The vital importance of kinship support in England and colonial America is well documented. Neel stated: ‘Marriage is not simply the union of two persons; rather, it binds together two kin groups. It reunites human society, which time and the divergence of family lines relentlessly pull asunder’. (1). This point was elucidated by Pounds: ‘Even the state in medieval England required people to be linked in small groups or tithings, so that each could vouch for the others’ good behaviour. Almost everyone is, by the accident of birth, a member of a family, of a more extended kinship group’. (2). Such social-dependency arrangements were repeated by American settler families. Majewski pointed ou their evolvement into ever larger entities: ‘Constant intermingling of the same families in the same neighborhoods produced increasingly large kinship groups’. (3). Hendricks studied the importance of kinship groups in a specific area of settlement: ‘Family connections and kinship groups were very important to the settlement of land south of the James River’. (4).

(1) Carol Neel, Medieval Families, Perspectives on Marriage, Household, and Children, p. 200, 204.
(2) J. G. Pounds, The Culture of the English People, p. 255, 1994.
(3) John Majewski, A House Dividing: Economic Development in Pennsylvania and Virginia, p. 17, 2000.
(4) Christopher E. Hendricks, The Backcountry Towns of Colonial Virginia, p. 52, 2006.

Henry Pope, Sr., b. Nov. 30, 1663, m. (1) Mary, d. June 1, 1710, in New Kent Co., dau. of Joseph Bridger Sr. and Hester, dau. of Robert Pitt. Mary Pope was the sister of Hester, wife of George Williamson; Martha, wife of John Goodwin (son of Thomas Goodwin and Ann Taberer), and br. of William Goodwin (who m. Elizabeth Wright), the father of Elizabeth Goodwin, who m. William Bridger, the son of Joseph Bridger Jr., and Elizabeth Norsworthy. Joseph Bridger Sr. was a business partner of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

BRIDGER
1. Joseph Bridger (b. April 28, 1627, in Woodmancott, Dursely, Gloucestershire, d. April 15, 1686); m. Hester, dau. of Robert Pitt, of Bristol.

(1. Robert Pitt, m. (1) Mary Stephens. Surry Co. B. I, p. 58. May 7, 1667: Jos. Bridger makes over to Mary Pitt, heir of James Stephens, deceased, stating that she was the heir because she was the dau. of Elizabeth Pitt, sister of Mr. George Stephens, deceased, father of the aforesaid, James Stephens. Upon the Wwd. side of a br. of New towne haven Riv., called Beverly Cr., adj. Capt. John Upton and John Seward.
1.1. Robert Pitt, d. bef. 1672.
1.1.1. Robert Pitt.
1.2. Lt. Col. John Pitt, m. Olive Hardy.
1.2.1. Robert Pitt, d.v.p., m. a. dau. of Col. Arthur Smith; her br. m. Sarah (who with his wife gave to George Hardy deeds for the land on Blackwater, in 1666, the deed reciting that Sarah and Mary (wife of George Hardy) were daus. of Richard Jackson and granddaus. of Alice Bennett; her husband being a cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.3. Hester Pitt, m. Joseph Bridger, Esq.
1.3.1. Joseph Bridger.
1.3.1.1. Elizabeth Bridger, m. Thomas Lear, son of Col. John Lear (W&M, p. 309). She was the relict of Henry Tucker, son of George Tucker.
1. Robert Pitt, m. (2) Martha Lear, sister of Col. John Lear, who had m. the relict of John George, probable br. of Nicholas (br.-in-law of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), as they were headrights of Capt. Francis Potts, who obtained a patent of 1,000 ac. on Jan. 24, 1653, in Northampton Co. John George moved to IOW in 1643, when Justinian Cooper sold him a parcel of land commonly called the “Robert Bennet Quarter tract“. John George, 900 ac. Charles City Co. in Bayles Creek. For transportation of 18 persons, inc. Richard Reynolds. Thomas Greenwood’s Will (whose relict m. James Pyland), was witnessed by Joseph Bridger, John Davis (as given hereinafter, the estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677, owed money to his wife); John George, and Nicholas Hill, witness to the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

