Richard Kellam I

He was christened on 30 August 1618 at St. James Parish, Aslackby, Lincolnshire, England. Richard Kellum the 1st, came to Virginia on "The Promise" of which Captain Douglas was Commander. At the clearage of the ship at Gravesend, England, 27 Jul 1635, he was entered as a passanger and 16 years old.

He married Sarah Ansley circa 1649. That Richard Kellam's wife was Sarah Ansley is based on the facts that he brought a Sarah Ainsley into Virginia, he named a wife Sarah in his will, and his daughter Rachel married William Lingo and named a child Anesley Lingo. (NOTE: And his daughter Bridget Savage named a daughter Ansley Savage.)

Richard Kellam I patented land on 28 July 1649 at Northampton Co, VA. A certificate is this day granted unto Rich: Kellum for 300 acres of land at Occahannock Cr, being a neck of land bounded on the South by the main Creek, due him for transporting the following 6 persons: Sarah Ainsley, Ann Corbett, Mary Kinge, Jno Thomson, Henry Worsley & Isaacke Emersley (Hemersley).

He took the oath of allegiance to hereby engage and promise to be true and faithful to the Commonwealth of England as it is now established without King or House of Lords on 30 March 1651 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Kellam.

In 1655 an Act of Assembly provided that courts were to be held at two places alternately, with Hungars Creek to be the dividing line for the uppper and lower parts. However, a later Act stipulated that one plance in each county should be designate, where the court, church, prison, and a public mart should be maintained; the inhabitants chose the land of Richard Kellam (A15A) and courts seem to have been held there for the next few years.

He patented land in 1662 at Wachapreague-Quinby, Acc Co, VA. The original patent was to John Evans in 1661, which he and his wife Joane, sold to Richard Kellam. In 1662 a patent was issued to Richard Kellam for 400 additional acres and 2 years later another patent to him for 900 more acres. In 1672 another patent was issued to Richard Kellam for 1,850 acres to include all of the above and 150 acres surplus found within the bounds. That patent was reissued the next year.

On 23 May 1663 Richard Kellum admitted killing Richard Buckland's cow and was ordered to pay a fine of 1000 lbs tobacco and to pay Buckland 1000 lbs tobacco and a new cow. Kellum was to remain in the sheriff's custody till posting a bond for good behavior and paying court costs. The jury considered the difference between Buckland and Kellum and found the cow called Butterflower to be Buckland's. The jury, sent out again, considered Kellum's confession and found it to be a matter of fact. Deposition of John Jenkins, 22 May 1663: Two years ago last March Jenkins accompanied Buckland to Kellum's, and Kellum asked what Buckland would charge to teach his daughter to write, figure, and knit. Buckland asked for a cow and calf, to which Kellum agreed. About a month later the cow, Butterflower, and a calf was brought to Buckland by John Burt, Kellum's servant. Buckland marked the calf with his own mark. Signed, John (II) Jenkins. Deposition of John Burt servant, 22 May 1663: John Jenkins was not at "my master's house when I carried the cow away to Richard Buckland's for to give the child milk." Signed, John Burt. Deposition of Richard Welch, 22 May 1663: "To the best of my knowledge, John Jenkins was not at my master's house" the day the cow was driven to Buckland's. Signed, Richard (x) Welch. Deposition of Daniell Dorman aged about 22 years, 22 May 1663: Because he was at William Bosman's to "fetch guns home" that day, he knows nothing of the matter. Signed, Daniel (CC) Dorman. Deposition of Dorothy Churchill aged about 20 years, 23 May 1663: Dorothy was in the cowpen when Buckland came in and she knew of no sale or bargain or of any delivery of a cow by her master to anyone. John Jenkins was not there at any time. Signed, Dorothy (~) Churchill. Deposition of John Burt aged about 24 years, 22 May 1663: "I never knew Richard Kellum to deliver a cow and calf to Richard Buckland or ever sell him one." Signed, John Burt. Deposition of Richard Welch aged about 19 years, 22 May 1663: Said the same as John Burt. Signed, Richd. (e) Welch.

