Person Page - 1031

     Howson was born on 15 June 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Howson Mapp (II) and Elizabeth 'Betty' Thomas. Howson witnessed a will on 3 March 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Smith, Housen Mapp Jr., Joshua Taylor and Houson Mapp Sr. witnessed the will of Shadrack Kellam..⁴ Howson was named in his father's will on 25 March 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son and heir at law Howson Mapp in the will of Howson Mapp Sr..⁵ He married Sally Smith circa 1800.⁶ Howson was named in his mother's will on 9 March 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Howson Mapp in the will of Betty Mapp..² He made a will on 3 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. My manor farm where I now live to son George S. Mapp near the land I bought of Felix Bell in right of his wife Sally, joining the land of Francis Savage reserving to my son Bowdoin S. Mapp the privilege of pasture for his creatures in the marsh during his life provided my son Bowdoin S. Mapp continues to retain the land hereafter given to him until he arrives to age 21 & should my son George S. Mapp survive age 21, I give the aforesaid lands to him provided my son George S. Mapp provides a home for his brother Bowdoin S. Mapp until he arrives to age 21. The use of all the land I bought of Felix Bell in right of his wife Sally & the remainder of my manor farm where I now live, not heretofore given, to my son Bowdoin S. Mapp until he arrives to age 21 & if he survives age 21, then I give the land to him. If either son dies before age 21, then the land goes to the survivor & the survivor is to pay unto my daughters Elizabeth & Sally Mapp $300 each. To son George my Negro woman Jenny, boys Joseph & Peter & ... To son Bowdoin my Negro boys Luke & Ben, girl Rachel, boy Abram & ... & $333.33. To son George & Bowdoin S. Mapp ... To daughter Elizabeth Mapp ... To daughter Sally D. Mapp ... & Negro girl Dinah & $50. Balance of Negroes & remainder of personal estate to daughters Elizabeth Mapp & Sally D. Mapp. Son George S. Mapp & friend George Smith of John Extrs. Witt: Thomas Smith of Jonathan, Thomas Kellam & Henry Walker..⁷ Howson died on 4 September 1823 at age 53.³ Howson's will was probated on 29 September 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Moore & William D. Chandler were securities on the $20,000 bond..⁷ Howson estate was settled on 28 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. 29 Sep 1823 (Order to Invy), 10 Nov 1823 (Invy & Sale), 4 & 28 Feb 1825 (Audit Rec'd) - Legacy to George S. Mapp. Negro woman Jinney; boys Joseph & Peter, Luke, Ben & Abraham; & girl Rachel. Legacy to Bowdoin Mapp. Legacy to Elizabeth Mapp. Items kept for Sally Mapp. Black man called Jubry. Negro man Samuel; boys big Tobe, little Tobe, Mark & Major; women Pink, Annis & child & Brit & child Jake. Appraisers: Thomas Smith of Jonathan, Thomas Kellam S. S. & Littleton Willis. George Smith Extr. Jacob Weeks for digging 2 graves & James Mears of Molly for 2 coffins. A legacy favoring B. S. Mapp $336.33. A legacy favoring Sally D. Mapp $50. A legacy to John W. Nock in right of his wife Elizabeth $310.51. A legacy to Sally D. Mapp $310.51. Auditors: Thomas Smith of Jonathan & Littleton Willis..⁸

     Bowdoin was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Howson Mapp (III) and Sally Smith. Bowdoin was named in his father's will on 3 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an underage son Bowdoin S. Mapp in the will of Howson Mapp..¹ Bowdoin died before 1828. He probably died before 1828 as he is not mentioned in the will of his sister Elizabeth Mapp..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Howson Mapp (III) and Sally Smith. Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 3 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Mapp in the will of Howson Mapp..² She married John W. (of James) Nock on 27 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. James Nock & Littleton A. LeCato were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Nock of James and Elizabeth Mapp of Housen..¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 9 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Elizabeth Nock in the will of John W. Nock..³ She made a will on 18 February 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. The land devised to me by the will of my husband John W. Nock dec'd to James Nock the father of the said dec'd. To James Nock $100 clear of interest during his life & at his death to his wife Esther. To Esther Nock one boy Abraham & at her death to my sister Sally D. Mears. To uncle George Smith my man Samuel & at his death to my brother George S. Mapp. To aunt Peggy Davis my boy Major. Place head & foot grave stones at my grave & my husband dec'd. To sister Sally D. Mears ... Uncle George Smith Extr. Witt: Levin W. Nock, Thomas Nock & Thomas Smith of Jonathan..⁴ Elizabeth died in March 1828.⁴ Elizabeth's will was probated on 31 March 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. James Kellam & George S. Mapp securities..⁴

