The following is quoted from "Upshur Family in Virginia" (1955, reprinted and updated 1993) by John Andrews Upshur (1899-1993):
Abel Upshur I, son of Arthur II and Sarah (Browne) Upshur, was born in 1702, perhaps at "Essex" on the lower end of Upshur's Neck. As a son of prominent and wealthy parents it is not surprising that he became one of the leading citizens of his time on the Eastern Shore. Although he held no important political positions, the Accomack court appointed him guardian to various minor children and he was frequently arbitrator in civil suits. The title, "Gentleman," was appended to his name as well as to the names of all his sons, a custom which was subsequently discontinued on the Shore.
Abel I became possessed of considerable wealth and property. He inherited "Cedar Grove" from his grandfather, Arthur Upshur I, and as eldest surviving son of his parents inherited the home plantation, "Warwick," and all other lands except "Brownsville" which had been previously deeded to his younger brother, Thomas I.
About 1725 Abel married "the beautiful Rachel Revell, born 1702, daughter of John Revell and Agnes (Burton) Revell, who lived at the old Revell Plantation on Pungoteague Creek, across Accomack County on the bayside. Abel I and Rachel probably made their first home at "Cedar Grove." Later, after the death of Abel's father in 1738, they moved to "Warwick" and established their home on Abel's newest and largest inheritance. There they reared their children and lived together in peace and happiness until Rachel's tragic death on Christmas night, 1749.
Rachel was buried at "Warwick" about one hundred feet from the house, and succeeding generations continued to use this graveyard although Arthur Upshur I and his last wife had been buried some distance farther from the house. At the head of Rachel's grave Abel I planted a holly tree which grew to an enormous size, enfolding and lifting the tombstone. Abel I died on October 30, 1753, and was buried by Rachel's side.
In his will Abel Upshur I mentioned his children: Arthur (IV); John (II); Caleb; Susanna; Elizabeth.
Comments by Bryan S. Godfrey, descendant of Abel Upshur's sister, Susanna Upshur Teackle: Rachel Revell Upshur was descended from the Stratton family, as follows: Her mother, Agnes Burton, was daughter of Captain William Burton (died about 1696) of Accomack County and Ann Stratton (died about 1712), daughter of Thomas Stratton (1630?-1659?) and Agnes Johnson Barnes-Stratton.
Abel Upshur I, son of Arthur II and Sarah (Browne) Upshur, was born in 1702, perhaps at "Essex" on the lower end of Upshur's Neck. As a son of prominent and wealthy parents it is not surprising that he became one of the leading citizens of his time on the Eastern Shore. Although he held no important political positions, the Accomack court appointed him guardian to various minor children and he was frequently arbitrator in civil suits. The title, "Gentleman," was appended to his name as well as to the names of all his sons, a custom which was subsequently discontinued on the Shore.
Abel I became possessed of considerable wealth and property. He inherited "Cedar Grove" from his grandfather, Arthur Upshur I, and as eldest surviving son of his parents inherited the home plantation, "Warwick," and all other lands except "Brownsville" which had been previously deeded to his younger brother, Thomas I.
About 1725 Abel married "the beautiful Rachel Revell, born 1702, daughter of John Revell and Agnes (Burton) Revell, who lived at the old Revell Plantation on Pungoteague Creek, across Accomack County on the bayside. Abel I and Rachel probably made their first home at "Cedar Grove." Later, after the death of Abel's father in 1738, they moved to "Warwick" and established their home on Abel's newest and largest inheritance. There they reared their children and lived together in peace and happiness until Rachel's tragic death on Christmas night, 1749.
Rachel was buried at "Warwick" about one hundred feet from the house, and succeeding generations continued to use this graveyard although Arthur Upshur I and his last wife had been buried some distance farther from the house. At the head of Rachel's grave Abel I planted a holly tree which grew to an enormous size, enfolding and lifting the tombstone. Abel I died on October 30, 1753, and was buried by Rachel's side.
In his will Abel Upshur I mentioned his children: Arthur (IV); John (II); Caleb; Susanna; Elizabeth.
Comments by Bryan S. Godfrey, descendant of Abel Upshur's sister, Susanna Upshur Teackle: Rachel Revell Upshur was descended from the Stratton family, as follows: Her mother, Agnes Burton, was daughter of Captain William Burton (died about 1696) of Accomack County and Ann Stratton (died about 1712), daughter of Thomas Stratton (1630?-1659?) and Agnes Johnson Barnes-Stratton.
