Based on the presumption that those living today can authentically trace their ancestry to Thomas Harris, d. 1688, and Edward Harris d. 1677:

* Their most recent common ancestor, Richard Harris, was born ca. 1563.
* They were first-cousins.
* Thomas Harris, d. 1688, was the son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
* Edward Harris II., d. 1677, was the son of Edward Harris I., d. ca. 1662, who settled on land patented by his cousin, Richard Bennett in 1642.
* The estate accounts of Edward Harris Jr. inc. “100. Payd Coll. Bacon for rent” (land bought from Thomas Harris, d. 1672, Edward’s uncle).
* Edward Harris ii. was a son-in-law of George Hardy, whose wife, Mary Jackson, was a great-granddau. of Edward Bennett, uncle of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and Edward Harris I.
George Hardy’s land bounded that of Nicholas Hill (who m. a dau. of Edward Bennett), who, with Edward Brantley Sr., witnessed the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Edward Brantley Sr., had issue, Phillip, who m. Joyce Lewis, dau. of Thomas Lewis and Rebecca (George) Pardoe, half-sister of Phillip Pardoe, security for the estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677. Phillip Brantley had issue: Edward Brantley, whose son, John, m. the relict of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30.
*Edward Harris II. was the father of Edward Harris III., b. 1664.
*Edward Harris II. was the likely father of Thomas Harris, mentioned as the Will of John Gibbins, as ‘Thomas son of Edward’, to distinguish him, per English custom, from another closely related Thomas. The Henry Harris mentioned in the same Will is not designated as a br. of Thomas Harris; such a relationship is assumption.
*Thomas Harris, d. 1688, was the father of Thomas Harris, d. 1712,* who m. Judith Edwards, dau. of Robert Edwards

* 1. … Edwards.
1.1. Robert Edwards, m. Mary, sister of Michael Hunt. Ancient lease: Corporation of Bristol to Michael Hunt. March 30, 1678. (Bristol Arch., 13461/1).
1.1.1. Judith Edwards, m. (1) Thomas Harris, (2) … Clarke.
1.2. Thomas Edwards, m. (1) Elizabeth, dau. of William Newitt, and half-sister of Frances, wife of Edward Drewe Sr., grandf. of Mary Drew, who m. a Henry Harris. (2) the widow of James Pyland Sr. (Alexandria), b. 1604.
1.2.1. “Mr. Thomas Edwards”, m. a dau. (Mary, Sarah, or Anne) of Michael Hunt, soapmaker, of Bristol, in whose Will, probated June 12, 1684, he is designated as “cousin” and overseer. Michael Hunt was a parishioner of St. Thomas, Bristol, to the poor of which he bequested £20. He bequested property to his “loving wife, Judith”; sons, Michael, Thomas, John, and Joseph, and Samuel, and to his said daus.; also to his brother, Joseph. Thomas Day, his “loving br.-in-law” was appointed executor of his Will, Sarah Jordan being a witness. His Will mentions unspecified “plantations”, which can be taken as those he held jointly with his brother, Joseph, in Jamaica. (Abstract of the title of Joseph Hunt of Port Royal, Jamaica, merchant, to lands in Jamaica, Nov. 21, 1662. (Brist. Arch., AC/WO/16/1). These lands were part of the “Spring Plantation”, owned by John Elbridge,* br.-in-law of Thomas Moore, the probable br.-in-law of Edward Brantley Sr. Michael Hunt’s estate went to litigation: Hunt v Hunt. Plaintiffs: Thomas Hunt, Samuel Hunt, Joseph Hunt, Sarah Hunt and Anne Hunt. Defendants: Judith Hunt, widow, Thomas Day, Francis Phillips, Thomas Edwards, James Millard, Michael Hunt, George Freeman and Mary Freeman his wife. 1691. C 8/417/55. Thomas Edwards was involved in litigation by Richard Crump*: Edwards v Crump. Plaintiffs: Thomas Edwards. Defendants: Richard Crump and others. Place or subject: property in Bristol. 1669. (C 7/113/53). *Memo. concerning land held by Joseph Hunt in the parishes of St. Andrew, St. Elizabeth and St. Thomas, Jamaica, and descent of the title to George Freeman and John Elbridge. N.D. (Brist. Arch., AC/WO/16/2).
1.2.2. Mr. William Edwards* (“William Edwards, Bristol merchant, destination Virginia”), who was granted 290 ac. in Lower Par. of Surry Co., on heads of Blackwater branches adj. Thomas Lane, a branch dividing this from land of Mr. Robert Ruffin* … adj. Mr. Richard Bennett (April 23, 1688, p. 214), 2nd cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Mr. William Edwards, granted 410 ac., in Lower Par. of Surry Co., on E. of Greene’s Swamp, on Oct. 20, 1691, p. 204. … Granted John Clarke, April 24, 1684, by him deserted. Imp. of Richard Holman … *Thomas Harris (d. 1712). Mr. William Edwards, granted 750 ac. in Surry Co., adj. George Jordan … granted to Ralph Creed, March 14, 1666. The designation of ‘Mr.’ means that those bearing it were of families of good social standing in English society. Copy of a recovery: (1) John Lilly and Thomas Coules, petitioners: (2) Thomas Edwards and John Clarke (Bristol Arch., ref. 046, 1684). Deed to make a tenant to the precipe and lead the uses of a recovery to be suffered, Joseph Jackson to Thomas Edwards. May 16, 1684. (Bristol Arch., 09457/4c, May 16, 1684).

*John Davis, with Timothy Fenn, and William Lewer (witnessed the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), witnessed a conveyance of land held by Thomas Greenwood, deceased, whose widow m. James Pyland. The delivery of this conveyance was witnessed by Joseph Bridger (business partner of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), Nicholas Hill (m. a cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), and John George (uncle of the first wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), April 9, 1675, p. 552.

*John Davis, grandson of his namesake, aforesaid, b. ca. 1695, Will dated July 2, 1750, m. Ann Drewe, dau. of William Drewe Sr., who, with Thomas Harris (d. 1712), witnessed an indenture between Robert and William Ruffin to William Edwards,* on March 1, 1708.
*Robert Ruffin was the father of Elizabeth Ruffin, who m. Mathew Kinchen, whose Will was probated Aug. 23, 1736, appraised by Francis Williamson,* Thomas Joyner, and John Dunkley. (B.4., p. 126). Mathew Kinchen was the br. of William Kinchen Jr., heir in the Will of John Gibbins: Prob. rec. Sept. 25, 1721, IOW. William Kinchen Jr. m. Mary Gibbins, dau. of John Gibbins, and relict of James Adkins. William and Mathew Kinchin’s sister, Elizabeth, m. Joseph Jones, whose estate inventory was presented by William Kinchen on Sept 28, 1730. (B.3, p. 232), and whose Will mentioned “friends”, (n.b.) Francis Williamson and John Dunkley.
*Judith Edwards, probably m. Thomas Harris, d. 1712, as his 2nd wife. She m. (2) … Clarke, perhaps the son of *John Clarke, aforesaid.

