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     Mattie was born circa 1890.¹ She was the daughter of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman. She married Hyman Ellison Rice on 26 December 1912 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was a 32 year old undertaker, born and living in Kinston, NC and she was age 22, born and living in Acc Co, VA..² Mattie was living in 1937 at Kingston, NC.¹ Mattie died on 25 June 1986.³

     Eunice was born circa 1888 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman. She married Edward William Lewers on 26 February 1908 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward William Lewers, a 28 year old farmer, born and living in Acc Co, the son of William & Laura Lewers, and she was shown as Eunice Evelyn Miles, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Darius & Elizabeth Miles. They were married by Geo. H. Stocksdale..¹ Eunice was living in 1937 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.² Eunice died in 1990.³

     Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.² Lillian was born in 1892.² She was the daughter of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman. She married Harry W. Taylor circa 1914.^3,4 Lillian was living in 1937 at Princess Anne, Som Co, MD.¹

     Fletcher was born in 1897.² He was the son of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman. He married Mary Sue Nottingham circa 1920.^2,3 Fletcher was living in 1937 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ Fletcher died in 1941.² His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Samuel was born in 1892.² He was the son of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman. He married Elizabeth Lewis circa 1920.³ Samuel was living in 1937 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹ Samuel died in 1966.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Lawson was born in 1890.² He was the son of Wilber Thomas 'Tom' Parks and Serena Renonia Hall. He married Etta Lee Miles circa 1907.^3,4 Lawson died in 1971.² His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.²

     Hyman was born on 2 January 1880 at Kinston, Lenior Co, NC.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas G. Rice and Annie P. Ellison. He married Mattie Williamson Miles on 26 December 1912 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was a 32 year old undertaker, born and living in Kinston, NC and she was age 22, born and living in Acc Co, VA..¹ Hyman died on 2 April 1930 at age 50.²

     Edward was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William James Lewers IV and Laura B. Mark. He married Eunice Evelyn Miles on 26 February 1908 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward William Lewers, a 28 year old farmer, born and living in Acc Co, the son of William & Laura Lewers, and she was shown as Eunice Evelyn Miles, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Darius & Elizabeth Miles. They were married by Geo. H. Stocksdale..¹ Edward died in 1947.²

     His body was interred at Nelson's Cem, MD-VA line, Acc Co, VA.² David was born in 1898.² He was the son of Darius Purnell Miles and Sarah Elizabeth 'Etta' Hickman. He married Mollie B. (-----) circa 1920.^2,3 David was living in 1937 at New Church, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Harry was born in 1887.¹ He married Lillie May Wessells on 3 July 1910 at MD-VA Line, Wor Co, MD.² He married Lillian E. Miles circa 1914.^3,4 Harry died in 1966.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Ann was born circa 1789 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Roger Miles (IV). Ann was named in her father's will on 25 October 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Ann Miles in the will of Roger Miles..¹ Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Miles the head of HH#1084, age 61 and living alone. She was listed between George Martin, age 68 and Geo. E. Croswell, a 27 year old merchant..² Ann was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Miles the head of HH#242, aged 70 and living alone. She was listed between John Stant, a 44 year old oysterman and Elizabeth Drummond, age 56. Elijah Miles, a 58 year old farmer was head of HH#236..³

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough. William was named in his mother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Justice in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..³

