceased and Tabitha's date of death is unknown) but there were many relations between the Marshalls and Johnsons. In addition, Patience's son, Francis Wainhouse married a Bridget Johnson.

Patience named her children by Thomas Marshall in her will, including Esme Marshall, their eldest son. Based on approximate dates of birth for Maddox Fisher, Sr., the probate for Thomas Fisher's estate and marriage to Francis Wainhouse, Sr., Patience was probably ten or so years senior to Thomas Marshall. She would have married at about age 15 had children in her late 30's and lived into her 80's.

Patience's maiden name is not known. She signed her mark "V."

A Thomas Marshall was testator to the will of Alexander Maddux on April 10, 1717, Somerset County, MD. This was probably Thomas d. 1760 of Northampton, as the Thomas d. 1786 of Somerset was a small boy in 1717. From the other witnesses to Maddux' will, although it was recorded in Somerset County, it may have been witnessed in Northampton County. It does not appear that Thomas Marshall was in Somerset in 1717 or a relationship, if any, to Alexander Maddux is not known other than being a near neighbor to Maddux' Northampton property.

Thomas Marshall was a member of the House of Burgesses from the Eastern Shore, Northampton County, 1723-1734. (research of C. Hayward Marshall Sr. and W. Marshall Scott)

1752, Thomas Marshall of Northampton Co. VA, appointed administrator of estate of Elisabeth Dashiell, widow of Col. George Dashiell, of Somerset Co. MD. (research of Vernon L. Skinner) Elizabeth Dashiell is mother of George Dashiell, Jr., who married Thomas' step-great granddaughter, Rose Fisher. She was the widow of James Fairfax d.c. 1739. Thomas Marshall had been a witness to the will of James Fairfax. Rose Fisher (who would marry George Dashiell, Jr.) was only 7 years old, so the relationship of Thomas Marshall to Elizabeth Fairfax Dashiell existed prior to the marriage of Rose and George Dashiell, Jr. Rose Fisher & George Dashiell, Jr. name a son, James Fairfax Dashiell. George Dashiell was named next of kin in prerogative court for the estate of Thomas Marshall in 1761. Circumstantially, it appears Elizabeth Fairfax Dashiell is Thomas' sister.

Thomas' will was filed both in Northampton County, VA and Somerset Co., MD. William Allen (his son-in-law) was a creditor and was probably in Somerset at the time and this may be at least one reason by his will was filed in Maryland. That Thomas owned any land in Somerset has not been identified. Thomas' son, Esme, was in Worcester County in 1760 and his son, Thomas John, was in Dorcester.

Thomas' will was dated January 19, 1760, Northampton County, VA, and proved March 10, 1761. It appeared in both Northampton Co., VA and in Somerset Co. MD. (EB4, p. 75, Clerk's Office, Princess Ann, MD, copied by William Marshall Scott; James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., p. 388)

Thomas Marshall, Gentleman, Somerset Co. MD, 263 pounds, 3 shillings, 10 pence, February 25, 1761 August 17, 1762, William Allyn Creditor, next of kin George Dashiell, executors Thomas Marshall & Esme Marshall. (Prerogative Court Abstracts 1760-1763)

Thomas Marshall (Mjr.) and Patience "V" (Fisher, Wainhouse, Marshall) had the following children:

33 i. Patience⁵ Marshall. Patience died after 1776. She married William Allen. William was born about 1725. William was the son of Francis Allen and Mary(wife of Francis Allen). William died 1790 in Worcester Co., MD. William took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester Co. in 1778 before the Hon. Nehemiah Holland. He rendered patriotic service by supplying corn for the use of the military on February 20, 1780 and July 10, 1780, and by supplying beef on October 10, 1781. He served as Sheriff of Somerset Co. 1755-1758, Justice of Worcester Co. 1764-1775, and was recorded as being delinquent when required for militia service in 1782. (Henry C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos. MD, Willow Bend, Westminster, MD, 1999, p. 5)

His father left him law books, large Bible and Common Prayer Book. The property, land and tenements at Nassawattix Neck, Worcester County and personal estate were to be divided by the children of Mary Allen after her death. William also received lands called Africa of America, Greens Chance, Cork and Kingsale.

+ 34 ii. Esme Marshall was born about 1720.

+ 35 iii. Sarah Marshall was born about 1724.

+ 36 iv. Thomas John Marshall (Mjr.) was born about 1725.

10. Elizabeth⁴ Marshall (John³, Thomas², John¹) was born after 1699. Elizabeth died before June 18, 1752 in Somerset Co., MD.

She married twice. She married James Fairfax before 1739. James died 1739 in Northampton Co., VA. Whitelaw suspects James may have married Margaret Turner, widow of Edward Turner d. 1729. Edward's son, George Nicholas Turner deeded in 1738 to James Fairfax, land at N109 for his lifetime. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 518)

She married George Dashiell (Col.) in Northampton Co., VA, September 10, 1740. George was born January 31, 1690. George was the son of Thomas Dashiell and Elizabeth Mitchell. George died February 5, 1748 in Somerset Co., MD. (Benjamin J. Dashiell, Dashiell Family Records, Vol. II, Baltimore, MD, 1928, reprinted 2000) Elizabeth was under age at the time of her father's will, May 5, 1720. An Elizabeth married James Fairfax of Northampton Co., who died about 1739, when Thomas Marshall was a witness to his will. The widow, Elizabeth then married Col. George Dashiell of Somerset Co., MD, and had a son named George Dashiell. Col. Dashiell died in 1748 and his wife, Elizabeth, died about 1752, when Thomas Marshall was named administrator of her estate. Young George Dashiell married Rose Fisher (Thomas Marshall's step great granddaughter) and was named next of kin in prerogative court records concerning Thomas Marshall. It would appear that Elizabeth Fairfax Dashiell was the sister of Thomas Marshall and her son, George, would have been Thomas Marshall's nephew. It is on this circumstantial evidence this branch of the family is based.

