GREY OF ASKERSWELL, DORSET (A Grey of Virginia).

1. Walter Grey (Dr.), of Bridport, Dorset, d. 1612, m. Ann, dau. of Robert Williams, of Harrington.
1.1. Walter Grey, m. Mary, dau. of John Bonville, of Clopton in Belgrano, Somerset, ca. 7 miles from Bristol. It is likely that Bonville acquired Clopton by marriage, as John Bonville of Dillington , d . 1485, m. Alice, daughter and heir of Richard Clopton (Visit . 1591).

1. Nicholas Bonville (d 1294), m. Hawisia, relict of Sir Thomas Pyne, of Coombe Pyne.
1.1. Sir Nicholas Bonville, m. Johanna, dau. of Henry Champernowne and Joanna, dau. of Henry Bodrigan. Henry Champernowne was the son of William Champernowne and Joan, dau. of William de Ferrers, of Bere Regis.
1.1.1. Sir William Bonville, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset (d. 1408), m. Margaret, coheir of Sir William Damerell (d’Aumerle), grandson of Ela de Beauchamp, dau. of Sir John Beauchamp, 1st Lord Beauchamp (of Somerset), and Joan Chenduit; the son of John Beauchamp and Cicely de Vivonne.
1.1.1.1. John Bonville (dvp 1396), m. Elizabeth, dau. of John FitzRoger, of Chewton.
1.1.1.1.1. Sir William Bonville, Lord of Chewton, d. 1460, m. Margaret Grey, dau. of Reginald de Grey, Lord of Ruthyn.
1.1.1.1.1.1. William Bonville (killed 1460, Battle of Wakefield), m. Elizabeth, dau of William, 5th Lord Harrington.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1. William Bonville, ‘Lord Harrington’ (killed 1460, Battle of Wakefield ), m. Catherine, dau of Richard Nevill, Earl of Salisbury.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Cecily Bonville, d. ca. 1530, m. 1., Thomas Grey,* 1st Marquess of Dorset (d. 1501), 2. Henry Stafford, Earl of Wiltshire, Thomas Grey’s cousin. Eldest son of Elizabeth Woodville and her first husband Sir John Grey, of Groby. She m. (2) King Edward IV, Thomas Grey becoming his stepson.

1.1.1.2. … Bonville. (See Hannes Kleineke, Linda Clark, ed.; Essays Presented to Michael Hicks, p. 122, 2015), for an identification of the Bonvilles of Dillington.
1.1.1.2.1. John Bonville, of Dillington, Somerset, d. 1484; first-cousin of Sir William Bonville, Lord of Chewton, d. 1460. He m. Alice, dau. and heir of Richard Clopton (Visit. 1591). “The Cloptons, an ancient family of knights, who flourished heere untill King Henry the sixth, when it ended in Sir William Clopton, for he had only one daughter Agnes married unto Roger Harwell descended from a brother of John Harwell Bishopp of Bathe and Wells in Edward the thirds time; whose posterity remained untill Henry the eights time, when Thomas Harwell dying issuless his four sisters entred his inheritance, who were married to Ashton, Clifford, Leighton, and Rawley. But in the meane time Clopton, by what conveyance I knowe not, fell to the Bonvilles of Dillington who still remaine at it, being the only branche now left, as farr as I can find, of the right auncient and honorable family of Bonvills of soe greate eminencie in former ages in theis partes. Clopton: arg. a cheveron betw. 3 egletts asure”. (Somerset Record Society, p. 71, 1900).

Clopton was a manor of Crewkerne, described in the 16th century as ‘a thorough fare betwixt London and Exeter’, its road linked such places as Lyme Regis, Bridport, and Dorchester, and crossed the river Axe at Clopton (or Clapton). From A.P Baggs and R.J.E Bush, A History of the County of Somerset, vol 4, 1978: “The manor passed to John Bonville of Clapton, who was mentioned in 1454 and described in a non-contemporary source as husband of Alice, daughter of Richard Clapton. (Cal. Close, 1447–54, 516; Visits. Som. 1531, 1573, ed. F. W. Weaver, 96). A John Bonville died in 1484 and was succeeded in turn by his son and grandson:

1.1.1.2.1.1. John Bonville (d. 1493)
1.1.1.2.1.1.1. John Bonville (d. 1551). (C 141/2/17; Cal. Fine R. 1471–85, 284; Cal. Inq. p.m. Hen. VII, iii, pp. 350–1; C 142/94/85). From the second the manor passed successively to his sons:
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.Thomas Bonville (d. 1565).
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2. Richard Bonville (C 142/94/85; C 142/143/19.) Richard mortgaged the manor in 1607 and had been succeeded before 1637 by his son or grandson, John Bonville. (S.R.S. li, p. 179; C.P. 25 (2)/715/13 Chas. I East.) A John Bonville held it in 1657”. Thus:
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1. John Bonville.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.1. John Bonville, of Clapton, in 1657.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2. Mary Bonville, m. Walter Grey, br. of Edmund Grey, who m. (August 26, 1613), Avis Mynsum.

(Given the earlier marriage between Cecily Bonville and Thomas Grey, 1st Marquess of Dorset, it is not improbable that this Walter Grey was of a lesser branch of that family).

The Greys of Askerswell were kin of the Horner/Symes family of Somerset; the latter being landlords of the Fulghams.