I do not agree that Thomas Harris, d. 1688, of this account was a son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
I believe that the Thomas Harris who d. in 1729/30 was an ancestor of Segeant John Harris.
These notes are for those of different opinion, which will be included in my genealogical notes in book form, as “alternative narratives”.

It is impossible to understand English ancestries in Virginia without understanding their kinship context. What is the nature of what you study? The listing of multiple relationships between English colonists in Virginia is merely a consequence of what they did to survive (kinship intermarriage and consequent business alliance), to advance as the fittest to survive; the most adapted to their most challenging of environments, as in England of old, as in Virginia of new.

KINSHIP CONTEXT

TOOKE

1. …
1.1. William “Tucke”, m. Christian Holman, July 18, 1571, in Barwick, Somerset, the manor held by the Symes family, landlords of the Fulghams.
1.1.1. Thomas “Tucke”, m. Mary Collins, Jan. 24, 1604, in Barwick.

ii.
JAMES TOOKE.

1.1.1.1. James Tooke. Dec. 1634: William Lacey leased James Tooke 500 ac. on the east side of Lawne’s Creek, on Oct. 1646, James Tooke to Robert Harris,* all my right and title to this lease.
1.1.1.1.1. William Tooke, b. 1626, by deposition given on Nov. 29, 1672. He sold 900 ac. in IOW Co. on Jan. 3, 1661, land patented by James Tooke on Nov. 11, 1640.
His Will (rec. Feb 8, 1675), names wife Jane, step-dau. of William Ridley. “Mr. Charles Barham” Exor, Thomas Harris (d. 1672), and Thomas Tooke overseers, witnessed the Will of William Ridley, who was the br. of Elizabeth Ridley, Charles Barham’s wife. Charles Barham’s sister m. Richard Bennett, d. 1709 (second-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672).

William Ridley was the br. of Nathaniel Ridley, husband of Elizabeth Day, granddau. of Mary Bennett, cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Nathaniel Ridley’s son, Nathaniel Ridley Jr., witnessed the Will of Edward Harris Jr., grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. Nathaniel Ridley Jr. was the br. of James Ridley (d. 1781), who m. Jane Smith, dau. of Arthur Smith and Mary, dau. of John Bromfield and Olive, dau. of John Hardy, relict of Giles Driver, headright of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Arthur Smith was a nephew of James Benn, exor. of his father’s Will (rec. June 10, 1697), witnessed by Henry Applewhaite. James Benn was the son of Christopher Benn: “Leg.- son James the plantation which I bought of Thomas Harris on Pagon Creek” (rec. Sept. 26, 1659), this being Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

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1.1.1.1.1.1. John Tooke. of Surry Co. (Will proved Feb. 15, 1720), appointed John Parson and William Ezell executors, and John Parson and James Pyland Jr. as trustees. A codicil named William Ezell as guardian of his son, John. James Piland Sr., bapt. on August 30, 1604, in St Mary’s Le Porte, Bristol, headright of Francis England, in 1642, m. the widow of Thomas Greenwood, who m. (2) Thomas Edwards, who claimed Greenwood’s land, and sold 150 ac. of it to John Jennings Sr.,* overseer of the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. On April 28, 1720, James Piland Jr. witnessed the Will of Robert Lancaster, whose son, Samuel, m. Elizabeth Harris, dau. of John Harris, of him anon, nephew of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

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John Jennings Sr., of Bristol, was the husband of Martha, dau. of *Robert Harris. His Will, rec. March 10, 1679, mentions daus. Martha and Mary, son John.* Overseers, George and Thomas Moore. Witness George Lewer (witness of Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672). George Moore was the grandfather of Avis White, wife of a grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688; his cousin, Thomas Moore, was highly likely the br.-in-law of Edward Brantley Sr. * John Jennings, son of his namesake, aforesaid, m. Mary Hill, dau. of Sylvester Bennett, cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Their dau. Martha Jennings, d. 1702, m. Thomas Thorpe, br. of Timothy Thorpe, whose granddau. m. James Barham, desc. of “Mr. Charles Barham”, aforementioned.

v.
MICHAEL EZELL.
1.1.1.1.1.2. Elizabeth Tooke, m. Michael Ezell.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1. William Ezell.
1.1.1.1.1.2.2. Elizabeth Ezell (Apr. 25, 1688-Feb. 13, 1750), m. John Atkinson Jr.* (July 28, 1681-Nov. 26, 1736), son of John Atkinson and Ann Holman. June 1669, Robert Flake gives his stepdau., Sussannah Atkinson, dau of Katherine Moore,* 300 ac. on Blackwater, p. 558. Sussannah m. Thomas Atkinson, br. of John Atkinson. By Katherine Moore, Robert Flake had issue: (1) Katherine Flake,* who m. (1) William Evans, who witnessed the Will of Edward Brantley Sr. Katherine Pierce, exrs of Wm. Evans, aged 25, said that her former husband Wm. Evans said that 400 ac. belonged to James Benn.* Thomas Moore said that he wrote Wm. Evan’s will and that he gave his remaining land at Kinsale to his son Thomas Evans. *Br. of Joseph Atkinson*, whose dau., Mary, m. Jacob Person, in 1761. (B. 12, p. 201).
1.1.1.1.1.2.2.1. Absalom Atkinson, b. Dec. 21, 1713.
1.1.1.1.1.2.2.2. John Atkinson, b. Oct. 1, 1716.
1.1.1.1.1.2.2.3. Aaron Atkinson, b. May 11, 1719. West Harris and Joseph Green of Granville Co., N.C, for £40, paid by John Atkinson and Aaron Atkinson of Brunswick Co., on S. side of Fountains Creek, 300 ac., and is part of 900 ac. granted to John Bradford on Oct. 13, 1727, and afterwards granted to Joseph Turner of Brunswick Co., St. Andrew Parish, by Deeds of Lease & release, dated April 2, 1735, and afterwards given by Will to the daus. of the said Joseph Turner (Mary and Ann), which are now the wives of the said West Harris and Joseph Green, dated May 5. 1748. Signed West Harris, Joseph Green, Mary Harris, Anne Green. Witnesses: Absalom Atkinson, William Ezell Jr., p. 414.
1.1.1.1.1.2.2.4. Amos Atkinson, b. July 31, 1724 (dates as per Atkinson-Nettle Family Bible Records, 1681-1793, State Archives, North Carolina Digital Collections). He m. Jane, dau. of Charles Judkins and Sarah Jones.
1.1.1.1.1.2.2.4.1. Margaret Atkinson, m. Jesse Drake, Dec. 2, 1770 in Edgecombe, N.C. He appraised the estate of Joseph Thorpe, rec. Aug. 12, 1762, p.508.
1.1.2. John Tooke, m. Mary Pardoe, in Pitminster, in 1645, home of the Fulgham family, possibly related to Judith Pardoe, who m. William Hering, Sept. 28, 1646, in Pitminster.

