Michael King Junior obtained two Virginia patents in 1694 for land adjoining Nathan King and "old Mr. King". One patent was with William King, presumably his brother. Michael(12) appears to be the only one of the five sons of Michael(1) to remain at this location. He could be the oldest son, but this cannot be ascertained. Processioning records in about 1750 show there were still King descendants living on this same land. It is likely that these were descendants of Michael(12). Without Nansemond County records it is difficult to know this for sure. The assumption that they are is based primarily on the fact that the other four sons of Michael(1) have been located elsewhere.

Only one son of Michael(12) can positively be identified. In 1716 John King obtained a patent for land in Nansemond County near the head of Somerton Swamp and adjoining the land of his father Michael King. Since Michael(1) died in 1700, the Michael referred to must be Michael(12). This John King would thus be a son of Michael(12). It is quite possible that the William King who patented land with Michael(12) in 1694 was also a son and not a brother, however this cannot be ascertained. After this 1716 patent there are no more Nansemond County records pertaining to this area until 1747. The processioning records found in the Vestry Books for 1747 and 1752 and covering the area at the head of Somerton Creek have the names Michael King Senior, Michael King, John King and William King. It is quite likely that Michael Senior is Michael(12) and John is his son who obtained the patent in 1716. The other two could also be sons of Michael(12), but they could just as easily be grandsons. In the absence of other records the only son of Michael(12) that can be proven is John(121).

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