... Francis Armistead, father of Elizabeth Armistead Carter, died in Richmond County, April 4, 1719, where his will was probated, and leaves his estate to wife Sarah, and children, - Elizabeth Armistead, and John Armistead, born Feb. 26, 1718, and in default of surviving issue to his son and daughter, his property was to go to Francis Armistead, son of Ralph Armistead, who was probably his brother. Francis Armistead's place in the Armistead family of Virginia has never been definitely settled, but his line of descent probably should be as follows:
Francis and Ralph Armistead were probably sons of the John Armistead, whose inventory of estate was recorded in Essex County in 1703 with Francis Moor as executor. ...