RALPH JUSTICE'S HEIRS

HOUSEHOLD 88

NOTE: The procession returns of 1795/96 show that before his death Ralph Justice's heirs still owned lands in both Accomack Parish Districts 6 and 9. (Walczyk Processioners:20, 22).

Ralph Justice, son of Richard Justice and Ann Savage, was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1725. Ralph died before 28 October 1794 (Nottingham Wills:419).

He married twice. He married Sinah Simpson circa 1750 in Accomack Co., VA. Sinah was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1732. She was the daughter of John Simpson. In John Simpson's will on 23 December 1741 in Accomack Co., VA, Sinah was named as an heir. It was probated on 26 October 1742 (Nottingham Wills:126). An abstract of his will reads:

Simpson, John - 23 Dec. 1741 - 26 Oct. 1742 - To wife Mary. To son Thomas Simpson plantation & marsh where I now live being 442 acres reserving his mother's thirds. To daughter Sinah Simpson. Daughter Mary Simpson. Daughter Ann Simpson (wife Mary mother of all the children) Wife & children residual legatees. Wife Exec. Witt: Southy Rew, Job Haddersick, William Riley.

He married Bridget Clemmons on 31 January 1787 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman:149). The record reads:  Ralph Justice to marry Bridget Clemmons on 31 January 1787. Nathaniel Bevens security.

Bridget was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1769. She was the daughter of Stephen Clemmons and Susannah Mason (Carey, Miles & Miles:94). She married Henry Custis circa 1801 in Accomack Co., VA. Bridget died before 29 July 1833 (Miles Wills:148).

In Stephen Clemmons' will on 16 February 1782 in Accomack Co., VA, Bridget was named as an heir. It was probated 31 January 1786 (Nottingham Wills:360). An abstract of his will reads:

Clemmons, Stephen - 16 Feb. 1782 - 31 Jan. 1786 - To daughters Siner & Bridget Clemmons 50 acres on Wallops Road. To son Stephen Clemmons balance of my land. Wife Susannah to have the use of 1/2 my land during her widow To son Peter Clemmons. To daughter Mary Hooten. To daughter Nanny Rodgers Mason. 3 children Stephen, Siner & Bridget Clemmons residual legatees. Wife & son Stephen Exrs. Witt: Thomas Crippen, Sr., Anne Crippen, Thomas Crippen, Jr., Thomas Evans, Levi Hudson.

On 23 February 1786 in in Accomack Co., VA the lands of Bridget Clemmons were surveyed. Bridget Clemmons lands were bounded by Stephen Clemmons (Survey Book 1:37). The text reads:

February 23rd 1786

Surveyed and laid off at the request of Mr Ezekiel Costin & Sinah his wife of the one part & Miss Bridget Clemons of the other part fifty acres of land situate in the Parish & county of Accomack about two miles westerly from the head of Kikotank Creek & bounded as follows Viz: Northerly by a line of marked trees & Wallops road dividing the Premises from the lands of Stephen Clemons Northerly by a line of marked trees & Wallops road dividing from the lands of Solomon Gray & of Meshack Mears - And South Easterly by line of marked trees dividing from the lands of Joshua Bell & Ralph Justice. Also dividing the same at the joint requested of the parties afsd by a line begining a stake near a Water hole in the line of the afsd Stephen Clemons & runing thence South thirty one degrees West to the line of the afsd Joshua Bell: the afsd Ezekiel & Sinah his wife accepting that portion of the Premises which lies to the Eastward of the sd Division line & the afsd Bridget that part which lies to the Westward of the same as their several proportions the whole having been late the property of Stephen Clemons Senr decd & by him devised to the afsd Sinah & Bridget his daughter & their heirs forever For the Courses, Distances, Plat & Division See more particularly below Thomas Evans S.A.C.

Bridget Clemmons Justice was mentioned in court on 12 March 1795 in Accomack Co., VA. (Nottingham Causes:38, 39).The case reads:

Thomas Simpson Bayly & Anne, his wife, Isaiah Hickman & Sally, his wife & Zorobabel Core & Sinah, his wife 

vs - Writ of Partition.

Betsey Justice, Inf't. Bridget Justice appointed her guardian to defend this suit.

