Genealogy can be an opportunity to speculate about those we imagine as ancestors. In terms of English ancestors who colonised early Virginia, speculation is stimied by a lack of surviving documents, and the dubious authenticity of others, leading to imaginative constructions. Within that sphere, however, are some “almost certainties”, based on our knowledge of the composition of English kinship groups – closely intertwining families that intermarried over successive generations, leaving a trail to be followed. One such example concerns a family of Edwards, one of whom, Judith Edwards, with her sister Margaret, witnessed the Will of William Thomas, as follows.

Jason M. Farrell gives an insight into the dubious constructions surrounding some named Edwards in early Virginia; an insight that is also generally applicable to other families:
“It seems the primary reason even professional genealogists have gotten the Edwards family of Virginia so mixed up over the last century is a 24-page book published in Havre, France by an obscure genealogist named C. W. Chancellor, M.D. It also appears to be the source for several of the claims in the Edwards Heirs newsletters in the 1920s, for example, that William Edwards came to America aboard the ship Ye Merchants, as well as the claim that the Edwards families of Lancaster, Surry and Northumberland are all related to each other as presented in the 1910 book The Beall and Edwards Families and Their Descendants. Clearly, the impact this tiny book had on Edwards research was immense. So what of this book? Where are its theories from? They appear to be a mixture of family lore, mistakes from sloppy research in Virginia county records, and fabrications from the Edwards Heirs scams of the late 19th century.

Chancellor fell victim to one of the classic genealogy blunders: if I find someone with the name I’m looking for in the same general area, it must be the right person. A look through Cavaliers and Pioneers shows at least four different immigrants to Virginia named William Edwards between 1636 and 1650.
This lack of a deep dive, combined with the extreme difficulty of sorting through colonists with a common surname like Edwards and ultra-common given names like John, William and Thomas, led Chancellor to a long list of unsupported assumptions that have been copied-and-pasted by almost every Edwards genealogist since then. Chancellor’s book laid the groundwork for 100 years worth of Edwards genealogy errors, cited by a wide swath of genealogical books and journals over many decades”. (Jason M. Farrell October 6, 2020, edwardsvirginiagenealogy.blogspot.com).

To follow on from Mr. Farrell’s critique: So many genealogical accounts of the origins of English settlers in early Virginia commence with prestigious families that are recorded in the tomes of Mr. Burke, et al.; understandably so, for it is no simple task to identify clusters of settlers that shared the same names of clusters of near neighbours and kinfolk in England – almost invariably they being synonomous. A common tragedy is that the seed sown out of Mr. Burke’s book takes on the qualities of a much loved and copied story, which resists more realistic accounts.

Traditional accounts of a family of Flood also fall into the category of “family lore, mistakes from sloppy research”. The first recorded Flood/Floyd families of Somerset appear in the parish registers of Wiveliscombe, and it is cetainly possible that they were the same family that were to be found in Bridgwater, 15 miles N.E. of that place. In this conjecture, the following genealogical table is proposed. The Bridgwater Floods were those to be found in early Virginia, as earlier posts signify. The name Flood had many variants in Somerset, Floyd, Fludde, Floudde, as examples. It is entirely possible that they were “corruptions” of the Welsh, llwyd, but this view is perhaps a much copied simplification, with, in former times, a fludde being a wooden joist. The term fludde/flode-gate was much in evidence, derived from the Saxon word “flud”, which described a small water-course. It was certainly the case that when baptisms were recorded the spelling used would be interpretations of a phonetic. The dipthong Fl(oy)d was pronounced as a very long au in old Somerset dialect. Fl(oo)d was pronounced as a long oo as in food/book. The diphthong ou was synonomous with oo.

Bridgwater Floods of Virginia:
1. … 1.1. Edward FLood, m. … Aug. 4, 1567. Will proved June 23, 1572, bequested to “Christopher Fludd my sonne one quarter of my goode sheep”. 1.1.1. Christopher Floudde, m. Joane Castlebrooke, Feb. 11, 1609. (A local toponym). 1.1.1. “Johannes Fludd”, bapt. Dec. 21, 1621 (“son of Xpofori”), made a deposition in 1652 stating that he was 30 years old, or thereabouts. He m. Mary Creede in Surry Co., Virginia, dau. of Ralph Creede, son of Edward Creed, Clerk, of Shirehampton (a tithing of Westbury-upon-Trim, Gloucestershire), whose Will was proved in Bristol, in 1649: “To Raphell, my disobedient sonn twelve pence in money (and prayer that he may reform his life”). As Ralph Creed, carpenter, he was deeded 150 ac. by Thomas Flood, his brother, on August 27, 1661. Shirehampton and Bridgwater were connected on the main trading road which passed through Bristol. 1.1.1.2. ”Thomae Fludde”, bapt. April 19 1612 (“son of Christopher and Joan”). 1.1.1.2.1. Thomas Flood Jr., b. ca. 1637-1642, m. Ann Rose, b. ca. 1650-1655.
Wiveliscombe Floods:

1.2. Robert Flood, m. Elizabeth …, Jan. 21, 1560. 1.2.1. Robert Flood, b. ca. 1565. bur. April 19, 1612 as “Robert Floyd, the elder”. 1.2.1.1. Robert Flood, b. ca. 1595. 1.2.1.1.1. Robert Flood, bapt. Feb. 15, 1618. 1.2.1.1.2. Henry Flood, bapt. May 27, 1620. 1.2.1.1.3. William Flood, m. Agnes Bowring.* (1. … 1.1. Robert Bowring. 1.1.1. Robert Bowring, bapt. Feb. 14, 1560. 1.1.1.1. Robert Bowring, bapt. Feb. 8, 1590. 1.1.1.1.1. *Agnes Bowring, bapt. April 20, 1616. 1.1.1.2. John Bowring, m. Margaret Rogers, Nov. 13, 1630. 1.2. John Bowring, m. Joan Clowter, Nov. 29. 1565, sister of John Clouter, who m. Joan Westbrooke, sister of Dorothy Westbrooke, wife of William Harris, progenitor of the Harris family of Wiveliscombe).

1.2.1.2. Nathaniel Floyd?, b. ca. 1600. He can be conjectured to be of this family because the Nathaniel Flood of Virginia had strong connections to the Harris Family of Wiveliscombe, and the common description of him – he was a Welshman who came to Virginia in 1624, aged 24 – falls into the category of unsupported assumption that has been copied-and-pasted. The Nathaniel Flood/Floyd associated with the Harris family need not necessarily have been him of the 1624 Muster. Thomas Harris, ca. 1630-1688, held land in lower par. IOW Co. on the 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 son, Francis Hobbs, was the father of a dau. who m. John Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
Nathaniel Floyd’s headright was Mathew Tomlin; his land being adj. that of Thomas Harris, d. 1688: (B. 7, p. 299).

The sons of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, John (son-in-law of Francis Hobbs Sr.), and Thomas Harris, held land which had beem Nathaniel Floyds: 365 ac., Upper Parish of IOW Co.; on N. side of the Ashen Swamp, near the head and on W. side of Seward’s Creek, April 20, 1685, p. 441. 1.2.1.3. Richard Flood, m. Margaret Stevens, Apr. 29 1634. (1. William Stevens. 1.1. Christopher Stevens, m. Elianor Forte, Oct. 19, 1581. (Her family were neighbours of the Harris family of Wiveliscombe, see previous notes). 1.1.1. William Stevens, bapt. Jan. 24, 1585. 1.1.1.1. Nicholas Stevens, m. Mary Body, June 20, 1614. (Her family were also neighbours of the Harris family of Wiveliscombe). 1.1.1.1.1. Margaret Stevens, m. Richard Flood, Apr. 29, 1634.

EDWARDS – of Somerset, and Virginia – a suggested ancestry:

North Petherton 12 miles E. of Wiveliscombe, 20 miles E. of Dunster; 5 miles N. of North Curry. North Petherton, as places nearby, was much effected by the plague between 1645 and 1648, causing a poor rate tax to be levied for the care of the sick, which some parishioners refused to pay in 1647. There cannot be any reference for the family containing a John, Robert, James, Thomas, and William Edwards of Virginia, for they are of a time of when records are patchy, and people did not conveniently leave Wills with a remark that so-and-so had gone to Virginia. What is certain is that the Edwards above noted had very strong links to the Bennett/Harris family of Wiveliscombe, Somerset, and Virginia, and, as their place of origin was within walking distance (in those days) of Wiveliscombe, a reasonable assumption might be that the Edwards and Harris families of Virginia were neighbours in England. The “continuation of associations” was a central element in the colonisation of early Virginia – see numerous examples given in previous posts. The oft-seen charge, “there is no citation”, is being locked into a certain type of “academic” format, when, being more widely academic necessitates a knowledge of how English kinship groups that settled in Virginia operated; their local nature being a key element – a knowledge of the subject matter. The great irony of the citation-is-needed-here persuasion is that the citations they offer are often dubious in nature.

