Introduction

Mr. Bell

The basis for these excerpts were data, in the form of handwritten notes, provided by Mr. Harry F. Bell Sr. (May 21, 1887 - December 7, 1980.) A lifetime resident near New Church, Accomack, County, Va., Mr. Bell, was a farmer in the area for many years. Later he was associated in varying ways with the steamboats plying the Chesapeake Bay. After retirement, he became a local historian in Accomack and Northampton Counties. His weekly visits to the Accomack Court house were looked on with favor by the clerks and staff. Mr. Bell was ever ready to assist in searches when requested by staff members. He also performed searches of genealogy information for others as requested.

I never met this fine old gentleman in person, but we enjoyed corresponding for several years during the 60s between my home in Winter Park, Fl. and his farm near New Church, Va. He copied many of the court house records for me during that period. The records which he copied for me were used as the basis for and the validation of facts for the Eastern Shore of Virginia portions of my book, Warrington and Collateral Families Genealogy Data, published in 1994.

Mr. Bell's Notes

Many of Mr. Bell's notes were not transcribed and excerpted during the production of my book. Therefore, they do not appear in my computer bank. Knowing that these notes, or my excerpts of them, would be of benefit to others researching Accomack County and it's family histories I have taken on the task, with Barbara Cox's prompting, of copying excerpts from the Bell notes for publication in the GHOTES-Digest and Webb Page for the benefit of GHOTES, et al visiting the site. These actions have been coordinated with Mr. Bell's surviving daughter, Emma Frances (Bell) Williams, the wife of Mr. James Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Williams live in Pokomoke City, Md.

Mr. Bell's Letters

The following excerpts were taken from some of the letters received from Mr. Harry F. Bell Sr. of New Church, Va. Some are personal letters that relate to his own family and his research thereof. Most letters, however, were cover letters for the Warrington Wills, Deeds and Court Orders, which he had copied in Eastville and Accomack Court Houses.

These letters are treasures to me. Mr. Bell not only spent countless hours copying Warrington data for my genealogy research, which was very much appreciated, but he also shared many thoughts about the feelings of accomplishment and the feelings of frustration one encounters in performing genealogy research. He was very positive and always seemed to feel that the missing bit of information was out there someplace just waiting to be found and noted, or that it was possibly already tucked away in one's existing notes, evading detection and just waiting for a more in depth analysis by an astute reader, with another clue to recognize it, to fit the missing piece of the puzzle together.

Mr. Bell was 81 years of age when he wrote the following information about his own family.

Letter 1.

New Church, Va. Jan. 30, 1969

"My father Seth Bell was born Nov.5, 1849. My mother's maiden name was Franklin and she was born in Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pa. I have not traced them. I was born June 21, 1887, and the only surviving son. I have a sister Willie May Hurley born Feb. 7, 1890. I have a daughter, living, Emma Frances Williams born May 24, 1911, and a son, living, born Nov. 12, 1917,. A daughter, Olivia Adelaide Bell born June 22, 1909, and another daughter deceased, Virginia Lee Jordan born Nov. 21, 1913. She left two daughters and my daughter Emma has a son and a daughter.

(Author's note: Olivia Adelaide Bell died in 1946; Virginia Lee Bell died in 1974; Mr. Harry F. Bell Jr. died in 1983.)

"I copied right much of my family, but I loaned it to an old gentleman living in Harrisburg, Pa. He was a fine old gentleman, but he and his wife both died suddenly and I did not know who to write to, to get it back.

"My ancestor the first in Virginia and I imagine the first in America, received a patent for 350 acres in Northampton County in 1654 and he was named Thomas Bell. I never got into the female line too much, but the male line runs about like this; Thomas , George, George, Joab, Isaac, Thomas, Seth and me. The first Thomas had five sons viz. Robert and George stayed in Northampton county, Thomas moved to Accomack County, Anthony moved to Somerset County in Maryland and William moved to one of the counties in North Carolina."

Letter 2.

Tuesday night Nov. 18, 1969, New Church, Va.

