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     1.  John Green¹ Gay (Green, #2) was born on 25 Jan 1889 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  He married Lottie Leigh Parker on 31 Dec 1910 at Wendell, Wake, NC.  He died on 9 May 1973 at Richmond, VA, at age 84.  He was buried after 9 May 1973 at Sunset Park Cemetery, Chester, Chesterfield, VA.

     He lived in 1913 at John G Gay Farm (N36 26.901 W77 26.819), Pleasant Grove, Northampton, NC, . Birthplace of oldest 3 daughters (Marion, Margaret, and Elizabeth).  He lived on 20 Dec 1919 at Yellow House Farm, Chester, Chesterfield, VA, . John Green Gay acquired the Yellow House farm with approximately 200 acres in 1919. John, Lottie and their three daughters moved to VA during Christmas week of 1919.  This was a significant move away from Northampton NC where many generations of their families had lived.  He appeared on the census of 1920 at Bermuda Districk, Chesterfield, VA, Record: John G. Head 31, NC; Lottie L. Wife 23, NC; Marion A. Dau. 5, NC; Margaret Dau 3 9/12, NC; Anna E. Dau. 2 6/12, NC; Samual S. Brother 28, NC.  After 1929 John Green Gay was Cemetery Manager. During the 20s after acquiring Yellow House Farm John used a verity of means to support his family.   He farmed, cut and sold pulp mill, ran a dairy, and night managed a motel.  In circa 1928 he sold property to Sunset Park Cemetery and became its Superintendent. He sold grave lots; managed the gravediggers; maintained the grounds; and sold funeral vaults, monuments and markers. This was his occupation until he retired when in his 70s.  He appeared on the census of 1 Apr 1930 at Hundred Road, Bermuda District, Chesterfield, VA, Record: Gay, John G.; Head, Rented, $20 per month, Does not live on a farm, Male, White, 41, Widowed, Literate, Born in NC, Parents born in NC, Speaks English, Superintendent, Cemetery, Class of worker: 7790, Speaks English; Marion, Dau., Female, White, 16, Single, Student, Literate, Born in NC, Parents born NC, English; Margaret, Dau., Female, White, 14, Single, Student, Literate, Born in NC, English; Elizabeth, Dau., Female, White, 12, Single, Student, Literate, Born in NC, English; Sarah Foy, Dau., Female, White, 9, Single, Student, Literate, Born in VA, English; Pauline, Dau., Female , White, 7, Single, Student, Literate, Born in VA, Parents born NC, English; Parker, Nathan; Father In-law, 62, Widowed Literate, Born in Indiana, Parents born NC, English, Carpenter, Residence, Occupation code: 06x1, English, No military service.  He was responsible for adding  electrical wiring.  Previously the house had indoor plumbing with a single bathroom and a water tank in the upstairs south bedroom.  Water was either hand pumped or pumped from an auto rear tire belt occurred 1931 at Yellow House Farm, Chester, Chesterfield, VA.  (Note: In 1930 Lottie died of TB and left John with five daughters age 8 to 16.  His oldest daughter Marion also contracted TB and had to leave to reside in a sanitarium. John and the daughters, with help from Lottie and John's families, were able to keep the family together producing five upstanding and successful daughters.  This all resulted in a very close family who's closeness has been sustained to the present.  It also made Yellow House Farm an important icon for the family).

Generation Two

     2.  Green Frederick² Gay (Jeremiah, #4) was born on 26 Nov 1851 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  He married Anna Frances White (see #3), daughter of James White and Dorothy Frances Buxton, on 14 Sep 1882 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  He married Pattie Bowers in 1910.  He died on 2 Dec 1917 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, at age 66.  He was buried after 2 Dec 1917 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

     He was educated circa 1860 at Peele School (High School), Jackson, Raleigh, NC.  (Note: As a young man, he went west via Chicago by train during the gold rush. On his way, he met two brothers, whose name was Mattson, from a northern state. They traveled together and staked a goldmine together in the area of Deadwood, South Dakota. His daughter Laura said that he also went to Colorado and Wyoming.  After prospecting for 7 years, he sold his interest in a Goldmine near Deadwood South Dakota and returned to NC in fall of 1978 to farm and to father a large family).  He and Anna Frances White lived in 1882 at Green F Gay Farm (N36 26.746 W77 27.191), Pleasant Grove, Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Richard T. Stephenson and Carrie W., his wife to Green F. Gay ... $1700 for 204 acres...  joining lands of Tony Ramsey on the south, Mrs. L. D. Pate on the west, G. W. Stephenson on the north and John W. Hart on the east...  Reg. 30 Jan 1883 transacted 15 Jan 1883 at Northampton, NC.  He and Anna Frances White were mentioned in deed: Green F. Gay and wife Anna F. Gay to Robert H. Stancell (Green's mother's brother) in consideration of a loan of $1000. to the said Green F. Gay and the payment of $10. by the said Robert H. Stancell... 204.5 acres ... payable 3 years after date to Robert H. Stancell ... interest rate of 8% per annum... if interest or principal is not paid, Robert H. Stancell is authorized to sell the land... Mortgage settled and satisfied 7 Oct 1895 transacted 29 Jan 1883 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1900 at Northampton, NC, Record: #112 Green F. Gay, Nov 1851 (month and year of birth); Anna F., Apr 1856 (married 18 years, given birth to 9 children, 9 now living); Gerry, Dec 1883; Walter F. Mar 1885; Fannie B., May 1886; Paul W., Aug 1887; John G., Jan 1889; Almond, Apr 1890; Samuel S., Sep 1891; Alvin, Sep 1893; Annie L., Jul 1896.  He and Jeremiah Carter Gay were mentioned in deed: Dower of Jere Gay's Division for Adelia F. Gay 110 acres ... Jackson to Boon's Cross Roads, to R. Belle Gay, lot #1; to Mary A. Gay, lot #2; to Sue S. Parker, lot #3; to Green F. Gay, lot #4; to B.S.Gay, lot  #5...  66 acres each... Reg 22 Mar 1902 transacted 29 Jan 1900 at Northampton, NC.  He and Adelia Frances Stancell were mentioned in deed: Green F. Gay buys shares of other heirs of Adelia F. Gay, dec'd. land she inherited from her father, Green Stancell... 75 acres now occupied by W. T. White... on Bynum Road, bounded on the north by road leading from Jackson to Sharon Church... $500... Israel P. Parker and S. S. Parker his wife; B. S. Gay and Annie 0. Gay his wife; R. B. Gay and Mary A. Gay transacted 1 Oct 1900 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: W. T. White & G. F. Gay to Camp Manufacturing Co., Isle of Wight - Timber Contract - selling timber for $275.... being lot #6 allotted to Adelia F. Gay in division of land of Green Stancell transacted 16 Sep 1901 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: G. F. Gay and Anna F. Gay, of the first part, and C. P. Stephenson as trustee party of the second part, W. E. Harris, R. H. Stancell, B. D. Stancell parties of the third... parties of the third part are securities to G. F. Gay by executing a bond with him dated 17 Sep 1901 in the sum of $7030. for tax collector for Seaboard Township transacted 17 Sep 1901 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1910 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC, Record: # 4  Green F. Gay, 58 yrs.; Paul W., 22; John G., 21; Alvin J., 16; Laura, 13.

     Children of Green Frederick² Gay and Anna Frances White (see #3) all born at Seaboard, Northampton, NC, were as follows:

                                          i.    Jerre James¹ Gay was born on 13 Dec 1883.  He died on 20 Jul 1901 at age 17.  He was buried after 20 Jul 1901 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

                                          ii.    Walter Frederick Gay was born on 27 Mar 1885.  He married Willie Mable Howell on 21 Nov 1906.  He died on 21 Mar 1946 at Petersburg, VA, at age 60.

     He lived at Petersburg, VA.  Walter Frederick Gay was Real Estate Agent.

                                         iii.    Fannie Belle Gay was born on 2 May 1886.  She married Buck Jones on 30 Dec 1909.  She died on 31 Mar 1972 at age 85.

     She lived circa 1910 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  She lived circa 1930 at Raleigh, NC.

                                         iv.    Paul White Gay was born on 20 Aug 1887.  He married Hazel Julia Stafford on 2 Jun 1927.  He died on 10 Oct 1966 at Arlington, VA, at age 79.  He was buried after 10 Oct 1966 at Sunset Park Cemetery, Chester, Chesterfield, VA.

     He was in military service in World War I.  He lived circa 1930 at Petersburg, VA.  Circa 1940 Paul White Gay was IRS Agent.  He lived circa 1940 at Arlington, VA.

                                1        v.    John Green Gay.

                                         vi.    Almond Buxton Gay was born on 6 Apr 1890.  He married Eula May Stephenson on 10 May 1911.  He died on 20 Jul 1942 at age 52.

     He lived circa 1910 at Garysburg, Northampton, NC.  Circa 1910 Almond Buxton Gay was Mail Carrier.

                                        vii.    Samuel Stancell Gay was born on 26 Sep 1891.  He married Estell Flythe on 7 Feb 1937.  He died on 25 Mar 1964 at Petersburg, VA, at age 72.

     He lived at Chesterfield, VA.  Samuel Stancell Gay was Fed Govt Worker.  He was in military service in World War I at Europe.

                                        viii.    Alvin Joseph Gay was born on 2 Sep 1893.  He married Nada Isabelle Gibson on 30 Aug 1917.  He died on 15 Mar 1977 at age 83.

     Circa 1950 at Washington, DC, Alvin Joseph Gay was Milk Delivery Man.  He lived circa 1960 at Northern, VA.

                                         ix.    Annie Laura Gay was born on 12 Jul 1896.  She married Jenus Green Long on 15 Oct 1919.  She died on 26 Dec 1984 at age 88.

     She lived at Northampton, NC.  (Note: She attended high school in Seaboard, and attended Chowan College, Murfreesboro, N.C. for one year (1914) and State Normal College in Greensboro, N.C., the following year.  Her mother had died in 1908 and her uncle, Dr. R. H. Stancell, asked her to live in his home. But she did not want to leave her father, whom she always said was the best father in the world. He remarried in 1910 and died in 1917. Annie Laura and some of her friends considered going to Washington, D. C., to work but never went. She worked a few weeks in a telephone office but did not continue, as she had to work alone at night. In 1918, she taught in the Concord School, a one-teacher country school north of Seaboard. While there she lived in the home of Mr. Willie Mack Long. a farmer in the area. His brother came courting, and on 15 Oct 1919, Annie Laura Gay and Jenus Green Long were married. Laura Long taught the adult Sunday School class for many years, worked with the young people and missionary groups).

     3.  Anna Frances² White (James, #6) was born on 9 Apr 1856 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  She married Green Frederick Gay (see #2), son of Jeremiah Carter Gay and Adelia Frances Stancell, on 14 Sep 1882 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  She died on 17 Aug 1908 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, at age 52.  She was buried after 17 Aug 1908 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

     (Note: Engaged to a Mr. Harrison who died in the same house fire that killed her Grandmother Mildred Perry Buxton in 1872.  Her parents James and Dorothy B. White were living in the house at that time.  Absent this event she would likly not have been available to  married Green Gay).  In 1881 at Garner School, Raleigh, NC, Anna Frances White was Teacher.  She and Green Frederick Gay lived in 1882 at Green F Gay Farm (N36 26.746 W77 27.191), Pleasant Grove, Northampton, NC.  She and Green Frederick Gay were mentioned in deed: Green F. Gay and wife Anna F. Gay to Robert H. Stancell (Green's mother's brother) in consideration of a loan of $1000. to the said Green F. Gay and the payment of $10. by the said Robert H. Stancell... 204.5 acres ... payable 3 years after date to Robert H. Stancell ... interest rate of 8% per annum... if interest or principal is not paid, Robert H. Stancell is authorized to sell the land... Mortgage settled and satisfied 7 Oct 1895 transacted 29 Jan 1883 at Northampton, NC.

Generation Three

     4.  Jeremiah Carter³ Gay (Green, #8) was born on 10 Dec 1828 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  He married Adelia Frances Stancell (see #5), daughter of Green Stancell and Derusha Peebles, on 11 Oct 1849 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  He died on 12 Mar 1898 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, at age 69.  He was buried after 12 Mar 1898 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

     He also went by the name of Jerry.  He lived on 24 Mar 1836 at Home of William Gay, Northampton, NC, . After Sarah remarried, her son, Jeremiah, lived with his uncle Billy (William Gay).  He appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: #889;  Jeremiah Gay,  21 years, farmer, owns 5 slaves; Adelia Gay,  20.

