68. Sampson^H Marshall Sr. (Samuel^I, Samuel^J, Adrian^K, George^L)⁽⁵⁵⁵⁾ was born in Accomack Co, VA circa 1750.⁽⁵⁵⁶⁾ Sampson died circa 1815 in Accomack Co, VA.⁽⁵⁵⁷⁾

He married Mary 'Polly' (-----) circa 1770.(558) Mary was born circa 1755.⁽⁵⁵⁹⁾ (Additional notes for Mary 'Polly' (-----)⁽⁵⁶⁰⁾) Mary was named in a deed in 15 May 1800 on Cattail Creek, Acc Co, VA.⁽⁵⁶¹⁾

Sampson was living in Saxis/Cattail Ck, Acc Co, VA.⁽⁵⁶²⁾ Sampson was named in a deed in 23 May 1795 on Cattail Creek, Acc Co, VA.⁽⁵⁶³⁾ He was listed as a resident in the census report 1800 in Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁽⁵⁶⁴⁾ Sampson Marshall's name appeared on the Acc Co 1784 tax list, grouped with 4 of his brothers. He was on the 1787 tax list "A" with no white males 16-20, which implied that he had no sons born before 1771. His only tithables were 1 horse or mule and 2 head of cattle. On 1 Nov 1787 he was a defendent in a suit "William Warrington administrator of Joseph Warrington vs. John Parks and Sampson Marshall" (Acc Orders 1787-1790, p. 50). In 1790 he was a juror (Acc Orders 1787-1790, p. 583). On 24 Nov 1794 his name appeared as witness to a Beavens/Absolem Lewis deed involving land near the mouth of Muddy Creek (Acc Deed 1793-1797, p. 217). On 23 May 1795 he purchased 100 acres of land and marsh from Arthur Watson for 3 pounds 10 shillings. It was at the mouth of Cattail Creek, running a south course to include the Indian Ridge and the Cross Ridge together with all improvements appurtaining (Acc Deeds 1793-1797, p. 278). Sampson's oldest son, Henry Marshall, witnessed the deed. On May 15, 1800 he and his wife Mary sold this same 100 acres to Absalom Lewis for 4 pounds 10 shillings (Acc D.C. Wills & Deeds 1800-1806, p. 29). The 1800 Census shows Sampson Marshall "Saxis I.," as over 45 years old (50). His oldest son Henry was not in Sampson's household in 1800 as he was listed separately as Henry Marshall "C.T." assumed to mean Cattail. His 2 daughters were both married and out of the house before 1800. There were 5 other males in Sampson's household: 1 under 10 (Sampson's grandson son Isaac, 6, s/o Robert), 2 aged 10-16 (Sampson, 15, & Samuel, 15), and 2 aged 16-26 (Robert, 25 and John, 20). There were 3 females: 1 under 10 (Sampson's granddaughter Elizabeth, 4, d/o Robert), 1 aged 16-26 (Robert's first wife, 25), and 1 aged 26-45 (Sampson's wife Mary, 45). In 1810 Sampson Marshall was again listed as over 45 (60). Evidently his son Robert was still living at home since he was not listed separately. The other males listed were: 1 male 10-16 (Isaac, 16, s/o Robert) and 2 males 16-26 (Sampson, 25 and Robert, 35) who's age does not match). Apparently 2 sons had married between 1800 and 1810 and moved out of the house. This would have been John, who married in 1802, and Samuel, who married in 1809. There were 3 females listed in addition to Sampson wife who was over 45 (55). One was under 10 ((-----) Marshall, 5, d/o Robert and Ester), 1 aged 10-16 (Elizabeth, 14, d/o Robert), and 1 aged 26-45 (Ester, 30, 2nd w/o Robert). A Sampson Marshall appears in 1820 living near Chesire and Lucas families, but since his age was under 45, he was likely Sampson Sr.'s son Sampson Jr. Evidently Sampson Sr. died intestate, without a will or administration, between 1810 and 1820. It appears that his widow Polly (Mary), over 45 years old, was listed next to John Hall and James Chesire in 1820. The descendants of Sampson and Mary Marshall apparently lived in the area of Cattail and Messongo Creeks.

