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William R. Bunting Jr.1

M, b. 15 March 1830, d. 24 January 1909
William R. Bunting Jr.|b. 15 Mar 1830\nd. 24 Jan 1909|p1007.htm#i43313|William R. Bunting Sr.|b. c 1780|p696.htm#i33367|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Grinnalds|b. c 1795|p848.htm#i38402|||||||William Grinnalds Sr.|b. b 1765\nd. Oct 1821|p580.htm#i27473|Nancy Bundick|b. c 1765|p262.htm#i13920|
     William was born on 15 March 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of William R. Bunting Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Grinnalds. He married Ann P. Shield on 31 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William R. Bunting, ward of Golden F. Fox and Ann P. Shield of James Shield..1 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Bunting the head of HH#634, a 20 year old sailor with real estate valued at $950. Listed with him were the following Buntings: Ann P., age 23; Annie, age 23; and Mary, age 16..3 William reported a death in August 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. R. Bunting reported the death of his mother-in-law, Eliz. Harris, who died of old age at the age of 71 years..4 William died on 24 January 1909 at age 78.2 His body was interred at Shield Plot, Daugherty, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William R. Bunting, the husband of Annie P. Bunting..2

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

Ann P. Shield1

F, b. 15 August 1827, d. 17 December 1891
Ann P. Shield|b. 15 Aug 1827\nd. 17 Dec 1891|p1007.htm#i43314|James K. Shield|b. c 1780\nd. Aug 1846|p1007.htm#i43315|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield|b. c 1807\nd. Aug 1884|p1007.htm#i43316|||||||Asa Shield|b. c 1775\nd. Jan 1818|p1007.htm#i43317|Rachel (-----)|b. c 1775|p1007.htm#i43318|
     Ann was born on 15 August 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of James K. Shield and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield. She married William R. Bunting Jr. on 31 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as William R. Bunting, ward of Golden F. Fox and Ann P. Shield of James Shield..1 Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann P. Bunting, age 23 in HH#634 headed by Wm. Bunting, a 20 year old sailor with real estate valued at $950..3 Ann died on 17 December 1891 at age 64.2 Her body was interred at Shield Plot, Daugherty, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie P. Bunting, wife of William R. Bunting and daughter of Jas. K. & Elizabeth Shield..2

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

James K. Shield

M, b. circa 1780, d. August 1846
     James was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann Kellam on 28 November 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of James Shield and Ann Kellam..1 He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield on 21 September 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Anderson Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of James Shield and Elizabeth Shield of Aser, ward of A.P. Bloxom. Another record from this source shows James as a widower and the marriage date as 27 Sep 1826, 6 days after the M.L.B..1 James died in August 1846.2

Children of James K. Shield and Ann Kellam

Children of James K. Shield and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 484 (will of James Shield).

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield1,2

F, b. circa 1807, d. August 1884
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield|b. c 1807\nd. Aug 1884|p1007.htm#i43316|Asa Shield|b. c 1775\nd. Jan 1818|p1007.htm#i43317|Rachel (-----)|b. c 1775|p1007.htm#i43318|||||||||||||
     Elizabeth was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.3 She was the daughter of Asa Shield and Rachel (-----). She married James K. Shield on 21 September 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Anderson Bloxom was the security on the M.L.B. of James Shield and Elizabeth Shield of Aser, ward of A.P. Bloxom. Another record from this source shows James as a widower and the marriage date as 27 Sep 1826, 6 days after the M.L.B..2 She married George B. Harris on 17 April 1850 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as George B. Harris and Elizabeth Shield. No other information was given..4 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Harris, age 43 in HH#670 headed by Geo. B. Harris, a 45 year old shoemaker with real estate valued at $2,000. Also listed was Jessee Shield, age 11, who was evidently her son by a prior marriage..3 Elizabeth died in August 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Harris, who died of old age at the age of 71 years. She was the daughter of Asa & Rachel Shield. She was born in Acc Co and a widow. Her son-in-law Wm. R. Bunting gave the information..5

Children of Elizabeth 'Betsy' Shield and James K. Shield

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 484 (settlement of Asa Shield).
  2. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  4. [S594] Comp Jody Powell, Worcester County, Maryland, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
  5. [S569] Comp Gail M. Walczyk, The Accomack County Death Register, 1853-1896.

Asa Shield

M, b. circa 1775, d. January 1818
     Asa was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachel (-----) circa 1795.1 Asa died in January 1818.2

Children of Asa Shield and Rachel (-----)

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 484 (settlement of Asa Shield).
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 484 (adm. & settlement of Asa Shield).