1.1. Mary Bridger, d. June 1, 1710, in New Kent Co., m. Henry Pope Sr.
1.2. Joseph Bridger, d. Sept. 5, 1751, m. Elizabeth, dau. of John, son of Tristram Norsworthy.
1.2.1. Elizabeth Bridger, m. (2) Henry Tucker.
1.2.1.1. Benjamin Tucker (Dec. 1, 1704 – April 6, 1778), m. Elizabeth, dau. of Henry Crawford (d. Oct. 6, 1771).
1.2.2. William Bridger (d. Nov. 2, 1729, of Meherrin River, Bertie Co., NC.), m. Elizabeth, dau. of William Goodwin, and Elizabeth, dau. of Thomas Wright, and sister of Tabitha Wright*:
1.2.2.1. William Bridger (b. Fishing Creek, Chowan Precinct, d. Nov. 2, 1729, in Bertie Co., NC), m. Sarah (dau. of John Dew Jr. and Susannah, dau. of Robert Shearer, Sr.); sister of John Dew III. (July 2, 1698 – Sept. 5, 1740), who m. Elizabeth, dau. of James Bryant; having issue: Elizabeth, who m. William Tyner (d. Dec. 2, 1779, Northampton Co., NC.), son of William Harris Tyner, son of John Harris, of Chowan Co., son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688 (it is almost certain).

DEW
1. Thomas Parnell, cooper, m. Mildred Vasser.
1.1. Elizabeth Parnell, m. John Sherrer, who witnessed the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1688, whose orphan was placed in the care of Bridgeman Joyner. John Sherrer’s deposition, age as 36 on Dec. 14, 1665. (B. I, p. 54).
1.1.1. Robert Sherrer, b. ca. 1655. Will rec. Oct. 7, 1729 in Bertie Precinct, naming daus. Susannah and Prudence. Wife and extr., Elizabeth. Overseers John Dew, Arthur Williams.
1.1.1.1. Susannah Sherrer, b. ca. 1680, m. John Dew*. His Will is rec. in Bertie Co. (Nov. Court, 1744), naming sons John and Joseph, and dau. Patience. Wife and extr., Susannah. Wit.: Edward and Alice Moseley.

DAVIS
1. John Davis, d. bef. June 28, 1714, m. Mary Green. The estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677, was in debt to John Davis. Thomas Harris* (d. 1672) 40 ac., Aug. 14, 1652. At the head of one of the branches of the Pagan Cr., bounded with his own land on N.E. Fran. Smith on S.W., Thomas Prichard on S.E. and John Davis on N.W.
1.1. Sarah Davis, d. bef. Jan. 6, 1720, m. (1) Joseph Bridger Jr.; (2) Nicholas Fulgham, son of Anthony Fulgham, and br. of John Fulgham, who witnessed the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1.1. Nicholas Fulgham, m. m. Martha Pitt.
1.1.1.1. Nicholas Fulgham, m. a granddau. of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1.1.2. Elizabeth Fulgham, m. Thomas Applewhite, son of Henry Applewhaite.
1.1.1.2.1. Henry Applewhaite, d. 1739, m. Mary Council, dau. of Hardy Council and Susannah Fulgham, sister of Elizabeth Fulgham.
1.1.1.2.1.1. Henry Applewhite, of the parish of St Luke, d. 1783, m. Ann Harris. Marriage bonds of Henry Applewhite and Ann Harris, Nov. 7, 1756. Ann Harris was the dau. of Edward Harris, grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
Will of Henry Applewhaite, rec. July 10, 1783, mentioned dau. Amy Davis and wife Ann, executrix. Applewhite, Henry. of the Parish of St. Luke. Leg.- wife Ann, with reversion to sons Henry and Thomas; son Arthur: land bought of Hardy Harris. He also mentions dau. Mary, wife of John Barham, p. 23. Hardy Harris was the br. of Ann (Harris) Applewhaite.

(1. Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1. Edward Harris, m. Mary Turner.
1.1.1. Edward Harris.
1.1.1.1. Ann Harris, m. Henry Applewhaite.
1.1.1.1.1. Priscilla Applewhite, m. Thomas Jordan).

(1. Thomas Jordan Jr., m. Margaret Brasseur.
1.1. Matthew Jordan, m. (July 5, 1699) Dorothy Newby, m. 5 Jul 1699 in Nansemond
1.1.1. Josiah Jordan and Mourning Ricks, dau. of Abraham Ricks and Mary Bellson.
1.1.1.1. Thomas Jordan, m. Priscilla Applewhite.

