Birth* circa 1634 Sarah was born circa 1634.
Married Name circa 1649 As of circa 1649,her married name was Kellam.1
Marriage* circa 1649 She married Richard Kellam I, son of (f/o_Rich) Kellam, circa 1649.1,2
Headright* 28 July 1649 Sarah Ansley was named as a headright on 28 July 1649 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Ainsley on a cetificate granted to Richard Kellam for 300 acres of land at Occahannock Cr in N'hamp County.3
Will - Husb's* 1 June 1703 Sarah was named in her husband's will on 1 June 1703 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Sarah in the will of Richard Kellam..4
Married Name 1704 As of 1704,her married name was Sinclare.5
Marriage* circa 1704 She married Magnis Sinclare circa 1704.5
Anecdote* 7 March 1704/5 On 7 Mar 1704/05 Edward Kellam (attorney: Mr. Washbourne) brought action for 250 lbs tobacco against Magnis Singclere, who married Sarah Kellam (widow of Richard Kellam). Because Singclere failed to appear, Kellam was granted attachment against his estate to pay the debt and the costs of the suit.5
Anecdote* 4 April 1705 On 4 Apr 1705 it was recorded that at the last court Edward Kellam sued Magnis Singclere (who married Sarah Kellam, widow of Richard Kellam) for 250 lbs tobacco. When Singclere failed to appear, attachment was granted against his estate. The attachment was served on a steer, and the court ordered execution to proceed to pay the debt and court costs.6
Anecdote 3 August 1708 On 3 Aug 1708 Sarah Sincleare petitioned that she and her husband had put "sundry goods and chattels into ye hands of Richard Kellam for her use & relief, her husband being gone from her." When she demanded the goods, Kellam refused to deliver them to her. Since Sarah was poor and "under coverture" [under the authority of her husband], she could not commence a suit. Ordered that the sheriff summon Kellam to the next court to answer the complaint.7
Anecdote 6 October 1708 On 6 Oct 1708 it was recorded that at the last court Sarah Singcleare petitioned that Richard Kellam had detained from her various goods that should be used for her support. Kellam was summoned and through his attorney (Capt. Washbourne) pleaded that Sarah, who had a husband and was therefore under coverture, could not bring any process in her name. The court agreed and dismissed her petition and ordered her to pay court costs.8
Anecdote 3 May 1710 On 3 May 1710 Edward Kellam petitioned that his mother Sarah Sincleare, had "married a prophlegate man who was runn away from her," and being invited to live with William Lingo, she carried what she had to his house. Now that she had occasion to live elsewhere, Lingo refused to give back her small estate. Since Sarah had no means of support, she would have to "go upon the parish" if her goods were not returned. Kellam asked that Lingo be cited to the next court.9
Anecdote 2 August 1710 On 2 Aug 1710 Edward Kellam petitioned that his mother Sarah Sincleare, had "married a prophlegate man who was runn away from her," and being invited to live with William Lingo, she carried what she had to his house. Now that she had occasion to live elsewhere, Lingo refused to give back her small estate. Since Sarah had no means of support, she would have to "go upon the parish" if her goods were not returned. Kellam asked that Lingo be cited to the next court.10
Anecdote 6 September 1710 On 6 Sep 1710 William Longo was summoned to the June court to answer the complaint of William Kellam in behalf of his mother Sarah Singcleare. The matter was put to the determination of Capt. John Washbourne and Francis Wharton, who agreed that Sarah should pay Lingo 1250 lbs tobacco for 12 days worth of service of man and horse, for food and lodging for 13 months and for other small debts. After payment of the tobacco, Lingo was to deliver Sarah's goods and chattels to her. Kellam complained that Lingo would not obey the order; summoned to court to show why, Lingo had nothing to say. Sarah tried to pay the tobacco, but Lingo refused to take it. Ordered that she make tender according to law and that William Lingo deliver Sarah Kellam's goods (except for a steer that was killed) and court costs.11
Family 1
Richard Kellam I b. b 30 Aug 1618, d. b 6 Oct 1703
Marriage* circa 1649 She married Richard Kellam I, son of (f/o_Rich) Kellam, circa 1649.1,2
Children 1. Sarah Kellam+4 b. 1649
2. Rose Kellam+ b. c 1650
3. Katherine Kellam12 b. c 1654
4. Richard Kellam II+ b. c 1660, d. b 6 Apr 1731
5. Edward Kellam+4 b. c 1662, d. b 2 Aug 1737
6. William Kellam+4 b. c 1665, d. b 5 Oct 1714
7. Rachel Kellam+4 b. c 1667
8. Bridget Kellam+2 b. c 1668
9. Ann Kellam4 b. c 1670
Family 2
Magnis Sinclare b. c 1650
Marriage* circa 1704 Sarah Ansley married Magnis Sinclare circa 1704.5