Jerry and Linda Butler

From the research of Nancy Lancaster Mathews

1631*Vital Records
Robert Lancaster Sr. (b. abt. 1631 England - d. 1720 Surry Co., VA)

1st wife Lettus (b. bef. 1651-d. bef. 1710 Surry Co., VA)

2nd Widow Sarah (widow) Lewis, Bennett (b. abt. 1627-d. 1722 Surry Co., VA)

Robert Lancaster Sr. may have had a brother William Lancaster who followed him over here.

1652*Surry Co., VA Court Records Books I and 2, pg. 4 (1652-1684)
November 7th 1652... Mr. John Dibdall did at Court held in this place volunteer and made in open court a petition signed by himself, Robert Lancashire and seventy others, and John Collier without timely redress to petition, etc.

1670Surry Co., VA Court Records Book II, pg. 373 (1664-1671)
June 10th 1670... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lains (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one). (NoteI have not found the land purchase for this tax records, as of yet.)

1673*Surry Co., VA, Court Records, early list of tithables, and tax papers
1673- Robert Lancaster is listed

1675*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1675... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1677*Surry Co., VA, Court Minutes
1677- Robert Lancaster served on Jury Duty for the court of Surry Co., VA. Trial about the defendants of Bacon’s Rebellion.

Notes*Bacons Castle- Virginia’s oldest datable brick dwelling and America’s only surviving High Jacobean Structure. Built by Arthur Allen in 1665, the house was occupied by rebel troops in 1676 during Bacon’s Rebellion. This is now a tourist site, in Surry Co., VA.

1677*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1677... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1678*Surry Co., VA, Court Minutes
1678- Robert Lancaster served on Jury Duty for the court of Surry Co., VA.

1678*Surry Co., VA Court Records
October 8th 1678... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1679*Surry Co., Patent Book 7, pg. 205
November 29th 1679... A patent was given to William Powell of Isle of Wight County, VA for land on a branch of the Nansemond River. His Grant was given for the transportation of six persons: John Davies, Elizabeth Brisly, Edward Welbank, Thomas Davies, Robert Lancaster, and Richard Miller.

1679*Surry Co., VA, Wills & Deeds, pg. 135
March 2nd 1679... Land transaction documents that Robert Lancaster purchased 150-acres from William Lyle which this property was on the Blackwater Swamp and is the natural border between Surry and Isle of Wight Co., VA.

1679*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1679... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1680*Isle of Wight Parish, Surry Co., VA, Will Book 2, pg. 377
1680- Will of Joseph Crocker, witnesses: Robert Lancaster.

1680*Surry Co., VA Court Records
May 8th 1680... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1681*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 8th 1681... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1682*Surry Co., VA Court Records Book III, pg. (36) 36 (1672-1682)
June 10th 1682... A list of taken by Mr. Robert Caulfield. Listed: Robert Lancaster, (one) 1

1682*Isles of Wight Co., VA . / Nansemond Co., VA, Quakers in Virginia, by Miles White Jr.
December 14th 1682- John Collings Barnes married Mary Tooke first at a meeting of friends in the county of Isles of Wight on November 11th 1682 they published their marriage at the house of her father-in-law John Barnes, on December 14th 1682 in Nansemond Co., VA at a meeting of Friends. Witnesses: John Barnes, Walter Barklett, Robert Lace, John Shepard (Surry Co.), Edward Pancoast, James Johnston, William Goodman, Edward Tanner, Samuel Newton, Andrew Brown, William Hancock, Dennis Reathdon, Mary Lace, Jane Barnes, Alice Barlett, Barbery Hooles, Ann Seward, Alice Shepard (Surry Co.), Catherine Ronell, Lettis Lancaster, Jane Tannar, Elizabeth Hancock, Rebecca Goodman.