1.2. Richard Jordan 6 Aug 1670 in Chuckatuck Parish, Nansemond d. Dec. 23, 1723.
1.2.1. Richard Jordan d. Sept. 4, 1774
1.2.2. Joseph Jordan, b. Jan. 18, 1716, m. Patience Ricks, dau. of Abraham Ricks and Mary Bellson. Joseph Jordan’s granddau., Prudence Jordan, m. Standly Kittrell, cousin of Rachel Millie Kittrell, wife of John Harris, as follows).
1.1.1.2. Hardy Harris.
1.1.1.3. Amos Harris, d. July 15, 1785, in Southampton Co.
1.1.2. Nathan Harris, m. Catherine Walton.
1.1.3. West Harris, m. Mary, dau. Joseph Turner, and Burchett Lundy.
1.1.3.1. Turner Harris, b. June 25, 1745.
Henry Applewhaite and wife Ann to William Hines of Sussex County, dated July 9, 1761, 100 ac. on the N. side of the Nottoway River adj. the mouth of Deep Run, John Drew, John Bryan(t), and Phenea Whitaker (part of a patent for 420 ac. to John Drew on 13 Nov 1713). Witnessed by Amos Harris, pp. 75-76

DAVIS cont.
1.2. John Davis.
1.3. Samuel Davis, b. ca. 1665. His Will named legatees: wife Amy; son John; son Samuel, land at Meherrin; da. Mary; da. Sarah; da. Amy; da. Marcella. Wife Executrix. Brother John Davis and brother-in-law Nicholas Bourden to collect all debts. Witnesses: John Davis, John Gemmill, N. Bourden, and Thomas Murry. (R. Jan. 28, 1738).
1.3.1. John Davis, b. ca. 1690. Will dated July 2, 1750. He m. Ann, dau. of William Drew Sr., who, with Thomas Harris* (son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), witnessed an indenture between Robert and William Ruffin to William Edwards, on March 1, 1708.
1.3.1.1. John Davis, b. ca. 1720, m. (1746) Mary Goodrich, da. of John Goodrich (D.B. 10, p. 288).
1.3.1.2. Samuel Davis. Aug. 2, 1753: John Goodrich, Guardian Account with Samuel Davis, orphan of John Davis, deceased.
John Goodrich was the father of Constance Goodrich (by Ann Cripps), who m. Benjamin Hodges, cousin of John Hodges. Their dau., Hartwell Hodges (b. 1727 in IOW Co., d. in 1796 in Nash Co., NC), m. (1., in 1752) Thomas Davis (D.B. 8, p. 455). (2) James Drake, in 1766, the son of John Drake and Sarah Bryant.
1.3.1.3. Thomas Davis, m. Hartwell Hodges in 1752, in IOW. (Chapman, p. 14). He purchased land in Edgecombe Co. NC in 1749 from Joseph Davis of Edgecombe Co., and was described as “Thomas Davis of Isle of Wight Co., Va.” (Hoffman, p. 107).

THOMAS HARRIS, d. 1672
1. Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Charles Barham. Mr. Charles Barham Ex., Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and Thomas Tuke overseers, were officers of the Will of William Ridley, who was probably the br. of Elizabeth Ridley, Charles Barham’s wife. The first wife of Richard Bennett, second-cousin of the said Thomas Harris, was Anne, who was Charles Barham’s sister (see Douglas Richardson, ‘Plantagenet Ancestry’).

1. William Watkins.
1.1. John Watkins, cooper, of Bristol, ca. 1595-1673.
1.1.1. John Watkins, d.v.p, cooper. Edward Prince deeds George Stephens, George Hardy, John Watkins, for 17,500 lbs. tob. one water mill at the head of Lawne’s Creek. Wit: John Hammond, James Brewer, Stephen Web, p. 529.
(Sept. 1657: Jo. Pauley* patent 600 ac. at the head of Lawnes Creek (June 10, 1639), which he sold to Thos. Webb, Aug. 25, 1644, who sold same to George Stephens (Feb. 15, 1644), and by sold by him to George Hardye (May 21, 1653), witnessed by Robert Pitt and George Hardye, p. 23. John Pauley’s sale of land to Richard Wilmot N. upon Thomas Thorpe, E. upon Lawne’s Creek), on May 13, 1644, was witnessed by John George,* and James Drake. *Br. of Nicholas, father-in-law of Thomas Harris, d. 1672).
1.1.1.1. George Watkins, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Edmund Prime and … Ridley, sister Charles Barham’s wife. George Watkin’s Will names “Goddaughter, Elizabeth Spensor, dau. of Robert Spensor” (“friend” of Thomas Harris, d. 1672). He gifts a coat to William Newsum, and “to friend, Wm. Sherwood, 20 shillings for a ring”. His estate was administered (Feb. 7, 1675) by “Mr. Robert Ruffin, who married ye relict”.

