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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edward Moss was born 1610, , Lancashire, England; died 1 Jul 1685, , York, Virginia; was buried 1685, , York, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: MPNT-BB

    Notes:

    Edward Moss was the first Moss to emigrate to America. His name was first
    recorded in the York County, Virginia Court in 1625. However, other references
    give a much later date of 1644 for is residence in York County, Virginia. The
    most logical explanation for the difference in dates is that Edward Moss, being
    only 15 when first coming to America, may have returned to the colony of
    Virginia during the English Civil War (1642-1649), where he lived only a short
    time before his death.

    Little else is known about Edward Moss except that he was a member of the
    Anglican church.

    The exact number of children born to Edward and Ann (Belt) Moss is uncertain.

    On 20 November 1654, the sons of Edward, the immigrant, -- William, Thomas, and
    Robert - were given a grant of 800 acres in Old Rappahonnock County (now
    Lancaster), Virginia, for transporting 16 persons to the Virginia County.
    ----------
    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Edward married Ann Belt 1630, , England. Ann was born Abt 1614, , Lancashire, England; died , York, Virginia; was buried , York, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1631, , Lancashire, England; died 1678, , Old Rappahannock, Virginia; was buried , Old Rappahannock, Virginia.
    2. 3. Robert Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1633, , Lancashire, England; died 1689, , Old Rappahannock, Virginia; was buried Abt 1689, Essex County, Virginia.
    3. 4. William Henry Moss, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Apr 1633, , England; died 21 Apr 1685, , Old Rappahonnock, Virginia; was buried 5 Jul 1685.
    4. 5. Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Edward Moss, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1637, , Lancashire, England; died 17 Dec 1716, , Old Rappahannock, Virginia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Moss Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born 1631, , Lancashire, England; died 1678, , Old Rappahannock, Virginia; was buried , Old Rappahannock, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: MPNX-3J

    Notes:

    Thomas Moss lived in Old Rappahonnock County, Virginia. His will was written
    31 March 1678 and proven 13 June 1679.
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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Thomas — Elizabeth. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Frances Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Elizabeth Moss  Descendancy chart to this point

    Thomas — Elizabeth Wales. Elizabeth (daughter of John Wales) was born Abt 1633; died 1683. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Robert Moss Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born 1633, , Lancashire, England; died 1689, , Old Rappahannock, Virginia; was buried Abt 1689, Essex County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: MPNX-BQ

    Notes:

    Robert Moss had dealings in several Virginia counties. In 1654, in addition to
    the land he received in Old Rappahonnock County, Robert was assessed for tobacco
    in York County. Robert made his will 8 August 1685 and it was proven 13 April
    1689. It was signed by his son-in-law Abraham Stapp.

    Attached to a deed made in 1665 was the following quote: "The Mosses for
    generations were influential families in York County."
    ----------
    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Robert married Rebecca Wales Bef 1675, , Virginia. Rebecca (daughter of John Wales) was born 1630, , England; died 1679, Essex County, Virginia; was buried 1679, Essex County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. William Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1649; died Abt 8 Aug 1685.
    2. 10. Elizabeth Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1651; died Abt 8 Aug 1685.
    3. 11. Frances Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1653; died Abt 8 Aug 1685.
    4. 12. Dorothy Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1655, Essex County, Virginia; died 1714, Essex County, Virginia; was buried Essex County, Virginia.
    5. 13. Robert Moss, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1657; died Abt 1719.

    Robert — Rebecca. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  William Henry Moss, I Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born 21 Apr 1633, , England; died 21 Apr 1685, , Old Rappahonnock, Virginia; was buried 5 Jul 1685.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: KGLD-GG

    Notes:

    William Moss came to America in 1644 with his father Edward and his three
    brothers Edward, Robert and Thomas. They settled in York County, Virginia.
    William returned to England to be educated at Oxford University.

    William returned to America in 1653 with his brothers Robert and Thomas. They
    were given a grant of 800 acres located on the south side of the Rappahonnock
    River in Old Rappahonnock County, on November 20, 1654 for transporting sixteen
    persons to the colony of Virginia. William gained additional property in Old
    Rappahonnock County. At the time of his death, William owned approximately
    three thousand acres of land.