Rachel (-----)

F, b. circa 1775
     Rachel was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Asa Shield circa 1795.1

Children of Rachel (-----) and Asa Shield

Citations

  1. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 484 (settlement of Asa Shield).

Annie Bunting1

F, b. circa 1827
Annie Bunting|b. c 1827|p1007.htm#i43319|William R. Bunting Sr.|b. c 1780|p696.htm#i33367|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Grinnalds|b. c 1795|p848.htm#i38402|||||||William Grinnalds Sr.|b. b 1765\nd. Oct 1821|p580.htm#i27473|Nancy Bundick|b. c 1765|p262.htm#i13920|
     Annie was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of William R. Bunting Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Grinnalds. Annie was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Bunting, age 23 in HH#634 headed by Wm. Bunting, a 20 year old sailor with real estate valued at $950..1

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Mary Bunting1

F, b. circa 1834
Mary Bunting|b. c 1834|p1007.htm#i43320|William R. Bunting Sr.|b. c 1780|p696.htm#i33367|Elizabeth 'Betsy' Grinnalds|b. c 1795|p848.htm#i38402|||||||William Grinnalds Sr.|b. b 1765\nd. Oct 1821|p580.htm#i27473|Nancy Bundick|b. c 1765|p262.htm#i13920|
     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of William R. Bunting Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Grinnalds. Mary was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Bunting, age 16 in HH#634 headed by Wm. Bunting, a 20 year old sailor with real estate valued at $950..1

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Thomas H. James1

M, b. 25 October 1823, d. 1896
Thomas H. James|b. 25 Oct 1823\nd. 1896|p1007.htm#i43321|Levin S. James|b. 9 Mar 1794\nd. 13 Apr 1845|p467.htm#i23488|Eliza Byrd|b. c 1802\nd. 12 Jul 1870|p467.htm#i23482|William James|b. c 1760|p467.htm#i23489|Patience (-----)|b. c 1760|p939.htm#i41231|Ebron Byrd|b. c 1760\nd. Jan 1816|p124.htm#i5325|Sally (-----)|b. c 1780\nd. Jan 1837|p467.htm#i23478|
     Thomas was born on 25 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Levin S. James and Eliza Byrd. He married Tabitha A. (-----) circa 1845.1,2 Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. H. James the head of HH#635, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200. Listed with him were the following James: Tabitha, age 20; Georgianna, age 4; and Abel T., age 2/12..2 Thomas died in 1896.1 His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas H. James, the son of Levin S. & Elizabeth Beloate James, who was born 25 Oct 1823 and died at the age of 73 years..1

Children of Thomas H. James and Tabitha A. (-----)

Citations

  1. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Tabitha A. (-----)

F, b. 22 February 1830, d. 1903
     Tabitha was born on 22 February 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married Thomas H. James circa 1845.1,2 Tabitha was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha James, age 20 in HH#635 headed by Thos. H. James, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..2 Tabitha died in 1903.1 Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Tabitha A. James, wife of Thomas H. James, who was born 22 Feb 1830 and died at the age of 73 years..1

Children of Tabitha A. (-----) and Thomas H. James

Citations

  1. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Georgianna S. 'Georgie' James1

F, b. 1846, d. 1866
Georgianna S. 'Georgie' James|b. 1846\nd. 1866|p1007.htm#i43323|Thomas H. James|b. 25 Oct 1823\nd. 1896|p1007.htm#i43321|Tabitha A. (-----)|b. 22 Feb 1830\nd. 1903|p1007.htm#i43322|Levin S. James|b. 9 Mar 1794\nd. 13 Apr 1845|p467.htm#i23488|Eliza Byrd|b. c 1802\nd. 12 Jul 1870|p467.htm#i23482|||||||
     Georgianna was born in 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Thomas H. James and Tabitha A. (-----). Georgianna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Georgianna James, age 4 in HH#635 headed by Thos. H. James, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..1 She married William D. Tunnell on 28 November 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William D. Tunnell, a 23 year old merchant, the son of Jackson & Marg't Tunnell and she was shown as Georgie S. James, age 19, the daughter of Thos. H. & Tabitha A. James. They were married by P. Warren..2 Georgianna died in 1866.3

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S896] N. Pierce Eichelberger, The Mapp Family of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, p. 18.