On 17 Dec 1663 Richard Kellum sued Richard Buckland over a cow formerly in controversy. The court considered Kellum's petition, his evidence, and Buckland's answer, and ordered that there was no cause to overturn the verdict given by a jury last May. Kellum's suit was dismissed with him paying court charges. Evidence for Rich. Kellum: Deposition of Oneal Dermon aged about 25 years, 11 November 1663: Said that he was at last May's court after judgment was passed against Richard Kellum for killing a cow, and heard Kellum's wife and Rich. Buckland discussing the cow. Buckland declared, and bound it with an oath, that he gave Kellum permission to kill the cow in question. Signed, Oneale (C) Derman. Deposition of Edward Martine, 11 November 1663: On 19 June 1663, Martin was with Richard Kellum's wife Sarah at Richard Buckland's house, where he heard Sarah demand a bill from Buckland for seven and a half bushels of wheat. Buckland called her impudent and told her that John Jenkins could swear that he had the wheat for the cow in question. Buckland said that Kellum sent his girl to say that Kellum would kill the cow, and Buckland said her father could kill the cow if he provided another for it. Buckland said to Sarah, "Country woman, if you will be peaceable, I will tell you the bargain." The bargain was made at night in the inner room in the chimney corner with nobody around except for Buckland's namesake, who had advised Buckland to get a good milk cow and allotted Buckland a black pied cow. The next morning Buckland went to his namesake, the cowkeeper, and asked which was the best cow, for "your master saith I must have a cow called by the name of Py." The boy said that wasn't a good cow, so Buckland asked if the boy could point out the best one, and the boy replied, "What will you give me?" Buckland agreed to give him six pipes. Signed, Edward (M) Martine. Deposition of John Die aged about 36 years, 11 November 1663: Said that Richard Buckland sent for Sara Turnor as soon as judgment was passed and asked, "Sara, did you tell me that your father would kill the cow named Butterflower?" She answered yes and also admitted that her father would give Buckland another one. Then Buckland bound it with an oath and swore it was the truth and said it was not yet paid. Sara said he might have had it if he had come for it. John (I) Die. Deposition of Richard Stevens, 16 December 1663: Said that on 19 June 1663, he was with Richard Kellum's wife Sarah at Richard Buckland's house, where he heard Sarah demand a bill from Buckland for some wheat. He replied, "Are you so impudent to demand a bill of me for wheat? Look upon the records and on John Jenkins' oath, and there you shall see what I had the wheat for." Concerning the cow, Buckland said that he borrowed Capt. Parker's horse to fetch the cow home. Goody Kellum asked if it was a black pied cow, and Buckland said he thought it was, and said that he bargained with her husband over night. The next morning he went to the cowpen and asked Richard Welch which was the best cow. Signed, Richard Stevens. Deposition of Sarah Turnor, aged about 14 years, 11 November 1663: Said she was sent to Richard Buckland's to tell him that her father intended to kill the cow called Butterflower because she was barren, and that her father would give him a pregnant cow or a cow with a calf in exchange. Buckland said a pregnant cow would do him no good, because it would run away, but he would be content with a cow and calf. Signed, Sarah Turnner. Evidence for Buckland: Deposition of Christopher Calvert, aged about 48 years, 16 December 1663: About the beginning of last May he heard Richard Buckland demand to know from Richard Kellum how Buckland's cow was doing. Kellum replied, "It is well." The next morning at Kellum's house, Buckland asked Kellum if he had considered what they had discussed last night. Kellum replied, "I will deliver you a heifer with calf or a calf by her side, provided you will have nothing to do with the heifer that I have of yours at my pen." Signed, Christopher (+) Calvert.

He patented land on 19 July 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Kellam on a certificated granted for 900 acres for transporting some 18 persons into the colony, including Sarah Amsley, John Kellam, Edward Bird & others. He patented land on 16 July 1666 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Kellam and granted a certificate for 350 acres for transporting 7 persons.