1. John Grey of Askerswell, Esq., eldest son and heir to Robert, m. Jane Ronyon.
1.1. Walter, his eldest son Walter Grey m. Thomazine, dau. of Roger Cheverell, son of John Cheverell, Esq., of East Stoke, Dorset, and Margaret Wykes. (His Inq. was 5 & 6 Phil & Mary, E 150/945/17).
1.1.1. Walter Grey (Dr.), of Bridport, d. 1612, m. Ann, dau. of Robert Williams, of Harrington.
1.1.1.1. Walter Grey, m. Mary Bonville.

1. …
1.1. Sir Thomas Horner, purchased the manor of Mells in 1544.
1.2. John Horner, gent., of Stoke St Michael, Somerset.
1.2.1. John Horner (Jack of the nursery rhyme), m. Muriell Malte, and after 1554 united the properties of his father and uncle. He was sheriff of Somerset in 1564 and 1573.
1.2.1.1. Dorothy Horner, m. John Hippisley, d. 1608.
1.2.2. Thomas Horner, of Cloford; inherited the manor of Mells; m. 2. Jane Popham. LWT proved 20 Sept. 1612. His widow was left a life interest in his townhouse and certain other lands, provided she kept seven score deer within the park at Cloford.
1.2.2.1. Amy Horner. m. John Symes.
1.2.3. Elizabeth Horner, m. John Roynon, of Hartrey Tilly, b. ca. 1510.
1.2.3.1. Jane Roynon, m. John Grey of Askerswell, Esq.).

1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.1. Mary Grey, m. Christopher Holliman, of Virginia, d. 1691. The name was almost exclusively written as Holman in the registers. Mary Bonville, as Mary Grey, made her Will on Dec. 9, 1663, in IOW, which was proved on the 28th of that month. She appointed Anthony Mathews as admin. of her estate for the use of her son, “Walter Grey, of ye county of Dorset”. Security Christopher Holliman. Anthony Mathews held land adj. Thomas Tooke and George Moore, the grandfather of Avis White, wife of a grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.2. Walter Grey, b. Sept. 4. 1623.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.3. Thomas Grey, bapt. 1625.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.3.1. Thomas Grey, b. ca. 1650.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.3.1.1. Elizabeth Grey, m. James Nicholson.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.3.1.1.1. Elizabeth Nicholson, m. John Egerton.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.3.1.2. Gilbert Grey, owned land next to James Nicholson, in Surry Co.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4. John Grey,* b. ca. 1627: Anthony Goddard, of Suringden* of Wilts, England, and Va., Will proved Aug. 10, 1663. To Wm. Burgess, entire estate in trust for Hester Burgess of Bristol, England. Wit, John Gray, Nath. Heathcote. (Ann Arundel Co, Maryland, 1. 179). Feb. 22, 1685, Christopher Foster exhibited will of Jone Hunter, appraisers: Robert Ward and John Grey. (See Bennett, interjection, as follows). *Surrendell (Surrinden), 20 miles E. of Bristol. Deed relating to the sheep house in ‘Surrenden’ (recte Surrendell), in Hullavington, ‘all redye measured, taken and staked out’, and land. Parties: Hamblen, Kyrby. 1576. (W.A.S. Ms. No. 707). Surrendell is 6 miles S. of Marlbprough,where Rose Meriman m. William Burges (May 11, 1634); Rebekah Wallis m. William Burges (April 23, 1660); Elizabeth Burges m. John Parker (July 26, 1666); and Susanna Hill m. Jeremiah Burges (March 28, 1676).

John Hamlin (d. by 1576) held the manor of Surrenden in 1545, and in 1567 it passed to his sons, William, John, and Nicholas in thirds. (B.L. Add. Ch. 7071; P.R.O., CP 25(2)/239/9 Eliz. I Trin. no. 380). Between 1576–8 Richard Gore (d. 1583) bought land from all three, and in 1594 Richard’s son Edward bought the manor house and other land from John Hamlin. Edward Gore (d. 1622) settled the manor on his son Charles, in 1621, from whom it passed to his son, the antiquarian, Thomas Gore.

HOLMAN

1. Robert Holman, m. Alice Stebins, Jan. 24, 1568/9, in Whitchurch, 8 miles W. of Askerswel.
1.1. Joan Holman, m. Nicholas Mynson, Sept. 10, 1605, in Whitchurch.
1.2. Robert Holman, m. Elizabeth Miller, Sept. 7, 1607, in Whitchurch.
1.2.1. Christopher Holman, of Virginia, b. ca. 1630, m. Mary Grey, niece of Avis Mynsum.
1.2.1.1. Ann Holman, m. John Atkinson, son of Thomas Atkinson Jr., half-br. of William Gwaltney, who m. Sussanah, a dau. of George Moore’s sister.

There is no proof of Lydia Grey being the dau. of an ancient planter; she may have been:

1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4. Lydia Grey, m. (1) Samuel Judkins, Will pr. May 7, 1672, (2) Thomas Pittman, as his 3rd wife, his 2nd being the widow, Martha … Atkinson/Gwaltney, becoming the stepmother of William Gwaltney , who m. Alice Flake, probably the sister (not dau.) of Robert Flake, who m. a dau. of George Moore’s sister.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1. Samuel Judkins, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Edward Pettway and Elizabeth, relict of William Carter Jr.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1. John Judkins, d. 1760, Surry Co., m. Martha, dau. of John Holt and Ann Crawford.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1.1. Nicholas Judkins, m. Elizabeth Champion.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1.1.1. Martha Judkins, m. James Egerton (b. Aug 22, 1740), on Apr 7, 1768, in Bute Co. NC. Will of James Egerton, probated Jan. Ct. 1786, names: wife Martha; sons John Judkins Egerton, Extr.; Gilbert Gray Egerton, Extr.; James Nicholson Egerton; dtrs. Elisabeth Champiom Egerton, Mary Williams Egerton. (Warren Co., N.C., Will Book 4)
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1.1.1.1. Gilbert Gray Egerton, b. June 17, 1776.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1.1.1.2. James Nicholson Egerton, b. Oct 26, 1781.
1.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1.1.2. Ann Judkins, m. Wilmot Egerton, son of John Egerton and Elizabeth Nicholson (m. Nov 27, 1726, in Surry Co.), son of John Egerton, b. ca. 1670, and … Wilmot?

