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     Mary was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William B. Mears 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..² 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 Mears the head of HH#653, age 55. Listed with her were Betsy Beloate, age 40 and David P. Mears, a 34 year old farmer. Listed below these 3 person were Edward L. Roberts, a 41 year old farmer with real estate valued at $8,000. Listed below him were a wife and 7 Roberts' children and 3 others. (Note: Edward Roberts was probably the head of a different house hold and the census taker did not list a separate number for it.).¹ Mary was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, age 45 (probably 65) in HH#496 headed by David P. Mears, a 44 year old ship carpenter..³ Mary died on 12 August 1872 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Mears, who died of consumption at the age of 77 years. She was born in Acc Co and a widow. Her son David Mears gave the information..⁴

     David was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of William B. Mears and Mary 'Molly' Phillips. David was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David P. Mears, a 34 year old farmer in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55..² David 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 David P. Mears the head of HH#496, a 44 year old ship carpenter with real estate valued at $1,200 and personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were Mary Mears, age 45 (probably 65) and Betsey Beloate, age 49..³ David reported a death on 12 August 1872 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that David Mears reported the death of him mother Mary Mears, who died of consumption at the age of 77 years..¹ David died on 28 April 1893 at District 2, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David T. Mears, who died of unknown causes at the age of 77 years. He was the son of Wm. & Mollie Mears, born in VA. His cousin Mary Mears gave the information..¹

     Betsy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Betsy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Beloate, age 40 in HH#653 headed by by Mary Mears, age 55, who may have been her sister..¹ Betsy died on 15 September 1893 at District 2, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Beloate, who died of unknown causes at the age of 85 years. She was born in VA and a lady. Her friend Mary Mears gave the information..²

     Leah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Leah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Dalby, age 35 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. She may have a sister of Edward Roberts..¹

     Hugh was born on 18 August 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret E.S. Rogers on 8 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Hugh G. Smith and Margaret E.S. Rodgers, orphan of Richard..² Hugh was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Hugh G. Smith the head of HH#654, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000. Listed with him were the following Smiths: Margaret E., age 34; Cordelia, age 13; Frances, age 9; George M., age 4; and Margaret, age 1. Also listed was Margaret E. Ward, age 20..³ Hugh died on 19 July 1879 at age 73.¹ His body was interred at Coal Kiln, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Hugh G. Smith, the husband of Margaret E. Smith..¹

     Margaret was born on 15 August 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Richard Rogers and Esther W. Floyd. She married Hugh G. Smith on 8 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. George S. Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Hugh G. Smith and Margaret E.S. Rodgers, orphan of Richard..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 E. Smith, age 34 in HH#654 headed by Hugh Smith, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000..³ Margaret died on 11 June 1897 at age 82.² Her body was interred at Coal Kiln, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret E. Smith, the wife of Hugh G. Smith..²

     Richard was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Esther W. Floyd on 11 October 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. John Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Rogers and Esther Floyd and gave consent for Esther Floyd who was his ward. Thos. N. Wedgeon was a witness..¹

     Cordelia was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh G. Smith and Margaret E.S. Rogers. Cordelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia Smith, age 13 in HH#654 headed by Hugh Smith, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000..¹

     Francis was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Hugh G. Smith and Margaret E.S. Rogers. Francis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frances Smith, age 9 (female) in HH#654 headed by Hugh Smith, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000..¹ He married Emma S. LeCato on 26 January 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis S. Smith, a 29 year old farmer, the son of Hugh G. & Marg't E. Smith and she was shown as Emma S. LeCato, age 22, the daughter of Littleton K. & Mary LeCato. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..²

     George was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Hugh G. Smith and Margaret E.S. Rogers. 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. Smith, age 4 in HH#654 headed by Hugh Smith, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh G. Smith and Margaret E.S. Rogers. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Smith, age 1 in HH#654 headed by Hugh Smith, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret E. Ward, age 20 in HH#654 headed by Hugh Smith, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $18,000..¹

     William was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Mears on 17 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of William Bradford and Nancy Mears of Wm..² 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. Bradford the head of HH#657, a 47 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Bradfords: Nancy, age 35; and Geo., age 15..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Mears. She married William Bradford on 17 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of William Bradford and Nancy Mears of Wm..¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Bradford, age 35 in HH#657 headed by Wm. Bradford, a 47 year old carpenter..²

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Bradford and Nancy Mears. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Bradford, age 15 in HH#657 headed by Wm. Bradford, a 47 year old carpenter..¹

