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     Capt. Edmund Scarburgh I Burgess He was a Barrister. Captain Edmund Scarburgh lived for a time in St. Martin's-in-the-Fields parish, London. As requested in his father's will (5 Sep 1606) Edmund was admitted to Caius College, Cambridge, England, 15 Apr 1602 and remained at Caius College until he had taken the degree of barrister. Jennings Cropper Wise reported that he came to Virginia for the first time about 1620, leaving his family in England. However no proof of this has been found. By 1628-29 he had settled with his family on Magothy Bay on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, where he was a Commissioner for the Plantation of Accomack in 1631 and represented Accomack in the House of Burgesses in 1629, 1631, and 1632, and was presiding Commissioner of the first court held in Accomack County in 1632 and served until his death. He died intestate after 17 April 1634, the last time he served as a member of the Accomack Court, and prior to 9 January 1635, when Hannah Scarburgh, "widow," sold cattle to Captain Thomas Graves (Ames, Mears & Allied Lines, pp. 345-346). His wife Hannah "Scarborough" was also referred to as a widow on 19 Feb 1634/5 (N'hamp Orders, Wills, Deeds, etc, f. 48).¹ He was born in 1584 at North Walsham, County Norfolk, England.¹ He married Hannah "Anna" Smith, daughter of Rev. Edmund Smith and Alice Barry, before February 1, 1615 at England.¹ Capt. Edmund Scarburgh I Burgess died before February 19, 1634/35 at Northampton Co., Virginia; It was on this date that the records referred to Hannah Scarborough widow.¹

     Hannah "Anna" Smith was born circa 1594 at London, England.¹ As of circa 1610,her married name was Mercer.¹ She married Ralph "Rodolph" Mercer circa 1610.¹ Hannah "Anna" Smith married Capt. Edmund Scarburgh I Burgess before February 1, 1615 at England.¹ As of before February 1, 1615,her married name was Scarburgh.¹ Hannah "Anna" Smith died after February 19, 1634/35 at Northampton Co., Virginia.¹

     Ralph "Rodolph" Mercer was buried at Church of St. Mary, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Whales.¹ He was born circa 1585.¹ He married Hannah "Anna" Smith, daughter of Rev. Edmund Smith and Alice Barry, circa 1610.¹ Ralph "Rodolph" Mercer died in 1613.¹

     Rev. Edmund Smith was born in 1564 at Harrow, Middlesex, England.¹ He married Alice Barry, daughter of Nicholas Barry II and Anne Lording, on July 23, 1593 at St. Laurence Pountney, London, Middlesex, England.¹ Rev. Edmund Smith left a will on January 10, 1617/18; Edmund made a will on 10 January 1617/18 at Pembrokeshire, England. In his will Edmund Smith, rector of Tenby in Pembrokeshire, England, stated: In the name of god Amen. This Tenth day of January in the fourteeth year of the reign of our sovereign Lord James King of England, I, Edmond Smith, Rector or parson of Tenbie, being poor in body but in good and perfect memory, love and praise be given unto God, do make this my last will and Testament in manner and forme followinge. First I bequeath my soule unto Allmighty God my only Saviour and Redeemer...my body to be buried in the church at Tenby. Item, I give unto my son Edmond Smyth the sum of one hundred pounds to be payed in manner and forme following, viz. at Christmas next (illegible) in the year of our lord 1618 (illegible) I give unto my son Edmond Smith all of my books and apparel. Item, I give unto my daughter Anna Scarbrough als Smith my best quilt (illegible) with (illegible) to be (illegible) for her presently after the proving of my will. Item, I give unto my grandson Charles Scarbrough five (?) markes to be payed (illegible) after the provinge of my will. All the rest of my goods, chattells, and (illegible), moveable and immoveable of every kind of nature...I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Alice Smith, whome I do constitute, nominate, and appoint my sole executrix of this my last will and testament. (redacted) Edmund Smith. Witness, Steven Middleton, Mary Clarke, (illegible) Middleton, George (Martin?), (illegible) Barret.¹ He died after January 10, 1617/18 at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Whales.¹

     Alice Barry was born circa 1575 at St. Laurence Pountney, London, Middlesex, England.¹ She married Rev. Edmund Smith, son of Robert Smith, on July 23, 1593 at St. Laurence Pountney, London, Middlesex, England.¹ As of July 23, 1593,her married name was Smith.¹

     Nicholas Barry II was born circa 1550 at London, England.¹ He married Anne Lording, daughter of George Lording and Anne Unknown, on October 5, 1572 at St. Magnus the Martyr Parish, London, England.¹ Nicholas Barry II died in 1607.¹