1. … Edwards.
1.1. William Edwards, bapt. Nov. 9, 1561.
1.2. John Edwards, bapt. March 15 1564/65.
1.2.1.1. John Edwards, bapt. April 18, 1604.
1.3. Robert Edwards.
1.3.1. Robert Edwards, bapt. March 6, 1607/8, “s.o. Robert”.
1.3.1.1. Robert Edwards,* bapt. Jan. 1635/36, “s.o. Robert and Mary”, possibly he who m. Mary Hunt, in 1672, as follows.
1.3.1.2. John Edwards, bapt. May 21, 1637, “s.o. Robert and Mary”.
1.3.1.2.1. James Edwards? b. ca. 1670, d. May 23, 1743, IOW.
1.3.1.2.1.1. John Edwards. B. 4, p. 222, Anne (Braswell) Edwards, late widow and relict of Mathew Strickland, decd., elects to accept the terms of her late husband’s Will. Signed Ann Edwards. Wit: George Gurly and Augustin Nickson. Rec. Jan. 22, 1732. She was mentioned in the last Will of her husband John Edwards, who died in 1748: Item. I give to my Wife Ann one large Iron Pott. ~ Item. I likewise give to my wife Ann all the money and goods which she has already carried away from me & disposed of. I do hereby constitute and appoint my son John Edwards and Henry Harris my whole and Sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament ~ I do hereby nominate and appoint my brother Nathaniel Edwards Trustee to see this my Will performed. Witness my Hand and Seal this 27th day of April 1748. Test. Chaplin Williams, J. Edwards (Seal); Thos. Taylor, Harris Taylor. Estate appraised by Joseph Cobb, Jr., John Pope. The former was a son of Joseph Cobb and Susannah Braswell; the latter was a son of Henry Pope, Will recorded October 28, 1728, naming him and sister, Jane Braswell. “Harris Taylor, grandson”, named in Will of William Harris, pr. April 19, 1721, which named Thomas Holt as “friend”.
1.3.1.3. William Edwards, bapt. Oct. 7. 1638, “s. of Robert and Mary”, nephew of William Edwards*. Mr. William Edwards*, Clerk of the General Court in 1693, He inherited land around Croucher’s Creek, and acquired considerably more land in the James River throughout the 1680’s and 1690’s. He m. a sister of Thomas Swann Sr. (Martha W. McCartney, Documentary History of Jamestown Island, p. 114, 2000).

1. William Swann. 1.1. Col. Thomas Swann, b. 1616, m. (1) Margaret Delton. 1.1.1. Susannah Swann, m. William Marriot. 1.1. Col. Thomas Swann, b. 1616, m. (4) Mary Mansfield, Dec. 20, 1668. 1.1.1. Mary Swann, b. Oct. 5, 1669, d. Sept. 1700; m. Richard Bland, son of Theoderick Bland and Ann Bennett, dau. of Governor Richard Bennett; 2nd-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. (See as follows). 1.1.2. Sarah Swann, m. (2) Giles Webb, by 1695, as relict of Henry Randolph Jr. (The William and Mary Quarterly 4, no. 2 (1895): 125–27). Giles Webb’s Will, proved 1711 in Henrico, mentions stepson, Henry Randolph III, and brother, Thomas Webb, in England; no issue by Sarah Swann.

1.3.1.4. Richard Edwards, bapt. Dec. 31, 1640.
1.3.1.5. Thomas Edwards. Sale, Aug 19, 1671, to John Jennings, pp. 241,242. Know all men by these p’sents that I Thomas Edwards of the Upper Parish of Isle of Wight County, & Elizabeth my wife formerly y.e relict of Thomas Greenwood, for a valluable sum’e of tobb. & cask have sould over unto John Jennings all that land being one hundred & fifty acres, w.ch was taken up by y.e s’d Thomas Greenwood. In Open Co.rt this 7.th day of October 1671 before Co.ll Pitt, L.t Co.ll George, Maj.r Hill; M.r Nic.o Smyth, Cap.t Bridger, M.r Jn.o Hardy; M.r James Powell; M.r Thomas Taberer, Justices and then recorded. That is, many of the Justices of IOW were of English, Bristol-basin origin, with strong connections to the Harris family of Wiveliscombe.
1.3.2. *William Edwards, bapt Feb. 24, 1610/11, “s.o. Robert”. It may have been he who was burgess of Surry Co. in the 1650’s. He patented land on Croucher’s Creek in 1652. He d. bef. 1670, when Thomas Hunt* became the guardian of his minor children, and attempted to collect funds due to Edwards’ estate. (Nugent, 1., pp. 353-355; B.2., p. 150; Surry Co. D&W, p. 31). *Thomas Hunt was the nephew of Mary Hunt, who m. *Robert Edwards.
1.3.3. Richard Edwards, bapt. March 14. 1612/13.
1.3.4. Walter Edwards, bapt. Oct. 5, 1618.
1.3.5. Anthony Edwards, m. Eleanor …
1.3.5.1. John Edwards, bapt. Nov. 1, 1644.

*William Edwards was granted granted 290 ac. in Lower Par. of Surry Co., on heads of Blackwater branches … 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. Beg. at Thomas Kane’s Corner, in Mr. Robert Binn’s line, adj. Mr. Owens, Mr. William Gray, and Thomas Lane. Granted John Clarke, April 24, 1684, by him deserted.

William Edwards claimed the headright of Richard Holman, and Thomas Harris (d. 1712, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672), husband of Judith Edwards, and probably a close degree of cousin. Mr. William Edwards, 750 ac. Surry Co., Oct. 20, 1691, p. 213. Beg. at east side of the river, adj. George Jordan, on swamp dividing this from plantation whereon Capt. Thomas Flood lived, formerly granted to Ralph Creed, March 14, 1666. William Edwards, 80 ac. in Surry Co. betw. lands of Ralph Creed and Col. Jordan, and adj. land of Woodhouse, Oct. 23, 1690, p. 101; granted to Francis Sowerby, March 1, 1666, by him deserted.

(Thomas Harris, 290 acs. (NL), Is. of Wight Co; N. side of Maherin Riv., & on both sides of Herbert’s Br; adj. Edward Brantley; & William Simmons’ line; 24 Mar. 1725, p. 440. 30 Shill). The description: “Lower Par. of Surry Co., on heads of Blackwater branches” is not incongruous with the N. side of Maherin River, and it may be considered that Thomas Harris, d. 1712, purchased William Edward’s 290 ac. tract, and conveyed it to his eldest son, Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30.

HUNT

1. William Hunt, granted 800 ac. on the head of Beverdam branch, a branch of the Nansemond, on Dec. 16, 1635, for the trasp. of 16 persons, including members of the Scott family of Bristol, much associated with the family of Thomas Harris, d. 1672). William Hunt d. by May 18, 1669, when James Clark calls William Hunt, decd., father-in-law, in William Hunt’s estate inventory. Signed, John Clarke; witnessed by Thomas Taberer, and Robert Kae. (IOW, B. 1, p. 110).

1.1. Michael Hunt (Soap Maker of Bristol), b. ca. 1640, whose Will was probated June 12, 1684, naming sons James,. John, Joseph, and *Thomas Hunt, and brother Joseph, and “loving friend” *Thomas Edwards as overseer. Joseph Hunt, and br. Michael held land 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, 1st-cousin of George Moore.

1.2. Mary Hunt (b. ca. 1645), m. (1672) Robert Edwards, (d. in 1681). She m. (2) Owen Griffin, having issue: Ann Griffin, who m. Thomas Drake. Her Will of 1727 gave her son-in-law, Thomas Drake, her whole estate. She m. (3) William Boddie (in 1712), who, by a 1st wife, Anna, had issue: Mary Boddie, who m. John Brown.

1.2.1. Judith Edwards (b. ca. 1673), m. (1) Thomas Harris, (b. by 1658, d. 1712, probably as his 2nd wife; son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and his ist wife, Eleanor George. Judith Edwards and her sister, Margaret, witnessed the Will of William Thomas (a transportee of William Hunt in 1635), made Nov. 3. 1702, probated Feb. 9, 1702/3, evidently, Judith Edwards m. Thomas Harris after the former date, which supports a notion that he was her 2nd husband. William Thomas was the father of a namesake, who m. Elizabeth, dau. of Nicholas Hill and Sylvestra Bennett, 2nd-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. These associations suggest an early connection between the families of Moore and Thomas in Bristol, and to other families later to be found in Virginia; Browne, Clarke, Drew, and Hill. Judith Edwards m. (2) John Clarke.

THOMAS – This family was probably of Bristol, or had migrated there from the surrounding district, and recorded in the Bristol, (Diocese). Consistory court probates: William Thomas 1603. Philip Thomas 1607.

(1. Philip Thomas, with Evan and Sarah Thomas, transportees of William Hunt in 1635. Philip Thomas, a creditor of the estate of William West in 1688. He witnessed the Will of John Daniel in 1679. His will probated Feb. 9, 1702/3, giving one shilling to dau. Mary Goodson, and son William. To son John, he bequested “all that I die seized of”. (B. 2., p. 456). Witnesses – Margaret and Judy Edwards, step-daus. of William Boddie, who had m. their mother, Mary (Hunt) Edwards.

1.1. John Thomas, m. Suzanne, dau. of John Portis Sr. (Will probated in 1707), and relict of John Frizell. (O.B., 1693-5, p. 2). In 1693, John Portis Sr. gifted land to his dau. Suzanne, which was next to the land of Thomas Moore and Thomas Tooke. (b. 1, p. 65). On Nov. 22, 1704, Deborah, relict of John Portis, deeded a tract of land (previously given to her dau. Suzanne on April, 4, 1693, to her son, John Portis Jr. (Will probated in 1704). Thomas Harris, d. 1712, who m. Judy Edwards, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, was her atty. (B. 2, p. 238). John Portis Sr., with Henry West, patented 900 ac. next to John Sherrer (witness to the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1688), on Sept. 25, 1673. (Boddie, p. 690). John Thomas probably m. twice, as his Will, dated Dec. 12, 1725, bequested land to wife, Hannah, and land to son, Richard, between “West, Portis, John Clarke, and John Sherrer. (G.B. 196).

1.1.1. Richard Thomas, m. (in 1736), Eleanor Sherrer/Sherrod/Sherwood, dau. of John Sherrer. (W.B. 4, p. 192, D.B. 9, p. 379). In 1738, he returned the inventory on Elizabeth Sherwood. In 1743, Robert Sherrod deeded him land.