1683*Surry Co., VA Court Records
May 8th 1683... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1684*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1684... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1685*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1685... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1685*Surry Co., VA, Wills and Administrations Book 3, pg. 59 (1671-1750)
May 15th 1685... Martin Thorne Estate dated May 15th 1685. Appraisement by Robert Lancaster, William Newsome and Matthew Swann.

1686*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1686... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1686*Surry Co., VA Court Records Book IV, pg. (549)-549 (1682-1691)
September 23rd 1686... Mr. Robert Lancaster is appointed Surveyor of the highways formerly allotted him by the vestry of Lawnes Creek Parish and ordered that he see them kept in good repair.

1687*Surry Co., VA, Militia “82 WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE QUARTERLY”
1687- Militia at a meeting of his Majesties Justices of the Peace for the county of Surry (October) Xber 19th 1687 present Major Samuel Swann, Mr. Robert Ruffin Mr. Francis Mason, Mr. Robert Randall. In obedience to an order of Council dated August (8br) ye 24th 1687 requiring that the Colonels and Justices of every county doeth (?)- 82 WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE QUARTERLY take an account of all the ablest Freeholders and Inhabitants in their respective counties that are qualified either in Estate or person to find and maintain a Man & Horse to be Listed in a Troop for that county or go themselves when occupation shall require and likewise an account of all other Freeholders and Inhabitants that are fit to be Listed per foot and return the same to his Excellency with all convenient speed. This Court having considered the Capacity and abilities of the several Freeholders and Inhabitants of this county doe most humbly present his Excellency the following persons for horse and foot, as they are here several set down (Viz:) For horse: Colonel Phil Ludwell, Wm. Rose a man and horse Thomas Bage 2, John Thompson, Xto Foster, Thomas Collier 4, Nicholas Meriwether, Walter Flood, Anthony Hardwick, Thomas Flood, Thomas Busby, John Watkins, Joseph Ford, Captain Roger Potter, Hen. Tucker, Wm. Foreman, Thomas Drew, Thomas Bins, Robert Lancaster, Thomas Warren, Thomas Jarrett, George Williams, Tim Walker, Thomas High, Ni. Sessoms, Samuel Thompson, Wm. Gwaltney, John Edwards, Matthew Swann, James Jordan, Wm. Chambers, River Jordan, Wm. Gray, John King, Wm. Newsome, Wm. Simons, Wm. Newitt, Tim Easel Junior, John Holt, Thomas Bentley Junior, Wm. Hancock. Thomas Jolly, Roger Delk, Wm. Carpenter, Charles Jarred, John Barker, Wm. Steward a Quaker, Thomas Tias, Thomas Partridge a Quaker 23, Wm. Hunt, Walter Bartlett a Quaker 23, John Barnes a Quaker.

1687*Surry Co., VA Court Records Book IV, pg. 598 (1682-1691)
August 24th 1682... list of ablest Freeholders and inhabitants in county. Listed: Robert Lancaster.

1687*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1687... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1688*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1688... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1689*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 4, pg. 135 (1687-1694)
January 6th 1689... Daniel Wade to Robert Lancaster sold 150-acres in Lawnes Creek Parish which "I bought of Alex Moore on July 4th 1682" and he had bought it from John Smith who had bought it from William Lyle and wife Judith Lyle on February 27th 1679. John Smith sold the other part of the tract to Thomas Barrow and Thomas Mathews and they sold it to Henry Norton and Henry Baker. Signed, Daniel Wade. Witnesses: Henry Tooker and William Edwards. Recorded January 7th 1689.

1689*Surry Co., VA Court Records Book IV, pg. 724 (1682-1691)
January 7th 1689... Daniel Wade appearing in Court and acknowledging a Deed of Sale of a parcel of land to Robert Lancaster to be his real Act and Deed it is admitted to record.

1689*Surry Co., VA, Deed Book 3, pg. 134
July 4th 1689- Robert Lancaster purchased with 2400 pounds of tobacco, and 150 acres of land in Lawne's Creek Parish on the July 4, 1689.

