Descendants of Abraham Taylor  Prepared by Ann Blomquist

Descendants of Abraham Taylor

1. ABRAHAM¹ TAYLOR was born c 1638 in England, and died c Dec 1692 in Accomack Co VA. He married (1) DEBORAH KETCHME Nov 03, 1660 in Northampton Co VA. She was born c 1642 in England, and died Bet. 1677 - 1686 in Accomack Co VA. He married (2) BRIDGETT c 1686 in prob Accomack Co VA. She died Aft. 1692 in prob Accomack Co VA.

Notes for ABRAHAM TAYLOR:

In Oct 1664, Capt. Edmund Bowman was awarded 1200 acres in Accomack Co for the transportation of 24 people to the colony of Virginia. Among this group were "Abra. Taylour and Deborah Catchmee." Patents were often awarded several years after the arrival of the transported persons. This entry shows that Abraham and Deborah arrived prior to Oct 1664 and that they probably knew each other back in England. (Nugent, 455) There is also a record of the transportation of Abraham Taylour by John Ellsey by 1660. (Nugent, 405) This may be Abraham arriving earlier before a trip back to England to get Deborah.

At this time, Northampton County included all of present day Accomack County. Abraham Taylor and Deborah Ketchme married at Hungar's Parish in Northampton County in 1660. (Marshall, 68) So, they actually arrived in Virginia prior to Nov 1660. There are 4 known sons in the family, but no known daughters. However, it would have been unusual for the couple to have only 4 children, so perhaps there were daughters whose names we do not know. The ages of the sons are known because they gave depositions with their ages in 1688.

In 1663, Accomack County was separated from Northampton County and the family records are found in the that county.

Where did Abraham and Deborah live from 1660 until 1674 when Abraham bought his first land? Perhaps they were tenants, renting land. In 1663, Abraham was included in the list of tithables with 4 tithes. (McKey, Vol 1, 39) Since his sons were too young to be taxed, this means that he had adult working men in his household. At the Nov 10 1663 Accomack County Court, "William Browne confessed to stealing from Abraham Taylor." The Court ordered that Brown "be committed to the custody of the sheriff and have 25 lashes well applied upon his naked shoulders." (McKey, Vol 1, 42)

Abraham was not included in the 1664 tithable list, but he was included in the Dec 1664 list of men who were fined for failing to provide powder and shot for the militia. (McKey, Vol 1, 106-107) Abraham does appear again in the 1665 tithe list as "Abram Taylor" with 2 tithables. (McKey, Vol 1, 128)

In May 1669, Abraham served on a jury. (McKey, Vol 2, 161) At the same Court, Abraham admitted that he owed Thomas Teackle 270 lb of tobacco with the court ordering the payment plus court costs. The Court also found that "Abram Tayler" had sold Thomas Teackle "a piece of cloth that proved rotten," so Taylor was ordered to take the cloth back and pay court costs. (McKey, Vol 2, 162, 164, 165)

In July 1671, Abraham served on a jury. (McKey, Vol 3, 4) He was included in the 1671 tithe list with 1 tithe. (McKey, Vol 3, 23)

In 1674, Abraham Taylor bought 250 acres in A33 in Accomack Co VA from John and Jane Brookes. (Whitelaw, 698; McKey, Vol 4, 84) Abraham was included in the 1674 tithe list with 1 tithe. (McKey, Vol 4, 71) In January 1674/5, Abraham was appointed as one of the appraisers for the cattle of Nicholas Rogers. (McKey, Vol 4, 87) Abraham had one tithe in the 1675 tithe list. (McKey, Vol 4, 140)

In July 1676, Abraham served on a jury and had one tithe in the 1676 tithe list. (McKey, Vol 5, 10, 14, 27) The 1677 tithe list shows Abraham still with one tithe. (McKey, Vol 5, 49)

In April 1677, Deborah gave evidence in Court. (McKey, Vol 5, 38) Sometime after this date but before 1686, Deborah died. Abraham and Deborah had 4 sons who are known from the court records. Probably there were also daughters whose names are unknown. In Nov 1677, Abraham made a deposition about an incident concerning Jane Willis and Ann Ewell. (McKey, Vol 5, 62) In Jan 1678, Abraham served on a jury. (McKey, Vol 5, 81)

At the August 1678 Court, Abraham Taylor gave his age as "about 40 years" and made a deposition which he signed with a circle with a vertical mark through it. (McKey, Vol 6, 6) Abraham is listed in 1678 with one tithe. (McKey, Vol 6, 11)

