BRADFORD, WILLIAM - Lower Delmarva Bradfords

6. William 3 Bradford (William 2 Nathaniel 1 ) 

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Contents 

1. (6) William 3 Bradford (Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 3 

2. (33) Levin 4 Bradford (Wm 3 ) 9 

3. (117) Zephaniah 5 Bradford (Levin 4 Wm 3 ) 16 

4. (250) Abel 5 Bradford (Zeph 4 Wm 3 ) 17 

5. (320) John 6 Bradford (Abel 5 Zeph 4 Wm 3 ) 18 

6. (321) William 6 Bradford (Abel 5 Zeph 4 Wm 3 ) 20 

7. (34) Abel 4 (Wm 3 ) 21 

8. (126) Brown 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 ) 31 

9. (127) Ezra 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 ) 34 

10. (35) Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 ) 35 

11. (36) John 4 Bradford (Wm 3 ) 39 

12. Citations 40 


6. William 3 Bradford (William 2 Nathaniel 1 ) 

William 3 Bradford (William 2 Nathaniel 1 ) was born possibly around 1695 in Accomack County, Virginia, 

the son of William 2 Bradford (Nathaniel 1 ) and Bridget Fisher. 1 He was granted 500 acres in Matchapungo 

Neck by his father in a deed dated 1 May 1716 and witnessed by Joseph Dent, Wm. Haizelup, and Thomas 

Kellam. 2 This tract was in the southernmost part of William 2 ’s land, bordered on the south by the land of 

Arthur Upshur. 3 Four years later, William 2 confirmed the grant to William 3 in a deed dated 28 October 

1720 and witnessed by Arthur Upshur, Arthur Upshur Jr., and Abel Upshur. 4 The tract had been 

resurveyed in 1718 and William 2 wanted to reconfirm the grant to accord with the newer survey. 

On 2 November 1725, William 3 and his father, as “William Bradford Senr. and William Bradford Junr.”, 

were presented by the grand jury of Accomack “for not Coming to devine Service.” The following month 

William 3 was forced to pay the church wardens of the parish 5 shillings for the offence. 5 

William 3 Bradford was listed on the processioners returns for 1731, 1736, 1739, 1747, 1755 and 1763. 6 On 

the 1731 return he was listed as William Bradford Junr. and his father as William Bradford Senr., to 

distinguish them. 

By the time of the 1736 procession, William 2 was dead, and William 3 is listed simply as William Bradford. 

In the 1747 procession and after, William is referred to either as “William Bradford” or as “William 

Bradford Senr” to distinguish him from his nephew William 4 Bradford (Nath 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ). 

William 3 Bradford appears to have voted in every election in his lifetime held 

in Accomack for representatives to the Virginia Assembly: in 1738, 1740, 

1742, 1744, 1746/48, 1748/50, 1752, 1756, and 1758. 7 After the 1744 

election, he was referred to as “William Bradford Senr.” to distinguish him 

from his nephew. [See 1752 poll at left, top and bottom.] 


On 4 September 1756, William 3 Bradford and “Levin Bradford the Eldest Son and Heir of the Said 

William” leased to Abel 4 Bradford part of their 500-acre tract “for & during the Life of the sd. William & 

Levin.” 8 The land was in the northwest portion of William’s land; it is described as “adjoyning to 

Matchapungo Creek and Bounded as followeth Beginning at a Stake stuck up by the afd. Creek & from 

thence to a red Cherry Tree & thence a Cross the Neck by a Line of Marked Trees to a Swamp called the 

Midle Swamp Thence up the sd. Swamp by a Line of Marked Trees to Thomas Bradford’s Line thence 

Down and with the sd. Thomas Bradfords Line to the sd. Creek & then along & with the sd. Creek to the 

afd. Stake.” This instrument was witnessed by Francis Savage, Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ), and 

Ezekiel Badger. 

Sidebar: Correcting the Account of William 3 Bradford in Adventures of Purse & Person 

Before moving on to present the probate records associated with William 3 , it is necessary to 

address the account given of him in Adventures of Purse and Person. 9 Purse and Person lists only 

two certain sons of William - Levin and Abel, the two men named in the lease from 1756. A third 

son, William, is listed as a possible child, and this William is equated with the one who left a will 

in Accomack in 1761. However, it was William 3 Bradford (Wm 2 Nath 1 ), and not his son, who left 

the 1761 will. The editors of Purse & Person may have taken the absence of Levin and Abel from 

the 1761 will to mean that it must not have been the will of William 3 , since they knew for certain 

(based on the 1756 lease) that William 3 had sons Levin and Abel. However, the absence of Levin 

and Abel is fully explained by the 1756 lease, since the land William 3 received from his father was 

entailed. The entail on the land ensured that it would automatically pass in its entirety to 

William 3 ’s eldest son, Levin, upon the death of William 3, so there was no need to provide for him. 

Abel was likely not mentioned in the will because he had already been provided for by the 1756 

lease, which was “for & during the Life of . .. William & Levin.” That William 3 was the one who 

left the 1761 will is further borne out by the processioners returns. 

The processioners returns are an account of the route the processioners took walking the 

boundaries of land; they are therefore invaluable for placing specific individuals in context with 

their neighbors. The land of William 3 was in the very bottom of the Bradford portion of 

Matchapungo Neck, bordered on the north by land granted to his brother Thomas 3 and to the south 

by the land of Arthur Upshur and his heirs. Thomas 3 ’ land was bordered on the north by the land 

given to Nathaniel 3 Bradford which passed to William 4 Bradford (Nath 3 ) after Nathaniel 3 ’s death. 

The return from 1763 reads: “between Fisher Bradford & Wm Bradford Junr; the Line between 

Thomas Bradford and Wm Bradford Junr . .. between Thomas Bradford & Wm. Bradford Senr.; 

between Arthur Upshur & Wm. Bradford.” 10 It is clear that the land of William Bradford Junr. was 

located between Thomas 3 Bradford and Fisher 3 Bradford and that William Bradford Senr. was 

located between Thomas 3 Bradford and Arthur Upshur.” This is consistent with other 

processioners returns and polls after the death of Nathaniel 3 Bradford (Wm 2 Nath 1 ), in which 

William 3 Bradford (Wm 2 Nath 1 ) is frequently distinguished from his nephew William 4 

(Nath 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) by referring to the former as “Senr” and the latter as “Junr.” This is important to 

note, because it means that William 3 Bradford was still alive in 1763. (Fisher 3 Bradford is listed 

on the return instead of Bayly 3 Bradford due to a general court deed from 1761 by which Bayly 

had sold his land to Fisher.) 11 

On the processioners return ordered to be taken in 1767, the following is written: “between Mary 

Bradford and Wm Bradford; and between William Bradford & Thomas Bradford; and between 

Thomas Bradford & Levin Bradford; and between Levin Bradford and Arthur Upshur.” 12 Here 

Fisher 3 Bradford’s widow Mary Bradford is listed in Fisher’s stead and William 4 Bradford 

(Nath 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) is now referred to solely as William. In place of William 3 Bradford 

(Wm 2 Nath 1 ), now Levin 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) is listed between Thomas 3 Bradford and 

Arthur Upshur. The most plausible explanation for finding Levin 4 Bradford on the return in place 

of William 3 Bradford is that the latter had passed away between 1763 and 1767. This is exactly 

what we would expect if William 3 was the one whose will was proved in 1765. This interpretation 

is borne out by the fact that all the evidence relating to those men named as sons in the 1763 will 

indicates they belonged to the generation immediately after William 3 . 

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William 3 Bradford wrote his will on 8 October 1761; it was proved on 26 February 1765 by Arthur Upshur 

and John Bagge, who gave John Bradford (probably John 3 ) and Arthur Upshur as security. 13 

In the name of God amen. I William Bradford of Accomack County in Virginia being Sick and 

weak of body but of sound and perfect memory and knowing the uncertainty of this life Doth 

Dispose of the worldly goods Which it hath pleased God to give me in manner following. I 

bequeath my Soul to God, Item I give and bequeath to my son Jacob Bradford my [roan mare?] 

and young horse that Came of the six mares[??] also one of my Work Stears and one Cow and 

Calf Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Bradford the Sorrel Horse which I lately bought 

of Arthur Upshur also the Yearling Horse which is Commonly called John Bradfords Colt also the 

other of my work stears and a black Stear of five years old & a Cow and Calf – Item I leave unto 

my Wife Frances Bradford While she remains a Widow all the remaining Part of my Estate -------- 

-given and after her death or Marriuage then I give it to be equally ----- and amongst my four 

Children hereafter Mentiond Mary Bradford, Rachel Bradford, Margaret Bradford and william 

Bradford my meaning is that my said Wife have the use of my Estate the time before mention’d 

for the bringing up and Schooling my four Children before mentiond Item I Constitute and appoint 

my wife Frances Bradford and my son Jacob Bradford to be Sole Executor of this my last Will and 

Testament In Witness whereof I have set my hand and Seal the Eight day of October Anno 

Domini One thousand seven Hundred and Sixty one. 