    On April 21, 1685, William wrote his will, naming his son as executor of his
    estate. He gave 1600 acres of land to his son, and much land, slaves, animals,
    and household furnishings to his two daughters. Elias Wilson, Thomas Neu and
    William's brother Robert signed William's will.
    ----------
    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    William married Frances Aft 1676. [Group Sheet]

    William married Jane Bridgett North , England. Jane (daughter of Roger North and Jane Leak) was born , England; died 1676, , Old Rappahonnock, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. William Henry Moss, II  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Frances Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Elizabeth Moss  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Moss Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1)

    Notes:

    Listed in brother William's Will.
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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    — Crask. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Edward Moss, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born Abt 1637, , Lancashire, England; died 17 Dec 1716, , Old Rappahannock, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSW9-DJ

    Notes:

    Edward Moss lived in York County, Virginia was a boatwright by trade and owned
    a vast amount of property. In 1657, Edward deeded to his son Edward two-thirds
    of his estate.
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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Edward — Eleanor. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Edward Moss  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1650, , York, Virginia; died Abt 1716.
    2. 18. Charles Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. William Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 20. John Moss  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Frances Moss Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.


  2. 8.  Elizabeth Moss Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.


  3. 9.  William Moss Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1649; died Abt 8 Aug 1685.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV1-1F


  4. 10.  Elizabeth Moss Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1651; died Abt 8 Aug 1685.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV1-2L


  5. 11.  Frances Moss Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1653; died Abt 8 Aug 1685.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV1-3R


  6. 12.  Dorothy Moss Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born 1655, Essex County, Virginia; died 1714, Essex County, Virginia; was buried Essex County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: FW8N-QN

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Dorothy married Abraham Stapp 1685, , Old Rappahonnack, Virginia. Abraham (son of Abraham Stapp and Dorothy North) was born 1649, , England; died 4 Apr 1714, Essex County, Virginia; was buried Essex County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Joshua Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1688, Essex County, Virginia; died 27 Mar 1783, Orange County, Virginia; was buried Abt 1783, Orange County, Virginia.
    2. 22. Joseph Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1690/1691, Essex County, Virginia; died 20 May 1735, , Orange, Virginia.
    3. 23. Abraham Stapp, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1692, Essex County, Virginia.
    4. 24. William Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1694, Essex County, Virginia; died Abt 1720, Essex County, Virginia.
    5. 25. Jacob Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1696, Essex County, Virginia; died Abt 1720.
    6. 26. James Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1698, Essex County, Virginia; died Abt 1773.
    7. 27. Ruth Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1700, Essex County, Virginia.
    8. 28. Rebecca Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1702, Essex County, Virginia.
    9. 29. Martha Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1709, Essex County, Virginia.

  7. 13.  Robert Moss, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1657; died Abt 1719.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSW6-TC

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Robert — Martha. [Group Sheet]


  8. 14.  William Henry Moss, II Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    William — Margaret Hopkins. [Group Sheet]


  9. 15.  Frances Moss Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Frances married William Brown Bef 25 Mar 1693. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. John Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1671; died 1762.

  10. 16.  Elizabeth Moss Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Elizabeth married John Craske 7 Dec 1693. [Group Sheet]


  11. 17.  Edward Moss Descendancy chart to this point (6.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1650, , York, Virginia; died Abt 1716.

    Notes:

    Edward Moss was involved in York County, Virginia politics. In a letter
    written prior to 1676, it was stated that Edward Moss was not in favor of the
    king's appointment of Sir William Berkeley to the governship of the colony.

    Although it is not known whether Edward participated in Bacon's Rebellion, he
    was appointed justice in 1676 as a result of the revolt. He was still listed
    as a Justice in 1687.

    Edward's will was made in 1716.
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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Edward — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Benjamin Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. William Moss  Descendancy chart to this point died Abt 1718.
    3. 33. John Moss  Descendancy chart to this point died Abt 1716.
    4. 34. Elizabeth Moss  Descendancy chart to this point died Abt 1731.
    5. 35. Ann Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 36. Rebecca Moss  Descendancy chart to this point died Abt 1758.