     Esther was born on 29 March 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Richard Rogers on 11 October 1813 at Northampton Co, VA. John Joynes was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Rogers and Esther Floyd and gave consent for Esther Floyd who was his ward. Thos. N. Wedgeon was a witness..² She married William (190) Garrison Sr. on 19 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. William Custis and Isaac Kendall were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Garrison Sr., widower, and Esther Rodgers, widow..³ She married James Nock on 6 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Nock of Jas. was the security on the M.L.B. of James Nock, widower, and Esther Garrison, widow of William..³ Esther was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester W. Nock the head of HH#658, age 45 (probably 55) with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with her were Thos. Mears, a 25 year old overseer; Catharine Churn, age 30; and Arintha Joines, age 16..⁴ Esther died on 29 August 1870 at age 76.¹ Her body was interred at Nock Bur Gr, Red Hill, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Esther W. Nock, who died on 29 Aug 1870 at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 0 days..¹

     William was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Garrison and Betty (78) Custis. He married Esther W. Floyd on 19 April 1819 at Accomack Co, VA. William Custis and Isaac Kendall were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Garrison Sr., widower, and Esther Rodgers, widow..²

     James was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Nock Sr. and Margaret Guy. He married Esther W. Floyd on 6 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Nock of Jas. was the security on the M.L.B. of James Nock, widower, and Esther Garrison, widow of William..² James was named in his son's will on 9 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my father James Nock in the will of John W. Nock..³

     Thomas was born on 18 November 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Arthur Mears and Margaret 'Peggy' Mears. 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, a 25 year old overseer in HH#658 headed by Hester W. Nock, age 45 with real estate valued at $4,000..³ He married Frances Ann Riley on 1 March 1853 at Ayres' Chapel, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Mears, a 33 year old single farmer, the son of Arthur & Marg't Mears and she was shown as Frances Ann Riley, age 23, the daughter of Wm. M. & Betsy Riley. They were married by E.S. Grant..¹ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Mears the head of HH#567, a 37 year old farmer with personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were Frances A. Mears, age 30 and James Snead, age 7 and black..⁴ Thomas died on 25 May 1905 at age 83.² His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas A. Mears, husband of Frances A. Mears, 18 Nov 1821 - 25 May 1905..²

     Arintha was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Joynes. Arintha was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Arintha Joines, age 16 in HH#658 headed by Hester W. Nock, age 45 with real estate valued at $4,000..² She married George T. Jones on 23 January 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Jones, a 44 year old widowed shoemaker, born in Maryland and living in Acc Co (parents not shown) and she was shown as Arinthia S. Joynes, age 35 and single, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jas. Joynes. They were married by A.B. Dolly..¹

     Howson was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Hezekiah Kellam and Molly (-----). He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Turlington on 3 May 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. George Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Howsen Kellam and Betty Turlington..² He made a will on 21 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Howson died in January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Howson's will was probated on 28 January 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Howson Kellam on 3 May 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. George Taylor was the security on the M.L.B. of Howsen Kellam and Betty Turlington..¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 21 February 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Betsy in the will of Howson Kellam..²

     Margaret was born circa 1790 at Northampton Co, VA. She married George Dunton on 11 July 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. John B. Thomas was the security on the M.L.B. of Geroge Dunton and Margaret Richardson. They were married by I. Bratten..¹ She married Custis W. Kellam on 9 September 1817 at Northampton Co, VA. Levin Lewis was the security on the M.L.B. of Custis Kellum and Margaret Dunton. They were married on 11 Sep 1817 by C. Bonewell..¹

     John was born on 15 January 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Custis W. Kellam and Margaret Richardson. He married Mary F. Kellam on 8 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John R. Kellam, ward of Custis, and Mary F. (-----). No other information was given..² 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. R. Kellam the head of HH#659, a 31 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Kellams: Mary F., age 24; Elizabeth, age 5; Thos. C., age 3; and Alfred S., age 5/12. Also listed were the following blacks: Jno. Wise, a 25 year old laborer and Sally Floyd, age 16..³ John died on 17 May 1890 at age 71.¹ His body was interred at Heron Hill, Locustville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John R. Kellam the son of Custis W. & Margaret (Richardson) Kellam..¹

     George was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Richardson on 11 July 1814 at Northampton Co, VA. John B. Thomas was the security on the M.L.B. of Geroge Dunton and Margaret Richardson. They were married by I. Bratten..¹

     Mary was born on 29 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Zorobabel Kellam and Ann C. (-----). She married John R. Kellam on 8 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John R. Kellam, ward of Custis, and Mary F. (-----). No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary F. Kellam, age 24 in HH#659 headed by Jno. R. Kellam, a 31 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..³ Mary died on 7 November 1865 at age 40.¹ Her body was interred at Heron Hill, Locustville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary F. Kellam, the daughter of Zorobabel & Ann C. Kellam.¹

     Ann was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Zorobabel Kellam circa 1820.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John R. Kellam and Mary F. Kellam. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Kellam, age 5 in HH#659 headed by Jno. R. Kellam, a 31 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John R. Kellam and Mary F. 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. C. Kellam, age 3 in HH#659 headed by Jno. R. Kellam, a 31 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred S. Kellam, age 5/12 in HH#659 headed by Jno. R. Kellam, a 31 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ Alfred was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John R. Kellam and Mary F. Kellam.