That a certain Ralph Justice, Gent., was in his lifetime lately seized of a tract of land containing 250 acres situate near Guilford, that he made his last will and testament & devised the said land to the said Anne, Sarah & Sinah & Betsy, being the daughters of the said Ralph Justice, and afterwards on the __ day of __ 1794 died, and the said Thomas Simpson Bayly and Anne, his wife, in right of said wife, Isaiah Hickman & Sarah his wife, in right of said wife, Zorobabel Core & Sinah his wife, in right of said wife, and the said Betsey Justice, are entitled to the said tenement and tract of land &c.

In 1796 Elizabeth Justice orphan's account was recorded by her guardian Bridget Clemmons Justice [her mother] (Walczyk Orphans 1794-1798:89).  (See her orphan's account here.)

In 1796 James Justice orphan's account was recorded by his guardian Bridget Clemmons Justice [his mother] (Walczyk Orphans 1794-1798:89).  (See his orphan's account here.)

Bridget was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell 1800, 1810, 1820:24). The text reads:  Bridget Justice, Accomack Parish page 13, 1 male 0-10, 1 female 0-10, 1 female 10-16, 1 female 26- 45, 6 slaves.

On 28 October 1800 Elizabeth Justice orphan's account was recorded by her guardian Bridget Clemmons [her mother] Walczyk Orphans 1895-1802:89).

On 28 October 1800 James Justice orphan's account was recorded by her guardian Bridget Clemmons [his mother] (Walczyk Orphans 1895-1802:89).

Bridget Clemmons Justice was the administrator of the estate of Henry Custis on 28 February 1803 in Accomack Co., VA (Miles Wills:150).

On this date letters or administration were granted to Bridget Custis. John Riley, Savage Crippen, Bennett Mason Sr. and Edmund Bayly securities.

On 22 January 1816 in Accomack Co., VA, the boundaries of the lands of Bridget Clemmons of Stephen were processioned. (Walczyk Processioners:184). The text in part reads:

12th District - Jany 25th 1816 ... Lines between Wm Justice & Edwd Gunter & Bridget Custis. Lines between Wm Justice & James Justice. Lines between Wm Justice & Bridget Justice. Lines between Wm Justice & Wm Wise. Lines between Thos S. Bayly and Bridget Custice. Lines between Nicolas Bloxom's heirs and Thos Sandrews' heirs. Lines between Richd Bloxom' heirs and Nicolas Bloxom's heirs. Lines between Wm Justice & Richd Bloxom. Lines between Wm Justice & Jno Wharton's heirs. Lines between Wm Justice & Benjn Nock's heirs, Geo. Bloxom, Henry Fletcher, Jno Savage present. Jany 30th - Lines between Bridget Custis and Jas Justice. Lines between Bridget Custis and Jno Mears' heirs. ...

Bridget was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Accomack Co., VA (Powell 1800, 1810, 1820:122). The text reads:  1 male 15-26, 1 male 26-45, 2 females 16-26, 1 female 45+, 4 engaged in Agriculture, 15 Slaves.

On 29 July 1833 the estate of Bridget Clemmons Justice Custis was administered to James Justice (Miles Wills:148).

Bridget was mentioned in court on 14 November 1834 in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:23). The text reads:

Thomas Mears & wife - Plaintiff

against In Chancery

James Justice and others - Defendants

By consent of parties the cause came on this day to be heard on the bill answers and exhibits and was argued by counsel, upon consideration whereof the Court not deciding the questions of right between the parties but reserving the same, doth adjudge order and decree that William Parramore Junr one of the commissioners of the Court do make up the following accounts viz: 1st An account of the number, ages, names and respective values of all the slaves whereof Bridget Custis died possessed and which she held as the dower slaves devised for Ralph Justice decd and which came to the possession of the defendants or either of them since the death of the said Bridget Custis. 2nd An Account showing the amount for which the slaves would reasonably hire since the death of said Bridget Custis. 3rd An account showing the expense of keeping any of the said slaves of said Bridget Custis.

In Richard Kitson's will on 23 February 1739/40 in Accomack Co., VA, Ralph was named as an heir. It was probated 24 June 1740 (Nottingham Wills:122). An abstract of the will reads

To Thomas Parrimore my gold watch. To goddau Johanna Parrimore gold ring. To goddau Ann Kitson. To kinswoman Johanna Kitson. To godson and kinsman John Kitson 'when he comes to 21 or sooner if his father sees fit, silver Tankard marked "A. K. 1714." To godson Ralph Justice. To nephew John Kitson 400 acres where I now live for life, reversion to his son John Kitson, the use of the same to continue to his heirs. To nephew John Kitson 300 acres adj. the said 400 acres. Nephew John Kitson resid. legatee & Exr. Witt: Arthur Emmerson, William White, Mary Parrimore.