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THOMAS TOOKE
1.1.1.3. Thomas Tooke, bapt. Feb. 10, 1622. He witnessed the Will of William Ridley,* with Thomas Harris, d. 1672 (probable br. of *Robert Harris), husband of Judith Blake, aunt of Thomas Blake Sr.

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THOMAS BLAKE.
1. Thomas Blake Sr., bapt. 1626.
1.1. Thomas Blake, bapt. Feb. 2, 1649, d. 1709, IOW, m. Alice Champion, dau. of Edward Champion and Elizabeth Atkins, and sister of Phyllis Fort, m. to Elias Forte. (The Will of Thomas Moore, dated Sept. 28, 1696 (B. 2, p. 371), ‘imprimis, I give to Edward Champion Jr. (wife of Thomas Moore’s granddau), my land I bought of Edward Cobb to hold to him and his heirs forever’. Wit. Thomas Giles, Phillip Brantly, John Bell (husband of Ann Bennett). April 10, 1704: Deed of Thomas Blake Jr. of Upper Par., to son William Blake and Mary his wife, 100 ac. in Upper Parish, IOW Co. (Alice Blake signs dower) Wit: Thos. Tooke Jr., John Smith, p. 653.

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1.1.1. William Blake, Will probated 1746, in IOW, m. Mary Sessums, dau. of Nicholas Sessums* (headright of Arthur Allen, transported from Bristol, between 1663-1679 . (“Bristol and America”, p. 117). Nicholas Sessums m. Hannah, dau. of Thomas Culmer (reasonably supposed to be a son of Laurence Culmer, as follows). ‘Know all men present that I Thomas Harris in the county of IOW for many considerable caused me thereunto moving have and do by the srest constitie and ordeyne my be beloved friend Mr. Thomas Culmore of the county of Surry my true and lawfully attorney for me and to my ame and use to ask leavy recover of receive of Robert Spencer of the County of Surry all such somes of tobacco as shall appear due unto me within the county aforesaid also giving and by the prests granting to my attorney full power to perform for me in all causes touching ye premised for revcovery of the same as if my self ever personnal present. Tho Harris. Witness, Wm Lewer, Samll Haswell‘. R. 1660. (B. 1, p. 149).

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1. *Robert Harris, m. Mary Crumpe (cousin of Richard Crump, b. 1628, sheriff of Bristol, merchant), sister of Richard Crumpe. Jennings v Crumpe. Plaintiffs: John Jennings and Martha Jennings his wife. Defendants: John Crumpe, Richard Crumpe, Nathaniel Saunders,* and Mary West. Subject: property in Rodley, and Westbury, Gloucestershire. 1656. (C 6/150Pt2). *He owned land in Arracaico Creek, King and Queen Co.
1.1. Martha Harris, m. John Jennings, of Bristol, merchant. His Will, rec. March 10, 1679, mentions daus. Martha and Mary, son John. Overseers, George and Thomas Moore (probable br.-in-law of Edward Brantley Sr.). Witness George Lewer (witness of Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672). A codicil was witnessed by Nicholas Smith, Thomas Taberer, and Martha Fones. Thomas Taberer …
1.1.1. John Jennings, m. Mary Hill, dau. of Sylvester Bennett, cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

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1.1.2. Martha Jennings, d. 1702, m. Thomas Thorpe (d. 1711, in IOW Co.), bef. 1686. He m. (2) Mary Lewis. He was the son of Joseph Thorpe and Dorothy Fenn, dau. of Timothy Fenn, Sr. Thomas Thorpe was the br. of Timothy Thorpe Sr., who had issue (1) Joseph Thorpe, who had issue: Mary. (1. Charles Barham, his sister m. second-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. 1.1. Robert Barham. 1.1.1. Charles Barham, m. Sarah Judkins. 1.1.1.1. James Barham m. Mary, granddau. of Timothy Thorpe. Southampton Co. Court Order Book 1768 – 1772; John Ferguson was appointed guardian to orphans of Joseph Thorpe: John, Ann, Mary Harris, Nathaniel, p. 307. 1.1.1.1.1. Martha Barham, m. Joel Harris, son of John Harris and Avis White (granddau. of George Moore); son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

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The said Timothy Thorpe, with Nathaniel Ridley, witnessed the Will (rec. Sept. 22, 1740) of Edward Harris* (which named sons, Joel, Amos, and Hardy). Tomothy Thorpe’s Will, rec. March 14, 1751, was witnessed by Edward Harris, presumably the son of the former mentioned namesake. (2) Mary Thorpe, wife of *Edward Harris, grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Mary Thorpe, wife of Edward Harris, m. (2) Owen Myrick. William Person, executor of Timothy Thorpe, to James Jones. Aug. 14, 1766, pp. 408-409. … acres adj. Thomas Smith, John Myrick, James Barham, and Three Creeks. John Myrick, eldest son and heir-at law to Owen Myrick to Mary Myrick, relict of sd. Owen dated. May 7, 1765, p. 345. Release of all obligations and commitments, S: John Myrick, W: James Jones, Bromfield Ridley, and Elizabeth Jones. Mary Myrick, relict of Owen Myrick, to son-in-law Benjamin Lewis. May 27, 1765, pp. 366-7. Sell slaves, S: Mary Myrick, W: James Jones, Henry Applewaite, Nathaniel Howell, and Hardy Thorpe. James Atkinson and wife Mary of IOW Co. to Timothy Thorpe of same. June 1, 1748, pp. 420-421. … ac. S. of Three Creeks adj. John Irby etc., S. James Atkinson and Mary Atkinson, Wit. M. Thorpe, Edward Harris, and Joseph Thorpe.