1.1.1.1. John Thomas, m. Mary, dau. of Philip Moody.

1.1.1.2. Mary Thomas, m. Whitney Gale. She is mentioned as a “niece” of Samuel Thomas of N.C. in 1764.

1.1.2. Samuel Thomas, m. Elizabeth Sherrer. In 1754, he sold land to Whitney Gale,given him by his father.

1.1.3. Jacob Thomas, m. Mary Norsworthy. In 1767, Tristram Norsworthy was appointed guardian of his children. 1.2. William Thomas, m. Elizabeth, dau. of Nicholas Hill, security for the estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and Sylvestra Bennett, 2nd-cousin of the said Thomas Harris.

1.3. Mary Thomas, m. Edward Goodson, bef. 1702).

“Robert Edwards who died intestate leaving three daughters to whom the said land descended, one of which said daughters intermarried with Thomas Harris (d. 1712) and departed this life leaving issue, Benjamin Harris her son and heir at law, who also departed this life leaving issue, the said Mary Harris,* party of these presents, his daughter and heir who inherited one third part of this land”. (D.B. 10, pp. 31-32). One third devised to Frances Edwards, half-sister of Judith Edwards, who m. Henry Wyche, the br. of George Wyche, whose dau., Elizabeth, m. Theophilus Goodwin; their dau., Sarah, being the wife of Thomas Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30. *Great-great granddau. of Robert Edwards, and his heiress, Judith Edwards.

William Hunt was the grandfather of Judith Edwards, wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1712, who m. (2) John Clarke.

JOHN CLARKE AND WILLIAM BODDY
1. William Clarke, d. 1566, in Wiveliscombe, a neighbour of the intermarried Bennett and Harris families. 1.1. John Clarke, m. Joan Blackford, on May 17, 1568. Her probable brother, Christopher Blackford, m Katherine Boddye, on May 5, 1575. 1.1.1. … Clarke. 1.1.1.1. George Clarke. 1.1.1.1.1. John Clarke. 1.1.1.2. Margarie Clarke, m. Robert Saunders, on April 8, 1624; probably a close relation of Pascha Saunders, who m. Robert Day, on May 30, 1620, in Wiveliscombe. 1.1.1.3. Richard Clarke, m. (unreadable) Oct. 5, 1626. 1.1.1.3.1. Richard Clarke. 1.1.1.3.1. John Clarke. May 7, 1672. John Clarke, aged 20, says that when he lived with Wm. Newsom he heard John Kindred bid Roger Rawlings fetch a heifer; sd beast did run at Mr. Watkins, etc. He acknowledged a receipt from fWm. Newsum on May 6, 1673, for the estate left him by his father, Richard Clarke. (B. 2, p. 27). On April 8, 1682. Jno. Clarke, William Chambers, Roger ralings to deliver to James Hodge, orphant of Jno. Hodge, deceased, a child’s part of his father’s estate. Wit.: Thos. Edwards, Wm. Edwards. April 30, 1703. Jno. Clarke, signed witness to Thomas Edward’s estate record.

1.1.1.3.2. James Clarke. Inventory of his estate presented by Judith (Hunt) Clarke his relict. Rec. Oct. 9, 1672, p. 102. As given, William Hunt d. by May 18, 1669, when James Clark calls William Hunt, decd., father-in-law, in William Hunt’s estate inventory. Signed, John Clarke; witnessed by Thomas Taberer, and Robert Kae. (IOW, B. 1, p. 110).

1.1.1.3.2.1. John Clarke, d. 1722, m. (2) Judith Edwards.

1.1.1.5.1.1. “Clark, John: Leg. – Devises that daughter and her husband have plantation they live on for life then to “my grandson”, John Barham. If he have no heirs, to granddau., Elizabeth Barham. Grandson, Robert Barham, land bought of James Briggs, if no heirs to granddau., Mary, Grandson, Charles Barham, dau., Eliza. Barham. To Edward Harris.* Wife Mary, Exer. Prob. May 15, 1717. Wit: Thos. Lane, Wm. Holt. (B. 7, p. 65).

1. Charles Barham, m. Elizabeth Ridley. 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. 1.1. Robert Barham, m. Elizabeth, dau. of John Clark and Mary, dau. of Robert Flake and Katherine (on chronological grounds), a sister of George Moore: 1.1.1. Robert Barham, Will probated on July 17, 1770, in Surry Co. 1.1.2. Thomas Barham, d. 1784, m. Sarah Newsom, sister of Elizabeth Newsom. 1.1.3. Charles Barham, b. 1706. In 1738, he was deeded land by Thomas Holt Jr. (B. 5, p. 239). His Will was probated on June 9, 1791. He m. Sarah, dau. of John Judkins and Martha, dau. of John Holt. 1.1.3.1. James Barham, b. 1730, d. June 1, 1791, m. Mary, dau. of Joseph Thorpe, son of Timothy Thorpe Jr., son of Timothy Thorpe Sr. 1.1.3.1.1. Martha Barham, m. Joel Harris,* descendant of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

ROBERT EDWARDS: 1. Robert Edwards, m. Mary Hunt, in 1672. On May 2, 1681, Administration was requested by Robert Edward’s relict, Mary. Rec. June 18, 1681. Security, Henry King, Owen Griffen. Mary Hunt m. (2) Owen Griffin, having issue: Sarah Griffin (who m. (1) William Johnson, (2) John Joyner), Ann Griffin, who m. Thomas Drake. (3) William Boddie. Will of Mary Body, widow and late wife of William Body, dated Jan. 17, 1728 named legatees: son-in-law Thomas Drake; dau. Mary Bragg; dau. Judith Clark; dau. Sarah Joyner. Execs: Thomas Drake. Witnesses: George Washington, Richard Drake, and Francis Jones. Rec. Apr 24 1732.

1.1. Judy Edwards, b. ca. 1675, m. Thomas Harris, d. 1712, after Feb. 9, 1702/3, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. She m. (2) John Clarke. She sold her one third share of her inheritance from her father, Robert Edwards, on Sept 6, 1701. (B.1, p. 131; vol. 2, p. 645).

1.2. Margaret Edwards, sold to James Bragg her one third share of her inheritance from her father, Robert Edwards, on April 6, 1699, ibid. Wit. John Jones, William West.

1.3. Mary Edwards, m. James Bragg, of Newport Parish, in 1694, p. 57, whose Will was rec. April 22, 1728, p. 100, naming legatees: Thomas Story, who m. dau., Elizabeth; dau. Sarah Driver; dau. Mary Norsworthy. Exec., wife Mary Bragg. James Bragg was presumably the son of :James Bragg, dying intestate, admin. requested by relict, Elizabeth. Rec. Oct. 20, 1670, security: Thomas Harris, d. 1672, John Portis, p. 26. Thomas Harris, d. 1672, whose younger son by his 2nd wife, Thomas Harris, was undoubtedly he who was (on Nov. 21, 1704), appointed attorney by Deborah Portis, widow of John Portis Jr., in Isle of Wight.

1.3.1. Sarah Bragg, son of John Driver, d. bef. March 26, 1722, son of Giles Driver, headright of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

1.3.2. Elizabeth Bragg, m. Thomas Story, son of John Story: John Story of Upper Parish, leg. John, in care of Richard Piland, son Thomas to William Hichens, son William to my wife, Judith. Overseers, my neighbour, William Evans, and Richard Piland. Rec. Jan. 9, 1680/81, p. 222. Wit. Thomas Edwards, John Collins, George Moore. John Story, appraisal by Thomas Moore (1st-cousin of George Moore), John Williams, John Goodriche Jr.*. Rec. Jan. 21, 1681/2, p. 224. The relict of Thomas Greenwood m. (1) James Piland, (2) Thomas Edwards. The relict of Thomas Greenwood m. (1) James Piland, (2) Thomas Edwards. 1.3.3. Mary Bragg, m. John Norsworthy.

1. Alexander Portus, m. Elizabeth Craston July 12, 1641, in Stepney, St Dunstan, son of “John Porrtus”, bapt. Feb. 17, 1599/00, in Stepney, s.o. John. She was probably the dau. of George Crostone, bapt. Sept, 3, 1592, in Stepney, Limehouse, probably a “mariner”, as the Derricks. 1.1. … Portis. 1.1.1. John Portis, appraiseed of the estate of Robert Edwards, with Alexander Matthews, and Thomas Parnell. Rec. July 9, 1685. He died after 1693, when he was listed as John Portis Sr. as a witness to the Will of John Frizzell. 1.2. Susannah Portis, d. Sept. 9, 1688, m. Thomas Parnell? Thomas’ will mentions his “well beloved wife” Susannah. Thomas Parnell, cooper, sons Joseph and Thomas, sister Jemima Drake, wife of John Drake, overseer John Fulgham. Rec. June 9, 1688, p.278. John Fulgham was the overseer of the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. 1.2.1. Elizabeth Parnell, m. John Sherrer,* joint overseer of the Will of the said Thomas Harris. 1.2.1.1. Elizabeth Sherrer, m. John Dew. 1.2.1.1.1. Patience Dew, m. William Bryant. 1.2.1.1.1.1. Elizabeth Bryant, great-granddau of *John Sherrer, m. Jonathon Kittrell Jr. 1.2.2. Joseph Parnell, named in his father’s 1687 Will, witnessed the Will of John Clarke, rec. Nov. 26, 1722, p. 124

BODDY
1. Richard Boddy, bur. Oct. 11, 1560, in Wiveliscombe. 1.1. John Boddy Sr., bur. Jan.1, 1576. 1.1.1. John Boddy bur. Jan. 6, 1581. 1.1.1.1. “Katherine Boddye”, m. Christopher Blackford, on May 5, 1575. 1.1.1.2. Robert Body, bur. Apr. 13, 1608, m. Elizabeth Skinner, on Oct. 20, 1586 (Webber). 1.1.1.2.1. Robert Body, bapt. June 1596, m. Joan Taylor, Sept. 8, 1617. 1.1.1.2.1.1. Robert Body, bapt. June 26, 1633. 1.1.1.2.2. William Body, bapt July 21, 1602. 1.1.1.2.2.1. William Body. On July 12, 1665 John Marshall received a grant of 700 ac. next to Capt. Anthony Fulgham’s grant and six of his headrights were assigned to him by William Boddie, who, on that same day, was granted 3350 acres lying next to Fulgham’s and Marshall’s grants. The Fulghams of Pitminster lived ca. 10 miles S.E. from the Boddies of Wiveliscombe. 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”; “my dau. Anne to live with Mis. Anne Sharpe seven years”, who was probably the sister of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. (Five Thomas Harrises). The two namesakes were of the region of second-cousins. 1.1.1.2.2.1.1. Mary Boddie, m. John Browne*. 1.1.2.2.1.1.1. William Browne, m. Martha, dau. of Richard Braswell Sr. and Sarah Sampson, and sister of Anne Braswell, who m. (2) John Edwards. Thomas Carter of Upper Parish give George Carter son of Thomas and Magdalen–Whereas Geo. Moore of said Parish, father of Magdalen, by deed, 11 Aug. 1673, did in consideration of marriage, convey to said Thomas and Magdalen 400 acres, part of 1400 ac. in Blackwater Swamp, pat. May 5, 1669 … now they confirm to said Geo. Carter 200 of said 400 ac. Dec. 30, 1700. Wit. Wm. Brown, Saml. Griffin.