  He lived in 1850 at Jeremiah Gay Home (N36 21.864 W77 25.103), Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Martha Gay to Jeremiah Gay ... land on which their father lived... was heired from him...  bounded by land of Samuel Gay, Balmer, public road on west, Wicacany Swamp on north and east... land belonging to them in common coming from their father, Green Gay... 150 acres... $150 ...  Wit. William Gay; Reg. 7 Jun 1850 transacted 15 Jan 1850 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: H. Lassiter, trustee, to Jeremiah Gay... $120. for 40 acres... on Edwards' Road, along William Gay's line ... Reg. 5 Mar 1852 transacted 13 Jan 1852 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Jeremiah Gay to Mary Balmer... $350. for 150 acres... north side of Edwards' Rd. ... adjoining Benjamin Barkley, Dawsy Deloatch, Mary Balmer and others... Wit. William Gay & Henry Hays... Reg. 15 Mar 1853 transacted 27 Jan 1853 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Jeremiah Gay to William Gay... $135. for 40 acres... land on south side of public road known as Edwards,' Road, adjoining land of William P. Edwards & William Gay... Reg. 15 Mar 1853 transacted 27 Jan 1853 at Northampton, NC.  He left a will on 27 Jan 1853 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: John R. Drake and wife Martha Newsom and James W. Newsom to Jeremiah Gay ... 329 acres for $1974. on road from Jackson, N.C. to Boon's Cross Roads ... Henry Gay's line, Little Swamp, to road from Boon's Cross Road to Halifax, south side of road to Grant's corner transacted 19 Jan 1855 at Northampton, NC.  He and Sarah Daughtry were mentioned in deed: Lassiter, etc. to Thomas Joyner, Jr.... Harrison C. Lassiter and son Junius of Hertford County and Samuel R. Joyner and wife Mary L., Carter Gay and wife Martha M. and Jeremiah M. Gay of Northampton County to Thomas Joyner, Jr.... $300 for 200 A... said parties obtained interest rights by death of Sarah Lassiter, wife of said Harrison C. Lassiter, formerly Sarah Gay, widow of Green Gay, dec'd. part of the home tract formerly belonging to Samuel Parker, dec'd... Reg 9 Sep 1856 transacted 19 May 1856 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Jeremiah Gay, William C. and Martha M. Gay to Lewis D. Gay ? 135 acres for $200.... Potecacy Creek and Wicacany Swamp... joins land of John Deloatch... Reg. 18 Jun 1858 transacted 1 Mar 1858 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1860 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, Record: #385; Jeremiah Gay, 32 years, farmer, Real Estate Val. $2500; Adelia F., 30,  Personal Est. Va. 6533; Sarah Susan,  10; Green F., 8; Walter R.,  6; Benjamin,  4; Bell, 2.  He began military service circa 1861 at NC Joined as a Sergeant in Company C, 12 th Cavalry Battalion, 59th NC Regiment of the Confederacy.  He was mentioned in deed: Cordee C. Hardee to Jeremiah Gay... 231 acres for $1500... joining land of Thomas Capel & Joseph Barhan... eg. 4 Nov 1863 transacted 17 Oct 1863 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1870 at Northampton, NC, Record: #30; Jeremiah Gay, 42 years, farmer, Real Est. Val.$2300; Adelia F., 40, Per. Est. Val. 800.; Sarah Susan,  19, teacher; Green F, 18; Walter, 15; Benjamin , 13; Rosa, 11; May, 8.  From 1878 to 1881 at Northampton, NC, Jeremiah Carter Gay was County Commissioner.  He appeared on the census of 1880 at Northampton, NC, Record: #73;  Jeremiah Gay,  52 years, farmer;  Adelia F.,  45; Green F. 29, farmer; Benjamin S.,  23, lawyer;  Rosa B.,  19; Marie A.,  18.

  He was mentioned in deed: Division of land of Green Stancell including 348 acres at Margarettsville, 445 acres known as the old place, 864 acres known as the homestead, and 80 acres known as the Lewis Gay tract... Jere Gay and wife Adelia F. Gay received the Lewis Gay Place at the fork of Bynum Road and Margarettsville Road, near the Will Gay house transacted 12 Dec 1894 at Northampton, NC.  He was Obituary Notice for Jeremiah Gay in Biblical Recorder on 29 Jun 1898 at Raleigh, NC.  He and Green Frederick Gay were mentioned in deed: Dower of Jere Gay's Division for Adelia F. Gay 110 acres ... Jackson to Boon's Cross Roads, to R. Belle Gay, lot #1; to Mary A. Gay, lot #2; to Sue S. Parker, lot #3; to Green F. Gay, lot #4; to B.S.Gay, lot  #5...  66 acres each... Reg 22 Mar 1902 transacted 29 Jan 1900 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Jeremiah Carter³ Gay and Adelia Frances Stancell (see #5) all born at Jackson, Northampton, NC, were as follows:

                                          i.    Sarah Susan² Gay was born on 20 Aug 1850.  She married Israel Putnam Parker on 18 Dec 1878 at Northampton, NC.  She died on 4 May 1918 at age 67.  She was buried after 4 May 1918 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

                                2        ii.    Green Frederick Gay.

                                         iii.    Walter Robert Gay was born on 1 Aug 1854.  He died on 16 Aug 1873 at age 19.

                                         iv.    Benjamin Stancell Gay was born on 13 Dec 1856.  He married Annie Elizabeth Odom on 15 Nov 1887.  He died on 30 Aug 1916 at Northampton, NC, at age 59.

     (Note: About Uncle Ben Gay, one of his friends said at his funeral, "Ben Gay did not leave much earthly goods but he had been sending up so much material he would have a wonderful mansion prepared for him". May Bell told me about how he would buy new shoes for children he saw wearing worn-out shoes and how he would see a poor man, take him into a store and buy flour, meal, lard and meat for him. When his children had a party all the young people in town had to be invited and welcomed, always, the poor along with the rich. Sam said he always gave each boy in Sunday School class money so they would have something to give.   (Laura G. Long)).  In 1876 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, Benjamin Stancell Gay was an Attorney.  He opened a law office in Jackson in 1876.  Some years later, a young lawyer, Garland E. Midyette of Fairfield joined him as partner.  The law firm of Gay and Midyette functioned until 1916 when Mr. Gay died.  Archie C. Gay, son of Mr. Gay, graduated from law school at Wake Forest, and immediately after passing the bar, went into the Army in World War I.  Upon his return, he entered partnership with Mr. Midyette and the firm became Midyette and Gay, lasting until Mr. Midyette became Judge.  In 1927, Buxton Midyette, his son, joined Archie Gay and Midyette.  This firm lasted until the death of both in 1965, covering in all a period of 89 years.

                                          v.    Belle Rosa Gay was born on 19 Oct 1858.  She died on 29 May 1924 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, at age 65.  She was buried after 29 May 1924 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

     As of 1910, she also went by the name of Bell.  She and Marie Adelia Gay appeared on the census of 1910 at Northampton, NC, Record: #20; Bell Gay,  50;  May Gay,  48.

  She left a will on 2 Dec 1922.  (Note: She and her sister Mae never married and lived in the Jackson home place until they died.  They were referred too as Aunt Belle and Aunt Mae.  The home site was passed down to John Green Gay and eventually to his Daughters, who then sold the place. A shell of the home remained into the 50s. In 2000 all that could be found were brick piles from the chimneys).

                                         vi.    Pierre Beauraguard Gay was born on 22 Oct 1860.  He died on 6 Jul 1862 at age 1.  He was buried after 6 Jul 1862 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

                                        vii.    Marie Adelia Gay was born on 10 Feb 1862.  She died on 29 Jan 1934 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, at age 71.  She was buried after 29 Jan 1934 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

     She and Belle Rosa Gay appeared on the census of 1910 at Northampton, NC, Record: #20; Bell Gay,  50;  May Gay,  48.

  As of 1910, she also went by the name of May.

     5.  Adelia Frances³ Stancell (Green, #10) was born on 14 Mar 1830 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  She married Jeremiah Carter Gay (see #4), son of Green Gay and Sarah Daughtry, on 11 Oct 1849 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  She died on 2 Apr 1900 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, at age 70.  She was buried after 2 Apr 1900 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

     She and Green Frederick Gay were mentioned in deed: Green F. Gay buys shares of other heirs of Adelia F. Gay, dec'd. land she inherited from her father, Green Stancell... 75 acres now occupied by W. T. White... on Bynum Road, bounded on the north by road leading from Jackson to Sharon Church... $500... Israel P. Parker and S. S. Parker his wife; B. S. Gay and Annie 0. Gay his wife; R. B. Gay and Mary A. Gay transacted 1 Oct 1900 at Northampton, NC.

     6.  James³ White (William, #12) was born on 25 Nov 1823 at Norfolk, VA.  He married Dorothy Frances Buxton (see #7), daughter of Thomas Almond Buxton and Mildred Perry, on 5 Apr 1848 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  He died on 12 Aug 1902 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, at age 78.

     He was educated on 17 Aug 1835 at Norfolk, VA.  In 1845 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, James White was Tailor & Land Owner & Postmaster.  At age 21 he complete his taylor training.  He made land transaction of E.E. Howell sells to James A. White of Halifax Co., N.C. 27221 acres for $500 ... land on Tarboro Rd... Reg.19 Apr 1849, transacted 9 Jul 1845 at Halifax, NC.  He lived in 1850 at White Farm (N36 22.307 W77 25.262), Jackson, Northampton, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: 992; James White,  26 years, b. Va., Tailor,  Val. $390;  Frances,  17 b. NC; William T., 10/12.  He made land transaction of Deed Book 36, p. 497 James White of County of Halifax to Elizabeth Doles... $510?75 for 227 acres... except family grave yard consisting of 12 acre, on Bynum Road ... Jerusalem Road... Hogpen branch... snake branch. Wit. Samuel T. Stancell & John Ramsey... June Court 1857, transacted 14 Dec 1852 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of James White sells to William S. Camp... 293 acres... $350. Regard Feb 1855, transacted 8 Nov 1854 at Halifax, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton made land transaction of Division of land of Thomas A. Buxton... shares to James White & wife Dorothy, William T. Buxton, Susan Buxton, Martha, Samuel, James, Mary and John, the last five named are infantz, transacted 14 Dec 1857 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of James White sells to Green Gay... 100 acres... $550 ... known as Bass tract, a joining Person R. Britt, Joseph M.L.Rogers and others...Reg 16 Mar 1860, transacted 29 Dec 1859 at Northampton, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton appeared on the census of 1860 at Northampton, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton appeared on the census of 1870 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC, Record: James White, 46 yrs., b. VA; Frances, 36, b. NC; William, 20; John, 16; Anna, 14; Martha, 11; Susan, 7; James, 3.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton made land transaction of James White & wife Dorothy F. White to Reddick Pope... $1200... a portion of land be longing to the estate of Thomas A. Buxton... lot # 6 drawn by said White and wife and that portion of lot # 8 drawn by Susanna G. now W. J. Maddrey's wife... on the west side of the road from Jackson to Turner's X Roads... 245 acres...  Wit. W. T. Buxton (Reg off Deeds) Reg. 13 Mar 1872, transacted 27 Nov 1871.  He made land transaction of William H. Hughes and wife Anna F. Hughes to James White... $1500... 87 acres... West side of road leading from Jackson to Boone's X Roads... about 1 mile from Jackson... lately owned and occupied by Noah R. Odom, adjoining lands of Samuel Calvert, John G. Peebles and others ...   Wit. Wm. T. Buxton, Reg of Deeds ...  Reg. 28 Mar 1874, transacted 28 Mar 1874 at Northampton, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton made land transaction of Book. 54, P. 349 ? 3 Jan 1879 ? James White & Dorothy F. and ?Samuel B. Boone, $5.... 87 acres ... home tract of James White bounded by lands of Samuel Calvert, J.T.Peebles, R.J. Burnett and?others... if he shall pay $500. by 3 Jan 1880 plus interest at 8%... otherwise land will be sold at public auction, transacted 3 Jan 1879 at Northampton, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton made land transaction of James White & wife Dorothy to W. C. Bowen... $5... 87 acres in the township of Jackson... homeplace of said James White bounded by the lands of James A. Buxton and Samuel N. Buxton, R.J. Burnnett and others and the road leading from Jackson to Boone's X Roads... James White is indebted to W. C. Bowen as executor of Samuel B. Boone, dec'd, in the sum of $200... if James White pays debt and interest by 1 Jan 1887 the deed shall become void. If he does not pay, land will be sold at public auction to highest bidder after being advertized for 30 days, transacted 14 Jan 1885 at Northampton, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton made land transaction of James White & Dorothy White sell to Julia F. Parker... $350... (acres not given)... by land of Wm. E. C. Barrow and Douglas Jordan and Deakins store, transacted 5 Jan 1886 at Northampton, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton made land transaction of James White & Dorothy White to W.C. Bowen... $5... 87 acres... James White is indebted to Annie A. Boone in the sum of $162.69... she holds bond to be due & payable 1 Jan 1888 and James White is indebted to W. C. Bowen as executor of Samuel B. Boone, dec'd, in the sum of $337?31 for which he holds bond to be due and payable 1 Jan 1888, transacted 13 Dec 1886 at Northampton, NC.  He and Dorothy Frances Buxton made land transaction of James White & Dorothy to W. C. Bowen... $10... 87 acres... home place... owes Mrs. A. M. Boone   $340...  Bond paid in full 3 Mar 1891   Canceled 1904, transacted 9 Dec 1887 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of J. W. Grant, administrator of P. P. Britt, sells to highest bidder at courthouse at Jackson 63 acres highest bidder was James White who paid $67, transacted 8 Jan 1889 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of James White sells to George W. Britt... 63 acres for $75, transacted 8 Jan 1900 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of James³ White and Dorothy Frances Buxton (see #7) were as follows:

                                          i.    William Thomas² White was born on 29 Dec 1849.  He married Susan Taylor on 5 Jan 1886.  He died on 30 Sep 1933 at age 83.

                                          ii.    Laura White was born circa 1852.  She died circa 1854.

                                         iii.    John Norfleet White was born circa 1 May 1854.  He married Sally Gay on 28 Nov 1880.  He died circa 1 Jun 1913.

                                3       iv.    Anna Frances White.

                                          v.    Mattie Lenorah White was born on 12 Apr 1859.  She married Cornelius Jordon Futrell on 21 Sep 1881.

                                         vi.    Susan Mildred White was born circa 1 Jun 1863.  She died on 27 Feb 1937.

                                        vii.    James Frederick White was born on 4 Dec 1866.  He married Eliza Jenny Pritchard on 17 Dec 1890.  He died on 19 Jan 1947 at age 80.

                                        viii.    Charles E. White was born circa 1 Oct 1871.  He died on 24 Jan 1933.

                                         ix.    Joseph Walter White was born circa 1 Aug 1875.  He married Doro Corrine Pritchard on 19 Aug 1900.  He died on 2 Dec 1922.

                                         x.    Waverly White was born circa 3 Aug 1875.  He died circa 3 Aug 1875.