1.1. John Harris. William Sherwood, deed, May 11, 1696, to John Harris for land in Jamestown, “late in the occupation of Secretary (Ralph) Wormeley”.
1.2. *Thomas Harris. This Indenture made the Ninth day of February in the Year of Our Lord God One Thousand Six hundred Eighty and Seven Between Philip Raiford of the Isle of Wight County of the one part and Thomas Harris of the same County Jr. of the other Part. The said Hundred Acres of Land being bounded as followeth (viz) Bounded upon a Branch called the Reedy Branch and so along the afores.d Raiford’s Line. The Raifords were intermarried with the Fulghams, of Pitminster, Somerset, and Virginia. Reedy Branch was also associated with the following: Joseph Larke to Henry Applewhaite, dated 12 Aug. 1760, 307 ac. on the north side of Three Creeks adj. Reedy Branch, witnessed by Timothy Thorpe* and Edward Harris*.

(1. Joseph Thorpe
1.1. Thomas Thorpe (d. 1711).
1.1.1. Sarah Thorpe, m. (1) William George, nephew of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1.1.1. John Thorpe, appraisee of estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30, grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.2. Timothy Thorpe Sr.
1.2.1. *Timothy Thorpe Jr., witnessed the Will of Edward Harris Jr., grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688, rec. Sept. 22, 1740).
1.2.1.1. Joseph Thorpe. Southampton Co. Court Order Book 1768–1772: John Ferguson was appointed guardian to orphans of Joseph Thorpe: John, Ann, Mary, Nathaniel, p. 307.
1.2.1.1.1. Mary Thorpe, m. James Barham; b. 1730, d. June 1, 1791.
1.2.1.1.1.1. Martha Barham, m. Joel Harris, son of John Harris (and Avis White), grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

HARRIS cont.
1.2.1. Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30.
1.2.1.1. Thomas Harris. Hardy Johnson to son Hardy Johnson, dated Dec. 10, 1761, 150 ac. adj. William Drake, John Drake, Thomas Harris, Reedy Branch, and (John Drake’s br.) Thomas Drake. S. Hardy Johnson. W: William Drake, Mary Drake, and John West, pp. 105-106. John Drake, Jacob Newsum, and Nathan Harris appraised the estate of Elizabeth Bynum, r. 8 Feb, 1766, p. 144; her da. was Celia Bryant).

DRAKE
1. Richard Drake.
1.1. John Drake, bapt. 3 May 3, 1647, in South Petherton, Somerset (25 miles E. of Wiveliscombe). His headright was claimed by (1) Hodges Council and (2) Colonel Arthur Smith.
1.2. Thomas Drake, bapt. June 7, 1650; died aft. 1686.
1.2.1. Thomas Drake.
1.2.1.1. John Drake, m. Sarah Bryant, da. of James Bryant. John named his father-in-law as executor of his estate.
1.2.1.1.1. James Drake. m. Hartwell Hodges.

DEW cont.
1.1.1.1.1. John Dew.
1.1.1.1.2. Sarah Dew (d.v.p.), m. William Bridger.
1.1.1.1.3. Patience Dew, m. William Bryant, extr. of his brother-in-law’s, William Bridger’s, Will, proved Bertie Co., Nov. Court, 1729.
1.1.1.1.3.1. Elizabeth Bryant, m. Jonathon Kittrell Jr. Richard Harris of Granville Co, NC to John Harris son of the abovesaid Richard Harris, Nov. 23, 1766 “for & in consideration of the natural love & effection which he beareth unto his said son John Harris”, all that parcel of land beginning at a Hickory in Jonathan White’s line. (B. H., p. 6). Wit: Daniel Standard, John Kittrell. (Granville Co. Feb. Court).

BRYANT
1. Thomas Bryant, d. Nov. 30, 1687, m. Tabitha (dau. of Thomas Wright), and sister of Elizabeth Wright, who m. William Goodwin, who, on August 1694, inventoried the estate of Thomas Joyner, father of Bridgeman Joyner, guardian of an orphan of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1. John Bryant, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Bridgeman Joyner, and Ann, dau. of John Hardy. “Bridgeman Joyner and wife, Ann Joyner, to his son-in-law John Bryan(t) and my daughter Elizabeth his wife for love and affection, 200 ac. bounded by Maple Branch, being part of a patent for 800 ac. granted said Joyner on Nov. 16, 1714. Rec. Nov. 26, 1716. (B. 2, p. 39).
1.2. James Bryant, of Bertie Co. Will rec. March 31, 1731: son William, John Dew, Richard Brasswell, James Bryant. Extrs. Wit.: John Daniel.
1.2.1. Sarah Bryant, m. John Drake, who names father-in-law, James Bryant, in his Will, rec. Bertie Co., May Court, 1729. Wit. John Sutton, and John Dickinson, whose Will, rec. Northampton Co. Nov. Court, 1749, names daus., Mary, Sarah, Rebecca Newsom, and sons, Daniel and John Dickinson. Wit.: Joseph Jordan. (His granddau., Prudence, m. Standly Kittrell, cousin of Rachel Milly Kittrell, wife of John Harris).
1.2.1.1. James Drake, m. (aft. Sept. 29, 1764), Hartwell, dau. Benjamin Hodges and Constance Goodrich.
1.2.2. William Bryant, m. Patience Dew.
1.2.2.1. William Bryant, d. Aug. 6, 1789, Johnston Co., m. a dau. of John Stansell Jr., and Sarah (dau. of Edward Smithwick, d. 1719, in Edenton, Chowan Co.), and sister of Hannah, who m. … Jordan.
1.2.2.1.1. Elizabeth Bryant, m. Jonathon Kittrell Jr.