JOHN CLARKE – again, local connections in Somerset are suggested.
1. William Clarke, d. 1566, in Wiveliscombe, a neighbour of the intermarried Bennett and Harris families. 1.1. John Clarke, m. Joan Blackford, on May 17, 1568. Her probable brother, Christopher Blackford, m Katherine Boddye, on May 5, 1575. 1.1.1. … Clarke. 1.1.1.1. George Clarke. 1.1.1.1.1. John Clarke. 1.1.1.2. Margarie Clarke, m. Robert Saunders, on April 8, 1624; probably a close relation of Pascha Saunders, who m. Robert Day, on May 30, 1620, in Wiveliscombe. 1.1.1.3. Richard Clarke, m. (unreadable) Oct. 5, 1626. 1.1.1.3.1. Richard Clarke, b. ca. 1652. 1.1.1.3.1. John Clarke. May 7, 1672. John Clarke, aged 20, says that when he lived with Wm. Newsom he heard John Kindred bid Roger Rawlings fetch a heifer; sd beast did run at Mr. Watkins, etc. He acknowledged a receipt from Wm. Newsum on May 6, 1673, for the estate left him by his father, Richard Clarke. (B. 2, p. 27). On April 8, 1682. Jno. Clarke, William Chambers, Roger Rawlings to deliver to James Hodge, orphant of Jno. Hodge, deceased, a child’s part of his father’s estate. Wit.: Thos. Edwards, Wm. Edwards. April 30, 1703. Jno. Clarke, signed witness to Thomas Edward’s estate record. 1.1.1.3.2. James Clarke. Inventory of his estate presented by Judith (Hunt) Clarke his relict. Rec. Oct. 9, 1672, p. 102. As given, William Hunt d. by May 18, 1669, when James Clark calls William Hunt, decd., father-in-law, in William Hunt’s estate inventory. Signed, John Clarke; witnessed by Thomas Taberer, and Robert Kae. (IOW, B. 1, p. 110).

BELL, BRYANT, DEWE, AND SHERRER
1. Davye Dewe bur. Jan. 8, 1569/70, Dunster, 10 miles N. of Wiveliscombe. 1.1. Sybil Dewe, m. Nicholas Flemming, Nov. 30, 1580. 1.1.1. Jasper Flemming, bapt. April 3, 1584. 1.2. John Dewe, bur. March 15, 1590/1. 1.2.1. Jasper Dewe, bur. Nov. 8, 1618. 1.2.1.1 .John Dewe, bapt. Feb. 20, 1605/6, “son of Jasper”. 1.2.1.2. Richard Dewe, bapt. Nov 1608 “son of Jasper”, alias Flemming. 1.2.2.. Elizabeth Dewe (alias Moore), m. John Edwards, Feb. 12, 1608/9. 1.2.3. Hughe Dewe, bapt. Sept. 30, 1583, m. Margaret Viccarye, June 3, 1619. 1.2.3.1. John Dewe, bapt. March 20, 1630/1 in Dunster, m. Elizabeth Sherrer. His Will was recorded Oct. 17, 1678, IOW; wife, Elizabeth, heir & executor, son John (under 18) Overseers: my father; my friend, Alexander Webster; my well beloved brother, John Sherrow Jr.; and my friend, George Bell, Jr. Witnesses; Francis Floid & Thomas Williamson, George Bell. The Will of Francis Hobbs (rec. June 9, 1688, p. 279), mentions brother-in-law, John Harris, and was witnessed by John’s brother, Thomas Harris, d. 1712, and George Bell Sr. The estate of Charles Chapman, was appraised by George Bell Jr. and John Bell, the said Thomas Harris, and Jeremy Proctor, rec. June 25, 1711, p. 526. *Thomas Harris, estate appraised by Reuben Proctor and James Wilson, rec. March 23, 1712.

1. George Bell Sr., headright of William Yarrett, a prominent Quaker in IOW, who patented 1240 ac. N, of the Rappahannock, on July 29, 1650. On March 27, 1672, George Bell witnessed the will of Ambrose Procter, Jr. In 1678, George Bell witnessed a deed of Thomas Tooke, planter, to Nicholas Cobb for 900 ac. bought from William Tooke. On January 16, 1686, Edward Cobb sold 900 acres (see previous transaction) to Thomas Moore. The deed states that Nicholas Cobb died and the 900 acres went to Nicholas Cobb, Jr., his oldest son and heir; Nicholas Jr. died and the land went to Edward Cobb, his brother. This deed was witnessed by Thomas Tooke and John Bell. George Bell Sr. proved a nuncupative will, of Nov. 1, 1688, written by Alexander Webster, which named legatees, George Bell Jr., John Harris, Hannah Brown, dau. of George Brown. George Bell Sr. wrote his will 22 June 1702, probated 9 Nov 1702. He named his wife Joyce Bell as executor, giving her land where I now live to hold for time of lease–99 years by Col. Joseph Bridger. He named son George Bell Jr. and dau., Elizabeth. Witnessed by John Davis and Francis Floyd. 1.1. John Bell, estate appraised by John Woodley, Reuben Proctor,* Thomas Goodson. Rec. June 25, 1722, p. 121. 1.2. George Bell Jr. Charles Chapman: Appraisal by George Bell, John Bell, Thomas Harris (d. 1712), Jeremy Proctor. Rec. June 25, 1711, p. 526. *

BRYANT (of Dunster).
1. Bryant. 1. 1. Robert Bryant. 1.1.1. John Bryant, bapt. March 31, 1587, in Dunster, “s.o Robert”. 1.2. John Bryant. 1.2.1. John Briant, bapt. Oct. 8, 1592, “s.o. John”. 1.2.2. William Bryante , bapt. Jan. 26, 1599/00, bur. Jan. 19, 1640/1, m. Elizabeth … 1.2.3. Alexander Bryant, bur. Sept. 21, 1643, m. Feb. 10, 1629/30, Elizabeth Due. 1.2.3.1. John Briant, bapt. April 19 1635. 1.2.3.2. William Bryant, m. April 4, 1656, Elizabeth King. 1.2.3.3. Thomas Bryant m. (1) Jane Wheadon, Sept. 30, 1669. In the conventional story, a Thomas Bryant, whod. 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. Yet, a family of Wheadon had strong associations in Virginia to the Harris family of Wiveliscombe. They were of Chard, from whence the Cogans. The reason for Thomas Bryant being assigned to Tabitha Wright, was the Will of Thomas Wright, in which he leaves a bequests to “sons-in-law Thomas and Robert Bryant”, recorded Sept. 20, 1672, in which heneither mentions any daughters by name, nor any son. Thus, the traditional accounts can be questioned

1.2.3.3.1. 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 acres bounded by Maple Branch, being part of a patent for 800 acres granted said Joyner on Nov. 16, 1714. Rec. Nov. 26, 1716 (B. 2, p. 39). Bryant, John; Edgecomb Co. May Court, 1735. Wife: Elizabeth. Sons: William Bryant (tract of land known by the name of Ballards), Arthur Bryant, David Hopper. Friend: James Turner. Executors: Wm. Bryant and David Hooper. Witnesses: Robt. Redford. (Abstract of North Carolina Wills, 1690-1760).
1.2.3.3.1.1. William Bryant, Will rec. Edgecombe Co. May Court, 1749. (Edgecombe Co. formed from part of Bertie Co.), m. Patience Dew.
1.2.3.3.1.1.1. William Bryant, d. Aug. 6, 1789, Johnston Co., m. Rebecca, dau, of John Stansell Jr., and Sarah (dau. of Edward Smithwick, d. 1719, in Edenton, Chowan Co.), and sister of Hannah, who m. … Jordan.
1.2.3.3.1.1.1.1. Lydia Bryant, m. John Parnel Barlow, d. Sept. 12, 1829, Natchez, Adams Co., Mississippi, son of William Barlow, son of John Barlow and Martha Parnell.
1.2.3.3.1.1.2. Elizabeth Bryant, m. Jonathon Kittrell, br. of George Kittrell, and John Kittrell (who m. Jemima Standly), father of Stanby Kittrell*.
1.2.3.3.1.1.2.1. Rachel Milly Kittrell, m. John Harris, she the great- granddau. of Bridgeman Joyner and a dau.of John Hardy.