Sealed and Delivered 

In presence of William [W] Bradford 

Arthur Upshur At a Court held for Accomack 

John Boggs County February 20 th 1765 

Henry Custis the within last Will and Testament of 

William Bradford Deceased was presented and Proven by the Oaths of Arthur Upshur and John 

Boggs two of the witnesses thereto and admitted to Record: And on the motion of Frances 

Bradford and Jacob Bradford taking the Oath and giving John Bradford and Arthur Upshur for 

their security’s who entered into and acknowledged a bond for that Purpose, Certificate is granted 

them for Obtaining a Probate thereof in due form. 

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William’s widow, Frances Bradford, and son Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) returned the inventory and 

appraisal of his estate to court on 30 July 1765. 14 The appraisers were John Bagge and John and Spencer 

Coulbourne. 




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Frances (_____) Bradford, wife of William 3 Bradford 

The name of William 3 ’s wife is revealed in his will: “I leave unto my Wife Frances Bradford While she 

remains a Widow all the remaining Part of my Estate . . .” She was also named an executor of William 3 

along with her son Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ). Frances appeared in a handful of other records after 

the death of William 3 . At the sale of her son Abel 4 ’s estate, she purchased 3 chairs, 1 “Wollen Wheal”, 4 

pewter plates and a pewter dish. 15 She was also paid 9 pds, 3 shillings out of the estate of her son Levin 4 

Bradford in 1773 and was marked down for a debt to his estate of 4 shillings, 12 pence. 16 Her maiden 

name is unknown. 

William 3 Bradford (Wm 2 Nath 1 ) and his wife Frances had issue: 

+ 33*. i. LEVIN 4 BRADFORD 

+ 34*. ii. ABEL 4 BRADFORD 

35*. iii. JACOB 4 BRADFORD 

36*. iv. JOHN 4 BRADFORD. 

37. v. MARY 4 BRADFORD 

38. vi. RACHEL 4 BRADFORD 

39. vii. MARGARET 4 BRADFORD 

40. viii. WILLIAM 4 BRADFORD. Whitelaw writes about a tombstone that was uncovered on 

the land that had belonged to William 3 Bradford (Wm 2 Nath 1 ) and notes that the 

tombstone “seems to have been that of a William Bradford who died June 4, 

1769, aged 44 years.” 17 The fact that he is buried on the land of William 3 

Bradford seems to provide strong evidence that he was probably one of 

William 3 ’s descendants. Given a birth year of 1725, he was likely William 3 ’s 

son. There is a difficulty with this interpretation. In his will, William 3 directed 

that his wife use his estate for “bringing up and Schooling my four Children 

before mentiond,” those children being “Mary Bradford, Rachel Bradford, 

Margaret Bradford and William Bradford.” It is hard to imagine that William 4 

Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) would still need schooling at the age of 36. 


33. Levin 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

The first record in which Levin 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) appears is the lease from him and his father to 

Levin’s brother Abel 4 Bradford in 1756. 20 Since William 3 ’s land was entailed, neither he nor Levin could 

alienate it; instead, they granted Abel land to the fullest extent allowed to them, by giving him a lease that 

would last for the duration of their lives. 

Levin married Johannah James, daughter of William and Amy James, by 18 May 1764. On that date 

Johannah’s father wrote his will, naming daughter Johannah Bradford and her four daughters: 19 

JAMES, WILLIAM – 18 May 1764 – 26 Feb 1765 – Wife Amey. To son Thomas James planta. 

where I live being 109 A. & for want of heirs to my dau. Fanny James. To dau. Johannah 

Bradford for life, reversion to her 4 daus. Retter, Leagh, Fanny & Mattelder. To dau. Margaret 

Lurton for life, reversion to her 2 daus. Tabitha & Semer Lurton. To dau. Sarah Foskey for live, 

reversion to her 3 sons Luke, George & John Foskey. Daus. Susannah & Rachel James. Wife 

Exec. Witt: Mark Metcalf, Leah Badgers, William Savage – p.379 

Johanna’s mother also left a will, which was proved in Accomack on 24 February 1767: 20 

JAMES, AMEY – Not dated – 24 Feb 1767 – To son Thomas James 1s. To dau. Sarah Fosque 5 s. 

To dau. Margaret, or Peggy Lurton. To dau. Jonna Bradford. Dau. Fanny James. Daus. Susannah, 

Rachel & Famy James resid. legatees. Dau. Susannah Exec. Witt: Thomas Mitcalf, Mary Dix, 

Levin Bunting – p.719 

Levin’s father passed away around 1765, and Levin is accordingly listed in his place on the processioners 

return for the year 1767. 21 Levin was also on the pew list for St. George’s Vestry in 1767. 22 He was on 

Pew No. 5 along with several of his kin, including his aunt Mary Bradford (widow of Fisher 3 Bradford), his 

uncle Thomas 3 Bradford, cousins William 4 Bradford (Nath 3 ) and Edmund 4 Bradford (Thos 3 ), and his 

brother Abel 4 Bradford. 

1767 Pew List for St. George’s Parish. Levin is 4 th from bottom on the left. 


Levin was present at the sale of his brother Abel’s estate, returned to court on 29 August 1769; he 

purchased a variety of items, including a cut saw, a stocking, a case of knives and forks, 2 boats, and a spy 

glass. 23 

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Levin Bradford wrote his will in 1766, but it was not proved until 30 June 1772. Since Levin’s son 

Zephaniah was listed on his land when the procession was taken on 27 March 1772, he was presumably 

dead by that date. A transcription of his will follows: 24 

In the Name of God Amen I Levin Bradford of Accomack County in Virginia being Sick and 

weak But of sound Memory do dispose of my World in manner following. Item I bequeath my 

Soul to God &c Item I leave all my Estate to my to my loving Wife Joana during her life or such 

time as she remains a Widow for bringing up and educating my Children & After her death or 

marriage to be Equally devided to & amongst my children that shell remain living at the time of 

her death or marriage. item I desire there bye no appraisement of my Estate. Item I constitute and 

Appoint my Wife Joana Bradford and Jacob Bradford my sole Executors of this my last Will and 

Testament In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Affixt my seal this Twenty 

ninth day of October Anno Dom One thousand seven Hundred and Sixty Six Levin [X] Bradford 

Signed sealed and delivered in Presence of Arthur Upshur Will Bradford, Jacob Bradford 

At a Court held for Accomack County June 30 th 1772 The within last will of Levin Bradford was 

Exhibited for Proof Zephanieah Bradford Heir at Law to the Estate being Present and having 

nothing to Object the same was proved by the Oaths Arthur Upshur And William Bradford two of 

the Witnesses thereto And Admitted to record Joanna Bradford Widow of said decant 

Relinquishing Any Claim by Virtue of said Will July 1 st 1772 On the motion of Joanna Bradford 

taking the Oath and giving Zephaniah Bradford & Abel Badger for her Securities who 

Acknowledged a Bond for that purpose Certificate is grantedher for Obtaining a probate thereof in 

due form 

The appraisal of Levin’s estate was returned to court on 28 September 1773; the appraisers were Zorobable 

Kellam and John and Robert Spires: 25 



In addition to the usual houseware, the inventory of Levin’s estate revealed abundant livestock (a bull, 

calves, cows, pigs, geese, and 4 horses), 3 books (a bible, a prayer book, and “1 Book Called Culpeper”) 

and a “Parcel of Shoemakers Tools”, which might indicate Levin’s profession. Also included in the 

inventory were debts paid the estate by Levin’s mother Frances and by Ezekiel 4 Bradford (Bayly 3 ). 

The audit of Levin’s estate was returned to court by his widow Johanna (James) Bradford on 25 May 

1773. 26 Levin’s brother Jacob 4 and mother Frances each received cash from the estate, likely for debts. 

To Amount of the Inventory L 107.17 

By Cash paid Jacob Bradford P Note of Hand L 11..7..6 

By ditto pd . . . . .. . . .ditto . .. . p . . . . . ditto 6..1...8 

By ditto pd. ditto P Book Account 3..3..8 

By ditto pd for the hire of a Negro 5..8..9 

By ditto pd. Frances Bradford p Proven Acc t . 9..3 

By ditto pd. Ja s . Scott p ditto 15..0..4 

By Liquer found “..15.. 

By Cash paid John Spires for Appraising & Auditing the Estate “..16.. 

By ditto pd. Robert Spires for ditto “..10.. 

