The hardest thing in genealogical research is one of differentiating one line of a family from another, as the advantageous associations of one were shared by the other, and they often married into the same families – the basis of the English kinship system that was transposed to Virginia, as a matter of enhancement and survival. The cult of the individual it was not.

Such it was with a family of Somerset Harris. One branch of it married into the family of Governor Bennett; that of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and Edward Harris, d. 1677, and, thus, their cousins, of the family of Thomas Harris, d. 1688, shared many connections to the Bennetts and their associations.

I will not again spell out my views on these two lines of Harris, suffice it to say, by way of differentiation, that the family of Thomas Harris, d. 1688, would be particularly associated with their kinfolk – such as the Counsell, Hole, House, Turner, Pittman, and Wall families. Each link provided “a foot in the doorway” to another family; such as Thomas Pittman’s association with the Hollimans (of Somerset, I suggest) and Gwaltneys, of Bristol.

As I have pointed out, the level of inbreeding between such families of this time was extraordinary by modern standards, which makes DNA “results” very questionable as to the closeness of proposed relationships.

What is required is an open mind, not the simple repetition of beliefs so as to convince they are facts.

i.
1. John White, of Hulcote co. Bedfordshire, m. Agnes … His Will of 1501 made charitable requests to 9 churches; his sons were bequested tenements in Hulcote and Cranfield. He was evidently of considerable wealth.
1.1. Thomas White, of Cranfield.
1.1.1. John White, merchant, of the City of Bristol. His Will was proved May 1, 1570, by his nephew, Thomas Williams. (PCC Wells, 12). His second wife, Edith, sister of Edward Cullimore, was the mother of his children. John White’s cousin (as per Will) was Giles White, apprenticed to John Smythe, in Bristol; other of his apprentices being John Bland, son of John Bland, Merchant Tailor of London (Apprentice Book, fol. 458), and Thomas Horner, son of John Horner of Somerset (ibid., fol. 481). Therein lies the seedlings of future associations. John Bland was the ancestor of Joyce Bland, the wife of John Cogan who witnessed the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1688; John Horner’s family ontermarried with that of Symes, under which the Fulghams were tenants. John White was of considerable wealth.
1.1.1.1. John White, Will probated April 2, 1639. Humphrey Browne, apprenticed to (1) in 1601, John White, a Bristol merchant, whose dau., Elizabet, he m. in 1611; (2) George White, merchant, aforementioned. Humphrey Browne, d. 1630, was Sheriff of Bristol, and Master of the Merchant Venturers.
1.1.1.3.1.1. John White, noted as a son of “John White, merchant” when admitted as a freeman of Bristol in 1665.
1.1.1.3.1.1.1. (I reasonably assume) Thomas White, who m. Ann Moore, cousin of the wife of Francis England.
1.1.1.3.1.1.1.1. John White
1.1.1.3.1.1.1.2. Thomas White.
1.1.1.3.1.1.1.2.1. Ann White, m. Josiah Holliman, son of William Holliman and Mary Chambers.
1.1.1.3.1.1.1.3. Avis White, m. John Harris (son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688). The will of Robert Harris: I Give unto my sons Robert, John, Michael, Charles, Joseph, James and Mathew* (see as follows) all my Smiths tools to be equally divided amongst them. Executor: son Michael Harris. Witnesses: John Dunkley & Josiah Holliman. R. April 28, 1740.
1.1.1.3.1.1.1.4. Ann White.

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The will of Aldworth Elbridge (b. circa 1580), “of the city of Bristol, merchant”, Sept. 1, 1653: “Imprimis, to my cousin Thomas Moore (his executor), twenty punds of lawful English money”; meaning his br.-in-law, wife of his sister, Elizabeth, as specified in the Will. He identifies himself as son of “Giles Elbridge merchant deceased”. Thomas Moore (the executor) died in the lifetime of the testator. His son, Thomas, b. circa 1610, who “died in parts beyond the seas”, took over admin. of this estate in 1680.

