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     Benjamin was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Polly' Roberts on 1 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua K. Roberts was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Floyd, widower, and Mary Powell, widow..¹

     Edward was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Ezekiel Mason and Tabitha Watson. He married Jane (-----) circa 1848.² Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward W. Mason the head of HH#850, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with him were Jane Mason, age 20; and Ahah Roberts, age 73..² He made a will on 15 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. To my friend George W. Cutler the whole of my estate ... Friend George W. Cutler Extr. Witt: John W. A. Mears, Edward T. Ayres & Custis S. Turner..³ Edward died in November 1853 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edm. Mason, who died of infection at the age of 30 years. He was the son of E____ & Tabitha Mason, born in Acc Co, a farmer and unmarried. A friend A.J.T. Kellam gave the information..¹ Edward's will was probated on 28 November 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard P. Read & Levi D. Dix securities..³

     Jane was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward W. Mason circa 1848.¹ Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Mason, age 20 in HH#850 headed by Edward W. Mason, a 25 year old farmer. Also listed was Adah Roberts, age 73, whose relationship has not been determined..¹

     Major was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Benjamin Colonna Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (441B) Beach. He married Sally Beach on 22 February 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward A. Revell was the security on the M.L.B. of Major D. Colonna and Sally Beach of Geo. Another record from this source shows they were married on 20 Feb 1843, two years later, so one of the dates is probably in error..³ Major was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major D. Colonna the head of HH#851, a 41 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Colonnas: Sally, age 29; and Harrietta, age 4. Also listed was Joseph Charnock, a 17 year old laborer; and William P. Beach, age 19 with an occupation shown as "None.".² Major died on 15 February 1853 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major D. Colonna, who died of consumption at the age of 44 years. He was the son of Benj. & Betsy Colonna, born in Acc Co, a carpenter and the husband of Sally Colonna. A neighbor, Wm. C. Ames, gave the information..¹

     Sally was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Geroge (441A) Beach and Rosey Nock. She married Major D. Colonna on 22 February 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward A. Revell was the security on the M.L.B. of Major D. Colonna and Sally Beach of Geo. Another record from this source shows they were married on 20 Feb 1843, two years later, so one of the dates is probably in error..¹ Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Colonna, age 29 in HH#851 headed by Major D. Colonna, a 41 year old carpenter. Also listed was William P. Beach, age 19 with an occupation shown as "None" who was evidently her brother..²

     Elizabeth was born on 17 October 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Reuben Beach and Mary 'Molly' (162) Wilkins. She married Benjamin Colonna Sr. on 26 July 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Reuben Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Colony and Betsy Beach..² Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of on 18 January 1848.¹ Her body was interred at Waterfield Farm, Pennyville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Colonna, the wife of Benjamin Colonna and the daughter of Reuben & Molly Beach..¹

     Abel was born circa 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Benjamin Colonna Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' (441B) Beach. He married Margaret E.R. Powell on 29 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Abel B. Colonna and Margaret E.R. Powell. No other information was given..³ 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 B. Colonna the head of HH#884, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Colonnas: Margaret E.R., age 30; Arthur B., age 7; George, age 3; and Mary, age 4/12. Also listed was Susan Window, age 60 and Ellen Colonna, age 21..⁴ Abel reported a death in April 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Abel B. Colonna, head of family, reported the death of Susan Window, who died at the age of 70 years. The relationship was not shown..² Abel died on 12 March 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Abel B. Colona, who died of consumption at the age of 56 years. He was the son of Benjamin & Betsy, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Marg't. His son (unnamed) gave the information..²

     Margaret was born circa 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur R. Powell and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Bell. She married Abel B. Colonna on 29 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Abel B. Colonna and Margaret E.R. Powell. No other information was given..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 E.R. Colonna, age 30 in HH#884 headed by Abel B. Colonna, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..³ Margaret died on 17 July 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. E. Colona, who died of complicated disease a the age of 66 years. She was the daughter of Arthur & Eliz. Powell, born in Acc Co, and a widowed housekeeper. Her son Arthur Colona gave the information..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Abel B. Colonna and Margaret E.R. Powell. Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur B. Colonna, age 7 in HH#884 headed by Abel B. Colonna, a 36 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..² Arthur reported a death on 17 July 1887 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Arthur Colona reported the death of his mother Marg. E. Colona, who died of complicated disease at the age of 66 years..³

     Harrietta was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Major D. Colonna and Sally Beach. Harrietta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henrietta Colonna, age 4 in HH#851 headed by Major D. Colonna, a 41 year old carpenter..¹

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Kendall Beach and Rosey (-----). He married Tabitha Finney on 31 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of William Beach of Kendall and Tabitha Finney, orphan of William..¹

     Tabitha was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Finney. She married William Beach on 31 October 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. Beach was the security on the M.L.B. of William Beach of Kendall and Tabitha Finney, orphan of William..¹

     Richard was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Louisa Taylor on 6 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard T. Ames and Louisa Taylor..² 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 Richard Ames the head of HH#852, a 31 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Ames: Louisa, age 28; Annie, age 6; Rebecca, age 3; and Louisa, age 7/12. Also listed were Littleton Carmine, age 16 with an occupation shown as "None" and John R. Taylor, age 14..¹

