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     Smith was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Stringer. He married Elizabeth Bell on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Agrippa Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Stringer and Elizabeth Bell of Wm..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Bell. She married Smith Stringer on 30 August 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Agrippa Bell was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Stringer and Elizabeth Bell of Wm..¹ She married Dustan Rowand on 31 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Dustan Roward and Elizabeth Stringer, widow of Smith..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She may have been the Elizabeth Roane (Rowand?), age 35 (55?) in HH#766 headed by Smith J. Stringer, a 26 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz't Rone (Rowand?), age 60 in HH#1047 headed by Smith Stringer, a 36 year old farmer..²

     William was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Juliett was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Smith Stringer and Elizabeth Bell. Juliett was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juletta C. Stringer, age 24 in HH#766 headed by Smith J. Stringer, a 26 year old farmer..² Juliett was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet Stringer, age 33 in HH#1047 headed by Smith Stringer, a 36 year old farmer..³

     Dustan was born circa 1800. He married Elizabeth Bell on 31 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. John W. Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of Dustan Roward and Elizabeth Stringer, widow of Smith..¹

     Smith was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Smith Stringer and Elizabeth Bell. Smith was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith J. Stringer the head of HH#766, a 26 year old farmer. Listed with him were Elizabeth Roane (Rowand?), age 35; Julitta C. Stringer, age 24; and Geo. N. Ashby, age 16. Also listed were the following blacks: Margaret Harman, age 25 and Harrieta Harman, age 4..¹ Smith was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Stringer the head of HH#1047, a 36 year old farmer. Listed with him were Elizt. Rone, age 60; Juliet Stringter, age 33; and Harriet Harman, age 12 and black..²

     George was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ George was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. N. Ashby, age 16 in HH#766 headed by Smith J. Stringer, a 26 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Vianna Wescott on 22 November 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wyatt Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescoat, daughter of John Wescoat dec'd. Rob't Dashiel was a witness. They were also married on 22 Nov 1831 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 Jas. Sturgis the head of HH#767, a 43 year old blacksmith. Listed with him were the following Sturgis: Vinna, age 39; Marinda A., age 18; Jas. R., age 16; Adeline, age 13; Wm., age 9; Joshua, age 3; and Arthur, age 7/12. Also listed was Solomon Charnic, age 18 with an occupation shown as "None.".^3,1

     Vianna was born circa 1811 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Wescott. She married James Sturgis on 22 November 1831 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Wyatt Jr. was the security on the M.L.B. of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescoat, daughter of John Wescoat dec'd. Rob't Dashiel was a witness. They were also married on 22 Nov 1831 by G. Wescoat..¹ Vianna was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vinna Sturgis, age 39 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..^3,2

     John was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Marinda was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescott. Marinda was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marinda A. Sturgis, age 18 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     James was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescott. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. R. Sturgis, age 16 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     Adeline was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescott. Adeline was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adeline Sturgis, age 13 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     William was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescott. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Sturgis, age 9 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescott. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Sturgis, age 3 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹

     Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Sturgis, age 7/12 in HH#767 headed by Jas. Sturgis, a 43 year old blacksmith..¹ Arthur was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Sturgis and Vianna Wescott.

     Oswald was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph F. Ames and Nancy Bradford. Oswald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald W. Ames, age 4 in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Edward was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. William Mears' six youngest children were underage when he died in 1837 (Acc Co Orphans Accts, 1836-1841, pp. 177, 178, 179 & 279)..² He was the son of William (of Molly) Mears and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sherlock. Edward was named in his father's will on 15 January 1837 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward in the will of William Mears of Molly..¹ Edward was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd Mears, a 20 year old wheelwright in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..²

     Susan was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Cropper, age 19 in HH#774 headed by Joseph F. Ames, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1795. He married Julia Ashby on 12 June 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Mears of Wm. was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby. (NOTE: She may have been a sister of Elizabeth Ashby who married this Wm. Mears of Wm.).¹

     Julia was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel Ashby. She married Arthur Robins on 12 June 1820 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Mears of Wm. was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby. (NOTE: She may have been a sister of Elizabeth Ashby who married this Wm. Mears of Wm.).¹ Julia was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julia Robins the head of HH#776, age 50. Listed with her were the following were the following Robins: Julianna, age 50; Amanda, age 20; Catharine, age 15; Lafayette, age 22 with an occupation shown as "None;" and Francis, age 14..²

     Amanda was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby. Amanda was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Robins, age 20 in HH#776 headed by Julia Robins, age 50..¹ She married Lloyd F. Wilson on 12 February 1857 at Belle Haven, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd F. Wilson, a 23 year old teacher, born in N'hamp Co & living in Acc Co, the son of John S. & Keturah G. Wilson and she was shown as Amanda J. Robins, age 23, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Arthur & Juliet Robins. They were married by Montcalm Oldham and Smith K. Martin said they were both over age 21..² Amanda was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda (I. or J.) Wilson, age 27 in HH#111 headed by Lloyd T.J. Wilson, a 26 year old school teacher..³

     Catharine was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby. Catharine was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Robins, age 15 in HH#776 headed by Julia Robins, age 50..¹

     Lafayette was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby. Lafayette was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lafayette Robins, age 22 with an occupation shown as "None" in HH#776 headed by Julia Robins, age 50..¹

     Francis was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Arthur Robins and Julia Ashby. Francis was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Francis Robins, age 14 in HH#776 headed by Julia Robins, age 50..¹

     Abel was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Abel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel J. Beach the head of HH#779, a 22 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000. He was living alone and listed next to Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer..¹ He married Sarah A.E. Ames on 12 February 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Abel J. Beach and Sarah A.E. Ames. No other information was given..²

     Betty was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward H. Ames and Ann 'Nancy' Kellam. Betty was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betty Ames, age 18 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     George was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward H. Ames and Ann 'Nancy' Kellam. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Ames, age 15 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     John was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward H. Ames and Ann 'Nancy' Kellam. 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. Ames, age 10 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹

     Orace was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward H. Ames and Ann 'Nancy' Kellam. Orace was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Orace W. Ames, age 8 in HH#780 headed by Edw'd H. Ames, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,500..¹