John Williams and Ann Whitley

This document is intended to prove the identification of the husband of Elizabeth Ann Whitley who married a
John Williams in Isle of Wight Va in the 1600s. It provides considerable information about the Whitley family as
well as some John William information. It also provides information indicating that the John Williams whose will
was proved in 1692 is likely the father of Richard Williams, who was the father of Joshua Williams, who was the
father of Elisha Williams, all in the direct line of my ancestry. Larry Feldhaus 21 November, 2007.

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Captain John “Wheatley” WHITLEY.1,2,3 Born on 24 Nov 1628 in Frodsham, Cheshire, England. John
“Wheatley” died in Isle of Wight, VA on 2 Feb 1669, he was 40. Some event on 24 Nov 1628 in Frodsham,
Cheshire, England.
3
John Whitley is the first of this family that appears in the records of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, when on
August 9, 1664 he made a deposition in court saying that he was 36 years of age. Therefore he was born
circa 1628. He is apparently the John Whitley, Sr. whom Thomas Moss appointed overseer of his will dated
February 9, 1669 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The will is dated December 14, 1669 and was probated on
February 9, 1669/70, and mentioned as follows: “land adjoining John Whitley’s plantation to his son John
Whitley, to Thomas Richard wearing clothes, to Thomas Ward Jr., pigs, John Whitley rest of the estate. Wits:
John Richards, John Giles.” Could John Whitley’s wife Ann have been the daughter or sister of Thomas
Moss, for whom Whitley’s son Thomas was named? John Whitley’s [Wheatley according to his will] will was
made February 2, 1670 and probated on February 9, 1671/2 as follows: “to son John one half of land I live on,
the other half at decease of my wife Ann; to son Thomas 200 acres of land I purchased from Anthony
Fulgham; to son William 200 acres of land adjoining Wm. Bressie; to daughter Elizabeth one bed; to son in
law John Williams one shilling; to my grandchild Ann Williams, daughter of John Williams…; rest of my
estate to wife Ann. Ann was executrix of the estate. Another interesting note is that “John Wheatley, aged
36, Deposition that Thomas Moss paid by order of Peter Spurstoo had bill in hands of James Ennis; 9 Aug
1664.” John Whitley died on February 21, 1670 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. His will is there in Book 2,
page 105. By his wife Ann [Moss?], who later married William Crocker [according to Minutes of the Council]4

Immigration: headright arriving in 16555

will date- Ilse of Wight, VA feb. 2 1671
Prob. Will Feb. 9 1671

In 1652 when John “Wheatley” was 23, he married Ann MOSS1,3, daughter of Thomas MOSS, in Isle of Wight,
VA. Born in 1632 in Isle of Wight, VA. Ann died in Isle of Wight, VA on 13 FEB 1670/71, she was 38.
2
Will February 13, 1670/71
Witnessed by John Burch & Robert Hall6

They had the following children:

1. Elizabeth “Ann” 1654 – 1694
2. John 1656 – abt 1695
3. Thomas 1658 – 1715
4. William 1660 – 1676

Family of Captain John “Wheatley” WHITLEY (1) & Ann MOSS

2. Elizabeth “Ann” WHITLEY.3 Born in 1654 in Isle of Wight, VA.2 Elizabeth “Ann” died in Isle of Wight, VA in Apr
1694, she was 40.

In 1671 when Elizabeth “Ann” was 17, she first married John WILLIAMS5,3, son of Roger WILLIAMS (~1626-1675)
& (~1629->1671), in Isle of Wight Co. VA. Born in 1651 in Northumberland, VA. John died in Isle of Wight Co. VA
on 9 Mar 1691, he was 40.

The information in red is not correct. Elizabeth “Ann” Whitley married John Wiliams, and he may have been the
son of Roger Williams, but he did not die on 9 Mar 1691. His will was dated 7 Feb 1686 and it was proved in May
1687. His legatees were: sons John and Thomas, daughter Elizabeth, Ann, Sarah, to whom he left personality. To
Charles Durham, a heifer. Witnesses were Will Bradshaw and Charles Durham, who would later marry his widow
and whose daughter would marry son, John Jr. Wife, Anne Williams, "relict of John Williams," qualified as
executor.