Elizabeth Marshall and George Dashiell(Col.) had the following child:

+ 37 i. George⁵ Dashiell (Jr.)(Col.) was born August 28, 1743.

12. Sarah⁴ Marshall (John³, Thomas², John¹) was born about 1720. Sarah died 1751 in Northampton Co., VA.

She married Ralph Justice in Northampton Co., VA, 1738. Ralph was the son of John Justice and Mary Todd. Ralph died 1759 in Northampton Co., VA. He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, May 12, 1757. Ralph married first Joyce Gore. It is believed his children, James and Joyce, were from this marriage. After Sarah's death, he married Catherine Harmanson in 1751. Marriage bond for Sarah Marshall and Ralph Justice was secured in 1738 by John and Thomas Marshall. Records show bond for Ralph Justice and Catherine Drummond Harmonson in 1751. (Jack Burns)

Sarah Marshall and Ralph Justice had the following child:

38 i. William⁵ Justice was born about 1739. William died before 1762 in Accomack Co., VA. He married Ann Drummond in Northampton Co., VA, about 1759. Ann was born in Accomack Co., VA February 26, 1743. Ann was the daughter of Richard Drummond(III) and Catherine Harmanson. Ann died September 8, 1801 in Accomack Co., VA.

He made a will May 12, 1757. Ann married second Thomas Bayly. See Fisher Family Journal, Whittington Family Journal.

13. Rachel⁴ Marshall (George³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown. Rachel died 1732.

She married William Stakes in Northampton Co., VA, after 1714. William was the son of Henry Stakes. William died 1732 in Northampton Co., VA. He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, April 27, 1732. William bought N105 from Isaac Marshall, Rachel's cousin, in 1723. Thomas and Patience Marshall, Isaac Marshall's brother and his wife, made a deed of gift to Rachel's sons in 1743 of N60. William's will names son, Job, and divides 100A Camels Ridge (also known as Web's Ground) one-third to Job, wife and children. Rachel was named his executor.(Ralph Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore; James H. Marshall, Wills & Admin. NH Co., p. 269) There may have been other children.

Rachel Marshall and William Stakes had the following children:

+ 39 i. Job⁵ Stakes.

+ 40 ii. William Marshall Stakes.

14. Tamar⁴ Marshall (George³, Thomas², John¹) was born about 1703. Tamar died 1778 in Northampton Co., VA.

She married Holloway Bunting in Northampton Co., VA, about 1720. Holloway was born in Accomack Co., VA about 1695. Holloway was the son of William Bunting(I) and Rebecca Hollowell. Holloway died before November 10, 1776 in Northampton Co., VA. 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.

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.

Tamar Marshall and Holloway Bunting had the following children:

+ 41 i. Jonathan⁵ Bunting was born before 1724.

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

+ 43 iii. Ann Mary Bunting was born before 1724.

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

+ 45 v. Bridget Bunting was born after 1724.

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

+ 47 vii. Rachel Bunting was born about 1725.

+ 48 viii. Solomon Bunting(Sr.) was born about 1727.

16. Mary⁴ Marshall (Thomas³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown.

She married Richard Rogers. Richard was the son of John Rogers and Mary Hews. Richard died 1740 in Accomack Co., VA. Properties left to Mary and her sister, Ann, eventually came into the possession of Mary. Whitelaw suspects that Ann did not live. (Ralph Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 522) (Descendants of Mary Marshall researched by Bill Wilkins)

Mary Marshall and Richard Rogers had the following children:

+ 49 i. John⁵ Rogers.

+ 50 ii. Comfort Rogers.

+ 51 iii. Daniel Rogers.

52 iv. Mary Rogers.

+ 53 v. Richard Rogers(Jr.).

+ 54 vi. Nathaniel Comfort Rogers was born about 1670.

20. Sarah⁵ Marshall (Isaac⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown.

She married twice. She married Thomas Marshall before 1748. Thomas was born in Northampton Co., VA. Thomas was the son of John Marshall (Jr.) and Mary Michael. Thomas died 1753 in Worcester Co., MD. Whitelaw shows N89 sold in 1750 by David Stott, Sr. to Thomas Marshall. In 1753, Thomas left N89 to his wife, Sarah, and then to daughter, Sarah. In 1765, David Stott's son, John, directed in his will that the land be sold and it was the same 30 acres purchased by Thomas Marshall in 1750. Whitelaw wonders if Thomas' wife Sarah married David Stott or his daughter, Sarah, married David Stott. John Stott was of age at the time of his father's will, as he was executor, and John's mother was still living in 1764, as provisions for the land 'his mother lived on' were made in the sale by his estate.

Thomas Marshall married his wife, Sarah Marshall (daughter of Isaac), by 1748. Sarah married Zadock Purnell by 1754 after Thomas' death in 1753. David Stott died in 1758 and his son, John was of age. Thomas Marshall's daughter, Sarah, was born in 1748 and was too young to have been the mother of John Stott. David Stott couldn't have been married to either of these Sarahs. With information available, the only other possibility would be Sarah, the wife of Thomas' grandfather, John. If, indeed, this Sarah was a second wife and much younger, she could well have married David Stott after John Marshall's death in 1720 and been living in 1764.