In 1678, Abraham bought 374 acres in A34 from William White. (Whitelaw, 699) In March 1679, Taylor and Bartholomew Mears were among the appraisers of the estate of John Devenish. (McKey, Vol 6, 41) In May 1679, Abraham's name was mentioned concerning the estate of Francis Gunby. (McKey, Vol 6, 50) Abraham served on the grand jury for 1679. (McKey, Vol 6, 62) Abraham was a tithable again in 1679. (McKey, Vol 6, 68)

In July 1681, the estate of Francis Gunby brought suit against Abraham. (McKey, Vol 6, 166) This suit about the sale of a horse was continued to August 1681, November 1681, December 168, February 1682, March 1682, May 1682. (McKey, Vol 6, 172, 187, 188, 192, 202, 207, 209) Finally, in June 1682, the suit was dismissed because Taylor did not appear. (McKey, Vol 6, 216) At this same court, Taylor was ordered to be fined because he did not appear to serve on a jury. (McKey, Vol 6, 218) Later, at that court, Abraham petitioned for no fine and "convinced the court that it was not contempt." The fine was dismissed though Abraham had to pay court costs. (McKey, Vol 6, 219)

In June 1683, Taylor served as a juror. (McKey, Vol 7, 19) At the August 1683 Court, Abraham's house was mentioned. (McKey, Vol 7, 32)

In January 1685, Abraham Taylor Sr was included in a list of men who did not appear for muster. (McKey, Vol 7, 98) In Jan 1685, Taylor filed a suit against Henry Read. (McKey, Vol 7, 97) At the April 1685 Court, Read stated that he had spoken out of passion and was sorry. Read was ordered to pay costs and charges. (McKey, Vol 7, 101, 108) Read then filed suit against Taylor for 1250 clapboards, but Abraham did not appear. (McKey, Vol 7, 99)

In Feb 1686, Abraham admitted several debts in court and paid them: 396 lb tobo to Robert Hutchinson and 568 lb tobo to William Jerman. (McKey, Vol 7, 140) At the December 1686 Court, Taylor posted a bond of L20 for the appearance of Martha Barom at the next court. (McKey, Vol 7, 176)

In 1686, Abraham gave 50 acres of the west end of this property to son John. He also gave his (second) wife Bridget 170 acres for her life and then to "their son or sons but if none, then to Abraham's youngest son Thomas." (Whitelaw, 699) In 1686, Abraham sold his A33 tract to Thomas Teackle. (Whitelaw, 698) Abraham served as a juror in Feb 1686. (McKey, Vol 7, 142)

In Jan 1687, Abraham admitted a debt of 440 lb tobacco to Nathaniel Bradford which he was ordered to pay along with costs. (McKey, Vol 7, 184) At the Feb 1687 Court, Abraham Taylor Sr brought a suit against William Pilcher, but it was dismissed. (McKey, Vol 7, 190) At the same Court, Abraham brought suit against Richard Hovington "who could not be found," so Taylor received an attachment against Hovington's estate for 485 lb tobo. (McKey, Vol 7, 193) Abraham also served as a juror at the Feb Court. (McKey, Vol 7, 194) In Jun 1687, Abraham Taylor Sr was appointed as a constable. (McKey, Vol 7, 205)

In Jun 1688, "Abraham Taylor's sons" were mentioned in a case about a horse. (McKey, Vol 7, 238) In their depositions, they gave their ages: Abraham about 26 years old, William about 20 years old, Thomas about 16 years old.

In 1688, Abraham gave 50 acres of A34 to his son William (who sold this to his brother John in 1691). In 1689, Abraham gave 50 acres to son Abraham (who sold this to his brother William in 1691). (Whitelaw, 699)

In Sep 1689, Abraham Sr and Abraham Jr were included in a list of property owners consenting to a new road "by Roger's plantation in Nandua going down that neck." (McKey, Vol 7, 281) The list includes familiar names: Robert Hutchinson, John Lecat, Thomas Middleton, John Taylor, and William Wale.

