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     John was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edward L. Willis and Joyce Beach. John reported a death on 20 October 1890 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John B. Willis reported the death of his mother Joyce Willis, who died of unknown causes at the age of 60 years..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward L. Willis and Joyce Beach. Betsy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Willis, age 4 in HH#597 headed by Edward L. Willis, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward L. Willis and Joyce Beach. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Willis, age 2 in HH#597 headed by Edward L. Willis, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Zorobabel was born on 13 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Custis Willis and Bridget Mapp. He married Ann C. 'Nancy' Spiers on 2 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Coleburn was the security on the M.L.B. of Zorobabel Willis and Nancy Spiers of Thomas dec'd..³ Zorobabel died on 5 January 1842 at age 49.² His body was interred at Mt. Willis, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Zorobabel Willis, who died on 5 Jan 1842 at the age of 49 years, 1 month and 23 days..²

     Ann was born on 14 May 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Spiers. She married Zorobabel Willis on 2 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Coleburn was the security on the M.L.B. of Zorobabel Willis and Nancy Spiers of Thomas dec'd..¹ Ann died on 26 July 1851 at age 61.² Her body was interred at Mt. Willis, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann C. Willis, the wife of Zorobabel, who died on 26 July 1851 at the age of 61 years, 2 months, and 12 days..²

     Thomas was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born on 17 June 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Zorobabel Willis and Ann C. 'Nancy' Spiers. John was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Willis, an 18 year old clerk in HH#597 headed by Edward L. Willis, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..³ He married Margaret E.B. Mears on 17 May 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Willis, a 23 year old merchant, the son of Lon & Ann Willis and she was shown as Margaret E. Mears, age 17, the daughter of Able, of Able & Margaret Mears. They were married at the residence of Abel Mears by J.W.A. Elliott..⁴ John died on 8 October 1866 at age 34.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Willis, Grangeville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John H. Willis, the son of Zorobabel & Nancy Willis..¹

     Edward was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward A. Kellam, a 21 year old overseer in HH#597 headed by Edward L. Willis, a 27 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Abel was born circa 1825 at Washington, DC.¹ He married Sarah (-----) circa 1845.¹ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel J. Wise the head of HH#598, a 25 year old farmer, born in DC. Listed with him were the following Wises, all born in Acc Co: Sarah, age 21; Joice, age 3; Margaret, age 1. Also listed were the following blacks: Alfred Sample, a 17 year old labor; Bill Mears, an 18 year old laborer; and Ritta Nock, age 33..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Abel J. Wise circa 1845.¹

     Joice was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel J. Wise and Sarah (-----). Joice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Joice Wise, age 3 and born in Acc Co, VA in HH#598 headed by Abel J. Wise, a 25 year old farmer born in DC..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel J. Wise and Sarah (-----). Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Wise, age 1 and born in Acc Co, VA in HH#598 headed by Abel J. Wise, a 25 year old farmer born in DC..¹

     Nervilla was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Zadock Ames. Nervilla was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nervilla E. Ames, age 26 in HH#602 headed by Edw'd T. Ames, a 24 year old farmer wirh real estate valued at $3,000..³ She married John F. Coleburn on 7 November 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. F. Coleburn, widower, and she was shown as Nervilla E. Ames, daughter of Zadock. They were married by J. Allen..²

     John was born on 25 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Coleburn and Mary 'Polly' Fosque. He married Eliza C. Williams circa 1847.¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John F. Colbourn the head of HH#1250, a 33 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Colbourns: Eliza, age 23; and Jno. T., age 1. He was listed next to his father Robt. Colbourn, the head of HH#1249..² He married Nervilla E. Ames on 7 November 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. F. Coleburn, widower, and she was shown as Nervilla E. Ames, daughter of Zadock. They were married by J. Allen..³ John died on 25 December 1891 at age 72.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Oregon, Daughtery, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John F. Coleburn, the son of Robt. & Mary Coleburn..¹

     Robert was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Coleburn and Sally Taylor. He married Mary 'Polly' Fosque on 22 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. George Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Coleburn and Mary Fosque..³ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt Colbourn the head of HH#1249, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were Ann Fosque, age 59; Elizabeth Colbourn, age 23; and Robert Ashby, age 4..²

     Mary was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John (305) Fosque and Margaret Custis. She married Robert Coleburn on 22 November 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. George Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Coleburn and Mary Fosque..² Mary died before 1850. She was not shown with her husband Robt Colbourn, a 55 year old farmer, who was the head of HH#1249..³ Her body was interred at Mt. Oregon, Daughtery, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Coleburn, wife of Robt, who died 18 Sep 18__ (stone broken) at age 56 years..⁴

     Patience was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Patience was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Martin, age 14 in HH#602 headed by Edw'd T. Ames, a 24 year old farmer wirh real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Levin was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Levin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin Matthew, age 15 in HH#602 headed by Edw'd T. Ames, a 24 year old farmer wirh real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Littleton Thomas Powell and Belle Elizabeth Kellam. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Powell, age 2 in HH#603 headed by Littleton Powell, a 33 year old sailor..¹

