In the last episode of tracing the Stringer Family I told you that I was going to examine Wills and Administrations of Accomack County 1660-1800 by Stratton Nottingham next but due to the fact that the Stringer’s were predominately a Northampton County family elected to switch to Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802 by James Handley Marshall instead. This book contained hundreds of entries concerning the Stringer Family. Due to the volume of data previously uncovered and the merge of new data from Northampton County the file became quite complex very rapidly and created a great deal of confusion. Several reads of key data were required and even then eventually resulted in several assumptions being made as to the formation of this noted Eastern Shore family. Still not being satisfied, I read The Littleton Heritage by the late Matthew M. Wise. What a treasure! This book contained many, many factors related to over three generations of Stringers. For certain future corrections may be required. But for now at least now the information discovered makes perfect sense. To add some additional dates and marriages I also read and added data from Wills and Administrations of Accomack County 1660-1800 by Stratton Nottingham and Marriages of Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854 by Jean M. Mihalyka. These last two references helped to refine the data and document certain family events.. As of today quite a bit of additional data and several corrections to the last message have been made with the overall paper being formatted for ease of reading. Additions including many last wills have been added which lead credence to our trace.. I have enjoyed this short project with was started to prove the parents of Thomas Stringer married to Rachel Custis. This has now been accomplished and I will stop here unless others wish this trace to continue on. There still remains many sources of addition data that have not been examined and that will surely uncover many more additional family facts and details Enjoy. Jim R.

Begun Sunday, March 16, 2008; Ended Friday, March 21, 2008

John Stringer Family First Generation In early Northampton County records there was a John Stringer “carpenter” contemporary with the earlier Chirurgion but any connection between the two was not determined.” 1

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At a Court held at Accomack [Northampton] the last day of May 1642. Whereas it appeareth to this court by the oath of Mr. Richard Lemon that Luke Stubbins, Merchant, hath defamed John Stringer, Carpenter, in calling him “Cheating Fellow” and saying that he came on purpose to Cheate him of his goods to the utter disparagement and discredit of the said Stringer and cannot any ways make it appear. It is therefore thought requisite and accordingly ordered that the said Luke Stubbins shall at the next crop satisfy and pay the quantity of three hundred pounds of merchantable Tobacco unto the said John Stringer or his assigns with all charges expended in the said suite as a pecuniary punishment for the defamation otherwise execution. 2 There also exits a suite between John Stringer, Carpenter and John Stringer, Chirurgion in November, 1642 for an unpaid debt. 3 1. Children of John Stringer and Unknown

2. John Stringer, born ca. 1615, died 1689 in Northampton County, Chirurgion, 4 and married Anne Unknown5 who died between 11 Aug 1663 and 1688.

In 1639 Nicholas Harwood mentioned in his last will that Mr. Stringer was owed a debt by for his phisicke. This was obviously a bill for medical treatment but helps to establish that John Stringer, Chirurgion was at least 24 years of age by 1639. High Sheriff in 1688. 6 John Stringer was “a Chirurgion and was prominent in county and church affairs, serving many years on the commission and twice as burgess.” A Certificate was granted on 29 June 1646 to John Stringer, Phylom, for 750 acres of land in Northampton County for transporting 15 persons into the county. Stephen, Frances and Richard Stringer were list among those persons transported. The same day he was granted an additional 950 acres of land for transporting 19 additional persons.7 Based on other court testimony Stephen Stringer can be assumed to be a brother to John Stringer. In 1650, William Westerhouse on New England sold a one-eighth part “of the good ship Swallowe of Newhaven in New England” to John Stringer. 8 William Taylor was granted 600 acres of land in Northampton County on 21 May 1651 for transporting 12 people, one of which was John Stringer. 9 Colonel Stringer was an ardent supporter of Governor Sir William Berkley during Bacon’s Rebellion. 10 Lt. Colonel John Stringer was granted 2900 acres of land in Northampton County on 13 Mar 1661 which was part of a deviant declined by Mr. John Savage, bounded on the east by the Seaboard & on the North, South and West by land of John Savage. Stringer received this land for transporting 58 persons.11 However, John and his wife, Ann assigned this same land to Capt. John Savage on 11 August 1663 and acknowledged in open court on 28 April 1664. Capt. Savage filed his claim to this land on 2 Oct 1664

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when he patented 9000 acres in Northampton County. 12 He renewed this patent on 8 Nov 1673. 13 Two of John’s listed headrights were Anne and Mary Stringer who I assume were his daughters. 14 Lt. Colonel John Stringer was the Deputy Escheator for Northampton County in Sep 1663. 15 By 2 Nov 1680 he was Escheator General. 16 The several marks belonging to Col. John Stringer entered September 1st 1665. The buttock mark of horses and mares (see Appendix.) His mark of cattle underhalfed both ears. Hillary Stringer mark underhalfed on both ears and out bitten on the right ear near the root of the ear. Francis Stringers mark of cattle underhalfed and overhalfed on both ears. Jacob Stringers mark is underhalfed and a hole in both ears. 17 Colonel John Stringer patented 1050 acres of land in Accomack County at Occocomson on 1 Apr 1667 bounded on the east by the seaboard side, South by Will Taylor, North by Thomas Riding for transporting 21 persons. 18 Again on 6 Nov 1673, Col. Stringer added to his land holdings by patenting an additional 1050 acres of land of Occacomson & Assawomen beginning at the head of a branch for transporting another 21 persons. 19 On 14 August 1672, Col. John Stringer, George Brighouse and Robert Foster patented 2100 acres of land in Northampton County on the South side of Brown’s Marshes by Mountney’s Creek including all hummocks, islands and marshes unto the low water mark for transporting 41 persons. 20 Stringer bought out Foster by 1690 and he and Brickhouse formally divided this land with Stringer getting the southern 1400 acres which he sold to Brickhouse in 1694. 21 Col. John Stringer claimed 400 acres of land in Northampton County on the South side of Savage’s Creek on the Chesapeake Bay & Jackson’s Gutt on 4 October 1672. This land was originally granted to Daniel Cugley 27 June 1635 and sold to Stringer by Capt. John Savage, heir of Cugley. 22 “Patent to Colonel John Stringer for 400 acres.”23 In 1688, “Stringer gave his son Hillary I the 200 acres on the Bay which was West of the gut cutting into the middle of the land, and in his will the next year left him the balance.” 24 This land was entailed. John Stringer was born in England and may have come to Virginia by way of New England, died in 1689 in Northampton County. In his will probated on 10 Feb 1689, he left one thousand pounds of tobacco “when the new church is built and furnished for this lower parish of Northampton County & for & towards the purchasing of the Lords prayer and Ten Commandments to be set up in the same.” 25

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Last Will and Testament of John Stringer 10 Feb 1688, Proved 21 Dec 1689

Transcribed by Frank V. Walczyk Some spelling and formatting changes were made. In the name of God, Father Son and Holy Ghost amen who hath created, redeemed and sanctified me and hath preserved me, and in whom I hope for salvation I, John Stringer of Northampton County in Virginia being at present in health and of perfect mind and memory, praised be to God, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as following. Imprimis- I bequeath my soul to God who first gave it me, Father Son and Spirit in unity and trinity and trinity in unity who hath redeemed and preserved me by and through Jesus Christ and also died for my sins and for the sins of all people that truly and unfeignedly believe in him by the unfeigned faith and repentance, for whose sake and loving kindness I hope to attain everlasting life. Wherefore dear father have mercy upon my soul, secondly I bequeath my body to the earth from whence it was taken desiring it may have interment in my orchard by my dear deceased wife and three tender children. And thirdly my will and desire is that all my debts justly due to any person or persons justly owing the same unto Which I Think are not much may truly satisfied and paid by my executor out of my debts due unto me abroad, Fourthly I do hereby declare and my intent and meaning is that all my moveable estate of goods and chattels (vizt) Negroes, servants, bedding and all and all manner of house hold stuff and all horses, mares, cattle, sheep, plate, money and rings or whatever else I have or shall have in my possession at my decease and all other thing or things belonging to my said estate (leases excepted) and debts due unto me by several abroad, which I shall properly belong unto my executor but all other the above mentioned to be equally shared, between my son Hillary Stringer, my daughter Frances Mosely and my daughter Ann Thoroughgood all which is to be divided and delivered to each their equal proportions to be done forthwith after my decease with all convenient expedition and after the said division my son Hillary Stringer to have the first choice and the other two parts to be equally divided between my said two daughters and they to cast lots for their parts unless they do otherwise agree and I do earnestly request my loving friends, Mr. Thomas Harmanson Senior and Major John Robins to see the said division equally made and done and accordingly delivered as near as may be, and I give and bequeath unto each of them for their pains twenty shillings in money to buy each of them a ring to wear if they please for a remembrance of me. Further it is not my intent and meaning that my debts due abroad, shall be brought into the said division but to pay such debts as I owe of right to any person as shall be found justly due to be paid by my executor as aforesaid. Next I will bequeath to my son Hillary Stringer my executor that four hundred acres of land I now live upon with all edifices here described orchards, fences, housing and everything and things whatsoever upon the same (excepting what is before excepted) as to the division wherein my two daughters are equally concerned which I have devised into thirds as aforesaid: I say to my said son Hillary Stringer and to the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever the said four hundred acres of land as

