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Knott of Nansemond County

James Knott, Sr., came over on the ship "George" in 1617. He was twenty three years old and settled in Accomack County. In 1632 he was found to be a landowner in Accomack County; he and his wife, Elinor, sold the same land on 11 June 1634. On 24 March 1635 James Knott patented 1200 acres in Nansemond County for the transportation of himself, his wife Elinor and twenty-one other persons. James Knott of Nansemond County made his last will and testament on 4 September 1651, probated 13 May 1653. He mentioned three sons. The 1702 Quit Rent Rolls show that James Knott held 1050 acres in Nansemond County. This was probably the original land patent of James Knott, Sr. Issue:

• James Knott. He had a son, James Knott, Jr., who removed to North Carolina.
• Francis Knott.

Sources: Seventeenth Century Isle of Wight; C. & P., pp. 37; Northampton County Order Book 1, Folio 37;