JORDAN
1. …
1.1. Jordan, Joseph, Will proved May Court, 1776, naming sons Isaac, William, and Joseph.
1.1.1. Isaac Jordan.
1.1.1.1. Prudence Jordan, m. Standly Kittrell*, on Jan. 13 , 1799 .(They owned property at Speller’s Ferry).
1.1.1.1.1. Isaac Jordan Kittrell.
1.1.2. William Jordan Sr., gent., and his wife, Mary, of Bertie Co., to George Kittrell*, planter, of same. 70 lbs. proc. 80 ac. where Saml. Leget lately lived, on S. side of Rocquist Creek, joining Gully Branch, James Castellow. Wit: John Kittrell, Mourning Hill. Feb. 19, 1770.

KITTRELL
This interpretation of available data is suggested:
1. Jonathon Kittrell, b. ca. 1685; Will recorded in Chowan Co., N.C., in 1748.
1.1. John Kittrell, b. ca. 1710.
1.1.1. Jonathon Kittrell, b. ca. 1732, Will probated in Granville, 1812, mentioning “My son-in-law, Jno. Harris”. He m. (ca. 1754), Elizabeth Bryant.
1.1.1.1. Rachel Milly Kittrell, b. ca. 1755, m. John Harris, b. ca. 1745 (“Pvt., 1 Regt. S. C. Continental Line, Rev. War”), son of Richard Harris.
1.1.2. *George Kittrell, b. ca. 1735. Division of Estate dated May 10, 1782.
1.1.3. John Kittrell, b. ca. 1737, m. Jemima Standley, relict of Moses Spivey.
1.1.3.1. *Standley Kittrell, b. ca. 1765, m. Prudence Jordan, on Jan. 13 , 1799 .
1.1.3.2. Jemima Kittrell, m. Benjamin Folks, witness of his br.-in-law’s marriage.

BRIDGER cont.
1.2.2.1.1. Sarah Bridger, m. James Jones, son of Henry Jones Sr., son of William Jones Sr (d. 1712, Surry Co.), who owned land with Robert Hix (“taylor”), the father of Robert Hicks, the Indian trader, and br. of John Hix., the exec. of John Hawthorne’s Will. April 1705, Henrico Co. Rent Roll: Robert Hix , 1,000 ac., John Hix, 216 ac.
*Patent to John Hicks, dated Oct. 22, 1682, for 183 ac., James City Co., beginning on the S. side of South swamp over against the mouth of Preston’s spring branch. (B. 7, p. 183).
*Patent to John Poythress, dated Oct. 24, 1702, for 350 ac. in Charles City Co., on N. side of Nottoway River, for importation of John Lee, Humphrey Hix, et al., running thence along headline of a tract of 950 ac. patented by Hugh Lee Jr., and by him sold to William Jones, Sr., Robert Hix (the Taylor) Sr., and John Roberts. (B. 9, pp. 396, 397).
*Patent to Thomas Wyn, dated Oct. 24, 1702, for 200 ac. in Charles City Co., on S. side of “Jones Hole Swamp” and N. side of Nottoway River, for 4 rights paid to Wm. Byrd. adj. land of Hugh Lee Jr., now in the possession of William Jones,* Robert Hix, and John Roberts, ibid. p. 406.
*Patent to Robert Hicks of Surry Co., dated Sept. 28, 1728, for 580 ac., new land, Brunswick County; on N. side of Roanoak River; adjoining Richard Jones*. B. 14, p. 80.
*Charles Pate to Robert Hicks, 126 ac. known as the Holes Patent to Thomas Luten, March 9, 1722-3. Test: Edward Howcott, Jas. Wilkinson.
*William Tyner to Robert Hicks, 80 ac. adj. above same tract, July 29, 1730. Test; Edward Howcott, Henry Bond, John Robertson. John Harris gave the Holes Patent to his sister, Jane Jones, and her husband, *Richard Jones, in 1705. (Mary Harris).
*Indian traders who gave bond to trade in Carolina, 1711: William Dettypoole, Thomas Edwards, Henry Tally, David Crawley, John Evans, and *Richard Jones; Richard and George Smith; Nathan Evans, Robert Hicks (Woods’ Settlement).