     7.  Dorothy Frances³ Buxton (Thomas, #14) was born in 1833 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  She married James White (see #6), son of William D. White and Frances Buxton, on 5 Apr 1848 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.  She died on 16 Oct 1892 at Jackson, Northampton, NC.

     She lived at Northampton, NC.  She and James White appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: 992; James White,  26 years, b. Va., Tailor,  Val. $390;  Frances,  17 b. NC; William T., 10/12.  She and James White made land transaction of Division of land of Thomas A. Buxton... shares to James White & wife Dorothy, William T. Buxton, Susan Buxton, Martha, Samuel, James, Mary and John, the last five named are infantz, transacted 14 Dec 1857 at Northampton, NC.  She and James White appeared on the census of 1860 at Northampton, NC.  She and James White appeared on the census of 1870 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC, Record: James White, 46 yrs., b. VA; Frances, 36, b. NC; William, 20; John, 16; Anna, 14; Martha, 11; Susan, 7; James, 3.  She and James White made land transaction of James White & wife Dorothy F. White to Reddick Pope... $1200... a portion of land be longing to the estate of Thomas A. Buxton... lot # 6 drawn by said White and wife and that portion of lot # 8 drawn by Susanna G. now W. J. Maddrey's wife... on the west side of the road from Jackson to Turner's X Roads... 245 acres...  Wit. W. T. Buxton (Reg off Deeds) Reg. 13 Mar 1872, transacted 27 Nov 1871.  She and James White made land transaction of Book. 54, P. 349 ? 3 Jan 1879 ? James White & Dorothy F. and ?Samuel B. Boone, $5.... 87 acres ... home tract of James White bounded by lands of Samuel Calvert, J.T.Peebles, R.J. Burnett and?others... if he shall pay $500. by 3 Jan 1880 plus interest at 8%... otherwise land will be sold at public auction, transacted 3 Jan 1879 at Northampton, NC.  She and James White made land transaction of James White & wife Dorothy to W. C. Bowen... $5... 87 acres in the township of Jackson... homeplace of said James White bounded by the lands of James A. Buxton and Samuel N. Buxton, R.J. Burnnett and others and the road leading from Jackson to Boone's X Roads... James White is indebted to W. C. Bowen as executor of Samuel B. Boone, dec'd, in the sum of $200... if James White pays debt and interest by 1 Jan 1887 the deed shall become void. If he does not pay, land will be sold at public auction to highest bidder after being advertized for 30 days, transacted 14 Jan 1885 at Northampton, NC.  She and James White made land transaction of James White & Dorothy White sell to Julia F. Parker... $350... (acres not given)... by land of Wm. E. C. Barrow and Douglas Jordan and Deakins store, transacted 5 Jan 1886 at Northampton, NC.  She and James White made land transaction of James White & Dorothy White to W.C. Bowen... $5... 87 acres... James White is indebted to Annie A. Boone in the sum of $162.69... she holds bond to be due & payable 1 Jan 1888 and James White is indebted to W. C. Bowen as executor of Samuel B. Boone, dec'd, in the sum of $337?31 for which he holds bond to be due and payable 1 Jan 1888, transacted 13 Dec 1886 at Northampton, NC.  She and James White made land transaction of James White & Dorothy to W. C. Bowen... $10... 87 acres... home place... owes Mrs. A. M. Boone   $340...  Bond paid in full 3 Mar 1891   Canceled 1904, transacted 9 Dec 1887 at Northampton, NC.

Generation Four

     8.  Green⁴ Gay (Jonathan, #16) was born in 1795 at Northampton, NC.  He married Mary Daughtry, daughter of Lawrence Daughtry and Millison Harris, circa 1819.  He married Sarah Daughtry (see #9), daughter of Lawrence Daughtry and Mary Parker, on 4 Jan 1823.  He died in 1833.

     He was named guardian of Lemuel L. Daughtry (age 17 yrs) and Jeremiah Daughtry ( age 14 yrs.) in Dec 1823, after he had married their sister, Sarah Daughtry. Registered 31 May 1820 occurred 1 Dec 1819 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1820 at Northampton, NC, Record: Green Gay; Males: 16-25=1(Green); Females: 16-25=1 (Mary); In Agriculture=5; Male Slaves: to 13=2, 14-25=2; Female Slaves: to 13=2, 14-25=2.  He was mentioned in deed: From his father, Green Gay had received "the lands that I purchased of Jesse Jones and Dempsy Edwards and all the land that I have lent to my wife... (230 Acres) transacted 13 Oct 1821 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Eldredge Peebles to Green Gay... Public sale at the Court House... land of Moses Clements, bounded by Joseph Lassiter and others ... $95. for 155 acres ... Reg. 17 Jun 1822 transacted 31 Jan 1822 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Dempsey Edwards to Green Gay... $150. for 120 acres ... north side of Potecasey Creek... bounded by James Seat and others ... Reg. 8 Apr 1824 transacted 15 Sep 1823 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Green Gay to Newit Grant $159. for 53 acres... tract of land that former wife Mary,  drew from the estate of her father, Lawrence Daughtry...  said land inherited from father of Mary... land formerly be longed to Newit Harris, dec'd...  Reg. 30 Sep 1829 transacted 27 Apr 1825 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Green Gay to Lemuel Davis $63. for 21 acres... bounded by William Magett, Wm. Edmund... Wit. Jeremiah Daughtry & Joe. G. Barkley... Reg. 31 Jan 1829 transacted 12 Jul 1828 at Northampton, NC.  (Note: Have map available of properties on Pottacasy Creek and Black Jack Branch.  Net of 440 acres).

     Children of Green⁴ Gay and Sarah Daughtry (see #9) were as follows:

                                          i.    Mary Lawrence³ Gay was born on 28 Nov 1823.  She married Samuel R. Joyner.  She died in 1860.

                                          ii.    Thomas Green Gay was born on 28 Feb 1825.

                                         iii.    Martha Mitilda Gay was born on 16 Jul 1827.  She married William Carter Gay on 23 Apr 1851.  She died on 2 Mar 1897 at age 69.

                                4       iv.    Jeremiah Carter Gay.

     9.  Sarah⁴ Daughtry (Lawrence, #18) was born on 5 Dec 1807.  She married Green Gay (see #8), son of Jonathan Gay and Martha Boon, on 4 Jan 1823.  She married Harrison C. Lassiter on 24 Mar 1836.  She died in 1855.

     She and Jeremiah Carter Gay were mentioned in deed: Lassiter, etc. to Thomas Joyner, Jr.... Harrison C. Lassiter and son Junius of Hertford County and Samuel R. Joyner and wife Mary L., Carter Gay and wife Martha M. and Jeremiah M. Gay of Northampton County to Thomas Joyner, Jr.... $300 for 200 A... said parties obtained interest rights by death of Sarah Lassiter, wife of said Harrison C. Lassiter, formerly Sarah Gay, widow of Green Gay, dec'd. part of the home tract formerly belonging to Samuel Parker, dec'd... Reg 9 Sep 1856 transacted 19 May 1856 at Northampton, NC.

     10.  Green⁴ Stancell (Samual, #20) was born on 29 Sep 1805 at Northampton, NC.  He married Derusha Peebles (see #11), daughter of Turner Peebles and Mary Deberry, in 1824 at Northampton, NC.  He died on 28 Jun 1862 at Northampton, NC, at age 56.  He was buried after 29 Jun 1862 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

     (Note: Was father of a very large familiy and accumulated a large property holding. In 1850 census he had close to 1500 acres and 32 slaves).  He and Samual Stancell made land transaction of Division of land of Samuel Stancell... Petition of Green Stancell and Martha Stancell for the division of land of Samuel Stancell, dec'd., by Everit Stancell their guardian...  25 Nov 1824. land surveyed ...  425 acres... divided for Green Stancell and Martha Stancell ... 212.5 acres each... along road leading from Halifax to Jerusalem... Reg. May 1825, transacted circa 1 Sep 1824 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Henry G. Pipkin to Green Stancell... $825... 200 acres... bounded by land of Samuel Stancell, dec'd, Benjamin Howell, Drury Phillips, John Priden... Wit. Etheldred J. Peebles & Thomas R. Collier... Reg. 8 Jan 1828, transacted 15 Jan 1827 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of William Bottoms, Trustee, to Green Stancell... $200... 403 acres ... Wit. H. P. Barkley Reg. 8 Apr 1831, transacted 23 Dec 1830 at Northampton, NC.  He was School Committee: Cordy Whitehead, Green Stancell and Allen Barkley Students: Green S. Stancell, Caroline Stancell, Nathaniel Stancell, Augustus Stancell, Margaret A. Stancell, Martha S. Stancell, Adelia F. Stancell, Samuel T. Stancell, Charles White, Susan Buxton, Dorothy F. Buxton, Edwin Buxton, William Buxton, Nepoleon Long, Thomas Gay circa 1840 at School District #13, Northampton, NC.  He was School Committee: Enos C. Davis, John D. Moore and Green Stancell, Esq. Students: Rosa G. Stancell, Allis P. Stancell, Mary E. Stancell, Hannah J. Stancell, Margaret A. Stancell, Sarah S. Stancell, George A. Stancell, Littleberry E. Stancell, Catherine A. Stancell, Millard Stancell, Benjamin Stancell, Robert H. Stancell circa 1840 at School District #12, Northampton, NC.  He was From the history of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, we find that Green Stancell and William Stancell were on a committee of seven appointed to solicit subscriptions for a new house of worship in May 1846. In July, a committee of five including Green Stancell was appointed to select a site for the new church occurred circa 1 May 1846 at Carmel Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove, Northampton, NC.  He was on church committee. From the history of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, we find that Green Stancell and William Stancell were on a committee of seven appointed to solicit subscriptions for a new house of worship in May 1846. In July, a committee of five including Green Stancell was appointed to select a site for the new church circa 1 May 1846 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of William F. Stancell & Caroline his wife of the county of Northampton, N.C .... $525 paid by Green Stancell... 100 acres in Greensville Co ... land on the Meherrin River and Cypress Swamp.. along state line, transacted 30 Jan 1849 at Greensville, NC.  He and Derusha Peebles appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: #1003: Green Stancell  45 yrs. Farmer, Real Estate Value $3730, Improved land, 670 A., Unimproved land, 971 A, Slaves - 32;  Derusha 42; Samuel 22,  Teacher; Martha R. 18; Sarah Sue 16; Margaret A. 15; Mary E. 13; Hannah J. 11; Robert H. 8; Alice P. 6; Rosa L. 6; Benjamin D. 4; Unnamed male  2.  He appeared on the census of 1860 at District 6, Northampton, NC, Record: Page 28 #257; Green Stancell   54 yrs.; Slaves - 46; Real Estate Val. $9000; Personal Estate $50000.; Margaret 24; Mary 22; Robert 18; Alice 16; Rosa 16; Benjamin 14; Millard F. 12; Ida  7.  He left a will circa 1861 at Northampton, NC.  He left a will circa 1861 at Greensville, NC.  He made land transaction of Samuel T. Stancell and L.D. Gay, administrators of the estate of Green Stancell, dec'd, selling home tract of Green Stancell bounded by lands of Thomas W. Jordan, Elizabeth Doles, Henry 0. Davis and James Davis, the heirs of Thomas Buxton, Green Gay and Henry Pruden... Sold to W.W. Peebles for $4200 ... number of acres not recorded... Deed Book 38, p. 125.  22 Dec 1862  (same as above) selling old place tract bounded on the north by public road leading to Murfreesboro , on south by Corduroy Swamp and by lands of William Stubblefield, George D. Allen, Thomas Maddrey, James and Wesley Davis and others... to highest bidder... W.W. Peebles $800. for 452 acres ... 17 Jan 1863, transacted 22 Dec 1862 at Greensville, NC.  He made land transaction of Samuel T. Stancell and L.D. Gay, admins. of estate of Green Stancell, dec'd, selling 224 acres at Margarettsville to highest bidder... W.W. Peebles ... $3283.84 Reg. 8 June 1863, transacted 2 Mar 1863 at Greensville, NC.  He was Orphan Records, Raleigh, NC - Samuel T. Stancell appointed guardian of M.F. and Ida A. Stancell, orphans children of Green Stancell, and S. E. and M.D. Long, orphan children of J. K. Long occurred 4 Mar 1868 at Greensville, NC.  He made land transaction of Division of land of Green Stancell: ...  348 acres at Margarettsville;  445 acres known as old place;  864 acres known as the Homestead;   80 acres known as Lewis Gay tract; Jere Gay & wife Adelia F. Gay received 75 acres, the Lewis Gay place at the fork of Bynum and Margarettsville Roads, on Margarettsville Rd. near Will Gay house. ; Margaret A. Gay rec. 200 ; A.W. N. Stephenson & wife Alice rec. 245 ; B. D. Stancell rec. 178.5 A. with town lot ; M. F. Stancell rec. 178.5 A. with town lot ; Rosa Gay & husb. W. T. Gay rec. 136.5 A. w/ 2 town lots ; J.N. Martin & wife Ida rec. 80 A. w/ town lot ; Hannah J. Jordan rec. 178.5 A. w/ town lot ; H. B. Gay & wife Mary E. Gay rec. 178.5 A. w/ town lot ; L. D. Gay & wife S. S. Gay rec. 75 ; R. H. Stancell rec 136.5 A. w/ town lot ; R. D. B. Maddrey & wife Mattie D. with ; S. E. Long receive 75 A, transacted 12 Dec 1894 at Greensville, NC.

     Children of Green⁴ Stancell and Derusha Peebles (see #11) were as follows:

                                          i.    Mary Jame³ Stancell was born on 12 May 1826 at Northampton, NC.  She died circa 1 Aug 1831.

                                          ii.    Samuel Turner Stancell was born on 7 Mar 1828 at Northampton, NC.  He married Mary E. Darby on 31 Mar 1852.  He died on 13 Jan 1873 at age 44.