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Thomas Moore Sr. and Aldworth Elbridge borrowed £50 from the bequest of John Whitson to Bristol Corporation in 1632 to loan to younger merchants (B.R.O, “Loan Money, 1648). Thomas Moore Jr. was possibly the father of Thomas Moore and:
(1) George Moore (stated to be “age 78 years” when he made his will in 1710 (Chapman, IOW Wills, p. 54), and who m. Jane Barcroft, dau. of Charles Barcroft, whose family held land in Chard, Somerset. Administration on Charles Barcroft’s estate granted to his son-in-law George Moore. (Anthony Fulgham, of Pitminster, Somerset, transported Charles Barcroft, IOW, 1650).

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He was the br. of Katherine Moore, who m. (2) Robert Flake, a tobacco factor for Bristol merchants. By her first husband, she had issue: Joyce, who m. (1) Francis England, in 1642. (2) Ann Moore, who m. Thomas White. They had issue Thomas and John White, brothers of Avis White, who m. John Harris, son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

(1.2. John White. Inventory of the goods of John White of Bristol, in possession of Roger Jones, executor. Also inventory of John White’s goods in possession of Gyles White, executor, April 4, 1559. (Bristol Arcives, AC/36074/61).

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1. Christopher Holliman was his granting a power of attorney to Thomas Pittman on June 30, 1660. On January 11, 1661, he bought a tract of land from George Smith. This transaction was endorsed by Christopher and his wife Anne. On Dec. 9, 1668, this tract of land was sold to Thomas Pitt. Will of Christopher Holliman: Sons Thomas, William, Christopher, son Richard, two daus., Anne, and Mary Atkinson, wife Mary Halliman. I give unto my daughters Anne Atkinson and Mary Atkinson each of them one ewe, April, 24, 1691, p. 309.
1.1. Christopher Hollyman, Jr.
1.1.1. John Holliman. B. 7, p. 13, Jan. 28, 1744: John Proctor of IOW to Roger Delk of Surry Co., 140 ac. on the south side of the main Blackwater Swamp (being land taken up by said Proctor on Feb. 12, 1742); adj. John Holliman, Thomas Holliman, Benjamin Pitman, Joseph Griffin and Robert Mercer. Wit: Lawrence Lancaster, Solomon Delk and Joseph Griffin. Rec: Jan. 28, 1744. HollIman, John. Leg. son Jesse; son Jeddia; son Christopher; dau. Mary. Wife: Elizabeth, Extx. R. June 6, 1751. Wit: William Gwaltney, Thomas Gwaltney, p. 341.

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1.1.2. Sarah Holliman, m. John Vasser.
1.1.3. William Holliman, m. Mary Chambers.
1.1.3.1. Thomas Holliman.
1.1.3.2. Josiah Holliman, m, Ann White, niece of Avis White, who m. John Harris (son of Robert Harris, d. 1740, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688); br. of Mathew Harris, as follows. Josiah Holliman witnessed the Will of Robert Harris, d. 1740.
1.1.3.3. William Holliman.

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1.1.4. Thomas Holliman.
1.1.4.1. Joseph Holliman Sr.
1.1.4.1.1. James Holliman, m. Sarah Gwathney, dau. Thomas Gwathney, Jan. 25, 1778. Jospeh Holliman consents for son and Thomas Gwathney for dau.
1.1.4.1.2. … Holliman, m. Moreland Delk, 1778; Joseph Holliman consents, p. 574.
1.1.4.1.3. Arthur Holliman, m. Margaret …
1.1.4.1.3.1. Micajah Holliman, m. Mary Williamson.
1.1.4.1.3.1.1. Arthur Holliman, m. Sally Applewaite, April, 30, 1800, IOW; dau. of Henry Applewaite, son of Arthur Applewaite; son of Henry Applewaite, who, with John Duke, witnessed the Will of Ann Jones, rec. Jan. 9, 1706. Ann Jones, bequests – son John the 300 ac. purchased of Edmond Palmer, John Portis, Sr. Henry Martin; son Abraham; son John’s three children Joseph, John and Ann; dau. Ann Barnes. Capt. Arthur Smith and Henry Applewhaite overseers. Wit. John Watts, John Duke, Henry Applewhaite, p. 477. Capt. Arthur Smith was the son of his namesake, d. 1697 (br. of George Smith of IOW, who, on Jan, 11, 1661, assigned a patent heretofore rented to his father to Christopher Holliman); husband of Sarah Jackson, granddau. of Alice Bennett. Arthur and George Smith were sons of Arthur Smith who claimed the headrights in 1637 of Jane and John Barcroft. On Aug 9, 1699 Arthur, Thomas and Mary Smith wit. the Will of Hodges Counsell. On April 9, 1700, the Will of Richard Sharpe mentioned “my lease from Col. Arthur Smith”. Col. Arthur Smith’s dau., Mary, m. (1) John Hole, (2) Thomas Pitt. His dau., Jane, m. James Benn. His son, Arthur Jr., m. Mary Bromfield, dau. of olive Driver, dau. of John Hardy and the relict of Giles Driver.