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1.1.2.1. Sarah Thorpe (by first wife), m. (1) William George,* son of John George. *William George was probably the nephew of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1.2.2. John Thorpe, appraisee of estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30, with Edward Brantley.
1.2. Mary Harris, m. Mathew Swann.
1.2.1. Elizabeth Swann, m. John Drew.
1.2.1.1. Mary Drew, m. *Nicholas Smith, son of Richard Smith, and his second wife, Mary Tooke. By his first wife, Margaret, Richard Smith, had issue: Elizabeth, who m. Thomas Sessums, son of *Nicholas Sessums. Nicholas Smith witnessed a deed from William Drewe of Surry Co. to William Fort for 640 ac. on Kehukee Swamp.

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BLAKE cont.
1.1.1.1. William Blake, member of Granville Co., NC militia, in 1755. Newitt Drew and wife Mary to Jeremiah Drew. Oct. 10, 1765, p. 396. 300 ac. on W. side of Angelica Swamp adj. Thomas Williamson, William Blake, Abraham Johnson, and Nathaniel Ridley, S. Newitt Drew and Mary Drew. Southampton Co.: John and William Jackson to John Clayton, Jan. 8, 1756, pp. 86-88: 145 ac, on the N. of the main Blackwater Swamp adj. the E. side of Meadow Branch and William Kinchen (land taken up by John Jackson), S: John Jackson and William Jackson, W: Richard Kello, Thomas Williamson, and Richard Baker. Ethelred Taylor* (m. Elizabeth Duke Taylor), left land on Lightwood Swamp to his son Ethelred Taylor II, who m. Patience Kinchen. Thomas Williamson was the son of George Williamson Sr. and Hester Bridger, dau. of Joseph Bridger and Hester Pitt. Joseph Bridger – a business associate of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, in Bristol, see previous notes.

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1.1.1.1.1. William Blake, d. 1798, fought at Valley Forge.
1.1.1.1.2. Sessums Blake. Thomas Baron Jr. of Edgecombe Co. to John Myrick, dated Jan. 31, 1749, 50 ac. on N. of the Maherrin River adj. William Lee and John Peterson. Wit: Daniel Barron, Newitt Drew, and Sessums Blake, pp. 93-96.

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1.1.1.2. Thomas Blake. Thomas Blake to Joshua Claud,* March 8, 1753, 290 ac. adj. on the N. of Cocklin’s Pocoson and sd. Claud. Wit. Thomas Blake, John Person, Thomas Day, and Joshua Harris.* (pp. 463-466). Thomas Day to son-in-law, Thomas Francis, Aug. 14, 1760, 243 ac. adj. Richard Taylor, side of Cockes Swamp, *Joshua Claud, Thomas Blake. Wit. Thomas Day. Thomas Blake, Will R. Feb. 12, 1789. Wit. Burwell Westbrooke, p. 296. Thomas Day was the son of a namesake, son of James Day and Mary Bland, dau. of Thomas and Mary (Bennett) Bland; and nephew of Silvestra Hill. *Joshua Harris can be taken to be the son of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30.

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1.1.1.3. Mary Blake, m. William Pope, son of Henry Pope, and br. of Jane Braswell. William Pope, of the Parish of St. Luke … exs. wife, and friend, Simon Harris. Wit. Rebecca Harris. R. Feb. 12, 1789, p. 294. John Harris, leg. sons Drew, Nathan, and John. Exs., son Nathan, and Edward Drew. Wit. Simon Harris. R. Dec. 13, 1764.
Will of William Short, probated Sept. 1741, in Surry Co., mentioning his wife, Susannah, his sons William and Thomas Short, dau. Mary Harris, grandchildren William, Sarah, Martha (children of William Short); granddau. Susanne (child of Thomas Short); son-in-law William Harris; William and Thomas Harris (grandsons). William Harris to son Simon Harris. April 4, 1764, p. 331. Sells slave, S: William Harris, W: Henry Pope, Hardy Pope, and Salathel Lewis. It is suggested that “son-in-law William Harris” was the son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

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1.1.1.4. Hannah Blake, m. *Joshua Claud.
1.1.1.5. Benjamin Blake, m. Martha Jones.
1.1.1.5.1. Martha Blake, m. Elisha Cain, son of William Cain and Sarah Braswell, dau. of James Braswell.

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1.2. Johann Blake, m. Simon Hill, Sept. 6, 1623, probable br. of (1) Elizabeth Hill, who m. Laurence Colmer (Culmer), Feb. 3, 1620; and aunt of Thomas Culmer. (2) Nicholas Hill, d. 1675 (John Jennings overseer), appraiser of estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.3. Judith Blake, m. Thomas Harris, Nov. 20, 1623, grandson of William Harris, who m. Dorothy Westbrooke, Aug. 31, 1562. These Westbrookes migrated to Virginia: John Westbrooke, appraisal by Nathaniel Ridley, Edward Brantley (his son, John, m. the widow of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30), and Thomas Cook; signed by John Person, Oct. 28, 1734. (B. 4, p. 25). John Westbrooke m. Amy Foster, da. of Christopher Foster and Alice Forte.

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WESTBROOKE.
Many Harris families are descendants of a Westbrooke heiress.
1. …
1.1. John Westbrooke, m. Margaret Davie, Sept. 19, 1573. The Davie family intermarriages linked into the kinship network of the Harris, Person, and Forte families of Wiveliscombe.
1.1.1. John Westbrooke, m. Christian Gille, June 9, 1600.
1.1.1.1. John Westbrook, b. 1601.
1.1.1.1.1. John Westbrooke, bapt. Feb. 16, 1623.
1.1.1.1.1.1. John Westbrook – appraisal by Nathaniel Ridley Jr., as given.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1. James Westbrooke (Will rec. April 13, 1749), names “friend” Joshua Claud, and brother, Thomas. James Westbrooke and wife Diana to John Thorpe. (Jan. 9, 1764, pp. 258-9). 200 ac. adj. Edward Mathews, Schoolhouse Branch, William Johnson, Georges Branch, John Turner, and sd. James, S: James Westbrook and Diana Westbrooke. 1.1.1.1.1.1.2. Thomas Westbrooke. Henry Westbrook and wife Priscilla to William Taylor. (Jan. 17, 1764, pp. 259-62). 470 ac. on S. side of Three Creeks adj. Henry Ivey and Burwell Atkinson (patent to Thomas Westbrook, father of sd. Henry, on May 19, 1757 and by sd. Thomas a gift to sd. Henry on Jan. 12, 1759). S: Henry Westbrook and Priscilla Westbrook, W: James Ridley, Henry Taylor, James Jones, and John Simmons. John Simmons was the son of John Simmons* (Will rec. April 19, 1738), br. of William Simmons, whose land was adj. Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30. *Mary Simmons, wife of John Simmons, was granted administration, but resigned and administration requested by her son, Benjamin Simmons. Appraisers: Thomas Westbrook and Charles Barham. (Southampton, B. I, p. 22). Benjamin Simmon’s sisters, Lucy and Anne, respectively m. the brs. Benjamin and Edmund Ruffin, sons of Robert Ruffin and Elizabeth Watkins. Bemjamin’s br., John, m. Patty Hamlin.

