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     Ann was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Francis Downing and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Beach. She married John Savage Walter 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..¹ Ann died on 24 January 1856.³ Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Walter, who died on 24 Jan 1856 at the age of 34 years. (Her grave was moved from the Walter grave site.).³

     Mary was born on 30 July 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John S. Beach and Elizabeth B. 'Betsy' Edmunds. She married John Savage Walter circa 1840.¹ Mary died on 1 February 1847 at age 33.¹ Her body was interred at Beach Cem, Watchapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary A. Walter, the wife of John S. Walter and the daughter of John S. & E.B. Beach. (Note: Her birth year, 1813, seems to be about 3 years before her parents marriage, so it may have been 1817.).¹

     John was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Savage Walter and Mary A. Beach. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John R. Walter, age 8 in HH#898 headed by John S. Walter, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500..¹

     Mary was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Savage Walter and Ann 'Nancy' Downing. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Walter, age 1 in HH#898 headed by John S. Walter, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $3,500..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William Perry Moore Sr. and Tabitha (115) Andrews. She married George S. Rogers on 28 September 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward A. Revell & John G. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of George S. Rodgers and Margaret J.W. Moore, of William P..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Rodgers, age 40 in HH#901 headed by George S. Rodgers, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000..³ Margaret died on 3 December 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. S. Rogers, who died of unknown causes at the age of 76 years. She was the daughter of Wm. Perry & Tabitha Moore, born in Acc Co, a widowed mistress of the house. A friend Louis Rogers gave the information..²

     George was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret J.W. Moore on 28 September 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward A. Revell & John G. Joynes were the securities on the M.L.B. of George S. Rodgers and Margaret J.W. Moore, of William P..² George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Rodgers the head of HH#901, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000. Listed with him were the following Rodgers: Margaret, age 40; Adelaid, age 12; Louis, age 9; and Susan, age 1..¹

     Adelaid was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George S. Rogers and Margaret J.W. Moore. Adelaid was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adelaid Rodgers, age 12 in HH#901 headed by George S. Rodgers, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000..¹

     Louis was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George S. Rogers and Margaret J.W. Moore. Louis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Rodgers, age 9 in HH#901 headed by George S. Rodgers, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000..¹

     Susan was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George S. Rogers and Margaret J.W. Moore. Susan was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Rodgers, age 1 in HH#901 headed by George S. Rodgers, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $11,000..¹

     Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally C. Waterfield, age 10 in HH#847 headed by William Waterfield, a 39 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $70..² Sally was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Waterfield and Margaret M. (-----).

     George was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Waterfield and Margaret M. (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Waterfield, age 7 in HH#847 headed by William Waterfield, a 39 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $70..¹

     Henrietta was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Waterfield and Margaret M. (-----). Henrietta was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henrietta Waterfield, age 4 in HH#847 headed by William Waterfield, a 39 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $70..¹

     Mary was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Waterfield and Margaret M. (-----). Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Ann Waterfield, age 2 in HH#847 headed by William Waterfield, a 39 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $70..¹

     William was born on 17 April 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret S. Ward on 19 June 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. William N. Finney was the security on the M.L.B. of William Waterfield and Margaret Ward of Wm..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Waterfield the head of HH#902, a 25 year old farmer. Listed with him was Margaret S. Waterfield, age 24. They had been married within the year..³ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Waterfield the head of HH#794, a 35 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Waterfields: Margaret, age 34; James W., age 9; Marietta, age 7; Virginia L., age 6; Margaret S., age 4; and William L., age 1. Also listed were Margaret Bringham, age 40 and mulatto and Jacob Bayley, age 4 and black..⁴ William reported a death on 27 July 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Waterfield reported the death of his wife Marg. Waterfield, who died of unknown causes at the age of 59 years..⁵ He married Rossetta Ann Wood on 10 November 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Waterfield, a 63 year old widowed farmer (parents not shown) and she was shown as Rosetta Haley, a 60 year old widow (parents not shown). They were married by L. Rosser..⁶ William died on 9 August 1907 at age 82.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William H. Waterfield, the 2nd husband of Rossetta Ann Waterfield..¹

     Margaret was born on 4 May 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William P. Ward and Margaret Susan Lewis. She married William H. Waterfield on 19 June 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. William N. Finney was the security on the M.L.B. of William Waterfield and Margaret Ward of Wm..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Waterfield, age 24 in HH#902 headed by William Waterfield, a 25 year old farmer. They had been married within the year..⁴ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Waterfield, age 34 in HH#794 headed by Wm. H. Waterfield, a 35 year old farmer..⁵ Margaret died on 26 July 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 58. On her Acc Co death record she was shown as Marg. Waterfield, who died of unknown causes at the age of 59 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Marg. (surname not shown), born in Acc Co and the wife of Wm. Waterfield, who gave the information. The death record shows 27 Jul and the tombstone shows 26 July..^3,2 Her body was interred at Ward Burial Gr, Onley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret S. Waterfield (mother)..³