By ditto pd Zerobable Kellam for ditto “..12..6 

By Allowance for the Administrator for his trouble 3..5 

By the Amount of the Divisional Part 42..7..6 

By Cash left to defray Expenses 3..64 

Zerobabl Kellam } Johanna Bradford } 

John Spires } May 25 th 1773 Administrator } 

N.b. the above was omitted recording the 23 September 1773 


Although Levin did not identify his children in his will, they are all named in the division of his estate, 

returned to court on 28 September 1773, the same day as his inventory and account. 27 


It is entirely owing to this estate division that the names of all of Levin’s children and the identity of his 

wife are known. William James names four daughters of his daughter Johanna Bradford - Retter, Leagh, 

Fanny & Mattelder – and three of them are found in Levin 4 Bradford’s estate division. 


Levin 4 (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) and Johanna (James) Bradford had issue: 

+ 117*. i. ZEPHANIAH 5 BRADFORD. 

118. ii. ABEL 5 BRADFORD. Named in his father’s estate distribution in 1773. He may 

probably be identified as the Abel Bradford who (with Zephaniah 5 Bradford) 

witnessed the 1773 lease of William Hyslop Bradford to Thomas Parramore Jr., 

since his uncle Abel was dead by that date. 28 Abel 5 died before 1 May 1782, 

when administration on his estate was granted to George Hyslop, with “Henry” 

as security. 29 Abel 5 is presumed to have died unwed and without issue. 

119. iii. RITTER 5 BRADFORD 

120. iv. LEAH 5 BRADFORD 

121. v. FANNEY 5 BRADFORD 

122. vi. ABSOLOM 5 BRADFORD. Named in his father’s estate distribution in 1773. He was a 

witness to the will of Sarah White on 23 December 1796 (other witnesses were 

Theophilus Bagge and Nancy Bagge; Sarah White named a daughter Margaret 

Lingo and Robinson Lingo was heir at probate). 30 He left a will in Accomack 

(18 August 1796 – 28 February 1797), leaving his whole estate to wife Mary “as 

long as she lives my widow But if she marry I give my sole estate to Be Equally 

divided between William Hyslup and George Hyslup the sons of George Hyslup 

Senior – also my wearing apparels I give unto William and George hyslup.” 

Witnesses to his will were Theophilus Bagge, George Hyslup, and Livy Ames. 

Absolom is presumed to have died without issue, since Joshua Taylor qualified 

as heir in order of probate and since he directed that his estate be given to the 

Hyslups. 31 

123. vii. FAMEY 5 BRADFORD. 

124. viii. AMEY 5 BRADFORD. 

125. ix. ?MATILDA 5 BRADFORD. No Matilda is named in Levin Bradford’s estate 

distribution, but William James names her among the daughters of Johannah 

Bradford: Retter, Leagh, Fanny & Mattelder. Mattelder (an alternate spelling for 

Matilda) may have predeceased her father, or the name might have been a 

nickname for either Famey or Amey Bradford. 


117. Zephaniah 5 Bradford (Levin 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

Zephaniah Bradford’s first appearance in the records comes on the processioners return taken on 27 March 

1772. 32 There he is listed where his father Levin was previously listed: “between Thomas Bradford & 

Zephaniah Bradford; & between Zephaniah Bradford & Arthur Upshur.” Zephaniah was named heir at law 

to Levin 4 Bradford when Levin’s will was presented for probate on 30 June 1772, and he was also security 

for his mother’s administration of the estate. 33 He was named first in the division of his father’s estate in 

September 1773. 34 

Zephaniah Bradford was a witness to the lease (dated 16 February 1773) from William Hyslop Bradford 

and wife Luraner to Thomas Parramore Jr. 35 He was also a witness to the will of Benjamin Kipp on 3 May 

1777. 36 Zephaniah was on a jury on 7 August 1780 to examine the boundary between the lands of Henry 

Heath and Nicholas Shield. 37 He was a witness to an 18 August 1786 deed from Edmund 4 

(Thos 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) Bradford and Edmund’s wife Elizabeth to their son Thomas 5 . 38 

Zephaniah died before 29 April 1790, when administration on his estate was granted to his widow 

Elizabeth Bradford, with John Mears (son of John), Robert Twiford, Robinson Savage & William Polk 

[husband of Sabra 5 Bradford (Wm 4 Nath 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 )] as securities. 39 On the 1796 processioners return 

Zephaniah’s children are listed on his land: “Elizabeth Bradford Orphan, Abel Bradford Orphan, Janet 

Bradford, Esther Bradford Orphan.” 40 John Mears, husband of Zephaniah’s daughter Mary, was listed with 

them. Zephaniah’s children and grandchildren are also named in the pension record (dated 27 September 

1831) of his brother Abel: 41 

“Abel Bradford, soldier in the Rev. War, died without issue, leaving one brother named Zephania 

Bradford, who died leaving five children: Mary, Jane, Abel, Betsey and Esther. Mary Bradford 

married John Mears (K) and is dead leaving seven children: Abel Mears, Elizabeth Mears, Mary 

Downing, wife of John, John Mears (K), James Mears, William Mears and Robert Mears. Betsey 

Bradford married John Mears of Richd, died leaving three children: Elizabeth Barnes, widow of 

William, Charlotte Bell, wife of James and Frederick Mears. Esther Bradford married Littleton 

Lecato and died leaving four children: Nathaniel Lecato, William Lecato, Littleton Lecato and 

John Lecato. Jane Bradford married John Bundick and is living. Abel Bradford is living. The 

aforesaid issue of Zephaniah Bradford are the only heirs of the said Abel Bradford.” 

Zephaniah 5 Bradford (Levin 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) and his wife Elizabeth had issue: 

+ 248 i. MARY 6 BRADFORD. Married John Mears. 

313. i. ABEL 7 MEARS 

314. ii. JANE 7 MEARS 

315. iii. MARY 7 MEARS. Married John Downing. 

316. iv. JOHN 7 MEARS 

317. v. JAMES 7 MEARS 

318. vi. WILLIAM 7 MEARS 

319. vii. ROBERT 7 MEARS 

249. ii. JANE 6 BRADFORD. Married John Bundick. 

+ 250*. iii. ABEL 6 BRADFORD. 

+ 251. iv. ELIZABETH 6 BRADFORD. Married John Mears (of Richd). 

322. i. ELIZABETH 7 MEARS. Married William Barnes. 

323. ii. CHARLOTTE 7 MEARS. Married James Bell. 

324. iii. FREDERICK 7 MEARS 

+ 252. v. ESTHER 6 BRADFORD. Married Littleton Lecato. 42 

325. i. NATHANIEL B. 7 LECATO. 

326. ii. WILLIAM R. 7 LECATO. Wife Jane. 

327. iii. LITTLETON 7 LECATO. Wife Mary. 

328. iv. JOHN 7 LECATO. 


250. Abel 6 Bradford (Zephaniah 5 Levin 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

Abel 6 Bradford is listed as “Abel Bradford Orphan” on the processioners return of 1796, next to his sisters 

[Elizabeth Bradford Orphan, Janet Bradford, Esther Bradford Orphan, and John Mears (husband of Mary 

Bradford)] on the land that had previously been their father’s. 43 He appeared on the processioners return in 

1800, but as Abel Bradford, not as an orphan, indicating that he probably turned 21 sometime between 

1796 and 1800. 44 

On 5 September 1809, Abel and his wife Sally deeded to John Garretson Senr. 40 acres, “part of the Land 

that the said Able Bradford possessed by the death of his father Zepheniah.” 45 No witnesses to the deed 

were recorded. On 26 July 1811, Abel and his wife Sarah sold 10 acres to Thomas 5 Bradford of Edmund 3 ; 

witnesses were Thomas Smith of Jonathan, Mary Smith, and Anne Bagg. 46 On 20 May 1812, Abel and 

Sarah sold another 25 acres to Thomas 5 A. Bradford (Edmd 4 Thos 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ); witnesses were Polly 

Bradford, Maria Bradford, and Sally T. Bradford, all daughters of Thomas 5 . 47 On 28 December 1812, Abel 

and Sarah sold Thomas A. Bradford the “remainder of the tract of land where the sd Abel now resides;” 

witnesses were Polly Bradford, Maria Bradford, Jacob Bradford, and Margaret Bradford. 48 

Abel 6 Bradford was one of the witnesses to the 16 December 1816 deed from Thomas 5 H. Bradford 

(Nath 4 Fisher 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) to Elizabeth Bundick. 49 He is mentioned as still surviving in the revolutionary 

war pension record of his uncle Abel 4 , dated 27 September 1831. 50 

Abel and Sarah Bradford had issue: 

+ 320*. i. JOHN 7 BRADFORD 

+ 321*. ii. WILLIAM 7 BRADFORD 


320. John 7 Bradford (Abel 6 Zephaniah 5 Levin 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

John 7 Bradford was born 24 March 1809 in Bradfords Neck, Accomack County, Virginia, and died 12 

October 1870 in Accomack. 51 His gravestone, which is the source of his birth and death dates, names him 

as the son of Abel and Sarah. John married first Hester ____. Their family was listed on the 1850 census in 

Accomack, next to the family of Thos. J. Bradford, relation unknown: 52 

Hester must have died not long afterwards, since on 17 May 1855, John married Jane Hyslop, daughter of 

James and Mary Hyslop. 53 They appeared on the census in 1860: 54 

John and Jane appeared also on the census in 1870, the year of John’s death: 55 

On the 1880 census, “Emily J. Bradford” was listed with sons Littleton, Upshur and Levin. 56 She passed 

away in November 1897. 57 


John and Hester Bradford had issue: 58 

337. i. BAILY W. 8 BRADFORD. Born around 1848. 