JONES
1. William Jones Sr. Indian trader (d. March 16, 1712 in “Jones Hole Swamp”, Surry Co.), m. Elizabeth Ledbetter. He appeared in the records when he was granted land April 8, 1674 in Charles City Co. on the S. side of the Appomattox adjoining Hercules Flood. William Jones’ grant adjoined this grant, and his land was near Sturdivant land. On April 20, 1680, Robert Tucker was granted land on the N. side of the Blackwater adjoining William Jones and Edward Birchett.

(1. Henry Ledbetter.
1.1. Elizabeth Ledbetter, m. William Jones Sr.
1.2. John Ledbetter. On Feb. 12, 1716, Hugh Lee, Sr. exhibited a judgment on the estate of Henry Ledbetter and son John Ledbetter in Prince George Co. VA. On Apr. 20, 1694, a patent was granted to Francis Ledbetter, John Ledbetter, and Wm. Jones, for 300 ac. on Warrock Swamp in Charles City Co., later in Prince George Co.
1.3. Francis Ledbetter, m. Martha Jones.
1.3.1. Henry Ledbetter, m. (Dec. 2, 1742 in Brunswick Co.), Edith, dau. of John Williamson. Brunswick Co., B. 2, p. 204, Dec. 2, 1742: “Hollum Sturdivant and his wife Elizabeth of Surry Co., John Rottenburry and his wife Susanna of same, Henry Ledbetter & his wife Edeth of Brunswick Co., Richard Fox and his wife Hannah alias Joanna, and Sarah Mabry to George Mabry of St. Andrew Parish in Brunswick Co. £30. 280 ac. (which had been a patent to John Williamson, dated Feb. 18, 1722, and at his death fell to his daus. (Elizabeth Sturdivant, Susanna Rottenburry, Edith Ledbetter, Hanah Fox, and Sarah Mabry), on the S. side of Nottoway River, joining the N. side of Rocky Run. Wit: M. Cadet Young, Moses Dunkley.
1.3.1.1. Elizabeth Ledbetter. m. Isaac Rowe Walton, br. of Katherine Harris (issue of George Walton), who m. Nathan Harris. In 1737, George Walton gave land to his dau., Catherine, and her husband, Nathan Harris. (Brunswick Co., B. 2, p. 50. Nathan Harris was the son of Edward Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688).

1.1. Henry Jones Sr., Indian trader, d. 1733. B. I, p. 334, 1716. Matthew Sturdivant of Chowan Precinct Letter of Attorney to John Nairne of Chowan Precinct to acknowledge the sale of 640 ac. to John Green of Chowan Precinct. Wit: Henry Jones, Robert Green.
1.1.1. James Jones, m. Sarah Bridger.
1.2. William Jones, d. April, 1735, in Bristol Parish, Prince George Co. William Jones, and wife Frances (Rasberry, sister of John Rasberry?), to Orlando Champion. 227 ac. in Green Hall, known as Beech Neck; April 25, 1713. Test: Daniel Halsey, John Arthur.
John Arthur m. the relict of John Harris, of Chowan, br.-in-law of Richard Jones, and son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.2.1. William Jones, b. ca. 1690, m. Mary, dau. of John Evans, the br. of Winifred Evans, wife of *Robert Hicks. John Evans gifted “Robert Hicks and Winnifred his wife 560 ac. in Charles City Co. (Bristol parish), containing 90 ac. Evans old line, Major Genll. Woods land (now belonging to Jones). Court for April 2, 1690, Mary wife of John Evans relinquished her right of dower in the said lands conveyed. Wit. Wm. Vaughan, Senr., James Adams, and James Corke. John Arthur, to William Jones. 125 ac. N. side Chowan River, binding upon Edward Williams, and lower side of Indian Town Creek, April 21, 1713.
1.2.2. Charles Jones. Charles Jones, and wife Sarah, to John Rasberry. 1,400 ac. adj. lands of John Early and William Crawford; April 18, 1719. Test, Wm. Crawford, Jno.
1.2.3. Martha Jones, m. Francis Ledbetter.
1.3. Richard Jones. Gift from John Harris, to my sister Jane Jones, wife of Richard Jones. Land on west side Mattacomack Creek. August 1, 1705. Test. John Chevin, Jon Wheatley. John Harris was the son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688 (whose Will mentions dau. “Jane Jones”), and br. of Edward Harris. Oct. 11, 1724: Roberston against Harrys: Ordered the Provost Marshall or deputy to summon Samuel Patchett of Chowan Precent to appear at General Court of Edenton the last Tuesday this Oct. instant to testify in John Robertson vs. Edward Harrys.