The following is quoted from "Upshur Family in Virginia" (1955, reprinted and updated 1993) by John Andrews Upshur (1899-1993):
Abel Upshur I, son of Arthur II and Sarah (Browne) Upshur, was born in 1702, perhaps at "Essex" on the lower end of Upshur's Neck. As a son of prominent and wealthy parents it is not surprising that he became one of the leading citizens of his time on the Eastern Shore. Although he held no important political positions, the Accomack court appointed him guardian to various minor children and he was frequently arbitrator in civil suits. The title, "Gentleman," was appended to his name as well as to the names of all his sons, a custom which was subsequently discontinued on the Shore.
Abel I became possessed of considerable wealth and property. He inherited "Cedar Grove" from his grandfather, Arthur Upshur I, and as eldest surviving son of his parents inherited the home plantation, "Warwick," and all other lands except "Brownsville" which had been previously deeded to his younger brother, Thomas I.
About 1725 Abel married "the beautiful Rachel Revell, born 1702, daughter of John Revell and Agnes (Burton) Revell, who lived at the old Revell Plantation on Pungoteague Creek, across Accomack County on the bayside. Abel I and Rachel probably made their first home at "Cedar Grove." Later, after the death of Abel's father in 1738, they moved to "Warwick" and established their home on Abel's newest and largest inheritance. There they reared their children and lived together in peace and happiness until Rachel's tragic death on Christmas night, 1749.
Rachel was buried at "Warwick" about one hundred feet from the house, and succeeding generations continued to use this graveyard although Arthur Upshur I and his last wife had been buried some distance farther from the house. At the head of Rachel's grave Abel I planted a holly tree which grew to an enormous size, enfolding and lifting the tombstone. Abel I died on October 30, 1753, and was buried by Rachel's side.
In his will Abel Upshur I mentioned his children: Arthur (IV); John (II); Caleb; Susanna; Elizabeth.
Comments by Bryan S. Godfrey, descendant of Abel Upshur's sister, Susanna Upshur Teackle: Rachel Revell Upshur was descended from the Stratton family, as follows: Her mother, Agnes Burton, was daughter of Captain William Burton (died about 1696) of Accomack County and Ann Stratton (died about 1712), daughter of Thomas Stratton (1630?-1659?) and Agnes Johnson Barnes-Stratton.
Abel Upshur I, son of Arthur II and Sarah (Browne) Upshur, was born in 1702, perhaps at "Essex" on the lower end of Upshur's Neck. As a son of prominent and wealthy parents it is not surprising that he became one of the leading citizens of his time on the Eastern Shore. Although he held no important political positions, the Accomack court appointed him guardian to various minor children and he was frequently arbitrator in civil suits. The title, "Gentleman," was appended to his name as well as to the names of all his sons, a custom which was subsequently discontinued on the Shore.
Abel I became possessed of considerable wealth and property. He inherited "Cedar Grove" from his grandfather, Arthur Upshur I, and as eldest surviving son of his parents inherited the home plantation, "Warwick," and all other lands except "Brownsville" which had been previously deeded to his younger brother, Thomas I.
About 1725 Abel married "the beautiful Rachel Revell, born 1702, daughter of John Revell and Agnes (Burton) Revell, who lived at the old Revell Plantation on Pungoteague Creek, across Accomack County on the bayside. Abel I and Rachel probably made their first home at "Cedar Grove." Later, after the death of Abel's father in 1738, they moved to "Warwick" and established their home on Abel's newest and largest inheritance. There they reared their children and lived together in peace and happiness until Rachel's tragic death on Christmas night, 1749.
Rachel was buried at "Warwick" about one hundred feet from the house, and succeeding generations continued to use this graveyard although Arthur Upshur I and his last wife had been buried some distance farther from the house. At the head of Rachel's grave Abel I planted a holly tree which grew to an enormous size, enfolding and lifting the tombstone. Abel I died on October 30, 1753, and was buried by Rachel's side.
In his will Abel Upshur I mentioned his children: Arthur (IV); John (II); Caleb; Susanna; Elizabeth.
Comments by Bryan S. Godfrey, descendant of Abel Upshur's sister, Susanna Upshur Teackle: Rachel Revell Upshur was descended from the Stratton family, as follows: Her mother, Agnes Burton, was daughter of Captain William Burton (died about 1696) of Accomack County and Ann Stratton (died about 1712), daughter of Thomas Stratton (1630?-1659?) and Agnes Johnson Barnes-Stratton.
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