Person Page - 1041

     Margaret was born circa 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Folio and Percy (-----). She married Selby Copes Sr. circa 1800.²

     Selby was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Folio circa 1800.¹

     Mary was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John M. Folio circa 1845.¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Folio, age 31 in HH#872 headed by John M. Folio, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     Joice was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John M. Folio and Mary (-----). Joice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Joice F. Folio, age 2 in HH#872 headed by John M. Folio, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..¹

     John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Folio, age 1/12 in HH#872 headed by John M. Folio, a 30 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500..¹ John was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John M. Folio and Mary (-----).

     Lorenzo was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William (of Wm.) Mears and Elizabeth (172) Arlington. Lorenzo was named in his grandfather's will on 24 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as grandchild Lorenzo Mears and given £5 in the will of John Arlington, wife Sophiah..³ Lorenzo was named in his father's will on 15 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as a son Lorenzo D. Mears in the will of Wm. Mears of Wm, wife Elizabeth (N'hamp WB 36, p. 426).. Lorenzo was the security on a M.L.B. dated on 25 January 1832 at Northampton Co, VA. It was on this date that Lorenzo D. Mears was the security on the M.L.B. of George Bell and Margaret W. Colonna..⁴ He married Sophia A.B. Kellam on 11 November 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Lorenzo Mears and Sophia Kellam. No other information was given. They also had a license issued in Worcester Co, MD on 7 Nov 1835 which showed him as Lorenzo D. Mears and her as Sophia A. Kellam..^5,6 Lorenzo was named as administrator of an estate on 27 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Lorenzo D. Mears was named to settle the estate of Alvin A.W. Mears. William F. Eichelberger & John W.H. Mears were securities..⁷ Lorenzo was named as administrator of an estate on 27 May 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Lorenzo D. Mears was named to settle the estate of Alvin A.W. Mears. William F. Eichelberger & John W.H. Mears were securities..⁷ Lorenzo was named in his uncle's will on 26 March 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo D. Mears in the will of John Arlington..¹ Lorenzo was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo D. Mears the head of HH#873, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Sophia A.B., age 33; and Oswald, age 6. Also listed was Margaret Sample, age 21 and black..² Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo Mears the head of HH#1221, a 50 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,500 and personal property valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the followin Mears: Sophia, age 42; Oswald B., age 10; Arlington, age 6 & born in MD; Mary S., age 5 & born in MD; Beverly S., age 3; and Lorenzo D., age 2. Also listed were Geo. West, a 17 year old black farm laborer; Jerannah Thomson, age 17 and black; and Marg't Becket, age 15 and black..⁸ Lorenzo died on 19 August 1891 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lorenzo D. Mears Sr., who died of asthma at the age of 35 (obvious error), the son of Wm. Mears. He was born in Acc Co, a gentleman and a widower. His son L.D. Mears Jr. gave the information..⁹

     Sophia was born on 31 July 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Lorenzo Dow Mears Sr. on 11 November 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Lorenzo Mears and Sophia Kellam. No other information was given. They also had a license issued in Worcester Co, MD on 7 Nov 1835 which showed him as Lorenzo D. Mears and her as Sophia A. Kellam..^2,3 Sophia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia A.B. Kellam, age 33 in HH#873 headed by Lorenzo D. Mears, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..⁴ Sophia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sophia Mears, age 42 in HH#1221 headed by Lorenzo Mears, a 50 year old farmer..⁵ Sophia died on 9 April 1885 at age 67.¹ Her body was interred at McLane Plot, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sophia A.B. Mears, wife of Lorenzo D. Mears, 31 Jul 1817 - 9 Apr 1885..¹

     Oswald was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Lorenzo Dow Mears Sr. and Sophia A.B. Kellam. Oswald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald Mears, age 6 in HH#873 headed by Lorenzo D. Mears, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000..¹ Oswald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Oswald B. Mears, age 10 in HH#1221 headed by Lorenzo Mears, a 50 year old farmer..²

     Charlotte was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Obed P. Twiford on 26 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph N. Bagwell and Stephen Hopkins were the securities on the M.L.B. of Obed P. Twyford and Charlotte Ann Ailworth..¹

