Descendants of Garrett Sipple
Previous researchers have indicated Garrett Sipple made his way to Kent Co., Delaware by way of Accomack Co., Virginia in 1698 which has been amply documented in prior publications.(1) (2)I nformation regarding the thirty years he lived in Virginia has been sparse and while conducting research at the Library of Virginia I discovered the recently published Accomack County, Virginia Court Order Abstractsby JoAnn Riley McKey. Garrett had numerous entries in the court records and this did not escape JoAnn’s attention in the introduction to Volume 4:-
Certain individuals surfaced and resurfaced as they wove
their way through these court records, and the fabric of
their personalities took shape.
With his transportation to Accomack County paid by Mrs. Ann Toft, Garret Supple was taken by her to the court session that met on 27 May 1667; then he claimed to be 17 years old. The court concurred, stated that he had no indenture, and ordered him to serve his mistress until he reached the age of 24 years. Unable to read or write, Garret may not have understood the proceedings; probably happy just to be alive, he failed to show the court the four-year indenture he carried with him when he arrived in Virginia. The next four years of service gave Garret time enough to realize the value of that document, which by then he had unfortunately lost. In November of 1671, Ambrose White rescued Garret from three more years of service by swearing that "Garrot Suple" had come to Virginia with a four year indenture. White remembered it quite well, he said, for he had traveled on the ship Dove with Supple, who had often shown the indenture and offered "it to sell on board ship for water."
Now, with his torturous passage and four years of servitude behind him, Garret was on his own at the age of 21. Two years later he was in trouble for rioting, drinking and insolent behavior; he was also in love with Mary Calvert. Although she had been given land by her father, Mary was now Florence Parker's servant, and as such was not allowed to marry. Unwilling to let this obstacle stand in the way, Garret and Mary managed a clandestine wedding; whoever performed the ceremony must have been unaware of Mary's servant status. Given what we know, it is doubtful that the newlyweds guarded their secret very carefully. At any rate, the news got out, and at the court held in January 1674/75, Garret was ordered to pay Florence Parker 1500 lbs tobacco or become her servant for a year. Mary, too, was ordered to return to the service of her mistress.
The next month, when Garret's appeal was rejected by the court, he lost his temper, refused to obey the high sheriff and committed an unspecified "misdemeanor" in open court. He immediately received 39 lashes and was ordered to post a bond for his good behavior.
The stripes may have marked his back, but his determination was unscathed. It seems that Garret and his bride found another way. One month later; in March, they sold 200 acres of Mary's land, making their marks on the deed as husband and wife. While the records do not say so, the proceeds must have ensured a future of freedom and love.(3)
There has been speculation as to the origin of Sipple surname;
in fact H. M. Sciple wrote in a letter dated 8 Jan 1912
stating he was satisfied Deciple was the original name best
known in Alsace-Lorraine between France and
Germany.(5) The entries in
the court abstracts
indicate research under the Supple surname in Ireland would be
more appropriate.
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(1) William Virden Sipple Jr., Sipple, privately printed 1954, available from Historical Society of Delaware.
(2) Donald Odell Virden, The Sipple Family of Delaware: The Beginning Years, Maryland and Delaware Genealogist, Vol. 20, Issue 4, Oct 1979.
(3) JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack County, Virginia Court Order Abstracts: 1673-1676, (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1997), Vol. 4, pp. xiv-xv.
(4) JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack County, Virginia Court Order Abstracts: 1671-1673, (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996), Vol. 3, p. 47.
(5) Letter, H. M. Sciple to Rev. Bowman D. Sipple, 08 Jan 1912, on file at Delaware State Archives.
First Generation
1. Garrett Sipple 1 was
born about 1650 2 and died before
Nov 1718 in , Kent County, Delaware, USA, before age
68.3 4
Ancestral File Number: TNX2-6F.
General Notes: Garrett was the first Sipple to settle in Delaware and came there from Accomack County, Virginia.
