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     Catharine was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Henderson and Catharine McKeel. She married Julius Pettitt Dix on 18 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Augustus W. Bagwell was the security on the M.L.B. of Julius P. Dix and Catherine A. Henderson of William..¹ Catharine was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine H. Dix, age 35 in HH#746 (shown also as a hotel) headed by Wm. G. Johnson, a 38 year old tavern keeper..² She married Joseph E. Benson on 27 November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Joseph E. Benson, widower and Catherine A.B. Dix, widow of Julius J. Dix..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1822 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of (-----) Benson. Joseph was listed with his brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph E. Benson, a 28 year old merchant, born in MD in HH#747 headed by Rich'd Benson, a 29 year old merchant, born in MD..¹ He married Catharine A.B. Henderson on 27 November 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Joseph E. Benson, widower and Catherine A.B. Dix, widow of Julius J. Dix..²

     Joshua was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Joshua was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Wyatt, age 28 in HH#746 (shown also as a hotel) headed by Wm. G. Johnson, a 38 year old tavern keeper..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1790 at Maryland.

     Richard was born circa 1821 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of (-----) Benson. Richard was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd Benson the head of HH#747, a 29 year old merchant, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Bensons all born in MD: Joseph E., a 28 year old merchant; Edw'd J., age 4; and Catharine, age 19. Also listed was Abraham Nedab, age 12 and black and born in VA..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1831 at Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Benson. Catharine was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Benson, age 19 born in MD in HH#747 headed by Rich'd Benson, a 29 year old merchant, born in MD..¹

     Edward was born circa 1846 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of Joseph E. Benson. Edward was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd J. Benson, age 4 born in MD in HH#747 headed by Rich'd Benson, a 29 year old merchant, born in MD. Also listed just above him was Joseph E. Benson, a 28 year old merchant also born in MD, who was evidently his father..¹

     Thomas was born in 1817 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Hannah Scherer circa 1845.² 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. B. Jarvis the head of HH#750, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Jarvis: Mary A., age 28; Thos., age 4; and Jas. A., age 1. Also listed was Jno. R. Spady, a 16 year old student; J.J. Mastigore, a 30 year old dancing master, born in Charleston S.C., with real estate valued at $3,500, who had been married within the year; and Esther V. Mastigore, age 22, born in Acc Co, who had been married within the year..² Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. B. Jarvis the head of HH#1106, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000 and personal property valued at $15,000. He was born in Northampton Co, but everyone else in the household was born in Accomack Co..³ Thomas died in 1872.¹

     Mary was born in 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. George Scherer and Frances Ann Hack. She married Thomas William Jarvis circa 1845.² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Jarvis, age 22 in HH#750 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Jarvis, age 38 in HH#1106 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 45 year old farmer..³ Mary died in 1912.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas William Jarvis and Mary Hannah Scherer. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Jarvis, age 4 in HH#750 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Jarvis, age 14 in HH#1106 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 45 year old farmer..²

     James was born on 14 October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas William Jarvis and Mary Hannah Scherer. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. A. Jarvis, age 1 in HH#750 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Belle Haven PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Jarvis, age 11 in HH#1106 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 45 year old farmer..⁴ He married Alice M. Addison on 14 May 1878 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Jarvis, age 29 years, 7 months and 1 day, born in Acc Co & living in N'hamp Co, a hotelier, the son of Thomas B. & Mary H. Jarvis and she was shown as Alice M. Addison, age 17 years, 5 months and 11 days, born & living in N'hamp Co, the daughter of S.F. & Arinthea C. Addison..³ James died on 31 July 1930 at age 81.² His body was interred at Christ Ch Cem, Eastville, N'hamp Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James Ambler Jarvis, husband of Sarah Bell Downing Jarvis (who was his second wife)..²

     John was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. R. Spady, a 16 year old student in HH#750 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000..¹

     J.J. was born circa 1820 at Charleston, SC.¹ J.J. was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.J. Mastigore, a 30 year old dancing master, born in Charleston, SC, with real estate valued at $3,500, and had been married within the year. Listed with him was Esther V. Mastigore, age 22 and born in Acc Co, and had been married within the year..¹ He married Esther V. (-----) circa 1850.¹

