Thomas Roberts, of the Lower Parish

Therefore it is obvious that the Roberts, Lawrence, and Thomas family all lived at the western branch of the Nansemond River or near Chuckatuck, Va.

Origins

Jane was born in 1645. She is the daughter of Robert Bracewell. She is mentioned in his will as Jane Stokes.[1] Jane was married three times She first married Robert Stokes in 1667. Jane married John Roberts in 1680. Jane married John Roberts in 1680.

Children of Jane and John

1. John m Jane
2. Thomas
3. Jane m Robert Scott[2]

Fortunately JANE BRACEWELL ROBERTS, like her brother RICHARD BRACEWELL, had returned to Isle of Wight County toward the end of her life and thus her will was saved from the documentary oblivion that was Nansemond County.

tenthly‑‑   I do give all the Remaining part of my Removeable Estate to my two  Sons Namely JOHN ROBERTS and THOMAS ROBERTS to be Equally Divided between them and do appoint them two my full and Whole Exrs to See this my last will and testament prformed as Witness my {sic} and Seal this 26th of  June 1711 Signed and  sealed in the JANE  J  ROBERTS     (seal)

References

1. Southside Virginia Families, Volume 1 By John Bennett Boddie. Page 90. GoogleBooks
2. http://www.nonawilliams.com/names/braswell/braswell_jane_stokes.htm (dead link)
3. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=clucas&id... (dead link)