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     Margaret was born on 24 June 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of James (of Ken) Mears and Eliza (-----). Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Mears, age 23 in HH#919 headed by Eliza Mears, age 43..¹ She married Walter P. Bell on 19 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Walter P. Bell, a 24 year old farmer the son of Wm. H. & Peggy Bell and she was shown as Marg't Mears, age 22, the daughter of James Mears. They were married at the residence of Wm. H. Bell by J. Burton..² Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Bell, age 39 in HH#957 headed by Walter P. Bell, a 30 year old farmer. Also listed were Eliza. Mears, age 52, who was evidently her mother and Geo. S. Mears, a 27 year old farmer, who was evidently her brother..⁴ Margaret died on 20 December 1911 at age 83.³ Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Margaret A. Bell, wife of Walter W. Bell, 24 Jun 1828 - 20 Dec 1911..³

     Southey was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James (of Ken) Mears and Eliza (-----). Southey was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Southey J. Mears, a 21 year old sailor in HH#919 headed by Eliza Mears, age 43..¹

     Bagwell was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Mears. Bagwell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell Mears, age 10 in HH#920 headed by James Mears of Jas., a 33 year old wheelwright..¹

     Columbus was born on 18 October 1847 at Powellton, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Mears. Columbus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus Mears, age 2 in HH#920 headed by James Mears of Jas., a 33 year old wheelwright..¹ Columbus was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus Mears, age 11 in HH#880 headed by James Mears, a 45 year old wheelwright..³ Columbus 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 Columbus Mears, a 21 year old farm laborer in HH#LM164 headed by James Mears, a 52 year old farmer..⁴ He married Emma G. 'Kate' Bell on 20 August 1871 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus Mears, a 24 year old farmer, the son of James & Molly Mears and she was shown as Emma C. Bell, age 17, the daughter of James & Elizabeth Bell. They were married by L.K. LeCato..⁵ He married Ida Lee Elliott on 5 December 1897 at Savageville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Columbus Mears, a 50 year old widowed famrer, the son of James and Mollie Mears and she was shown as Ide Lee Elliott, age 18, the daughter of Jno. W. Elliott and his wife Margaret. They were married by J.R. Griffith..⁶ He made a will on 7 January 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷ Columbus died on 27 February 1920 at age 72.² His body was interred at Wattsville Meth Ch Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     George was born in May 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of James (of Jas) W(allace) Mears and Mary 'Molly' Mears. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Mears, age 1/12 in HH#920 headed by James Mears of Jas., a 33 year old wheelwright..¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Mears, age 10 in HH#880 headed by James Mears, a 45 year old wheelwright..³ George 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 Geo. W. Mears, a 19 year old farm laborer in HH#LM164 headed by James Mears, a 52 year old farmer..⁴ He married Elizabeth Sarah Mears on 15 August 1872. He was shown as George W. Mears, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Jas. & Mary Mears and she was shown as Elizabeth Sarah Mears, age 24, the daughter of Abel & Elizth Mears. They were married near Oak Grove Chapel by J.W.A. Elliott..⁵ George died on 8 July 1888 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 38. According to the Acc Co Death Register Geo. W. Mears died on 8 Jul 1888 in St. George Parish as a result of being kicked by a horse at the age of 38 years. He was the son of Jas. & Mollie Mears, born in Acc Co and a farmer. His wife Eliz. S. Mears gave the information. According to the P.E. issue of 21 Jul 1888 he was kick by a horse 4 days before he died. This article also states that he was a thrifty and industrious farmer and as a citizen had the esteem of all who knew him. He left a wife and 4 children..⁶

     John was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of (-----) Feddeman. John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Feddeman, age 19 with an occupation shown as "None" in HH#339 headed by Obed Taylor, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000. Also listed was Catharine Feddeman, age 14, who was evidently his sister. They both had attended school within the year..¹ He married Hester A. (-----) circa 1854.² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Feddeman the head of HH#82, age 29. Listed with him were the following Feddemans: Hester A., age 27; Sewell J., age 5; Celesta C., age 4; and Lloyd N., age 2. Also listed was Sydney C. Taylor, age 9; Thomas Armstrong, a 23 year old black hired hand; and Thomas Crippin, a 21 year old black hired hand..²

     (-----) was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Catharine was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Feddeman. Catharine was listed with her brother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catharine Feddeman, age 14 in HH#339 headed by Obed Taylor, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $7,000. Also listed was John Feddeman, age 19, who was evidently her brother. They both had attended school within the year..¹

     Oliver was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Ann S. Gillett on 10 February 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Ezekiel H. James was the security on the M.L.B. of Oliver Logan and Mary Ann S. Gillett of James..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Elijah Parks on 21 February 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. Dennis Simpson was the security on the M.L.B. of Elijah Parks and Sally Stephens..¹ Sarah died in February 1843.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elijah Parks and Sarah 'Sally' Stevens.

