The Dishman Family of Virginia

Vivian Ruth Northington^1,2

F, #4343, (3 Dec 1906 - 30 Nov 2003)

Vivian Ruth Northington was also known as Vivian Ruth Dishman.¹

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Key Events

Event	Date	Age	Description
Birth	3 Dec 1906	0	Vivian Ruth Northington was born on 3 Dec 1906 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.^1,3,2
Marriage	Est 1935	~29	Samuel Roland Dishman, Jr., and she married est 1935.¹
Death	30 Nov 2003	96	She died on 30 Nov 2003 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.^2,3

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Name		Vivian Ruth Northington was also known as Vivian Ruth Dishman.¹
Death of Spouse	7 Jul 1979	Her husband Samuel Roland Dishman, Jr., died on 7 Jul 1979 in Orange County, California.

Census, Residences, and Employment

Type	Date	Age	Sentence
Census1940	1 Apr 1940	33	Vivian Ruth Northington was listed as Samuel Roland Dishman, Jr.,'s wife on the 1940 census in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California.⁴
Census1950	1 Apr 1950	43	She was listed as Samuel Roland Dishman, Jr.,'s wife on the 1950 census in Oakland, Alameda County, California.⁵

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Last Edited: 30 May 2025 10:35:02

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[S434] 1940 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), California, San Joaquin County, Lodi, ED 39-17, page 3B, , household number 110, Samuel R Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2012), viewed 4 Feb 2023, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Samuel R Dishman, age 35, manager, born Virginia, household members Vivian R Dishman, age 33.
[S1370] "Obituary,"Legacy.com (https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kansas/name/v-dishman-obituary?id=16082675 : accessed 12 May 2025), V. Ruth Dishman, died 30 Nov 2003; citing the Wichita Eagle, Dec. 3, 2003.
[S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 4 February 2023, memorial page for Vivian Ruth Dishman (3 December 1906 - 30 November 2003), Find a Grave Memorial no. 8150865, citing Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA; maintained by Oz (contributor 46520830).
[S434] 1940 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), California, San Joaquin County, Lodi, ED 39-17, page 3B, , household number 110, Samuel R Dishman household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 4 Feb 2023, head of household Samuel R Dishman, age 35, manager, born Virginia, household members Vivian R Dishman.
[S1342] 1950 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), California, Alameda County, Oakland, ED 67-10, sheet 17, Samuel R Dishman household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2022), viewed 4 Feb 2023, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Samuel R Dishman, male, age 45, born Virginia, other household members Vivian R Dishman.

Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr¹

M, #4344, (24 Jun 1897 - 12 Mar 1971)

Parents

Father: Reverend John Andrew Thompson Marsteller (1868 - 1955)
Mother: Lucy Burns Dishman (1872 - 1905)

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Relationships

Relationships: 6th great-grandson of Samuel Duchemin
4th cousin 2 times removed of James Samuel ("Sam") Dishman
6th cousin of William Keith Dishman
Dishman Lineage: Lucy Burns Dishman⁸, Asbury Cookman Dishman⁷, Addison Thornton Dishman⁶, John Dishman⁵, Samuel Dishman, Jr.⁴, Samuel Dishman, Sr.³, John Dishman, Sr.², Samuel Duchemin¹

Key Events

Event	Date	Age	Description
Birth	24 Jun 1897	0	Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr, was born on 24 Jun 1897 in Hereford, Baltimore County, Maryland.^1,2
Marriage	18 Feb 1925	27	He and Elizabeth Lee Cole married on 18 Feb 1925.^1,3
Death	12 Mar 1971	73	He died on 12 Mar 1971 in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland.^1,2

Child with Elizabeth Lee Cole (1902 - 1961)

Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr+ (1926 - 1988)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Death of Parent	7 Nov 1905	His mother Lucy Burns Dishman died on 7 Nov 1905 in Saint Elmo, Alexandria County, Virginia.
Death of Parent	5 May 1955	His father Reverend John Andrew Thompson Marsteller died on 5 May 1955 in Staunton, Virginia.
Death of Spouse	24 May 1961	His wife Elizabeth Lee Cole died on 24 May 1961 in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Census, Residences, and Employment

Type	Date	Age	Sentence
Census1950	1 Apr 1950	52	Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr, was listed as the head of household on the 1950 census in Wheaton, Montgomery County, Maryland.⁴

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Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08