EGGERDON/EGGERTON OF ASKERWELL, DORSET (One Egerton of Virginia).

I. Thomas Eggerdon, Vis. of 1623, b. ca. 1490, d. bef. 1544.
1.1. Thomas Eggerdon, b. ca. 1520, m. Margaret Watkins, of Halwaye, Dorset, in 1544. He was bur. Dec. 27, 1561, at Askerswell.
1.1.1. Richard Eggerdon, b. 1546, per i.p.m of father, m. Avice, dau. of Hugh Browne of Loders. He was bur. June 8, 1639.
1.1.1.1. Henry Eggerdon, m. Margaret Hardie, of Askerswel.
1.1.1.1.1. Thomas Egerdon, bapt. Oct. 14, 1593, m. Elizabeth …
1.1.1.1.1.1. Simon Egerdon, bapt. Sept. 13, 1636, m. Mary Hodder, at Chilcombe, on Nov. 9, 1659.
1.1.1.1.2. John Egerdon, bapt. Mar. 10, 1595, m. Joan Smith, on Aug. 20, 1621, at Askerswell. Browne v Eggerdon. Plaintiffs: Jervase Browne. Defendants: John Eggerdon.
Subject: money matters, Somerset. 1643. (C 5/594/181). John Egerdon, gent of Whatley, Somerset, Gent. Will proved June 6, 1668. My kinsman John Eggerdon. A dwelling house in Murdercombe, Whatley. Lands in Batcombe, Somerset. Elizabeth, eldest daughter of my son Richard, & Mary, his youngest daughter. Lands in Dorset to my son Richard Eggerdon, Exor. My kinsman Simon Eggerdon, Overseer. Tucker v Egerden. Plaintiffs: William Tucker. Defendants: John Egerdon and others. Place or subject: property in Charlton Mackrell, Somerset etc. 1663. (C 7/347/128). Gardner v Tucker. Plaintiffs: Henry Gardner and Katherine Gardner his wife and John Barrett. Defendants: William Tucker, Anne Fry, widow and John Eggerton. Subject: marriage contract, Somerset. 1652. (C 8/100/82). Eggerdon v Gill. Plaintiffs: John Eggerdon. Defendants: Margaret Gill widow and Robert Gill. Subject: money matters, Dorset. 1648. (C 5/8/71). Feoffment by William Collins the younger of Yeovilton, yeoman and Anne his wife to John Eggerdon of Whatley, gent, of a messuage in Barwick, March 21, 1660/61. (SHC DD/HN/2/4/2).
1.1.1.1.2.1. John Egerdon, d.v.p., bapt. March 3, 1621-2, m. Elizabeth Gillam, Feb. 27, 1640, at Loders.
1.1.1.1.2.2. Thomas Egerdon, d.v.p., bapt. July 22, 1627.
1.1.1.1.2.3. Richard Egerdon.
1.1.1.2. Thomas Egerdon, bapt. July 23, 1587.
1.1.1.3. John Egerdon, bapt. April 5, 1591, m. (2) Amy …

Will of Sept. 10, 1664, bequests:
(1) To Amy, his wife, his dwelling house in Bridport for 40 years
(2) To Richard Eggerdon, his son, the dwelling house in Bridport on the death of Amy Eggerdon for 51 years.
(3) To John Eggerdon, his grandson, the fee simple of the dwelling house in Bridport on the death of Amy and Richard Eggerdon or the expiry of the terms in (1) and (2).
(4) To his son Thomas Eggerdon, one shilling.
(5] To his son John Eggerdon, one shilling.
(6) To his son Henry Eggerdon, one shilling. (D/BTM/I2/1). He has basically disinherited three of his sons.

1.1.3.1. Richard Eggerdon, b. Jan. 11, 1624/5.
1.1.3.1.1. John Eggerdon, b. ca. 1665.
1.3.1.1.1.1. *John Egerton, b. ca. 1700, m. Elizabeth Nicholson, on Nov. 27, 1726. He sold 370 ac. on the S. side of the Roanoke River on Stonehouse Creek to James Nicholson of Surry Co. Wit. Daniel Pegram, p. 28.
1.3.1.1.1.1.1. James Egerton, m. Martha … Her Will, Warren Co. B. 2 p. 37, rec. Nov. 1811: Ex: sons John, Gilbert, and Wilmot. Wit. George Nicholson.
1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1. John Judkins Egerton, b. Feb. 9, 1769, m. Nancy, dau, of Charles Harris (br. of Robert Harris Jr.) and Rachel Egerton, on Aug. 21 1798. He witnessed the Will of Joseph Harris, dated Feb. 1797.
1.3.1.1.1.2. Rachel Egerton d. after Sept. 8, 1819 in Warren Co., m. Charles Harris.
1.3.1.1.1.2.1. Nancy Harris, m. John Judkins Egerton.
1.3.1.1.1.2.2. Bedford Harris, m. Priscilla Lancaster on Dec. 5, 1811 (N.C. Marriages B. 1, p. 30).
1.3.1.1.1.3. Wilmot Egerton m. (1) Ann …
1.3.1.1.1.3.1. Sarah Egerton, m. Irby Harris, on Jan. 30, 1804.
1.3.1.1.1.3. Wilmot Egerton m. (2) Priscilla Regan.

