William Broadwater

William Broadwater's estate was probated in Accomack Co., VA on Sep 26 1787 and he mentions his wife Sally and children James, Caty, and one "she is with child with at this time." The latter is believed to be Sally Broadwater who married William Dryden. Here is a biography and proof from The Miles Files:

In 1772, John and Leah Brittingham sold their third interest in 114 acres (Whitelaw tract A169 west of New Chruch) to William Broadwater and in 1774, William Broadwater brought another porition of this tract from James and Betty Broadwater. In 1779 William and Mary Broadwater sold to Meshack Feddeman 76 acres, together with Elizabeth Nock's one-third life interest (Whitelaw, p. 1313). In 1777, William Broadwater brought 200 acres (Whitelaw tract A162) from John and Ann Merchant of Somerset Co, MD. Ten years later, William Broadwater (wife Sally) left to his children James and Caty. In 1788, the executor for Broadwater sold 40 acres to George Corbin, and in 1802 William and Sabra Welburn and Drummond and Mary Welburn sold to William Selby, saying it had been left to them by Corbin. In 1800, a balance of 140 acres by survey were divided among the Broadwater heirs (Whitelaw, p. 1295). In his undated will, probated 26 Sep 1787, William Broadwater named a wife Sally Broadwater; children James, Caty and an unborn child; brothers Jacob, Caleb & Coventon Broadwater; sister Esther Fitzgerald; and wife's son John Corbin. To wife Sally Broadwater 1/2 my estate for life then to be divided between all my children, James, Caty and unborn child (assumed to be Sally William(s)) Broadwater, see Ralph Corbin Sr.'s will probated 24 Feb 1800 and Acc Land Causes, 1773-1805, p. 232). James and Caty to have 1 years schooling each between 12 years old and 20 years old, and also that John Corbin, son of my wife Sally, one year at that same age. I give my land to my 2 children, and if they die without issue wife to have whole estate for life and 1/5 part forever, and the remainder to be divided between my 3 brothers and sister, viz: Jacob Broadwater, Caleb Broadwater, Coventon Broadwater and Esther Fitzgerald. Executors: Wife Sally and Jacob Broadwater. Not witnessed and not signed. Proved by George Corbin and Kendal Stockly (Acc Wills &c. 1784-1787, p. 438). On 2 Aug 1800, it was determined that Willam Broadwater, who owned 160 acres in Acc Parish when he made his will in 178_ (probated 26 Sep 1787) devised the premises to his 3 children: James Broadwater, Catherine the now wife of Selby Dunton, and the child his wife was then pregnant with - Sally Broadwater. In 1800, James Broadwater conveyed his undivided 1/3 part to Selby Dunton who deeded the undivided 1/3 part to Thomas Jenkins (Acc Co Land Causes, 1773-1805, p. 232).

In his will probated Feb 24 1800, Ralph Corbin Sr. age to wife Rachel whole estate during her natural life. To son Robert Corbin plantation where I now live containing 280 acres. To sons George & Coventon plantation at Mesongo containing 125 acres. To daughter Susanna Croswell. To John Pitt Corbin, reversion to my grandaughter Sally Williams Broadwater. To 4 daughters Leah, Elizabeth, Levinah & Rosannah. Bal. of estate to be divided between all my children & my grandaughter Sally William Broadwater & John Pitt Corbin. Son Robert Exr. Witt: James Benston, James Jenkins, William Williams, Jr.

William married Sarah (Sally) Corbin, daughter of Ralph Corbin Sr. and Rachel (?). (Sarah (Sally) Corbin was born about 1762 in Accomack Co., VA and died before 1800 in Accomack Co., VA.)