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     Susan was born circa 1828 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 Taylor, age 22 in HH#1276 headed by Josiah Parker, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     Thomas was born in 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of James J. Fox and Eleanor 'Nelly' Lilliston. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Fox, age 4 in HH#605 headed by James J. Fox, a 49 year old blacksmith..⁴ He married Sarah Ann 'Sallie' Daugherty on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas A. Fox, a 27 year old farmer, the son of Jas. & Nellie Fox and she was shown as Sallie A. Daughtery, age 26, the daughter of Jas. A. & Eleshea Daughtery. They were married by A.J. Walter..¹ Thomas died in 1903.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.³

     Sarah was born in 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James A. Daugherty and Elitia A. 'Eleshea' White. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah A. Daugherty, age 3 in HH#233 headed by James A. Daugherty, a 36 year old shoemaker..³ She married Thomas A. Fox on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas A. Fox, a 27 year old farmer, the son of Jas. & Nellie Fox and she was shown as Sallie A. Daughtery, age 26, the daughter of Jas. A. & Eleshea Daughtery. They were married by A.J. Walter..¹ Sarah died in 1913.² Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born circa 1865. He married Sarah B. (-----) circa 1890.

     Sarah was born in 1869.¹ She married Samuel Farmer circa 1890. Sarah died in 1945.¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of William Elliott and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Fisher. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1820 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She would have been one of the 2 females age 0-10 in a househould headed by Betsey Lecato, age 26-45..⁵ Elizabeth was named in her mother's will on 7 March 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizar Elliott in a deed from Elizabeth Lecato which served the same purpose as a will. Elizar Elliott & Polly Elliott were given various household items for love and affection and $1 upon the death of Elizabeth Lecato..⁶ Elizabeth was named in a land cause on 29 May 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Elliott, daughter of William Elliott dec'd, a child of Charles Elliott, who died in the life time of his nephew John T. Elliott, who died intestate in N'hamp Co, VA, some 10 years earlier. On 1 May 1833 Elizabeth and Molly Elliott, two of the children of the said William Elliott, dec., who was one of the children of the aforesaid Charles Elliott, dec., by deed of that date (the aforesaid Margaret Elliott being at that time dead), conveyed to your orator, John G. Joynes, all their right, title and interest in said estate..³ 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 Eliza Elliott the head of HH#896, age 40. Listed with her were the following Elliotts: Margaret J., age 16; and Virginia S., age 7/12. Also listed was William K. Ames, a 30 year old laborer; and Sarah Ames, age 35. Her sister Polly Elliott, age 38, was living 2 doors away in HH#894..⁴ She made a will on 11 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. Her will was partly proved 25 Jul 1859 and fully proved 29 Aug 1859. To my daughter (probably granddaughter) Virginia Susan Ames $50 to be placed in the hands of William Harmon as her guardian & if she dies before she arrives to age 18 & there is any remaining, then it should remain there for him to apply to my daughter Margaret Jane Ames. Balance to William Harmon as trustee for my daughter Margaret Jane Ames & if she should survive William Ames, her present husband, then he should pay over the balance to her. William Harmon Extr. Witt: Napoleon O. White, John P. Walker & William Harmon..⁷ Elizabeth died in July 1859.⁸ Elizabeth's will was probated on 29 August 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Margaret was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Elizabeth S. 'Elizar' Elliott. She married William K. Ames on 13 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Napoleon N. White and Edmond R. Allen were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Ames of Stringer and Margaret J. Elliot of Eliza Elliot..² Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Elliott, age 16 in HH#920 headed by James Mears of Jas., a 33 year old wheelwright. Also listed below her was Virginia S. Elliott, age 7/12 who was evidently her daughter by William K. Ames, a 30 year old laborer who was also listed below Virginia. Below William was Sarah Ames, age 35, who may have been his sister..³ Margaret was named in her mother's will on 11 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Margaret Jane Ames in the will of Eliza S. Elliott..⁴ She married John T. Kimmerle on 15 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Kemerle, a 37 year old single shoemaker, born in Garland, Switzerland & living in Acc Co, the son of John & Barbara Kemerle and she was shown as Margaret Jane Ames, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Eliza Elliott (Wm. on the lic) & (widow of Wm. on the lic). They were married by P. Warren and Littleton Savage said he was over age 21..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret J. Kimberly, age 25 in HH#811 headed by John Kimberly, a 32 year old shoemaker. Also listed was Virginia Ames, age 11, who was evidently her daughter by her prior marriage to William Ames..⁵