HARDY OF LITTON CHENEY AND TOLLER, DORSET (Toller Porcorum is ca, 6 miles N. of Litton Cheney an 4 miles N. of Askersewel).

1. Edmond Hardy, b. ca. 1510, of Toller, m. (1) Jane, dau. of John Keat, of Chesselburn, Dorset.
1.1. Edmond Hardy, b. ca. 1540, of Toller, m. Joan, dau. of William Cooke, of Lye, Dorset.
1.1.1. Edmond Hardy, b. ca. 1570, of Wolcombe Maltravers, m. Frances, dau. of … Knight of st. Denis, Southampton.
1.1.1.1. Robert Hardy, b. ca. 1602.
1.1.1.2. John Hardy, b. 1604 (19 in 1623). Nugent, C&P vol. 1, p. 569: Mr. John Hardie 1150 acres IOW Co., 5 June 1666. Beginning at upper corner tree of Mathew Tomlins old land, running SSE by Wm. Westwrayers land &c. SW on Mathew Tomlins new land. John Hardy m. Alice Tucker, widow of Arthur Allen. Her daus. were Katherine Allen, who m. Robert Johnson, and Joan Allen, who m. Dr Robert Williamson, John Burnett, and Reuben Proctor (who appraised the estates of Thomas and John Harris, sons of Thomas Harris, d. 1672).
1.1.1.2.1. Capt. George Hardy, m. Mary, dau. of Richard Jackson and Elizabeth Pierce, dau. of Thomas Pierce and Alice …* (who m. (2) Thomas Bennett), having issue: Richard Bennett Sr., d. 1709. Capt. George Hardy, patented 500 ac. on July 17, 1648 ‘lying on east side of Lawne’s Creek extending to main river and along the great river to the creek dividing the same from land of *Alice Bennett’. On June 19,1666, he made a deed to land which belonged to his wife Mary whom he refers to as the ‘daughter of Richard Jackson, dec.’. He was an appraiser of the estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677. Edward Harris “dying intestate, administration requested by George Hardy in behalf of the orphans. May 1, 1677. R. Aug 11, 1677. Security, Mr Philip Pardoe, Henry Combes*. Rebecca George (probable cousin of Eleanor George, ist wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), m. (1) Thomas Lewis, and witnessed the probate of his estate, on Oct. 24, 1670. She m. (2) Phillip Pardoe, d. by April 6, 1678. Edward and Thomas Harris were closely related, of Wiveliscombe, Somerset, see previous notes. On chronological grounds, Martha Harris, was probably Captain George Hardy’s sister.
1.1.1.3. *George Hardy Sr.,* b. ca. 1606.
1.1.1.3.1. *Capt. George Hardy, b. ca. 1635.
1.1.1.3.1.1. Mary Hardy, m. William Bennett, br. of Ann Bennett, a beneficiary in the Will of Mathew Fones (1704), witnessed by Philip Pardoe, who witnessed the Will of Martha, wife of Edward Harris, d. 1677. Mathew Fones witnessed the Will of Captain George Hardy (1704).
1.1.1.3.2. Martha Hardy, m. Edward Harris, d. 1677.
1.1.1.3.2.1. Edward Harris, b. 1664.
1.1.1.4. Thomas Hardy*, m. Margaret Bradford, Nov. 28, 1629, in Askerswel.
1.1.2. William Hardy, b. ca. 1570, m. Catherine, dau. of Richard Giles, vicar of Stockwood. (8 miles S. of Toller Porcorum).
1.1.2.1. George Hardy, b. ca. 1595, m. Elizabeth Vye, May 13, 1618, in Litton Cheney. George Hardy, d. 1655, patented 500 ac. in Lawne’s Creek, next to Alice (Pierce) Bennett, in 1648. His Will mentioned his kinsman, George Hardy, father of Captain George Hardy, and his next kinsman, *Thomas Hardy. (Mr. Boddie, p. 226).
1.1.2.2. Mary Hardy, m. Andrew Mynson, May 18, 1620, in Litton Cheney. Avis Mynson, m. Edmund Grey, August 26, 1613, in Askerswell.

BENNETT

1. …
1.1. *John Bennett, b. March 1, 1566, m. Elizabeth Bourne.
1.1.1. Thomas Bennett, b. ca. 1590, listed in the 1624 census on the south of the James River, near Lawne’s Creek. In that year, Elizabeth Pierce, dau. of his wife *Alice, chose her stepfather, Thomas Bennett, as her guardian.
1.1.1.1. Richard Bennett, d. 1709. His first wife was (circumstantially) Anne, who was Charles Barham’s sister (see Douglas Richardson, ‘Plantagenet Ancestry’). His second wife, Sarah*, relict of Daniel Lewis, m. Robert Lancaster Sr., who, by a ist wife, was the father of Samuel Lancaster, husband of Elizabeth Harris, niece of …
1.1.1.1.1. “Richard Bennett the younger“*.
1.1.1.1.1.1. William Bennett, m. Mary Hardy, dau. of Capt. George Hardy.
1.1.1.1.1.2. Ann Bennett, a beneficiary in the Will of Mathew Fones (1704), witnessed by Philip Pardoe, who witnessed the Will of Martha, wife of Edward Harris, d. 1677. Mathew Fones witnessed the Will of George Hardy (1704). Philip Pardoe’s wife was Jane, dau. of John George, and probable cousin of the first wife wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1.1.1.2. Susan Bennett, m. Daniel Lewis, son of Daniel Lewis and *Sarah …
1.1.1.1.2.1. Mary Lewis, m. Timothy Thorpe.
1.1.1.1.2.1.1. Mary Thorpe, m. Edward Harris Jr., br. of Nathan Harris*, and Daniel Harris*, grandsons of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1.1.1.3. James Bennett. Mr. Boddie, chpt. xvi. – “James, who is mentioned as “godson” in the will of Joyce Cripps, wife of George Cripps and former wife of Francis England, the 8th of April 1679″.