Abel T. James1

M, b. circa 1850
Abel T. James|b. c 1850|p1007.htm#i43324|Thomas H. James|b. 25 Oct 1823\nd. 1896|p1007.htm#i43321|Tabitha A. (-----)|b. 22 Feb 1830\nd. 1903|p1007.htm#i43322|Levin S. James|b. 9 Mar 1794\nd. 13 Apr 1845|p467.htm#i23488|Eliza Byrd|b. c 1802\nd. 12 Jul 1870|p467.htm#i23482|||||||
     Abel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel T. James, age 2/12 in HH#635 headed by Thos. H. James, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,200..1 Abel was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Thomas H. James and Tabitha A. (-----).

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Margaret S. Kellam1

F, b. circa 1814
Margaret S. Kellam|b. c 1814|p1007.htm#i43325|Nathaniel 'Nash' Kellam|b. c 1788\nd. 29 Jul 1874|p1006.htm#i43299|Nancy Bloxom|b. c 1785|p1006.htm#i43298|James Kellam|b. c 1750\nd. Jun 1803|p1319.htm#i53720|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1750|p1319.htm#i53721|Southy Bloxom|b. c 1766|p277.htm#i14488||||
     Margaret was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of Nathaniel 'Nash' Kellam and Nancy Bloxom. She married John William Mears on 23 March 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. James Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John W. Mears and Margaret S. Kellam of Nathaniel. Another record from this source shows they were married on 25 Mar 1835..1 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Mears, age 36 in HH#636 headed by Jno. W. Mears, a 38 year old shop joiner..2 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Mears, age 47 in HH#416 headed by John W. Mears, a 49 year old shop joiner..3

Children of Margaret S. Kellam and John William Mears

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  3. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

John William Mears

M, b. circa 1812
John William Mears|b. c 1812|p1007.htm#i43326|William L. Mears|b. c 1790\nd. 1838|p874.htm#i39200|Elizabeth Johnson|b. c 1795|p1379.htm#i55561||||Sarah Mears|b. c 1765\nd. 1837|p874.htm#i39201|Thomas Johnson|b. c 1775\nd. Sep 1839|p1379.htm#i55559||||
     John was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of William L. Mears and Elizabeth Johnson. John was named in his father's will on 12 July 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John William Mears in the will of William L. Mears, wife Tinny..2 He married Margaret S. Kellam on 23 March 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. James Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of John W. Mears and Margaret S. Kellam of Nathaniel. Another record from this source shows they were married on 25 Mar 1835..3 John was named as an heir on 7 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my grandson John William Mears in the will of Thomas Johnson..4 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 Jno. W. Mears the head of HH#636, a 38 year old shop joiner. Listed with him were the following Mears: Margaret, age 36; Emma, age 13; Oswald C., age 4; and Lloyd C., age 2..1 John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Mears the head of HH#416, a 49 year old shop joiner with personal property valued at $400. Listed with him were the following Mears: Marg't., age 47; Oswald, age 12; Lloyd K., age 11; and Rebecca N., age 8. Also listed were the following blacks: Lucy Bagwell, age 10; Kitty Bagwell, age 22; and Luch Bagwell, age 1..5

Children of John William Mears and Margaret S. Kellam

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 374 (will of William L. Mears, wife Tinny).
  3. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  4. [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 290 (will of Thomas Johnson, wife Sarah).
  5. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Emma Mears1

F, b. circa 1837
Emma Mears|b. c 1837|p1007.htm#i43327|John William Mears|b. c 1812|p1007.htm#i43326|Margaret S. Kellam|b. c 1814|p1007.htm#i43325|William L. Mears|b. c 1790\nd. 1838|p874.htm#i39200|Elizabeth Johnson|b. c 1795|p1379.htm#i55561|Nathaniel 'Nash' Kellam|b. c 1788\nd. 29 Jul 1874|p1006.htm#i43299|Nancy Bloxom|b. c 1785|p1006.htm#i43298|
     Emma was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of John William Mears and Margaret S. Kellam. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Mears, age 13 in HH#636 headed by Jno. W. Mears, a 38 year old shop joiner..1

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Oswald C. Mears1,2

M, b. 1845, d. 1926
Oswald C. Mears|b. 1845\nd. 1926|p1007.htm#i43328|John William Mears|b. c 1812|p1007.htm#i43326|Margaret S. Kellam|b. c 1814|p1007.htm#i43325|William L. Mears|b. c 1790\nd. 1838|p874.htm#i39200|Elizabeth Johnson|b. c 1795|p1379.htm#i55561|Nathaniel 'Nash' Kellam|b. c 1788\nd. 29 Jul 1874|p1006.htm#i43299|Nancy Bloxom|b. c 1785|p1006.htm#i43298|
     Oswald was born in 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.3 He was the son of John William Mears and Margaret S. Kellam. Oswald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald C. Mears, age 4 in HH#636 headed by Jno. W. Mears, a 38 year old shop joiner..1 Oswald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald Mears, age 12 in HH#416 headed by John W. Mears, a 49 year old shop joiner..4 He married Margaret Susan Savage on 7 November 1876 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald C. Mears, a 28 year old farmer, the son of John Mears and she was shown as Margaret S. Savage, age 17, the daughter of Edward & Elizabeth Savage. They were married near Locustville by L.K. LeCato..2 Oswald died in 1926.3 His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Oswald C. Mears, 1845 - 1926..3