I have not been to Eastville for nearly a year, but must go soon. When I was down there last I ran into a disappointment. Got about half through copying a George Bell Will, wife Leah dying about 1772. I always figured that he was the father of Joab who was my Great-great-great grandfather. And from Mr. Whitelaw and Mrs. Ireland who was a Bell and a distant relative of mine, that Joab was this George's only son, but when I got into the Will, I found several sons and neither named Joab. But, the date of his death and his wife's name corresponded. I am going to try and get down there and work on it some more. Yours Sincerely Harry F. Bell Sr.

Letter 3.

Sat. AM Feb. 15, 1969, New Church, Va.

I am not sure whether I am related to the North Carolina and Tennessee Bells or not, but Thomas Bell the first settler of the name in Northampton County, had a son William that settled, I think, in Halifax County, N.C. and the Bells down there could have descended from him. I thank you for sending me the information. There are lots of Bells in Northampton now that aredistantly related to me. Not so many in this county. It is quite cool here down to 22. I went to my stepmother's funeral yesterday. She was past 96. Had lived a good life beloved by all.

With best wishes Sincerely Harry F. Bell Sr.

Letter 4.

Thursday night April 3, 1969, New Church, Va.

The Accomack County clerk has now moved back to his original office. As time permits I will look in the Court Order Books to see what I can find on Warringtons. The Accomack County Marriage bonds only go back to 1774.

In the male line of my family that I stated, I left out my grandfather Victor Bell. It should have been between Thomas and Seth. I may be wrong about the 2nd George. I will try to explain. Frank Bell about a 4th cousin of mine gave me a typed copy, that was taken off a copy by a lady, who is now deceased, who was a 2nd cousin of his father, who did quite a lot of research on the Bells. I could trace by it, where their branch and mine separated, but when I was at Eastville a few weeks ago I copied several Bell Wills, and when I got to this 2nd George I could find no son named Joab, and it looks like I am going to be compelled to find another name for Joab's father. Itcould be possible that Joab was George's eldest son and heir-at-law and not mentioned in the Will. But I am not satisfied and will have to do some more investigating.

With very best wishes Sincerely Harry F. Bell Sr.

Letter 5.

Feb. 21, 1970, New Church, Va.

I will welcome any information on Bells. Frank W. Bell of "Birds Nest," who is a 4th cousin of mine gave me a copy of research work by Mrs. Ireland who was a 2nd cousin of Frank's father.

Undoubtedly she had never seen George 2nd or Isaac Bell's Wills which are at Eastville. She was of the opinion that Joab was the only son of George and that Isaac Bell died without issue, but Isaac was my great-great grandfather. I found at Accomack a short time ago something that helped me out. In a District Court Order book 1789-1797 was the record of a suit that Joab Bell brought to recover a tract of land that his father had been forced to vacate, and it appeared in that suit then Hannah Brickhouse was not the mother of all of George 1st's children. Where it stated George 2nd was George 1st's eldest son, it stated Jonathan was Hannah's eldest son. Therefore, the property coming from Hannah's father. You can see the claim Jonathan had, but I am going to try and make you a copy of the Court Proceedings.

Wishing you all the best of health and much success.

Yours Sincerely Harry F. Bell Sr.

Dec. 7, 1774 John Warrington to Susanna Savage, Bond L 50 John Powell Surety

May 6, 1778 John Warrington to Elizabeth Burton, L 50 Bond William Gibb Surety.

Feb. 26, 1785 James Warrington to Keziah Richardson, Bond L 50 John Phillips Surety.

Sept. 18, 1806 Southy Warrington to Euphamie Warrington, Bond $150 Richard Rogers Surety.

Aug. 23, 1806 Ann Warrington (daughter of Teackle and Easter Warrington to Joseph Benson, Bond $150 Southy Warrington Surety.

Aug. 26, 1805 Betsy Warrington to Micajah Beasy, Bond $150 Skinner Marshall Surety.