(George Moore, b. 1632 (Chapman, IOW Wills, p. 54), m. Jane Barcroft, dau. of Charles Barcroft, and sister of Elizabeth, wife of James Sampson, parents of Sarah, wife of Richard Braswell Sr.; their dau., Ann, m. (1) Mathew Strickland Jr., (2) John Edwards. George Moore and Jane Barcroft had issue: Ann Moore, who m. Thomas White; their dau., Avis White, m. John Harris, grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. Richard Braswell Sr. had issue: (1) Robert Braswell Jr., who m. Susan Burgess, dau. of Katherine Moore (sister of George Moore), and 2nd husband, John Burgess. By her first husband, Katherine Moore had issue: Joyce, who m. (1) Francis England, (2) George Cripps. The Will of Joyce Cripps (1679) bequested “the lands and tenements given me by my former husband, Francis England; to *the son of Francis England’s brother, if he comes to Virginia to make a claim”).

1. Thomas Clarke, m. Elizabeth Penny, dau of Richard Penny, who, on, June 14, 1662, with Thomas Parker, appraised the estate of John Brewer (Chapman, I, p. 15).
1.1. Thomas Clarke, m. Elizabeth Sampson (dau. of James Sampson and Elizabeth Barcroft), and the relict of Edward Browne.

(1.1.1. John Browne. 1.1.1.1. Elizabeth Browne, m. John Joyner. Susannah Brown, John Warren and Grace Warren, his wife, and Sylvester Brown, ” all children of John Brown” convey to Elizabeth Joyner, ”their sister” 256 ac. formerly belonging to our father John Brown, decd. July 28, 1713 patent to John Brown on W. side of Chowan River. 1.1.1.2. Hester Browne, m. (1) Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30, (2) John Brantley. (J.H.). 1.1.1.3. Grace Browne, m. John Warren).

(Lancasters of Bruton, Somerset: 1. Richard Lancaster, m. Margarett Barber, June 22, 1573. 1.1. John Langcaster, m. Susan Mogg, Oct. 30, 1609. 1.1.1. Robert “Langcaster”, m. Susannah Penny, Oct. 1, 1632; he bur. Oct. 3, 1674. 1.1.1.1. Robert “Lankester”, bapt. Jan. 26, 1634. 1.1.1.1. Samuel Lancaster, m. Elizabeth Harris, niece of Thomas Harris, d. 1688).

1.1.1. Sampson Clarke, exec. of sister, Grace Clarke Reynolds, in 1712, p. 130.
1.1.1.1. James Sampson Clark, d. in Surry in 1752, m. Joyce .. whose Will was probated Feb. 28, 1775, mentioning:
1.1.1.1.1. Mary (Molly) Clarke, m. William White.
1.1.1.1.2. Elizabeth Clarke, m. … Gwaltney
1.1.1.1.3. Lucy Clarke, m. Harmon Harris, son of John Harris, and Avis, dau. of Thomas White, and grandau. of George Moore, of Bristol. He appraised the estate of James Lancaster, with John Williamson, rec. Oct. 16, 1797, p. 15. He was the br. of Joel Harris, who m. Martha Barham.
1.1.1.1.4. Winifred Clarke, m. James Davis.
1.1.1.1.4.1. Mary Davis, m. James Gwaltney, Jr
1.1.1.1.4.1.1. William Gray Gwaltney.
1.1.1.1.5. Sampson Clarke, Will probated Feb. 24, 1778, exec. Thomas Gwaltney.
1.1.1.1.6. Rebecca Clarke, m. James Lancaster.

Mr. Boddie cont.

“It will be recalled that Justinian Cooper deeded land to James’ grandmother, Alice Bennett in 1644 and that Cooper’s land was adjacent to that of Francis England. England made his will the 13th of March 1677 as “Francis England of Blackwater.” In 1694 James Bennett was living in the Lower Parish of Surry County as shown by his father’s deed above mentioned. On August 19, 1718, Charles Binns, his neighbor, deeded him the neck of land between Pocatink and Bridge Swamps containing 90 acres, witnesses were John Allen and Thomas Holt. (W & D., 1715-30, p. 139.) James willed this tract to his son William. James will was as follows, “I, James Bennett, of Southwark Parish in the County of Surry, give to my son William Bennett plantation on which he now lives in part of a tract formerly bought of Charles Binns; to my son James 20 sh.; to my son John all my carpenters and coopers tools now in his possession. To daus. Anne, Martha, Mary and Sarah, personalty. To my daughter Bridget the use of my best house as much land as she can work. To my son Samuel the use of my plantation where he now lives. After death of Samuel and his wife without male issue I give plantation to my grandson, Thomas Bennett, son of William Bennett… Samuel to be exr. Teste; Charles Binns, William Goodwyn, Wm. Batt, Wm. Clark. Probated 17 October 1752. (Wills 3, page 804).
Children:
1. William, married Mildred ___, who after his death married ___ Williams. The inventory of his estate was recorded April 21, 1761. (Wills 1754-68, page 253.) Children:
a. Thomas, of Dobbs County, North Carolina, who on the 1st of Dec. 1768, joined with his uncle Samuel E. in deeding 245 acres entailed to him and Samuel in his grandfathers will.
b. William, and Sarah, his wife, October 25, 1764, sold to Samuel Warren 47 acres on which they now live being part of a tract sold by Charles Binns to James Bennett, 19th August 1718. (Deeds 8, page 239.) William Bennett died before Feb. 1779, for in that month, William Bennett, orphan of William Bennett, dec. made choice of Charles Judkins as guardian. (Orders, 1775-82, page 80.)