On 17 Mar 1669/70 Richard Kellam and Edward Hammond differed over a small tract of land lying between them at Matchepungo. At the court's proposal, Hammond chose John Stokely and Kellam chose Nathaniel Bradford to determine the value of the work done on the land; Kellam would pay that sum to Hammond, who was to transfer ownership to Kellam. If they did not agree, the order was void, and the first prosecutor would pay the charges. If they agreed, the court charges could be shared equally.

He patented land on 7 March 1671/72 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Kellam on a certificate granted for 200 aces for transporting 4 persons into the colony. He patented land on 17 July 1672 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Kellam on a certificate granted for 350 aces for transporting 7 persons into the colony.

On 18 Jun 1673 Richard Kellam of the upper part of Northampton Co, for natural love & affection to my daughter Rose Kellam alias Armitrading, wife of Arch. Armitrading of county aforsaid, I assign & set over to my son Richard Kellam Jnr. one mare branded with RK etc. for the the use and benefit of said daughter Rose. Witt: Sarah Turner, Katherine (K.K.) Kellum & Jno. Tankard.

He was security on the administration of an estate on 17 November 1685 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of William Smith was granted to Leonard Goring with Richard Kellam Sr. & Richard Kellam Jr. securities.

He deeded land on 9 January 1686 at Occahannock Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Kellam Senr of Accomack gave to his son Richard Kellam Jr. of same place, 500 acres upon Occahannock Creek for his use, and entailed to such of his male issue as he Richard Jr. shall deem fitting to receive it, failing such issue then to sons Edward, William, daughter Katherine Taylor, daughter Ann Kellam (later Wallis), daughter Rachel Lingo, successively. Richard Senr & wife Sarah to have use for life. He deeded land on 29 January 1686/87 at Matchepungo Creek, Acc, VA. It was on this date that Richard Kellam Sr. executed a Deed of Gift to his son Edward Kellam for 300 acres on Matchepungo Creek, being part of 400 acres fromerly taken up by John Evans, together with the plantation where the said Edward Kellam now lives, to begin at a branch commonly called the Beaver Dam Branch, and for want of heirs to my two sons, Richard and William Kellam to be equally divided between them, and for want of heirs to dau. Rose Garrison, and for want of heirs to dau. Bridget Kellam, alias Savage, reserving to himself and wife Sarah the use of the said lands for life. He deeded land on 29 January 1686/87 at Matchepungo Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Kellam Sr. made a deed of gift (D.G.) of 300 acres on Matchepungo Creek to his son William Kellam. It began at the mouth of Beaver Dam Branch over against that point of land where Francis Roberts now lives, together with the plantation where the said William Kellam now lives, and for want of heirs to sons Richard and Edward to be equally divided between them and for want of heirs to grandson Henry Turner, reserving to himself and wife Sarah Kellam the use of the lands for life. He deeded land on 29 January 1696/97 at Matchepungo Creek, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Richard Kellam Sr. gave daughter Rachel Lingo, wife of William Lingo, a deed of gift (D.G.) of 300 acres on Matchepungo Creek for life, then to grandsons Aynesly and William Lingo, sons of Rachel & William Lingo, to be equally divided between them, and for want of heirs to the next male issue of the said Rachel & William Lingo, and for want of such male issue to my son William Kellam, reserving to himself and wife Sarah Kellam the use of the lands for life.

e made a will on 1 June 1703 at Occahannock, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Kellam of Occahannock, being very aged and weake in body. To 2 sons Edward & William Kellam 5 s. each. To daughter Sarah Kellam, now Curle. Daughter Ann Kellam, now Wallis. Daughter Rachel Lingo 5 s. each. To daughter Rose Kellam, now Garretson, 60 acres on Burrells Branch. To godson William Onely, son of Clement Onely. To son William 50 acres adjcent his own land on Beaver dam branch. To son Richard 5 s. Wife Sarah Exec. Witt: Stephen Waltham, William Sill. Richard died before 6 October 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.

Richard married Sarah Ansley. (Sarah Ansley was born about 1634.)