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Descendants of Lambert Zells, Sr.
1.LAMBERT1 ZELLS, SR. was born 1690 in Alsace, Lorraine, and died April 13, 1751 in Sussex Co., Va.He married ELIZABETH BREWER in Sussex Co., Va.She died 1762 in Sussex Co., Va.
Notes for LAMBERT ZELLS, SR.:
Lambert Zells
Lambert Zells ( Zills, Sills, there are many different spelling variances. ) born in 1690 in Alsace Lorrain. Lived in Surry County Va. Married Elizabeth Brewer. We have record of them at the Albemarle Parrish in Surry Co, Va. Records indicate that he received 3 land grants totaling 685 acres, one patented the 14 of July 1718 in Albemarle Parrish, Surrey Co Va. On the 5th of November he sold this parcel to Benjamine Jones of Martin Brandon Parrish in Price Co, Va. On the 14th of August 1730 Lambert Zells sold to Richard Rives for 18 pounds current money, 220 acres on the south side of Nottoway River and bounded by the north side of Flat Swamp. Thomas Weathers and John Jones. Witnesses were James Gee and Christopher Tatum Recorded on the 19th day of August 1730 Signed by Lambert Zell. Lambert also received 2 other grants, One on the 25th of August 1731, the other on the 20th of September 1745. He sold most of his land to his sons. On the 21st day of August 1745 Lambert Zell sold to John Sill and Morris Sill for 10 pounds current money 250 acres on the south side of Nottoway River (being part of a patented granted said Lambert Sill on the 25th day of August 1731. Recorded 21st day of August 1745 signed Lambert Sill. On the 12th of Febuary 1746 Lambert Zells of Albemarle Parrish sold to his sons William Zells and Lambert Zells, Jr for love and affection and 10 pounds, 250 acres on the south side of Nottoway River in Albemarle Parrish and bounded by said Lambert Zells and Col, Philip Lightfoot. Recorded on the 18th day of Febuary 1746 signed by Lambert Zells. Again on the 5th of November 1750 Lambert Zells and wife Elizabeth Zells of Albemarle Parrish of Surry County sold to Benjamine Jones of Martins Brandon Parrish of Prince George for 75 pounds current money, 250 acres on the south side of Nottoway River in Albemarle Parrish. Witnessed by Joseph Carter, James Wortham, and Daniel Winn. Recorded on the 20th day of November 1750. Signed Lambert Zells.Lambert left no will when he died suddenly ( cause unknown) on the 13th day of April 1751, in Sussex Co, Va. In the will and probate records of Sussex Co, Va. Pg 744 it is recorded Lambert Zells Sr, inventory. Date the 31st day of July 1751. Rec: the 20th day of August, 1751. Elizabeth Zells presents. John Pennington, Clement Hancocke and John Pennington appraisers. Again on pg 764, it is entered Lambert Zells account current. Date 1751. Rec: the 19th day of November, 1751. Elizabeth Zells, executrix, John Mason Jr, auditor. His wife Elizabeth made her will on the 14th day of December 1755, in Sussex Co, Va. She mentioned a son named Thomas Brewer, he apparently was from a previous marriage, and she also mentions hers sons Isham Zells, David Zells, and a daughter Elizabeth Clark. Elizabeth died in 1762. Other entries named Elizabeth's heirs as being Lucy and Polly. Her will was probated the same year.
Marriage Notes for LAMBERT ZELLS and ELIZABETH BREWER:
Lambert And Elizabeth Zells Children
1 John Zells born 1716 in Surry Co Va. Died in 1777 in Sussex Co Va. Was married to Agnis Peebles daughter of Henry Peebles, Sr, of Prince George Co, Va.
2 William Zells Born 1718 in Surry Co Va. Died on the 14th day of April 1761 in Sussex Co Va. Never married. In his will (#32 pg.37) dated April 14 1761 brought to court in June 1761, William left to brother John Sills saddle ect. Brother Isham Sills the money he owed me. Brother Peter Sills jacket ect. Brother Morris Sills money. Brother Lambert Sills, Drury Sills, and David Sills and sisters Sarah Sills and Lucey Freeman 1 shilling sterling each. Friend Richard Baley furniture. Friend Phillip Baley money. Thomas Bruer ? clothing. Friend Thomas Pope Jr residue of estate. Witnessed by Solomon Atkinson, Obadeah Pope, James Pope. Extr: Richard Baley.