     Ann was born on 24 January 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Obed P. Twiford and Charlotte Ann Ailworth. Ann was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Twiford, age 9 in HH#874 headed by Obed P. Twiford, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..¹ She married Edward T. Downing on 20 July 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Downing, the son of John and she was shown as Anna E. Twiford, daughter of Obed P. Twiford. John W. Sturgis said he was over age 21..² Ann died on 22 May 1888 at age 47.² Her body was interred at E.T. Downing Plot, Painter-Keller, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Anna E. Downing, wife of Edward T. Downing (nee Twyford), 24 Jan 1841 - 22 May 1888..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Watson, age 68 in HH#874 headed by Obed P. Twiford, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Calvin was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Calvin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Calvin H. Read, a 21 year old teacher in HH#874 headed by Obed P. Twiford, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,000..¹

     Stephen was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sophie (-----) circa 1812.¹

     Sophie was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Stephen Mason circa 1812.¹

     Susan was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Stephen Mason and Sophie (-----). Susan was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mason, age 30 in HH#880 headed by Margaret Mason, age 37. Also listed was Sarah A. Mason, age 2, who is assumed to have been her daughter, based on the 1860 census..² Susan was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mason, age 35 in HH#955 headed by Lucy Kellam, age 30. Also listed was Sarah Mason, age 12, who is assumed to have been her daughter..³ Susan died on 1 October 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Mason who died of unknown causes at the age of 50 years. She was the daughter of Stephen & Sophie Mason, born in Acc Co and unmarried. Her nephew S. Mason gave the information..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Stephen E. Mason and Ann Elizabeth 'Ann Aliza' Parker. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l P. Mason, age 5 in HH#LM346 headed by Stephen Mason, a 60 year old waterman..² Samuel reported a death on 15 December 1886 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Sam'l P. Mason reported the death of his father Stephen Mason, who died of paralysis at the age of 78 years..³ He married Fannie E. Wallace on 7 December 1887 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel P. Mason, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Stephen & Annie Mason and she was shown as Fannie E. Wallace, age 22, the daughter of Margaret Wallace. They were married by J.R. Sturgis..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Jacob Mason and Damy Taylor. She married John H. Poulson on 12 January 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. H. Poulson, widower, and she was shown as Margaret Mason, daughter of Jacob, dec'd. They were married by J. Allen and Edm'd Mason said she was over age 21..^1,2 Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Poulson, age 45 in HH#707 headed by John Poulson, a 40 year old painter..³

     Elizabeth was born on 14 February 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Margaret A. (H?) Mason. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsy Mason, age 18 in HH#880 headed by Margaret Mason, age 37..² Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Mason, age 27 in HH#870 headed by Margaret Mason, a 45 year old seamstress..³ Elizabeth died on 11 February 1896 at age 63.¹ Her body was interred at Mason Plot, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lizzie A. Mason, daughter of Marg't H. (A.?) Mason. This Mason Plot was identified in 1940 data as located on the Ben Mathes Place between Pungoteague & Holly's Church. Unable to locate in 1980s..

     Sarah was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Susan Mason. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Mason, age 2 in HH#880 headed by Margaret Mason, age 37. Also listed was Susan Mason, age 30, who, based on the 1860 census, is assumed to have been her mother..¹ Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Mason, age 12 in HH#855 headed by Luch Kellam, age 30. Also listed was Susan Mason, age 35, who was evidently her mother..²

     John was born on 4 July 1817 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William (of Wm.) Mears and Elizabeth (172) Arlington. John was named in his grandfather's will on 24 September 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandchild John Arlington Mears and given £5 in the will of John Arlington, wife Sophiah..¹ John was named in his father's will on 15 June 1824 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as J.W. Mears in the will of Wm. Mears of Wm, wife Elizabeth (N'hamp WB 36, p. 426).. He married Hester 'Hetty' Pusey on 10 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. John T. Johnson & Frederick Kellam were the securities on the M.L.B. of John W.A. Mears and Hester Pusey..³ John was named in his uncle's will on 26 March 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W.A. Mears in the will of John Arlington..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 W.A. Mears the head of HH#881, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Hester, age 28; Mary A., age 6; Vandalia, age 3; and John, age 8/12. Also listed was Shadrack T. Kellam, age 11 and Stratton Sample, age 19 and black..⁵ John 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 John W.A. Mears the head of HH#848, a 42 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. Listed with him were the following Mears: Hester, age 37; Mary A., age 15; Vandalia, age 12; John, age 10; Henry, age 8; Rose, age 3; and Kate, age 1. Also listed were Jane Kellam, age 32 and Mary Kellam, age 11..⁶ John died on 26 July 1862 at age 45.² His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John A. Mears, husband of Hester, 4 Jul 1817 - 26 Jul 1862..²

