The Thorowgood family was suggested for the Ghote library for several reasons: so many surnames are linked to this family and its members settled both the eastern and "western" shores of Virginia. Even if not related to this family, so many families were transported to the colony by the Thorowgood merchants and the name is forever tied to the settlement of the Virginia colony and the early province of North Carolina. To give the reader an idea of the breadth of this family, Julia Boggs wife of U. S. Grant, and Mary R. Custis wife of Robert E. Lee, were Thorowgood descendants.
This is a compilation of the research of many. Each has his or her own method of recording, circa birthing and citing. It was compiled with joy and should be enjoyed in use. After all, genealogy is fun. Use this information as a guide not an absolute.
The Thorowgood descendants also includes a small part of the Custis family. I understand there is a set of books out now on this family which might be useful if you are searching this surname. Descendants of Adam Thorowgood also includes several surnames which are already posted at the ghote, such as Fisher, West, Scott, and others. Use the search engine at this web site and enjoy.
I wish to express my thanks to Vern Skinner for sharing his work on the Thorowgood ancestors in England and especially to Bill Wilkins and Paul Traynor for giving their entire collections of Thorowgood research to this journal.
Judith Marshall Stell, stellva@msn.com
February 2005
THE ANCESTORS OF ADAM THOROWGOOD:
JOHN THOROGOOD born about 1440, lived at Chelston Temple, Hertfordshire. An old and honorable family of Kensington, Middlesex, England, this is the family of Thorogood of Cheshunt. His son:
THOMAS THOROGOOD born in 1470, lived at Chelston Temple, Hertfordshire, England. His sons:
1. NICHOLAS THOROGOOD
2. JOHN THOROGOOD b.c. 1500
JOHN THOROGOOD born about 1500, a Gentleman at Kensington, Middlesex, England. His son:
JOHN THOROGOOD born about 1530, lived at Frelsted, Essex County, England. He married ANNE LUCKING, daughter of THOMAS LUKYN on Essex. Their children:
1. JOHN THOROGOOD born May 12, 1576 2. ISABEL THOROGOOD born March 17, 1578 3. WILLIAM THOROWGOOD 1579-1625 - Continued in this family journal 4. THOMAS THOROGOOD born March 12, 1580, m. ___ Flower 5. JOAN THOROGOOD born July 26, 1582 6. LAWRENCE THOROGOOD m. _ Mountjoy
(Ancestors of Adam Thorowgood prepared by Vernon L. Skinner with references: "Harrison, Waples & Allied Families;" The Baltimore Sun, 21 July 1907, 28 July 1907, 13 October 1907, 20 October 1907, 31 October 1907, 3 November 1907; Parish Register, Felstead, County Essex, England; Harlaien Society, "Miscellaneous Essex Pedigrees;" Harlaien Society, "Visitation of Norfolk, 1664;" Harlaien Society, "Visitation of Hertfordshire;" "Norfolk Families")
UNPLACED:
Thorowgood/Thurrigood Smith son of Thomas Smith, grandson of Richard Smith d. 1797 NH Co.;
Thoroughgood/Thorowgood F. Dalby/Daulby son of John Dalby d. 1796 NH Co.;
Thorogood "Thorney" Marshall 1850-1915, mulatto, freed 1864 Accomack
PERSONS TRANSPORTED BY ADAM THOROWGOOD: "Capt Adam Thoroughgood, 5350 acs, lying Nly upon Chesopean Bay, to begin at the first Cr. of that river, running to a broad cr. that shooteth behind a long point of land Wly, into the maine land Ely, up the Riv. to a little island shooting into Chesopean Riv., E. upon the same, this land lying upon the west side & if in case these bounds or neck of land does not include the sd. 5350 acs, then he shall measure upon the first sd. Cr. soe farr as the remainder of his sd. acs. shall extend. Sd. land granteds at the especiall recommendation of him from their Lordshipps and other his Majesties most Honble. private Counsell to the Govr. & Counsell of State of Va. 24th of June 1635. Also due as followeth: 50 acs. for his personal adv. 50 acs for per adv of his wife Sarah Thorowgood & 5350 acs. for trans. of 105 persons. Trans. of himselfe, wife Sarah, and Thomas Thorowgood, Franceis Newton, James Leading, Stephen Bernard, Joh. Newarke, Edward Pitts, Rich. Jenerie, Wm. Edwards, Dennis Russell, John Bernards, Jon. Waters, Jos. Leake, Thomas Brooks, Jon. Moise, Jon. Penton, Edward Parish, Thomas Melton, Augustine Warner, Tho. Chandler, Andrew Chant, John Persie, Edward Wallis, Thomas Boulton, Robert Heasell, Richard Johnson, Margaret Bilbie, Jane Proseer, Jane Westerfield, Ann Spark, Susan Colson, in the "Hopewell" in 1629; John Harris, John Lock, Andrew Boyer, Thomas Boyer in the "True Love" in 1628; Thomas Keeling, Rachel Lane in the "Hopewell" 1628; William Hines, Edward Reynolds, Wm. Hookes, Edward Palmer, Edward Jones, John Dyer in the french ship in 1629, Victo Fraford, Casandra Underwood, Merciful Halley, Ann Long, Dorothy Wheeler, Ann Allerson, in the "Africa"; Eliz. Gosmore in the "Christpopher & Mary"; Franceis Bramly in the "Ark"; John Writt, Wm. Fawne, Wm. Was, George Mee, Gilbert Gye, John Enies, James Wilson, Daniel Hutton, Wm. Gastrock,Wm. Speed, Jon. Reynolds in the "Hopewell" in 1633; Jon. Wakefield, James Belly, Patrick Blacock, Stephen Swaine, John Cowes, Ann Boulton, in the "Bona Adventure" in 1634; Wm. Fletcher in "Middleton" in 1634; Robert Westwell in the "Merchants Hope" in 1634; Robert Spring in the "John & Dorothy"; Adam Thorowgood, Edward Windham, Cob. Howell, Tho. Creaser, Henry Hill, Roger Ward, Jon. Withers, Wm. Holton, Wm. Kempe, Humphrey Heyward, Jon. Alporte, Symond Stanfield, Robert Gainie, Thomas Smith, George Whitehead, Henry Franklin, Jon. Hill, Joseph Sedgewick, Arthur Eggleston, Richard Poole, Jon. Holton, Stephen Withers, Christ. Newgent, Jon. Brewton, Thomas Atmore, Mary Hill, Henry Wood in the "John & Dorothy" in 1634; Wm. Burroughs, Ann Burroughs, Ann Whitthorne, Eliza. Creaser, Eliza Curtisse, Mary Hill, Jr. Wm. Atkins." Thomas Marshall transported by Capt. Adam Thoroughgood 1635, county unknown; Thomas Keeling transported himself and Ann his wife on the "John & Dorothy" in 1634; Thomas Keeling came to the colony early transported by Adam Thorowgood on the "Hopewell" in 1628.
1. William1 Thorowgood was born in Norfolk, England about 1554. William died May 16, 1635 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.
He married three times. He married Anne Edwards. He married Alice Holbeck (widow). He married Mary Dodge (widow). William was appointed Vicar at St. Botolph, Grimston, Norfolk County in 1581. He lived at Grimstone, County Norfolk, and was commissary to the Bishop of Norfolk. (Purse & Person p. 607; dob, children-Vernon L. Skinner research of Parish Register, Felstead, Co. Essex; Harlaien Society, Miscellaneous Essex Pedigrees; Harlaien Society, Visitation of Norfolk 1664; Harlaien Society, Visitation of Hertfordshire; Norfolk Families; Baltimore Sun 7/21, 7/28, 10/13, 10/20, 10/31 & 11/3/1907; Harrison, Waples & Allied Families)
Parish Register gives birth of a William as May 2, 1579. This might be William's son.
William and Anne Edwards had children:
Sir Edward Thorogood Sir John Thorogood (b.c. 1586) m. Frances Meautys Thomas Thorogood m. Ann Wyndham Edmund Thorogood m. Frances Smith William Thorogood m. Mary Mordant Thorogood d. 1630 Siege of Brenda Adam Thorogood b. 1602 d. 1642 Frances Thorogood m. Robert Griffith in 1611
William and Mary, widow of ___ Dodge, had a son: Robert Thorogood d. 1687/8 m. Anne Hewke
William and Alice, widow of ___ Holbeck
Adam is called his 7th son in "Purse & Person." There is NO proof that Ann, wife of Thomas Keeling, is William's daughter; this relationship is purely speculative based on her naming sons Adam and Thorowgood Keeling. Naming one son for a prominent friend is one thing, naming two sons? There is also speculation that Ann was a granddaughter of William Thorowgood d. 1635. Ann's descendants are shown here as theory in hopes that someone may find more conclusive information that would shed some light on her surname. It also provides a research aid as her descendants married those of Adam Thorowgood.
