73. Halstead4 HOLLOWELL (29.Benjamin3, 7.Benjamin2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1726 in Norfolk Co., VA. Halstead died 1762 in Norfolk Co., VA. He married (1) Mary Ann about 1750 in Norfolk Co., VA.

+ 162. m i. Benjamin HOLLOWELL, born 9 Sep 1751, died before Feb 1785.

Halstead married (2) Sapphire.

163. f ii. Annie Love HOLLOWELL. She married Kedar OLD.

SOURCE: "William & Mary Quarterly" 1st Series, Vol. 1, p. 161, Births and Baptisms Transcribed from the Records of Norfolk County, by Edward W. James.

Will of Benjamin Hollowell, Norfolk Co., VA, dated 1 Oct 1732, proved 17 May 1734, Book 12, p. 1. Halstead Hollowell signed marriage bond of Josiah Slack and Mary Warden 4 Jan 1760 (Lower Norfolk County Virginia Antiquary, No. 4, part 1, Edited by Edward Wilson James, "Abstracts from Norfolk Co., VA Marriage Bonds", p. 11).

Will of Holstead Hollowell, 20 May 1762 - 18 Nov. 1762, Norfolk Co., VA. Exr. wife Sapphire Hollowell. Son: Benjamin Hollowell (upper part of plantation being 250 acres. land purchased of Peter Herbert & the place called the "island" purchased of Dan'l Sweny. Negroes Old Robin, Young Robin, Will & Nancy. bed & furniture. desk, 2 cows & calves, etc. Dau: Love Hollowell (balance of plantation & place called "Thick Neck," being 200 acres. negroes Catness, George, Patience & Jenny. after debts are paid, any remaining money). Wife Sapphire Hollowell to have use of legacy left Love during her life time & to have Benjamin's legacy until he reaches age of 20 years. Wit: Joseph Fulford, Eden Fulford, John Fulford. (Norfolk Co., VA Will Book 1, p. 92a).

74. John4 HOLLOWELL (31.John3, 11.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1728 in Norfolk Co., VA. John died before 15 Sep 1785 in Norfolk Co., VA. He married (1) Ann about 1759 in Norfolk Co., VA. She was born 1732 in VA. Ann died 29 Mar 1776 in Norfolk Co., VA, at the age of 44.

164. m i. John HOLLOWELL, born 4 Mar 1760 in Norfolk Co., VA. He married Juley GRIMES in Norfolk Co., VA. She was the daughter of Ann . SOURCE: John died 1791 in Norfolk Co., VA, at the age of 30. Jno. Hollowell inventory, 1791. (Virginia Wills and Administrations, Clayton Torrence, p. 214).

+ 165. f ii. Elizabeth HOLLOWELL, born 8 Oct 1761.

166. f iii. Ann HOLLOWELL, born 7 Feb 1764 in Norfolk Co., VA. She married John MIERS 5 Mar 1782 in Norfolk Co., VA. SOURCE: Norfolk Co., VA marriage records. Hollowell Family Bible. Norfolk Co., VA Marriage Records. 5 March 1782. John Miers and Ann Hollowell, daughter of John Hollowell, who consents for her. Surity George Wainwright. Norfolk Co., VA, Vol. 1.

167. f iv. Sarah HOLLOWELL, born 17 Aug 1765 in Norfolk Co., VA, died in infancy Nov 1766 in Norfolk Co., VA.

168. f v. Mary HOLLOWELL, born 24 Feb 1767 in Norfolk Co., VA.

+ 169. m vi. Thomas HOLLOWELL, born 26 Jan 1770.

170. f vii. Sarah HOLLOWELL, born 24 Sep 1775 in Norfolk Co., VA.

171. m viii. James DUFF, born 2 Jun 1766 in Norfolk Co., VA. He was the biological son of James DUFF and Mary WHITE. He married Mary GRANT 22 Mar 1797 in Norfolk Co., VA. SOURCE: Norfolk Co., VA Marriage Records. Hollowell Family Bible.