     Hester was born on 22 September 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Stephen Pusey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hancock. She married John W. Arlington Mears on 10 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. John T. Johnson & Frederick Kellam were the securities on the M.L.B. of John W.A. Mears and Hester Pusey..³ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Mears, age 28 in HH#881 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..⁴ Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Mears, age 37 in HH#848 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 42 year old farmer..⁵ Hester died on 13 April 1895 at age 72.² Her body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hester Mears, wife of John A. Mears, 22 Sep 1822 - 13 Apr 1895..²

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John W. Arlington Mears and Hester 'Hetty' Pusey. 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. Mears, age 6 in HH#881 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Mears, age 15 in HH#848 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 42 year old farmer..²

     Vandalia was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John W. Arlington Mears and Hester 'Hetty' Pusey. Vandalia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vandalia Mears, age 3 in HH#881 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ Vandalia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Vandalia Mears, age 12 in HH#848 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 42 year old farmer..²

     John was born on 19 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of John W. Arlington Mears and Hester 'Hetty' Pusey. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, age 8/12 in HH#881 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Mears, age 10 in HH#848 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 42 year old farmer..⁴ He married Eliza C. Powell on 28 February 1873 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Mears, a 24 year old collector, the son of Jno. W.A. & Hester Mears and she was shown as Eliza C. Powell, age 19, the daughter of George L. & Sally Powell. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Pungoteague Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Mears, a 30 year old head of household. Listed with him were the following Mears: Eliza, age 28; Sarah H., age 4; and Fredrick, age 1..⁵ John died on 5 October 1922 at age 72.³ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John A. Mears, 19 Nov 1849 - 5 Oct 1922..⁶

     Charlotte was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Stephen Pusey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hancock.

     Eliza was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Stephen Pusey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hancock. She married Thomas Shadrack Kellam on 15 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Kellam and Eliza Pusey. No other information was given..²

     Thomas was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Eliza A.A. Pusey on 15 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Thomas Kellam and Eliza Pusey. No other information was given..¹

     Shadrack was born on 7 April 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Shadrack Kellam and Eliza A.A. Pusey. Shadrack was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Shadrack T. Kellam, age 11 in HH#881 headed by John W.A. Mears, a 33 year old farmer with real estate valued at $4,000. Also listed was Hester Mears, age 28, who was his maternal aunt..³ He married Mary E. Martin on 28 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Shaderick T. Kellam, a 28 year old shoemaker, the son of Thos. & Eliza Kellam and she was shown as Mary E. Martin, age 19, born in Baltimore City, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Isaac S. & Jane Martin. They were married by A.B. Dolly..² Shadrack died on 11 March 1921 at age 81.¹ His body was interred at St. George Ep Ch Cem, Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Shadrack T. Kellam, the son of Shadrack & Eliza Pansy (probably Pusey). (Note: He was his wife Mary E. Kellam are burried in different cemeteries.).¹

     Mary was born on 20 May 1848 at Baltimore, MD.^2,1 She was the daughter of Isaac S. Martin and Jane I. (-----). She married Shadrack T. Kellam on 28 November 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Shaderick T. Kellam, a 28 year old shoemaker, the son of Thos. & Eliza Kellam and she was shown as Mary E. Martin, age 19, born in Baltimore City, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Isaac S. & Jane Martin. They were married by A.B. Dolly..¹ Mary died on 30 June 1906 at age 58.² Her body was interred at Martin Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Kellam, the wife of Shadrack T. Kellam. (Note: They are burried in different cemeteries.).²

     Isaac was born on 4 January 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Peter Martin and Rosey Warrington. He married Jane I. (-----) circa 1845.¹ Isaac died on 7 January 1900 at age 73.¹ His body was interred at Martin Plot, Painter, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Isaac S. Martin, the husband of Jane I. Martin and the son of Peter & Rose Martin. He died at the age of 73 years, 0 months and 3 days..¹