William Thorowgood and Anne Edwards had the following children:
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Adam2 Thorowgood (I)(Capt.) was born about 1603.
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Ann (Thorowgood) was born about 1618.
2. Adam2 Thorowgood (I)(Capt.) (William1) was born in Grimston, Norfolk, England about 1603. Adam died about 1640 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
He married Sarah Offley in Blackfriars, London, England, July 18, 1627. Sarah was born in England about 1609. Sarah was the daughter of Robert Offley and Anne Osburn. Sarah died 1657 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA. Sarah was 18 years old when she came to the Virginia colony. Court records show her bringing suit on several occasions: swearing out a warrant on Goody Layton for wronging her deceased husband with a "Pish;" two men for making insulting remarks to her daughter, Sarah in 1644; and just days before her death she took a tenant farmer to court for improper planting of an orchard and "ground made waste of." She was described as "beautiful and high-spirited" with a "backbone of steel and an indomitable will." (Norfolk Co. VA GenWeb, Thorowgood Family by Carol Middleton; dates-Meyer & Dorman, Adventurers of Purse & Person, Dietz Press, Richmond, VA 1987, pp.459, 607)
He made a will in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, February 17, 1639. Adam's will was probated in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, April 27, 1640. Adam Thorowgood came to Virginia on the "Charles" in 1621. He was at Elizabeth City for the 1623-4 census and is shown aged 18 for the 1624-5 census, a servant in the muster of Edward Waters. By 1626, he is known as Captain Adam Thorogood, Gentleman of Kiquotan, when he purchased 150 acres on the north side of Hampton Roads. He patented 400 acres in Elizabeth City County on March 21, 1634-5 and 5,350 acres at Lynnhaven, Lower Norfolk County in 1637. This land at Lynnhaven on the south side of Hampton Roads was due him for the personal adventure of himself and his wife and the transportation of 105 persons between 1628 and 1634 (see names in introduction).
He was appointed commissioner for holding monthly court at Elizabeth City on March 7, 1728-9, served as a Burgess for Elizabeth City in 1629 and 1630-1632. He was a member of the first court for Lower Norfolk County May 15, 1637, vestryman of Lynnhaven Parish and the first church of Lynnhaven Parish was built in 1639 on his land at Church Point.
His will named his wife, Sarah, son Adam and daughters Ann, Sarah and Elizabeth. He asked that he be buried at the parish church at Lynnhaven.
Adam Thorowgood(I)(Capt.) and Sarah Offley had the following children:
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Ann3 Thorowgood was born October 30, 1630.
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Sarah Thorowgood was born 1631. Sarah died October 9, 1658 in Charles Co., MD. She married Simon Overzee. Simon died 1660. He was a merchant of Lower Norfolk County and owner of
the ship "Virginia Merchant." He moved to Charles Co. MD, where he owned land with his brother-in-law, Job Chandler, at Port Tobacco, and
another tract called "Rotterdam." After Sarah's death, he married Elizabeth Willoughby, who was administrator of his estate. According to
Purse & Person, Sarah died in childbirth. She had at least one child when the family moved to Maryland and the one born in 1658, none living
to maturity. (Purse & Person, p. 611)
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Elizabeth Thorowgood was born 1633.
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Adam Thorowgood(II)(Lt. Col.) was born after 1638.
3. Ann2 (Thorowgood) (William1 Thorowgood) was born about 1618. Ann died before January 18, 1688 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
She married three times. She married Thomas Keeling (Lt.) in England, before 1634. Thomas was born about 1608. Thomas died about 1664 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA. Thomas was age 34 in 1642. (Charles McIntosh, Ages of Lower Norfolk County People, William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. XXV, #1, July, 1916) He came to the colony, transported by Adam Thorowgood in 1626 on the "Hopewell."
Adam Keeling sold land on November 13, 1693 formerly belonging to John Martin which went to his oldest son, John Martin, who died intestate, so it went to my mother Ann, widow of Capt. Adam Keeling, now wife of John Richason, who gave it to son Adam Keeling, who now sells it to uncle Alexander Keeling. (Anne E. Maling, Princess Anne Co. VA Land & Probate Records, Abstracted from Deed Books 1-7, 1691-1755, Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1992, p. 5)
She married William Jermy in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, before 1666. William died before January 15, 1666 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA. She married Robert Bray in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, after 1666. Robert died about 1681 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA. It is NOT proved that Ann was the daughter of William Thorowgood or sister of Adam. The research of Kirk Larson indicates that she was the daughter of Sir John Thorogood and Frances Meautys/Meautis and granddaughter of William Thorowgood.
Thomas Keeling transported his wife, Ann, in 1634. They came to the colony on the "John & Dorothy". Thomas and Ann named sons Adam and Thorowgood. Adam Thorowgood was the godfather of Adam Keeling; he named Adam Keeling his godson in his will and left him a breeding goat.
After Thomas' death, Ann married William Jermy, then Robert Bray. Robert Bray was the son of Edward of Biglswade, Bedfordshere, and dated his will April 24, 1681 Lower Norfolk County, VA. He named his wife, Ann, and also named Mary Okeham, John Okeham, William Okeham and Alexander Keeling and friend, Anthony Lawson. (Charles Fleming McIntosh, Lower Norfolk Co. & Norfolk Co. Wills 1637-1710, Colonial Dames of America, 1914)
Ann (Thorowgood) and Thomas Keeling(Lt.) had the following children:
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Ann3 Keeling.
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Alexander Keeling.
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Thorowgood Keeling.
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Sarah Keeling.
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Elizabeth Keeling. Elizabeth died 1671 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA. She made a will in Lower Norfolk
Co., VA, October 30, 1670. Elizabeth named her brothers, Alexander and Thorogood, god daughters Mary Okeham, Elizabeth Keeling and
Elizabeth Keeling and her "father-in-law" Robert Bray. (Charles Fleming McIntosh, Lower Norfolk Co. & Norfolk Co. Wills 1637-1710,
Colonial Dames of America, 1914)
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Edward Keeling. Called brother in Adam Keeling's 1683 will.
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Thomas Keeling. Called brother in the will of Adam Keeling of 1683.
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Adam Keeling(Capt.) was born about 1639.
4. Ann3 Thorowgood (Adam2, William1) was born in Lower Norfolk Co., VA October 30, 1630. Ann died after March, 1703.
She married twice. She married Job Chandler before May 28, 1649. Job died about 1660 in Charles Co., MD. He made a will in Charles Co., MD, August 24, 1659. Job's will was probated in Charles Co., MD, March 7, 1660. He was a Burgess for Lower Norfolk Co., VA in 1649 and Justice in the Commission March 24, 1650-1 and sworn Sheriff March 7, 1650-1. He went to Maryland by August 1, 1651, when he was commissioned Receiver General. He was a member of the Parliamentary Commission in 1652-3, defender of Lord Baltimore against the Puritan opposition, elected to the Lower House of the Maryland Assembly from St. Mary's County in 1654, which he declined because of his oath to Lord Baltimore. He was elected to the Upper House in 1658 but did not attend the session. He was justice of the Provincial Court 1651-53 and 1657-59. In 1652 he received 800 acres for the transportation of himself, wife Ann, daughter Ann, and five servants in 1651 and before.
His will left to his wife Ann, children Ann, William and Richard, and brother-in-law Simon Overzee. He confirmed a gift of a Negro man to his daughter Ann "by her grandmother, Sarah Yardley." (Purse & Person, p. 609-610)
She married Gerard Fowke (Col.) about 1661. Gerard was born 1606. Gerard was the son of Roger Fowke and Ann Bayley. Gerard died 1669 in Charles Co., MD. Upon Gerard's death, his estate was administered in Charles Co., MD, October 30, 1669. He was a Burgess for Westmoreland County 1663-1665 and then moved to Charles County, Maryland. He was a member of the Assembly from Charles County in 1666. Ann was granted administration of his estate. (Purse & Person, p. 610; his parents-Bob Thorowgood, ghote)
Ann Thorowgood and Job Chandler had the following children:
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William4 Chandler.
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Richard Chandler. Richard died August 13, 1697 in Charles Co., MD. He
married Elizabeth Burdett.
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Anne Chandler was born about 1650.
Ann Thorowgood and Gerard Fowke(Col.) had the following children:
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Adam Fowke was born about 1661. He died in infancy.
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Gerard Fowke(Jr.) was born July 15, 1662.
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Mary Fowke was born 1667.
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Elizabeth Fowke was born 1668.