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Will of Thomas House of the Co. of Brunswick, planter, being weak in body, etc., dated Feb. 16, 1734: I give my wife my land I now live on as long as she lives and after her decease to my son Thomas House; my wife seven pounds in money. My aforesaid son sixteen pounds cash. My dau. Hannah House one hundred acres of land joining to James House’s land that is now John Bates’. The remainder part of my estate is to be equally divided among my children. My wife executrix and Capt. John Duke executor. Thomas House, jur. Wit: John Taylor Duke, David Case, June 5, 1735. Presented in Court by Katherine House, executrix, and John Duke, executor. Proved by John Taylor Duke and David Case.”

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Compton Martin is ca. 10 mls fr. Wedmore/Cheddar, on the route to Bristol. It is there that Thomas House m. Francis Millard, May 29, 1664, granddau. of Henry Millard and Alison Hickes, who m. Apr. 16, 1621 (thus, through the Millards, a kinship connection to Thomas Harris, b. 1636/7 in Cheddar; d. 1688 in Virginia, I suggest); issue: (1) James House bapt. Sept. 1, 1666, in Compton Martin. John Duke and John Taylor Duke witnessed the Will of James House in Brunswick, Feb. 9, 1735. They proved this Will on May 1, 1735 in court. (2) Thomas House, bapt. Aug. 12, 1677, in Compton Martin. Capt. John Duke was named executor and Katherine House as executrix in the Will of Thomas House, of Brunswick, dated Feb. 16, 1734, witnessed by John Taylor Duke and David Case. Thomas House: ‘To my daughter Hanah House – 100 ac. ‘joining James House’s land that is now John Bates‘. Also note: Thomas House, bapt. Mar. 19, 1692, Compton Martin; f. James. James House, bapt. 13 Mar. 13, 1697, Compton Martin, f. James. Chapel Allerton is ca. 3 mls fr. Wedmore. It is there that Ann Millard m. Thomas Greene, June 3, 1611.

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1. Thomas House, m. Susan Hickes, May 28, 1638.
1.1. Thomas House m. Francis Millard, May 29, 1664, dau. of Henry Millard and Alison Hickes, m. Apr. 16, 1621
1.1.1. James House bapt. Sept. 1, 1666, in Compton Martin. John Duke and John Taylor Duke witnessed his Will, 1735.
1.1.1.1. Thomas House, bapt. Mar. 19, 1692, Compton Martin; f. James.
1.1.1.1.1. Lucy House, m. Capt. John Duke, son of Capt. Henry Duke, in Greensville Co
1.1.1.2. James House, bapt. 13 Mar. 13, 1697, Compton Martin, f. James.
1.1.2. Thomas House, bapt. Aug. 12, 1677, in Compton Martin. John Duke was his executor; John Taylor Duke was a witness.
1.1.2.1. Isaac House
1.1.2.1.1. Isaac House Jr., m. Mary Duke.
1.1.3. Robert House. Sept. 10, 1695: Robert House Sr. of Southwark Parish to Bartholomew Andrews … 250 ac. on east side of Johnshohoun Swamp adjoining Robert Owen’s old line, Richard Jordan, Sr. and the Hickory Branch. Margaret House, wife of Robert House, relinquished her right of dower. (The Joshua Proctor connection).
1.1.3.1. Sarah House, m. William Kinchin, brother of Patience Kinchen, who m. Ethelred Taylor, of Southampton Co.; they children of William Kinchen and Elizabeth Joyner, sister of Bridgeman Joyner, guardian of an orphan of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

It is probably significant that a George Duke was headright of John Seward on the Blackwater, on Apr. 15, 1648, p. 171.