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before mentioned and expressed. Next I will and bequeath unto John Stringer my grandson and son to Hillary Stringer six hundred acres of land lying and being at the head of Occohannock Creek purchased by me from Wm. Taylor deceased as by patent and sale upon record in Accomack County Court more plainly will appear with all housing, orchards, fences and other thing and things there unto belonging to him the said John Stringer and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my grandson Hillary Stringer son to my son Hillary Stringer six hundred acres of land also purchased by me from the aforesaid Wm. Taylor as by patent and conveyance may appear on the records of Accomack County Court. Item I give and bequeath unto Thomas Stringer my grandson and son to Hillary Stringer my said son the other four hundred acres of land belonging to that thousand acres of land so purchased from Wm. Taylor deceased as aforesaid as is here in mentioned and expressed to be equally divided by meets and bounds my grandson Hillary to have his first choice of his six hundred acres of the same and my will and desire is that my said grandsons (vizt) John, Hillary and Thomas Stringer shall have and enjoy the said lands I’ve bequeathed when they shall attain to the age of one and twenty years and then to enjoy the same for them and their heirs lawfully begotten of their bodies forever. But in case any of them decease before they shall arrive to such lawful age then the survivors to enjoy the deceased’s part to be equally divided between them to them and their heirs as before mentioned and expressed, and in the interim their father my son Hillary Stringer to have the management there of during their minority, and to improve the said lands for their best advantage and profits, but in case my said son Hillary Stringer shall depart this life before my said grandsons shall attain to such lawful age and their mother shall intermarry again then my desire is that my sons Edward Mosely and John Thoroughgood with the assistance of the aforementioned Overseers of the division as aforesaid (vizt) Major John Robins and Mr. Thomas Harmanson Senior shall have the management of the said lands to let or set the same for the best improvement profit and advantage of my said grandsons and to be allowed reasonable satisfaction out of their personal estates shall be left them by their deceased father for their pains and care therein. Item my intent and meaning is that the legacies bequeathed by me and here after mentioned shall be paid and delivered out of my debts due abroad by my executor leaving the said estate entire that is to be divided into thirds, only the three Negro children devised to be taken out of my said estate before division (vizt) I do give and bequeath to my granddaughter Ann Stringer one mulatto girl named, "Susan Groten" with her increase to be and heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Ann Thoroughgood daughter to John and Ann Thoroughgood one Negro girl named, "Black Moll" with all her increase to her and her heirs forever. Item I give unto my granddaughter Mary Stringer daughter to my son Hillary Stringer one mulatto boy named, "John Sanderson" son to Bridgett Negro to her and her heirs forever all which Slaves I say shall be set apart from the above said division not with standing the clause therein mentioned and inserted of all and all manner of thing and things I shall be at my decease possessed of. Item I give and bequeath Sarah Tankard wife to John Tankard one cow with calf or claves by her side with all their increase forever forthwith to be delivered after my decease. Item I give and bequeath to my Godson John Waters son to Lt. Col. Wm. Waters one two year old heifer with her increase forever to be delivered forthwith after my decease. Item I give and bequeath to my cousin Mary Pettitt widow one two year old mare with all her increase forever to her

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and her heirs to be delivered forthwith after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Powell daughter of Samuel by Ann his wife deceased one two year old heifer to her and heirs forever with all its increase forthwith to be delivered after my decease, my further will and desire is that what shall or may happen to be due unto me from my daughter Moseley for of or concerning my disburses for her about her husband Taylor’s estate deceased be wholly and solely obliterated exonerated and discharged, forever barring my executor from claiming the same or any part there of. Item I give and bequeath to my son Hillary Stringer all that lease land of one thousand acre for the full time and term remaining in the said lease expressed for ninety nine years to him and his heirs for that full time to come. Item my further will and desire is that my executor out of my said estate do pay and deliver one thousand pounds of tobacco (when the new church is built and finished for this lower parish of Northampton County and for and towards the purchasing of the Lords prayer a tenor commandments to be set up in the same) unto the Church Wardens or other of the vestry which shall be concerned, Lastly my will is that my said son Hillary Stringer be my full and whole executor of this my last will and testament and what tobacco or money is due to me at my decease after my just debts are fully satisfied and legacies paid shall accrue be and remain to the sole use and benefit of my said executor he discharging my just debts as aforesaid which are not many with funeral expenses which I desire may be as mean as little as may be without any sold or firing or making any great stir, which will do my dead body no pleasure, but my desire is that my executor out of my said estate abroad will build a brick wall about my burial place in my orchard in which place also lyeth his mother and other relations. Further I do desire and my will and meaning is that all my debts not only in Virginia but in any part of America or Europe shall accrue and do belong unto my said executor and in testimony and confirmation of this my last will and testament I have here unto set my hand and fixed my seal this tenth day of February anno 1688 and in the fourth year of the reign of James the Second of England, Scotland, France and Ireland King etc.

John Stringer Signed sealed and acknowledged before us the subscribers as witness to the same Thomas Teackle Adam Michael Daniel Neech The 21st day of December anno 1689 Then the last will and testament of Col. John Stringer deceased was probed in open court by the corporal oaths of Mr. Thomas Teackle and Daniel Neech together with the said Mr. Teackle’s attestation and to Mr. Thomas Harmanson’s knowledge and the rest of the courts satisfaction that Mr. Adam Michael deceased the other evidence to the said will signed the same as well as the aforesaid witnesses and therefore approved of and ordered to be recorded. Teste Daniel Neech Co. clk. Recorded Daniel Neech Co. Clk. Co. Northampton

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Source: Walczyk, Frank V. Northampton County Order Book 1689 - 1698 Vol. 1, 1689-1693. Coram NY: Peter's Row: 4-7. © Copyright 2007 by Peter's Row Colonel John Stringer exchanged 1,600 acres of land (A-141 & A-146) with William Taylor in 1674. When John died in 1689 he devised this land to his three grandsons by his son, Hillary I as follows: John 600 acres to the west; Hillary II 600 acres in the south, and Thomas 400 acres on the northern portion. 26 3. Mary Stringer married Lt. Col. William Andrews died 1654.

4. Ann Stringer will dated 30 Aug 1681, 27 married:

1st Unknown Games 2nd Unknown Dalby. Ann left her

5. Stephen Stringer born ca. 1625, died ca. 1655, married to Susanna Andrews,

daughter of Lt. Col William Andrews and his first wife, Susannah.28 Administrations granted to Susanna Stringer widow of the deceased on 29 Jan 1655. Captain John Stringer claimed to be his brother. 29 Stephen served as a witness to the will of John Worley on 20 Jan 1649. This places Stephen’s birth ca. 1625 30 and makes him too old to be a son of John Stringer, Chirurgion. Therefore he must have been John’s brother. John & Stephen Stringer both signed the pledge to be faithful to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords on 25 March 1651.31

Second Generation 2. Children of John Stringer and Anne Unknown It is known from John Stringer’s last will that he had three children who predeceased him, but the will did not mention their names. I believe that the names of these three children were Richard, Frances and Mary Stringer. 7. Hillary Stringer I born ca. 1640, died 1695, married ca. 1668 to Mary Savage died ca. 1696.