     John was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of James Nock. He married Elizabeth Mapp on 27 October 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. James Nock & Littleton A. LeCato were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Nock of James and Elizabeth Mapp of Housen..² He made a will on 9 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. To friend Elijah Nock my uniform coat. To father James Nock ... To wife Elizabeth Nock balance. Friend George Smith of Matchapungo Extr. Witt: Benjamin Floyd, Thomas Smith of Jonathan & Thomas Edmunds of William..³ John died in October 1825.³ John's will was probated on 30 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. James Kellam & William P. Moore securities..³ John was named in his wife's will on 18 February 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my dec'd husband John W. Nock in the will of Elizabeth Nock..¹

     Sarah was born on 5 January 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Howson Mapp (III) and Sally Smith. Sarah was named in her father's will on 3 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sally D. Mapp in the will of Howson Mapp..² She married John Savage Mears on 6 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of John S. Mears and Sarah D. Mapp, orphan of Howsen. They lived just below Wachapreague near Bradford's Bay..^1,4 Sarah was named in her sister's will on 18 February 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as my sister Sally D. Mears in the will of Elizabeth Nock, widow of John W. Nock dec'd..⁵ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah D. Mears, age 39 in HH#939 headed by John S. Mears, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000..⁶ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Mears, age 47 in HH#939 headed by John S. Mears, a 63 year old farmer..⁷ Sarah died on 16 August 1882 at age 72.³ Her body was interred at Wachapreague Burial Gr, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah D. Mears, 5 Jan 1810 - 16 Aug 1882..³

     John was born on 19 April 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John (of Elisha) Mears and Susannah 'Susey' Garrison. John was named in his father's will on 18 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Savage Mears, underage, in the will of John Mears of Elisha..³ John was named in his mother's will on 15 November 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John S. Mears in the will of Susey Mears, sister of Abel Garrison..⁴ He married Sarah D. 'Sally' Mapp on 6 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. Abel Garrison was the security on the M.L.B. of John S. Mears and Sarah D. Mapp, orphan of Howsen. They lived just below Wachapreague near Bradford's Bay..^5,6 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 John S. Mears the head of HH#939, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $12,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Sarah D., age 39; Elizabeth L., age 22; Sally L., age 20; Virginia E., age 17; Margaret, age 15; Mary A., age 11; George L.G., age 7; Suffronia E., age 4; and John W., age 2..⁷ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Mears the head of HH#939 a 63 year old farmer with real estate valued at $22,000 and personal property valued at $7,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Sally, age 47; Virginia, age 22; Catherine, age 20; Smith, age 14; Saphronea, age 14; John, age 12; and Hugh, age 10..⁸ John died on 3 May 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 75. He was shown as John S. Mears, who died of unknown causes at the age of 75 years. He was the husband of Sarah D. Mears and his son John W. Mears gave the information..⁹ His body was interred at Wachapreague Burial Gr, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John S. Mears, 19 Apr 1797 - 3 May 1872, who died at the age of 75 years, 0 months & 14 days..²

     Sally was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Major and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Darby. She married Severn Young on 12 January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Young & Zoro. Mason were the securities on the M.L.B. of Severn Young of Geo. and Sally R. Major of Wm., who gave consent..²

     Severn was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of George Young Jr.. He married Sally K. Major on 12 January 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel Young & Zoro. Mason were the securities on the M.L.B. of Severn Young of Geo. and Sally R. Major of Wm., who gave consent..¹

     George was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Young Sr. and Susan (-----).

