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     Simon Smith Jr. was born circa 1686 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.^1,2
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In Simon Smith Sr.'s will dated 6 September 1721 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA, Simon Smith Jr. was named as executor;
Per MilesFiles: "To son Simon. To daughter Elizabeth & for want of heirs to her two youngest bros. Daughter Johana Littleton. Bal. of estate to be divided between all the rest of my children not herein mentioned except Johana. Son Simon Exr. Witt: John Sandford, Robert Corbin."
MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 69 (will of Simon Smith), 570.^1,2,3,4

     Johana Smith was born circa 1688 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married William Littleton, son of John Littleton S. and Margaret Riley, circa 1715 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.²

Johana Smith died after 21 May 1763.¹
     In Simon Smith Sr.'s will dated 6 September 1721 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA, Johana Smith was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles: "To son Simon. To daughter Elizabeth & for want of heirs to her two youngest bros. Daughter Johana Littleton. Bal. of estate to be divided between all the rest of my children not herein mentioned except Johana. Son Simon Exr. Witt: John Sandford, Robert Corbin."
MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 69 (will of Simon Smith), 570.^3,4,1,5
Johana Smith was mentioned in a land transaction on 5 November 1723 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
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Per MilesFiles: "It was on this date that Johanna Littleton, the wife of William Lettleton, acknowledged her relinquishment of dower to the tract of land her husband sold to Capt. Richard Drummond."

MilesFiles cites: [S829] JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack Co, VA, Court Order Abstracts, 1719-1724, Volume 14, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 2001), p. 172, 829.¹
In William Littleton's will dated 21 May 1763 at Dorchester Co., Maryland, USA, Johana Smith was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles: "To son Marke Littleton 100 acres where he now lives, but for want of heirs then to my son John Littleton. If son Marke Littleton should die before his wife Elizabeth, she shall enjoy the 100 acres during her widowhood. To son Southy Littleton 100 acres where he now lives. To son William my dwelling plantation to include with the plantation 125 acres. To son John Littleton 135 acres where he now lives which I bought of John McCallister. To William Whelton one cow and calf and one suit of cloaths provided he will give my Extr a release for any claim he shall have against my estate as administrator of his mother. To all my children their share of my personal estate and to my wife Johanah and to her disposal and my personal estate should not be appraised but that my wife may do with it as she thinks proper."

MilesFiles cites: [S1062] Brian J.L. Berry (and Associates), John Littleton of Accomack Co, VA - His family & Descendants, (Self Published, McKinney, TX, 1999), p. 17 (will of William Littleton, wife Johanah), 1062.²

     William Littleton was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Johana Smith, daughter of Simon Smith Sr. and Grace Evans, circa 1715 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹

William Littleton died before 17 January 1771; Dat of probate of his will.¹
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Name     William Littleton [1]

Birth     Abt 1692      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [2]
He gave a deposition in 1762 in Dorchester Co, MD and stated his age as near 70.
Gender     Male

Will - Named in Fathers will     15 Sep 1718      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [1]
He was shown as a son William Littleton and named Extr. in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek. He was given my 200 acre plantation where I now live.

Will - Named as an Executor of a will     4 Jul 1721      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
On 4 Jul 1721 with the consent of the heir-at-law, Wm. Littleton (executor of his father, Jno. Lettleton, dec'd) presented and swore to this father's will. One of the justices was a witness of the will, but because there was a bear (sparsely attended) court, the will was ordered to remain in the office. On 1 Aug 1721 William Littleton (executor of Jno. Lettleton) presented and swore to the will which was proved by the oaths of Edm'd Tatham and Capt. Rich'd Drummond Jr., who swore that he saw Capt. Rich'd Drummond (now deceased) sign the will as a witness.

Jury duty     1 May 1722      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [4]
He was shown as Wm. Lettleton when he was sworn in for a grand jury.

Anecdote     29 Sep 1722      Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [5]
On 29 Sep 1722 the road rerouted by Wm. Parks was viewed and found fit for rolling and carting. Signed by Wone rew, Mark Ewell, Thomas Rew, Wm. Lewes, John Lewes, Wm. Lettleton and Samuell Risell.

Land - they sold land     6 Aug 1723      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [6, 7]
It was on this date that John Littleton's son William and his wife Johannah sold 200 acres to Richard Drummond for 9000 lbs tobacco. It was on the south side of Back Branch, alias Timber Creek, on the north by Back Branch, east by Bayside Road adjoining Peter Claywell, on south & southwest by Thomas Riley & John Lewis, on west by the late John Arue (Rew) dec'd, which land had been purchased of Lawrence Riley by my father John Littleton dec'd, and given to me by his will.