John's legates were his sons John and Thomas, daughters Elizabeth, Ann, Sarah, to whom he left personality. To
Charles Durham, a heifer. Wits.: Will Bradshaw, Charles Durham, Anne Williams, relict of John Williams, qualified
as executor on May 2, 1687.
They had the following children:
1 John 1673 – 1744
2 Ann 1673 – 1769
3 Elizabeth 1674 –
4 Richard abt 1674 –
5 Mary abt 1678 –
6 Jane abt 1681 –
7 William abt1682 – abt 1691
8 Theophilus abt 1684 – abt 1691
9 Thomas
10 Sarah

Elizabeth "Ann" second married Charles DURHAM3.

Charles is mentioned in son-in-law John Williams, Jr.'s petition to court.

3. John WHITLEY Jr.3 Born in 1656 in Isle of Wight, VA. John died in Isle of Wight, VA bef 26 Nov 1695, he was 39.
Occupation: weaver.
7
1677, John signed the petition on behalf of William West-Bacon's Rebellion-Cal. papers.

In Isle of Wight Will and Deed Book 2, page 178, John Whitley "Account of his estate returned by his widow Mary
Whitley, Adm. Among items Tobacco which was given my daughter Olive MacDowell by her father James
MacDowell. 1695." John Whitley's will is in Book 1, pages 540 and 690. His estate was appraised by John Giles,
James Tullaugh, John Clarke on July 11, 1695. He is mentioned several other times in Isle of Wight records: In
the Will of Thomas Moss, tailor of Isle of Wight, "to son of John Whitley, to Thomas Richards, Thomas Ward Jr.
The Executor is John Whitley Jr.. The will was dated December 14, 1669; recorded February 9, 1669 with John
Richards and John ______ as witnesses. This is from Will Book 2, page 84. Then again John Whitley [Jr.]
September 14, 1670, receives 100 acres escheat land formerly granted to John Whitley, Sr. dec[eased]. From
Land Grants 1628-1674. And then again: Estate of George Allen, Appraised by Richard Wilkerson, John Whitley
and John Turner. Pres. by Prudence Allen the widow. Dated February 6, 1679 and recorded April 9, 1680. Will
book 2, page 210. And again, Henry Madden-- Inventory presented by John Whitley. Dated March 30, 1687.
Recorded May 2, 1687. Book 2, page 266. Then, Inventory of the estate of John Whitley filed by Mary Whitley May
27, 1695. Then June 19, 1695: John Whitley's estate appraised by John Giles, John Tullaugh and John Clarke.
and then "Received of Mary Whitley, widow of John Whitley, tobacco for the use of Thomas, John, and William
Whitley, orphans of said John. Whitley. November 26, 1695 (signed) Charles Ba

In 1687 when John was 31, he married Mary MADDEN3, in Isle of Wight, VA. Born bef 1660 in Isle of Wight, VA.

Sister of Henry Madden.4

They had the following children:

1 Thomas 1682 –
2 William 1686 –
3 John 1684 - 1749

4. Thomas WHITLEY.2,3 Born in 1658 in Isle of Wight, VA. Thomas died in Isle of Wight, VA on 5 Dec 1715, he was
57. Buried in Lower Parish, Isle of Wight, VA. Occupation: planter.
8
Made a deposition on December 9, 1698 saying that he was 40 years of age4

His will is in Book 2, page 615 and the appraisement on page 616 which was done by John Wright, Authur Benn,
John Garland, and Robert Richards Jr., on April 22, 1717. In Deed Book 2, page 32, dated February 8, 1705, we
find: "This Indenture between John Whitley of Newport Parish, weaver, and Thomas Whitley, planter, 'The said
land being conveyed in an escheat patent granted unto John Wheatley, deceased, father of ye aforesaid John
Whitley, deceased, ye fourth day of September one thousand six hundred and seventy. Which said land did
descend unto ye said John Wheatley as heir-at-law to ye aforesaid John Wheatley.'" And Again, in Deed Book 2,
dated Jan 8, 1705: "Indenture between Thomas Wheatley, planter, and John Whitley, father of aforesaid Thomas
Whitley. John Wheatley purchased of Anthony Fulgham of the Lower Parish Nov 20, 1667 bounded by Thomas
Wooten and William Godwin."

Thomas Whitley of Lower Parish: daughter, Elizabeth; daughter, Martha; daughter, Priscilla; wife, Mary; son,
Thomas; son, George; son John; son, Madison; son, Thomas; Ex .12-5-1715 R. Witness Madison Street, John
Garland, Mary Garland. p. 615.3
Information from L.D.S.