6. Elizabeth3 Thorowgood (Adam2, William1) was born 1633. Elizabeth died about 1670 in Northampton Co., VA.
She married John Michael (Sr. "The Elder"). John was the son of Unknown Michael. John died before January 28, 1678 in Northampton Co., VA. John was a merchant from Graft, Holland, who settled in Northampton Co., VA. He was appointed Justice of Northampton County. The court suspended his commission on March 23, 1663-4 until it could be proved he was not an alien, and after his naturalization was proved, he took the oaths on April 29, 1664. After Elizabeth's death, he married Ann, the widow of Captain William Jones, and Mary, the widow of John Culpeper. (Purse & Person, p. 611)
A John Michael married Helen Cornough in 1660 Northampton Co. and was brother-in-law to John Cornelius d. 1656 NH. It is not clear which John Michael married Helen.
He made a deed of gift on August 27, 1672 to his sons Adam, John and Simon. (Purse & Person, p. 612) In his will, John named "my dear and pious brother John Michael all my Dutch books, one deaths head gold ring, and to his eldest son my godson Joachim one heifer." (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., VA, p. 106)
Elizabeth Thorowgood and John Michael (Sr. "The Elder") had the following children:
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Adam4 Michael. Adam died 1689 in Northampton Co., VA. His
body was interred November 28, 1689 in Northampton Co., VA. He married Sarah Littleton.
Sarah was born about 1661. Sarah was the daughter of Southy Littleton and Sarah Elizabeth Bowman. Sarah died April
18, 1720 in Northampton Co., VA.
He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, October 20, 1689. He left his plantation to his nephews: Hancock Custis, Henry Custis and James Watt.
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Simon Michael. Simon died before 1686.
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John Michael. John died before 1686.
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Sarah Michael was born about 1655.
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Margaret Michael was born about 1657.
7. Adam3 Thorowgood (II)(Lt. Col.) (Adam2, William1) was born after 1638. Adam died about 1685.
He married Frances Yeardley. Frances was the daughter of Argol Yeardley(Col.) and Frances Knight.
He made a will in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, October 31, 1679. Adam's will was probated in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, February 1, 1685. He chose Simon Overzee as his guardian in 1657. In 1642 and 1643, tracts of 400 acres and 5,350 acres, formerly patented by his father, were regranted to Adam as "son & heir of Capt. Adam Thorrowgood." He was Lt. Colonel of the Militia, Burgess for Lower Norfolk County 1664-1670, and Justice and Sheriff in 1669. He named his wife and children in his will and that his "executrix cause my body to bee interred in the Church of Linhaven in the grave of my father and that shee cause a tombstone of marble to be sent for with the Coate Armes of Sir George Yeardley and myselfe and the same inscription as upon the broaken tomb, and the same to be layd over my grave and the other over the grave of my mother." (Purse & Person, p. 611)
Adam Thorowgood(II)(Lt. Col.) and Frances Yeardley had the following children:
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Argall4 Thorowgood was born about 1659.
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John Thorowgood(Col.) was born 1661.
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Adam Thorowgood(III)(Lt. Col.) was born 1662.
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Francis Thorowgood was born 1665.
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Robert Thorowgood was born about 1669.
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Rose Thorowgood was born about 1672.
8. Ann3 Keeling (Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown. Ann died before August, 1672 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
She married three times. She married John Martin before 1666. John was born in England about 1616. John died before May, 1666 in Linhaven Parish, Lower Norfolk Co., VA. (Robert Handley, C.Glenn Johnson)
She married John Oakham after 1666. She married Anthony Lawson (Lt. Col.) before February 19, 1670. Anthony married 2nd Mary Gookin. (Robert Hadley, Creecy Chart) (Robert Hadley, Creecy Chart)
Ann Keeling and Anthony Lawson(Lt. Col.) had the following children:
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Margaret4 Lawson.
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Thomas Lawson.
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Mary Lawson.
Ann Keeling and John Martin had the following child:
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Joel Martin was born about 1638.
9. Alexander3 Keeling (Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown. Alexander died 1704 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
He married Grace Martin before May 10, 1677. Grace was the daughter of John Martin and Grace (Dyer). She married 2nd Henry Snails.
Alexander Keeling and Grace Martin had the following children:
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William4 Keeling (Capt.).
10. Thorowgood3 Keeling (Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown. Thorowgood died 1679 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
He married Lucy Hall. Lucy was the daughter of Edward Hall. She married 2nd Adam Hayes, will dtd. 1701. (Creecy chart)
He made a will in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, March 3, 1679. Thorowgood named his father (step-father), Robert Bray, and said his mother was still living. He also named his two daughters. (Charles Fleming McIntosh, Lower Norfolk Co. & Norfolk Co. Wills 1637-1710, Colonial Dames of America, 1914)
Thorowgood Keeling and Lucy Hall had the following children:
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Lucy4 Keeling.
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Ann Keeling. Ann died after 1679.
11. Sarah3 Keeling (Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown.
She married Henry Woodhouse in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, before November 16, 1666. Henry died 1686 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
Sarah Keeling and Henry Woodhouse had the following children:
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Horatio4 Woodhouse (Capt.).
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Sarah Woodhouse.
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Henry Woodhouse(Jr.).
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Mary Woodhouse. She married William Moore.
15. Adam3 Keeling (Capt.) (Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) was born about 1639. Adam died 1683 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
He married Ann Martin before 1683. Ann was the daughter of Joel Martin and Elizabeth Ward.
He made a will in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, April 25, 1683. Adam named his father-in-law John Martin, brother Alexander and brotherh-in-law Lt. Col. Anthony Lawson. (Charles McIntosh, Ages of Lower Norfolk County People, William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. XXV, #1, July, 1916; Charles Fleming McIntosh, L. Norfolk Co. & Norfolk Co. Wills 1637-1710, Colonial Dames of America, 1914)
Adam Keeling(Capt.) and Ann Martin had the following children:
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Adam4 Keeling (Jr.). On November 13, 1693, Adam Keeling sold land formerly
belonging to John Martin which went to Martin's oldest son, John Martin, Jr., who died intestate, so it went to "my mother Ann, widow of
Capt. Adam Keeling, now wife of John Richason, who gave it to son Adam Keeling, who now sells it to uncle Alexander Keeling. (Anne E.
Maling, Princess Anne Co., VA Land & Probate Records, Deed Books 1-7, 1691-1755, Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1992)
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Thomas Keeling was born January 6, 1674.
16. William4 Chandler (Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) birth date unknown. William died 1685 in Charles Co., MD.
He married Mary Sewall about 1677. Mary was born 1658. Mary was the daughter of Henry Sewall and Jane Lowe. Mary died March 12, 1693. She married 2nd George Brent of "Woodstock" Stafford County on March 27, 1687. (Purse & Person, p. 612)
He made a will in Charles Co., MD, March 20, 1684. William received 1,000 acres at Port Tobacco from his father. He named his wife and children in his will. (Purse & Person, p. 612)
William Chandler and Mary Sewall had the following children:
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Richard5 Chandler. Richard died 1714 in Charles Co., MD. He
made a will in Charles Co., MD, April 12, 1712.
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Jane Chandler. She married twice. She married Giles Brent. Giles died 1693
in Stafford Co., VA. He made a will in Stafford Co., VA, January 27, 1693. She married
Joshua Green. Joshua died before November 25, 1699.
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William Chandler(Jr.) was born in Charles Co., MD October 13, 1678. William died 1730. He made a
will in Charles Co., MD, August 19, 1725. (Purse & Person, p. 612)
20. Gerard4 Fowke (Jr.) (Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Charles Co., MD July 15, 1662. Gerard died 1735 in Charles Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Mary Lomax. He married Sarah Burdett in Charles Co., MD, December 31, 1686. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Burdett and Verlinda Cotton. Sarah died 1745 in Charles Co., MD.
He made a will in Charles Co., MD, January 6, 1734. Gerard deposed on November 12, 1725 that he was 63 years old. He was a planter and representative in the Lower House of the Maryland Assembly from Charles County from 1704 to 1707. He was a Vestryman of Nanjemoy Parish, Sheriff of Charles County 1699-1701, and Justice 1704-1720. (Purse & Person, p. 612-613)
Gerard Fowke(Jr.) and Sarah Burdett had the following children:
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Elizabeth5 Fowke. Elizabeth died January 20, 1732 in Charles Co.,
MD.
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Gerard Fowke(III) was born in Charles Co., MD October 16, 1687. He married an unknown
person. (Purse & Person, p. 613)
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Anne Fowke was born January 30, 1689.
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Frances Fowke was born February 2, 1691.
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Catherine Fowke was born April 8, 1694.
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Chandler Fowke(Capt.) was born 1695.
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Roger Fowke was born 1697.
