My 7-great grandmother was Sarah Exum. She was born about 1731 in VA (probably Isle of Wight Co.), she married Joseph Philips in 1751 in Southhampton Co, VA, and they moved to Edgecombe Co, NC. Sarah was the daughter of John (c 1695-1775) and Elizabeth (maiden name unknown) Exum, of Isle of Wight Co, VA. John Exum was the son of William (c 1672-1720) and Susan Purcell Exum, of Isle of Wight Co. William was the son of William (Sr) (1634-1701) and Jane Wills Exum. William Exum Sr. was apparently the immigrant in this line, as he was born in England. William Exum Sr was the son of Thomas and Ann (maiden name unknown) and Ann Exum. Thomas Exum was the son of Richard Axum (note spelling change).
I would like to exchange information with anyone interested in or knowledgeable about this family.