1689*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1689... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1690*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1690... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, 1 (one).

1691*Surry Co., VA, Wills and Administrations Book 4, pg. 240 (1671-1750)
January 2nd 1691...Will of Robert Caulfield, Leg: niece, Elizabeth, wife of William Holt, land purchased of William Gray, for want of heirs to go to William Holt. To Niece, Mary, wife of James Burton, land purchased of Joseph Rogers. If no heirs to James Burton, to nephew, John Steward "land left me by my father" on Hog Island. To William Cockerham, land purchased of Richard Jordan. To Mrs. Mary White to be paid her by Thomas Bins out of his debt to me. To Francis, daughter of Francis Mason: to Elizabeth daughter of Arthur Allen: Katherine, daughter of Arthur Allen: to James son of Arthur Allen: to Arthur Allen and "my sister, his wife". To Mrs. Elizabeth Holt: to Mrs. Francis Mason, to William Hancock and his wife. To Mr. Samuel Newton, to John Collins, to Charles Williams. To Mary his daughter where John Sugars lives. To wife, Elizabeth all estate in Virginia and England and makes her, Executrix. Dated January 2nd 1691 and probated January 19th 1691. Witnesses: Robert Lancaster, Phillip Shelley, John Crocker, Richard Morris, John Page, and Francis Taylor.

1691*Surry Co., VA Court Records Book V, pg. 9 (1691-1700)
September 1691... Mr. Mathew Swann, Mr. Robert Lancaster, Mr. William Newitt and Mr. Robert Crafford or any three of them are ordered, to appraise the Estate of Mr. William Newsome, deceased being thereunto first sworn before one of the Justices of this County, and ordered that the Executors of the said deceased produce the said appraisement to the next court and make oath thereto.

1691*Surry Co., VA Court Records Book V, pg. 54 (1691-1700)
1691- Robert Lancaster, being impaneled and sworn for Verdict, Jury Duty

1691*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1691... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) and Robert Lancaster, Jr.

1692*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1692... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) and Robert Lancaster, Jr.

1693*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 10th 1693... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) and Robert Lancaster, Jr.

1693*Surry Co., VA Court Records Book V, pg. 98 (1691-1700)
March 1693- Robert Lancaster, Jury Duty

1694Surry Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, Book 5, pg. 20 (1671-1750)
May 7th 1694... Will of Thomas White, Leg: his estate to be divided between his wife Phyllis and children: Thomas, Mary, Rebecca, and Elizabeth. Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ruffin, have the land and management of daughter Rebecca and her estate and place daughter Elizabeth and her estate with whom she pleases. Mr. Robert Lancaster to have the care of my son Thomas and daughter Mary and their estate. Make wife Phyllis Executrix. Elizabeth Ruffin and Robert Lancaster overseers of the will. Dated May 7th 1694 and probated September 4th 1694. Witnesses: Thomas Bage, W. Edwards, and John Thompson. (NoteI believe that Robert Lancaster’s 1st. wife was a sister to this Thomas White.)

1694*Surry Co., VA Court Records Book V, pg. 110 (1691-1700)
September 1694- Robert Lancaster Jury Duty. Pg. 110

1694*Surry Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, pg. 112 (1671-1750)
September 1694... Phyllis the relit (sic) of Thomas White who by the said White in his last will in appointed sole Executrix thereof being summoned, by Robert Lancaster one of the overseers of the said will to prove the same, absolutely relinquished her right of Executorships as also to take administration of ye deceased Estate with the Will annexed. A commission of administration is granted William Edwards (as greatest Creditor) of the Estate of Thomas White, deceased (with the Will Annexed) (the said Will being proved in Court by the oath of Mr. John Thompson and ordered to further proved at the next court ye, other evidence to the said Will not being now present) the said Edwards giving security according to law. Robert Lancaster, entering himself in Court security for William Edwards due performance of his Administration on the Estate of Thomas White with annexed is accepted and ordered that they give bond accordingly. Mr. Mathew Swann, Mr. Thomas Hart and Mr. William Chambers or any two of them are ordered to appraise the Estate of Thomas White, deceased being thereunto first sworn before one of the Justices of the Peace for this County, and Ordered that William Edwards, Administrator of said deceased Estate do at the next Court present the same and make oath thereto.