     Esther was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Esther was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Esther V. Mastigore, age 22, born in Acc Co and married within the year, in HH#750 headed by Thos. B. Jarvis, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Also listed was J.J. Mastigore, a 30 year old dancing master, born in Charleston, SC, with real estate valued at $3,500, who had also been married within the year..¹ She married J.J. Mastigore circa 1850.¹

     Sylvester was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward S. Mears and Mary E. Scott. Sylvester was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester Mears, age 12 in HH#752 headed by Edw'd S. Mears, a 39 year old boot shoemaker..¹

     Louise was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward S. Mears and Mary E. Scott. Louise was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Mears, age 4 in HH#752 headed by Edw'd S. Mears, a 39 year old boot shoemaker..¹ Louise was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa C. Mears, age 20 in HH#132 headed by Edw'd S. Mears, a 52 year old shoemaker..²

     Nathaniel was born on 13 December 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joshua Turner and Tabitha (243) Braser. He married Anne Dunton on 1 October 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. Joshua Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Turner and Anne Dunton. They were married by I. Bratten..² Nathaniel died on 5 June 1850 at age 71.¹

     Anne was born on 29 July 1783 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Nathaniel B. (589) Turner on 1 October 1805 at Northampton Co, VA. Joshua Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Turner and Anne Dunton. They were married by I. Bratten..² Anne was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Turner the head of HH#753, age 67 with real estate valued at $8,000. Listed with her were Lucy Dunton, age 33; and Arthur Wyatt, a 21 year old clerk..³ Anne died on 25 January 1857 at age 73.¹

     Tabither was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Nathaniel B. (589) Turner and Anne Dunton. She married Joshua B. Wyatt on 18 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Teackle J. Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of Joshua B. Wyatt and Tabitha Turner of Nath..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabither Turner on 18 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Teackle J. Turner was the security on the M.L.B. of Joshua B. Wyatt and Tabitha Turner of Nath..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joshua B. Wyatt and Tabither Turner. Arthur was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Wyatt, a 21 year old clerk in HH#753 headed by Ann Turner, age 67 with real estate valued at $8,000. He was evidently her grandson..¹

     Lucy was born circa 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Lucy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy Dunton, age 33 in HH#753 headed by Ann Turner, age 67 with real estate valued at $8,000..¹

     Alex was born on 22 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret E. 'Peggy' (-----) circa 1849.^1,2 Alex was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as A.J. Ward the head of HH#754, a 25 year old merchant. Listed with him was Margaret Ward, age 19..² Alex died on 31 May 1892 at age 66.¹ His body was interred at Ward Family Cem, Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Alex J. Ward, the husband of Peggy E. Ward..¹

     Margaret was born on 4 October 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Alex J. Ward circa 1849.^1,2 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Ward, age 19 in HH#754 headed by A.J. Ward, a 25 year old merchant..² Margaret died on 19 December 1869 at age 39.¹ Her body was interred at Ward Family Cem, Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Peggy E. Ward, the wife of Alex J. Ward..¹

     Hester was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Core and Adah Ann Cropper. Hester was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Core, age 9 in HH#775 headed by Joshua Duer, a 35 year old carriage maker with real estate valued at $2,500. Also listed was Sarah A. Duer, age 24, who was evidently her aunt. (Note: It is assumed that she was the daughter of Sarah's sister Ada, who was living in HH#747, shown as a hotel.).¹

     Sarah was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joshua R. Duer and Sarah A. Cropper. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Duer, age 5 and born in Acc Co, VA in HH#775 headed by Joshua Duer, a 35 year old carriage maker, born in MD, with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joshua R. Duer and Sarah A. Cropper. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua B. Duer Jr., age 1 and born in Acc Co, VA in HH#775 headed by Joshua Duer, a 35 year old carriage maker, born in MD, with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     John was born circa 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Abdell on 23 December 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua B. Wyatt was the security on the M.L.B. of John Churn and Elizabeth Abdell of Joseph..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. Churn the head of HH#756, a 53 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Churns: Eliza, age 42; Margaret, age 17; Emory J., age 11; Jno. W., age 8; Geo. T., age 5; and Nath'l J., age 1. Also listed was Eola Russell, age 10..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Joseph Abdell and Elizabeth Ward. She married John Churn on 23 December 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua B. Wyatt was the security on the M.L.B. of John Churn and Elizabeth Abdell of Joseph..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Churn, age 42 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..²

     Joseph was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Ward on 5 January 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. John Bonwell of James was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Abdale and Elizabeth Ward..¹