3 Elizabeth Zells Born 1720 in Surry Co Va.Died ? Was married to ? Clark
4 Lambert Zells Jr ( the name was never used again). Born 1720 in Surry Co Va. Died 1762 in Sussex Co Va. Married to Anna ? According to Albemarle Paris records, it is recorded, the birth of Mary Zells daughter of Lambert and Anna Zells. Born ? Christened on the 29th day of June, 1760. Godparents included Henry Porch Jr, Hannah Wren, and Wilmouth Porch. Another child was recorded as Betty Zells, daughter of Lambert and Anna Zells, Born on the 4th day of October 1758. Christened on the 19th day of November, 1758. Godparents included Timothy Ezell, Anne Ezell, and Tabitha Wiggins.
5 Morris Zells Born 1722 in Surry Co Va. Died 1795 in Sussex Co Va. Married Lucy Peebles, daughter of Henry Peebles, Sr of Prince George Co, Va.
6 Lucretia ( Lucy ) Zells Born 1726 in Surry Co, Va. Died ? Married to William Freeman. There is one son of hers recorded in the Albemarle Parish records, his name is Robert Freeman, born on the 22nd day of November, 1750. Christened on the 17th day of March, 1750. His godparents were Lemuel Sills, John Ivy Jr, and Eleanor Freeman. Lucy Sills herself was recorded as a godparent to William Roe (a twin) son of Cannon and Sarah Roe. William was born on the 24th day of June 1747. Christened on the 2nd day of August, 1747. Other godparents included, Robert Sandeson and William Jones. Lucy was also the godparent to Mary Hancocke, the daughter of Clement and Antheny Hancocke. Mary was born in October of 1747. Christened on the 28th day of Febuary 1747/8. Other godparents included, Edward Pettway and Eliza Brown.
7 Isham Zells ( Sills ) Born 1728 in Sussex Co Va. Died 1802 in Halifax Co NC Married Elizabeth ? ( see later ) Probably buried at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Scotland Neck, Halifax Co, NC (some of his children are there).
8 Peter Zells Born 1730 in Sussex Co Va. Died ? married to Amy ? (Peter was noted as a slave trader). Albemarle Parish records show one child, Betty Zells, daughter of Peter and Amy Zells. Born in 1761. Christened on the 21st day of May 1761. Godparents included Mathew Sturdivant, Elisa Roe, and Martha Roe.
9 Drury Zells ca 1732 in Sussex Co, Va. Died ?. Married to ? According to Albemarle Parish records Drury Sills was the godparent to Henry Hancocke, Son of Robert and Eliza Hancocke. Henry was born on the 3rd day of March, 1757. Christened on the 1st day of May 1757. Other godparents included Thomas Peters and Sarah Underwood.
10 Sarah Zells Born 1734 in Sussex Co Va. Died ? Married ? According to Albemarle Parish Records Sarah was the god parent to William McTavish, son of Donald and Mary McTavish. William was born on the 27th day of July, 1746. Christened on the 21st day of September, 1746. Other godparents included William Stuart and John Weaver.
11 David Zells Born 1736 in Sussex Co Va. Moved to Brunswick Co, Va in 1765. Died the 25th day of July 1783 in Halifax Co NC. Married Agnis Batey. Albemarle Parish records show son Gray Zells, son of David and Agnes Zells. Born on the 22nd of November, 1759. Christened on the 25th of May 1760. Godparents included Slowman Wynne, Thos Sturdivant, and Elisa Sowerberry. Marriage records show that Gray Zells married Sarah Wyche on the 24th day of April, 1788 - Henry Wyche,Sec.