Jan. 17, 1791 Margaret Warrington to Jacob R. Marshall, married Jan. 17, 1791, by Rev. William Downing.

Nov. 10, 1785 Mary Warrington to James Wallon, Bond L 50 James Warrington Surety.

Mar. 27, 1807 Susanna Warrington to William Hinman, by Rev. William Downing.

Sept. 18,1805 Southy Warrington to Euphamie Warrington by Rev. James Melvin.

Nov. 16, 1811 John B. Warrington to Sally Elliot by Rev. William Seymour.

Feb. 18, 1818 Joshua Warrington to Elizabeth Kelly by Rev. Joshua Burton.

Aug. 2, 1816 Warrington Staton to Euphamy Broadwater by Rev. William Downing.

May 29, 1817 Jesse Metcalf (of Jno.) & Sarah Warrington by Rev. William Lee.

Feb. 16, 1822 George Warrington (widower) to Catherine Pewsey by Rev. William Lee.

May 27, 1823 Peter Martin (of Smith) to Rosey Warrington (of James) by Rev. William Lee.

Oct. 25, 1824 Abbott Warrington to Elizabeth Northam by Rev. John Cole Jr.

Dec. 21, 1825 Joseph S. Briggs to Ann S. Warrington (daughter of Stephen) By Rev. William Lee.

June 29, 1826 John W. Smith to Sally Warrington (widow of John K.) By Rev. William Lee.

Dec. 3, 1831 Heeley Bonnewell & Miss. Elizabeth Warrington (daughter of William) By Rev. William Lee.

May 27, 1833 Mr. Edward L. Scott & Miss Levea Warrington (ward of B) By Rev. William Lee.

Dec. 2, 1836 Mr. George Scott & Miss Sally Warrington By Rev. William Lee.

March 27, 1843 Mr. Levin B. Belote & Miss Sally Warrington By Rev. William Lee.

Feb. 22, 1855 Accomack County, John Martin to Margaret Warrington husband 25 single wife 35 widow. Both born Northampton County, Va. Mary Martin mother of groom. Levi and Sarah Ames parents of bride. Husband's occupation Sailor By Rev. James H. Addison.

Certificate returned 3/55.

Jan. 29, 1864 Accomack County James Beloat 23 single to Emily Warrington 20 single. Both born and residing in Accomack County. Parents of husband Levi and Nancy Belote. Parents of wife James and Margaret Warrington Farmer By Rev. John W. Elliott.

Certificate returned April 20, 1864.

May 25, 1871 Accomack County William Warrington single 22 to Nettie Mears widow 27. Both born and residing in Accomack Co. John C. Warrington and Margaret parents of husband. William Mears & Fanny parents of wife. Carriage Maker. By Rev. J. E. Humphrey.

Certificate returned 5/27.

Dec. 4, 1872 Wagram Joseph. Warrington (Col) single 50 to Louisa Fletcher (Col) single 50. Both born and residing in Accomack Co. By Rev. Thomas M. Poulson.

Certificate returned Dec. 2, 1872.

June 27, 1874 Near Oak Hall Charles Warrington (Col) 30 single to Francis Roberts (Col) 20 single. Both born and residing in Accomack Co. James Warrington and Tille parents of husband. James and Mary Roberts parents of wife. Farmer By Rev. Stephen Johns.

Certificate returned 1874.

January 23, 1876 Modestown Henry Warrington (Col) single to Emma Northam (Col) 20 single. Both born and residing in Accomack County. Eliza W. Warrington mother of husband. Alexander Northam father of wife. Laborer. Married by Rev. Abel Joynes.

Certificate returned May 24, 1876.

Feb. 11, 1891 Jenkins Bridge Littleton Hall single 23 to Georgianna Warrington single 17. Both born and residing in Accomack County. James Hall and Caroline parents of husband. Edward Warrington and Hariet his, wife, parents of wife. Wage earner. By Rev. James Cleff.

Certificate returned Feb, 17, 1896.