(To interject: Charles Judkins was the son of John Judkins, whose Will was proved on May 20, 1760, witnessed by Joseph Newsum, James Davis, Saml. Judkin and John Warren. (B. 10, pp. 225-227). Mentions sons, Nicholas, William, Joseph, Jessee, and Charles; daus. Mary Barham, and Sara, who in her mother’s Will was named Sarah Barham, m. to Charles Barham. Their dau., Martha, m. Joel Harris.
The afore written Last Will & Testament of Martha Judkins, dec’d was presented in Court by Jessee Judkins, the exec therein named who made oath thereto according to law the same being proved by the oaths of Jno. Davis, Zechariah Madison, and Nathan Davis the Witnesses thereto and by the Court ordered to be Recorded & on the motion of the said Exec certificate is granted him for obtaining a Probate thereof on due form. Test Wm. Nelson CSC. (Gloria Reid).
John Judkins was the nephew of Charles Judkins: Makes wife, Exerx. Mr. Samuel Thompson and Mr. Wm. Foster overseers of his Will. Wit: Michael Harris,* William Foster. March. 13, 1709. (B. 6, p. 81).
Jane Judkins, widow of Charles Judkins, m. William Williams. (B. 6, p. 9). *His dau., Mary, m. Robert Nicholson (son of Robert Nicholson, d. 1720, in Surry Co.), whose Will, proved Sept. 16, 1768, named his brother-in-law as John Harris. Robert Nicholson, cousin of Robert Nicholson, d. 1720, m. (1) Elinor Vaughn, probable dau. of Robert Evans, named in his Will of 1679; his estate being returned by Elinor Nicholson. (2) Mary, relict of *John Gray, d. 1683. (Tyler’s Quarterly, vol. 1., pp. 770-771, 1981). On Nov. 2, 1675 John Gray was ordered to pay William Tooke 500lb of tobacco according to the Will of William Ridley, of 1671 (p. 104), br. of Elizabeth Ridley, who m. Charles Barham).

Mr. Boddie continued:

“c. Nathaniel, died unmarried, a soldier in camp of Portsmouth during the Revolution. His will was as follows, “I Nathaniel Bennett of Surry County, now in camp at Portsmouth; to my mother Mildred Williams might need grow ‘Bob’ for life and after her death to my brother William Bennett; to my brother William 90 acres in Surry near Bennett’s Ridge; remainder of estate to sister Elizabeth Bennett. Thomas Davis, exr., Sept. 28, 1776. Teste, John Watkins, Jr., John Davis, John Judkin, Jr.
d. Jesse, died before June 28, 1785, for on that date, Ann Bennett widow, relict of Jesse Bennett, dec., and Sarah, Martha, Samuel, and James Bennett complain against William Bennett, son and heir at law of Jesse Bennett. (Orders, 1785.)
e. Elizabeth, was probably the Elizabeth Bennett who married Francis Young, County Court Clerk of on Isle of Wight. While her husband was away in the army during the Revolution, she heard that Tarleton’s Raiders were coming to destroy the Court House, so she buried the records in an old hair trunk. To this lady the people of Isle of Wight owe thanks for the preservation of their valuable records.
2. James, was given 20 shillings in his father’s will.
3. John seems to have been the John Bennett who married Sarah Welch and died in Isle of Wight in 1770. The names of his children are very similar to the names of James Bennett’s children. John Welch made his will in Isle of Wight, Feb. 1, 1769, and leaves estate to wife for life and after her death same is to go to William, Jesse, Thomas and Edmund Bennett, sons of his sister Sarah Bennett. (B. 8, p. 127, Valentine Papers, p. 600.) John Bennett made his Will 4th of Oct. 1770 and names son, 1, John, to him he gives land next to Sarah Marlow, 2, William, second son, was given other part of land. He died on a voyage in 1778. 3, James made his will in 1785, 4, Thomas, 5, Edward, 6, Martha, 7, Lucy.
4. Anne.
5. Martha.
6. Lucy.
7. Sarah.
8. Samuel, and his wife Mary were willed the plantation “on which they now live” by Samuel’s father, James, and after Samuel’s death it was to go to grandson Thomas Bennett, son of William Bennett. Samuel and Thomas made a joint deed to this land in 1768. Samuel made his will in Surry in 1773. (Wills, 1768-79, p. 303.) He names nephew Jesse Bennett, Wife Mary, daughter Brambley Hart and her husband Thomas Hart, grandsons Samuel and William Hart”.