In 1684 when Thomas was 26, he married Mary STREET2,3, daughter of John STREET & Anne BEVAN, in Isle of
Wight, VA. Born in 1665 in Isle of Wight, VA. Mary died abt Apr 1728, she was 63.
They had the following children:
1 Thomas 1685 - abt1751
2 William 1687 – abt 1759
3 George 1688 – abt 1759
4 John 1690 – 1750
5 Madison 1692 –
6 Elizabeth 1694 –
7 Martha 1696 –
8 Priscilla 1698 –

5. William WHITLEY.3 Born in 1660 in Isle of Wight, VA. William died in Isle of Wight, VA in 1676, he was 16.

The above information in red is not correct. The wrong John Williams is cited along with the wrong children.
Following is the will of John Whitley and the will of his widow Ann Whitley which name their children and two
grandchildren by their daughter and John Williams. The will of the John Williams who died in 1691 or 1692 names
his children as does the will of the John Williams whose will was probated 2 May 1687. Notice that the John
Williams and Ann (Whitley ?) whose will was probated in 1687 do have a daughter named Ann while the John
Williams who died in 1691 or 1692 does not. The following John Whitley will names John Williams as his son-in-
law and Ann as John Williams' daughter, making it probable that Ann Whitley was married to the John Williams
whose will was probated in 1687 and impossible that she was married to the one who died in 1691 or 1692.

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WILL OF JOHN WHATLEY - RECORDS OF WILLS ISLE OF WIGHT VOL. 2, 1661-1719 STATE OF VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY
I, JOHN WHEATLEY, of the Isle of Wight County, being of sound mind and perfect memory, do make this my last
will and testament. I first bequeath my soul to God Almighty who gave it my body to the earth to be buried in
Christian like manner where it shall please God to call me out of this world, and for my worldly goods and estate,
I bequeath in manner and for as follows: Impress. I unto my son, JOHN, the one half of the land I live upon after
my decease, and the other half after the decease of ANN, my wife, with all edifices and buildings that shall then
be upon it with all other.... and appurtenances thereunto belonging and also one pewter basin and one Guinea. I
give and bequeath unto my son, THOMAS, two hundred acres of land aforesaid FULGHAM land taken out of that
part of the land that joineth on Mr. WILLIAM LIGGETT, also one pewter basin. I give unto my daughter,
ELIZABETH, one floral bed and rug colored green, one ......., one new pair of sheets and one pewter basin, one
great pewter platter. To my son-in-law, JOHN WILLIAMS, I give one shilling. To my grandchild, ANN WILLIAMS,
the daughter of JOHN WILLIAMS, I give and bequeath one large pewter platter and one heifer two years of age. It
is my wish that if any of my three sons before they come to possess and enjoy the land bequeathed and given, or
die without issue, that the said land be equally divided between the surviving sons and their heirs. And for the
rest of my estate that I shall possess at the time of my death, I wholly give unto my wedded wife, ANN WHATLEY,
whom I make my whole and sole executrix. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day
of Feb. 1670.
JOHN (X) WHATLEY
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: JOHN BURWELL WILLIAM (X) ROBSON
INDIVIDUAL NOTES AND SOURCES - BIGDATA.
Will of Ann Whatley
This Will was proved by oath of JOHN BURWELL and WILLIAM ROBSON in open Court held, Isle of Wight
County, the 9th day of Feb. 1671. JNO. JENNINGS, Clk. WILL: Vol 2, 1661 - 1719, 21 Feb 1670, proved 1671.
To all Christian People whom it may and shall concern, I, ANN WHATLEY, the relict of JOHN WHATLEY of the Isle
of Wight County, Planter, deceased, out of tender affection I bear unto my children in this Deed of Gift hereafter
mentioned, and for other considerations best known to myself, I do give and bequeath after my decease as
follows: Impress: I give unto my eldest son, JOHN, one thousand pounds... and to my second son, THOMAS, two
thousand pounds... and to my daughter, ELIZABETH, two thousand pounds... and to my grandchild, ELIZ.
WILLIAMS, the daughter of JOHN WILLIAMS, one thousand pounds... to which deed gift I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this 13th day of Feb. 1671. ANN (X) WHATLEY Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of JOHN
BURWELL, ROLAND HALL. This deed of Gift was ordered and acknowledged by ANN WHATLEY to be her Deed
in open Court held for the Isle of Wight County, this 19th day of Feb. 1671 and by her is recorded. JNO.
JENNINGS, Clk.