Research Notes: Possible parents for Garrett Sipple:
Family genealogy of Krouse-Crouse as researched by Bud
Krouse
http://www.gbnf.com/genealog4/krouse/html/d0039/I5302.HTM
CHRISTOPHER SIPPLE
BIRTH: None Listed
MARRIAGE: None Listed
DEATH: None Listed
ELINOR
BIRTH: None Listed
MARRIAGE: None Listed
DEATH: None Listed
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[S03596] Ancestral File
Garrett married Mary Calvert , daughter of Christopher Calvert and Elinor S. , on 16 Jan 1674 in , Accomack County, Virginia, USA.5 6 7 8 Mary was born about 1656 in James City County, Virginia, USA 9 10 11 12 13 and died about 1698 in , Kent County, Delaware, USA, about age 42.8 14 Another name for Mary was Sipple.5 6 7
Research Notes: Additional information for parents:
Family genealogy of Krouse-Crouse as researched by Bud
Krouse
http://www.gbnf.com/genealog4/krouse/html/d0039/I5302.HTM
CHRISTOPHER CALVERT
BIRTH: ABT. 1611, Easton, Yorkshire, England
MARRIAGE: 29 Oct 1626, Easton, Yorkshire, England
DEATH: AFT. 1682, Accomack Co., VA
ELINOR HUNTER
BIRTH: None Listed
MARRIAGE: 29 Oct 1626, Easton, Yorkshire, England
DEATH: None Listed
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[S03596] Ancestral File
Children from this marriage were:
2 M i. Waitman Sipple Sr.
1 was born on 12 May 1673 in ,
Accomack County, Virginia, USA 1
12
15
16
17
18
19 and died on 7 May 1772, at age
98.20
21
22
23
24 Another name for Waitman was
Waitman Sipple. Ancestral File Number: TNX2-8R.
Waitman married Elizabeth Cole about 1698.25 Elizabeth was born about 1678 in Talbot County, Maryland, USA 26 and died before 12 Jun 1722 in , Kent County, Delaware, USA, before age 44.20 Another name for Elizabeth was Sipple.
Waitman next married Lydia Lysonby ,33 daughter of Henry Lysonby and Unknown , about 1701 in , Kent County, Delaware, USA.20 27 28 29 30 31 32 Lydia was born about 1680 in , Kent County, Delaware, USA.34 Another name for Lydia was Sipple.25 27 35 36 37 38
General Notes: Lydia was the daughter of Henry Lysonby of Kent
Co., DE. On 12
Jun 1722, as Lydia Sipple, she witnessed a deed.
35
38
3 M ii. Christopher Sipple
1 was born about 1680 in ,
Accomack County, Virginia, USA 16
and died before 24 Feb 1752, before age
72.39 Ancestral File Number:
TNX2-B4.
Christopher married Mary between 1695 and 1736.40 41 Mary died on 22 Aug 1788 in Little Creek, Kent County, Delaware, USA 42 and was buried on 23 Aug 1788 in Little Creek meeting house, Kent County, Delaware, USA.43 Other names for Mary were Cowgill, and Sipple.
General Notes: Before 15 Aug 1753 Mary married Ezekiel Cowgill. She had children by him beginning in 1754. 44 45 46
4 M iii. Garrett Sipple Jr.
1 was born before
1682.47 Ancestral File Number:
TNX2-9X. No further information
available.
5 M iv. John Sipple
The Elder was born <1682>
48
49 and died between 30 Oct 1752
and 16 Dec 1752 in , Kent County, Delaware,
USA.50
51
52
53
John married Susanna Simmons , daughter of Stephen Simmons and Sarah Freeman , before 14 Feb 1723.54 55 Susanna was born between 1671 and 1704 14 and died after 14 May 1729 in , Kent County, Delaware, USA, about age 58.56 Another name for Susanna was Sipple.54 55
General Notes: Susannah was the daughter of Stephen Simmons. 57
John next married Prudence Garrett before 30 Oct
1752.41
52
55 Prudence was born between 1673
and 1703 14 and died in 1757,
about age 84.14
58 Another name for Prudence was
Sipple.41
52
55
Sources
1. Betty Hollis, compiler, AF92-104495.
2. JoAnn Riley McKey, Accomack County, Virginia Court Order Abstracts: 1666-1670, Vol. 2, (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1996), page 33; McKey cites Accomack Co. Court record for 27 MAY 1667, page 21b.