Land - they bought land     9 Jun 1724      Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [8]
It was on this date that John & William Littleton of Dorchester Co bought 150 acres called Dorchester at the head of the northeast branch of Chicnacomoco from John & Margaret Young also of Dorchester Co.

Anecdote     2 Feb 1725      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [9]
On 2 Feb 1724/5 William Littleton petitioned to be paid for attending one day as a witness for Rich'd Drummond in his suit against Robt Justis. Ordered that Drummond pay Littleton 40 lbs tobacco and court costs.

Anecdote     9 Jun 1730      Hunting Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [10]
In his will of 9 Jun 1730 Richard Drummond, wife Ann, left his son George Drummond a plantation purchased of William Littleton lying on Hunting Creek being 200 acres.

Land - they bought land     13 Mar 1732      Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [8]
It was on this date that John and William Littleton of Dorchester Co bought 100 acres on the main road from Jamaica Ferry to Vienna Town from Henry Ennalls also of Dorchester Co.

Land - they received a land patent     10 Nov 1737      Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [8]
It was on this date that William Littleton received a patent for a 50-acre tract named "Littleton's Beginning." On the same day his brothers John received a patent for a 50-acre portion of "Sarah's Delight" and Edmund patented the 100-acre "Littleton's Last Shift."

Administrator of an estate - Named as an Administrator of an estate     29 Dec 1747      Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [8]
It was on this date that administration on the estate of Comfort Whealton was granted to William Littleton. Charles Littleton was also listed as next of kin and on 1 Sep 1749 William Littleton and William Jones were mentioned in the will of Solomon West.

Land - they received a land patent     31 Oct 1749      Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [8]
It was on this date that William Littleton patented a 177-acre tract named "Littleton's Folly."
Record ID     46747

Will     21 May 1763      Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [11]
To son Marke Littleton 100 acres where he now lives, but for want of heirs then to my son John Littleton. If son Marke Littleton should die before his wife Elizabeth, she shall enjoy the 100 acres during her widowhood. To son Southy Littleton 100 acres where he now lives. To son William my dwelling plantation to include with the plantation 125 acres. To son John Littleton 135 acres where he now lives which I bought of John McCallister. To William Whelton one cow and calf and one suit of cloaths provided he will give my Extr a release for any claim he shall have against my estate as administrator of his mother. To all my children their share of my personal estate and to my wife Johanah and to her disposal and my personal estate should not be appraised but that my wife may do with it as she thinks proper.

Death     Bef 17 Jan 1771      Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [11]
It was on this date that his will was probated by Southy Littleton of Dorchester Co.
Siblings     5 brothers and 3 sisters

Father     John Littleton, Sr., b. 1656, Houndslow, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1 Aug 1721, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 65 years)

Mother     Margaret Riley, b. Abt 1669, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
Marriage     Abt 1684      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [12, 13]

Family     Johana Smith, b. Abt 1688, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
Marriage     Abt 1715      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [14, 15]
Children      
+     1. Southey Littleton, b. 1716, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
?? (--?--) (--?--) m. Abt 1745
     2. Mark Littleton, b. Abt 1724, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1775, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years)
?? Elizabeth 'Betsy' Fish m. Bef 1745
+     3. William Littleton, b. 1726, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
?? Mary (--?--) m. Abt 1750
+     4. John Littleton, b. Abt 1730, Dorchester Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
?? (--?--) (--?--) m. Abt 1775.¹
In John Littleton S.'s will dated 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA, William Littleton was named as executor;
Per MilesFiles: "He was shown as a son William Littleton and named Extr. in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek. He was given my 200 acre plantation where I now live."

MilesFiles cites: S570] [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 69 (will of John Littleton of Back Creek), 570.

William Littleton left a will on 21 May 1763 at Dorchester Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "To son Marke Littleton 100 acres where he now lives, but for want of heirs then to my son John Littleton. If son Marke Littleton should die before his wife Elizabeth, she shall enjoy the 100 acres during her widowhood. To son Southy Littleton 100 acres where he now lives. To son William my dwelling plantation to include with the plantation 125 acres. To son John Littleton 135 acres where he now lives which I bought of John McCallister. To William Whelton one cow and calf and one suit of cloaths provided he will give my Extr a release for any claim he shall have against my estate as administrator of his mother. To all my children their share of my personal estate and to my wife Johanah and to her disposal and my personal estate should not be appraised but that my wife may do with it as she thinks proper."

