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Robert Armistead, son of Anthony Armistead, and Hannah Ellyson, his wife, and grandson of the emigrant, William, was born about 1667 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia.
Robert was a burgess for Elizabeth City county in 1714, succeeding Nicholas Curle, who died during the session. Again in the 1723-1726 session of the House of Burgesses, Robert Armistead succeeded James Ricketts following his death.[1]
In 1715 Capt. Robert Armistead, of Elizabeth City and York Counties, was agent for Row's warehouse on Poquosin river; served as justice and sheriff of York county and as Capt. of Militia. and his will was proved in Elizabeth City county, May 9, 1742. He left issue--Ellyson Armistead and others.
Robert married first Miss Booth, daughter of Robert and Anne (Bray) Booth. Known children include:[2] [3]
Robert married second Catherine (Nutting) Shelton, widow of Capt. William Shelton, daughter of Capt. Thomas and Elizabeth (Booth) Nutting. Known children include:
Will of Robert Armistead of York Co Feb 1737; 19 March 1741/42 - r. 19 May 1742 Elizabeth City Co.[4]
Abstract 0f will dated --- day of Febry, 1737/38:
Abstract of Codicil, signed 19 March 1741/2.
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