John married (2) Mary WHITE 22 Jan 1778 in Norfolk Co., VA. She was born 2 Apr 1741 in Pollokshaws, Scotland. Mary died in Norfolk Co., VA.

Mary married (1) James DUFF 8 Jan 1764 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was born in Scotland. James died before 1766. SOURCE: Hollowell Family Bible.

Mary married (2) James WALKER 26 Aug 1766 in Norfolk Co., VA. He was born in Scotland. James died before 1778 in Norfolk Co., VA. SOURCE: Hollowell Family Bible.

SOURCE: Hollowell Family Bible. Norfolk Co., VA Marriage Records. Scottish Old Parish Register, Glasgow, Scotland. John Hollowell sold land to pay a debt 15 Dec. 1762. He sold 520 acres land, his house and plantation from his father to pay a mortgage 1 June 1762, Book 20, p. 198, Norfolk Co., VA. He sold 104 acres 20 June 1764, Book 21, p. 213. Sold 250 acres 27 June 1766 land owned by his grandfather, John Hollowell, Sr., Book 23, p. 118, Norfolk Co., VA. Will dated 21 July 1785, proved 15 Sept. 1785, Norfolk Co., VA.

In the name of God Amen. I John Hollowell of County of Norfolk Virginia being of a sound memory and in my perfect senses doth make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say first in order to pay my just debts I will that a certain piece of Land bounded thus beginning on the streight road at Dempsey Watts line running from thence down as the road runs to the head of a small branch that makes from the creek from thence a streight course to the creek from thence as the creek runs to Watts's line from thence to the first station should be leased out on the best terms not above thirty years or to be sold if the above terms wont answer the purpose two other small lots of Land to be leased out on the same terms twenty acres each more or less bounded as the ditch runs to the creek. Another lot to be leased out where Wm. Boulton now lives not above twenty years beginning at the road on the large Branch running as the north prong runs to Harbot's line thence down his line to Bufkins. All the residue of my lands houses and mill I give to my son Thomas and his heirs forever and the Lease lands after the lease is out to return to my son Thomas and the heirs of his Body in case of my son Thomas dying without heirs of his body I give the plantation whereon I now live houses and mill to my daughter Sarah Hollowell and my grand daughter Sarah Wainright and their heirs of their body to be equally divided my will is that all profits arising from my mill should be converted to the repairs of her untill she is thurley repaired. My will is that my wife should have the use of the whole of my lands that is not to be leased out houses and all the moveable estate that shall be inventoried after my death during her natural life provided she make no waste thereof only for plantation use. After her death the whole of my moveable estate that shall be remaining to be divided between my four daughters and James Duff him to have one third which is due to his mother by law: one Bed to be excepted out of the division for my son Thomas after he comes to the age of twenty one years I will that my son Thomas should have the whole of my carpenter's and Joiners tools. And lastly I appoint George Wainright executor to this my last will and testament and my wife Mary exox. Also with full and absolute power to act in all respects whatever, as witness my hand and seal this twenty first day of July one thousand seven hundred and eighty five. John Hollowell. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us: Adam Armstrong, Thos. Batson. Shedal. In case my son Thomas should die with without heirs of his body I give my woods plantation to be equally divided between my two daughters Mary and Ann and the heirs of their Body forever. John Hollowell. Adam Armstrong, Thos. Batson. At a Court held for Norfolk County the 15th day of September 1785. This last will and testament and Codicil thereto of John Hollowell deceased were this day proved by the oath of Adam Armstrong and Thomas Batson. & ordered to be recorded: Mary Hollowell the exox. therein named having taken the oath and given Bond and security according to law: Certificate for obtaining a probat in due form was granted her. Teste. Jno. Boush, CNC. (Norfolk Co., VA, Will Book 2, p. 62-63.

75. Rachel4 HOLLOWELL (31.John3, 11.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 19 Jan 1729 in Norfolk Co., VA. Rachel died in Northampton Co., NC. She married (1) Henry COPELAND, Jr. about 1749 in Norfolk Co., VA. He was born 25 Jan 1724 in Nansemond Co., VA. Henry, Jr. died 20 Nov 1761 in Northampton Co., NC, at the age of 37, and was buried in Northampton Co., NC.

