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     George was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Martin. George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Martin, an 18 year old laborer in HH#606 headed by James Downing, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed was Jno. Martin, age 15, who may have been his brother..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Martin. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Martin, age 15 in HH#606 headed by James Downing, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed was Geo. Martin, an 18 year old laborer, who may have been his brother..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Major East and Margaret Justice. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. East, age 18 in HH#715 headed by Major East, a 49 year old sailor..¹

     Makula was born circa 1810.

     Robins was born on 3 March 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,4 He was the son of Howson Mapp (II) and Elizabeth 'Betty' Thomas. Robins was named in his father's will on 25 March 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robins Mapp in the will of Howson Mapp Sr..² Robins was named in his mother's will on 9 March 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robin Mapp in the will of Betty Mapp..³ He married Achsah 'Aixie' Boggs on 23 September 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Robins Mapp and Achsah Bogg. They lived on a farm south of Wachapreague which Achsah had inherited..^5,6 Robins was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robins H. Mapp the head of HH#609, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Mapps: Acach, age 62; Margaret, age 28; Wm., a 27 year old farmer; Robins B., a 24 year old farmer; Jas. C, a 19 year old farmer; and Betsy A., age 18..⁷ Robins was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robins H. Mapp the head of HH#930, a 77 year old farmer with real estate valued at $25,000 and personal property valued at $14,000. Listed with him were Robins B. Mapp, a 30 year old farm laborer and James Mapp, a 25 year old farm laborer..⁸ He made a will on 26 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Robins H. MAPP. To son William C. Mapp all my lands purchased of Thomas F. Floyd situated in Bradford's Neck, containing 200 acres, 1 mule, 1 horse cart. To son Robins B. Mapp the plantation on which I now reside, 120 acres, the family Bible… To daughter Elizabeth A. Bulman, wife of Leroy Bulman, tract of land I purchased of Jonathan Smith, 96 acres. To dau. Jane C. Lecato 18 acres of land purchased of Littleton Lecato in Bradford's Neck. To Dau. Margaret T. Bell wife of Lorenzo D. Bell 1 bed and furniture. Balance of estate to daus. Margaret T. Bell, wife of Lorenzo, and Jane C. Lecato. Execs. Lorenzo D. Bell, Wm. R. Mapp, Robins H. Mapp. Witt: Edw. O. Finney, John w. Elliott, Thos. G. Elliott..⁹ Robins died on 3 September 1866 at age 84. The Acc Co death records show him as Robins H. Mapp, who died 30 Aug 1866 in Acc Co of old age at the age of 85 years. He was born in Acc, a farmer and the husband of Asey Mapp. His executor Lorenzo D. Bell gave the information..^1,10 His body was interred at Mapp Bur Gr, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Robbins H. Mapp, the son of Houson & Eliz. Mapp, who died on 3 Sep 1866 at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 0 days..¹ Robins's will was probated on 24 September 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. Sureties George W. Bell, James W. Edmunds..¹¹

     Achsah was born on 7 March 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Boggs and Peggy (-----). She married Robins H. Mapp on 23 September 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Robins Mapp and Achsah Bogg. They lived on a farm south of Wachapreague which Achsah had inherited..^2,3 Achsah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Acach Mapp, age 62 in HH#609 headed by Robins H. Mapp, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..⁴ Achsah died on 27 October 1859 at age 72. The Acc Co death records show her as Axy Mapp, who died 27 Oct 1859 in Acc Co of consumption at the age of 73 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Peggy Boggs, born in Acc Co, a seamstress and wife of Robins H. Mapp, who gave the information..^1,5 Her body was interred at Mapp Bur Gr, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Achsah B. Mapp, the wife of Robbins H. Mapp and the daughter of Wm. & Peggy Bagge (Boggs?)..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Boggs circa 1775.