1.2. Eleanor Bennett, m. Richard Harris; grandmother of Thomas Harris, d. 1672).

HARRIS

1. …

1.2. William Harris.
1.2.1. Richard Harris, bapt. Jan. 28, 1595, “son of William”. (“Harries”). Richard Harris. May 9, 1637: Thomas Hampton 700 acs. Up Co of New Norf. “In Nansamund Riv., E upon same , W into the woods, S upon two small Indian feilds near adj. unto Powell’s Cr. & Nly. downward the sd. river” (p. 56), for transp. of Richard Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Elizabet White, John White,* et al. Thomas Harris, obit. 1672: March 2, 1658: ‘Thomas Harris, 1000 acres, Isle of Wight Co. Upon a swamp running into the W. branch of Nansamond Riv., including 2 Indian fields.
1.2.1.1. John Harris,* bapt. Feb. 18, 1624, “son of Richard”.
1.2.1.1.1. Elizabeth Harris, b. ca. 1662, 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.

1.2.1.2. Thomas Harris, d. 1688, second-cousin of (1) Edward Harris, d. 1677, (2) Martha Harris/Jennings, mother of Martha Jennings/Thorpe; great-aunt of Mary, who m. James Barham; (3) Thomas Harris, d. 1672, whose family were Quakers, attending meetings at Chuckatuck in Nansemond Co., between Nansemond River and Chuckatuck Creek; and cousin of John Harris, whose dau. 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. Richard Bennett’s first wife was Anne, who was, circumstantially, Charles Barham’s sister (see Douglas Richardson, ‘Plantagenet Ancestry’).(4) Thomas Harris, d. 1668.

Robert Lancaster probably m. (1), a sister (Lettis) of Thomas White, whose Will was proved Sept. 4, 1694 (“Mr. Robert Lancaster to have the care of my son Thomas and daughter Mary and their estate”). Robert Lancaster probably m. (1), a sister (Lettis) of Thomas White*, whose Will was proved Sept. 4, 1694 (“Mr. Robert Lancaster to have the care of my son Thomas and daughter Mary and their estate”). Thomas White’s widow m. (2) Thomas Edwards. “A commission of administration is granted William Edwards (as greatest creditor) of the estate of Thomas White, deceased (with the Will annexed), the said Will being proved in Court by the oath of Mr. John Thompson and ordered to further proved at the next court … the said Edwards giving security according to law. Robert Lancaster,entering himself in Court security for William Edwards due performance of his administration on the estate of Thomas White with annexed is accepted and ordered that they give bond accordingly”.

EDWARDS

1. …
1.1. Robert Edwards, m. Mary, sister of Michael Hunt, soapmaker, of Bristol.
1.1.1. Sarah Edwards, m. John Sampson, perhaps related to Thomas Sampson. who m. Grace George, cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1712.
1.1.1.1. Katherine Sampson, m. John Lanier II.
1.1.1.1.1. Sampson Lanier Sr., m. of Elizabeth, dau. of Richard Washington and Elizabeth, dau. of Arthur Jordan II, and sister of George Jordan II, whose dau., Jane, m. *Daniel Harris.
1.1.1.1.1.1. Sampson Lanier Jr., m. Elizabeth Chamberlain.
1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Rebecca Lanier, m. Walton Harris, son of Nathan Harris, aforesaid.
1.1.2. Robert Edwards,
1.1.2.1. Judith Edwards, m. Thomas Harris, almost certainly as 2nd wife.
1.1.3. Thomas Edwards, m. (1) Elizabeth, dau. of William Newitt, (2) the widow of James Piland Sr. (whose son, Richard, as given, m. Eleanor Moore, aunt of Avis White, who m. John Harris, grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688).
1.1.3.1. Mr. Thomas Edwards, m. (1) a dau. (Mary, Sarah, or Anne) of Michael Hunt, in whose Will, probated June 12, 1684, he is designated as “cousin”, and overseer. Thomas Edwards was a business partner of John Clarke in Bristol. (Bristol Arch., ref. 046, 1684). (2) The widow of Thomas White.
1.1.3.2. Mr. William Edwards (“William Edwards, Bristol merchant, destination Virginia”), granted granted 290 ac. in Lower Par. of Surry Co., on heads of Blackwater branches … adj. Mr. Richard Bennett (April 23, 1688, p. 214), second-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. William Edwards claimed the headrights of Richard Holloman, and Thomas Harris (d. 1712), son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

WHITE, best guess:

1. Thomas White, cleric, m. (1) Dorothey Catford, Nov. 24, 1634. The Catfords were a substantial family of yeomans, tenants of the Sidenhams: Catford v Sidenham. Plaintiffs: John Catford. Defendants: John Sidenham. Subject: manor of Dulverton, Somerset. 1617-1621. (C 3/303/3). He appears to have been “Thomas White, Clerk of Monksilver”, whose Will was probated om May 16, 1648, naming two sons, John and Thomas, who were to receive £20 when reaching the age of 21. Monksilver is 5 miles due N. of Wiveliscombe.
1.1. *Thomas White, bapt. Feb. 25, 1635/6, d. 1694, in Virginia, it is suggested.
1.1.1.Thomas White, b. ca. 1665, m. a dau. of George Moore, of Bristol, husband of Jane Barcroft.
1.1.1.1. Avis White, b. ca. 1690, m. John Harris, grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. The Harris and White families were probably those who lived within walking distance (betw. Wiveliscombe and Monksilver), in Somerset.
1.1.1.2. Thomas White; his land on the Blackwater bounded those of William Lancaster, grandson of Robert Lancaster Sr., and inheritor of his lands.
1.2. “Lettis” White, m. Robert Lancaster Sr., who m. (2) Sarah widow of her 2nd husband, Richard Bennett Sr., second-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

Security for the estate of Edward Harris, d. 1677:

*Henry Combes, of the Upper Parish, Leg. wife Mary. Wit. *George Hardy Sr., John Coker, George Williams*. Rec. April, 9, 1678, p. 156.

