"....inherited the whole operation, and when he died, was one of the largest owners of land and slaves in the county. He had acquired more land, and was commissioned a First Lieutenant in the 'Hearts of Oak' by the House of Delegates April 9, 1778. He died in bed in 1806."

John G. Shannahan, Jr.

"John and Elizabeth Elston had five children....On 11 Oct 1805 he made his will...He left "Chance" to son George, the Easton farms (next to the airport) to son Jesse and the rest of his lands to his three daughters, equally divided."

Robert F. Caulk