(Note*Widow Phyllis White married Thomas Edwards after the death of Thomas White)

1694*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1694... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1695*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1695... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1696*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1696... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1697*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1697... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1698*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1698... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1699*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1699... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1700*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1700... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1701*Surry Co., VA, Wills and Administrations Book 5, pg. 224 (1671-1750)
April 27th 1701... Henry Baker deceased estate dated April 27th 1701. Witnesses: Robert Lancaster, Nicholas Sessoms, and Charles Savage. Sarah Baker Executrix of Estate.

1701*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1701... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1702*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1702... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1703*Surry Co., VA Court Records
June 9th 1703... A list of ye tythables belonging to Lawnes (sic) Creek Parish. Listed: Robert Lancaster, Sr. 1 (one) , Robert Lancaster, Jr. (1) Samuel Lancaster (1)

1704*Quit Rent Rolls of Virginia, by Annie Laurie Wright Smith, pg. 53
Robert Lancaster was listed with 100 acres of land for rent rolls of Surry Co., VA. 1704

1704*Surry Co., VA, Court Records Book VI, pg. (49)-256 (1701-1711)
July 1704... John Simpson servant of Robert Lancaster who came into this Country in June last in the ship Katherine of New Haven, Somerset, Commander adjudge twelve years old.

1709*Surry Co., VA Deed Book 5, pg. 445 (1694-1709)
March 6th 1709... Thomas Lane and wife Jane Lane to William Newsome for 5-shillings sold 50-acres whereon said Lane lately lived in Lawnes Creek Parish adjoining the College Path and Phillip Clarke. Signed, Thomas Lane, Jane (X) Lane. Witnesses: William Chambers and Robert Lancaster. Recorded, March 7th 1709.

1710*Surry Co., VA, Marriage
Robert Lancaster Sr. married Sarah widow of 2nd husband Richard Bennett Sr.

(Richard Bennett Sr. died before February 1710 they married after this date.)

1713*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, pg. 557 (1647-1800)
April 27th 1713- Peter Deberry deceased. Appraisement by Robert Lancaster, Mathew Jones, John Davis and Richard Gray. Signed Elizabeth Deberry. Registered April 27th 1713.

1712-1718 Surry Co. VA Court Records, Book VII, pg. (124)-97 (1712-1718)
1712/18... In action of case between Robert Lancaster, plaintiff and John Kea, Defendants neither part appearing it is ordered that the same be dismissed.

1718*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Wills and Administrations, pg. 643 (1647-1800)
December 30th 1718... John Green deceased. Appraisal by Robert Lancaster, Roger Hodges, Phillip Wheaton, and Edward Miller. Registered December 30th 1718

1720*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Wills & Administrations, pg. 30 (1647-1800)
April 28th 1720... Will of Robert Lanquishire of the Upper Parish. Leg: Wife: granddaughter Unity Lanquishire: grandson Samuel Lancaster: grandson William Lancaster my plantation on the Blackwater at the death of my wife: granddaughter Lattés Pittman: granddaughter Ann Pittman: grandson Samuel Pittman: Son Samuel Lancaster: son-in-law Thomas Pittman (husband of Elizabeth): daughter Elizabeth Pittman: son Robert Lancaster: to son Robert's eldest daughter (Anne, Roberts daughter): Executrix: Wife and son Robert Lanquishear. Dated April 28th 1720 and registered May 23rd 1720. Witnesses: James Piland, Benjamin Hodge (Hodges), and Roger Ingram.

