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     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears in 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Zorobabel Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of William Hyslop and Nancy Mears. (Note: In Turman's marriage book the date is shown as 24 _____ 1803, so the month is unknown.).¹ William died in December 1804.² William's estate was administered on 31 December 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Arlington was named to settle the estate of William Hysolp. Henry Parker & Elisha Hornsby were securities..² William estate was settled on 27 October 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. 15 Dec 1805 (Audit), 27 Oct 1806 (Rec'd) - John Arlington Admr..³

     Mary was born on 20 November 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Benjamin H. Ames and Ann Arlington 'Nancy' Mears. She married Patrick B(ull) Mears on 28 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard P. Rew & Edward H. Ames were the securities on the M.L.B. of Patrick B. Mears, widower, and Mary Emeline Ames..³ Mary was named as administrator of an estate on 31 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary E. Mears was named to settle the estate of Patrick B. Mears. John B. Mears, Joseph F. Ames & David Mears were securities..⁴ Mary was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emaline Mears, age 34 in HH#649 headed by David Mears, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Also listed was Juliett Mears, age 40, who was evidently her sister..⁵ She married William Thomas Mears on 13 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Mears, widower, and Emma Mears, widow. They were married by J. Allen..⁶ Mary died on 31 October 1903 at age 82.² Her body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Mears, wife of Wm. Thos. Mears, 20 Nov 1820 - 31 Oct 1903..²

     Patrick was born on 10 February 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William (of Molly) Mears and Bridget Bull. He married Rose Ann 'Rosey B.' Mears on 28 December 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Lorenzo D. Mears & Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of Patrick Mears and Rosey B. Mears. Another record from this source shows they were married 25 Mar 1835..³ Patrick was named in his father's will on 15 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² Patrick was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 15 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Robert & Patrick Mears were the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Mears and Casey Gillett..³ He married Mary Emaline Ames on 28 September 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard P. Rew & Edward H. Ames were the securities on the M.L.B. of Patrick B. Mears, widower, and Mary Emeline Ames..³ Patrick died on 3 December 1849 at age 38.¹ His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Patrick B. Mears, the son of Wm. & Bridget Mears, who died at the age of 38 years, 9 months and 23 days..¹ Patrick's estate was administered on 31 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Mary E. Mears was named to settle the estate of Patrick B. Mears. John B. Mears, Joseph F. Ames & David Mears were securities..⁴

     Bridget was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Bull and Diana Turner. She married William (of Molly) Mears on 2 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis Downing was the security on the M.L.B. of William Mears and Bridget Bull..²

     Proof of this William Thomas Mears being a son of William of Molly Mears is based on him being in the 1850 census with a brother and being buried in the same cemetery with this and other brothers. However, this would also mean that he had an older brother William Bull Mears. William was born on 6 January 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William (of Molly) Mears and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sherlock. William was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Mears, a 25 year old farmer in HH#697 headed by Jno. B. Mears of Wm., a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500. (Note: John B. Mears had a brother, William, but he died in 1849 according to his tombstone.).¹ He married Harriet Mason on 28 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William T. Mears and Harriet Mason. No other information was given..³ He married Mary Emaline Ames on 13 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Mears, widower, and Emma Mears, widow. They were married by J. Allen..⁴ William died on 16 November 1888 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 60. The Acc Co Death Register shows him as Wm. T. Mears, who died on 11 Oct 1888 of heart disease at the age of 61 years. He was born in Acc Co, a merchant and the husband of Emiline Mears. His son-in-law Geo. W. Jacob gave the information. The P.E. showed him as Wm. T. Mears, the father of Mrs. G.W. Jacob..^2,5,6 His body was interred at Mears Bur Gr, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Thomas Mears, buried next to Mary E. Mears, 6 Jan 1828 - 16 Nov 1888..²

     Revel was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Revel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Revel Garrison, a 27 year old laborer in HH#649 headed by David Mears, a 44 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..²