     George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Powell, age 6/12 in HH#603 headed by Littleton Powell, a 33 year old sailor..¹ George was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Littleton Thomas Powell and Belle Elizabeth Kellam. He married Joice Susan Fowler on 15 December 1875 at Ganetsons Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Powell, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Littleton & Bell Powell and she was shown as Joice Susan Fowler, age 24, the daughter of John & Mary Fowler. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..²

     Sally was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Kellam, age 50 in HH#603 headed by Littleton Powell, a 33 year old sailor. Also listed was Bell Powell, age 32 who may have been her daughter. Listed below Sally was Jane Kellam, age 13; and Geo. W. Kellam, age 21..¹

     Jane was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Sally Kellam widow. Jane was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Kellam, age 13 in HH#603 headed by Littleton Powell, a 33 year old sailor. Also listed was Sally Kellam, age 50, who was evidently her mother..¹

     George was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Sally Kellam widow. George was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Kellam, age 21 in HH#603 headed by Littleton Powell, a 33 year old sailor. Also listed was Sally Kellam, age 50, who was evidently his mother..¹

     Sally was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Argyle Kellam. Sally was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Kellam, age 41 in HH#605 headed by Jas. E. Kellam, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..² Sally died on 15 August 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sallie Kellam who died of crampy cholic (age not shown), the daughter of Argle Kellam. She was born in Acc Co and unmarried. Her son James E. Kellam gave the information..¹

     James was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Sally Kellam. James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. E. Kellam the head of HH#605, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were Sally Kellam, age 41 and Sally Phillips, age 19..³ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Turner on 12 September 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Kellam, a 37 year old single farmer, the son of Sally Kellam and she was shown as Elizabeth Turner, age 22, the daughter of Sam'l & Sally Turner. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..² James reported a death on 15 August 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date Jas. E. Kellam reported the death of his mother Sallie Kellam, who died of crampy cholic..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Phillips and Hester (-----). Sarah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Phillips, age 19 in HH#605 headed by Jas. E. Kellam, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Sally Kellam, age 41, who was evidently the mother of Jas. E. Kellam..² She married Richard N. West on 16 November 1858 at at Reese's Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard West, a 23 year old waterman, the son of Revil & Elizabeth West and she was shown as Sarah Phillips, age 23, the daughter of Wm. & Hester Phillips. They were married by E.S. Grant and H.D. Carmine said they both were over age 21..¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally West, age 24 in HH#383 headed by Richard N. West, a 24 year old farmer..³

     James was born on 15 March 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John R. Downing and Esther 'Hester' Mapp. He married Margaret Bell on 23 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Downing and Margaret Bell. No other information was given..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Downing the head of HH#606, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Downings: Margaret, age 37; and Geo. W. age 4. Also listed was Geo. Martin, an 18 year old laborer; Jno. Martin, age 15; and Sarah East, age 20..³ James died on 24 March 1881 at age 74.¹ His body was interred at Downing Plot, Trower, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone showed him as James R. Downing, husband of Marg't and son of Jno. & Esther Downing..¹

     Margaret was born on 8 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Geodiah (88) Bell. Margaret was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bell, a child of Geodiah Bell, dec'd, who was a child of _____ Bell and Nancy, his wife, who was formerly Nancy Elliott who died in the life time of her nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 8 Feb 1833, the aforesaid George H. Bell and Margaret, his wife, Lorenzo D. Bell and Alice Ann, his wife, William H. Bell and Margaret, his wife, James Bell and Charlotte, his wife, Benjamin Bradford and Catharine, his wife (who was formerly Catharine Bell and is the same Catharine Bell above mentioned), Jesse Phillips and Mahala, his wife (who was formerly Mahala alias Mehaley Bell, and is the same Mahala Bell above mentioned), Sally Bell, alias Sally H. Bell, and Margaret Bell, by deed of that date conveyed to your orator Thomas R. Joynes the interest to which they became entitled as heirs at law of the said John T. Elliott, and to which the said George H. Bell and Lorenzo D. Bell became entitled under the conveyances aforesaid from the aforesaid Thomas Bell and Geodiah Bell and Elizabeth, his wife, and the said George Bell, of, in and to the aforesaid real estate of the said John T. Elliott, dec..² She married James R. Downing on 23 December 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Downing and Margaret Bell. No other information was given..⁴ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Downing, age 37 in HH#606 headed by James Downing, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..⁵ Margaret died on 10 December 1892 at age 82.³ Her body was interred at Downing Plot, Trower, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone showed her as Margaret Downing, wife of James R. Downing..³

     John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Mapp on 9 December 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. The tombstone and death record of John Downing show him as the son of John R. and Sally Downing..^1,2 He married Esther 'Hester' Mapp on 25 February 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. David Bowman was the security on the M.L.B. of John Downing and Esther Mapp..³ John died in 1845.⁴

     George was born on 29 November 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James R. Downing and Margaret Bell. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. W. Downing, age 4 in HH#606 headed by James Downing, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹ George died on 29 November 1864 at Petersburg, VA, at age 19.² His body was interred at Downing Plot, Trower, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George W. Downing, son of John R. & Margaret Downing, 29 Nov 1845 - 20 May 1864. He was killed in Battle at Petersburg and his remains moved here 20 Oct 1865..²