SARAH BRIDGER
Sarah Bridger, m. James Jones, son of Henry Jones Sr., son of William Jones Sr. (d. 1712, Surry Co.), who owned land with Robert Hix (“taylor”), the father of Robert Hicks, the Indian trader, and John Hix.*, the exec. of John Hawthorne’s Will. (April 1705, Henrico Co. Rent Roll: Robert Hix 1,000 ac., John Hix 216 ac.). Robert Hix (“taylor”) was sponsored by Hugh Lee, and had a land holding dated 1654, adjoining the land of John Evans. April 8, 1654, Robert Hicks, land grant in Charles City Co., S. side Appomattox River, N. side 3rd. branch Blackwater Creek, near Warrck Path. Patent to Hugh Lee, for 2000 ac., named “Aberconaway”, in Charles City Co. (B. 6, p. 510). April, 1694: Robert Hicks, of Charles City Co., Parish of Bristol, S. side Appomattox, adjoining John Evan’s land. 21 Oct 1718 John Green of Chowan Precinct to John Bobbitt of the same, planter for the love and affection I bear my brother-in-law 100 acres on the north side of Morattock river on the Camion meadows, joining the Shokeko meadow and the said Green. Witnesses: Robert Hicks, John Nairne.

John Hix may have been the father of Samuel Hicks, father of Absolom Hicks, who m. Mary, dau. of Sherwood Harris Sr., who willed to his son, Sherwood Harris, 160 ac. (which he bought from Jonathan White), and “the plantation whereon Henry White formerly lived”. He bequested his dau., Mary Hicks, 100 ac., “whereon her husband Absalom Hix now dwells”. To son, John Harris, all my wearing apparel and a gun. Exrs: my wife, Jane Harris, brother Robert Harris. Wts: Patrick Bradey, Ralph Hudspeth. Proved Aug. 1763. On April 4, 1764, Samuel Hicks and his wife Dianah Willis sold 69 ac. at the fork of Tuckahoe Creek to John Farrar. On Oct. 22, 1764, Robert Harris, brother of Sherwood Harris, granted 100 ac. on Tabbs Creek, Granville Co., NC to Samuel Hicks, witnessed by Absalom Hicks (b. ca. 1733).
Sherwood and Robert Harris were closely related to Richard Harris, who m. Priscilla Holmes, by 1749. (See the 1749 will of Frederick Holmes). He could not have been the Richard Harris m. to Margaret Kimbrough, still m. in 1751.

HARRIS
1. Richard Harris. May 1787 – Richard Harris, wife Priscilla, sons Richard, Charles (land on Cattail Creek), Samuel (land on W side Owen Creek), and Tyre (land on E side Owen Creek), daus. Jemima Ford, Molly Beardon, Lucy Parker, Mary Harris. Will proved May Court 1787. Benjamin Beardon, son Samuel Harris, & wife, exers. The will includes a bequest to son John Harris which is stricken through. (Granville Co. Will B. 2, p. 11, Jan. 30, 1790). Samuel Harris, son of Robert Harris, dec’d to Samuel Harris, son of Richard Harris. (Granville Co. Deeds, B. O, Oct. 17, 1805). Benjamin Bearden and Priscilla Harris, exec. of Richard Harris, dec’d, to Jonathan Knight, of Franklin Co., NC., ibid. p. 217.
Richard Harris of Granville Co, NC to John Harris son of the abovesaid Richard Harris, Nov. 23, 1766, “for & in consideration of the natural love & effection which he beareth unto his said son John Harris, all that parcel of land beginning at a Hickory in Jonathan White’s line. (B. H, p. 6). Wit: Daniel Standard, John Kittrell.* (Granville Co. Feb. Court, 1767). John Kittrell
1.1. John Harris, m. Rachel Milly Kittrell.
1.2. Molly Harris, m. Benjamin Beardon.
1.3. Richard Harris Jr. Feb. 18, 1817, Charles Harris, executor of Richard Harris, deceased.
1.4. Charles Harris, m. Sarah Allen. Charles Harris. 626 ac. in parish of St John on the S side of Little Fishing Creek, joining Robert Harris, Jos. Harris, Benjamin Egerton and the sd creek. Dec. 2, 1760. (B. 11, p. 382). Charles Harris wills to wife Sarah land and plantation whereon I live, all stock, furniture, and 7 negroes for as long as she is my widow; the 100 ac. I bought of Charles Wade sold to pay my debts; to daughter Mary Jones, all furniture, cattle, 2 horses; to son Benjamin 75 pds. Virginia money, which he already has; to son David Harris, a negro slave and her increase; to daughter Martha Yancey, a negro slave; to daughter Elizabeth Tinsley Butler, a negro slave; to my eight children equally, the money arising from sale of the property loaned my wife at her death, Benjamin, David, William, Allen, Drury Harris, Sarah Lewis, Martha Yancey, and Elizabeth Tinsley Butler, and after death of my daughter, to her children. Exrs: wife Sarah, son David, Nathaniel Lewis (Sarah Harris refused). Wts: James Puryear, Mumford Willson. (Will Book 7, pp. 176-177. May 1, 1811. Proved August Court 1811).
1.5. Samuel Harris. Samuel Harris wills to granddaughter Margrit Hix, a negro girl and her increase; to grandson Archibald Hix, a negro boy and forever; all else of my estate to my 4 children: Augustine, Robert, Thomas and Temperance. Exrs: Robert Longmire, Ben H. Wortham. Wts: James H. Bryant, Robertson Bryant, Saml. B. Bryant. (Will Book 10, 1824-1828, p. 5, proved August Court, 1825.
1.6. Tyree Harris, m. Polly Gooch.