This would explain the land coming back to Stott; however, a closer study of deeds and transactions might clarify.

She married Zadock Purnell (Col.) in Worcester Co., MD, 1754. Zadock was born in Worcester Co., MD about 1725. Zadock was the son of John Purnell (Mjr.) and Elizabeth Rackliff. Zadock died 1805 in Worcester Co., MD. His father left his "Genezzer," "Strife," "Mill Angle," and "Penewell's Choice." A picture of "Genesar" can be found in Paul B. Touart's "Along the Seaside" on page 234. Built about 1730, it is situated on the south end of Sinepuxent Neck. Zadock received a portion of this tract which was later distributed to the descendants and heirs of his siblings.

From various properties listed in Ruth Dryden's Worcester Land Records, these heirs include: Isaac Ayres, Sewell Turpin, John Bishop, Thomas N. Williams, Samuel Ennis & William Ennis, heirs of Zadock Purnell sold "Burton's Chance" and "Dioce"; John, Elizabeth, Zeporah, Ester, children of Thomas Purnell, sold rights of Uncle Zadock "Genezar;" Boaz Ennis & Mary, Samuel Ennis & Rachel sold right from Zadock; John Bishop, Edward Robins sold rights from Zadock; Zadock Purnell Gibbs of KY sold rights from Zadock; Zadock Marshall & Peggy, Joshua Prideaux, Zeporah P. Fassitt, Sally White, Elizabeth P. Marshall sold rights from Zadock; Walton, Elizabeth & Thomas, of Thomas Purnell, sold rights that Zadock Purnell had as heir to his mother Elizabeth Rackliffe, daughter of Charles Rackliffe. Mary S. Gillis (granddaughter of Zadock's sister, Atlanta), wife of Joseph, was named an heir and joined with her husband to convey her right to Sen. Zadock Purnell in 1807.

Zadock served as county clerk in Worcester Co. militia in 1748. Captain by 1767, Lt. Col, Worcester Militia 24th Bn., January 6, 1776. Colonel Sinepuxent Bn., august 30, 1777 to March 23, 1778; resigned due to advanced age. Served in the Lower House of the MD Legislature 1758-1761, 1768-1770, and attended the Maryland Convention in 1775. He signed the Association of the Freemen of Maryland on July 26, 1775. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester Co. in 1778 in Buckingham Hundred before the Hon. Thomas Purnell. Zadock rendered patriotic service by supplying corn for the use of the military on June 14, 1780 and July 10, 1780, and supplying port on September 20, 1781. (Henry C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos. MD, Willow Bend, Westminster, MD, 1999, p. 240-1)

Thomas Marshall and Sarah Marshall had the following child:

+ 55 i. Sarah⁶ Marshall was born January 2, 1748.

22. Elizabeth⁵ Marshall (Isaac⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown. Elizabeth died December, 1796 in Worcester Co., MD.

She married Thomas Purnell. Thomas was born 1738. Thomas was the son of Matthew Purnell and Martha McClemmy. Thomas died 1773 in Worcester Co., MD. He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, April 19, 1772. Thomas's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, June 25, 1773. His father named him in his 1760 will. He owned tracts at "Purnell's Industry," "Long Trusted," and "Purnells Security." (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records) He named his brother Elisha, and brother Levi's son, Thomas.

Will dated April 19, 1772, probated June 25, 1773: son Marthew Purnell, all lands will to be by my father Marthew Purnell, part of 60A "Purnells Industry," if he die without issue to my son Thos. Purnell; to brother Elisha Purnell, land adjoining his provided he pay by executor; to Thomas Purnell, my brother Levs son, part of "Purnells Industry," to son Isaac Purnell residue of "Purnells Industry," except 100A to be sold also one negro and personalty; to sons Zadue Purnell, Peter Purnell, Thomas Purnell, daughter Sary Marshall Purnell, sons Robert Purnell, James Purnell negro, stock; to Thomas Purnell son of Thomas to take my son Thomas Purnell and his estate until he is of age; wife Elizabeth Purnell executor; Zadick Purnell overseer; witness: John Duncan, Thomas Duncan, John Purnell. Codicil: to son Walter Purnell, one negress, if he die before becoming of age to my daughter Sarah; witness: John Rosse, Thomas Duncan, Smith Bishop. (MD Colonial Abstracts of Wills, Accounts & Inventories)

She made a will in Worcester Co., MD, December 22, 1796. Elizabeth's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, December 28, 1796. In her will, Elizabeth named her grandsons: Isaac Purnell Townsend and (Hist?) Marshall Townsend and Thomas Purnell, son of Isaac.

Elizabeth Marshall and Thomas Purnell had the following children:

56 i. Robert⁶ Purnell.

57 ii. James Purnell. He married L. Hudson. This is probably the James Purnell who served as Private, Worcester Militia, Sinepuxent Battalion, Capt. John Rackliff's Company, 1779/1780. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester County in 1778 in Buckingham Hundred. (Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos.) James Purnell administered the estate of his brother, Thomas, in 1784. A hand-drawn family tree shows his wife as L. Hudson.

