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     Lewis was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Simkins (203) Roberts and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Bell. He married Sarah Ann Major on 27 June 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. James Kellam Sr. & Thomas Kellam were the securities on the M.L.B. of Louis Roberts of William L. and Sarah Ann Major of Wm. dec'd..¹ Lewis was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis L. Roberts the head of HH#664, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000. Listed with him were the following Roberts: Sarah A., age 40; Susan, age 15; Augustus, age 14; and Catharine, age 11. Also listed was Custis Turner, age 50 with an occupation shown as "None.".²

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Major and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Darby. She married Lewis S. Roberts on 27 June 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. James Kellam Sr. & Thomas Kellam were the securities on the M.L.B. of Louis Roberts of William L. and Sarah Ann Major of Wm. dec'd..¹ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Roberts, age 40 in HH#664 headed by Louis L. Roberts, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000..²

     William was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur (81) Roberts and Patience (-----). He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Bell circa 1800. William died on 29 January 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Darby on 27 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph Moore was the security on the M.L.B. of William Major and Betsy Darby..¹ William died in October 1824.²

     Augustus was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John R. Floyd and Louisa J. Roberts. Augustus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus B. Floyd, age 1 in HH#644 headed by Jno. R. Floyd, a 22 year old farmer with real estate valued at $650..¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary 'Polly' Bradford on 15 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Argyle Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Richardson and Polly Bradford..² Isaiah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isac Ritcherson the head of HH#645, a 38 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Ritchersons: Polly, age 42; Catharine J., age 17; Jas., age 15; Jno. E., age 14; Betty, age 11; Isac, age 8; George M., age 3; and Cornelius M., age 2/12..¹

     Mary was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Isaiah Richardson on 15 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Argyle Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Isaiah Richardson and Polly Bradford..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Ritcherson, age 42 in HH#645 headed by Isac Ritcherson, a 38 year old carpenter..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Isaiah Richardson and Mary 'Polly' Bradford. Catharine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine J. Ritcherson, age 17 in HH#645 headed by Isac Ritcherson, a 38 year old carpenter..¹

     James was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Richardson and Mary 'Polly' Bradford. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Ritcherson, age 15 in HH#645 headed by Isac Ritcherson, a 38 year old carpenter..¹

     John was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Richardson and Mary 'Polly' Bradford. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. E. Ritcherson, age 14 in HH#645 headed by Isac Ritcherson, a 38 year old carpenter..¹ He married Saphronia E. 'Suffronia' Mears on 20 December 1871 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Richardson, a 35 year old widowed carpenter, the son of Wm. J. & Elizabeth Richardson and she was shown as Salony S. Mapp, a 26 year old widow, the daughter of John S. & Sarah D. Mears. They were married near Locust Mount by J.W.A. Elliott..²

     Betty was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Isaiah Richardson and Mary 'Polly' Bradford. Betty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betty Ritcherson, age 11 in HH#645 headed by Isac Ritcherson, a 38 year old carpenter..¹

     Isaiah was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Richardson and Mary 'Polly' Bradford. Isaiah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Harriet Bonnewell on 29 January 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isaiah Richardson, a 20 year old laborer, the son of Isaiah & Mary Richardson and she was shown as Harriet S. (Susan on the license) Bonewell, age 18 the daughter of Chas. & Cathr. Bonewell. They were married by D. Titlo. (NOTE: On her second marriage she was shown as daughter of Clement Bonewell.).²

     George was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Richardson and Mary 'Polly' Bradford. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George M. Ritcherson, age 3 in HH#645 headed by Isac Ritcherson, a 38 year old carpenter..¹

     Cornelius was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Cornelius M. Ritcherson, age 2/12 in HH#645 headed by Isac Ritcherson, a 38 year old carpenter..¹ Cornelius was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Richardson and Mary 'Polly' Bradford.

     Mary was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Elliott the head of HH#646, age 50 and living alone..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Guy. He married Catharine Ivy on 30 September 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Rogers was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Guy and Catharine Ivy..³ Thomas was named as administrator of an estate on 24 February 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas Guy & Benjamin Hargis were named to settle the estate of George Guy. John J. Ayres, Thomas C. Mason & Major Savage were the securities..⁴ 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. Guy the head of HH#647, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were Catharine Guy, age 50; Hester Gray, age 35; Catharine Gray, age 10; Thos. Mears, age 10; Robt. Guy, age 17; and Littleton Web, a 25 year old laborer..²