     Virginia was born on 7 December 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William K. Ames and Margaret Jane Elliott. Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia S. Elliott, age 7/12 in HH#896 headed by Eliza Elliott, age 40. Also listed was Margaret J. Elliott, age 16, who was evidently her mother. Also listed below her was William K. Ames, age 30 year old laborer, who was evidently her father..³ Virginia was named in her grandmother's will on 11 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as daughter (probably granddaughter) Virginia Susan Ames in the will of Eliza S. Elliott..⁴ Virginia was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Ames, age 11 in HH#811 headed by John Kimberly, a 32 year old shoemaker. Also listed was Margaret J. Kimberly, age 25, who was evidently her mother my her prior marriage to William Ames..⁵ She married James E. Mears on 10 November 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Jas. Mears and she was shown as Virginia S. Ames, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Marg't Ames. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ Virginia died on 30 August 1923 at age 73. Her tombstone shows her as Virginia S. Mears, wife of James E. Mears, 7 Dec 1849 - 30 Aug 1923..² Her body was interred at Mears Plot, Keller, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Stringer Ames. He married Margaret Jane Elliott on 13 January 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. Napoleon N. White and Edmond R. Allen were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Ames of Stringer and Margaret J. Elliot of Eliza Elliot..¹

     Stringer was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Caleb Ames. He married Rachel Pusey on 25 February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. John C. Ames was the security on the M.L.B. of Stringer Ames and Rachel Peusey of William dec'd..¹ Stringer died in May 1840.²

     James was born on 13 February 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of James R. (of Jesse) Mears and Catharine T. Wyatt widow?. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears, age 8 in HH#927 headed by James Mears of Jesse, a 35 year old fisherman..² He married Virginia Susan Ames on 10 November 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James E. Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of Jas. Mears and she was shown as Virginia S. Ames, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Marg't Ames. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹ James died on 10 March 1903 at age 61.³ His body was interred at Mears Plot, Keller, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James E. Mears, husband of Virginia S. Mears, 13 Feb 1842 -10 Mar 1903..³

     James was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1830 census, while he was still in his father's household, places the birth of James Mears of James between 1815 and 1820. Later census records, when ages were given in exact years, do not agree as to the year in which he was born. The 1870 census appears the most accurate, when it gives his age as 52, putting his birth at 1818. The 1850 census puts it at 1817. However, if he had been born in 1817 he would have been age 21 in 1838 when he married and would not have needed a guardian..¹ He was the son of James (of Molly) Mears and Sally Wallace. James chose a guardian on on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Mears, orphan of James Mears, chose William W. Oliver as his guardian (Acc Co Orders, 1836-1840, p. 348).. He married Mary 'Molly' Mears on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Oliver was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears, ward of William W. Oliver, and Mary Harrison, widow of Evans..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 James Mears of Jas. the head of HH#920, a 33 year old wheelwright. Listed with him were the following Mears: Molly, age 36; Bagwell, age 10; James, age 8; Sarah, age 6; Columbus, age 2; and George, age 1/12..¹ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mears the head of HH#880, a 45 year old wheelwright with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Molly, age 48; Sarah A., age 15; Columbus, age 11; Geo., age 10; John, age 4; and Mary, age 2..³ James 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 James Mears the head of HH#LM164, a 52 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Mearses: Molly, a 57 year old house keeper; Columbus, a 21 year old farm laborer; Geo. W., a 19 year old farm laborer; and Mary, age 12..⁴ James died on 19 August 1884 at Powellton, Acc Co, VA. The Acc Co Death Register show a Jas. W. Mears died on 29 Mar 1889 in St. George Parish of heart disease at the age of 71 years. He was the son of Jas. Mears, born in Acc Co, a laborer and widower. His son Colmore M. Mears gave the information. (NOTE: This puts his birth at 1818 & Colmore could have been Columbus.) James W. Mears, of Powellton, died intestate on 19 Aug 1884, of heart disease, according to an item in the 23 Aug 1884 issue of The Peninsula Enterprise, p. 3. However, that same article shows him as age 70, which puts his birth at 1814. (NOTE: Powellton later became known as Wachapreague.).^5,6,7