Source Dr. Barry Hayes:

The widow Ann filed to administer her late husband John Williams’ estate in 1692. He made his will 7 Feb 1686
and it was proved 2 May 1687. Named in his will were his children Ann Williams, Sarah Williams, Elizabeth
Williams, Thomas Williams and John Williams.

Children of John Williams (died 1687) and Ann Whitely:

1. Ann Williams named in father's will
2. Sarah Williams named in father's will
3. Elizabeth Williams named in father's will
4. Thomas Williams named in father's will
5. John Williams named in father's will

The Van Gundy web site at http://www.vangundy.net/familytree/paf/pafg280.htm contains the following:

John Williams died after Feb 1686 in Isle of Wight, VA. He married Elizabeth Ann WHITLEY in 1671 in Isle of
Wight, VA.

He received 1 shilling from the estate of his father-in-law.

His will was dated 2/7/1686 and probated 5/1687. "His legatees were: sons John and Thomas,
daughter Elizabeth, Ann, Sarah, to whom he left personality. To Charles Durham, a heifer."
Witnesses were Will Bradshaw and Charles Durham, who would later marry his widow and
whose daughter would marry son, John Jr. Wife, Anne Williams, "relict of John Williams,"
qualified as executor.

10/1693 Son, John Jr, petitioned the court saying he was of age and desired to manage his
possessions currently being handled by his father-in-law, Charles Durham and his mother,
Ann Durham.

Elizabeth Ann WHITLEY [Parents] was born about 1656 in Isle of Wight, VA. She died after Mar 1691 in
Northumberland Co, VA. She married John Williams in 1671 in Isle of Wight, VA.

Upon her father's death, she received 1 bed from his estate.

They had the following children:

1 John Williams
2 Thomas Williams
3 Elizabeth Williams
4 Ann Williams – Mentioned in her grandfather Whitley’s will
5. Sarah Williams

Following is the full text of the will of the John Williams whose will was probated 9 Aug 1692. Notice that there is
no daughter "Ann", only Mary and Jane. The two grand daughters, Mary and Bridgett Brown, were the daughters of either
Mary or Jane Williams, most likely Mary

John Williams b abt 1647 (based on oldest child's age) – d abt 1692 (based on will)
+ Ann
John b abt 1670 VA
William b abt 1674 VA
Elizabeth b abt 1676 VA
Thomas b abt 1678 VA
Mary b abt 1680 VA
Jane b abt 1682 VA
Nicholas b abt 1687 VA
Richard b abt 1684 VA Likely the father of Joshua who was the father of Elisha
Theophilus b abt 1690 VA

Record of Wills and Deeds, Vol 2, page 317 1662-1715

Will of John Williams dated 9 March 1692, probated 9 August, 1692, Isle of Wight Co., VA.

In the name of God Amen I John Williams Senr of the lower parish of the Isle of Wight County in Virginia: being
very sick and weak but of perfect mind and memory do give and bequeath all my wordly goods as followeth

Imprimus I give and bequeath my Soul to almighty God my maker hoping through the merits of Jesus Christ my
Saviour to obtain remission for my sins through his death and passion and my body to the earth from whence I
came to be decently buried by my beloved wife Ann Williams and my children.

Secondly I give my now dwelling & plantation unto my beloved wife Ann Williams during her life with all edifices
and buildings thereunto belonging and after her decease the manor plantation be returned unto my eldest sonn
John Williams and to the hyers of his body and in case he the said John Williams had rather stay in Surrey
County on the plantation that he is now seated or then to take the manor plantation then the said manor
plantation is do descend to my youngest sonn Theophilus Williams and the hyres of his body truely begotten and
in case John Williams wishes to take manor plantation then Theophilus to enjoy the plantation in Surry County
that John Williams is now seated containing one hundred and fifty acres

Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my son William one parcel of land lying and being in Newport parish which
parcel of land contains two hundred acres lying near Meadows which parcel of land my foursaid Sonn William
Williams is to enjoy with all appurtenances thereunto belonging to him and the hyers of his body truly begotten.

