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     Anne was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Solomon Walter and Sally Brinker. She married Fisher Bradford on 25 December 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel B. LeCato was the security on the M.L.B. of Fisher Bradford and Ann B. Walter of Solomon Walter..¹ Anne was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anne W. Bradford, age 43 in HH#707 headed by Fisher Bradford, a 34 year old farmer..²

     Sally was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Solomon Walter on 9 December 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Sturgis was the security on the M.L.B. of Solomon Walter and Sally Brinker..¹

     Susan was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Melson, age 60 in HH#708 headed by David Melson, a 27 year old laborer. Also listed was Thos. Melson, a 25 year old sailor, who was evidently also her son..¹

     David was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Susan Melson widow?. David was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Melson the head of HH#708, a 27 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Melsons: Susan, age 60 and Thos, a 25 year old sailor..¹ David 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 David Melson the head of HH#1036, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000 and personal property valued at $1,500. Listed with him were Susan Melson, age 42; an Unknown female Melson, age 70 and black; Robt. J. Mears, age 18; and Marg't Mears, age 35 and born in N'hamp Co..²

     Thomas was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Susan Melson widow?. Thomas was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Melson, a 25 year old sailor in HH#708 headed by David Melson, a 27 year old laborer. Also listed was Susan Melson, age 60, who was evidently their mother..¹

     Golden was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Mears and Sarah 'Sally' Melson. Golden was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Golden Mears, age 2 and probably a twin of Bettse Mears, age 2, in HH#709 headed by Robt. Mears, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Mears and Sarah 'Sally' Melson. 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.T. Mears, age 4 in HH#709 headed by Robt. Mears, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Robert was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Mears and Sarah 'Sally' Melson. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt J. Mears, age 4 in HH#709 headed by Robt. Mears, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Mears and Sarah 'Sally' Melson. Elijah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Mears, age 1 in HH#709 headed by Robt. Mears, a 30 year old sailor..¹

     His common name was James. James was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary W. Upshur on 12 September 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. H. Core was the security on the M.L.B. of James M. Savage and Miss Mary W. Upshur, the daughter of Wm. M. Upsher dec'd. Wm. H. Core also was to Mary's age. They were married on 14 Sep 1836 by G. Wescoat..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jams. M. Savage the head of HH#712, a 44 year old physican with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Savages: Mary W., age 38; Mary B., age 13; and Bettea W., age 8. Also listed were the folowing Upshurs: Sally W., age 40; Rachel R., age 35; and Arthur D., age 33 with an occupation shown as "None" and real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Mary was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Michael Upshur and Elizabeth White. She married Dr. James M. Savage on 12 September 1836 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. H. Core was the security on the M.L.B. of James M. Savage and Miss Mary W. Upshur, the daughter of Wm. M. Upsher dec'd. Wm. H. Core also was to Mary's age. They were married on 14 Sep 1836 by G. Wescoat..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary W. Savage, age 38 in HH#712 headed by Jams M. Savage, a 44 year old physican with real estate valued at $10,000. Also listed were 3 Upshurs: Sally, Rachel and Arthur who were evidently her siblings..²

     Sally was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Michael Upshur and Elizabeth White. Sally was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally W. Upshur, age 40 in HH#712 headed by Jams M. Savage, a 44 year old physican with real estate valued at $10,000. Also listed was Mary W. Savage, age 38 who was evidently her sister..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Michael Upshur and Elizabeth White. Rachel was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel R. Upshur, age 35 in HH#712 headed by Jams M. Savage, a 44 year old physican with real estate valued at $10,000. Also listed was Mary W. Savage, age 38 who was evidently her sister..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Michael Upshur and Elizabeth White. Arthur was listed with his sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur D. Upshur, age 33 with an occupation shown as "None" with real estate valued at $1,000 in HH#712 headed by Jams M. Savage, a 44 year old physican with real estate valued at $10,000. Also listed was Mary W. Savage, age 38 who was evidently his sister..^2,1