1.2.3.3.2. James Bryant, of Bertie Co. Will rec. March 31, 1731 – son William, John Dew, Richard Brasswell, James Bryant. Extrs., John Dew, James Bryant. Wit.: Aaron Drake, John Daniel.
1.2.3.3.2.1. … Bryant, m. John Drake, who names father-in-law, James Bryant, in his Will, rec. Bertie Co. May Court, 1729. Wit. John Sutton, John Dickinson, whose Will, rec. Northampton Co. November Court, 1749, names daus., Mary, Sarah Daniel, Rebecca Newsom, and sons, Daniel and John Dickinson. Wit.: Joseph Jordan.

(1. … 1.1. Jordan, Joseph, Will proved May Court, 1776. Sons Isaac, William, and Joseph, daughters Sarah Armistead, Prudence Maer and Margaret Reed, wife Ruth, sons Isaac, William and *Joseph. Exrs. Test Wm. Jordan, Stephen Buck. 1.1.1. Isaac Jordan..1.1.1. Prudence Jordan, m. *Standly Kittrell. They owned property at Speller’s Ferry. 1.1.1.1.1. Isaac Jordan Kittrell. 1.2. William Jordan Sr., gent. (may have been Joseph’s cousin), 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. March Court, 1771. William Jordan’s spoken Will, rec. May Court, 1791. Samuel Dickinson, John Mare, and Wm. Boritz, extrs., were ordered to take the depositon of John Little, who swore he heard the dec’d tell his brother-in-law James B. Jordan that he wished his executors to repair the dwelling house where he then lived and the expense should not affect his wife’s legacy).

1.2.3.3.2.2. Elizabeth Bryant, d. March 19, 1772, in Edgecombe, N.C., m. Richard Brasswell, son of Richard Brasswell, son of Richard Bracewell Sr. and Sarah Sampson, clearly placing the john Harris who m. Rachel Milly Kittrell within the kinship circle of Thomas Harris, d. 1688, and of that of his son, Robert Harris.

1. Thomas Moore, “of ye City of Bristoll Esq., sometime Sheriffe there”. 1.1.1. Thomas Moore. 1.1.1.1. Edward Moore. “Edward Moore of Bristoll Esq., adm. freeman Aug. 27, 1617, having served his apprenticeship with John Fones (Burgess Book. 1607–1651, fo. 84). 1.1.1.1.1. Thomas Moore, travelled to Virginia in 1635, with cheese, butter, and cloth; his sponsor being John Digby, 1st Earl Bristol (1622); a member of the Virginia Company. (Various PRO). 1.1.1.1.1.1. *Thomas Moore (b. ca. 1630), m. Elizabeth, dau. of Giles Elbridge, security given by George Moore* and Mr. Edward Brantley. 1.1.1.1.1.2. Priscilla Moore, sister, on chronological grounds, of Thomas Moore, m. Edward Champion, br.-in-law of Thomas Blake, neighbour of Edward Brantley Sr. in Virginia, and kinsman of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1.1.1.2. George Moore, d. Aug. 11, 1643; m. Magdalena …1.1.1.1.2.1. *George Moore, of Bristol, b. 1632, 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. 1.1.1.1.2.1.1. Ann Moore, m. Thomas White. Their estate was appraised between March 22, 1741 and July 26, 1742 John Goodrich Jr., and Edward Brantley, son of Philip, son of Edward Brantley Sr. (Chapman, Wills, p. 142). 1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1. Avis White, m. John Harris, son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. 1.1.1.1.2.1.2. Eleanor Moore, m. Richard Piland, the son of James Piland, bapt. on Aug. 30, 1604, in St Mary’s Le Porte, Bristol, headright of Francis England, in 1642. 1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1. James Piland, witnessed the will of Robert Lancaster, on April 28, 1720, and appraised the estate of John Brantley, on April 26, 1725. 1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.1. James Piland, m. Elizabeth Brantley, dau. of Phillip Brantley (son of Edward Brantley Sr.), and Joyce Lewis; dau. of Rebecca George (cousin of the first wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672) and Thomas Lewis. The continuation of association represented here suggests that Edward Brantley Sr. m. a sister of the said George Moore, of Bristol, b. 1632. Edward Brantley Sr’s great-granddau., Elizabeth Brantley, m. James Piland, grandson of Richard Piland, and Eleanor Moore, dau. of George Moore. 1.1.1.1.2.1.3. Magdalen Moore, m. Thomas Carter. 1.1.1.1.2.1.3.1. Martha Carter, m. John Jones. 1.1.1.1.2.1.3.1.1. Ann Jones, m. John Cotton. 1.1.1.1.2.1.3.1.2. James Jones, m. Sarah, dau. of William Bridger, and niece of William Bryant.
1.2. Katherine Moore, b. ca. 1630, m. (1) …1.2.1. Joyce, who m. (1) Francis England, (2) George Cripps. 1.2.2. Katherine, b. ca. 1646, d. aft. 1679, m. (2) Robert Flake. On Oct. 18, 1669, they deeded land to George Moore in IOW, p. 201, Katherine’s uncle. 1.2. Katherine Moore, m. (2) John Burgess. 1.2.1. Susan Burges, m. Robert Braswell Jr., son of Richard Braswell Sr. and Sarah, dau. of James Sampson and Elizabeth Barcroft, sister of Jane Barcroft, grandmother of Avis White, wife of a grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. Robert Braswell Jr. was the br. of Ann, who m. (2) John Edwards.

COGAN AND BLAND
1. Extract from the Will of Jn. Cogan of Chard, 1592: covenant and bond of Geo. Mitchell, Chard, carrier, to hold and burgage ten. bequeathed by Jn. Munday of Chard, yeo., to the use of the poor with inventory of goods 1592. (Som. Heritage Centre, D\B\ch/9/2/1). 1.1. PROB 11/121/763: Will of Thomas Cogan, Clothier of Chard, Somerset, prob. June 28, 1613. I grant unto my son John Cogan of Ilminster* (3 miles fronm Chard) 20 shillings to be paid within one month of my death, wife Elizabeth, exec. William Cogan, son, brother Philbert Cogan; PROB 11/139/608, Will of Elizabeth Cogan of Chard, Somerset June 21, 1622. exec. Philbert Cogan. Cogan v Barcroft. Plaintiffs: William Cogan. Defendants: John Barcroft* and another. Subject: property in Chard, Somerset, ca. 1630. (C 5/384/27). PROB 11/248/256: Will of William Cogan, Tanner of South Chard, Somerset, June 23, 1655, no sons. Cogan v Bragg. Plaintiffs: Philbert Cogan. Defendants: Ellen Bragg widow. Place or subject: property in Chard, Somerset etc, Devon. 1666. (C 7/474/22). Philbert Cogan Jr., son of Philbert Coggan, b. 1563.

*Perhaps father of John Cogan, who witnessed (with John Sherrer) the Will of Thomas Harris, rec. Oct. 9, 1688; husband of (1) Joyce … June 4, 1659 “John Cogan who married the relict and ex. of Capt Richd Tye dec’d” was ordered by the court to pay money to Thomas Drewe, p. 185. On September 20th, 1663 John Cogan presented to the court the items belonging to Captain Richard Tye, which he had sold to Robert Wynn for “surety of the estate and free educacon of the orphans of Capt. Richd. Tye, dec’d.” (Excerpts from the Charles City County Records (1655-1666), The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 43, No. 2 (Apr., 1935), pp. 144-149). John Cogan m. (2) Frances Bland,* daughter of Gregory Bland of London, married “at nearly 50 years old” John Coggan of Charles City County, VA, and that she died without issue in 1677 and was buried at Westover”. (Charles L. Bland, A Vision of Unity: The Bland Family in England and America 1555-1900).

Frances Bland was the sister of Jane Bland, who m. (1) Edward Bland, her cousin, (2) John Holmwood.

1. John Barcroft (ca. 1570-1616), merchant tailor of London. 1.1. *John Barcroft, 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.

BLAND
1. … 1.1. Thomas Bland. 1.1.1. Elizabeth Bland, m. Edward Holmwood, in 1620. 1.1.1.1. John Holmwood. A Court at Westover Dec. 10, 1664. “Present: Theoderick Bland, Esqr., Lt. Coll. Tho. Drewe, Mr Stephen Hamelin (Thomas Harris, d. 1672, his headright), Mr Anthony Wyatt, Capt. Edward Hill, Capt. Robt Wynne, Capt. Otho Southcott, Mr John Holmwood. Whereas one sloope hired of Mr John Holmwood by Mr Anthony Fryer Comand’r of a shipp oasually sunke with oerteine goods in her whereby the sd Fryer is endamaged fifteene hundred p’ds of tobbo. Judgt to Mr. John Holmwood agent for Roger Greene merchant against Capt Ed. Hill for 1980 lb tobo. Holmwood to account to Hill for 1 hhd of tobo adventured with sd Greene, either at the arivall of the sd Greene or at least by or at the arivall of the last London Shipp this yeare”; pp. 525,526. Jno. Holmwood and Captain Otho Southcott settle s/c between Jno Cogan and Phill Limbrey at 700lb tobbo due Limbrey. Cogan appeals to General Court. Gives bond (p. 620).

Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666, Nell Marion Nugent: Thomas Harris, 850 acs. Surry Co., Feb. 13, 1657, p. 168, (250). On S. side of James Riv. & on N. W. & S. E. sides of the head of the sunken marsh above & below the mill, Nly. on the rich Neck & land of Robert Webb & Mr. Edward’s lands, Ely. on *William Carter, Sly. on Chipoaks path to the mill & on Mr. Green’s land. 300 acs. granted unto Mr. Jno. Holmwood, Oct. 26, 1650, & by Holmwood assigned to sd. Harris & 500 acs. for trans, of 11 pers, part for the headright of his wife “Elinr. Harris” (Eleanor George). The will of Thomas Harris, dated March 30, 1672, named legatees: son Thomas; son John (who m. a da. of Francis Hobbs); land in Corotoman in Lancaster County; wife Alice (Newman), dau. Mary.