172. m i. Joseph COPELAND, born 15 Jan 1751 in Northampton Co., NC. SOURCE: Hinshaw, William Wade. "Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy" Vol. 1, p. 211.

Rachel married (2) Jacob WILSON 6 May 1763 in Northampton Co., NC. He was born in Perquimans Co., NC. Jacob died 1793 in Perquimans Co., NC.

SOURCE: Will of John Hollowell of Norfolk Co., VA, dated 24 Jan 1751, Proved 16 Apr 1752, Book 1, File 246.

HENRY COPELAND died intestate in Hertford County, NC. Recorded between 15 Oct. 1761 and 15 Oct. 1762. Administration granted RACHEL COPELAND. Securities THOMAS COPELAND and LUKE LANGSTON. (Early Records of NC, Probates, Administrations, Inventories, 1753-1790, Vol. 1, Dr. Stephen Bradley, p. 5).

1763, 5, 6. Rachell Copeland reported marriage to Jacob Wilson of Perquimans Co. (Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 1, William Wade Hinshaw, Rich Square MM, p. 233).

Will of Jacob Wilson of Perquimans Co., NC. 18th day 5th mo. 1793 - Nov. term 1793. Son Jonathan, brothers Zachariah and Moses, daughters Misala, Miriam Elliott and Juliana Elliott, Rachel Nixon. Sister Sarah Copeland (dau. Jesse). Jesse Copeland (son Jesse). Absala Seymour. Exr: kindsman Thomas Hollowell (son of Joseph). Test: Arnold S. Burke, Isaac Barber, Gabriel Newby. (North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 3, No. 2, J. R. B. Hathaway, "Abstracts of Perquimans County Wills," pp. 197-198).

78. Thomas4 HOLLOWELL (31.John3, 11.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 4 Dec 1739 in Norfolk Co., VA. Thomas died about Dec 1822 in Orange Co., IN, and was buried in Bluff Springs, Valeene, Orange Co., IN. He married Mary PEELE 7 Dec 1760 in Northampton Co., NC. She was born 2 Feb 1742 in Northampton Co., NC. She was the daughter of Robert PEELE, Jr. and Elizabeth EDGERTON. Mary died 11 Jan 1813 in Orange Co., IN, at the age of 70, and was buried in Bluff Springs, Valeene, Orange Co., IN.

+ 173. f i. Abigail HOLLOWELL, born 26 Dec 1761.

+ 174. f ii. Sarah HOLLOWELL, born 24 Dec 1763, died 14 Jun 1846.

+ 175. m iii. John HOLLOWELL, born 11 Jan 1766, died 6 Feb 1855.

+ 176. f iv. Miriam HOLLOWELL, born 17 Dec 1769, died 25 Apr 1826.

+ 177. m v. Robert HOLLOWELL, born 13 Sep 1772, died 3 Apr 1865.

+ 178. m vi. William B. HOLLOWELL, born 10 Apr 1775.

+ 179. m vii. Thomas HOLLOWELL, born 7 Dec 1777, died 3 Sep 1865.

+ 180. m viii. Josse HOLLOWELL, born 16 Aug 1780, died 17 Dec 1822.

SOURCE: Will of John Hollowell of Norfolk Co., VA, dated 24 Jan 1751, Proved 16 Apr 1752, Book 1, File 246, Vol. 7, p. 219.

1760, 12, 1. Thomas Hollowell, Jr. requested certificate to MM in Northampton Co. to marry. (Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 1, North Carolina, William Wade Hinshaw, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD, "Perquimans Monthly Meeting," p. 53). 1760, 12, 7. Thomas Hollowell produced certificate from Perquimans Co., to marry. (Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 1, North Carolina, William Wade Hinshaw, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD, "Rich Square Monthly Meeting," p. 241).