21. Mary4 Fowke (Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born 1667. Mary died about 1701.
She married George Mason (II) (Col.). George was born 1670. George died 1716 in Stafford Co., VA. He made a will in Stafford Co., VA, June 29, 1715. He was a Major of Militia in 1698, Captain of Rangers 1699-1700, County Lieutenant of Stafford, Justice, Sheriff, Church Warden of Overwharton Parish and member of the House of Burgesses 1688, 1692-93, 1695-1702, 1705-12. He married second Elizabeth Waugh and third Sarah Taliaferro. (Purse & Person, p. 614)
Mary Fowke and George Mason(II) (Col.) had the following children:
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French5 Mason. French died 1748 in Stafford Co., VA. He married Mary Nicholson. He was Justice of Stafford County. (Purse & Person, p. 614)
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Nicholson Mason. Nicholson died 1716.
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Elizabeth Mason. She married William Roy(of Essex Co.).
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Gerard Mason. Gerard died before June, 1715.
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Mary Mason.
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George Mason(III) (Lt. Col.) was born 1690.
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Sempha Rosa Enfield Mason was born 1703. Sempha died November 22, 1761 in Fairfax Co., VA. She married
twice. She married John Dinwiddie(Mjr.). John died 1726 in King George Co., VA. Brother of
Governor Robert Dinwiddie, he was a merchant and Sheriff of King George County 1721-1724. He was from Glasgow, Scotland and left wills in
Virginia and Scotland. (Purse & Person, p. 614)
She married Jeremiah Bronaugh. Jeremiah was born February 25, 1702. Jeremiah died November 11, 1749 in King George Co., VA. He was Justice of Fairfax County and Vestryman of Truro Parish. (Purse & Person, p. 615)
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Anne Fowke Mason was born 1715. She married three times. She married William
Darrell. She married Thomas Fitzhugh. Thomas was born 1688. Thomas died 1719. Clerk of
Stafford County. (Purse & Person, p. 614)
She married Thomas Smith. Thomas died 1764. He was from Fairfax County. (Purse & Person, p. 614)
22. Elizabeth4 Fowke (Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Charles Co., MD 1668. Elizabeth died after October 2, 1702 in Charles Co., MD.
She married William Dent in Charles Co., MD, February 8, 1684. William was born 1660. William was the son of Thomas Dent and Rebecca Wilkinson. William died about 1705 in Charles Co., MD. William named his wife Elizabeth in his will and left his son, George, the plantation at Port Tobacco. He made a codicil on March 1, 1703 and made provision for Mrs. Anne Fowke, mother of my wife Elizabeth. He married second Sarah Brooke. (Purse & Person, p. 615) Elizabeth died between October, 1702 and March, 1703, when she was named in her husband's will and when he made a codicil to that will. (Purse & Person, p. 615)
Elizabeth Fowke and William Dent had the following children:
78
i.
Thomas5 Dent was born in Portobacco, St. Marys Co., MD November 15, 1685.
Thomas died 1725 in Charles Co., MD. He married Anne Bayne 1705. Anne died 1725. He
was a planter of Charles Co., MD, Clerk of Prince George's Co., MD 1702-1708, Justice of Charles Co. 1706-1711, Sheriff 1711-1714, Captain
of Militia and member of the Lower House of the Maryland Assembly fro Charles County from 1715-1718. He was committed to debtor's prison in
1722 for gambling debts. (Purse & Person, p. 615)
79
ii.
Elizabeth Dent was born in Portobacco, St. Marys Co., MD about 1686. Elizabeth died 1699. (Purse &
Person, p. 615)
80
iii.
William Dent(Jr.) was born in Portobacco, St. Marys Co., MD December 13, 1687. William died November 18,
1695.
81
iv.
Gerard Dent was born in Nanjemoy, Charles Co., MD February 3, 1688. He was baptized February 3, 1688-9. (Purse
& Person, p. 616)
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82
v.
George Dent(Col.) was born September 27, 1690.
83
vi.
Anne Dent was born in MD March, 1692.
+
84
vii.
Peter Dent was born about 1694.
85
viii.
Philip Dent was born 1695.
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86
ix.
Elizabeth Dent was born about 1697.
26. Sarah4 Michael (Elizabeth3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1655. Sarah died before 1697 in Northampton Co., VA.
She married three times. She married Argol Yeardley (II)(Capt.) about January, 1671. Argol was born about 1644. Argol was the son of Argol Yeardley(Col.) and Frances Knight. Argol died 1682 in Northampton Co., VA. He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, January 3, 1681. Thomas Ryding was his guardian, and on July 28, 1664, he chose John Custis. He succeeded to his father's estate and made a marriage contract with Sarah Michael on January 23, 1670/1. He was Sheriff of Northampton County. (Purse & Person, p. 728)
She married James Watt (Dr.) about 1684. James died 1686 in Northampton Co., VA. He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, August 14, 1685. She married Thomas Maddux about 1687. Thomas was born about June, 1651. Thomas was the son of Alexander Maddux (I) and Elizabeth (Johnson). Thomas died about 1713 in Northampton Co., VA. He was under age 18 in 1659; his father asked that Richard Bayly be his guardian.
Accomack County Court Order Abstracts, Vol II. 1666-1670 26 Oct 1668 Capt. Bowman exited the court for the following action: Thomas Mattocks, who petitioned the court for his freedom, claimed that he was 18 years old, and that his father's will allowed him to "enjoy the benefit of his own labor" at that age. However, Mr. Thomas Teackle, the minister who baptized him, and other testimonies indicated that he was only 17 years old. Ordered that he return to Mr. Edm. Bowman, his guardian, until he attained 18 years of age, and then to be free. (Accomack County Court Order Abstracts, Vol II. 1666-1670, p. 63b)
Rev. Thomas Teakle testified concerning the establishment of Thomas' majority, October 22, 1668, that Thomas, son of Alexander and Elizabeth Maddux, was baptized in 1651 in the latter part of the summer when he was two months old."
Thomas and his step-mother, Eleanor, disputed over his inheritance and they were in court at least twice. Involved was a Henry White, an uncle of Eleanor's, and Cpt. Edmund Bowman, Thomas' guardian.
The will of Edmund Kelley dtd 9/11/1680, prob 11/1/1683, devised cow calf to Thomas, son of Thomas Maddox, he also named godson Thomas, son of Philip Fisher and left him a cow calf (James H. Marshall, NH Wills & Admin).
The will of Dr. Samuel Higginson 1702 NH Co. devised to Frances Page, Thomas Maddux Jr. and James Watt both a sword and Mr. Thomas Maddux and his daughter, Margaret were residual legatees and Thomas Maddux was named executor, wit: Thomas Savage, George Marshall and Obedience Johnson (James H. Marshall, NH Wills & Adm.)
The will of his wife, Sarah, dated 1694, named "my loving husband Thomas Madox to have 2 years priviledge of my daughter Frances' part. My three daughters to care for their brother James Watt and to keep him at school for 2 years, and my husand to care for him until James attains the age appointed by his father's last will, and if my husband should die then my friend William Waters to serve in his place." (James H. Marshall, Wills & Admin. Northampton Co., VA)
Thomas Maddux died intestate in 1713 Northampton Co., VA: Administration 11/17/1713 by Rebecca Maddux, widow; secured by Francis Wainhouse Sr., Thomas Smith Sr, Henry Blair, L2,000, apprs: Wm. Nicholson, Robert Andrews, John Harmanson, George Harmanson. NOTE: George Harmanson married Elizabeth Yardley d/o Sarah Michael. (James H. Marshall, NH Wills & Admin)
1/19/1713 inventory of estate of Thomas Maddux dec'd. presented by his administratrix Rebecca Maddux (NH Orders 1710-1717, p. 145). 1/19/1713 upon the petition of Mrs. Rebecca Maddux the Court hath ordered that Messrs. Alexander Bagwell and Benjamin Johnson as marrying the daughters of Mr. Thomas Maddux deceased repair to the Clark Office and there to enter into bond with good security for that part of Mr. Thomas Maddox estate that belongeth to their children (NH Orders 1710-1717, p. 147).
There were three distributions from the estate account: children of Alexander Bagwell, children of Benjamin Johnson and to Thomas Maddux, a minor.
Northampton Co. VA, N98, (Whitelaw, Vol 1, p. 499-500) 1654 patent to Alexander Madocks & James Jones for 516A, east of 600A of Thomas Johnson. 1660 half of the Johnson patent is in possession of Alexander Maddox. In this year Alexander Mattockes, wife Ellinor, left this 300A to his sons Thomas and Alexander; he had a third son Lazarus and daughters Elizabeth, wife of Phillip Fisher, and Ann. 1659 James Jones sold his half to Thomas Leatherbury; 1661 new patent for 516A issued to Thomas "Littleberry" and Alexander Maddocks. 1683 Charles Leatherbury, son of Thomas, and his wife Elizabeth sold his half interest to Thomas Maddox, son of Alexander. 1660 Alexander Mattockes left his half to his sons Thomas and Alexander. The result of the above transactions was that young Alexander Maddox owned half of his father's part of both patents and his brother, Thomas, the other half, along with the half of the whole which he had bought from Charles Leatherbury. The record then goes blank until 1742 when 4 separately owned parcels equal about the same acerage as owned by Thomas & Alexander: 1742 will of George Nicholas Turner, wife Sarah, 1744 Sarah Turner left her home place of 338A to her son Maddox Turner. 1751 Maddox Turner, wife Rosanna, left to his son Maddox Turner. 1764 Francis Roberts Jr., wife Margaret, owned one of the quarters. 1782 William Major left a 338A part to his son Littleton. 1728 the 4th quarter was owned by William & Ann Jacob and they sold parcels to Joseph Greene, Thomas Addison and Thomas Benthall totaling 338A; Whitelaw suggests Ann Jacob was a Maddux.