  12. 18.  Charles Moss Descendancy chart to this point (6.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.


  13. 19.  William Moss Descendancy chart to this point (6.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.


  14. 20.  John Moss Descendancy chart to this point (6.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.



Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Joshua Stapp Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born 1688, Essex County, Virginia; died 27 Mar 1783, Orange County, Virginia; was buried Abt 1783, Orange County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: CB17-L7

    Notes:

    Under the provisions of the will of his father, Joshua Stapp was devised "The lower part" of the plantation bordering on "Mr. Robert Brooke." This was probably one of the choicest legacies of the estate. The land was still in the possession of Joshua in 1718.

    On 8 December 1719, William and Joshua Stapp executed a power of attorney to John Wridings to acknowlege a deed to John Foster Sr. In 1734 Joshua Stapp is in Caroline County, whether by a change in county lines or by removal we do not know but we are inclined to think by the formar since Caroline County was formed in 1734 from Essex.

    Joshua and his wife Martha had entered into a contract with Thomas and Martha Foy on some lands. On 14 February 1734 the four formally executed deeds of "cease and release." The Caroline court records note, too, that an action against Joshua, brought by "John Aylet, Gentleman," was dismissed 8 August 1735. In 1743 Joshua Stapp is in Orange County Virginia for at a sale of the estate of James Thurston where it was noted that he was indebted to the estate in the sum of two pounds eight shillings for a grindstone.

    Three years later, 27 August 1746, Joshua Stapp, his daughter Eve and her husband Anthred Salmon lease 150 acres of land from the executors of the estate of Alexander Spotswood. The lessees bound themselves to plant fruit trees within four years, not to remove timber or waste it but were permitted to search for minerals. The land, located in St. Mark's Parish and on the River Rapadan, was leased for 800 pounds of tobacco annually.

    Joshua Stapp and Martha (Coffey) Stapp had a large family of children by 1755 for a list of titheables in John Williams' precinct shows nine. However, earlier (the exact date confusing) Joshua had been awarded the children of John Stapp to raise. John, son of Joshua, had died in 1751.
    Joshua Stapp was by this time wealthy in land and slaves, of the number we are uncertain but at one time he owned seventeen. One of them was referred to as "My Man" by Joshua. There were also, BeBett Jr, Narick, Frank, James, Winn, Bacus, Lett, Lewis Moses, Abraham, Kate, Abraham Jr, Jack, Ben, and Cate.

    Growing old by the seventies, Joshua began to deed slaves and land to his children and grandchildren. He gave the slaves Narick and Frank to his son Joshua Jr., To Thomas and his wife Ann he gave the slaves James and Winn, To James he deeded "1 negro man named Abraham and one negro female named Bett and one negro boy named Abraham." On 28 September 1775 he deeded his son Joseph 214 acres of land "being the same land which the said Joshua Stapp and Joseph his son now liveth." In addition, in the same instrument he gave Joseph four negroes named Bacus, Bett, Lewis and Moses. In order to provide his children and grand children with slaves he purchased from Thomas Porter 25 September 1776, two slaves Kate and Jack. He immediately, on the same day, deeded the slave Ben to his granddaughter Elizabeth Simms. Other instruments alienated practically all the remaining properties.

    Having provided for his children and grandchildren, Joshua Stapp executed his Will, 19 December 1782. The first item was a manumission of two slaves, "my negro man" and "negro woman Betty" husband and wife. If there was to be any charge attached to the manumission it was to be paid out of his estate. The "negro woman Cate" was bequeathed to Achilles Stapp, his grandson. The residue of his estate was to be divided between his grandson Achilles, his granddaughters, Lucy Willhoit, Sarah Creel and Martha Hubbard. Achilles was named executor. Witnesses were John Payne, John Wyat, and William Wyat. At a court held in Orange County, 27 March 1783, Achilles came in to court and exhibited the instrument which was proven by the last named two witnesses.
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    References:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 1.
    Dianne, AZDEE@aol.com, 26 November 1998.
    "The Stepp/Stapp Families of America - A Source Book", Henry P. Scalf &
    Rudolph B. Stepp, 1973, p ?.