1760, 12, 7. Thomas Hollowell, of Perquimans Co., son of John & Sarah, Colony of VA, Co. of Norfolk, married Mary Peele, in Rich Square MH. (Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 1, North Carolina, William Wade Hinshaw, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD, "Rich Square Monthly Meeting," p. 241). 1760, 12, 7. Mary Peele, dt. Robert, of Northampton Co. & Elizabeth, dec. married Thomas Hollowell in Rich Square Meeting House. (Hinshaw, William Wade. "Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy", Vol. 1, p. 255).

Whereas Thomas Hollowell of the county of Perquimans, son of John and Sarah Hollowell of the Colony of Virginia and County of Norfolk, and Mary Peele, daughter of Robert Peele of Northampton County, and Elizabeth, deceased, having publickly declaired their intentions of taking each other in marriage, before several monthly meetings of the people called Quakers in the County of Northampton, after a deliberate consideration thereof with regard unto the Righteous Law of God and Example of his people recorded in the Scriptures, according to the Good order used amongst them whose proceedings therein were approved by the said Meeting. They appearing clear of all other engagements, and having also consent of Parents and Relations concerned... Now these are to certify all whom it may concern, that for the accomplishment of their said intention, this Seventh day of the Twelfth month called December in the year one thousand seven hundred and sixty, they, the said Thomas Hollowell and Mary Peele, appearing in the county of Northampton in their public meeting place at Rich Square and in a solemn manner he, the said Thomas Hollowell, taking the said Mary Peel by the hand, did openly declare as followeth: "Friends, you are my witnesses that I do take this my friend Mary Peele to be my wife, promising through Divine assistance to be to her a true and loving husband 'till death separate us," or words to that effect, and then and there in the said assembly, she, the said Mary Peele, did in like manner declare as followeth: "Friends, you are my witnesses that I do take this my friend Thomas Hollowell to be my husband, promising through Divine assistance to be to him a true and loving wife 'till Death separates us," or words to that effect and the said Thomas Hollowell and Mary Hollowell, his now wife, as after the confirmation thereof, did then and there to these present set their hands, and we whose names are hereunto subscribed, being present among others at the Solemnization of the above said marriage and subscription in manner aforesaid, as witnesses thereunto have also to these presents subscribed our names the day and year above written. Thomas Hollowell, Mary Hollowell. Witnesses: Mary Knox, Charity Peele, Rachel Copeland, Mary Copeland, Milbry Veal, William Granberry, Samuel Cotton, William Copeland, Arthur Bryant, Elizabeth Bryant, Martha Baggett, Rachel Daughtry, Mary Peele, Moren Hollowell, Esther Hollowell, Bathsheba Duaghtry, Sarah Baggett, Sarah Hall, Sarah Hollowell, Robert Peele, Moses Hall, Sarah Duke, Elizabeth Hall, John Peele, Henry Copeland, Bryan Daughtry, Thomas Knox, Richard Vick, John Duke, Henry Horn, Robert Peele, Jr., James Ross, John Knox, and Mary Knox. (Cedar Grove Meeting House, Woodland, NC).