     Catharine was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Thomas Guy on 30 September 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Rogers was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Guy and Catharine Ivy..² Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Guy, age 50 in HH#647 headed by Thos. Guy, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Robert was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of George Guy and Margaret Webb. Robert was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. Guy, age 17 with occupation shown as "None" in HH#647 headed by Thos. Guy, a 50 year old farmer..² He married Caroline Drummond on 21 February 1855 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Guy, a 23 year old mechanic, the son of George & Margaret Guy and she was shown as Caroline Drummond, age 20, the daughter of Wm. & Mary Drummond. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Molly Webb. Littleton was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Web, a 25 year old laborer in HH#647 headed by Thos. Guy, a 50 year old farmer. (Note: He was not shown as black.).² Littleton was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Webb, a 35 year old black farm laborer in HH#523 headed by Abel J. Bird, a 35 year old farmer..³ Littleton died on 5 July 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Litt. Webb, a free black, who died of unknown causes at the age of 35 years. He was the son of Molly Webb and born in Acc Co. His employeer Abel J. Bird gave the information..¹

     Molly was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Mears, age 10 in HH#647 headed by Thos. Guy, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Hester was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Hester was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Gray, age 35 in HH#647 headed by Thos. Guy, a 50 year old farmer. Also listed was Catharine Gray, age 10, who was evidently her daughter..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Hester Gray widow?. Catharine was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Gray, age 10 in HH#647 headed by Thos. Guy, a 50 year old farmer. Also listed was Hester Gray, age 35, who was evidently her mother..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Watt Smith and Susan G. Harrison. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary L. Smith, age 9/12 in HH#648 headed by Thos. W. Smith, a 48 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Alfred was born on 31 January 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of David B. Mears and Juliet Ann Ames. Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred G. Mears, a 19 year old student in HH#649 headed by David Mears, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ He married Leah Ann Mapp on 27 September 1854 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Mears, a 23 year old wheelwright, born at Ames Ridge, the son of David & Juliet Mears and she was shown as Leah Ann Mapp, age 17, born at Locust Mount, daughter of Geo. B. & Ann Mapp. They were maried by A. Wallace..² Alfred 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 Alfred Mears the head of HH#1035 a 29 year old farmer with personal property valued at $800. Listed with him were the following Mears: Leah A., age 23; Berkley B., age 5; Indian, age 3; and Alexander, age 1. Also listed were the following blacks: Gilbert Webb, an 18 year old farm laborer; Sally Jubilee, a 16 year old farm laborer; and Nevilla Mathews, age 14..⁴ Alfred died on 19 January 1889 at age 57. His tombstone shows 19 Jan 1889. According to Acc Co death records shows Alfred J. Mears, died 25 Jan 1889 of dropsy at the age of 48 years. He was the son of David & Julia Mears, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Leah Ann Mears. His son B.B. Mears gave the information..^3,5 His body was interred at Mears Graves, Painter, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Albert A. Mears, 31 Jan 1831 - 19 Jan 1889, aged 57 years, 11 months & 19 day..³

     Hester was born on 25 July 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David B. Mears and Juliet Ann Ames. Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Mears, age 17 in HH#649 headed by David Mears, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ She married Zorobabel C. Mason on 13 March 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Zirobabel C. Mason and Hester Ann Mears. No other information was given..³ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Mason, age 26 in HH#634 headed by Zerababel C. Mason, a 36 year old farmer..⁴ Hester died on 4 April 1902 at age 68.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Arinthia was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of David B. Mears and Juliet Ann Ames. Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arintha J. Mears, age 7 in HH#649 headed by David Mears, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Arinthia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arinthia Mears, age 17 in HH#1004 headed by David Mears, a 53 year old farmer..³ She married John R. C. Sturgis on 8 January 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Sturgis, a 28 year old merchant, the son of Chas T. & Mary Sturgis and she was shown as Arinthia J. Mears, age 24, the daughter of David B. & Juliet A. Mears. They were married by J.C. Martin..²

     Thomas was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of David B. Mears and Juliet Ann Ames. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Mears, age 5 in HH#649 headed by David Mears, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Mears, age 14 in HH#1004 headed by David Mears, a 53 year old farmer..²

     Rosetta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rositta Mears, age 4/12 in HH#649 headed by David Mears, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Rosetta was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of David B. Mears and Juliet Ann Ames. Rosetta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosetta Mears, age 10 in HH#1004 headed by David Mears, a 53 year old farmer..² Rosetta died on 20 October 1877 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosetta Mears, who died of bilious rheumatism at the age of 27. She was the daughter of David & Indie Mears, born in Acc Co. Her brother-in-law John R. Strugis gave the information..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Major Rayfield (Hunting Creek) and Mary Anne Courtney. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 10 October 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Rayfield in the will of Major Rayfield..¹ She married Benjamin H. Ames on 6 January 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Scarburgh was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Ames and Betsy Rayfield..³ Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 1 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that a land cause was recorded wherein it was brought out that Mary, wife of Major Rayfield, had died in Aug 1796 leaving children by 2 husbands, including William, Elizabeth, Major & Mary by her last husband, Major Rayfield..²