1.2. Dorothy Westbrooke, m. William Harris, Aug. 31, 1562, in Wiveliscombe.

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THOMAS TOOKE cont.
1.1.1.3.1. Judith Tooke,* m. Francis Hobbs, 1669, Henstridge, Somerset.
1.1.1.3.2. *Thomas Tooke Jr.
1.1.1.3.3. *Mary Tooke, m. *Nicholas Sessums.
1.1.1.3.4. Joan Tooke, m. John Scott (bef. Sept. 12, 1706, in Levy Neck, Nansemond), son of William Scot “the elder”, who condemned his connection with the disorderly m. of his s. John, to Joan Tooke in Levy Neck Meeting House, she not being a Friend. (US Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935).
1.1.1.3.4.1. James Tooke Scott, 1718-1763. John Brantley to *Joseph Atkinson, track of land lying and being on the East Side of the first Swamp of the Black Water containing by examination 100 ac. which was by the last and will and testament of Edward Brantley deceased devised to his grandson Edward deceased, father of the said John Brantley, beginning at James Tooke Scott’s line. John Brantley m.

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HOBBS.
1. Thomas Hobbs, b. ca. 1480, Will of Thomas Hobbs, husbandman of Henstridge, Somerset, prob. April 23, 1641.
1.1. Francis Hobbs, Will of Francis Hobbs, of Henstridge, prob. June 30, 1657.
1.1.1. Jane Hobbs, m. John Harris, executor of his father-in-law’s Will.
1.1.1.1. John Harris,* m. Margaret Hobbs.
1.1.2. John Hobbs.
1.2. William Hobbs
1.2.1. Francis Hobbs, who sold Edward Brantley 675 ac. adj. Thomas Tooke, in 1669.
1.2.1.1. Margaret Hobbs, m. *John Harris.
1.2.1.2. Francis Hobbs, m. *Judith Tooke.

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ROBERT BENNETT.
1. Robert Bennett, a tanner, of Wivelscombe, m. (advantageously) Elizabeth Edney.
1.1. Edward Bennett, bapt. Feb. 2, 1577, in Wivelscombe.
1.1.1. Alice Bennett, m. John Hardy, uncle it is suggested, of George Hardy.
1.1.2. … Bennett, m. Richard Jackson.
1.1.2.1. Mary Jackson, m. Capt. George Hardy, father-in-law of Edward Harris, d. 1677.
1.1.3. Sylvester Bennett, m. Nicholas Hill, who apprased estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, with Edward Brantley Sr. Will of Major Nicholas Hill, dated Jan. 1, 1674, bequeathed to his wife “Silvester for life my plantation in Isle of Wight … bounded betwixt the cart path that goes from the mill belonging to Mr. George Hardy”.
1.1.3.1. Mary Hill, m. John Jennings, son of John Jennings.

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THOMAS BENNETT.
1.2. Thomas Bennett, bapt. April 2, 1570.
1.2.1. Thomas Bennett, bapt. Nov. 5, 1603, headright of his br., Richard, in 1636.
1.2.1.1. Richard Bennett Sr., whose relict m. Robert Lancaster Sr., whose ist wife was possibly the aunt of Thomas White, who m. Ann, dau. of George Moore, parents of Avis White, who m. John Harris, son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.2.2. Governor Richard Bennett, bapt. Aug. 6, 1609, d. 1675, in Virginia, his Will bequesting “two thousand pounds of tobacco to the wife of Mr. Thomas Taberer (possibly his sister), whose dau., Ruth, m. John Numan, br-in-law of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.2.2.1. Ann Bennett, m. (2) Theoderick Bland.
1.2.2.1.1. Giles Bland, whose attorney was Robert Kae (of Bristol), p. 98, son-in-law of George Bechinoe, whose father, Edward, appraised the estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677,

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ELIANOR BENNETT.
1.3. Richard Harris, m. (1594) Elianor Bennett, in Wiveliscombe, Somerset. He was the son of William Harris, who m. Dorothy Westbrooke, Aug. 31, 1562, in Wivelscombe. Somerset
1.3.1. Richard Harris.
1.3.1.1. John Harris, bapt. Feb. 18, 1624, (“son of Richard”).
1.3.1.1.1. Elizabeth Harris, m. Samuel Lancaster, son of Robert Lancaster Sr. and Sarah, widow of her 2nd husband, Richard Bennett Sr., d. 1710; second-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Samuel Lancaster was the br. of (1) Robert Lancaster, father of William Lancaster, who m. Mary Moreland, having issue: Lawrence Lancaster. Bute (Warren) Co., NC. Book A, p. 77. R. Jan. 23, 1765: *Lawrence Lancaster to Len Henley Bullock … sold 330 ac. on Fishing Creek, Elbe’s Branch, where I now live adj. West Harris. Warren Co. Court Minutes, 17 Feb. 1780, p. 16: Ordered that Matthew Harris be overseer of the road form the Fork of Bobbitt’s Road to the Creek below Nathaniel Harris, and the land of Lawrence Lancaster, Joseph Harris, Charles Harris, James Harris, John Lancaster, Nathaniel Harris, Lawrence Lancaster Jr., Joel Lancaster, and Sterling Harris.
1.3.1.1.2. John Harris.

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EDWARD HARRIS, d. 1677.
1.3.2. Edward Harris, held land patented by his cousin, (Governor) Richard Bennett, on Nov. 4, 1642. This was adj. land held by Wm. Newsome, April 6, 1653, p. 51.
1.3.2.1. Edward Harris, d. 1677. The estate debts of Edward Harris, d. 1677, included: “100. Payd Coll. Bacon for rent” (land bought from Thomas Harris, d. 1672, Edward’s uncle); “Payd Mrs. Davis – 877”. The said Thomas Harris received a grant of 40 ac. in IOW, on Aug. 14, 1652, at the head of Pagan Creek, bounded by the land of John Davis, husband of Mary Green (Mrs. Davis). The Will of John Davis of the Upper Parish, dated Dec. 31, 1712, named as “friend”, Nathaniel Ridley (half-br. of Elizabeth Ruffin*), br. of William Ridley and Elizabeth Ridley, Charles Barham’s wife, as given. Edward Harris was a son-in-law of George Hardy, whose wife, Mary Jackson, was a great-granddau. of Edward Bennett, uncle of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. George Hardy’s land bounded that of Nicholas Hill (who m. a dau. of Edward Bennett), who, with Edward Brantley Sr., witnessed the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Edward Brantley Sr., had issue, Phillip, who m. Joyce Lewis, dau. of Thomas Lewis and Rebecca (George) Pardoe, half-sister of Phillip Pardoe, security for the estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677. Phillip Brantley had issue: Edward Brantley, whose son, John, m. the relict of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30.
1.3.2.1.1. Edward Harris, b. 1664.
1.3.2.1.1.1. Thomas Harris, very likely he who is mentioned in the Will of John Gibbins.

