Fifth Generation  

16. Thomas Barr Lank, son of Levin Lank and Naomi Barr, was born on 5 Sep 1764 in Milton, Broadkill Hundred, Sussex CO, DE and died on 7 Feb 1838 at age 73.

General Notes: Thomas's Last Will & Testament of 1837, posted on this website, does not give regard to or mention his first child, Levin, who at age 48 in 1837 was a successful landowner (or yeoman) in Broad Creek Hundred, same county.

Thomas married Comfort Scudder on 21 Jun 1787 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE. Comfort was born circa 1768 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, died on 4 Jan 1791 at age 23, and was buried in St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Milton (2.5 mi SW), Broadkill HD, Sussex, DE.

The child from this marriage was:

8         i.  Capt. Levin J. Lank (born on 25 Oct 1789 in Sussex Co., DE - died on 16 Nov 1875, buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE)

Thomas next married Lovisa (Louvisa) Levine Collins on 7 Jul 1792 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex, DE. Lovisa was born in 1769 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE and died in 1844 at age 75.

General Notes: Lovisa signed her will on 7-27-1843, and it was proved 12-10-1844.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Nathaniel Lank was born on 25 Feb 1795, died on 30 Jan 1868 at age 72, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

         ii.  John Lank was born on 25 Apr 1807 in Lewes, Sussex, DE, died on 20 Jun 1881 at age 74, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

        iii.  Thomas Lank was born in 1811 in Sussex County, DE, died on 27 Aug 1877 in Lockland, Hamilton County, OH at age 66, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

         iv.  Elizabeth Lank.

          v.  Sophia Lank died on 4 Jan 1874.

         vi.  Nancy Lank was born on 17 Jan 1803, died on 18 Apr 1883 at age 80, and was buried in Coolspring Presbyterian Church Cmtry, Harbison, Sussex Co., DE.

        vii.  Arcadia Lank.

17. Comfort Scudder was born circa 1768 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, died on 4 Jan 1791 at age 23, and was buried in St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Milton (2.5 mi SW), Broadkill HD, Sussex, DE.

Comfort married Thomas Barr Lank on 21 Jun 1787 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE. Thomas was born on 5 Sep 1764 in Milton, Broadkill Hundred, Sussex CO, DE and died on 7 Feb 1838 at age 73.

18. Robert B. Coulborn, son of Michael Coulborn and Frances Cannon, was born on 1 Jan 1774, died on 6 Dec 1854 at age 80, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

General Notes: 1830 & 1850 US Federal Census lists Occupation as ship carpenter

Robert married Priscilla Bestpitch on 14 Dec 1797. Priscilla was born on 29 Jan 1772, died on 13 Dec 1854 at age 82, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Kendall Coulborn was born on 6 Sep 1798.

         ii.  Elinor Coulborn was born on 23 Jan 1800 and died on 2 Feb 1891 at age 91.

        iii.  Elijah Coulborn was born on 19 Jan 1802 in Sussex Co, DE, died on 15 Aug 1872 at age 70, and was buried in Bethel United Meth. Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex Co, DE.

         iv.  Sally Coulborn was born on 10 Sep 1803 and died on 1 Oct 1803.

          v.  William Coulborn was born on 21 Oct 1805.

         vi.  Joseph Coulborn was born on 13 Feb 1808.

        vii.  Margaret Coulborn was born on 4 Aug 1809.

       viii.  Ezekiel Coulborn was born circa 1810 and died in 1865 at age 55.

9        ix.  Ann Coulborn (born on 22 Jan 1812 - died on 19 May 1891, buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE)

19. Priscilla Bestpitch, daughter of Levin Bestpitch and Dolly Jones, was born on 29 Jan 1772, died on 13 Dec 1854 at age 82, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

General Notes: Spelled Bespick in one source.

Priscilla married Robert B. Coulborn on 14 Dec 1797. Robert was born on 1 Jan 1774, died on 6 Dec 1854 at age 80, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

24. Levin Hayman, son of John Hayman and Edith Riggin, was born on 16 Jul 1777 in Worcester Co, MD and died on 4 Mar 1844 at age 66.

General Notes: Levin & Patty had 2 sons.

Levin married Martha (Patty) Walston on 3 Feb 1803. Martha was born on 3 Apr 1784 and died on 29 Sep 1832 at age 48.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Robert Handy Hayman was born on 17 May 1804.