In his mother Mary's will on 1 April 1744 in Accomack Co., VA, Ralph was named as an heir. It was probated on 24 April 1744 (Nottingham Wills:141). An abstract of the will reads

Justice, Mary - 1 Apr. 1744 - 24 Apr. 1744 - To grandson William Justice a gold ring now in the hands of my son Richard Justice. To grandson Ralph Justice Jr., a gold ring in the hands of my son Richard Justice. To grandson Richard Justice a gold ring now in the hands of my son Richard. To granddaughter Ann Kitson, a gold ring in the hands of my son-in-law John Kitson. To granddaughter Joanna Kitson. To granddaughter Ann Justice. To Mary Justice, daughter of Robert Justice. To daughter Elizabeth Nock. Son-in-law John Kitson Exr. Witt: Thomas Webb, John Wilkins. - In order of probate - John Kitson relinquished his right, and Richard, Robert, and Ralph Justice qualified.

Ralph Justice was paid L2.08.0 for keeping William Eyres with 24lbs of bacon (Walczyk Vestry:11).

In Richard Justice Sr. will 12 February 1768 in Accomack Co., VA, Ralph was named as an heir. It was probated 29 March 1768. An abstract of his will reads:

Justice, Richard, Sr. - 12 Feb. 1768 - 29 Mar. 1768 - To son Ralph Justice 450 acres where I formerly lived before I moved to Seaside. Wife Anne. To son Richard 87 acres where I live & 150 acres where my son William Justice did live adjcent the land given my son Ralph, also 150 acres where he now lives, also 50 acres of swamp land. Wife & sons Ralph & Richard residual legatees. Son Richard Exr. Witt: Thomas Crippen, James Crippen, Comfort Clemmons. In order of probate: Ralph Justice heir at law to the testator

On 23 February 1786 in in Accomack Co., VA the lands of Bridget Clemmons were surveyed. Bridget Clemmons were bounded by Ralph Justice (Survey Book 1:37).

Ralph registered to pay taxes On the 1787 Personal Property Tax List in Accomack Co., VA (Yantis & Love Tax:83). The text reads:  Ralph Justice Sr. charged with the tax himself, 0 males above 16, 10 Blacks above 16, 7 Blacks under 16, 6 Horses, mares or mules, 1 two wheeled carriage.

Ralph made a will on 31 December 1792 in Accomack Co., VA. It was probated 28 October 1794 (Nottingham Wills:419). An abstract of his will reads:

Justice, Ralph - 31 Dec. 1792 - 28 Oct. 1794 - To my wife the mare which she owned when I married her & also the 2 colts she has since brought. To son William Justice 200 acres on the South edge of where I now live adjcent Scarburgh Hastings, Mary Riggs & my own land. To son James all my lands lying Southerly & Easterly of the line mentioned for my son William, supposed to contain 20 acres adjcent my wife's land. All my other lands to be divided between my 4 daughters Negroes to be divided between my 6 children, the 1/3 allotted to my wife as her dower shall be the full part of the 2 children I had by her. Son William Exr. Witt: John Teackle, Sr., Joshua Bell, Meshack Mears.

On 10 March 1794 in in Accomack Co., VA the lands of Richard Rodgers Savage were surveyed. Richard Rodgers Savage lands were bounded by the lands Justice (Survey Book 1:257). The text reads:

March 10th 1794

Surveyed One hundred and Seven Acres of land at the request of Richd Savage which lands were late the Property of Ruth Gray and by her conveying to her son Thomas Gray the one half of sd Tract and by him sold Charles Fox 6 acres and the remainder 47 1/2 acres sold to the aforesd Richard Savage which land lies in the Parish and County of Accomack and Bounded as follows, towit, On the N.E. by the lands of Bennit Mason On the N. W. by the land of William Bishop and Ralph Justice's Clemmons land on the S. W. by the lands of Michael Mears and on the S.. E. by the land of the heirs of Robt James decd and the lands of the heirs of Jacob Boniwell decd for the Corners, Distances. Plat and Division see below A 6 acres Chas fox B 47 1/2 Richd Savage C 53 1/2 acres Sarah Melson

On 30 April 1794 in in Accomack Co., VA the lands of William Bishop were surveyed. William Bishop lands were bounded by the lands Justice (Survey Book 1:259).  (See the survey here.)