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1.1.5. Richard Holliman, Richard Hollyman and Thomas Pittman, Jr. 1702, pd tithable at Lawnes Creek.
1.1.5.1. Samuel Holliman. Edgecombe Co., 1732–1758; p. 360: Samuel Holleman of Onslow Co., Blacksmith, to John Wall of Edge. Co., planter, Aug. 19, 1740, 4 pounds, 10 shillings current money of Va. 300 ac. on the north side of Fishing Creek, joining James Cotton and the creek as by patent to the sd. Holleman. Wit: Elias Forte, Thomas Pittman, p. 360. Samuel Hollyman, Arthur Bryan on Aug. 1741 wit. sale by James Bynum to Robert Surjoyner of Edge Co. 100 ac. on south side of Marratock River, p. 416. Samuel Holliman and Robert Hatcher wit. Benjamin Blount of IOW, to Daniel Harris on Dec. 8, 1744, 290 ac. on north side of Fishing Creek, p. 335. Samuel Holliman and James Pyrant wit. Robert Council to Henry Turner 100 ac. joining Thomas Whitmill, Cattail Marsh. Aug. Ct. 1745, p. 407. Samuel Holliman and Elizabeth, his wife of Edge. Co. to Mathew Joyner of IOW, May 19, 1747, 245 pounds current money of VA. 210 acres on Cypress swamp, joining Whitmill, Daniel McDaniel, Thomas Turner and the swamp. Wit: Joseph Sumner, Joseph Boykin.

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1. …
1.1. Thomas Brooke. Rodney v Claxton. Sir Edward Rodney, Francis Trenchard and Rice Davies. Defendants: William Claxton, Thomas Brooke, John Lytheat and Sybil Reeve. Subject: tenements in Draycott and Wedmore, parcel of the manor of Rodney Stoke, Somerset. 1603-1625. 1603-1625. (N.A., C 2/JasI/R14/18).
1.1.1. … Brooke, m. Richard Hodges, known as Richard Brooke, of Muddesley.

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1.2. John Brooke, m. Edith Vowles, Nov. 28, 1583.
1.2.1. Joan Brooke, m. William Pittman, Aug. 5, 1611. He was a cousin of Thomas Pittman, who m. Joan Vowles, July 10, 1617, and John Pittman, who m. Elizabeth Day, June 16, 1625. She was a cousin of Thomas Day, bapt. May 16, 1612, and Peter Day, who m. Joan Jennings, Oct. 5, 1646.
1.2.1.1. Thomas Pittman, bapt. Dec. 24, 1613. Probably he who, in Virginia, deposed to be 63 Years of age on March 5, 1677, in Surry Co.; deposed to be “about 70” on Nov. 4, 1684. He m. Lydia (“Lidie”) Gray; a da. of Thomas Gray Sr., the relict of Samuel Judkins, father of Charles Judkins. Thomas Pittman had first m. the relict of Thomas Atkinson, the father of John Atkinson, who m. Ann Holliman. Their da. Hanna Atkinson m. Reuben Cooke, who d. bef. August 1, 1751 in IOW Co., grandson of William Cooke, born March 27, 1613, in Bristol, d. bef. Nov. 10, 1679 in Surry Co. Lydia (“Lidie”) Gray was Thomas Pittman’s third wife’ he m. (1) Frances; (2) Martha Gwaltney, a widow, of Bristol. (Gwathney).
1.2.1.1.1. Thomas Pittman, d. 1730, in the Meherrin River area, aged 75. He m. (1) unknown; (2) Mrs Mary (Chambers) Holliman, widow; (3) Elizabeth Lancaster, d. 1728 (See Chapman, p. 37).
1.2.1.1.1.1. Olive Pittman, m. Elias Fort.
1.2.1.1.2. Sussan Pittman, m. Joseph Wall.
1.2.1.2. John Pittman, bapt. Jan. 26, 1616.
1.2.1.3. Edward Pittman, bapt. Jan. 1. 1620.

