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     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph Abdell 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

     Margaret was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Churn and Elizabeth Abdell. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Churn, age 17 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     Emory was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Churn and Elizabeth Abdell. Emory was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emory J. Churn, age 11 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Churn and Elizabeth Abdell. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Churn, age 8 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Churn and Elizabeth Abdell. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. T. Churn, age 5 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     Nathaniel was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Churn and Elizabeth Abdell. Nathaniel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nath'l J. Churn, age 1 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     Eola was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eola was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eola Russell, age 10 in HH#756 headed by Jno. Churn, a 53 year old farmer..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1780 at England.¹ Joshua was listed with his son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua S. Humphreys, age 70 with an occupation shown as "None," born in England in HH#759 headed by Joshua E. Humphreys, a 35 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Robert was born circa 1842 at Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Joshua E. Humphreys and Elizabeth S. (-----). Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. M. Humphreys, age 8 and born in Tennesse in HH#759 headed by Joshua E. Humphreys, a 35 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joshua E. Humphreys and Elizabeth S. (-----). 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. Humphreys, age 3 and born in Acc Co, VA in HH#759 headed by Joshua E. Humphreys, a 35 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     James was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Catherine A. Mears on 22 November 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Benston and Catherine Mears. No other information was given. They also had a marriage license issued in Worcester Co, MD on 21 Nov 1843 and they were shown as James T. Benston and Catharine Mears..^2,3 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 James Benson the head of HH#762, a 32 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Bensons: Catharine A., age 22; Hester Ann, age 4; and Rich'd H., age 1/12..¹

     Catherine was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James T. Benson on 22 November 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Benston and Catherine Mears. No other information was given. They also had a marriage license issued in Worcester Co, MD on 21 Nov 1843 and they were shown as James T. Benston and Catharine Mears..^2,3 Catherine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine A. Benson, age 22 in HH#762 headed by Jas. Benson, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Hester was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James T. Benson and Catherine A. Mears. Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Ann Benson, age 4 in HH#762 headed by Jas. Benson, a 32 year old farmer..¹

     Richard was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd H. Benson, age 1/12 in HH#762 headed by Jas. Benson, a 32 year old farmer..¹ Richard was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James T. Benson and Catherine A. Mears.

     George was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George W. Smith and Eliza C. Wilkins. George was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Smith, age 14 in HH#763 headed by Geo. M. Smith, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George W. Smith circa 1845.¹ Catharine was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Smith, age 30 in HH#763 headed by Geo. M. Smith, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500..¹

     Rosina was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Smith and Catharine (-----). Rosina was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rosina Smith, age 4 in HH#763 headed by Geo. M. Smith, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500..¹

     James was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George W. Smith and Catharine (-----). James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Smith, age 2 in HH#763 headed by Geo. M. Smith, a 46 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth S. Pearson on 9 January 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Joshua K. Roberts and Wm. Pearson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Arthur E. Roberts, ward of Joshua K. Roberts, and Elizabeth S. Pearson, the daughter of Wm. Pearson..² He married Margaret A.S. Smith on 18 April 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. John C. Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur E. Roberts and Miss Margaret A.S. Smith, the daughter of John C. Smith. They were married on 20 Apr 1842 by P. Warren..² Arthur was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur E. Roberts the head of HH#764, a 36 year old wheelwright. Listed with him were the following Roberts: Margaret A., age 25; Joshua C., age 15; Geo. L., age 4; Mary A., age 2; and Jno. T.A., age 8/12..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Northampton Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Pearson and Kessey Watson. She married Arthur E. Roberts on 9 January 1834 at Northampton Co, VA. Joshua K. Roberts and Wm. Pearson were the securities on the M.L.B. of Arthur E. Roberts, ward of Joshua K. Roberts, and Elizabeth S. Pearson, the daughter of Wm. Pearson..¹

     William was born circa 1775. He was the son of Thomas Pearson. He married Kessey Watson on 24 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of William Pearson of Thomas and Kessy Watson of William. They were married on 25 Dec 1817..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John C. Smith. She married Arthur E. Roberts on 18 April 1842 at Northampton Co, VA. John C. Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur E. Roberts and Miss Margaret A.S. Smith, the daughter of John C. Smith. They were married on 20 Apr 1842 by P. Warren..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 A. Roberts, age 25 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..²

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1834.¹ 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. C. Smith the head of HH#930, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Smiths: Elizabeth, age 34; Drucilla, age 20; Elizabeth, age 15; John, age 12; Sally, age 9; Emma, age 4; Georgianna, age 2; James, age 1; and Richard H., age 4/12. Also listed was Betsey Mears, age 72..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Arthur E. Roberts and Elizabeth S. Pearson. Joshua was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua C. Roberts, age 15 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..¹

     George was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Arthur E. Roberts and Margaret A.S. Smith. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. L. Roberts, age 4 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..¹

     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.A. Roberts, age 8/12 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..¹ John was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Arthur E. Roberts and Margaret A.S. Smith.

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur E. Roberts and Margaret A.S. 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 2 in HH#764 headed by Arthur E. Roberts, a 36 year old wheelwright..¹

     Kessey was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Watson. She married William Pearson on 24 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of William Pearson of Thomas and Kessy Watson of William. They were married on 25 Dec 1817..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1750.

     Stokely was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Stokely was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Stokely Parsons the head of HH#765, a 28 year old carpenter. Listed with him were Jas. Bull, an 18 year old carpenter and the following blacks: Hester Savage, age 21; Comfort Bayly, age 57; Elizabeth Beckett, age 36 with the following Becketts listed under her: Jane, age 14; Polly, age 11; Edward, age 9; Peggy, age 5; Mary, age 3; Susan, age 1; and Nat, age 2/12..¹