     Anne Lording was born circa 1555 at London, England.¹ She married Nicholas Barry II, son of Nicholas Barry I, on October 5, 1572 at St. Magnus the Martyr Parish, London, England.¹ As of October 5, 1572,her married name was Barry.¹ Anne Lording died in 1631 at Walkerne, Hertfordshire, England.¹

     George Lording was born circa 1510.¹ He married Anne Unknown circa 1550.¹ George Lording died before August 8, 1578 at Canterbury, England; It was on this date that his will was proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury by his wife Anne. George Lording was a citizen and merchant tailor of London.¹

     Anne Unknown was born circa 1525.¹ She married George Lording circa 1550.¹ As of circa 1550,her married name was Lording.¹ Anne Unknown died after August 8, 1578; It was on this date that the will of George Lording was proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury by his wife Anne.¹

     Nicholas Barry I was born circa 1525 at Standon, Hertfordshire, England.¹ He died in 1567 at England; It was on this date that his will was proved in the Archdeaconry of Middlesex, Essex & Hereford division.¹

     Robert Smith was born circa 1540.¹

     Anthony West was born circa 1600 at England.¹ He married Anne Atwood on March 11, 1633/34 at Saint Dunstan, Stepney, London, England.¹ Anthony West left a will on October 12, 1651; He made a will on 12 October 1651 at Northampton Co, VA. In his will Anthony West named son John West extr. and my wife (no name) and dau. Barloe to have their thirds out of my estate, and my son John to have the rest. And his mother to have the managing of it during her widowhood, but if she marries then my son John to enjoy his estate (if it be before he comes to age). No administrator nor overseer to have anything to do with my estate.¹ He died before May 25, 1652 at Northampton Co., Virginia; It was on this date that his will was proved. Although unwitnessed, it was adjudged by the court to be the testator's last will. (Notes: The widow's name is Ann West, and she married (Capt.) Stephen Charlton. She gave a calf (originally given by John Elsey) by deed of gift to her grandson Ralph Benony Barlowe, else to return to her dau. Mrs. Katheryne Barlowe (the sister of John West and the aunt of John Elsey).¹

     Anne Atwood was born in 1608 at England.¹ She married Anthony West on March 11, 1633/34 at Saint Dunstan, Stepney, London, England.¹ As of March 11, 1633/34,her married name was West.¹ Anne Atwood died before March 17, 1679 at Accomack Co., Virginia.¹

     Child Drummond was buried at Congressional Cemetery, 1801 East Street Southeast, Washington, D.C..¹ Child Drummond died in December, 1834.¹

     David Elmore was born circa 1824 at North Carolina.¹

     James Elmore was born circa 1828 at North Carolina.¹

     Her married name was Webster.¹ Margaret "Peggy" Elmore married Unknown Webster.¹ Margaret "Peggy" Elmore was born circa 1821 at North Carolina.¹

     Lutia? Ann Webster was born circa 1843 at Virginia.¹

     John W. Webster was born circa 1846 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Arminta M. LaFon on November 1, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.²

     Arminta M. LaFon was born circa 1846 at Giles Co., Virginia.¹ As of November 1, 1866,her married name was Webster.¹ She married John W. Webster, son of Unknown Webster and Margaret "Peggy" Elmore, on November 1, 1866 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹

     Ella Florence Roach was buried at At the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.² She was born on August 19, 1879 at West Virginia.² As of circa 1903,her married name was Jett.³ She married Dr. Joseph Cabell Jett, son of John L. Jett and Mary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns, circa 1903.³ As of October 25, 1919,her married name was Jett.¹ Ella Florence Roach married Dr. Joseph Cabell Jett, son of John L. Jett and Mary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns, on October 25, 1919 at Lawrence Co., Ohio.¹ Ella Florence Roach died in 1933.²

     Her Social Security Number was 236-30-7588.² Glenna Walker was born on February 11, 1910 at Springdale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 2, 1934,her married name was Jett.¹ She married Dr. Joseph Cabell Jett, son of John L. Jett and Mary Virginia "Jennie" Dobyns, on April 2, 1934 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ Glenna Walker died in February, 1982 at West Virginia.²

     Mary Virginia Jett was buried at West Virginia National Cemetery, 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, Pruntytown, Taylor Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 2, 1936 at Springdale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of May 26, 1958,her married name was Nowery.¹ She married David James Nowery on May 26, 1958 at Marion Co., Ohio.^1,5 Mary Virginia Jett died on November 10, 2018 at Ohio at age 82.^4,2,3

     David James Nowery was buried at West Virginia National Cemetery, 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, Pruntytown, Taylor Co., West Virginia.² He was born on June 3, 1931 at Follansbee, Brooke Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Mary Virginia Jett, daughter of Dr. Joseph Cabell Jett and Glenna Walker, on May 26, 1958 at Marion Co., Ohio.^1,4 David James Nowery died on March 19, 2011 at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, at age 79.^2,3,4