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Chichester is a family line connected with the Ball's. Ellen Ball,
daughter of William, m. 1st on 3 Jul 1734, to a Richard Chichester of
Lancaster Co. whose family line came from Exeter, Eng.
In 1744 Ellen Chichester (probably after the death of her Chichester
spouse) m. 2nd her cousin, William Ball. On 12 Jun 1747 m. 3rd to
William Downman (son of Rawleigh and Margaret Ball Downman). In a
letter from Joseph Ball 1743-1744, he says "Mrs. Ellen Chichester, who
thinks she is entitled to property left by the Earl of Chichester".
Nov. 1692 Richmond Co. Wm. Downman buys 50 acs on Moratico Creek from
Edward & Elizabeth King.
Wit: Thomas Glascock
1. Nov. 1692 Wm. Downman signs bond for 10,000 lbs tobacco payable to
Edw. & Eliz. King for purchase of land above.
2. Aug. 1697 Richmond Co. Wm. Downman buys 491 acs. on Totaskey Creek
from Arthur Etty.
Wit: Rawleigh Downman.
3. May 1701 Richmond Co. Wm. Downman II buys 200 acs on Totaskey Creek
from Geo. Bedley.
4. 1702 Wm. Downman was sheriff of Richmond Co.
5. 1711/1712 Richmond Co. Wm. Downman dies leaving a Will.
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