In Nov 1690, Abraham Taylor Sr petitioned the court to be paid by Thomas Middleton 320 lb tobacco for 8 days attendance in court. (McKey, Vol 8, 5) Abraham was taxed on one tithe in 1690. His sons Abraham Jr and John were listed immediately next to him in the list. (McKey, Vol 7, 323)

In Feb 1691, a suit by Lt. Col. John West against Abraham Taylor Sr was deferred until the next court. (McKey, Vol 8, 25) In 1691, Abraham was taxed on 1 tithe. His son John was listed next to him in the tithe list. (McKey, Vol 7, 340)

In March 1692, Col. Daniel Jenifer sued Abraham Taylor Sr for 617 lb tobo, but Taylor did not appear. (McKey, Vol 8, 71)

Abraham died without a will before December 20 1692. At the Dec 20 1692 Court, his sons Abraham, John, William, and Thomas petitioned the Court for administration of his estate. Robert Hutchinson and John Rowles were ordered to appraise the estate. (McKey, Vol 8, 96) His land in A34 went to his second wife Bridget but was inherited by son Thomas. (Whitelaw, 699)

In Feb 1693, Abraham's land was mentioned in a request by John Lecatt to limit his precinct. (McKey, Vol 8, 105)

The ages of the sons match with the order of their names in the Dec 20 1692 petition to the court. Therefore, I believe their approximate birth years are fairly accurate.

References

Batchelder, Pauline M. A Somerset Sampler, Families of Old Somerset County MD 1700-1776. p 259. (errors)

Casey, Albert E. Southern Taylor Families 1607-1830, 1958. p 117.

Marshall, James H. Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton Co VA 1632-1802. p 68.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts:

Vol 1 1663-1666. p 39, 42, 43, 128.

Vol 2 1666-1670. p 161, 162, 164, 165.

Vol 3 1671-1673. p 4, 23, 80.

Vol 4 1673-1676. p 71, 84, 87, 140.

Vol 5 1676-1678. p 10, 14, 27, 38, 49, 62, 81.

Vol 6 1678-1682. p 6, 11, 41, 50, 62, 68, 166, 172, 187, 188, 192, 202, 207, 209, 216, 218, 219, 228.

Vol 7 1682-1690. p 19, 32, 97, 98, 99, 101, 108, 140, 142, 176, 184, 190, 193, 194, 205, 238, 249, 281, 323, 325, 340.

Vol 8 1690-1697. p 5, 25, 71, 96, 105.

Nottingham, Stratton. Certificates and Rights, Accomack County VA 1663-1709. p 4.

Nugent, Nell. Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol 1. p 455.

Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore. p 661, 698, 699, 701.

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Children of ABRAHAM TAYLOR and DEBORAH KETCHME are:

i. ABRAHAM² TAYLOR, b. c 1661, Accomack Co VA; d. Aft. Aug 1700; m. SARAH SMALLEY, c 1679, prob Accomack Co VA; b. c 1662.

Notes for ABRAHAM TAYLOR:

Abraham Taylor, born about 1661 in Accomack Co VA, was probably the first son of immigrants Abraham Taylor and Deborah Ketchme. About 1679 at age 18, an unusually early age for marriage at the time, Abraham married Sarah Smalley.

In July 1685, Abraham Jr was sued by John Cole for 439 lb tobacco. (McKey, Vol 7, 121) In Sep 1685, Abraham admitted his debt to Cole. (McKey, Vol 7, 126) In March 1686, Cole was awarded 106 lb tobacco. (McKey, Vol 7, 145)

In May 1686, Abraham was listed among the men who were "delinquent soldiers" in the county. (McKey, Vol 7, 156) In July 1686, the fine was dismissed with the warning that future neglect of duties would be fined to the maximum extent of the law. (McKey, Vol 7, 158)

In June 1688, Abraham "aged about 26 years" made a deposition in court involving John Smalley and a horse. (McKey, Vol 7, 238)

In Aug 1689, Abraham Taylor sold 50 acres in A24 in Accomack Co VA to William Fletcher. Taylor had obtained this land by his marriage to Sarah Smalley. (Whitelaw, 661; McKey, Vol 7, 328) In this same year, Abraham received 50 acres in A34 from his father. (Whitelaw, 699) In Sep 1689, Abraham Jr and his father Abraham Sr gave their consent for a road to be cut nearby. (McKey, Vol 7, 281)

In Sep 1690, Abraham Jr was taxed on 1 tithe. (McKey, Vol 7, 323) In Dec 1690, Abraham Taylor Jr was sued by John Cole for 448 lb tobacco, but Taylor failed to appear in court.