     He ended military service circa 1865 at VA, Confederate Captain in 15th Regiment, Company A, during the War Between the States.  Circa 1865 at Northampton, NC, Samuel Turner Stancell was State Representative during the 1860s.

                                5       iii.    Adelia Frances Stancell.

                                         iv.    Martha Rebecca Stancell was born on 19 Jan 1831 at Northampton, NC.  She married James Kinchen Long on 14 Nov 1853.  She died on 8 Aug 1856 at age 25.

                                          v.    Sarah Sue Stancell was born on 5 Apr 1834.  She married Lewis D. Gay on 4 Feb 1856.  She died on 6 Dec 1911 at age 77.  She was buried after 6 Dec 1911 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

                                         vi.    Margaret Ann Stancell was born on 8 Apr 1835.  She married Jonathan Thomas Gay on 19 Oct 1863.

                                        vii.    Mary Elizabeth Stancell was born on 1 Mar 1837.  She married Henry Boon Gay on 15 Feb 1866.

                                        viii.    Hannah Jane Stancell was born on 18 Feb 1839.  She married Thomas H. Jordan on 2 Feb 1860.

                                         ix.    Unnamed Stancell was born on 24 Nov 1840.  She died circa 1 Aug 1840.

                                         x.    Robert Henry Stancell was born on 16 Feb 1842.  He married Annie Summerell in 1871.  He married Alice Vaughan circa 1890.  He died in 1917.

     Circa 1870 at Margaretsville, Northampton, NC, Robert Henry Stancell was Physician on highway 1300 where a church is now located.  He was recognized at the death of his son: The work at Margaretsville (Angelican Church) received tremendous support from the Stancell family living in the neighborhood. The elder Dr. Stancell and his wife were people of piety and influence. Their son, Dr. Robert Henry Stancell, Jr., was one of the most promising men of the county. His death in 1896 was a blow to the community and to the church. (from Northampton Parishes by H. W. Lewis). His body (Dr. Robert Henry Stancell, Jr.) was brought here from Southern Pines on Sunday and interred in the Episcopal Church yard by the side of his mother who fell a victim of the same disease (consumption) several years ago. His burial was attended by a larger number of people, it is said, than ever assembled here before on a similiar occasion. A large number of friends and acquaintances deeply sympathize with his devoted father in the great loss he and the county has sustained in the death of this bright and highly esteemed and beloved young man. In him were happily combined the elements that go to make up a manly character of rare excellency and usefullness? He was about 25 years old and grew up in a house of deeply pious parents... He graduated in medicine before he was 21 years old, and passed his examination before the State Board before he was old enough to receive license to practice medicine 

 occurred 30 Jan 1896.

                                         xi.    Alice Peebles Stancell was born on 8 Jan 1844.  She married William W. Stephenson.  She died in 1905.

                                        xii.    Rosa Leigh Stancell was born on 8 Jan 1844.  She married William Y. Gay in 1875.

                                       xiii.    Benjamin Deberry Stancell was born on 6 May 1846.  He married Rosa Jennie Jenkins in 1868.  He died on 13 Jan 1909 at age 62.  He was buried after 13 Jan 1909 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

                                       xiv.    Millard Fillmore Stancell was born on 8 Jun 1848.  He married Jennie Stephenson.

                                        xv.    Ida Alwilda Stancell was born on 9 Aug 1851.

     11.  Derusha⁴ Peebles (Turner, #22) was born on 29 Feb 1808 at Northampton, NC.  She married Green Stancell (see #10), son of Samual Stancell and Jane Vaughan, in 1824 at Northampton, NC.  She died on 8 Oct 1856 at Northampton, NC, at age 48.  She was buried after 8 Oct 1856 at Stancell Family Cemetery (N36 28.744 W77 22.425), Seaboard, Northampton, NC.

     (Note: Mother of 15 chidren in 25 years.  Two died in infancy.   First (Mary Jane) born in 1826 when mother was 18. Last born 1851 when mother was 43).  She and Green Stancell appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: #1003: Green Stancell  45 yrs. Farmer, Real Estate Value $3730, Improved land, 670 A., Unimproved land, 971 A, Slaves - 32;  Derusha 42; Samuel 22,  Teacher; Martha R. 18; Sarah Sue 16; Margaret A. 15; Mary E. 13; Hannah J. 11; Robert H. 8; Alice P. 6; Rosa L. 6; Benjamin D. 4; Unnamed male  2.

     12.  William D.⁴ White was born circa 1794.  He married Frances Buxton (see #13), daughter of James Buxton Jr. and Jane Allmand, on 29 Apr 1819 at Norfolk, VA.  He married Elizabeth Dobbs on 20 Jul 1830 at Norfolk, VA.  He died in 1834 at Norfolk, VA.

     Circa 1820 William D. White was Sea Captain.  He and Frances Buxton made land transaction of Ann Denby, widow of Edward Denby, who was brother and heir of Nathaniel Denby, and her children, to William White and Fanny his wife, Thomas Buxton and Josiah Buxton, the children and heirs of James Buxton, Jun., formerly of Nansemond County, two lots secured by a deed of trust; Buxton's wife did not sign and she claimed her dower so for $5. the Denbys gave up their claim... at court 3 Mar 1827, transacted 24 Feb 1825 at Norfolk, VA.  He and Thomas Almond Buxton made land transaction of Ann Denby, widow of Edward Denby who was the brother and heir of Nathaniel Denby, and her children, to William White and Fanny his wife, Thomas Buxton and Josiah Buxton, the children and heirs of James Buxton, Jr., formerly of Nansemond Co., two lots secured by a deed of trust. Buxton's wife did not sign and has claimed hew dower; for $5. The Denby's gave up their claim... dated 24 Feb 1825, transacted 3 Mar 1827 at Norfolk, VA.  He and Josiah Buxton made land transaction of Josiah Buxton of North Carolina to William White of Portsmouth, his interest in a half lot # 155, formerly the property of James Buxton, transacted 1 Aug 1827 at Norfolk, VA.  He and Thomas Almond Buxton made land transaction of Thomas A. Buxton of Northampton County, N.C., to William White of Portsmouth, his 1/3 interest in half lot #155 belonging to the heirs of James Buxton, Josiah, Frances and Thomas A. Buxton, transacted 12 Dec 1827 at Norfolk, VA.  He appeared on the census of 1830 at Norfolk, VA, Record: Page 346; 1 male 30 to 40 years; 2 males under 5 years; 1 male 5 to 10 years; 1 female 30 to 40 years; 1 female slave.  He made land transaction of William D. White and wife Elizabeth, his ? share in lot #155 which Frances, Josiah and Thomas Buxton inherited from James Buxton, Jr... to William Kay... at Court 2 Feb. 1832, transacted 2 Feb 1832 at Norfolk, VA.  (Note: Tradition tells us William D. White was a sea captain from Scotland. From the large inventory of his estate after his death, it would appear that he probably had a store, but there is no reference to that).  He was Appraisement of the Estate of William D. White, dec'd, Norfolk Burrough... returned 26 Oct 1835. Audit returned and examined by the Court and recorded occurred 24 Aug 1836 at Norfolk Burrough, Norfolk, VA.

     Children of William D.⁴ White and Frances Buxton (see #13) were as follows:

                                6        i.    James³ White.

                                          ii.    Charles White was born circa 1825.

     13.  Frances⁴ Buxton (James, #26) was born before 1798.  She married William D. White (see #12) on 29 Apr 1819 at Norfolk, VA.  She died in 1828.

     As of 1798, she was also known as Fanny Buxton.  She and William D. White made land transaction of Ann Denby, widow of Edward Denby, who was brother and heir of Nathaniel Denby, and her children, to William White and Fanny his wife, Thomas Buxton and Josiah Buxton, the children and heirs of James Buxton, Jun., formerly of Nansemond County, two lots secured by a deed of trust; Buxton's wife did not sign and she claimed her dower so for $5. the Denbys gave up their claim... at court 3 Mar 1827, transacted 24 Feb 1825 at Norfolk, VA.  (Note: This person has a cousin with the same ancestors.  This will result in redundant data in the genealogy database application (TMG) Journal Reports).

     14.  Thomas Almond⁴ Buxton (James, #26) was born in 1798 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Mildred Perry (see #15), daughter of John Perry and Dorothy Evans, on 18 Nov 1823 at Northampton, NC.  He died in 1856.  He was buried in 1856 at Buxton Cemetery (N36 27.776 W77 23.352), Northampton, NC.

     As of 1798, he was also known as Thomas Allman Buxton.  He made land transaction of Abner B. Howell sells to Thomas Buxton... 48 A. for $264... Wit. Michael Harris & Josiah Buxton. Reg 8 Apr 1826, transacted 31 Dec 1825 at Northampton, NC.  He and William D. White made land transaction of Ann Denby, widow of Edward Denby who was the brother and heir of Nathaniel Denby, and her children, to William White and Fanny his wife, Thomas Buxton and Josiah Buxton, the children and heirs of James Buxton, Jr., formerly of Nansemond Co., two lots secured by a deed of trust. Buxton's wife did not sign and has claimed hew dower; for $5. The Denby's gave up their claim... dated 24 Feb 1825, transacted 3 Mar 1827 at Norfolk, VA.  He and William D. White made land transaction of Thomas A. Buxton of Northampton County, N.C., to William White of Portsmouth, his 1/3 interest in half lot #155 belonging to the heirs of James Buxton, Josiah, Frances and Thomas A. Buxton, transacted 12 Dec 1827 at Norfolk, VA.  He made land transaction of Absalom P. Smith to Thomas A. Buxton...$70. for 35 A... John Howell's line... Wit. Turner S. Taylor & T. S. Phillips...Reg. 2 Nov 1829, transacted 3 Jan 1829 at Northampton, NC.  He lived circa 1830 at Buxton Homeplace (N36 27.776 W77 23.352), Northampton, NC, . He bought land and made his home on what is now highway 1333 about four miles east of Seaboard, N.C. A small cemetery where Thomas and Mildred Buxton were buried is located near the spot where their home stood.  He made land transaction of Littleberry Jenkins to Thomas Buxton... 100 A. for $25... bounded by lands of John Peebles, dec'd.(and others) ... land where Thomas Jenkins formerly lived...      Reg. 12 Nov 1834, transacted 19 Mar 1833 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Henry Ivey to Thomas Buxton... 158 A. for $150... bounded by Green Stancell, Newsom B.  Johnson, said Thomas Buxton... Reg. 6 Apr 1834, transacted 6 Jan 1834 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Ely Taybourn to Thomas Buxton... $22. for 120 A... bounded by land of John Peebles (and others). Reg. 24 May 1834, transacted 19 Mar 1834 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Thomas Lanier and Charlotte his wife, John Holmes and Rhoda his wife, and Thomas Buxton and Mildred his wife of the one part, and John Perry of the other part... $25. to each of them paid by John Perry for interest in 30 A. whereon John Perry, dec'd lived... bounded by lands of James Jordan, John Peebles... Reg. 12 Nov 1834, transacted 30 Apr 1834 at Northampton, NC.  He and John Perry made land transaction of Thomas Lanier & Charlotte his wife, John Holmes & Rhoda his wife, Thomas Buxton & Mildred his wife of the one part and John Perry of the other part... $25. to each of them paid by John Perry for interest in 30 acres whereon John Perry, dec'd lived...  bounded by lands of James Jordan, John Peebles...Reg. 12 Nov  1834, transacted 12 Nov 1834 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Thomas A. Buxton buys from Arthur T. Long... $300. for 96 A... south side of road...  bounded by lands of Absalom Harris, Richard Balmer, mocosin  Swamp.      Reg. 8 Mar 1850, transacted 15 Sep 1848 at Northampton, NC.  He and Mildred Perry appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: N.C. # 681: Thomas A. Buxton  - 51 yrs. Farmer; b. Va.; Real Est. Val. $1790; Imp. Acres 290; Unimp. A. 109; Mildred - 47 Va.;William T. - 21 Student; b. NC; Edwin W. - 20 Student; b. NC; Martha M. - 12;Susanna - 14;Samuel - 11;James A. - 6;Mary E. - 2.

  He made land transaction of Thomas A. Buxton to Green Stancell... $222... 74 A... east side of public road and in front of said Stancell's house... beginning at the fork of the road near Stancell's gate, down Jerusalem road to a small branch, then to the Bynum Road, up that road to a small branch, to Green Stancell's line and on to Jerusalem Road... Reg. March Court 1853, transacted 3 Jan 1850 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Thomas A. Buxton to William Barrow, Chairman of the County Court of Northampton, in be half of the Warden of the Poor of said County... $800... 300A. .. on Wheeler's mill swamp, joining lands of Elizabeth Wheeler, D. Ham, R. Reese, Alfred Hart & William H. Hughes, transacted 2 Dec 1851 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Thomas Buxton to B. G. Clark $150... 146 A..."Jenkins land", bounded by said Clark, Andrew I. Vawn and John Harrison... Reg. 8 Dec 1853, transacted 3 Apr 1852 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Division of land of T. A. Buxton  Dec 1857 700 A. to be divided... where he resided... joining lands of Green Stancell, Thomas Maddrey, James Johnson, etc ... one other tract of 430 A... one share each to William T. Buxton, James White and Dorothy his wife, Susan Buxton and Martha, Samuel, James, Mary and John, infantz ...Samuel N Buxton lot # 1 135 A.;William T. Buxton # 2 132 A.;  Martha M. Buxton # 3 134 A.; John W. Buxton # 4 146 A.; James A. Buxton # 5 148 A.; James White & Dorothy # 6 145 A.; Mary E. Buxton # 7 159 A.; Susana J. Buxton # 8 140 A. (some money paid by or due each from others), transacted 8 Dec 1853 at Northampton, NC.  (Note: Did he leave a will?).