     Margaret was born on 28 September 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Robins H. Mapp and Achsah 'Aixie' Boggs. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mapp, age 28 in HH#609 headed by Robins H. Mapp, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ She married Lorenzo D. Bell on 17 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Lorenzo D. Bell and Margaret Mapp. No other information was given..^4,5,6 Margaret was named in her father's will on 26 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret T. Bell wife of Lorenzo D. Bell in the will of Robins H. Mapp..^4,5 Margaret died on 20 April 1900 at age 89.³ Her body was interred at Mapp Bur Gr, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone is recorded in Mihalyka's tombstone book in 2 locations. Page 21 shows her as Margaret Bell, wife of Lorenzo D. Bell & daughter of R.H. & A.B. Mapp, 28 Sep 1810 - 20 Apr 1900. Page 172 shows her as Margaret T. Bell, daughter of R.H. & A.B. Mapp, 28 Sep 1810 - 24 Apr 1900..³

     William was born on 2 June 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Robins H. Mapp and Achsah 'Aixie' Boggs. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Mapp, a 27 year old farmer in HH#609 headed by Robins H. Mapp, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Mapp the head of HH#936, age 35 with personal property valued at $200. Listed with him was George Ashby, a 35 year old black day laborer with personal property valued at $20..⁴ William was named in his father's will on 26 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William C. Mapp, in the will of Robins H. Mapp..² William died on 26 January 1897 at age 83.³ His body was interred at Mapp Bur Gr, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William R. Mapp, son of Robins H. Mapp, 2 Jun 1813 - 26 Jan 1897..³

     Robins was born on 10 May 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Robins H. Mapp and Achsah 'Aixie' Boggs. Robins was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robins B. Mapp, a 24 year old farmer in HH#609 headed by Robins H. Mapp, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ Robins was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robins B. Mapp, a 30 year old farm laborer in HH#930 headed by Robins H. Mapp, a 77 year old farmer..⁴ Robins was named in his father's will on 26 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Robins B. Mapp in the will of Robins H. Mapp..² His body was interred at Mapp Bur Gr, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. His tomstone shows him as Robins B. Mapp, son of Robins H. & Achsah B. Mapp, 10 May 1819 - 28 Feb 1886..³ Robins died on 28 February 1886 at age 66. The Acc Co death records show him as Robbins Mapp, who died 28 Feb 1886 of rheumatism at the age of 60 years. He was the son of robbins H. & Adah Mapp, born in Acc, a farmer and unmarried. A friend Lorenzo D. Bell gave the information..^3,5

     James was born on 11 December 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Robins H. Mapp and Achsah 'Aixie' Boggs. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. C. Mapp, a 19 year old farmer in HH#609 headed by Robins H. Mapp, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ He married Saphronia E. 'Suffronia' Mears on 12 December 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James C. Mapp, a 27 year old farmer, the son of Robin B. & Sarah Mapp and she was shown as Sophronia Mears, age 16, the daughter of John S. & Sarah Mears. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott. They were also issued a marriage in Worcester Co, MD in Dec 1861 showing them as James C. Mapp and Saphronia E. Mears..^3,4 James died on 13 July 1864 at age 32.² His body was interred at Mapp Bur Gr, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James C. Mapp, son of Robins H. & Achsah B. Mapp, 11 Dec 1831 - 13 Jul 1864..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robins H. Mapp and Achsah 'Aixie' Boggs. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy A. Mapp, age 18 in HH#609 headed by Robins H. Mapp, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ She married Leroy 'S.C.' Bulman on 3 May 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as S.C. Bullman and Elizabeth H. Mapp of Robins H. Mapp..^2,3 Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 26 August 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth A. Bulman, wife of Leroy Bulman, in the will of Robins H. Mapp..⁴

     Sally was born on 21 May 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Howson Mapp (II) and Elizabeth 'Betty' Thomas. She married John R. Downing 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..^3,2 Sally was named in her father's will on 25 March 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally Downing in the will of Howson Mapp Sr..⁴ Sally died on 7 June 1798 at age 33. On 25 Feb 1799 her husband John Downing married her sister Esther Mapp..²

     Mary was born on 19 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John (Neck) Mears and Mary Bradford. Mary was named in her father's will on 22 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter Molly Mears in the will of John Mears, who was shown as John Mears "(Neck)" at settlement..³ She married John Downing on 11 December 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. John Bundick of Jno. was the security on the M.L.B. of John Downing and Mary Mears of John..² Mary was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that she was shown as Mary Downing, wife of John, a daughter of Mary Bradford who married John Mears (K), who was a daughter of Zephania Bradford, a brother of Abel Bradford, who was a soldier in the Rev. War..⁴ Mary died on 19 October 1840 at age 44.¹ Her body was interred at E.T. Downing Plot, Painter-Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary Downing, the wife of Jno. Downing and the daughter of Jno. & Mary Mears..¹