1.1.2. Gregory Bland, bapt. April 22, 1567. 1.1.2.1. Frances Bland, b. ca. 1600, m. (as his 2nd wife) John Cogan, very likely to have been of Chard, and “John Coggins”, of Bristol”, who witness the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. 1.2. John Bland, a Hamburgh merchant, m. Susanna de Dobbeler in August, 1606, in Stade, Hamburg. 1.2.1. Theodorick Bland, bapt. Jan. 6, 1630/1, m. Anne Bennett, dau. of Governor Richard Bennett; 2nd-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. 1.2.1.1. Richard Bland, m. Sarah Swann. 1.2.2. John Bland, of “Lime Street”, London, m. Sarah Greene. Given kinship connections and chronology, probably:

1. Robert Green, 1598-1677, Katherine Walker, 1596-1678. 1.1. Thomas Green, 1621-1686, m. Mary Moone, d. 1693. 1.1.1. Thomas Green, d. 1726. 1.1.2. William Green, m. Mary West, d. 1738. 1.1.2.1. Martha Green, m. … Applewhaite. 1.1.3. Bridget Green, m. Jeremiah Proctor; his estate appraised by John Wrenn, r. 26 Nov. 1744. Jeremiah Proctor was the br. of Reuben Proctor (his estate r. 28 Apr. 1729, was witnessed by Samuel and John Davis, as follow, p. 157. Reuben Proctor appraised the estate of Thomas Harris, r. 23 March 1712. The estate of John Harris, r. 8 Aug. 1713, was appraised by Reuben Proctor, and Elias and Roger Hodges, p. 568. 1.1.4. Mary Green, d. 1721, m. John Davis: Edward Harris, d. 1677, was a debtor of John Davis. 1.1.4.1. Sarah Davis. 1.2. Sarah Green, m. John Bland.

WHEADON FAMILY OF SOMERSET AND VIRGINIA
1. Joseph Wheadon, b. ca. 1635.
1.1. Joseph Wheadon, bapt. 21 June 21, 1660, in Chard, “s.o Joseph”. Joseph Wheadon, leg. John Carrell, Thomas Carrell,* wife Joyce, brother James Wheadon, nephew Joseph Wheadon. Ex., wife. Rec. Feb. 25, 1744. Wit. William Salter. Joyce Wheadon, estate appraised by James Piland, John Bennett, William Cary. Rec. Feb. 1, 1753, p. 29. Joyce Wheadon, estate account by Richard Hardy and Dolphin Drew, legacy paid to James Wheadon, for John Jennings Wheadon; to Peter Fiveash for Martha Fiveash,* to John Carrell for Mary his wife; to Thomas Hardyman. Rec. July 3, 1755, p. 184.

(1. John Fiveash, m. Joyce Pettway, da. of Edward Pettway, as Will of Jan. 27, 1686. 1.1. Thomas Fiveash. James Pyland witnesses the Will of Thomas Fiveash, dated Jan. 4, 1725. 1.2. Peter Fiveash, appraisal April 28, 1702, by William Thomas, John Brantley, and Richard Hardy. 1.2.1. Thomas Fiveash. Thomas Fiveash, of Upper Parish, leg. cousin Martha, dau. of John Fiveash; cousin Francis, son of John Fiveash; brother Peter Fiveash, ex.; sister-in-law Martha Harris, the clothes which belonged to my wife. Wit. John Pyland, Elizabeth Sparkman, p. 194. 1.2.2. *Peter Fiveash, m. (1712) Martha Harris, dau. of John Harris. (D.B. 7, p. 288), son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Peter Fiveash appraised the estate of (1) James Pyland (with John Bennett, and John Carrell), rec. June 3, 1756, sig. Elizabeth Pyland, p. 216. (2) Richard Hardy (with John Bennett); sig. Mary Hardy; same date, p. 218. 1.3. John Fiveash, appraised the estate of Phillip Pardoe (with John Brantley); rec. March 27, 1721, p. 71. Phillip Pardoe, appraisee of the estate of … 1.3.1. Martha Fiveash. 1.3.2. Francis Fiveash. 1.3.3. Mary Fiveash. 1.2.2. Peter Fiveash. 1.2.3. John Fiveash.

(1. … Hardy. 1.1. George Hardy, probable father-in-law of Edward Harris, d. 1677. 1.1.1. … Hardy, m. the said Edward Harris. 1.1.1. Edward Harris, b. 1664. 1.1.2. Thomas Hardy, m. Mary … who m. (2) Charles Jarrett in 1717 in Isle of Wight, B. 2., pp. 622, 625. 1.1.2.1. Richard Hardy, m. Mary, dau. of William Chambers, and Olivia, dau. of Robert Ruffin and Elizabeth, dau. of Edmund Prime and Anne, dau. of Peter Ridley, and sister of Nathaniel Ridley (who m. Elizabeth Day, dau. of James Day and Mary Bland, dau. of Thomas and Mary (Bennett) Bland), having issue: Nathaniel Ridley Jr., who witnessed the Will of Edward Harris Jr., grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. 1708: Ruffin, Robert & William, Gents, to William Edwards, Gent for the payment he has made to William Chambers (Olivia Chambers is their sister) for 6 ac. and a mill dam at the College Land. (Surry Co., B. 5, p. 74).

The various strands of this Harris family were a close-knit unit, with numerous shared connections to families within their kinship group. Not identifying such connections at an early stage of enquiry has stuck Harris research in the doldrums; a ship of sail in a windless sea. 1.2. John Hardy, perhaps. 1.2.1. Ann Hardy, m. Bridgeman Joyner, whose estate was appraised by Giles Driver, whose headright was claimed by Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Bridgeman Joyner was the guardian of an orphan of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. 1.2.1.1. Elizabeth Joyner, m. John Bryant, in 1716 (G.B. 39).

1.2.1.1.1. William Bryant, m. Patience Dew. 1.2.1.1.1.1. Elizabeth Bryant, m. Jonathon Kittrell. 1.2.3.3.1.1.2.1. Rachel Milly Kittrell, m. John Harris, probably the son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. There is no evidence that the said Robert Harris m. a member of the Fulgham family, as conjectured by Mr. Boddie, and repeated by Mr. Brayton. The only documented intermarriage between these Harris and Fulghams at this time was between a granddau. of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and a grandson of Nicholas Fulgham, br. of John Fulgham, witness of the Will of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

Plaintiffs: John Styrry of Bristol, merchant, son of Henry Styrry. Defendants: Anthony Callowe, gent of Mitcheldean and Robert Bridgeman, scrivener. Subject: Forgery of a release of lands in Ruardean, Gloucestershire. 1609. (STAC 8/258/14). Stirry v Callowe. Plaintiffs: William Stirry of Southwark, silk-weaver, brother and heir of John Stirry of Bristol, merchant. Defendants: Anthony Callowe of Mitcheldean, Robert Bridgeman, scrivener, and William Woodward. Subject: Procuring a release from the said John Stirry of his right to all his lands in Ruardean on pretence that it was a release for part only. 1610. (STAC 8/258/35).

1.2. William Wheadon, bapt. Dec. 14, 1665,
1.3. Thomas Wheadon, bapt. March 4, 1667/68,
1.4. John Wheadon, bapt, Sept. 15, 1669,
1.5. George Wheadon, bapt. May 22, 1673.

1.6. Phillip Wheadon, bapt. Sept. 26, 1679, in Chard, St Mary the Virgin: s. o. “Joseph and Rachel”. Philip Wheadon, sons James and Joseph. Friends Lawrence Baker, John Hodges, and John Goodrich to divide estate. Wit. John Goodrich. Rec. Jan. 26, 1735, p. 88. John Goodrich witnessed the Will of Thomas White and Ann Moore: White, Ann – will dated 18 Sep 1739 recorded 24 May 1742. Legatee son John; grandson Thomas White; granddaughter Mary White with reversion to William and Thomas White sons of John and Thomas White. Exc son George Thomas White; witness John Goodrich and Edward Brantley. (B. 4, p. 401). Thomas Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Appraisal by Reuben Proctor, John Harrison, Philip Wheadon, James Wilson. Signed: Judith (Edwards) Harris (wife). March 23, 1712.
1.6.1. James Wheadon
1.6.2. Joseph Wheadon.

CARRELL/VASSER
1. John Vasser. Thomas Harris (d. 1672), and Alice his wife, sold to John Bond 190 ac. in 2 pats. at head of Pagan Creek, one in name of John Vasser for 150 ac. dated Nov. 18, 1635, the other for 40 ac. in name of Thomas Harris, dated, Aug. 14. 1652. Witness, Henry King. Deed to John Vasser (Nov. 16, 1635) in IOW for 150 ac. … a neck of land lying upon Warsq. Creek next to the land of Nathaniel Floyd for transporting himself, wife Elizabeth, and one servant. Oct. 9, 1700. Peter Vasser, son of John Vasser, decd. to John Bell 150 ac. now in the possession of John Bell being a neck of land upon the main creek of Warrisquake adj. Nathaniel Floyd. John Vasser’s overseers (1650) were “Mr. James Pyland, and Thomas Walton”.

In the name of God, Amen. This 14th of January, 1650. I, John Vasser, the unprofitable servant of God, sick in body, but strong in mind, do willingly and with a firm heart render and give unto the Hands of the Lord my Creator my Spirit I1 is also my Body in hope of Resurrection, &c. I bestow my Worldly Estate as followeth: My will and pleasure is to appoint Mr. James Pyland and Thomas Waller my overseers of this my Last Will and Testament over all my estate. My will is to give unto my eldest son, John Vasser, Mildred, Peter and Ann Vasser, three cows, called young Harris, old Star and young Star, with the female increase of the said cattle until such time they come at age, and then them and their encrease to be equally Devided amongst them. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of John Lewis, Richard Ames, Tho. Walter.