Capt. Hillary Stringer his mark of cattle and hogs which Col. John Stringer his dec’d father recorded for him as follows (vizt) both ears underhalved. Recorded 31 July 1665. 32

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Capt. Hillary Stringer his own proper mark of cattle and hogs recorded for his daughter Anne Stringer, underhalved on both ears and overbitten on the right ear near the root of the ear. Recorded 31 July 1665. 33

Last Will and Testament of Hillary Stringer

7 October 1694, Proved 10 Feb 1695. Transcribed by Frank V. Walczyk Some spelling and formatting changes were made. In the name of God Amen, I Hillary Stringer of the County of Northampton in Virginia Gent. being weak in body but of present sense and memory (praise be God) do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following (vizt) first and principally I commit and commend my soul to God who gave it, my body to the earth from whence it was taken, not doubting through the alone merits of my dear Savior Jesus Christ to enjoy everlasting happiness in the Kingdom of Heaven, and as for my temporal estate after my funeral charges and just debts paid and satisfied, I dispose as following (vizt) Imprimis - I give and bequeath to my youngest daughter Mary Stringer a Negro girl named, "Effy" with all her increase to her and her heirs forever, and twenty pounds sterling to be made use of for her best advantage either by buying of Negroes or what else shall be thought fit and convenient by her mother) Item - I give and bequeath to my youngest son Jacob Stringer the two hundred acres of land given by deed by my late deceased father and remaining on the records of the above said county as by the same may appear to him and the heirs of his body lawfully begotten for ever. I likewise give him the said Jacob Stringer as aforesaid one hundred acres of land adjoining to the said two hundred acres which I have leased or farmed of Samson Webster for the space of ninety and nine years to the full term and time of the said lease, but if my said son should have occasion to dispose of any of the said land he may have liberty so to do to any of his brothers but none else, always provided and it is my true intent, will and meaning that my loving wife Mary Stringer have her lifetime in all and every part of the two hundred acres of land together with the said hundred acres leased as before named my said son when at age having liberty to seat upon part thereof having a care not to molest or disquiet his mother. And my will and desire is that my said wife be allowed twenty thousand pounds of good tobacco and cask out of my estate before divided for the building her a house on the said land where she hath occasion and likewise towards the education of my said son Jacob Stringer. I likewise give unto my said son ten pounds sterling to be laid out at the discretion of his mother for his best advantage, as also I give him one Mulatto boy named, "Delight Saunderson" to be delivered to him when he shall attain to the age of eighteen years to him and his heirs forever. Item - I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Stringer one feather bed and furniture and six cows and calves by their sides to be delivered when she shall attain to the age of sixteen years or day of her marriage which shall first happen.

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Item - I give and bequeath to my son Hillary Stringer that plantation whereon John Northam now liveth for the full term and time of the lease whereby I hold it to him and his heirs. Item - I give and bequeath to my son John Stringer that plantation whereon Cornelius Berry now liveth during the term of the lease whereby I hold it to him and his heirs. Item - I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Stringer one Negro boy named, " Tytus" to be delivered to him when he shall attain to the age of eighteen years to him and his heirs forever (if alive). Item - My will and desire is that all the rest of my personal estate both within doors and without be they of what nature and quality so ever I say that after my decease shall be equally divided betwixt my wife and four sons excepting some things set apart for my daughter Willett to be delivered at the discretion of my executor hereafter mentioned. And lastly I do hereby nominate, authorize and appoint my loving wife Mary Stringer to be my whole and sole executrix of this my last will and testament and earnestly desire my loving friends Major John Robins and Capt. John Custis to be assistants to my said exec'rx in seeing this my last will and testament performed, and to assist her in any other matter that may happen according to the true intent and meaning above and herein set down, and do desire that my exec'rx bestow upon each of my said two friends before mentioned a deaths head gold ring of fifteen shillings price in remembrance of me. In testimony and confirmation that this is my last will and testament and codicils what so ever I have here unto set my hand and fixed my seal this seventh day of October in the year of our Lord God one thousand six hundred and ninety four.

Hillary Stringer Signed, sealed and delivered by the testator as his last will and testament in the presence of us; Nathaniel Capell Hannah Capell William Jarvis (Endorsed on the backside) Note that before signing hereof . Whereas it is on the other side mentioned some things set apart for my daughter Willett. It is my will and I do hereby desire that the same article may be null and void those things being already delivered to her and that no claim may be made by her hereafter for the same or any other part of my estate what ever. It is my will and desire that my loving wife Mary Stringer shall have the use of all my estate within mentioned until my children arrive to age as within expressed, but if my said wife should marry then her said husband to give security to deliver each child their estate as they arrive to age which if he refuse, then to be at the discretion of my trustees, and that Mr. William Waters and Mr. William Harmanson be added to the other two Gent. on the other side mentioned as my trustees and assistants to my said wife and children.

Hillary Stringer

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Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us; Kath. Capell Thomas Savage William Jarvis Northampton, February the tenth anno 1695, The said day the within last will and testament of Capt. Hillary Stringer deceased being presented by Mrs. Mary Stringer his widow was proved in open court of the said county by the corporal oaths of Nathaniel Capell and Hannah his wife and William Jarvis, and the within codicil thereto proved likewise by the corporal oaths of Nathaniel Capell, Thomas Savage and William Jarvis and both approved and allowed of as authentic probates by the court and ordered to be recorded. Teste Daniel Neech Clk. Cur. Recorded Daniel Neech Clk. Cur. Co. Northampton Source: Walczyk, Frank V. Northampton County Order Book & Wills 1689 - 1698, Vol. 2 (Coram NY: Petersrow); pp. 64, 65. © Copyright 2006 by Peter's Row

On 1 Mar 1696 the Administrations of Capt. Hillary Stringer deceased were granted to his sons, John and Hillary Stringer on behalf of their brothers Thomas and Jacob Stringer.

8. Frances Stringer born ca. 1642, married: 1st Unknown Taylor

2nd Edward Mosely. 34

9. Ann Stringer born ca. 1644, married to John Thoroughgood. 35 Jacob 31 Jul 1665kj Third Generation 7. Children of Hillary Stringer I and Mary Unknown [Savage]

10. Hillary Stringer II, born ca. 1670, died 1721/2, married ca. 1699 to Grace Robins, born ca. 1680, died ca. 1721, 36 daughter of Major John Robins and Esther Littleton.37 In 1704 Hillary and Grace sold the southern 300 acres that he inherited after his father’s death to his younger brother, Thomas and bought from Thomas the 400 acres to the east that Thomas had inherited from his grandfather. This united the entire 1600 acres that his grandfather, John Stringer purchased of William Taylor. 38

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In 1702, Hillary Stringer II purchased 50 acres of land from Thomas Savage and his wife, Elisha and John Savage and his wife, Elizabeth. 39 In 1722, Hillary Stringer left the home plantation consisting of 270 acres to his son, Hillary, 40

Last Will and Testament of Hillary Stringer

8 Mar 1721/2 proved 10 Jul 1722 To my son Hillary my 270 acre plantation whereon I now live. To my son John (under 21) my 1000 acres in Accomack County. To my son Hillary the revision of the 2 plantations (700 acres) where Richard Davis and Abraham Collins now live and a large silver tankard. To my daughter Anne Stringer 6 silver spoons marked “IRE” large silver clasps, silver bodkin, 20 shillings, and the side saddle that was my wife’s. To son John 6 silver spoons. To my daughter Esther Stringer 5 silver spoons and 2 gold rings. Residual legatees my four children Hillary, John, Anne and Esther. To each of my sons John and Hillary gold ring. To daughters Anne and Esther my wife’s clothes. Friends (Col.) George Harmanson, Mr. John Robins, Mr. Jacob Stringer and Mr. Thomas Harmanson to act as overseers. Mrs. Katherine Robins [brother-in-law’s wife] and Mrs. Elizabeth Harmanson [sister-in-law] to bring up my two daughters. Sons Hillary and John executors. Witnesses: Edward Carter, William Ware, George Harmanson, Jacob Stringer [brother]. 41

11. John Stringer born ca. 1673, wrote will 9 Apr 1698, proved 28 Jul 1698, married ca. 1697 to Margaret Teackle, daughter of Rev. Thomas Teackle.42 John died without issue in 1698. His 600 acres of land inherited from his grandfather passed to his older brother Hillary.