     William was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Major and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Darby. He married Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin on 9 February 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Costin Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of William L. Major, orphan of William and ward of James Kellam of A. (of Acc Co) and Elizabeth Costin, daughter of Wm. Costin Sr. They were married on 11 Feb 1829 by P. Williams. Wm. Major made his guardian choice on 27 Aug 1827 in Acc Co..³ William was named as administrator of an estate on 31 January 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William L. Major was named to settle the estate of Betsey Ashby. George S. Mapp & Lewis S. Roberts were the securities..⁴ William died on 7 October 1848.³ His body was interred at Major Farm, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William L. Major, the son of Wm. & Eliz. Major, who died on 7 Oct 1848 at the age of 38 years..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1811 at Northampton Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Costin Sr.. She married William Littleton Major on 9 February 1829 at Northampton Co, VA. Wm. Costin Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of William L. Major, orphan of William and ward of James Kellam of A. (of Acc Co) and Elizabeth Costin, daughter of Wm. Costin Sr. They were married on 11 Feb 1829 by P. Williams. Wm. Major made his guardian choice on 27 Aug 1827 in Acc Co..¹ Elizabeth 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 Major the head of HH#801, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000. Listed with her were the following Majors: Lucretia, age 19; Elizabeth, age 17; Sarah, age 14; Rose, age 11; Camilla, age 10; Wm., age 8; Jas., age 4; and Florence, age 3. Also listed was Mary Holt, age 35 with real estate valued at $500; and Esly Kellam, a 17 year old student..³ Elizabeth died on 29 July 1854.² Her body was interred at Major Farm, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth D. Major, the wife of Wm. L. Major, who died on 29 Jul 1854 at the age of 43 years..²

     John was born circa 1775 at Northampton Co, VA.

     Lucretia was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. Lucretia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lucretia Major, age 19 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone shows she was born in 1836, but the 1850 census puts her birth at 1833..^1,2 She was the daughter of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Major, age 17 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..² Elizabeth was listed with her sister in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Major, age 25 with personal property valued at $5,000 in HH#1198 headed by John W. Custis, a 27 year old farmer. Also listed was Rose Custis, age 21, who was evidently her sister..³ Elizabeth died in 1908.¹ Her body was interred at Major Farm, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Purnell Major, the daughter of Wm. Littleton & Eliz. Costen Major..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Major, age 14 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..¹

     Camilla was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. Camilla was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Camilla Major, age 10 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..¹

     William was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Major, age 8 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..¹

     James was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Major, age 4 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..¹ James was listed with his sister in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James C. Major, age 15 with personal property valued at $5,000 in HH#1198 headed by John W. Custis, a 27 year old farmer. Also listed was Rose Custis, age 21, who was evidently his sister..² He married Olivia E. Nottingham on 6 November 1866 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James C. Major, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Wm. L. & Elizabeth Major and she was shown as Olivia E. Nottingham, age 20, the daughter of Severn E. & Bridget Nottingham..³

     Ellen was born on 8 October 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. Ellen was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Florence Major, age 3 in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..¹ She married William W. White on 23 December 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William White, a 31 year old carpenter, the son of Napoleon O. & Eliza White and she was shown as Nellie Major, age 25, the daughter of Wm. L. & Elizabeth Major. They were marrried neard Pungoteague by O. Littleton..³ Ellen died on 3 August 1927 at age 78.² Her body was interred at Hollies Ch Cem, Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ellen Major White, wife of William W. White, 8 Oct 1848 - 3 Aug 1927..²

     Carolina was born on 14 March 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Littleton Major and Elizabeth 'Hester' Costin. Carolina died on 14 August 1844 at age 10.¹ Her body was interred at Major Farm, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Carolina Major, the daughter of Wm. L. & Eliz D. Major, who died on 14 Aug 1844 at the age of 10 years, 5 months and 0 days..¹

     John was born on 23 September 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Major and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Darby. John died on 12 October 1819 at age 16.¹ His body was interred at Major Farm, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John D. Major, the son of Wm. & Betsy Major..¹

     Mary was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Ashby Sr.. She married James S. Holt on 27 July 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Albert G. Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of James S. Holt, widower, and Mary Ashby of George. (Note: This date may be in error since his first wife, Ann T. Mapp, did not die until 3 May 1836, according to her tombstone.).¹ Mary was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Holt, age 35 with real estate valued at $500, in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..²

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Ann T. Mapp on 19 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. George L. Mapp was the security on the M.L.B. of James S. Holt and Ann T. Mapp. According to Bible records they were married on 24 Jan 1829..^1,2 He married Mary Ashby on 27 July 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Albert G. Ashby was the security on the M.L.B. of James S. Holt, widower, and Mary Ashby of George. (Note: This date may be in error since his first wife, Ann T. Mapp, did not die until 3 May 1836, according to her tombstone.).¹

     Ann was born on 1 October 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Thomas Mapp and Leah (114) Harrison. She married James S. Holt on 19 June 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. George L. Mapp was the security on the M.L.B. of James S. Holt and Ann T. Mapp. According to Bible records they were married on 24 Jan 1829..^3,2 Ann died on 3 May 1832 at age 22.² Her body was interred at Marshside, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann T. Holt, the wife of Jas. Holt and the daughter of Geo. T. & Leah Mapp, 1 Oct 1809 - 3 May 1836, who died at the age of 25 years..¹