    Joshua married Martha "Patsy" Coffey Abt 1723, Essex County, Virginia. Martha (daughter of Edward Coffey and Ann Powell) was born Abt 1690, Essex County, Virginia; died Abt 1772, Orange County, Virginia; was buried 1772, Essex County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 37. John Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1710/1711, , Orange, Virginia; died 1751, , Culpepper, Virginia.
    2. 38. Joseph Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1712, , Orange, Virginia; died Abt 1775, , Casswell, North Carolina.
    3. 39. Joshua Stapp, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1724, , Virginia; died Jul 1814, , Scott, Kentucky.
    4. 40. Eve Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1726, , Orange, Virginia.
    5. 41. Elizabeth Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1728, , Orange, Virginia; died 1795, , Kanawa, West Virginia; was buried 1795, , Kanawa, Virginia.
    6. 42. James Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1730, , Orange, Virginia.
    7. 43. Thomas Stapp  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1731, , Orange, Virginia; died 1777, , Virginia.
    8. 44. Annister Step  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1731, Orange County, Virginia; died Abt 1759; was buried Brockman-Mitchell Cemetery, Albmarle County, Virginia.

  2. 22.  Joseph Stapp Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born 1690/1691, Essex County, Virginia; died 20 May 1735, , Orange, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV0-C1

    Notes:

    May have died at Spotsylvania.


  3. 23.  Abraham Stapp, III Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1692, Essex County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV0-D6


  4. 24.  William Stapp Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1694, Essex County, Virginia; died Abt 1720, Essex County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV0-FC


  5. 25.  Jacob Stapp Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1696, Essex County, Virginia; died Abt 1720.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV0-GJ


  6. 26.  James Stapp Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1698, Essex County, Virginia; died Abt 1773.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV0-HP


  7. 27.  Ruth Stapp Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1700, Essex County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV0-JV


  8. 28.  Rebecca Stapp Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1702, Essex County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV0-K2

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    IGI.
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.


  9. 29.  Martha Stapp Descendancy chart to this point (12.Dorothy3, 3.Robert2, 1.Edward1) was born Abt 1709, Essex County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RSV0-L7

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    IGI.
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.


  10. 30.  John Brown Descendancy chart to this point (15.Frances3, 4.William2, 1.Edward1) was born 1671; died 1762.

    John — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. Benjamin Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1695; died 1762.

  11. 31.  Benjamin Moss Descendancy chart to this point (17.Edward3, 6.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Benjamin — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 46. Benjamin Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. Frances Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 48. John Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 49. Edward Moss  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 32.  William Moss Descendancy chart to this point (17.Edward3, 6.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Abt 1718.

    Notes:

    William Moss' Will was proven 16 February 1718.
    ----------
    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    William married Elizabeth Goodwin 23 Jan 1696. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 50. Edward Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 51. Charles Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 52. William Moss  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 33.  John Moss Descendancy chart to this point (17.Edward3, 6.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Abt 1716.

    Notes:

    John Moss' Will was proven in 1716.
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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    John — Elizabeth. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 53. Edward Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 54. Benjamin Moss  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 34.  Elizabeth Moss Descendancy chart to this point (17.Edward3, 6.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Abt 1731.

    Notes:

    Elizabeth's Will was proven in 1731.
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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Elizabeth — Henry Heyward. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. John Heyward  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 56. Elizabeth Heyward  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 57. Ann Heyward  Descendancy chart to this point

    Elizabeth — Thomas Tabb. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 58. Edward Tabb  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 59. Martha Tabb  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 35.  Ann Moss Descendancy chart to this point (17.Edward3, 6.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Ann — Phillip. [Group Sheet]


  16. 36.  Rebecca Moss Descendancy chart to this point (17.Edward3, 6.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Abt 1758.

    Notes:

    Rebecca's Will was probated 1 August 1758.
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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Rebecca — William Armistead. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 60. Robert Armistead  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 61. Moss Armistead  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 62. Edward Armistead  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 63. Hannah Armistead  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 64. Judith Armistead  Descendancy chart to this point


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