Last Will and Testament of John Stringer

9 April 1698, Proven 28 July 1698 Transcribed by Frank V. Walczyk Some spelling and formatting changes were made. In the name of God Amen, I, John Stringer of the County of Northampton in Virginia Gent. being weak in body and of present sense and memory (praise be God) do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following (vizt) first and principally I commit and command my soul to God who gave it me, my body to the earth from whence it was taken not doubting through the alone merits of my dear Savior Jesus Christ to enjoy everlasting happiness in the kingdom of heaven, and as for my temporal estate after my funeral charges and just debts paid and satisfied I dispose as followeth (vizt) Imprimis - I give and bequeath to my loving cousin and Godson John Willett one cow and calf to be delivered when he shall come to age to receive it.

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Item - I give and bequeath to my loving God daughter Elizabeth Pike one ewe and lamb to be delivered when my wife think fit. Item - I give and bequeath to my loving brother Hillary Stringer one set of silver buttons. Item - I give to my brother Thomas Stringer one set of silver buttons. Item - I give and bequeath to my loving brother Jacob Stringer one set of silver buckles four of them. Item - I give and bequeath unto my loving sisters Ann Willett and Mary Stringer each of them, one ewe lamb. Item - I give unto my loving cousin Wm. Tankard a stout coat. Item - I give to my cousin Sarah Tankard Sen'r a Calleminco vest. Item - I give unto my brother William Willett half a dozen of Huckabacke napkins. Item - I give unto my loving sister Mary Stringer half a dozen of Huckabacke napkins. Item - I give unto my dear and loving wife Margaret Stringer all the rest of my estate and lastly I do hereby nominate, authorize and appoint my loving wife Margaret Stringer to be my whole and sole executrix of this my last will and testament, and earnestly desire my loving friends, Mr. Wm. Waters and Mr. Wm. Harmanson to be assistant to my said executrix in seeing this my last will and testament performed and to assist her in any other matter that may happen. In testimony and confirmation that this is my last will and testament I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this 9th day of April in year of our Lord God one thousand six hundred ninety and eight.

John Stringer Signed, sealed in the presence of us; George Corbin William Jarvis Elizabeth Nicholson (endorsed) Northampton, July the 28th anno 1698, Then the within written last will and testament of Mr. John Stringer deceased was proved in open court of the said county by the corporal oaths of George Corbin, William Jarvis and Elizabeth Nicholson and approved and allowed of by the court as an authentic probate and ordered to be recorded. Source: Walczyk, Frank V. Northampton County Order Book 1689 - 1698 Vol. 2, 1694-1698. Coram NY: Peter's Row, pp. 154. © Copyright 2006 by Peter's Row

12. Anne Stringer born ca. 1674, died ca. Mar 1721, married ca. 1695 to Capt. William Willett born ca. 1669, wrote will 18 Oct 1739, proved 11 Mar 1739,43 son of John Willett and Elizabeth Douglas. 13. Thomas Stringer born ca. 1675, died 1746, married 8 Dec 1719 to Frances Custis born ca. 1684,44 daughter of Henry Custis and Rachel Revell. 45

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Thomas Stringer son of Hillary Stringer and Mary Savage married Frances Custis and had sons, Thomas, Jacob, and Fereby Stringer. Thomas II was the eldest. 46 In 1747, Thomas I gave 50 acres to Jacob and 110 acres to Fereby. The balance went to Thomas II as heir at law. When Jacob died and this property went to his brother Thomas II. 47 Thomas sold the 50 acres he received at the death of his brother Jacob to Benjamin Stringer, who eight years later gave it to his brother, Jacob. Jacob added to his holdings and in 1810 gave 174 ½ acres to his son, Smith Stringer. 48

Last Will and Testament of Rachel Custis 8 Dec. 1718 - 3 May 1720

To son Edward. Son Henry. Son Joseph. Son Revell. Daughter Rachel Custis. Daughter Jane Custis. Daughter Ann Custis. Daughter Frances Stringer. Daughter Elizabeth Shield. Daughter Sarah Watson. Grandson John Stringer. Grandson William Sacker Shield. Grandson William Custis. Granddaughter Ann Watson. Son Edward Custis & Thomas Stringer Exrs. Witt: John Metcalfe, Charles Scarburgh, Charles Scarburgh, Jr. 49

Last Will and Testament of Thomas Stringer 6 Sept. 1744 - 29 Sept. 1747

To son Fereby Stringer 110 acres where Timothy Kelly formerly lived. To son Thomas Stringer. To daughter Ann. To son Jacob Stringer 50 acres at the head of my land, also my water mill & 2 acres adjacent. Son Jacob residual legatee & Executor. Witnesses: Thomas Goffigon, Thomas Hunt, John Goffigon, Jr. 50

14. Jacob Stringer born ca.1674, died 1737, married Elishe Harmanson born ca. 1681, died 1744, daughter of Thomas Harmanson and Grace Andrews. After Jacob’s death Elishe married secondly on 16 Nov 1741 to Captain Robert Nottingham. 51

Last Will and Testament of Jacob Stringer

26 Jul 1737 Proved 14 Dec 1737 To my loving wife Elisha Stringer my mulatto fellows Lity and Peter, Negro woman Nanny, and Negro girl Pleasant, and the use of my mulatto fellow Cesar during her widowhood, and then to my daughters Elisha and Isabel Stringer. To wife Elisha the 200 acre plantation I now live upon during her widowhood, and then to my daughter Betty Harmanson Tilney. To daughter Mary Blocksom, Negro fellow Jonas, Negro woman Lucy, and £20. To daughter Betty Harmanson Tilney mulatto woman Tamer, mulatto boy Peter, and a silver cup. To daughter Elisha Stringer negro woman Hannah, negro girls Comfort and Betty, Negro boy Perry and a mare bought of Mr. Piner. To daughter Isabel Stringer negro woman Sarah, Negro girls Amy and Abigail, negro boy Daniel and 6 silver spoons. To son-in-law Hezekiah Tilney. To cousin Hillary Stringer. To grandson, Stringer Tilney my silver hilted sword. Wife and daughters Elisha and Isabel Stringer residual legatees. Wife and my son-in-law Hezekiah Tilney executors. With my friends (Capt.) William Tazewell, Hillary Stringer and Thomas Cable to assist them. Witnesses:

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Anne Custis, Margaret Cable, Thomas Cable. Probate- The testator is called Jacob Stringer, Gent. 52

Last Will and Testament of Elishe Nottingham 15 Mar 1744, Proved 9 Apr 1745

To my daughter Mary Marshall Negro woman Nanny. To my daughter Elizabeth Harmanson Tilney Negro man Lightee. To my daughter Elishe Bell Negro girl Pleasant. To daughter Isabel Denwood the service of my Negro woman Sue and her children. All the remaining part of my estate that can be found by virtue of the will of my late husband Robert Nottingham to my above named four daughters. Sons-in-law Hezekiah Tilney and Nathaniel Bell executors. Witnesses: Digby Seymour, Mary Stith, Griffin Stith. 53

15. Mary Stringer born ca. 1678. Fourth Generation 10. Children of Hillary Stringer II and Grace Robins

16. Hillary Stringer III born ca. 1700, died 1743, married on 23 Jan 1722 to Elishe [Alicia] Harmanson, born ca. 1703, died 1759, daughter of George Harmanson and Elizabeth Yeardley.54

In Neech Eyre’s will of 1737 he left one pistole of gold each to Hillary and Alicia his wife. Then he left one-half pistole of gold to each of their children. 55 In 1744, Hillary Stringer and his wife, Elishe left 280 acres to son John and his inherited home to his son, Hillary. Hillary and his wife, Margaret left to their son, Hillary in 1790. After Hillary’s death, Margaret married secondly to George Boggs. In 1791, Hillary sold his interest in this land to Avery [his step-father]. 56

Last Will and Testament of Hillary Stringer, Gent. 12 Mar 1743, Proved 10 Jul 1744