The record reads:

Surveyed at the request of William Bishop one hundred and Sixty Six Acres of land and run a division line through a corner thereof which laid of Ralph Justice 10 acres which lands are situate and being in the Parish and County of Accomack and Bounded as follows, towit, On the S.W. by the lands of Muns Bishop on N.W. by the lands of Ralph Justice, on the N.E. by the lands of James Moore, on the S.E. by the lands of Bennet Mason, Sarah Melson, Richard Savage and Charles Fox and in the by Ralph Justice's Clemmons land.

Ralph Justice was mentioned in court on 12 March 1795 in Accomack Co., VA. (Nottingham Causes:38, 39).

An account of the his Estate of was recorded on 5 August 1796 in in Accomack Co., VA. On 5 August 1795 the Estate of Ralph Justice was appraised (Accomack Wills &c 1796-1798:56-58).  (See the appraisal here.)

His Estate was debited for many expenses among which were:

By Sales Furnished the Legaters Viz, Thomas Bayley his part, 135.00.0, Wm Justice Do, 114.12.0, Sarah Hickman Do, 114.12.0, Sinah Core Do, 114.12.0, Betsy & James Justice their part being the widows Dower agreeable to the will , 229.04.0, 706.00.0 Total 820.09.11 1/2.

Ann Justice Bayly mentions her father, Ralph Justice in her will 24 June 1839 in Accomack Co., VA (Miles Wills:29). An abstract of her will reads:

Bayly Ann, 2 December 1838 - 24 June 1839 - To daughter Caty Melvin the wife of Avery Melvin, 68 acres which I devised from my father Ralph Justice lying in the Parish of Accomack & adjoining the lands which formerly belonged to my brother William Justice dec'd & ... & 1/2 of a note I hold against James Poulson Jr. for $100. To Daughter Caty ... & remainder to the children of my son John J. Bayly & the balance to by Negro women. To son John J. Bayly & daughter Caty Melvin. John Bayly Sr. Extr. Witt: John Finney, John Bayly Jr. & Mary A. Kellam. Prob: Will was proved by John Finney & Mary a Turner, formerly Mary A. Kellam.

Ralph Justice was mentioned in court on in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:23).

Ralph Justice and Sinah Simpson had the following children:

2. William Justice was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1760. He married circa 1785 in Accomack Co. VA; the name of his wife is unknown. William made a will on 16 July 1823 in Accomack Co., VA. It was probated 25 August 1823 (Miles Wills:300).  See household 15 in district 6.

3. Ann Justice was born circa 1763 . Ann died before 24 June 1839. She married Thomas Simpson Bayly circa 1781 in Accomack Co., VA. Thomas was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1756. Thomas was the son of Charles Bayly and Mary Simpson. Thomas died before 26 November 1827.  For more on Thomas Simpson Bayly see here.)

4. Sarah Justice was born circa 1765 She married Isaiah Hickman circa 1787 in Accomack Co., VA. Isaiah was born in Accomack Co., VA 1758. He first married Elizabeth Hickman circa 1783 in Accomack Co., VA.  See household 53 in district 9.

5. Sinah Justice was born circa 1768. She married Zerobabel Core circa 1786 in Accomack Co., VA. Zerobabel was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1764. Zerobabel was the son of Edmund Core and Sarah his wife. Circa 1790 Zerobabel and Sinah had Sarah Core in Accomack Co., VA. Circa 1792 Zerobabel and Sinah had Edmund Core in Accomack Co., VA.  For more on Zerobabel Core see Accomack District 5, Household 19, Zerobabel Core.

Ralph Justice and Bridget Clemmons had the following children:

6. Elizabeth Justice was born in Accomack Co., VA on 1 November 1787. She married John Savage on 23 October 1811 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman:248). The record reads:  John Savage of Richard to marry Elizabeth Justice 23 October 1811. Alexander McColloms security.

