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           Amanda Cullis married John A Blankenheder.¹

           Reverend Charles Cummings married Millicent Carter, daughter of Thomas Carter, on Feb 13, 1766.

     Major Edward Dale was born in 1624 at London, England.¹
     Major Edward Dale married Diana Skipwith, daughter of Sir Henry Skipwith and Amy Kemp.^2,3,4 Major Edward Dale was living at Rappahannock River, Lancaster, Virginia, US.⁵ He held the several offices in Lancaster Virginia. In a few years Major Dale began taking a prominent part in county affairs, and from 1655 to 1674 served as clerk of Lancaster nineteen years, justice of the county court fourteen years, high sheriff four years, and member of the House of Burgesses two years.

Edward Dale appears as clerk of Lancaster county in 1655 and continued in this office until May ioth, 1674, when John Stretchley took the oath of clerk of the county. March 8th. 1670, Major Dale's son-in-law, Thomas Carter, Sr., was commissioned deputy clerk. In colonial days the clerk was probably the most important officer next after the county lieutenant, and besides belonging to the local gentry, was one of the leading men of his county, which needs no other proof than the mention of such names as: Sir Marmaduke Beckwith, Sir Grey Skipwith, Peter Beverley, Benj. Harrison, Wm. Nelson, Wm. Stanard, Robert Bolling, Wm. Randolph, Wm. Fitzhugh, Thomas Lee, and dozens of names of other men of equal prominence who were clerks of their respective counties.

In the years 1670, 1671,1679 and 1680, Edward Dale was commissioned High Sheriff of Lancaster. He was a justice of the county court from some time prior to Feb. 8, 1670, to April, 1684, when his name appears for the last time among the members of the court, which included such men as Col.John Carter, Mr. David Fox, Mr. Wm. Ball, Capt. Thomas Carter, Mr. Raw Travers, Mr. Rich. Parrott, and Mr. John Curtis.

In November, 1677, and January, 1682-3, Edward Dale received pay in tobacco for services as a Burgess-eight thousand eight hundred and fifty-five pounds for each service.

His part in Bacon's Rebellion seems to have been that he represented Lancaster county "Att a Committy (by Order of Ye Grand Assembly) for Laying a Levy in the Northern Neck for ye charge in Raisinge ye forces thereof for suppressing ye late rebellion mett at Capt. Beales ye 14th of August 1677 being present Mr. Wm. Presley, Majr Ed. Dale, Major Isaac Allerton, Mr. Peter Presley, Coll. Wm. Travers, Coll. Sal! Griffin, Coll. George Mason, & Mr. Martin Scarlett."^5,6
The Lancaster records show no deed for land to Major Dale prior to May 6, 1663, when he had a certificate for 750 acres by assignment from Rich. Perrott; and on the same date five hundred acres by assignment from Richard Merryman. March 30th, 1662, John and Margaret Paine sold to Richard Merryman "the plantation whereon Mr. Edwd Dale now liveth."

Feb. 2, 1664, Major Dale had a deed from Edward Lunsford for three hundred and fifty acres of land on the easternmost branch of Corotoman River, and Dec. 14th, of the same year, a deed from Wm. Chappan for seven hundred acres on the same branch, for the two of which he paid eleven thousand pounds of tobacco.

Feb. 1, 1668, he paid Wm. Cappel, "Maryner," twelve thousand pounds of tobacco for five hundred acres; and in May, 1681, the same amount to Thomas Chetwood, merchant, for six hundred acres. Of these thirty-four hundred acres he deeded five hundred to his daughter, Catherine Carter, in 1674, and six hundred acres to his daughter, Elizabeth Rodgers, in 1677.

His home plantation in St. Mary's White Chapel parish contained some six hundred acres, and the remainder he sold before his death.⁷
The tax lists show that Major Dale kept from two to four servants, so he could not have done much farming. In all of his deeds and other papers he was always styled, "Edward Dale, Gentleman," a title that in the seventeenth century was defined with legal precision and its use not permitted to anyone who had not the right to it.⁴
Major Dale and wife in consideration of the love they bore their daughter Katharine wife of Mr. Thomas Carter conveyed to them two negro boys. After death of Carter and wife the boy named Robin to go to his grandson Edward Carter, and the boy James to the rest of his Carter grandchildren.⁸
     Major Edward Dale left a will on Aug 4, 1694, "Edward Dale of the County of Lancaster in Rappk. River in Virga. Gent." made his will, and after commending his soul to God and his body to be decently buried icwthout any wine drinking" disposes of his worldly estate as follows:

1st. If his wife should happen to outlive him he gives to her the profit of his entire estate-"it being * * * had to her as an honest woman, a Gentlewoman, and a great many years my wife."