338. ii. ELIZABETH S. 8 BRADFORD. Born around 1849. 

John and Jane (Hyslop) Bradford had issue: 

+ 339. iii. LITTLETON FISHER 8 BRADFORD. Born 18 March 1856, died 23 December 1882. 59 

+ 340. iv. UPSHUR TEACKLE 8 BRADFORD. Born 31 August 1859, died 20 October 1934. 60 On 5 

November 1883, married Sadie Bell (born 15 July 1853, died 31 May 1943), 

widow of ___ Fentress 61 and daughter of George W. and Betsey J. (Beach) 

Bell. 62 She and Teackle Upshur Bradford had issue: 

353. i. GROVER B. 9 BRADFORD. Born 8 October 1884. 63 

354. ii. CLARENCE H. 9 BRADFORD. Born June 1887. 64 Married Mary E. 

_____ and had issue: 

368. i. CLARENCE H. 10 BRADFORD born around 1917. 65 

355. iii. FLORA E. 9 BRADFORD. Born July 1893. 66 

356. iv. JOICE E. 9 BRADFORD. Born August 1895. 67 

+ 341. v. LEVIN T. 8 BRADFORD. Born 10 December 1862, died 14 November 1891. 68 Married 

Fannie S. ____, born 14 October 1861, died 26 February 1936. 69 They had issue: 

357. i. ROSSER C. 9 BRADFORD. Born around 1884, died 10 April 1905. 70 


321. William 7 Bradford (Abel 6 Zephaniah 5 Levin 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

William 7 Bradford was born around 1812 in Bradfords Neck, Accomack County, Virginia. 71 He married 

Mariah (Bell) Johnson, daughter of Anthony and Nancy Bell and widow of John Johnson, on 17 June 

1855. 72 She was born around 1817. They are listed on the 1860 census in Accomack County: 73 

On the 1870 census, William’s family was listed in Northampton County, Virginia. 74 

William and Maria (Bell) Johnson Bradford had issue: 

342. i. FRANCIS “FRANK” M. 8 BRADFORD. Born 27 July 1857 in Accomack, died around 1938 

in Virginia. 75 Married at Locust Mount on 2 September 1883 Rachel Ann 

(Miller) Poulson, daughter of William and Mary Miller. 76 

343. ii. ANNA B. 8 BRADFORD. Born around 1859. 77 


34. Abel 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

Abel 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) was a witness to the will of Abel Upshur on 2 September 1753. 78 He was 

leased land by his father William 3 and brother Levin 4 in an instrument dated 4 September 1756; the lease 

was for land in the northwest of William’s 500-acre tract and was to last “for & during the Life of the sd. 

William & Levin.” The tract is described as “adjoyning to Matchapungo Creek and Bounded as followeth 

Beginning at a Stake stuck up by the afd. Creek & from thence to a red Cherry Tree & thence a Cross the 

Neck by a Line of Marked Trees to a Swamp called the Midle Swamp Thence up the sd. Swamp by a Line 

of Marked Trees to Thomas Bradford’s Line thence Down and with the sd. Thomas Bradfords Line to the 

sd. Creek & then along & with the sd. Creek to the afd. Stake.” This instrument was witnessed by Francis 

Savage, Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 ), and Ezekiel Badger. 79 

Abel 4 Bradford was on the pew list for St. George’s parish in 1767 with his brother Levin 4 and several 

other Bradford cousins and residents of Bradford’s Neck [See Levin Bradford above.] 80 He died before 29 

August 1768, when his brother Jacob 4 was granted administration of his estate, with James Rodgers and 

William Nock as securities. 81 The appraisal of his estate was returned to court on 30 July 1771 by Jacob 4 

Bradford. 82 



Abel 4 Bradford’s estate was sold at auction in Accomack County and the account of the sale survives. 

Several Bradfords purchased items at the outcry, including Abel’s mother Frances Bradford, as well as his 

brothers Jacob 4 and Levin 4 Bradford. A John Bradford (either his uncle or his brother) also purchased 

several items, as did cousin Naomi 4 Bradford (Nath 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ). Arthur Roberts purchased the most goods. 

Other buyers included Joachim Roberts [husband of Sarah 4 Bradford (Jno 3 )], Jonathan Garrison, Archibald 

Garrison, John Coleburn, John Smith, Francis Savage, Richard Savage, William Savage, Samuel Bagge 

[husband of Anne 4 Bradford (Fisher 3 ), and Caleb Upshur, all neighbors of the Bradfords in or near 

Matchapungo Neck. 83 







The proceeds of the sale of Abel’s estate (£122, 12 shillings, and 3 pence) were divided between Abel’s 

widow and their five children, all listed by name in the account submitted to court by Jacob 4 Bradford, the 

administrator: 84 

Abel’s widow Leannah was appointed guardian of all the orphans on 30 July 1771, with Caleb Upshur and 

Jacob 4 Bradford as security, and agreed to keep them until they reached the age of 14. 85 Some time after 

1788, she moved to Northampton County, where she left a will in 1795. 86 

BRADFORD, LEAHANNAH [X] – 5 Apr 1795 / 14 Sept 1795 – My n. boy Jack to my son 

Ezrael Bradford to learn a trade and to be free at 23. Negro wench Leah and remaining estate to 

my dau. Susanna Bradford. Son Ezrael extr. Witt: Esau Smith, Littleton Bradford – p.464 


Abel and Leannah (______) Bradford had issue: 

+ 126*. i. BROWN 5 BRADFORD 

+ 127*. ii. EZRA/ISRAEL 5 BRADFORD 

128. iii. WILLIAM 5 BRADFORD 

129. iv. SUSANNA CUSTIS 5 BRADFORD. Mentioned in the division of her father’s estate. She 

was granted 40 shillings by her uncle John 4 Bradford (Wm 3 ) in his will dated 11 

June 1768. 87 She may be the “Susanna Bradford of Accomack” who with 

Susanna Christian of Northampton County, emancipated the slaves Isaac, Sam, 

Selby, and Hannah Medad in 1790. 88 Given that her mother and her brothers 

Ezra and Littleton moved to Northampton County, she is likely the Susanna 

Bradford who wed Major Pettit in Northampton County (bond 17 September 

1795; Esau Smith security). 89 

130. v. LITTLETON 5 BRADFORD. He was named in the division of his father’s estate on 30 

July 1771, at which time his mother Leanna was appointed his guardian until the 

age of 14. He was named by his brother Brown Bradford in his will, dated 2 

December 1794 in Accomack. 90 He was also a witness to his mother’s will, 

dated 5 April 1795 in Northampton County, Virginia. 91 He may have moved to 

Northampton, where his brother Ezra/Israel had moved. In an instrument dated 8 

May 1790 in Northampton County, a Littleton Bradford “of the County of 

Northampton” emancipated four slaves: Tamar Bradford, Saph Bradford, Nicey 

Bradford and Jane Bradford. 92 


126. Brown 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

Brown Bradford was mentioned by name in the division of his father’s estate: “Brown Bradfords 

Distributive part of his Fathers Estate Cash 16 . . 6 . . . 8/5.” 93 On 4 September 1778, his mother Leannah 

was appointed his guardian until he reached the age of 14, indicating that he was born in 1764 or after. 94 

He was mentioned in the 4 September 1778 will of his uncle Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 ): “I give and bequeath 

all the land whereon I now live to my loving wife Betty Bradford during her life and after her death to 

Return to Brown Bradford and his Heirs. . . I give and bequeath to my Cousin Brown Bradford my 

watch.” 95 Brown had qualified as executor of his uncle Jacob 4 , and on 1793 he and Benjamin Floyd (the 

other executor) were paid out of the proceeds of Jacob’s estate. 96 

On 14 March 1788 in Northampton County, Brown Bradford married Peggy Johnson, daughter of 

Obedience Johnson. 97 In his will, dated 3 October 1794, Obedience Johnson granted his “son-in-law 

Brown Bradford” his slave Anzalah. 98 Brown himself died shortly afterwards. He left a will in Accomack 

County, dated 2 December 1794 and proved 27 January 1795. 99 

In the name of God I Brown Bradford do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in 

manner and form as followeth Viz I lend the use of my plantation and all the rest of my property 

unto my Dear Wife Peggy Bradford During her Widowhood to school and bring up my children 

on; but my Will is that my Negro Girl Adah shall only serve Ten years and then have her freedom 

likewise my Negro Boy Abraham shall serve twelve years & then have his freedom. Item should 

my Wifes Widowhood Expire before my children are all brought up and schooled my will is that 

the Rents of my land shall be applied to the support of all my children until they are all Brought up 

my will is that my children shall be bound out to Learn a trade Item should my son John Brown 