John was born in Accomack Co., VA on 22 December 1790. John was the son of Richard Rodgers Savage and his wife. In Robert Savages will, John was named by Robert to handle his estate on 29 January 1818 in Accomack Co., VA. The will was probated (Miles Wills:470). An abstract of his will reads:

Savage, Robert - 29 January 1818 - 28 January 1819 - To youngest daughter Mary Anne my grist mill & all the land that I possess at Kegotank, part of it situated on the head of Kegotank Creek & & extending over the main county road where Joshua Broadwater now resides containing 108 acres & also an anticipated right in a piece of land now in the possession of Mr. Teackle Mason, descending to my 2 children at the death of Teackle Mason by their aunt Hetty Mason. All my personal estate to daughter Mary Anne Savage except ... & excluding slaves Daniel & Betty. My Negro man Ephraim be sold at public sale for the benefit of my daughter Mary Ann Savage. To my eldest daughter Sarah C. Savage the whole of my plantation containing 200 acres, provided Sarah relinquish that which I bought of Richard Dix which belonged to their mother & aunts [Note: _ther conditions apply. Both daughters are under age 21.] To brother Zerobabel Savage & my two friends relations John Savage of Griffin & John Savage of Richard Extrs & & my 2 friends & relations John savage of Griffin and John Savage of Richard to be guardians of my 2 daughters. Witt: Samuel Mapp, Crety Mapp & Elizabeth Willett. Prob: Major Bloxom, Zorobabel West & John Gillespie securities.

John Savage was the defendant in a court case on 8 April 1835 in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:29,30). The text reads:

 Thomas Mears & Caty his wife - Plaintiffs

against - In Chancery

James Justice and John Savage of R. and Elizabeth his wife - Defendants

This cause came on again to be heard on the Bill answers replications and exhibits and the report of Commissioner Parramore to which there is no exception, and was argued by counsel, on consideration whereof the Court affirming the said report doth adjudge order and decree that the plaintiffs recover against the defendants the sum of Seventy Six dollars and seventeen cents that being the one third of the nett hires of the slaves in the plaintiffs Bill mentioned for the year 1834 and the Court doth further adjudge order and decree that Peter P. Mayo and Vespasian Ellis be appointed special commissioners to divide the slaves in the report of Commissioner Parramore mentioned into three equal parts and to assign one of there parts by name to the plaintiff and make report thereof to the Court..

John Savage of Richard was the defendant in a court case on 8 April 1835 in Accomack Co., VA. The text reads:

Thomas Mears & Caty his wife - Plaintiffs

against - In Chancery

James Justice and John Savage of R. & Elizabeth his wife - Defendants

The commissioners this day made their report in these words viz: "In pursuance to an order of the Worshipful Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the County of Accomack appointing us special commissioners for the purpose of assigning to Thomas Mears and wife one third of the slaves in the Plaintiffs bill mentioned beg leave to respectfully report that we have after having given due notice to the parties assigned and Let over to the said Plaintiffs the following slaves to be held by them as their one third of the Slaves in the Plaintiffs bill mentioned to wit: Mary, Major, Moses, Arilla, Bridget, Harriet, Bridgett Jr, Louisa and Ann. All which is respectively Submitted.

Ves. Ellis

P. P. Mayo

And this cause by consent came again to be heard on the papers heretofore read and in the report of the Commissioners Peter P. Mayo and Vespasian Ellis to which there is no exception. On consideration whereof the Court approving of the report made by the said commissioners, doth adjudge order and decree that the plaintiff hold the slaves Mary, Bridget, Major, Moses, Airlla, Louisa, Harriet, Ann and Bridget Junr in the said report mentioned and that the said division made by said commissioners be forever held firm & stable between the parties.

John Savage and his wife Elizabeth were the plaintiffs in a court case on 6 December 1843 in Richmond, VA (Walczyk Chancery:164).. The text reads:

A Transcript of a Decree of the Court of appeals was received in these words viz: "At a Court of Appeals held at the Capitol in the City of Richmond on Wednesday December 6th 1843.

John Savage (of R.) And Elizabeth his wife and James Justice - Appls.

against

Upon a revived appeal Thomas Mears and William upon a decree Laws administrator of Caty pronounced by the Mears decd - Appees. Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery held for Accomack County o the ninth day of April 1835 in a suit in which Thomas Mears and Caty his wife were plaintiffs and the appellants were defendants.