In Feb 1691, Abraham and Sarah sold their land in A34 "near Pungotege near the land of their father Abraham Taylor Sr" to his brother William. (McKey, Vol 7, 325; Whitelaw, 699)

Abraham Taylor Jr appears in the both of the 1691 and 1692 tithe lists for Accomack Co with one tithe. (McKey, Vol 7, 353)

Abraham's father Abraham Sr died about Dec 1692 without a will. At the December 1692 Court, sons Abraham, John, William, and Thomas petitioned the court for administration of the estate. As the eldest son, Abraham probably inherited some land from his father, but there is no court record for this. However, in 1692, Abraham "(as son and heir of Abraham Taylor deceased)" sold 50 acres at the east end of A34 to Thomas Middleton. (McKey, Vol 7, 356; Whitelaw, 699)

In Mar 1696, Abraham was sued by Anthony West for 400 lb tobo. When Taylor did not appear, the court granted the amount plus court costs. (McKey, Vol 8, 221)

In Oct 1698, Taylor failed to appear in court to pay his "public dues" of 285 lb tobo. (McKey, Vol 9, 41) In August 1700, Taylor requested that the court order Col John West to pay Taylor for 4 days of testimony in a case against Cavaliero Chrisitan. The court ordered payment of 160 lb tobo. (McKey, 9, 104)

There is no record of Abraham owning land after 1692. Nor are his children known. I have placed Thomas Taylor as a son because of later records, but by doing so, this forced an early marriage for Abraham and Sarah which may not be correct.

References

Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore. p 661, 699.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts, Vol 7 1682-1690. p 121, 126, 145, 156, 158, 281, 323, 325, 328, 353, 356.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts, Vol 8 1690-1697. p 14, 221.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts, Vol 9 1697-1703. p 41, 104.

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ii. BARTHOLOMEW TAYLOR, b. c 1663; d. Bef. Sep 01, 1684, Northampton Co VA; m. FRANCES STRINGER, Bef. 1683; b. Bef. 1666; d. Aft. Feb 1688/89.

Notes for BARTHOLOMEW TAYLOR:

Bartholomew Taylor married Frances Stringer, a daughter of Col. John Stringer. Bartholomew died before Sep 1 1684 when Frances was granted administration of the estate. (Marshall, 122) The securities were Col. John Stringer and Capt. Hillary Stringer (her brother).

Between Sep 1684 and July 1685, Frances married Edward Mosely. At the July 29 1685 Northampton County Court, Frances Mosely and her husband Edward admitted a debt of 1513 lb tobo due from Bartholomew's estate to Mr. Thomas Teackle. (Walczyk, 121)

In Sep 1687, Edward Mosely brought action in Accomack Co against Joseph Webb for L4.0.10. When Webb did not appear, the court granted Mosely an attachment against Webb pluu court costs. (McKey, Vol 7, 212,219)

In late 1689, Col. John Stringer died. (Marshall, 141) In his will, he named his daughter Frances Mosely and stated "Disbursements made by me to my daughter Mosely regarding her deceased husband Taylor's estate not to be regarded as part of her present division." (Marshall, 142)

To what family does Bartholomew belong in the Eastern Shore Taylors? He married a daughter of Col. John Stringer who had dealings with William Taylor (born c1613-1687), so it is possible that Bartholomew was a son of William Taylor. However, the name Bartholomew was never used in that Taylor family whereas this family continued the use of the name. So, I believe that Bartholomew was a son of Abraham Taylor. Since Bartholomew died in 1684, he was not named in his father's will. The name of Bartholomew was carried on through this family when his next youngest brother John named his first son Bartholomew.

References

Marshall, James. Abstracts of the Wills and Administrations of Northampton Co VA 1632-1802. p 122, 141, 142.

Walczyk, Frank. Northampton County VA Orders & Wills Vol 1 1683-1689. p 121.

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iii. JOHN TAYLOR, b. c 1665, Northampton Co VA; d. c Jun 1698, Accomack Co VA; m. MARY LECATT, c 1686, Accomack Co VA; b. c 1666; d. Aft. 1703.