     While no one record states this fact, she was apparently the daughter of Kendall Mears, son of Littleton Mears, and a 2nd cousin to her 2nd husband James Mears of James. Mary was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Kendall (of Litt.) Mears and Catharine 'Katy' (-----). She married Evans Harrison on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Savage Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Evans Harrison and Mary Mears..³ She married James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears on 25 June 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. William W. Oliver was the security on the M.L.B. of James Mears, ward of William W. Oliver, and Mary Harrison, widow of Evans..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Mears, age 36 in HH#920 headed by James Mears of Jas., a 33 year old wheelwright..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Mears, age 48 in HH#880 headed by James Mears, a 45 year old wheelwright..⁴ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Mears, a 57 year old house keeper in HH#LM164 headed by James Mears, a 52 year old farmer..⁵ Mary died on 6 July 1888 at Powellton, Acc Co, VA. The village of Powellton later became Wachapreague..⁶

     Evans was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Molly' Mears on 24 November 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Major Savage Sr. was the security on the M.L.B. of Evans Harrison and Mary Mears..¹

     John was born on 30 September 1826 at Garland, Switzerland.^1,2 He was the son of John Kimmerle and Barbara (-----). He married Margaret Jane Elliott on 15 January 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Kemerle, a 37 year old single shoemaker, born in Garland, Switzerland & living in Acc Co, the son of John & Barbara Kemerle and she was shown as Margaret Jane Ames, a 25 year old widow, the daughter of Eliza Elliott (Wm. on the lic) & (widow of Wm. on the lic). They were married by P. Warren and Littleton Savage said he was over age 21..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Kimberly the head of HH#811, a 32 year old shoemaker. Listed with him were Margaret J. Kimberly, age 25; and Virginia Ames, age 11..³ John died on 22 February 1903 at age 76.⁴ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.⁴

     John was born circa 1800. He married Barbara (-----) circa 1825.

     Barbara was born circa 1800. She married John Kimmerle circa 1825.

     Sarah was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Stringer Ames. Sarah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Ames, age 35 in HH#896 headed by Eliza Elliott, age 40. Also listed was William K. Ames, a 30 year old laborer, who was evidently her brother..¹

     Branson was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Lemuel Dalby and Annie B. (-----).

     Eleshea was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Lemuel Dalby and Annie B. (-----). Eleshea was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eitia Dolby, age 38 in HH#897 headed by William Dolby, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..³ Eleshea was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eleshea J. Dalby, age 55 in HH#883 headed by William M. Dalby, a 28 year old farmer, who was evidently her brother. Her sister Margaret Killman, age 42 was living next door in HH#882 headed by Edward Killman, a 38 year old farmer..¹ Eleshea was listed with her sister in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elisha Dolby, age 60 and keeping house in HH#LM196 headed by George Charnic, age 31 and farming. Also listed was Elizer Charnic, age 53, who was evidently her sister..⁴ Eleshea died on 10 December 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elissa Dalby, who died of dropsy at the age of 65 years. She was born in Acc Co and unmarried. Her sister's husband, Edw'd Killman, gave the information..²

     (-----) was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Leah was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Dalby. Leah was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Dolby (Jr. or Sr.?), age 55 in HH#897 headed by William Dolby, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Also listed was Leah Dolby, age 28..¹

     Leah was born circa 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Lemuel Dalby and Annie B. (-----). Leah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Dolby, age 28 in HH#897 headed by William Dolby, a 21 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Dalby. She married (-----) Coleburn circa 1805. Elizabeth died in February 1823.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth Dalby circa 1805.

     Sally was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of (-----) Dalby. She married Abel Phillips on 27 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. William Churn was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Phillips and Sally Dolby..¹

     Abel was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Thomas Phillips. He married Sally Dalby on 27 January 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. William Churn was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Phillips and Sally Dolby..¹ He married Margaret Edwards on 18 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. John Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Phillips of Thomas and Margaret Edwards of Babel..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Zorobabel 'Babel' Edwards. She married Abel Phillips on 18 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. John Turlington was the security on the M.L.B. of Abel Phillips of Thomas and Margaret Edwards of Babel..¹

     Zorobabel was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Richard Walter Sr. on 26 January 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. Francis Savage was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard Walter and Polly Bentson..¹