Col. Nathaniel Littleton

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1894
• Immigration: 1635, Accomac, VA
• Occupation: 1640, Accomac, VA; Chief Magistrate
• Occupation: 1652; a Burgess

Notes:

Memo:
Colonel Nathaniel Littleton, a scion of the famous Shropshire family of that name, came to Accomac and took up land along Nandua Creek. He was the son of Sir Edward Littleton, the brother of the Lord Chief Justice, and the father of Colonel Southey Littleton of Accomac. From this early date, the Littletons have been one of the most influential families on the Eastern Shore. Colonel Nathaniel Littleton was Chief Magistrate of Accomac in 1640 and a Burgess in 1652.

Nathaniel married Ann Southey before 01 Jun 1640. Ann (daughter of Henry Southey and Elizabeth) was born about 1615; died in 1656. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Edward Littleton was born about 1642; died before 25 Jun 1663.
2. Col Southy Littleton was born in 1646; died in 1679.
3. Esther Littleton was born in 1648; died in 1724.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1895