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     Ann was born on 2 November 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Edmunds and Ann 'Nannie' (240) Wharton. She married George Bowdoin Mapp 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..^3,1 Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann J. Mapp, age 33 in HH#907 headed by George B. Mapp, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..⁴ Ann was named in her husband's will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a wife Ann J. Mapp in the will of George B. Mapp..⁵ Ann died on 26 January 1895 at First District, Acc Co, VA, at age 78. Her Acc Co Death Record shows her as Ann J. Mapp, who died of paralysis at the age of 75 years. She was the daughter of James and a widow. Her son-in-law B.W. Mears gave the information..^2,6 Her body was interred at Marshside, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann J. Mapp..²

     James was born on 12 February 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of George Bowdoin Mapp and Ann James Edmunds. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Mapp, age 15 in HH#907 headed by George B. Mapp, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ He married Elizabeth Catherine 'Bettie' Willis on 30 May 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as James T. Mapp and Betsy Willis. No other information was given..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Locustville P.O., St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Mapp the head of HH#507, a 26 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $2,000. Listed with him were the following Mapps: Elizabeth L., age 19; Emma C., age 3; and James B., age 1. Also listed were 3 blacks: Edmund Bailey, age 14; Smith Bailey, age 9; and Susan Burton, age 10..⁵ 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 T. Mapp the head of HH#LM577, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Mapps: Bettie C., a 29 year old housekeeper; James B., age 11; John E., age 9; Marg't A., age 7; Edw. W., age 5; Ella B., age 4; Maryetta M., age 2; and Emma, age 9 months, born in October. Also listed were Sarah Allen, an 18 year old domestic servant and John Burton, a 14 year old black farm laborer..⁶ James died on 1 December 1872 at Pungoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 37. He was shown as Jas. T. Mapp, who died of typhoid & pneumonia on 5 Dec 1872 at the age of 36 years. He was the son of Geo. & Ann W. Mapp, born in Acc Co, a farmer and the husband of Bettie Mapp. His brother (-----) E. Mapp gave the information..⁷ His body was interred at Marshside, Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James T. Mapp, buried next to Bettie C. Mapp, 12 Feb 1835 - 1 Dec 1872..³ James was named in his father's will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a dec'd son James T. Mapp in the will of George B. Mapp, who left the Bloxom farm near Locustville to the children of my deceased son James T. Mapp..²

     Leah was born on 20 April 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of George Bowdoin Mapp and Ann James Edmunds. Leah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah A. Mapp, age 12 in HH#907 headed by George B. Mapp, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ She married Alfred Jehu Mears on 27 September 1854 at Locustville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred J. Mears, a 23 year old wheelwright, born at Ames Ridge, the son of David & Juliet Mears and she was shown as Leah Ann Mapp, age 17, born at Locust Mount, daughter of Geo. B. & Ann Mapp. They were maried by A. Wallace..⁴ Leah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Pungoteague PO, St.George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah A. Mears, age 23 in HH#1035 headed by Alfred Mears, a 29 year old farmer..⁵ Leah was named in her father's will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah A. Mapp in the will of George B. Mapp..² Leah died on 23 April 1911 at age 74.³ Her body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Leah Ann Mears, wife of Alfred Jehu Mears & daughter of Geo. B. & Ann J. Mapp Mears, 20 Apr 1837 - 23 Apr 1911..³

     George was born on 5 February 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of George Bowdoin Mapp and Ann James Edmunds. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Mapp, age 5 in HH#907 headed by George B. Mapp, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ He married Catharine S. 'Kate' Ames on 12 November 1862.⁴ George was named in his father's will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William E. Mapp in the will of George B. Mapp..² George died on 27 May 1918 at age 74.³ His body was interred at Mt. Holly Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William E. Mears, husband of Kate S. Mapp & son of Geo. S. & Anne J. Mapp, 5 Feb 1844 - 27 May 1918..³