She made a will in Northampton Co., VA, March 20, 1695. Sarah's will of March 20, 1644-95 named her three Yeardley daughters and James Watt and her husbands Argoll Yeardley and Thomas Maddux. (Purse & Person, p. 620)
She did not name any Maddux children. By the date of birth for Thomas Maddux, Jr. in 1695 and that Margaret Maddux was included with Sarah's son, James Watt, and apparent son, Thomas Maddux Jr., she is thought to be Sarah's daughter. Perhaps she wrote her will to protect her Yeardley and Watt children, assuming her Maddux children would be taken care of by their father.
Sarah Michael and Argol Yeardley(II)(Capt.) had the following children:
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87
i.
Sarah5 Yeardley.
88
ii.
John Yeardley. John died after 1683. Died young.
89
iii.
Argoll Yeardley. Argoll died after 1683. Died young.
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90
iv.
Frances Yeardley.
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91
v.
Elizabeth Yeardley was born about 1676.
Sarah Michael and Thomas Maddux had the following children:
92
vi.
Margaret Maddux. Margaret died before 1713 in Northampton Co., VA. It is not proved that Sarah Michael
was her mother. She was named in the 1702 will of Samuel Higginson to receive residual estate, along with her father, and Higginson named
James Watt and Thomas Maddux, Jr., both apparently children of Sarah Michael. Margaret is not included in the estate distribution of Thomas
Maddux, Sr.
93
vii.
Thomas Maddux (Jr.) was born in Northampton Co., MD 1695. Thomas died 1717 in Northampton Co., MD.
It is not proved that he was the son of Sarah Michael, but by dates it appears likely. He turned 21 in May, 1716 when he discharged his
guardian, John Powell. His selection of John Powell as his guardian further suggests that he was the son of Sarah Michael, Powell having
married Sarah's daughter, Sarah Yeardley.
The will of Samuel Higginson, chyrurgion, dtd 3/10/1702, prob 4/25/1703 to Frances Page, to James Watt and Thomas Maddux Jr. two swords; Mr. Thomas Maddux to be paid out of my estate whatever I owe him; the said Maddux and his daughter, Margaret Maddux, residual legatees; witnesses were Thomas Savage, George Marshall and Obedience Johnson, and Thomas Maddux, administrator. (James H. Marshall, NH Wills & Adm., p. 172)
September 20, 1715 Thomas Maddux Orphan chose Mr. John Harmanson for his guardian (NH15:206). September 20, 1715 Thomas Maddux chose Mr. John Powell for his guardian which he excepted of and the court consented to he having given bond and security for the said Maddux estate (NH15:224). May 16, 1716 Thomas Maddux acknowledged a discharge to John Powell to be his reale Act and Deed to the said Pwell (NH15:247, p. 206).
Estate of Thomas Maddux March 19, 1716-17 by Alexander Bagwell on behalf of the children of deceased; appraised by Edmund Johnson, William Nicholson, Jacob Dewey and Joseph Dent. (Marshall, NH Wills & Admin.) Estate of Thomas Maddux March, 1717 Court by Alexander Bagwell on behalf of his child. (NH Orders 1710-1717) NOTE: need to see original court order, perhaps the wording is Alexander Maddux on behalf of his 'children,' who would have been nieces of this Thomas Maddux. No evidence has been found to indicate that young Thomas Maddux had children and the land appears to later be in possession of his nieces (children of Alexander Bagwell).
May 21, 1717 inventory of the estate of Thomas Madux dec'd was exhibited, adm. Alexander Bagwell (NH16:9). May 22, 1717 the action of debt between John Powell Plaintiff and Alexander Bagwell adm. of the goods and chattels of Thomas Madux dec'd, plaintiff proving his debt (NH16:12). September 15, 1717 action of case between Thomas James Plaintiff & Alexander Bagwell, adm. of the goods & chattels of Thomas Maddux deceased, defendant; plaintiff proving his account (NH16:40-41). Other debts paid from estate of Thomas Maddux: 10/15/1717 Thomas Marshall, 1/21/1718 Susannah Bowden, 3/17/1718 William Kendall Sr. (NH 16:46, 55, 61). NOTE: no final distribution found on film through 1730.
Sarah Michael and James Watt (Dr.) had the following child:
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94
viii.
James Watt (Jr.) was born about 1685.
27. Margaret4 Michael (Elizabeth3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1657.
She married John Custis (III)(Col.) about 1675. John was born 1653. John was the son of John Custis(II)(Mjr. Gen.) and Elizabeth Robinson. John died after 1704. John Custis of Hungars Parish, Northampton Co., VA, was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1684 but disqualified on being chosen Sheriff. He was a Burgess from 1685-86 and 1693-1699 and a member of the Council from 1699 to 1713. He was captain of the Accomack County Militia and Deputy Commander of the Eastern Shore under his father until 1692 when he ws temporarily suspended from all civil and military offices for contempt. He was Commander in Chief of the Eastern Shore in 1699. In 1704 he held 5,950 acres in Accomack County and 3,400 acres in Northampton County. In his will, he named his wife, Sarah, son John to whom he left "Arlington", and sons Hancock and Henry, and daughters Elizabeth Custis and Sorrowful Margaret Kendall, and Yeardley Michael (son of John Michael's third wife). He made a codicil naming his grandson Custis Kendall. (Purse & Person, p. 621) Margaret died in childbirth and the daughter was named Sorrowful Margaret. After her death, her husband married her brother Adam's widow, Sarah Littleton Michael. She is recorded on the tombstone of her husband as John Custis' first wife and daughter of Mr. John Michaell and that she had seven sons and two daughters. (Purse & Person, p. 621)
Margaret Michael and John Custis(III)(Col.) had the following children:
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95
i.
Sorrowful Margaret5 Custis.
96
ii.
Hancock Custis was born 1676. Hancock died before July 27, 1709.
97
iii.
Henry Custis was born 1677. Henry died before July 27, 1709.
+
98
iv.
John Custis(IV)(of "Arlington") was born 1678.
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99
v.
Hancock Custis was born 1680.
+
100
vi.
Elizabeth Custis was born 1681.
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101
vii.
Henry Custis(Capt.) was born about 1683.
28. Argall4 Thorowgood (Adam3, Adam2, William1) was born about 1659. Argall died 1704.
He married three times. He married Pembroke Fowler in Princess Anne Co., VA, before March 1, 1679. Pembroke was the daughter of George Fowler and Frances Sidney. Pembroke died 1692 in Princess Anne Co., VA. He married Mary Robinson in Princess Anne Co., VA, before April 16, 1695. Mary was the daughter of William Robinson(Capt.) and Susannah Tully. He married Anne Church. Anne was born 1678. Anne was the daughter of Richard Church. Anne died 1743 in Princess Anne Co., VA. She married 2nd Sampson Trevethan. (Purse & Person, p. 616)
He made a will November 25, 1699. Argoll was named in his father's will, to receive the plantation after his mother's death. (Abstracts of Norfolk County Wills) The quit rent roll of Princess Anne County in 1704 shows him with 1,000 acres. (Purse & Person, p. 616)
Argall Thorowgood and Pembroke Fowler had the following children:
102
i.
Adam5 Thorowgood. Adam died 1719 in Princess Anne Co., VA. He married Mary Woodhouse. Mary was the daughter of Horatio Woodhouse(Capt.) and Lucy Keeling.
He made a will in Princess Anne Co., VA, May 4, 1719.
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103
ii.
Frances Thorowgood.
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104
iii.
Argall Thorowgood(Jr.) was born about 1687.
Argall Thorowgood and Mary Robinson had the following child:
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105
iv.
William Thorowgood(Capt.).
Argall Thorowgood and Anne Church had the following child:
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106
v.
Elizabeth Thorowgood.
29. John4 Thorowgood (Col.) (Adam3, Adam2, William1) was born 1661. John died 1701 in Princess Anne Co., VA.
He married twice. He married Sarah "Ann" Stringer about 1679. Sarah was the daughter of John Stringer(Col.) and Anne(wife of Col. John Stringer). She was called Ann Thoroughgood in her father's 1688 will.