     John was born circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (122) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach. John was named in his father's will on 17 December 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Bradford circa 1790.^2,3 John was named in his wife's will on 14 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ He made a will on 22 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Abel Mears ... To daughter Molly Mears ... The remainder to my 6 children Elizabeth, Molly, John, James, William & Robert. James Garrison Extr. Witt: James Garrison, Littleton LeCato & George T. Mapp..⁵ John died in September 1819.⁵ John's will was probated on 27 September 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. Littleton LeCato & Levin Mears securities..⁵ John estate was settled on 31 July 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. 9 Oct 1819 (Invy & Sale), 27 Sep 1819 (Order to Audit), 31 Jul 1820 (Rec'd) - Named in inventory: legacy to Abel Mears Jr., legacy to Molly Mears, Jesse Mears, Betsy Mears, William B. Mears, John Mears Jr., James Mears of Meshack & Levin Mears. Appraisers: Frederick Floyd, Thomas Smith of Jonathan. & George L. Mapp. Named in settlement: The following received $57.39 as a legacy: Betsy Mears, Molly Mears, John Mears, James Mears, William Mears & Robert Mears. Abel Mears Jr. received $403.00 as a legacy. Auditors: Frederick Floyd & Thomas Smith of Jonathan..⁶ John estate was settled on 25 June 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. 22 Jul 1820 (Receipt), 25 Jun 1821 (Rec'd) - James Garrison Extr. Elizabeth Mears, Molly Mears & John Mears each acknowledged receipt of $57.39 & Abel Mears acknowledged receipt of $403 per the will of the dec'd..⁶

     Mary was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Zephaniah (75) Bradford and Elizabeth (-----). She married John (Neck) Mears circa 1790.^2,1 She made a will on 14 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. By the consent of my husband John Mears. To son Abel Mears, my maiden land whereon we now live at the death of my husband, John Mears, lying in Bradford's Neck containing 100 acres. If my husband dies before my 3 youngest sons should arrive to age 15, my son Abel Mears to find them board & clothes until they arrive to that age. If Abel fails to provide James, Robert & William Mears clothes & board, then the land should be rented until they are age 15 & applied to their use & then I give my land to son Abel Mears. Witt: Frederick Floyd, John Mears & James Garrison..³ Mary died in August 1814.³ Mary's will was probated on 29 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Mary was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the heirs of Abel Bradford, soldier in the Rev. War, were recorded. It was brought out that Abel died without issue leaving one brother named Zephania Bradford, who died leaving 5 children: Mary, Jane, Abel, Betsey & Esther. Mary Bradford married John Mears (K) and is dead leaving 7 children: Abel Mears, Elizabeth Mears, Mary Downing wife of John, John Mears (K), James Mears, William Mears & Robert Mears..¹

     James was born on 12 July 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Downing and Mary 'Molly' Mears. James was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Downing, a 22 year old sailor in HH#610 headed by Jno. Downing of Jno., a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..² James reported a death on 1 December 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date Jas. Downing reported the death of his father John Downing, who died of pneumonia at the age of 61 years and 6 months..³ James died on 3 November 1880 at age 52.¹ His body was interred at E.T. Downing Plot, Painter-Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James W. Downing, the husband of Elizabeth A. Downing and the son of Jno. & Mary Downing, who died at the age of 52 years, 3 months and 21 days..¹

     Susan was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Downing circa 1842.¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Downing, age 46 in HH#610 headed by Jno. Downing of Jno., a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..¹ Susan died on 27 June 1876 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan S. Downing, who died of the effects of a fall at the age of 75 years. She was born in Acc Co and a widow. Her neighbor E.T. Downing gave the information..²

