13. Jonathan3 Bunting (Holloway2, William1) was born in Northampton Co., VA before 1724. Jonathan died 1791 in Accomack Co., VA, at 67 years of age. (Stratton Nottington, Wills & Administrations of Accomake Co. VA, p. 391) He married Elizabeth "Betty" (wife of Jonathan Bunting) 1747. Elizabeth died 1809 in Accomack Co., VA. She made a will in Accomack Co., VA, February 12, 1808. (Accomack Wills 1809-1812 Reel 62, p. 53 VA State Archives) Elizabeth's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, June 20, 1809. Elizabeth was the widow of John Jenkinson. In her will, she left her son George Senior the plantation whereon she lived containing by estimate 251 acres. She named son Severn and left a desk & oval table. To son Jonathan she left a bed and furniture and to daughter Phamy Downing, she left one chest and wearing apparel. She signed her mark "X". Witnesses were Betsy Downing, Teackle Shay and Arthur Stratton. He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, March 12, 1791. Jonathan's will was probated in Accomack Co., VA, September 27, 1791. Jonathan named his wife Betty, son-in-law Nathaniel Smart, son Jonathan, son George, son Severn, son Ishmael, son William, son Thomas and daughters Thamer and Euphamy. He left his son George his plantation. Witnesses to his will: Arthur Watson, John Sickels, Isaac Smith. Executors: son, Severn; wife, Betty. At least three of Jonathan's sons were in Maryland, at least for a time, or owned land there. Esme/Ismy has records in Worcester, as does Thomas. Jonathan and Thomas also appear in Somerset County. Jonathan Bunting and Elizabeth "Betty"(wife of Jonathan Bunting) had the following children:
In 1768 Ephraim Evans mortgaged 30A "Handys Meadow" to John Collins that was willed to Ephraim after death of widow Rose Evans. On March 19, 1792 Abigail Collins sold to Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, Thomas Bunting, wife Rose, for 5 shillings Owen Glendore, Oyster Shell Bank, Handys Hall, Handy Meadow. March 19, 1792 Thomas & Rose Bunting sold to Jonathan Bunting 45 acres. March 6, 1793 Jonathan & Nancy Bunting and Thomas Evans sold 53 acres to Ralph Milbourn. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co., MD Land Records, "Handys Meadow," p. 195) Thomas Bunting purchased land from the family of Joseph Boggs deceased on June 1, 1795. Thomas and his wife, Rosey, sold this land to Ralph Milburn of Somerset Co., MD on September 27, 1797. (Accomack Co. Deeds No 8, 1793-1797, Reel 16, p. 418; Accomack Co. Deeds No. 9, 1797-1800, Reel 17, p. 117, VA State Archives) Worcester Orphans Court, December 5, 1797, orphan Beady Johnson, son of Solomon, over 14, chose Esme (signed Ismy) Bunting as his guardian; sureties: Joseph Schoolfield and Thomas Bunting. (David V. Heise, Worcester Co. MD Orphans Court Proceedings Vol. 1, pp. 236)u
Nathaniel died before July 30, 1798 in Accomack Co., VA. Upon Nathaniel's death, his estate was administered in Accomack Co., VA, July 30, 1798. Thomas Jenkins qualified as administrator. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 440) (Mary F. Carey, MLB 1774-1806, p. 27)
In 1768 Ephraim Evans mortgaged 30A "Handys Meadow" to John Collins that was willed to Ephraim after death of widow Rose Evans. On March 19, 1792 Abigail Collins sold to Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, Thomas Bunting, wife Rose, for 5 shillings Owen Glendore, Oyster Shell Bank, Handys Hall, Handy Meadow. March 19, 1792 Thomas & Rose Bunting sold to Jonathan Bunting 45 acres. March 6, 1793 Jonathan & Nancy Bunting and Thomas Evans sold 53 acres to Ralph Milbourn. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co., MD Land Records, "Handys Meadow," p. 195) He was named in his mother's will, but not in that of his brother, George, both written in 1808.
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