     Ann was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Rev. Enoch Read and Ann Teackle (150) Parramore. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann V. Read, age 10 and born in VA in HH#650 headed by Enoch Reed, a 41 year old farmer, born in New Jersey, with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     William was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rev. Enoch Read and Ann Teackle (150) Parramore. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. B. Read, age 9 and born in VA in HH#650 headed by Enoch Reed, a 41 year old farmer, born in New Jersey, with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rev. Enoch Read and Ann Teackle (150) Parramore. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benj. E. Read, age 7 and born in VA in HH#650 headed by Enoch Reed, a 41 year old farmer, born in New Jersey, with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Arthur (50D) Bradford and Ann (-----). He married Catharine 'Caty' Bell on 2 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur & Laban Bradford were the securities on the M.L.B. of Arthur Bradford and Caty Bell of William..² Arthur died on 29 January 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Catharine was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. (90) Bell and Rachael (86) Bradford. Catharine was named in her father's will on 8 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Caty Bell in the will of William Bell..³ Catharine was named as an heir on 9 January 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Rachel, Nancy, Eliza & Catherine Bell sold to John G. Joynes, all of Acc Co, for $48.33, their right, title & interest they have or may become entitled to in the estate of John T. Elliott dec'd of N'hamp Co, be it land, Negroes, rents, bonds or other estate. Rachel being the widow of William Bell dec'd and Nancy, Eliza & Catherine Bell being children of William Bell who was son of Nancy Bell who was an own aunt of John T. Elliott dec'd on the Paternal side. Signed: Rachel [X] Bell, Nancy Bell, Elizabeth Bell & Catherine [X] Bell. Witt: Thomas A. Coleburn, George H. Bell & Geo. C. Ames.⁴ Catharine was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Bell, one of nine children of William Bell, who was one of the children of _____ Bell and Nancy his wife, who was an paternal aunt of John T. Elliott..⁵ She married Arthur (87D) Bradford on 2 December 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur & Laban Bradford were the securities on the M.L.B. of Arthur Bradford and Caty Bell of William..² Catharine was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Bradford the head of HH#651, age 45 with real estate valued at $700. Listed with her were Jno. W. Bradford, age 15; and Nancy Bell, age 50..¹

     Nancy was born on 5 July 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William H. (90) Bell and Rachael (86) Bradford. Nancy was named in her father's will on 8 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Bell in the will of William Bell..² Nancy was named as an heir on 9 January 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Rachel, Nancy, Eliza & Catherine Bell sold to John G. Joynes, all of Acc Co, for $48.33, their right, title & interest they have or may become entitled to in the estate of John T. Elliott dec'd of N'hamp Co, be it land, Negroes, rents, bonds or other estate. Rachel being the widow of William Bell dec'd and Nancy, Eliza & Catherine Bell being children of William Bell who was son of Nancy Bell who was an own aunt of John T. Elliott dec'd on the Paternal side. Signed: Rachel [X] Bell, Nancy Bell, Elizabeth Bell & Catherine [X] Bell. Witt: Thomas A. Coleburn, George H. Bell & Geo. C. Ames
.³ Nancy was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bell, one of nine children of William Bell, who was one of the children of _____ Bell and Nancy his wife, who was an paternal aunt of John T. Elliott..^4,5 Nancy was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bell, age 50 in HH#651 headed by Catharine Bradford, age 45 with real estate valued at $700..⁶ Nancy died on 10 October 1876 at age 75.¹ Her body was interred at Thomas H. Bell Plot, Old Tower, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy Bell, the daughter of Wm. & Rachel Bell, who died on 10 Oct 1876 at the age of 75 years, 3 months, and 5 days..¹

     John was born on 16 October 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Arthur (87D) Bradford and Catharine 'Caty' Bell. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Bradford, age 15 in HH#651 headed by Catharine Bradford, age 45 with real estate valued at $700..¹ John died on 16 April 1905 at age 69.² His body was interred at Kellam-Bell Cem, Old Trower, Acc Co, VA.²

     Adah was born circa 1796 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Churn. Adah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ada Churn the head of HH#652, age 54 with real estate valued at $100 and living alone. She was lisited next to Mary Mears, age 55..³ She made a will on 24 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. To my nephew George Mears ... To nephew Robert Mears $15. To my sister Molly Richardson my house that stands on her land. Balance to my niece Susan Mears & if she dies without lawful heirs, then to my sister Catherine Churn. John E. Ames Extr. Witt: James P. Haley, John E. Ames & William Phillips of A..¹ Adah died in December 1859.¹ Adah's will was probated on 26 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel M. Turlington & Thomas H. James securities..¹

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Richardson. He married Mary A. 'Molly' Churn on 11 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of John Richardson of John and Molly Churn of Wm..¹ John witnessed a will on 25 April 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Susan Ashby and John Richardson witnessed the will of Betsey Mears, widow of John..²

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born on 15 December 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Churn. She married John Richardson on 11 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacob Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of John Richardson of John and Molly Churn of Wm..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 Molly Richardson the head of HH#969, age 57 and farming with real estate valued at $500. Listed with her were the following Richardsons: William, age 20; Margaret, age 19; Thomas, age 15; and Joseph, age 12..³ Mary died on 10 August 1862 at age 63.² Her body was interred at Richardson Grave, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary A. Richardson, 15 Dec 1798 - 10 Aug 1862..²