58 iii. Thomas Purnell was born 1751. Thomas died 1784 in Worcester Co., MD. Thomas was under 21 in 1772. (date of birth - Suzanne B. Hurley, Ocean City Lifesaving Museum) Estate probate was March 9, 1784 for Thomas Purnell of Thomas, James Purnell, administrator, and bonds by Benjamin Purnell and Thomas Purnell of Wallops Neck. Inventory was submitted with Zadok Marshall and Isaac Purnell as next of kin. (Administrators Bonds and Inventories 1783-1790, FHL 975.21 P29d, p.20--Karen L. Robert & George I. Purnell III, Descendants of Thomas Purnell, private, 1999)

+ 59 iv. Matthew Purnell (Cpt.) was born about 1755.

+ 60 v. Peter Purnell was born about 1755.

+ 61 vi. Zadock Purnell was born about 1760.

+ 62 vii. Sarah "Sary" Marshall Purnell was born about 1761.

+ 63 viii. Isaac Marshall Purnell was born 1765.

64 ix. Walter (Walton) Purnell was born after 1772. His father added a codicil to his will naming Walter/Walton and leaving him Negro girl Lydia purchased from Angelo Atkinson, "if he dies before becoming of age, then my daughter Sarah;" witnessed: John Rosse, Thomas Duncan, Smith Bishop.

24. Leah A.⁵ Marshall (Isaac⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown. Leah died 1803 in Worcester Co., MD.

She married Benjamin Atkinson in Worcester Co., MD, May 7, 1733. Benjamin was the son of Joshua Atkinson and Elizabeth Scott. Benjamin died before 1790 in Somerset Co., MD. Benjamin was on the 1783 tax list of Rewastico District, Somerset County. (Pauline Batchelder, A Somerset Sampler, Lower Delmarva Genealogical Society, Salisbury, MD, 1994)

She made a will in Worcester Co., MD, March 20, 1800. Leah named her nephew, John Purnell Marshall, as executor and requested burial in Somerset Co., MD with her deceased husband and children. (Ruth Dryden, Book JBR, p. 2)

Leah A. Marshall and Benjamin Atkinson had the following children:

65 i. John⁶ Atkinson was born about 1757.

+ 66 ii. Sarah Marshall Atkinson was born about 1759.

25. Tabitha⁵ Marshall (Isaac⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown.

She married Michael Nottingham. Michael was born in Northampton Co., VA before February 3, 1727. Michael was the son of Robert Nottingham(Capt.) and Sarah Michael. (notes of James H. Marshall)

Tabitha Marshall and Michael Nottingham had the following children:

67 i. John⁶ Nottingham.

68 ii. Robert Nottingham.

26. John⁵ Marshall (Isaac⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown. John died August 4, 1797 in Worcester Co., MD.

He married Elizabeth Purnell. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Purnell (Mjr.) and Elizabeth Rackliff. Elizabeth died about 1803 in Worcester Co., MD. Elizabeth's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, December 6, 1803.

He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, March 23, 1797. John's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, August 15, 1797. John appears on the 1790 Worcester Co. MD census with 2 males +16, 1 female -16, 4 females +16 and 23 slaves. His son, Zadock, and Thomas Priddeaux, Jr. lived on either side. (1790 census) John left 1/3 plantation to his wife Elizabeth, "Timmons Choice" to son, John; son Thomas; son Zadock land purchased of Zadock Selby; daughters Polly, Rachel and Sally; son William "Hudsons Ruin" on north side of Betty Gut; deceased son Isaac's wife, Sarah, land. John left to his grandson, John Marshall, son of Isaac, lands I now live on: Plantation part tract Laurence's Neck, part tract Deal, Marshall's Addition, Sea Brant, Shirley Venture, part tract Hudson's Ruin. He also named grandson, Thomas, son of Isaac and granddaughter, Betsy, daughter of Isaac. Witnesses: James B. Robins, Thomas P. Rackliffe and Richard Hall. (Ruth Dryden, Will Book JBR, p. 6; Suzanne B. Hurley, Research of Langmaid Farm, 1998)

Bible records from a Bible belonging to Gordon A. Marshall indicate John was called "Uncle Jack."

John Marshall and Elizabeth Purnell had the following children:

+ 69 i. Zadock⁶ Marshall (Sr.).

70 ii. Mary "Polly" Marshall was born in Worcester Co., MD. Mary died April 19, 1832 in Worcester Co., MD. She married Thomas N. Williams. Bible records from the John Marshall Bible show Mary Marshall Williams, wife of Thomas N. Williams died in 1832, age 35. (The original Bible record needs to be looked at; if she was age 35 at her death, her birth would be 1797 and she'd be 34 years younger than her siblings. Her age may have been transcribed incorrectly from the original record and more probably she was age 65, born in 1767) Thomas N. Williams was shown as an heir of the estate of Zadock Marshall. It is thought that Mary "Polly" Marshall, daughter of John & Elizabeth, is the Mary who married Thomas Williams. She and her husband would be heirs of Zadock Purnell, as her mother was Zadock's sister. Unable to find a marriage record for a Thomas N. Williams to Mary/Polly Marshall or Mary/Polly Ennis.

Marriage records show a Mary Marshall married Boaz Ennis in 1803. It is not clear if this is the same Mary/Polly and further information on Boaz Ennis is not known. Mary's sister, Rachel, married a Samuel Ennis, which is shown in the Bible record. Mary may have married first Boaz Ennis in 1803 and married second Thomas N. Williams. It would be odd that her name would be shown as Marshall rather than Ennis if she had married Boaz Ennis first. Marriage records for a Thomas N. Williams show a 1833 marriage to Elizabeth D. Hudson and a Thomas N. Williams married in 1842 Harriet Henderson. (Mary Beth & Vanessa Long, Worcester Marriage Records)

71 iii. Rachel Marshall. Rachel died August 13, 1810 in Worcester Co., MD. She married Samuel Ennis in Worcester Co., MD, November 17, 1800. Samuel went to Delaware in 1810. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Co. MD Land Records, p. 92)

+ 72 iv. William Purnell Marshall.