     His common name was John. John was born on 1 February 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.^4,3 He was the son of George Bowdoin Mapp and Ann James Edmunds. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Mapp, age 4 in HH#907 headed by George B. Mapp, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹ He married Margaret B. 'Maggie' LeCato on 15 November 1869 at New York City, NY. They were shown only as Jno. E. Mapp of Accomack Co, VA and Margaret B. LeCato of Accomack Co, VA were married on 15 Nov 1869 @ New York City by Rev. Charles Deencee(?) Pastor of Church of Strangers..⁵ John was named in his father's will on 25 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John E. Mapp in the will of George B. Mapp..² He married Elizabeth Knight circa 1914.⁶ John died on 30 April 1927 at age 81.⁴ His body was interred at Quinby Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Mapp, husband of Maggie LeCato Mapp, and son of Geo. Bowdoin & Ann J. Mapp, 1 Feb 1846 - 30 Apr 1927..⁴

     Elizabeth(?) was born circa 1824 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(?) (heavy mark over) S. Savage, age 24 in HH#907 headed by George B. Mapp, a 37 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,500..¹

     Olivia was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William P. Goffigon and Margaret F. Bradford widow. Olivia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Olivia Goffigon, age 3 in HH#909 headed by Wm. P. Goffigon, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Ann was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William P. Goffigon and Margaret F. Bradford widow. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann B. Goffigon, age 2 in HH#909 headed by Wm. P. Goffigon, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     John was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.^3,2 He was the son of James Richardson and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Potter. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Richardson, a 19 year old sailor in HH#944 headed by James Richardson, a 48 year old carpenter..² He married Margaret S. Hickman on 15 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as John Richardson of James and Margaret Hickman. Both 15 & 16 Jan 1853 were shown in Mrs. Turman's marriage book. The license was probably on the 15th and the marriage on the 16th..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 Richardson the head of HH#504, a 29 year old carpenter. Listed with him were the following Richardsons: Marg't S., age 31; Alexander F., age 4; Corinna E., age 3; and Lucila S., age 10/12..³

     Margaret was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Hickman, age 23 in HH#909 headed by Wm. P. Goffigon, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000..¹ She married John T. Richardson on 15 January 1853 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as John Richardson of James and Margaret Hickman. Both 15 & 16 Jan 1853 were shown in Mrs. Turman's marriage book. The license was probably on the 15th and the marriage on the 16th..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't S. Richardson, age 31 in HH#504 headed by John Richardson, a 29 year old carpenter..³

     James was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Severn Richardson. He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Potter on 21 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of James Richardson of Severn and Elizabeth Potter of Laban..¹ 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 Richardson the head of HH#944, a 48 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were the following Richardsons: Betsey, age 50; William, a 22 year old sailor; John, a 19 year old sailor; George, a 17 year old sailor; and Levin, age 9. Also listed was Caroline Scarburgh, age 14 and black..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Laban Potter and Sophia Spiers. She married James Richardson on 21 December 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Arthur Bradford was the security on the M.L.B. of James Richardson of Severn and Elizabeth Potter of Laban..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Betsey Richardson, age 50 in HH#944 headed by James Richardson, a 48 year old carpenter..²

     Severn was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Laban was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sophia Spiers on 18 August 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Benj. Hayley was the security on the M.L.B. of Laban Potter and Sophia Spiers..¹

     Sophia was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Laban Potter on 18 August 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. Benj. Hayley was the security on the M.L.B. of Laban Potter and Sophia Spiers..¹

     His common name was Griffen. Griffen was born in 1759.¹ He married Susan Luker circa 1800.¹ Griffen died on 22 August 1833.¹ His body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born circa 1762. She was the daughter of Luke Luker and Susannah (51) Christian. She married Rev. Griffen Callahan circa 1800.¹

     Luke Luker was of Accomack County, a vestryman of St. George's Parish and tobacco inspector at Addison's Landing in Acc Co and at Nassawaddox in N'hamp Co. Luke was born circa 1725. He married Susannah (51) Christian circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Luke died on 26 April 1774 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Griffen was born in 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Rev. Griffen Callahan and Susan Luker. He married Leah Ashby circa 1830.¹ Griffen died in 1841.¹

     Leah was born on 22 September 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Ashby Sr.. She married Griffen Callahan circa 1830.² Leah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Leah Callahan the head of HH#911, age 44 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with her was Mary R. Callahan, age 18..³ Leah died on 21 February 1895 at age 89.² Her body was interred at Oak Grove Ch Cem (Burton's Cha, Melfa, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Leah A. Callahan, the wife of Griffen W. Callahan..²