12. Stepson Thomas Brewer Born ? Died ? Married Mildred ?
Children of LAMBERT ZELLS and ELIZABETH BREWER are:
| i. | THOMAS2 BREWER, m. MILDRED?. | ||
| 2. | ii. | JOHN ZELLS, SR., b. 1716, Surry Co., Va; d. 1777, Sussex Co., Va. | |
| iii. | WILLIAM ZELLS, b. 1718, Surry Co., Va; d. April 14, 1761, Sussex Co., Va. |
| More About WILLIAM ZELLS: Fact 1: April 14, 1761, Date of will, Halifax Co., NC, book 1, pg.37 Fact 2: Never married; will only mentions brothers/sisters, 4 friends |
| iv. | ELIZABETH ZELLS, b. 1720, Surry Co., Va; d. 1762; m. MR. CLARK. | ||
| 3. | v. | LAMBERT ZELLS, JR, b. 1720, Surry Co., Va; d. 1762, Sussex Co., VA. | |
| vi. | MORRIS ZELLS, b. 1722, Surrey Co., Va; d. 1795, Sussex Co., Va; m. LUCY PEEBLES; b. VA?. | ||
| 4. | vii. | LUCRETIA ZELLS, b. 1726, Surry Co., Va. | |
| 5. | viii. | ISHAM ZELLS, b. 1728, Surrey Co., VA; d. 1802, Halifax Co., North Carolina. | |
| 6. | ix. | PETER ZELLS, b. 1730, Sussex Co., Va. | |
| x. | DRURY ZELLS, b. 1732, Sussex Co., Va. | ||
| xi. | SARAH ZELLS, b. 1734, Sussex Co., Va. | ||
| 7. | xii. | DAVID ZELLS, b. 1736, Sussex Co., Va; d. July 25, 1783, Halifax Co., NC. |
2.JOHN2 ZELLS, SR. (LAMBERT1) was born 1716 in Surry Co., Va, and died 1777 in Sussex Co., Va.He married AGNIS PEEBLES, daughter of HENRY PEEBLES.She was born in VA.
More About AGNIS PEEBLES:
Fact 1: Buried: Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetary, Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., NC
Fact 2: No grave marker
Child of JOHN ZELLS and AGNIS PEEBLES is:
| i. | JOHN3 SILLS, JR, d. 1777. |
3.LAMBERT2 ZELLS, JR (LAMBERT1) was born 1720 in Surry Co., Va, and died 1762 in Sussex Co., VA.He married ANNA.
Children of LAMBERT ZELLS and ANNA are:
| i. | MARY3 ZELLS, b. 1760. | ||
| ii. | BETTY ZELLS, b. October 04, 1758. |
4.LUCRETIA2 ZELLS (LAMBERT1) was born 1726 in Surry Co., Va.She married WILLIAM FREEMAN.
Child of LUCRETIA ZELLS and WILLIAM FREEMAN is:
| i. | ROBERT FREEMAN3 FREEMAN, b. November 22, 1750. |
5.ISHAM2 ZELLS (LAMBERT1) was born 1728 in Surrey Co., VA, and died 1802 in Halifax Co., North Carolina.He married ELIZABETH in Sussex Co., Va.
Notes for ISHAM ZELLS:
Isham Sills Sr
Isham Sills was the 7th child of Lambert and Elizabeth Sills. He was born in 1728 in Sussex Co Va. Isham married Elizabeth ? Isham received 140 acres in Halifax Co, NC from Lord Granville on the 10th day of January 1762. This land was on the west side of Deep Creek, joining Thomas Brewer, Henry Jones, and Michael Dorman or /s/ Isham Sills Wits: Jno Linton, Jam Martin Jr. surveyed the 16th day of June 1761 CC: Wm Colson, Richard Jones, Jos Jno Williams surveyor. In the Halifax county deed book page 970, It shows that Major Walker sold land to Isham Zell (Sill) of the same, for 25 pounds provacation money on the 28th day of Febuary 1764. Again in the same deed book Isham Sills sold to Bythel Paire 150 acres joining Solomon Akins and Isham Sills for 31 pounds Virginia money on the 16th day of May 1768. Isham died in 1802 in Halifax Co NC. Ishams will dated March 3 1802 went to court in May 1802 (see below) Isham is probably buried at the Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in Scotland Neck, Halifax Co, NC.