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Lloyd K. Mears1,2

M, b. 21 September 1848, d. 22 October 1934
Lloyd K. Mears|b. 21 Sep 1848\nd. 22 Oct 1934|p1007.htm#i43329|John William Mears|b. c 1812|p1007.htm#i43326|Margaret S. Kellam|b. c 1814|p1007.htm#i43325|William L. Mears|b. c 1790\nd. 1838|p874.htm#i39200|Elizabeth Johnson|b. c 1795|p1379.htm#i55561|Nathaniel 'Nash' Kellam|b. c 1788\nd. 29 Jul 1874|p1006.htm#i43299|Nancy Bloxom|b. c 1785|p1006.htm#i43298|
     Lloyd was born on 21 September 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.3 He was the son of John William Mears and Margaret S. Kellam. Lloyd was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd C. Mears, age 2 in HH#636 headed by Jno. W. Mears, a 38 year old shop joiner..1 Lloyd was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd K. Mears, age 11 in HH#416 headed by John W. Mears, a 49 year old shop joiner..4 He married Mahala Jane Taylor on 4 November 1871 at Morrison Hill, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd K. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John & Margaret Mears and she was shown as Mahala Jane Taylor, age 25, the daughter of Charles & Mahala Taylor. They were married near Morrison Hill by L.K. LeCato..2 His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Lloyd K. Mears, 21 Sep 1848 - 22 Oct 1934..3 Lloyd died on 22 October 1934 at age 86.3

Children of Lloyd K. Mears and Mahala Jane Taylor

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  4. [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Samuel Benswanger1

M, b. circa 1820
Samuel Benswanger|b. c 1820|p1007.htm#i43330|David Benswanger|b. c 1800|p1006.htm#i43302|Sarah (-----)|b. c 1800|p1006.htm#i43303|||||||||||||
     There is no direct proof of his parents. However, is it assumed he was a brother of Emanuel Benswanger, who later changed his name to Emanuel B. Swanger. Samuel was born circa 1820 at Germany.1 He was the son of David Benswanger and Sarah (-----). Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Benswanger the head of HH#637, a 30 year old merchant born in Germany..1

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Thomas Littleton Trower1,2

M, b. 1 July 1827, d. 8 January 1888
Thomas Littleton Trower|b. 1 Jul 1827\nd. 8 Jan 1888|p1007.htm#i43331|John Trower|b. c 1800|p1007.htm#i43332|Delitha (-----)|b. c 1800|p1007.htm#i43333|||||||||||||
     Thomas was born on 1 July 1827 at Northampton Co, VA.3,2 He was the son of John Trower and Delitha (-----). Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Trower, a 22 year old clerk born in Acc Co, VA in HH#637 headed by Sam'l Benswanger, a 30 year old merchant born in Germany..3 He married Ann W. Nock on 15 November 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. L. Trower, a 28 year old widowed farmer, born in Northampton Co, the son of John & Delitha Trower and she was shown as Ann W. Nock, age 16, born in Locustville, the daughter of Levin W. & Polly W. Nock, and the ward of Levin W. Nock who gave consent. They were married at Nocks Branch by A. Wallace..2 Thomas died on 8 January 1888 at age 60.1 His body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas Littleton Trower, the husband of Ann W. Trower and the son of John & Delitha Trower..1

Child of Thomas Littleton Trower and Ann W. Nock

Citations

  1. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

John Trower

M, b. circa 1800
     John was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. He married Delitha (-----) circa 1825.

Child of John Trower and Delitha (-----)

Delitha (-----)

F, b. circa 1800
     Delitha was born circa 1800 at Northampton Co, VA. She married John Trower circa 1825.