3. William Virden Sipple, Jr., "Sipple Family", (p.p. by William Virden Sipple, Jr., 25 Dec 1954), page 5.
4. Donald O. Virdin, The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families,.(1986), Virdin cites PA Archives, 2nd Series, 19:619, and Kent Co. deed H:70. Date of death before November 1718.
5. F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of Delaware, Volume: Vol. 1, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1998), page 228, On 19 March 1674 in a deed, Garrett Supple and his wife Mary sold to Thomas Fookes 200 acres.
6. Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore: A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties, (Richmond, VA: Virginia Historical Society, 1951), page 903, Whitelaw states Garrett and Mary Supple sold 200 acres to Thomas Fowkes in 1675.
7. "World Family Tree Vol. 10, Tree 290, Garrett Sipple Descendants", (Novato, California: Brøderbund Software, Inc., May 6, 1997), Date of Import: Jul 17, 1998.
8. Edith Beach Sipple, compiler, "Deep Roots II" Genealogy of the Sipple Families From 1610-1989, (Ocala, Florida: Greene's Printing Inc., 1989), page 4.
9. Ella Foy O'Gorman, Descendants of Virginia Calverts,.(1947), O'Gorman cites a deposition made 18 Aug 1681 that gave Mary's age as about 25.
10. Family History Library, International Genealogical Index Microfilm 1903594, (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT, Copyright 1980, 1997).
11. Family History Library, International Genealogical Index Microfilm 442616, (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT, Copyright 1980, 1997).
12. Family History Library, International Genealogical Index Microfilm 458915, (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT, Copyright 1980, 1997).
13. Wade, Kent County, Delaware, Families, Volumes 1 and 2, Volume 2.
14. "World Family Tree Vol. 10, Tree 290, Garrett Sipple Descendants", (Novato, California: Brøderbund Software, Inc., May 6, 1997).
15. Dr. Donald Backus, Family Registry Reg. No. FR115120, Family Registry, Submitter is Dr. Donald Backus, 140 Henrich (or P.O. Box 409), Soldotna, AK 99669.
16. Family History Library, International Genealogical Index Microfilm 1903509, (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT, Copyright 1980, 1997).
17. Wade, Kent County, Delaware, Families, Volumes 1 and 2, vol. 2.
18. William Virden Sipple, Jr., "Sipple Family", (p.p. by William Virden Sipple, Jr., 25 Dec 1954), page 5, This source states 1673.
19. Donald O. Virdin, The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families,.(1986), The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families.
20. Dr. Donald Backus, Family Registry Reg. No. FR115120.
21. Wade, Kent County, Delaware, Families, Volumes 1 and 2.
22. Donald O. Virdin, The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families,.(1986)
23. Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Kent County, Delaware Probate Records, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1944, reprinted 1995), Archives vol. A46:177. Reg. of Wills Liber L:115.
24. Edith Beach Sipple, compiler, "Deep Roots II" Genealogy of the Sipple Families From 1610-1989, (Ocala, Florida: Greene's Printing Inc., 1989), page 5.
25. Family Registry, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, Submitter is Dr. Donald Backus, 140 Henrich (or P.O. Box 409), Soldotna, AK 99669, reg. no. F.
26. Betty Hollis, compiler, AF92-104495, Born: Abt 1678 Sex: FOf, Talbot Co, MDFATHER: William COLEMOTHER: Elizabeth Mrs COLESPOUSE: Waitman SIPPLE.
27. Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Kent County, Delaware Probate Records, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1944, reprinted 1995), Archives vol. A46:177. Reg. of Wills Liber L:115.
28. Ella Foy O'Gorman, Descendants of Virginia Calverts,.(1947), O'Gorman cites Dover, DE, will 1:115.
29. Family History Library, International Genealogical Index Microfilm 1760986, (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT, Copyright 1980, 1997).
30. H. Jack Wells,, Kent Co., DE land record M-195, (Url: < http://www.rootsweb.com/-wellsfam/country/delaware/dekenlnd.html >).
31. Mary Marshall Brewer, Kent County, Delaware, Land Records, Volume: 2: 1702-1722, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1996), page 123, Brewer cites Kent Co. deed G:93.