Notes for JOHN TAYLOR:

John Taylor was born in Northampton Co VA and spent his life in about the same area, though the area became Accomack Co in 1663. About 1686, he married Mary Lecatt. In 1686, John received 50 acres in A34 in Accomack Co VA from his father Abraham Taylor, maybe as a marriage gift. (Whitelaw, 699)

In Sep 1689, John was among those who signed an agreement presented to the court of neighbors to Rogers' plantation in Nandua for a new road. Among the other signers were his father and brother, Abraham Sr and Abraham Jr. (McKey, Vol 7, 281)

In 1690 and 1691, John was taxed on one tithe and in both years, he was listed next to his father Abraham. (McKey, Vol 7, 323, 340)

In Feb 1691, John bought 50 acres from his brother William. (McKey, Vol 7, 325) In 1695, John also bought 110 acres from his brother Thomas. So, by 1695, John owned 210 acres in A34. (Whitelaw, 699)

In 1692, John was included in the tithe list with one tithe next to his brother Abraham Jr and his father-in-law John Lecatt. (McKey, Vol 7, 353)

In 1698, John died in his 30s, leaving his wife with 5 children and another one on the way. On June 7 1698, widow Mary presented his will in court. (McKey, Vol 9, 25) Abstract of will: My land 210 acres of which 60 acres to son Bartholomew & whereas my wife is with child, if it please God to prove to be a son, then I bequeath to my other two sons John and Abraham, and if it lives 50 acres a piece, but if it proves a daughter, then ye said 210 acres to be equally divided between my three sons only Bartholomew to have 10 acres more land; to revert to brother and brother & their heirs forever; to son Bartholomew my gun, to my son John my sword & belt; rest of estate one third to wife & ye other two thirds to be equally divided among my children, viz Bartholomew, John, Abraham, Deborah, Mary & ye child my wife now goeth with; in possession of wife until she betake herself to another husband & then my neighbor William Wale to see ye division made, my sons to be at 18 & daughters at 16 years of age; wife executrix; dated Apr 13 1698; John "J T" Taylor, witnesses John Lecatt Sr, Robert Hutchinson, Tomasin "X" Lecatt; probated Jun 7 1698. (Nottingham, 30; Casey, 119)

Sons William and Abraham settled in Somerset Co MD and sold their inherited land to their brother John. Son Bartholomew probably died young, because John obtained his land also. (Whitelaw, 699)

In 1703, widow Mary was named in her father's will, "to the children of my daughter Mary that she had by John Taylor." (Nottingtham, 33)

References

Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore. p 699.

Casey, Albert E. Southern Taylor Families 1607-1830, 1958. p 119.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts, Vol 7 1682-1690. p 281, 323, 325, 353.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County Va Court Order Abstracts, Vol 9 1697-1703. p 25.

Batchelder, Pauline M. A Somerset Sampler, Families of Old Somerset County MD 1700-1776. p 260.

Nottingham, Stratton. Certificates and Rights, Accomack County VA 1663-1800. p 33.

Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations of Accomack Co VA 1663-1800. p 30.

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iv. WILLIAM TAYLOR, b. c 1668, Accomack Co VA; d. Aft. 1692.

Notes for WILLIAM TAYLOR:

In Jun 1688, William Taylor "aged about 20 years" made a deposition in court about a horse. (McKey, Vol 7, 238) This same year, his father gave him 50 acres in A34 in Accomack Co VA. (Whitelaw, 699)

In Jan 1691, William bought 50 acres in A34 in Accomack Co VA at Pungoteague from his brother Abraham Taylor Jr. Their brother John witnessed the deed. (McKey, Vol 7, 325) William immediately sold the 50 acres to William Wail in Feb 1691. At the same time, William then sold 50 acres to his brother John. So, by Feb 1691, William had disposted of all of the acreage he had received from his family.

In 1692, William was taxed on 1 tithe. (McKey, Vol 7, 351) In this list, he was listed as William Jr, not because he was the son of a William but because he was the younger of the two William Taylors in the county. They were unrelated.

After 1692, there are no references to William in Accomack Co VA.

References

Whitelaew, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore. p 699.

McKey, JoAnn. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts, Vol 7 1682-1690. p 238, 325, 351.

 

v. THOMAS TAYLOR, CORDWAINER, b. c 1672, Accomack Co VA; d. Bet. Feb 1707/08 - Oct 1708, Accomack Co VA; m. UNKNOWN, c 1695, prob VA; d. Aft. 1706.

Notes for THOMAS TAYLOR, CORDWAINER:

Thomas Taylor, a son of Abraham Taylor and Deborah Ketchme, was born in Accomack Co VA and spent his entire life there.

In Jun 1688, "Abraham Taylor's sons" were mentioned in a case about a horse. In their depositions, they gave their ages: Abraham about 26 years old, William about 20 years old, Thomas about 16 years old. (McKey, Vol 7, 238) This provides a very good estimate of Thomas' birth year.