This Indenture made this the 25th day of September in the Year of our Lord God 1762 in the Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith &c Between Thomas Hollowell of Northampton County in the Province of North Carolina of the one Part, and John Hollowell of Norfolk County in Virginia the other Part. Witnesseth that the said Thomas Hollowell for and in Consideration of the Sum of Seventy five Pounds current Money of Virginia in hand paid by the said John Hollowell at or before the Ensealing and Delivery, the Receipt whereof he doth freely, clearly and absolutely acquit of every part and Parcell of one hundred and ten acres of Land unto the sd John Hollowell his heirs Executors Administrators &c by these presents and divers other good Causes and Considerations of the said Thomas Hollowell, Hath granted, bargained, sold, aliened, and confirmed unto the said John Hollowell his heirs and Assigns forever all my Right and Title of one hundred and ten acres of Land be it more or less lying and being on the Western Branch in Norfolk County the Land that was left to the said Thomas Hollowell by his Father John Hollowell Deceased which he purchased of Thomas Hollowell as by Deed bearing date the thirtieth day of April One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty three with all Houses, Orchards, Pastures, Grounds & Mills & all other Improvements that is now on the said Land growing or shall ever here after Being bounded as followeth (viz) Joining bounded & is in ye Pattent of six hundred and thirty-four acres now in the Possession of said John Hollowell beginning on the East side at the Creek called Broad Creek Running along a Branch & by a line of Marked trees dividing the said Lande from the Land of the said John Hollowells to a Gum a Corner tree from thence along the said Hollowells line to a white oak, joining Joshua Nicholasons Land then along the said Nicholsons Line to a Red Oak joining Elizb. Bacons Land thence along the said Bacons Line to a Branch formerly known by the name of the Reedy Branch, thence along the Branch to the Creek thence down the Creek to the first Station which compleats the above piece of land before Mentioned & Intended to be hereby granted with their and every of their Appurtenances unto the said John Hollowell & his Heirs for ever and the said Thomas Hollowell for himself and his Heirs the said Tract of Land and all other the premises with their and every of them appurtenances unto the said John Hollowell his Heirs against him the said Thomas Hollowell his Heirs and Assigns shall and will at all time or times hereafter warrant and Defend unto the said John Hollowell his Heirs against him Thomas Hollowell and further that he the said Thomas Hollowell his Heirs Executors & Administrators shall and will warrant at all times hereafter within the space of seven years next ensuring the date of these presents upon the Reasonable Request & at the Cost and Charges, in Law of the said John Hollowell his Heirs and assigns make and doe suffer acknowledge and Execute or to be made done Acknowledged suffered Executed all and every such Lawfull & Reasonable Act or Acts Thing & Things device & devices & sure making of the Premises before mentioned bargained & sold and every parcel thereof unto the said John Hollowell and his Heirs and Assigns of the said Thomas Hollowell for ever. In Witness whereof I the said Thomas Hollowell have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first above Written. Thomas Hollowell. Signed Sealed & delivered In the presence of Richard Bacon, Samuel Ives, Henry Creech. Received September the 25th 1762 John Hollowell the sum of Seventy five Pounds being the within Contents Received to me. Thomas Hollowell. Norfolk County. At a Court held the 16th day of December 1762 Thomas Hollowells Deed of Bargain and Sale to John Hollowell also the Rec't thereon were this day acknowledged and ordered to be Recorded. (Norfolk County, VA, Deed Book 20, p. 184).

Hollowell/Peele Family Bible, found 1931 in the attic of house in Paoli, IN, and was given to Joseph Hall, gggrandson of Thomas. In 1969 the Bible was in the hands of Albert R. Hall, son of Joseph A. Hall, Marion, Indiana. The Bible was printed in London by C. Ware MDCCLVII (1757) at the Bible and Sun on Ludgate-bill. Mary w/o Thomas Hollowell late of NC and now of Indiana Terr. departed life 11th day 1st mo. 1813 at ca. 8/9 o'clock at night, aged 70 yrs. 9 mos. lacking 2 days. Mary d/o Robert and Elizabeth Peele b. 2nd day of 2nd mo. 1742 OS. They m. 7th day of 12th mo. 1760 NS. Thomas, s/o John and Sarah of Norfolk Co. VA b. 10th day 12th mo. 1739. Children: Abigail Hollowell the daughter of the above Thomas and Mary Hollowell was born the 26th day of the 12th month in the year 1761 - New Style. Sarah Hollowell the daughter of Thomas and Mary Hollowell was born the 24th day of the 12th month 1763 - New Style. John Hollowell the son of Thomas and Mary Hollowell was born the 11th day of 1st month in the year 1766 - New Style. Miriam Hollowell the daughter of Thomas and Mary Hollowell was born the 17th day of 12th month in year 1769 - New Style. Robert Hollowell the son of Thomas and Mary Hollowell was born the 13th day of the 9th month in the year of our present style 1772 at 1 o'clock in the morning. William Hollowell the son of Thomas and Mary his wife was born the 10th day of the 4th month in the year 1775 - New Style. Thomas Hollowell the son of Thomas Hollowell and Mary his wife, was born the 7th day of the 12th month in the year 1777. Josse Hollowell the son of Thomas Hollowell and Mary his wife, was born 16th day of the 8th month in the year 1780 - New Style.