To my son Hillary the plantation I now live on with 60 acres [land was in Savage’s Neck] bought of (Capt.) William Tazewell. To my son John my 280 acre plantation in Accomack County lying on Occohannock Creek part of a 600 acre patent granted William Taylor. To my wife Elishe Negro men Daniel and Harry. To child my wife goes with Negro Peter and silver tankard. To daughter Margaret. To daughter Grace. To (Capt.) Tazewell £78 when he makes over the above 60 acres. To my wife my lease land for schooling my children. Residual legatee’s wife and my children Hillary, John, Margaret and Grace and the child wife goes with, to be divided when Margaret comes of age. Wife executrix. Witnesses: Littleton Eyre, George Holt, Elishe Stringer. 57 Note: Captain William Tazewell died in 1751 and in his will probated 19 Sep 1752 left the 60 acres of land in Savage’s neck to John Stringer. 58

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Last Will and Testament of Elishe Stringer - Widow

24 Dec 1759, Proved 12 Feb 1760 To son Hillary Stringer Negro fellow Hanover, wench Nanny, and girl Lucy. To son John Stringer Negro fellow Rubin, wench Lucy and her two children Cate and Jacob, and 6 large silver spoons. To daughter Grace Bowdoin Negro fellow Cato, wench Dilley and her child Daniel. To granddaughter Margaret Bowdoin Negro girl Leah. To Ann Holt £5. Son Hillary residual legatee and executor. Witnesses: Anne Holt, Stephen Sampson, John Lewis Fulwell. 59

17. Ann Stringer born ca. 1706.60

18. John Stringer Jr. born ca. 1704, died 1750, married:

1st ca. 1732 to Flavia Savage61 born ca. 1715, died ca. 1741, 62 daughter of Elkington Savage and Winefred Godwin who was relict of Robert Fletcher and John Major, 63

2nd ca. 1742 to Smart Unknown,64 born ca. 1710, died 1781. [Floyd]

John Stringer Jr. died in 1751 while still married to Smart. 65 Winefred Major died in 1745. In her will she named Hillary, Elkington, Esther, Mary and John as children of John & Flavia and left each of them £5 each. 66

Last Will and Testament of John Stringer 8 Feb 1750/1 proved 9 Apr 1751

To my beloved wife [no name] the loan of Jack and Sarah. Wife to keep my son Hillary and to have use of Boston and Phillis as long as Hillary lives and then my son Thomas to have Phillis and my son William to have Boston. Son John to have Sarah after wife’s decease. My daughter Mary Stringer to have Peter, and my daughter Esther to have Dianah. Wife to have all the provisions for the use of the plantation, gold ring, and 20 shillings, and a large ring until my son John is big enough to wear it. Witnesses: Thomas White, peter Goffigon. Probate – The will appointed executrix was Smart Stringer. 67

Last Will and Testament of Smart Stringer 27 Nov. 1780 - 27 Feb. 1781

Granddaughter Sarah Stringer. Granddaughter Peggy Smart Stringer. To son John Floyd Stringer. Grandson Thomas Stringer. Grandson William Floyd Stringer. To son James Stringer. To son Thomas Stringer. To William Downs. 6 grandchildren above named residual legatees. Son Thomas Stringer & John Smith Exrs. Witt: John Smith, Jonathan Garrison, Jr. 68 19. Esther Stringer born ca. 1710, died by 10 Jan 1737. Unmarried and no issue. 69

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13. Children of Thomas Stringer and Frances Custis

20. John Stringer died 28 Jun 1768,70 married on 7 Feb 1767 to Elizabeth Buckner Stith, daughter of Griffin Stith. 71

21. Thomas Stringer born died 1764, married to Elizabeth Savage. 72

In 1764, Thomas and Elizabeth Savage left 167 acres to their son, John. John married to Elizabeth and died intestate ca. 1768. Thomas regained the land and in 1789 sold this land to William Marshall. 73

Last Will and Testament of Thomas Stringer

12 Apr. 1764 - 27 Nov. 1764 Mill & 1 acres to be sold, also the 7 acres adjacent the said mill formerly bought of Mr. Abel Upshur, & after payment of debts residue to be divided between my wife Elizabeth & daughters Elizabeth Ames, Mary Read & Elishe Stringer. To son John Stringer plantation where I live being 167 acres. Wife & brother in law William Savage, Executors. Witnesses: John Ambler, William Shea, Obedience Johnson. In order of probate: John Stringer heir at law to the testator. 74

22. Fereby Stringer died 23 Feb 1779,75 was married to Rachel. Fereby he died ca. 1779 and left to his son, Sacker Stringer who sold the land to Moses Savage. 76

Last Will and Testament of Fereby Stringer

25 Mar. 1776 - 23 Feb. 1779 To wife Rachel use of plantation where I live, also my plantation adjacent Hillary Stringer & William Garrison until my son comes of age, if she remains my widow Wife Executor. To son Sacker plantation where I live. To daughter Comfort. To son John plantation containing 100 acres adjacent Hillary Stringer & William Garrison. Children Sacker, Comfort & John residual legatees. Rowland Savage, Jr. & Jacob Watson guardians to my estate. Wife to bring up my children & give them proper education provided she remain my widow, & in case of her death or marriage the guardians above named to take them and their estates under their care. Witt: William F. Ross, Benjamin Stringer, Americus Watson . 77

Last Will and Testament of Rachel Stringer 11 July 1782 - 31 Jan. 1786

To son Sacker Stringer. To son John Stringer. To Custis Watson. Son Sacker Stringer & John Stringer & Custis Watson residual legatees. John Smith (Justice of peace on seaside) Executor. Witnesses: Americus Watson, Benjamin Stringer, Jacob Stringer. In order of probate: Jacob Stringer qualified. 78 23. Ann Stringer married Captain Willet.

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24. Jacob Stringer died 22 Jan 176 ,.79 Married Elizabeth Unknown 14. Children of Jacob Stringer and Elishe Harmanson

25. Elishe Stringer married Nathaniel Bell

26. Isabel Stringer, spinster, married 17 Mar 1744 to Levin Denwood80 born ca. 1722, dead by 1757, son of John Denwood and Mary Elizabeth Hack. Levin and Isabel lived in Somerset County, Maryland. After Levin’s

death Isabel married secondly in 1758 to Ezekiel Selby. 81 27. Betty Harmanson Stringer married Hezekiah Tilney and relocated to Maryland.

28. Mary Stringer married 1st to Savage Bloksom [Bloxom] will dated 24 Feb 1736, Probated 14 Jun 1737. 82

Savage Bloksom wrote will 24 Feb 1736, probated 14 Jun 1737. Left everything to his loving wife Mary. Wife and father Jacob Stringer executors. Witnesses: Hillary Stringer, William Brumfield, Esther Stringer. Probate – The will named executor is further identified as Jacob Stringer. 83

2nd to John Marshall

Fifth Generation 16. Children of Hillary Stringer III and Elishe Harmanson

30. John Stringer born ca. 1724, died 28 Jun 1768 84

31. Hillary Stringer IV born ca. 1726, died 1790, married: 1st ca. 1755 to Unknown 2nd 12 Oct 1779 to Margaret Kendall, widow.85 After Hillary’s death Margaret married thirdly on 11 Feb 1795 to George Boggs.86

Last Will and Testament of Hillary Stringer

25 Sep 1788, Proved 14 Dec 1790 To loving wife Margaret the use of the 300 acre plantation whereon I now dwell during her life and then to my son Hillary. To son Hillary Negro wench Sarah and little Ned. To wife Negroes Martha and Lydia, and during her life the use of Negroes Ned, Jim Jr.,