Sampson Marshall Sr. and Mary 'Polly' (-----) had the following children:

+ 53 i. Henry^G Marshall was born circa 1774.⁽⁵⁶⁵⁾

69 ii. Robert Marshall⁽⁵⁶⁶⁾ was born in Accomack Co, VA circa 1775. Robert died before 1820.⁽⁵⁶⁷⁾ He married Leveniah Marshall December 1815.(568) Leveniah was born circa 1798.⁽⁵⁶⁹⁾ Leveniah⁽⁵⁷⁰⁾ was the daughter of Samuel Marshall Jr. and Triffinoh (-----). Leveniah died before 1835. Leveniah Marshall obtained a marriage license bond 16 Dec 1815 in Accomack Co, VA.

Robert applied for a marriage license to wed Ester Hall 11 Jul 1803 in Somerset Co, MD.⁽⁵⁷¹⁾ Robert Marshall obtained a marriage license bond 16 Dec 1815 in Accomack Co, VA. Robert Marshall is assumed to be one of the males aged 16-26 in his father Sampson's household in 1800. Robert's name does not appear in an Acc Co Census listing. It seems his first marriage must have been circa 1795 and that he had a son and a daughter and a wife who were also in Sampson's household in 1800.

70 iii. Leah Marshall⁽⁵⁷²⁾ was born in Accomack Co, VA circa 1778.⁽⁵⁷³⁾ She married William Chisher August 1797.(574) William was born circa 1778. William Chisher obtained a marriage license bond 7 Aug 1797 in Accomack Co, VA.

Leah Marshall obtained a marriage license bond 7 Aug 1797 in Accomack Co, VA. Leah (Marshall) Chisher is assumed to have been a daughter of Sampson and Mary Marshall because Sampson and his sons were the only Marshalls living in the Cattail/Messongo area with the Chessers in this time period. Also, Leah's husband, William Cheshire, was the security on the marriage of Leah's brother John Marshall in 1802. [SEARCH FOR ANY ISSUE OF WILLIAM & LEAH CHISHER/CHESSER]

71 iv. John Marshall⁽⁵⁷⁵⁾ was born in Accomack Co, VA circa 1780.⁽⁵⁷⁶⁾ John died circa 1828.⁽⁵⁷⁷⁾ He married Adah Marshall 14 Jun 1802 (bond) in Accomack Co, VA.(578) William Cheshire was the security on the M.L.B. of John Marshall and Adah Marshall.

Adah was born circa 1785 in Accomack Co, VA.⁽⁵⁷⁹⁾ Adah⁽⁵⁸⁰⁾ was the daughter of Thomas Marshall and Elizabeth Miles. Adah died 5 Aug 1872 in Accomack Co, VA, at 87 years of age.⁽⁵⁸¹⁾ She was listed as a resident in the census report 1860 in Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁽⁵⁸²⁾ There were two contemporay John Marshalls on the bayside during this period. They are believed to have been first cousins, one being the son of Samuel Jr., and the other the son of Samuel's brother Sampson. This one is believed to have been the son of Sampson because his descendants have been found living in the vicinity of Messongo Creek, whereas the descendants of the other John were primarily on Saxis. One of Sampson's other sons, Henry, lived in Metompkin District and John lived in Atlantic District, although both have been found very close to the line dividing the two districts. When John married in 1802, William Cheshire, who had married Leah Marshall, believed to have been John's sister, was the security. This John Marshall's birth date, circa 1780, is based on his marriage in 1802 (22) and the 1810 Census which showed him as 26-45 (30). On 26 May 1807, his Uncle Benjamin Marshall brought a suit of debt against John, Henry and Sampson Marshall. A suit that Benjamin lost (Acc Orders 1806-07, p. 324). No record has been found of John's death. However, since he and his wife, Adah, apparently had children born as late as 1827, he seemingly died between 1827 and 1830, when Adah Marshall was the head of a household.