MilesFiles cites: [S1062] Brian J.L. Berry (and Associates), John Littleton of Accomack Co, VA - His family & Descendants, (Self Published, McKinney, TX, 1999), p. 17 (will of William Littleton, wife Johanah), 1062.¹

     John Littleton S. was born in 1656 at Houndslow, Shropshire, England.¹ He married Margaret Riley circa 1684 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹

John Littleton S. died before 1 August 1721 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     John Littleton S. left a will on 15 September 1718 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "He was shown as a son William Littleton and named Extr. in the will of John Littleton of Back Creek. He was given my 200 acre plantation where I now live."

MilesFiles cites: S570] [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 69 (will of John Littleton of Back Creek), 570.

     Margaret Riley was born circa 1669 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married John Littleton S. circa 1684 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Smith was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹
Elizabeth Smith died after 6 September 1721;
Per MilesFiles: "She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth in the will of Simon Smith. For want of heirs to her 2 youngest brothers (not named)."
MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 69 (will of Simon Smith), 570.¹
     In Simon Smith Sr.'s will dated 6 September 1721 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA, Elizabeth Smith was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles: "To son Simon. To daughter Elizabeth & for want of heirs to her two youngest bros. Daughter Johana Littleton. Bal. of estate to be divided between all the rest of my children not herein mentioned except Johana. Son Simon Exr. Witt: John Sandford, Robert Corbin."
MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 69 (will of Simon Smith), 570.^2,3,4,1

     Sebastian Silverthorn I was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.^1,2 He married Susanna Evans, daughter of John Evans (I) and Sarah (?), circa 1695
; His 1st of 3 wives.^1,2 Sebastian Silverthorn I married Sarah Evans, daughter of John Evans (I) and Sarah (?), circa 1705
; His 2nd of 3 wives.^2,3 Sebastian Silverthorn I married Tabitha Bonnewell circa 1710
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Sebastian Silverthorn I died before 6 January 1713 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹

His estate was probated on 6 January 1713 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA,
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Per MilesFiles: "It was on this date that his will was proved."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 48 (will of Sebastian Silverthorne), 570.²
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Sebastian Silverthorn I left a will on 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "To wife Tabitha, daughter of Mary Hubank. To son John land & plantation where I now live. To son Sebastian. To daughter Mary. Friends James Kempe & Naomi his wife & Robert Mills to be tutors to my 2 children Sebastian & Sarah. William Williamson tutor to my son John. Son John Extr. when he is 21. James Kempe & William Williamson to act until then. Witt: Simon Smith and William Boggs."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 48 (will of Sebastian Silverthorne), 570.^2,5,6,4,7

     John Silverthorn was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     In Sebastian Silverthorn I's will dated 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA, John Silverthorn was named as executor;
Per MilesFiles: "To wife Tabitha, daughter of Mary Hubank. To son John land & plantation where I now live. To son Sebastian. To daughter Mary. Friends James Kempe & Naomi his wife & Robert Mills to be tutors to my 2 children Sebastian & Sarah. William Williamson tutor to my son John. Son John Extr. when he is 21. James Kempe & William Williamson to act until then. Witt: Simon Smith and William Boggs."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 48 (will of Sebastian Silverthorne), 570.^2,1,3,4,5

     Sebastian Silverthorn II married Elizabeth (?)²
Sebastian Silverthorn II was born circa 1704 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹
Sebastian Silverthorn II died before 29 January 1754 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles: It was on this date that his will was proved.¹

His estate was probated on 29 January 1754 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹

     In Sebastian Silverthorn I's will dated 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA, Sebastian Silverthorn II was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles: "To wife Tabitha, daughter of Mary Hubank. To son John land & plantation where I now live. To son Sebastian. To daughter Mary. Friends James Kempe & Naomi his wife & Robert Mills to be tutors to my 2 children Sebastian & Sarah. William Williamson tutor to my son John. Son John Extr. when he is 21. James Kempe & William Williamson to act until then. Witt: Simon Smith and William Boggs."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 48 (will of Sebastian Silverthorne), 570.^3,4,5,6,7

Sebastian Silverthorn II left a will on 7 October 1751 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "To eldest son John Silverthorn. To wife Elizabeth balance of estate for life & then to be divided among my children Southey, Thomas, Levin, Anne, Arthur & Sebastian Silverthorn. Wife to have care of my children until my sons come to age 21 & daughters to age 16. Wife Extr. Witt: Thomas Northam, Edward Dickeson & William Melson."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 179 (will of Sebastian Silverthorn), 570.¹