Citations

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[S181] Marsteller, Charles M.;Dishman, James Dallas, compilers, Book - Dishman Index, (San Francisco, CA: Privately, 2000). Asbury Cookman Dishman family group sheet.
[S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 9 April 2023, memorial page for Charles Marion Marsteller (24 June 1897 - 12 March 1971), Find a Grave Memorial no. 116312396, citing Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; maintained by Dal Mallory (contributor 46586597).
[S475] , "U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970," database with images, Ancestry, Lee Cole Marsteller, National No. 73305, Elizabeth Lee Cole born 29 Jan 1902 in Washington DC, married Charles Marion Marsteller 18 Feb 1925.
[S1342] 1950 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Maryland, Montgomery County, Wheaton, ED 16-148B, sheet 19, Charles Marsteller household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2022), viewed 9 Apr 2023, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Charles Marsteller, male, age 52, born Maryland, other household members Charles Marsteller, Elizabeth C Marsteller, Lee C Marsteller.

Elizabeth Lee Cole¹

F, #4345, (29 Jan 1902 - 24 May 1961)

Elizabeth Lee Cole was also known as Elizabeth Lee Marsteller.¹

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Key Events

Event	Date	Age	Description
Birth	29 Jan 1902	0	Elizabeth Lee Cole was born on 29 Jan 1902 in Washington, District of Columbia.²
Marriage	18 Feb 1925	23	Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr, and she married on 18 Feb 1925.^1,3
Death	24 May 1961	59	She died on 24 May 1961 in Montgomery County, Maryland.²

Child with Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr (1897 - 1971)

Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr+ (1926 - 1988)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Name		Elizabeth Lee Cole was also known as Elizabeth Lee Marsteller.¹
Death of Spouse	12 Mar 1971	Her husband Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr, died on 12 Mar 1971 in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland.

Census, Residences, and Employment

Type	Date	Age	Sentence
Census1950	1 Apr 1950	48	Elizabeth Lee Cole was listed as Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr,'s wife on the 1950 census in Wheaton, Montgomery County, Maryland.⁴

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Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08

Citations

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[S181] Marsteller, Charles M.;Dishman, James Dallas, compilers, Book - Dishman Index, (San Francisco, CA: Privately, 2000). Asbury Cookman Dishman family group sheet.
[S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 9 April 2023, memorial page for Elizabeth Lee (Cole) Marsteller (29 January 1902 - 24 May 1961), Find a Grave Memorial no. 116312635, citing Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; maintained by Dal Mallory (contributor 46586597).
[S475] , "U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970," database with images, Ancestry, Lee Cole Marsteller, National No. 73305, Elizabeth Lee Cole born 29 Jan 1902 in Washington DC, married Charles Marion Marsteller 18 Feb 1925.
[S1342] 1950 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Maryland, Montgomery County, Wheaton, ED 16-148B, sheet 19, Charles Marsteller household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2022), viewed 9 Apr 2023, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Charles Marsteller, male, age 52, born Maryland, other household members Charles Marsteller, Elizabeth C Marsteller, Lee C Marsteller.

Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr^1,2

M, #4346, (7 Oct 1926 - 18 Sep 1988)

Parents

Father: Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr (1897 - 1971)
Mother: Elizabeth Lee Cole (1902 - 1961)

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Relationships

Relationships: 7th great-grandson of Samuel Duchemin
4th cousin 3 times removed of James Samuel ("Sam") Dishman
6th cousin 1 time removed of William Keith Dishman
Dishman Lineage: Charles Marion Marsteller, Sr⁹, Lucy Burns Dishman⁸, Asbury Cookman Dishman⁷, Addison Thornton Dishman⁶, John Dishman⁵, Samuel Dishman, Jr.⁴, Samuel Dishman, Sr.³, John Dishman, Sr.², Samuel Duchemin¹

Key Events

Event	Date	Age	Description
Birth	7 Oct 1926	0	Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr, was born on 7 Oct 1926 in Washington, District of Columbia.^1,2
Marriage	6 Jun 1948	21	He and Jean Elizabeth Montgomery married on 6 Jun 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia.^1,3
Death	18 Sep 1988	61	He died on 18 Sep 1988 in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland.^1,2

Child with Jean Elizabeth Montgomery (1928 - 2002)

Charles Marion Marsteller, III

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Census, Residences, and Employment

Type	Date	Age	Sentence
Census1950	1 Apr 1950	23	Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr, was listed as the head of household on the 1950 census in Wheaton, Montgomery County, Maryland.⁴

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Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08