Bradford live to be of lawful age and my son Ezra Bradford live to lawful age I give him my Land 

and should they boath Die before they arrive at age and the Child my Wife is now pregnant with 

should live to arrive to lawful age I give it my land and should all three of my children live to 

arrive to lawful age or marry and have Child my will is that my land shall be Divided between my 

Brother Ezra Bradford and Littleton Bradford and my Sister Susannah Bradford should my 

[wife’s] Widowhood expire by Marriage my will is that all my Property except my land shall be 

divided between my Wife and children my Eldest excepted[?] to have no part but should my Wife 

die without Marriage again my Will is that my property shall be divided as above mentioned with 

the same exception, I nominate and appoint my Brother Ezra Bradford Executor of this my last 

Will and Testament Revoking all others Witness I hereto set my hand and fix my seal this second 

day of December 1794 

Witnessed by us Brown Bradford 

Hezekiah Pitts 

Wm James 

At a Court held in Accomack County January 27 th 1795 This Will of Brown Bradford decd. was 

proved by the Oaths of Hezekiah Pitts and William James Witnesses thereto and ordered to be 

Recorded and on the motion of Ezra Bradford taking oath and giving James Powell for Security 

who entered into and acknowledged a Bond for that purpose certificate is granted him for 

obtaining a probate thereof in due form. 

Brown Bradford’s estate account was returned to court 28 January 1798. 100 John Dowty was paid for 

“crying the goods” (i.e., conducting the sale of the estate) and Arthur Savage was paid for building the 

coffin. Brown’s widow Peggy was paid £33, 6 shillings, 1 pence for her thirds, and was also given twice 

that amount (£66, 12 shillings, 14 pence) as guardian of “her live children.” Peggy (Johnson) Bradford died 

a couple years afterwards. She left a will in Northampton County, dated 24 October 1798 and proved 13 

January 1800. 101 To son John Brown 6 Bradford she gave a blue chest, gold sleeve buttons marked “B.B.” 

and silver knee buckles. She left her wearing apparel to her sister Polly Johnson and a legacy to her son 

Ezra 6 Bradford. William Johnson was a witness and Hezekiah Pits executor. 


Brown and Peggy (Johnson) Bradford had issue: 

253. i. JOHN BROWN 6 BRADFORD. Married Peggy Addison in Accomack County (bond 3 

July 1810, Thomas Addison security). 102 

254. ii. EZRA 6 BRADFORD. 

255. iii. ____ 6 BRADFORD. Brown Bradford’s will mentions “the Child my Wife is now 

pregnant with.” 


127. Israel/Ezra 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

Israel/Ezra 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) is named in the division of his father’s estate in 1771 as Israel 

Bradford. 103 In subsequent records he is referred to variously as Ezra, Isra, Izra, Israel, and Esrail. He 

married Ann Smith in Accomack (bond 27 December 1784, George Pitts security). 104 He was a witness to 

the 13 December 1793 will of John Scarburgh in Northampton County, Virginia. 105 He was named in the 2 

December 1794 will of his brother Brown 5 Bradford, in which he was named executor; as executor, Ezra 

Bradford returned the account of Brown’s estate to court on 28 January 1798. 106 Leannah Bradford named 

son Ezrael Bradford in her will, dated 5 April 1795 in Northampton County; she left him her negro boy 

Jack. 107 

Ezra’s first wife passed away before 1795 and (as Esrail Bradford) he remarried to Sally Waltham (bond 3 

June 1795, Coventon Simkins security). 108 On 27 December 1799, Samuel and Patience Trader sold Ezra 

Bradford 75¼ acres in Accomack (witnesses were Elijah Hancock, Richard Balle, and George Layfield). 109 

By 28 October 1800 Ezra had moved to Northampton County, Virginia. On that date, Ezra Bradford “of the 

County of Northampton” purchased 20 more acres in Accomack from Tully Wise (witnesses were M. S. 

Pitts, John Henderson, Wm. Gibb); this land was apparently adjacent to the land previously bought from 

the Traders. 110 Ezra is listed on this land in the Accomack processioners returns of 1800, 1803, and 1807 as 

Isra or Izra Bradford. 111 

* * * * * 

Ezra Bradford of Scioto County, Ohio 

In an instrument dated 28 January 1803 in Accomack County, Ezra Bradford “of the County of 

Northampton” emancipated his “Negro Slave by the name of David”. 112 The last appearance of Ezra that I 

found in the records of the Eastern Shore is a deed, dated 9 February 1808 from “Ezra Bradford + sarah his 

wife both of the county of Northampton” to Stephen Puissy for 95¾ acres, which was all of the Accomack 

land Ezra had previously purchased in 1799-1800. 113 One might presume that Ezra moved from the area 

around this time, since he is not listed in the deed indices for either Accomack or Northampton County 

after this date. In fact, that seems to be the case. 

Ezra 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) may be reliably identified as the Ezra Bradford who was an early 

settler of Scioto County, Ohio. A history of Scioto County contains a brief biography of his son Littleton 6 

Bradford: 

“born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1796, the son of Ezra Bradford and Sarah Curtis, his wife. Ezra 

Bradford was the owner of a plantation and slaves near Norfolk, but had a conscience. He thought 

that slavery was wrong, freed his slaves and removed to Ohio in 1805. He purchased 300 acres of 

land on Turkey Creek and remained there until his death. His son, Littleton, succeeded to his 

father’s land. He married Abigail Samson, daughter of David Samson, one of the early settlers.” 114 

This record makes it appear that Ezra of Scioto moved from Norfolk, not the Eastern Shore. However, a 

search of Norfolk County records from the relevant time period reveals no trace of any Bradford family; 

there are no land records associated with an Ezra Bradford in the Norfolk deed indices nor does any Ezra 

Bradford appear on the personal property tax lists of Norfolk. 115 This is significant, because if Ezra of 

Scioto owned a plantation with slaves in Norfolk it is likely he would have shown up in the land records of 

the time period, especially if he sold his land and moved westward. However, the other information about 

Ezra Bradford of Scioto as described in the history above fits very well with what is known of Ezra 5 

Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) of Accomack/Northampton. There is a record of Ezra 5 selling a slave and 

a record of him selling all his land, although the land sale happened in 1808 rather than 1805 as the Scioto 

history suggests. Furthermore, Ezra 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) had a brother named Littleton, and 

Ezra Bradford of Scioto County had a son of that name. Furthermore, Norfolk is just across the 

Chesapeake Bay from Northampton and Accomack counties, where Ezra 5 lived. It is not unreasonable to 

suppose that the actual place of origin of Ezra of Scioto may have become confused by the passage of time. 

The Scioto history lists Ezra with a wife “Sarah Curtis”. This may be another error, as Ezra 5 was married 

to a woman named Sarah, but her surname was Waltham. Or it may be that Curtis was Sally Waltham’s 

maiden name. If so, it seems likely that the name was Custis rather than Curtis. I found no evidence of a 


Curtis family on the eastern shore, but the spelling is quite close to Custis, a prominent family of long 

residence on the eastern shore. 

Ezra Bradford is found on the census in Scioto County in 1820 and 1830. 116 A search of the deed index for 

Scioto reveals three transactions of interest between Ezra Bradford and other Bradfords, namely 

instruments from Ezra Bradford and his wife to Littleton Bradford, James Bradford, and Abel Bradford, all 

three of whom are also listed on the 1830 Scioto County census. 117 The actual instruments should be 

viewed, but in the mean time the best interpretation of the deed index is that Ezra Bradford was deeding 

land to his sons. The three deeds are contained in Liber F, which covered the period from 1825 to 1831. In 

the deed index there is also an entry for a power of attorney from James Bradford to Littleton Bradford 

contained in Liber N, which covers the period from 1845 to 1846. This is probably the instrument 

referenced in a family tree posted online which describes a power of attorney filed in 1846 in Scioto 

County from James to Littleton Bradford; apparently it was noted in the instrument that James was at that 

time located in Andrews County, Missouri. 118 The family of James Bradford is found in the 1850 census for 

Andrews County, Missouri. 119 He is listed as born in Virginia and married to a woman named Hepzibeth; 

his six eldest children (including an Ezra Bradford), aged 12 to 23 are listed with birthplaces in Ohio, and 

his three youngest, aged 4 to 7, were listed with birthplaces in Missouri. This is consistent with a move 

from Ohio to Missouri between 1838 to 1843. On the following page of the Andrews County census is 

listed the family of Abel Bradford, also listed with a birthplace in Virginia and his two eldest children born 

in Ohio. This Abel Bradford is likely the one who was the grantee in the instrument from Ezra Bradford of 

Scioto in Liber F. Very likely, Littleton, James, and Abel were brothers and the sons of Ezra Bradford of 

Scioto. As with the given name Littleton, the name Abel among Ezra’s probable sons accords with what is 

known of Ezra 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ), who was the son of an Abel Bradford. 

