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Michael Savage

Parents

Father	John Savage (b. about 1700, d. before 11 May 1784)
Mother	Delitha Ward (b. about 1735, d. 12 May 1806)

Children with Elizabeth ("Betsy") Mapp (b. about 1772, d. October 1853)

Son	John M. Savage (b. about 1796)
Daughter	Margaret Savage (b. about 1798)
Daughter	Molly B. Savage (b. about 1800)
Son	Robins M. Savage (b. about 1800)
Daughter	Elizabeth Ann ("Fanny") Savage+ (b. about 1804, d. about 1870)

Biography

ChildParent1,1
DNA Verified		4 DNA matches through Michael Savage
Birth	about 1770	He was born about 1770 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO.2
Land Purchased	1784	He bought land in 1784 at tract N49BG in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. It was in this year that John and Bridget Burton deeded a part of this tract to Littleton, Peggy, Tully and Michael Savage, the children of John Savage (N52G), deceased, and the widow Delither joined in the deed so far as her dower interest was concerned. John Savage Sr. had bought from Burton but had died before the deed was prepared. In 1791, Tully Savage having disappeared from the record, Golding and Peggy Ward and Littleton and Elizabeth Savage deeded their interests to Michael Savage. In 1830 after the death of Michael a survey for the heirs showed 204 1/2 acres.3
Will - Fathers	25 February 1784	He was named in his Father's will on on 25 February 1784 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. He was shown as a son Michael in the will of John Savage Sr, wife Deither.4
Marriage	7 October 1794	He and Elizabeth ("Betsy") Mapp were married on 7 October 1794 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. Joseph Nottingham was the security on the M.L.B. of Michael Savage and Betsy Mapp.1,5
Security on MLB	10 July 1802	He was named as security on a MLB on 10 July 1802 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. Michael Savage was security on the M.L.B. of Silas Dan and Mary Sheerwood.5
Will - Mothers	14 January 1806	He was named in his Mother's will on on 14 January 1806 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. He was shown as a son Michael Savage in the will of Delitha Savage.6
Will - Witnessed	5 July 1806	He witnessed a will on 5 July 1806 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. It was on this date that John Tankard, Kendall Addison and Michael Savage witnessed the will of Littleton Ward, wife Sarah7
Appraiser	before 14 September 1813	He was named as an appraiser of an estate before 14 September 1813 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. James Sanford, John Core, Joseph White and Michael Savage were appraisers of the estate of Severn Groten.8
Will - Witnessed	29 December 1814	He witnessed a will on 29 December 1814 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. It was on this date that Jacob G. Parker, John W. Dixon, Michael Savage and George Savage.9
Security on MLB	14 July 1817	He was named as security on a MLB on 14 July 1817 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. Michael Savage was security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Outen and Susan Saunders.5
Security on MLB	12 January 1818	He was named as security on a MLB on 12 January 1818 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. Michael Savage Sr. was security on the M.L.B. of John Floyd and Molly B. Savage. They were married 14 Jan 1818.5
Death	before 10 June 1822	He died before 10 June 1822 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Michael Savage was granted to James S. Turner. Bond $600. Inventory, Appraisement and Account of Sales taken on July 1, 1822. Audit and Settlement. James S. Turner, administrator. Recorded on September 12, 1827. On February 13, 1826 Severn E. Parker was appointed administrator de bonis non for the estate of Michael Savage. Bond $1,000.2,10
Land Division	13 January 1830	He was named in a division of land on 13 January 1830 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. Records show the division of land to the heirs of Michael Savage.11

Citations

1. [S5] Benthal Geneology Web Page, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~digginforroots/benthall/benthalljoseph.htm, 27. Hereinafter cited as Benthal Geneology Web Page.
2. [S6] Savage Web Site, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~digginforroots/savage/savagejohnekl.htm, 6. Hereinafter cited as Savage Web Site.
3. [S149] Ralph T. Whitelaw, compiler, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties) (Gloucester, MA: Peter Smith, 1968), p. 277 (tract N49). Hereinafter cited as Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties.)
4. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 477 (will of John Savage Sr., wife Delither. Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
5. [S145] Jean M. Mihalyka, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources) (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc, 1990). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854.
6. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 41 (will of Delitha Savage}. Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
7. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 63 (will of Littleton Ward, wife Sarah). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
8. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 21 (will of Severn Groten, wife Elizabeth). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
9. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 85 (will of Abel Powell, wife Margaret). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
10. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 262 (adm of Michael Savage to James S. Turner). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
11. [S144] N. Pierce Eichelberger, Mapp Family of the Eastern Shore of Virginia (Quinby, VA: N. Pierce Eichelberger, 1972), p. 24 (Northampton Plat Book, plate 97). Hereinafter cited as Mapp Family of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.