PETTWAY

              An immigrant from England, Robert Pittway was granted 200 acres on the Charles River in 1638 for the personal adventure of himself, his wife Mary,  Edward, his son and Mary, his daughter.

             His son Edward Pettway married Elizabeth __________, the widow of William Carter, Jr.  In 1655, Alice Carter, William's mother, granted Edward 500 acres that has belonged to her son.  Between that date and 1690 many documents attest to the active part Edward took in the life of Southwarke Parish, Surry County.

             In 1668, a lease of land for 15 years is granted to George Corpe by Alyce Warrand to which she binds herself, her heirs and executors.  But if Elizabeth Petway should die before the 15 years have passed, Alyce and her husband and heirs or assigns shall pay back the tobacco paid for the lease.  This would seem to indicate that Alyce and Edward Warrand have use of the land, but it is owned by Elizabeth Petway and her heirs.  This may be a hint to identifying the family of Elizabeth, Edward's wife.

             In 1677, Edward's name appears on a list of 40 persons who with all humility and earnestness implore and lay hold on his Majesty's most gracious act of pardon..  This was perhaps pardon for their actions during Bacon's Rebellion.

             Among his children were Elizabeth, who married Samuel Judkins ; William (died in 1699), who married Elizabeth _______; Ann (died before 1690) who married Robert Judkins; Joyce, who married Bertholomew Brittle; and Fortune, who may have married William Huggins.