     Children of Thomas Almond⁴ Buxton and Mildred Perry (see #15) were as follows:

                                          i.    William Thomas³ Buxton was born in 1829 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  He married Mary Ann Jordon on 9 Feb 1864.

     As of 1829, he was also known as Billy Buxton.  He appeared on the census of 1880 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, Record: William T. Buxton, 51; Mary 46; John E. 15; William T. 10; Julian P. 6.

                                          ii.    Edwin Buxton was born in 1830.

                                7       iii.    Dorothy Frances Buxton.

                                         iv.    Susannah Buxton was born in 1836 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  She married William Joseph Maddrey on 17 Jan 1859.  She died before 1900.

                                          v.    Martha M. Buxton was born circa 1837 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  She married Alfred Davis on 3 Mar 1858.  She married John Stephenson circa 1870.

                                         vi.    Samual Napolean Buxton was born in 1841 at Buxton Homeplace (N36 27.776 W77 23.352), Northampton, NC.  He married Elizabeth Peele circa 1860.  He died in 1895.

     He was a Captain in the War Between the States,  19th Regiment, 2nd NC Cavalry, Co. H. He was captured and held prisoner in PA.  He was a State Representative 1870-1872 and a County Commissioner 1873 and 1890-1892. He was the first Examiner for Northampton County Schools (to examine the qualifications for teachers) circa 1860.  (Note: The children of Samuel and Elizabeth P. Buxton were generally very successful: 1. Laura Beulah who died at age 5; 2. Ruth (b. 1870) who married a Dr. Herbert White; 3. Bessie (b.1872) married Lawyer Henry M. Shaw; 4. Samuel R. (b. 1874) married Elizabeth Dimmock; 5. Joseph (b. 1875) married Helen Von Lehn and  who was a doctor and started the Elizabeth Buxton Hospital in Newport News, Va. (Joseph's son Russell was also a doctor but he had no children so the hospital was eventually sold); 6. Russell (b. 1877) married Essie Weaver followed by Anne Gordon and lived at Roanoke Rapids; 7. Mary (b. 1880) married Judge Garland E. Midgette; 8. Rennie (b. 1885)  married Dr. Claude B. Williams and lived at Elizabeth City, N.C).

                                        vii.    James Arnold Buxton was born on 16 Jan 1845 at Near Buxton Cemetery (N36 27.776 W77 23.352), Northampton, NC.  He married Isabel Metzler circa 1865.  He married Rennie Peele on 18 May 1873.  He married Martha J Johnson after 1880 at Northampton, NC.  He died after 1880.

     As of circa 1844, he was also known as Jimmy Buxton.  He began military service on 1 Jan 1863 at Northampton, NC, Enlisted as a Private  at the age of 18 in NC Company H, 2nd Cavalry Regiment of Confederate Army during Civil War. Wounded on 09 June 1863 at Brandy Station, VA.  In 1870 at Northampton, NC, James Arnold Buxton was Clerk in the Registrar's office.

                                        viii.    Mary Elizabeth Buxton was born on 1 Jun 1848 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  She married George W. Harrison in 1871.

                                         ix.    John Wilson Buxton was born on 16 Nov 1851 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  He married Ada Sessoms circa 1875.  He died on 19 Jan 1900 at age 48.  He was buried after 19 Jan 1900 at Buxton Cemetery (N36 27.776 W77 23.352), Northampton, NC.

     (Note: Settled in Rich Square NC where he became a very prosperous merchant.  Had no children.  Left $1000 to all his nieces and nephews in is will. Helped his brother Samual provide an MD education for his son Joe).

     15.  Mildred⁴ Perry (John, #30) was born in 1803 at Northampton, NC.  She married Thomas Almond Buxton (see #14), son of James Buxton Jr. and Jane Allmand, on 18 Nov 1823 at Northampton, NC.  She died in 1872 at Seaboard, Northampton, NC.  She was buried in 1872 at Buxton Cemetery (N36 27.776 W77 23.352), Northampton, NC.

     As of 1823, she was also known as Milly Perry.  She and Thomas Almond Buxton appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: N.C. # 681: Thomas A. Buxton  - 51 yrs. Farmer; b. Va.; Real Est. Val. $1790; Imp. Acres 290; Unimp. A. 109; Mildred - 47 Va.;William T. - 21 Student; b. NC; Edwin W. - 20 Student; b. NC; Martha M. - 12;Susanna - 14;Samuel - 11;James A. - 6;Mary E. - 2.

  She made land transaction of 40 acres from dispute. Sheriff to summons jury and surveyor to set off for Mildred Buxton, widow and relict of Thomas A. Buxton, dec'd, part of land for dower... land adjoining Turner Maddrey, James Johnson, Samuel Pruden... containing 400 A... another tract containing 425 A. ajoining B. F. Jordan, Henry Pruden, P. P. Brite... 3rd tract adjoins lands of Green Stancell, Mrs. E. Doles, Thomas Maddrey (called Bynum's Wood) ... put her in possession of house where she and her husband did dwell and offices, out buildings... report at next court... Mildred Buxton received 40 acres 22 June 1857, transacted 18 Mar 1857 at Northampton, NC.  She appeared on the census of 1870 at Jackson, Northampton, NC, Record: 1870 Census Records for Northampton Co.,,Town of Jackson: Mildred Buxton - 68 years; May (Mary E.) - 22.

Generation Five

     16.  Jonathan⁵ Gay (Thomas, #32) was born circa 1745 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He married Martha Boon (see #17), daughter of Thomas Boon and Alice Winborne, in 1780.  He died in 1822 at Northampton, NC.

     He was excused military as Quakeri n Black Water Monthly Meeting. Jonathan Gay of Southampton Co (VA) was granted a certificate of excused from military service occurred 16 May 1767 at Hershaw, Southampton, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: John Gay, Sen., sells to Jonathan Gay... 16 pounds current money of Virginia... part of Gay deed bearing date 7 Nov 1755... bounded south side by Wickacany Swamp...  200 acres more or less... all houses, orchards, gardens, woods, waters... Registered 2 May 1769 transacted 1 Mar 1769 at Northampton, NC.  He began military service after 20 Feb 1773 at Henshaw, Southampton, VA, No longer a Quaker.  In Quaker  Black Water Monthly Meeting  2-20-1773 Jonathan dis "sundry disorders"; Co-Lieutenant notified that he is no longer a Quaker and therefore not excused from Military service. Served 3 years as a Revolutionary War private and was given 234 acres in compensation.  He left a will on 9 May 1776 at Southampton, VA.  He appeared on the census of between 1784 and 1787 at NC Record: State Census lists Jonathan Gay with: white males under 16 (2), females (4), blacks (2).  He was mentioned in deed: Joseph Sikes and Mary his wife, to Jonathan Gay... part of a tract of land (781 A.) patented by John Gay in the year 1755... 150 acres for 50 pounds along Thomas Underwood's line, Jonathan Gay's line to the courthouse path, along said path... dower of Mary Sikes... all houses, orchards, gardens, woods ...     Registered Dec. Court 1784 transacted 30 Sep 1784 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1790 at Northampton, NC, Record: U.S. Census lists Jonathan Gay with: white males under 16 (3), females (3), blacks (1).

  He was mentioned in deed: Joseph Boon to Jonathan Gay... 100 A. for 43 pounds ... up Jonathan Gay's line to marked trees near the head of Gnat Branch of Wickecana Swamp, then down branch transacted 18 Jan 1792 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1800 at Northampton, NC, Record: U.S. Census white males under 10 = 1, 10 to 16 = 2.

  He was mentioned in deed: Jesse Jones to Jonathan Gay... 100 A. for $150 ... Sammy Seaty line ... Potecasey Creek... Jonathan Gay line... Gray Balmer, Wit.; Registered 20 Jan 1815 transacted 5 Dec 1814 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Dempsey Edwards ... 30 A. for $60... along Rhode Barkley's line, Jonathan Gay's line, Dempsey Edward's line... Wit. William Gay and Jesse Jones ... Reg. 20 May 1817 transacted 9 Feb 1817 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1820 at Northampton, NC, Record: Jonathan Gay; Males: 45 up=1 (Jonathan); Females: 10-15=1 (Alice), 16-25=2(Nancy, Sarah), 45 up=2(Martha, ?); In Agriculture=6; Male Slaves: to 13=4, 14-25=1, 45 up=3; Female Slaves: to 13=4, 14-25=1, 26-44=2.  He left a will on 13 Oct 1821 at Northampton, NC.  (Note: Was the first Gay ancestor to settle in Northampton NC).

     Children of Jonathan⁵ Gay and Martha Boon (see #17) all born at Northampton, NC, were as follows:

                                          i.    Mary⁴ Gay was born in 1782.  She married Gray Balmer circa 1810.  She died in 1867.

     She also went by the name of Polly.  She and Gray Balmer appeared on the census of 1820 at Northampton, NC, Record: Gray Balmer (over 45) with 1 male and 1 female (under 10 years) and his wife between 26 and 45.  She appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: Mary Balmer #683 at 68 years, living alone.  She left a will on 27 Jan 1853 at Northampton, NC.  She left a will on 24 May 1858 at Northampton, NC.

                                          ii.    John Gay was born in 1784.

                                         iii.    William Gay was born in 1787.  He married Lucy Newson circa 1818.

     He also went by the name of Billy.

                                         iv.    Martha Gay was born in 1789.  She married James Newsom on 16 Nov 1814.  She died in 1818.

     She was also known as Patsey.

                                          v.    Sarah Gay was born in 1793.  She married Absalom Grant on 18 Jan 1826.

                                8       vi.    Green Gay.

                                        vii.    Nancy Gay was born in 1802.  She married Jordan Edwards on 13 Sep 1826 at Northampton, NC.  She died in 1892.

                                        viii.    Alice Gay was born in 1804.  She married Alexander Futrell.

     17.  Martha⁵ Boon (Thomas, #34) was born in 1752 at Northampton, NC.  She was born in 1765.  She married Jonathan Gay (see #16), son of Thomas Gay and Mrs. Bryan Gay, in 1780.  She died in 1826 at Northampton, NC.

     18.  Lawrence⁵ Daughtry (William, #36) was born circa 1770 at Northampton, NC.  He married Millison Harris circa 1792.  He married Mary Parker (see #19), daughter of Lemuel Parker and Mrs. Zilpha Parker, circa 1804.  He died on 8 Mar 1809.

     He was mentioned in deed: John Fryer sells to Lawrence Daughtry ... 12 pounds for 50 acres ... Reg 17 Jun 1795 transacted 11 Mar 1793 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: John Bridgers sells to Lawrence Daughtry... 70 pounds.16 shillings 8 pence for 170 Acres ... Reg. 22 Jun 1797 transacted 2 May 1795 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Joseph Boon sells to Lawrence Daughtry... 16 pounds 13 shillings for 21 Acres transacted 3 Jan 1803 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Isaac Sumner sells to Lawrence Daughtry... 150 pounds for 150 Acres ... it being part of a tract granted William Sikes bearing date 1729 transacted 17 Feb 1804 at Northampton, NC.  He was mentioned in deed: Isaac Sumner sells to Lawrence Daughtry... $25 for 20 Acres transacted 17 Feb 1804 at Northampton, NC.  He left a will on 24 Dec 1804 at Northampton, NC.  (Note: Lawrence Daughtry assembled alot of land for his children to divid among themselves.      He bought 44 acres from Howell Edmunds, Senior, 50 acres from John Fryer, 20 acres and 150 acres from Isaac Sumner, 150 acres from Thomas Tadlock, 170 acres from John Bridgers, 5 6/8 acres from Joseph Boon, and 100 acres from Warner Bristow. This totaled 659 6/8 acres in his Manor Plantation. He had a second plantation consisting of 290 acres, 21 acres of which he bought from Joseph Boon, 172 acres he bought from Jonathan Underwood, and 100 acres from the Sheriff.  There was some more land in the division that was not listed among the land he purchased. The land that was surveyed in November 1819, was divided between Lawrence's oldest children: Elizabeth E., wife of Moses Clements, William Harris, Mary and Martha Daughtrey. It was land that had belonged to their Mother, Millison Harris Daughtrey. Lawrence calls his brother Mills in his will. It turns out, Mills was known as William Mills Daughtrey of Hertford County. Mr. Flythe says Lawrence and William Mills are the sons of William and Elizabeth Daughtrey).  He was mentioned in deed: The Estate of Lawrence Daughtry was divided and allocated to the seven children of Lawrence Daughtry, Dec'd. The several tracts of land totaled 1113 acres and was valued at $2111. There were 32 negroes valued at $7566. Total valuation $9677. Each child received land and negroes valued at $1383. (This was after a court dispute brought on by Mary Parker Lawrences father Lemuel Parker guardian to Mary's children) transacted 2 May 1814 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Lawrence⁵ Daughtry and Mary Parker (see #19) were as follows:

                                          i.    Penelope⁴ Daughtry was born on 25 Jan 1805.

                                          ii.    Lemuel Lawrence Daughtry was born on 2 Aug 1806.

                                9       iii.    Sarah Daughtry.

                                         iv.    Jeremiah Daughtry was born on 8 Mar 1809.

     19.  Mary⁵ Parker (Lemuel, #38) was born circa 1782.  She married Lawrence Daughtry (see #18), son of William Daughtry and Mrs. Elizabeth Daughtry, circa 1804.  She married Elijah Futrell after 1809.

     As of circa 1800, her married name was Daughtery.

     20.  Samual⁵ Stancell (Nathan Stancil, #40) was born in 1770 at Northampton, NC.  He married Jane Vaughan (see #21) circa 1800 at Northampton, NC.  He died in 1824 at Northampton, NC.