This day came the parties by their counsel and the Court having maturely considered the transcript of the record of the decree aforesaid and the argument of counsel, it is opinion that according to the authority of Yerby against Yerby 3 [-----] 334 the subsequent birth of the child in the case was not a revocation of the Will, and as the Will was published and the testator died before the passage of the Act of 1794 providing for the case of pretermitted children the cause does not fall within the operation of that statute - The Court is further of opinion that the true construction of the of the Will there is nothing from which an [-----] can be gathered to provide for the children in classes - That the general interest was to give to each of his six children their living an equal proportion of the Slaves, but that the time for enjoyment as to the two children by the [-----] wife, was postponed by giving them third which should be allotted to his wife as her dower - That in case the children in [-----] at the date of the Will precisely answered the discription as to number and th [-----] in which the property was to be distributed amongst them, and that the expression of the Will is equivalent to a discription of the six children by name. That if the testator has survived the passage of the Act of 1794 and died without altering his Will, the pretermitted child would have had a clear right to call upon all of the devisees and legatees to contribute and it would not have been in the power of the four children by the first marriage to have repelled such claim upon the ground now set up, that the will had made provision for it and the fact of his dying before said Act cannot change the construction of the Will and that the said decree is erroneous; Therefore it is decreed & ordered that the same be reversed and annulled and that the appellee who is an administrator out of the estate of his intestate in his hands to be administered and the other appellee in his own right do pay unto the appellants their costs by them expended in the prosecution of their appeal aforesaid here. And this Court proceeding to pronounce such decree as the said Circuit Superior Court ought to have pronounced; It is further decreed and ordered that the Bill filed in the cause be dismissed, and that the said appellee who is an administrator and the other appellee in his own right do also pay unto the appellants their costs by them about their defense in said Circuit Superior Court expended - Which is ordered to be certified to the said Circuit Superior Court Appellants' costs in the Court of Appeals of 45.80.

Elizabeth Justice was the defendant in a court case on 12 March 1795 in Accomack Co., VA (Nottingham Causes:38, 39).  In 1796 her orphan's account was recorded by her guardian Bridget Clemmons Justice [her mother] (Walczyk Orphans 1794-1798:89). Her account was debited for fabric, stockings, Cash paid John Burton and 12 months Board.  (See here for her orphan's account.)

On 28 October 1800 her orphan's account was recorded by her guardian Bridget Clemmons Justice [her mother] (Walczyk Orphans 1895-1802:89). On this date the court recorded the account of Elizabeth Justice for the years 1799 and 1800. The 1799 account was debited with board, clothing, schooling and shoes. the 1800 account was debited with board, clothing, schooling, A saddle and bridle, and To 1/4 Lawyers fee in right of Land. (This fee was probably her portion of the suit in 1795).

Elizabeth Justice was the defendant in a court case on 8 April 1835 in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:29,30).

7. James Justice was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1791. James died before 28 March 1848.  He married Sarah 'Sally' Conquest of Joseph on 27 February 1833 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman:148). The record reads: James Justice to marry Sally Conquest of Joseph on 27 December 1833. William Ailworth security.  Sarah was born circa 1812. Sarah and James Justice had James H. Justice, Joseph C. Justice and Elizabeth A. Justice all in Accomack Co., VA.

In 1796 his orphan's account was recorded by his guardian Bridget Clemmons Justice (Walczyk Orphans 1794-1798:89). His account was debited with fabric, stockings and 12 months Board. (See here for his orphan's account.)

On 28 October 1800 his orphan's account was recorded by his guardian Bridget Clemmons Justice (Walczyk Orphans 1895-1802:89). His Orphans accounts for the years 1799 and 1800 were recorded on this date. The 1799 account was debited with board and clothes. The 1800 account was debited with board, clothing, a saddle, schooling for 3 1/2 months, and a surveyors fee.

On 22 January 1816 in Accomack Co., VA, the boundaries of the lands of James Justice were processioned. (Walczyk Processioners:184). The text in part reads:

12th District - Jany 25th 1816 ... Lines between Wm Justice & Edwd Gunter & Bridget Custis. Lines between Wm Justice & James Justice. Lines between Wm Justice & Bridget Justice. Lines between Wm Justice & Wm Wise. Lines between Thos S. Bayly and Bridget Custice. Lines between Nicolas Bloxom's heirs and Thos Sandrews' heirs. Lines between Richd Bloxsom' heirs and Nicolas Bloxom's heirs. Lines between Wm Justice & Richd Bloxsom. Lines between Wm Justice & Jno Wharton's heirs. Lines between Wm Justice & Benjn Nock's heirs, Geo. Bloxsom, Henry Fletcher, Jno Savage present. Jany 30th - Lines between Bridget Custis and Jas Justice. Lines between Bridget Custis and Jno Mears' heirs. ...