GOOCH
1. John Gooch Sr., d bef. Nov 1793 Granville Co.
1.1. Joseph Gooch b ca, 1740, d 1810, m. (1) Rachel … (2) Anne, dau. of William Marshall. (3) Sarah Harris, on July 26, 1806, in Granville Co.
1.1.1. Amos Gooch, d. in 1821, in Granville Co., m. Polly Gooch, his cousin.
1.1.1.1. Polly Gooch, m. Tyree Harris.
1.1.1.1.1. William Harris, Nancy Harris, John Harris, Jane Harris, children of Polly Harris, named in Will of Amos Gooch, Exrs: William Webb and Thomas Jones. Wts: Daniel T. Gooch, Henry W. Jones. Will Book 9, 1821-1824, pp. 118-11. March 17, 1821.
1.1.2. William Gooch, b. Feb. 14, 1762; d 1814; m. (2) Sarah, dau. of Rowland Terry.

HARRIS
1. Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1. Jane Harris, m. Richard Jones, br. of William Jones. William Jones, and wife Frances, to Orlando Champion. 227 ac. in Green Hall, known as Beech Neck; April 25, 1713. Test: Daniel Halsey, John Arthur. John Arthur m. the relict of John Harris, of Chowan, br.-in-law of Richard Jones, and son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. They were uncles of Charles Jones. Charles Jones, and wife Sarah, to John Rasberry. 1,400 ac. adj. lands of John Early and William Crawford; April 18, 1719. Test, Wm. Crawford, Jno. Williams. “For love I do bare Bridget Rasbeary, the daughter of John Rasbeary and Bridget his wife 100 ac. at Horse Swamp adj. James Howard, Peter West. Wit. Thomas Bird, Stephen Williams. (May 1725. D.B. A). Charles Rasberry’s Will was probated in 1748, in Bertie Co. Christopher Holliman and William Rasberry (son of John) were execs. Patent to Robert Hicks of Surry Co., dated Sept. 28, 1728, for 580 ac., new land, Brunswick County; on N. side of Roanoak River; adjoining Richard Jones*. B. 14, p. 80.
1.2. Edward Harris.
1.2.1. Edward Harris.
1.3. Robert Harris, d. 1740.
1.3. George Harris b. ca. 1667. His Will was recorded on Aug. 22, 1720, naming son, Robert.
1.3.1. Robert Harris, b. ca. 1690.

All points of the genealogical compass point to a connection between the Kittrells and the family of Thomas Harris, d. 1688, and associated families. The traditional lineage suggested for Robert, Richard, and Sherwood Harris is a fiction, bearing no ‘continuations of association’.

1.3.1.1. Robert Harris.
1.3.1.2. Richard Harris
1.3.1.2.1. John Harris, m. Rachel Milly Kittrell.
1.3.1.3. Sherwood Harris.
1.3.1.3.1. Mary Harris, m. Absolem Hicks.
1.4. *John Harris. Gift from John Harris, to my sister Jane Jones, wife of Richard Jones. Patent to Robert Hicks of Surry Co., dated Sept. 28, 1728, for 580 ac., new land, Brunswick Co.; on N. side of Roanoak River; adjoining Richard Jones*. (B. 14, p. 80).

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