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Rachel and child Hannah, and Rose and then to be divided by my two daughters Margaret Avery and Ann Teackle Stringer. To wife my new riding chair, one thousand weight of fatted pork, 40 barrels of corn, 199 bushels of oats, 12 pewter plates, 12 Queens China plates, 10 bushels of wheat, 5 bushels of Indian peas, pair of wain wheels, square walnut table, and wild cherry dressing table. To my son John as much of my land in Accomack adjoining land already deeded to him by me as will total 250 acres to be laid off by a straight line running from the Northeastern most branch to the Eastern line of my tract. To son Hillary the use of 200 acres of my said Accomack tract, on the West part to be laid off by a line running from the Northeaster most branch to the North line during the life of my wife, and then to be divided by my four younger children Thomas, Hillary, Margaret and Anne Teackle. To my son Thomas the 200 acres in Accomack at the head of Occohannock Creek being part of the tract late in dispute between me and my cousin Thomas Stringer. To son Thomas Negro man Prisly and girl Mary and silver pepper box. The remaining part of my 600 acre Accomack tract to be divided by my daughters Margaret Avery, and Anne Teackle. To my son Thomas one-half my Accomack grist mill and the attached 8 acres. The other one-half and 8 acres to my daughters Margaret and Anne Teackle. But if son Thomas will pay my daughters £60, he is to have entire mill. To daughter Margaret Negroes Esther and Adam. To daughter Anne Teackle my Negroes Bod and Nanny. Remaining estate to be divided by my son Thomas, Hillary, Margaret and Anne and the children of my son John. The tuition of my daughter Nancy to my wife. Friends Isaac Avery and Peter Bowdoin executors. Witnesses: John Scott, William Hanby, Sr., Adelia Hanby. William Hanby. Codicil – 28 Jan 1790. To wife Margaret my canoe, to daughter Ann Teackle Stringer £20. Witnesses: William Tolman, John Scott, Rebecca Wood, Ritter Taylor. The testator’s signature to the codicil is shown as Hillary [X] Stringer. 87

32. Margaret Stringer born ca. 1728, died by 1763. 88 Administrations were granted to William Downs on 14 Sep 1763. Appraisers were Savage Cowdry, Thomas Bell, Hillary Stringer and Isaac Jacob. 89 William Downs was Margaret’s first cousin, Esther Stringer’s husband.

33. Grace Stringer, born ca. 1731, died ca. 1792, 90 spinster, married on 10 Jan

1754 to John Bowdoin born ca. 1725, died by 1775, son of Peter Bowdoin and Adah Harmanson. 91 Grace’s Administrations were granted 11 Sep 1792 to her husband, Peter Bowdoin.92

18. Children of John Stringer Jr. and Flavia Savage

35. Hillary Stringer born ca. 1733, dead by 1761.

36. Elkington Stringer born ca. 1734, died between 1745 and 1751. 93 37. Esther Stringer born ca. 1735, married to William Downs, 94 died intestate in 1792. Administrations were granted to John McCown. 95

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38. Mary Stringer born ca. 1737, died at an early age.

39. John Floyd Stringer born ca. 1739, died 1761, married 7 Nov 1760 to Rachel Wilkins, died intestate in 1770, daughter of Jonathon Wilkins, deceased. 96 No

issue. After John’s death Rachel married secondly on 22 Apr 1762 to Nehemiah Fitchett.97 After Nehemiah’s death she married thirdly on 25 May 1765 to John W. Watt. 98

Last Will and Testament of John Stringer

26 Jun 1761, Proved 15 Jul 1761

To wife Rachel Negro fellow Ben, a boy Ben, woman Sarah, girl Esther and what chattels my father gave me after the death of my mother-in-law. To child my wife goes with Negro wench Sarah (given me by my father in his will after the decease of my step-mother Smart Stringer) and Negro fellow Jack (which by my father’s will was given to my brother Hillary, deceased, which by his death descends to me) else both Negroes to my wife. Residual legatee’s wife and unborn child. Friend Savage Cowdry and wife executors. Witnesses: Thomas Underhill, Thomas Cowdry. 99

18. Children of John Stringer Jr. and Smart [Floyd]

40. Thomas Stringer born ca. 1742, died after August 1792, married ca. 1770 to Anne Unknown. Still alive in 1811.100

41. William Stringer born ca. 1744, died 1774. Unmarried and no issue.

Last Will and Testament of William Stringer - Planter

14 Sep 1774, Proved 11 Oct 1774 To my loving mother Smart Stringer the use of my whole estate during her life and then to my brother Thomas during his life, and then to be divided amongst his children. Mother executrix. Witnesses: Denny Dwyer, John Scott, Luke Abdell. 101 42. James Stringer born ca. 1751 21. Children of Thomas Stringer and Elizabeth Savage

45. Elizabeth Stringer married to Ames

46. Mary Stringer married to Reed

47. John Stringer born 1756, died 1795, married to Susanna Unknown. After John’s death Susanna married thirdly on 29 Apr 1799 to Thomas Waters and relocated to Somerset County, Maryland. 102

Last Will and Testament of John Stringer

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1 Dec 1794, Proved 14 Apr 1795 To my son Littleton £5 and no more “as I conceive he would never keep or take care of anything I might or would give him.” To my wife Susanna the plantation I live on in lieu of dower. To my daughter Elizabeth Stringer the over 200 acre plantation purchased of William Ronald and Michael Bonewell. Residual legate’s wife and daughter Elizabeth. Wife, Robert Jacob, Jr. and Thomas Elliott executors. Probate- Will proved by oaths of Thomas Evans and John Tompkins who swore to the handwriting of the testator. 103 In 1789 John Stringer Sr. purchased 208 acres of land (N67) and left this land to his daughter, Elizabeth 104 who had married on 30 May 1796 to William Satchell. 105

48. Elishe Stringer

Last Will and Testament of Elishe Stringer

29 May 1767 - 33 June 1767 Brother John Stringer. Cousin Peggy Stringer, daughter of John. To Cousin Peggy Ames. To Cousin Rachel Ames. To Cousin Robert Read, & for want of heirs to Cousin Nathaniel Ames. Sister Elizabeth Ames. Brother John Stringer & Caleb Ames Executors. Witnesses: Joseph Ames, Jr., Robert Hutchinson, Joseph Ames, Sr. 106 22. Children of Fereby Stringer and Rachel Unknown

49. Sacker Stringer born ca. 17, died 1805.

Last Will and Testament of Sacker Stringer 12 Jan 1805, Proved 25 Feb 1805

Moses Savage Executor. To Moses Savage my plantation whereon I now live containing 100 acres & he to pay my debts & the whole of my estate to him & also the use of my Negroes Ader, Peggy & boy Shadrack during his life & they all to go free at his death. Witnesses: Richard Mears of John, Jacob Bradford & Jacob Stringer. Probate: Richard Mears & Isma Wyatt securities. 107

50. Comfort Stringer

51. John Stringer 26. Children of Isabel Stringer and Levin Denwood 52. Betty Denwood born ca. 1745. 108

53. John Denwood born ca. 1747. He was 1st Lt. in princess Anne County Militia and High Sheriff of Somerset County. 109

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Sixth Generation 31. Children of Hillary Stringer IV and Unknown

55. John Stringer born ca.1756, died 1806, 110 married:

1st 12 Nov 1778 to Susanna Jacob, died ca. 1778, relict of John Dalby. 111 2nd 23 Feb 1785 to Mary Godwin, daughter of Archibald Godwin. 112

Last Will and Testament of John Stringer 26 May 1806, Probated 30 Sep 1806

Friend Peter Bowdoin Executor. Whereas my brother Thomas Stringer deceased, by his will of 14 Oct 1791, devised to my son Hillary Stringer his land lying on the head of Occohannock Creek, I only give my son Hillary a young mare & nothing else. The use of my land whereon I now live to wife to bring up & support my children Sally, Archibald Godwin, Mary Ann, Margaret Teackle Kendell, Elizabeth Teackle & the use of part of my Negroes Tilberry, Charles, Aaron, William, Ned & Ginney & … during her widowhood or until my son Archibald Godwin comes to 21 or marries, then a division should take place between my wife & said 5 children last mentioned until all come of age. My wife to have the use of my other 4 children’s part until they come to age or marry to support them. Upon the death of my wife, son Hillary can choose to give up the land my brother gave him & take the land I now live on & if he choose to do so, then the land from my brother to son Archibald Godwin & that he provide a home for daughters Mary Ann & Margaret Teackle. Also son Hillary is to provide daughters Sally Stringer & Elizabeth Teackle with a home. Other condition is son Hillary does not take his land. 21 acres I bought of John F. Stringer to daughter Sally Stringer. The remaining estate to 4 daughters. My friend Peter Bowdoin to take my sons Archibald & Hillary under his care until they reach lawful age. Witnesses: J. A. C. Lewis, Smith Stringer, Peggy S. Avery & Isma Wyatt. Probate: Peter Bowdoin & widow relinquished their rights & Samuel Coard became the Administrator with Edward K. Scarburgh, John E. Wise & John Boisnard securities. 113

56. Thomas Stringer born ca. 1760, died 1791. No issue.

Last Will and Testament of Thomas Stringer of Accomack County 14 Oct 1791, Proved 14 May 1793

To “my brother John Stringer, and his son Hillary Stringer”, my tract lying on the head of Occohannack Creek. To my sister Ann T. Stringer my 50 acres of swamp adjoining her lands and my Negro fellow Prisley. To “my sister Margaret Avery, her son Isaac W. Avery”, my part of the mill. To my brother Hillary Stringer my Negro girl Jenny. To “my sister Margaret Avery, her son Samuel S. Avery”, my Negro girl Mary. To my brother John Stringer my silver pepper box, silver teaspoons, and clothes. Witnesses: William Freshwater, Jacob Spady, Abram Spady. Probate- John Stringer, Jr. qualified. 114

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57. Hillary Stringer V born ca. 1763, married Kitty B Nottingham, relocated to

Sussex County, Delaware. 115 58. Margaret Stringer born ca. 1764, married on 7 Jun 1785 to Rev. Isaac

Avery.116 59. Ann Teackle Stringer born ca. 1775. 117 33. Children of Grace Stringer and John Bowdoin 65. John Bowdoin born ca. 1755, died ca. 1803.