     He made land transaction of Mark Phillips and Pricilla his wife to Samuel Stancell ... 100 pounds Virginia money...  195 acres on Cororoy Swamp ... Wit. John Stancel & Elizabeth Stancel... Reg. 10 Apr 1791, transacted 14 Dec 1790 at Northampton, NC.  He left a will circa 1 Jun 1794 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of William Ingram to Samuel Stancel... $410... 193 acres on the main road from the Courthouse to the Meherrin River... William Ingram purchased said land from John Ingram and John Ingram purchased from Mark Phillips, bounded by line of Benjamin Howell (formerly John Norfleet's), also by Cordell Bynum & Haley Broom... Wit. Cordell Bynum & John Stancell Jun... Reg. 21 Jan 1802, transacted 16 Nov 1801 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Benjamin Brown and Temperance his wife to Samuel Stancell Sen... 200 pounds... 201 acres ...  Samuel Stancell's line, William White's line, William Haley's line... Reg. 28 Feb 1813, transacted 7 Dec 1812.  He appeared on the census of 1820 at Northampton, VA, Record: His household consisted of: 1 white male over 45 yrs., 1 white male (10-16), 1 white female. over 45, 2 w.f. (16-26).  He and Green Stancell made land transaction of Division of land of Samuel Stancell... Petition of Green Stancell and Martha Stancell for the division of land of Samuel Stancell, dec'd., by Everit Stancell their guardian...  25 Nov 1824. land surveyed ...  425 acres... divided for Green Stancell and Martha Stancell ... 212.5 acres each... along road leading from Halifax to Jerusalem... Reg. May 1825, transacted circa 1 Sep 1824 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Samual⁵ Stancell and Jane Vaughan (see #21) both born at Northampton, NC, were as follows:

                               10        i.    Green⁴ Stancell.

                                          ii.    Martha P. Stancell was born on 21 Jun 1810.  She married John L. W. Long on 13 Nov 1828.  She married John Ramsey in 1844.  She died on 9 Feb 1853 at age 42.  She was buried after 9 Feb 1853 at Belleview, Northampton, NC.

     She and John L. W. Long lived in 1837 at Belleview, Northampton, NC, . Now known as Ramsey Plantation.  She left a will in 1842 at Northampton, NC.

     21.  Jane⁵ Vaughan was born in 1785.  She married Samual Stancell (see #20), son of Nathan Stancil, circa 1800 at Northampton, NC.  She died in 1850.

     She made land transaction of Petition of Jane Stancell filed in Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for her dower allotted 206 acres including dwelling house, etc ...   Reg. 4 May 1825, transacted 25 Nov 1824 at Northampton, NC.  She appeared on the census of 1850 at Northampton, NC, Record: Jane Vaughan Stancell, mother of Green and Martha Stancell, was living in the home of her daughter, Martha, now Martha Ramsey, age 40, at Belleview.  Jane gave her age as 65, and the value of her real estate was $904. It is believed that she died shortly after that.

     22.  Turner⁵ Peebles (Henry, #44) was born in 1784 at Northampton, NC.  He married Mary Deberry (see #23), daughter of Benjamin Deberry and Elizabeth Suiter, circa 1806.  He died in 1825.  His estate was probated on 2 Sep 1825 at Northampton, NC.

     He lived at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Turner Peebles sells to Herod Faison, 74 acres for $148... Oct Court 1808, transacted 1808 at Northampton, NC.  He and Mary Deberry made land transaction of Etheldred Taylor and his  wife Derusha, John Millikin and his wife Dolly, Turner Peebles and his wife Polly, Benjamin Deberry and his wife Desha of the one part sell to Thomas Williams ... $1600 for 345 acres ... land on the  south side of the Meherrin River... land formerly belonged to Drury  Deberry, dec'd (brother of Derusha, Dolly,  Polly and Desha).  Reg. 3 Feb 1809, transacted 5 Oct 1808 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Turner Peebles and his wife sell to John Murrill... 144 acres for 144 pounds Virginia  money..  joins Henry Deberry's line, Mark Murrill's line, Kirby Creek...  which land devised to Mary Peebles as a part of the land of Benjamin Deberry, dee'd Reg 27 Nov 1813, transacted 6 Sep 1813 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of 1820 at Northampton, NC, Record: Turner Peebles household: 2 males (0-10), 2 males (10-16), 1 m. (26-45), 1 female (10-16), 1 f. (16-26), 1 f. (26-45).  He was guardian of John Taylor occurred 6 Mar 1821 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Turner⁵ Peebles and Mary Deberry (see #23) were as follows:

                               11        i.    Derusha⁴ Peebles.

                                          ii.    Etheldred D. Peebles was born circa 1810.

     23.  Mary⁵ Deberry (Benjamin, #46) was born circa 1790 at Southampton, VA.  She married Turner Peebles (see #22), son of Henry Peebles and Ann Taylor, circa 1806.  She died in 1814.

     She was also known as Polly Deberry.  She and Turner Peebles made land transaction of Etheldred Taylor and his  wife Derusha, John Millikin and his wife Dolly, Turner Peebles and his wife Polly, Benjamin Deberry and his wife Desha of the one part sell to Thomas Williams ... $1600 for 345 acres ... land on the  south side of the Meherrin River... land formerly belonged to Drury  Deberry, dec'd (brother of Derusha, Dolly,  Polly and Desha).  Reg. 3 Feb 1809, transacted 5 Oct 1808 at Northampton, NC.

     26.  James⁵ Buxton Jr. (James, #52) was born circa 1765 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Jane Allmand (see #27), daughter of Thomas Allmand and Mrs. Keziah Allmand, circa 1795.  He married Sally Lockhart on 18 May 1812 at Norfolk, VA.  He died in 1824.

     He lived at Portsmouth, VA.  He was listed on the personal property taxes in 1796 at Portsmouth, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: John Price and wife Sarah of Portsmouth to James Buxton of same... half lot at Crab and Washington Streets transacted 21 May 1798 at Portsmouth, VA.  He and Jane Allmand were received of Keziah Allmand's dower... It also states that Thomas Allmand left a widow, Keziah, and three daughters, Jane, Nancy and Rhoda.  Nancy married Jeremiah Stoakes and had a son Thomas Allmand Stoakes; Jane married James Buxton occurred circa 1800.  He lived on 15 Feb 1802 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James Buxton and wife Jane of Norfolk County to Jeremiah Stokes of Nansemond Co., a parcel of land bought by the firm of (Thomas) Allman and (Richard) Powell from John Buxtin, dated 11 April 1793 (143 acres) transacted 15 Feb 1802 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James and Jane Buxton sold to Robert Galley, a half lot in Hampshire Square which James Buxton bought from Thomas Evans transacted 19 Jul 1802 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: Robert Galley sold to James Buxton,  1/4 of that lot (#294) in Hampshire Square transacted 16 May 1803 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James and Jane Buxton sold lot (#294) to Francis Miller transacted 19 Dec 1803 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: R. Thompson and Swepson Whitehead of Portsmouth to James Buxton of Nansemond Co., a half lot of land bought at public auction on Crab Street (now held by William King) transacted 21 Jul 1806 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James Buxton of Nansemond Co., to Nathaniel Denby of same, et al, deed of trust for a debt Buxton owed Denby, for $250. and 2 half lots in Portsmouth (one of which he bought from John Price) transacted 18 Sep 1808 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James Buxton and Sally his wife of Nansemond Co. to Stephen G. Buxton, 52 acres transacted 23 Aug 1821 at Norfolk, VA.  He lived on 23 Aug 1821 at Nansemond, VA.

     Children of James⁵ Buxton Jr. and Jane Allmand (see #27) were as follows:

                                          i.    Josiah⁴ Buxton was born circa 1796.

     He and William D. White made land transaction of Josiah Buxton of North Carolina to William White of Portsmouth, his interest in a half lot # 155, formerly the property of James Buxton, transacted 1 Aug 1827 at Norfolk, VA.

                               13        ii.    Frances Buxton.

                               14       iii.    Thomas Almond Buxton.

     27.  Jane⁵ Allmand (Thomas, #54) was born circa 1770.  She married James Buxton Jr. (see #26), son of James Buxton, circa 1795.  She died in 1805.

     She and James Buxton Jr. were received of Keziah Allmand's dower... It also states that Thomas Allmand left a widow, Keziah, and three daughters, Jane, Nancy and Rhoda.  Nancy married Jeremiah Stoakes and had a son Thomas Allmand Stoakes; Jane married James Buxton occurred circa 1800.

     28.  James⁵ Buxton Jr. (James, #52) was born circa 1765 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Jane Allmand (see #27), daughter of Thomas Allmand and Mrs. Keziah Allmand, circa 1795.  He married Sally Lockhart on 18 May 1812 at Norfolk, VA.  He died in 1824.

     He lived at Portsmouth, VA.  He was listed on the personal property taxes in 1796 at Portsmouth, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: John Price and wife Sarah of Portsmouth to James Buxton of same... half lot at Crab and Washington Streets transacted 21 May 1798 at Portsmouth, VA.  He and Jane Allmand were received of Keziah Allmand's dower... It also states that Thomas Allmand left a widow, Keziah, and three daughters, Jane, Nancy and Rhoda.  Nancy married Jeremiah Stoakes and had a son Thomas Allmand Stoakes; Jane married James Buxton occurred circa 1800.  He lived on 15 Feb 1802 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James Buxton and wife Jane of Norfolk County to Jeremiah Stokes of Nansemond Co., a parcel of land bought by the firm of (Thomas) Allman and (Richard) Powell from John Buxtin, dated 11 April 1793 (143 acres) transacted 15 Feb 1802 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James and Jane Buxton sold to Robert Galley, a half lot in Hampshire Square which James Buxton bought from Thomas Evans transacted 19 Jul 1802 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: Robert Galley sold to James Buxton,  1/4 of that lot (#294) in Hampshire Square transacted 16 May 1803 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James and Jane Buxton sold lot (#294) to Francis Miller transacted 19 Dec 1803 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: R. Thompson and Swepson Whitehead of Portsmouth to James Buxton of Nansemond Co., a half lot of land bought at public auction on Crab Street (now held by William King) transacted 21 Jul 1806 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James Buxton of Nansemond Co., to Nathaniel Denby of same, et al, deed of trust for a debt Buxton owed Denby, for $250. and 2 half lots in Portsmouth (one of which he bought from John Price) transacted 18 Sep 1808 at Norfolk, VA.  He was mentioned in deed: James Buxton and Sally his wife of Nansemond Co. to Stephen G. Buxton, 52 acres transacted 23 Aug 1821 at Norfolk, VA.  He lived on 23 Aug 1821 at Nansemond, VA.

     Children of James⁵ Buxton Jr. and Jane Allmand (see #27) were as follows:

                                          i.    Josiah⁴ Buxton was born circa 1796.

     He and William D. White made land transaction of Josiah Buxton of North Carolina to William White of Portsmouth, his interest in a half lot # 155, formerly the property of James Buxton, transacted 1 Aug 1827 at Norfolk, VA.

                               13        ii.    Frances Buxton.

                               14       iii.    Thomas Almond Buxton.

     29.  Jane⁵ Allmand (Thomas, #54) was born circa 1770.  She married James Buxton Jr. (see #26), son of James Buxton, circa 1795.  She died in 1805.

     She and James Buxton Jr. were received of Keziah Allmand's dower... It also states that Thomas Allmand left a widow, Keziah, and three daughters, Jane, Nancy and Rhoda.  Nancy married Jeremiah Stoakes and had a son Thomas Allmand Stoakes; Jane married James Buxton occurred circa 1800.

     30.  John⁵ Perry (John, #60) was born circa 1760 at Granville, NC.  He married Dorothy Evans (see #31), daughter of John Evans and Letitia Goff, in 1785.  He died in 1808.

     He was listed as a single man, paying tax on 320 acres occurred 1782 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of John⁵ Perry and Dorothy Evans (see #31) were as follows:

                                          i.    Charlott⁴ Perry was born circa 1786.  She married Thomas Lanier circa 1800.

                                          ii.    Rhoda Perry was born circa 1800.  She married John Holmes circa 1820.

                               15       iii.    Mildred Perry.

                                         iv.    John Perry was born circa 1805.

     He and Thomas Almond Buxton made land transaction of Thomas Lanier & Charlotte his wife, John Holmes & Rhoda his wife, Thomas Buxton & Mildred his wife of the one part and John Perry of the other part... $25. to each of them paid by John Perry for interest in 30 acres whereon John Perry, dec'd lived...  bounded by lands of James Jordan, John Peebles...Reg. 12 Nov  1834, transacted 12 Nov 1834 at Northampton, NC.

     31.  Dorothy⁵ Evans (John, #62) was born circa 1770 at Northampton, NC.  She married John Perry (see #30), son of John Perry Sr, in 1785.  She died in 1833 at Northampton, NC.

     As of circa 1770, she also went by the name of Dolly Evans.  She left a will on 7 May 1833 at Northampton, NC.

Generation Six

     32.  Thomas⁶ Gay (Thomas, #64) was born in 1700 at Nansemond, VA.  He has a birth variation in 1711 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He married Mrs. Bryan Gay (see #33), daughter of William Bryan, before 1722.  He died in 1750 at Isle of Wight, VA.

     He lived before 1722 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He left a will on 26 Oct 1750 at Isle of Wight, VA.  (Note: Researcher Boddie writes that the Thomas Gay a Quaker who had a will of 1750 had children apparently too young for him to be the Thomas Gay who married Rebecca Page in 1699. He may have been the son of the first Thomas Gay).

     Children of Thomas⁶ Gay and Mrs. Bryan Gay (see #33) all born at Isle of Wight, VA, were as follows:

                                          i.    John⁵ Gay was born circa 1723.

                                          ii.    Thomas Gay was born circa 1725.  He died before 31 Oct 1774.

                                         iii.    Charles Gay was born circa 1727.

                                         iv.    Mary Gay was born circa 1730.

     Her married name was Baker.

                                          v.    William Gay was born circa 1735.