1.1. Mildred Vasser, m. Thomas Parnell.
1.1.1. 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).
1.1.1.1. Robert Sherrer, b. ca. 1655. Will rec. Oct. 7, 1729 in Bertie Precinct. – sons Robert and Arthur, land on Little Swamp, John, land on Poynt Land; William. Daughters: Susannah and Prudence. Wife and extr., Elizabeth. Overseers John Dew, Arthur Williams. Wit.: Henry Gay, Joseph Boon.
1.1.1.1.1. Susannah Sherrer, b. ca. 1680, m. John Dew. His Will is rec. in Bertie Co., November Court, 1744, and names: sons John and Joseph, dau., Patience. Wife and extr., Susannah. Wit.: Edward and Alice Moseley.
1.1.1.1.1.1. John Dew.
1.1.1.1.1.2. Sarah Dew (d.v.p.), m. William Bridger.
1.1.1.1.1.2.1. Sarah Bridger, m. James Jones, son of John Jones, and Martha, dau. of Thomas Carter and Magdalen Moore, sister of Ann Moore, who m. Thomas White, parents of Avis White, whom. John Harris, son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1.1.1.1.3. Patience Dew, m. William Bryant, extr. of his brother-in-law’s, William Bridger’s, Will, proved Bertie Co., Nov. Court, 1729.
1.1.1.1.1.3.1. Elizabeth Bryant, m. Jonathon Kittrell Jr.
1.1.1.1.2.3.1.1. Rachel Milly Kittrell, m. John Harris.

1.2. Peter Vasser, m. Margaret Cripps, dau. of *George Cripps, and Joyce, dau. of Katherine Moore. Peter Vasser and wf. Margaret, son and heir of John Vasser, 150 a. now in poss’n of John Bell, upon the Maine Crk of Warrisquaike Bay, lying next behind the land of Nathaniell Floyd, on a Back Creek parting them two, which Creek runs up near the Main Creeke, which land was granted to my forcsd father John Vasser. (B.4, p. 316, Oct. 1700. John Bell was the brother-in-law of John Bond, whose Will (Rec. April 9, 1688), names him as that. Wit. Edmund Prime, John Portus.

1.2.1. Elizabeth Vasser, m. John Carrol.

1.2.1.1. Elizabeth Carroll, m. Richard Jones “of the Upper Parish”: “Leg. dau. Ann Bell the land on which she and her husband William Bell live; dau. Martha Davis. Friends (his son-in-law) William Bell, and Thomas Harris* to see my will performed”. R. May 22, 1721. Wit. William Gainer, Arthur Davis, William Allen, p. 85. Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30. William Bell was the son of John Bell (who m. Ann Bennett, kinswoman of Thomas Harris d. 1672); son of George Bell Sr, whose spoken Will (of Nov. 1, 1688) named legatees, George Bell Jr., and John Harris, son of Thomas, d. 1672. In 1687, George Bell Sr. witnessed the Will of Francis Hobbs, br.-in-law of the said John Harris.
1.2.1.1.1. Joseph Jones, b. 1705, m. Amy (Applewaite) Davis.
1.2.1.1.2. Sarah Jones, m. William Bell, 1721, IOW.
1.2.1.2. Thomas Carrol. Carrell, Thomas – Will dated Oct. 1, 1716. Legatee sons James, Thomas, John, Robert and William; wife Mary exc. Wit. John Brantley, Clay Brantley, and Thomas Holleman. (B. 2., p. 616).

1. Edward Brantly Sr., died after March 30, 1688, in Isle of Wight, security for the estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, in the connection of his son, Phillip, marrying a dau. of Rebecca George, cousin of the 1st wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. 1.1. Edward Brantley Jr., b. ca. 1648, died after 1720, in Isle of Wight. Groves, William – appraisal by John Harris, Edward Brantley, Elias Fort, and Edward Grantham; presented by Mrs Elinor Groves, recorded Feb. 9, 1678. (B. 2, p. 172). John Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Fort, Elias – appraisal by Edward Brantley, John Britt, William Baldwin, and Edward Champion, recorded April 9, 1679. (B. 2, p. 188). (See previous notes for Champion/Blake/Harris connection. 1.1.1. James Brantley. 1.1.2. Edward Brantley. 1.2. Phillip Brantley Sr., m. Joyce, dau. of Thomas Lewis and Rebeca George, cousin of the 1st wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. 1.2.1. Edward Brantley, m. Elizabeth … He was born before 1689 in Isle of Wight, and died there after Jan. 26, 1736. Harris, Thomas – appraisal by Edward Brantley, John Tharp (Thorpe), and Thomas Purcell, Feb. 22, 1730/1. (B. 3, p. 245). Westbrook, John – appraisal by Nathaniel Ridley, Edward Brantley and Thomas Cook; signed by John Person, Oct. 28, 1734. (B. 4, p. 25). White, Ann – Will recorded 24 May 1742. Legatee son John; grandson Thomas White; granddaughter Mary White with reversion to William and Thomas White sons of John and Thomas White. Exc son George Thomas White; witness John Goodrich and Edward Brantley. (B. 4, p. 401). 1.2.1.1. James Brantley, m. Ruth … He died before Feb. 23, 1741. 1.2.1.2. John Brantley, m. the relict of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30. Kea, Stephen – appraisal by James Pyland, John Brantley and Peter Fiveash, June, 26, 1727. (B. 3, p. 32). 1.3. John Brantley, m. Elizabeth,, dau. of William Clay and Judith Corker. He died after Feb. 1, 1730, Isle of Wight.

BRANTLEY MATRIX – on the not unreasobable assumption that Edward Brantley Sr. m. a sister of George Moore.
1. … Moore.
1.1. George Moore.
1.1.1. Eleanor Moore (cousin of Philip Brantley), m. Richard Piland.
1.1.1.1. …Piland. (2nd-cousin of Edward Brantley Jr.).
1.1.1.1.1. James Piland, m. Elizabeth Brantley (3rd cousins).
1.1.2. Ann Moore (cousin of Philip Brantley), m. Thomas White. Their estate appraised by Ann Moore’s 2nd-cousin, Edward Brantley Jr., son of Philip, son of Edward Brantley Sr.
1.1.2.1. Avis White (2nd-cousin of Edward Brantley Jr.), m. John Harris, son of Robert Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

1.2. … Moore, m. Edward Brantley Sr.
1.2.1. Philip Brantley, m. Joyce Lewis (in 1692, B. 2, p. 320), dau. of Rebecca George, cousin of the first wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.2.1.1. Edward Brantley Jr. Brantley, Edward – of Nottoway Parish. Will dated 26 Jan 1736 recorded 25 Apr 1737. Legatee wife Elizabeth; sons James, Lewis, Joseph and John. Exc sons Lewis and James; witness Joseph Claud, James Bass, William Spence and Charles Bass. [4:157] Brantley, Edward – appraisal by Simon Turner, Henry Harris and Thomas Barrow; signed by Lewis and James Brantley 25 Jul 1737. [4:176] Brantley, Edward – account of estate examined by James Ridley and Nathaniel Ridley; signed James and Lewis Brantley 28 May 1739. [4:230]
1.2.1.1.1. John Brantley, m. the relict of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30.
1.2.1.1.2. James Brantley.
1.2.1.1.2. Elizabeth Brantley, m. James Piland.

HILL, BRIDGER, DAY, AND TYNES
1. Nicholas Hill, security for the estate of Thomas Harris, d. 1672 (with Edward Brantley Sr.). He m. (2) Sylvestra Bennett (2nd-cousin of the said Thomas Harris), a dau. of Edward Bennett and … Bourne.
1.1. Thomas Hill, leg: wife Mary, sons, Thomas and Joseph, dau. Mary; the land bought of Alexander Forbes, which formerly belonged to Mrs. Sylvestra Hill. Rec. July 15, 1720; appraised by John Goodriche, p. 54.
1.1.1. Joseph Hill, of Newport Parish, leg: daus. Mary, Elizabeth, and Frances; son Joseph, exec. Rec. Jan. 4, 1776, p. 403. Wit. Francis Young. Jesse Herring. Security: John Woodley, Robert Tynes. Joseph Hill and Robert Tynes accounted for the estate of Robert Gregory, rec. March 7, 1753, p. 85.
1.1.1.1. Elizabeth Hill, m. Benjamin Tynes, as his 2nd wife, his 1st being: Susanna, relict of James Bridger.
1.2. Mary Hill, m. John Jennings Jr., Will dated Dec. 12, 1695; exec. William Thomas, p. 201, whose Will was witnessed by Judith Edwards, wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1712.
1.3. Elizabeth Hill, d. aft. 1700, m. William Thomas Jr., d. aft. Aug. 18, 1710.
1.3.1. William Thomas, his Will named legatees: wife Mary; son Richard, land on the Meherrin river, adj. Samuel Smith; son Samuel, the plantation on which I live. Wife Executrix. Witnesses: Lewis Brantley, Nathaniel Morrell, and Ann Gray. (Rec. July 27, 1741).
1. Col. Joseph Bridger …
1.1. Joseph Bridger, d. 1713, m. Elizabeth, dau. of John Norsworthy.
1.1.1. Joseph Bridger, d. 1751, m. Sarah, dau.of John Davis, who m. (2) Nicholas Fulgham., whose …
1.1.1.1. Mary Bridger, m. Robert Pitt.
1.1.1.2. James Bridger, m. Susanna, who m. (2) Benjamin Tynes. (Boddie, pp. 429, 430).

TYNES
1. Tynes.
1.1. Thomas Tynes
1.1.1. Benjamin Tynes, m. (1) Susanna Bridger (Chapman, p. 86) and (2) Elizabeth Hill (ibid.).
1.1.2. Elizabeth Tynes, m. Thomas Day. Will of Thomas Day, IOW, B. 8, p. 170. “That Thomas Day’s wife Elizabeth was a daughter of Thomas Tynes is proven by the latter’s will, which refers to Julianna Day as his granddaughter”. After their parents’ deaths, their children became wards of Robert Tynes. IOW Orphan Accounts Book, 1767-1782, pp. 294-295 and 333-337.
1.1.2.1. James Bennett Day.
1.1.2.2. Julianna Day.
1.1.2.3. Mary Day.
1.2. Robert Tynes, m. Mary Joyner.