2nd. After the death of his wife he gave his home plantation with all tools, etc., to his grandsons Peter and Joseph Carter, equally; also a negro, James to Peter Carter and a negro Robin to Joseph Carter, when they should arrive at the age of twenty-one years.

In January 1711/12 they divided their grandfather Dale's plantation in St. Mary's White Chapel Parish.

3rd. To granddaughter Elizabeth Carter his best bed and furniture and a trunk.

4th. To daughter Elizabeth Rogers twelve pounds in full of all claim upon his estate.

5th. The residue of his estate to be divided equally between his grandchildren Elizabeth, Catharine, Peter and Joseph Carter-all of whom were at that time under legal age.

6th. His daughter, Katharine Carter to have control and use of entire estate until the above named grandchildren should become of age.

Appoints daughter Katharine Carter and grandson Edward Carter executors of his will. It was probated March 16, 1695.

The Inventory of his personal estate returned to court March 30th, 1695, amounted to ten thousand six hundred and seven pounds of tobacco, and included besides the usual household and plantation furniture, a parcel of books, 3 pictures, two silver dram cups and a pair of silver tongs.

The original will of Major Dale, like all other original papers of his, has disappeared from the Clerk's office at Lancaster Court House, but fortunately his son-in-law, Thomas Carter, sealed his will in 1700 with a seal that has been recognized as the crest of the Dales.⁸
     Major Edward Dale died on Feb 2, 1695. His son-in-law Capt. Thomas Carter Sr. wrote the following in his prayer book on Feb. 20, 1695 -"Mr. Edw: Dale Departd this life on ye 2d Day Feb: 1695 and Mrs Diana Dale on ye last of July."

"He descended from an Ancient Family in England & came into ye Colly of Virga after the Death of his Unhappy Master Charles First. For above 30 years he enjoyed various Employments of Public Trust in ye Coty of Lancaster wch he Dischred wth great Fidelity & Satisfacn. to the Governnor & People.

As neighbor-Father-husband he excelled and in early yeares Crownd his other Accommplishments by a Felicitous Marriage wth Diana ye daughter of sr Henry Skypwith of Preswold in ye Coty of Leicester Bart who is left a little while to Mourn him."^2,9
Major Dale was a man who held tenaciously to his opinion and one who demanded from all the proper respect due to his social and official position-characteristics that are illustrated in the old records at Lancaster Court House.

In the fifteen years that he was a member of the county court he was the only one of the Justices who frequently dissented from the opinion of the others and had his dissentions recorded. February 8th, 1670, he routed the entire court and caused them to adjourn without transacting any business, as besides the date and names of the justices the only record made of the meeting is as follows: "Mr. Edward Dale, Clerk of this County & in Commission for the peace, and high Sherriff of this County conceiving himself sufficiently qualified to sett covered in Court wch some of ye sd Justices would not allow of they did thereupon adjourn till ye second Wednesday in the month next."

Another story that has come down through his descendants related how in his loyalty to the King he transgressed one of the strongest of Virginia's unwritten laws-the law of hospitality.

The story relates that upon one occasion a stranger stopped at Major Dale's house just about the dinner hour. His horse was sent to the stable and he was invited to join the family at the dinner just then served. When they were seated at the table the visitor immediately bowed his head and offered a long puritanical prayer in which he asked rich blessings for Oliver Cromwell, and especial curses for King Charles II. This so incensed Major Dale that he ordered the man from the table, sent a servant for his horse, and told him to hunt for dinner elsewhere. after 1696.¹⁰

     Her married name was Rogers.
     Elizabeth Dale married Willaim Rogers.
     Elizabeth Dale was born in 1654 at Lancaster, Virginia, US.²
     Elizabeth Dale died in 1728 at Lancaster, Virginia, US.²

     Her married name was Carter.³
     Katherine Dale was born in 1652 at Lancaster, Virginia, US.^4,5
     Katherine Dale married Captain Thomas Carter, son of Ansyll Carter and Mary Jane Myles, on May 4, 1670 at Lancaster, Virginia, US.^3,6,7,5,1 Katherine Dale was living; with Thomas and raised their children on their Barford Plantation. They attended Christ Church of England.⁸ On Oct 7, 1687
Major Dale and wife in consideration of the love they bore their daughter Katharine wife of Mr. Thomas Carter conveyed to them two negro boys. After death of Carter and wife the boy named Robin to go to his grandson Edward Carter, and the boy James to the rest of his Carter grandchildren.²
     Katherine Dale died on May 10, 1703 at Lancaster, Virginia, US.^9,5,8