Citations

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[S181] Marsteller, Charles M.;Dishman, James Dallas, compilers, Book - Dishman Index, (San Francisco, CA: Privately, 2000). Asbury Cookman Dishman family group sheet.
[S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 9 April 2023, memorial page for Charles Marion Marsteller Jr. (7 October 1926 - 18 September 1988), Find a Grave Memorial no. 116314374, citing Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens, Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; maintained by Dal Mallory (contributor 46586597).
[S1021] , "District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953," database without images, Ancestry, Charles Marion Marsteller, age 21, married Jean Elizabeth Montgomery, 6 June 1948, District of Columbia, USA.
[S1342] 1950 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Maryland, Montgomery County, Wheaton, ED 16-185, sheet 78, Charles M Marsteller household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2022), viewed 9 Apr 2023, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Charles M Marsteller, male, age 23, born District of Columbia, other household members Charles M Marsteller, Jean M Marsteller.

Jean Elizabeth Montgomery¹

F, #4347, (16 Sep 1928 - 10 Apr 2002)

Jean Elizabeth Montgomery was also known as Jean Elizabeth Marsteller.¹

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Key Events

Event	Date	Age	Description
Birth	16 Sep 1928	0	Jean Elizabeth Montgomery was born on 16 Sep 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia.^1,2
Marriage	6 Jun 1948	19	Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr, and she married on 6 Jun 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia.^1,3
Death	10 Apr 2002	73	She died on 10 Apr 2002 in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland.^1,2

Child with Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr (1926 - 1988)

Charles Marion Marsteller, III

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Name		Jean Elizabeth Montgomery was also known as Jean Elizabeth Marsteller.¹
Death of Spouse	18 Sep 1988	Her husband Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr, died on 18 Sep 1988 in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland.

Census, Residences, and Employment

Type	Date	Age	Sentence
Census1950	1 Apr 1950	21	Jean Elizabeth Montgomery was listed as Charles Marion Marsteller, Jr,'s wife on the 1950 census in Wheaton, Montgomery County, Maryland.⁴

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Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08

Citations

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[S181] Marsteller, Charles M.;Dishman, James Dallas, compilers, Book - Dishman Index, (San Francisco, CA: Privately, 2000). Asbury Cookman Dishman family group sheet.
[S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, accessed 9 April 2023, memorial page for Jean Elizabeth (Montgomery) Marsteller (16 September 1928 - 10 April 2002), Find a Grave Memorial no. 116314546, citing Parklawn Memorial Park and Menorah Gardens, Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA; maintained by Dal Mallory (contributor 46586597).
[S1021] , "District of Columbia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1810-1953," database without images, Ancestry, Charles Marion Marsteller, age 21, married Jean Elizabeth Montgomery, 6 June 1948, District of Columbia, USA.
[S1342] 1950 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Maryland, Montgomery County, Wheaton, ED 16-185, sheet 78, Charles M Marsteller household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.,http://www.ancestry.com, 2022), viewed 9 Apr 2023, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), head of household Charles M Marsteller, male, age 23, born District of Columbia, other household members Charles M Marsteller, Jean M Marsteller.

Robert Sanford, Sr¹

M, #4349, (abt Mar 1638 - 1700)

Parents

Father: Robert Sanford (abt 1619 - 1653)
Mother: Katherine Frankwell

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Relationships

Relationships: 5th great-grandfather of James Samuel ("Sam") Dishman
7th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman

Key Events

Event	Date	Age	Description
Birth	Abt Mar 1638	~0	Robert Sanford, Sr, was born abt Mar 1638 in London, England.^1,2
Marriage	27 Sep 1664	~26	He and Anne Smith married on 27 Sep 1664 at St. Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Church, Bishopsgate in Bishopsgate, London, England.^1,3
Death	1700	~62	He died in 1700 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.^4,1

Children with Anne Smith (abt 1644 - aft 1708)

Robert Sanford, Jt (1665 - 1737)
Mary Sanford (1666 - )
John Sanford (1669 - 1735)
William Sanford, Sr (1670 - 1749)
Thomas Sanford, Sr (abt 1675 - 1752)
Capt. Richard Sanford, Sr.+ (abt 1683 - 1759)
Anne Sanford (abt 1685 - 1763)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Baptism	20 Mar 1638	Robert Sanford, Sr, was baptised on 20 Mar 1638 at St. Giles without Cripplegate in London, England.²
Death of Parent	1653	His father Robert Sanford died in 1653 in England.
Emigration	1665	Robert Sanford, Sr, emigrated from England to Maryland in 1665.⁵
Event-Misc	2 Mar 1670	He was a juror on a Coronor's Inquest on 2 Mar 1670 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.⁶
LandGrant	26 Jan 1692	He was granted 413 acres of escheat land in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on 26 Jan 1692.⁷
LandGrant	2 Mar 1699	He was granted 16 acres in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on 2 Mar 1699.⁸
Probate	24 Apr 1700	His estate was probated on 24 Apr 1700 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.⁴
Death of Spouse	Aft 1708	His wife Anne Smith died aft 1708 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