     Thomas was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Griffen Callahan and Leah Ashby. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary R. Callahan, age 18 in HH#911 headed by Leah Callahan, age 44 with real estate valued at $1,000..² She married James B. Floyd on 15 February 1855 at Locust Mount, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. B. Floyd, a 23 year old shoemaker, the son of Benjn. & Mary Floyd and she was shown as Mary Callahan, age 19, the daughter of Griffin & Leah Callahan. They were married by J.W.A. Elliott..¹

     Hester was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Laban Phillips and Hessy Phillips. Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester Phillips, age 11 in HH#913 headed by Laban Phillips, a 65 year old carpenter. A margin note shows only this one household as Revil's Island..¹

     Arthur was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Laban (87C) Bradford and Leah Tigner. Arthur was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Bradford, age 11 in HH#917 headed by Leah Bradford, age 44 with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Laban (87C) Bradford and Leah Tigner. Rachel was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rachel Bradford, age 8 in HH#917 headed by Leah Bradford, age 44 with real estate valued at $1,000..¹

     Juliet was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Abel (of Abel Sr.) Mears and Margaret B. 'Peggy' Edmunds. Juliet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Juliet A. Mears, age 25 in HH#918 headed by Abel Mears of Abel, a 46 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000. Also listed was Richard J. Walter, a 40 year old teacher, who she evidently married a few months later..¹ She married Richard J. Walter on 2 December 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Richard Walter and Juliet Mears. No other information was given..²

     James was born on 4 July 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James G. Mapp in the Family Bible..² He was the son of George S(mith) Mapp and Elizabeth F. 'Betsy' Major. James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mapp, a 15 year clerk in HH#918 headed by Abel Mears of Abel, a 46 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000..³ He married Margaret F. Nottingham on 14 September 1853 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as James Mapp, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Geo. S. & Eliz'th Mapp and she was shown as Marg't F. Nottingham, age 22, the daughter of David B. & Leah G. Nottingham. They were married by P. Warren..^4,5 James was named in his father's will on 30 June 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James S. Mapp in the will of George S. Mapp..¹ James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Mapp, a 25 year old farm laborer in HH#930 headed by Robins H. Mapp, a 77 year old farmer..⁶ James died on 16 June 1873 at age 44.^2,7 His body was interred at Powell Lot, Mappsburg, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James S. Mapp, son of Geo. S. & Betsy Mapp, 4 Jul 1828 - 16 Jun 1873..²

     Richard was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Richard Walter Sr. and Mary 'Polly' (Matilda?) Benson. Richard was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard J. Walter, a 40 year old teacher in HH#918 headed by Abel Mears of Abel, a 46 year old merchant with real estate valued at $4,000. Also listed was Juliet A. Mears, age 25, who he evidently married a few months later..² He married Juliet A. Mears on 2 December 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Richard Walter and Juliet Mears. No other information was given..³ Richard died on 4 January 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Rich. Walter, who died of heart disease at the age of 75 years. He was the son of Rich. & Pollie Walter, born in Acc Co, a captain and the husband of Juliet Walter. His son Jas. T. Walter gave the information..¹

     James was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard J. Walter and Juliet A. Mears. James reported a death on 4 January 1884 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Jas. T. Walter reported the death of his father Rich. Walter, who died of heart disease at the age of 75 years..¹

     Eliza was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married James (of Ken) Mears circa 1825. The 1862 marriage of Geo. T. Mears shows him as the son of Jas. (Geo. T. on the license) and Eliza Mears. The 1854 marriage of Marg't Mears and Walter P. Bell shows her as the daughter of James.












.² Eliza 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 Mears the head of HH#919, age 43. Listed with her were the following Mears: Margaret A., age 23 and Southey J., a 21 year old sailor..¹ Eliza was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza. Mears, age 52 in HH#957 headed by Walter P. Bell, a 30 year old farmer. Also listed was Marg't Bell, age 39, who was evidently her daughter and Geo. S. Mears, a 27 year old farmer who was evidently her son..³