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THOMAS HARRIS, d. 1668.
1.3.1.2. Thomas Harris, d. 1668.
1.3.1.2.1. William Harris. Jan. 4, 1685: William Harris and wife Mary Harris, to William Newsum … 220 ac. now in the tenure of Mr. John Harris.* July 30, 1680: Indenture, William Harris only son of Thomas Harris, dec’d of Lawnes Creek Parish and his wife Mary to Thomas Jarrell. 120 ac., part of the Harris 850 ac.. Witnesses: Robert Ruffin, William Newsum. Surry Co.

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ROBERT HARRIS.
1.3.3. Robert Harris.
1.3.3.1. Martha Harris, m. John Jennings, of Bristol, merchant. His Will, rec. March 10, 1679, mentions daus. Martha and Mary, son John. Overseers, George and Thomas Moore. Witness George Lewer (witness of Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672). A codicil was witnessed by Nicholas Smith,* Thomas Taberer, and Martha Fones.
1.3.3.1.1. John Jennings, m. Mary Hill, dau. of Sylvester Bennett, cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

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THOMAS HARRIS, d. 1672.
1.3.4. Thomas Harris, d. 1672, m. Judith Blake, on Nov. 20, 1623, in Wivelscombe. His second-cousin, Richard Bennett Sr., m. a sister of Charles Barham, who was exec. of the Will of William Ridley, who was probably the br. of Elizabeth Ridley, Charles Barham’s wife. Thomas Harris and Thomas Tuke were overseers. Judith Blake was a cousin of Thomas Blake, who held 400 ac. to the west of Seward’s Creek in 1670, bordering the land of Thomas Tooke to the east, and Edward Brantley, Sr. to the north; his land bordering that of John and Thomas Harris (sons of Thomas, d. 1672), to the east. Thomas Harris, d. 1672, is witnessed here: Mr. Jno. Marshall, 700 ac. IOW, July 12, 1665, p. 252. W. side of the Wester Sw., beg. at lower cor. tree of Capt. (John) Fulgham’s land, extending down Sw. to land of Tho. Harris. John Fulgham was overseer of the Will of Thomas Harris, 1688, who beq. Robert Harris (his son) “may dwell with John Fulgham three years”. Thomas Harris was also a security of the estate of Samuel Griffin (rec. March 26, 1666), with John Monger, p. 12, father of Elizabeth Monger, a legatee of Daniel Boucher (of Bristol), Will rec. May 1, 1668, with Hodges Council (son-in-law of John Hardy), this Will having as overseers, “Friends” John Hardy and Thomas Taberer. John Hardy was the likely father of (1) Debora Hardy, wife of Bridgeman Joyner; (2) Lucy Hardy, wife of Hodges Council Jr. Bridgeman Joyner was the guardian of an orphan of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. A desc. of John Monger, Henry Monger, m. Elizabeth Harris, dau. of Henry Harris, Jan. 8, 1767, in Southampton Co.; son of Edward Harris, d. 1739 (and Mary Thorpe), son of Edward Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

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JOHN HARRIS.
1.3.4.1. John Harris, m. Jane Hobbs.
1.3.4.1.1. John Harris, m. (1) Margaret Hobbs, second-cousin of his mother, and sister of Francis Hobbs, husband of a dau. of Thomas Tooke.
1.3.4.1.1. John Harris, m. (2) Elizabeth Church, on April 13, 1689.
1.3.4.1.1.1. Isabel Harris, b. April 17, 1695, m. Nicholas Fulgham, son of Nicholas Fulgham, d. 1736, and Martha Pitt; the latter Nicholas being the nephew of John Fulgham, overseer of the Will of Thomas Harris, 1688.

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THOMAS HARRIS, d. 1688.
1.3.4.2. Thomas Harris, d. 1688, held land in lower par. IOW Co. on borders of Blackwater to the bottom of Pig Neck (B. 7, p. 510), which had been granted to Mr. John Seward, on April 16, 1648, who had patented land in 1638 “upon Warresquioke River”, against the land of Nathaniell Floyd, whose widow m. Francis Hobbs, whose da. m. John Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.3.4.2.1. Edward Harris.
1.3.4.2.2. Robert Harris.
1.3.4.2.1.1. John Harris.
1.3.4.2.1.2. Robert Harris.

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THOMAS HARRIS, d. 1712.
1.3.4.2.3. Thomas Harris,* m. (2) Judith Edwards, after 1701.

There is no reason why this Thomas Harris was not the father of Henry Harris and Thomas Harris (d. 1729/30), by a first wife. Attempts to confine his offspring to the issue of Judith Edwards is as shallow as it is predictable.

To repeat, somewhat. The Will of Thomas Greenwood (R. April 9, 1658, B. 1, p. 571) names son Thomas Greenwood, whose wid. m. James Pyland, then Thomas Edwards (who had m. 1stly, Elizabeth, dau. of William Newitt, and half-sister of Frances, wife of Edward Drewe. Edward Drew, m. Frances Newett, dau. of William Newitt and Elizabeth Jones, having issue: (1) Thomas Drewe, whose dau., Mary Drew, m. a Henry Harris. (2) William Drew, who m. Judith, dau. of Thomas Wood. Their son, William, gave an entitlement to John Ruffin for land bought in the lifetime of William Drew Sr. (B. 6, p. 647). John Davis, b. ca. 1695, Will dated July 2, 1750, m. Ann Drew, dau. of William Drew Sr., who, with Thomas Harris, witnessed an indenture between Robert and William Ruffin to William Edwards,* on March 1, 1708.