     (-----) was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Margaret was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of (-----) Gootee. Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Peggy Gootee, age 50 in HH#525 headed by Wm. Riley Sen, a 76 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,000..¹

     Charles was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Charles W. Taylor and Melinda Kellam. Charles was named in his father's will on 29 December 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Charles K. Taylor in the will of Charles W. Taylor, Matchapungo, wife Melinda..¹ He married Esther A. Nock circa 1855.²

     Mary was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Charles W. Taylor and Melinda Kellam. Mary was named in her father's will on 29 December 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Susan Taylor in the will of Charles W. Taylor, Matchapungo, wife Melinda..¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary S. Taylor, age 8 in HH#921 headed by John Ward of Lot, a 28 year old carpenter. Also listed was Malinda Ward, age 43, who was evidently her mother..³ She married Augustus F. Roberts on 30 June 1858 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Augustus F. Roberts, a 23 year old gentleman, the son of Lewis S. Ann Roberts and she was shown as Mary S. Taylor, age 15, the daughter of Charles W. & Melina Taylor and ward of Geo. W. Mason. They were married by J.F. Chaplain and Wm. J. Roberts said he was over age 21..² She married John H. Jenkins on 16 April 1893 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Jenkins, a 25 year old sailor, born in Gloucester Co, VA & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of James J. & Georgianna Jenkins and she was shown as Mary Susan Roberts, a 50 year old widow, the daughter of Charles & Mahla Taylor. They were married by A.C. Berryman..²

     When her father's land was divided it included a posthumous daughter Mahala Taylor. Mahala was born on 19 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ She was the daughter of Charles W. Taylor and Melinda Kellam. Mahala was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mahala Taylor, age 6 in HH#921 headed by John Ward of Lot, a 28 year old carpenter. Also listed was Malinda Ward, age 43, who was evidently her mother..¹ She married Lloyd K. Mears on 4 November 1871 at Morrison Hill, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lloyd K. Mears, a 23 year old farmer, the son of John & Margaret Mears and she was shown as Mahala Jane Taylor, age 25, the daughter of Charles & Mahala Taylor. They were married near Morrison Hill by L.K. LeCato..³ Mahala died on 23 November 1922 at age 76.⁴ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mahaley Mears, wife of Lloyd K. Mears, 19 Dec 1845 - 23 Nov 1922..⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Argyle Kellam. Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Kellam of A., age 26 with an occupation shown as "None" in HH#921 headed by John Ward of Lot, a 28 year old carpenter. Also listed was Malinda Ward, age 43, whose maiden name was Kellam, and may have been related to him..² He married Mary Lawson on 12 January 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Thomas Kellam of Argyle and Mary Lawson of W. Lawson Jr. They were married on 15 Jan 1852..¹ Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Kellam the head of HH#1058, a 34 year old day laborer with personal property valued at $30. Listed with him were the following Kellams: Mary, age 26; Sarah J., age 7; Wm., age 4; and Alexene, age 1..³

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sarah Turlington on 14 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert R. Lingo was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lawson and Sarah Turlington..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Lawson on 14 February 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert R. Lingo was the security on the M.L.B. of William Lawson and Sarah Turlington..¹

     Ward(?) was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John L. Ward and Melinda Kellam. Ward(?) was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ward Taylor, age 1 in HH#921 headed by John Ward of Lot, a 28 year old carpenter. Also listed was Malinda Ward, age 43, who was evidently his mother. (Note: Since her first husband Charles W. Taylor, died in 1844, this child was probably the son of her second husband, John Ward.).¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Severn East. She married Bagwell Savage on 15 August 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. Waitman Willett was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Savage of Jacob and Elizabeth East of Severn..¹

     Severn was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Leanna was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Bagwell Savage on 4 January 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Waitman Willett was the security on the M.L.B. of Bagwell Savage and Leanna East..¹

     John was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Bagwell Savage and Mary 'Molly' Rogers. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Savage, a 22 year old overseer in HH#922 headed by Bagwell Savage, a 56 year old farmer..¹

     Bagwell was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Bagwell Savage and Margaret Kelly. Bagwell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell Savage Jr., age 20 with an occupation shown as "None" in HH#922 headed by Bagwell Savage, a 56 year old farmer..¹ He married Margaret S.S. Floyd on 27 December 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Bagwell Savage, a 30 year old farmer, the son of Bagwell Savage & Marg't Kelly and she was shown as Margaret Floyd, age 33, the daughter of Thos Floyd & Sarah Ashby. They were married at the residence of Wm. Pruitt by L.K. LeCato. George G. Fox said they both were over age 21..²

     George was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Bagwell Savage and Mary 'Molly' Rogers. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Savage, age 7 in HH#922 headed by Bagwell Savage, a 56 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Johnson and Mariah Bell. William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Johnson, age 16 with an occupation shown as "None" in HH#923 headed by Mariah Johson, age 33 with real estate valued at $500..¹

     John was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Johnson and Mariah Bell. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Johnson, age 11 in HH#923 headed by Mariah Johson, age 33 with real estate valued at $500..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Johnson and Mariah Bell. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Johnson, age 4 in HH#923 headed by Mariah Johson, age 33 with real estate valued at $500..¹

     Sally was born circa 1818 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sally was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Wyatt, age 32 in HH#923 headed by Mariah Johson, age 33 with real estate valued at $500..¹