Thomas was trained as a shoemaker. In 1696, a different older Thomas Taylor who was a cordwainer died. After that year, the court references to this Thomas Taylor identify him as a shoemaker or cordwainer.

About 1695 at age 23, Thomas married but his wife's name is unknown. They had 6 known children.

Thomas Taylor, Cordwainer, bought 100 acres in A64 in 1696 from Edmund and Elizabeth Scarburgh. (Whitelaw, 847) The 1704 Quit Rent rolls include Thomas in Accomack Co with those 100 acres. (Wells, 87) In 1706, Taylor added 120 acres from Jonathan James (which James had purchased from Scarburgh). (Whitelaw, 847)

In August 1700, Thomas served as a juror. (McKey, Vol 9, 102, 118)

Thomas died in 1708 about age 36, leaving his unnamed wife with young children to raise. Abstract of will: to son David this plantation whereon I now live, it being 100 acres & if without heirs to Thomas Taylor; to wife the best feather bed & furniture we have; to my daughter Mary Taylor next best feather bed, 3 of the best pewter dishes, newest iron pot, 1 cow & yearling to say a heifer yearling; to my son Thomas Taylor a bed, 1 large gun, 1 handmill, 1 cow & heifer yearling; to son David Taylor 1 gun, 2 pewter dishes, 1 pot to say a iron pot which shall hold betwixt four and five gallons and 1 sword; to the child that my wife now goes with if it liveth, 1 bed; all my shoemakers tools to Peter Turlington the younger; all my tanners tools to Jonathan James; I give all servants to my wife; loving friends John Washburn, William Nock to see this my will performed; my wife sole executrix, signed Thomas T Taylor; witnesses Peter PT Turlington, John Wylie; dated Sep 8 1702; proven Nov 2 1708. (Nottingham, 39; Casey, 120; McKey, Vol 10, 176)

After Thomas' death, the court records of his estate name only the executor John Wylie. On October 6 1708, Wylie presented the will in court. (McKey, Vol 10, 176) In Nov 1708, the court ordered that William Parker, James Alexander, William Burton, and William Phillips appraise the estate. (McKey, Vol 10, 179) On Feb 2 1709, Wylie presented the inventory of the estate in court. (McKey, Vol 10, 187) In April 1709, William Parker agreed to take daughter Mary until she reached age 18; Stratton Burton claimed he was owed 480 lb tobo; John Chandler claimed the estate owed him; Charles Marshall stated he was owed 28 shillings. (McKey, Vol 10, 191, 195) In June 1709, Thomas Parramore sued the estate for 2500 lb tobo plus 6 shillings 2 pence. (McKey, Vol 10, 203) By October 1709, the court ordered that the owners of the hides still in Wylie's possession be delivered to the owners. (McKey, Vol 10, 213)

Later documents add the names of the younger daughters. In Sep 1765, "that the said Thomas at the time of his death left two sons, David & Thomas Taylor and four daughters, Mary, Joanna, Anne, & Sarah, but Joanna, Anne & Sarah were not born at the making & publishing of said will, but that Joanna was in the womb at that time. That [son] Thomas died in the lifetime of the said David without issue, and that David also died without issue and left Joanna the now defendant the only surviving sister at the time of his death; That the lessor of the plaintiff, William Chandler, is the heir at law to Anne, and that Caleb Niblet is the son of Sarah, and that David Taylor was possessed of the said lands by virture of the said devise till about two years last past when he died in North Carolina." (Nottingham, 24)

Perhaps later Accomack Co records trace the ownership of his land through his sons.

References

Casey, Albert. Southern Taylor Families 1607-1830, 1958. p 120.

Whitelaw, Ralph T. Virginia's Eastern Shore. p 847.

Nottingham, Stratton. Accomack Land Causes 1728-1825. p 23, 24.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts, Vol 7 1682-1690. p 238.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts, Vol 9 1697-1703. p 102, 118.

McKey, JoAnn R. Accomack County VA Court Order Abstracts, Vol 10 1703-1710. p 84, 176, 179, 187, 191, 195, 203, 213.

Smith, Annie L. The Quit Rent Rolls of VA 1704. p 87.

Nottingham, Stratton, Wills and Administrations of Accomack Co VA 1663-1800. p 39.

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vi. DAUGHTERS? TAYLOR.

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