66. Peter Bowdoin born ca. 1757, died 1829, married:

1st Margaret Smith born 10 Oct 1766, died 25 Apr 1800, daughter of Isaac Smith and Elizabeth Teackle.

2nd 1 Aug 1801 to Leah Teackle born 4 Aug 1780, died 25 Feb 1825, daughter of Thomas Upshur and Elizabeth Teackle.

67. Elizabeth Bowdoin born ca. 1759, died married 24 Nov 1780 to Rev. Samuel

Smith McCroskey born ca. 1745, died 25 Apr 1803.

68. Margaretta Bowdoin born ca. 1761, died 1801, married 11 Dec 1778 to Joseph Prentis, born 24 Jan 1754 in Williamsburg, Virginia, died 18 Jan 1808, son of William Prentis and Mary Brooke.

69. James Bowdoin born ca. 1763, died ca. 1776.

70. Hannah Bowdoin born ca. 1765.

71. Mary Bowdoin born ca. 1767 married 11 Feb 1795 to Tully Wise.

72. Sarah Bowdoin born ca. 1769, married 11 Feb 1795 to Robert Saunders.

73. Susanna Bowdoin born ca. 1771.

40. Children of Thomas Stringer and Anne Unknown 118 75. John Floyd Stringer born ca. 1771. see 76. Sarah Stringer born ca.1773. 77. Margaret Smart Stringer “Peggy” born ca. 1775 married 23 Jan 1795 to Revell

Custis.119

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78. Thomas Stringer born ca. 1777

79. William Floyd Stringer born ca. 1779.

80. James Stringer born ca. 1781. married Anne Unknown

On 5 May 1804, Ann Stringer, widow of Thomas and John Floyd, Sarah, William Floyd and James Stringer all children of Thomas and Ann Stringer deeded 21 acres of a 105 acre parcel originally owned by their deceased father, Thomas to John Stringer, son of Hillary Stringer IV. On 24 May 1804 John Floyd Stringer conveyed 75 acres another parcel of the original 105 acres of Thomas Stringer his father to his brother William Floyd Stringer who made bond that he would divide the said land between his siblings, Sarah, Peggy Smart Custis and James Stringer after their mother Anne’s decease. 120 47. Children of John Stringer and Susanna Unknown 83. Littleton Stringer born ca. 1773, 84. Elizabeth Stringer born ca. 1775, married on 30 May 1796 to William

Satchell. 121 Seventh Generation 55. Children of John Stringer and Mary Godwin 122

90. Hillary B. Stringer born ca. 1786, died intestate in 18 ,married 14 Apr 1814 to Sally Bagwell Parker 123 born 5 Apr 1789, daughter of George Parker and Margaret Eyre.124

91. Sarah Stringer “Sally” born ca. 1788, 125 died ca 1835

Last Will and Testament of Sally Stringer 10 Apr 1829, P roved 25 Jan 1836 (partly) and 27 Mar 1837(fully)

To my 2 sisters Mary Ann Stringer & Elizabeth T. Stringer all my lands ... My 2 sisters Mary Ann Stringer & Elizabeth T. Stringer Extrs. Witnesses: George Scherer, Edmund W. P. Downing, Shadrack T. Ames & Harvey Stewart. 126 92. Archibald Godwin Stringer born ca. 1790. 127

93. Mary Ann Stringer born ca. 1792 Susanna Stringer 128

Last Will and Testament of Mary Ann Stringer 14 Feb 1823, Proved 29 Mar 1841

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To my sisters Sally S. Stringer & Elizabeth T. Stringer the whole of my estate, but if either dies without leaving a child, then their share to the surviving one. Witnesses: Smith L. Dunton, William Kendall & John C. Carpenter. 129

94. Margaret Teackle Stringer born 29 Dec 1805, died 4 Jun 1845 buried at Kendall Grove. 130

95. Elizabeth Teackle Stringer born ca. 1796.

Eighth Generation 90. Children of Hillary B. Stringer and Sally Eyre Parker

97. Margaret Eyre Parker Stringer born Feb 1815, died 30 Nov 1834 married 12 Mar 1734 in Worcester County, Maryland to Littleton Dennis Handy. No issue. After Margaret’s death Littleton married secondly on 13 Apr 1837 to Sophia M. Jones. 131

Loose Notes: 1 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 229 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 2 County Court Records of Accomack-Northampton, Virginia 1640-1645, pages 172 & 173 by Susie M. Ames. 3 County Court Records of Accomack-Northampton, Virginia 1640-1645, page 218 by Susie M. Ames. 4 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 141 & 142 by James Handley Marshall. 5 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume I, page 524 by Nell Marion Nugent as taken from Patent Book No. 45 and 6 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 156 by James Handley Marshall and Northampton County, Virginia Record Book Orders, Deeds, Wills &c. Volume 7 1657-1666, page 8261by Dr. Howard Mackey and Marlene Alma Hinkley Groves. 7 Northampton County, Virginia Record Book Orders, Deeds, Wills &c. Volume 3 1645-1651, page 82 by Dr. Howard Mackey and Marlene Alma Hinkley Groves. 8 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 421 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 9 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume I, page 213 by Nell Marion Nugent as taken from Patent Book No. 2. 10 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 109 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 11 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume I, page 418 by Nell Marion Nugent as taken from Patent Book No. 4. 12 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume I, page 524 by Nell Marion Nugent as taken from Patent Book No. 45 13 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume I, page 524 and Volume II, page 140 by Nell Marion Nugent as taken from Patent Book No. 4 & 6. 14 Northampton County, Virginia Record Book Court Cases Volume 8 1657-1664, page 184 by Dr. Howard Mackey and Marlene Alma Hinkley Groves. 15 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume I, page 434 by Nell Marion Nugent. See William Kendall. 16 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume II, page 259 by Nell Marion Nugent. See Col. William Kendall. 17 Northampton County, VA Cattlemarks 1665-1742 - Transcribed by Frank V. Walczyk 18 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume II, page 8 by Nell Marion Nugent. As taken from patent Book No. 6.