He married Margaret Lawson March 19, 1695. Margaret was the daughter of Anthony Lawson(Lt. Col.) and Ann Keeling. John was a Justice of Princess Anne County and Sheriff in 1699. He was Captain of Militia in 1698, Major in 1699 and then Colonel. (Purse & Person, p. 617)
John Thorowgood(Col.) and Sarah "Ann" Stringer had the following children:
107
i.
Anne5 Thorowgood. Anne died after 1692.
108
ii.
Elizabeth Thorowgood was born before 1692. Elizabeth died 1712 in Princess Anne Co., VA. She married William Moseley(III) about 1704. William was the son of William Moseley(Jr.) and
Blandinah Poole. William died about 1750.
John Thorowgood(Col.) and Margaret Lawson had the following children:
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109
iii.
John Thorowgood(Jr.).
110
iv.
Anthony Thorowgood. Anthony died about 1705.
+
111
v.
Margaret Thorowgood.
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112
vi.
Mary Thorowgood.
30. Adam4 Thorowgood (III)(Lt. Col.) (Adam3, Adam2, William1) was born 1662. Adam died 1709 in Princess Anne Co., VA.
He married Mary Sayer before July 1700. Mary was the daughter of Francis Sayer(Mjr.) and Katherine Walke. Mary died before May 7, 1724. He was Sheriff in 1701 and a member of the House of Burgesses from 1702-1706. He owned 700 acres in Princess Anne County in 1704. Adam sat as Justice October 7, 1708. Princess Anne Co. Deeds & Wills Book 3, p. 143 mentions five children of Adam and Mary; on p. 175 of the same book, division of Negroes was among three children; p. 504 indicates these children as Francis, Margaret and John on July 3, 1723. By April 6, 1726, son John is described as "only surviving son in Princess Anne Co. Deed Book 4, p. 60. (Meyers & Dorman, Adventurers of Purse & Person, p. 618)
Adam Thorowgood(III)(Lt. Col.) and Mary Sayer had the following children:
113
i.
Margaret5 Thorowgood. Margaret died after 1723. She was not married in
1723. John Harvie Creecy's chart shows she had at least two sisters who are unidentified.
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114
ii.
John Thorowgood.
115
iii.
Francis Thorowgood. Francis died before 1726. Purse & Person shows that Francis, son of Adam and Mary, died by
1726, when his brother, John, was called "only surviving son of Adam Thorowgood." Mr. Creecy's chart shows Francis, son of Adam and Mary,
as marrying Amy Lovett and living until 1740. Purse & Person shows the Francis who married Amy Lovett was the son of Francis Thorowgood &
Ann Brittingham.
Various entries in Deeds & Wills of Princess Anne Co., VA indicate that Francis, son of Adam and Mary, did not marry nor have children and that he apparently died before April 6, 1726. (Meyers & Dorman, Adventurers of Purse & Person, p. 618)
31. Francis4 Thorowgood (Adam3, Adam2, William1) was born in Lower Norfolk Co., VA 1665. Francis died 1716 in Bath Co., NC.
He married twice. He married Elizabeth White in Somerset Co., MD, 1693. Elizabeth was born in Somerset Co., MD October 20, 1674. Elizabeth was the daughter of John White and Sarah Keyser. Elizabeth died before 1705. Elizabeth was named as eldest daughter of John White. (V. L. Skinner, Jr., Somerset Co. MD Will Book EB5, Brookeville, MD, 1987, p.21)
He married Anne Brittingham before September 6, 1705. Anne was the daughter of William Brittingham(I) and Elizabeth Williams. Anne died after 1720. She married 2nd William Webster before March 6, 1720/1. Anne and her daughters, Sarah, Ann and Yardley were named in the will of James Scott of Hyde Precinct, Beaufort Co., NC in 1720/1. (Purse & Person, p. 619) Anne and Francis Thorowgood were named in Anne's father's will in 1708. Francis was given one-half of William Brittingham's marsh land adjacent to the plantation "where I now live" in Somerset Co., MD, and was also named co-executor of William's will. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., VA, p. 44)
He made a will in Bath Co., NC, June 8, 1714. Francis was the son of Adam Thorogood. He moved to Bath Co. NC by June 8, 1714. (Adventures of Purse & Person, pps. 607-619)
Francis Thorowgood and Anne Brittingham had the following children:
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116
i.
Francis5 Thorowgood (Jr.).
117
ii.
Adam Thorowgood. Adam died after 1723. Adam was bound as an apprentice to Peter Oliver on July 3, 1723. (Purse
& Person, p. 619)
118
iii.
Sarah Thorowgood. Sarah died after 1721.
119
iv.
Ann Thorowgood. Ann died after 1721.
120
v.
Yeardley Thorowgood. Yeardley died after 1721.
Francis Thorowgood and Elizabeth White had the following child:
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121
vi.
Rose Thorowgood was born about 1694.
32. Robert4 Thorowgood (Adam3, Adam2, William1) was born about 1669. Robert died before January 7, 1702 in Princess Anne Co., VA.
He married twice. He married Ann (wife of Robert Thorowgood). He married Dinah Mason. He was Justice of Princess Anne County in 1699 and Coroner in 1702. (Purse & Person, p. 619)
Robert Thorowgood and Ann(wife of Robert Thorowgood) had the following child:
122
i.
Priscilla5 Thorowgood. Priscilla died before January 12, 1713 in Princess
Anne Co., VA.
Robert Thorowgood and Dinah Mason had the following children:
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123
ii.
Thomas Thorowgood.
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124
iii.
Robert Thorowgood(Jr.).
33. Rose4 Thorowgood (Adam3, Adam2, William1) was born about 1672. Rose died before December 7, 1709 in Princess Anne Co., VA.
She married twice. She married Thomas Lawson 1693. Thomas was the son of Anthony Lawson(Lt. Col.) and Ann Keeling. Thomas died 1703 in Princess Anne Co., VA. He made a will in Princess Anne Co., VA, October 27, 1703. He was Justice of Princess Anne Co., VA. (Purse & Person, p. 620)
She married Edward Moseley (Col.) after 1703. Edward was born in Lower Norfolk Co., VA about 1661. Edward was the son of William Moseley(Capt.) and Mary Gookin. Edward died 1736 in Princess Anne Co., VA. He was Justice, Sheriff, Coroner, Burgess for Princess Anne County from 1703-1705 and vestryman of Lynnhaven Parish.
Thomas Lawson and Rose Thorowgood had the following children:
127
iii.
Frances Lawson. She married Nicholas Cocke in Princess Anne Co., VA, before
December 7, 1709.
128
iv.
Anne Lawson. She married Lemuel Newton in Princess Anne Co., VA, before
August 2, 1714. (John Harvie Creecy chart)
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129
v.
Thomas Lawson(Capt.) was born after October 27, 1703.
34. Margaret4 Lawson (Ann3 Keeling, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown.
She married John Thorowgood (Col.) March 19, 1695. John was born 1661. John was the son of Adam Thorowgood(II)(Lt. Col.) and Frances Yeardley. John died 1701 in Princess Anne Co., VA. John was a Justice of Princess Anne County and Sheriff in 1699. He was Captain of Militia in 1698, Major in 1699 and then Colonel. (Purse & Person, p. 617)
John Thorowgood(Col.) and Margaret Lawson had the following children:
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109
i.
John5 Thorowgood (Jr.).
110
ii.
Anthony Thorowgood. Anthony died about 1705.
+
111
iii.
Margaret Thorowgood.
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112
iv.
Mary Thorowgood.
35. Thomas4 Lawson (Ann3 Keeling, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown. Thomas died 1703 in Princess Anne Co., VA.
He married Rose Thorowgood 1693. Rose was born about 1672. Rose was the daughter of Adam Thorowgood(II)(Lt. Col.) and Frances Yeardley. Rose died before December 7, 1709 in Princess Anne Co., VA.
He made a will in Princess Anne Co., VA, October 27, 1703. He was Justice of Princess Anne Co., VA. (Purse & Person, p. 620)
Thomas Lawson and Rose Thorowgood had the following children:
127
iii.
Frances Lawson. She married Nicholas Cocke in Princess Anne Co., VA, before
December 7, 1709.
128
iv.
Anne Lawson. She married Lemuel Newton in Princess Anne Co., VA, before
August 2, 1714. (John Harvie Creecy chart)
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129
v.
Thomas Lawson(Capt.) was born after October 27, 1703.
36. Mary4 Lawson (Ann3 Keeling, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown.
She married Thomas Walke (Sr.) 1689. Thomas died 1693 in Princess Anne Co., VA.
Mary Lawson and Thomas Walke(Sr.) had the following children:
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130
i.
Thomas5 Walke (Jr.).
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131
ii.
Anthony Walke was born 1692.
37. Joel4 Martin (Ann3 Keeling, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) was born in Lower Norfolk Co., VA about 1638. Joel died about 1715 in Bath Co., NC.