March 14, 1894 Accomack County, James H. Warrington 21 single to Mary A. Crippen single 21. Both born and residing in Accomack Co. Edward Warrington & Harriet his wife parents of husband. Henry Crippen and Clarissa his wife parents of wife. Waterman. By Rev. James Cleff.

Certificate returned March 17, 1899.

May 23, 1894 near New Church, Riley J. Warrington 23 single to Julia A. Homes 20 single. Both born and residing in Accomack Co. Charles Warrington and Frances his wife parents of husband. Lewis Homes and Ann his wife parents of wife. Farmer. By Rev. Thomas M. Poulson.

Certificate returned May 24, 1894.

Will of Stephen Warrington

In ye: name of God amen I Stephen Warrington of ye; County of Accomack in ye: Dominion of Virginia make this my last Will and Testament in ye: manner and form as followeth.

I give my soul to God....... as for my body to ye: earth from whence it was taken to be disposed of as my executor shall see fitt & as to my worldly estate as followeth viz:

Item I give and bequeath unto my sonn Walter Warrington one hundred acres of land including ye: plantation where Mr. Lewis Knight formerly lived & ye: best suit of wearing apparrell.

Item I give and bequeath unto my sonn Alexander Warrington one hundred acres of land being part of ye: land bought of ye: sd. Knight & if either Walter or Alexander shall offer to sell or dispose of ye: said land to any stranger, shall forfeit ye: said land to ye: other brother.

Item I give and bequeath unto my two sons William Warrington & Thomas Warrington, as my executors, & to my three daughters viz: Susanna Warrington, Rachell Warrington and Elizabeth Warrington all ye: moveable goods and chattels belonging to me in Virginia. To be equally divided by Fittamon, amongst ye: foresaid children as equally as can be thought divided amongst William, Thomas, Susanna, Rachell & Elizabeth.

Item I give and bequeath unto my sonn John Warrington & my sonn Stephen Warrington & my daughter Mary Hutchinson ye: affects of three sesented hogsheads of tobacco consigned to Jonathan Scarfe Merchant in London. Ye: sd. effects to be equall divided amongst ye: three last sd. children. They run John Warrington, Stephen Warrington & Mary Hutchinson. Residue of ye: sd. effects & same for ye: sd. effects in household goods.

Steven (sic) Warrington [*] seal

December ye: 23rd. 1708

Sealed & signed in Ye: presence of Thomas Roby, John Stanton and John Foster.

The within Last Will and Testament of Stephen Warrington was proved in open court of Accomack County by ye: oaths of Thomas Roby and John Stanton which was allowed as sufficient proofe and ordered to be recorded, February ye: first 1708. Teste Robert Snead Clerk Court. Recorded March ye: 12th 1708, per Robert Snead Clerk Court Accomack County.

Accomack Orders 1673 - 1676 pg. 297

Stephen Warrington: Nonsuit

Whereas me William Whittington implead of Stephen Warrington to this court & having failed to ffile (sic) his petition according to law upon the petition of the sd. Warrington, a nonsuit is granted him with costs att execution.

Accomack Orders 1676 - 1678 pg. 128

Stephen Warrington: Requests Judgement of Age of James Ffairfax

This day Stephen Warrington brought a servant boy named James Ffairfax (sic) to the court and desired the court's judgement of his age which the court adjudged at eleven years and so ordered to serve accordingly.

Accomack Wills, Deeds & Orders 1678 - 1682

Stephen Warrington: Harmless

Att a court held & continued for Accomack County by his Magst. Justices of ye Peace for ye said County January ye 18th 1680, present Lieut. Coll. Jno. West, Major Edmund Bowman, Capt. Edmd. Scarburgh, M. E. Richard Bally.

Whereas Elizabeth Turner was summoned to answer ye presentment of ye grand jury, this court ffor asmuch as Stephen Warrington this day presented himself as surety for ye court for ye saying ye plish (sic) harmless for ye said Elizabeth Turner's bastard child, which ye court accepts and have ordered ye same to be recorded.