John Coker wit. marriage of Hugh Bressie and Sarah Champion, May 14, 1680, p. 103.
John Coker of Lawnes Creeke Parish, Surry Co., sold 450 ac. to *Richard Bennett the younger of the Upper Parish, IOW, part of a patent granted to John Coker, April 20, 1685; situated between the Cypress Swamp and the main Blackwater in Lawnes Creeke Parish. John Coker acknowledged the deed of conveyance along with his wife Margaret, who relinquished her right of dower. Wit. Robert Kae, George Williams*, and David Andrews. Proved March 6, 1687/8, p. 32.
Certificate granted Jno. Coker, assignee of Mrs. Eliz Holt, for 250 ac. for importacon into the colony of 7 people. 250 ac. assumed to be part of the land patent of 1684. March 6, 1682/3, p. 400.
John Coker was granted 400 ac. on the S.W. side of Cypress Swamp, beginning and extending by the mouth of a branch being Mr. Merryweather’s corner tree, in Surry Co., April 20, 1684, p. 39.
John Coker, 400 ac. Lower Parrish of Surry Co., on SW side of Cypress Swamp, adjoining Mr. Merryweather, For the transportation of 8 people: Fran. Vicaris, Martin Church, Jon. Say, Ed. Lincoln, Tho. Peirce, Wm. Nayler, Hen. Smith, Robt Braxton, April 20, 1684, p. 37.
Will of James Allen*, B. 6, p. 97: leaves to Margaret Coker, probably his sister, wife of John Coker, 1000 lbs. tobacco.
Oct. 19, 1720, Will of John Coker – “In the presence of us John Allen, James Allen, Arthur Allen“.

1. Arthur Allen, an agent for tobacco merchants in Bristol, d. 1669, m. Alice Tucker, who m. (2) John Hardy.
1.1. Arthur Allen (d. 1710, m. Katherine Baker), uterine half-brother of Capt. George Hardy, and Martha Hardy, wife of Edward Harris, d. 1677.
1.1.1. Arthur Allen, b. June 1, 1649, m. Elizabeth, dau. of James Bray Jr.
1.1.2. John Allen, d. March 5, 1741.
1.1.3. *James Allen, d. bef. Feb. 20, 1711.
1.1.4. Margaret Allen, m. John Coker.

WILLIAMS
1. *George Williams, tailor, of Bristol, bapt. Oct. 3, 1618 at St. James, emigrated to Virginia in Sept. 1656, indentured to Thomas Bridgman, of Bristol, for four years. He was deeded 100 ac. in IOW by Pharoh Cobb, on April 10, 1671, which was inherited by his eldest son, William Williams, which passed to his brother, George Williams Jr., who sold it on April 6, 1700, to his br.-in-law, Richard Reynolds, Jr.* George Williams Sr. m. a dau. of Daniel Boucher, of Bristol (purser on the Quaker ship, Blessing), whose Will was rec. May 1, 1668. Leg. to my kinsman Robert Boucher; dau. Elizabeth; to Hodges Councill the younger; to William the son of William Huntt; to my son-in-law George Williams; to Mary the daughter of William Huntt; to Elizabeth Munger the daughter of John Munger; to Elizabeth Davis the daughter of John Davis, decd. Friends John Hardy and Thomas Taberer overseers. Wit: Hodges Councill, William Bacon. Underwritten as follows: In lieu of the horse and furniture given to Peter Vasser, Mr. Boucher gives him the second colt etc. in the presence of Mr. Flake, Alexander Matthews, Thomas Taberer.
Elizabeth and Pharoah Cobb sell to Samuel Haswell land where he lives, in IOW, July 1657; who assigned the land to William Bressie, on Feb. 9, 1658. Witnesses: Daniel Boucher and John Hardy. William Bressie and wife Sussanna assign the land to George Williams, on April 7, 1671. (Mr. Boddie, p. 562). Thomas Taberer m. (1) Ann Bennett, probable sister of Richard Bennett, d. 1709, second-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. His daus., Ruth Taberer, m. John Newman, br.-in-law of Thomas Harris, d. 1672 (the Newman family were of Wedmore); Ann Taberer, m., as his first wife, Robert Spencer, “loving friend” of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1. *George Williams, m. Sarah Mann.
1.2. Elizabeth Williams, m. *Richard Reynolds Jr., son of Richard Reynolds Sr., who witnessed the Will of John Hardy, rec. June 9, 1677, whose headright was claimed by Elizabeth Barcroft*, in 1647.

1. John Barcroft (ca. 1570-1616), merchant tailor of London.
1.1. John Barcroft, Sen., Merchant, of Chard, b. ca. 1600.
1.2. Charles Barcroft, b. ca. 1605, m. (2) ca. 1634-36, *Elizabeth …
1.2.1. Elizabeth Barcroft, m. James Sampson, d. 1689.
1.2.1.1. Elizabeth Sampson, m. Thomas Clarke.
1.2.1.1.1.Grace Clarke, m. Robert Reynolds, Jr.
1.2.2. Jane Barcroft, m. George Moore, but all connections are through Elizabeth Harris, and Eleanor Harris, matriarchs.

by m stanhope, copyright B.T. Shannon, 2022.