32. Donald O. Virdin, The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families,.(1986), Virdin believes Lydia was a second or third wife because Waitman died at 99 and "it is unlikely that his first wife would also have lived that long.".
33. Mary Brewer, Kent County, Delaware, Land Records, Volume: 1: 1680-1701, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1996).
34. Betty Hollis, compiler, AF92-104495, Born: Abt 1680 Sex: FOf, Kent Co, DelFATHER: Henry LYSONLYMOTHER: (Mrs. Henry) (LYSONLY)SPOUSE: Waitman SIPPLE.
35. Ella Foy O'Gorman, Descendants of Virginia Calverts,.(1947), O'Gorman cites Dover, DE, will 1:115.
36. Donald O. Virdin, The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families,.(1986), Virdin believes Lydia was a second or third wife because Waitman died at 99 and 'it is unlik.
37. H. Jack Wells, Wells Family, Location:
Cocoa Beach, Florida, Url:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wellsfam/country/delaware/
dekenlnd.html, Wells cites Kent Co., DE, land record M-195.
38. Mary Marshall Brewer, Kent County, Delaware, Land Records, Volume: 2: 1702-1722, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1996), Page 123; Brewer cites Kent Co. deed G:93.
39. Mary Brewer, Kent County, Delaware, Land Records, Volume: 1: 1680-1701, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1996), Virdin cites Kent Co., DE, will K:52.
40. Donald O. Virdin, The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families,.(1986), Virdin cites "supplementary files".
41. "World Family Tree Vol. 10, Tree 290, Garrett Sipple Descendants", (Novato, California: Brøderbund Software, Inc., May 6, 1997), Tree #0290, Date of Import: Jul 17, 1998.
42. F. Edward Wright, Vital Records of Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware, 1686-1800, page 59.
43. Ibid, Page 59.
44. Kent County, Delaware deed, Christopher Sipple's will and notes relating to it.
45. Mary Marshall Brewer, Kent County, Delaware, Land Records, Volume: 6: 1749-1756, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1997), Page 111; Brewer cites Kent Co. deed O:199.
46. F. Edward Wright, Vital Records of Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware, 1686-1800, Pages 23, 59.
47. Ella Foy O'Gorman, Descendants of Virginia Calverts,.(1947), O'Gorman cites Book 1676-1690, page 309.
48. Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Kent County, Delaware Probate Records, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1944, reprinted 1995), Christopher Sipple's will, Arch. A46:110-115, Reg. of Wills K:52.
49. Donald O. Virdin, The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families,.(1986), Virdin says John is 'probably' Garrett's son.
50. Leon deValinger Jr, Calendar of Kent County, Delaware Probate Records, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1944, reprinted 1995), John made his will 30 Oct 1752; it was probated 16 Dec 1752. Arch. A46:141-142, Reg. of Wills K:82.
51. F. Edward Wright, Colonial Families of Delaware, Volume: Vol. 1, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1998), page 231, John d. leaving a will dated 30 Oct 1752, proved 16 Dec 1752.
52. Donald O. Virdin, The Hargadines and Other Delaware and Maryland Families,.(1986), Virdin cites John's Kent Co., DE will, K:82.
53. Robert Pierce, "Sipple Chart of St John's County (Kent), Delaware", (11 Dec 1943).
54. Mary Marshall Brewer, Kent County, Delaware, Land Records, Volume: 3: 1723-1734, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1997), page 19, Brewer cites Kent Co. deed H:62.
55. Doris Duffie Finley, compiler, Doris E. Duffie Ancestral Chart (15 Generation), as of 12 Sep 1999, marriage date and location not listed.
56. Mary Marshall Brewer, Kent County, Delaware, Land Records, Volume: 3: 1723-1734, (Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1997), page 103, Brewer cites Kent Co. deed I:187.
57. Ibid, Page 19; Brewer cites Kent Co. deed H:62.
58. Edith Beach Sipple, compiler, "Deep Roots II" Genealogy of the Sipple Families From 1610-1989, (Ocala, Florida: Greene's Printing Inc., 1989), page 20.
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