     William was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Catharine was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Churn. Catharine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Churn, age 30 in HH#658 headed by Hester W. Nock, age 45 with real estate valued at $4,000..² Catharine was named in his sister's will on 24 February 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Catherine Churn in the will of Adad Churn..¹

     Edwin was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith on 6 September 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. Smith. Another record from this source shows they were married on 7 Sep 1830..² Edwin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward L. Smith, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000, in HH#653 headed by Mary Mears, age 55. Listed with him were the following Roberts: Elizabeth L., age 40; George W., a 19 year old student; Virginia, age 16; Juliett L., age 14; Horace E., age 12; Sally, age 8; Victoria, age 6; Mary A., age 4; and Nathaniel , age 2/12..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edwin S. Roberts on 6 September 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. Smith. Another record from this source shows they were married on 7 Sep 1830..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth L. Roberts, age 40 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently her husband..¹

     George was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Roberts, a 19 year old student in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently his father..¹

     Virginia was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith. Virginia was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Roberts, age 16 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently her father..¹

     Juliett was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith. Juliett was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet L. Roberts, age 14 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently her father..¹ She married George S. Garrison Jr. on 12 January 1860 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Garrison, a 25 year old farmer, the son of George Garrison and she was shown as Juliet S. Roberts, age 20, the daughter of Edwin W. & Betsy Roberts. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott. George T. Mapp said they both were over age 21..^2,3 She married George K. Turner Jr. on 25 August 1874 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George K. Turner, a 62 year old widowed farmer, the son of John & Mary Turner and she was shown as Juliet S. Garrison, a 38 year old widow, the daughter of Edwin L. & Elizabeth Roberts. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..³

     Horace was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith. Horace was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Horace E. Roberts, age 12 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently his father..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Bettea' Ashby on 2 January 1881 at Bells Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Horace E. Roberts, a 42 year old widowed farmer, the son of Edwin S. & Eliz'th Roberts and she was shown as Elizabeth Ashby, age 41 and single, the daughter of David & Ada Ashby. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..² Horace reported a death on 10 November 1894 at District 2, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that H.E. Roberts reported the death of his mother-in-law, Adah Willis, who died of liver disease at the age of 80 years..³

     Sally was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Roberts, age 8 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently her father..¹

     Victoria was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith. Victoria was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Victoria Roberts, age 6 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently her father..¹ She married George T. Mapp on 14 January 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Mapp Jr. and she was shown as Victoria C. Roberts, daughter of Edwin S. Roberts who gave consent. Joseph C. Savage said he was over age 21..²

     Mary was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Roberts, age 4 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently her father..¹ She married George Smith G. Mears Sr. on 13 March 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George S.G. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of Jno. S. & Sarah D. Mears and she was shown as Marianna Roberts, age 19, the daughter of Edum S. & Betsy S. Roberts. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..²

     Nathaniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nathaniel Roberts, age 2/12 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55. Also listed was Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000 who was evidently his father..¹ Nathaniel was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edwin S. Roberts and Elizabeth S. 'Betsy' Smith.

     William was born on 17 June 1791 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Hillary Mears and Euphemia 'Famey' (93) Bell. He married Mary 'Molly' Phillips on 28 August 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. John Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of William B. Mears and Mary Phillips..⁴ William was named in his uncle's will on 13 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William B. Mears of Hillary in the will and settlement of John Elliott Sr. who was his great uncle..¹ William was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as William Mears, a child of Hillars Mears and Euphemia his wife, 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 12 Jul 1828 Jesse, George, William B. and Betsey, alias Elizabeth Meats, and the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, together with Betsey, the wife of the said Jesse, Patsy, the wife of the said George, Molly the wife of the said William B. Mears, and the aforesaid John Turlington, the husband of the aforesaid Nancy B. Turlington, conveyed to your orator John G. Joynes all their right, title and interest in said estate..² William died on 1 October 1846 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 55. On 30 Dec 1850 it was recorded that Hillary Mears, a soldier of the Rev. War, died circa 1 Apr 1836, leaving no widow, but leaving the following children: William B. Mears, Jesse Mears, Nancy Mears who married John Turlington, George Mears and Elizabeth Mears. Since his death the following have died: Nancy Turlington, wife of said John Turlington, who left the following children: William T. Turlington and Nathaniel Turlington who are 21 years of age and upwards, Elizabeth A. Turlington and John H. Turlington, minors; Peter Turlington is their guardian. William B. Mears died leaving children: David P. Mears, who is 21 year old or older, Jesse Mears and Thomas Mears who are minors. George H. Bell is admr. of the estate of Hillary Mears..^5,3 His body was interred at Thomas H. Bell Plot, Old Trower, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone showed him as William B. Mears, 17 Jun 1791 - 1 Oct 1846. Mihalyka was unable to verify this information..³