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THOMAS HARRIS, d. 1729/30.
1.3.4.2.3.1. Mr. Bodie’s contention: Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30 (by his father’s ist wife) who farmed 290 ac. in IOW, on the Maherin River and both sides of Herbert’s Branch adj. Edward Brantley, son of Phillip Brantly (son of Edward Brantley Sr.), and Joyce Lewis, and William Simmons line, March 24, 1725. Edward Brantley’s son, John, m. the widow of Thomas Harris. Joyce Lewis was a dau. of Rebecca George and Thomas Lewis, she the dau. of John George, and who m. (2) Phillip Pardoe, security for estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677. *In his Will, Thomas names a brother, Henry Harris, son Joshua, and also an ‘unborn child wife now goes with’. (Thomas).
1.3.4.2.3.1.1. Thomas Harris, m. Sara Goodwin, dau. of Theophilus Goodwin and Elizabeth Wyche, and granddau. of Col. Thomas Goodwin and Martha Bridger, dau. of Joseph Bridger (business partner Thomas Harris, d. 1672). This Thomas Harris d. in 1761, and has been confused with a namesake, who d. in 1770, as a result of a shared connection to Abraham Greene, which was coincidental to Abraham marrying into the kinship group of Thomas Harris, d. 1761.
1.3.4.2.3.1.1.1. Solomon Harris, m. Millie Watkins, on March 11, 1778. The test results for a descendant (with Family Tree DNA) are a perfect match with Harris Group 4 males.

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JOSHUA HARRIS, d. 1770.
1.3.4.2.3.1.1. Joshua Harris. Joshua Claud, estate appraised Dec. 14, 1775, by Samuel Westbrooke Sr., Samuel Westbrooke Jr. Joshua Harris: Estate appraised by Joshua Claud, Thomas Day (of Bennett association), and Samuel Westbrooke, June 14, 1770, p. 324. Samuel Westbrooke: Estate appraised by Samuel Blake (son of Thomas Blake, per estate appraisal, rec. Feb. 12, 1789), who appraised the estate of John Foster, in 1773. Joshua Claud m. Ann, dau. of William Blake, and Mary, dau. of Nicholas Sessums and Hannah, dau. of Thomas Culmer, relict of Robert Lane. (B. I., p 198). “Eliza Lane having been delivered of two mulatto bastard children which she confesseth were begotten by Nicholas Sessoms’ Negro man, it is ordered that the sheriff during the setting of this court (January, 1690) give her ten lashes on her bare back well layed on and at the next court he give her ten lashes more.” (Order Book 1671-1691, p. 77). Eliza Lane was living in the household of Nicholas Sessums and most probably was the dau. of his first wife, Hannah Culmer Lane.

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HENRY HARRIS.
1.3.4.2.3.2. (Mr. Bodie’s contention: Henry Harris. This was the Henry Harris associated with the Brantley/Norwood families:
1. Henry Norwood, bur. April 10, 1618, Dunster, Somerset, 10 mls N. of Wiveliscombe, abode of the Bennett/Harris families.
1.2. Richard Norwood.
1.2.1. William Norwood, bapt. Sept. 6, 1619, in Dunster, d. 1702, in Virginia.
1.2.1.1. Richard Norwood (4th son) – appraisal by Edward Brantley, Oct. 25, 1731). Richard Norwood was the husb. of Elizabeth, whose estate was appraised by by Henry Harris and Thomas Cook (rec. Jan. 28, 1733, p. 386); the latter’s Will was witnessed by John Brantley (rec. Nov. 22, 1736, p. 186); who m. the relict of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30. The Brantleys were tenants of the Norwoods in the Manor of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

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HARRIS, RUFFIN, AND GIBBINS.
1. William Ruffin. Edward Chetwin, IOW probate rec. Sept. 27, 1649: Robert Watson and Henry Pitt, exors. William Ruffin m. Elizabeth Atwell, Sept. 23, 1614, in Rotterdam.
1.1. William Ruffin, m. Elizabeth Pitt.
1.1.1. Robert Ruffin Sr., b. in 1644, in Amsterdam. He m. Elizabeth Prime, bef. Nov. 2, 1673, in Surry Co.; dau. of Edward Prime and his wife, widow Ann Ridley, nee Pitt, wife of Peter Ridley, of IOW.
1.1.1.1. Robert Ruffin, m. Elizabeth, dau. of John Watkins and Elizabeth, dau. of Robert Spencer and Anne Taberer, thus explaining the close association between Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and his “loving friend”, Robert Spencer.
1.1.1.1.1. John Ruffin, m. Martha, dau. of Richard Hamlin and Ann Harrison.
1.1.1.1.1.1. John Ruffin, d. July 9, 1777, m. Sarah Williamson.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Francis Ruffin, d. Mar. 13. 1805, m. (1) Hannah Cocke (Nov. 2, 1782), (2) Susanna Harris, d. 1825, dau. of William Harris and Mary Short (Davis, Tidewater Virginia Families, pp. 502-540).
1.1.1.1.1.2. William Ruffin, m. (1) Mary Bland. Thus, the Ruffin’s connections to the Ridleys and Blands made them a part of the Bennett/Harris kinship network.

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1.1.1.1.2. Edmund Ruffin, b. Prince George Co., m. Anne Simmons.
1.1.1.1.3. Elizabeth Ruffin, m. Mathew Kinchen, whose Will was probated Aug. 23, 1736, appraised by (n.b.) Francis Williamson, Thomas Joyner, and John Dunkley. (B.4., p. 126). Account estate signed by Ethelred Taylor and John Ruffin, Nov. 29, 1743, ibid., p. 482.
1.1.1.2. William Ruffin.

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Mathew Kinchen was the br. of William Kinchen Jr., heir in the Will of John Gibbins: Prob. rec. Sept. 25, 1721, IOW. William Kinchen Jr. m. Mary Gibbins, dau. of John Gibbins, and relict of James Adkins. William and Mathew Kinchin’s sister, Elizabeth, m. Joseph Jones, whose estate inventory was presented by William Kinchen on Sept 28, 1730. (B.3, p. 232), and whose Will mentioned “friends”, Francis Williamson and John Dunkley.

John Gibbins: Prob. rec. Sept. 25, 1721, IOW. Leg. Mr. William Kinchen, Henry Harris, Matthew Harris, Mary Adkins, the daughter of John Adkins, John Jackson, Thomas Harris, the son of Edward Harris, Robert Harris. Exor. Mr. William Kinchen. William Kinchen: Leg. Son Mathew, dau. Patience Taylor and her husband Ethelred Taylor; probated July 28, 1735. (B.4., p. 72.