12       ii.  Jacob Hayman (born on 1 Nov 1806 - died before 1882)

        iii.  Levin Purnell Hayman was born on 8 May 1810.

         iv.  Edward W. Hayman was born on 21 Mar 1812.

          v.  Leah C. Hayman was born on 29 Aug 1814 and died on 18 Jun 1839 at age 24.

         vi.  Jesse W. Hayman was born on 31 Jul 1816.

        vii.  Ann Mariah Hayman was born on 10 Jul 1818.

       viii.  Rufus Melvin Hayman was born on 24 Jun 1820.

         ix.  Susan R. Hayman was born on 1 Feb 1821 and died on 28 Aug 1839 at age 18.

          x.  Mahalah Hayman was born on 21 May 1827.

Levin next married Sallie Walston on 28 Jul 1834.

25. Martha (Patty) Walston was born on 3 Apr 1784 and died on 29 Sep 1832 at age 48.

Martha married Levin Hayman on 3 Feb 1803. Levin was born on 16 Jul 1777 in Worcester Co, MD and died on 4 Mar 1844 at age 66.

28. William Hafford Parsons, son of Will Peter Parsons and Sally Layfield, was born on 7 Dec 1794 and died on 26 Feb 1871 at age 76.

General Notes: (Individual note) Went blind at thirty years old. Lived on farm between Pittsville & Psnsburg.
(Individual note) In the 1820 census, taken January 29 1821, No William Parsons is listed in Worcester Co. with a one year old child.
(Individual note) In the 1840 census, Hanford Parsons was living in the Western District of Worcester County, Maryland with 4 younger children whose ages match those listed in the 1850 census. Additionally, one son age between 10 and 15, and one age between 15 and 20, are listed. Two persons employed in agriculture are tabulated.
(Individual note) In 1850 census, William H. Parsons was living in Houshold \# 273 in the 4th district with his wife and daughters Mary E. and Eunice. 1850 Worcester County Census Transcription by Ruth Dryden.

William married Mary Briddel. Mary was born on 9 Sep 1797 and died on 17 Jan 1884 at age 86.

Children from this marriage were:

14        i.  Isaac Henry Parsons (born on 30 Apr 1819 in Farm between Pittsville and Parsonsburg. - died on 17 Jun 1899, buried in Jerusalem Methodist Church Cemetery, Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland)

         ii.  Joshua James Parsons was born on 24 Jan 1822 and died on 14 Sep 1905 at age 83.

        iii.  Peter Truitt Parsons was born on 21 Apr 1824 and died in 1904 at age 80.

         iv.  Elija Bridel Parsons was born on 23 Mar 1827.

          v.  Sarah Elizabeth Parsons was born on 22 Jul 1829 and died on 9 Jun 1874 at age 44.

         vi.  Ebenezer Handy Parsons was born on 29 Mar 1832 and died on 13 Feb 1916 at age 83.

        vii.  Mary Ellen Parsons was born on 11 Jan 1835.

       viii.  Eunice (Nicy) Caroline Parsons was born in 1838.

29. Mary Briddel, daughter of David Briddel and Sarah Holloway, was born on 9 Sep 1797 and died on 17 Jan 1884 at age 86.

Mary married William Hafford Parsons. William was born on 7 Dec 1794 and died on 26 Feb 1871 at age 76.

30. George Truitt, son of Job Truitt and Arcadia, was born on 9 Sep 1758 in Worcester Co, MD and died in Worcester Co, MD.

George married Elizabeth Parker on 10 Feb 1785 in Worcester County, Maryland. Elizabeth was born on 4 Apr 1765.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Rebecca Truitt was born in 1787 in Worcester Co, MD and died after 17 Jul 1860.

         ii.  Abigail Truitt was born in 1789 in Worcester Co, MD.

        iii.  Elisha Truitt was born in 1789 in Worcester Co, MD.

         iv.  George P. Truitt was born in 1793 in Worcester Co, MD.

          v.  Elizabeth Betsy Truitt was born on 16 Aug 1795 in Worcester County, Maryland, died on 26 Jun 1873 at age 77, and was buried in Jerusalem Methodist Church, Parsonsburg.

         vi.  Daniel Tingle Truitt was born on 17 Oct 1798 in Salisbury, Worcester Co., MD.

        vii.  Samuel P. Truitt was born on 31 Dec 1800 in Worcester Co, MD.

15     viii.  "Kate" Katherine (Elizabeth) Truitt (born on 2 Jun 1809 in Worcester Co, MD - died on 21 Aug 1871 in Parsonsburg (then Johnsons Forks))

         ix.  Hester Truitt was born on 2 Jun 1809 in Worcester Co, MD.

31. Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Elisha Parker and Unknown, was born on 4 Apr 1765.

Elizabeth married George Truitt on 10 Feb 1785 in Worcester County, Maryland. George was born on 9 Sep 1758 in Worcester Co, MD and died in Worcester Co, MD.