1720*Isles of Wight Co., VA, Great Book of Wills, pg. 28
The Will of Robert Lancaster, Sr. of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, registered in the Great Book, on page 28, is recorded.

Robert (Lancaster) Lanquishear of Upper Parish of Isle of Wight County being sick and weak by in sound and perfect sense and memory. First, I bequeath my Soul to God that gave it in hopes of glorious Resurrection at ye Last Day and my body to be decently buried according to ye discretion of my executors hereafter mentioned and all my worldly goods as please Almighty god to endue me with all I bestow them in manner and form following... Primis, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife my best feather bed and furniture belonging to it... Item, I give unto my wife three broke horses, named Fox, Derrick, and Puppy, and half ye cattle, half ye sheep, ye hogs, ye plantation at Blackwater, during her life and all ye pewter, that belonged to her before I married her and one ten gallon kettle and all ye rest of ye small brass, and ye iron pot, that was hers before I married her and her choice of ye couches, an small trunk, and my desire is that my two sons and daughter may bear their equal part with my wife in funeral charges and the doctor accounts....

I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Unity Lanquishear my next best feather bed, rug, and blanket, sheets belonging to it... Item, I do give and bequeath to my grandson Samuel Lanquishear one large iron pot with the hooks and hinges belonging... Item, I give to my grandson William Lanquishear ye plantation at Blackwater after my wife's decease to him and his heirs lawfully begotten of his own body.

Item, I do give to my granddaughter Lettis Pitman, one large brass kettle...Item, I do give to my granddaughter Ann Pitman, one small chest, lock and key...Item, I do give to my grandson Samuel Pitman, one young horse named, Spark...Item, I do give to my son Samuel Lanquishear one large table with a drawer in it...Item, I do give to my son-in-law, Thomas Pitman, one new cross cut saw...Item, I do give to my daughter Elizabeth Pitman, the silk handkerchiefs.

Item, I do give all my wearing clothes to be equally divided between my two sons, Samuel and Robert, all my tools as Carpenter's Coopers tools, to be equally divided between my two sons, Robert and Samuel.

I do give to my son Robert's Eldest daughter one bed, rugg, blankets, sheets, and my desired is that all remainder of my estate be equally divided between my two sons and daughter...I do ordain my loving wife, and my son to be my whole and sole Executor and Executrix of this my last will, renouncing all former wills that shall be produced as for Verbal or written and do assign this to be my last Will and Testament...as witness hereunto I have set my hand and fixed my seal this 28th day of April 1720... Signed Robert (RL) Lanquishear, his hand and seal... witnesses: James Piland, Benjamin (B.) Hodge, Roger (R) Ingram.

Robert Lancaster died between April 28th 1720 and May 23rd 1720. At a session of court held for Isle of Wight County, Virginia on May 23rd 1720, Robert Lancaster's will was presented to the court by Sarah, his widow, Executrix who made oath thereto and being proved of with witnesses is admitted to record, signed by H. Lightfoot, clerk. It should be noted that although the surname in the will is written as Lanquishear, the above court document records it as Lancaster. His estate was appraised by John Brantley, Richard Gray and Benjamin Hoddg (Hodges) (one of the witnesses of the will) and Robert Lancaster Jr.

1720*Isle of Wight Co., VA, Wills & Administrations, pg. 30 (1647-1800)
May 23rd 1720... Robert Lancaster deceased. Estate appraised by John Brantley, Richard Gray, and Benjamin Hodges. Ordered May 23rd 1720 and registered June 27th 1720, signed by Robert Lancaster.