     Elizabeth (?) married Sebastian Silverthorn II, son of Sebastian Silverthorn I and Susanna Evans.¹
Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1720 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹
Elizabeth (?) died after 7 October 1751; She was named in her husband's will.¹
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     Sarah Silverthorn was born in 1706 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹
     In Sebastian Silverthorn I's will dated 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA, Sarah Silverthorn was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles: "To wife Tabitha, daughter of Mary Hubank. To son John land & plantation where I now live. To son Sebastian. To daughter Mary. Friends James Kempe & Naomi his wife & Robert Mills to be tutors to my 2 children Sebastian & Sarah. William Williamson tutor to my son John. Son John Extr. when he is 21. James Kempe & William Williamson to act until then. Witt: Simon Smith and William Boggs."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 48 (will of Sebastian Silverthorne), 570.^2,3,1,4,5

     Tabitha Bonnewell was born circa 1690 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹ She married Sebastian Silverthorn I circa 1710
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     In Sebastian Silverthorn I's will dated 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA, Tabitha Bonnewell was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles: "To wife Tabitha, daughter of Mary Hubank. To son John land & plantation where I now live. To son Sebastian. To daughter Mary. Friends James Kempe & Naomi his wife & Robert Mills to be tutors to my 2 children Sebastian & Sarah. William Williamson tutor to my son John. Son John Extr. when he is 21. James Kempe & William Williamson to act until then. Witt: Simon Smith and William Boggs."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 48 (will of Sebastian Silverthorne), 570.^2,3,4,1,5

     Mary Silverthorn was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA.¹
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In Sebastian Silverthorn I's will dated 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co., Maryland, USA, Mary Silverthorn was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles: "To wife Tabitha, daughter of Mary Hubank. To son John land & plantation where I now live. To son Sebastian. To daughter Mary. Friends James Kempe & Naomi his wife & Robert Mills to be tutors to my 2 children Sebastian & Sarah. William Williamson tutor to my son John. Son John Extr. when he is 21. James Kempe & William Williamson to act until then. Witt: Simon Smith and William Boggs."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 48 (will of Sebastian Silverthorne), 570.^2,3,4,5,1

     Sarah Evans was born circa 1700 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Darby Litton circa 1724.¹

Sarah Evans died before 26 November 1745 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "It was on this date that administration on the estate of Sarah Linton was granted to Thomas Bloxom. Robert Abbott was security. On 26 Nov 1745 Ceasar Evans, Major Bird, Richard Bundick and Roger Abbott or any three of these were ordered to appraise the estate of Sarah Linton, dec'd."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 133 (adm of Sarah Linton to Thomas Bloxom), 570.¹
     In Sarah (?)'s will dated 12 September 1711 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA, Sarah Evans was named as an heir;
Per MilesFiles: "To daughter Grace Smith. Daughter Sarah Attle. Bal. of estate to son John Evins & his eld. son John Evins & his eld. daughter Sarah Evins. Son John Exr. Witt: George Boothe, John Boothe."
MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 48 (will of Sarah Evins, daughter Grace), 570.^2,1

     Darby Litton was born circa 1695.¹ He married Sarah Evans, daughter of John Evans II and Elizabeth Ewell, circa 1724.¹

Darby Litton died before 1745 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹
     Darby Litton witnessed the will of Elizabeth Ewell on 6 January 1720 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "It was on this date that Darby Linton, Elizabeth Johnson & John Johnson witnessed the will of John Evans, wife Elizabeth."

MilesFiles cites: [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1990), p. 70 (will of John Evans, wife Elizabeth), 570.²

     John Evans Litton died at Worcester Co., Maryland, USA.¹ He was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹

     Edmond Litton was born circa 1726 at Worcester Co., Maryland, USA.¹

     William Litton was born in 1730 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Unknown (?) circa 1750.¹

William Litton died before 26 March 1754 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA; Date that administration on the estate of William Linton was granted to Isaiah Johnson with Solomon Bird and Joseph Bell securities.¹
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Per MilesFiles: "In 1745, William Linton, orphan of Darby, aged 15 years, was bound by the church wardens to Thomas Bloxom until lawful age to learn the trade of a carpenter."