James Justice was the defendant in a court case on 11 December 1824 in Accomack Co., VA (Nottingham Causes:151, 152). The case reads:

John Jackson & wife &c. vs - Suit for sale and division. Bayly &c.

That a certain Edmund Core late of this county, departed this life intestate sometime in the year 1823, being at that time seized in fee simple of a tract of land containing 68 acres; the said Edmund Core at his death left no children nor their descendants, nor father, mother, brother or sister or their descendants nor grandfather nor grandmother; that the said Edmund Core left the following paternal relatives, your orators John, William and Zorobabel Laws and your oratrixes Rebecca, wife of John Jackson, & Mary Laws, who are the only children of Adah Laws, formerly Adah Core, the only sister of the father of the said Edmund Core, and left no other paternal relatives; the said Edmund Core left the following maternal relatives, viz: Anne Bayly, the wife of Thomas S. Bayly, a sister of the whole blood to the mother of the said Edmund Core, William Justice, a brother of the whole blood to the mother of the said Edmund Core, Polly Savage, formerly Polly Hickman, the only daughter of Polly Justice, a sister of the whole blood to the mother of the said Edmund Core, James Justice, a brother of the half blood to the mother of the said Edmund Core, and Catharine Mears, the wife of Thomas Mears, a sister of the half blood to the mother of the said Edmund Core, Elizabeth Savage, wife of John Savage, half sister to the said Core's mother, and no other maternal uncles nor aunts nor their descendants; the said William Justice is since dead leaving three children, viz: Tinney White, the wife of James White, Polly Fletcher, the wife of Henry Fletcher, and Joice Laylor, your orators & oratrixes, to whom the said land descended &c.

James Justice was the administrator of the estate of his mother Bridget Clemmons Justice Custis dec'd. before 29 July 1833 in Accomack Co., VA (Miles, Moody K., and Barry W., Accomack Wills 1800-1860, :148).  On this date letters of administration were granted to James Justice.

James Justice was the defendant in a court case on 14 November 1834 in Accomack Co.(Walczyk Chancery:23), VA.

James Justice was the defendant in a court case on 8 April 1835 in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:29, 30).

James Justice was the plaintiff in a court case on 6 December 1843 in Richmond, VA (Walczyk Chancery:164).

James made a will on 13 January 1848 in Accomack Co., VA. It was probated 28 March 1848 (Miles & Miles, Wills 1800-1860:298). An abstract of his will reads:

Justice, James of R. 13 June 1848 - 28 March 1848 - To son James H. Justice the land (with the store house & dwelling houses) that I bought of George P. Scarburgh & others called Keziah Laws land, also the land given me by by father at his decease, also the land I bought of my mother adjoining the other lands called the Clement land, also the land I bought of Mr. Core called the Core land, these lands now being now in one tract, also the water grist mill bought of Mrs. Ann Abbott, also the land I bought of Matilda White which she hiered from her father William Justice. To son Joseph the land called the Rew land which I bought of the Rew & James T. Gibbons & wife also the land I bought of Avery Melvin & wife also the land of Hell Town called by me Bishop land, also the land I lately bought of Samuel A. Justice's heirs, sold by the commissioners of the Court, including the widow's dower in the same, also the tract of land I bought of Bowman H. Bayly, also the lands I bough of James Mason & any land I shall hereafter purchase. To my daughter Elizabeth my lands on Muddy Creek that I purchased of the Johnson's, also the land I bought of Levin Nock, also the land I with the water grist mill that I purchased of James Marshall & wife adjoining the lands of Mrs. Window & others, All my marsh land on Guilford to my 3 children named in this will. My son James & his guardian to let my slave Nancy remain in the house wherein she now lives on the land devised to my said son so long as she shall live, free from charge for rent. The good in the store of Justice & Fletcher, I leave to be carried on under the name of said firm so long as my Extrs. shall think it to be to the interest of my estate... Extrs. & guardians of my children to rent the land whereon Robert Hope, Samuel Justice, Samuel Dix & Edward Smith now live on and cultivate, to them so long as they do right & cultivate the land in a proper manner. My slaves Nanny & Simon to be maintained so long as they live. All my slaves not before mentioned I leave to my three children named herein ... To Ann Miles wife of Parker Miles (Saxes Island) or to her children $200. Remainder to my three children named herein. The guardians to my three children & my Extrs. are not to rent any of the lands, hire either of the slaves or sell any property to Thomas R. Fletcher (of Henry), William H. Gibbons, John E. Gibbons & Thomas A. Gibbons under any circumstances whatsoever. James W. Custis, John Savage Sr. & Joseph Conquest Jr. Extrs. Witt: John R. Bowdoin, James J. Fletcher, & George T. Moore. Codicil - 26 February 1848 - To Virginia & Hetty Mears, daughters of Thomas Mears $45 each & and if any account be dealt by either of the said girls in the store of Justice & Fletcher, the same to be deducted for the legacies. Guardian of my son James to buy for him the lands whereon Thomas Mears now lives, the same belonging to Thomas Mears' children if the same be offered for sale ... & to buy the lands belonging to Parker Shrieves heirs & the lands of Samuel Justice (of R.) called West land. It the lands bought, I give the same to my son Joseph. Extrs. to pay each of my slaves of the age fifteen & above $5 each. Joseph Conquest Jr. guardian to my son Joseph & John W. Custis guardian to my son James H. & Elizabeth Justice. Witt: John C. Northam, George T. Moore, & James J. Fletcher, Prob: James W. Custis & John Savage Sr., 2 of the Extrs. named gave separate bonds of $10,000 each, with William P. Bayly & John B. Ailworth their securities. On 24 April 1848 Joseph Conquest, another of the Extrs. named also gave a bond of $10,000 with David Broadwater & Thomas H. Parramore his securities.

8. Catherine Justice was born in Accomack Co., VA circa 1793. Catherine died before 30 January 1843 (Miles Wills:366).  She married Thomas Mears on 8 June 1822 in Accomack Co., VA (Turman :196). The record reads:  Thomas Mears, orphan of Jonathan, to marry Catherine Justice on 8 June 1822. William Parramore Jr. security.

Thomas was born circa 1800. Thomas was the son of Jonathan Mears and Leah Hyslop. Thomas and Catherine had Sally A. Mears and Mary E. Mears, Virginia C. Mears and Hetty C. 'Kitty' Mears in Accomack Co., VA.

Thomas Mears was the plaintiff in a court case on 11 December 1824 in Accomack Co., VA (Nottingham Causes:151, 152).

Thomas Mears and his wife Catherine were the plaintiffs in a court case on 14 November 1834 in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:23). The text reads:

Thomas Mears & wife - Plaintiff

against - In Chancery

James Justice and others - Defendants

By consent of parties the cause came on this day to be heard on the bill answers and exhibits and was argued by counsel, upon consideration whereof the Court not deciding the questions of right between the parties but reserving the same, doth adjudge order and decree that William Parramore Junr one of the commissioners of the Court do make up the following accounts viz: 1st An account of the number, ages, names and respective values of all the slaves whereof Bridget Custis died possessed and which she held as the dower slaves devised for Ralph Justice decd and which came to the possession of the defendants or either of them since the death of the said Bridget Custis. 2nd An Account showing the amount for which the slaves would reasonably hire since the death of said Bridget Custis. 3rd An account showing the expense of keeping any of the said slaves of said Bridget Custis.

Thomas Mears was the plaintiff in a court case on 8 April 1835 in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:30).

Thomas Mears was the defendant in a court case on 6 December 1843 in Richmond, VA (Walczyk Chancery:164).

James Justice mentions Thomas Mears in his will 28 March 1848 in Accomack Co., VA (Miles Wills:298)

Catherine Justice was the plaintiff in a court case on 11 December 1824 in Accomack Co., VA (Nottingham Causes:151, 152).

Catherine Justice was the plaintiff in a court case on 14 November 1834 in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:23).

Catherine Justice was the plaintiff in a court case on 8 April 1835 in Accomack Co., VA (Walczyk Chancery:29,30).

For more on Ralph Justice see household 20 in district 5.

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