     Rossetta was born on 26 August 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James P. Haley circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James P. Haley and Rosetta A. Wood. The date was not shown in Mrs. Turman's marriage book..² She married William H. Waterfield on 10 November 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Waterfield, a 63 year old widowed farmer (parents not shown) and she was shown as Rosetta Haley, a 60 year old widow (parents not shown). They were married by L. Rosser..³ Rossetta died on 21 February 1910 at age 87.¹ Her body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Rosetta Anne Waterfield, the wife of James P. Haley and Wm. H. Waterfield, who died on 21 Feb 1910 at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 26 days..¹

     James was born on 7 June 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Rossetta Ann Wood circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James P. Haley and Rosetta A. Wood. The date was not shown in Mrs. Turman's marriage book..² James died on 28 July 1885 at age 75.¹ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James P. Haley, the 1st husband of Rossetta A. Waterfield..¹

     Virginia was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Waterfield and Margaret S. Ward. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia L. Waterfield, age 6 in HH#794 headed by Wm. H. Waterfield, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Waterfield and Margaret S. Ward. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Waterfield, age 4 in HH#794 headed by Wm. H. Waterfield, a 35 year old farmer..¹

     Alice was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Alice was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Heath the head of HH#903, age 38. Also listed with her were John Cobb, a 38 year old carpenter, Edw'd East, age 10; Peggy Bradford, age 45; James Bradford, age 15; and Emma Bradford..¹

     John was born circa 1812 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 Cobb, a 38 year you carpenter in HH#903 headed by Alice Heath. Also listed with her were Alice Heath, age 38, Edw'd East, age 10; Peggy Bradford, age 45; James Bradford, age 15; and Emma Bradford..¹

     Edward was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.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 East, age 10 in HH#903 headed by Alice Heath, age 38. Also listed with her were John Cobb, a 38 year old carpenter; Peggy Bradford, age 45; James Bradford, age 15; and Emma Bradford..¹

     Mary was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel Fosque and Sarah Glenn. She married Littleton K. LeCato circa 1845.^2,3 Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. LeCato, age 36 in HH#904 headed by Littleton K. LeCato, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000..² Mary died on 21 April 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. LeCato, who died of bilious colic at the age of 44 years. She was the daughter of Nath'l & Sarah Fosque, born in Acc Co, a seamstress and the wife of Litt. K. LeCato, who gave the information..¹

     Emma was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Littleton K. LeCato and Mary C. Fosque. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma S. LeCato, age 3 in HH#904 headed by Littleton K. LeCato, a 38 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000..² She married Francis S. Smith on 26 January 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Francis S. Smith, a 29 year old farmer, the son of Hugh G. & Marg't E. Smith and she was shown as Emma S. LeCato, age 22, the daughter of Littleton K. & Mary LeCato. They were married by J.E. Humphreys..¹

     Richard was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Severn East and Leannah Badger. He married Elizabeth M.C. Bonnewell on 5 June 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Carmine Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard East of Severn and Elizabeth M. Bonwell of Clement, Francis Boggs, guardian..²

     Elizabeth was born on 8 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of Clement Bonnewell and Rachel Russell. She married Richard East on 5 June 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. Carmine Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Richard East of Severn and Elizabeth M. Bonwell of Clement, Francis Boggs, guardian..¹ Elizabeth was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Bonwell or Bonnewell, formerly an officer in the Virginia Navy went to sea about 40 years ago and has not been heard from since that time, and is supposed to have been drowned. He left no children or descendants; he left six brothers and sisters of the whole blood: Richard, Southey, Betsey, McKeel, Sarah and Peggy. Betsey Bonnewell, sister of Thomas, married James Bonnewell, both of whom died some years since leaving Robert, Sally, Betsey, Elijah and Clement Bonnewell their only children and heirs. Clement Bonwell, son of James and Betsey, is dead, leaving Betsey East, widow of Richard, James Bonwell, Robert Bonwell and Elijah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..³ She married Smith Phillips on 10 December 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Laben Phillips was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Phillips and Elizabeth East, widow of Richard..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Smith, age 45 in HH#979 headed by Smith Phillips, a 60 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..⁵ Elizabeth died on 1 January 1872 at age 66. She was shown as Eliz. M.C. Phillips, who died on 8 Jan 1873 of cancer at the age of 67 years. She was the daughter of Clem. & Rachel Boniwell, born in Acc Co and a widow. Her son-in-law John F. Bull gave the information..⁴ Her body was interred at Bull Bur Gr, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth M.C. Phillips, the wife of Smith Phillips, who died on 1 Jan 1872..^5,4