     Edward was born on 10 May 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Downing and Mary 'Molly' Mears. Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Downing, a 20 year old student in HH#610 headed by Jno. Downing of Jno., a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..¹ He married Ann E. Twiford on 20 July 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Downing, the son of John and she was shown as Anna E. Twiford, daughter of Obed P. Twiford. John W. Sturgis said he was over age 21..² Edward died on 25 August 1887 at age 57.² His body was interred at E.T. Downing Plot, Painter-Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him Edward T. Downing, the husband of Anna E. Downing..²

     John was born on 30 March 1832 at Ames Ridge, Acc Co, VA.^3,2 He was the son of John Downing and Mary 'Molly' Mears. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. R. Downing, an 18 year old student in HH#610 headed by Jno. Downing of Jno., a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..¹ He married Maria Jane Bell on 31 January 1855 at Bradford Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. R. Downing, a 23 year old farmer, born at Ames Ridge, the son of Jno. & Mary Downing and she was shown as Mariah Jane Bell, age 19, born Bradford Neck, the daughter of Jas. & Charlotte Bell & ward of James R. Garrison, who gave consent. They were married by A. Wallace..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Downing the head of HH#1012, a 28 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Downings: Maria, age 25; Virginia, age 2; and Mary, age 3/12. Also listed was Mary Jubilee, a 21 year old black and Lloyd Jubilee, a 10/12 year old black..⁴ John died on 27 June 1895 at age 63.³ His body was interred at Mears-Downing Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA.³

     Sarah was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Downing and Susan S. (-----). Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah J. Downing, age 5 in HH#610 headed by Jno. Downing of Jno., a 54 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsy was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Kellam, age 70 in HH#612 headed by Robin Bell, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600. Also listed was Sarah Bell, age 28, who may have been her daughter..¹

     Margaret was born on 25 April 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Levin B. Belote and Sally Warrington. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Beloate, age 16 in HH#856 headed by Levin Beloate, a 46 year old farmer..³ She married George T. Mears on 12 November 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. Mears, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Jas. (Geo. T. on the license) & Eliza Mears and she was shown as Marg't S. (Sarah on the license) Beloate, age 17, the daughter of Levin & Sally (Sarah on the license). They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Margaret died on 1 June 1917 at age 72.² Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret S. Mears, wife of George T. Mears, 25 Apr 1845 - 1 Jun 1917..²

     George was born in 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James (of Ken) Mears and Eliza (-----). George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. Mears, age 16 with occupation shown as "None" in HH#612 headed by Robin Bell, a 34 year old farmer with real estate valued at $600..² George was listed with his sister in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. S. Mears, a 27 year old farmer in HH#957 headed by Walter P. Bell, a 30 year old farmer. Also listed was Eliza. Mears, age 52 who was evidently his mother and Marg't Bell, age 39, who was evidently his sister..³ He married Margaret Sarah Belote on 12 November 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. Mears, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Jas. (Geo. T. on the license) & Eliza Mears and she was shown as Marg't S. (Sarah on the license) Beloate, age 17, the daughter of Levin & Sally (Sarah on the license). They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..⁴ George died on 25 May 1912.¹ His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George T. Mears, husband of Margaret S. Mears, who died 25 May 1912 at the age of 82 years..¹

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Kendall (of Litt.) Mears and Catharine 'Katy' (-----). He married Eliza (-----) circa 1825. The 1862 marriage of Geo. T. Mears shows him as the son of Jas. (Geo. T. on the license) and Eliza Mears. The 1854 marriage of Marg't Mears and Walter P. Bell shows her as the daughter of James.












.² James died in November 1834.¹ James's estate was administered on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Edward Mears was named to settle the estate of James Mears of Kendall. Major Savage Sr. & Evans Harrison were the securities..¹

     Jeremiah was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles Stockley and Margaret 'Peggy' Allen. He married Peggy Ironmonger on 11 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeremiah Stockly of Peggy and Peggy Ironmonger of George..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Ironmonger. She married Jeremiah Stockley on 11 August 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of Jeremiah Stockly of Peggy and Peggy Ironmonger of George..¹ Peggy was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Stokely, age 55 in HH#613 headed by Sylvester Stokely, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..²

     George was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Margaret was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Charles Stockley on 29 June 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. John Burton was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Stockley and Margaret Allen..¹ Margaret died in January 1822.²