DAY
1.
1.1. William Day.
1.1.1. John Day, bapt. 1645, in Wiveliscombe.
1. John Day, m. Mary, b. April 3, 1624, d. aft, 1701, dau. of Edward Bennett and Mary Bourne, and 2nd-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1. John Day, bapt. Nov. 17, 1651, in Wiveliscombe.
1.2. James Day, Will made 1726, m. Juliana …
1.2.1. Thomas Day, Will made 1752, naming wife Mary and son, Thomas Day.
1.2.1.1. Thomas Day, m. Elizabeth Tynes.
1.2.2. Elizabeth Day, m. Nathaniel Ridley.
1.2.2.1. Nathaniel Ridley Jr., witnessed the Will of Edward Harris Jr., grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688. Nathaniel Ridley appraised the estate of John Westbrooke.
1.2.2.1. Daniel Ridley, m. Martha Thorpe, sister of Mary Thorpe, who m. James Barham, having issue: Martha Barham, who m. Joel Harris (desc. of Thomas Harris, d. 1688), who settled in Guilford Co. NC, and died there before 1824.

1. William Harris, b. ca. 1535, m. Dorothy Westbrooke, on Aug. 31, 1562, in Wiveliscombe.
1.1. Richard Harris, m. (1594) Elianor Bennett, in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, sister of Edward Bennett, father of Sylvester Bennett, wife of Nicholas Hill, appraiser of the estate (with Edward Brantley Sr) of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. Will of Nicholas Hill, the first day of January, 1674: His body to be buried as near his deceased wife and children as may be; to his wife Silvester for life my plantation in IOW with all the houses, buildings, orchards, and gardens thereto belonging, being bounded betwixt the cart path that goes from the mill belonging to Mr. George Hardy (probable father-in-law of Edward Harris, d. 1677) to son George Hill all my woodland, betwixt the aforesaid branch betwixt Mr. Briggs’ and Mr. Beckenoe’s plantations, and the old cart path that goes from the River side to Blackwater, being the bounds betwixt the land Col. Bacon bought of Thomas Harris and my land.

(1. … 1.1. Thomas Bennett, bapt. April 2, 1570. 1.1.1. Thomas Bennett, bapt. Nov. 5, 1603, who. m. Agnes Bearde, on July 17, 1623. 1.1.1.1. Richard Bennett, d. 1709, whose first wife was Anne, who was Charles Barham’s sister (see Douglas Richardson, ‘Plantagenet Ancestry’). His 2nd wife was Sarah, who m. (2) Robert Lancaster. (B. 5, p. 22). 1.1.1.1.1. Richard Bennett Jr.. 1.1.1.1.1.1. Ann Bennett,* m. John Bell, having issue: William Bell (Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30, named as “friend” in the Will of Richard Jones, with “friend” (son-in-law), William Bell, both being charged “to see my will performed”. William Bell was the son of John Bell, who m. Ann Bennett. John Bell was the son of George Bell Sr, whose spoken Will (of Nov. 1, 1688) named legatees, George Bell Jr., and John Harris, son of Thomas, d. 1672. In 1687, George Bell Sr. witnessed the Will of Francis Hobbs, br.-in-law of the said John Harris. John Harris was the brother of Thomas Harris, d. 1712).

There appears to be a natural connection between these Harris.

Ann Bennett was a beneficiary in the Will of Mathew Fones (1704), witnessed by Philip Pardoe, who witnessed the Will of Martha, wife of Edward Harris. Philip Pardoe’s estate was appraised by John Brantley Sr. Mathew Fones (of a Bristol family) witnessed the Will of George Hardy (1704). Philip Pardoe was the 2nd husband of Joyce Lewis, relict of Phillip Brantley Sr., dau. of Thomas Lewis and Rebeca George, cousin of the 1st wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1.1.1.1.2. Richard Bennett, m. Mary Batte. 1.1.1.1.1.2.1. James Bennett, who, on March 15, 1741, patented 190 ac. in IOW Co., on the S. side of Nottoway River, bounded by Ridley’s Branch. (B. 20, p. 199). He witnessed an indenture made the 18th day of Sept., 1752, between John Irby and Joseph Carter for 100 pounds, conveying 250 ac. lying on Lick Branch to the Otterdam Swamp. (B. 5, p. 269). 1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1. James Bennett. Robert S. Harris, m. Rachel Hollens, Feb. 23, 1781; James Bennett, bm. Henry Jackson to Drury Kimball. Bill of Sale, dated Dec. 30 1774, for a negro boy. Wit: Jno. Bell, James Bennett. Rec. Feb. Court, 1775.

1.1.1. Richard Harris, bapt. Jan. 28, 1595.
1.1.1.1. John Harris, bapt. …. 1624, d.
1.1.1.1.1. Elizabeth Harris
1.1.1.2. Thomas Harris, d. 1688.
1.1.1.2.1. Robert Harris.
1.1.2. Thomas Harris, m. Judith Blake, on Nov. 20, 1623, in Wivelscombe.
1.1.2.1. Thomas Harris, b. ca. 1625, d. 1672, in Virginia. He was a business partner of Joseph Bridger and John Scott, in Bristol. (Bristol Record Office, Depositions).
1.1.2.1.1. Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30, named as “friend” in the Will of Richard Jones, with “friend” (son-in-law), William Bell, both being charged “to see my will performed”. William Bell was the son of John Bell, who m. Ann Bennett, the son of George Bell Sr., who witnessed the Will of Francis Hobbs, br.-in-law of John Harris, the brother of Thomas Harris, d. 1712).
Again, there appears to be a natural connection between these Harris.
1.1.2.1.2. Benjamin Harris, by Judith Edwards.
1.1.2.1.2.1. Mary Harris.
1.1.2.2. Edward Harris, d. 1677, purchased land from the Bacon estate that had belonged to Thomas Harris, d. 1672.
1.1.2.2.1. Edward Harris, b. 1664.
1.1.2.3. Thomas Harris, d. 1677.
1.1.3. Edward Harris, probably the father of 1.1.2.2. Edward Harris, d. 1677. He settled on the land of his cousin, Governor Richard Bennett, patented in 1642. In this case, Edward Harris, d. 1677, would have been the 2nd-cousin of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and his son, consequently, a more distant relation to the sons of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. The only proposition for Edward Harris, b. 1664, being the father of Thomas Harris, d. 1729/30, would be to consider the connections he would have had to such families of Bridger and Scott by being a close kin of the family of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

1. Thomas Taberer. Thomas Taberer’s Will, proved Feb. 9, 1694, mentions his plantation of “Basses Choice”, bought from John Bland, br. of Theoderick Bland, husband of Governor Bennett’s dau., Ann. Thomas Taberer witnessed a land deed in 1658 between “Thomas Harris of Chipoaks in the County of Surry” and Christopher Benn. This is Thomas Harris, d. 1672, 2nd -cousin of Governor Bennett. Thomas Taberer was the father-in-law of John Newman, husband of Ruth Taberer, and John Newman was the future br.-in-law of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, who m. (2), Alice, dau. of John Newman Sr. The Will of John George, recorded Jan. 9, 1678, names friend Thomas Taberer as exec. Thomas Harris, d. 1672, m. (1) a dau. of Nicholas George., probable br. of John George. 1.1. Christian Taberer, m. Robert Jordan, son of Thomas (“the Quaker”) Jordan, and Margaret Brasseur, and br. of (1) Mathew Jordan, b. Jan. 1, 1676, in Chuckatuck, d. Sept. 2, 1747, who appraised the estate of John Harris, son of Thomas Harris, d. 1672, and Eleanor George. (2) Joshua Jordan, whose dau., Mary Jordan, m. John George, thus being the aunt of the first wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672.

1.1.1. Christian Jordan, m. William Scott, son of John Scott (business partner of Thomas Harris, d. 1672). William Scot “the elder” condemned his connection with the disorderly marriage of his son John, to Joan Tooke in Levy Neck Meeting House, she not as yet being a “Friend”. (US Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935). 1.1.1.1. John Scott, m. Joan, dau. of James Tooke, son of Thomas Tooke, and sister of James Tooke Jr. John Scott, leg. wife Joan; he names James Tooke as uncle of his children, deceased father William Scott, son James Took Scott. Rec. July 28, 1728, p. 171. Wit. William Wilson, William Dixon, Thomas Harris (d. 1729/30), George Bell (Jr.).

1.1.1.1.1. James Tooke Scott, m. Christian Norsworthy, dau. of Col. George Norsworthy, son of Tristram Norsworthy, of Newport Parish, and Sarah Pitt, dau. of Lt. Colonel John Pitt, and Olive Hardy, dau. of John Hardy. 1.1.2. Ruth Taberer, m. John Newman, 1692, p. 350, br. of the 2nd wife of Thomas Harris, d. 1672. 1.1.3. Elizabeth Taberer, m. (2). John Williams, in 1696 (B. 1, p. 223), br. of (1) Bridget Williams, who m. John Brown, their dau. Bridget Browne, m. John Raspberry, who d. in Bertie Co. in 1749. (2) Thomas Williams, who d. Nov. 1759 in Southampton Co. He m. (1) Joyce Joyner, dau. of Thomas Joyner, br. of Bridgeman Joyner.

In subsequent notes, a case will be made for the origins of Thomas White, father of Avis, who m. a grandson of Thomas Harris, d. 1688.

Further, a case will be made as to the origins of a Mathew Harris, d. 1794.

by m stanhope, copyright B.T. Shannon 2024