+ 73 v. Isaac Marshall (Capt.).

74 vi. Thomas Purnell Marshall was born in Worcester Co., MD. Thomas died after 1809. Thomas patented "Bell Vale" with his brother, John, in 1809, Worcester Co. MD. He had 392 acres.

75 vii. Levin Marshall.

+ 76 viii. John Purnell Marshall (Capt.) was born February, 1761.

+ 77 ix. Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Marshall was born September 28, 1763.

28. Thomas⁵ Marshall (John⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA. Thomas died 1753 in Worcester Co., MD.

He married Sarah Marshall before 1748. Sarah was the daughter of Isaac Marshall (Sr.) and Sarah Peale. Whitelaw shows N89 sold in 1750 by David Stott, Sr. to Thomas Marshall. In 1753, Thomas left N89 to his wife, Sarah, and then to daughter, Sarah. In 1765, David Stott's son, John, directed in his will that the land be sold and it was the same 30 acres purchased by Thomas Marshall in 1750. Whitelaw wonders if Thomas' wife Sarah married David Stott or his daughter, Sarah, married David Stott. John Stott was of age at the time of his father's will, as he was executor, and John's mother was still living in 1764, as provisions for the land 'his mother lived on' were made in the sale by his estate.

Thomas Marshall married his wife, Sarah Marshall (daughter of Isaac), by 1748. Sarah married Zadock Purnell by 1754 after Thomas' death in 1753. David Stott died in 1758 and his son, John was of age. Thomas Marshall's daughter, Sarah, was born in 1748 and was too young to have been the mother of John Stott. David Stott couldn't have been married to either of these Sarahs. With information available, the only other possibility would be Sarah, the wife of Thomas' grandfather, John. If, indeed, this Sarah was a second wife and much younger, she could well have married David Stott after John Marshall's death in 1720 and been living in 1764.

This would explain the land coming back to Stott; however, a closer study of deeds and transactions might clarify.

Thomas Marshall and Sarah Marshall had the following child:

+ 55 i. Sarah⁶ Marshall was born January 2, 1748.

29. Elizabeth⁵ Marshall (John⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown. Elizabeth died before 1753.

She married Robert Kerby 1744. Robert died before December 5, 1763 in Worcester Co., MD. In his will dated October 20, 1753, Northampton Co., VA, Thomas Marshall names Robert Kerby's daughters which he had by "my sister Elizabeth," as Mary and Elizabeth. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Admin. NH Co., p. 354)

Elizabeth Marshall and Robert Kerby had the following children:

78 i. Mary⁶ Kerby. Mary died before August 8, 1765 in Worcester Co., MD. She made a will in Worcester Co., MD, December 5, 1763. Mary named her sister Elizabeth and left her one-half of the estate left to her by her grandfather, John Marshall, deceased of Virginia; if no heirs then to be divided by my three sisters and one brother Sarah, Isabella, Nancy and William Kerby. The other one-half of the estate left by her grandfather and the estate that is due from her father Robert Kerby is to be divided by her three sisters and brother. Rouse Fassitt of Sinapuscem was named executor. Witnesses: John Miller, Comfort Miller and John Postly. Mary Kerby, wife of Robert Kerby deceased, qualified as executor.

79 ii. Elizabeth Kerby.

34. Esme⁵ Marshall (Thomas⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1720. Esme died 1784 in Worcester Co., MD.

He married twice. He married Mary Nairn about 1745. Mary was born in Somerset Co., MD before September 22, 1732. Mary was the daughter of Robert Nairn(II) and Jannet Watts. Mary died before April 18, 1767 in Worcester Co., MD. Mary was named in the will of her grandfather in 1732 and by her cousin, Francis Drummond, in 1741. Her father only named two of her children in his 1761 will (Robert Henry Marshall and Elizabeth Marshall). Mary was not named in the Tri-Partie deed by her mother in 1767. In his 1771 will, John Nairn named the children of his sister Mary, but did not name her specifically. A deed for "Hog Quarter" abstracted by Ruth Dryden shows Esme Marshall and his wife Mary and that Mary was under age. It appears Mary Nairn died before September 1, 1764, the date of the deed for "Hog Quarter."

He married Mary Brittingham in Worcester Co., MD, about 1764. Mary was the daughter of Elijah Brittingham and Sarah Newbold. She was called Mary Brittingham in her father's will. Esme Marshall and his under age wife, Mary, sold "Hog Quarter" for 5 shillings to George Layfield and John Nairn. Layfield and Nairn would have been relations to Esme's wife, Mary Nairn. Esme's first wife, Mary Nairn, would not have been under age in 1764. Mary Brittingham may have been Esme's second wife.

Esme's three children not named by his first wife's brother may have been by his second wife, Mary (Brittingham): George, Priscilla and Isme.