John Spivey, son of Aaron, and Abigail Hollowell, daughter of Thomas Hollowell were married the 9th day of the 5th month in the year 1764. Elizabeth Spivey was born the 17th day of 4th month 1785 at about 6 o'clock in the morning. Exum Spivey was born 5th day of 10th month 1787 about 6 o'clock in the morning. Miriam Spivey was born the 12th day of 4th month 1794 at about 5 o'clock in the morning. Charity Spivey was born the 27th day of 4th month 1794 at about 7 o'clock in the morning. Becca Spivey was born 5th day of 2nd month in the year 1797. Abbie Spivey was born the 4th day of 2nd month 1800. Ephraim Spivey was born 4th day of 4th month 1802.

Ralph Fletcher, son of Joshua, and Sarah Hollowell, daughter of Thomas Hollowell were married 16th day of 2nd month 1785. Mary Fletcher was born the 25th day of 9th month in year 1787. Joshua Fletcher was born the 19th day of 5th month in year 1790 about 5 o'clock in the morning. Achsah Fletcher was born the 7th day of 4th month in the year 1793 at about 5 o'clock in the morning. Betty Fletcher was born the 2nd day of 12th month in the year 1796 about Noon. Jesse Fletcher was born 11th day of 4th month 1805 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

John Hollowell, son of Thomas, and Miriam Overman, daughter of John Overman, were married 21st day of 12th month in the year 1786. Henry Hollowell was born the 28th of 9th month in the year 1787 at about 3 o'clock. Josse Hollowell was born the 18th day of the 4th month 1790. Mary Hollowell was born the 26th day of 2nd month in the year 1792 at about 10 o'clock in the morning. Mary Hollowell was born the 26th day of 2nd month in the year 1792 at about 10 o'clock in the morning. Sarah Hollowell was born 3rd day of 3rd month in year 1794. Jonathan Hollowell was born the 5th of 8th month 1796 at 7 o'clock in the morning. Eli Hollowell was born the 12th of 11th month 1798 about 3 o'clock. Above mentioned Eli died 5th day 11th month 1801. Aaron Hollowell was born 23rd of 8th month 1801. Aaron died 2nd of 11th month 1801. John Hollowell was born 4th day of 1st month 1803. Miriam Hollowell, daughter of Thomas, and John Hobson, son of William of Chatham County, were married 15th of 4th month 1804.

Robert Hollowell, son of Thomas Hollowell, and Elizabeth Cox, daughter of Thomas Cox, deceased, were married 23rd day of 10th month 1794. The above said Elizabeth was born the 22nd day of 2nd month 1772. Smithson Hollowell was born 27th day of 8th month 1795 half hour after 4 o'clock in the morning. Their daughter Michal Hollowell was born the 25th day 6th month 1797 about 2 o'clock in the morning. Their son Nathan Hollowell was born 5th day of 4th month 1799 about one o'clock in the morning. Their daughter Peggy Hollowell was born 11th day of 12th month 1800 about 7 in the morning. Their son William Hollowell wa born 4th day of 9th month 1803 about 10 o'clock in the morning. Their daughter Polly Hollowell was born 28th of 2nd month 1806. Their daughter Abba Hollowell was born 3rd day of 9th month 1808.

William Hollowell, son of Thomas and Phebe Cox, daughter of Thomas, were married 10th day of 9th month 1797. She died 24th day of 9th month 1806. Robert Hollowell wa born 4th day of 4th month 1802. He departed this life 17th day of 10th month 1804 - age 30 months and 13 days.

"Orange County History" by Goodspeed. 1820 Census Washington Co., IN, age 26-45.

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