     Clement was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was age 26-45 in 1810..² He was the son of James Bonnewell and Betsey 'Betty' Bonnewell. He married Rachel Russell on 18 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William White was the security on the M.L.B. of Clement Bonnwell and Rachel Russell..³ Clement was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Clement Bonwell, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 male age 0-10; 1 male age 10-16; 1 female age 0-10; 2 females age 26-45; and 1 slave..² Clement died in November 1815.⁴ Clement's estate was administered on 28 November 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Levin S. Joynes was named to settle the estate of Clement Bonewell. Edward Snead & Thomas R. Joynes were the securities. Settlement: 12 Dec 1815 (Invy & Sale), 29 Jan 1820 (Audit), 31 Jan 1820 (Rec'd) - Levin L. Joynes Admr. Buyers: Elijah Bonewell, widow & Rachel Bonewell. Appraisers: William Lee, Elijah Bonewell & Purnell O. Twiford. Named in settlement: McKeel Bonewell Jr., Negro Abram, Jesse Bonewell, Negro Comfort. Cash paid Rachel Bonewell's estate for 2 year's board of Elizabeth, MK Bonewell one of the heirs. Same to James Bonewell, Robert Bonewell & Elijah R. Bonewell. John Bonewell. Auditors: William Lee, Jesse Bonewell & George K. Bowman..⁴ Clement was named as an heir on 27 September 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Betsey Bonnewell, sister of Thomas, married James Bonnewell, both of whom died some years since leaving Robert, Sally, Betsey, Elijah and Clement Bonnewell their only children and heirs. Clement Bonwell, son of James and Betsey, is dead, leaving Betsey East, widow of Richard, James Bonwell, Robert Bonwell and Elijah Bonwell his only children and heirs at law..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Clement Bonnewell on 18 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. William White was the security on the M.L.B. of Clement Bonnwell and Rachel Russell..¹ Rachel died in December 1817.² Rachel's estate was administered on 31 December 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Levin S. Joynes was named to settle the estate of Rachel Bonewell. Thomas R. Joynes & John B. Bradford were the securities..² Rachel was named in settlement of husb's estate on 31 January 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Cash was paid to Rachel Bonewell's estate for 2 year's board of Elizabeth M.K. Bonewell, one of the heirs..³

     Richard was born on 18 April 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Richard East and Elizabeth M.C. Bonnewell. Richard was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich'd B. East, a 19 year old clerk in HH#905 headed by Wm. Smith, a 42 year old merchant with real estate valued at $5,000..² Richard died on 4 March 1880 at age 49.¹ His body was interred at Bull Bur Gr, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. His tomstone shows him as Richard B. East, the son of Richard & Eliz. M.C. East..¹

     George was born on 19 December 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. 19 Dec 1814 in the Bible and 1 Dec in the tombstone book..^1,3 He was the son of George Thomas Mapp and Leah (114) Harrison. He married Ann James Edmunds on 11 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. James F. Hall & James Edmunds were the securities on the M.L.B. of George B. Mapp and Ann Jane Edmunds of James. According to Bible records they were married on 13 Feb 1834 by the Rev. James A. Massey..^3,4 George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George B. Mapp the head of HH#907, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500. Listed with him were the following Mapps: Ann J., age 33; James L., age 15; Leah A., age 12; Emma S., age 10; George W., age 5; and John E., age 4. Also listed was Elizabeth S. Savage, a 26 year old female..⁵ George was named in his father's will on 24 January 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George B. Mapp in the will of George T. Mapp..² He made a will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George B. Mapp. To my four children William E. Mapp, John E. Mapp, Leah A. Mears and Emma S. Mears the farm where I now reside near Wachapreague.

To son John the orginal homestead known as Marshside. To daughter Emma all that part of the field west of John Emory's part. To son William that part known as Sunny Sied and to daughter Leah the remaining part. I give the Bloxom farm near Locustville to the children of my deceased son James T. Mapp, equally divided. This was next to wife Ann's farm known as The Wharton Farm. Family silver was divided between sons William E. and John E. Mapp. To my wife Ann J. Mapp during her lifetime a strip of land purchased by me of Wescott Kelly, and at her death the said strip, bordering her farm known as The Wharton Farm, to my said 4 children. The farm known as the Wharton farm during her natural life, and then to my four children equally. Execs. William E. Mapp, John E. Mapp. Witt: John T. F. Hope, Wm. T. Groton. After the appraisal of his personal property, a walnut corner cupboard, known as the "Nannie Wharton Cupboard" went to his granddaughter Annie Ames..^6,7 George died on 17 October 1891 at age 78. The Acc Co death records show him as Geo. B. Mapp, who died 15 Oct 1891 in St. George Parish of pneumonia at the age of 79 years. He was the son of Geo. T. & Leah Mapp, born in Acc Co, a gentleman and husband of A.J. Mapp. His son John E. Mapp gave the information..^1,7,8 His body was interred at Marshside, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George B. Mapp, the son of George T. & Leah Mapp..¹ George's will was probated on 26 October 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