Wills & etc. 1692 - 1715 part 1 (a copy) pg.436

Will of Lewniew Chavalier, alias Knight

Land to Stephen Warrington

To all Christian people to whom these present witting shall come I Lewnies Chavalier, alias Knight, of Accomack County in Virginia, Merchant Taylor, sendeth greeting. Know yee that I the said Lewnies Chavalier, alias Knight, for divers, good causes and considerations one thereunto moveing but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of ten thousand pounds of good tobacco and cask to me in hand paid and secured to be paid by Stephen Warrington Senr. of this County, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and my selfe to be hereby w..... and satisfied, contented, and paid and aligned, bargained, sold, enfeoffed and confirmed. And by these present do alien, bargaine, sell, enfeoffe, and confirm unto the said Stephen Warrington all that Two Hundred acres of land be the same more or less that I bought of Left. Coll. Daniel Jenifer scittuate (sic) lieing (sic) and being in Accomack County, being bounded as followeth:

Beginning in a line next the land of James Furbish and running therein South East one hundred sixty eight poles; and thence East by North halfe a point Northerly one hundred thirty and foure poles next the land of John Barnes and thence in a line which runs South South East three quarters of a point Easterly or South East and by South a quarter of a point Southerly two hundred and eighty poles next ye land belonging to ye afore sd. Left. Coll. Daniel Jenifer, thence North East and by North one hundred and ninety poles, also next other land belonging to ye afore said Left. Coll. Daniel Jenifer as will more fully appear by a deed of sale under the hand and seal of ye. sd. Daniel Jenifer dated the third day of June 1689, and acknowledged in open court of Accomack County the 18th day of the sd. month. Relative thereunto being had. To have and to hold the said two hundred acres of land with all and singular houses, buildings, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, waters, water Cus... and all singular other benefits, emoluments, commodities, and advantages to the said two hundred acres of land and premises belonging or in any use appertaining to the use of him the sd. Stephen Warrington and his heirs and assigns forever without ye. let molestations, evictions, ejections or interruptions of me the said Lewnies Chavalier, alias Knight, for me and my heirs executors, administrators or either of us whatsoever and farther I the said Lewnies Chavalier, alias knight, for me, my heirs executors, administrators, shall and will deliver, maintaine and defend the said two hundred acres of land and premises to ye. sd. Stephen Warrington and his heirs and assigns to and from all and singular other gifts, grants, bargaines, sales or any other encumbrances whatever free and clear and freely and clearly acquitted, exonerated and discharged and farther I the said Lewnies Chavalier, alias Knight, my heirs, executors, administrators shall and will from time to time and at all times hereafter forever warrant and defend the sd two hundred acres of land and premises to ye. sd. Stephen Warrington and his heirs and assigns against me the ye. sd. Lewnies Chavalier, alias Knight, against my heirs, executors, administrators or any other person or persons claiming by from or under us or either of us against all other person or persons what so ever will warrant and defend. In witness whare of and others (sic) the premises I the sd. Lewnies Chavalier, alias Knight, have hereunto put my hand and affixed my seal this first day of April in the thirteenth yeare of the reign of our Sovereigne Lord William, the third, by the grace of God King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland. Defender of the faith Anno Domini (A.D. one thousand seven hundred and one.

ye. seal

Lewnies Knight (\\\)

Signed Sealed and delivered in ye. presents of us Tully Robinson, William Willet.

The within written Deed of Sale of land made by Lewis Knight unto Stephen Warrington April ye. first 1701 acknowledged in open court of Accomack County by ye. sd. Lewis Knight as his reall act and deed unto ye. sd. Stephen Warrington.

Teste: John Washbourne Clerk of Court

Recorded April ye. 23rd 1701 p me Jno. Washbourne Clerk of Court

Accomack County in Virginia. To all whome these presents witting shall come. know ye that I Hester Knight lawful wife of Lewnies Chavalier, alias Knight, for divers, good causes, one thereunto moveing do release and quit claim to Stephen Warrington Sen'r. and his heirs and assigns for ever all my right, title, or interest of dower that I now have or that I may or shall by any way or means hereafter be come due in or to ye. within mentioned two hundred acres of land and premises, but that I and my heirs and every person or persons claiming any right, title or interest by from or under me for ever to be debarred and excluded. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and affixed my seal this first day of April anno domini (A.D.)1701.

ye. Seal

Hester Knight (////)

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presents of Tully Robinson, William Willett.