Esme was the eldest son of Thomas Marshall and shown as Ishmael on some documents. (Northampton Orders 1732-1742, pp. 405, 443; Accomack District Court Orders 1789-1797, p. 300, copied by James Marshall) He was in Worcester Co., MD by 1760. On 1 Sept 1764, Esme and Mary** sold 250A of 'Hog Quarter' to George Layfield and John Nairn for 5 shillings, Mary was under age. In 1767, he sold 269A in Northampton and purchased 'Rudder' at Pitts Creek Hundred. Esme's son, Thomas, bought 'Rudder' from Esme in 1772. 'Rudder,' 'Brittingham's Chance,' and 'Brittingham's Addition,' were all acquired by Esme from the widow of descendants of Elijah Brittingham. (Ruth T. Dryden, Land Records of Worcester Co. MD, pp. 75, 134, 394, 533)

**The land abstract for 'Hog Quarter' shows Esme and wife Mary sold...she was under age. Mary Nairn was named by her grandfather in 1732, so she could not have been under age in 1764. It is suspicious that Mary Nairn died by 1764 and Esme married a second time to a Mary, possibly Mary Brittingham, daughter of Elijah.

Mary Nairn is not named in the tri-partie agreement before the marriage of her mother, Janet Nairn, to Jabez Pitts, nor is she named in the 1771 will of her brother, John.

The 1771 will of John Nairn, Mary's brother, provided the names of Mary and Esme's children, as Esme died without a will. Bonds were posted 5 Oct 1784 for the administration of Esme's estate in Worchester Co, MD by George Marshall, Thomas Marshall and John Marshall rejected the administration. Thomas and John Marshall provided inventory and the next of kin were listed as Levin and Theophilus Marshall.(Ruth Dryden, Worcester Admin. Bonds & Inventories, p. 15)

John Nairn named the children of his sister, Mary: Thomas, John, Robert and William.

NOTE: The George Marshall who administered the estate is probably the same George Marshall for whom Thomas, son of Esme, holds a mortgage in Worcester County. He is not named in the will of John Nairn as a child of Mary Nairn, nor is he named in the will of William Allen. Patience Marshall who married William Waller is not named by John Nairn or William Allen. George and Patience might have been children from Esme's second marriage; George may have been a child of the second marriage and Patience deceased by 1771. That they were children of Esme is not proved and based in large part on the names of their children--George Esme Marshall and Esme Marshall Waller.

The 1810 census of Worcester County shows what looks like Isme or Ismel Marshall as 45+ with one female 10-16 and one female 26-45. If this is Isme, he is too old to be Esme's grandson. Again, neither John Nairn nor William Allen named an Isme/Esme in their wills.

Esme Marshall and Mary Nairn had the following children:

+ 80 i. John Drummond⁶ Marshall.

+ 81 ii. Patience Marshall.

+ 82 iii. George Marshall.

+ 83 iv. Thomas Marshall was born September 9, 1746.

+ 84 v. Robert Henry Marshall was born about 1750.

+ 85 vi. Elizabeth Marshall was born about 1753.

+ 86 vii. William Allen Marshall was born March 28, 1759.

Esme Marshall and Mary Brittingham had the following child:

87 viii. ?Isme Marshall was born about 1764. What appears to read Isme or Ismel Marshall is found in the 1810 census of Worcester Co. MD. It is not known if this is, indeed, the given name or if he is a son of Esme.

35. Sarah⁵ Marshall (Thomas⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) was born about 1724. Sarah died before 1760.

She married twice. She married Jonathan Tilney in Northampton Co., VA, June 22, 1742. Jonathan was the son of John Tilney(III). Jonathan died about 1742 in Northampton Co., VA. Court record of May 12, 1742, Northampton Co., VA: "Account of sale of the estates of Anne & Hezekiel Tilney Orphans was returned sworn to by Thomas Marshall, Gent., their guardian and orders to be recorded. Children of Jonathan and Sarah Marshall Tilney." (Gustave Anjou, The Tilney Family 1658-1902, p. 55)

She married Robert James in Northampton Co., VA, June 5, 1751. Robert was the son of Thomas James. Robert died 1759 in Northampton Co., VA. Robert James married 2nd Elizabeth Christian.

Sarah Marshall and Robert James had the following children:

+ 88 i. Thomas⁶ James.

+ 89 ii. Robert James was born before 1753.

Sarah Marshall and Jonathan Tilney had the following children:

90 iii. Ann Tilney. Ann died before 1760.

91 iv. Hezekiah Tilney was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1742. Hezekiah died 1776 in Worcester Co., MD. He married Elizabeth Atkinson. Elizabeth was the daughter of Angelo Atkinson and Rachel Laws.

36. Thomas John⁵ Marshall (Mjr.) (Thomas⁴, John³, Thomas², John¹) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1725. Thomas died 1773 in Dorchester Co., MD.

He married Sarah Darby in Northampton Co., VA, about 1750. His father's 1761 will left him and his brother, Esme, land in Nasswadox Neck between Ouchanock and Nasswadow Creeks, beginning at the south branch of Marshall's creek at a marked tree in field which Thomas John was then planting, not molesting the 100A which was given each son by deed of gift, but including that in the whole land and 500A bought of Abner Brickhouse on sea-side known by name of Brickhouse's Marsh; neither to sell to an outside person but must sell to the other brother.

Thomas John was Sheriff and Justice of the Peace for Northampton Co VA. He purchased 500A 'Carthagena' on a branch of Secretary Creek near New Market. (James H. Marshall's research from Dorchester Deeds HD 30, p. 113, Minutes, p. 108, 1783 tax list, Great Choptank Parish Records, Deeds HD4, p. 592; Robert K. Headley, Jr., 18th Century VA Newspapers, p. 38)

His purchase of "Carthagena" on June 25, 1768 is the earliest record of his being in Dorchester County. (Notes of James H. Marshall from Deeds Old 22, p. 386) It is presumed most his children were born in Northampton County, VA.