     Esly was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Esly was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Esly Kellam, a 17 year old student in HH#801 headed by Hester Major, age 40 and farming with real estate valued at $28,000..¹

     Lydia was born on 23 July 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts her birth at 1834, her 1857 marriage record puts it at 1834, her 1881 Acc Co death record puts it at 1833, but her tombstone shows 1843, which must be in error..^2,3,4,1 She was the daughter of Smith Hyslop Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Savage. Lydia was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Hyslop, age 16 in HH#802 headed by Smith Hyslop Sr., a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $50,000..² She married John Savage Walter on 19 October 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Walker, widower and she was shown as Lydia S. Hyslop, the daughter of Smith Hyslop. C.C. Satchell says both are over age 21. When they were married on 21 Oct 1857 by Montcalm Oldham, he was shown as John S. Walter, a 44 year old widowed farmer, the son of Rich'd & Mary Walter and she was shown as Lydia S. Hyslop, age 23, the daughter of Smith & Sarah Hyslop..¹ Lydia died on 28 November 1881 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 47. Her Acc Co death record shows her as Lydia S. Walter, who died of consumption at the age of 48 years (bc 1833). She was the daughter of Smith Hyslop, born in Acc Co, and a widowed housekeeper. A friend Edw'd Wise gave the information..^4,3

     John was born on 10 December 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Richard Walter Sr. and Mary 'Polly' (Matilda?) Benson. He married Mary A. Beach circa 1840.³ He married Ann 'Nancy' Downing on 6 June 1848 at Accomack Co, VA. William Harmon was the security on the M.L.B. of John Walters, widow, and Nancy Downing of Francis. They were married on 7 Jun 1848..⁴ 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 John S. Walter the head of HH#898, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500. Listed with him were the following Walters: Ann, age 27; John R., age 8; and Mary E., age 1..⁵ He married Lydia S. Hyslop on 19 October 1857 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Walker, widower and she was shown as Lydia S. Hyslop, the daughter of Smith Hyslop. C.C. Satchell says both are over age 21. When they were married on 21 Oct 1857 by Montcalm Oldham, he was shown as John S. Walter, a 44 year old widowed farmer, the son of Rich'd & Mary Walter and she was shown as Lydia S. Hyslop, age 23, the daughter of Smith & Sarah Hyslop..¹ John died on 19 December 1874 at age 62.³ His body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John Savage Walter, the husband of Lydia S. Walter and the son of Rich'd & Polly Walter..³

     Smith was born on 31 August 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Smith Hyslop Sr. and Sarah 'Sally' Savage. Smith was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Hyslop, age 11 in HH#802 headed by Smith Hyslop Sr., a 52 year old famer with real estate valued at $50,000..² Smith died on 24 May 1885 at age 44.¹ His body was interred at Bayberry Fram, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Smith Hyslop, the son of Smith & Sallie Hyslop..¹

     Julietta was born on 8 October 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Ward Kellam and Margaret W. (518) Kellam. She married Augustine L. Sherwood Sr. on 9 June 1845 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Augusten L. Sherwood and Julietta S. Kellam. No other information was given..² Julietta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Julietta Sherwood, age 20 in HH#808 headed by Jno. W. Kellam, a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Also listed below her were Alexinar Sherwood, age 4; and Augustine L. Sherwood, age 2, who were evidently her children.. She married Smith Hyslop Sr. circa 1855.¹ Julietta died on 6 March 1871 at age 41.¹ Her body was interred at Bayberry Fram, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julietta Hyslop, the wife of Smith and the daughter of Jno. W. and Margaret W. Kellam..¹

     John was born on 6 March 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Severn (497) Kellam and Ann (-----). He married Margaret W. (518) Kellam on 14 June 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. Frederick Kellam was the security on the M.L.B. of John W. Kellam and Maragaret W. Kellam of Frederick..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. W. Kellam the head of HH#808, a 62 year old farmer with real estate valued at $10,000. Listed with him were the following Kellams: Margaret W., age 60; and Jno. P.W., a 22 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..³ John died on 26 July 1850 at age 61.¹ His body was interred at Kellam Bur Gr, Craddock Neck, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Kellam, the son of Severn & Ann Kellam, 6 Mar 1789 - 26 Jul 1850. (Note: The death date may be in error, as he was listed in HH#808 in the 1850 census, which was visited on 10 Sep 1850.).¹