     Samuel was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough. He married Elizabeth Powell on 21 March 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Levin Crowson was the security on the M.L.B. of Samuel A. Justice and Elizabeth Powell..⁴ Samuel was named in his mother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Samuel A. Justice in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..² He married Rose Ann Bloxom on 20 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel Wright was the security on the Acc Co M.L.B. of Samuel A. Justice and Rose Ann Bloxom of Dewey..¹ He married Mary 'Molly' Mears on 10 August 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Samuel A. Justice and Molly Mears..¹ He made a will on 3 April 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Thomas Henry Justice ... To daughter Sarah A. Justice Negro girl Clarissa. To my children Thomas, Mary, Amy, Margaret, Ann & Susannah Negro man Levin & woman Pat & if either of the Negroes become disabled than they be maintained by my heirs & that they never be sold beyond the limits of Accomack County. The plantation whereon I live to my children Mary, Amy, Margaret, Ann, Susannah, Thomas Henry & Sarah Ann. Land adjoining the lands of Edmund Baker & others to be sold if need be to pay debts & if not to my children as above named. Friend Littleton A. Hinman Extr. Witt: Sylvester J. Marshall & Peter W. Scringer..⁵ Samuel died in February 1847.⁵ Samuel's will was probated on 25 October 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. Partly proved by Sylvester J. Marshall on 22 Feb 1847. Littleton A. Hinman became the Curator with John D. Parks & Edmund R. Allen his securities. On 26 Jul 1847 it was ordered that a Commission issue to the Mayor of the City of Baltimore to authorize the taking & certifying the attestation of Peter W. Scringer, a witness to the will. [Note: The request was sent by the Clerk on 1 Sep 1847 & Peter W. Scringer appeared before the Mayor of the City of Baltimore on 28 Sep 1847 & proved the will.].⁵

     Nancy was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough. She married William White on 7 November 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Nancy died circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3,5

     William was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Justice on 7 November 1798 at Accomack Co, VA.² William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William White, age 70 in HH#171 headed by Samuel S. Carey, a 44 year old steward of the poor house..³

     Peggy was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William White and Nancy Justice. Peggy was named in her grandmother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Peggy White in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..¹

     Esther was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William White and Nancy Justice. Esther was named in her grandmother's will on 25 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Esther White in the will of Rachel Miles, widow of Roger Miles..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Elisha Smith and Nancy Wheatley. She married George Miles III on 21 July 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. William J. Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of George Miles of Wm. and Nancy Smith of Elisha..^2,3 She married William Broadwater on 27 January 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. William J. Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of William Broadwater, widower and Nancy Miles, widow of George..³

     Elisha was born circa 1780. He married Nancy Wheatley on 29 June 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1780. She married Elisha Smith on 29 June 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     The 1810 Census shows her as Comfort Miles, head of family. There were no free white males listed. Free white females included 1 under age 10, 1 between age 16 and 26 and 1 over age 45. Comfort is assumed to be the oldest, born before 1765. The 1820 Census does not list a Comfort Miles. However, the 1830 Census shows her again as Comfort Miles, head of family. There were no free white males listed. Free white females included only 1 between age 50 and 60, implying that Comfort was born 1770-80. The ranges of these three births: 1755-74, before 1765, and 1770-80 do not have a common overlay between them. Based on these dates, the best guess at her birth is circa 1768, which is consistent with her marriage to George Miles in 1790, when she would have been about age 22. Since she is not listed in the 1840 Census as a head of family and there were no free white females listed in any other Miles families matching her age, it is assumed that she died between 1830 and 1840. Therefore, her death is shown as circa 1835. Comfort was born circa 1768 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Shadrack Taylor and (-----) Crippen. She married George Miles (I) on 11 January 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Comfort was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Miles of Geo., a head of household, age 26-45. She is assumed to be the wife of the deceased George Miles. Listed with her were 2 males, age 0-10; 1 female, age 0-10 and 1 female, age 16-26. Being age 26-45 would put her birth 1755-1774..⁵ Comfort was named in her father's will on 8 August 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Comfort Miles in the will of Shadrack Taylor. He also left his son Staton Taylor all the land I bought of Henry Fletcher, called Mason land containing 100 acres on the condition that he shall not molest Comfort Miles during her single life in the quite possession of 10 acres on the west side adjoining the land of Jesse Duncan, with timber sufficient to build, repair & fuel, but make no waste of timber under penalty of £50..¹ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁶ She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Comfort died circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.⁷