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Appears in Charts: Ancestors of James Samuel Dishman
Appears on Lists: Immigrant Ancestors to America
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Last Edited: 14 Feb 2026 17:01:59

Citations

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[S1371] Marsteller, Charles M., compiler, Book - Sanford Index, (San Francisco, CA: Privately, 2000). Robert Sanford Sr family group sheet.
[S1373] , "London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812," database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1624/ : accessed 16 Jan 2026), p.2638, Robert & Nicholas Sanford, sons of Robert Sanford, baptised 20 March 1638, Saint Giles Cripplegate, City of London, London, England; citing The London Archives.
[S1373] , "London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812," Robert Sanford and Anne Smith, married 7 September 1664, St Botolph, Bishopsgate, City of London, London, England.
[S2025] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1698-1705: p. 78, Robert Sanford probate, 24 Apr 1700; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4K-2SBQ-6): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 007898816, image 169 of 561. Order Book 1698-1704, p. 78, court date 24 Apr 1700, will of Robert Sanford dec'd proved and Anna Sanford and John Sanford granted probate.
[S1374] Skordas, Gust, editor, Book - Early Settlers of Maryland, (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1968). p. 404, Robert Sandford entry, Liber 7, Folio 612, transported 1665.
[S1879] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Deeds, Wills, Patents Etc., 1665-1677: p. 79, coroner's inquest, 2 Mar 1670; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PR-RTTC?view=explore&groupId=M9F2-655&lang=en): accessed 10 Jan 2026), image group number 007645852 (Item 3 of 4), image 67 of 287. Robert Sanford served as juror on a coroner's inquest.
[S1378] Virginia, Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692: pp. 203-205, Robert Sanford and Edward Franckline, 26 Jan 1692; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/NN-3/288-1/202-209.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Robert Sanford and Edward Franckline, 413 acres in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
[S1894] Virginia, Northern Neck Grants No. 2, 1694-1700: p. 310, Robert Sanford, 16 acres, 2 Mar 1699; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/NN-3/288-2/301-320.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Robert Sanford, 16 acres in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Anne Smith¹

F, #4350, (abt 1644 - aft 1708)

Anne Smith was also known as Anne Sanford.¹

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Relationships

Relationships: 5th great-grandmother of James Samuel ("Sam") Dishman
7th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman

Key Events

Event	Date	Age	Description
Birth	Abt 1644	~0	Anne Smith was born abt 1644 in England.¹
Marriage	27 Sep 1664	~20	Robert Sanford, Sr, and she married on 27 Sep 1664 at St. Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Church, Bishopsgate in Bishopsgate, London, England.^1,2
Death	Aft 1708		She died aft 1708 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.¹

Children with Robert Sanford, Sr (abt 1638 - 1700)

Robert Sanford, Jt (1665 - 1737)
Mary Sanford (1666 - )
John Sanford (1669 - 1735)
William Sanford, Sr (1670 - 1749)
Thomas Sanford, Sr (abt 1675 - 1752)
Capt. Richard Sanford, Sr.+ (abt 1683 - 1759)
Anne Sanford (abt 1685 - 1763)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Name		Anne Smith was also known as Anne Sanford.¹
Death of Spouse	1700	Her husband Robert Sanford, Sr, died in 1700 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
Probate	24 Apr 1700	She was the executor of Robert Sanford, Sr,'s estate on 24 Apr 1700 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.³

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Last Edited: 11 Jan 2026 17:25:50

Citations

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[S1371] Marsteller, Charles M., compiler, Book - Sanford Index, (San Francisco, CA: Privately, 2000). Robert Sanford Sr family group sheet.
[S1373] , "London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812," database with images, Ancestry, Robert Sanford and Anne Smith, married 7 September 1664, St Botolph, Bishopsgate, City of London, London, England; citing The London Archives.
[S2025] Westmoreland County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1698-1705: p. 78, Robert Sanford probate, 24 Apr 1700; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4K-2SBQ-6): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 007898816, image 169 of 561. Order Book 1698-1704, p. 78, court date 24 Apr 1700, will of Robert Sanford dec'd proved and Anna Sanford and John Sanford granted probate.