                                         vi.    Edmund Gay was born circa 1740.  He died in 1776 at Southampton, VA.

     He left a will on 9 May 1776 at Southampton, VA.

                               16      vii.    Jonathan Gay.

     33.  Mrs. Bryan⁶ Gay (William Bryan, #66) was born circa 1705.  She married Thomas Gay (see #32), son of Thomas Gay and Rebecca PAGE, before 1722.

     As of circa 1705, she was also known as Bryan.  She lived in 1722 at Isle of Wight, VA.

     34.  Thomas⁶ Boon (Joseph, #68) was born circa 1725 at Bertie County prior formation of Northampton, Bertie, NC.  He has a birth variation in 1730 at Northampton, NC.  He married Alice Winborne (see #35) before 1749 at Northampton, NC.  He married Mrs. Ziltha Boon circa 1760.  He died circa 1 Jan 1800 at Northampton, NC.

     In 1749 at Northampton, NC, Thomas Boon was Farmer.  Owned a number of large properties in the rich farmland between the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers.  He left a will on 14 Mar 1796 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Thomas⁶ Boon and Alice Winborne (see #35) all born at Northampton, NC, were as follows:

                                          i.    John⁵ Boon was born circa 1749.  He married an unknown person before 1803.  He died in 1826.

                                          ii.    William Boon was born in 1749.  He married Anna Winborne.  He married an unknown person in 1775.  He died in May 1775.  He died before 1795 at Northampton, NC.

                                         iii.    Mary Boon was born in 1751.  She married Joseph Boon.  She married an unknown person on 17 Dec 1779 at Northampton, NC.  She died in 1826 at Northampton, NC.

                               17       iv.    Martha Boon.

                                          v.    Celia Boon was born in 1754.  She married John Wheeler.  She died in Aug 1830 at Northampton, NC.

                                         vi.    Nicholas Boon was born circa 1755.  He married Deborah Gumms before 1773.  He married Susannah Edwards circa 1780 at NC.  He married an unknown person circa 1780 at NC.  He died on 13 Dec 1825 at Northampton, NC.

     35.  Alice⁶ Winborne was born circa 1730.  She married Thomas Boon (see #34), son of Joseph Boon Sr. and Ann Axtell, before 1749 at Northampton, NC.  She died from 1759 to 1763.

     36.  William⁶ Daughtry was born circa 1730 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Mrs. Elizabeth Daughtry (see #37) circa 1764 at Hertford, NC.  He died circa 1790 at Hertford, NC.

     Children of William⁶ Daughtry and Mrs. Elizabeth Daughtry (see #37) were as follows:

                                          i.    Miles⁵ Daughtry was born circa 1765.

                                          ii.    William Mills Daughtry was born circa 1767 at Hertford, NC.  He died in 1827 at Hertford, NC.

                                         iii.    Jeremiah B. Daughtry was born circa 1769.  He married Susanna Maget Edmunds circa 1790.  He married Mrs. Lucy Washington circa 1800.  He died circa 1814.

                               18       iv.    Lawrence Daughtry.

     37.  Mrs. Elizabeth⁶ Daughtry was born circa 1740 at Nansemond, VA.  She married William Daughtry (see #36) circa 1764 at Hertford, NC.

     38.  Lemuel⁶ Parker (Isaac, #76) was born circa 1760.  He married Mrs. Zilpha Parker (see #39) circa 1780.  He died circa 1819.

     He left a will on 26 Dec 1815 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Lemuel⁶ Parker and Mrs. Zilpha Parker (see #39) were as follows:

                                          i.    James⁵ Parker was born circa 1781.  He died after 1815.

                               19        ii.    Mary Parker.

     39.  Mrs. Zilpha⁶ Parker was born circa 1780.  She married Lemuel Parker (see #38), son of Isaac [1] Parker and Mrs. Susanna Parker, circa 1780.  She died after 5 Dec 1807.

     40.  Nathan⁶ Stancil was born circa 1745 at Northampton, NC.  He died in 1794 at Northampton, NC.

     Northampton County was created  in 1741. In the early 1700s there were Stansils in Chowan Precinct and Bertie County from which Northampton was formed.  A connection was not found with these and Nathan Stansil but it would be quite probable.  He made land transaction of Deed mentions Nathan Stancil's line, transacted circa 1750 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Granville to Nathan Stancel... tract of vacant land ... 201 acres ... St. George's Parish, near Angilica Branch ... pay yearly 3 shillings sterling for every 100 acres ... August Court 1761, transacted 25 Feb 1760 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Henry Faison and Mary his wife to Nathan Stancel... 50 acres for 5 pounds Virginia currency... said land patented to Henry Faison in 1760... Conroy Swamp, transacted 23 Jun 1761 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Jacob Bunn to Nathan Stancel... 10 pounds Virginia money... 50 acres ... Forked Branch... Haynes' line, Stancel's line, Owen Bunn's line ... Reg.5 Oct 1774, transacted 7 Apr 1773 at Northampton, NC.  He was executor of Elizabeth Faison's  will ... March Court 1778 occurred 4 Dec 1775 at Northampton, NC.  He appeared on the census of from 1784 to 1787 at Northampton, NC, Record: NC - Household included 2 white males between 21 and 60 years, 7 white females and 2 blacks.  He appeared on the census of 1790 at Northampton, NC, Record: US - Nathan Stancil with 1 white male between 21 and 60 years, 4 white females and 2 blacks.  He left a will circa 1 Jun 1794 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Nathan⁶ Stancil include:

                                          i.    John⁵ Stancel was born circa 1760 at Northampton, NC.  He married Mrs. Lucy Stancel circa 1780.  He died circa 1797 at Northampton, NC.

     He appeared on the census of from 1784 to 1787 at Northampton, NC, Record: NC Census: John Stancel as the head of a household consisting of 1 white male, 21-60 years; 2 white males under 21 years; 2 white females and 1 black.  He made land transaction of John Stancel and Lucy his wife to John Monger... 44 pounds in gold or silver for 100 acres ... Conroy Swamp...  March Court 1788, transacted 6 Jan 1788 at Northampton, NC.  He left a will on 5 Jun 1797 at Northampton, NC.

                               20        ii.    Samual Stancell.

                                         iii.    Savory Stancil was born circa 1772.

                                         iv.    Lucy Stancil was born circa 1774.

                                          v.    Burches Stancil was born circa 1776.

                                         vi.    Mrs. (--?--) Parkes was born circa 1778.

     44.  Henry⁶ Peebles (John, #88) was born in 1740 at Brunswick, VA.  He married Ann Taylor (see #45), daughter of Etheldred Taylor and Ann Hudson, circa 1772 at NC.

     He lived at Northampton, NC.  He and Ann Hudson were made Guardian to children of the estate of Ann Taylor, their grandmother. Each received money in Virginia currency occurred 1803.

     Children of Henry⁶ Peebles and Ann Taylor (see #45) were as follows:

                                          i.    Elizabeth Barkley⁵ Peebles was born circa 1774.

                                          ii.    John T. Peebles was born circa 1776.

     He left a will in 1825.

                               22       iii.    Turner Peebles.

                                         iv.    Henry Peebles Jr was born circa 1786.

                                          v.    Rebecca Peebles was born circa 1788.

                                         vi.    Etheldred J. Peebles was born circa 1790.

     He left a will in 1853.

     45.  Ann⁶ Taylor (Etheldred, #90) was born circa 1750 at Northampton, NC.  She married Henry Peebles (see #44), son of John Peebles and Elizabeth Clark, circa 1772 at NC.

     As of circa 1750, she was also known as Nancy Taylor.

     46.  Benjamin⁶ Deberry was born circa 1750.  He married Elizabeth Suiter (see #47) on 12 Dec 1776 at Courtland, Southampton, VA.  He died in 1804 at Northampton, NC.

     He lived at Northampton, NC.  He left a will on 19 Jan 1803 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Benjamin⁶ Deberry and Elizabeth Suiter (see #47) were as follows:

                                          i.    Larkin⁵ Deberry was born circa 1778.

                                          ii.    Drewry Deberry was born circa 1780.

     He left a will in 1808.

                               23       iii.    Mary Deberry.

                                         iv.    Dolly Deberry was born circa 1791.  She married John Boykins.

                                          v.    Derusha Deberry was born circa 1792.  She married Etheldred Taylor.

                                         vi.    Desha Deberry was born circa 1793.  She married Benjamin Deberry.

     47.  Elizabeth⁶ Suiter was born circa 1755.  She married Benjamin Deberry (see #46) on 12 Dec 1776 at Courtland, Southampton, VA.  She died in 1804 at Southampton, VA.

     She lived at Northampton, NC.  She left a will on 19 Jan 1803 at Northampton, NC.

     52.  James⁶ Buxton (Josiah, #104) was born circa 1735 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Jane Avery on 1 Apr 1789 at Nansemond, VA.  He died in 1818 at Nansemond, VA.

     On 20 May 1753 at Suffolk Parish, Nansemond, VA, James Buxton was Clerk of Vestry off and on from 20 May 1753 to 26 June 1759.  He was in military service in Revolutionary war: Ensign 4th Virginia, 28th September 1776; 2d Lieutenant, February, 1777. He Left Army 1 Dec 1777 due to having finger shot off in a battle in the North at VA.  In proof of service he was a lieutenant in the County Militia and fought in the Revolution. According to the sworn testimony of Henry Skinner, James Wright and Henry Harrison, all of Nancemond County in the State of Virginia in 1833, James Buxton was a Leiutenant in the Virginia Continental Line in the War of the Revolution. He entered the army in 1777 or 1778 and remained therein three or four years. He returned home due to having a finger shot off in a battle in the North.  He was in Virginia Gazette avertisement annoucement he was handling the estate of Josiah Buxton, dec'd on 19 Mar 1779 at VA.  On 28 Mar 1780 at Suffolk Parish, Nansemond, VA, James Buxton was Elected Vestryman.  He was owner of the 16 ton Schooner, "Sea Flower". He was commanded to pay $20 and another $20 for another vessel, for not having the name on the stern on 6 Apr 1798 at Williamsburg, VA.

     Children of James⁶ Buxton include:

                               26        i.    James⁵ Buxton Jr.

                                          ii.    Stephen G. Buxton was born circa 1767.

                                         iii.    John Buxton was born circa 1770.

                                         iv.    Will Buxton was born circa 1772.

     54.  Thomas⁶ Allmand (Moses, #108) was born circa 1750 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He married Mrs. Keziah Allmand (see #55) circa 1770.

     Children of Thomas⁶ Allmand and Mrs. Keziah Allmand (see #55) were as follows:

                               27        i.    Jane⁵ Allmand.

                                          ii.    Nancy Allmand was born circa 1772.  She married Jeremiah Stoakes circa 1790.

                                         iii.    Rhoda Allmand was born circa 1774.

     55.  Mrs. Keziah⁶ Allmand was born circa 1750.  She married Thomas Allmand (see #54), son of Moses Allmand and Sarah Perrin, circa 1770.

     56.  James⁶ Buxton (Josiah, #104) was born circa 1735 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Jane Avery on 1 Apr 1789 at Nansemond, VA.  He died in 1818 at Nansemond, VA.

     On 20 May 1753 at Suffolk Parish, Nansemond, VA, James Buxton was Clerk of Vestry off and on from 20 May 1753 to 26 June 1759.  He was in military service in Revolutionary war: Ensign 4th Virginia, 28th September 1776; 2d Lieutenant, February, 1777. He Left Army 1 Dec 1777 due to having finger shot off in a battle in the North at VA.  In proof of service he was a lieutenant in the County Militia and fought in the Revolution. According to the sworn testimony of Henry Skinner, James Wright and Henry Harrison, all of Nancemond County in the State of Virginia in 1833, James Buxton was a Leiutenant in the Virginia Continental Line in the War of the Revolution. He entered the army in 1777 or 1778 and remained therein three or four years. He returned home due to having a finger shot off in a battle in the North.  He was in Virginia Gazette avertisement annoucement he was handling the estate of Josiah Buxton, dec'd on 19 Mar 1779 at VA.  On 28 Mar 1780 at Suffolk Parish, Nansemond, VA, James Buxton was Elected Vestryman.  He was owner of the 16 ton Schooner, "Sea Flower". He was commanded to pay $20 and another $20 for another vessel, for not having the name on the stern on 6 Apr 1798 at Williamsburg, VA.

     Children of James⁶ Buxton include:

                               26        i.    James⁵ Buxton Jr.

                                          ii.    Stephen G. Buxton was born circa 1767.

                                         iii.    John Buxton was born circa 1770.

                                         iv.    Will Buxton was born circa 1772.

     58.  Thomas⁶ Allmand (Moses, #108) was born circa 1750 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He married Mrs. Keziah Allmand (see #55) circa 1770.

     Children of Thomas⁶ Allmand and Mrs. Keziah Allmand (see #55) were as follows:

                               27        i.    Jane⁵ Allmand.

                                          ii.    Nancy Allmand was born circa 1772.  She married Jeremiah Stoakes circa 1790.

                                         iii.    Rhoda Allmand was born circa 1774.

     59.  Mrs. Keziah⁶ Allmand was born circa 1750.  She married Thomas Allmand (see #54), son of Moses Allmand and Sarah Perrin, circa 1770.

     60.  John⁶ Perry Sr was born circa 1730.

     He made land transaction of John Perry of Edgecombe Co. buys 420 acres... Aug Court 1756, transacted 26 Oct 1753 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of John Perry of Granville Co. buys 138 acres... Jan. Court 1763, transacted 1 Aug 1762 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of John⁶ Perry Sr. include:

                               30        i.    John⁵ Perry.