The above written acknowledged in open Court of Accomack county April ye. first 1701 by Hester Knight wife of the said Lewnies Knight as her free real voluntary act and deed unto Stephen Warrington. Teste: John Washbourne Clerk of Court

Recorded April 23rd 1701 p me John Washbourne Clerk of Court. Accomack County, Va.

Accomack County, Va. Orders 1703 - 1709 pg 129

Will of Stephen Warrington Presented to the Court

At a court held for Accomack County Ffebr.first 1706, present his Majesty's Justices of the Peace Lt. Coll. Tully Robinson, Maj. Bennett Scarbrough. Mr. Tobert Hutchinson, Mr. John Wise.

This day William Warrington and Thomas Warrington presented to the court the Last Will and Testament of Stephen Warrington, deceased, for probation, they being executors, which was proven in open court by the oaths of John Stanton and Thomas Dolby (the Will reflected witness Thomas Roby,) which was by the court allowed for suffecient profe and ordered to be put upon record.

Deeds Wills & etc. 1715 - 1729 Part 2 (a copy) pg 238

Will of John Warrington

In the name of God amen the eighteenth of June 1728, I John Warrington of the County of Accomack being very sick & weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God. Therefore calling unto mind the mortality of my body & knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye (sic) do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament, that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God and my body I recommend to the earth to be buryed (sic)in Christian .........at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life. I give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form improvise:

I give and bequeath to my two sons Stephen Warrington and John Warrington the plantation where my father Stephen Warrington lived, containing by estimation two hundred acres of land lying and being at the head of Anoncock neck between the land of Robert Stanton and ye: land that I now live on that I bought of Charles Leatherbury. To them and their heirs forever to be equally divided in quantity, but my son John Warrington to have the part where he now lives on.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son Jonathan Warrington the plantation that I bought of Charles Leatherbury containing by estimation one hundred acres of land to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his body and in case of want of such heirs to my son James Warrington and his heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son Stephen Warrington my carrying knife and stone after my wife's widowhood be expired.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Warrington my gunn after my wife's widowhood be expired.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Warrington fifteen shillings credit in a tobacco store, but not to be paid during my wife's widowhood.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son Jonathan Warrington one two year old heffer or the value of it be paid after my wife's widowhood be expired.

Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ann Warrington one bed and bed stead. The bed that is called her bed and the furniture that belongs to it, and a looking glass and fifteen shillings credit in a tobacco store.

Item I give and bequeath unto loving wife my large bible and her riding sadle (sic) & a smoo..thing to her and her disposeing.

Item I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Sarah Warrington all my estate both real and personal during her widowhood freely and peaceably to be possessed. My will is if any of my three sons Stephen, John or Jonathan Warrington have a mind to settle on any part not interrupting their mother's privileges or disturbing of her, of any of the improvements, then my will is that they may have liberty to live thereon.

Item My will is that all my personal estate be equally divided between my seven children which I had by my wife Sarah Warrington to say, James, Margaret, Rachell, Sarah, William, Benjamin, and Jacob Warrington after my wife's decease or widowhood expires. I also appoint my beloved wife and my son Jonathan Warrington to be my executors of this my Last Will and Testament and I do hereby utterly disallow, revolk and disannull and every other former Wills legacies by me in any ways before this time named willed and bequeathed. Ratifying this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament. In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and afixed my seal the 18th day of June anna dom 1728.

John (F) Warrington

Mark

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us John Lurton, Sacker Parker, John Nelson.

At a court held for Accomack County Aug. 6th 1728, this Will was proven in open court by the oaths of John Lurton, Sacker Parker & John Nelson. The three witnesses to the same & and admitted to record. Teste; John Jackson Clerk of Court, Accomack County, Va.

