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William Miles

Male 1674 - Aft 1744  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  William Miles was born in 1674 in Accomack County, Virginia; died after 1744 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Land Purchase: 1712, Accomack County, Virginia; William bought 135 acres from Charles Fonelson. In a 1715 Land deed, William's occupation is listed as Carpenter
    • Land Sale: 15 November 1715, Winter Quarters, Somerset County, Maryland; Deed in Notes
    • Land Sale: 3 Mar 1718, Accomack County, Virginia; William Miles presented and acknowledged a deed for land he sold to Mason Abbott.
    • Will: 6 June 1723, Accomack County, Virginia; To friend William Miles.....(abstracted wills, lists few details, mostly just lists names of persons)
    • Deed: 4 July 1727; Deeds land to son William Jr. (deed in notes)
    • Deed: 24 July 1727, Accomack County, Virginia; Deeded 150 acres to his son William. He bought some adjoining land to add to that owned by Roger and Ann Miles.
    • Inventory: 6 August 1729, Accomack County, Virginia; William Miles inventories & appraised estate of Sleby Onions - Court Date 6 Aug 1729. (Orders Accomack Co. 1724 - 1731 p 116.)
    • Deed: 3 February 1735, Accomack County, Virginia; Years after William Miles gave "Deed of Gift" 150 acres at the south end to his son William, a balance of 185 acres was given to a son Roger. Williams and wife Ester sold 150 Acres to John Major in 1735.
    • Deed: 25 January 1741, Accomack County, Virginia; Between William Miles of Accomack County of the one part and Roger Miles his Oldest Son (Deed in notes)
    • Will: 25 September 1744, Accomack County, Virginia; Roger Miles' will named a son William and gave him the plantation where "my father (being William Miles Sr.) now lives containing 180 acres"

    Notes:

    Died:
    William Miles died intestate after 1744 (based on being mentioned in his son Roger's will of 1744) and his administration was not found. It appears that he lived at the place given his son Roger until his death

    William married Mary in 1713 in Accomack County, Virginia. Mary was born in 1680 in Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    William married ? Parker in 1699 in Accomack County, Virginia. ? was born in 1682; died in 1710 in ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rodger Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1700; died in 1744.
    2. 3. William Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1705 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in March 1764 in Accomack County, Virginia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rodger Miles Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1700; died in 1744.

  2. 3.  William Miles Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1705 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in March 1764 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Land Sale: 2 February 1735, Accomack County, Virginia; Sold John Major for 30 Pounds, land which my father William Miles gave me by Deed of Gift & Acknowledged the same in open court 4 Day of July 1727

    Notes:

    Died:
    Administration of William's estate was filed on 29 March 1764. Jacob Stakes was named to settle the estate of William Miles. Henry Heath was the security. His estate was finally settled 27 Jan 1767

    William married Esther in 1730 in Accomack County, Virginia. Esther was born in 1710; died in 1740. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    William married Elizabeth West in 1744 in Accomack County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of Scarbrough West and Mary) was born in 1728 in Accomack County, Virginia; died after 1765 in Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Rodger Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1744 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in October 1805 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    2. 5. Scarburgh Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1746 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    3. 6. Phillip Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1760 in Accomack County, Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rodger Miles Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1744 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in October 1805 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census_1930: 1780, Accomack County, Virginia; W/M 451 Male 0-10 (William Justice son of Rachel?) 1 M 10-16 (William Justice?) 1 M 16-26 (son George probably) 1 F 16-26 (Dau. Ann?) 1 Female 45+ (wife Rachel) 6 slaves.
    • Rev War: 1781, Accomack County, VA; Claims for compensation from the state made by Virginia citizens for materials, supplies, and personal services provided to the militia, State, and Continental troops during the Revolutionary War. (Just his name listed, not what he wanted comp for)
    • Land Sale: 24 June 1805, Accomack County, Virginia; Rodger Miles and Rachel his wife to George Miles was acknowledged by the said Rodger and Rachel as their act and deed and were ordered to be recorded (Acc Orders 1804-1805, p. 332)..
    • Will: 25 October 1805, Accomack County, Virginia; To son George Miles all my land where I did live on. To son George Miles still & ... To wife Rachael Miles ... To daughter Ann Miles the remainder including Negroes.
    • Will: 25 October 1805, Accomack County, Virginia; To son George Miles ... Son George Miles & wife Rachel Extrs. Witt: Thomas Hickman Jr., William Justice & Joshua Riggs. Apparently he died in debt, because there were bonds to Hickman and Gillaspie
    • Estate settm't: 26 January 1807, Accomack County, Virginia; Appraisers: John Young, William Wright Sr. & William White. Buyers: Rachel Miles & George Miles. To Samuel Justice orphan. Negroes Mary & Spencer. Auditors: Parker Barnes & John Young..

    Notes:

    Died:
    Will probated on 28 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah Hickman & John Gillespie securities.

    Rodger married Rachel Wimbrough on 28 December 1797 in Accomack County, Virginia. Rachel was born in 1754; died in 1823. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Rodger married Unknown in 1775 in Accomack County, Virginia. Unknown was born in 1750; died in 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. George Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1780 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in January 1820 in Accomack County, Virginia.
    2. 8. Ann Miles Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1789.

  2. 5.  Scarburgh Miles Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1746 in Accomack County, Virginia.

  3. 6.  Phillip Miles Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1760 in Accomack County, Virginia.


Generation: 4

  1. 7.  George Miles Descendancy chart to this point (4.Rodger3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1780 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in January 1820 in Accomack County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 25 October 1805, Accomack County, VA; To son George Miles all my land where I did live on.
    • Will: 20 September 1819, Accomack County, Va; My man Isaac to be emancipated after serving 7 years after my decease, according to laws of Virginia. To wife Nancy Miles ... Remainder to my 3 daughters Fanny Elizabeth Miles, Rosey Ann Miles & Margaret Jane Miles. Wife Nancy Miles Extr.
    • Estate Settled: 31 March 1823, Accomack County, Virginia; Estate wasn't settled until 1823Nancy Miles Extr. Negro man Isaac, woman Susey & boy Spencer. Appraisers: George W. Bundick, William White & Elijah Hickman. Buyer: Widow. Auditors: George W. Bundick & William White

    Notes:

    Died:
    Will probated on 31 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Warner & John S. Bundick securities

    George married Nancy Poulson on 15 March 1810 in Accomack County, Virginia. Nancy (daughter of ? and ?) was born in 1782 in Accomack County, Virginia; died in November 1853 in Accomack County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Fanny Elizabeth Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1811.
    2. 10. Rosey Ann Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1814; died in 1885.
    3. 11. Margaret Jane Miles  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 March 1817 in Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia, USA; died on 4 September 1887 in Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia, USA.

  2. 8.  Ann Miles Miles Descendancy chart to this point (4.Rodger3, 3.William2, 1.William1) was born in 1789.



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