John Boykin died intestate, as an inventory of his estate was appraised by (his possible br.-in-law) Francis Williamson, John Dunkley, and Edward Harris, and rec. Feb. 23, 1729 (B. 3, p. 255)

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RIDLEY
1. Peter Ridley.
1.1. Nathaniel Ridley, m. Elizabeth Day, dau. of James Day and Mary Bland, dau. of Thomas and Mary (Bennett) Bland.
1.1.1. Nathaniel Ridley Jr., witnessed the Will of Edward Harris Jr. (grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688), who had m. Mary Thorpe, sister of Timothy Thorpe Jr., father of Martha Thorpe.*
1.1.1.1. Daniel Ridley, m. *Martha Thorpe, first-cousin of (1) John Thorpe, apraisee of the estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/1730, (2) Sarah Thorpe, who m. (1) William George, son of John George, thus kin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, whose first wife was a dau. of Nicholas George, br. or cousin of John.
1.1.1.2. Mathew Ridley. William Rose of Bute Co., N.C. to Mathew Ridley. Nov. 1, 1764, pp. 346-7. 195 ac. on N. of the Maherin River adj. Thomas Blake, John Turner, and Samuel Westbrook, S: William Rose, W: James Jones, Day Ridley, Arthur Ridley, and Thomas Ridley.
1.1.2. James Ridley, d. 1781, m. Jane Smith, dau. of Arthur Smith and Mary, dau. of John Bromfield and Olive, dau. of John Hardy, relict of Giles Driver, headright of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Arthur Smith was a nephew of James Benn, exor. of his father’s Will, rec. June 10, 1697, witnessed by Henry Applewhaite. James Benn was the son of Christopher: Leg.- son James the plantation which I bought of Thomas Harris on Pagon Creek, rec. Sept. 26, 1659. James Ridley to Newitt Drew. Dec. 10, 1763, pp. 252-253. 40 ac. on the S. side of Garners Branch adj. sd. Ridley, Angelica Swamp, and sd. Drew (part of a patent to William West who sold to Hugh Mathews who devised to Jonas Mathews and descended to him as heir-at-law. S: James Ridley, W: Edmund Tyler, Edward Drew, and Thomas Day.
1.1.2.1. Bromfield Ridley, m. Frances Keeling, dau. of George Keeling and Agnes Bullock, dau. of Richard Bullock, who witnessed the Will of William Short, probated Sept. 1741, in Surry Co., mentioning his wife, Susannah, his sons William and Thomas Short, dau. Mary Harris, grandchildren William,* Sarah, Martha (children of William Short); granddau. Susanne (child of Thomas Short); son-in-law William Harris; William and Thomas Harris (grandsons). *William Harris to son Simon Harris. April 4, 1764, p. 331. Sells slave, S: William Harris, W: Henry Pope, Hardy Pope, and Salathel Lewis.
Charles Barham Exor, Thomas Harris (d. 1672) and Thomas Tooke overseers, witnessed the Will of William Ridley, who was the br. of Elizabeth Ridley, Charles Barham’s wife. Charles Barham’s sister m. Richard Bennett, d. 1709 (second-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672).
1.1.2.1.1. James Ridley. James Ridley to Newitt Drew. Dec. 10, 1763, pp. 252-253. 40 ac. on the south side of Garners Branch adj. sd. Ridley, Angelica Swamp,
and sd. Drew (part of a patent to William West who sold to Hugh Mathews who devised to Jonas Mathews and descended to him as heir-at-law. S: James Ridley, W: Edmund Tyler, Edward Drew, and Thomas Day.
1.1.3. Elizabeth Ridley.
1.2. William Ridley. Mr. Charles Barham Exor, Thomas Harris (d. 1672) and Thomas Tooke overseers, witnessed the Will of William Ridley, who was the br. of Elizabeth Ridley, Charles Barham’s wife. Charles Barham’s sister m. Richard Bennett, d. 1709 (second-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672).

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MOORE.
1. Edward Moore.
1.1. Thomas Moore.
1.1.1. Thomas Moore (b. 1632), m. Elizabeth, dau. of Giles Elbridge, security given by George Moore* and Mr. Edward Brantley.
1.1.2. Priscilla Moore, m. Edward Champion. Thomas Blake (neighbour of *Edward Brantley Sr. in Virginia), m. a sister of Edward Champion, and was, thus, br.-in-law of Elias Fort and Edward Brantley Sr.).
1.1.3. (Mary? Moore), m. Edward Brantley Sr. I suggest this is highly probable.
1.2. George Moore, d. Aug. 11, 1643; m. Magdalena.
1.2.1. George Moore.
1.2.1.1. Ann Moore, m. Thomas White, nephew, it is suggested, of Robert Lancaster Sr., by his first wife, who m. (2) the relict of Richard Bennett Sr. (second-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), having issue: Robert and Samuel Lancaster; the former’s grandson, Lawrence, being strongly associated with the descendants of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.; the latter m. Elizabeth Harris, as given.

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1.2.1.1.1. Avis White, m. John Harris, son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.2.1.2. Eleanor Moore, m. Richard Piland, the son of James Piland, bapt. on Aug. 30, 1604, in St Mary’s Le Porte, Bristol.
1.2.1.2.1. James Piland, appraised the estate of John Brantley, on April 26, 1725.
1.2.1.2.1.1. James Piland, m. Elizabeth Brantley, dau. of Phillip Brantley (son of Edward Brantley Sr.) and Joyce Lewis; dau. of Rebecca George; dau. of John George, br. or cousin of Nicholas George, father-in-law of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, whose estate was appraised by Edward Brantley Sr.
1.2.2. Magdelena Moore, m. Thomas Carter, son of Thomas Carter and Eleanor Cooke, relict of William Groves (of Bristol); whose estate appraisal was by John Harris,* Edward Brantley Sr., and Elias Fort.
1.3. Katherine Moore, m. (2) Robert Flake.
1.3.1. Katherine Flake, m. (1) William Evans, who witnessed the Will of Edward Brantley Sr. Katherine Pierce, exrs of Wm. Evans, aged 25, said that her former husband Wm. Evans said that 400 ac. belonged to James Benn. Thomas Pierce and Kath. his wife deed the said 400 ac. to James Benn. Thomas Moore said that he wrote Wm. Evan’s will and that he gave his remaining land at Kinsale to his son, Thomas Evans.
1.3.2. Robert Flake, m. Margaret Marriot.
1.3.2.1. Alice Flake, m. William Gwaltney.
1.3.2.1. Anne Gwaltney, m. John, son of Edward Boykin Sr. Their dau., Anne, may have m. Robert Harris. (IOW. D.B. 5, p. 252, 1737-1738): ‘Edward Boykin of NC to Robert Harris Jr. of IOW for 5lbs about 50 ac, on S. of Balckwater, and bounded on east side by Berbeckew branch, line between Robert Harris Jr. and part of patent of 325 ac granted to he said Boykin, Aug. 1731.

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