Will Of Isham Sills Sr
Will # 663 pg 376 Halifax Co North Carolina. Isham Sills 3 Mar. 1802 May Ct. 1802
Son Isham Sills cattle, Son William Sills mare ect. Son Samuel Sills and daughters Elizabeth Sills and Mary Sills bed, furniture ect,each. Daughter Penny Hines cow and calf and at her death the same go to her children (names not given). Cruy Bryan 20 shillings Sarah Hobbs 40 shillings. Residue of estate to wife Elizabeth and at her death: the children of my son Benjamine Sills namely Thomas Sills, Joshua Sills, John Sills and Rebecca Sills 20 shillings and sons Samuel and William the plantation wheron I now live. And son Isham the place whereon he now lives.
Wit: John Perkins, Elizabeth Barker x her mark, Elizabeth Jones
Extrs: My sons Samuel and William.
More About ISHAM ZELLS:
Burial: 1802, Trinity Episcopal Cemetary, Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., NC
Marriage Notes for ISHAM ZELLS and ELIZABETH:
Isham And Elizabeth Sills Children.
1 Isham Sills Jr Born ca 1750 in Halifax Co NC. Died on the 23rd day of April 1832 in Stewart Co, Tn. Married to ? Possibly Mary ? ( see later )
2 Samuel Sills Born ? in Halifax Co NC.. Died on the 30th day of July 1841 in Halifax Co NC Married to Elizabeth Wallace.
3 Elizabeth Sills Born ? in Halifax Co NC. Died cathe 24th day of October 1838.( probably due to complications after child birth ) Married to William Ferington Batey. William whom was born in 1775. Died in December 1850. In a Cival War qestionaire, Benjamine Blanks Batey stated that he was the son of Elizabeth Sills daughter of Isham Sills of Virginia, and William Ferington Batey. Benjamine was born on the 10th day of October, 1838. His mother died two weeks after his birth. He stated that his parents own 300 acres of land and had slaves.
4 Mary Sills. Born ? in Halifax Co NC. Died ?
5 Benjamine Sills Born 1793 in Halifax Co NC. Died on the 17th day of December 1858 in Halifax Co NC. Married to Rebecca Barker daughter of John Barker born 1720 Surry Co Va. Died the 14th day of October 1808 in Iredell Co NC. Her mother was Elizabeth Gilliam Born 1727 in Surry Co Va. to Henchea Gilliam II and Faith Briggs. John and Elizabeth were married in 1745 in Surry Co Va. Elizabeth died in 1770 in Brunswick Co Va.
6 Crucy Sills Born ? in Halifax Co NC. Died ? Married ? Bryan. In 1802 in Halifax County North Carolina.
7 Sarah Sills Born ? in Halifax Co NC. Died ? Married ? Hobbs. In 1802 in Halifax County North Carolina.
8 Penny Sills Born ? in Halifax Co NC. Died ? Married ? Hines. In 1802 in Halifax County North Carolina.
Children of ISHAM ZELLS and ELIZABETH are:
| 8. | i. | BENJAMINE3 SILLS, b. 1793, Halifax Co., NC; d. December 17, 1858, Halifax Co., NC. | |
| ii. | CRUCY SILLS, b. Halifax Co., NC; d. 1802, Halifax Co., NC; m. BRYAN. | ||
| 9. | iii. | ELIZABETH SILLS, d. October 24, 1838. | |
| iv. | MARY SILLS, b. Halifax Co., NC. | ||
| v. | PENNY SILLS, b. Halifax Co., NC; d. 1802, Halifax Co., NC; m. HINES. | ||
| vi. | SAMUEL SILLS, b. Halifax Co., NC; d. July 30, 1841, Halifax Co., NC; m. ELIZABETH WALLACE. |
| More About SAMUEL SILLS: Fact 1: Given plantation in Halifax Co., NC |
| vii. | SARAH SILLS, b. Halifax Co., NC; d. 1802, Halifax Co., NC; m. HOBBS. | ||
| 10. | viii. | ISHAM SILLS, JR, b. 1752, Halifax Co., North Carolina; d. April 23, 1832, Stewart Co., TN. |