20. Solomon3 Bunting (Sr.) (Holloway2, William1) was born in Northampton Co., VA about 1727. Mary Frances Carey states that the Northampton County tithable list for Hollowell Bunting in 1743 first lists Solomon in his household, at which time Solomon would have been 16 years of age. Solomon died 1787 in Accomack Co., VA, at 60 years of age. He married twice. He married Jane Smith about 1748. Jane was the daughter of John Smith. Jane's father named her and her husband in his 1761 will. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., VA, p. 389) He married Margaret Peggy Riggs about 1778. Margaret was the daughter of Isaac Riggs. Peggy was the widow of William Coward of Accomack and had a son, Samuel Coward, who died in 1821. (Carolyn Seaman) He made a will in Accomack Co., VA, September 28, 1781. Codicil dated April 9, 1784 was added to show the birth of daughter, Peggy. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., pp. 365-366) Solomon first appeared on the tithable list for Holloway's household in 1743 Northampton. Solomon was not named in Holloway's will. In his 1781 will, Solomon left 176 acres of land in Northampton County at Neswaddes Neck to his son, William, "who is now beyond the Sea and has been for the space of four years," if he returns and names a son Solomon. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., p. 365) In a letter dated May 25, 1783, Solomon writes to his son, William and says, "your brothers Solomon, Holoway and Jonathan send love and etc., I have no more children but you four you may be sure you shall not be forgot any more than if you were here." Solomon's daughter, Peggy was born after this letter was written. Mary Frances Carey believes that Solomon also had a son by his second wife, named James Exors: wife, Peggy; son, Solomon; William Satchell. Witnesses: Esther Coxwell, John Custis, Benjamin Darby, William Garrison, William Chord, Robert Coxwell. In order of probate: Holloway Bunting & Levin Bunting qualified. Witnesses to the 1784 codicil: William F. Ross, Kendal Savage and John Rose (or Ross). Solomon Bunting(Sr.) and Jane Smith had the following children:
Levin Bunting sold the land where he "presently resides" to William Edmunds on September 27, 1796. This 50 acre tract was bounded by Jacob Bird, Levi Bird, John Edmunds and William ___ on the southwest side of the main seaside road. Levin signed his name on the deed. (Wills, Deeds, District Court 1789-1799, Accomack Co., Reel 74, p. 197, VA State Archives) Samuel Coward was named administrator of Levin's estate, his widow, Adah, relinquished her right. Security by Severn Kellam and George Colburn. NOTE: Mrs. Carey named Levin's children as William R., Peggy, Amy, Edward S., and Edmund. The will of a Smith Bunting in 1802 called himself "son of Levin." Ann and Levin were second cousins.
Solomon Bunting(Sr.) and Margaret Peggy Riggs had the following children:
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