1722Isle of Wight Co., VA, Wills & Administrations, pg. 125 (1647-1800)
October 31st 1722... Will of Sarah Lancaster: Leg: granddaughter Ann Craft: Granddaughter Sarah Meeker, Granddaughter Ann Kea: To Mary Mangum, the daughter of John Mangum: To Sarah Mangum, the daughter of John Mangum: To Bridgett Bennett: the daughter of James Bennett: to Sarah Bennett, the daughter of James Bennett: Granddaughter Elizabeth Meeker: Granddaughter, Martha Meeker: To Susan Meeker: To Mary Usury: to my sister Elizabeth Hood: to Mary Sowdell, daughter Susanna Meeker: grandson Lewis Meeker: to Mary Jonas: To Benjamin Bell: to Samuel (?): remainder of my estate to my daughter Mary Bell also named Mary Bell to be executor. Dated October 31st 1722 and registered January 29th 1723. (NoteHeirs of the widow Sarah Lewis, Bennett, Lancaster, all of her children from her first marriage to Daniel Lewis, James Bennett is the son of her 2nd husband and his first wife, he may have been married to a daughter of Daniel and Sarah Lewis. Sarah and Robert Lancaster Sr. had no Issue’s)

1722*Surry Co., VA, Marriage Records Book, pg. 8 (1700-1799)
Mary d/o Sarah Lancaster married Benjamin Bell 1722 Surry Co., VA, and Surety: John Harrison. D/o Daniel and Sarah Lewis. (widow of Robert Lancaster Sr.)

Surry Co., Virginia, Seventh Century, Daniel (d. 1679) and Sarah (?) Lewis, Sr.
(1) Daniel Lewis Jr. (b. bef. 1645 Surry Co., VA) married Susanna Bennett abt. 1666 (b. abt. 1648 Surry Co., VA, d/o of Richard and Anne Bennett) had issues: (a) Mary Lewis (b. 1668 Surry Co., VA) married Thomas Thorpe- (b) Martha Lewis (b. Surry Co., VA)

(2) Mary Lewis Lancaster married Benjamin Bell 1722 Surry Co., VA)

Surry Co., Virginia, Seventh Century Richard (b. 1725/27-d. December 9th 1709 Surry Co., VA) and 1st wife, Anne (Barnham or Utie) Bennett (d. aft. 1682), s/o Thomas (b. Somerset, England) and Alice (Pierce) Bennett of James City, Isles of Wight Co., VA
(1) Richard Bennett Jr. (b. 1646 Surry Co., VA-d. March 30th 1720 Surry Co., VA) married 1st Sarah, 2nd Ann- had a daughter Ann Bennett married John Bell

(2) Susanna Bennett (b. 1648 Surry Co., VA) married Daniel Lewis abt. 1666, s/o Daniel and Sarah Lewis, Sr- (a) Mary Lewis (b. abt. 1668 Surry Co., VA) married Thomas Thorpe- (b) Martha Lewis (b. Surry Co., VA)

(3) James Bennett (b. 1649 Surry Co., VA-d. 1752 Southwark Parish, Surry Co., VA) married Mary Rogers bef. 1698, d/o William Rogers- had issues: (a) William Bennett (b. 1698 Isles of Wight Co., VA)- (b) James Bennett (b. 1702 Isle of Wight Co., VA)- (c) John Bennett (b. 1704 Isles of Wight Co., VA)- (d) Ann Bennett (b. 1706 Isles of Wight Co., VA)- (e) Martha Bennett (b. 1708 Isles of Wight Co., VA)- (f) Lucy Bennett (b. 1710 Isles of Wight Co., VA)- (g) Sarah Bennett (b. 1712 Isles of Wight Co., VA)- (h) Bridget Bennett (b. Isles of Wight Co., VA)- (i) Samuel Bennett (b. 1714 Surry Co., VA)- (j) Benjamin Bennett (b. 1716 Surry Co., VA)- (k) Mary Bennett (b. Surry Co., VA)

(4) Martha Bennett (b. 1650 Surry Co., VA) married Mr. Lewis

Note*The wife mentioned in (Richard Bennett’s) will was Sarah Bennett (his 2nd wife) and she subsequently married Robert Lancaster his will was probated in 1720. Sarah Bennett Lancaster made her will October 31st 1722 and probated January 29th 1723.