He married Elizabeth Ward. Elizabeth was the daughter of Edward Ward and Elizabeth(wife of Edward Ward). (C. Glen Johnson, Robert Handley)
Joel Martin and Elizabeth Ward had the following children:
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132
i.
Ann5 Martin.
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133
ii.
Mary Martin was born about 1660.
134
iii.
John Martin was born about 1669.
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135
iv.
William Martin was born about 1671.
136
v.
Elizabeth Martin was born in Lower Norfolk Co., VA about 1676. Elizabeth died before 1750. She married John Penny.
137
vi.
Frances Martin was born about 1676.
138
vii.
Joel Martin (Jr.) was born about 1679. Joel died in Bath Co., NC.
38. William4 Keeling (Capt.) (Alexander3, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown. William died 1753 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
He married Amy Woodhouse before October 1, 1718. Amy was the daughter of Henry Woodhouse(Jr.) and Amy Spratt.
William Keeling(Capt.) and Amy Woodhouse had the following children:
139
i.
Daughter5 Keeling. She married John
Thorowgood. John was the son of Argall Thorowgood(Jr.) and Susanna Sandford. John died about 1763 in Princess Anne Co.,
VA. He made a will in Princess Anne Co., VA, 1763. (Creecy chart)
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140
ii.
Elizabeth Keeling.
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148
x.
William Keeling(Jr.) (Capt.).
44. Lucy4 Keeling (Thorowgood3, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown.
She married twice. She married Horatio Woodhouse (Capt.). Horatio was the son of Henry Woodhouse and Sarah Keeling. She married Randolph Malbones.
Horatio Woodhouse(Capt.) and Lucy Keeling had the following child:
149
i.
Mary5 Woodhouse. She married Adam Thorowgood.
Adam was the son of Argall Thorowgood and Pembroke Fowler. Adam died 1719 in Princess Anne Co., VA. He made
a will in Princess Anne Co., VA, May 4, 1719.
46. Horatio4 Woodhouse (Capt.) (Sarah3 Keeling, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown.
He married Lucy Keeling. Lucy was the daughter of Thorowgood Keeling and Lucy Hall.
Horatio Woodhouse(Capt.) and Lucy Keeling had the following child:
149
i.
Mary5 Woodhouse. She married Adam Thorowgood.
Adam was the son of Argall Thorowgood and Pembroke Fowler. Adam died 1719 in Princess Anne Co., VA. He made
a will in Princess Anne Co., VA, May 4, 1719.
47. Sarah4 Woodhouse (Sarah3 Keeling, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown. Sarah died about 1749 in Princess Anne Co., VA.
She married John Sandford. John died before 1693 in Princess Anne Co., VA. In 1725, she was called sister of Henry Moore; she was married 1st to Cason Moore, will dated 1686. She married 3rd William Cloues, inventory 1700. By Cason Moore she had children: Sarah, Cason and Henry Moore. (Creecy Chart)
Sarah Woodhouse and John Sandford had the following children:
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150
i.
Susanna5 Sandford.
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151
ii.
Mary Sandford.
48. Henry4 Woodhouse (Jr.) (Sarah3 Keeling, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) birth date unknown.
He married Amy Spratt. Amy was the daughter of Henry Spratt(Sr.) and Isabella(wife of Henry Spratt).
Henry Woodhouse(Jr.) and Amy Spratt had the following children:
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152
i.
Amy5 Woodhouse.
57. Thomas4 Keeling (Adam3, Ann2 (Thorowgood), William1 Thorowgood) was born January 6, 1674. Thomas died about 1715 in Lower Norfolk Co., VA.
He married Elizabeth Lovett before October, 1700. (Chart by John Harvie Creecy, 1971; DB3-116 Norfolk Co.)
Thomas Keeling and Elizabeth Lovett had the following children:
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157
i.
Adam5 Keeling.
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158
ii.
Margaret Keeling.
65. Anne5 Fowke (Gerard4, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Charles Co., MD January 30, 1689. Anne died September 23, 1739 in Stafford Co., VA.
She married Robert Alexander (Mjr.). Robert was born 1688. Robert died October 5, 1735 in Stafford Co., VA. He was Justice of Stafford County.
Anne Fowke and Robert Alexander(Mjr.) had the following children:
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159
i.
John6 Alexander was born July 26, 1711.
+
160
ii.
Gerrard Alexander was born about 1712.
+
161
iii.
Anne Alexander was born 1715.
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162
iv.
Parthenia Alexander was born 1715.
66. Frances5 Fowke (Gerard4, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Charles Co., MD February 2, 1691. Frances died November 8, 1744 in Stafford Co., VA.
She married Gustavus Brown (Dr.) 1710. Gustavus was born April 10, 1689. Gustavus died April, 1762. (Purse & Person, p. 613)
Frances Fowke and Gustavus Brown(Dr.) had the following children:
163
i.
Gustavus6 Brown. Three sons were named Gustavus and all died young: Gustavus
born May 17, 1711, Gustavus born September 5, 1722, and Gustavus born May 30, 1727.
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Frances Brown was born July 29, 1713.
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Sarah Brown was born August 29, 1715.
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Mary Brown was born 1717. She married Matthew Hopkins. Matthew was born 1717.
167
v.
Christian Brown was born August 29, 1720. She married John Graham. John was
born 1720.
168
vi.
Elizabeth Brown was born October 5, 1723. She married Michael Wallace April 27,
1747.
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vii.
Richard Brown was born December 2, 1725. He married Helen Bailey. Helen was
born 1725.
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Jane Brown was born June 1, 1728. She married Isaac Campbell.
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Cecilia Brown was born 1732. She married John Key. John was born 1732.
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Ann Brown was born 1732. She married Samuel Hanson. Samuel was born 1732.
67. Catherine5 Fowke (Gerard4, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Charles Co., MD April 8, 1694.
She married twice. She married an unknown person. She married Elsworth Bayne about 1715. (Purse & Person, p 613)
Catherine Fowke and Elsworth Bayne had the following child:
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Martha Hawkins6 Bayne was born about 1726.
68. Chandler5 Fowke (Capt.) (Gerard4, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Charles Co., MD 1695. Chandler died February 10, 1744 in Stafford Co., VA.
He married Mary Fossaker about 1716. Mary was the daughter of Richard Fossaker. Mary died 1783 in Stafford Co., VA. (Purse & Person, p. 613; Bill Wilkins)
Chandler Fowke(Capt.) and Mary Fossaker had the following children:
174
i.
Chandler6 Fowke (Jr.) was born 1717.
175
ii.
Gerard Fowke was born 1718. He married Elizabeth Dinwiddie.
176
iii.
William Chandler Fowke was born 1723.
177
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John Fowke was born 1724. John died 1740.
178
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Elizabeth Fowke was born 1727. She married Zachariah Brazier.
179
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Ann Fowke was born 1729. Ann died 1732.
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Chandler Fowke was born 1732. Chandler died 1810. He married Mary Harrison.
Mary died 1831.
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Sarah Fowke was born 1734. Sarah died 1739.
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Ann Fowke was born 1737.
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Susanna Fowke was born 1739.
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Richard Fowke was born 1741. He married Anne Bunbury. Anne was born 1740.
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William Fowke was born 1743. William died 1743.
69. Roger5 Fowke (Gerard4, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born 1697. Roger died before January 31, 1727 in King George Co., VA.
He married Ann Stone. Ann was the daughter of Thomas Stone. Ann died 1761 in Charles Co., MD. (Purse & Person, p. 613; Bill Wilkins)
Roger Fowke and Ann Stone had the following children:
74. Mary5 Mason (Mary4 Fowke, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) birth date unknown. Mary died before December 6, 1760.
She married twice. She married George Fitzhugh. George died 1722 in Stafford Co., VA. He was a member of the House of Burgesses. (Purse & Person, p. 614)
She married Benjamin Strother (Mjr). Benjamin died 1765 in Stafford Co., VA. Tobacco inspector at Aquia and Vestryman of Overwharton Parish. He married second in 1760 Elizabeth Rowzee Waller Peyton. (Purse & Person, p. 614)
Mary Mason and George Fitzhugh had the following child:
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William6 Fitzhugh. William died after 1742. He married Martha Lee.
75. George5 Mason (III) (Lt. Col.) (Mary4 Fowke, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born 1690. George died March 5, 1735.
He married twice. He married Unknown Thomson (wife of George Mason III). He married Ann Thomson. Ann was born 1699. Ann died 1762. He was County Lieutenant of Stafford in 1719, and member of the House of Burgesses 1715-1726. He moved to Charles Co., MD. (Purse & Person, p. 614)
George Mason(III) (Lt. Col.) had the following child:
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George6 Mason (IV) was born 1725.