Child of Delitha (-----) and John Trower

Ann W. Nock1,2

F, b. 12 October 1839, d. 4 July 1885
Ann W. Nock|b. 12 Oct 1839\nd. 4 Jul 1885|p1007.htm#i43334|Levin W. Nock|b. c 1800\nd. b 1850|p1007.htm#i43335|Polly W. Edmunds|b. c 1805|p1007.htm#i43336|||||||James Edmunds|b. 21 Aug 1774\nd. 9 Sep 1844|p998.htm#i43042|Ann 'Nannie' (240) Wharton|b. 14 Mar 1777\nd. 24 Aug 1837|p1018.htm#i43660|
     Ann was born on 12 October 1839 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA.1,2 She was the daughter of Levin W. Nock and Polly W. Edmunds. Ann was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann W. Nock, age 10 in HH#693 headed by Polly Nock, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..3 She married Thomas Littleton Trower on 15 November 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. L. Trower, a 28 year old widowed farmer, born in Northampton Co, the son of John & Delitha Trower and she was shown as Ann W. Nock, age 16, born in Locustville, the daughter of Levin W. & Polly W. Nock, and the ward of Levin W. Nock who gave consent. They were married at Nocks Branch by A. Wallace..2 Ann died on 4 July 1885 at age 45.1 Her body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann W. Trower, the wife of Thos. L. Trower and the daughter of Levin W. & Polly W. Nock. The grave was moved from the Old Nock Plot..1

Child of Ann W. Nock and Thomas Littleton Trower

Citations

  1. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson
    , Graven Stones of Lower Accomak County, Virginia.
  2. [S551] III, comp Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
  3. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Levin W. Nock

M, b. circa 1800, d. before 1850
     Levin was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly W. Edmunds on 27 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. James Edmunds was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin W. Nock and Polly W. Edmunds of Jms..1 Levin died before 1850. He was not in the 1850 census with his wife and children, who were in HH#693 in St. George Parish..2

Children of Levin W. Nock and Polly W. Edmunds

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Polly W. Edmunds1

F, b. circa 1805
Polly W. Edmunds|b. c 1805|p1007.htm#i43336|James Edmunds|b. 21 Aug 1774\nd. 9 Sep 1844|p998.htm#i43042|Ann 'Nannie' (240) Wharton|b. 14 Mar 1777\nd. 24 Aug 1837|p1018.htm#i43660|||||||James (106) Wharton|b. c 1728\nd. 1792|p1018.htm#i43662|Susannah James|b. c 1750\nd. Oct 1813|p1018.htm#i43663|
     Polly was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.2 She was the daughter of James Edmunds and Ann 'Nannie' (240) Wharton. She married Levin W. Nock on 27 October 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. James Edmunds was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin W. Nock and Polly W. Edmunds of Jms..1 Polly was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Nock the head of HH#693, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with her were the following Nocks: Jno. E., age 14; Ann W., age 10; and Geo. W., age 7..2

Children of Polly W. Edmunds and Levin W. Nock

Citations

  1. [S558] Comp Nora Miller Turman, Marriage Records of Accomack County, Virginia, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
  2. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Samuel Ashby

M, b. circa 1814
     Samuel was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He married Sally (-----) circa 1844.1 Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Ashby the head of HH#638, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000. Listed with him were the following Ashbys: Sally, age 34; Robert, age 5; and Mary, age 2..1

Children of Samuel Ashby and Sally (-----)

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Sally (-----)

F, b. circa 1816
     Sally was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She married Samuel Ashby circa 1844.1 Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Ashby, age 34 in HH#638 headed by Sam'l Ashby, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..1

Children of Sally (-----) and Samuel Ashby

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Robert Ashby1

M, b. circa 1845
Robert Ashby|b. c 1845|p1007.htm#i43339|Samuel Ashby|b. c 1814|p1007.htm#i43337|Sally (-----)|b. c 1816|p1007.htm#i43338|||||||||||||
     Robert was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of Samuel Ashby and Sally (-----). Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Ashby, age 5 in HH#638 headed by Sam'l Ashby, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..1

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

Mary Ashby1

F, b. circa 1848
Mary Ashby|b. c 1848|p1007.htm#i43340|Samuel Ashby|b. c 1814|p1007.htm#i43337|Sally (-----)|b. c 1816|p1007.htm#i43338|||||||||||||
     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.1 She was the daughter of Samuel Ashby and Sally (-----). Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ashby, age 2 in HH#638 headed by Sam'l Ashby, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..1

Citations

  1. [S582] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, Census Microfilm Records: Virginia, 1850.

William Dunton

M, b. circa 1780
     William was born circa 1780. He married Mary (-----) circa 1810.

Children of William Dunton and Mary (-----)

Mary (-----)

F, b. circa 1790
     Mary was born circa 1790. She married William Dunton circa 1810.

Children of Mary (-----) and William Dunton