Wills, Orders and Claims 1682 - 1697 pg. 132

John Warrington's Bill in Chancery against John Jenkins

Att a court held and continued for Accomack County April ye 3rd 1688, present Capt. John West, Capt. William Custis, Mr. Richard Bally, Mr. William Anderson. Whereas John Warrington by his ffather (sic) Stephen Warrington exhibited his Bill in Chancery against John Jenkins executor of his ffather John Jenkins. As executor of his ffather John Jenkins, deceased. At ye request of ye defendant liberty is granted him until ye next court to put in his answer.

Accomack County Wills & etc. 1692-1715 Part 2 (A copy) Pg 109

Forked Neck confirmed to John Warrington by Charles Leatherbury

To all to whom these presents (sic) shall come greetings. Know Yee that I Charles Leatherbury of Accomack County in the Collony of Virginia, Cordwainer, for and in consideration of the sum of three thousand pounds of good tobacco to me in hand paid by John Warrington of the same County, Planter, before the sealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof I doe hereby acknowledge and thereof and of every part and parcel thereof do acquit and discharge the sd. John Warrington, his heirs, executers & administrators forever by these presents have given, granted, bargained, sold, released & confirmed and by these presents do give, grant, bargaine, sell, release and confirm unto the said John Warrington all that parte of a tract of land called Forked Neck lying and being in the County aforesaid, beginning at a marked chestnut standing by a branch and the land formerly John Jenkins deceased. Thence by marked trees South Easterly fifty three degrees and seventy pole. Then by the marked treesSouth Westerly one hundred and four pole to a corner hickory and from thence by a right line of marked trees north westerly fifty two degrees one hundred twenty and six Pole to a corner redd (sic) Oak. Thence by another right line of marked trees North Easterly thirty eight degrees and thirty six pole to a corner maple standing next to the head of a small branch, then down that branch and up the other branch, that is, to the first bounder to the beginning, containing one hundred acres and was devised in and by the last Will and Testament of my grandfather Thomas Leatherbury unto my father Charles Leatherbury, to whom I am heir at law. Together with all houses edifices, buildings, wares, Waters, priviledges, pfts (sic) commodities & appurtenances to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining and the revercon (reversion) and revercons (sic,) remainder and remainders thereof. To have and to hold the sd, land and prmioses (premiss) with the appurtenances unto the said John Warrinton (sic,) his heirs and assigns forever to and for the only use and behoofe of ye. sd. John Warrington and of his heirs and assigns forever and I the said Charles Leatherbury for my selfe, my heirs, executors, and administrators do covenant, premise and Grant to and with the said John Warrington, his heirs and assigns by these presents, That I, the said Charles Leatherbury, my heirs, executors and adminstrators the before bargained prmisses (premiss) with the appurtenances unto the said John Warrington, his heirs and assigns forever against me the sd. Charles Leatherbury and my heirs against all other persons what so ever, shall and will warrant and forever by these pr'sents defend. In witness whereof I the sd. Charles Leatherbury have hereunto set my hand and seal the first day of August in the third year of the reigne of our Sovreign (sic) Lady Anne by the grace of God Queen of England & C Anno Domini (A.D.) 1704.

Charles Leatherbury (Seal)

Sealed & delivered in the presences of Tully Robinson, Edwd. Bonurcke.

The above written instrument was acknowledged in open court by Charles Leatherbury as his act and deed August ye. 1st 1704. Teste: Robert Snead Clerk of Court Accomack County, Va.