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19 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume II, page 19 by Nell Marion Nugent. As taken from patent Book No. 6. 20 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume II, page 112 by Nell Marion Nugent. As taken from patent Book No. 6. 21 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 371 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 22 Cavaliers & Pioneers Volume II, page 116 by Nell Marion Nugent. As taken from patent Book No. 6. 23 Patent Book 6, page 424. 24 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 229 and 237 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 25 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 106 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 26 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 593 and 595 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 27 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 23 & 112 by James Handley Marshall. 28 William & Mary Quarterly Series I, Volume 8, page 36 by Mrs. P. W. Hiden and Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 49 & 88 by James Handley Marshall See will of Robert Andrews, Susanna’s brother. 29 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 43 by James Handley Marshall. 30 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 24 by James Handley Marshall. See will of John Worley. 31 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 34 by James Handley Marshall. 32 Northampton County, VA Cattlemarks 1665-1742 - Transcribed by Frank V. Walczyk 33 Northampton County, VA Cattlemarks 1665-1742 - Transcribed by Frank V. Walczyk 34 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 141 & 142 by James Handley Marshall. 35 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 141 & 142 by James Handley Marshall. 36 The Littleton Heritage, page 210 and 213, paragraph J-5 by Matthew M. Wise. 37 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 184 and 223 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of John Robins. & Will of Littleton Robins. 38 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 593 through 595 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 39 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 229 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 40 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 230 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 41 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 242 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Hillary Stringer. 42 Accomack Land Causes 1728-1825, page 27 by Stratton Nottingham. See disposition of Sarah Joyne. 43 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 309 by James Handley Marshall. See will of William Willett. 44 Named in grandfather Edward Revell's will dated 6 Oct 1686. Parents were married in 1863. Therefore, Frances could not be more than 3 years old and Elizabeth two years old. 45 Rachael Custis' will names daughter Frances as wife of Thomas Stringer and grandson as John Stringer. 46 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 594 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 47 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 593 & 594 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 48 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 594 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 49 Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800, page 63 by Stratton Nottingham. 50 Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800, page 149 by Stratton Nottingham. 51 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 75 by Jean M. Mihalyka. 52 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 303 by James Handley Marshall. See will of Jacob Stringer. 53 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 1321 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Elishe Nottingham. 54 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 102 by Jean M. Mihalyka. Also see Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 187 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Thomas Harmanson. The Littleton Heritage, page 216, paragraph J-14 by Matthew M. Wise. 55 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 304 by James Handley Marshall. See will of Neech Eyre.

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56 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 233 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 57 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 318 and by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Hillary Stringer. 58 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 357 & 358 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of William Tazewell. 59 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 383 and by James Handley Marshall. See will of Elishe Stringer. 60 The Littleton Heritage, page 213, paragraph J-5by Matthew M. Wise. 61 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 233 & 234 by Ralph T. Whitelaw and The Littleton Heritage, page 216, paragraph J-15 by Matthew M. Wise. 62 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 264 by Ralph T. Whitelaw and The Littleton Heritage, page 216, paragraph J-15 by Matthew M. Wise. 63 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 367 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 64 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 264 and 367 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 65 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 264 & 594 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 66 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 322 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Winefred Major. 67 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 349 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of John Stringer. 68 Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1660-1800, page 329 by Stratton Nottingham. 69 The Littleton Heritage, page 213 & 214, paragraph J-5 by Matthew M. Wise. 70 ACCC Orders 1768-1769 Administration of estate to Elizabeth Stringer. 71 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 103 by Jean M. Mihalyka and Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 481 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Griffin Stith, Sr. 72 ACWN ,page 221 Will of Thomas Stringer 12 Apr 1764 names William Savage his brother-in-law. 73 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 594 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 74 Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1660-1800, page 221 by Stratton Nottingham. 75 ACWN, page 315 Will of Fereby Stringer written 25 Mar 1776 proved 23 Feb 1779 names wife Rachel. 76 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 594 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 77 Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1660-1800, page 315 by Stratton Nottingham. 78 Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1660-1800, page 360 by Stratton Nottingham. 79 ACCC LW&T written 22 Jan 1761 proved 31 Mar 1761. 80 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 24 by Jean M. Mihalyka 81 The Littleton Heritage, page 277, paragraph K-2b by Matthew M. Wise. 82 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 301 by James Handley Marshall. See will of Savage Bloksom. Names wife and father-in-law, Jacob Stringer. 83Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 301 by James Handley Marshall. 84 Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800, page 231 by Stratton Nottingham. 85 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 102 by Jean M. Mihalyka. 86 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 10 by Jean M. Mihalyka. Also see The Littleton Heritage, page 221 paragraph J-34 by Matthew M. Wise. 87 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 505 & 506 by James Handley Marshall. See will of Hillary Stringer, Sr. 88 The Littleton Heritage, page 216, paragraph J-14 by Matthew M. Wise. 89 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 401 by James Handley Marshall. See Margaret Stringer. Also see The Littleton Heritage page 216, paragraph J-14 by Matthew M. Wise. 90 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 510 by James Handley Marshall. See Grace Bowdoin and The Littleton Heritage, page 210 and 216, paragraph J-14 by Matthew M. Wise. 91 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 11 by Jean M. Mihalyka. Also see The Littleton Heritage, page 221, paragraph J-35 by Matthew M. Wise. 92 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 510 by

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James Handley Marshall. See Grace Bowdoin 93 The Littleton Heritage, page 216,, paragraph J-15 by Matthew M. Wise. 94 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 264 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 95 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 511 by James Handley Marshall. See William Downes. 96 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 102 by Jean M. Mihalyka. 97 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 36 by Jean M. Mihalyka. 98 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, p age114 by Jean M. Mihalyka and Virginia’s Eastern Shore, page 264 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 99 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 395 & 396 by James Handley Marshall. See will of John Stringer, Jr. 100 Accomack Land Causes 1728-1825, pages 96 & 97 by Stratton Nottingham. 101 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 334 by James Handley Marshall. See will of William Stringer. 102 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 436 by Ralph T. Whitelaw and Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 114 by Jean M. Mihalyka. 103 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 527 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of John Stringer, Jr. 104 Virginia’s Eastern Shore, pages 382 by Ralph T. Whitelaw. 105 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 90 by Jean M. Mihalyka 106 Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia 1663-1800, page 237 by Stratton Nottingham. 107 Abstracts of the Wills and Administration of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860, Page 512 by Barry W. Miles and Moody K. Miles, III. 108 The Littleton Heritage, page 277, paragraph K-2b by Matthew M. Wise. 109 The Littleton Heritage, page 277, paragraph K-2b by Matthew M. Wise. 110 The Littleton Heritage, page 221, paragraph J-34 and page 227, paragraph J-57 by Matthew M. Wise. 111 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 103 by Jean M. Mihalyka and The Littleton Heritage, page 227, paragraph J-57 by Matthew M. Wise. 112 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 103 by Jean M. Mihalyka and The Littleton Heritage, page 227, paragraph J-57 by Matthew M. Wise. Also see Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 552 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Archibald Godwin. 113 Abstracts of the Wills and Administration of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860, Page 531 by Barry W. Miles and Moody K. Miles, III. 114 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 519 by James Handley Marshall. See will of Thomas Stringer. 115 The Littleton Heritage, page 221, paragraph J-34 by Matthew M. Wise. 116 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 3 by Jean M. Mihalyka. Also see The Littleton Heritage, page 221, paragraph J-34 and page 229, paragraph J-58 by Matthew M. Wise. 117 The Littleton Heritage, page 221, paragraph J-34 by Matthew M. Wise. 118 Children named in law suit appearing in Accomack Land Causes 1728-1825, pages 96 & 97 by Stratton Nottingham and The Littleton Heritage, page 222, paragraph J-36 by Matthew M. Wise. 119 Marriage records of Accomack County, Virginia 1776-1854, page 75 by Norma Miller Turman and Accomack Land Causes 1728-1825, pages 96 & 97 by Stratton Nottingham. 120 Accomack Land Causes 1728-1825, pages 96 & 97 by Stratton Nottingham. Also reported in The Littleton Heritage, page 222, paragraph J-36 by Matthew M. Wise. 121 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 90 by Jean M. Mihalyka 122 Children’s names from The Littleton Heritage, pages 227 & 228, paragraph J-57 by Matthew M. Wise. 123 Marriages Northampton County, Virginia 1660-1854, page 102 by Jean M. Mihalyka 124 The Littleton Heritage, page 228, paragraph J-57 by Matthew M. Wise. 125 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, pages 552 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Archibald Godwin, he named his grandchildren. 126 Abstracts of the Wills and Administration of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860, Page 512 by Barry W. Miles and Moody K. Miles, III.

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127 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 531 & 532 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Archibald Godwin, he named his grandchildren. 128 Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton County, Virginia 1632-1802, page 552 by James Handley Marshall. See Will of Archibald Godwin, he named his grandchildren. 129 Abstracts of the Wills and Administration of Accomack County, Virginia 1800-1860, Pages 511 & 512 by Barry W. Miles and Moody K. Miles, III. 130 Photograph of Tombstone displayed by the Eastern Shore Cemetery Project sponsored by Wayne Stith. 131 The Littleton Heritage, pages 228 & 229, paragraph J-57 by Matthew M. Wise.

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