Thomas John married Sarah Darby, bond dated 12 February 175_, secured by Thomas Barlow. (Stratton Nottingham, Marriage License Bonds of Northampton Co. VA 1706-1854)

His will is dated March 13, 1773 and proved May 6, 1773, Dorchester Co., MD. He named wife, Sarah, and son, John, as executors. He left the north side of easternmost branch to John and south side of branch to Theophilus. If John dies without issue or before he sold, then to Levin. If Theophilus died without issue or before he sold, then to Henry. If John and Levin died without issue or before either sold, then to James. If Theophilus and Henry die without issue or before they sold, then to James. After wife's death, his moveable estate was to be equally divided among his eight children: John, Theophilus, Patience, Sarah, Leavin, Mary, Henry and James; John and Theophilus not to have any part of the Negroes. Wit: John Anderton, Thos. Muir, Bartholomew Adams. Estate presented July 27, 1773, settled November 29, 1773: appraisers were John Dickenson and John Anderton; creditors were Henry Hooper 2nd and Henry Steele; next of kin was John Darby; executor John Marshall; L739.19.2 (DO 115.222)

Dorchester Land Records Vol 3HD 299 1791 shows Thomas John Marshall, deceased, and his son Theophilus Marshall. (Dorcester County Maryland Genealogical Magazine, Vol. II, No. 4, Nov, 1981, p.8)

Thomas John Marshall (Mjr.) and Sarah Darby had the following children:

92 i. James⁶ Marshall. 1783 tax list of Dorchester Co. MD p. 10 shows Theophilus Marshall, agent for James on land in Middle Distrist. James is shown on p. 9 taxed in Middle District.

Inventory in 1783 for a James Marshall, Caroline Co. (Vern Skinner)

A James Marshall m. 1799 Nancy Jones. A James Marshall m. 1817 Nancy Davis.

1800 census of Dorchester shows a James, p. 9, b. 1774-1784. If the age is correct, this James is too young to be son of Thomas John.

93 ii. Patience Marshall. Patience died after 1773.

94 iii. Sarah "Sally" Marshall. She married Thomas Brereton February 26, 1781. Notes of James H. Marshall: the marriage record describes her as the daughter of Mjr. Thomas Marshall of Northampton Co. (18th Century Virginia Newspapers by Robert K. Headley, Jr., 1987, p. 38). This marriage record sounds similar to one in the Dielman File at the Maryland Historical Society, and this latter record suggests Thomas John as Sarah or Sally's father. Thomas John did name a daughter, Sarah. The Breretons were justices of the peace in Somerset County, MD.

95 iv. Mary Marshall. Mary died after 1783. Mary may have married John Oram in Dorchester Co., MD.

In 1783, she is cited in the household of her brother, John.

+ 96 v. John Marshall was born about 1752.

+ 97 vi. Theophilus Marshall was born 1755.

+ 98 vii. Levin Marshall was born about 1756.

+ 99 viii. Henry Marshall was born about 1761.

37. George⁵ Dashiell (Jr.)(Col.) (Elizabeth⁴ Marshall, John³, Thomas², John¹) was born August 28, 1743. George died after 1799.

He married twice. He married Rose Fisher in Northampton Co., VA, August 6, 1760. Rose was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1745. Rose was the daughter of Maddox Fisher and Sussanna Dolby-Dalby. Rose died before October, 1799 in Worcester Co., MD. Rose witnessed the will of Thomas Marshall in 1760 and married George Dashiell that same year, at age 15. Rose and George went to Somerset Co MD.

He married Sally Dennis in Worcester Co., MD, October 5, 1799. She was Sally Dennis Lane on her marriage license.

George served in the military in Revolutionary War. George was chosen as guardian of Isaac Marshall, son of John Marshall and Mary Stringer. (Houston & Mihalyka, Colonial Residents, p. 67)

1762, George Dashiell is named next of kin in prerogative court records for the estate of Thomas Marshall (circumstantial evidence shows Thomas Marshall his uncle).

In her will dated November 3, 1793 Worcester Co., Anne Meglamery named friend, Col. George Dashiell as executor and James Fairfax Dashiell was a witness. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Will Book JW, p. 14)

George's 2nd marriage to Sally Dennis is shown in Peden's Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset. Children: James, Tubman, John and Josiah are shown in Parish birth records. Children: Robert, George, William and Fisher are shown in Peden's book.

George was Sheriff of Somerset Co. 1770-1773, County Court Justice 1775-1777, Judge of the Court of Appeals for Tax Assessment 1786. He was a Colonel, Somerset Militia January 6, 1776; County Lieutenant July 1, 1777 to at least July 24, 1780. He was appointed as Collector of Clothing for the American Army in Somerset Co. on November 27, 1777, and Commissary of Purchaes in 1780. He attended the MD Conventions in 1774, 1775 and 1776, and signed the Association of the Freemen of Maryland on July 26, 1775. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Somerset Co. February 7, 1778 before the Hon. Joseph Venables. (Henry C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos. MD, Willow Bend, Westminster, MD, 1999, p. 69)

George Dashiell(Jr.)(Col.) and Rose Fisher had the following children:

+ 100 i. James Fairfax⁶ Dashiell was born May 5, 1761.

101 ii. Tubman Dashiell was born in Somerset Co., MD August 17, 1763.

102 iii. John Dashiell was born in Somerset Co., MD October 31, 1765.