     62.  John⁶ Evans was born circa 1740.  He married Letitia Goff (see #63) in 1760 at Northampton, NC.  He died in 1805.

     He lived at Northampton, NC.  He left a will on 24 Feb 1787 at Northampton, NC.  He left a will on 4 Jul 1801 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Evans to Brown John Evans of the County of Northampton to John Brown of County of Greensville, Va... $8. for 1 acre ... along farm line of Holiday Hayley..,. Registered 13 June 1804, transacted 2 Dec 1803 at Northampton, NC.  He made land transaction of Evans to Brown John Evans of the County of Northampton to John Brown of County of Greensville, Va... $8. for 1 acre ... along farm line of Holiday Hayley..,. Registered 13 June 1804, transacted 2 Dec 1805 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of John⁶ Evans and Letitia Goff (see #63) were as follows:

                                          i.    Willey⁵ Evans was born circa 1762.

                                          ii.    Banister Evans was born circa 1764.

                               31       iii.    Dorothy Evans.

                                         iv.    John Evans was born in 1772.

                                          v.    Bird Evans was born circa 1774.

     63.  Letitia⁶ Goff was born circa 1740.  She married John Evans (see #62) in 1760 at Northampton, NC.

     She left a will on 24 Feb 1787 at Northampton, NC.

Generation Seven

     64.  Thomas⁷ Gay was born circa 1666 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He has a birth variation circa 1670.  He has a birth variation in 1679 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Rebecca PAGE (see #65), daughter of Thomas PAGE and Alice HEARN, on 11 Nov 1699 at Nansemond, VA.

     Children of Thomas⁷ Gay and Rebecca PAGE (see #65) were as follows:

                               32        i.    Thomas⁶ Gay.

                                          ii.    Ann Lawrence Gay was born circa 1701.

     65.  Rebecca⁷ PAGE was born circa 1670 at Isle of Wight, VA.  She has a birth variation on 11 Aug 1682.  She married Thomas Gay (see #64), son of Henry Gay and Joane Sanders, on 11 Nov 1699 at Nansemond, VA.

     66.  William⁷ Bryan was born circa 1680.

     Children of William⁷ Bryan include:

                               33        i.    Mrs. Bryan⁶ Gay.

     68.  Joseph⁷ Boon Sr was born in 1677 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He has a birth variation circa 1687 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He married Mrs. Elizabeth Boon before 1707 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He married Ann Axtell (see #69), daughter of David Axtell, on 28 Jun 1714 at Chowan, NC.  He died on 19 Feb 1727/28 at Edenton, Chowan, NC.

     He left a will on 19 Feb 1728.

     Children of Joseph⁷ Boon Sr. and Ann Axtell (see #69) were as follows:

                                          i.    Ratcliff⁶ Boon Sr was born in 1715 at VA.  He married an unknown person before 1734 at NC.  He died on 10 Jul 1787 at Boon Hill, Surrey, NC.

                                          ii.    Elizabeth Boon was born in 1721 at Chowan, NC.

                               34       iii.    Thomas Boon.

     69.  Ann⁷ Axtell was born circa 1694.  She married John Alexander circa 1710.  She married Joseph Boon Sr. (see #68), son of Thomas , Sr. Boon and Elizabeth Ratcliffe, on 28 Jun 1714 at Chowan, NC.  She died in Oct 1751.

     76.  Isaac [1]⁷ Parker was born circa 1740 at Bertie, NC.  He married Mrs. Susanna Parker (see #77) circa 1750.  He died circa 1779 at Northampton, NC.

     He left a will on 11 Feb 1778 at Northampton, NC.  (Note: Comes from a line of Parkers that began with Peter DE ALCANCOTES born circa 1290. He lived circa 1350 at Manor of Alkincoats, Colne, England. Several generations later Richard PARKER who was born circa 1375; with and his brother John had a lease of the vaccary, or cow pasture, of Browsholme; it is from this time that the family took the name of Parker in recognition of their office as park-keepers of the Forest of Bowland. Browsholme since that period has been owned and lived in by the descendents of Richard, who built the first house on the present site at Nether Browsholme. Later Richard PARKER who was born on 11/29/1630 at Bisland, Yorkshire, England; emigrated to Nansemond, VA. See Parker Family Ancestors for more detail on this line).

     Children of Isaac [1]⁷ Parker and Mrs. Susanna Parker (see #77) were:

                               38        i.    Lemuel⁶ Parker.

     77.  Mrs. Susanna⁷ Parker was born circa 1730.  She married Isaac [1] Parker (see #76) circa 1750.

     88.  John⁷ Peebles was born circa 1708 at Greensville, VA.  He married Frances CATOE circa 1730.  He married Elizabeth Clark (see #89), daughter of Samuel Clark, circa 1732.  He died in 1772 at Brunswick, VA.

     He lived at Brunswick, VA, . Patented 143 acres in the fork of Cane Branch, adjacent lines of James Parham, John Luke and Fountain's Creek; also 286 acres on both sides of Fountain's Creek, adjacent Peter Vinson.

     Children of John⁷ Peebles and Elizabeth Clark (see #89) were as follows:

                                          i.    John⁶ Peebles was born circa 1734.

                                          ii.    Samuel Peebles was born circa 1736.

                               44       iii.    Henry Peebles.

                                         iv.    Robert Peebles was born circa 1742.

     He left a will in 1795.

                                          v.    Ephriam Peebles was born circa 1744.

     89.  Elizabeth⁷ Clark was born circa 1720 at Surry, VA.  She married John Peebles (see #88), son of William II Peebles and Elizabeth HAMLIN, circa 1732.

     90.  Etheldred⁷ Taylor was born circa 1722 at Northampton, NC.  He married Ann Hudson (see #91), daughter of William Hudson, circa 1750.

     He and Samuel Taylor made land transaction of Calia Taylor, widow and relict of Samuel Taylor to Etheldred Taylor, son and heir of said Samuel Taylor, transacted 26 May 1747 at Northampton, NC.  He and Samuel Taylor made land transaction of Etheldred Taylor sells to John Newsom... 150 A. for 14 pounds ... south side of Kerby Creek... land granted to Samuel Taylor, dec'd, by his Excellency Gabriel Johnson, Esq., Governor and Commander in Chief of North Carolina bearing date 4 Aug 1741 ... signed by Etheldred Taylor and Ann Taylor, transacted 7 Jan 1752 at Northampton, NC.  He and Ann Hudson made land transaction of Etheldred Taylor of Northampton County, N.C., to Britton Jones ... 200 A. at mouth of Dick's Branch, main Blackwater Swamp... adjoining William Crocker, Peter Woodward's mill dam, James Sheldon, Joseph Jones ...  mentions Ann, wife of Etheldred... recorded 5 Apr 1753, transacted 5 Dec 1753 at Northampton, NC.

     Children of Etheldred⁷ Taylor and Ann Hudson (see #91) were:

                               45        i.    Ann⁶ Taylor.

     91.  Ann⁷ Hudson was born circa 1730 at Northampton, NC.  She married Etheldred Taylor (see #90), son of Samuel Taylor and Olive Chambers, circa 1750.  She died in 1799 at Northampton, NC.

     She and Etheldred Taylor made land transaction of Etheldred Taylor of Northampton County, N.C., to Britton Jones ... 200 A. at mouth of Dick's Branch, main Blackwater Swamp... adjoining William Crocker, Peter Woodward's mill dam, James Sheldon, Joseph Jones ...  mentions Ann, wife of Etheldred... recorded 5 Apr 1753, transacted 5 Dec 1753 at Northampton, NC.  She left a will on 14 Apr 1759 at Northampton, NC.  She left a will on 28 Aug 1799.  She and Henry Peebles were made Guardian to children of the estate of Ann Taylor, their grandmother. Each received money in Virginia currency occurred 1803.

     104.  Josiah⁷ Buxton was born circa 1710 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Mrs. Naylor Buxton (see #105), daughter of James Naylor and Jean Watts, circa 1730.  He died circa 1779 at Nansemond, VA.

     Children of Josiah⁷ Buxton and Mrs. Naylor Buxton (see #105) were as follows:

                                          i.    Ann⁶ Buxton was born circa 1731.

                                          ii.    Josiah Buxton was born circa 1733.

                               52       iii.    James Buxton.

                                         iv.    Elizabeth Buxton was born circa 1737.

                                          v.    Sarah Buxton was born circa 1740.

     105.  Mrs. Naylor⁷ Buxton was born circa 1710.  She married Josiah Buxton (see #104), son of James Buxton, circa 1730.  She died after 1760.

     108.  Moses⁷ Allmand was born in 1722 at Gloucester, VA.  He was baptized on 3 Mar 1722 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  He married Sarah Perrin (see #109), daughter of Thomas Perrin and Mrs. Sara Perrin, on 8 Jul 1745 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  He married Mrs. Ann Allmand circa 1760.  He died in 1768.

     Circa 1745 Moses Allmand was Cabinet maker-oiner, and Church Builder.  He lived before 1750 at Newport Parish, Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Arthur and Elizabeth Smith of Surry Co. to Moses Allmand of Isle of Wight.-a lot (#53) in the town of Smithfield... at Court May 3, 1753, transacted circa 1753 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Moses Allmand, joiner, to John Reid, clerk, lot #53 in Smithfield, at Court Sept. 5, 1754, transacted circa 1754 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Moses and Sarah Allmand to Charles Fulgram land in Newport Parish, whereon John Thompson formerly lived and which he sold to Moses Allmand... at Court Jan. 3, 1755, transacted 3 May 1754 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Daniel Herring, Sr., of Johnson Co., N.C. to Moses Allmand of Isle of Wight, 275 A. on Blackwater Road at Court Oct. 2, 1755, transacted circa 1755 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He was given job when Vestry agreed with Moses that he would finish the new church by May first of the next year. Church warden to advertise the pulling down of the old church and clearing the yard

 on 2 Sep 1755 at Suffolk Parish, Nansemond, VA.  He made land transaction of Moses Allmand of Isle of Wight to Peter Pierce of Elizabeth City Co., 275 A. formerly belonging to Daniel Herring, Sr... states the wife of Moses is Ann.... at Court 04 Feb 1762, transacted circa 1762 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Moses Allmand of Isle of Wight, cabinet maker and Ann his wife, to George Purdie... the plantation on James River called "The Rocks", which Moses Allmand inherited from his father James Allmand...  at Court 07 Aug 1766, transacted circa 1766 at Isle of Wight, VA.

     Children of Moses⁷ Allmand and Sarah Perrin (see #109) were as follows:

                               54        i.    Thomas⁶ Allmand.

                                          ii.    Perrin Allmand was born circa 1752.

     109.  Sarah⁷ Perrin was born in 1726 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  She was baptized on 11 Sep 1726 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  She married Moses Allmand (see #108), son of James Allmand and Mrs, Christine Allmand, on 8 Jul 1745 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  She died in 1758.

     112.  Josiah⁷ Buxton was born circa 1710 at Nansemond, VA.  He married Mrs. Naylor Buxton (see #105), daughter of James Naylor and Jean Watts, circa 1730.  He died circa 1779 at Nansemond, VA.

     Children of Josiah⁷ Buxton and Mrs. Naylor Buxton (see #105) were as follows:

                                          i.    Ann⁶ Buxton was born circa 1731.

                                          ii.    Josiah Buxton was born circa 1733.

                               52       iii.    James Buxton.

                                         iv.    Elizabeth Buxton was born circa 1737.

                                          v.    Sarah Buxton was born circa 1740.

     113.  Mrs. Naylor⁷ Buxton was born circa 1710.  She married Josiah Buxton (see #104), son of James Buxton, circa 1730.  She died after 1760.

     116.  Moses⁷ Allmand was born in 1722 at Gloucester, VA.  He was baptized on 3 Mar 1722 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  He married Sarah Perrin (see #109), daughter of Thomas Perrin and Mrs. Sara Perrin, on 8 Jul 1745 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  He married Mrs. Ann Allmand circa 1760.  He died in 1768.

     Circa 1745 Moses Allmand was Cabinet maker-oiner, and Church Builder.  He lived before 1750 at Newport Parish, Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Arthur and Elizabeth Smith of Surry Co. to Moses Allmand of Isle of Wight.-a lot (#53) in the town of Smithfield... at Court May 3, 1753, transacted circa 1753 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Moses Allmand, joiner, to John Reid, clerk, lot #53 in Smithfield, at Court Sept. 5, 1754, transacted circa 1754 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Moses and Sarah Allmand to Charles Fulgram land in Newport Parish, whereon John Thompson formerly lived and which he sold to Moses Allmand... at Court Jan. 3, 1755, transacted 3 May 1754 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Daniel Herring, Sr., of Johnson Co., N.C. to Moses Allmand of Isle of Wight, 275 A. on Blackwater Road at Court Oct. 2, 1755, transacted circa 1755 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He was given job when Vestry agreed with Moses that he would finish the new church by May first of the next year. Church warden to advertise the pulling down of the old church and clearing the yard

 on 2 Sep 1755 at Suffolk Parish, Nansemond, VA.  He made land transaction of Moses Allmand of Isle of Wight to Peter Pierce of Elizabeth City Co., 275 A. formerly belonging to Daniel Herring, Sr... states the wife of Moses is Ann.... at Court 04 Feb 1762, transacted circa 1762 at Isle of Wight, VA.  He made land transaction of Moses Allmand of Isle of Wight, cabinet maker and Ann his wife, to George Purdie... the plantation on James River called "The Rocks", which Moses Allmand inherited from his father James Allmand...  at Court 07 Aug 1766, transacted circa 1766 at Isle of Wight, VA.

     Children of Moses⁷ Allmand and Sarah Perrin (see #109) were as follows:

                               54        i.    Thomas⁶ Allmand.

                                          ii.    Perrin Allmand was born circa 1752.

     117.  Sarah⁷ Perrin was born in 1726 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  She was baptized on 11 Sep 1726 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  She married Moses Allmand (see #108), son of James Allmand and Mrs, Christine Allmand, on 8 Jul 1745 at Abington Parish, Gloucester, VA.  She died in 1758.

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