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1.
1.1.Thomas Wall, m. Alice Blake, June 1, 1581, in Wedmore.
1.2. John Wall, m. Agnes Reve, Oct. 26, 1583.
1.2.1. Juliana Wall, bapt. July 5, 1588, m. John Millard, Nov. 21, 1611, uncle of Thomas Harris, bapt. 1636/7; d. Virginia, 1688, I strongly suggest.
1.2.2. Thomas Wall (“senex”), bapt. Dec. 6, 1584, bur. Dec. 26, 1648.
1.2.2.1. Thomas Wall. (Feb. 1664: Thomas Wall owes debt to Mr. Edward Sugg, of Bristoll, wherein Ralph Creed stands engaged with me; and do, for his better security, bind over to Ralph Creed his whole estate in Virginia, to satisfy until it is paid. Signed: Thomas Wall. Wit.: Francis Hogwood, Thos. Cary. Sept. 6, 1664. (Book 2, p. 37). The Cary connection is interesting in terms of a family of Edwards, intermarried with the Burridges/Cogans; see recent notes.
1.2.2.1.1. “Thos. Wall, the sonne of Thos. Wall, of Southwarke Parish, Surry Co., hath putt himself to Ralph Creed, carpenter, for five years”.
1.2.2.1.2. Joseph Wall. “Know all men by these present that I Roger Potter doe for myself my heirs Admrs. & assigns for satisfaction in hand recd. sell allinate & deliver unto Thomas Pitman for ye. use of Joseph Wall his sonne in Law (stepson) one Black heifer”. Joseph and Susan Wall sold Richard Jordan land on Blackwater, 1676. Wit. Chris. Holleman, Thomas Pittman Jr. Surry Co., B. II, p. 124. March 6, 1682. Estate of Geo. Proctor, by Jno. Moring, owed money by “Jos. Wall”.
1.2.3. John Wall, bapt. July 5, 1592, m. (1) Elizabeth Rowe, April 5, 1627. (2) Elizabeth Day, Dec. 9, 1633, relict of John Pittman, cousin of William Pittman (husband of Joan Brooke); parents of Thomas Pittman, bapt. Dec. 24, 1613, almost certainly of Virginia.

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Bath is abt. 25 mls fr. Wedmore/Cheddar, where a branch of the Hickes family interm. with the likes of the Counsells, and were, thus, of some status. The Chapmans were an influential and long established family of Bath. (See Transcript of indenture of lease between (1) Henry VIII and (2) Richard Chapman of Bath, Somerset, clothier: of property in Somerset. (Nat. Arch. ref. LR 15/136).

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Bath, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, i.e. Bath Abbey:
1. Thomas Chapman/Elizabeth Kinge, July 28, 1573.
1.1. William Chapman, bapt. Sept. 28, 1577. Mayor of Bath in 1616.
1.1.1. William Chapman, Glover, m. Margaret … Will of William Chapman, Alderman of Bath. (PROB 11/205/3. May 13, 1648). He was most likely a descendant of a namesake: Felice v Chapman. Plaintiffs: William Felice of Bath, weaver. Defendants: William Chapman of Bath, tucker.
Subject: Failure to find plaintiff work for one broad loom as promised him for life in return for his interest in land in Witcombe. Somerset, c. 1535. (C 1/787/28-29). Alderman Chapman was probably related to Walter Capman, the br.-in-law of Edward Horton, of the City of Bath. His Will was proved (P. C. C.) at Croydon co. Surrey, Dec. 12, 1603: Bequests to, or mention made of, the following – the Parish Church of Stalles in Bath – re-edifying of the Abbey Church – Corporation of Bath for loans to Bath clothiers for workpeople – my cosin (br.-in-law) Richard Mayo late of Bristol! – my mistress Jone Starkey of London widow – Robt. Mayo s. of John Mayo (Maye) of Charterhouse upon Mendipp Esq. – my mother in law Jone Mayo – Wm. Shereston of Bath – John Suchfeild of Bath & Margaret his wife – John Hippesley of Stone (Steeple) Ashton gent. — my cosin (br.-in-law) Walter Chapman. Edward Horton was involved with a “Weeks (Wycke) Mayo, of City of Bristol” regarding tenements in Steeple Ashton.
1.1.1.1. John Chapman, bapt. Feb. 4, 1615, m. Edith Hickes, Apr. 14, 1645. He was Mayor of Bath in 1666.
1.1.1.2. Katherine Chapman, bapt. Nov. 17, 1611, m. Richard Mayo, Oct. 19, 1640.