Recorded August ye 3rd 1704, P. Robt. Snead Clerk of Court

Wills and etc. 1692 - 1715 Part One (a copy) pg 368

John Fenn's Deed of Gift to John Warrington

Accomack County, Court House

To all Christian people to whom these presents shall come, I John Fenn of the County of Accomack in Virginia, Planter, and greeting in our Lord God everlasting. Know ye that I the said John Fenn for and consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and beare unto John Warrington and Margret (sic) his wife and for other good causes and considerations we thereunto moveing (sic) have given, granted, assigned, set over, delivered and confirmed. Like as by this, my Deed of Gift, I doe give, grant, assign over and deliver and confirm unto John Warrington and Margret his wife all and singular such my goods, chattels and implements of household and commodities whatever. To have and to hold all and singular the goods and chattels, implements of household and commodities whatsoever as afore say'd to the afore said John Warrington and his wife, their executors, administrators and assigns to his and their own proper use and behoofe for ever thereof and therewith to doe, use and dispose at his and their will and pleasure as of his and their own goods and chattels without any manner of chalenge (sic) Claym (sic) or demand of one, the said John Fenn or any other person or persons for me in my name by my cause, means, consent or procurement. And further know ye that I the say'd John Fenn have put the said John Warrington in full possession of all and singular the afore said premises by the delivery unto him at the ensealing heareof one six pence of silver in the name of the said goods. In witness whereof I have set my hand and seale this 4th day of April 1699 and in the ninth year of the Reigne of our Sovereign Lord King William of England, Scotland, France and Ireland & C.

John Fenne (*) ye seale

Anne (AF) Fenne (*) ye seale

her mark

Sealed and delivered in presence of William Fletcher, Henry Sellman, John Wise Jnr.

The above written acknowledged in open Court of Accomack County April the 4th 1699, by John Fenn and Ann his wife as their reall acts and deeds unto John Warrington and Margaret his wife. Teste: John Washbourne Clerk of Court

Recorded April the 13th 1699 p me John Washbourne Clerk of Court, Accomack County, Va.

Accomack County Wills 7 C 1743 - 1749 pg 503

Will of Walter Warrington

In the name of God amen, I Walter Warrington of Accomack County in the Collony of Virginia being at this time in reasonably good health thanks be to Almighty God for the same and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and for to prevent any disputes or controversies that may happen to arise after my death about what worldly goods it hath pleased God to bless me with do ordain thisto be my Last Will and Testament in manner and form as follows:

Imprimis, I give unto my loving wife Arnashai Warrington the use of my estate in what kind soever during her natural life.

Item I give and bequeath to my grandson Edmond Warrington, after my wife's decease, those following articles to wit; My riding horse, my best saddle and bridle & my work oxen, wain & wheels, plough and harrow and one likely young cow & six head of sheep, and one of the best of my feather beds and furniture, and my best & largest iron pot, and one large pewter basin, and one large pewter dish, and two pewter plates and my gun.

Item I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Lennia Park, after my wife's decease, six head of sheep.

Item The remainder part of my estate, after my wife's decease, I give and bequeath equally to be divided amongst my five children viz; William Warrington, Alexander Warrington, Walter Warrington, Jamina Park and Rachel Thornton.

Lastly, I nominate, constitute, and appoint my loving wife Arnashai Warrington executrix of this my Last Will and Testament, revolkind and disannuling all other Wills heretofor by me made.

In testimony whereof I have hereonto set my hand & seal this xxx th. day of October Anno Domini (A.D.) 1746-

Walter (X) Warrington (SEAL)

his mark

Signed and sealed in the presence of James Wishart, Thomas Wishart

At a court held for Accomack County 25th April 1749, the Last Will and Testament of Walter Warrington deceased was presented by the executrix and proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto and admitted to record, and on the motion of the executrix taking the oaths, certificate is granted for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. George Holden Clerk Exe'd.

Accomack County Orders 1719 - 1724 pg 33

Anne Warrington presents inventory of estate of Alexander Warrington

At a court held for Accomack County by his Majestie's Justices of the Peace for the said County, July ye 4th 1721, present Coll, Tully Robinson, Coll. Henry Scarburg, Mr. William Burton, Capt. Richard Drummond.

This day Anne Warrington widow and executrix of Alexander Warrington, deceased, presented to the court ye inventory and appraisement of ye estate of ye sd. Warrington, she being sworn as ye law directs which ye sd. court admitted to record.