     Louisa was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Richard T. Ames on 6 September 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaac Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard T. Ames and Louisa Taylor..² Louisa was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Ames, age 28 in HH#852 headed by Richard Ames, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     Annie was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard T. Ames and Louisa Taylor. Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Ames, age 6 in HH#852 headed by Richard Ames, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     Rebecca was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard T. Ames and Louisa Taylor. Rebecca was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Ames, age 3 in HH#852 headed by Richard Ames, a 31 year old farmer..¹ She married John B. Doughty on 11 May 1864 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. B. Doughty, a 23 year old mechanic, the son of Jno. R. & Mary and she was shown as Rebecca A. Ames, age 18, the daughter of Rich'd T. & Louisa Ames. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..²

     Louisa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisa Ames, age 7/12 in HH#852 headed by Richard Ames, a 31 year old farmer..¹ Louisa was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Richard T. Ames and Louisa Taylor.

     Littleton was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Littleton was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Carmine, age 16 with an occupation shown as "None" in HH#852 headed by Richard Ames, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1836 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 John R. Taylor, age 14 in HH#852 headed by Richard Ames, a 31 year old farmer..¹

     Edward was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Solomon Wise and Ann C. Darby. He married Mary Guy on 10 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Edward Wise and Mary Guy. No other information was given..³ Edward was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. or F. Wise the head of HH#853, a 28 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Wises: Mary, age 23; and Edward, age 1. Also listed was Thomas Ames, age 23 with an occupation shown as "None" and Wm. Miles, age 17 with an occupation shown as "None.".²

     Mary was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Edward T. Wise on 10 January 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Edward Wise and Mary Guy. No other information was given..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 Wise, age 23 in HH#853 headed by Edward T. or F. Wise, a 28 year old farmer..¹

     Edward was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Edward T. Wise and Mary Guy. Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Wise, age 1 in HH#853 headed by Edward T. or F. Wise, a 28 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth Sarah Thomas Jacob on 1 December 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward S. Wise, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Edw'd F. & Mary Wise and she was shown as Elizabeth S. Jacob, age 18, the daughter of Wm. E. & Charlotte Jacob. They were married by E. Hebard..²

     Ann was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Benjamin (341) Darby. She married Solomon Wise on 30 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Shadrack Darby was the security on the M.L.B. of Solomon Wise Sr. and Ann C. Darby of Benjamin, dec'd..¹ Ann 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 Wise the head of HH#854, age 66. Listed with her were Susan Wise, age 22; Southey Martin, age 15; and William Phillips, age 14..²

     Benjamin was born in 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Benjamin Darby and Rachel (109) Bell. Benjamin died before 30 March 1820. It was on this date that he was shown as Benjamin Darby dec'd on his daughter Ann C. Darby's M.L.B. to Solomon Wise Sr..³

     Elizabeth was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Solomon Wise and Ann C. Darby. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Wise, age 22 in HH#854 headed by Ann Wise, age 66..³ She married Thomas W. Ames on 26 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Thomas Ames and Elizabeth S. Wise of Solomon Wise..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Ames, age 23 with an occupation shown as "None" in HH#853 headed by Edward T. or F. Wise, a 28 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth Susan Wise on 26 April 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Thomas Ames and Elizabeth S. Wise of Solomon Wise..² Thomas 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 Thos. W. Ames the head of HH#1271, a 34 year old farmer with personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Ames: Susan, age 31; Laura, age 7; Mary E., age 7; and Benja. S., age 2. Also listed were James Bunton, a 19 year old black farm laborer; Leven Becket, age 13 and black; and Patsy Bunton, age 15 and black..³ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas W. Ames the head of HH#LM219, a 44 year old farmer with personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Ames: Susan, a 41 year old housekeeper; Laura, age 16; Mary, age 14; Benj., age 11; George, age 10; Henry, age 7; Willie, age 4; and Marianna, age 1. Also listed were Edwin Brown, an 11 year old farm laborer; Nanthan Sample, a 31 year old black farm laborer; and Ann Bayley, an 8 year old black domestic servant..⁴

     Henry was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Solomon Wise and Mary (213) Snead. He married Elizabeth 'Eliza' Tigner on 24 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Wise of Solomon and Eliza. Tigner of Eliza..¹ Henry died on 12 August 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Henry was named in his father's will on 22 March 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that he was shown as my son Henry Wise dec'd in the will of Solomon Wise. Solomon in turn named Henry's sons William H. and Thomas Wise..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Eliza Tigner widow?. She married Henry Wise on 24 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Solomon Wise was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Wise of Solomon and Eliza. Tigner of Eliza..¹

     Eliza was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Southy was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Southy was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Martin, age 15 in HH#854 headed by Ann Wise, age 66..¹ Southy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southy Martin the head of HH#1123, a 24 year old mulatto farmer. Listed with him were Rhebe Martin, age 24 and black and David C. Martin, age 1 and mulatto..²