4th I give and bequeath unto my next Sonn Thomas Williams and the heyrs of his body truly begotten one
hundred and fifty acres of the aforesaid land lying and being in Surry County and part of the same tract where my
sonn John William now liveth and he the sayd Thomas Williams and his heirs to enjoy the same with all benefits
and appurtenances there unto belonging

5th I give and bequeath unto my next Sonn Nicholas Williams and the heyrs of his body truly begotten one parcel
of one hundred and fifty acres of the aforesaid land lying and being in Surry County and part of the same tract of
land where my Sonn John Williams now liveth to his heyrs truly begotten with all appurtenances and benefits
there unto belonging

6th I give and bequeath unto my Sonn Richard Williams and the heirs of his body truly begotten one parcel of
land lying and being in Surry County containing one hundred and fifty acres being part of the same tract of land
which my aforesaid Sonn John Williams liveth and to him the sayd Richard Williams and the heirs of his body
truly begotten with all benefits and appurtenances there unto belonging and after the possession of the same. I
and in this my last Will and Testament I do bind charge and command all an every of my Sonns from the eldest to
the youngest neither to sell lease or morgage any part or parcell of any of the aforesaid tracts of land by any
means but to remain unto them and the heirs of their bodys truly begotten and in case that any of these my
Sonns decease without Issue that then that parcell of land to whom it belongs shall be bound to the next
surviving heir.

7th I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary one feather Bed and boulster one Rugg one blanket one sheet

8th I give and bequeath unto my next daughter Jane Williams one feather bed boulster Rugg one blankett one
sheet

9th I give and bequeath unto Anne Brown my grand daughter one yearling heifer

10th I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Bridgett Brown one yearling heifer, next I give and bequeath unto
my boy William Hickman one yearling heifer, likewise there is belonging unto Mary Brown one cow and yearling
which I order to be delivered to her according to the direction of my wife, likewise I give and bequeath unto my
aforesaid grand daughter Mary Brown one feather bed and boulster, likewise I give unto my Sonn Thomas
Williams the marr foal which goes with the marr likewise I give all the future increase of my mare among my
children and this increase be provided as they fall in course beginning at the eldest and for as they fall to the
youngest whether heifer or mare as it happens and after my children and should then my grandchildren to have a
part of the increase and likewise the mare at Thomas Wrights the first foal that she bring I give and bequeath it
unto Daniel Long Junior and after Daniell hath his foal the mare and her after issue to be bound to Thomas
Wright and the heyrs of his body lawfully begotten and after all these ligaties in this my Will and for the
performance of the same I do constitute and appoint my most beloved wife Ann Williams my whole Executrix of
this my last Will and Testament to for and endeavour to perform all these many ligaties as they shall be
demanded in Course of my children come to age and my aforesaid Wife Ann Williams to enjoy all my proper
estate and plantation which is not here exprest as long as they live and for acknowledgement this is my last Will
and Testament as Witness my hand this ninth day of March in the year of our lord god 1692
Signed sealed and delivered
in the presence of us John (F) Williams Senior Seal
Boaz Gwine
Thomas (T) Gwynie Proved in open Court for the
his mark Isle of Wight County august the
Alexander (T) Matthew’s 9th 1692 by the Witness and
his mark ordered to be recorded.
Test John Pitt Ck Ct

Hard Copy on File

Transcribed by Jean Mayo Hirsch from documents located at the
Library of Virginia Archives in Richmond, Virginia

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1691: EXECUTRIX: Was the Executrix in the will of her husband John Williams, Sr. dated 9 March 1691/92. She
was given plantation. [WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, VIRGINIA; Blanche A.
Chapman; Family Line Publications, 1994, pp. 33-34. (Isle of Wight County wills and estates from 1647-
1800)].1694: Seventeenth Century Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Deed Book 1 page 615

I believe this Ann Williams, above and below, was the widow of the John Williams who died in 1691-2. She was
not Ann Whitley, but she did apparently marry Arnold Shumarke after John Died.

DEED BOOK 1
Page 615

Anne Williams, widow of John Williams, by deed of gift has given to her loving children;
to son John Wilhams a chest;
son Wm. Williams 2 cows;
son Thomas Williams cattle;
dau. Mary Williams, pewter,
son Nicholas Williams his father ‘s musket—Nicholas is 7 years old to have it at 18.
Son Richard his father’s sword at 18.
Dau. Jane pewter when 18.
To dau. Eliza. Wright, Mary and Jane Williams wearing apparel.
9 Api. 1694. John Cram.
Arnold Shumarke gives his consent to deed made by his wife when she was in widow hood. May 21, 1694.