This identification of Ezra 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) with Ezra Bradford of Scioto County, Ohio, is 

further corroborated by an item on the Bradford family written by Leah Wilkes Bradford, which contains 

the following information on James Bradford of Andrews County: “James Bradford (born May 11, 1802 in 

Northampton County, Kentucky, died July 1881) and Hephzibath (Griffith) Bradford (born February 25, 

1806 in Bourbon County, Kentucky) were married in Kentucky December 22, 1825, and came to Andrew 

County [Missouri] about 1840.” 120 In this source, James’ birthplace is listed as Northampton County, 

Kentucky; however, there is not now nor has there ever been a county by that name in Kentucky. This is 

probably either a typo in a reference to Northampton County, Virginia, or a mistake owing to the time that 

had passed between Ezra’s emigration and the writing of Leah Wilkes Bradford’s account. Perhaps given 

that James and Hephzibath were married in Kentucky, the author assumed James had been born there. 

DNA evidence from a descendant of James Bradford of Andrews County, Missouri, basically confirms that 

Ezra of Scioto and Ezra 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) were one and the same man. A comparison of 

short tandem repeats (STRs) on the Y chromosomes of a descendant of James Bradford of Andrews 

County, Missouri (probable son of Ezra Bradford of Scioto County, Ohio) and a confirmed descendant of 

Francis 8 Bradford (Wm 7 Abel 6 Zephaniah 5 Levin 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) indicates a high probability of a common 

descent. 121 

Ezra Bradford had issue: 

256. i. LITTLETON 6 BRADFORD. Born around 1796. 122 Married Abigail Samson on 13 

November 1817, Pike County, Ohio. 123 

257. ii. ?MARGARET “PEGGY” 6 BRADFORD. Married James Samson on 30 September 1817, Pike 

County, Ohio. 124 

258. iii. JAMES 6 BRADFORD. Born around 1803, Northampton County, [Virginia], died July 

1881. 125 Married Hephzibeth Griffith, 22 December 1825, Kentucky. Moved to 

Andrews County, Missouri from Scioto County, Ohio in the 1830s. 

259. iv. ABEL 6 BRADFORD. Born around 1800, Virginia. Married Mary ____. 126 Moved to 

Andrews County, Missouri from Scioto County, Ohio in the 1830s. 


35. Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) first appears in the records of Accomack as a witness to the 4 September 

1756 lease from his father William and brother Levin to his other brother Abel. 127 Thereafter he appears in 

association with the probate records of several Bradfords in Accomack, including as an executor to his 

father William 3 and his brothers Abel 4 , Levin 4 , and John 4 . 

In the 29 May 1764 estate settlement of Charles 4 Bradford, Jacob was paid £7; he was also paid £6 “by 

being Security for Edmund Bradford.” 128 In his father’s will (dated 8 October 1761 and proved 20 February 

1765), Jacob Bradford was given “my roan mare and young horse that Came of the six mares also one of 

my Work Stears and one Cow and Calf.” 129 Along with his mother Frances he was named an executor of 

his father William 3 . Jacob Bradford was granted administration of his brother Abel 4 ’s estate on 29 August 

1768 and was security for Leannah Bradford’s guardianship of Abel’s orphans. 130 Jacob purchased a couple 

items from Abel’s estate sale, including a gun for 16 shillings, 2 pence. 

Jacob Bradford was a witness to his brother Levin 4 ’s will (29 October 1766) and was also named as an 

executor along with Levin’s wife. 131 Jacob was paid £11, 7 shillings, 6 pence out of Levin’s estate. Jacob 

Bradford was also named an executor of his brother John 4 in his will, dated 11 June 1768; John left Jacob 

his entire estate, apart from a few legacies to the sisters of John and Jacob and to their niece. 132 

Jacob Bradford left a will in Accomack County: 133 

In the name of God Amen I Jacob Bradford of Accomack County Planter being very sick and 

weak of body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to God for it therefore Calling unto mind 

the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and 

ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and 

Recommend my soul unto the hands of Almighty god that gave it and for my body I recommend it 

to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the discretion of my 

Executor and as touching such Estate as it hath pleased god to bless me with in this life, I give 

divise and dispose of the same in the Following manner and form. Item I give and bequeath all the 

land whereon I now live to my loving wife Betty Bradford during her life and after her death to 

Return to Brown Bradford and his Heirs. Item I give and bequeath to my loving wife Betty 

Bradford all the rest of my Estate Not mentioned and at her death or marriage I do give one 

hundred and fifty Pounds out of the same Estate to be equally divided betwixt Susey Bradford 

Rachel Boggs Esther Long Cearse Johnson and Charles Hannaford. Item I give and bequeath to 

my Cousin Brown Bradford my watch I do also appoint my loving wife Betty Bradford Executrix 

of this my last Will and Testament whereunto I have Set my hand Seal this the fourth day of 

September In the year of our Lord 1778 

Signed Sealed & Delivered 

in t he presence of us } Jacob Bradford 

Littleton Lurton } 

Margret [X] Lurton } At a Court held in Accomack 

Sarah [X] Parker }County February 24 th 1784 

This Will was proved by the Oath of Sarah Parker and Margaret Lurton Witnesses thereto and 

Ordered to be Recorded And on the motion of Brown Bradford taking oath and giving Zorobabel 

Chandler and Kendall Beach for his Security’s who entered into and acknowledged a bond for that 

purpose Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration on the said Estate with 

the will Annexed --- Exam d . Litt Savage Clk. 

He left his entire estate to his nephew Brown 5 Bradford (Abel 4 Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) after the death or 

remarriage of his widow Betty. He also gave a legacy of £150 to be divided between Susey Bradford, 

Rachel Boggs, Esther Long, Cearse Johnson and Charles Hannaford. The identities of Esther Long and 


Cearse Johnson are further revealed in the division of Jacob’s estate, which was returned to the court on 30 

September 1793: 134 

Dr. the Estate of Jacob Bradford in Accomack with Benjamin Floyd Executor 

To Cash pd Samuel Long as a Legacy left her Daughter Ester 30.0.0 

To Cash pd. Obedience Johnsthan[?] for a Legacy left his Daughter Cassey 30.”.” 

To cash pd Levi Long as a Legacy left Susy Bradford & R Bogs 45.”.” 

To Cash pd Solomon Smith as a Legacie left Geo. Smith to be pd by Jacob Bradford 2.10.0 

To cash pd Levi Long for balance of Susy Bradford & R Bogs Legacy 55.”.” 

To Cash pd Audit & Settlers[?] 5/0 each 0.50.0 

To cash pd Clerks fees for Recording Audit & Settle. &c 5.50.7½ 

To Allowance made the Executors Benjamin Floyd & Brown Bradford 

for their trouble 30/ each 3.0.0 

By Amount of Inventory & appraisement 257.50.3 

By virtue of the annexed[?] order we have audited settled the Estate of Jacob Bradford as Stated 

above Thomas Parker 

That Esther Long was the daughter of Samuel Long is confirmed by Samuel Long’s will, in which he 

bequeaths £30 to daughter Esther Long “in lieu of £30 left her by her uncle Jacob Bradford”. 135 It may be 

that Samuel Long’s wife Margaret was Jacob’s sister or that Jacob’s wife Betty was Samuel Long’s sister. 

Cearse/Cassey Johnson was the daughter of Obedience Johnson, whose other daughter Peggy married 

Jacob’s nephew Brown Bradford in 1788 [see above]. Susey Bradford may probably be identified as 

Susannah Custis Bradford, daughter of Abel 4 (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) and niece of Jacob Bradford. Rachel Boggs 

and George Smith have yet to be identified, although Rachel may have been Jacob’s sister and George 

Smith may have been the son of Solomon Smith. 136 

The inventory of Jacob’s estate was returned to court by the appraisers William Stockley, William Polk 

[husband of Sabra 5 Bradford (Wm 4 Nath 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 )] and Nathaniel Bradford (probably son of Fisher 3 ). 137 



Other Jacob Bradford Records 

There are several other records in Accomack County that mention a Jacob Bradford, but it is not clear 

whether any or all of these are referring to Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ). One of these is a record of 

an administration granted on the estate of a Jacob Bradford on 27 July 1795: 138 

BRADFORD, JACOB – Adm. his est. to Benjamin Floyd – Berry Floyd & Francis Savage sec – 

27 July 1795 – p.348 

I have been unable to determine the identity of this Jacob Bradford or his relationship to the other 

Bradfords of Accomack. Any of the following records that mention a Jacob Bradford might refer either to 

the above Jacob Bradford or to Jacob 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ). 

