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Richard Haile is referred to as Capt. Richard Haile in a deed his son [BO:John:BO] executed in 1703, probably not long after his death. (Possibility of his birth, not proven, record in Barbados show a Richard Hayles, son of Mrs. Hayles, baptized at St. Michael Parish Oct. 9, 1649. There is no evidence that Richard is the son of immigrant Nicholas Haile from Kent, England, who arrived in 1645. Nicholas had properties in York and Lancaster Co in 1655, and known sons are Joseph, George, and Francis, whose names also appear in Cavaliers and Pioneers, V. II.) Richard was deed 100 acres in Essex Co in 1684 by Henry Awbrey, part of Awbrey's 5100 acre tract, 'for the seating of the pattent.' Richard took up 720 acres of land in Essex Co in 1694, near the border of King & Queen Co He apparently had two sons, Richard Haile, Jr., the godson of Henry Awbrey, who died before manhood.

Last Will & Testament dated August 17, 1744 and was recorded October 16, 1744 (Ref: Essex Co., VA Wills 1743-1747 pps 214-216 Text: Listed on this page are John HAILE and Mary FULLERTON children