MilesFiles cites: [S113] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1744-53, p. 164, 113.¹

     Unknown (?) was born circa 1730.¹ She married William Litton, son of Darby Litton and Sarah Evans, circa 1750.¹

     Elijah Litton was born circa 1750.¹
Elijah Litton died before 21 April 1796 at Somerset Co., Maryland; Date his will was proved.¹
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Name     Elijah Linton [1]
Suffix     (I)
Birth     Abt 1750      Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
Gender     Male
Anecdote     
Elijah Linton was named as an owner of 25 acres called "Pitchcraft" in the 24 Dec 1783 Somerset Co, MD, Tax Census. "Pitchcraft" was on Smith Island and only one acre was was arable. He still owned "Pitchcraft" in 1795. There were 5 white males and 2 females. The assessor was Thomas Handy of Little Annamessex (Som Co & Worc Co Tax Lists, 1783, Dryden).
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Elijah Linton served for three years in the Revolution. He was a private in Captain Thomas Snead's Company, Colonel Mathews' 9th Virginia Regiment. This regiment was composed primarily of soldiers from Accomack Co, VA.
Reference Identifier     RW
Record ID     25608
Will     11 Jun 1795      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
In his will, Elijah Linton named a wife Sophia and noted children, but they were not named. Witness were Joseph Wayland, Judah Wayland and Richard Evans (Som Co Wills, 1788-99, f. 518).
Death     Bef 21 Apr 1796      Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location [3, 4]
It was on this date that his will was proved.

Father     William Linton, b. 1730, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 26 Mar 1754, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 24 years)
Mother     (--?--) (--?--), b. Abt 1730 d. Yes, date unknown
Marriage     Abt 1750
Family ID     F25860      Group Sheet | Family Chart

Family     Sophia (--?--), b. Abt 1750 d. Abt 1815, Mathews Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years)
Other Partners:
??Jacob Paul, b. Abt 1750 d. Bef 1810 (Age < 59 years) m. 22 Sep 1797
Marriage     Abt 1768
Children      
+     1. Elijah Linton, (II), b. Abt 1768, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1835, York Co, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
?? Eleanor Robertson (Age 45 years) m. 29 Sep 1801
     2. Elizabeth Linton, b. Abt 1770, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     3. Solomon Linton, b. Abt 1772, Smith Island, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
?? Sarah 'Sally' Crockett m. Abt 1800

Sources      
[S1758] Gail Walczyk's guess, 1758.

[S562] Albert James Willett Jr., Willett, Poquoson Waterman, (Southern Historical Press, Inc., Easley, SC 1988), p. 370, 562.

[S1053] Dryden, Ruth - Som Wills, 1788-1799, (Ruth T. Dryden, 2414 Front St. #25, San Diego, CA 92101), p. 40 (will of Elijah Lintton, wife Sophia), 1053.

[S1574] Som Co Wills, 1788-99, f. 518, 1574.¹

Elijah Litton began military service circa 1776
Per MilesFiles: "Elijah Linton served for three years in the Revolution. He was a private in Captain Thomas Snead's Company, Colonel Mathews' 9th Virginia Regiment. This regiment was composed primarily of soldiers from Accomack Co, VA."

     Mary (?) was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Richard Evans Sr., son of John Evans II and Elizabeth Ewell, circa 1715.¹

     Thomas Evans was born circa 1722 at Smith Island, Somerset Co., Maryland, USA.¹
Thomas Evans died before 7 March 1752;
MilesFiles cites: [S2215] Gail Marie Walczyk, Walczyk, Genealogical Navi-Bauble Database, (Peter's Row Publishing, 27 Thomas Street, Coram, NY 11727), 2215.¹

     Elizabeth S. "Betsy" Evans was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "Dola Crockett and Phil R. Mears say she lived to age 114, but the 1860 and 1870 census both put her birth at 1810."¹
Elizabeth S. "Betsy" Evans died in 1910; b. in 1810 per 1860 and 1870 censues.¹

     Rachel 'Betanna' Evans was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
MilesFiles cites: [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309, 6 CD set, (Broderbund Software, Inc., 1997), 638.¹ She married Richard "Young Dickey" Evans, son of Richard "Old Dickie" Evans and Mary "Molly" Crockett, circa 1789.¹

Rachel 'Betanna' Evans died before 21 August 1865;
Per MilesFiles: "It was on this date that John 'Taffy' Marshall sued John W. Marsh for division of their estate."¹
     Rachel 'Betanna' Evans and Richard "Young Dickey" Evans appeared in the census of 8 August 1850 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles: "HH#1283 was headed by Rich'd Evins, age 85 with and occupation shown as "none" with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him was Betanna Evins, age 70. Also listed with him were the following Sparrows: Josh, a 50 year old sailor; Sally, age 45; Ann, age 20; Jno., a 17 year old sailor; Henry, age 14; and Susan, age 4. This was the southern tip of Smith Island which was in Virginia."