The fact that Jacob 4 (Wm 3 ) bequeathed “the land whereon I now live” in his will indicates that he was a 

landowner. He may therefore probably be identified as the Jacob Bradford listed on the Accomack poll list 

in 1768 for the election of burgesses to the Virginia Assembly, since one had to be a freeholder to vote. 139 

For the same reason, he may also probably be identified as the Jacob Bradford listed on the processioners 

return in 1772, although the land was not in Bradford’s Neck. 140 He may have been living on his wife’s 

land. Since it is apparent from the inventory of his estate that Jacob 4 owned slaves, he may also be the 

Jacob Bradford who on 29 February 1767 was paid out of the orphan account of Sarah Custis (Isaac Smith 

guardian) for the hire of his “Negro Fellow”. 141 

Other records cannot be attributed to Jacob 4 with as much confidence. These include two entries in the 

vestry book for St. George’s Parish: one from an account dated 16 December 1776, in which Jacob 

Bradford was paid 400 lbs tobacco “for Preeson Melson;” 142 and another from an account dated 27 

November 1780, in which Jacob Bradford was paid £80 for “2 barrl [Corn] found Jacob Harrison.” 143 On 7 

August 1780, a Jacob Bradford was on a jury (with Zephaniah 4 Bradford, John Bradford, Benston Bradford 

and other residents of Bradfords Neck) to review the divisional line between Henry Heath and Nicholas 

Shield. 144 


36. John 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) 

John 4 Bradford (Wm 3 Wm 2 Nath 1 ) was named in his father’s will: “unto my son John Bradford the Sorrel 

Horse which I lately bought of Arthur Upshur also the Yearling Horse which is Commonly called John 

Bradfords Colt also the other of my work stears and a black Stear of five years old & a Cow and Calf” 145 

He left a will in Accomack dated 11 June 1768 and proved 26 March 1771. 146 The account of his estate was 

returned to court on 28 Sept 1773. 147 In the account is mentioned a legacy paid to Susannah Custis 

Bradford; she is “Abel Bradford’s daughter” whom John mentions in his will. A headstone survives for 

him: he is listed as Capt. John Bradford mariner of Accomack Co, born 14 June 1742, died 24 February 

1771. 148 

John Bradford Will 

In the Name of God Amen I John Bradford of Accomack County in Virginia being of Sound 

Memory doth Dispose of my Worldy Estate in the manner and form following 

Item I give and Bequeath unto my Brother Jacob Bradford All my Estate he paying my Two 

Sisters Rachel & Peggy Bradford the Sum of forty Shillings to Each of Them also to Abel 

Bradfords Daughter I give forty Shillings Item I Constitute and Appoint my Brother Jacob 

Bradford Executor to this my Last Will and Testament In Testimony whereof I hereto have Set my 

hand and Seal this 11 th day of June Anno Dom. 1768 

Sign’d Sealed & Delivered } 

in presence of } John Bradford { } 

Arthur Upshur } 

Ezekiel Badger } 

At a Court held for Accomack County March 26 th 1771 

The within Last Will and Testament of John Bradford Deced. was proved by the oaths of the 

witnesses thereto and Admitted to Record. And on the motion of Jacob Bradford the Exter. therein 

named taking the said oath and Giving Arthur Upshur and Nathaniel Bradford for his Securitys 

who entered into & Acknowledged a Bond for that purpose Certificate is Granted him for & 

Staining a probat whereof in Due form 

Truely Recorded Geo Holden Clk Cur Acco 

Geo. Holden Cl Cur acco 

* * * * * 

John Bradford Estate 

The Executors of John Bradford deceast Charges himself 

with the amount of the Inventory L 135..10...6 ½ 

The said Executor is allowed as followes. Viz- 

To Cash paid Rachel Bradford a Legacy in the said Will 2 – 0 – 0 

To cash paid Margaret Bradford a Legacy in the said Will 2 – 0 – 0 

To d o p d Susannah Custis Bradford a Legacy in the said Will 2 – 0 – 0 

To cash paid a Proven Acco t . to Litt. Townsend 2 – 1 – 3 

To cash p d a Proven Acct to John Walker 17 ~ 

To d o p d Rich d Christopher 6 ~ 

To do pd Willm Ryburn for a Coffin 7 – 9 

To do pd Zorobable Downing 15 – 9 

To do pd Caleb Harrison 4 – 6 

To do pd Henry Custis 10 ~ 

To do pd Thoms Smith proven Acct 10 – 5 - 9 ¾ 

To do pd Levin Teackle proven Acct 1 – 3 – 11 [?] 

To do pd Sheriff T Wise at times 580 lbs Tob: 316/8 ps. Hundred 4 – 16 – 8 

To Cash pd Appraisers & a Coppy Inventory 17 – 6 

Jacob Bradford Ex r . 

Levin Teackle Thomas Teackle Custis Spencer Coleburn 

Returned into Court Sep r . 28 1773 and Admitted to Record 


Citations for William 3 Bradford (William 2 Nathaniel 1 ) and Descendants 

1.William may have been 21 at the time his father granted him land in 1716. 

2.Accomack County Deeds, Wills, etc. 1715-1729, part 1, FHL microfilm 30025, p.23. [typescript copy] 

3.For tract location see Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia’s Eastern Shore (Maine: Picton Press, 2001), 770; 

also the 1731 processioners return, which mentions “the Line between Arthur Upshur and Wm Bradford 

Junr.” [Gail M. Walczyk, transcriber, Accomack County Processioners Returns 1723-1792, (Coram, NY: 

Peter’s Row, 2003), 10.] 

4.Accomack County Deeds, Wills, etc. 1715-1729, part 1, FHL microfilm 30025, p.284-285. 

[typescript copy] 

5.Accomack County Orders 1724-31, FHL microfilm 30138, folios 39a & 41a. 

6.Walczyk, Processioners Returns 1723-1792, 10 (1731), 21 (1736), 51 (1739), 71 (1747), 85 (1755) 

& 123 (1763). 

7.Accomack County Virginia Deeds etc. 1737-1757, FHL microfilm 30003. Polls for 1738, 1740, 1742 

& 1744 are at end of roll. Folios 130 to 158 contain two polls, the first probably for either 1746 or 1748 

and the second probably for 1748 or 1750. Poll for 1752 begins on folio 367. Poll for 1756 begins on folio 

623; poll for 1758 may be found at Accomack County Virginia Deeds No. 3, 1757-1770, part 1, FHL 

microfilm part 4, beginning at folio 52. 

8.Accomack County Virginia Deeds etc. 1746-1757, FHL microfilm 30152, folios 697-698. 

9.John Frederick Dorman, compiler and editor, Adventures of Purse and Person Virginia 1607-1624/5, 

Volume 3 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2007, 4 th Edition), 201. 

10.Walczyk, Processioners Returns 1723-1792, 123. 

11.Whitelaw, 775. 


13.Accomack Wills etc. 1752-1767, part 3, 1761-1767, FHL microfilm 30005, folios 376-377. 

14.ibid, folios 475-478. 

15.Accomack County Wills & c 1767-1772, FHL microfilm 30026 part 1, folio 538. 

16.Accomack County Wills & c 1772-1777, FHL microfilm 30026 part 2, folios 124. 

17.Whitelaw, 771. 

18.See note 8. 

19.Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800 

(Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1999), 226. 

20.Nottingham, Wills, 234. 


22.Gail M. Walczyk, transcriber, St. George’s Parish Accomack County Vestry Book 1763-1787, 

(Coram, NY: Peter’s Row, 1998), 20. 


24.Accomack County Wills & C 1772-1777, FHL microfilm 30026 part 2, folio 2. 

25.ibid, folio 124. 



28.Accomack County Virginia Deeds Etc. 1770-1777, FHL microfilm 30007, folio 159. 



31.Accomack County Wills &c 1794-1796, FHL microfilm, 30030, folios 148-149. 




35.Accomack County Virginia Deeds Etc. 1770-1777, FHL microfilm 30007, folio 159. 



38.Accomack County Virginia Deeds 6 1783-1788, FHL microfilm 30047, folio 354. 



40.Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack County Processioners Returns 1796-1816, (Coram, NY: Peter’s Row, 

2004), 6. 

41.Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia in the Revolutionary 

War (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1995), 28 

42.Additional information on the children of Littleton and Esther (Bradford) Lecato is found in 

Whitelaw, 771-772. 



45.Accomack County Deeds 12 1807-1810, FHL microfilm 30053, folio 390. 




49.Accomack County Deeds 15 1815-1817, FHL microfilm 30057, folios 511. 


51.Jean Merritt Mihalyka, Graven Stones: inscriptions from Lower Accomack County, Virginia, 

including Liberty and Parksley Cemeteries (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1992), 34. 

52.John Bradford on 1850 US Federal Census, St. George’s Parish, Accomack Co, VA; Roll 

M432_932, page 128, image 257. Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. 

Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of 

the Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records 

Administration, 1850. M432, 1,009 rolls. 

53.Barry W. Miles and Moody K. Miles, compilers, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 

1854-1895: recorded in licenses & ministers’ returns (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1997), 63. 

54.John Bradford on 1860 US Federal Census, St. George’s Parish, Accomack Co., VA; roll 



the Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records 


55.John Bradford on 1870 US Federal Census, St. George’s Parish, Accomack Co., VA; roll 


Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003. Original data: 1870. United States. Ninth Census of 

the United States, 1870. Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration. M593, RG29, 

1,761 rolls. 

56.Emily Bradford on 1880 US Federal Census, Accomack Co., VA; roll T9_1351, Family History 

Film 1255351, Enumeration District 8. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 

2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 

1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other 

terms and conditions applicable to this site. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. 

Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records 

Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls. 

57.Eastern Shore Death Notices: 1881-1912, Eastern Shore Public Library Website 

(http://www.espl.org/genealogy/notices/Deathsab.htm). Original source was Peninsula Enterprise 

(Accomac Court House), 6 November 1897. 

58.Baily and Elizabeth are posited as sons of John by his wife Hester since they were listed in John and 

Hester’s household on the 1850 census (see note 52). Their birth years are estimated from their ages at the 

time the census was taken. 

59.Mihalyka, Graven Stones, 34 

60.ibid, 34. 

61.Eastern Shore Marriage Notices: 1881-1905, Eastern Shore Public Library Website 

(http://www.espl.org/genealogy/notices/Marab.htm). Original source was Peninsula Enterprise (Accomac 

Court House), 15 November 1883. 



(Accomac Court House), 25 June 1910. See also Whitelaw, 788. 

63.Gail M. Walczyk, transcriber and compiler, The Accomack County Birth Register (Coram, NY: 

Peter’s Row, 2000-2001), 2: 18. 

64.Clarence Bradford on 1900 US Federal Census, Pungoteague, Accomack Co,. VA; roll T623_1697, 

page 14A, Enumeration district 13. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. 



the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records 

Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. 

65.Clarence Bradford on 1920 US Federal Census, Pungoteague, Accomack Co., VA; Roll 

T625_1877, page 5A, enumeration district 16, image 643. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal 

Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. For details on the 

contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. 

http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-07.html. Note: Enumeration 

Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the 

Census. Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records 

Administration, 1920. T625, 2,076 rolls. 



68.Mihalyka, Graven Stones, 34. 

69.ibid, 33. 



(Accomac Court House), 15 April 1905. 

71.Birth estimated from age at marriage (see note 72) and from age on census (see notes 73 and 74). 

72.Miles, 63. 

73.William Bradford on 1860 US Federal Census, St. George’s Parish, Accomack Co., VA; roll 



the Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records 


74.William Bradford on 1870 US Federal Census, Eastville, Northampton Co., VA; Roll M593_1668, 

page 649, image 63. Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, 

USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003. Original data: 1870. United States. Ninth Census of the United 

States, 1870. Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration. M593, RG29, 1,761 rolls. 

75.Information on Frank Bradford’s birth and death was supplied by Joe Kelly 

(jokelly6@comcast.net). 

76.Miles, 63. 

77.Birth year from census (see notes 73 and 74). 




81.Accomack County Orders 1767-1768, FHL microfilm 30082, folio 220. 

82.Accomack County Wills &c 1767-1772, FHL microfilm 30026, folios 538-539. 

83.ibid, 560-565. 

84.ibid, 566. 

85.Accomack County Orders 1770-1773, FHL microfilm 30083, folio 211 & 230. 

86.James Handley Marshall, compiler, Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton 

County, Virginia 1632-1802 (Rockport, Maine: Picton Press, 1994), 528. 

87.Accomack County Wills &c 1767-72, FHL microfilm 30026, folio 516. 

88.Frances Bibbins Latimer, compiler and indexer, Instruments of Freedom: deeds and wills of 

emancipation, Northampton County, Virginia, 1782 to 1864 (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1994), 28. 

89.Jean Merritt Mihalyka, abstracter and compiler, Marriages, Northampton County, Virginia 1660/1- 

1854 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1991), 84. 

90.Accomack County Wills &c 1794-1796, FHL microfilm, 30030, folio 83. 


92.Latimer, 29. 



95.Accomack County Wills &C 1777-1784, FHL microfilm 30027, folios 465-466. 

96.Accomack County Virginia Wills 1788-1794, FHL microfilm 30029, folio 775. 

97.Mihalyka, Northampton Marriages, 12. 

98.Marshall, 526. 


100.Accomack County Wills &c 1794-1796, FHL microfilm, 30030, folio 372. 







106.See note 88 and note 98. 



109.Accomack County Deeds 9 1797-1800, FHL microfilm 30050, folio71. 

110.Accomack County Virginia Deeds 10 1800-1804, FHL microfilm 30051, folios 18-19. 

111.Walczyk, Processioners Returns 1796-1816, 52, 69 & 124. 

112.Accomack County Virginia Deeds 10 1800-1804, FHL microfilm 30051, folio 344. 

113.Accomack County Virginia Deeds 12 1807-1810, FHL microfilm 30053, folios 78-79. 

114.Nelson W. Evans, A history of Scioto County, Ohio, together with a pioneer record of Southern 

Ohio (self-published, 1903), 651. 

115.Based on search of Norfolk County, Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists 1781-1812, FHL 

microfilm 1870175; also Norfolk City VA, Hustings & Corporation Court General Index to Deeds No. 1 

1784-1807, FHL microfilm 32940. 

116.Ezra Bradford on 1820 US Federal Census, Nile, Scioto Co., OH; roll M33_95, page 126, image 

135. Ancestry.com. 1820 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The 

Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fourth 

Census of the United States, 1820. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 

1820. M33, 142 rolls. And Ezra Bradford on 1830 US Federal Census, Union, Scioto Co., OH; roll 140, 

page 109. Ancestry.com. 1830 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The 

Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifth 


1830. M19, 201 rolls. 

117.Scioto County, Ohio General Index to Deeds, Vol. 1 to 1855, FHL microfilm 292653. 

118.I ran across this family tree, but kept no record of it. A viewing of the actual power of attorney 

should confirm that James was of Andrews County, Missouri at the time the instrument was dated. 

119.James Bradford on 1850 US Federal Census, Jackson, Andrew Co, MO; roll M432_391, page 118, 

image 239. Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The 

Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Seventh 


1850. M432, 1,009 rolls. 

120.The item is a page from a book. The heading of the page reads “Wilkes – Bradford” and Leah 

Wilkes Bradford’s address is listed as 501 North Second Street [no city is listed]. This was submitted to 

me by a family member with whom I subsequently lost touch, so I can not name the source. 

121.See Bradford Y-DNA Project: http://www.delmarvabradfords.com/dna/results.php. The relevant 

kit numbers are 18264 and 116429. 

122.Littleton Bradford on 1850 US Federal Census, Nile, Scioto Co., OH; roll M432_727, page 76, 

image 28. Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The 

Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Seventh 


1850. M432, 1,009 rolls. 

123.Information on the marriage came from a Samson family bible record online: 

http://ftp.rootsweb.ancestry.com/pub/usgenweb/oh/pike/bible/samson.txt. 

124.ibid. Given the marriage of a Peggy Bradford to the brother of Littleton Bradford’s wife, it is 

presumed Peggy was Littleton’s sister. 

125.Information on James’ birth year is derived from his age on the 1850 census (see note 117). His 

death date was supplied by his great-grandson, whose identity I am obliged to keep private out of 

considerations stemming from the DNA project. 

126.See note 117. 


128.Accomack Wills etc. 1752-1767, part 3, 1761-1767, FHL microfilm 30005, folio 282 


130.See notes 81 & 85. 




133.Accomack County Wills &C 1777-1784, FHL microfilm 30027, folios 465-466. 

134.Accomack County Virginia Wills 1788-1794, FHL microfilm 30029, folio 775. 


136.Nottingham, Wills, 345. The 4 June 1783 will of William Smith mentions a grandson George 

Smith and a son Solomon Smith. 

137.Accomack County Virginia Wills 1784-1787, FHL microfilm 30028, folios 97-99. 


139.Accomack County, Virginia Deeds No. 3 1757-1770 Part 3, FHL microfilm 30006, folios 594- 

595. [no dates are associated with this poll, but is recorded among deeds for 1768]. 


141.Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack County, VA Orphans Accounts 1741-1770 (Coram, NY: Peter’s Row, 

1999), 102. 

142.Gail M. Walczyk, transcriber, St. George’s Parish Accomack County Vestry Book 1763-1787, 

(Coram, NY: Peter’s Row, 1998), 57. 

143.ibid, 75. 




147.Accomack County Wills & c 1772-1777, FHL microfilm 30026 part 2, folios 119. 

148.Mihalyka, Graven Stones, 34.

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