           (?) Darnell married Agnes Carter, daughter of Landon C. Carter.¹

     Her married name was Wolfe.¹
     Almira Davidson was born on Nov 10, 1811.¹
     Almira Davidson married George Wolfe, son of John Wolfe Jr. and Mary DeVault, on Nov 29, 1832.¹
     Almira Davidson died on Oct 5, 1880 from consumption at Estilville District, Scott, Virginia, US, at age 68.^1,2

           Hiram Davidson married Sallie Dougherty, daughter of John Dougherty and Patsy Wampler.¹

           John Davidson married Florence Carter, daughter of Samuel P. Carter and Hillen M. Horton.¹

           W.D. Davidson married Emma Carter, daughter of Jospeh H Carter and Elizabeth Pennington.¹

     William Davidson was born in 1846.²
     William Davidson married Mary Louemma McClellan, daughter of Andrew Jackson McClellan and Susan McConnell, on Dec 25, 1866 at Scott, Virginia, US.^1,2

           Bettie Davis married William Lawson, son of Jeremiah Lawson and Catherine McConnell.

           Hiram Davis married Margaret Addington.¹

           James Ethan Davis married Susan Carter, daughter of Charles David Carter and Rosemary DeBord, on Nov 11, 1989 at Charleston, South Carolina, US.¹

     Margaret Davis was born on May 21, 1736 at Wilkes, North Carolina, US.¹ Her married name was Cox.¹
     Margaret Davis married Captain John Cox, son of John Joshua Cox and Mary Catherine Rankin, circa 1762 at Fort Chiswell, Wythe, Virginia, US.¹
     Margaret Davis died on Dec 19, 1806 at Scottville, Ashe, North Carolina, US, at age 70.¹
     Margaret Davis was buried at Cox Cemetery, Scottville, Ashe, North Carolina, US.¹

     Her married name was McConnell.
     Mary Davis was born in 1819.¹
     Mary Davis married Thomas Price McConnell, son of George McConnell Sr. and Suzannah Snavely, on Oct 10, 1842 at Scott, Virginia, US.^2,3,4

     Her married name was Wolfe.
     Mary Ann Davis was born on Sep 27, 1836.^2,3,1
     Mary Ann Davis married Jasper Marion Wolfe, son of Jacob Wolfe and Jaela Stallard, on Jun 9, 1856 at in his brother Reuben DeWayne Wolfe's home, Scott, Virginia, US.^1,3
     Mary Ann Davis died on Jul 4, 1914 at age 77.^2,3
     Mary Ann Davis was buried at Wolfe Cemetery, Dungannon, Scott, Virginia, US.²

           Tracy Davy married Robert Taylor, son of Cecil Afton Taylor and Peggy Louise Carter.¹

     Elizabeth Day was also known as Sally (Sarah) Day.²
     Elizabeth Day was born in 1771 at Amherst County, Virginia, USA.³
     Elizabeth Day married John Rhea Carter Sr., son of Dale Carter and Mary Bickley, on Apr 6, 1791 at Amherst, Virginia, US.^1,4,5 Her married name was Elizabeth Day Carter.⁶
     Elizabeth Day Carter died on Jul 29, 1827.^7,8,4
     She was buried at Carter Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, Scott Co., Virginia.⁹

     Maud de Beauchamp was born circa 1337.¹
     Maud de Beauchamp died between 1402 and 1403.¹

           Thomas, Earl of Warwick, K.G. de Beauchamp was Knighted April 23, 1349.¹
     Thomas, Earl of Warwick, K.G. de Beauchamp was born in 1313 at Warwick Castle.¹
     Thomas, Earl of Warwick, K.G. de Beauchamp died on Nov 16, 1369 at Calais.¹

           Katherine de Clifford (Gifford) was descended from 5 of Henry I's illegitimate children.¹ Her married name was de Greystoke.¹
     Katherine de Clifford (Gifford) was born circa 1357.¹
     Katherine de Clifford (Gifford) married Ralph, Baron de Greystoke circa 1373.¹

     Robert, 3rd Lord de Clifford was born circa 1305.¹
     Robert, 3rd Lord de Clifford married Isabel Berkeley circa 1333.¹
     Robert, 3rd Lord de Clifford died on May 20, 1344.¹

           Roger, 5th Lord de Clifford was sheriff of Cumberland, Governor of Carlisle Castle, 1377.¹
     Roger, 5th Lord de Clifford was born on Jul 10, 1333.¹
     Roger, 5th Lord de Clifford died on Jul 13, 1389 at age 56.¹

     Lady Maud de Greystoke was born circa 1377.¹