Arnold Shumarke’s Will:

D: I22359, Name: Arnold Shumarke, Sex: M, Death: FEB 1697 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia
399 Isle of Wight County Record of Wills Book 2, 1661-1719 Library of Virginia

In the name of God Amen I ye Arnold Shewmake of ye Lower Parish of Isle of Wight County being very
Sick & Weak of body but of perfect Mind & Memory Doo give & bequeath as followeth First & before all
things Earthly I give & Bequeath my Soul as followeth My Soul into ye Hands of Almighty god ye made
& to his Son Jesus Christ my only Saviour & Redeemer hoping to belong through his Merritts to obtain
Everlasting Salvation & to Numbered Among his Chosen & Elect as for body Committ it to ye Earth from
whence it came to be decently buried according to ye direction of beloved Wife as for my worldly Estate
afree my debts and paid I give & bequeath as Followeth-

Imprimis I give & Bequeath unto my Son Moses Shewmake one feather Bed with it Leather Clothing[?]
A great Iron pot & potthooks one Red Heifer going on of three years old one gun, & in case that ye said
Moses Shewmake dye before he comes of age to Enjoy then the said goods to Return to my Daughter
Alice Shewmake

Item I give & Bequeath unto Alice Shewmake my Daughter a feather bed potts one medium one ye other
small potthooks one broad pewter dish one Cow And in Case that the said Alice Shewmake decease
before she come to Age or Married that ye feather bed & ye potts return to her brother Moses
Shewmake & ye Cow return to Dorothy Davis my Grandaughter

Item I give unto my Daughter Jane one bed of flocks & feathers one pewter dish & if in my Life ye said
Jane Shewmake decease before Marriage ye said bed & pewter dish return to her brother Moses
Shewmake

Item I give & bequeath unto my Daughter Sarah one pewter Dish
Item I give & bequeath unto my Daughter Margery one pewter Dish
Item I give unto my Daughter Francis one pewter Dish

As for the rest of my Goods & Chattels that I am possessth with both ___ & ___ I give & bequeath unto
my Beloved Wife & to her Disposal without any Demand or Molestation of any person whatsoever
quitting of all former Wills this I Acknowledge as My Last Will & Testament as Witnessneth my hand ye
9th day of December in ye year of our Lord God 1697

Signed in the presence of us Arnold Shewmake mark, Boaz Irvin, his mark Proved in open Court for ye
Isle of Tho Payne Wight County ye 9th day of February 1697 by ye Oath of both ye Wittnesses &
Recorded by virtue of an order of June 1697, Cha Chapman CkCt. Hard copy on file
Transcribed by Jean Mayo Hirsch from documents located at the Library of Virginia Archives in
Richmond, Virginia

Source: Ed Tatum

Richard Exum is a witness to a deed from John Browne Sr., and Bridgett, his wife, of Isle of Wight Co. to Samuel
Caisidy of same Co. 220 acres on which sd Brown lately lived. 1705 Bk. 2, p. 41

Source: Dr. Barry Hayes:

I believe that Dr. William Mann's analysis in Boddie, Historical Southern Families, Vol. 6, p. 211, was correct that
the John Williams who left the will in 1686/87 was indeed the husband of the Whitley woman. The proof, some of
which Dr. Mann did not cite, is as follows:

The widow Ann Whitley filed to administer her late husband John Williams’ estate in 1692. He made his will 7 Feb
1686 and it was proved 2 May 1687. Named in his will were his children Ann Williams, Sarah Williams, Elizabeth
Williams, Thomas Williams and John Williams.

Therefore, the children of John Williams and Ann Whitely are:

1. Ann Williams named in father's will
2. Sarah Williams named in father's will
3. Elizabeth Williams named in father's will
4. Thomas Williams named in father's will
5. John Williams named in father's will

John Williams devised to young Charles Durham a heifer; the elder Durham witnessed.

The son John Williams, Jr. deposed in April 1693 with regard to the James Tullaugh dam that he was only 18, and
the younger Charles Durham deposed that he was 30 (Isle of Wight Deed Book # 1, p. 60).

Charles Durham, probably the Elder, appraised the estate of James Tullaugh in 1698.

10/1693 Son, John Jr, petitioned the court saying he was of age and desired to manage his possessions currently
being handled by his father-in-law, Charles Durham and his mother, Ann Durham.

The elder Charles Durham was the stepfather of John Williams, Jr. before October 1693 when Durham ceded the
property devised to his stepson by John Williams, Sr. (Court Order 1693-95, p. 6).

Finally but perhaps most importantly, in 1695 Charles Durham represented the wife Mary and other heirs of
John Whitley, Jr., who had recently become the brother-in-law of Charles Durham, in settling the estate of John
Whitley, Jr. See Boddie, Seventeenth Century Isle of Wight, p. 624.