82. George5 Dent (Col.) (Elizabeth4 Fowke, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Nanjemoy, Charles Co., MD September 27, 1690. George died May 12, 1754 in Charles Co., MD.
He married Anne Harbert in Charles Co., MD, about 1715. Anne died 1764 in Charles Co., MD. He was a planater of Charles County, Justice in 1715, Sheriff 1735-1738, member of the Lower House of the Maryland Assembly 1719-1727, Justice of Provincial Court, 1728-1735, 1738-1754, Chief Justice in 1754, Judge of the Assize Court of the Western Shore 1733 to 1749 and Colonel of the Militia. (Purse & Person, p. 616; children-Bill Wilkins)
George Dent(Col.) and Anne Harbert had the following children:
190
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George6 Dent (Jr.). George died 1785. He
married Eleanor Hawkins.
191
ii.
Elizabeth Dent. She married twice. She married William Penn. William died
1753. She married Richard Harrison.
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Rebecca Dent.
193
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Margaret Dent. She married Kenelm Truman Greenfield.
194
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Ann Dent. She married twice. She married Gilbert Ireland. She married Major Sweeney.
195
vi.
Letitia Dent. She married twice. She married Benjamin Stoddert. She married Peter DeJean.
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196
vii.
Mary Dent.
197
viii.
Eleanor Dent. She married John Blackstone. She married 2nd Alexander McParling and
3rd James Bayard.
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John Dent(Gen.) was born 1732.
84. Peter5 Dent (Elizabeth4 Fowke, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Charles Co., MD about 1694. Peter died 1757 in Prince George Co., MD.
He married Mary Brooke in Charles Co., MD, 1726. Mary was born October 8, 1709. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Brooke and Lucy Smith. Mary died 1781. (her parents-Bob Thorowgood, ghote) (children-Bill Wilkins)
Peter Dent and Mary Brooke had the following children:
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Elizabeth6 Dent was born April 23, 1727. Elizabeth died 1796.
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Peter Dent(Jr.) was born January 10, 1728.
202
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William Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD August 8, 1730. William died 1805. He married Verlinda Beall. Verlinda was born 1736.
203
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Mary Madaline Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD 1731. She married John
Beall. John was born 1728.
204
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Lucy Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD 1733. She married William George
Hardy(Jr.) February 11, 1753. William was born 1723. William died 1772.
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Anne Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD 1734. She married Unknown Clark.
206
vii.
Thomas Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD 1735. Thomas died 1790. He
married Elizabeth Edelen 1773. Elizabeth was born 1748. Elizabeth died 1816.
207
viii.
Eleanor Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD 1737. She married Alexander
Burell. Alexander was born 1740.
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Walter Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD 1744. Walter died 1820 in GA. He married Elizabeth Montgomery. Elizabeth was born 1741. Elizabeth died 1800.
209
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Barbara Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD 1746.
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Richard Dent was born in Prince George Co., MD 1748. Richard died 1818 in Prince George Co., MD.
86. Elizabeth5 Dent (Elizabeth4 Fowke, Ann3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born in Portobacco, St. Marys Co., MD about 1697. Elizabeth died 1760 in Charles Co., MD.
She married Richard Tarvin in Charles Co., MD, 1719. Richard was the son of George Tarvin and Martha(wife of George Tarvin). Richard died 1742 in Charles Co., MD. (his parents-Bob Thorowgood, ghote) (children-Bill Wilkins)
Elizabeth Dent and Richard Tarvin had the following children:
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George6 Tarvin was born about 1721.
212
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Richard Tarvin was born in Charles Co., MD about 1722.
213
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Martha Tarvin was born in Charles Co., MD about 1723.
214
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John Tarvin was born in Charles Co., MD about 1724.
215
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Elizabeth Tarvin was born in Charles Co., MD about 1726.
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William Tarvin was born about 1727.
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Thomas Tarvin was born in Charles Co., MD about 1730.
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Ann Tarvin was born in Charles Co., MD about 1732.
219
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Rebecca Tarvin was born in Charles Co., MD about 1736.
87. Sarah5 Yeardley (Sarah4 Michael, Elizabeth3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) birth date unknown. Sarah died 1718 in Northampton Co., VA.
She married John Powell. John was born in Pocomoke, Somerset Co., MD September 27, 1674. John was the son of Walter Powell and Margaret Berry. John died June, 1718 in Northampton Co., VA. John was Justice, Sheriff, and member of the House of Burgesses from 1700 to 1702. He owned 636+ acres in Northampton County. (Meyer & Dorman, Adventurers of Purse & Person, Dietz Press, Richmond, VA, 1987, p. 729) He is called son of Walter and Margaret Powell in Adventurers of Purse & Person, and son of John Powell & Frances Wilkins by Upshur. (Thomas Teackle Upshur, Sir George Yeardley or Yardley, American Historical Magazine, Nashville, TN 1896)
John Powell was chosen guardian by Thomas Maddux Jr. (1695-1717) and was discharged in 1716.
She made a will in Northampton Co., VA, October 11, 1718.
Sarah Yeardley and John Powell had the following children:
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Sarah6 Powell.
221
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Yardley Powell. Yardley died 1734 in Northampton Co., VA. Administration granted October 8, 1734 to
Michael Christian, brother-in-law of deceased. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., VA, p. 276)
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Margaret Powell. Margaret died after 1735. She married Clark Jacob.
Clark was born after 1701. Clark was the son of Richard Jacob(II) and Elizabeth Clark. Clark died 1735 in
Northampton Co., VA. His father left him 50 acres, and he was not to disturb his "mother-in-law" until he is 21. His will was
dated January 26, 1734-5, where he left his estate to his wife, Margaret. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co.,
VA, p. 289)
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Mary Powell.
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224
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Rose Powell was born about 1700.
90. Frances5 Yeardley (Sarah4 Michael, Elizabeth3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) birth date unknown. Frances died before 1704.
She married John West ("The Younger"). John was the son of John West(Lt. Col.) and Matilda Scarburgh. John died 1719 in Northampton Co., VA. He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, February 6, 1718. He owned 500 acres in Accomack Co., VA. Purse & Person shows his children by Frances Yeardley: Anthony, Argoll, Joseph and Matilda; and by Josepha Maria Godwin: John, Thorowgood, Charles, Sarah, Anne and Jemima.
NOTE: Son, Charles, was the only child shown under age in 1718. Naming children Thorowgood and Sarah seem to fit if their mother was Frances Yeardley. For purposes of this journal and to identify all of John West's children, they are all shown with Frances Yeardley has their mother.
Frances Yeardley and John West("The Younger") had the following children:
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Anthony6 West. Anthony died before 1719 in Northampton Co., VA.
He was named in his grandfather's will. (Purse & Person, p. 667)
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Argoll Yardley West.
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Sarah West.
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Thorowgood West. Thorowgood died before 1756. His father left him two plantations in Accomack Co., VA in 1719.
He was not named in his brother, Charles', will of 1756. (given name from great grandmother's maiden name?)
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vii.
Charles West(Mjr.). Charles died February 28, 1757 in Accomack Co., VA. He
married Elizabeth(wife of Charles West).
He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, July 10, 1756. Under 19 in 1718. Charles named his nephews Isaac, Thorowgood and John Smith, sons of his sister, Sarah. He named his sister Ann Chambers and her two daughters by Thomas Clapton, "Jamimy" Booth, Jonathan West and Charles West, son of Jonathan. Purse & Person shows his wife was Elizabeth (p. 667).
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Ann West. She married twice. She married Thomas Clapton. She married Unknown Chambers. (Purse & Person, p. 667)
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Jemimah West.
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John West was born 1672.
91. Elizabeth5 Yeardley (Sarah4 Michael, Elizabeth3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born about 1676. Elizabeth died before October 14, 1735 in Northampton Co., VA.
She married George Harmanson (Col.). George was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1673. George was the son of Thomas Harmanson and Joan (Andrews). George died before October 14, 1735 in Northampton Co., VA. He made a will in Northampton Co., VA, April 18, 1734. He was Justice, Coroner, County Lieutenant and member of the House of Burgesses 1720-1726 of Northampton County. (Purse & Person, p. 728)
She made a will in Northampton Co., VA, April 18, 1734.
Elizabeth Yeardley and George Harmanson(Col.) had the following children:
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Argall6 Harmanson was born about 1690.
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Barbara Harmanson was born about 1698.
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237
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Margaret Harmanson was born about 1700.
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238
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Isabel Harmanson was born about 1702.
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239
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Elishe Harmanson was born about 1704.
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Bridget Harmanson was born about 1706.
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241
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Henrietta Harmanson was born about 1708.
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Rose Ann Harmanson was born about 1717.
94. James5 Watt (Jr.) (Sarah4 Michael, Elizabeth3 Thorowgood, Adam2, William1) was born about 1685. James died 1716 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married Mason Kendall in Northampton Co., VA, March 22, 1709. Mason was