     Mary was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. James M. Savage and Mary W. Upshur. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary B. Savage, age 13 in HH#712 headed by Jams M. Savage, a 44 year old physican with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     Bettea was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. James M. Savage and Mary W. Upshur. Bettea was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bettea W. Savage, age 8 in HH#712 headed by Jams M. Savage, a 44 year old physican with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     William was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2

     William was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of (-----) Melson. He married Peggy Wyatt Wyatt? circa 1845.¹ 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. Melson the head of HH#713, a 32 year old overseer. Listed with him were the following Melsons: Peggy, age 29; Louis, age 4; Bettea, age 2; and Thos., a 27 year old sailor. Also listed was Rachel Wyatt, age 55..¹

     Peggy was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Rachel Wyatt widow?. She married William Melson circa 1845.¹ Peggy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Melson, age 29 in HH#713 headed by Wm. Melson, a 32 year old overseer. Also listed was Rachel Wyatt, age 55, who may have been her mother..¹

     Louis was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Melson and Peggy Wyatt Wyatt?. Louis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Melson, age 4 in HH#713 headed by Wm. Melson, a 32 year old overseer..¹

     Bettea was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Melson and Peggy Wyatt Wyatt?. Bettea was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bettea Melson, age 2 in HH#713 headed by Wm. Melson, a 32 year old overseer..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Rachel was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Wyatt, age 55 in HH#713 headed by Wm. Melson, a 32 year old overseer. Also listed was Peggy Melson, age 29, who may have been her daughter..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Thomas was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Melson. Thomas was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Melson, a 27 year old sailor in HH#713 headed by Wm. Melson, a 32 year old overseer..¹

     Henry was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Adah Fletcher circa 1845.¹ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Willis the head of HH#715, a 49 year old shoemaker. Listed with him were the following Willis: Ada, age 36; Bettea, age 13; David, age 9; Jno. T., age 3; Jams S., age 2; and Margaret S., age 2/12. Also listed were Caleb Onley, age 50 and black and Fanna Savage, age 52 and black. (Note: Bettea and David were probably Ada's children by her prior marriage to David Ashby.).¹ Henry was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Willis, a 59 year old shoemaker in HH#1029 headed by Adah Willis, age 45..²

     Adah was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married David Ashby on 30 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of David Ashby and Ada Fletcher, ward of said David Ashby..³ She married Henry Willis circa 1845.² Adah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ada Willis, age 36 in HH#715 headed by Henry Willis, a 49 year old shoemaker. Listed with them were the following Willis: Ada, age 36; Bettea, age 13; David, age 9; Jno. T., age 3; Jams S., age 2; and Margaret S., age 2/12. Also listed were Caleb Onley, age 50 and black and Fanna Savage, age 52 and black. (Note: Bettea and David were probably Ada's children by her prior marriage to David Ashby.).² Adah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adah Willis the head of HH#1029, age 45. Listed with him were the following Willis: Elizt., age 22; James S., age 12; Marg't, age 10; Virginia, age 5; and Henry Willis, a 59 year old shoemaker. (Note: Eliz't. was probably her daughter by her prior marriage to David Ashby.).⁴ Adah died on 10 November 1894 at District 2, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adah Willis who died of liver disease at the age of 80 years. She was born in Acc Co and a widow. Her son-in-law H.E. Roberts gave the information..¹

     David was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Adah Fletcher on 30 June 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of David Ashby and Ada Fletcher, ward of said David Ashby..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David Ashby and Adah Fletcher. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bettea Willis, age 13 in HH#715 headed by Henry Willis, a 49 year old shoemaker and his wife Ada Willis, age 36. She was probably Ada's daughter by her prior marriage to David Ashby..² Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizt. Willis, age 22 in HH#1029 headed by Adah Willis, age 45. (Note: She was probably Adah's daughter by her prior husband David Ashby.).³ She married Horace E. Roberts 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..¹

     David was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of David Ashby and Adah Fletcher. David was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Willis, age 9 in HH#715 headed by Henry Willis, a 49 year old shoemaker and his wife Ada Willis, age 36. He was probably Ada's son by her prior marriage to David Ashby..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Henry Willis and Adah Fletcher. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. T. Willis, age 3 in HH#715 headed by Henry Willis, a 49 year old shoemaker and his wife Ada Willis, age 36..¹