NB: There are five EVANS (EVINS) families, in addition to Richard #100464 on thie page and the previous page:
p. 94-A
p. 94-B
The Josh SPARROW with family living with Richard and Betanna are his sone-in-law and dau. Ruth ("Sally") and children.

1850 United States Federal Census
p. 94-B, lines 14-21, dwelling 1283, family 1283

Rachel 'Betanna' Evans was listed as a resident in Solomon Evans's household in the census report in 1860 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
Per MilesFiles:
Census with mother     1860      St. George Parish, Accomack County, Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location [3]
He was shown as Solomon Evans, a 45 year old idiot in HH#1187 headed by John Marshal, age 49. Also listed was Rachel Evans, age 95, who was evidently him mother.⁴

     Thomas Evans was born on 10 October 1789 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
MilesFiles cites: [S963] Gail Marie Walczyk, Walczyk, Research Files, (Peter's Row Publishing, 27 Thomas Street, Coram, NY 11727), 5 Dec 2008 Email from Gail on Tangier families, 963.¹ He married Serena "Sinah" Teackle on 30 December 1813 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per MilesFiles: "Aaron Shorer was security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Evans and Sinah Trickle."

MilesFiles cites: [S558] Turman, Nora Miller, Accomack Co, VA, Marriages, 1776-1854, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994), 558.S963] Gail Marie Walczyk, Walczyk, Research Files, (Peter's Row.^1,2
Thomas Evans died on 7 September 1875 at age 85;
MilesFiles cites: [S963] Gail Marie Walczyk, Walczyk, Research Files, (Peter's Row Publishing, 27 Thomas Street, Coram, NY 11727), 5 Dec 2008 Email from Gail on Tangier families, 963.¹
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     Serena "Sinah" Teackle was born on 5 May 1795.^2,3 She married Thomas Evans, son of Richard "Young Dickey" Evans and Rachel 'Betanna' Evans, on 30 December 1813 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
Per MilesFiles: "Aaron Shorer was security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Evans and Sinah Trickle."

MilesFiles cites: [S558] Turman, Nora Miller, Accomack Co, VA, Marriages, 1776-1854, (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994), 558.S963] Gail Marie Walczyk, Walczyk, Research Files, (Peter's Row.^2,3
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     Teackle "Teagle" Evans was born circa 1796 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Anna Crockett, daughter of Jessey Crockett, on 20 April 1819 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
MilesFiles cites:
[S14] Mark C. Lewis, Marriage License Bonds, Accomack County, Virginia, 1806-1835, (Eastern Shore Public Library, Accomac, Virginia, 1970), 14.²

     Anna Crockett was born circa 1798 at Tangier Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA;
MilesFiles cites:
[S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309, 6 CD set, (Broderbund Software, Inc., 1997), 638.¹
She married Teackle "Teagle" Evans, son of Richard "Young Dickey" Evans and Rachel 'Betanna' Evans, on 20 April 1819 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA,
;
MilesFiles cites:
[S14] Mark C. Lewis, Marriage License Bonds, Accomack County, Virginia, 1806-1835, (Eastern Shore Public Library, Accomac, Virginia, 1970), 14.¹

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     Denard Evans was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ He married Sarah "Sally" Parramore on 15 March 1849 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.²

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Denard Evans appeared in the census of 1850 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA; He was shown as Denard Evins, a 22 year old sailor in HH#1286 headed by Teagle Evins, age 70 with real estate valued at $100. This was probably the southern tip of Smith Island which was in Virginia.


Sources      
[S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309, 6 CD set, (Broderbund Software, Inc., 1997), 638.¹

Denard Evans appeared in the census of 1860 at Shanks, below Smith Island, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA; He was shown as Denard Evans the head of HH#1209, a 26 year old sailor with personal property valued at $40. This may have been Smith Island. Listed with him were the following Evans: Sally, age 34; John, age 10; Marg't., age 6; Denard, age 3; and Sophy, age 2/12.

[S7] 1860 Accomack County, Virginia, Federal Census, (National Archives Microfilm), 7.¹

     Sarah "Sally" Parramore was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹ She married Denard Evans, son of Teackle "Teagle" Evans and Anna Crockett, on 15 March 1849 at Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹

Sarah "Sally" Parramore died in December 1884 at St. George's Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia, USA.¹
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