103 iv. Josiah or Joseph Dashiell was born in Somerset Co., MD January 31, 1768. He married Mary Martin on December 10, 1798 in Alexandria, VA. They had a daughter, Matilda Dashiell. He was at Baltimore, MD in 1800. (Benjamin J. Dashiell, Dashiell Family Records, Vol. II, Baltimore, MD, 1928, reprinted 2000)

104 v. Robert Dashiell(Dr.) was born in Somerset Co., MD 1769. Robert died 1814 in Nansemond Co., VA. He married Sarah Tankard. Sarah was born in Nansemond Co., VA 1771. Sarah died 1854 in Nansemond Co., VA. She was the daughter of Cpt. Tankard and Charity Scarborough.

Children: Thomas Milner Dashiell; George Washington LaFayette Dashiell; Susan Weaver Dashiell; Matilda H. Dashiell; Charity Tankard Dashiell.

Descendants are traced further in Benjamin J. Dashiell's Dashiell Family Records.

105 vi. George Dashiell(III)(Rev.) was born March 14, 1770. George died March 4, 1852 in New York, NY. He married Esther Handy May 31, 1791. Esther was born in Somerset Co., MD October 4, 1771. Esther was the daughter of Henry Handy and Jane Winder. Esther died July 30, 1834 in Louisville, KY. His children: Rose Esther Dashiell Elizabeth Dashiell, Alfred Dashiell, George Washington Dashiell, Addison Dashiell, Jane Dashiell, Jeremiah Yellott Dashiell, Mary Yellott Dashiell, Jane Ann Winder Dashiell, Romainea Caroline Dashiell, and Luther Fairfax Dashiell. (Benjamin J. Dashiell, Dashiell Family Records, Vol. II, Baltimore, MD, 1928)

106 vii. Fisher Dashiell was born about 1774. Fisher died 1812. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1804-1812 from Nansemond Co., VA. He died in office. (Benjamin J. Dashiell, Dashiell Family Records, Vol 2, Higginson Book Co., Salem, MA, 1928, p. 339)

107 viii. William D. Dashiell was born about 1780. He married Nancy Milner, daughter of Thomas Milner & (N) Scarborough of Nansemond Co., VA. He lived in Isle of Wight Co., VA and is found in records of Nansemond County selling land in 1825. (Benjamin J. Dashiell, Dashiell Family Records Vol. 2, Higginson Book Co., Salem, MA, 1928, p. 339)

Children: James Dashiell, Elizabeth Dashiell, Margaret Dashiell.

39. Job⁵ Stakes (Rachel⁴ Marshall, George³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown. Job died 1755 in Northampton Co., VA.

He married Peggy Roberts before 1749. Peggy was the daughter of Edward Roberts and Abigail(wife Edward Roberts). Peggy died 1760 in Northampton Co., VA. (Bill Wilkins)

Job Stakes and Peggy Roberts had the following child:

+ 108 i. Sarah⁶ Stakes was born 1755.

40. William Marshall⁵ Stakes (Rachel⁴ Marshall, George³, Thomas², John¹) birth date unknown.

He married Comfort (wife of William Stakes). In 1724, Jonathan Bell sold N60 to Thomas Marshall. In 1743, Thomas and his wife Patience Marshall made deeds of gift to William Marshall States and Job States, with William Marshall Stakes getting the east 100 acres. In 1757, William M. and Comfort Stakes sold back to Thomas Marshall, who later left to son Esme. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, VA Eastern Shore, p. 366)

In his will dated 1760, Thomas Marshall notes 100 acres he bought from Marshall Stakes. Will dated April 27, 1732, probate July 11, 1732. In his will of 1755, Job Stakes names his brother Marshall Stakes and his son, William Stakes and again names his brother W. Marshall Stakes. He was security for the estate of Robinson Johnson in 1750. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., VA, pp. 388, 366, 341)

William Marshall Stakes and Comfort(wife of William Stakes) had the following child:

109 i. William⁶ Stakes. William died before 1755.

41. Jonathan⁵ Bunting (Tamar⁴ Marshall, George³, Thomas², John¹) 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:

110 i. Severn⁶ 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)

111 ii. William Bunting.

112 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

113 iv. Tamar Bunting.

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

115 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)

116 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.

+ 117 viii. George Bunting(Sr.) was born about 1750.

+ 118 ix. Ishmael Isma Bunting was born 1760.

43. Ann Mary⁵ Bunting (Tamar⁴ Marshall, George³, Thomas², John¹) 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:

119 i. Aritence⁶ Fitzgerald was born before 1772.

45. Bridget⁵ Bunting (Tamar⁴ Marshall, George³, Thomas², John¹) 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:

120 i. Thomas⁶ Gaskins.

121 ii. John Gaskins.

47. Rachel⁵ Bunting (Tamar⁴ Marshall, George³, Thomas², John¹) 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:

+ 122 i. Peggy⁶ Johnson.

123 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)

+ 124 iii. William P. Johnson.

125 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)

126 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)

127 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

+ 128 vii. Richard Johnson.

129 viii. Polly Johnson.

+ 130 ix. Kasiah "Cessy" Johnson was born 1775.

Rachel Bunting and Joshua Johnson had the following children:

131 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)

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

48. Solomon⁵ Bunting (Sr.) (Tamar⁴ Marshall, George³, Thomas², John¹) 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:

+ 133 i. Jonathan⁶ Bunting.

+ 134 ii. Holloway Bunting.

135 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 Smi