     Bayly was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Valentine Smith and Elizabeth Bayly. Bayly was named as an heir on 25 February 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son-in-law (meaning step son at that time) Baley Smith in the will of Roger Miles..² He married Elizabeth Taylor circa 1750. On 10 Mar 1767 she was named as daughter Elizabeth Smith in the will of James Taylor and on 10 Jul 1769 he was named as brother-in-law Bayly Smith in the will of Teackle Taylor. James Taylor's will named a son Teackle Taylor..^3,4 Bayly was named as an heir on 10 July 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a brother-in-law Bayly Smith in the will of Teackle Taylor..⁵ He made a will on 29 September 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Elizabeth all my lands during her widowhood. To son Spencer Smith 100 acres adjacent to the land of Mr. Henry Fletcher on the west & upon Ann Holden on the north and Walter Bayne on the east. To son Ralph Smith 100 acres adjacent to the above. To Zorallingtine Smith all the remainder of my land adjacent to the creek. To daughter Ann Smith. To daughter Nancy Smith. Witt: Elijah Northam, Elijah Pilsheard and Thomas Wheelton. The will was not signed..⁶ Bayly died in February 1797.⁶ Bayly's will was probated on 27 February 1797 at Accomack Co, VA. Spencer Smith qualified to settle the estate..⁶

     (1w|o was born circa 1736.¹ She married William Miles III circa 1756.²

     Savage was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of William Broadwater and Esther (-----). Savage was living on 24 November 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Broadwater on 28 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. David Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Savage Broadwater and Nancy Broadwater..³ Savage was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Savage Broadwater the head of HH#1120 (#1119 in the trasnscribed version), a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600. Listed with him were the following Broadwaters: Nancy, age 66; Hetty, age 40; Ann, age 30; and Charlotte, age 20. Also listed were Ephraim Dennis, a 25 year old black laborer and Erastus Dennis, a 20 year old black laborer..² He made a will on 10 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. In his will, dated 10 Sep 1850, Savage "Brodwater" (no A) named a wife Nancy Broadwater; sons Caleb and Richard Brodwater; and daughters Ann and Charlotte Brodwater, and Peggy, Jane, Mary and Hetty (no last names listed). Witnesses were Peter D. Corbin, Revil Taylor and Wm. T. Horsey. At a court held on 25 Nov 1850, James P. Miles was granted letters of administration with David Brodwater and Richard Conquest securities..⁴ Savage died in September 1850. Savage's will was probated on 30 September 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Nancy was born circa 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Elias Broadwater Sr. and Esther(?) (-----). She married Savage Broadwater on 28 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. David Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Savage Broadwater and Nancy Broadwater..³ Nancy was living on 30 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Broadwater, age 66 in HH#1120 headed by Savage Broadwater, a 68 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,600..²

     Charles was born circa 1860.¹ He married Sarah Elizabeth Dennis on 18 December 1880 at Wicomico Co, MD.¹

     Inez was born on 10 February 1904 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Nathaniel Weaver and Catherine Lee 'Kate' Lewis. Inez died on 11 February 1909 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA, at age 5.² Her body was interred at Lewis Cem, Saxis, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mae was employed at as a Postmistress. Mae was on the roll of the at Bethel Bapt Ch, Mears, Acc Co, VA.² Mae was born on 16 February 1906 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of Harry Thomas Porter and Emily Lee 'Emma' Dennis. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 1910 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mae was living in 1924 at Saxis, Acc Co, VA.⁴ She married James Orris Byrd on 29 November 1924 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.⁵ Mae died on 29 November 1982 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD, at age 76.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA.³

     Ralph was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough. Ralph died circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Thomas was born circa 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Richard Justice and Rachel Wimbrough. He married Molly Wright on 11 October 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Rodger Miles was the security on the M.L.B. of Thomas Justice and Molly Wright..³ Thomas died before 1813 at Accomack Co, VA.¹