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1.1.1.2.1. William Mayo. (I suggest). John Hardy, 1150 acs. IOW Co., June 5, 1666, p. 545. Beg. at upper cor. tree of Mathew Tomlin’s old land, running S.S.E. by Wm. Westwrayes land &c, S.W. on Mathew Tomlin’s new land, then S. &c. Trans, of 23 pers: Jno. White (n.b.), Charles Baker, Joane Baker, Jno. Hardy, Oliver Hardy, William May(o), Jno. Edwards, Eliz. Ruffin. (Nugent, p. 569). In 1693, Isabel Mayo, widow of William Mayo, gave her brother-in-law, Hodges Counsell, a power of attorney in IOW. William Mayo left a Will proved April 25, 1715, naming sons James, John, Peter, William; daus. Margaret, Mary, and Patience. Wife Isabel Mayo, and brother Bridgman Joyner, sole executors; the latter beong a guardian of an orphan of Thomas Harris, d. 1688; as Hodges Counsell.
1.1.1.2.1.1. James Mayo. Indenture, July 28, 1744, betw. Abigail Mayo of Brunswick, St. Andrews Par., and Michael Wall of same, £5, s side of falling Run, 100 ac., granted by pat. to James Mayo, 18 Feb. 1722. Signed Abbigail Mayo. Witnesses: Nathaniel Edwards, George Hicks, Rebecca Chapman, Thomas Rose. Indenture and memorandum proved by oath of George Hicks, gent, and Rebeccca Chapman, widow. (B. 3, p. 3).

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1.1.1.3. William Chapman, bapt. Sept. 7, 1609.
1.1.1.3.1. Anne Chapman, bapt. July 27, 1647, m. Walter Hickes, Feb. 4, 1676. He was the Mayor of Bath in 1683.
Deed for a tenement containing 3 Rooms, in the Lane leading from Westgate Street to the Cross Bath “Bimbery” Indorsed Lessees: Lucy Ponting, Edith Hickes, Walter Hickes (her Son 24 July 1665 Bath Record Office BC152/376. Walter Hickes was probably a descendant of Robert Hickes: Crouche v Hickes. Plaintiffs: Walter Crouche. Defendants: Robert Hickes. Subject: property in Bath, Somerset. 1558-1579
C 3/36/84. Kyrton v Crouche. Plaintiffs: Daniel Kyrton. Defendants: Walter Crouche and William Kynge. Subject: Claim by lease. The rectory and parsonage of Castle Carey [Castle Cary], Somerset, sometime parcel of the possessions of the prior of Bath, and since the dissolution of the priory vested in the bishop of Bath and Wells, who demised the same to plaintiff. (1558-1603. C 2/Eliz/K4/25)
1.1.1.3.1.1. Robert Hickes, bapt. Mar. 13, 1683. Will of Robert Hicks, March 6, 1738: Wit. Ann Poythress, Charles Rose, John Chapman.
1.1.1.3.1.2. John Hickes, b. c. 1684, m. 1. Mary …
1.1.1.3.1.2.1. John Hickes, bapt. Jan. 24, 1706.
1.1.1.3.1.2.2. James Hickes, bapt. Feb. 17, 1713.
1.1.1.3.1.2. John Hickes, m. 2. … Will of John Hicks, proved Aug. 20, 1729. Item I givwe & devise unto my two sons Jno. Hicks & Dan’l Hicks and their heirs forever my tract of land which I took up on Stevens’ branch in Brunswick Co. to be divided between them & my will & desire is that my son John Hicks go and live with my son-in-law, John Rose.
1.1.1.3.1.2.1. Daniel Hickes, b. c. 1720. Indenture made Nov. 17, 1749, between Charles Sims of Brunswick County, and John Sims of same, £40, 130 ac., being part of tract granted to Adam Sims Sr. by pat. for 370 ac. Signed Charles Sims. Witnesses: Sampson Lanier,* Daniel Hicks, John Tomlinson. (ibid. p. 618). *Father-in-law of Walton Harris.
1.1.1.3.1.2.1.1. Benjamin Hicks, witnessed the Will of Benjamin Gwaltney: Ex., my uncle James Gwaltney. R. August 5, 1779. Wit: Benjamin Hicks, *Mathew Harris (son of Robert Harris, d. 1739; son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688; and br. of John Harris, who m. Avis White), Sarah Betts. James and Thomas Gwaltney were security for the estate of William Holliman, witnessed by Christopher Holliman. Rec. Jan. 1, 1778.

A tangled weave, but such it was.

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