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:

child 47 i. Severn4 Bunting. Severn as named in his mother's will but not in that of his brother, George, both written in 1808. A Sevren Bunting is shown in the Accomack census of 1800, page 2 (10100-2000100)

child 48 ii. William Bunting.

child 49 iii. Thomas Bunting. Thomas died after 1797. He married Rose Evans. A Jonathan and Thomas Bunting were in Somerset County 1787-1793 as their names appear in land records with their wives. On August 27, 1787, Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, and Rose Evans, one of the coheirs of Ephraim Evans sold to Jonathan Milbourn 18A Handys Hall near Oystershell Town. On March 19, 1792 Abigail Collins sold to Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, Thomas Bunting & wife Rose, for 5 shillings 151 1/2 acres Handys Hall, Owen Glendore, Oyster Shell and Handy's Meadow. On March 19, 1792, Thomas and Rose Bunting sold to Jonathan Bunting for 5 shillings Handys Hall, Oyster Shell Banks and Handys Meadow. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co. MD Land Records, "Dales Adventure", p. 114)

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

child 50 iv. Tamar Bunting.

child 51 v. Euphamy Bunting. She married Unknown Downing. Phamy was living in 1808 and named in her mother's will.

child 52 vi. Nancy Bunting. Nancy died before 1791. She married Nathaniel Smart in Northampton Co., VA, 1784. (Mary Frances Carey, The Buntings of Jenkins Bridge)

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)

child 53 vii. Jonathan Bunting was born about 1747. Jonathan died after 1808. He married Ann(wife of Jonathan Bunting). A Jonathan and Thomas Bunting were in Somerset County 1787-1793 as their names appear in land records with their wives. On August 27, 1787, Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, and Rose Evans, one of the coheirs of Ephraim Evans sold to Jonathan Milbourn 18A Handys Hall near Oystershell Town. On March 19, 1792 Abigail Collins sold to Jonathan Bunting, wife Ann, Thomas Bunting & wife Rose, for 5 shillings 151 1/2 acres Handys Hall, Owen Glendore, Oyster Shell and Handy's Meadow. On March 19, 1792, Thomas and Rose Bunting sold to Jonathan Bunting for 5 shillings Handys Hall, Oyster Shell Banks and Handys Meadow. (Ruth T. Dryden, Somerset Co. MD Land Records, "Dales Adventure", p. 114)

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.

child + 54 viii. George Bunting(Sr.) was born about 1750.

child + 55 ix. Ishmael Isma Bunting was born 1760.

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