72 v. Lusey Marshall⁽⁵⁸³⁾ was born in Accomack Co, VA circa 1781. She married Ephraim Chesher October 1798.(584) Ephraim was born circa 1780. Ephraim Chesher obtained a marriage license bond 13 Oct 1798 in Accomack Co, VA.

Lusey Marshall obtained a marriage license bond 13 Oct 1798 in Accomack Co, VA. SEARCH FOR ISSUE OF LUSEY MARSHALL AND EPHRAIM CHESHER/CHESSER.

73 vi. Sampson Marshall Jr.⁽⁵⁸⁵⁾ was born in Accomack Co, VA circa 1785. He married Molly|Polly Tunnell 18 May 1812 in Accomack Co, VA.(586) Molly|Polly was born circa 1786 in Accomack Co, VA. Molly|Polly⁽⁵⁸⁷⁾ was the daughter of Joseph Tunnell and Marry Abbot. Molly|Polly died after 1817.⁽⁵⁸⁸⁾

He was listed as a resident in the census report 1820 in Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁽⁵⁸⁹⁾ Sampson applied for a marriage license to wed Sally Marshall 22 Jan 1822 in Worcester Co, MD.⁽⁵⁹⁰⁾ Sampson Marshall Jr. is listed in the 1820 Acc Census as 26-45 (35) and had no sons. His wife was the same age as he and he had 2 daughters under 10. No other records have been found on him in Acc Co.

74 vii. Samuel Marshall Jr.⁽⁵⁹¹⁾ was born in Accomack Co, VA circa 1785. Samuel died circa 1825.⁽⁵⁹²⁾ He married Nancy Ann Barnes 28 Jan 1809 in Accomack Co, VA.(593) Nancy was born circa 1790.⁽⁵⁹⁴⁾ Nancy⁽⁵⁹⁵⁾ was the daughter of Tabitha (-----). Nancy died before 1857.⁽⁵⁹⁶⁾ Samuel Marshall Jr.'s birth date is an estimate based on being 26-45 (35) in 1820 and his marriage in 1809 (24). He was apparently a son of Sampson Marshall for he married and lived in the same area as other of Sampson's sons. As proof, Henry Marshall, a proven son of Sampson, mortgaged personal property to Samuel, Isaiah, Sr, and John J. Johnson on 24 Aug 1821 (Acc Deeds 1821-22, p. 150). On 30 Jun 1821, Samuel Marshall mortgaged personal property to Samuel and John J. Johnson as security for $18 he owed John Wharton (Acc Deeds 1821-22, p. 149a). The fact that Samuel was called "Junr" has little signifience, since until 1800 or after, the term only meant "the younger" and was often applied to a man who had an uncle, cousin, or even an unrelated older man of the area with the same name. In 1820 he was living near the Barnes of the Hunting Creek area of Acc Co and had 3 sons under 10 in his household. He had apparently died before 1830, when Nancy Marshall, aged 40-50, headed a household near Adah Marshall in the Messongo area. There was only one male in her household, under 5. Tracing the descendants of Samuel Marshall Junr. beyond this point is somewhat speculative. There seems little doubt that he was the grandfather of Nancy Marshall, b.c. 1836, who was in the household of John Chesser in 1860 and of Arenea Marshall, daughter of Nancy, who, at age 20, married Henry Knight in 1855 at William Marshall's. However, the name(s) of their father is in doubt. 2 Nancy Marshalls have been found in the 1850 Census, both aged 50 and both apparently daughters-in-law of Samuel Marshall Jr. and his wife Nancy (Barnes) Marshall. One was in the household of James Topping, who was 23 and unmarried. Apparently she had a daughter Sinai Marshall, age 10. The other Nancy Marshall was head of a household next to Johannes Bird, which included James T. Marshall, 38, Sinai Marshall, 39 and Richard Marshall, age 11. From this little information and the 1820 and 1830 Census, the children of Samuel are thought to be those listed below.

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