Regarding the record I posted in my last missive (posting again below), I initially thought Ann Dameron listed as a witness was a sister to Bartholomew and Grace.   However, it has occurred to me that she may actually be the wife of Bartholomew Dameron (he married Anne Morehead).   This would make sense since (just as I mention in my notes below) Christopher Dameron did not mention a daughter Ann in his 1763 will. Thanks. David ________________________________ From: DAVID BROWN <[email protected]> Know all men by ye presents that we Traverse Downman and Grace his wife in the Parish of St. Stephens the county of Northumberland are held and firmly bound unto George Ball of the Parish of Wicomoco of the county aforesaid  in the full and just sum of 800 pounds Current Money of Virginia to be paid unto the said George Ball his heirs Executors & Administrators____ to the which payment ___ ____ ___ truly to be made and done we bind ourselves our heirs our Executors  and Administrators ___ firmly by these presents sealed with our own hand and dated this fifth day of October 1754. The condition of this above obligation is such that whereas the above bounded Traverse Downman and Grace his wife doth covenant and agree with the above said George Ball that for the natural love and affection that they have unto their children and other good causes they do agree that immediately after Death of the above said Traverse Downman and Grace his wife that one third part of the twelve Negros that came by the said Grace his wife viz. Frank, James, Abraham, Jane, Judy, ____, Dinah, Tabitha, Milly, _____, Emanuel, and Cloe and their future increase should be equally divided between Ann and Mary Downman daughters of the said Traverse and Grace his wife and the child or children that shall be hereafter be begot by the said Traverse in the body of the said Grace his wife and their children be in case the said Ann and Mary and the child or children that shall be hereafter be begot  by the said Traverse of the body of Grace his wife should all of them depart this life without leaving any child or children that then immediately after the death of the said Mary and Ann and the child or children if there should be any born as aforesaid that then ye said one third part of the aforesaid twelve Negros and their future increase should be immediately equally divided between George David & Joseph Ball and Harris Downman Brothers and Sisters to the said Grace and their Heirs.   Now know ye that if the said Traverse Downman and Grace his Wife their Heirs Executors and Administrators Ye shall well and truly in all things fulfill and keep the above said Condition and Agreement then that ye above obligation to be void and of non effect otherwise to be and remain in full force power and virtue. Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of Bartho Dameron                                                                                       Traverse Downman (seal) Ann Dameron (her mark)                                                                     Grace Downman (her mark) Grace Dameron (her mark) Source:  Northumberland County Record Book, Volume 3, , 1753-1756, Page 153-154. FHL Film #32673. Notes:  Bartholomew Dameron & Grace Dameron both mentioned in June 28, 1763 will of Christopher Dameron who married Sarah Ball.  Ann Dameron not mentioned; therefore, presume she may have died prior to the writing of the will.